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VOL. 3. • m in US SELL YOU A GUUD PIANO WM ON EASY TERMS We Are home people and have a full line of good Pianos and Organs and why not ||lfjJ| give us your business. flWe put the goods in your home that you/ may see and try them LIKE CUT: $5-E befure purchasing. <JGET OUR PRICES AND TERMS. '1 FREE. DELIVERY FURNITURE COMPANY. PHONE 262. COLONIAL TEA ■ In Honor of The Father of Our Country Cochran s U. T). C. Delightfully Entertain Last Wednesday. To say the U. L>. C. celebration | of George Washington’s birthday] did justice to the birth of the fa ther of our country,” is to say much, for this great man was per haps the greatest of any whose name has gone down on the pages of American history. All was suggsetive of days long gone by. The pretty girls who act ed as waitresses wore the Martha Washington costume, and the old spinning wheel on exhibit brought to the mind the old colonial days. The menu cards were of red pa per hatchets. Small cherry .trees full of cherries, were used for deco rating, with their com] anions, the Aatchets which were scattered over the room promiscuously. A hang ing basket of red cherries surround c 1 by red paper hatchets formed a bright center decoration. Large flags were hung across one side of the wall to demonstrate the patriot ism of the occasion. Cherries were also used in the desert served with the delicious luncheon; consisting of turkey, chicken salad, chochoeo late ice cream, strawberries, cake. A beautiful doll was given Dr. C. T. Hall and Thomas Hall for guess ing nearest to the correct number of cherries in the glass jar. The proceeds from this affair go to the monument fund. The dau ghters hope to finish paying for the monument by the lastof April. So let the whole town convert itself in to a committee of workers and in spirers, and aid in the laudable cause, so that the last day may be one of triumph and not dissapoint ment. The story of the hatchet has been told and retold to the youth of our country and the example of truth fulness is admirable indeed; but still more admirable is the story of Potts, the Quaker, tells of going through the woods, and seeing Gen. Washington on his knees, praying. The hardships that he was enduring at Valley Forge, and the defeat just before had almost made the brave general despair. So he goes to a Power mightier than himself for strength, and who knows but what this habit was the secret scource of his greatness- It is gratifying to know that the father ]of our country” was a man in God. If Washington had failed, the canse of liberty would have failed. But thanks to his mother’s teaching he looked within when all was dark took courage and fought on until, the clouds disapeared and he stood forth in the bright sunlight, looking over a triumphant, infant nation, which was to become one of the greatest on the globe. For your odd skirts, call on D. A. Brown. They are made to fit. @i)e Coeljim SottntnL COCHRAN, PULASKI COUNTY, GA., THURSDAY, FEBRUARY, 23, 1911. ONE HUNDRED CONTESTANTS ENTER FOR PRIZES IN A SPLENDID QUILTING One of the most enjoyable events of the week was the quilting given by Mrs. Annie Nobles on last Thursday. At 9:25 o’clock the guests began quilting, all the married ladies tak ing the ends of the quilts and leav ing the sides for the single girls, as there were more single than married present. At 10:25 the quilts were ready to roll. After the quilt was rolled Mrs. Nobles passed around a basket of fruit which they all en joyed very much. Being ready for quilting again, Mrs. Floyd suggest ed that the married ladies race against the young girls. The girls, not being quite as particular with their sewing as the older ladies, t>eat of course. At 11:35 the quilts were ready for hemming. They were then called in to a nice dinner which was just simply fine. Dinner being over, they all decided, to put in another quilt, as the bats w’ere all ready. By 2:30 they were ready for quilting again. Mrs. Rebecca’s eyes being very dim, she decided to attend to the babies for their mothers to quilt. Aunt Matilda dropped her glasses and broke them so she couldnt quilt any more. Having lost two of the best quilters we did not get along so fast. At 3:30 they all grew tired and stopped to rest. Mrs. Nobles was then assisted by Miss Walter Floyd in serving a de licious hot course. Mrs. H. P. Pound being the best and fastest quilter, won the prize which was a silver thimble. After reporting a nice time, they all bid Mrs. Nobles good afternoon, and all left for home. A Sorry Quilter. .1 A Wade killed five hogs last Monday aggregating 1626 pounds as folljws: 413, 33L, 306, 293, and 280 pounds. Four of these hogs were eighteen months old. The one weighing 413 pounds was older. Mr Wade believes in raising “hog and and hominy” and, living at home, a farmer like Mr Wade don’t have to depend on the West for his meat and bread; and his success in raising such fine hogs simply demonstrates what can be done in Pulaski by any intelligent and thrifty farmer. When our sturdy and progressive farmers raise everything they consume on the farm and cotton as a surplus, you will then see our country flour ish as the green bay tree. We be lieve it is coming and feel that our county is as fine as the sun shines on. EGGS FOR HATCHlNG—Thor oughbred Rhode Island Reds and White Leghorn, 01.00 per setting of fifteen. See or write Mrs. H. J. Abney, Cochran, Ga. Mayl THE FARMERS’ CORN CLUB THOROUGHLY ORGANIZED Enthusiastic Meeting of Our Citizens at Opera House Last Monday Afternoon Launches The Organization" Under Most Flattering Auspices. A real live, enthuastic and work ing corn club was organized at the Cochran Opera House, last Monday afternoon, Feb. 20th and 60 mem bers were enrolled as contestants. It is no longer a speculation as to whether