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Killed in Gun Duel Over Mulatto Girl, c. 1912
"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…
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..."
New County of Turner Presents Her Claims, c. 1905
"'Turner' count was the first case on the docket yesterday before the house and senate committees on new counties."
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"Judge Lawton Miller, of Macon, appeared as counsel for those interested in and urging the creation of the new county of…
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"Judge Lawton Miller, of Macon, appeared as counsel for those interested in and urging the creation of the new county of…
Officer Convicted of Slaying Merchant, c. 1930
Lynn Kelly, former policeman at Sycamore, was convicted this afternoon on the charge of murder in connection with the slaying of W.W. Odom, Ashburn merchant.
Prohibition Rally, c. 1899
"The prohibition rally at this place today was a success. About three hundred persons attended..."
Reason Paulk, State Representative, Dies, c. 1932
"Reason Paulk, Turner county pioneer citizen, died Thursday evening at the Frances hotel here, where he made his home..."
Object Lessons given for Georgia Farmers, c. 1915
"Red Pebble farm produced and saved approximately 35,000 pounds of meat, like that shown in the windows, during the year 1914. This meat was killed and placed in a large brick and cement refrigerator and allowed to remain there for about six weeks.…
Sheriff Faces Trial Tomorrow on Count of Office Misconduct, c. 1955
"Sheriff Wesley H. Fiveash of Turner County, sentenced to two years in federal prison on a liquor conspiracy conviction, will face trial tomorrow on 28 charges of misconduct in office.
So. Gen. W.J. Forehand filed a petition seeking Fiveash's…
So. Gen. W.J. Forehand filed a petition seeking Fiveash's…
Tasty Banana Break (from the House by the Road), c. 1949
"The House by the Road, at Ashburn, Georgia, serves this tasty Banana to admiring customers."
More info about the House by the Road:
https://turnercountyproject.com/2025/06/13/house-by-the-road-751-n-main-st-in-ashburn-ga-c-1919/
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More info about the House by the Road:
https://turnercountyproject.com/2025/06/13/house-by-the-road-751-n-main-st-in-ashburn-ga-c-1919/
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Turner County Passes, c. 1905
"The first new county bill taken up at the afternoon session provided for the creation of the new county of Turner from which portions of the present counties of Worth, Wilcox, and Irwin, with Ashburn, now in Worth, as the county seat."
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Turner County Guard is Burned to Death, c. 1942
"Newton Smith, 35, guard at the Turner county work camp near Ashburn, burned to death yesterday when fire destroyed a guard bunkhouse. Turner county officers said he was alone in the bunkhouse when the fire developed early yesterday morning.
Funeral…
Funeral…
Two Negros Are Lynched, c. 1910
"Two negroes were lynched near Amboy today. Warrants were sworn out by two negro women charging five prominent white men with lynching. The negroes killed were Albert Royal and Charley Jackson. The trouble started over an attack on a white woman.…
W.A. Hawkins of Ashburn, c. 1905
"W.A. Hawkins, of Ashburn, has one souvenir which he prizes above all others in his possession. IT is the gold pin [pen] with which Governor Joseph M. Terrell signed the bill creating the new county of Turner, one of eight authorized by the lasts…
History of Turner County (Book) - Page 16 & 17 images (front)
History of Turner County by John Ben Pate, reprint 1979 - between pages 16 & 17 (front picture placard)
1. R.A. McNair, farmer and chairman of the County Board of Commissioners, Turner County.
2. James W. McCall, warehouseman and Vice Chairman of…
1. R.A. McNair, farmer and chairman of the County Board of Commissioners, Turner County.
2. James W. McCall, warehouseman and Vice Chairman of…
History of Turner County (Book) - Page 16 & 17 images (back)
History of Turner County by John Ben Pate, reprint 1979 - between pages 16 & 17 (back picture placard)
1. Mrs. John A. Ewing, prominent Church and D.A.R. worker
2. Nora Lawrence Smith, Managing Editor of the "Wiregrass Farmer"
3. Mrs. John W.…
1. Mrs. John A. Ewing, prominent Church and D.A.R. worker
2. Nora Lawrence Smith, Managing Editor of the "Wiregrass Farmer"
3. Mrs. John W.…
History of Turner County (Book) - Page 32 & 33 images (front)
History of Turner County by John Ben Pate, reprint 1979 - between pages 32 & 33 (front picture placard)
