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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1904
Page
17
An advertisement extols Swamp-Root as a natural kidney, bladder, and urinary remedy. It features a testimonial from a farmer who recovered after using multiple bottles, citing improved urination, weight gain, and resumed work. The piece frames kidney trouble as a sign to seek Dr. Kimner’s preparation for relief.
An article extols Swamp Root as a cure for kidney and bladder issues and offers free sample bottles by mail from Dr Kilmer & Co of Binghamton New York. It urges readers of The Atlanta Constitution to request a sample and promises a book with cures from numerous readers. Also notes available 50 cent and one dollar bottles at drug stores and cautions readers to insist on Swamp Root Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root Binghamton NY on the bottle.
City courts plan to adjourn sessions on General Gordon's funeral day as a token of respect. Judge Reid and Judge Roan indicate adjournment with possible two day cessation. Georgia Society to send a wreath to place at Gordon’s grave in New York.
Resolutions adopted by Camp Walker UCV in the state capital defend General James Longstreet’s military record and mourn General John B Gordon. The Savannah Daughters of the Confederacy are reproached for refusing a floral tribute. Resolutions praise Gordon as a statesman and soldier and Longstreet as a true leader, while criticizing the floral neglect and noting wartime service and later legacy.
A fraudulent promoter offers a mail order Restorative treatment with Dr Shooph or similar names promising to cure thousands. He urges sending a book choice to receive more information and insists on arranging sample doses via a druggist, asking for $550 if the remedy fails. The pitch targets weak nerves and vital organs, claiming widespread success and urging readers to request specific book numbers for diphaseia, heart, kidneys, women, men, rheumatism, and other cases.
Atlanta Baptist ministers congress adopts memorial resolutions praising Lieutenant General John B Gordon as a noble Christian leader. They commend his war service and postwar peacemaking, noting his service as soldier statesman and citizen. The group calls for cherishing his memory and following his example.
Senate and House officers appoint an escort from both chambers to attend the memorials at the capitol at 10 a.m. Thursday and accompany the body to the church. The Georgia Senate committee is chaired by J Rice Smith with members including Claiborne Snead and Gordon Lee among others. The House committee, chaired by Howard of Baldwin, includes members from multiple counties such as Akin, Shackleford, Slaton, Rankin, and Mitchell.
Kentucky veterans among attendees for General Gordon funeral as Colonel Bennett H Young confirms travel to Atlanta with other regional contingents. Columbus and Savannah Confederate veterans plan escorts and floral tributes, while Jacksonville issues a memorial proclamation inviting public tribute.
Georgia common schools will halt at Gordon’s funeral hour and hold memorial exercises in honor of General Gordon. State School Commissioner Merritt urged districts to adopt recitations songs and addresses, with Confederate veterans possibly delivering the funeral address. Athens and Covington chapters of Confederate groups announce resolutions and plans to attend the Atlanta funeral. Additional tributes flow from Louisville and Nashville divisions of UCV and state veterans organizations.
New Orleans will send a delegation to pay final respects to General Gordon. A large party will travel from New Orleans with railroads offering a low rate and a special car for the procession. A memorial meeting was held at Memorial Hall with Dr C H Tebanit presiding. Colonel AR Blakeley reported railroad cooperation and plans to decide tomorrow how many veterans will accompany the party to Atlanta, leaving Wednesday night and arriving Thursday morning.
Commander William Parkhurst of the Georgia Division, Sons of Veterans, appointed committees and named escorts at a called meeting of the Sons of Confederate Veterans in Piedmont. The gathering planned active participation in General Gordon's funeral and included members from Atlanta and statewide.
A testimonial from T. R. Crawford of Center Texas describes Dr Miles Heart Cure as a regulator and blood tone that improves heart action and general health. He reports prior weight 140 pounds now 163, better sleep and nerves, and urges others to try the remedies with money-back assurance. All druggists carry Dr Miles Remedies, free back guarantee.
All division officers staff officers camp officers and members of the United Sons of Veterans of Georgia will form part of the escort. Three sons of veterans from every state are invited to unite with the Georgia Division in assisting the veterans to honor their dead. Gordon Camp No 46 is appointed as special honorary escort at the funeral and in all related exercises.
At the January 11 memorial meeting in Augusta Camp 435 reelected Commander John W Clare and other officers. A committee was appointed to draft resolutions on General Gordon's death to be sent to the family. The meeting authorized to appoint delegates to attend the funeral and called for a memorial meeting at the funeral hour. Resolutions urged the board of education to discontinue Egglestons history in public schools. City council will consider eulogy resolutions and request the mayor and council attend General Gordon's funeral.
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