04 Jan Fayetteville Enterprise/Gazette Correspondents Reunion
July 27, 1906
Fayetteville Enterprise/Gazette Correspondents Reunion
On July 27, 1906, a reunion of newspaper correspondents for the Fayetteville Enterprise/Gazette was held at Starr’s Mill, Georgia with the morning program beginning at 9:30 a.m. After a song, the meeting was called to order by president W. M. Speer, after which Reverend W. A. Sears delivered an invocation. Miss. Ida Virginia Speer delivered a welcome address followed by a response from Mr. T. J. Entreken and a recitation by the Honorable C. L. Moses. The chief address was then delivered by the Honorable Clark Howell. After an intermission of 1 ½ hours for lunch and intermission, the afternoon session began with a song followed by a speech by Mr. Lester Dickson. Another song then ensued with the Honorable Harvie Jordan following with an address, Judge R. B. Russell then delivered the focal address, after which a general invitation was given for anyone wishing to speak. An election of new officers was held, with the last song, “God Be with You till We Meet Again” closing the ceremony.
By: John Lynch
Source: Official Program of the event
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