1. Hon. J.W. Henderson - second representative of Turner Co.
2. J.S. Geoghagan - Farmer and business man
3. W.A. Greer - First Ordinary of…
1. Hon. J.W. Henderson - second representative of Turner Co.
2. J.S. Geoghagan - Farmer and business man
3. W.A. Greer - First Ordinary of…
History of Turner County (Book) - Page 32 & 33 images (back)
History of Turner County by John Ben Pate, reprint 1979 - between pages 32 & 33 (front picture placard)
1. Bennett Pate, pioneer
2. Mrs. Bennett Pate, pioneer
3. Elbert Paulk, pioneer
4. Rachel Clements Paulk, pioneer
5. Elder Zarah Paulk,…
1. Bennett Pate, pioneer
2. Mrs. Bennett Pate, pioneer
3. Elbert Paulk, pioneer
4. Rachel Clements Paulk, pioneer
5. Elder Zarah Paulk,…
History of Turner County (Book) - Page 64 & 65 images (front)
History of Turner County by John Ben Pate, reprint 1979 - between pages 64 & 65 (front picture placard)
Nina Cox, County Superintendent of School
1. Sycamore Consolidated High School
2. Rebecca Consolidated High School
3. Dakota Consolidated…
Nina Cox, County Superintendent of School
1. Sycamore Consolidated High School
2. Rebecca Consolidated High School
3. Dakota Consolidated…
History of Turner County (Book) - Page 64 & 65 images (back)
History of Turner County by John Ben Pate, reprint 1979 - between pages 64 & 65 (back picture placard)
1. Joe Lawrence, editor, farmer and stock-raiser
2. F.H. Wardlaw [Wardlow], farmer and landowner
3. H.S. Story, farmer and naval stores…
1. Joe Lawrence, editor, farmer and stock-raiser
2. F.H. Wardlaw [Wardlow], farmer and landowner
3. H.S. Story, farmer and naval stores…
History of Turner County (Book) - Page 96 & 97 images (front)
History of Turner County by John Ben Pate, reprint 1979 - between pages 96 & 97 (front picture placard)
1. Stephen N. Mitchell, pioneer farmer and lumberman
2. Mrs. S.N. Mitchell,
3. Ben Cravey - former Commissioner of Roads and Revenue
4.…
1. Stephen N. Mitchell, pioneer farmer and lumberman
2. Mrs. S.N. Mitchell,
3. Ben Cravey - former Commissioner of Roads and Revenue
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History of Turner County (Book) - Page 96 & 97 images (back)
History of Turner County by John Ben Pate, reprint 1979 - between pages 96 & 97 (back picture placard)
1. D.H. Davis, president Citizens Bank and large landowner
2. Rev. Joe J. Davis, pioneer preacher
3. Samuel Young, an early pioneer
4. G.A.…
1. D.H. Davis, president Citizens Bank and large landowner
2. Rev. Joe J. Davis, pioneer preacher
3. Samuel Young, an early pioneer
4. G.A.…
History of Turner County (Book) - Page 128 & 129 images (front)
History of Turner County by John Ben Pate, reprint 1979 - between pages 128 & 129 (front picture placard)
1 and 2: Pictures of the Knox Conway Chapter D.A.R.
First Row: Annie Lou Thrasher, Mrs. G.C. McKenzie, Mamie Vinson, and Mrs. K.P.…
1 and 2: Pictures of the Knox Conway Chapter D.A.R.
First Row: Annie Lou Thrasher, Mrs. G.C. McKenzie, Mamie Vinson, and Mrs. K.P.…
History of Turner County (Book) - Page 128 & 129 images (back)
History of Turner County by John Ben Pate, reprint 1979 - between pages 128 & 129 (back picture placard)
1. H.G. Wheeler, pastor of Ashburn Baptist Church
2. M.P. Webb, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal Church, Ashburn, Ga.
3. Samuel D. Fuller,…
1. H.G. Wheeler, pastor of Ashburn Baptist Church
2. M.P. Webb, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal Church, Ashburn, Ga.
3. Samuel D. Fuller,…
WHERE WE ARE STAYING. THE HOUSE BY THE ROAD. ASHBURN, GEORGIA (vintage postcard)
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THE HOUSE BY THE ROAD
ON U.S. 41 - ASHBURN, GEORGIA
A beautiful private estate open to Guests. Steam Heated - Recommended by Duncan Hines. All Rooms have Twin Beds and Private Baths.
Meals Served - Locked Garages - Porter Service.
We…
THE HOUSE BY THE ROAD
ON U.S. 41 - ASHBURN, GEORGIA
A beautiful private estate open to Guests. Steam Heated - Recommended by Duncan Hines. All Rooms have Twin Beds and Private Baths.
Meals Served - Locked Garages - Porter Service.
We…
U.S. Post Office - Ashburn, GA (vintage postcard)
2-T-186
Written Script:
July 6, 1953
On our way north & thought this card would be different.
Momma & Daddu
Written to:
Mrs. Paul Marzluf
216 So Harris Ave
Lots 4. Ohio
Mail stamp:
Ashburn, GA
July 7, 1953
11 AM
Written Script:
July 6, 1953
On our way north & thought this card would be different.
Momma & Daddu
Written to:
Mrs. Paul Marzluf
216 So Harris Ave
Lots 4. Ohio
Mail stamp:
Ashburn, GA
July 7, 1953
11 AM
U. S. Post Office, Ashburn, Ga. (vintage postcard)
7B107-N
Written Script:
Tuesday, Aug. 28
Dear Folks, We are on our way home. Our trip has been very nice. To-night we are staying in a motel in Ft. Valley Ga. Today we traveled through cotton plantations. They are picking the cotton. Hope you…
Written Script:
Tuesday, Aug. 28
Dear Folks, We are on our way home. Our trip has been very nice. To-night we are staying in a motel in Ft. Valley Ga. Today we traveled through cotton plantations. They are picking the cotton. Hope you…
Waffle Recipe from The House by the Road
Recipe card for the House by the Road.
More info about the House by the Road:
https://turnercountyproject.com/2025/06/13/house-by-the-road-751-n-main-st-in-ashburn-ga-c-1919/
More info about the House by the Road:
https://turnercountyproject.com/2025/06/13/house-by-the-road-751-n-main-st-in-ashburn-ga-c-1919/
