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Moses Batie once ran the only store in Needmore

In doing some research recently, I came across this article from 2014 about Moses Batie, who in his ...

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Brundidge Bottling Works an early cola bottler

Ty Tyson is not a bottle collector, but he quickly realized the bottle he just happened to dig ...

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Jamey Sanders and Dolce opened on the Square in 2014

Jamey Sanders and Dolce opened on the Square in 2014.  From The Messenger is this story about that ...

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1963 article told the story of a young Troy businessman

In January 1963, the Troy Messenger published a story about a young boy with many talents and jobs. ...

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The local history of Troy Masonic Lodge No. 56

In 1950, the Troy Masonic Lodge No. 56 celebrated it’s 109th Anniversary.  The March 29, 1950 edition of ...

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Bettie Burford Murphree was early Troy insurance industry pioneer

Bettie Burford Murphree was born on May 10, 1876 to Captain James Kemp and Eliza Aadelaide Henderson Murphree.  ...

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Stave mill was an important industry in Troy around turn of the century

Before the days of fabricated boxes and waterproof plastic containers, barrels were vital for the transportation of goods.  ...

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Historian once spoke of old history of Pike County at Kiwanis meeting

This article ran on February 29, 1944 after Peter Brannon spoke to the Kiwanis Club of Troy on ...

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‘Illustrated edition’ chronicles prominent citizens

In May 1906, The Troy Messenger ran an “illustrated edition” of the paper chronicling businesses and prominent citizens ...

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Dr. John M. Long was recognized for his work in music education in 1980

In 1980, Dr. John M. Long received a distinguished award for his work in the music education field. ...

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