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Newspaper
Cleveland Progress
Location
Cleveland, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1896
Page
4
The Cleveland Progress announces advertising rates. One dollar for a porch or two lines, and the rate per inch or fraction applies to legal advertisements. Bills are due and must be paid in advance as required by law.
Partial county directory listing various officials and locations including Bresnan Mei-W and Sheriff S L Brown, Colley Jax Collector Benton Trotter, Treasurer D S Warke, Surveyor HW Wilciards, Coroher M L Alle School Cowin r U5 Rhyde J A Richartson Nacoochee Ga and others across Georgia. The legible entries hint at government positions and local offices within multiple towns.
An old eight page ad promotes matching and correspondence for youths and girls. It promises hundreds of letters in return for personal descriptions and aims to help find a spouse or fun. It urges sending a description by mail to Fioro PD, foreman, Grand Rapids, Ohio.
Messy seasonal notes report Miss Lilly and Miss Mearie Dell returning to Cleveland after a Providence visit. Ads tout Ramon's Liver Pills and Relief cures for various ailments. Mentions illness of Hon. Hy family with measles, typhoid fever risk, and several Gainesville residents visiting relatives. A Georgian Southern & Florida Railway excursion promotes soldiers' colony access.
On Christmas night at Laurel Hill school house a village Christmas tree was given with good attendance and behavior. Exercises opened with prayer by Sunday School Superintendent W R Westmoreland and singing. Two speeches by children followed by an address by Professor George Rowen of Lat a. The tree was decorated with presents for all the children. The weather hindered water levels, making mills hard to run.
Loudsville neighbors report a Christmas tree event last Tuesday with orderly merriment and minor excess among a few. Mr John White and his wife from the Queen City visit relatives this week. Willie Ledford and Willie Pardue travel to Chiut tahoo chee with their girls for the celebration. Luther Ash, Loudsville’s town correspondent, received many presents during the festivities as the community shared Yuletide welcomes.
Leo Locals report a Mossy Creek reference and community notes from Athinty. A Christmas party at Aunt Letty Gilstraps featured local families and a Santa Claus appearance by Ramon’s Liver Pill mentions and dental students Joly and William Meice returning to study at Athinty Dental College.
Absent KE OT visits relatives in Clay county over holidays. Tow Tatum returns from a visit to his uncle Peylor Wood in Watauga. Cassie and Beulah Duke visit friends at Cleveland Crist. A young couple’s pet story unfolds with a romance interrupted by a trip to a meeting. Reuben Free and Bryant Jill of Patesville Habersham visit uncle HA Tatuma. Garnett W. McCollum attends Union Singing at Stone Pile Church near Chirkesville. Mattie Kinsy and several Wrights visit Jesse Wright of Tessytea.
Revenue agents captured a still linked to the Len Robinson matter but reported no arrests. The operation targeted illicit alcohol production and distribution, with investigators locating the device amidst ongoing probes into associated parties.
Town Creek area residents share visits and social events from pass Christmas to week after. Reports mention illnesses, weddings planned, dancing at J W Allen’s home, and numerous gatherings across Cleveland and nearby towns. District residents note festive dinners, charity, and a lack of church services during the holiday period.
The first quarterly meeting of Cleveland events will be held at Zion Church on the third Sunday and the Saturday before in January. M. L. Uxprawoop, P. E. F.R. Skanorx P.O.
An early advertisement touts Hood's pills as a gentle remedy for sick headache caused by indigestion or liver issues. It claims quick, thorough relief that banishes the pain and leaves the patient feeling satisfied. The copy uses misspelled phrases to imitate a period ad readout.
A garbled OCR item highlights a trade leader in Dhainesville and North Georgia, claiming dominance in the Big Goods market. The fragment references price assurance and a claim of lowest selling prices, but details are incomplete and unclear. The text appears to be an ad or notice with numerous errors.
A fragmentary report notes a sharp fall in costs this autumn with the Northern region facing one of its largest price rises. Officials indicate market volatility and potential impacts on consumers and vendors amid fluctuating supply chains.
A local sale segment lists dry goods notions shoes hats groceries and sundries. It highlights dress goods lace curtains drapery silks napkins towels and household textiles, with extensive shoe stock and a broad clothing line. The ad promises low prices due to pre-advance purchases and emphasizes vast, varied stock across departments.
Gainesville store touts immense sale with hundreds of suits overcoats skirts and shirts priced sharply to clear stock. Advertises heavy discounts on wool fabrics overcoats and knitwear urging customers to visit today and compare prices.
SLLCES Ss7.000 stock reduction offers discounted footwear pairs for children and ladies including 5-8 value 90d, 1s value, and various shoe types. Prices shown as cut rates for listed items such as boys shoes, ladies grain patten, and brogans, with notes on bulk price reductions and limited space.
A garbled ad lists a large line of Flinnets and blankets with odd prices and descriptions. The fragment mentions heavy ready-made sets, all wool items, red twill fabric, and various yard prices in a confusing catalog-like note.
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