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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. ■- —= 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.