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VOL. XXVII. FIRE DESTROYS THE WINDER OIL MILL SUNDAY MORNING Oe of the Best Manufacturing Enter prises of Our City Burned to . Ground With No Insurance . The Winder Oil Mill was completely destroyed by lire early last Sunday morning. The fire originated in the seed room and had gained such head way when discovered that it was im possible to check the ravages of the flames until the entire structure was destroyed. It was only by the persis tent and determined work of the tire department that the ginnery and rol ler flour mill were saved. The fire hell sounded about 6 o’clock Sunday morning while most of our peo ple were still sleeping, and the great clouds of black smoke told our people that a most destructive fire was raging out towards the oil mill and cotton fac tory. The fire department responded promptly, and fought the flames hero ically, many of the firemen standing by their posts in the face of the terilic heat for hours. As soon as they ar rived on the scene it was seen that the mill could not be saved and all efforts were directed towards saving the ad jacent buildings. For awhile it looked like the ginnery and the flour mill would go too, but these were saved. Several small dwellings nearby were also in eminent danger for a time and much of the furniture of these were moved out. It was near two hours before the fire was gotten under control and it con tinued to smold and smoke throughout the day. On account of the high rate very lit tle insurance was carried on the plant, only about $3,000 being carried on the seed house. ' The loss will run easily to $lOO,OOO, and probably more. The mill had great quantities of seed, hulls aud meal on hand, ready to serve this section with these goods during the coming year. Most of these products were so badly injured as to unfit them for feed. They will he sold for fertilizer purpos es. It is not known how the Are originat ed. The mill was built in 1902, and has been in operation ever since'. It has paid splendid dividends each year af ter the first year or so of its opera tion. While the capital stock was $30,- 000.00, the company had a large surplus, and the plant could have been sold last summer for $lOO,- 000.00. The plant will be eventually rebuilt, and definite announcements will be made as soon as the directors and stockholders decide upon their plans for the future. In the meantime, the company will keep constantly on hand cotton seed meal and hulls and cotton seed for trade. The business of the plant will go on just as usual with the exception, of course, of crushing the seed. The officers of the mill are John A. Thompson, president; John L. Harris, vice president; W. C. Harris, secretary; Geo Thompson, superintendent. ■ The stockholders are John A. Thomp son, James Thompson, R. L. Caritli ers, John L. Harris, It. L. Manning, Lenod Pentecost, N. J. Kelly, W. H. Broach, K. 11. Mitchell, It. J. Pente cost, E. V. Harris, Mrs. It. S. Harris, T. J. Avery and Z. F. Jackson. All of Winder and Barrow county sympathize with those splendid citi zens in their loss and trust that out of the ashes will arise another and a better enterprise that will continue to serve the people of this section MRS CASTLEBERRY CLAIMED BY DEATH LAST SUNDAY MORNING. Mrs. E. F. Castleberry, who has been making her home with her son, Mr. A. E. Castleberry, in this city, died last Sunday morning at 6:30 o'clock. Mrs. Castleberry was 66 years of age at the time of her death and had been a con sistent member of the Methodist church at Sardis for many years. The interment occurred at Betliabara church Monday, Rev. Sam Higgins, of Auburn, conducting the funeral ser vice, a large number of friends being present to attest to the love and es teem in which the deceased was held. Besides Mr. A. E. Castleberry, of this city, Mrs. Castleberry is survived by the following children: Mrs. Lillie Mangum and Mrs. Eva Bird, of near Winder; Mrs. Gaynell Guthrie, of Lo ganville; Mrs. Pearl Duncan, of near Flowery Branch; Mrs. Nuna Duncan, of Alabama, and Mr. Morgan Castle berry of near Hoschton. The sympathy of a large circle of friends are extend ed to the bereaved. