The Atlanta Journal,
Tuesday, 16th September 1913,
PAGE 7, COLUMN 6.
Big Meeting of
Interested Or-
ganizations Has Been
Pro-
posed for
December 10
A movement to gain the co-operation of the various
organizations raising a fund for a Mary Phagan monument has
been placed on foot by Camp No. 763, United Confederate
Veterans of Marietta. A meeting of delegates from each of the
bodies interested in the work is advocated. J. Gid Morris,
commander of Camp No. 763, has offered his home for the
purpose on December 10. It is proposed at the same time to
make tentative plans for the erection of the shaft in time for its
unveiling on Confederate Memorial day, April 26, 1914, the first
anniversary of her death.
At the regular monthly meeting of the camp in Marietta
recently $5 was contributed toward the fund by the camp. It was
then suggested that every veteran donate 25 cents. This
suggestion was enthusiastically received and before the meeting
closed $40 had been subscribed.
The Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen, Atlanta lodge, No.
720, already has begun a subscription for the purpose. Also have
several other organizations. All of these are asked to send
delegates to the meeting on December 10, either at Mr. Morris'
home or at a place more convenient. The veterans are receiving
and acknowledging contributions by mail. All contributions should
be sent to Camp No. 763, U. C. V., Marietta, Ga.