Canvass Begins for Gordon Memorial Fund in Atlanta
Officers of Garden Monument Association announce a citywide canvass for subscriptions to a memorial fund for General John B Gordon. Seven ward committees, totaling 7 to 15 members each, will divide into subcommittees and report to the central committee at the Piedmont hotel Thursday at 3 o'clock. Committees across Georgia and southern states are also named. Treasurer B. H Thornton of Neal Loan and Banking Company will receive subscriptions.
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Une City of
Atlanta
Cun B Gordon
W .L. Calhoun
City
Eeach
B&p
Ste
Central Executive
Piedmont Hotel
St & O'Clock
Thurmday
Georgis
Wiret Waerd
Wiliam F. Parkhurst
C K. Maddox
John & Hynds
H Brotherton
James L. Mayson
Jom H. Harwell
W. R. Joyner
C. Soff
Sulluerl. Brown
A. J. McBride
W. W. Ebert
Amos Fox
J. M. Qareon
BH. Y. Clark
T. Mitchell
Dorsey
R. M. Clayton
W. Harrison
J. 8. Holland
J. G. Blood
John Prather
Prior
Osburn
Sixth Ward
A. J. West
R. F Maddox
W D. Ollis
Charles S. Alwan
W. L. Peel
E. C. Peters
Sid H. Phelan
Cuford L. Anderson
D .O. Dougherty
Harry L. Schlesinger
Tt. P. Foster
E. P Black
Thornton
Neal Loan and Banking Company
Gordon Camp's Resolutions on General Gordon’s Death
The Gordon Camp Mo 46 United Daughters of Confederate Veterans adopts resolutions praising General Gordon for his wartime service and peace leadership. They recount his role leading troops toward Maryland, storming Gettysburg, and standing with Robert E. Lee at Appomattox, noting his courage, patriotism, and effort to rebuild after war. The memorial lauds his devotion to comrades and the Confederate cause.
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John B. Gordon
United Bans of
Gomion
South
Potomac
Maryland
Gettysburg
Robert E. Lee
Appomattox
Gordon
Georgia Son of the South Remembered in Atlanta Tribute
A funeral tribute from Atlanta leaders honors a devoted Georgia son described as broad minded and strong willed. They recall tenderness courage gentleness and greatness in a memorial note that lauds his service to state country and faith as he passed without tremor into the arms of God.
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South End
Southland
Shepard Bryan
Good Prospect for New League in Savannah
The South Atlantic Baseball League forms a solid base with teams in Jacksonville Macon Charleston and Augusta readying rosters and Sunday games. President Boyer plans February headquarters in Savannah while LaRocque signs players in Birmingham and Ed Ashenback and Jim Grimsra scout young talent. The league eyeing gate growth and full schedules, backed by umpire staff and the Victor ball, aims for a profitable inaugural season.
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Savannah
South Atlantic Ball League
Boyer
Hagerstown
Jacksonville
Macon
Charleston
Auguste
Jacksonvile
Ed Ashenback
Jim Grimsra
Cincinnati
Avennale
Hne
LaRocaue
Birmingham
Conrad Welsh
Chester Frank
New Orleans
Welsh
LaRocque
Bunday Dell
Partis
Thomierbolt
Boyer Hea
Miiner
Cldea
Goode M. Guerry
Savannah Morning News
Ted Sullivan
Guerry
Sullivan
National Association
Hat cleaning and reshaping by Bussey at 26 Whitehall Street
Old hats and Panamas are cleaned dyed and reshaped into late styles. Prices depend on work done. Located at 26 Whitehall Street.
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Bussey
Whitehall
Big Reunion Planned by Captain Heard in St Louis
Captain W J Heard plans a major Heard and McGhee family reunion at the St Louis Purchase exposition in July. He aims to host about 1 000 camps as temporary homes with barbecues and amusements, and he has coordinated with the exposition publicity department to set family reunion days, expecting one of the largest gatherings in history.
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W. J. Heard
Heard
McGhee
W. J Heard
St. Lous Purchase Exposition
St. Louis
St. Loui
Sino
Department of Publicity
Louis Farehase
The Grand Presents Classic and New Theatrical Highlights
The Grand hosts The Far le of Pawtucket adapted from Augustus Thomas with Lord Cardington and Harriet Fordyce in a comic chase aboard a broken Ferris wheel. Miss Sadie Martinez and Arthur Weatherbee anchor a lineup featuring His Excellency the Governor and The Second in Command with John Drew. Patti memories and the Bijou offers Yor Her Sake and For Her Sake melodramas, all signaling a strong week for evolving stage fare.
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Farl
Pawtucket
Augustus Thomas
Lord Cardington
Europe
Enghehman
America
Montgomery Putnam
Putnam
Waldorf-Astoria
New York
Arthur Weatherbee
Harriet Fordyce
Putnams Relaves
Rutnam
Waldorf
Miss Fordyce
Earl
John Drew
Kittingham
Tenth Dragoons
Miss Pettes Comes With The Earl At Grand
Miss Marie Pettes wins praise for her Harret Fordyce in The Earl of Pawtucket. The successful American comedy plays at the Grand for two nights and a Wednesday matinee starting next Tuesday. Pettes, a Charleston South Carolina native, has captivated critics in New York and Boston with her leading role.
