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R. H. H. COLEY DIES |
QUIETLY AT HOME
Pioneer and Much Respected Citi
zen Dies at Ripe Age of 70,
after Short Illness.
Mr. R. H. H. Coley, one of
Cochran’s oldest and best citizens,
died at his home last Sunday night
after a brief illness, having been
confined to his bed a little less than
two weeks His death was indeed
untimely and was mourned not
alone by his relatives and friends,
but by the whole city.
Mr. Coley was a credit to the
community in which he lived. In
piety, honesty, and manliness, he
was beyond reproach, and was al
v.Vys spoken of as a man who was
an example of true, Christian man
hood. He was what a man ought
to be in relation to his church, his
lodge, and his home: always • faith
ful to every duty call.
He was born in Jones county,
Georgia June 22nd 1841 and moved
to Twiggs county while a small boy
and w T as reared and educated there.
He entered the Army of Northern
Virginia and served in Company I
of the 6th Georgia volunteers during
the entire war from 1861 to 1860.
He was wounded twice —once in the
neck and once in the left knee. He
fought bravely in the following bat
tles: Retreat from York town, Ya.,
Sharpsburg, Cold Harbor, Peters
burg, Chancellorsville, South Moun
tain, James Island, Battery Wag
ner, Kenningston, and Ocean Pond,
Fla. Through the entire struggle,
he served his country with that
same faithfulness which was so
plainly marked in his later life.
In 1866 he was made a Free Ma
son in Twdggs county and was an
active and enthusiastic member up
to the time of his death, never miss
ing a meeting of the order when it
was possible for him to attend. He
was an active member of the Bap
tist church here and attended its
services regularly during the 3b
years he has been a citizen of Coch
ran, going to Sunday School as well
as to the noonday and evening ser
vices.-
He is survived by an only sister,
Mrs. M. J. Buffiington, of Cochran;
his wife, two sons, Geo. D. Coley,
of Cochran, and Henry H. Coley,
of Dublin; and one daughter, Mrs.
H. Hansen, of St. Louis.
His remains were interred in
Weeping Pine cemetery Monday
morning with Masonic honors.
Let his epitaph be written, not
only as an attribute to his memory
for those who loved bin., but as an
inspiration to the young man of the
.* coming generation that he might
profit by the noble example set by
■ this man, by one who, with fitting
language, can do justice to his mem
ory.
®fe Cocljnm Journal.
COCHKAN, PULASKI COUNTY, GA., THURSDAY MAY 18, 191 f,
DUBLIN AUTO RACES
WAS GREAT EVENT
The highest prize offered by the
Dublin Automobile Racing Club in
the road races yesterday was won by
Mr. Herb Wilson, of Hagan, Ga.,
driving a Cole 20. Mr. Wilson’s
time for one and six-tenths miles
was one minute and twenty-eight
seconds, which amounted to 65 b-11
miles per hour, or over a mile per
minute. Mr. W’ilson, in his Cole
30, also covered the distance in
1.28 1-2.
The first car which started, a Ba
by Maxwell, driven by K. L. Por
ter, and enterred in Class A, was
forced to discontinue the race after
covering about half of the course on
account of a broken push rod.
Car No. 16, a Buick, entered in
Class C and driven by J. T. Cole
man of Hawkinsville, experienced
engine troubles after having run
about one-fourth the course and was
forced to discontinue. A short
time after this car had returned to
the starting point if caught fire and
it was only through hard work that
it was saved from total destruction.
The damage was sufficient to pre
vent it from entering the free-for
all.
The second best time was made
by a Buick 16, in the free-forall,
the time for the distance being 1.-0.
The third best time was made by
a Ford T, driven by F. Dunnell,
the time being 1.40 1-2, or only
one-half a second behind the Buick.
The prizes awarded the winners
were as follows:
Class A, first prize a cup valued
S2b, won by A. M. Kea, driving a
Baby Mawell. Time, 2.36 1-4.
Class A, second prize, 815 in
gold, awarded to J. L. Roberson,
driving a Baby Maxwell. Time,
2.44.
Class P>, first prize, silver cup,
gold lined, valued at §SO, won by
F. Dunnell, driving a Ford T.
Time 1.43 1-2.
Class B, second prize, 525 in
gold, won by E. L. Porter, driving
Ford T. Time, 1.44 1-2.
Class C, first prize, a silver cup,
lined with gold, mounted on a
wooden pedestal, valued at §75,
won by Herb Wilson, driving a
Cole 30. Time 1.28 1-2.
Class C, secon prize, SSO in gold,
won by F. S. Michael, driving a
Buick 16. Time, 1.42 3-4.
