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Zlw (Uurltratt Journal. 2 - H£\ LAST NOTICE IHHiI IWa£l!a|ijjßF Ready for War in Time of Peace! ■ f P*E THAT SPRIN i'pAC KAC *^ by not Waiting till the Mosquitos have given you Fever, but Buy Mosquito Nets that Fit Wood and Iron Beds at ►* JACKSON FURNITURE COMPANY. | 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.