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- Collection: National Newspaper Clippings about Turner County
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Ever See a "Pullman Truck?"
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Fiance Hiding As Poison Hunt Stirs Countryside, c. 1912
![1912 Nov 15 - The Atlanta Georgian - Fiance hiding [in Ashburn] as poison hunt stirs countryside.pdf](https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/square_thumbnails/6c10b85085f9bd9c869393a1fb60e1ab.jpg "1912 Nov 15 - The Atlanta Georgian - Fiance hiding [in Ashburn] as poison hunt stirs countryside.pdf")
"Turner County officers today are searching the woods in Amboy direct for Tan Cleghorn, a young farmer who was to have been married to pretty Minnie Marchman last Tuesday. Instead of a wedding at the Marchman home there was a funeral, and the same…
Final Decree in Betts Case
Regarding the old firm J.S. Betts & Co. with a valuation of over $500,000.00.
Focus on Georgia - Turner County
Note:
The Sparrow's Nest was built in 1892, not 1888. The Shinglers were living in an abandoned one-room schoolhouse in 1888 with one-year-old Beverly Clyde born in Eastman in 1897. Mr. JS Betts built his home in 1892 coming to town from Wanee Lake…
The Sparrow's Nest was built in 1892, not 1888. The Shinglers were living in an abandoned one-room schoolhouse in 1888 with one-year-old Beverly Clyde born in Eastman in 1897. Mr. JS Betts built his home in 1892 coming to town from Wanee Lake…
Formation of Turner County
The House Committee on New Counties made its report to the Legislature yesterday and recommended the formation of the following new counties:
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Turner County, with Ashburn as the county seat.
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Turner County, with Ashburn as the county seat.
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![George T Betts remembered - the State [Columbia SC] June 19, 1923.JPG](https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/square_thumbnails/3557b5ac6d094f2b3f36057c5e3ada1f.jpg "George T Betts remembered - the State [Columbia SC] June 19, 1923.JPG")
Georgia Boy
Herman Eugene Talmadge, grandson of former Governor Talmadge, and his mother, the former Miss Betty Shingler, of Ashburn, GA., send their picture via V-mail to father Herman Talmadge, of the United States Navy."
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Hanging at Auburn [Ashburn], c. 1907
"Robert Henderson, alias Will Ford, a negro, was hanged here Thursday in the Turner county jail for the murder of G. W. May, on March 5th last.
He made a short talk, warning the people to take warning from him and avoid bad company. He said he was…
He made a short talk, warning the people to take warning from him and avoid bad company. He said he was…
Hon. John B. Hutcheson discusses Ashburn, c. 1906
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"Ashburn, always a progressive city, its every citizens being active and energetic, has taken on new life since the county of Turner was created. A creation, an initiative invariably attracts attention, nad [and] then it's up to those who have…
"Ashburn, always a progressive city, its every citizens being active and energetic, has taken on new life since the county of Turner was created. A creation, an initiative invariably attracts attention, nad [and] then it's up to those who have…
It's "Ashburn" Everywhere, c. 1922
![1922 July 8 - The True Citizen [Waynesboro, GA] - It's 'Ashburn' Everywhere.jpg](https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/square_thumbnails/a6229c06029abafb71976a28fbb70625.jpg "1922 July 8 - The True Citizen [Waynesboro, GA] - It's 'Ashburn' Everywhere.jpg")
"It is interesting to analyze the reasons for the publicity which the little town of Ashburn in Turner County, South Georgia, has been recently receiving. The publicity is of the favorable and constructive sort; it affects more than the pleasure and…
Judge Spence Also Wants Courthouse for Turner County, c. 1906
"A special term of Turner county superior court was called to order in the auditorium of the school building, by Judge W.N. Spence, of the Albany Circuit.
The judge urged the grand jury to assist the tax receiver in the equalization of tax returns…
The judge urged the grand jury to assist the tax receiver in the equalization of tax returns…
Killed in Gun Duel Over Mulatto Girl, c. 1912
![Killed in a Gun Duel Over a Mulatto Girl - The Tribune [Coshocoton, Ohio] 10 Dec 1912.PNG](https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/files/square_thumbnails/292a3ec3f0cf8e9618ba58e48077fa3b.jpg "Killed in a Gun Duel Over a Mulatto Girl - The Tribune [Coshocoton, Ohio] 10 Dec 1912.PNG")
"In a shooting affray following the horsewhipping of C.R. Christmas because of his infatuation for a mulatto girl, John Christmas was killed and his brother, James Christmas, and J.D. Ward were probably fatally wounded. Several others whose names…
Local Architect, Contractor, Built Theater at Ashburn
Description of the now burned down Ashburn Theater.
Looks and Rides Like a Pullman Car
The motor caravan was built and owned by ex-Senator Clinton F Shingler. Everything in the car is a Georgia product. It is all Georgia-made.
Lynching in Turner County
Waycross Evening Herald dated Saturday, April 16, 1910. The headline reads and the article details the lynching of two African American men, Albert Royal and Charley Jackson, near Amboy, Georgia. The article explains that the trouble started from an…
Mama, who's that man?
Lieutenant Herman Talmadge came home from the South Pacific yesterday to meet, for the first time, young Herman Eugene Talmadge Jr., who was born during his absence. Baby Gene clings to his mother, the former Betty Shingler, of Ashburn, Ga., during…
Masons Laid Cornerstone [at Courthouse], c. 1907
"The formal laying of the cornerstone of Turner county's new courthouse was conducted here yesterday under the auspices of the Masonic lodge... There were fully 2,500 people present ... A bountiful basket dinner and barbecue had been prepared..."
McKenzie-Monroe Betrothal Announced
Katherine Beverly McKenzie to marry Bill Greer Monroe, both of Ashburn.
Moral and Religious, c. 1893
"If you were to write me and ask, 'where can I find a moral, religious place in which to live and educate my children, and at the same time succeed and make a good living,' I would unhesitatingly answer, Ashburn."