Class I), first prize, a handsome
silver cup, lined with gold, mount
ed on a pedestal, and valued at
SIOO, was won by Herb Wilson,
driving a Cole 30. Time 1.28.
Class D, second prize, $75 in
gold, won by F. S. Michael, driv
ing a Buick 16. Time, 1.40.
The total amount given away in
prizes amounted to $415. Laurens
County Herald.
A party of some 40 or 50 people
from Cochran drove ’cross country
to the races in cars. All report a
pleasant day and were pleased with
the loyal hospitality of our sister
city. __ I
U. D. C. OFFICIAL PROGRAM FOR MAY.
Reading —War Clouds Gather. Mrs. Coleman.
Till where was first bloodshed of the war?
How many were killed?
What date was this?
Mrs. Patrick.
WllO were the parents of Joseph E. Johnston?
When was he appointed cadet at West Point?
What distinguished general graduated with hint from this institution?
W’hat wars did he serve in the C. 8. Army?
Mrs. A. P. Urqubart.
W’hat four names wore submitted by Gen. Scott for the appointment to
the position of (Quarter-master General of the IL S. Army?
W’ho obtained the place?
Mrs. Thompson.
On his arrival in Richmond, after resigning from the Army, to what po
sition was Johnson assigned?
Tell of difficulties encountered by .Johnson in disciplining and fitting up
his troops.
Mrs. Bullard.
How many men did he command at Manassas?
How many attacks did he repel before re-enforcements arrived?
Give results of battle?
What General in command was commended for bravery by Johnson in
his official report of this battle?
Mrs. Taylor.
When and where was General Johnson wounded?
Give an account of this battle.
W'ho succeeded Johnson?
Mrs. Jackson.
After, recovering from his wounds, what important command |was he
given?
What was the condition of the army of Tennesse when he took
charge at Dalton?
Mrs. Bailey.
Give relative strength of the two armies here.
W'ho were General Johnson’s three corps commanders?
Tell of the confidence of the opposing armies in their leaders.
Mrs. Elder.
Sherman, in his “Memoirs of the War,” says, “It was a fight 90 miles
long.” What were the losses on both sides?
Mrs. Browning.
On this retreat, how inany battles and engagements did Johnson fight?
Was he taken by surprise at any time?
Mrs. Mullis.
Tell of the route of the Federals at Kennesaw.
Describe the battle at Powder Springs.
How did the army of Tennessee maintain its renown?
Mrs. J. N. Wynne.
Why was Johnson removedand Hood placed in command?
Would not Sherman have found it more difficult, in his march to the
sea, had Johnson been retained in command?
Mrs. Hudson.
Tell when and how Johnson was reinstated?
Tell when he was born, where he died, and age.
Mrs. Meadows.
One of Johnson’s maxims of defensive war was ?.
Mrs. W r . M. Wynne.
How do we observe the day of his surrender to Sherman?
Mrs. Hendricks.
Tell of Sherman’s march to the the sea and where he surrenderedj arms.
Mrs. Hall.
Poem —A Georgia Volunteer. Mrs. Chapman.
The IT. D. C. will meet with Airs. G. F. Hendricks Thursday, May
25th at 2:30. All are invited to attend.
SUNDAY SCHOOLS HAVE
UNION PICNIC AT MACON
The Baptist and Methodist Sun
day Schools went to Macon last Fri
day on a picnic. It was a great oc
casion for every one who went. The
train was full and the sound of mer
riment could be heard on every
side. The people of Macon treated
the crowd well and showed them
that they appreciated the visit,
lee lemonade was given to all and a
splendid dinner satisfied the bodily
wants. Let us go again
y< n
CAN’T
GO WRONG
In the matter of getting the right clothes
if you follow our directions; we want
you to go right. First, start for this
sto J e; second, keep on going until you
get here; third, say plainly, : : :
HART, SCHAFFNER & MARX
clothes. Then leove it to us, and we’ll
fit you, rnd charge you the right price.
We also have a nice line of shirts and
ties, and ladies oxfords. A pleasure to
show you.
DUGGAN BROS & CO.
(This Store is the Home of Hart, Schaffner & Marx Clothes.)
NUMBER 50.
COCHRAN HIGH SCHOOL EXPRES
SION DEPARTMENT ENTERTAINS
The expression department, {in
sisted by the music pupils, gave a
most creditable recital at the opera
bouse Thursday evening. Splendid
recitations and fine music furnished
a most interesting program.
There was a large and very ap
preciative audience. These recitals
are getting more attractive, as the
people are finding out that they are
really splendid entertainments. We
are all proud of our hoys and girls;
because they show great progress.