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The & Nugget, 'HIE JUMBO GOLDMINE. DAHLONF.GA, OCTOBER 8, 1H03 A Brief Sketch of its Officers ;ind Directors. Bur trod n( tho Oahloncgn, Oft. ns Second Cilnus Mutter. 1*. O Official Ofgnn of both City and County. A trolley line is now talked of connecting Athens and Jefferson. Texas has had another negro lynching. This time at Marshal. The grand jury of Floyd county returned ten hills against vagi ants last week. It is said that gold hearing quarts have been discovered in Mississippi that will run $22 per ton. Three children in Athens lust week wore poisoned by eating cabbage, candy and drinking but ter milk. As stated last week when the Jumbo Gold Mining Co. was or ganized with the following direc tors: Wilber F. Stone, .T. F. Moore, A. G. Sharp, J. F. Jack- son, .T. McN. Wright, J. C. Clem ents and W. J. Worley, we would give a more extended notice of each this week. J. F. Moore, the president and general manager, Wilber F. Stone, Associate Justice of Fnited States court of private land claims Denver, Col.. Vice-President, T. : F. Jackson, secretary and troas-l urer. J. B. Clements, superintend-j out of mining and W. B. Fry, I mining engineer. All of these gentlemen are well known in this section except Judge j Stone, and with them in charge it JOHN H. MOORE DEALER I, Fresh leafs, ALSO A FULL I.INF OK Sausaee, Etc FAMILY GROCERIES. -Building. n Simmon FOR SALE BY DP. C. H. JONES. 'file only candidate for the superior court of Lumpkin county vve have heard of so far, is ltcv. J. J. Shed. i , f goes without saying that the com- pany will hayo ns elnciout service as can be obtained in this or any | other section. The president was 1 born here and has had all “sorts” Nearly $12,UOO,000 is added to j of experience from swinging a the taxable property of Georgia pick to managing large mining through the franchise act, and it companies, and has been eminent- is believed the total will reach $17,-1 ly successful in every thing he lias undertaken, ns an evidence of which is a comfortable fortune. 000,000. Three brothers, Willis, Fred erick and Burton Van Vomer were electrocuted for the murder of their uncle at Dannemore, N. Y., last week. They commenced last week at Harmony Grove to enforce ihc Calvin vagrant law by binding over three young negro lads to Ihc Superior court between the ages of 18 a*hd 21. ,J( Mr. W. G. McNelley has stepped down and out of the editorial chair of the Cherokee Advance and turned it over to Col. Ben F. Perry who sent it out last week looking as bright as a new dollar. Clements, the manager of tile mines, was also born here. From a boy he has been engaged in mining and mining operations exclusively. If the “test of merit” is success lie should be put down as one of tlie best miners in this country. By energy, and the hap py faculty of knowing how and where to mine, has also accumu lated a comfortable fortune. Mr. Fry lias made his home here for many years, except for a j few years spent in the west where j ho was engaged in mining opora- i tions and for a part of the time The Turks continue to slaughter men, women and children. A gentleman in Baicbridgc owns a funeral cur which cost $18.00. Atlanta’s great fair opened yesterday and will continue until the 24th. It is court week at Blairsville this week, Cleveland next and Lumpkin next. At Mitchellsville, N. Y., a lady aged 05, has just presented her husband with twins. The number of cases on the docket of tiio Supreme Court arc four hundred and forty-four. The tannery being built at Min eral Bluff will give employment to some three or four hundred people. At the opening of the northeast I Georgia fair at Athens last Mon day, Gov. Terrell and thirty colo nels were present. silver 1 was superintendent of the mining j and timbering departments of the Fannie Frico alias Smith, one 0 f celcbrate<1 Homestake mine. He the most notorious women in At- is fllmiliar with everything con- lnntn, was arrested last week and j ncctcd with gold mining, convicted for carrying on a whole-1 1 ■ I 1 . Jackson is also a native of sale stealing business? Oyer $700 j tllls col,nt .y> and while his position worth of goods were found in her | of secretory and treasurer, does not possession. * • necessarily require all the tcchni- ———-—-— cal knowledge of mining, he is in I ha Gainesville Fugle last week # . . , . . , , , , raot a practical miner, having had was printed by electrical power, and now all the presses in that office arc hitched on to the light ning. This does away with the “negro power - ' which has been used in that office for years. Two Mormnn elders have brought a damage suit against a number of the citizent of Hurt and Frankliu counties, in the U. S. Court at Athens, claiming to hayo been whipped with switches on the night of September, 28., 1‘JOl. On our first page will be found an interesting letter written by a “Subscriber" in reference to Dr. Watkins of Ellijay, Ga., who has been frequently favorably spoken of for congress from this district by many friends. The Doctor made a fine record while represent ing his county in the Georgia leg islature and no doubt would do likewise if elected to congress. R. W. Walker, formerly of this place, is said to have an option on 110,000 acres of timbci lands in Gilmer, Fannin, Pickens, Murray and other adjoining counties. He and Capt. Isbolle are in the employ of the Fnited States Leather Co., of New 5 ork, and it is supposed the company is getting posses sion of the timber for tanning pur poses. More than 5,000 acres have been acquired in Lumpkin county. Cherokee Advauce. much experience as such, and can therefore always have an idea of the real necessities in operating mines, and his character for strict integrity, and his well known qual ifications are an assurance that the books will be kept straight. Hon. linfus C. Luster, who lias been in congress fourteen years from the First Congressional diss trict, will bo in the race again. The Ducktown smoke commis sion will present its report to the governor the 11th. The damages are said to be great in Fnion coun ty- Walter M. Anderson, a moun taineer, was arrested in Atlanta last Saturday, who had a barrel of whiskey in a wagon yard ruuning a blind tiger. x The Union County Herald of last week stated that it was ru mored that tho promoters of the Judge Stone is from the great I railroad through that section had sold their charter. mining district of Colorado, though now one of the Associate Mr. Geo. YV. Scott, one of the .Justices of l . S. court of Private most prominent citizens of At Land Claims, was one of the pio- I | an ta, died last week. Mr. Scott necr miners of the district, and in owned an interest in the Pyrites early life had all the experience j mine of Lumpkin county. incident to tho life of a miner of! , , r , 7 , . , - , Last .Saturday night Mr. iliat eldorudo sf the west, and is a j great acquisition to tiie company.! lie has now extensive interests in ! many operations of the west. Of tho directors Mr. McN. Wright, is a resident of Hunting- Barncs of Gainesville, was by a train in Alabama. James killed Mr. a Barnes' sad death is deeply regret ted by all who know him here. Many newspapers are devoting ton, Tenn., and is cashier of the much time and space because the hank at Huntington. By strict president of the United States integiity and business tact and j carries a pistol. A big one was judgment has been very successful discovered on his person recently in all business ventures, and is during a wind storm. Seven Dahlonega students over the other day and took nor at Gaddistown Hotel. James Dockery is talking of ting up an arbor for the students —Gaddistown correspondent Fti ion Countv Herald. last week in Daw son county Lesley Feruby went squirrel hunting and did not come home at night. His wife, with the aid of her neighbors, made a search and fonuP him dead some distance from his home with his face shot, off. Jt is not known yet whether it was an accident, suicide or murder. He was a good citizen and enjoyed the esteem of every bo ly. Mrs. l erally says that she heard two gun shots in close cession but paid no attention to it ; recognized as one of the rising young men of his state and as such | has a following second to none of ; his age in the state. Col. A. G. Sharp, now a resi dent of this state, has much busi ness in several states, and is recog nized us one of tho best business men of the country. His genial nature and always courteous bear ing makes his presence fell wher ever he goes. Capt. \V. J. Worley, though a veteran of the great civil war, is yet young when mining operations j to secure him a good job. are discussed. He has had us every one knows, much and varied ex- Policeman Prusbuck