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THE-STRAND THK.VITR PROGRAM THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, MARCH 24 and 25.—Anita Stewart in “HER KINGDOM of DREAMS.” SATURDAY, March 26.—Wm. Duncan in Fighting Fate. Bride 13. Comedy. VOL. XXVII. THE KU KLUX KLAN VISITED THIS CITY SATURDAY NIGHT Robed in White With White Caps— Preceded by The Firey Cross. NEAR A HUNDRED IN THE PARADE Line of March Included the Colored Residential Sections, the Cotton Mill District and Athens and Stephens Streets. When Deni Ku Klux Cum Ter Town. 'Twns a Saturday night in Winder, When de cops had an ear to de ground When all at once Some nigger had a hunch Deni Ku Klux wuz coming ter town. Their step was firm and noiseless, Not a word —not even a sound, All robed in white Lak ghosts of de night When dem Ku Klux cum ter town. T- ain’t done nuthing so scandlous ‘Cept peddle er little booze er round Now I’m offen dat fer keeps No mo “readum and weep Since dem Ku Klux cum ter town. The Kit Klux Klan visited Winder Saturday night at about 9:00 o’clock about seventy-five strong. There has been many reports current in the past that the Ku Klux had been seen in this ’city, but these reports have never been confirmed. But that they were here Saturday night is a fact, because we saw them with our own two eyeballs. The silent, ghost-like figures were first seen emerging from the cemetery and proceeded through Pine Town and Lightning Bug alley, two negro baili wicks noted for more or less of Satur tF,'v night hilarity and carousing. From here the line of march extended into Athens street, thence out Beulah street to the railroad and back into Athens street to the cotton mill district, from thence to White Oak church in Glenn wood —the colored residential section of Winder. It is said by those who were following afar off that the ghost ly figures stopped for a rest in Glenn wood—which is evidence that even a ghost gets tired —and that the line extended from the negro church to the far end of the street, a distance of a quarter mile. The klansmen marched in single file about five paces apart, -•hot a word was spken, not a sound ex cept the soft tread of the nocturnal vis itors: it was an impressive scene, like ghosts of the night. Some estimated the number as high as 211, while others of the more con servative ones said about 75 to 100. We are of the opinion that there were ahout 75 in the parade. Who they were and where the came from, nobody seems to know. Some think they were from Gwinnett, oth ers are of the opinion that they were from Walton and Wilkes counties, and many believe they were citizens of Winder and Barrow county. If they are Winder and Barrow county people and have an organization here they have succeeded in keeping from the general public their identities, their meeting places and meeting time. We have known for some time of such an organization in existence. Im perial Wizzard Simmons, of Atlanta. *is the organizer of this klan, adniinis ‘ toring the first oath on top of Stone Mountain in 1917. The Searchlight, a paper published in Atlanta, gives much information as to what the klan is and' stands for. It is said the Ku- Klux nexer take the law into their own hands, but rather upholds the law and the officers of the law. some of the most lending members being officers of the laws and sworn to uphold them. This organization is said to ho tho continuation of tho original Ku Klux 11 Klan of the sixties, and many of our citizens remember it and not a few were members of it. But in those days it had to use extreme measures that are not now necessary nor desira ble. but it is said that this organization was instrumental in saving the South from the carpetlmggars. Tt is said that the klan disapproves of idleness among all classes, and par ticularly such acts as able-bodied ne gro men living with negro women hav ing never been married, said negro women carrying food from the ‘white folks’ yard’ for the support of her man. Blind tigering, gambling, prowling the the streets until a late hour at night, congregating at negro restaurants and barbershops where hilarity and boister ousness hold sway until the wee’ sma’ hours of the morning also come under the ban of the Ku Klux Klan. ' Reports come from Washington. Cia., Wilkes county, that since the advent Site UJittkr Morn AND THE BARROW TIMES THE SMITH-MAYNE MFG. CO. MAKING A LINE SCREEN DOORS Not a Factory Nearer Than Memphis, Tennessee, Making Screen Doors. Will Be Great Saving in Freight Rates to South. This enterprising concern which manufactures one of the best lines of office furniture made anywhere, seeing the demand dull in that line, decided to manufacture a line of screen doors at this season. They designed “The Mayne Screen Door,” and