Quick or the Dead A Stitch of News From Cleveland
The Cleveland Progress reports editor retirementions at Cleveland and items from Feb 23 1296. It notes the State Democratic committee meeting March 7 and Mrs Amelie Rives Chandler wed to Prince Troubetkoi. Also mentions a cotton factory subscription list at Carrollton and Bill Nye’s death. Further items cover Georgia Republicans, McKinley delegates, and land colonization schemes in Blue Ridge. A Washington County date for Christ second coming and delinquent subscribers urged to pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amelie Rives-Chandler
Prince
Washington County
Fitz Simmons vs Maher ends in quick knockout in Mexico
The prize fight last Friday across the Rio Grande in Mexico saw Fitz Simmons knock out Maher in less than one round. Observers in the South warn that prize fighting may be finished there, and recent friction with Southern authorities could deter any future attempts to stage bouts in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitzsimmons
Maher
Fitz
Rio Grande
Mexico
Secretary Morton to Reestablish Seed Division
The senate has instructed Sterling J. Morton Secretary of Agriculture to reestablish the seed division which he had abolished as a burden on the government. The seed division will be back by March 15 with officials promising to provide seed at government expense to constituents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterling J. Morton
Senate
Morton
Free coinage bill dies in House after Senate passage
The free coinage bill passed the Senate but was defeated in the House by 216 to 90. Turver Lawson and Russell of the Georgia delegation voted against it, the rest supported it. Those most versed in finance largely opposed the Populist measure, and many congressmen elected on free coinage platforms showed the likely impact of studied opinion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
House
Turver
Lawson
Russell
Georgia
Cotton acreage and market outlook in the South
An expert letter from Trubhard Bros. & Co. argues farmers may overplant cotton, risking surplus and reduced acreage in grains. It notes heavy fertilizer use and rising sales in Atlanta while warning against debt, poverty, and dependence. The piece discusses hoped for demand on planting season and the shift toward self-sufficiency to bolster the South’s wealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Solow
Trubhard Bros. & Co
Cotton Brokers
New York
South
Courage on the White County Home Front Tale of a False Yankee Raid
A 1863 letter from Athens Waterman recounted a parlor war scare in White County when a rapid horseman rode into town with alarming dispatches about Yankee cavalry and a possible assault on Murphy and Adiens. Major Whitehead and local troops mobilized, townsfolk cooked meat and loaded arms, but late reports showed no Yankees were in Murphy, leaving the volunteers crestfallen yet ready for future duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Clarkesville
Dorvos
Whitehead
Allegnany House
Liat
Mt. Yonah
Memmory
Foridry
Brewin
Thea
Murphy
White County
Hostor
Court House
Necotonel
Vin
Col
Union
Towns County
Unacoy
Cherokee County
N. C
Bond Issue Referendum for White County Jail Plan
County officials propose five hundred dollar bonds to fund a county jail, with twenty year terms and five percent interest. A public vote is set for March 1, 1804, allowing two thirds of qualified voters to approve or reject the bond plan under state code provisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Commissioners of Roads
White
Cleveland
Otha Pencratios
Armselves
Cen Finns
al Soto
Anithos
Honda
Loudcare
Jhorun
J. M.coolly
Hardson
Witte County
Notice of Letters of Administration in Milto n Moore Estate
In Wirrk County Georgia Mr Moore has filed for letters of administration on Milton Moore's estate. Creditors and kin are cited to appear at the office within the legal time to show cause why permanent administration should not be granted to Moore. Witness my official signature this the day of February, 1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Wirrk
Moore
Milton Moors
Pest of Kin
Miltony
Saul
Milton Moure
Tsig
Final settlement of Nathaniel Trottier estate sought
Warr County Georgia court notice states executors Alon Trotter and William Trottier, executors of Nathaniel Trottier, deceased, prepared to pay estate and obtain discharge. Citizens, heirs, legatees, and creditors are urged to show cause why final settlement should not be approved and letters of dismission issued on the first Monday in May next. Date Feb 4, 1806. Clerk: J. Premway, Ordinary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ghorgia
Warr County
Iti
Premway
Ordinwry
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Cleveland Progress
Omiein Inwan
Doe Kmugh Reess
Eiditor
State Democratic Committee
Mareh
Carrollton
Jonks
Bill? Nye
Asheville
N.C
Colorado-madura
McKinley
Robertson
Holden
Dupree
Blue Ridge
New York City
Ellijay Couram
Ate
Wales
Atlanta Constitution
Local Warstory
Hood
Wick
Wits
Tevin
Chatchat
Kiurtha
Sherm
Grorgla
Wire Cor
Chevin
Murelt
Yad Sail
A. F. Underwoond
Gi. M
Said
AL. Uedwood & Son
Dell. J. J.mihean
J. W. di
Llan
A. FP
Underwood & Son
AL FL Underwood
Mesklenwirdroy Works
Uaty Wilkes
Charlotte, N.C
Asl
Witchesier
Trethmeath
Winchester Repeating Arms CO
LaGrippe
Miles’ Nervine
Kentucky
Meaith
Histase
W. Hilton
Mutual Gite Insurance Co
TaGripne
Miles
Louisville
D. W. Kturon
Br. Miles
Drs. Starkey & Palen
Kytle
Oakes
Attorneys AT Law
Cleveland, Ga
Cleveland High School
Lashley
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