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Dorsey Campaign Ends in Durham After Long Mourning
The article records the death of Dorsey Cannon at age 83 in Durham, followed by a large funeral at Mt Pugh Church with services led by local clergy. It notes community support, the organizing of a memorial council, and preparations for a posthumous tribute, including speakers from nearby towns and church groups. The piece mentions the county observer coverage and references local figures such as J. Sykes, J. H. Sorell, and aldermen connected to the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Dorsey Coune
Council
Dorey Caml
Las A
Chatham
Alber
Bidere
Lakewood
Ray
Ole
Ceremonia
Mawr
George Wash
Ington Lodge
Bells Church
Dil
JH. Sykes
Teresa
Racinry
Sorel
Ariela
Caine
Rigean
New Hill
Mra. A
Roxboro
B. Yates
Cary
Eileen
Messrs
Cary Maes
Counci
Lochodn
M. Mancing
Albert Coane
West Durty
C. Thomas Bymnam
John Counel
J. Dives
Ebenezer
Mr. Jane
Sorell
A. Hobgood
Balding
John T. Samos
Hobbard
Ela
Fiar
A. Barbee
Ean
A. Habineon
Greensor
Witama
Ion
Mona
Ostham
Um Crowe
Mosk Markham
Mt. Pugah
Arenes
Dorsey Caan
J. A
Gldsboro
I. Onder
Y. M
A ‘Ehmet
Ward
Cand Lothers
Beaton
Sheperd
D. H
Brock
Clinton
W. Stents
Wimington
Grange Guards
J- le
Edgar
Durham
Sonen
H. J. Evert
Santo
Port Macon
N.ford
W. Graham
Darsant
Orage Guards
Presb’ Archard Iz
Maplewood
Funy
James Y Whitted
Angier Avenue
East Durham
Sabre N. C
Dein
Rkind
Eelack P
Norfolk Blea
Inge Gourd
Fort Macon
Range County Observer
Cures Laxo Co
Bowler Hat
Baringo
Ham
Brink Hey
Wall
Percy
Herndon
Ferrell
Bartington
Jane
J. Boland
Boland
Evans
Moore
AD ‘Jother
Ber
Ian Apel
Sae