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THE COCHRAN JOURNAL
Entered as second-class matter August Ist, 1912, at the post office
at Cochran, Georgia.
T. L. BAILEY, Editor and Manager.
PUBLISHED WEEKLY by THE COCHRAN PUBLISHING CO.
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OFFICIAL ORGAN FOR BLECKLEY COUNTY
SUBSCRIPTION PRICE 81.00 PER YEAR IN ADVANCE.
We have decided not to issue a paper Christmas week in order
to give the Journal force a week deserved rest during the holidays,
In this the last issue of the Journal before 1914, we desire to
extend our heartfelt appreciation to all of our friends and patrons
for their liberal patronage during the past year which has been by
far the most successful in the history of this paper. We feel that
we have often fallen short of our duty, but at any and all times
we have the moral, intellectual and industrial welfare of our
town and county close to our hearts.
If by omission or commissions we have offended our fellow
man, it was never done through a spirit of spite. If by defending
the right and standing up for morality and gcod government wc
have encountered the opposition of those who, disregard these
things, it was not done through a spirit of hate or prejudice against
the individual, but for the general uplift of the community. We
hate no man. We had ten thousand times rather reach down and
lift a man up and place him on his feet than to give him a kick
and help him on his downward journey.
We may be ever so sorry for* the criminal but we cannot con
done his crime or excuse his disregard of human rights. All civi
lized countries have deemed it necessary to surround themselves
with sufficient laws to guarantee the safety of life, liberty and prop
erty and nothing but sure and swift punishment has yet been dis
covered that will secure this guarantee, we therefore stand for law
and order and the swift and sure punishment of criminals.
We stand for morality, temperance against intemperance,
prosperity instead of stagnation, law and order instead of anarchy
and revolution. We are not able to advocate these things as
strongly as-some people, but if we have been a factor in anyway
n this community in helping to uplift it, we feel that our efforts
have not been in vain.
The people of Cochran and Bleckley County should feel grate
ful that we have had a very prosperous year, that we have seen
the creation and organization of our splendid county, the comple
tion of an elegant, modern and splendidly equipped new public
school building. We have floated bonds and will soon begin to
erect a splendid Court House and J ail. The contract for these
buildings will be awarded Friday, Dec. 19th. We have many good
things in view for 1914. Among them is the erection of a cold
storage and ice plant. The work of the ladies Civic League to
beautify the city is now in progress.
The sidewalks on every residence street are to be worked
over. Trees and shrubbery planted and the big ditch and bridges
will be improved. So much for the ladies part —they are going to
do their part well. There is already a wholesome rivalry as to
which resident street in the city will be the prettiest in the near
future,
All in all we are going forward and must not stop. We must
have the cleanest, healthiest, prettiest and best town in Georgia.
Death Of Mr. Adams
Mr. Jesse A. Adams, one of the
oldest citizens of Bleckley County,
died Sunday afternoon, at the resi
dence of his son, George Adams,
three miles from Cochran. The de
ceased was 85 years old, and was a
native of Pike County, Ga. He
had been living in this county with
his son from time to time for the
past nine years.
Mr. Adams was feick only alout
two days. The cause of his death
is said to have been a general break
down, due to old age.
He was an old Confederate Vete
ran. He served as a soldier
through the entire four years of the
war. He was a member of the late
Ex-Governor Allen D. Candler’s
Company, and seemed to be a
special favorite of the Governor,
who was then Captain in the Con
federate army. Mr. Candler said
that he was one of the most
fearless soldiers in the Confedracy.
He was present at the battle of
Jonesboro, when Governor Cand
ler’s eye was put out. A shell from
the enemies camp struck a horse
near the Governor, went through
the horse and hit a soldier in the
head. Pieces of the soldier’s skull
struck Governor Candler in the eye
and put it out. Mr. Adams caught
him as he was falling to the ground
and assisted him to the litter bear
ers who carried him to the camp
hospital. Mr. Adams was in Rip
Shanty and was present when the
raiders stole the old engine “Gen
eral” and attempted to cross the
federal line with it.
