Private citizen builds vital bridge over Savannah River
Mr. A N Alford of Hartwell completes a steel bridge with granite abutments crossing the Savannah River on October 18 1917 at an estimated cost of 40 000 to 50 000. The span strengthens two states national highways and upbuilds Hartwell and surrounding regions. Alford’s project links Georgia and South Carolina for uninterrupted travel toward Florida and is praised by local observers.
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Savannah River
Georgia
South Carolina
A. N. Alford
Hartwell
Hartwell and
Hart Court
Florida
Mr. Alford
Bankhead
Upper South Carolina
Georgia Owes Mr. Alford
Bankhead Highway Board
South
Hartwell Kiwanis Club praised for hospitality and civic spirit
A Hartwell Kiwanis Club profile extols its enthusiasm and impact in Hartwell Georgia. The piece lauds meetings at the New Hartwell hotel and the club’s hospitality, unity, and dedication to making Hartwell a standout town. Officers listed include R E Matheson as president and A B Skelton as vice president with other directors and members named.
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Hartwell
Georgia
Kiwanis of
Kiwanis
Hartwell K Wants
R. EB. Matheson
A. 8. Skelton
Fred
Hartwell a thriving little city with a glowing future
Hartwell Georgia is praised as a flourishing business hub in the rich farming belt. The piece lauds its healthful climate, rapid growth, strong infrastructure including a cotton mill and waterworks, and a proactive civic leadership. It notes the town’s road system, railroad links, and a projected Interurban line promising significant regional benefits. It highlights Mayor A S Richardson and a capable board, plus civic organizations and hospitable citizens.
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T. Larry Gantt
Hartwell
Georgia
Nee Leta
Harwell
Savannah
Elbert County
South Carolina
Etbert
Liverpool
England
Hart County
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Southern
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Anderson
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South
Richardson Hartwell
On. Ator
RE. Matheson
Yates James A. ‘Thornton
R. C. Linder
Louie L. Morris
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Emmett A. Sk
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Thornton
J.H. Skelton
Sketton
On W. Cobb
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L.L. McMullan
Hartwell Builds Record High School System
The Hartwell session boasts the largest enrollment in town history. A new $40,000 high school building with sixteen rooms, a library, laboratory, and modern equipment is in use. The grammar school occupies the old building with added improvements and athletic facilities, while vocational work continues year round under Prof. Herbert A. Maxey led by Superintendent Prof. J. I. Allman.
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Harewell
Hartwell
Georgia
Herbert A. Maxey
J. I. Allman
Peacock College of Teachers
Hartwell Stores Among The Best In Town
Hartwell shows strong business blocks and stock across stores with fresh arrivals and no sign of widespread hard times. Leading firms include J A W Brown and son Winter Brown, the Anney Brothers drugstores Dr Henry Hailey and Dr R M Hailey, and J D Matheson and Sons, all described as boosters for Hartwell.
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T. Larry Gantt
Hartwell
Georgia
J A.W. Brown
Hart
Brown
Winter Brown
Henry Hailey
R. M. Hailey
W. J. Hailey
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Griffin, Ga
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Hartwell Mills
Hartwell, Georgia
J. C. Matheson. & Son
Auto Tire Company
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Hailey Bros. Drug
Georgia Cotton Growers Co-Operative Association
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Hartwell Oil Mills
Herndons’ Drug Store
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