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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1904

Page

24

Canvass Begins for Cordon Fund Memorial in Atlanta

In Atlanta and across Georgia, committees appointed by President W L Calhout ona mobilize for subscriptions for a memorial fund to General Jim B Gordon. Seven ward committees will split into subcommittees to canvass and report weekly to the central executive at the Piedmont hotel. Treasurer Thornton of Neal Loan and Banking Company accepts subscriptions. about $1000 already pledged.

Atlanta Jim B Gordon W. L. Calhout Ona Fta Piedmont Allanta Georgia Ward Willam F Parkhurst HK Maddox John A Hynas W OH Brotherton James L. Mayson John NM Harwell W. R. Joyner C Trott Lutl Frank BM. Myers Durham Landrum H Hulsey AC Bruce Arnold Broyles W. W Draper Joseph Jacobs J W Fogush, Sr L. P Thomas John Prather G S Prior EB Orburn A J West Cheirmas R. Maddox WP. Ellis Charles Azmalt L. Peel Thornton Neal Loan and Banking Company

Gordon Camp Resolves on Confederate General Gordon

Gordon Camp No 46 United Sons of Confederate Veterans adopts resolutions on General Gordon death. The misspelled text honors his war leadership from Gettysburg to Appomattox and praises his peace time wisdom and patriotism.

Jonn B Gorton United Sons of Confederate Veterans Haa Gordon Potomac Maryland Gettysburg Robert EB Lee Appomattox

Good Prospect For New League In Savannah

The South Atlantic Ball League nears completion with clubs posting payments and managers signing players. Savannah works to finalize a complete team while plans for Sunday games widen attendance and revenue, as President Boyer prepares to base headquarters in February.

Savannah South Atlantic Ball League Boyer Hagerstown Oth Jacksonville Macon Bayer Charleston Ashenback Aim Grim Cincincati Ina LaRocque Birmingham Conrad Welsh Chrkey Frink New Orleans Welsh LaRocqus Ashendack Isle of Palma Thunderbolt Gata Goode M Guerry Savannah Morning News Ted Sullivan

Old Hats Cleaned and Reshaped at 283 Whitehall Street

Bussey offers cleaning dyeing and reshaping of old hats and Panama hats into late styles. Prices vary by work done. Located at 283 Whitehall Street.

Bussey Panama Whitehall Street

Big Reunion Planned by Captain Heard in St Louis

Captain W J Heard plans a large Heard and McGhee family reunion in St Louis during July at the St Louis Purchase Exposition. He reports years of work toward assembling possibly the world’s largest family gathering with 900 camps, barbecues, amusements, and publicity support from the exposition department.

W. J Heard Heard MccGhee W J Heard McGhee St Louis Purchase Exposition St Lews St Louis Department of Publicity St Louis Purchase

Excellent Week At The Grand And Bijou

The Grand presents The Earl of Pawtucket with Lord Cardington and Miss Harriet Fordyce in a comedy of disguises and love set in Europe and New York. Sadie Martignet leads the New York Lyceum troupe in Excellency the Governor at the Grand with praise from The Mall and Express. The Bijou showcases For Her Sake a Russian melodrama with John Drew in The Second in Command, noted for military uniforms and strong cast.

Earl of Pawtucket Augustus Thomas Lord Cardington Europe Loth Engishmas Hls Montgomery Putnam Miss Fordyce Sadie Martinet Grand New York Lyceum Empire Higa Lyceum London Alberta Tfe Russia Si- Dera Carpenter John Drew Kittingham Tenth Dragoons Mme Adelina Patti Margaret Dale

Miss Marie Pette's Rise in The Earl of Pawtucket

Miss Marie Pette’s rising fame unfolds as she earns acclaim for portraying Har net Fordyce in The Earl of Pawtucket, a successful American comedy. The readable fragment notes her evident progress in the theatrical profession.

Marse Pettes Harnet Fordyce the Earl of Pawtucket

Sorene at the Grand for Two Nights and Matinee

Sorene arrives at the Grand for two nights and a Wednesday matinee starting Tuesday. Critics praise Miss Fettes for her leading role, noting her southern roots from Charleston and strong performances in New York and Boston.

Sorene Miss Fettes Charleston SC New York Boston Miss Pettes

Miss Fettes Captures Favor With Natural Stage Presence

Indy theatergoers recall Miss Fettes for her naturalness and beauty, aided by charm of manners. She has attracted admirers and secured a bright future after patiently awaiting opportunity. She previously supported farces of Broadhurst type, earning favorable recollection in Atlanta.

