Mourning in Washington for General Gordon Georgia Tribute
Washington January 11 Special Confederate veterans in Congress held a large meeting to draft resolutions on General Gordon's death. Leaders Bate Bacon and others praised Gordon's service from Sharpsburg to Antietam. A delegation may attend his funeral as a Georgia contingent plans action in Atlanta and tomorrow's session finalizes a resolutions committee order.
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Seven from One Emulsion Claim Promises Health Gain
An advertisement asserts that one bottle of Scott's Emulsion can build seven times its weight in solid flesh by aiding digestion and nourishment. It promises stronger digestion, increased appetite, new flesh, and vitality, offering a free sample from Scott and Zowne at 4 Pearl Street.
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Sutherland Remembered as Gordon Resting Place and Home
Georgia’s hero General John B. Gordon is mourned as Sutherland, his Kirkwood home, and its old bench become symbols of his life. A black mood drifts over the grounds as the old negro caretaker recalls the master, while Georgia’s war memories and a quiet spring promise new visitors to the site. The Candler Horse Guards will attend Gordon’s funeral in Atlanta, and Mississippi’s legislature sends sympathy resolutions for Gordon’s death.
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Longstreet Camp Mourns Gordon Death in Confederate Veteran Notice
Revolution by Camp Longstreet Gainesville Ga January 11 Special Yongstreet camp 923 United Confederate Veterans meets and passes resolutions on General John B Gordon death. They tender sympathy to his family and appoint veterans D McCurry Sanders Smith Dorsey Chambers Clark Osilh Smith Green Butt Candler and others to attend his Atlanta funeral.
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Local Confederate Leaders Honor General Gordon at Capitol
Confederate veterans gathered at Atlanta camp No. 69 to honor General John B Gordon with tributes from leaders including Judge W. T. Calhoun Colonel Albert Cox Captain B. E. Park and General A J West. Speakers recalled Gordon’s military genius civil service and personal character while committees planned badges floral offerings and memorial resolutions.
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