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Newspaper
Cleveland Progress
Location
Cleveland, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1896
Page
2
The Cleveland Post office announces issue status with official imprint and date from White County. Editor Joe Hugh Reese notes mail matter handling as a second class publication. The notice records the mailing address Cleveland Ga and specifies March 20 1896 in the pagination.
The Macon Telegraph rebukes Hartman’s populist proposals as absurd and paternalistic while noting possible value in some ideas. It argues Hartman is a Republican and urges clarity on whether such reforms align with Populist goals before committing the party.
The State committee showed narrowness among free silverites risking party success for factional aims. However the committee acted for the State Democracy and true Democrats will accept the decision.
A garbled item notes Populist governor candidate J J K Wynes and others indicted in Sandersville for larceny after trust. Mentions Democratic needs unity and a Republican presidential bid by Jackson Melcury pending support.
In Hall County Georgia Henry Patterson a 25 year old farmer is jailed on suspicion of murdering his young wife. A coroner’s inquest found foul play despite an initial claim of accidental shooting. Medico legal exam revealed skull fractures and a lack of gunshot wounds. the baby survived. Patterson was arrested amid rising public alarm as officials investigate alleged barbarity. A sensational local crime story from Atlanta Journal clipping describes the case and ongoing inquiry.
Monon Seed Co displays in Monon Bldg Chicago offering seed products. Progress can be had for 10 cents a month 25 cents for three months and 1.00 for a year.
The article outlines gold production by various states from 1799 to 1830, noting quantities and regional contributions. It references North Carolina Virginia South Carolina Georgia Alabama Tennessee and others. It advertises the Atlanta Weekly Journal and Progress magazine subcriptions.
Official notice from White County Georgia ordered an election on March 23 1886 to decide issuing bonds up to one thousand dollars each totaling around a thousand dollars for building a jail. The plan funds interest and principal via a one year tax levy with subsequent annual payments. Proponents list bond supporters R T Kemme and M Cooley and J Al Richardson as county officials. Opponents to pay bonds are to be marked Against Bonds.
Waite County Georgia case notes a guardianship sale by the court of Ordinary. On the first Tuesday in April at the courthouse in Cleveland the guardian will sell a parcel described as lot number 1 in the second district for the ward’s support. Possession given when possible, at year’s end. G R Tavix guardian.
In Wilrs County Georgia executors B. On Trotter and J. 2B. Trotter of Nathaniel Totten deceased petition for final settlement and discharge to legatees and creditors. They are cited to show cause why they should be allowed to settle and transfer shares on the first Monday in May next. Fenty 4 1808 J. H. Preeas Ordinary. Also an advertisement for Blood Balm topical cure claims and druggist availability.
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