are now selling them all over the South. There is not a facto ry nearer than Memphis, Tenn., making screen doors. Not only from the fact that The Smith-Mayne Mfg. Cos. are the only makers of screen doors in this section of the South, but because of the exceedingly well built doors that they are putting on the market the jobbers all over the country are wel coming this product on the market. The people of Winder appreciate the spirit of this enterprising concern, and it may develop to such an extent that expansions will have to be made to take care of the demand. The News is glad to note the splen did success that this Winder enter prise is having and we trust we may have more such enterprises. Georgia Glee Club At Winder Monday Night The Glee and Mandolin Club of the University of Georgia swooped down on Winder Monday night and made a decided hit with our people. The boys are not outclassed anywhere when it comes to entertaining an audience, and tbe Winder people were hearty in their applause. Slaughter’s Jazz Band, Rowlinson, Boykin, (.’arson and Jones, 'he four end men, kept the audience in tine liunlor throughout the entertain ment. The music by the Mandolin boys was tiptop, while the band ren dered splendid selections. >The entire aggregation headed by 11. E. L. Spence, the interlocutor, is fine, and the recep tion the hoys received in Winder was hearty and enthusiastic. Evangelistic Meeting At The Christian Church The meeting that has been in prog ress at the Christian church for the past ten days came to a close this week. liev. Stanley R. Grubb, the minister, has been doing the preaching and his sermons have been strong and effective, attracting large and appre ciative audiences. Not only the mem bership of the church but the entire community has been helped and great ly uplifted by the meeting. Mr. Grubb is taking hold of his work with the Christian church in this city with vigor and enthusiasm and that the church will prosper under his ministry is as sured. Name of East Broad St. Changed to East Ave. The name of East Broad street has been changed to East street. This has been done to avoid any confusion that may arise. Some have thought that all of Broad east of the Gainesville Midland railway was E. Broad street. By changing the name this confusion is avoided. of the Ku Klux into that county that more than a score of marriage license have been sold to negroes who straight way married their ‘wives” with whom they had been living in adultery for many years. It is daunt'd that no honest, working, law-abiding negro should have any fears of the Ku Klux, as that is the kind of citizen they will protect, hut “you impudent, loafing, gambling, good-for-nothing negro, be ware ! The Ku Klux will show you up if yu don’t watch out,” say those who are in a positin to know. As for our part, we are not afraid of the Ku Klux, and no law-abiding cit izen should have any fear of them, and if they are here and here for the pro tection of the laws and the suppression of crime, as we believe they are, then we welcome them to our midst, and may their number increase nnd multi ply uud be a great influence for good. Winder, Barrow County, Georgia, Thursday, March 24, 1921 BARROW PEOPLE ARE PAYING TAXES The people of Burrow county are paying their state and county taxes far ahead of the average of tire coun ties of the state. Tax Collector Apple by informs us that fully 95 per cent of the county's taxes have been collect ed, while Jackson, an adjoining coun ty has not collected over 70 per cent of her taxes. We doubt if there is a county in the state that has done bet ter than Barrow in paying its state and county taxes. ANITA STEWART AT THE STRAND TODAY Dorothy Gish in “Remodeling Iter Hus band on Monday. In connection with the Hawaiian singers and dancers tonight, Anita Stewart will be seen in one of her best Aims, “Her Kingdom of Dreams.” This is a story of a marriage for conven ience. A country girl’s ideals, enthus ed by an unconquerable desire to ex plore the great world beyond, leads Anita Stewart, as Judith Rutledge, into the private life of a Great Lumber king. Here she walks with fate while tragedy and duplicity stalk her every move. “Her Kingdom of Dreams” be comes a realm of sensational happen ings out of which she is guided at last quivering, sorrow-scarred and the vic tim of circumstance. This is a 7-reel picture and has an all-star cast, including Wesley Barry, the freekled-face office boy, Miss An na Q. Neillson and others. This film will be at the Strand two days—to day and Friday. On Monday, that inimitable Dorothy Gish will be seen in “Remodeling Her Husband”. She married a flirt with an eye for a “skirt.” Her friends warned her that he was a devil among the girls, but —well, you know that pretty