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Marie Pettes
Harret Fordyce
Earl of Pawtucket
Mise Fettes
Charleston
New York
Boston
Miss Pettes
Marie Pettehs
The
Earl of Pawtucket Company
Mia Petted and Her Charm Impress Atlanta Audiences
The article notes Mia Petted’s fine beauty and charm enhancing public appeal while she awaits a favorable opportunity. Atlanta theater patrons remember her fondly, with reflections tied to past performances and her association with notable Broadway collaborators.
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Thea
Atlanta
Mia Petted
Wendling Speaks Tonight on Mirabeau at The Grand
Hon George R Wendling arrives in Atlanta and stays at the Aragon hotel to deliver his historical lecture on Mirabeau and the French Revolution at the Grand for the Atlanta Lecture Association. He spoke in Columbia South Carolina last Thursday and was praised as the finest lecture heard.
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Grand
George R. Wendling
Atlanta
Georgia Railroad
Ardgon
Orators of the era inspire with Wendling in recital
Ingér eon Cook and Wendling form a remarkable trio whose speeches reflect the era. The trio shifts from old eloquence to moral and religious themes, with Wendling praised for his pure style and clear enunciation. Lilly's orchestra will begin the musical program at eight tonight.
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Ingéreon
Cook
Wendling
Ingersoll
Everett and Channing School
Lilly
Fisher Water Colors and Drawings Auction Ends Today
The Fisher collection of water colors and drawings continues today at Thurmond's gallery on Whitehall Street starting at 1 o'clock. Mr Fisher personally supervises the sale and provides brief descriptions as each piece is displayed. This is the auction's last day with many bidders expected to attend.
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Fisher
Thurmond’s
Whitehall Street
TRY TO RESUME OPERATIONS. Guards Placed Around Tuna Mills
Fire at Spang Challant Company mills in Huna near Pittsburgh sparks strike action. About 200 workers protest alleged plan to bring in Black labor as guards set by coal and iron police. Moorhead Bros bar mill workers in Sharpsburg plan to return to jobs with 20 percent pay cut after six weeks on strike.
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Tuna
Pittsburg
Spang Challant Company
Huna
Coal and Iron
Bar
Moorhead Bros’ Mills
Sharpsburg
Hogan Heard Wedding at Hightower Canton Ga
Canton residents report the marriage of Paul Hogan and Miss Alice Heard at the country home of Mrs M P Heard in Forsyth county. The groom, son of Dr T W Hogan, is employed by Canton cotton mills. The bride is noted as Forsyth county’s charming young woman and sister of H A Heard. The couple will reside in Canton after tomorrow. Additional marriages are planned in Canton soon.
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Canton
Paul Hogen
Alice Heard
M P Heard
Hightower
Forsyth County
T W Hogan
Canton Cotton Mills
H. A. Heard
Weather forecast for several states in early January
The January 3 forecast predicts fair conditions across Georgia North Carolina Virginia South Carolina Alabama Western Florida and Louisiana for Monday with colder temperatures in northern areas and Tuesday generally fair. Winds turn northwest light to fresh in most regions with occasional rain or snow in the southeast portions of Virginia and similar adjustments in other states.
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Washington
Georgia
North Carolina
Virginia
South Carolina
Alabama
Florida
Isstarlpple
Louisiana
Baxter Company Failure Sparks Market Speculation and Hearings
The Baxter & Co collapse prompted warnings on the cotton market as branch managers pledge to honor deals despite the principal office shutdown in New York. Attorneys estimate debts over $100,000 and a receiver may be appointed after a U S district court hearing in Atlanta. Southern representatives converge to settle claims while Athens reports only minor losses.
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New York
Baxter Company
South
John F. McIntyre
Cantor, Adams & McIntyre
The
Assianee
A. Baxter & Co
W . Newman
United States District Court
Commission
Georgia
Lowry National Bank
Fourth National Bank
Haxter Company
Ohe Darta
Atlanta
Esterday
Cotton Stock Means Wealth in Columbus Mills
Columbus Georgia on January 3 Special report notes that local cotton mills hold large raw cotton stocks, anticipating profits from early purchases. Mills, capitalized at around $500000, could realize substantial net profit by selling stock, but likely will not close or sell despite high cotton prices.
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Columbus
Centea Ita
Sixteen Cent Cotton in Athens and West Point Sale
In Athens on January 3 cotton rose above 16 cents the peak here being 164y cents. Receipts for Athens total about seventy four thousand versus eighty thousand last season as buyers watch for 17 cent cotton. West Point reports a large sale on January 31 of 900 bales to Lanette cotton mills for 15 2 cents per pound totaling 875000, the largest single lot paid since the war. Merchants sold cotton at high prices with little left in warehouses. street market in the afternoon was 16 cents and many farmers with warehouse stock refused this price.
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Athena
Athens
West Point
RLC
Freeman
Lanette
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Garden Monument Association
Meddig
Gordon Camp
Holline N. Randolph
Walter T. Ditt
Harvey Phillips
Nash R. Broyles
Atlanta, Ga
Sadie Martinez
London
Mme. Adelina Patti
Maurice Strakosch
Siberia
Russia
Carpenter Company
John Draw
Margaret Dale
Ghorgh R. Wendling
Hogank
Baxter
Baxter & Co
Dunn
Columbus Mills
Eiseman & Weil
Whitehall ST
Haynes & Mellicghamp
Peachtree &T
Charles W. Crankshaw
Century
E. C Griffin Ke
Gate City
Austell
Brown & Allen
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