Lexington shows brisk growth under young leadership
In early Georgia days Lexington lacked municipal officers yet thrived on order and hospitality. Now a young mayor Charles R Crawford and a cabinet of enterprising aldermen steer progress, with new brick buildings and restored yet transformed streetscape, while historic sites give way to modern homes. The shift reflects sustained civic improvement and population growth in Oglethorpe County.
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Lexington
Georgia
South
Charles R. Crawford
Tom Crawford
Oglethorpe County
R. F. Brooks
E. P. Shull
Earl Reynolds
W. K. Howard
Carl Appleby
Carl Appling
Robert Graham
Police
Bio A L Clarke W T Patton R F Brooks
Brief biographical note honors A L Clarke W T Patton and R F Brooks, listing their initials and surnames. The item suggests a formal recognition or obituary style block in a historical newspaper, naming three individuals in a compact biographical entry.
Lexington stores rise from ashes to rebuild thriving business district
Lexington in Oglethorpe County rebuffs disaster as three new stores rise on burned lots. Merchants such as Thomas Crawford and Son, R. B. Brooks, George S. Barron, Carl Appling, Rice Bros, Jaine H. Appling, and others expand operations, with plans for a department store on burned land. The town remains a leading cotton market and shopping hub in the region.
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Lexington
H. Roberts, Reynell & Co
B. H. Henderson
Thomas Crawford and Son
Bank of Lexington
R. B. Brooks
George S. Barron
Meson Academy Endowed School Gives Lexington Advantages
An old Lexington tale recalls Meson Academy born from an Irish merchant’s will. The school, once a brick two story building, grew as Lexington expanded, earning high ranks and producing notable alumni. Principal Prof Martin leads a strong faculty including Mrs Martin and Misses McWhorter Armstrong and Cofer. Attendance runs 150 to 175, with students prepared for college.
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Meson Academy
Lexington
Georgia
T. B. Moss
Meson
Martin
Oglethorpe County
Julia McWhorter
Hamiltond McWhorter
Armstrong
Cits
Banking Houses Are Best Index to Town's Progress
Lexington hosts two strong banks in handsome buildings with modern devices for safety and speed. Established in 1905, the bank emphasizes farm support in Oglethorpe County, is part of the Federal Reserve System, and enjoys high public trust. Judge Joel Cloud presides as president with W. K. Howard as cashier. the board includes S. G. Faust, E. C. Maxwell, R. F. Brooks, Dr. W. H. Reynolds, C. W. Howard, and L. O. Benton. The Oglethorpe County Bank carries $25,000 capital and a large surplus in a substantial brick building on its lower floor, backed by strong safety measures and confidence.
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Lexington
Oglethorpe County
Federal Reserve System
Joel Cloud
Bark
Georgia Bar
Cloud
C. A. Barron
Corliss
W. K. Howard
William M. Howard
Georgia
King Howard
Howard
G. Faust
E. C. Maxwell
R. F. Brooks
W. H. Reynolds
C. W. Howard
L. O. Benton
Oglethorpe County Bank
Early Bank Under Oglethorpe County, 1890s Reform
The first bank organized in Oglethorpe county operated as a private bank by Arnold and Stewart from 1894 to 1895, then became a state bank in 1896 under the Witham system. It paid stockholders a ten percent dividend yearly, with some years reaching sixty percent, and emphasized safety service and satisfaction. Sheriff T. E. Watkins serves as president, with Charles R. Crawford as vice president and W. A. Childs as cashier. The board includes M. S. Weaver, A. L. Clark, Dr. Py. C. Reed, W. T. Patton, S. L. Maxwell, and R. F. Brooks.
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Oglethorpe County
Arnold
T. E. Watkins
Most Academy
Charles R. Crawford
Faeta
Lexington
W. A. Childs
M.S. Weaver
A. L. Clark
Py. C. Reed
W. T. Patton
Lexington: A delightful historic town with modern strides
Lexington is described as a thriving town with private water works lights and a low tax rate. It has a fire limit district aiding insurance rates and growing construction that will boost fire safety. The streets are good, shaded with residence grounds and fine forest trees. The piece praises Lexington’s beauty, history, and enduring appeal, noting its great and noble residents.
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Lexington
Southland
Lexington Terminal boosts cotton trade and rail access
Lexington built the Lexington Terminal in 1901 after Judge Hamilton McWhorter leads citizens to set up a rail line. The facility extended rail to Crawford area depots, placing Lexington closer to markets and strengthening its position as a leading cotton market and lumber hub.
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Lexington
Crawford
Hamilton McWhorter
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Rice Bros
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R. Crawford
Aerre
F.c.reed , S. L. Maxwell
A. L. Clarke
W.T. Patton
R.F. Brooks
Gies Bros
General Merchandise
Jaine H. Appling
Athens
Augusta
Washington
Wilkes Line
Thos. W. Crawford & Son
Oecate
Member
G. A. Barron
A. Barron
Vice
Judge City
Ton
State’ Panties
Ss. C. Faust
W. Howard
L. C. Benton
Banker
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