In the issue I linked to in the Memphis newspaper does call the group the “Independent Order of Pole-Bearers” and doesn’t mention Association or International. So, you were correct in wondering about the title of the organization. Or did you make up the title you listed yourself?
I think it's made up, but it wasn't by me. Blame the Tennessee SCV
Of course since they claim it was a "predecessor to the NAACP" then that may not be the only thing that was made up.
But I have always respected your scholarship, rustbucket, and would like to ask you a question. I recently read Brian Steel Wills' biography on Forrest and he didn't mention the speech. I'm not aware of any other ones who mention the speech either. Why is that do you think?