Newton County GaArchives News.....In Memory of Gen. Rob't Lee. January 23 1896
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Georgia Enterprise
  At 10 o'clock Saturday morning, Jan. 18, the confederate Veterans Association
of Newton Co., met at the court house and marched to the Methodist Church, where
a large number of people had congregated to honor the memory of Gen. Robert
E. Lee, the South's distinguished soldier and leader. Commander Dickson presided
and Rev. Dr. White opened the services with prayer, followed by an appropriate
song by the choir, which was composed of Mrs. Conyers, Mrs. Pace, Misses Ivy,
Everitt, Davis, White, Pope and Messrs. Everitt and Hardeman. Miss Mildred
Kelly read a beautiful tribute to the deathless memory of the matchless Lee.
Prof. W. C. Wright, in behalf of the Sons of Veterans, delivered a most 
excellent and entertaining address, filled with beautiful words and eloquent
sentences. After the address of Prof. Wright a song entitled "The Sword of 
Robert E. Lee" was sung by Mr. Ulla Hardeman, of Oxford with Mrs. V. C. 
Conyers at the organ. The Ladies Memorial Association was represented by Mrs.
Judge E. F. Edwards, who read a patriotic paper, eulogistic of the life and
character of Gen. Lee. This brilliant lady has a clear, sweet voice and every
word she uttered was plainly heard and highly appreciated by all present. Major
John B. Davis represented the Confederate Veterans and his oration was 
eloquent and patriotic in every particular. In fact, it was a speech which
electrified and charmed his audience and will not soon be forgotten by all
who had the pleasure of hearing it.
  A closing song, led by Miss Lilla Ivy, was sung and the benediction 
pronounced by Rev. T. J. Swanson.
  As the audience was leaving the church the choir sang Dixie, which met with
enthusiastic applause.

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