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Herrin are now housekeeping at the apartment of Mrs. Bessie Edwards. ®je wittier AND THE BARROW TIMES SHORT SESSION OF SUPERIOR COURT Judge Blanton Fortson, the new judge of the Western Circuit, was in Winder last Monday and held a short session of the Superior court. He call ed the appearance docket and took some pleas from several confined in the county jail. He also drew anew jury for the June term of court drawing also a grand jury as there was no reg ular term of court in March in which a grand jury served. Solicitor W. O. Dean, of Monroe, was also present. REV. W. H. FAUST TO REMAIN IN WINDER His Decision Was Announced at the Evening Servire of the Church List Sunday Night. Rev. W. H. Faust, the beloved pastor of the First Baptist church of Winder, lias turned down several flattering calls and will remain with his people in this city. His decision was announced at the service of the church last Sunday night. Mr. Faust resigned the pastor ate of the church about two weeks ago, so that lie might lie free to consider other calls that Jind been tendered him. The church accepted his resignation and immediately called him again for an indefinite time. All the people of this city regardless of church affilia tion were urgent in their request that he remain in Winder. He lias acceded to the desire of the membership of the First Baptist church and the people of this city and will remain in Winder. This is good news to everybody and our people are glad that they will con tinue to have him and }lrs. Faust as workers in our midst and as citizens of our city. Winder is one of the best towns in Georgia and the pastors of her churches are unexcelled anywhere, and we do not want to lose any of them. Barrow Preachers Urge Sunday School Day. At the weekly meeting of the Barrow County Preachers resolutions were adopted urging every pastor and su perintendent of Bible schools to stress the Third Sunday in April as Go-to- Sunday school day, and see if a record attendance for the county cannot be reported to Rev. W. H. Faust, secretary the following Monday. The following reports were made: Methodist S. S. Winder 414. First Baptist S. S. Winder 300, col lection $243.43. Second Baptist, S. S. Winder 60. Others not counted. The paper for Monday wilt be pre pared by liev. Stanley R. Grubb, of the Christian church. Clock Being Placed on The New Court House The clock is being placed in position on the new court house and it will he ready to tell the people th e time of day in a week or so. A gentleman from Boston, Mass., is in the city installing it. Cash Baggett, clerk in the ordi nary’s office, is anxious for the clock to get to striking so that he will know when to go to dinner. Women’s Club Meeting In view’ of the meeting in Winder of tlie club women of the Ninth District May 10th and lltli. chairmen of sever al committees have been appointed, each chairman to select her own assist ants for her special department. It is hoped that this meeting will lie a great success in every way, and that it will mean much for Winder. The chairmen are as follows: Reception: Mrs. Bush Jackson. Entertainment: Mrs. Reba 1 onder leith. Arrangement: Mrs. Reba Smith. Music: Mrs. Mac Potts. Social: Mrs. George A. Johns. Luncheon: Mrs. IV. O. Wootten. Badges and Registration: Mrs. J. L. Bailey. Publicity: Mrs. J. 11. Parham. CAMPAIGN RALLY. A meeting in the interest of the 75 Million Campaign is being held at the First Baptist church in this city today (Thursday). A lunch will be served at the church at 7 o’clock this even ing. and at 8 o’clock Rev. -E. H. Jen nings, of Athens, and Rev. E. M Camp bell, of Gainesville, will speak. A large crowd will, no doubt, be present to hear these speakers. Mrs. W. Horton, Mrs. Paul Rob erts and Mrs. W. N. Bailey spent Tues day in Atlanta with Mrs. E. V. Snipes. Winder, Barrow County, Georgia, Thursday, March 31, 1921. MEN S CLUB MET TUESDAY NIGHT Encouraging Reports Along All lanes With Increased Sunday School and Church Attendance Reported. The Methodist Men's Club met Tues day night at the home of I)r. and Mrs. S. T. Ross with a good attendance. En couraging reports were made by the committee on music, social service, min ute men, boys’ work, publicity, hospi tality and church building. The membership committee reported large increases in both Sunday school and church attendance and recommend ed that the club co-operate in the coun ty-wide drive for a record attendance on the third Sunday in April, to be called “Go-to-Sunday school Day.” The dub decided to work toward that end and to organize their forces so as to encourage not only their own school hut the Sunday schools df the entire county. Plans are on foot to make this a great day. The program committee recommend ed a series of public meetings for the uplift and inspiration of the communi ty and offered as a first number to bring the sir-reel feature movie “From the Manger to the Cross" to \\ iuder as their contribution toward the Eas ter program. The club accepted tin offer through the courtesy of Mr. Love This magnificent picture will be given on April 6th. It was decided to give complimentary tickets 'to the children of the 6th grade and under. All others will be charged a nominal sum to pay the expenses of the showing. The ob ject is to give the whole community, and surrounding county, an opportuni ty to see the life of Christ pictured in such a way as to equal