tale about “marry to reform.” Then— First: A mysterious beauty with a black bag and an erring kiss I Flop. Second : t An alluring manicure lady who—Another flop! Third: Enter Friend Wife! with her dander up and all sails set! Now lie’s eating out of her hand! February Report Nurs ing Service, Barrow County Chapter ARC No. cases under care Ist of month 9 No. new cases 16 Total No. cases during month 25 No. cases dismissed 14 No. cases remaining end of month 11 No. cases recovered 5 No. cases improved 8 No. nursing visits 66 Infant welfare visits 3 Parental visits 1 Tuberculosis visits 4 Visits to schools 21 Social service visits 4 Treatments 10 Sanitary inspection visits 3 Friendly visits 14 All other visits 74 Health talks given 26 Fees collected $24.50 Visits made by Motor Corp 44 Nursing class organized at Bethlehem School examination started at Bethle hem. Modern Health Crusade play at Win der High School February 18 marked the close of the Health Crusade pro gram. SCHOOL OF METHODS A School of Methods of the Appa lacliee Association will be held at the First Baptist church, Monroe, Ga., on March 30, 31, and April 1. Mrs. B. 11. Jenkins is superintendent of the meet ing, and every president and young people leader are urgently requested to attend every session of this school and all others are cordially invited to tie present. Lunch at the church day. All who stay over at night will be en tertained. Send names to Mrs. W. S. Walker, Monroe, Gu. W. C. T. U. MEETING The meeting of the W. C. T. IJ. will he held at the Christian church next Monday afternoon, March 28th, at 4 o’clock. All members are urged to be present. SILVER TEA NEXT TUESDAY The Nurses’ Training Class will give a Silver Tea next Tuesday from 6 to 10 p. M. at the home of Mr. and Mrs. B. B. Jackson, for the benefit of the Red Cross work in this county. A cordial invitation is extended to everybody. Mr. nr.d Mrs. Claude Marne spent Tuesday in Athens. WINDER MAN FIG URES IN ATLANTA’S EXCITING MUDDLE Moss E Garrison Loses to Wire Tap ping Game According to Atlanta Papers. Atlanta is all excitement just now on account of the charges and counter charges that are being hurled at each other by Solicitor Boykin and the po lice forces of the city. Solicitor Boy kin, in trying to prosecute the “bunco” gang in that city has charged the po lice authorities with being in collusion with the gang, while the police au thorities are hitting back and charging Boykin with accepting money from the bunco gang and failure to prose cute them. It seems that the crowd of bunco men fleeced Mr. M. E. Garrison, of this city, out of a considerable sum of mon ey, and he has an affidavit in the At lanta papers claiming that he could not get the gang prosecuted by the so licitor general. The following clip pings from the Atlanta Georgian of Wednesday gives Mr. Garrison’s con nection with the case and also Solic itor Boykin’s reply thereto: This affidavit, executed by M. E. Garrison, formerly of Atlanta, now of Winder, Ga., not only charges the so licitor general with refusing to prose cute gamblers whom he reported , but charges that when Woodward's men sought to refund him $850.00 out of $3350 they had fleeced from him, lie telephoned Mr. Boykin, asked him what about it. and the solicitor told him he had better accept it and drop his charges. The solicitor general referred brief ly to an affidavit of M. E. Garrison, Winder man, who accused J. O. Ew ing, former associate of Mr. Boykin, ns an active aid of the “bunco” gang. Mr. Boykin said: “This man came to me and said he had lost some money, and wanted to recover it. I told him I would sum- Uiou him before the grand jury, and would prosecute the men he implicat ed in his testimony. He said no. he would not have his name drawn into a court case for anything; that lie ran a drug store on Forrest avenue, and it would ruin his business to have it be come known that he was in a game. I told him I was interested only in pros ecutions, and he declined positively to prosecute or go before a grand jury. I could not do more. I told him to go to a lawyer and directed him to Philip Weltner, and also wrote Mr. Weltner to try to induce this man to prosecute. Weltner has been before the grand jury and testified that he endeavored to do so, but could make no headway, and did not represent him further. The entire state is watching the dis closures in this contest between Solic itor Boykin and Atlanta’s deoteetive and police departments and are inter ested in the result. Somebody has been in collusion with the “bunco crowd. Probably we will know before the end comes. JUNIOR BARACAS ORGANIZE There has been recently organized a Young Men’s class in the Methodist Sunday School, mostly composed of new member! for the school. The class