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| MEMORIAL DAY
1 EXERCISES.
The Unveiling of the Confederate Monument
and the Convention of the Independ
ent Order Odd Fellows was
the Geatest Day in the
|l History of Cochran.
April 26th. 1910 will long be re
memtered as the grandest days
inthe history of our city. About
flfclO people met here to join us
Vit riot ism, brotherly love, and all
Jjkhigher elements of human na-
go to form tli<‘ basic prin
for a higher, nobler and
Intelligent citizenship.
, \Ve feel like we have rea-lied an
epoch in our career. In fact it
seems, that Cochran has been born
again, and this time the spirit of
patriotism, enterprise, brotherly
love and hospitality filled the hearts
of our people, and they literally
vied with each other, to see who
could do the most, to make the oc
casion the grandest in the history of
our town; and this applies not
only to Cochran proper, but to our
true and loyal citizens who run our
farms and constitute the backbone
idid enduring strength of our coun
'fy, nobly did they do their part.
H seems that town and surrounding
country joined hands, and every
heart beat in unison, to spread hap
piness and good cheer within our
midst.
Long before the time appointed
for the ceremonies to begin, the large
speakers stand erected just in front
of our beautiful Confederate monu
ment, was gaily decorated with bat
tle flags, and the monument was
covered with beautiful garlands,
presenting an elegant and inspiring
appearance. Long before 10 o ’clock
the crowd began to gather on the
streets, and before our distinguished
orator, the Hon. Hoke Smith arrived
on the platform, I dare say it was
surrounded by the largest audience
that ever greeted a public speaker
.in Cochran.
K The invocation was delivered by
■Ly. W. H. Parks in a most impres-
and with well chosen
H^mTs.
k L. H. Browning delivered the wel
l come address in his usual inimit-
I able style. Prof. Browning is al-
L ways at ease on the platform, an
forceful speaker, far be
COCHRAN, PULASKI COUNTY, GA., THURSDAY, APRIL 28, 1910.
yond the ordinary.
Hon. Z. V'. Peacock was master
of seremonies. He presided in a
graceful and charming manner, in
troducing the speakers in eloquent
words well befitting the intense ad
miration he has always held for
this strong and remarkable man.
When the Hon. Hoke Smith first
stepped out upon our streets, every
eye was upon him, his splendid
physique and masterful appearance
at once marked him as a man
among men. His address was con
vincing, eloquent and forceful.
Towering like a giant, and with
a face expressing the earnestness of
his convictions, he depicted the
causes leading up to the civil war,
commencing with the political sit
uation in the thirteen separate and
distinct colonies.
Mr. Smith clearly demonstrated
to his hearers the clear, true and
comprehensive conception he had of
the formation of this government.
Its rights under the constitution,
the sovereign powers of the states,
a right that was equally recognized
by lx)th the North and South, pro
ceeding, at the time and after the
adoption of the constitution. He
desired to especially impress upon
the minds of the youths of our
land, that regardless of the policy
of secession, a policy that was fought
by such men as Stephens, Hill,
Davis and many other distinguished
statesmen, the right under the con
stitution was never doubted, but
universally conceded, not alone by
the people of the South but by
the framers of the constitution, and
by the subsequent acts of those same
New England States, who a little
later on hurled the poison arrow of
denunciation and vituperation at
our brave people, who were guaran
teed protection under the constitu
tion which was written by that grand
old man, Thomas Jefferson, and
under whose folds every section of
this country was accorded equal
rights and denied special privileges.
Regardless of present political con
ditions and polices, and the individ-
ual construction placed upon the
attitude of our public men in regard
.to these polices (and for the most
part we are all good democrats and
Southern men and believe in a
square deal all around any way.)
I for one will give the right hand of
fellowship to any good, strong man,
who will stand Indore his people,
and deliver the message the Hon.
Hoke Smith delivered on the streets
of Cochran, April 26th, appealing
to ihe youths of this land to revere
the memories, and emulate the ex
ample of as brave, true and glorious
people as ever graced the pages of
history in the annals of this world.
Some may perhaps, in referring
to the acme of bravery, patriotism,
devotion and prowness in battle,
refer you to the soldiers of Alex
ander, Caesar, Napoleon Bonaparte
or perhaps the brave little band
who defended the pass of Therm
opylae. This chosen band made a
rally and perished to a man. Only
one Spartan who was too sick to
fight, escaped only to meet the scorn
of his countrymen on his return
home. We honor and revere the
brave men of all nations and all
times, but all the accumulated evid
ence of bravery, patriotism, devotion
and prowness in battle does not de
tract one iota from the immortal
heroes who followed Lee and Jack
son, and have transmitted to the
world the evidence that the braver}
exhibited at the pass of Thermopy
led and by the old guard on the field
of Waterloo was repeated a thou
sand times under the sunny skies of
dear old Dixie. And looking back
through the dim vista of a half cen
tury, we realized then what we do
now; that truth is immortal and
never changes. In 1860 we believ
ed the same thing that Mr. Lincoln
believed in 1848 as enunciated in
his speech in the house of represent
atives on the 12th day of January
of that year. “That any people any
where, being inclined and having the
power, have the right to rise up and
shake off the existing government
and form a new one that
suits them tetter. This is a most
valuable and sacred right—A right,
which we hope, and believe is to lib
erate the world. ’ ’ These ideas were
concurred in at one time or other
by the best, and most intellectual
men of our country, both North
and South. It was the policy, and
not the principal upon which the
great hearts and minds of our coun
try were divided, and to call us
rebels, is to impugn the motives
and traduce the character of a peo
ple, who fought to protect their
homes, and to maintain their rights
uuder the constitution, for whose
maintenance our forefathers gave
their life, to transmit it un
impaired to the coming generations
for enjoyment of liberty and equal
rights.