a hundred ser mons. The committee on arrangements is Messrs. Clyde Eskridge. M. C. Wiley, J. G. Broome and Reese Couch. Mr. Paul Brooksher presided at this meeting and tk“ minute speaker was Rev. L. W. Collins. The business meeting was followed by a musical pro gram after which refreshments were served. The hostess was assisted by Mesdames Oscar Summerour, Duke Ross, Reese Couch, Chastain. A. T. Har rison. Parks Stewart. Paul Autry, and Miss Ada Hancock. CARL BROOKSHER. Chairman Publicity Department. Old-Fashioned Service At Methodist Church Next Sunday night “at early candle light,” there will be an old-fashioned service at the Methodist church. All the old-timey singers are invited to help sing the old songs in the old way. A penalty of $5.00 will be assessed on any one who dares to suggest any new tune on this occasion. The pastor will preach a sermon on “Tlie good-old fasliioned way,” and expects to have the amen corner filled with folks who will respond just as they did in for mer days. There will be a committee to provide cars for those who are not able to walk to the church. An ear nest request is made that these older people will come praying awl expect ing a manifestation of old-time power. At the morning service the entire family is invited to consider “Tlie Problems of the Twentieth Century Home.” All Sunday services are now being held at the high school auditorium. A cordial invitation to visitors and to strangers. The heartiest welcome will be given to the man who has not been attending church. We are welcoming every Sunday folks who have not been attending in years. Make anew start, and come to church Sunday. L. WILKIE COLLINS, Pastor. AN UNUSUAL SUNDAY SC HOOL Tlie Sunday school of tlie Methodist church of ttiis city had an unusual at tendance last Sunday. Out of an en rollment of 429. there were present 414, which is the best per cent of attendance that has ever come under our obser vation. No doubt, this is the largest attendance that has ever been in a Sun day school in Winder. THE APPALACHEE MINISTERS’ AND WORKERS’ CONFERENCE. Statham Baptist Church, Wednesday April 6. 1921. 10:00 —Devotional, W. E. Moore. 10:30 —The 75 Million dollar cam paign. E. H. Jennings. 11 :00 —Sermon by I>r. John D. Moil, i). r>. 12 :00 —Lunch Hour. 1 ; 30—“Is the World Growing Bet tor?” John 11. Welih. 2 ;00 —“I)o We Preach Enough on Bilde Doctrines?” W. L. Culberson. 2:30 —Christian Index, W. H. Faust. 3:00 —“The Success or Failure of tlie W. M. 1T.,” Mrs. E. It. Harris. 4:00 —Miscellaneous. Adjournment. NEWS NOTES FROM OUR NEIGBQRS Items of Interest To Our Many Readers Gathered From Our Exchanges From Adjoining Counties, Walton County (Tribune) Misses Mary Johnson and Katherine Stowe, Messrs. Harvey Kelly and Lewis Radford attended the concert at the Brenau Glee Club in Winder last week. While in Winder they were guests of Miss Evelyn Radford. Mrs. Vallie Arnold, of Winder, was a recent visitor to Mon Voe. Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Patat, of Win der, were recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. G. J. Hearn. Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Kelly and Mr. and Mrs. George Hampton visited Mr. and Mrs. L. S. Radford, of Winder, on Monday evening and attended the eon cert given by the Georgia Glee Club. The Walton County Singing Conven tion, which is held annually at some plane in the county, is going to be held at the Monroe Baptist church this year on tlie fifth Sunday in May. Every year there is a large crowd of people in attendance at the meetings find due to the central location of this year’s meeting it is believed that there will be an even greater number than ever before Last year it was decided that there would be a two days’ session of the convention, but owing to depressed con ditions there is to be only one day, as heretofore. As upon other meetings, many sing ers from neighboring towns and sur rounding counties are expected to he present and join with the Waltouians. The committee in charge asks that the representatives from the following rural churches of Monroe, bring their song books with them, A. & M. College, Gratis, Bethlehem, Loganville, Jersey, Walnutgrove, Social Circle and High Shoals. Gwinnett County. (News-Herald) Mr. .T. Cash Williams, a well-known and leading citizen of the county, liv ing about two miles from Daenla, end ed his life about five o'clock ycs.erday morning by shooting himself in the head with a shot gun. Mr. Williams arose early and had kindled a fire, when he got his gun, walked over by the window of his bed room, placed the end of the barrel un der his chin and pulled tlie trigger. Ilis head was practically blown away. As the body fell the head struck the wall and fell on tlie hearth and was pulled away from the tire by the dead man’s wife. Jackson County. (Herald t Editor Paul T. Harber of the Com merce Observer has had the honor of distinction come to him through his election as a member of the Executive Committee of the National Editorial Association, recently in session in St. Augustine, Fla. Mr. Harber is the on ly Georgian among the list of new of ficers, and his friends of the Georgia Press Association extend congratula tions. Miss Erma Hancock was in the city for the week-end, visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. 