begins with 12 members enrolled, and prospects for rapid growth. The following officers have been elected: Mr. Boyce Baggett, President i Mr. John McCants, Secretary-Treasurer; and Mr. J. W. Carrington, teacher. The newly organized Boy’s depart ment of the school of which this class is part, has been placed under the capable leadership of Mr. J. F. Broome, who Is a former ntheletic director and accomplished leader in Boy’s work. The other classes in tills department are taught by Miss Sara Frances Se gars and Mrs. H. P. Stanton, and their membership has been doubled in the past month. Plans are now being made for summer activities of various sorts, and all boys not attending elsewhere will he cordially welcomed in this growing school. DEATH OF MISS OCIE WALL. Miss Ode Wall died at her home in Chandler district early Monday morn ing at five o’clock. She was the daugh ter of Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Wall. She was horn August 24, 1890, and died March 21, 1921. She was first taken sick with ton silitis. then influenza and pneumonia set in, which complicated with Other diseases caused her death. She was sick only a few days. The funeral service was held at Pleasant Hill Monday afternoon, nt 4 o’clock. Mr. It. W. Haynie and Rev, Ben McDonald gave appropriate talks Slio will lie missed by her family, rel atives and friends. —Pleasant Hill Cor. WORK GOING ON RAPIDLY N O W O N THE COURT HOUSE Work has been progressing rapidly on Barrow county’s court house during the past few week’s of good weather, and it will not be long before court can be held in it. The clock will be put up in a short while and the public will be advised of the time of day. This will be a great convenience to our people., ATLANTA MAN ON COTTON SITUATION Early Re-Entrance of New England Spinners Into Market Is Seen. That an early re-entrance of the New England spinners into the cotton mar ket ought to take up some slack in the price of the staple, and may reasona bly expected to give the market an upward turn, was the opinion express ed in an interview published in the cur rent issue of Textile World, of New York, by Beaumont Davison, of Atlanta wli> is recognized as one of the best informed men on dry goods conditions in the United States. The spinners have virtually used up all their surplus cotton, according to Mr. Davison, and will be compelled to shortly re-enter the market if they till the orders that will be placed for cot ton goods between now and the first of April. Merchants are expecting to pay higher prices for cotion goods they pur chase now. and it is likely that there will be a 15 to 20 per cent increase in the retail prices. News From Carter Hill A Suberb of Winder Mand Mrs. Henry Wages, of Beth lehem. were the guests <>f the former’s mother. Mrs. Ida Wages, Sunday. Miss Lurel Treadwell spent the week end with her parents at Statham. Mr. and Mrs. Will Durham, of Camp ton. visited Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Darby Sunday. Mrs. O. T. McDonald, of Winder, was the week-end guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. 11. McDaniel. Mr. and Mrs. Moses Rutledge were visitors to Carl Sunday. Mr. and) Mrs. Jim RutMedge, of Bethlehem, visited Mr .and Mrs. L. J. Dillard Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Willis McDaniel visit ed Mr. and Mrs. Will Tanner Sunday. Mr. nnd Mrs. J. M. Fuller visited Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Smith, of Bethle hem, Sunday afternoon. Misses Ethel Vanderford and Mar tha Price spent Sunday with Miss Eunice Dillard. Misses Marie Alice Pruett and An nie Mae McDaniel visited Miss Luolle Chaneey Sunday. Miss Ollie Wheel us visited Miss Gelia Rutledge Sunday. Mrs. J. G. Smith, of Bethlehem, visited Mrs. J. M. Fuller Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Richardson, of Monroe, visited the latter’s parents, Mr. nnd Mrs. W. J. Page, Sunday. This community was made very sad by the death of Mrs. Joe Lynch. Mrs. Lynch was laid to rest Monday after noon at 3 o’clock In Carter Hill ceme tery, Rev. J. C. Harbin conducted the funeral services. Mr. nnd Mrs. G. W. Dillard nnd Mrs. J. C. Ilarhln motored to Clarkston Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Herman Wages visited Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Wages Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Marcus Vanderford visited the latter’s mother, Mrs. Izzie Hinsley, of Bethlehem, Saturday night and Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Grady McGnugbey of Dacula, visited the latter’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Fuller, Saturday night and Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Queen spent Wednesday night with Mr. and Mrs. Pat Collins, of Winder. Mr. Woodruff, of Woodruff, visited Miss Ollie Wheelus Sunday afternoon. Mr. J. T. Harrison, of Bethlehem, visited his sister, Mrs. G. W. F tiller, Monday afternoon. Sunday School at this place was well attended Sunday. We are glad to see more older people coming out to Sunday School and much Interest being manifested. Second Baptist Chur*, Winder. Preaching every 4th Sunday nnd Sun day night. Sunday school every Sun day at 2 o’clock I’. M. Prayermeeting every Thursday night and conference on Saturday night before the 4th Sun day In each month. Everybody invited to come.