Honor Is Paid Davis Memory In Mississippi
Jefferson Davis birth anniversary observed across Mississippi with public exercises. In Jackson a school collection funded Beauvoir near Biloxi to house indigent ex Confederates, organized by the Sons of Veterans. The effort aims to transfer ownership to the state with maintenance provisions at the next session.
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Jackson
Miss
Jefferson Davis
Confederacy
Mississippi
State Board of Education
Beauvoir
Davis
Biloxi
Sons of Veterans
Confederate Memorial Day Observed in Lexington
Lexington Virginia observed Confederate Memorial Day by decorating the tomb of General Robert E Lee at Washington and Lee University and General Thomas J Jackson in Lexington cemetery. Rev Dr G W Finney delivered the address on The Confederate Private Soldier in Lee Memorial chapel. The Virginia Military Institute cadet corps with their post band and civic bodies participated in the parade.
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Davis
Lexington
Robert E. Lee
Washington
Thomas J. Jackson
Stonewall
G W Finney
Tinkling Spring
Lee Memorial Chapel
Cadet Corps
The
Virginia Miliary Institute
Observance in Greenville Honors Dead Chief tain
Memorial day exercises in Greenville were well attended with about 1200 people at the Grand Opera House. Bishop Ellison Capers and President James spoke. Ninety one veterans received southern crosses of honor before a procession to Springwood cemetery where graves were saluted. The event was reported as the largest and most successful Memorial day observance yet held.
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Greenville
Grand Opera House
Ellison Capers
Charlestom
James
Wera
Smyth Rifles
Pelzer
Adger Smyth, Jr
Portrait of Davis Presented at Lee Camp Ceremony
Richmond observes Jefferson Davis birthday as state holiday with closures. A portrait of President Davis is presented to the R. E Lee camp of Confederate Veterans by Captain Charles M. Blackford. Commander Gervas Storrs accepts as Daughters of the Confederacy gift crosses of honor made from Confederate cannon.
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Davis
Lee
Richmond
Jefferson Davis
Capitol
President Davis
R. E Lee
Charles M. Blackford
Lynchburg
Gervas Storrs
Daughters of the Confederacy
Birthday of Davis Observed in Macon Schools
Jef Davis' birthday was generally observed in Macon. Public schools held appropriate and interesting exercises to mark the occasion.
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Davis
Macon Ga
Jef Davis
Macon
Oil Land Is Purchased by Hoss Syndicate in Jennings
Ex-Governor Hoss and the Hogg Swayne syndicate of Beaumont have bought a controlling stake in the Creasey Oil and Mineral Company. The firm controls 620 acres adjacent to the gushers area and will immediately begin development. Swayne and General Manager Campbell finalized the deal in Jennings today.
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Jennings
Hoss
Hogg- Swayne Syndicate
Beaumont
Creasey Oil and Mineral Company
of Gushers
Swayne
The
Synticate
Campbell
EGAN RESIGNS AS OCEAN STEAMSHIP PRESIDENT
In Savannah on June 3 a special stockholders meeting of Ocean Steamship Co and New England and Savannah Steamship Co announced the resignation of President John M Egan. Major J F Hanson of Macon was elected to succeed him. The move aims to separate steamship and railroad affairs as the Central of Georgia lines adjust, with charter renewal for 30 years and expansion of the company’s corporate powers. The by laws were amended to increase directors to nine and to create an executive committee.
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Savannah, Ga
Ocean Steamship Company
New England and Savannah Steamship Company
John M. Ehgan
J. F. Hanson
Macon
Major Hanson
Central Railway
Egan
Snes
Central of Georgia Railway Company
Steamship Company
Georgia
Declamation Medal Contest At Sewanee Five Reach Final
Sewanee Tenn June 3 Special At a preliminary contest for five medals in declamation Rev Albion W Knight of Atlanta selected six men for a return bout during commencement Henry D Phillips of Atlanta is noted as a top all round student Contenders include Masterson Craighill Evans Barney and Robertson The university has received scholarships totaling 750 with 400 tied to bishop nominations A 1000 donation will fund fencing the university domain
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A. W. Knight
Wanee
Sewanee
Tenn
Albion W. Knight
Atlanta
Henry D. Phillips
Messrs. Masterson
Texas
Craighill
Maryland
Evans
South Carolina
Barney
Savannah
Robertson
Florida
Louisiana
Reward Offered for Berkley Robbery Suspects
In Huntsville Alabama on June 3 residents near Berkley vow to fund a reward for the arrest of the two highwaymen who robbed and brutalized James Harless. Reported sightings since the assault keep the neighborhood in fear of further violence.
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Huntsville
Ala
Berkley
James Harless
Madison County Medical Society
Graham
Gurley
Wiggins Publishing Company
Columbus
Ohio
State Organizer Welcomes New Lodge In Jackson
State organizer W. F. Green from Rome assisted by Moble Grand T K Weaver and Past Grants C J. Bowen, B A. Bray and W. H. Gregory of Fulton lodge FE. QO. Co. F. instituted a lodge of thirty members in Jackson on June 3. Officers elected included C. P. Carmichael as noble grand, H S. Williams as vice grand, Charles E. Harp as secretary, and R. 8. Brown as treasurer.
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Jackson
W. F. Green
Rome
Moble Grand
K Weaver
C J. Bowen
B A. Bray
W. H. Gregory
Fulton Lodge
FE. QO. Co. F
C. P. Carmichael
Noble Grand
H S. Williams
Charles E. Harp
R. 8. Brown
Hail Storm Destroys Crops in Sparta Georgia
A Saturday afternoon hail storm near Sparta and northward caused extensive damage to cotton, corn, wheat, oats, peaches and other fruits. Among the worst hit were Anderson Burgamy whose fifty acre farm suffered total crop loss. several other farmers reported partial destruction and roof damage while fruit orchards largely escaped.