11. W. Hancock. She had as her guests, I)r. and Mrs. Holcomb and two children of Statham. Mr, and Mrs. Erastus Smith and baby and the Misses Smith of Winder, were with relatives and friends in Jef ferson Sunday. Mrs. \V. H. Williamson, Mrs. E. L. Williamson, Mrs. J. L. Bailey and Miss Annelle Williamson visited in Winder Monday afternoon. Mrs. J. C. Bennett spent the week end in Winder with Miss Miriam Ben nett. Walton County (News) Mr. and Mrs. J. ('. Phillips are spend ing several days in Winder, the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Jackson. Mr. and Mrs. George Houghton, of Washington and Virginia, have return ed home, after a delightful visit to Mr. and Mrs. A. ('. Kelley of this city, and Mr. and Mrs. 1,. 8. Radford, of Winder. We are reliably informed that enough interest has already been shown by the farmers of Walton county, and the citizens of Monroe, looking to the es tablishment of a large potato curing house in Monroe, and within the next few days a petition will be circulated among the citizens, giving them who care to do so, an opportunity of sub scribing stock in said enterprise. This stock will be obtainable by those who are willing to give timber, those who may saw it and haul it to the city. A CORRECTION. In stating last week that the Del.a Perriere drug store building was being painted by Messrs. Bronson and Mel ton, we were in error. Mr. Bronson was the contractor alone and he and Mr. Melton are not associated in bus iness. FROM THE MANGER TO THE CROSS A six-reel feature moving picture of the life of Christ from the “Manger to the Cross,” will be given at the Strand Theater next Wednesday, April 6th, in this city. There will lie three shows, at 3:30, 7:00 und 8:30 I’. M.. This wonderful picture is being brought to Winder by the Methodist Men’s Club and the community is invited to see this great production. Children in the titti grade and under, free. Others will lie charged tlie nom inal sum of 10 cents to cover expenses. Everybody in Winder should see this picture. WINDERS "POTATO CURING PLANT Lumber ami Material Has Already Been Placed and the Work Will Go Forward At Once. • ~ The lumber and material is on the ground and work will begin at once on the mmumoth potato curing plant that is to be erected in Winder. Mr. G. \\\ Summerour is arranging to have one of the best esuippod plants that can be erected and will have it in readiness in ample time to take care of the crop that will be grown in this section this year. Mr. Summerour has bedded 400 bushels of sweet potatoes and will le aide to supply large quantities of plants to the tannery of Barrow and surround ing count ios.'\ Those who wish plants from him had better put in their or ders at once as orders will be filled as they arc received. The Porto Rico is the potato that must be planted in or ler to lie able to handle in the fall. The farmers are getting down to di versification in earnest yow and the building of this potato curing plant in Wind: : - marks anew era in farming operations in this section. BsauilfuS Easter Servi ce at Methodist Church T 1 e Methodist church observed Eas ter bst SundnT'Wlfh. three special ser vices that drew the largest crowds of the year, Tlie auditorium was beauti fully decorated, and the choir rendered nil elaborate program of Easter music. Special exercises marked the Sunday school hour, and an attendance of 414 was recorded which is high-water mark for this school. At the morning service 21 new members were welcomed into the church fellowship at the conclu sion of tlie Easter sermon. At night tlie young people wore in charge of tlie program and the Easter story was told in song, recitation and pantomime before an immense congre gation. Especially effective was the rendering of “Taps and Reveille," by the Ready Helpers Class, and “The First Easter’,’ which was a picturizn tion of the Reseurrection story in four scenes by the Junior l’hilathea und Baracas. Tlie Sunday school is making great preparations for “Go to Sunday school day,” on the third Sunday in April, and the attendance goal lias been set for 500 present. Loyal Guards Business Meeting Monday, 4th. Tlie regular monthly business meeting of the Loyal Guards class will meet with Messrs. Roy and Ralph Smith on Monday evening, April 4th, at 5 o’clock. This is a very