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New Series—Yol. Ill—No 12
HON- 0. N. STARR
Talks of His Race for Solicitor
General.
Calhoun Times.
Hou. O. N. Starr, who is mak
ing a vigorous campaign for solic
itor-general of the Cherokee ci .cuit,
was recently interviewed by the
Dalton Argus. The Argus says:
“Col. O. N, Starr, who is a can
didate for solicitor-general of the
Cherokee circuit, was in Dalton
Monday, and in conversation with
the Argus man said he had been
pretty well over the Cherokee cir
cuit since deciding to make the race
for solicitor-general, and feels very
much encouraged from the recep
tion given him by the voters he
has met.
“Continuing, Col. Starr said:
‘Many tell me that my opponent
has solicited them to vote for him
for judge of the Cherokee circuit
—others say that he wants their
vote because he is in financial need.
He has told others that it is better
to be a candidate and be defeated
than not to run at all. but his an
nouncement, given out from his
headquarters in Atlanta, bases his
claims on hE reduction of the taxes
in the Cherokee circuit. The vot
ers of the circuit are a thinking
people, and an opportunity will be
given them to see where the saving
comes in, if there has been any,’
“Col Starr is of the opinion that
the people should not insist on
keeping a man in office when he
complains that it is keeping him
poor.”
Col. Starr further stated: “I also
find, throughout the Cherokee cir
cuit, a strong sentiment against
the third term, and Col. Maddox is
the only solicitor-general in the
history of the Cherokee circuit who
has ever offered for a third term.”
To the Times Col. Starr further
stated: “Four years ago, when Col.
Maddox was a candidate for solic
itor-general, and my name was
mentioned in connection with the
race, Col. Maddox said that he
only wanted the office for the sec
ond term, anf said positively that
he would not be a candidate against
mein 1904; and, further,if I should
be a candidate at this time, he
would support me against any man
in the Cherokee circuit. This state
ment was made to me and my
friends, and we feel that Col. Mad
dox ought to live up to his word.”
You
Money.
I NEED
THAT MONEY.
1 turnished you medi
cines when you were
sorely in need of them
on credit.
Must insist on you
coming forward and
paying at once.
You might get sick
again. Take the hint.
Don’t treat this lightly.
Mean business, must
have what you chve me.
H.F.MD
Tk Dwil.
THE NEWS AND COURANT.
JOHN 0. CORDON
CROSSES RIVER.
Idol of the Confederate Veterans
Dies in Florida.
DEATH COMES PEACEFULLY
Gone to Join the Forces Called
Before. Comrades Will Meet Him
on the Ocher Shore-
Atlanta, Ga., Jan. 9. Lieut.
Gen, John Brown Gordon died at
his winter home near Miami, Fla.,
at 10:05 tonight. His fatal illness,
which overtook him last Wednes
day, was congestion of the stomach
and liver, following an acute at
tack of indigestion, to which he
was subject.
Gen. Gordon was born in Upson
county, Georgia, July 6, 1832, of
Scotch ancestry, which had promi
nent part in the revolutionary war.
Young Gordon graduated from
Georgia state university in 1852,
and a few months later was ad
mitted to the parctice of law. Early
in 1861 he enlisted in the volunteer
Confederate service, and was elect
ed captain of his company. He
rose rapidly by promotion to be
lieutenant colonel of the sixth Al
abama infantry in December, 1861.
He participated in the struggle on
the peninsula, had part in the bat
tle at Malvern Hill and was com
missioned brigadier general in No
vember, 1862. He was in com-
mand at Chancellorsville and in
the Pennsylvania campaign. He
was at the battle of Gettysburg,
the battle of the Wilderness, at
Spottsylvania Court House. In
May, 1864, he was promoted to be
major general, and took part in the
important battles which marked
the closing scenes of the civil war.
His bearing was, characterized by
boldness and a dash which made
him the idol of his soldiers. In
an official report of Gen. D. H.
