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VOLUME FIVE
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1 aylor-Bumey.
‘‘Remembered joys arc never
past,” the thoughts of the lovely
marriage of Miss Ruth Taylor to
Mr. Glover McCall Burney which
took place last Wednesday at high
noon, will linger long in the mem
ories of all who were present. The
Taylor home is particularly planned
for entertaining and on this occa
sion the proportions and furnishings
were enhanced by a prodigal use of
daffodils, great golden patches of
lights which seemed to shine out a
welcome to the beautifully gowned
guests in attendance. From the
chandeliers suspended by bows of
yellow tulle hung Iwskets of daffo
dils. Hosts’ of golden daffodils
ornamented the mantels and were
reflected in the mirrors, “Terf
thousand saw I at a glance, Tossing
their heads in sprightly dance.”
One corner of the drawing room
where the ceremony was performed
was converted by white waxen blos
soms and feathery ferns into a love
ly bower for the bridal party.
White pedestals holding Easter lilies
were placed on either side. White
cut flowers, foliage plants and
palms were used everywhere availa
ble. The long mirrors reflected
the decorations and made it doubly
beautiful.
The guests were received at the
door by Messrs. J. A. Walker and
,T P. Peacock. At eleven o’clock
Mr. John Urquhart sang the appro
priate song ‘‘Trusting Only Thee.”
At the opening chords of the Bridal
Chorus, played by Mr. Bob Walker,
the pages, Will Taylor, Louis
Thompson and Whit Reeves entered
and took their stand at the three
doors. They were dressed in white
serge suits. They were followed by
the garland bearers Misses Mary
Taylor, Evelyn Lee, Patsy Patrick,
Las ha Urquhart, Elizabeth Fisher,
Margaret Meadows, Sara Ann Pea
cock and Martha Bullard, who were
all dressed in white lingerie frocks
with yellow satin caps with large
chiffon rosettes. Then dime the
matrons of honor the brides two
married sisters, Mrs. J. P. Peacock
and Mrs. J. A. Walker. They were
gowned alike in white charmeuse
en-train, with shadow lace trim
mings and carrying bouquets of
carnations and feathery ferns.
, The Maid-of-Honor, Miss Edna
b'laylor entered with Mr. Perry, who
attended the groom as best man.
M iss Taylor was gowned in cream
chiffon brocaded in gold roses. She
carried white carnations.
Petit Miss Marion Peacock and
Master Albert Taylor preceeded the
bride scattering golden petals in her
pathway. The bride came in with
the groom, always dainty and love
ly she was exceptionally charming
in her handsome bridal gown of
white charmeuse, trimmed in Prin
cess lace and long court train. Her
ffije Cocljran Journal.
FELT MATTRESSES
CENTER TABLES
DINING TABLES
LIBRARY TABLES
SEWING TABLES
RUGS
ART SQUARES
DOOR MATS
WINDOW SHADES
bridal veil was caught in her hair
by a coronet of lilies of the valley
A shower bouquet of lilies of the
valley added elegance to the pretty
costume.
The ceremony was performed by
Rev. Mr. Lester, pastor of the
Methodist Chur«-h and was followed
by an informal reception. Mr.
Bob Walker a talented musician,
played soft music during the cere
mony and furnished music through
out the reception.
Mrs. Taylor received her guests
in an artistic gown of frvy char
meuse, with touches of blue and
silver lace. She wore a bouquet of
yellow jonquils.
The punch table was decorated
with jonquils and was presided over
by Mrs. Jack Thompson. In the
dining room the exquisitely ap
pointed table was decorated with
daffodils and was spread with cljmy
lace over yellow satin. Gold bas
kets held dainty bon-bons and gold
en tapers burned in crystal and
gold candlesticks beneath gold lace
shades. The center piece was a
large crystal candelabra on a gold
mounted mirror. Presiding in the
dining room were Mesdames 11. F.
Bullard and Tom Vinson, They
were assisted by Misses Ruby Tay
lor, Hazel Wynne, Pearl Taylor
and Minta McVay. The cakes and
ices all simulated the golden spring
flowers.
The Coffee table in the Den was
presided over by Mrs’ L H.
Browning and Mrs. John Dunham.
It was spread with cluny lace over
yellow satin and the center piece
was a cut bowl filled with
daffodils.
