Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-06-29

uuced by Senator Walter Z. Andrews,
OF the rhirty-nfth district. They are
as follows:
Resolved, by the senate, that we
have learned with deep sorrow of
the untimely death of the Hon.
James K. GRAY, editor OF The At
lanta Journal, whose passing re-
moves from the field of southern
journalism one or it's ablest and
most conscientious leaders and from
the midst of MS thousands of
friends in Georgia one of the tru-
est and best comrades in the cause
of the people and the progress of
this state.
Resolved, further, that we shall
cherish his memory as one who
measured up in a splendid way 10
the highest duties OF citizenship, of
whom ii may be truly said, now
that he has laid down the burdens
of life and passed onward, Well
done, thou good and faithful SER
want
Resolved, further, that we ten
der to his bereaved widow and fam
lily our heartfelt sympathy and that
a copy of these resolutions be sent
to them"
Out or respect to his memory and in
token of his attachments while a MEM
adjourned until next Monday. This &C
uon was taken by the Judges after
committee OF Atlanta lawyers had
made the request OF Judge w. ID. Ellis,
Mr.. Gray'S former law partner.
Officers and employees of six big At
lanta department stores adopted reso-
buttons oil bereavement Tuesday, which
are as follows:
OTHER RESOLUTIONS.
"On behalf of the officers and em-
ployes of these department stores, to
| wit: in-Johnson-DuBose COM
pany, Davison-P axon-Stokes company;
j. NJ High company, Keely company;
NJ. Rich q Brothers Co, and j. z. AL
len q Co, by their committee duly APP
pointed;
BE it resolved, That the city of At
lanta, state of Georgia, and our coun-
try, nave sustained, In the death of Mr..
James r. Gray, a most serious and de-
plorable loss He was an upright and
faithful citizen, a most noble and fear
less editor, a man of character, and
never failing friend to this community
wherever it's interests and welfare were
at stake. He contributed in great de-
gree TO the uplift of our community
and to the credit and good name OF
the state of Georgia.
BE it resolved, further, We extend
our cordial sympathy to the members
of his bereaved family.
BE it resolved, further, That copy
Of these resolutions be sent to the lam
ilv, and that a copy be sent to The
Atlanta Journal, the daily newspaper In
whose making Mr.. James r. Gray played
a CONSPICUOUS part, and for whose high
standing in the community and in the
nation, he was so largely responsible.
by the committed
WALTER H. RICH, Chairman.
"R. e. O'DONNELLY
III S. JOHNSON"
TEL EGRAM FROM DANIELS.
Among the kilograms received since
Tuesday morning, are the following;
Washington, D. c., June 26.
Mrs. ]. R. Gray,
Atlanta, Ga. -....
my deepest sympathy goes out 10
you. 1 had a most delightful talk with
your husband last week, and looked for
ward to many years of continuation of
our friendship. My wife sends her love.
"JOSBPHUS DANIELS"
washington, d. c., June 26.
THE Journal,
Atlanta, Ga.
Accept my heartfelt sympathy. Your
loss is also Georgia's and the nations.
l pray God to comfort you and sustain
you and yours in your great affliction.
CHARLES r. CRISP"
Chattanooga, Tenn, June 20.
Mrs. ]. R. Gray and Family,
"Atlarta, Ga.
1.-The death of your husband, and IA
ther removes from the roster of mem
bership of the Southern Newspaper Pub
fishers association a man of whom we
were proud to honor. The heartfelt
sympathy Of every member of our or
ganization goes out to you in this hour
of bereavement
"R. S. JONES, President.
"W. c. JOHNSON, Secretary"
Griffin Ga, June 26.
THE Atlanta Journal,
Atlanta, Ga
THE News and Sun was deeply griev-
ed to hear of the death of James r.
Gray, and extend to the bereaved fam
lily it's sincere sympathy.
ROBERT l.. DUKE,
Editor and Publisher"
New Orleans, June 26
The Atlanta Journal
Atlanta, Ga.
Am deeply grieved at the death of
Mr.. Gray. The south has lost in him a
splendid citizen, the newspaper world
has lost one of it's commanding figures.
Both are better off for his having been
in and of them The staff of the Times
Picayune Joins me in sincere express
sions of sympathy and coincidence.
I'D. d. MOORE,
Editor of the Times-Picayune."
washington, d. c., June &c.
ATLANTA Journal,
Atlanta, Ga
81 have been deeply shocked to learn
of Mr. Gray's death. The loss to the
state Is great and real. His family and
his business associates have my pro-
found sympathy.
THOMAS w. HARDWICKs
New York. n. y, June e.
Atlanta Journal,
Atlanta, Ga.
Mrs. Hearst and 1 deeply sympathize
with you in your sorrow. We realize the
great loss in Mr.. Gray's death to his
family, to the south and to American
Journalism. He was a splendid Ameri-
can, and all who knew him admired him
and appreciated his, great work in the
world.
WILLIAM RANDOLPH HEARST"
New York, n. Y, June 26
Atlanta Journal,
Atlanta, Ga.
ST was shocked 10 hear of the death
of Mr. Gray. Please accept my deepest
synpathV.