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Newspaper
Cleveland Progress
Location
Cleveland, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1896
Page
3
To the voters of White county I am a candidate for the office of sheriff and solicit your support in the coming election I believe I can fill the office with credit to myself and the county and because I need the office R D Pruity
A reunion of the 2nd Georgia Confederate States Army unit will be held in White County Georgia on August 18 1896. Survivors of all other commands are asked to meet at that time. Copy this notice if aiding the cause. RK Asneny President J B Tomas Secretary
The Gainesville gathering drew White County and county teachers for a week of lectures and social events led by Prof. Charles Lane. The account praises the enjoyable, profitable experience and notes a notable incident when Frank Kemmer wrestled with Frank Logan, drawing police and bystanders, while an agent offered the Columbian Cyclopedia to a wary educator.
The piece recalls a North Carolina gold mine story from months past. It asserts the tale’s sincerity and hints at ongoing interest or discoveries linked to the unnamed mine, inviting readers to revisit the rumor and its credibility.
The article describes promising but unworked mine prospects with Hood and Burnett investing a 400 guaranty. Hood reportedly extracted gold, including eight pounds in four days. It also recounts a train-side exchange where a farmer insulted Ben Tillman, unaware he sat nearby, leading to a sharp, crude retort.
A period ad promotes Dan Brown’s Liver Wills as the best pill for biliousness and sick headache. It urges readers to ask their merchant for the remedy and highlights its efficacy for liver troubles.
The People’s Party of Whyte county is called to meet on Saturday July 18 at 8 p.m. for electing delegates to the State convention and for other important business. J.OC. Beni, Chin. I. M, Uvusey, See.
Reads of visits by R T Kemmer A I Henderson and others to Nacoochee Chukes ville and Elijay. Notes church conferences school openings and staff changes plus local thrashing work and youth departures to pursue teaching careers.
Courtenay to Dukes Creek, Kenimer siblings and kin travel routes through White Creek Blue Creek and Chattahoochee. Frank Kenimer and Charlie Kenimer appear among travelers guiding the group along early settlement track lines.
Town Creek notes report wind damage nearby and several visits by residents including Mr. John G Cla and wife. The Town Creek baseball club plans a Saturday meeting to reorganize at the old ball ground near Mrs. S.8 Ash. A local firm Adams & Co. plans yellow metal digging near the parrel fall. Public schools reopen Monday.
An annual gathering for surviving members of the 13rd Ga Vols Co S A will be held at Ball Ground Cherokee Co Ga on the second Saturday August 8 1806. An old fashioned barbecue is planned with citizens hosting. Officials F Bell treas Cumming Ga and Warren Campbell sec Gainesville Ga announce the event and note railroad rates previously 2c per mile.
Miss A. M. Fritz of Station A St. Louis offered a free elegant plated hook spoon to those sending ten 2 cent stamps. The sample proved popular, with T sending it to friends and $13 in two hours from orders. The hook spoon stays in place during use and is presented as a household must have.
J J Casey & Co offers an instant freeze ice cream process with a rapid output system. The device produces smooth frozen cream immediately, drawing crowds eager to try and buy. Sales potential stated at five to eight dollars per batch and six to twelve freezers daily, with sales staff available.
An advertisement touts Botanic Blood Balm as a universal remedy for blood and skin diseases and claims thousands cured of kidney and bladder trouble. It offers a book of cures for a penny stamp and lists a price of one dollar per large bottle sold by druggists.
Special offer text promotes combinations of The Progress with other papers for annual prices, noting four papers a week with world news at $1.65 and other pairings at $1.10 or $1.59. Mentions possible withdrawal or price changes and urges subscription. Also includes an advertisement claiming headache and neuralgia cure with a Dr MS Pain Piles remedy.
The piece outlines William Jennings Bryan as the Democratic nominee from Chicago, noting his age of thirty six in contrast to the constitutional thirty five, his self made status, and his rise from public schools in Salem Illinois through Whipple academy Jacksonville and Union College of Livy. It highlights his congressional career starting in 1890, his free silver stance, service on the ways and means committee, and his role in opposing the Sherman purchasing clause, with references to contemporaries Breckinridge Cochran Lodge Reed Springer and others. It ends with Arthur Sewell of Bath Maine noted as the vice presidential nominee on the fifth ballot, described as a shipbuilder and rail executive.
Mrs Chas La Point a noted Denver resident testifies to the benefits of Dr Miles Heart Cure in a letter dated September 11 praising the remedy as life saving. The testimonial urges others to try the treatment and highlights its perceived health restores in a public note.
An advertisement promotes Baco-Cure as a scientific tobacco habit remedy. It claims a safe, vegetable formula based on a Berlin physician’s method, usable without willpower and with a written guarantee after three boxes. Testimonials from Clayton Arkansas and others claim full cessation and weight gain, with prices and purchase options listed.
W. 8. Musser of the Musser House in Willheim Pa testifies that Chamberlains Cough Remedy is indispensable for coughs and colds at home and has saved many a doctor’s bill. The medicine is sold by A. H. Wenderson in Cleveland Ga and is popular locally for its cold relief.
Mr W H Smith editor of the Argue Benton Pa praises Chamberlain Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy describing a seven week purchase and using less than a third of the bottle with a complete cure. He recommends it to all sufferers and notes it is sold by A I Henderson Cleveland Ga.
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