The wedding presents were dis
played ir, the library and made up
a magnificent collection.
Mr. and Mrs. Burney took the
train at one o’clock for Atlanta
where they will spend a fortnight.
The bride wore away a stylish blue
tailored suit with hat to match.
The young couple will make their
home in Cochran where Mr. Burney
is cashier of the new Bank.
The bride since her debut a few
seasons ago, has been one of the
most popular society girls in Coch
ran and has gone out a great deal
here and in other cities. They
have many warm friends who say
in one accord, ‘‘God the maker of
all marriages, Combine your hearts
in one.”
Among the out of town guests at
the wedding were Mr. and Mrs.
Stevsne. of Dublin; Mrs. Rowe, of
Dublin; Mrs. Lively, of Gainesville;
Mesdames Alston and Register, of
Atlanta and Mr. Perry, of Dublin.
Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Hall of East
man are expected to spend Friday
with Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Dunham.
Misses Annie and Rosa March man
are visiting their uncle J. D. Buff
ington in Macon this week.
COCHRAN, BLECKLEY COUNTY GEORGIA. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY. 6, ,1913
Rev. Chas. Lane
To Lecture Here
Rev. Chas Lane of Macon, the in
ii litablo humorous platform lectur
er, who has been entertaining the
p blic for a number of years with
1, unique and incomparable humor
w 11 deliver one of his best numbers
al the Opera House in our City
Thursday night February the 27th
This entertainment will be given
fi the benefit of the Methodist par
si iage, and everybody who enjoys
h ihor and would like to spend an
evening in the enjoyment of rare fun
wul have the oppurtunity to do so at
popular prices, and at the same time
will be contributing to a splendid
cause. There are no other institu
tions that contribute as much to
civilization and morality as our
churches. Every citizen o? our town
owes allegiance to the churches re
gardless of his affiliation. As a
component part of this community
you cannot escape the benefits they
bestow. It is therefore encumbent
upon every one to contribute to their
support. No one can deny the ben
efits of Christian civilization but a
good many desire to shift the resp
onsibility an l expense off on some
one else.
Miletus Wynne Jr. is in Atlanta
undergoing an operation on one of
his eyes. We understand that the
operation was entirely successful
and he will be home in a short
while.
QUALITY WINS
EVERY TIME
There is much difference in Irish Potatoes
Our’s were grown and cultivated
for Seed Purposes.
This is not hear say,—we know it.
Seeds of many varieties will be found here.
Highest Grade,
Highest Quality,
Highest Price.
Walker's Pharmacy
The Korner Drug Store
lßleckley County’s Seed Specialists
Phone No. 9 Cochran , Ga.
WINDOW CURTAINS
GO CARTS
HALL CURTAINS
MATTING
MATTING ART SQUARES
LINOLEUM
KITCHEN SAFES
KITCHEN TABLES
OAK ROCKERS
JAXON FURNITURE CO.
Ex-Americus Citizen
Seeks Cabinet Place
-w .
Americus, Feb. 9. —A former
Americus citizen, and one owing in
terests in Sumter county now, Dr.
11. E. Stockbridge, is an applicant.
for a place in the cabinet of the new
national administration, and is
being prominently spoken of for the
position he seeks, that of commissi-*
oner of agriculure.
Dr. Stockbribgc is a graduate of
the Massachusetts Agricultural col
lege and in 1870 was appointed ass- ]
istent chemist in the United States
department of agriculture. Later
he continued his agricultural studies
in Europe. Returning to America.
Dr. Stockbridge. in 1885, became
professor of geology and chemistry
for the Japanese government at Sap
pora. Japan, where he remained
several years, when he accepted the
position of director of the Indiana
experiment station at Indianapolis-
After coming south and spending
several years in Americus, where he
married Miss Lamar of this City.
Dr stockbridge became director of
the Florida state experiment station
and has since filled other positions
along the line of advanced agricul
ture.
Mrs. Charles Taylor was hostess
to the bridge club Friday afternoon.
After several rounds, the cards were
laid aside, and the tables were spread
and a sweet course served. All
members were present.