our farmers are going to demonstrate what Pulaski County soil can do. These people mean business. They are going to place Pulaski where she belongs, in the forefront of the leading counties of this state. Over 60 contestants enrolled at one meeting. This is a magnificent showing, and uve are confidently K. A. THOMPSON K. A. THOMPSON Special Sale On White Goods €]lLmen, Linnette, Linaire, Irish Sheer Lawn, Flaxen—Plain and Fancy, White in Madrass. €fl Nainsook in twelve yard pieces at very low prices. Cambric, Muslin and all staple White Goods to be sold out at once. Get my prices on them before you buy. K. A. THOMPSON expecting scores of others to enter. It doesn’t make any difference whether you get a prize or not, ev ery ambitious farmer should enter this contest, if for no other reason than to be an integral part in the uplifting of their county, to he a portion of a co-operative associa tion, to help yourself and your neighbors in demonstrating the pos sibilities of Pulaski county soil. Our new representative, the Hon. J T Deese, made us quite an inter esting talk in regard to the conserv ation of the soil and pointed out the absolute necessity of intensive CORN CLUB cultivation to provide for the re quirements of our rapidly increas ing populatson—a process we will, sooner or later, he forced to adopt as is clearly shown by the expe rience of all old and densely settled countries. The time is not far distant when tne cry for laborers to till the soil will be changed to the cry for more soil to till. Dr J B Peacock d< serves espec ial mention for his untiring, and enthusiastic support he has given to the organization of this club, having large farm interests him self and realizing the future of our country depends more largely upon the intelligent cultivation of the soil than on anything else. He has entered into this movement with all his heart and has been a great factor in impressing others. We are going to have another meeting Saturday Feb. 25 at 10:00 A. M. and we want every farmer in Pulaski to come and enter the con test, and next year we can carry up to the Macon Fair the greatest country exhibit ever been seen in the Central City. Council Chamber, Fkruary2l, 1911 Mayor and council convened in regular meeting and on roll call the following were present: JH Mullis, Jr, Mayor; 1 A Wil lis, .1 C Urquhart, II F Bullard, T L Bailey, C T Hall, T 1) Walker, Jr. Minutes of the last meeting read and on motion were accepted. The appeal case of C Holland heard and on motion mayor’s de cision was sustained. The street committee reported that laid off alley between resi dences of E Cook, Jr and Mrs S S Jessup satisfactorily to both parties. Mayor Mullis reported that he had conferred with E E Norris in re gard to proposed side track and road but nothing definite was ar ranged. The application of P. R. Purser heard and on motion by I A Willis and second by C T Hall was unani mously carried that same be de ferred until next meeting. The motion was carried that the city borrow 03,000 to pay off the city’s debts. The petition of H C Anderson that he be reimbursed 020 on his contract for painting water tank. There being no further business, council adjourned. J E Cook, J H mullis, .Ik, * Clerk, Mayor. LOST! One ladies size gold watch, hunting case, with K of. P. emblem on fob. Finder will please return to me and receive reward. 2-24-tf Miss Della Hilsman NUMBER 3a Cotton Anniversary Of Epworth League jd Delightful Occasion Held at The Home of Mr. and Mrs f. C. Dunham. One of the most novel and de lightful affairs in the social calen dar of this week was the Epworth League’s celebration of its Cotton anniversary at the beautiful and hospitable home of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Dunham last Tuesday evening. One year ago this body of young people wedded themselves to a life of usefulness and, true to their vows, they reached the happy occa sion of their Cotton anniversary. Decorations consisting of huge spi der webs made of strands of cotton anil suspended from the walls in the hall and parlor produced a pret ty effect. Delicious fruit punch, ice cream and cake were served. Many useful and beautiful gifts were presented, which will serve a two-fold purpose. Some will hi donated to the parsonage and others to the Orphans’ home. The generosity of these hapoy hearted young people is highly commendable, and we wish for them many happy returns of many more anniversaries. Copies of the League paper, artistiotically tied with ribbon of the League color, were given as souvenirs to the de parting guests. Why So Many Editors Get Rich. After a great deal of worry and study we have at last figured out how so many editors get rich. Here is the secret of their success: There is a child horn in the neighborhood. The attending physician gets 010 The editor gives the loud lunged youngster a great send off and gets SO. It is christened, and the min ister gets 05 and the editor get-' 000. It grows and marries. Tin editor publishes another long wind ed, flowery article and tells a dozen lies about “the beautiful accom plished bride.” The minister gets SlO and a piece of cake. The edit or gets 0000 and a request to carry the groom’s subscription account another year. In the course of time she dies. The doctor gets from So to 0100, the minister gets another 05, the grave digger gets 02, the undertaker gets from 04 to 0100, the editor publishes a funeral notice two columns long, a lot of poetry and gets 00,(XX). No won der so many editors get rich. Morehead Coaster. NOTICE! This is to certify that I have pur chased the stock of goods from Sam Carelitz now stored in the building next to Jackson Furniture Co. I do not assume any of the obliga tions of the former owner, and any thing due the aforesaid owner will be payable to him. 3t J. M. Schwartz.