Hill, Gen. Gordon was character
ized as “the Chevalier Bayard of
the Confederacy/’ *
When nostilities were ended, he
called bis men about him and ad
vised them to bear the trial of de
feat, to go home in peace, obey the
laws and rebuild the wasted coun
try.
He has taken a prominent part
in the councils of his party since
1866. He was a defeated candi
date for governor of Georgia in
1868, and in 1873 and 1879 was
elected to the United States senate
Resigning that position in 1880, he
participated actively in building
the Georgia Pacific railroad. 111
1886 and 1888 he was elected gov
ernor of Georgia, and in 1890 en
tered again the United States sen
ate for the full term. Since his
retirement from political activity
he has devoted much of his time to
lecturing, presenting to the north
as well as the south his lecture on
“The Last Days of the Confeder
acy.”
Since the organization of the
United Confederate Veterans, he
has held the position of its com
mander-in-chief, and his frequent
re-elections to that position have
testified to the warmth of affection
in which he has been held in the
south.
FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS.
Atlanta, Ga., Jan. 11.—Funeral
exercises, which will be partici
pated in by distinguished men of
the south, will be held over the
remains of Gen. John B. Gordon at
noon on next Thursday in this
city. The exercises, which will be
of an eulogistic character, will be
conducted in the house of represen
tatives in the state house in this
city, and statesmen, as well .-s
veterans, followers of the lamented
chieftain, will take part.
It was decided late last night by
the Gordon family not to leave
Miami with the body of Gen.
Gordon until Tuesday morning,
and the party will reach Atlant§
the following Wednesday morning.
For the greater part of two days
the remains of the dead confederate
leader will lie in state in the
marble corridors of the state Capi
tol, where the men who followed
his flag will pay their last tribute,
.the body afterwards to be laid to
je.tin Oakland cemetery.
Under the escort of Florida
troops, and in the private car of
Henry M. Flagler, which has been
placed at the disposal of the funeral
party. Gen. Gordon’s body will
leave Miami Tuesday morning. At
CAKTEKSVILLE, GEORGIA, THURSDAY, JAN. 14. 1904.
the state line an escort from the
Georgia militia will meet the
party.
A proclamation was issued this
morning by Gov. Terrell, ordering
that . the day of the funeral be
observed throughout the state. The
flag over the state house was
placed at half mast today and flags
were lowered on many buildings
as a tribute of respect.
TO GORDON
Superior Court Respects Memory
of Dead Hero by Adjsurnlner.
There has been deep and wide
spread sorrow manifested in the
community over the death of the
south’s beloved champion in war
and in peace and the old soldier’s
idol, Gen. John B. Gordon. Espec
ially wherever a little knot of men
who followed him in the sixties
got together to discuss the sorrow
ing event there have been watery
eyes and choking sensations, many
accord him tfie place as a figure
that in grandeur surpasses all
other Georgians. Quite a number
of ex-soldiers and citizens from
this county will be present at the
funeral in Atlanta today.
Judge Fite readily seeing the
fitness of such action, adjourned
the superior court in honor of the
grand man, the order and preamble
prepared by Judge A. M. Foute
and executed in open court, being
as follows:
“The Chevalier Bayard,” of the
Confederate Army; the man uni
versally loved in Georgia and a
conspicuous national figure, the
man who rapidly rose from captain
to lieutenant general in the grand
est army the world has ever known;
the man twice governor of his
state and thrice her representative
in the senate of the United States;
the moving spirit in the organiza
tion and always the commander in
chief of the United Confederate
Veterans; the man kind and gentle
as a woman; the man who achieved
victories in war and in peace; the
man eminently successful in his
efforts to unify the people of this
great country, the gallant, dashing,
chivalrous, knighUy, John B.
Gordon, has crossed over the river
and is resting.
