Jan. 4, 1907: “Treasurer A.C. Speer, after a faithful service of many years, is succeeded by Capt. Williams ... ”

Jan. 13, 1907: “Mr. Edward Purvis, Jr. [James Gilbert “Gilly”], is being permanently entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Purvis here.”

Jan. 25, 1907: “Mr. Thomas G. Carruthers, of the Southern Printing Co., is building a pretty residence on Lee street, near Lamar. Some time ago Mr. Carruthers bought the former Speer property ... ”

Jan. 29,1907: “As the fire truck started from headquarters yesterday to a trash pile fire on Brannon avenue Mr. Dave Speer, it is said, attempted to swing upon the running board of the ladder truck and fell beneath it. His foot was crushed by one of the heavy wheels and other bruises sustained which may keep him confined to his home some time.”

Feb. 17, 1907: “The Epworth League of St. Paul's church will entertain with a “social” Monday evening at the home of Mrs. Jennie Speer on Forsyth street.”; fire on the roof of Hines residence on Barlow

Feb. 27, 1907: special edition of T-R

March 3,1907: history of Americus Light Infantry, with photos of Capt. C.E. Van Riper, Lt. James Fort and Cpl. Brown McLendon

March 10, 1907: Americus Board of Trade, with photos of L.G. Council, S.A. Pruitt and J.A. Pinkston

March 13, 1907: photos of C.L. Ansley, Z.A. Littlejohn, F.A. Hooper, E.A. Hawkins, T.G. Hudson, E.A. Nisbet, H.B. Simmons and Crawford Wheatley

March 15, 1907: (Weekly T-R) photo of Americus Policeman Wm. R. Morris, killed in the line of duty

April 14, 1907: photo of Albert Whittington Smith

April 19, 1907: “Americus is 75 Years Old,” by Joseph A. Cobb

April 21, 1907: “Early Days of Americus,” by Chas. A. Fricker, with photo; obit of Judge Allen Fort, with photo

April 26,1 907: “Dr. Wade Chambliss of Americus was a member of the large class graduating Wednesday from the Atlanta College of Medicine ... Dr. Chambliss was awarded the second honor in his class, although in reality he “tied” with the first honor man, his roommate, their marking being practically the same. Dr. Chambliss will return to Americus shortly ... ”

April 30, 1907: death roll of Camp Sumter, United Veterans of the Confederacy, since April 26, 1906: J.B. Pilsbury, C.B. Raines, Jos. C. Chambless, Z.F. Markett, W.E. Clark, T.P. Hoyt, W.H. Glover, Henry Harden, J.M. Coker, John R. Shaw, W.C. Tinsley, James Feagin, S.J. Griffin, James Richards, A.H. Raiford