From the Gordon County, Georgia Newspaper
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Sept. 14, 1871 Issue
G. W. Brownlow was mentioned as being on a committee to plan a Barbecue.
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Nov. 4, 1874
Wash. Brownlow attended a Barbecue.
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Feb. 5, 1875
"One day last week when the back water from the river covered the bridge across the Oothcaloga Creek at Oglesbys Mill, Mr. G. W. Brownlow ferried a wagon and team across the creek with a common bateau, carrying first the bed, then wheels and axles, and swimming the horses. It is said necessity is the mother of invention."
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June 12, 1879
"Least Saturday night about Eleven o'clock, while G. W. Brownlow was walking our streets, someone appeared from between the houses and dealt him a severe blow on the head with a heavy stick."
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Nov. 30, 1882
G. W. Brownlow was mentioned.
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October 18, 1883
"Uncle Wash Brownlow is the best horse doctor in these parts."
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Jan. 12, 1888
G. W. Brownlow mentioned.
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July 26, 1888
"Uncle Wash Brownlow can cook a barbecue fit for a feast for the gods."