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Newspaper
Cleveland Progress
Location
Cleveland, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1896
Page
2
Cleveland Progress item from Georgia dated January 17 reports Weelash Reese serving as editor for White County. The brief item notes mail matter entry and post office processing in Cleveland Georgia, with the date January 29, 1902.
Forced by ill health to sever ties with The Progress. Joe H. Reese of Converse GA takes editorial management as a capable replacement. Buese remains Democrat and will steer the paper politically for the party. Ownership transfers to John Martin and G S Kytle, White County residents, promising a high standard continue.
We thank Col Glen for expressions and pledge to be worthy successors to the retiring editor. The paper remains Democratic and will serve the people, White County resources, and town welfare. Cooperation from correspondents is sought as columns stay open for edifying public interest articles. Pro Bono tribute to local industry and hospitality follows. Tall County votes 370 for prohibition last week.
Fragmented notes discuss allies labeled as friends, Alpharetta F rinks rivals, and Liv Tageton in fighting with a bare fist. Dr W H Felton of Cartersville plans quiet domestic life while his wife contests Congress against Judge J W Maddox. he will not run in her absence. County politics hint at Republicans gaining Wilcox County as Weeton migrants move in.
The governor grants Seymour Keener an 80 day respite after he was sentenced for killing the Moore sisters in Rabun county. Keener's lawyers claim insanity, arguing the condemned murderer's mental state. The Gainesville Eagle comments on politics and local bluntness in assessing character.
A true blue Democrat says the straight Democratic ticket will have his support this fall. He warns that men wearing the cockade of Democracy who wreck a nation over petty prejudices should leave the party. An open enemy is better than a sneak in camp.
Gov Atkinson appoints Hon N J Hammond and Judge W C Adunisifi as prosecuting attorneys for February cases against convict lessees. The piece criticizes the lease system, laments camp conditions, and cites racial and political commentary connected to Cuba, Grover Cleveland, and a Missouri World reprint.
In a stark contrast to others, Grover Cleveland asserts resolve and nerve while accusing the Republican majority of weak handling as he acts to avert immediate financial panic. His stance highlights decisive leadership during a national crisis.
Special Notice invites teachers, county board members, and the public to a Saturday address at the Cleveland courthouse by Hon. G. R. Glenn, Georgia State School Commissioner. The speaker, praised for advocacy of rural education, will discuss duties to children and county, and proposed state funding to improve schools and teacher pay.
Gen R E Lee birth day observed by Georgia Confederate groups in Atlanta on January 19 with calls for local camps and officers to organize observances. Adjutant General Maj Gen A J West and C A Evans sign the notice urging county level planning and participation.
Local appeal promotes twelve months of the Priod ness and The Athiuta Weekly Journal for 81.10. The sale highlights world news in attractive style, reliability, family features, and a ten-page issue. The Juvenile Journal accompanies at no extra charge, promising a brighter home.
Registration notice outlines locations Blue Creek Mossy Shoal Tesnatee Town Creek Blac Ridge Chattahoochee Nacoochee districts with dates from Monday the 20th to Thursday the 30th and states Cleveland books remain open at the Clerk's office. Benton Trorren T. C.
Notice from the White County Commissioners of Roads and Revenues dated January 8 1896 announces a bond election to raise five thousand dollars for building a jail. It outlines bond terms five hundred dollar denominations twenty year run with five percent interest and staged principal payments over five year periods. Voters will decide if bonds should be issued. Commissioners named RT Kemmer J M Cooley and J A Richardson.
Agreeably to the Court of Ordinary sale will be held at the county court house on the first Tuesday in February within legal hours. Property includes Lot No 3 and about 49 acres adjoining, known as the farm in Bol distries and now as the south lot. Purchaser receives full possession, cash sale. Estate of Nathaniel Protter deceased. January 8, 1897. Trotter executor.
Claiming to treat nervous exhaustion and dyspepsia, the ad lists symptoms from souring food to irritability and heart palpitations. It pitches Scott's Carbo Digestive Compound as the sole effective remedy for these conditions, urging readers to buy for relief.
Aggressive patent medicine promotion claims Scott's Carbo-Digestive Compound as a guaranteed cure with refund if not effective. It highlights a physician created formula, requests physician inquiries for the formula, and offers $1.00 per bottle with mail order to America. Addressed to Concord Chemical Co in Topeka Kas.
OffersWomen s Button shoes and Women s Fine Lace at 75e per pair Men s Brogan shoes Tete per pair Plus fine sack salt 45 per sack Large stock of shoes bought before the ban go at low prices Full line of merchandise including wagon material at B D Laxavony Gainesville Qu
Mossy Creek High School in Lee White County Ga advertises tuition of $2.00 per term. Fall term begins July 22 and runs four and a half months. Spring term starts on the second Monday in January. Location described as healthful with pleasant surroundings and orderly operations. For details contact W A Simmons Cleveland Ga or Prof J W Smith Leo Ga.
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