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Newspaper
Cleveland Progress
Location
Cleveland, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1893
Page
2
A letter from Cleveland Georgia on December 1 1893 laments Thanksgiving observances amid political bias toward Grover Cleveland. It condemns selfishness and ingratitude, praising health, family, and government under which citizens live, and urges sincere thanks for blessings and relief from selfish people.
The article outlines a tariff dispute pitting agricultural interests demanding low tariffs on manufactured goods against manufacturing centers pressing for free raw materials. Both sides seek harmony by arguing open ports for manufactured foods or free raw materials, with manufacturers claiming they can price goods cheaply if raw materials are free while agricultural districts insist on protection to keep prices fair. The piece frames the tariff conflict as the hardest issue the government will face.
The speaker argues that if revenue could be raised otherwise, the best course would be to open ports to the world, declare free trade, and allow each industry to compete independently in the market. The stance emphasizes minimal government interference and laissez faire economics as a path to economic growth.
White, Dawson and Lumpkin friends press Col. M G Boyd to let his name stand for the next Senate race. He formerly served with distinction and kept faith with his constituents. The Dahlonega Index notes strong White county support. Democrats would back him. The Southern States Magazine November issue is highlighted for its portraits of southern leaders and farming letters. The piece also mentions two governor candidates Clay and Evans, with Clay favored locally.
A letter criticizes armed attack and urges higher education as the path to peace and harmony. It decries the idea of violence to correct wrongs and argues the press and pulpit must lead moral reform. The writer, Avent Brull, appeals for civilization to blush at musket warfare.
On Saturday at White Creek Mr. Willd Brewer and Miss Lou Jenkins were wed by Rev. W R Power on the new Chillihoo chee bridge. Sunday at Nacoochee the 19th, Leo Dooley and Vina Pain were married at the bride’s father’s residence, Esquire J R Lumsden officiating. other licenses granted suggest more notices next week.
Mr Kellett left for home as Profs Boyd Mann fell ill causing Spencean Society to cancel Friday night public meeting. Susie Merrill gave the annual address with Minnie Lee Simmons reading the program, music and tableaux praised. Phi Chi Debate saw A Kellett and I S Clinton pair for the affirmative against W W Gaines and J W Hughes. judges from Young Harris Society named A B Lashley Bartz and I Oakes. negative won.
Last Thursday evening the young people of Cleveland gathered at Judge W. B. Bell’s home for a pleasant social. Many games entertained all, with "Ghost" and stealing partners being favorites. A delightful repast was served at ten, then more amusements until about one, when the group dispersed.
For sale cheap for cash a four seated buggy with hole and shafts one set double harness one set single harness one good combination harness and saddle horse in Nacoochee Georgia sold by J M Dreens requires cash or prompt payment local buyers only with pickup arrangements to be made by purchaser
Knowledge endorses Syrup of Figs as a pure liquid laxative praised for comfort, health benefits, and pleasant taste. Marketed by California Fig Syrup, the remedy claims to cleanse kidneys, liver, and bowels without weakening them, with bottles at 60 cents and one dollar.
The advertisement extols Hood’s Sarsaparilla as a universal cure for dyspepsia catarrh rheumatism loss of appetite and general ill health. It also promotes Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy and McElree’s Wine of Cardui and Thedford’s Black-Draught with testimonials and multiple local merchants listed for White County and nearby areas.
The Lamar place and nearby plots in White County Georgia will be sold at the courthouse door in Cleveland on the upcoming December Tuesday between legal hours for cash. The parcels include part of lot 48 containing 169 acres, parts of lots 44 and 40 totaling about 85 acres, and the Bee and Santee river lands described in prior deeds. The properties, levied to satisfy a mortgage fifa and two justice court fi fas, are held by J. Lamar Johnson and B. P. Allison and include improvements, 75 acres of bottom land, and multiple dwellings and orchards. Bids will be for the described tracts as specified in the notices and deeds on record.
The receivers offer the Sutton and Pitchford firm assets in Cleveland on the first Monday in December 1808 at the usual hours for cash. The sale includes a town lot and storehouse, stock in trade, shelves, drugstore fixtures, and the entire stock of drugs and staple goods. Brown, Receiver, states the sale proceeds to maximize value.
Citations from Georgia court notice seeking discharge for J A Richardson and W N Sesebhee as executors of Noah Seschee deceased. They petition the court to show cause why letters of administration should not be vacated and their duties terminated, with hearing set on the first Monday in September.
Dorsey executor of J My Dorsey deceased applies to the ordinary for leave to sell all lands belonging to the estate. The application will be heard on the first Monday in December 1888. This Oct 30, 1888. Prs fee $1.
Power administrator W R. Power applies to sell lands of J Hy Cason deceased to the Ballale estate. The application will be heard on the first Monday in December next. This November 1810? 1803. Bell, Ordinary.
By order of the Superior Court of the county the commissioners in partition will sell at public auction on the first Tuesday in December at the court house in Cleveland between legal hours the 175 acre Chambers place with improvements. Commission ers Knox and Usounwvor are named as the commissioners.
Fragmentary notice lists shoe items and prices, various fabrics and textiles including GoC and Calico, stock quantities and yardages. Mentions Rome Mills Gindale and factory checks with price figures such as 4e and 2,000 yards.
The notice lists a large tracts sale before the courthouse door in Cleveland Georgia on a December date. It covers parts of lots in the third district, including sections along the Chattahoochee River and Mira Branch, describing mineral lands, gold mines, and mine rights. It names purchasers and claimants such as Trammell Abrams and Underwood, with references to deeds and prior conveyances, and notes the property includes over 500 acres with valuable mineral deposits and improvements.
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