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Newspaper
Cleveland Progress
Location
Cleveland, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1895
Page
2
The piece lampoons a Cleveland Democrat label and mocks attempts to crown Cleveland in history, contrasting American views on dictators and political hype with jokes about gold standard fervor, clerical warnings, and local county prospects. It notes railroad needs, gold and timber riches, and local social scenes, with remarks on weathered politics and community life.
A rush for public road improvements is noted. Local residents busy with renovations and visits include A. Cox at Center Side, John D. Lulsey on a Gainesville trip, James Holcomb and son Loney visiting old friends, the Rev Ry Curtis from Union County preaching, W. C. Skelton and a fox sighting near Jesse Lumsden, and Rev James West visiting the McKinney family.
The infant child of Mr and Mrs George Pitchford was buried at Mossy Creek last Sunday. The parents receive sympathy in their bereavement. Professor Dean of Clinton Kentucky visits his father Judge Dean.
Town Creek notes Esquire G IL Allen paid Dah ilonega during a business trip last week. Heavy rains Friday caused great destruction. Loss is estimated around $600. Part of A HH tender son's saw mill race and other damage are mentioned.
Sunday sermons by Rev J C Bell and visiting Thoms Bishop highlight community events. A severe freshet washed away bridges and damaged corn crops with about 1000 bushels lost on the Iron farm. Dam and millhouse wrecks reported. local residents and relatives noted in attendance and visits.
The Valley fared better than some county areas last week as the river ran high with little damage. Our school under Prof Knox Lee grows, and plans for a high grade permanent school aim to prepare bright students for college. Miners have looked over mineral lands recently, and Colonel L N Trammel with two daughters toured scenes from his early life. George W Williams Jr and family plan a summer stay, trading Charleston for a bracing climate. A fishing party enjoyed a pleasant river day, and sportsmen await October when game may reopen.
Tam agent for the Abendreth & Root Mie Co promotes fist class hydraulic pipe. Call on W.W. Prep in Cleveland, Ga for piping needs. Ramon’s Nerve and Bone Oil offered at 25 cents for rheumatism, cuts, sores, burns, and bruises.
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