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Newspaper
Cleveland Progress
Location
Cleveland, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1896
Page
3
Democrats of White County gather for a mass meeting on Saturday June 1 to elect delegates to state and congressional conventions. The event signals party organization ahead of upcoming primaries and political activity in the region.
An adjourned Cleveland term set for Tuesday June 16 will hear Mrs Tattnor versus Hulsey administrator of Tinttner estate. Judge Kimsey to hear after Estes disqualified. Robison to be tried on assault with intent murder unless new bondsmen found. Grand jury returns thirty one revenue law indictments. Mountain dew cases ruled guilty or pled, with several bond forfeitures and one case not pressed. Satines Constitution reports from Habersham Rabun Banks counties.
An advertisement extols Chamberlains Eye and Skin Ointment for itching eczema salt rheum and other skin diseases. Claims it also heals piles sore nipples grippes frost bites and chronic sore eyes. Sold by druggists at 25 cents a box with other remedies promoted by merchants in Cleveland Georgia Mars Pennsylvania and Greenville Georgia.
A fragment from the Christian Standard promotes a hook spoon sold by Misa A M Fritz of Station A St Louis Missouri. Buyers send ten 2 cent stamps for a sample spoon and receive a promise of easy earnings, claiming the spoon prevents slipping in pots and pans and is a household necessity.
A local reminiscence recalls Georgia swamps in Ware and Union counties once said to harbor enchanted lands and footprints on a mountain peak. Legends tell of a flood surviving a single family in Union, with a treasure hidden near Yonah Mountain and a vague link to Adam’s tomb noted by Mark Twain.
An Irishman and a Frenchman argue over a friend's nationality. The Frenchman asserts birth in France makes one French. Pat counters with a playful quip about kittens in the oven and biscuits. Newspaper tone reflects light humor from a Toronto Guardian cartoonish snippet.
Town Creek notes Rev. C. C. Spence preached a forcible sermon at Loudsville Sunday at eleven o’clock. Local visits include RIE Helton and A. Ad ans with Esquire G I Allen in Athunta. Cantrell and wife in Lumpkin County. A man about thirty-five struggles with fence building. The ten mile ditch to Loud Mines will be cleaned August tenth. Ed sends best wishes as he enjoys Tennessee. Neighbors report hogs with cholera. Antioch hosted preaching Sunday.
White Creek residents meet to discuss rain sunshine and bountiful grass with harvest ready and reapers active. Revenue officers passed through Sunday arresting Darrell McAllister and James McAllister. Zion church four miles east of Cleveland hosts the singing convention on the fifth Sunday in August.
Rev B G Dunegan of Blairs ville preached a sermon at Mossy Creek Thursday night. A good crowd attended the sale of J M Miller deceased Friday. John Free and family of Mossy Creek visited his Shoal Creek father Sunday. Wire fence factory reps from St Louis came last week to form an association for cheaper wire goods. Nora Payne visited Lizzie Alexander last Friday. William Z Dorsey found a new hat recently. owner may claim and state size. Mrs J W Smith was sick but is better now. I A Barrett of Euno visited his brother Lowell Sunday. Prof John Whisenant and family of Shoal Creek visited J 2 Evrains Sunday. Mollie Hunt and her son Willie of Young Harris visit her father Judge Dean. Miss Iona Cooley spent last week at Young Harris visiting relatives. Prof J W Smith will teach Mossy Creek High School next year. patrons provisioned a school of 100 pupils and he accepted.
A nineteenth century tobacco habit cure promotes Baco-Cure as a vegetable, non addictive treatment. It claims to end nicotine craving without willpower, offers a three box guarantee, and cites testimonials from users like P H Mansing and a pastor. Sold by druggists at 1. per box, three boxes 2.59 with guarantee. booklet available from Eureka Chemical Mfr Co, LaCrosse Wis and Boston Mass.
A former seller claims high earnings from the Mound City Dish Washer Co. product. She notes no canvassing is required, rapid work moments, and potential daily income from $10 to $14 around home. Contact The Mound City Dish Washer Co., St. Louis, Mo, for full particulars.
An advertisement touts Centrifugal Sea Cream Freezers promising high daily earnings from selling cream and freezers. It claims speeds of one minute to freeze and a ready crowd eager to taste and buy. The narrator, amid grandiose figures, cites personal earnings and a sister's similar success.
A letter from Dean Sin Gen J B Gordon head of the United Confederate Veterans requests publication in the next issue about the Richmond Wisconsin reunion set for June 80 to July 2 1896. The letter urges ex Confederate soldiers and sailors nationwide to form local groups and apply for papers to participate in the event and support the organization’s benevolent aims.
Francis Casey of St. Louis offers a simple cold process to preserve berries grapes and peaches without heat or sealing. He claims a bushel can be prepared in ten minutes and has sold directions to over 130 families for a dollar each. Send 18 two cent stamps to receive samples and full directions.
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