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.
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Gordon
Myes Sax
Gerview
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J . Fair
Walter G. Charlton Witress
John D Jordan
George T. Cann
C. G Edwards
Afahe
Sons of Veterans
Alermer F M Oliver
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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.
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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
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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.
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Gainesville
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Southland
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Boxville
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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.
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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.
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H H Merry
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Mize
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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.
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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
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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.
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