was in all miniug trausac- by a negro in Atlanta last came din- Mr. put - A man named Crawford was ar rested in Denver, Col., last week, accused of stealing a mail pouch containing $500,000 worth of ne gotiable bank paper at Philadel phia. This is a big enough ste pel lenco killed Salur tions, ho has straight,” and integrity ever ed. 1 le is one been in no been if the gentlemen yet Altogether, officers of this u itb the “strictly Hay while he was in the discharge case has °f Lis duty, • leaving a wife questions nn< T throe small children totally old time without iclatives in that city. Sub ns. scriptions are being raised to lift lirectors and a thousand dollar mort! He had some a, been m bad health for company are men ,k • s ' 10 ' I of kuown experience and ability, i in thJii-r 111 !lt age against It is a settled fact that Dr. E. \Y. Watkins of Gilmer county will lie in the race for congress from the Ninth district in 1 he next elec tion. Come on gentlemen, the more the merrier, a change might benefit us. Let ns have an open lield and fair tight. Success to you Doctor. BOBBY WALT HOUR, LIVE STOCK; HORSE AND POULTRY SHOWS; RACES EVERY DAY. REMEMBER THE DATES. It is reported here that during the absence of Prof. Sharpe this week several of thr boys at Young Harris, including two members of the senior class, accumulated a nice jag and painted things a beau tiful bright red. Details are meas ger. The seniors will probably bo given a “discharge” and the youngsters punished and allowed to remain. The entire trouble! seems to have been caused by a | mixture cf wine and whiskey.— Union County Herald. To run a newspaper all a fellow needs is to be able to write poems, discuss the tariff and money ques tion, umpire a baseball game, re port a wedding, saw wood, de scribe a tiie so the readers will shed their wraps, make a dollar’do the work of ten, shine at a dance, measure calico, abuse the liquor habit, test whisky, subscribe to j charity, go without meats, attack free silver, defend bi-metalism, ; sneer at snobbery, wear diamonds, invent advertisements, overlook scandal, praise babies, delight raisers, minister to bo heal the disgruntled, finish, set type, mold, ii sweep the office, speak at prayer meetings, stand in with everything and evrybody. — Dalton Argus. Fr^nk Weldon. Sen ■mnwiwii iiinijikj^snp.asramv... OU WISH YOU IT * With the ® Freshest & Purest TO BE HAD/CARRY TFjEM TO THE DRUG STORE OF pumpkin afflicted, tight to a opinions, Where you will also find a complete line of Tolmcco, Cigars, Paints, Oils Combs. Leads Rubber Goods and Druggist’s Sundries gen PRICES RIGHT 3 U> IT AND is necessary in (he home where Thedford s Mack-Draught kept. Families liv' „ ong in the country, intles from any physi— cian, have been kept in health for years with this medicine as thou; only doctor. Thedford’s Mack-Draught cures bilious ness, dyspepsia, colds, chills and fever, had blood, headaches, diarrhoea, constipation, colic and almost every oilier ailment because the stomach, bowels Iner and kidneys so nearly con trol the health. For further particulars call at Ainw‘ 1;1 and let us make you prices on Fall, Wiidoi and all other <rcods. X NOTICE. M4|lilfl I * .i. Fiii.ht Ivor.-.n to 11. II i;;li low 13l h—Cane Crei 1 to 8. 14 tli—For11 r tip tatoe, 1 to Ii. loth—Frogtown I to 8. 16th—Shoal Civ. 1 to 3. 17th—Marl ii ria, 1 to 8. 19th—D; 20th—51 will. 1 to 8 June:.’ C -Oct r. I to to II. -Davis, 9 Yahoo hi. ing, 9 to II. Ches- 9 to II. ('nimbi i soia-gn ! Greek ■ek, 0 to II. Ford, 9 to 11. II day. 'Yahoo, An i a- F. in. if V IV Win T. G STATION. ind will leave nothing mver uudoueto advance • Te.-t ol lb; company. Hie lu- lionic. The negro is urge. This oilier makes Hie tii-venlit policeman kiiied in i tlaiit Georgia. Lumpkin County. To all whom it may concern 15. 11. Menders and 1!. N. Mai.- niiuistrnlor oi John Macs, represent to the court in their petiiion, duly tiled, ; that they have fully discharged'alt the' | duties of their trust, and pray to he. i Ihially discharged from said trust. I | will pass upon the same ou the ! Monday in November. HtO.'t This 5t!i day of October, 15)03. I John Hut, <hdinar for childrens s<rfa t curei Is- Clothe.-, Alonzo 15; to 75. House, at cleaned and pressed by n-on. I’riccs from 25 Located in the Clark end "7 in idge eea: 1).. OF VEIIY IllfMII* .heap and Goo- Call a St low s ollic Socl OllCD*