After this strong and inspiring
address by Mr. Smith the salute
of 13 rifles by old veterans com
manded by E. Cook, Sr., was
given.
The monument was unveiled by
four widows of Confederate veterans,
Mrs. Ella MeVay, Mrs. Jule Boothe,
Mrs. Albert Peacock and Mrs Tom
Mcßae. The twining of the gar
lands by six granddaughters of the
Confedracy, Misses Pearl Taylor,
Edna Taylor, Dollie Peacock, Mary
Peacock, Marguerite Urquhart and
Mary Hall.
The monument was presented
with beautiful words, and in a grace
ful manner by Mrs. Eloise Jackson,
and accepted by Mayoi Wynne, in
a happy and delightful way, and in
accord with the sentiments of the
patriotic people he represented. An
impressive valedictory was pron
ounced by Rev. 11. P. Meyers and
Memorial Day exercises closed.
All through the program beauti
ful music was rendered by the ex
cellent Hawkinsville Brass Band.
One of the most important fea
tures of the day was the Fourth
Convention of ti e Eleventh Division
Independent Order Odd Fellows.
Most of the delegates came on the
noon train in time to go out to
Green’s Park to the elaborate bar-
becue and dinner prepared ‘ for all.
A crowd, estimated at all the way
from three to five thousand people,
were gathered around a table about
five hundred feet long, just simply
loaded down with everything good
to eat this country affords. If any
one in that great crowd failed to get
enough to eat it was simply their
<twn fault, as there was plenty and
to spare. Our people (and when I
say our people, I don’t only mean
those living in Cochran, but both
in Cochran and surrounding count
ry) excelled themselves in that pro
verbial hospitality for which our
people are so noted.
The public session of I. 0. 0. F.,
Convention was held in the Opera
House begining at 3:30 p. m. The
meeting was called to order by Divi
sion Deputy Grand Master, R. L.
Cheek, of Macon, who presided in
a happy and graceful manner. An
impressive opening prayer was made
by Rev. W. H. Parks, and the
welcome address was delivered
by T. L. Bailey. Response to
address of welcome was made
by Geo. W. Gantt, of Macon, a
man Uf large statue, large heart,
and large brain. It was a fine ad
dress, and breathed forth the spirit
of this noble order. He received
NUMBER 49.
rapt attention, and was heartily ap
plauded. The orator of the even
ing was lion. W. W. Bennett, of
Baxley. He handled his subject
in a unique and pleasing way, and
gave to us one of the best addresses
on fraternity we have ever listened
to. He was eloquent, humorous
and convincing. He related sever
al instances of the magnanimous
charity of Odd Fellows, and con
vinced us, that this noble band of
brothers, is one of the largest, grand
est and most charitable organizations
in the world. At night the Odd
Fellows held a business session in
the Lodge room, which was not
only intensely enjoyable, but very
profitable. Dr. Cheatham, of Ma
con, a very bright Odd Fellow and
charming man, exemplified the
secret work. Dr. C. T. Hall was
elected Divsion Deputy Grand Mas
ter, and Hawkinsville selected as the
next place of meeting. After the
business session was over the brethe
ren repraired to the vacant store on
the corner of the Planters Ware
house building, where a sumptuous
supper was prepared, and again the
inner man was administered to, and
all dispersed with a good word for
old Cochran, Pulaski county, and
our hospitable people.
April 26th, 1910 will long be re
membered as the grandest day in
the history of our city. Enthusiasm
stood tiptoe, fraternity and brother
ly.love reigned triumphant, and we
have received inspiration, that will
strengthen our resolutions to build
* stronger, nobler, and better cit
izenship.
Hendricks-Jackson.
Tuesday afternoon Miss Annie
Hendricks was married to Mr. D.
Gorham Jackson, of Texhoma Okla.
Mr. Jackson was formerly a citizen
of Cochran, being connected with
Jackson Furniture Co. about two
years ago. He is now one of the
most prominent business men in his
section of the country. He is at
present President of the First Nat
ional Bank of Texhoma, a strong
and flourishing institution. He is
a young man of fine moral character
and excellent business qualifications.
The bride is the beautiful and
charming daughter of Judge G. F.
Hendricks, very popular and num
bers her friends by the score.
The wedding was a very quiet
home affair. The ceremony was
performed by Rev. H. P. Myers, at
the residence of the brides parents.
Lost —A gold stick pin in a blue
tie in Cochran on the street Tues
day of reunion. Finder return to
Lucinda Wade and received reward.