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Newspaper
Cleveland Progress
Location
Cleveland, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1896
Page
3
A fragmented reminiscence from Dogtown about a camp meeting and community tensions. The narrator recalls emotional moments, suspicion, and protective moments toward family, hinting at conflict with a local outlaw and the impact of religious gatherings on neighbors. Names and exact events remain obscured in the faded text.
The Democratic executive committee of White County is requested to meet at the courthouse at 12 oclock on Saturday the 22nd inst. Z T Loaax, Chairman. A I L Menpenson Jr, Secretary.
Town Creek notes report fodder pulling among local boys and a Mossy Creek camp meeting attended by several residents. Squire McAfee and Alex Davie, son, visited Gaitesville last week. Newt Allison returns to Dawson County to be with his father. Small creeks near dry. Loudsville camp meeting near. Road work begins in the area. Reunion enjoyed by attendees. Pride in the South remains.
A Mossy Creek camp meeting drew many locals over Saturday and Sunday with Dank Carter overseeing the mill project as part of the event. An excursion attracted a large crowd on Monday the 17th, reflecting strong participation in the gathering.
Mossy Creek and Lebanon notes report Carlton Landrum ending his vacation with hone folks in Oxford then visiting Tallulah Falls as Depot Agent Davidson plans to be away. B K L L Couley travels from Leo to board the tridit for Athilla while Mr Davidson’s temporary replacement is named.
Frequent subscriber complaints about missing Tak Progress issues prompt call for investigation. The Cleveland office ships papers on time but delivery lapses occur after mailing. While no intent is assumed, signal of carelessness prompts action and possible inquiry to Uncle Sam.
A garbled Georgia newspaper item describes a youth parade or prank provoking attention among residents. The text mentions a boy and friend on wheels, wearing a striped shirt and bloomers, creating a ripple of excitement among plow-town locals. The piece remains unclear about precise dates or outcomes.
An 19th century medicinal advertisement urges readers to take Cam Brown's Liver Pills for dyspepsia illness headache and liver troubles. It promotes seeking the remedy through local merchants and emphasizes its effectiveness and general health benefits.
A voter awareness notice warns residents that failing to register this year could bar participation in upcoming elections. Officials urge timely action and provide registration deadlines and required documents.
By arrangement with the publishers, the Programs and thrice weekly New York World can be had for 1.05 dollars a year. The World provides foreign news three times weekly, while the Progress offers home news once weekly. Four papers weekly with complete world news cost 1.65 dollars.
An eminent English doctor warns that disease germs fill the air in summer and many fall ill or die. He notes the weak and undernourished are most at risk and urges maintaining a healthy weight to catch health instead of illness.
Scotts Emulsion of Cod liver Oil is described as condensed nourishment to build the system against disease. It is urged for those under healthy weight to take in reasonable doses all summer, with a bottle recommended if you are losing ground. For sale by all druggists at sixty cents and one dollar.
W L Cornell, formerly with Waterhouse and Pierce lumber, fled to unknown parts leaving anxious acquaintances and rumors. He reportedly left town Monday after selling four seed stock horses. Corp charging creditors pursued him, including Merchant Allen of Nacoochee, but Cornell paid the debt and was released. He married Miss Crumley of the county a year ago. his whereabouts remain unknown.
Billy Payne died Saturday morning after a long illness attributed to white swelling. He was 39, son of Newton Payne Sr. and grandson of Mr. Flansley Payne. A Methodist for 17 years he endured suffering with patient cheerfulness. Burial was held Saturday afternoon at Cleveland cemetery with Rev. Chas W. Ledford officiating.
Miss 4 M Fritz of Station A St Louis Missouri offers an elegant plated hook spoon free to all who send ten 2 cent stamps. Spoons are sent as samples and promises of earnings arise from taking orders locally, described as a household necessity that won t slip into dishes. Jennette B. endorses the scheme noting personal success and wide interest.
All persons with claims against the estate of James Miller late of Warrr County are notified to render demands to administrator J. M. Minner. Creditors must present, and debtors must pay immediately as required by law. July 20, 1806.
A Bar nitz, Pa., resident cites Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy as effective for his young daughter's stomach distress. Mr. Lewis Dayton notes the remedy relieves quickly and is used by the whole family, with local dealer A. Henderson selling the medicine.
A correspondent recalls a humorous scheme to gain dinner invitations by feigning hunger. The piece notes a Payne family gathering under a camp tree, a graveyard monument to Mister Moore and wife, and a Sunday sermon by Rev. M. L. Underwood. An incident with a smoker boy near prayer time and two thirsty men seeking drink is also recounted.
Protracted religious services unfold at the Methodist Church with Rev. G D Stone and Rev W T L Dorsey assisting. Local figures and visitors are noted, including Mrs Reid of Blairsville and Judge Reid of Athens. Fruit jars offered for cash by Kemmer & Son. Congress candidate J M Brock from Lula Republicans entangles local race chatter.
Witnesses describe two men quarrelling after drinking Kemmer's best kerosene at The Skedcher. They mocked each other with crude remarks, spat, and walked away with pained expressions, while one laughed nervously and the other muttered fatigued phrases.
Covington Tennessee resident Mrs Julia A Brown wife of the local electric plant manager credits Dr Miles Nervine with ending an eighteen year battle with nervousness and indigestion. After trying many remedies and therapists she found peace and sleep within a half bottle and continues to thank God for the relief and recovery.
An advertisement touts Baco-Cure as a pure vegetable, guaranteed remedy to quit tobacco without willpower, claiming it stops craving and leaves the system nicotine free. It cites a Berlin physician’s formula, a 30 day treatment for $2.50 with a written guarantee, and testimonials including a Nevada converts and a pastor, with druggists selling at $1 per box.
The article notes Kemmer & Son offering a large stock of fruit jars at reduced prices as cooler days arrive. It also records Capt John Baker returning from the North and a quiet wedding in Nacoochee between Robert Sanders of Gainesville and Macie Johnson of Nacoochee with Dr W W Trammond officiating and plans to travel northward after the ceremony.
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