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Newspaper
Cleveland Progress
Location
Cleveland, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1896
Page
3
The week brings varied items from Gainesville and Dahon ey. Populists elect Cicero Bell as chairman and P M Tal sey secretary while plans form for district committees. Col Tom Winn speaks, praising and critiquing parties. a murder case in Ruban court is delayed to May. Prize word games and a ladies weekly contest offer rewards.
Publishers announce a new word contest offering 20 in gold to the reader who forms the most words from the letters in Lapis Wirek Ly. The prize follows the recent success of the Ta 'dies' Every Saturday contest after reader requests.
A Sunday school rally held last weekend drew a large crowd and was judged a happy, memorable event. Rev. D. Stanton spoke Friday, with talks by Stanton and Seaborn on Sunday school work on Saturday. Prof. Lishley and Isaac Le.Oakes gave addresses, and a generous dinner followed in Mr. Jarrard’s yard.
The Democratic party met at the courthouse in Cleveland on May 7 to appoint the county executive committee. The district and local delegates from Mossy Creek Blue Creek White Creek Nacoochee Town Creek Shoal Creek Blue Ridge Chattahoochee attended. The committee will reconvene in Cleveland on Friday the 14th to elect a chairman and handle further business. Kh R. Asbury presides, G S. Kytle is secretary.
The Board imposes strict rules for teachers including daily attendance and absences recorded in White's New School Register, with receipts and financial penalties for delays. It demands timely monthly or quarterly reports, threatens license revocation for incompetency or neglect, and urges teachers to uphold honesty and accuracy in count, with the county superintendent offering instruction.
The speaker urges compliance with board orders and condemns ignorance in law. He argues for honesty over wealth, calls teachers and the commissioner to examine conduct, and invites critics to his office to review statistics to inform debate on public funds and education.
The White County Board of Education expresses deep thanks to Capt. RR Ashbury and Hon. B West as they depart the board. They praise their faithful service, impartial judgment on grand juries, and dedication to advancing education and civilization in the county.
Local notes report winter visitors returning home for summer and farming progress. Col Benjamin, secretary of Sal Mountain Asbestos, weighs plans to expand plant. John L Brooks and P P Pettingill tour mineral resources and mining operations. W Oakes builds a new barn. Lumsden promotes Long Life medicine. Spring arrives with onion odor and local interest in regional agriculture and industry.
A dated testimonial advertising Bac-Cure or No-to-back claims a scientific tobacco habit cure. It asserts the remedy neutralizes nicotine cravings without willpower, offers a written guarantee, and cites a pastor’s weight gain and improved health after treatment. Sold by Eureka Chemical & Mfg. Co. with a 30 day program.
Strong evidence from local sources indicates Geo. W. Williams Jr. of Charleston South Carolina will have a handsome summer home built in the area this summer.
Local notes report Mr Chas McAfee on a business visit and Rev Miles Cantrell preaching at Mt Pleasant. Unclear illness affects several residents including J N Alison and Uncle Jammie Nix. Matt Saxon moves to Hall County. Grandmother and Will Liford visit Town Creek. McAfee operates a stump wood mill.
The notice lists the Hiawassee High School commencement events from May 15 to May 18. Activities include a declamation contest, a commencement sermon by Rev J A Wynn of Gainesville, a missionary sermon by Rev F C McConnell, and a commencement day speech by Rev P O McConnell, followed by cantata and plays.
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