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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1902
Page
8
The Virginia Society plans a Lee birthday celebration with Governor Montague as the main orator. Professor Kenneth Matheson is slated to deliver the oration at the Capitol. Cross of Honor to be awarded to 117 veterans as part of the society’s elaborate arrangements for the event.
The Virginia Society of Atlanta invites the public to a Monday night Grand event with Governor A J Montague as orator. A memorial service at Trinity Church closes Sunday observances with veterans in attendance. Crosses of honor will be delivered to Confederate veterans at the House of Representatives ceremony Monday afternoon.
The Georgia military advisory board will convene at the capitol to discuss the disposition of a $14,000 fund for a potential encampment, arms, rail costs, and riot duty. Inspector General Obear will present his inspection report, with recommendations to possibly disband several state troopa units.
The Virginia Society of Atlanta moves toward Lee birthday events with Governor Andrew Jackson Montague as orator. W. N. Mitchell, president, travels with Montague and party including the governor's wife and congressman J. Otey. Music arranged by Mrs. W. 8. Yeates features Wurm's orchestra and veterans choir.
Sixth district representatives from The Richmond Times and The Richmond Dispatch arrive in private car of Southern railway official for the Virginia Society event in Atlanta. Governor Montague to speak at the Grand with a reception at Weslock, a Banquet follows with notable speakers including Governor Candler and others.
The finance committee did not meet yesterday due to insufficient quorum. Members planned to attend a special session addressing the street railway situation, leaving the committee to reconvene this morning and finalize its report as further work remains before the plan is ready.
Howard Transfer Company sues former employee John W. Gammel for 319.78 claiming he signed to cover cashier Watt's potential shortages. Watt absented in 1990. Gammel allegedly accepted responsibility up to 1000. Company seeks payment plus interest from last year.
Brief session of Alburt Powell's city executive subcommittees met yesterday morning to discuss plans for Cook County Democracy visiting Atlanta next month. No firm program set, but a mammoth barbecue at Exposition Park Coliseum and a public reception are likely.
Subcommittees will start hard work and prepare reports for the general meeting next month. Secretary Walter Cooper has compiled extensive reference books for committees and holds much information available to members. First meeting date is not yet set but expected soon.
Lyman Davis an 18 year old youth was severely burned when a powder爆 explosion occurred as he lit a fuse for a miniature volcano in his Haynes street yard. Flames and powder damaged his face and hair but doctors expect a full recovery.
The note reports Dr Siegert's AngoZara Bite winning a Gold Medal of Pan-Americana and discusses a postponed clerk election in the tax assessor's office due to Councilman Reed's absence. Current clerks include John Malone T Winn and George C Beauchamp, with Clarencé Moore serving in the recorder's court. Reelection of incumbents is generally conceded.
The funeral for B L Lilienthal will be held this afternoon at 2 o'clock at 142 Pulliam Street conducted by Rabbi David Marx. Interment follows at Oakland Cemetery. Pallbearers include Sullus Bernard Marcus Loeb David Kaufman Joseph Fuld Charlies Herman and fouls. Cause of death listed as heart disease. He owned a bakery on Free Street.
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