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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1904

Page

17

Memorial services erupt for General Gordon in the South

Across Georgia and the South mourn General John B Gordon. Towns like Perry, Covington, Newnan, Calhoun, Sparta and Lexington hold memorials, suspend business, and plan funerals in Atlanta. Veterans, Daughters of the Confederacy and citizens honor his service and leadership.

Savannah Sne- Star Presbyterian Gordon Myes Sax Gerview Board of Eduction Gehou J . Fair Walter G. Charlton Witress John D Jordan George T. Cann C. G Edwards Afahe Sons of Veterans Alermer F M Oliver Mpleasant A Sparta Methodist Veterans and Daughters of the Confederacy Veterans and Sons of Veterans Atlanta Lexington

Funeral of Gordon Chief to Open Church as Veterans Lead

A large church funeral for General Gordon will admit veterans and general public up to capacity of 1800, then close doors. Clergy from many denominations will officiate and speak briefly, with a solemn military procession to Oakland and a Confederate memorial service. Pallbearers include prominent generals and officials. governors, judges, and city leaders will attend and some speak at the capitol.

Lexington Gordon Virginia Campaiens Josh Holmes Calvin Collins Virginia Lea Y Jeeferson Jefferson H W Hell Soldiers’ Home John B Gordon Yudge Bell Jackson County General Gordon Board of Trustees Atlanta Judge Bell Kcitor Martin Institute Gor Ira Gordon Richard Orme Flion North Avenue Presbyterian Church Hev Theron ‘Rice Central Presbyterian Church Charles R Nisbet Gordon's McLean Oakland Garnion Ladies' Memorial Association Whith W. D. Hilin Ustal Mornig Terrell Evang W. E Mickel J Taylor Feillaon George F P. Harrison B A. Teague Bennett Young Mr Wiley Coronel A. Cunningham Sampson W Harris John W Triplett W.W Hulburt Robert Lowry W Shepard Evan P Howell J J. McCullum RE Park Capitol Governor Terrell State House Supreme Court Howell D le C A Walker A Tenge Julian Carr A. J Lovell D French S A Cunningham Taylor Eleon Thebeaut Clark Howell Newton Morrin Thomas G. Jones George P Barrison Barry Butler D. Price W. Mickie Augusta Specia Opera House Joseph B Cumming J CG C Black Boykin Wright J. T Plunkett First Presbyterian Church

Memorial services and funeral plans for General Gordon

From Augusta to Elberton and Columbus reports detail memorials for General John B Gordon. Cities coordinate services at churches, honoring his career as soldier and statesman. Delegations travel to Atlanta for his funeral with civic leaders and veterans attending.

Local Obituary and Memorial Notes From Tennessee

A Tennessee dispatch reports funeral tributes and memorial actions. In Chattanooga a called meeting of NU Forest Camp resolved to honor General Gordon and Longstreet with a large delegation to Atlanta for Gordon’s funeral. In Knoxville the Daughters of the Confederacy held a memorial meeting praising General John B Gordon and adopted resolutions lamenting the death of the south’s hero.

Newwan Neveran Jentary Gordon Coweta Lamp United Confederate Wettans Chietta J .Eb Goodwyn RW Freeman A.D Freeman BT Thompson Wg. Askew P "T McCatchen Newnea Guards Capping Parrott South Carolina Augusta Heyward Atlanta General Gordon JT Marshal Robert 4Urtob J W Stanlad J H Brooks Jeremiah Smith W J King WE James MFP Ribble Ernest Gary Judiciary Camp Wade Hampton Abdy Oglesby WD ‘Tutt Bot Bailey JF Stil Tri Tohr B Gordon EB Tate John F. Stilwell Gainesville Howard Thompson John B Gordon J F& Allen W OH Craig Co Aa Dozier A S Hardy Southland J Johr Gurion Tila Georgia South Thast Galesi Mle Lee Jackson Resoluion Thompson State Capitol Belle HH Parry Dunisp GC. C W Dorsey H B Smith S McGurry A J Mundy John R Brice J B Latham George E Sims R Smith Jean A Granth George P Estes Castleberry H E Dean G_Parks H Prior GW Walker W van Hoose J B Gaston Barrett H Hunt WB Hubbard J R Reed J M Venable HP. Farrow Thomas By R D Mitchell WG Ham John Edmundson J NW McClure WE Canning Campbell Mm’ Fell Dyer MO Gilmer F Duckett Bol Holmes R_E Green Hardy M M Ham Wol Logan HA Terrell Oliver Clark D Alexander T P Martin EB M Winburn Robert Montgomery R Burnett J ‘H Butt Martin John Carter M B Carter Nathan Pruitt Leander Moore Chattanooga Tenn NU Forrest Longstreet Boxville Knoxville Daughters of the Confederacy of

Gordon's Rank Not in Doubt

An 1899 letter from J H Gordon discusses his Confederate rank, stating he never received a commission for lieutenant general but was accorded the ranks and assignments during the Petersburg period. The item also notes War Department remarks and related Confederate Veteran editor notes.

Gordon Confederacy Gordch Homer Illinois Breckenridge Petersburg

Goodson Given Two Years for Murder in Tennessee

In Chattanooga Frank Goodson received a two year sentence in criminal court for the murder of John Worthern at Aeton last February. Evidence showed the fatal blow occurred during a quarrel, but witnesses disputed whether death was caused by that blow or another factor.

Merry Reelected Mayor in Pelham Ge January Election

Pelham Georgia voters elected H H Merry as mayor by a three to one margin over I F Mansfield. Councilmen chosen were W S, T T Mize, I W Everett, and I L Hand. The election had no contest other than the mayoral race, under the same governing board as the prior year.

South Prior Street Artamia Wic Cardus Merry Pelham H H Merry Mansfield Mize Everett Mayo Mts Tn

Final Military Orders for Funeral Pageant Escort

The funeral pageant will include the Fifth regiment G T, the Sixteenth Infantry USSR battalion, cadet commands, cavalry troops, and bands. Colonel Clifford L Anderson of the Fifth commands the military contingent with Captain Gunnedy and staff. A large, formal line forms with Georgia cadets, various regiments, and local companies under Major officers. The march starts near Capitol area with the Sixteenth leading and cavalry at rear, then proceeds to the post office on Marietta Street after a grave salute and taps.

Sixteenth Infantry Ussr Clifforg L Anderson JD Gunnedy Marshals Wow Barder Anderson E D Huguenin Macon Jackson Barnesville Griffin JC Woodward Anderton Georgia Military Academy College Park Marist College Atlanta Gordon Institute McPherson Capitol Avenue Hunter Street Fifth Georgia Barker Colone J C Woodward Washington Street Governors Horse Guards Butler Street Capriot Avenue Marietta Street Naregaenlag

Senator Hanna Reelected by Joint Ohio Assembly

In Columbus the joint assembly of the house and senate elected Marcus A Hanna United States senator from Ohio for a six year term beginning March 4 1905 He was greeted by an ovation as he entered the house Hanna paid tribute to the intelligence of Ohioans during his address to the assembly.

Joh Columbus Assembly of House Senate Yarding Marcus United States Ohio Hanna

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