important meeting. Our efficient secretary will make a quar terly report and several plans and sug gestions will he given at this time. A report from the Lookout Membership, and the Sick and Flower, Publicity and Financial committees will be made at this meeting, so we urge each member of the class to be present After the business a social hour *vill be enjoyed. Our class is growing. Sev eral new members the past month. A special Easter Offering was given. A cordial welcome awaits you at these business meetings and at the class room. Chair. Publicity Committee. PRINTING PLANT BURNED, The printing plant of the Dawson County Advertiser, Dawsonvllle, Ga„ was burned last week. Mrs. It. H. Howard is the owner of the paper and she with tier husband, Dr. Howifrd, were in Winder last Saturday looking over some printing material that the News has for sale. They were highly complimentary in thi-lr remarks as to the rapid growth nmj thrifty appear ance of Winder. We trust the Adver tiser will soon be on its feet again, for its excellent proprietor deserves to suc ceed. Mr. Paul S. Roberts was in Atlanta Wednesday on business- FERTILIZER PRICES SUFFER BIG SLUMP DURING THE WEEK A Total Reduction of Nearly 50 Per Cent Has Been Made Since January A general reduction of the fertilizer prices in tlie south of from 45 to 50 per 't since February has been made by the inanufiietuerrs through agreements reached between tlie large manufact urers and tlie national board of farm organizations, it was announced Wed nesday by 11. E. Stockhridge, chairman if the special committee to confer with file manufacturers with a view to get ting a drop in the prices. After conferences of the special com mittee from the national board of farm organizations with representatives of the manufacturers in New York, Wash-, ington and Atlanta, the decrease of from 45 to 50 per cent was allowed. I>r. Sj ickbridge announced. Christian Church News. The school of the church meets at 10:15 A. M. All are invited. Morn ing sermon und the Lord’s Supper at 11 :20. Minister: Stanley Roberts Grubb. At Christian Church Sunday Night. Mr. Dendy, Field Secretary for the Christian Endeavor Society, made a most interesting address at the Chris tian church last Sunday night. Additions to Christian Church. During tlie month of March there have been eighteen additions to the 'liristian church of this place. Twelve" if these were during the ten days’ meet ing conducted by tlie minister. PROGRAM FOR PARENT-TEACHER ASSOCIATION FRIDAY, APRIL 1. Reading, Miss Imogene Herrin. Talk, Mr. Holsenbeck. Music, Miss Wilkins. Physical Culture, “Should It Be Self Sustaining, Mrs. Worsham. WITH MOTT-KING MOTOR CO. Mr. Mr. F. F. Linn, who inis been with the Ford Motor Service for ten years in Detroit and Atlanta, lias ac cepted a position as manager of tlieir service department with the Mott-King Motor Cos., of this city, and will move his family to this city and become a permanent resident of Winder. Mr. Linn is one of the finest Ford service men to be found in the state and all users of Ford cars, tractors or trucks in the Winder territory can rest as <ured that they will have the very best after service that can lie secured. We welcome Mr. Linn and his family to Winder and trust that they will be veil pleased with our city. NOTICE TO FARMERS AND FARM WOMEN. I would like to meet every farmer and farm woman in Maddox Academy school district at the school house Sat urday night, at 8 o'clock, April 2nd. A. I). ROBERTSON, Cos. Agt. EASTER SUNDAY IN WINDER. Last Sunday was an ideal Easter Sunday. The sunshine was delightful and the sweet fragrance of the bloom ing flowers and trees gave a delightful sensation to the passers-by. Many of our people enjoyed the day thorough ly, taking strolls in the afternoon or au tomobile rides in the country around the city. Everybody see.ned to In* feel ing good and the glads oneness of the day was manifested everywhere. The day was observed in all the churches, special programs being ar ranged for the morning services. All tiie Sunday schools reported the best attendance in tlieir history, and the preaching services were well attended. May Winder enjoy many more bright glad Sundays during the coming year. SEVERAL BANK STATEMENTS. In this issue of Tlie News appears a statement of the condition of The North Georgia Trust & Banking Cos., The Farmers Bank, both of this city, and tlie Bank of Statham. These statements show these institutions are in excellent condition, and that they are being managed In a thoroughly business-like manner. LOYAL GUARDS. Tlie class of Loyal Guards of the Christian church will hold their month ly business meeting next Monday night at the home of Itoy and Ralph Smith on Broad street.. It is the regular monthly meeting of the class and all are urged to be present. No. 50