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Newspaper
Cleveland Progress
Location
Cleveland, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1893
Page
2
The Cleveland High School public term ends for a month vacation, with Prof. Bell resuming duties on Monday October 30. He urges patrons and trustees to unite for needed school improvements and a permanent high grade school, while warning against harmony-breaking politics and endorsing democratic pledges and local unity.
A reporter visited the Glover mine three and a half miles above Cleveland. About three and a half tons of ore lay on the yard valued at 850, later adding a ton and a half. Miners estimate the lot on the yard to be worth over 875 and plan milling before sinking a shaft. The tract covers 250 acres on the gold belt, cited as one of the county’s richest discoveries. Ore pays owners 10 per ton after milling four and a half miles away.
The piece laments east and north congressmen who pander for votes to win seats in Parliament and then betray student and pledges. It critiques a failing alliance, blaming weak wind and damp fuel for not rekindling the embers, and questions the bellows effectiveness.
Reports suggest Tom Watson may pursue a U S Senate seat next year though current conditions reduce the likelihood. Observers note political factors and potential party dynamics could influence the decision.
In a curious family note, peace in the country is said to hinge on baby Esther cutting her first tooth, a milestone described as the sole path to harmony. The playful remark links small child milestones with broad national tranquility.
The fourth Quarterly Meeting of the Cleveland charge Dahlonega district will be held at Pleasant Retreat on the first Sunday in October and the preceding Saturday. Official members must attend. Stewards should prepare financial reports and ensure preacher assessments are paid. Each steward should meet everyone on their list promptly to secure ready support. The people are expected to respond willingly and a hopeful report, spiritually and financially, is sought.
The White County Singing Convention meets the second Sunday in October starting Friday night at Blue Creek church. Prof Mabry of Trimble County and noted Habersham musicians will attend to help. Organize a singing society and join the revival to support the county and the convention.
Georgia's incoming governor visited Cherokee Superior Court on legal business this week. Steve Clay appeared, with Advance The Weekly Constitution and The Proaress available for the price of $1.25.
Notices a sale by sheriff on the first Tuesday in October 1898 of extensive real property assets belonging to B P Williams and heirs. The listed tracts include large portions of lots in White County, Monroe place, and multiple fractional and undivided interests totaling about 1100 acres plus additional parcels in the sixth and fifth districts. The sale occurs at the courthouse door in Cleveland under a superior court judgment to satisfy a writ of fieri facias.
A sheriff sale describes extensive real estate in the county including several large tracts totaling about 1200 acres with fractional lots and mineral rights. The property fronts Santee Creek, includes the Yonulti Mountain area with granite, multiple lots and undivided interests, plus a Lauren BP West farm and a timber right on lot 10. All properties are improved and tied to a judgment against Lamb Johnson, with the sale at the county courthouse as specified in the record dated 1893.
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