At bis winter home near Miami,
In rror own bright land of flowers,
at 16:05 p. m., Saturday, January
9, 1904, this eminent, Christian
soldier and patriot, closed his life
work, and our south land is in
mourning.
It is, therefore, ordered that, out
of respect to the fame and glory of
the illustrious dead,and in deference
to the wishes of his cumrades,
friends and admirers, this court
will recess during the hours desig
nated for the funeral service of
this distinguished soldier —citizen;
and it is further ordered that the
preamble and this order be entered
upon the minutes of this court, as
an enduring evidence of our love
for this renowned leader in the
cause we loved.
In open court, January 12, 1904.
A. W. Fite, J. S. C. C. C.
Confederate Monument Fund-
The following are the amounts
subscribed, up to this time, to the
Confederate Monument Fund:
Mr. A. O. Granger $25 00
Capt. J. J. Calhoun 5 00
Mr. A. Strickland 5 00
Mrs. Mary Wilmerding . 100
Two-thirds proceeds Easter
Egg Hunt 7 90
Two-thirds proceeds Straw
berry Festival 17 55
Mr. A. S. Johnson 2 00
Mr. V 7. H. Howard, Jr 5 00
Mr. W. M. Graham 1 00
Raffle of Center-piece . . 10 00
Two-thirds proceeds Ice
Cream Festival 5 32
Col. S. P. Maddox 5 00
Mr. D. B. Freeman 5 00
Mr. T. O. Roberts 2 50
Capt. T. J. Lyon 5 00
Dr. W. I. Benham.... ... 5 00
Mr. J. E. Morris 1 00
Col. C. M. Jones 5 00
Dr. F. R. Calhoun 5 00
Mr. J. R. Brandon . 100
Bartow Chapter U. D. C. .. 14 00
S. M. Roberts 5 00
Total $l3B 27
Notice-
The examination of applicants
for the position of County school
Commissioner will occur Feb. 6,
1904 at 10 o’clock a m at Commis
sioner’s room. The questions will
be based on the common school
branches, theory and method of
teaching and common school Law.
Jan. 12, 1904.
J. G. M. Montgomery,
Pres. County Board.
A DISTINGUISHED SHOWING OF
Hats, Caps
and ’Tams.
Th 6 stock was made
more attractive today by
the arrival and opening of
a distinguished assortment
in this line. Men and boys
can see and secure the new
creations.in caps at 25 and
50c. School children can
have the new fad and
necessity in school head
wear. ✓
Young men and nobby
dressers can obtain the
newest black and correct
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style in Stetson’s stiff hats.
Fall and correct gather
ing of soft fur hats at sl.oc
$1.50, $2.50 and $3.00.
Make your purchases
here and you get wear to
satisfy or money refunded
no one wants or could ask
for more.
s * x a Y. s P* January rewards us with larger sales than
any of the same period in our history. Suppose you try us
Sole agents for Schloss Bros. Clothing and Manhattan Shirts, Car
hart Overalls, Stotson, Clapps’, Q,ueen duality and Zeigler Shoes
J. W. VAUGHAN & 00.
AGED LADY DIES-
Miss Louisa Hull Passes Away
at Afire of 92.
Mrs. Louisa Hull died at the
hone of her son , Mr. H. S. Hull,
last Thursday. She was in her
93d year, but maintained remark
abl< vitality up to last Christmas,
whtn she received a fall which dis
locEted her hip and left other deep
seated injuries, which were the
price cause of bringing her de
mise. Mrs, Hull was born and
reared in Henry county, and mov
ed to Cobb years ago, where she
resided for a long time. Of late
years she has lived with ner son in
this city.
She was a member of the Prim
itive Baptist church and lived a true
Christian life. She leaves six chil
dren as follows: Mis. E. R, Coker,
and H. S. Hull of this city, M. T.
and G. S. Hull Atlanta, Mrs- Lou
Camp of Allatoona and Mrs, Bor
ing of Florida.