WILLOW ROCKERS
MAHOGANY ROCKERS
CHIFFOROBES
ROLL TOP DESKS
HAT RACKS
WARDROBES
BUFFETS
SIDEBOARDS
COMMODES
WHITE MACHINES
| Eastman Boy Shot
And Badly Wounded
John Clark Attempts to Pull
Loaded Gun Into Buggy It
Being Discharged Load
Enters His Side.
Eastman, Feb. B—John8 —John Mitchell
Clarke, the young son of Hon.
John M. Clark, formerly cleik of
the superior court of Dodge county,
was dangerously wounded this
morning by the accidental dis
charge of a shotgun, the right wrist
being badly lacerated, and a dan
gerous wound being made in bis
right side.
It is not yet known whether or
not any of the shot penetrated the
wall of the chest, hut the young
man is resting well, and it is
thought that there is very little
danger of the wounds proving fatal.
John Mitchell and a friend had
started bird hunting, and had their
guns loaded in the buggy with
them. The jolting <>f the buggy
caused one of the guns to come
near falling from the buggy John
Mitchell caught the gun and pulled
it up, in some unknown way caus
ing its discharge. He is about 1G
years old and is popular among the
young people of Eastman.
Road Making Money
Sandersville Line To Get New
Locomotive Soon.
Sandersville, Feb. 12. —The San
dersville Railroad company which
runs to Tennille, three and one-half
miles from here, and which is re
puted to be the best paying railroad
in the United States, according t°
its length, will place an order in a
few days for a modern ten-wheel
locomotive in order to keep pace
with its ever increasing traffic.
MILLION STACKS SHIPPED.
Over a million staves have been
shipped away from this city within
the last few weeks* to Brunswick,
from where they are exported to
Italy ami used there in making
wine barrels. Farmers find it prof
itable to haul these staves many
miles, as they are paid the rate of
$25.00 per thousand for same.
This does not include the cost of
cutting them.
.ALL-DAY ELECTRIC CURRENT
Sandersville and Tennille are
now enjoying an all-day electric
current from the plant which is lo
jeated in this city and also supplies
| Tennille. Many small plants have
installed motors to take care of
their business instead of gasoline
engines.
Born to Mr. and Mrs L. M. Ne-
Srnith last Monday a fine baby boy.
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DAVENPORTS
1. R. Wilcox Goes
Into Bankruptcy
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Well Known Merchant Forced
To Quit Business On Account
of Poor Collections.
Mr. T. It. Wilcox, one of Hawk
insville’s well know merchants and
supply dealers, Wednesday through
his attorney, H F. Lawson, filed a
petition for voluntary banksuptcy
in the United States court at Macon.
The friends of Mr. Wilcox deeply
sympathize with him in his finan
cial troubles, which are said to
have been brought about on account
of poor collections during the past
two or three years.
The following statement showing
the amount of his liabilities and as
sets is clipped from the Macon Tele
graph:
The debts of Wilcox amount to
$9,141.27, of which 84,650 is due
the Hawkinsville Bank and Trust
Company, and 8950 the American
Agricultural Chemical Company, of
Savannah. Both of these debts are
secured by numerous promissory
notes. The total assets are placed
at 814,196.83, of which 86,000 is
in two life insurance policies and
$5,000 in stock of merchandise. —
Hawkinsville Dispatch and News.
T. P. A. Carson
Killed by Train
——fife*-^
The friends and acquaintances in
our City of Traveling Passenger Agt.
C. A. Carson Jr. of Macon were very
much pained to hear of the fatal ac
cident oecuring to this popular gen
ial and adcomodating official at
McDonough last Friday. Mr. Car
son in attempting to board a moving
freight train stumbled and fell un
der the Caboose, the wheels passing
over one of his thighs. He also re
ceived internal injuries. The train
was immediately stopped, the engine
with a box car detached from the
train, and Mr. Carson was carried
to Atlanta in the box car and taken
from thence to a hospital where he
died the following morning.
Mr. Carson was well known in
this section. He was very popular
with l>oth tfie patrons and officers
of The SoutlLvn Railway.
Morgan Taylor has returned from
a week end visit to Waycross Ga.
Mr. Marion Lester who is teach
ing in Hawkinsville Public sbhool
spent Sunday with his parents Rev.
and Mrs. Lester.
Messrs Porter and Bruyn of New
York were the guests of D. E Dug
gan Friday. These gentlemen are
Agents for the Cochran Cotton Mill,
NUMBER 27