—J. B. Brookshire, Pastor. Mr. and Mrs. L. It. Sams, of Madi son, were in Winder the first part of , the week, the guests of Mr. and Mrs. I < ’laude Mayne. THE STRAND THEATER PROGRAM MONDAY, Marcb2B.—Dorothy Gish, in “REMODELING HER HUSBAND.” TUESDAY, March 29.—Eddie Polo in Love of the Circus. City of Masks. WEDNESDAY, March 30.—THEATER CLOSED. NEWS NOTES FROM OUR NEIGBORS Items of Interest To Our Many Readers Gathered From Our Exchanges From Adjoining Counties. Walton County (Tribune) At a meeting of the executive com mittee of the Georgia Press Associa tion in Atlanta Saturday, the date for tile next annual meeting, to be held at Washington, was fined for Monday, July 11th. From Washington the press party will go to Augusta, and from there to Savannah and Tybee. Tile people of Washington and Wilkes county are making great prepa rations for the meeting of the news paper men and the indications are that the next meeting will be one of the best held inyi long time. Rev. W. S. Walker, of this city, lias accepted a call to t he Baptist churches at Hosohton and Talmore, above Win der, and will begin his work there in the near future. The Tribune joins the many friends of Mr. Walker in wishing for him much success in his new pastorates and congratulates the churches upon securing the services of so good a man and excellent minis ter. Miss Anna Thomas, of Winder, was a week-end guest of Mrs. E. M. Tribble. Jackson County) (Herald) Miss Miriam Bennett of the Winder Public School faculty, spent the week end with her parents, Dr. and Mrs. J. C. Bennett. Messrs. David Medlock, of Norcross, and It. D. McDonald, of Winder, were guests of Judge J. A. Wills and fam ily on Friday night. Dr. and Mrs. W. T. Randolph, of Winder announce the birth of a son on March Bth. Dr. Randolph is a brother of Mrs. Marion Richardson, of Jefferson. Mrs. J. W. Shields, Mr. and Mrs. Mark Sims, Miss Shields and Mr. Shields, of Winder, visited Mr. a nd Mrs. D. T. Wilhite. (Walton News) The Walton News, in writing about the Smith Hardware Cos., of Winder, has the following to say about one of this city’s leading citizens: The manager of this firm, Mr. Clatrd Mayne, is one of Barrow’s most capa ble and progressive citizens—a church man of signal prominence and one who is regarded among the foremost laymen of the Christian church in Georgia. His work with the local church and Sun day school of Winder lias been phe nomenally successful. He stands high in this towinsocially, politically and otherwise. Mrs. Claud Patat, of Winder, has been the recent guest of Mrs. I. M. Hamilton. Miss Jeffle Weaver spent the week end in Winder, the guest of Miss Annie Thomas. The News force nnd all our readers. appreciative of Brother Faust and his “Snap-Shots,” will regret no little should he go away from this section. He is a most excellent preacher and attractive writer. Mrs. Vallie Arnold, of Winder, is the guest of Mth. Walter Watkins. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Patat and daugh ter, of Winder, spent last week with Mr. and Mrs. G. J, Hearn. Brenau Glee Club The Brenau Glee club charmed the people of Winder last ThunC-ty even ing with a most delightful entertain ment. A splendid audience greeted them at the school auditorium, and the occasion was one of great interest and attraction. The young ladies were at their best in Winder, and we are sure they will receive no more cordial wel come on their tour than they received in this city. The entertainment was a decided success from a financial stand point, the ladies of the Methodist church sharing with the club in the re ceipts. The Brenau club can rest as sured that they will always receive a cordial welcome in this city. APPALACHEE MINISTERS AND WORKERS CONFERENCE OF THE STATHAM BAPTIST CHURCH. April 6th, 1921. 10 :<X) A. M. Devotional, Rev. W. E. Moore. 10:30. The 75 Million Campaign— E. H. Jennings. 11.00. Sermon —Dr. John D. Mell. 12 :00— Lunch. 1 :30. Is The World Growing Bet ter. —Rev. John H. Webb. 2 :0<). Do We Preach Enough on the Bible Doctrines. —Rev. W. L. Culbert son. 2 :30. The Christian Index—Rev. W. 11. Faust. 3:00. The Success or Failure of the W. M. IT—Mrs. E. R. Harris. * 4 :oo Miscellaneous. ( , Adjourn. . . A No. 49