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Newspaper

Cleveland Progress

Location

Cleveland, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1896

Page

3

Hens Consider Strike As Egg Prices Drop

Local report notes hens contemplating a strike after egg prices fell to six cents per dozen. Marion Palmer plans to remodel his house and expand. Youths repair fences in Abe Lincoln spirit. Dora Conley returns from Athol. Wampton travels to Muskee Town to open a store. Fleming a student joins Prat Lashley’s visit. Community scenes include illness visits, charity calls, and a candy walking stick drawing at a home gathering hosted by Mr and Mrs V. Dare Ravd.

Dare Ravd Minnie Kimsey

Should a County Jail Be Built By Bonds Or Taxes

A community debate argues whether to issue 5 percent bonds to fund a new county jail or to pay with higher annual taxes. Proponents say bonds spread cost over twenty years with little tax impact, while opponents fear burdens on taxpayers and question bond safety. The call to vote on March 28 urges careful study and support for bond financing.

Wis Autits Landens White County United States Owen

Kytle Re-elected County School Commissioner by Board

Geo G. Kytle was re-elected to county school commissioner by the White County Board of Education after a spelling examination. Four candidates competed: Westmoreland Witchford Edwards. Edwards withdrew. Judges Pross Lashley and Smith reported Kytle with an average of 99 2/7, Westmoreland 59 9/14, Pitchford 58 1/21.

Geo Kytle Board of Education of White Westmoreland Witchford Edwards Pross Lashley Smith G. D. Kytle J.H. Westmoreland G. D. Pitchford

Loudsville Lines Update From a Sick Town Report

W A Allen is very ill with fever and several families on Dukes creek suffer measles. Aunt Kathy Ledford has been sick but is much better. Miss Lillie Chirk gifted a quilt to the girls last Saturday. Annie Mappin of Pleasant Retreat visited last weekend. The editor’s manuscript caused sympathy and forgiveness for its errors. Mr Cowan, not his brother in law, will preach at Chattahoochee next. L Crumley visited relatives at Union last Sunday. Snowy Monday brought a visit from Mr George Rognon to Laurel Hill school.

Lillie Chirk Annie Mappin Pleasant Retreat Cowan Chattahoochee Laurel Hill School George Rognon

Shoal Creek Shots

Miss Mollie Smith returns from Demorest and will attend Shoal Creek school. McDonnell Head of Mossy Creek visits father in law A. W. Smith. James Wooten is seriously ill. Squire Bill O Kelley Johnnie Whisenant and wives Joseph and Brown and Miss Anna Whisenant are preaching.

McDonnell Head Mossy Creek A. W. Smith Our Squire Bill O’kelley Johnnie Whisenant Joseph, Brown Anna Whisenant Ted

Local society notes and family updates from nearby towns

The column records births and visits with Willard Daniel becoming a grandfather and many relatives visiting the sick. It mentions Mrs Goss burial, Mrs Cleveland’s teetotal dining, and various residents like Susie Tamesden and Dr Starr spending winter in Charlesville. It notes farmers, mining activity, and public social observations.

Local Entertainment and Misadventures Highlight Mossy Creek News

Leo Locals recounts Friday entertainment at Mossy Creek with the Curio Party as standout feature. Jessie Porter and Jennie Tedford answered most questions. Prof. A F Johnson won booby prize. Saturday brings wood chopping and quilting. Willie Black’s mule accident ends badly during a visit to his wife’s father. County news notes election of G I Ky to county office and hopes for educational progress.

Mossy Creek Jessie Porter Jennie Tedford A. F. Johnson

Town Creek Topics

Town Creek notes report Charlie McAfee and Bob low ell of Dahlonega visiting White last week to test for sound money. White county is expected to lead state gold production. Mrs Adams from near Cleveland visited relatives here. Henderson Jr. went to Cornelia on business. Roads remain in poor condition demanding Christian endurance to endure mud. Luther Bureh of Athens visited on county business. J A Cantrell shows some improvement and hopes for full recovery. George Sims of Blue Ridge came this way last week. More news expected.

Charlie McAfee Bob [Lowell Dahlonega White White County Luther Bureh Athens J. A. Cantrell

Nacoochee Notes on Local Life and Roads

Local items mention John Lumsden still on the bachelor list and a hopeful marriage. A five mile post road between shere and Cleveland is scenic but dangerous. Capt. E P Williams remains frail health wise, valued elder of the community. A new school house rises near Jesse Lumsden's. The ford at the swinging bridge is washed out until it gives way.

John Lumsden Five Mile Post Shere Cleveland

The Old Quken Bucket Paraphrase Notes on Editors Case

A humorous plea from readers about the value of subscriptions and pennies. It contrasts thePrinter's hardships with the lure and moral view of money, citing Texas penitentiary stats and global gold production figures from 1895 to frame attitudes toward wealth and honesty.

Progress and Athinti Weekly Journal Subscription Offer

Local pride prompts readers to subscribe to the Progress and the Athinti Weekly Journal for twelve months at $1.10. The package includes a ten page issue with lively world news and a Juvenile Journal for children, aimed at brightening the home and pleasing all family members.

Athinta Weekly Journal Athinti Weekly Journal

Cure for Sick Headache by Hood's Pills

Advise Hood's Pills as a mild thorough remedy for sick headache caused by liver issues. Claims include curing sick headache jaundice sour stomach and all liver ills and breaking up colds and fever to prevent complications.

Hood

County Directory Entries for Georgia Residents

J A Richardson of Nacoochee R T Kemmer of Cleveland and J M Cooley of Lee listed in county directory with addresses and affiliations.

J.A. Richardson Nacoochee R. T. Kemmer Cleveland J. M. Cooley Lee, Ga

Also Mentioned on This Page

Cleveland, Ga NEWS Paragray Marion Palmer Abe Lincoln Dora Conley Athuile Miss Dora J. Bo Wampton Our County Mus. Seone Towns Lin Fleming You Init Euest Prat Eatlese Amother Pranklin County Mr. RD. Praitt Willey Fosta Someoue Kepriok Loudsville W. A. Allen Dukes Creek Kathy Ledford Mollie Smith Demorest Shoal Creek James Wooten Gia Ne * Ilies Wolston Willard Daniel Ba House Daniel John Cat Barrett Miligny Adams Tun Proat Susie Tamesden Clarkesville Hix Glen Oscar Keninier Dr. Starr Charlesville Carlisle New York Sun Lamont Morton Wilson Col. Lamont Crlisle Leo Locals W. FB. Dorsey Mr. W. By Willie Black Will Long Mountain Letty Gil G.I. Ky Town Creek Mrs. Adams A. IL. Henderson, Jr Cornelia George Sims Blue Ridge E. P. Williams Jesse Lumsden Sumor Paraparasso State Penitentiary of Texas Ilix Justice Court Cleveland High School A. E. Lashley County Directory J. Hh, Freeman W. R. Power I. L. Brown G. N. Colley Benton ‘Trotter D. N. Warwick H. Edwards M. L. Allen Commissioners John J. Kimsey C. Cleveland Howard Thompson Gainesville, Ga W. $. Huff Dahlonega, An Georgia AML J. W.H. Underwood White Co Oakes Attorneys AT Law
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