The remains were carried to Ac
worth Saturday for interment.
There was a large attendence of
people at her funeral, signally at
tested the esteem in which she was
held in that community.
Superior Court-
The January term of Bartow
Superior Court opened Monday,
his honor, Judge A. W. Fite, pre
siding.
Mr. Martin Collins is foreman of
tht grand jury and Mr. R. B. Beas
ley is clerk.
Among the important cases that
may come up for trial may be men
tioned the old Bartow county band
case that has been through so
many courts, the new trial of Mi
nos Rogers, the trial of Jim Mc-
Daniel for the killing of a negro
and Buford Mahan for fatally
shooting a negro that attacked him
on the highway.
Mules Wanted.
I will be in Cartersville, at Rob
erts’ stable, for the purpose of buy
ing large and small mules, on Jan
uary 14th, 15th. 16th and 18th.
Bring in your surplus stock and
get the cssh. S. Alexander.
men’s Pants.
Anew opening of anew
line, added to a cutting out
of odd pairs here and there
—many of them separated
from suits —give us a line
of abundance and quality
that will not open your
eyes but put extra value on
you for $1.50. These fabrics
are heavy wool, cut on
patterns that fit and put
together in a way that will
not rip. Now get the bene
fit of this sale. If you don’t
get your moneys worth,
you can get it back.
Incidental to pants, we
are headquarters, men and
boys suits and overcoats,
underwear, shirts and ties,
all of style, quality and
price to please.
TWO—
GOOD IDEAS.
Store your cptton in our warehouse,
borrow money on the receipt and pay
up those old debts that trouble you.
Sell us your cotton seed and ex
change for meal and hulls.
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J. E. FIELD j SON.
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DIRECTORS ELECTED.
Bank of Cartersville Holds Annual
Stockholders’ Meeting.
The stockholders’ meeting of
the Bank of Cartersville was held
last Monday, and resulted in the
election of the following board of
directors for the ensuing rear, in
creasing the board from five to
seven:
J. S. Leak, J. W. Knight, J. P.
Lewis, A. Strickland, E. Strick
land, W. S. Witham and W. M.
McCafferty.
At a subsequent meeting of the
directors J. i>. Leak was elected
president, J, W. Knight vice-presi
dent and C M. Milam cashier.
The bank has been unusually
prosperous under the management
of Mr. Milam as cashier th_* past
year, and, besides declaring a
semi-annual dividend of four per
cent., passed a good sum to the
surplus.
Oli Series—22d Year
The Place to Buy.
Money Back if You Want It
EmDroideries.
I hey have arrived—the
first shipment of spring’s
dainty novelties, in Swiss,
nainsook and heavy muslin
ground and when you have
examined the material upon
which they are made, the
elaborate work, the novel
designs and firm edges, you
will not only admire, but
must admit that at sc, lqc.
!5 C > 25c, £>oc and sl.oo per
yard. They are not well
worthy of the price thereon,
Styles are exclusive and
assortment greater than
you’ll find elsewhere.
In conjunction with em
broideries, you can see new
German thread laces and
also have an opportunity to
purchase a good yard wide
bleached muslin bought
ong before the advance in
cotton.
Attention! P- M. B- Young Camp.
You are urgently requested to
meet at the opera house in Carters
ville, Ga., on the 19th inst., that
being Gen. Lee’s birthday, and the
Daughters of the Confederacy will
deliver crosses of honor to all who
have applied for them. It is hoped
that every member of the camp
will be present, as we are called
on to pay proper respect to the
deeds and memory of our com
mander in chief of U, C, V., Gen.
John B. Gordon, and Gen. James
Longstreet, who have both been
taken from us.
R. I. Battle, Commander.
T. J. Lyon. Adjutant.
~One-Half Off.
Every ladies’ wrap and suit in
our store marked in plain figures.
Divide ihe price by two, and you
can get ’em.
ssH. T. Bradley & Co-