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Newspaper
Cleveland Progress
Location
Cleveland, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1896
Page
3
A fragment from The Cleveland Progress dated February 28, 1890 seeks a pair of coach mule colts not fo tensive at sixteen hands high. The notice appears in a small local classifieds section with unclear terms and measurements typical of the period.
Moonlight nights and love quotes mark a lively sketch of John Palmer’s corn shelling night and regional chatter. Mrs Palmer's improving health, local merchants receiving new goods, and visits by Miss Dern Center and Misses Cassie Oakes Hattie Osborn fill a bustling Gainesville area page.
The frame of a new house near Mr. A. Ledford’s residence was demolished after standing unfinished for over a year. Unknown parties broke open doors of the old dwelling as Ledford and family, now staying with Mrs. Osborn, suffer the act of mean vandalism. Local authorities urged a full investigation.
Gold mining excitement spreads through Cherokee and surrounding counties as companies operate new shafts and uncover rich veins at Davis and other mines. notices report large finds at the Canton area and promising prospects on the Longstreet and Youah properties. Local gatherings and jail bond discussions continue as residents prepare for upcoming elections.
On a recent Saturday Justice Jarrard heard two weighty cases. Chap Bowen sued John Porter for 2.50 on a blockade claim. Bowen lost, paid costs, and plans to appeal to the superior court. Bud Pruitt sued Tom Potts over a one dollar note. Potts witnessed but did not sign correctly. The maker disappeared. Pruitt sought payment but the court awarded judgment against Pruitt.
A new stock of goods is opened at John Hecate 4 store house in Naedaechee. The proprietor offers cheap cash or barter sales with a complete line of general merchandise. Goods will be sold by G. W. Staton for the owner.
Loudsville Lines reports John Sedsmith of Chirkes ville plans to move to Prof. Jim Westmoreland's farm this year. Singing is expected at Laurel Tisell house next Sunday afternoon. In Mantino on last Sunday morning at the bride’s father Thomas Alison of Chittiloohee, Lafayette Adams wed Isabelle Allison, with R E Westmoreland presiding. Friends wish the couple happiness.
Dr Letson of Athinta preached at Mossy Creek Sunday. Mrs Gilstrap stays busy with WOWSG. D T Payone led a public spelling bee at Woodlawn last Wednesday night with 97 attendees. Brooks the photographer reports good business in the community. Prof Tom Bell checked on local interests Sunday. S A Hamilton of Jackson county visited his father Saturday night. J D Cooley supplies Dahloonaga with shingles this week. Mrs Evans and Hamilton visited Aunt Letty Gilstrap last Monday.
Blue Creek Budget item mentions Ales Crumley of Burks county traveling to Towns county to establish residence with J. B. Thampton and family. Pas ham will clerk for Moore Kampton, John Smith from Habersham visits often, and Dock Johnson is described as small in stature with a boy at his house unexplained.
Rev BYR Srath preached at Woodlawn Sunday evening leaving an appointment for the fourth Sunday. Lena Dersey, once ill with pneumonia, is improving. The Woodlawn crowd attended a crowing spelling bee Wednesday night. Local notes mention measles troubles, livestock, and various residents like Squire J W TE Underwood Wis, Lindsey Jackson, and John Glaze. People urge gardening for family peace and happiness.
Town Creek news item notes visitors from Parks and Queen City, a thumb injury to John Burnett, Gordon McAfee's business trip, Kimsey now daily post, a Tesnitee singing, a young lady's recent marriage celebrated, Peter Davidson Jr offers grinding and sharpening services, Gainesville business trip, J C Ellis plans to leave, Loudsville Lines rising, Moon anecdote about a daughter born and a man’s drunken reaction, curiosity about his first quarter drums.
Clarkesville Advertiser editor’s visit praised as Cleveland grows. Town building booms with residences underway and new improvements. Local schools prosper under Prof Laddley with ninety enrolled. Mining in White county flourishes with new machinery and expanding manpower. Prous editor Reese supports the community with a lively paper aiding regional advancement.
An obituary style verse memorial from Cleveland Georgia dated January 26 1896 reflects on the life of a mother Eliza McAtien. It laments her death and hopes for reunion in heaven while requesting forgiveness for sins and cherishing prayers and guidance she provided. The piece closes with a signature line and odd typographical note about job work.
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