Washingtons of original Washington Place described
A reminiscence by J Harry Shannon recounts descendants and neighbors inhabiting the historic Washington Place. The narrative traces George Washington’s Virginia lineage from the 17th century, notes kin among the Wirt and Washington families, and recalls a Civil War era farmer’s life and local gatherings with relatives and contemporaries featured in a living landscape.
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George Washington
Original
Washington Place
J Harry Shannon
George
Orig
Orilang
Wasington
Gilagton Parish
Jalonel Panet Lawhelder
Anne Pope
Washington
Anne
Waemington
Maenxton
Poebalrg
John J. Wilson
al County
Maryland
Betty Washington
William Iugustineston
Giorac Wash
Waser
George Waahing
George Lon
Whirf
Maddox Shewhart
Ona
Thousand Acres
Waliam
Poultry Show Opens in January With World Class Birds
Great interest surrounds the 19th annual All in Poultry Association exhibition in the city from January 7 to 11. A vast variety of poultry and rare pigeons will be on display along with a notable kennel section featuring dogs from poodles to Great Danes. Local and southern breeders, including Belamy Farms of Smyrna and Kimballville, send premier specimens, with hundreds of letters of support received daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Qanagement
fWurth
All In Poultry Association
Ilsea
Tess
CWI
Nog Alona
Georgia
Aliania
Madison Square Garden
Barton
Calte
South
Wto
Belmany Farms
Smyrna
Kimballvtie Fosia
Rank O Donaghue
Bell to Be Resentenced in Special Term Court
In Dublin Ga a special Laurens superior court term is set for next week to pronounce death sentence on Andrew Bell who was found guilty of murder at the last term. The case was reviewed by the supreme court and the lower court decision was affirmed. Jim Wilkinson, a Negro, is jailed on charges related to the Rentz store fire amid multiple incendiary blazes in Rentz with insurers canceling policies and brick store refused.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington
Toblak Lear
Wirt
Theo van Alles
Washington
Frances Wolfe
Fanny
Wasington
George Lee
Ula
Gove
Virginia
Washingan
Augustine
George Washington Hospital
Lily
Julia Wasungton
Milas Bessie Mungerford
Lena Washington
Port FJ Washington
Campbelton
Lawrence Washington
Hilentelm
Dublin
G Tewin
John 4 Martin
Greene Eleentt
Laurens Superior Court
Andrew Bell
Warr
Supreme Court
Jim Wilkinson
Laurens County
Quilter
Rentz
Gutter Han
Sone Thine
Wilkinson Rentz
Train kills a Madison man in crossing tragedy
Madison Ga December 13 a freight train struck and killed B Atkinson as he crossed the tracks near his home. He was described as very deaf and was unable to hear the approaching train. The accident occurred yesterday afternoon along the Georgia railroad.
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B. Atkinson
Madison Ga
Speciat Co
Atkinson
Georgia Railroad
Pullman Sleeping Cars To White Springs Florida
Sleepers operated from Atlanta to White Springs and Palatka via Georgia Southern and Mortola railway. Train departs Atlanta 9:15 pm, arrives White Springs 7:05 pm and Palatka 10:39 pm. Cars depart Palatka 8:40 pm and White Springs 9:08 pm, reach Atlanta 7:10 am. Direct route for travel to south Georgia and northern Florida.
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Pullman
White Springs
Fla
Atlanta
Patlatka
Pla
O “Central of Georgia
Macon
Georgia Southern and Mortola Railway
Palatka
Georgia
Florida
Harmony Bell Wins Success at Atlanta Fund Drive
Harmony Bell members pledged ten dollar WIL meat and gathered December 17 at 4 o clock in the Gould building Atlanta to roll up subscriptions. Governor-elect and many officials contributed to the cause as Grand Army posts and Confederate camps joined in the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harmony Bell
W St Scott
Gould
Atlanta
Keneral Comanders
Confederate Organia Atone
Imayor
Supreme Court
Merry Bank
Grand Army Posta
Free Kindergarten Appeal Seeks Christmas Gifts for City Kids
An appeal from the Free Kindergarten Association led by Mrs Nelle Peters Flack asks Atlantans to donate money for four hundred preschoolers aged up to six. They request gifts to support daily lessons and programs, hoping Christmas generosity will bring joy and guidance to the children. Contacts include Mrs William Green Raoul and Mrs Nellie Peters Bark at 708 Teusch Tree Street.
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Free Kindergarten Association
Free Kindermarter Association
Mra Nelle Peters Flack
Imoney
Our West
William Green
Raoul Treacher
Tesch
Tree Street
Nellie Petera Bark
Julua Wessexander
Woop Dixon
Wie
Ham Green
Raoul
Ton Hammond
Last royal breeders exhibition draws south judges to county
A grand exhibition of birds promises a complete and instructive display judged by leading southern officials. One ticket grants access to all departments, likely drawing a record crowd as the event emphasizes public patronage. Admission is a few cents with discounts for children and advance sales at newsstands and cigar stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memuyera
Arave
Dodgen Named by Grand Jury in City Justice Race
The grand jury yesterday recommended JoA Dalgen to succeed Virgil Jones as justice of the peace in the 469th district. Hammond Smith attorney for petitioners said the Winnk doro Granite Company seeks a charter to deal in granite, lime and clay lands with capitalization of 10000 preferred and 30000 common. Judge Reids court adjourned for holidays to resume Monday in January after bar request for longer rest. Vendleton civil division to mourn December 22 through January 1. any cases will be heard by Judge Vendleton during the holidays.
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Grand
Yeaterday
Joa Dalgen
Virgil Jones
Justin
Atrh Vironkc
le Neuille
Madereroon
Alex W Dinith Yeatrday
Clurter
Winnkdoro Granite Company
Hammond & Smith
Petidonera
Reids
Esterday
Hew
Jung Vendleton
Perius
Vendleton
Noldays
Christmas Recital at Westminster Presbyterian Church
Westminster Presbyterian Church choir presents an elaborate Christmas recital on Tuesday December 18 featuring soloists Mrs Mipperd Colcord Mr Curtin Anderson and others. The program includes adoration a Christmas cantata by Nevin and a fund raising offertory for the organ fund with a full concert of sacred choruses solos and harmonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Wostminster Brestlerian
Chris Man
Nevin
Mr Curtin
Anderson
May Tinney
Miles
Lutcheston
Chena Alts
Gehrigts
Caok
Thomas Datinur
WY Martin Asa
Lagan Orgs
Organ Fund
Vxeinie Mayena
Padre
Niculag
Sta K
Alors Flan
Rehard A. Virsiy
Bolemn
Jinnie
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Hurgemyord
Frances Washington
George Leo Swansen Washington
Frances Witt Washington
Elizabeth Wirt Washington
Bladensburg
United States
Tom d Fae
Geones Washin
Mias
Ife
William Augusiine Washington
Thunderford
Tena Wrashington
Blenheim
Maier & Berkele
Haghe
Bell
Train
Madison
Washington Lands
Urbana Wine Co
Bana, N
Solo Mai
Dodgen
S. Lewington
Pacific Coast
Baker Street
D+ Zimmermann
No. Y Peachtree Street
Dr. Calhoun
Dhoun
Zimmermann
Zewingto
Calhoun
Gully
Zimmerman
H. Simmermanz
Peachtree St
Yanvoothers
Samaner
Ahioun
Newsrarr Rehiiye
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