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Feb. 27, 1926: Prominent Resident Dies

Winder man dies following operation.

Mr. W. T. Robinson, who The Winder News called one of the most prominent and successful business men in the city, died Feb. 27, 1926, following an operation for appendicitis. Robinson had lived in Winder for the past 25 years preceding his death and was the owner and manager of Robinson Furniture Company, a director in the Winder National Bank and the owner of farm and city property.


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