Oupy Indy Atlanta Miss Fettes Brosd- Hurst

Wendling to Speak on Mirabeau at the Grand

Hon George Ro Wendling arrived in Avanta aboard the Georgia Railroad and will deliver tonight a historical lecture on Mirabeau and the French Revolution at the Grand for the Atlanta Lecture Association. The manager praises the Columbia reception as the finest lecture heard.

Wendling Grand George Ro Wendling Avanta Georgia Railroad Atlanta Columbia Mancoger Vere Gublis

Orators Ingersoll Cook Wendling The Musical Programme

A historical note praises Ingersoll Cook and Wendling as powerful orators who embody the era’s moral and religious focus. Wendling is highlighted for his clear style and polished delivery. The evening features Lilly’s orchestra performing a musical program starting promptly at 8 o’clock.

Ingersoll Cook Wendling Everett and Channing Bofolock Lilly

Fisher Water Colors Auction Closes Today at Thurmonds Gallery

The Fisher collection of water colors and drawings continues this morning at Thurmonds Gallery on Whitehall Street after a final day sale began Saturday. Mr Fisher oversees the sale and describes each piece as it is placed on the easel, with plans to dispose of remaining works. A large crowd is expected as this last auction day proceeds.

Fisher Ioelock Thurmonds Gallery Whitehall Street Esse

TRY TO RESUME OPERATIONS GUARDS AROUND MILLS AT ETNA PA

Fires at three mills in Etna Pa sparked a strike that has lasted weeks. Authorities plan to start operations tomorrow under guard. About 200 striking workers oppose Negro labor and threaten job action. Moorhead Bros bar mill in Sharpsburg may see workers return with a 20 percent pay cut.

Ttna Pittsburg Spang Challant Company Etna Stike Coal and Iron Moorhead Bros Mills Sharpsburg

Hogan Heard Couple Wed in Canton Forsyth County

Paul Hogan and Miss Alice Heard married this morning at the vintry home of Mrs M P Heard in Forsyth county Canton. The groom, son of Dr T W W Hogan, holds a responsible position with the Canton cotton mill. The bride is a leading Forsyth county young woman, sister of H A Heard. The couple will be in Canton after tomorrow to receive friends. More marriages are booked in Canton in the near future.

Canton Fuure

Weather forecast for multiple states with cold overtones

The forecast covers Georgia North Carolina Virginia South Carolina Alabama Western Florida Miscassapi and Louisiana. Monday shows fair to chilly conditions with colder northwest regions, Tuesday turns generally fair with fresh northwest winds. Eastern Florida is somewhat colder Monday and Tuesday with northwest winds.

Washington Georgia North Carolina Virginia South Carolina Alabama Florida Miscassapi Louisiana Porida

Baxter & Co Failure Sparks National Speculation

The Baxter Company failure prompts questions about cotton speculation and regional resilience. Southern farmers are urged to reinvest cautiously as executives in multiple cities pledge prompt handling of deals despite the closing of the principal New York office. Legal actions in Atlanta seek a receiver while southern representatives discuss settlements, with Athens reporting only small losses.

America New York Maurice Strakosch Amelia Strakosch Brigno Americe Carlotta Carlo Gottschalk Brignolt Marlo Vieuxtemps Clara Tousse Kellogg Anna Loulae Carey Mme Parepa Campanini Patti Grand Baxter Company Prandh Eouth Cantor Adams & McIntyre Eays A. Baxter & Co W T Newman Athens Baxter & Co Dunn

Cotton stock means wealth in Columbus cotton mills

Columbus Ga January 31 Special mill managers say raw cotton on hand could yield higher profits than yearly earnings. Most mills hold cotton to last until fall, bought early at 9 to 10 cents. One roll with $500000 capitalization could net about $76000 profit if sold. Mills unlikely to sell stock despite high prices.

Columbus

Big Cotton Sale At West Point For One Lot

West Point on January 31 reports one of the largest cotton sales of 900 bales to RL Freeman for Lanette mills at 15 12 cents per pound totaling 57500. Merchants sold cotton at high prices with little left in warehouses as street market posted 15 cents. Farmers with cotton in storage rejected that price despite strong demand.

Athens West Point RL Freeman Lanette

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