Plis remains were interred in
Weeping Pine Cemetery, Monday
afternoon at three o’clock. The
ceremony was conducted by Rev.
A. Lester of the Methodist Church.
J. S. Horton Killed
By S. M. Wheeler
J. S. Horton, a prominent young
farmer living near Cary, eight miles
from Cochran, was shot and killed
by S. M. Wheeler, a tenant on
Mr. Horton’s plantation, at about
five o’clock Sunday afternoon.
The difficulty between them began
in a dispute in regard to an old smoke
house, that had fallen down, on the
premises. It had been reported to
Mr. Horton that Mr. Wheeler had
cut up some planks from this old
building for stove wood. The for
mer went to Mr. Wheeler’s ressdence
to see him about it. Shortly after
arriving there the shooting began.
Five shots were fired by each, only
one taking effect, which was from
the pistol of Wheeler, striking Hor
ton in the left breast and penetrating
his lungs, killing him instantly.
Wheeler was given a preliminary
trial before Justice of the Peace
Fred Bollinger and acquitted. His
wife and three small sons were the
nnW -.ve witnesses of the tragedy.
THE COCHRAN JOURNAL, COCHRAN. GEORGIA.
J. J. TAYLOR, President J. P. PEACOCK, V.-President
J. A. WALKER, Cashier
Cochran Banking Company
State Depository
Capital $25,000.00 Surplus $50,000.00
Cochran, Georgia
We Solicit Your Patronage
New Barber Shop!
♦
1 have opened a firsi-class barber
shop in the office building form
erly occupied by Dr. George
next to the hotel, and have em
ployed Messrs. Bankston, Dur
den and McMurphy, three No. 1
barbers, who will give you the
very best of service.
Call in to see us.
J. C. BISHOP, Proprietor.
PHONE No. 58
FOR
Fireworks, Nuts, Fruits and
Candies for Christmas.
Remember, we are head
quarters for Fresh Meat,
Oysters and Fish. \
C.E. REEVES & COMPANY
Ladies' sls Coat
Suits $9.85
Drop Head Sewing
Machines $ 14. 85
Low Prices on Everything
J. M. WYNNE
<( Sign of the Turkey”
Send the Xmas order to us and get prompt
service and consistent values. We have
the goods and the piices to match. Put
in your order now and we can keep it for
you until you need it.
Oranges, fancy, well colored, 20c & 25c doz.
Ben Davis, Gano and Wine Sap Apples._ 15c to 25c
Malaga Grapes.. 20c lb., 2 lbs. for 35c
Raisins , 5 lb. box 80c
Cranberries 15c qt; 2 qts. for 25c
No, this is no typographical error, it is true.
CRANBERRIES—just think 15c qt; 2 qts. for 25c
Very large, sound, well bleached Celery. _ 10c; 3 for 2dc
Nuts of all kinds 20c to 25c lb.
Favor us with your orders and inquiries and
you will have no regrets.
LINTON WYNNE
Cleanliness, Fairness and Promptness.
Phone One—Five-0
Beg Pardon—How about that Christmas Cake?
Better Hurry. We have it now.
Ask us what we have.
We tiave lots of things you don’t know about.
DADDY DONT YOU WISH YOU HAD
STARTED A BANK -ACCOUNT A
All the past year he spent money for THIS or that
useless thing. Yes, money, regular money that would
have piled up in the bank. It didn’t seem much, as he
spent it in dribs, but now he realizes that he WASTED
MONEY and has nothing to show for it. Regrets
won't pay for anything except wrinkled brows. Gan’t
you deny yourself a few little things for YOUR FAM
ILY’S SAKE, and put it safe in our bank?
Make OUR bank YOUR bank.
FIRST NATIONAL RANK
ORANGES!
Extra Fancy Oranges,
10c and 15c a dozen.
COCHRAN FRUIT & CANDY CO.