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Newspaper
Cleveland Progress
Location
Cleveland, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1895
Page
2
News of Gov Atkinson's sudden illness from appendicitis after a Sunday onset. An operation was performed Monday night. Tuesday he remained conscious and resting easier but in critical condition. He showed courage, made his will, and expressed readiness to die if his time came, while hope remains for recovery to continue serving the people.
A White county reader shares Capt A W Smith’s view that South Georgia’s plains lure, arguing this mountain region offers health, happiness, hospitality, and prosperity. The writer notes White county farmers thrive on corn and hogs, while cotton-based livelihoods in Georgia face cost pressures. He concedes Smith’s concern for laborers but cautions against abandoning the hills for sandy marshes.
The Progress reports on national finance debates between silver and gold, noting a Georgia convention on free coinage in Griffin July 18 and Cleveland’s stance on a silver platform. It cites Mint data from 1894, highlighting gold rising and silver steady, arguing goldites lack valid counterpoints. Local items include subscriber letters, community updates, births, visits, and town gossip from Dahlonega and surrounding creeks.
Heavy rains over the past week have delayed farmers. The infant child of H. P. Smith died last week and the family receives sympathy. Uncle Thomas Allison remains ill but improving after visiting his brother. Noah Allison visited his father last week. The correspondent’s notes end with a report of recent travel by the writer.
Town Creek notes report residents visiting relatives and fishing trips with John White, Mrs Cantrell, Marion Smith, and others. Mentions births, shop fire aftermath, visits to Cornelia and Mt Pleasant, local gatherings, baseball, court, and church activities with multiple named locals and area places.
The Rev. J C Bell preached at Loudsville last Sunday despite bad weather, drawing a large crowd. R M Adams of Chattahoochee and his wife visited relatives in town Sunday as the Town Creek correspondent notes ongoing local chatter.
A local column recalls Elder W. R. Power preaching at Chatta hoochee and questions where Prof Dr Payne was Sunday. It notes a large crowd serenading Esquire Black Friday night, and mentions Edward Palmer Willie Skelton with their partners. A pleasant singing preceded last Sunday's meeting led by J. A. Free. M. L. Dean visited for milling and Bud is praised as clever.
Bethel sermon by Rev. Richard Bramlet last Sunday. Pemberton Cooley Seine of creek fish last Saturday. Lizzie Barrett visited Gainesville festivities last week. Lee Potts took his best girl to Visit Sunday night. Mollie Allison of Gainesville visiting relatives here. Mixx I tale Miles visited Katie Davidson last Sunday. R H Ledford visited relatives at Lula last week. Robert and Martin Pilgrim of Pleasant Retreat visiting their uncle J D Allen last Sunday. Prof and Mrs J W Smith returned from visit to the low country. The Globe Clothing Company in Atlanta advertises cheap suits for almost nothing.
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