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Sparta
Daly
Anderson Burgamy
D. Rogers
Henry Alsabrook
William Alsabrook
John P. Culver
Harry Culver
W. P. Beman
E. H Berry
W. N. Coleman
W Stevens
H. R. White
C. F. Cary
Burglar Fought By Georgia Storekeeper At Night
Henry Stonecypher of Avalon near Toccoa awoke to a prowler striking a match. In total darkness the burglar fired, Stonecypher fired with a shotgun and Winchester, both sides exchanging shots. The intruder, a negro, fled into nearby woods leaving his hat.
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Toccoa
Henry Stonecypher
Avalon
Southern Railway
Stonecypher
Eof
Stoenecypher
University of Georgia to Hold 101st Commencement
The official programme for the 101st commencement at the University of Georgia, announced by Chancellor Hill, lists events from June 14 to June 18. Highlights include sophomore declamation, prize drill, champion debate, Baccalaureate sermon by Rev. William J. Young, senior and law class orations, and the Alumni Society meeting with remarks by Hon. Joseph Hansell Modrill and Hon. Elliot M. Shepard. Railroads offer certificate plan fare reductions with full fare out and one-third back.
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Chancellor Hill
Athens
University of Georgia
William J. Young
Lynchburg
Zach Lamar Cobb
Colorado
Alumni Society
Joseph Hansell Modrill
Thomasville
Li A. m
Hon Elliot M. Shepard
New York City
Georgia
Savannah Union Station bonds approved for new station
Savannah stockholders meet and vote to issue 600000 dollars of four percent bonds for fifty years to fund construction of the new Union Station. The meeting was held in Savannah, Georgia, with the proceeds designated for station construction.
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Savannah
Savannah Union Station Company
Savannah Unveils Confederate Statues In Forest City
In Savannah Georgia a birthday celebration ending with the unveiling of monuments to Confederate generals Lafayette McLaws and Francis Bartow occurred in Chippewa Square. A large crowd gathered as ceremonies began at dusk, with a parade forming early and participants honoring the heroes.
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Confederacy
Chippewa Square
Savannah Dedication Parade Honoring Confederate Heroes
A military parade honors Confederate Veterans with Colonel Jordan F Brooks as marshal and a staff including Captain A J Pursley Lafayette McLawn Camp of Veterans W T Dixon and Francis Bartow Camp of Sons of Veterans. The in line units include five of six local companies of the First Regiment infantry Georgia state troops Savannah Volunteer Guards naval militia Lawton Cadets Savannah Preparatory School Cadets Chatham Artillery Georgia Hussars Oglethorpe Light Infantry as guard of honor and Confederate Veterans Association. The procession ends with survivors from the Oglethorpe Light Infantry in carriages and a monument unveiling at Chippewa square led by Miss Gertrude McLaws and Miss Francis Bartow Hight.
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Jordan F. Brooks
A. J. Pursley
Lafayette McLawn Camp of Veterans
W. T Dixon
Francis 8
Lawton Cadets
Savannah Preparatory School
Chatham Artillery
Georgia Hussars
Oglethorpe Light Infantry
Confederate Veterans’ Association
Lafayette McLaws Camp of
Francis Bartow Camp of Sons of Veterans
Manassas
Savannah
Georgia
Bartow
Holcombe
Gaston Street
E. W. Tupper
Oglethorpes
Chippewa Square
Bull Street
Fair
Purse
General Evans
Gertrude McLaws
Francis Bartow Hight
Marietta
Mra. Ford
Confederacy
Captain Purse
Myers
Evans
Club of the
Georgian Hussars
LaFayette MecLaws
Confederate Survivors’ Association
Aft
McLaws
United States Army
Moses
Israel
Egypt
Astra
Stana
Arma
Francis Bartow
Confederate Congress
Virginia
Mlusatrate
Horton Goes to West Point
P. J. Horton of Winder Ga a senior at North Georgia agricultural college received a cadetship appointment to the United States military academy at West Point. Appointed through Hon B Tate Horton will enter in 1903 while remaining the college oratorical contest representative. Horton ranks high in literary and military work and holds a state cadet captain commission. He belongs to Pi Kappa Alpha and Decora Palaestra society.
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Dahlonega
P. J. Horton
Winder
North Georgia Agricultural College
United States Military Academy
West Point
B Tate
Horton
Pi Kappa Alpha
Decora Palaestra Society
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Fund For Beauvoir
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Old Dominion
Lee and
Hanson
Ocean Steamship Co
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Govenor
Joe Jones
Tifton
Cartersville
Sam Jones
Cotton Factory Baptist Church
Hancock
Thief
Uneeda
Enjern
Forest City
MeLaws and
Lafayette McLaws
Francis
Clement A. Evans
General Lafayette McLaws
Francis 8. Bartow
Hostetter
Cumberland Island
City
Kimball House
Budweiser
Anheuser-Busch Brewing
Assa
TELS
Eee
Atlantic Beach, Fla
Jacksonville
Spens Raawy
Ocean Pier
Rob Reay
Alkr
Atlantic Beach
Yourg
Mer
Atlantico Beach
Mia
the Seashore Hotel
Wrightsville Beach, N.C
Beluge
J. H. Hinton
New Homestead
America
Royal Poinciana Orchestra
Fred Storry
Hot Springs
Hinds
Gata
Asheville, WI. Co
Asheville
E. P. McKissick
Long Branch
West End
Trenalont
New York
Broadway
W. E. Hildreth
Mar
Pine Mountains
Chas. L. Davis
Southern Engraving Company, &Tlanta
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