A Bit of History of One of Georgia's Shortest Railroads
Mrs. Lynda Lee Bryan recounts the Talbotton Railroad's origins from 1871 to 1875 and its seven mile route from Talbotton to Junction City. The piece highlights early engineers, presidents, workers, and the line's enduring community service through decades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynda Lee Bryan
Talbotton
Gilnmore Broughton
Little Railroads
Journal Magazine
S. W. Thornton
W. H. Thomas
N. Gibson
Wm. H. Mitchell
Macon
Mitchells
Ingrams
Tucker Persons
Henry Tuck Persons
T. Persons
Raiford Persons
Virginia Persons
A. P. Persons Jr
U. S
Lily J. Persons
J. P. Shumate
A. J. Greathouse
Mike
Stephen Bivins
John Hodges
AtlantaYouth in Fatal Mableton Drive
John Scott Russell age 19 died after a car failed to negotiate a curve at Mableton Georgia during a Monday 3 am thrill ride. Two companions were admitted to Grady hospital in critical condition while a third escaped with minor cuts.
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John Scott Russell
Grady Hospital
Mableton
Honeymoon Cottage Hosts Seven Couples Over the Years
In Reynolds Georgia the five room Honeymoon Cottage on Memory Lane has housed seven newlyweds since 1939, including the Bryans' children and relatives who moved to posts in Virginia Texas and Oklahoma. Capt Garland Byrd and Gloria Whatley currently occupy the cottage with plans to keep the tradition alive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reynolds
Georgia
Memory Lane
S. H. Bryan
Bryan
Bryans
Susan Bryan
J. D. Cooke
Cookes
Lovingston
Nelson County
Elizabeth
David
J. W. Waters
Louise Ham
Little House
J. W
Louise
Taylor County
REA
Jack Tarver
Yallie
Russell
Bill
Lucy Bryan
Capt
Jammie Philpott
Oklahoma City
Lucy
Louisia
Philpotts
Jammie
Britain
Louisa
Philpott
Ft. Worth
Texas
Maj
Phillips Bryan
Mary Smith
Susan
Agnes _ Scott
Clifton Forge
CNO Hospital
Cantey
Phillips
W. T
Dixie
Winifred Ruffin Harrell
Eastman
Harrell
Simmons Cotton
Winifred
Garland Byrd
Reynolds American Legion Post
Reynolds Concrete Products Co
Young Byrd
Gloria Whatley
Honeymoon Cottage
Byrds
White House
Gloria
Byrd
Taylor Mill People Share Weekend Visits and News
The Taylor Mill community lists visitors and relatives from Thomaston Columbus Porterdale Macon Milledgeville and neighbors. Notable notes include Jane Windham undergoing tonsil surgery and several families spending Sundays with kin and at revival services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sara Parks
Herman Parks
Bernice Windham
Jim Windham
Annie Laura Windham
Cynthia Jones
Thomaston
Jesse Windham
Ralph Underwood
Mt. Olive
Audrey Peterman
Taylor Mill
W. T. Smith
G. L. Windham
Columbus
Jack Windham
Catherine
Fred McElmurray
Jake Windham
J. L. Patrick
Ophelia Patrick
Joe Brown Bartlett
Marsdell Crooke
Eunice Crook
Willodean
Betty Nolan
Dorothy Crook
Rufus Blair
Maccon
Riley
J. T. Jaynes
Peggy
Marvin Gates
Luke Wheeler
Tom Price
Bobby Tuggle
Grady Barnes
James Adams
Porterdale
Harold Gates
Little Jane Windham
J. W. Windham
Butler Hospital
Anna King
Clifford Collins
Milledgeville
Taylor Mill Defeats Porterdale 15 to 6 at Home
Taylor Mill beat Porterdale 15 to 6 at the Taylor Mill ball park. Sonny Shealy pitched well, scattering nine hits and striking out seven. Duncan and Rogers led Taylor Mill with strong hitting, while Cordell went 3 for 3 for Porterdale in a losing effort. Both teams remain winless and a rematch is hoped later in the season.
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Taylor Mill
Porterdale
Sonny Shealy
Duncan
Rogers
Cordell
Othey
30 Million Year Old Skull Found by GSCW Biologist
Milledgeville reports Dr. C. E. Keeler of the Georgia State College for Women assembled a 30 million year old skull of an ancient animal from South Dakota digs. The skull shows a broken jaw that likely shortened the life of the creature, with the jaw in the process of healing when it died.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GSCW
Milledgeville
C. E. Keeler
Georgia State College For Women
South Dakota
Dr. Keeler
Keebler
Sutsseer
Gems of Thought and Religious Wisdom Quotes
A collection of aphorisms on wealth, contentment, faith, and divine provision. Notable lines urge minimal wants, faithful service, and trust in God’s provision, referencing MacDonald Brotherton Gladstone Norwood Eddy and a biblical verse from I Timothy 6 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William E. Gladstone
Taylor Mill Triumphs Over Callaway Mill at Manchester
Taylor Mill defeated Callaway Mill 9 to 5 at Manchester on Wednesday August 13. Donald Whatley pitched well for Taylor Mill, allowing only 5 hits. Manchester pitchers combined for 10 hits off Taylor Mill. Leading Taylor Mill hitters were Duncan, Rogers, and James each going 2 for 3. A rematch is planned, date to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor Mill
Callaway Mill
Manchester
Donald Whatley
Taylor Mill Boys
Thanking Taylor Mill Friends for Kind Hospitality
Riley H. Windham and family express gratitude to friends and neighbors in Taylor Mill and surrounding communities for their generous hospitality during illness. They pray for blessings on all and extend sincere thanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor Mill
Riley H. Windham
Colquitt Tavern Owner Slain in Gun Battle
Moultrie August 17 an eleven shot gun battle between tavern owner J F Rutland and Deputy Sheriff J T Boatwright ended in Rutland's death and wounded bystander. Boatwright said he fired in self defense as Rutland opened fire at close range.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colquitt Tavern
Moultrie
T. V. Beard
J. F. Rutland
J. T. Boatwright
Riverside
Boatwright
Beard
Rutland
Boat Wright
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Neurabaln
Violet Moore
Atlanta Journal
Hill Billy
FT. Valley Radio & Appliance CO
Ft. Valley, Ga
Main
Taylor Mill News
George MacDonald
Joseph Brotherton
God
Robert Norwood
Mary Baker Eddy
Wurlitzer Pianos
Tri-City Piano Company
Thomaston, GA
North Center ST
Housewives
Morning Glory
City Wholesale CO
Fisher
Chevrolet
Taylor County Motor Co
Reynolds, Georgia
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