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THE.STRAND THEAITR PROGRAM THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, AUGUST 18 & 19. ETHEL CLAYTON IN “THE 13TH COMMANDMENT” SATURDAY, August 20.—White Horse man. Diamond Queen. Comedy. VOL. XXVIII. BOND ELECTION NEXT WEEK $50,000,00 AMOUNT TO BE ISSUED WHICH WILL BE CIRCULATED IN THE COUNTY WILL AID IN STIMULATING BUSINESS MOST IMPORTANT QUESTION AND VOTERS SHOULD EXPRESS THEMSELVES. j Friday of next week, August 26th, the county of Barrow will be called on to vote on the question of bonds for finishing the courthouse and paying the debts that have accumulated on the building. It is a most important ques tion and our people should express themselves on it. Those who stay at home will really vote against bonds. If the bonds fail to carry it will be necessary to levy a heavy tax on the people of the coun ty this fall, and our people are in no shape to pay heavy taxes this year. Don’t forget the day, Friday, Au gust 26th. Go out and vote. MORE THAN FIVE MILLION FORD CARS . The king Motor Cos., of this city, sold this week a Ford Touring Car No. 5,187,509, which shows there have been sold over five millions Ford cars, since the Ford plant began turning out cars. This is an indication of the great popularity of these well known cars. Officials of The Method ist Church in Meeting A joint meeting OH the official Board of the Methodist church, with the building committee, was held Tuesday night at the Parsonage. Amid great enthusiasm, propositions were made by members of the Board which, it is be lieved will soon bring the work to completion. The nature of this offer lias not been made public, but a meet ing of the entire congregation has been called for next Sunday morning, in order to work out the details of the plan. It is realized that in spite of financial conditions that the work must p,, completed before the coming of the * winter season, and the congregation is taking heroic measures to overcome the difficulties which were brought about through no fault of their own. R. B. RUSSELL, JR. Representative Richard Brevard Russell, Jr., of Barrow, is the talented namesake of a distinguished Georgian. The genius of the jurist is most bright ly reflected in this popular member of ' the House. He is sparkling and fer vent. He is unmarried, but the twen ty-fourth summers has not yet passed. rer. his head and as he has the per suasive charm which few women can resist, he may soon be beard saying “With this ring 1 tliee wed with my body I thee worship, and with all my world’s goods I thee endow. * Macon Mews. Ebenezer Church Revival services closed at febenezer church last Sunday with an addition of 43 to the church by batisrn, and one by letter. This is one of the best churches in the Mulberry Association and has a mem bership of 375. Rev. \V. E. Moore is the pastor of this church. He had no assistance save local help but God wonderfully blessed him and he is very grateful to Him for this meeting. Bethlehem Baptist Church Notice Mr. J. P. Cash, of Winder, and Miss Susie Eubanks, State W. M. U. worker, will be at Bethlehem Baptist church next Sunday morning at 11 o’clock. A cordial welcome is extended to every body to be present. Dr. D. J. Gauntt, Veter inary Surgeon Here. Pr. P. J. Gauntt has located in Win kler for the practice of his profession, ’ that of veterinary surgeon. He comes finely recommended and we feel sure he will be successful in this city. Site UHnDct Meins, AND THE BARROW TIMES 2 WAR VETERANS BE BURIED SUNDAY Private Albert Austin, who was kill ed in France, October 13, 191S, was brought back and will be buried next Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock at Chap el church cemetery. He was the son of Mr. E. M. Austin of Carl. Albert was a member of the old Winder Guard Cos. 11. Also at the same time there will be buried the body of Veteran Jewel H. Hanson, who was brought back from France at the same time as that of young Austin. Young Hanson’s body will be buried also at Chapel church at 2 o’clock in the afternoon. Jewel Hanson was the son of Mr. Robt. F. Hanson, of Hoschton, Route 3. Both young men had hundreds of friends in this section who will at tend the burial exercises at Chapel on next Sunday afternoon. FREE INSTRUCTIVE MOVING PICTURES A free moving picture will be given by representatives of the Ford Motor Cos., assisted by county agent, A. D. Robertson, in Winder next Friday night, August 19th, at 8 o’clock, and again on Saturday morning, August 20, at 10 o’clock for tlje purpose of showing to the farmers and business men the value of proper preparation of laud. These pictures will la- high ly entertaining and instructive and ev ery farmer and business man in this section should see them. They will cost you nothing. Williams-Thompson Cos. Have Leased Smith-Ca ritkers Corner on Broad The Williams-Thompson Cos. have leased the old Smith-Carithers corner Broad and Athens streets, now occu pied by Autry-House & Cos. This is the first brick house built in Jug Tav ern and is probably tlie best known store in tills county. Autry-Hcr.se A Cos. will occupy the room next adjoining on the side and rea r. See their advertisement next week. Maffett-Gunter Reunion i On tlie first Sunday in August, the Maffett-Gunter reunion was held at Rock Springs church, one mile from W. I. Woodward’s mill in Gwinnett county, seven miles west of Lawrence ville. The dinner was spread in the grove at the church and quite a large number of these well known families vere present and enjoyed the many good things to tat. A watermelon cut ting was enjoyed later in the afternoon. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. Myrtiee Maffett and children, of Flowery Branch, Mrs. Will Wilson anil children, of Atlanta; Mr. and Mrs. McHugh, of Buford, Mr. and Mrs. Les ,er Brogdon, of Buford, Mr. and Mrs. Guy Gunter and family, of Lawrence ville; Miss Vera Gunter, of Lawrence ville; Mr. H. M. Gunter, of Pitts, Ga.: Mr. and Mrs. O. P. Maffett and chil dren, of Lawrenceville; Mr. and Mrs. Gunter, Mr. .1. E. Stewart and family, of Winder; Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Grif feth and daughters, of Winder; Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Gunter, of Atlanta; Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Nichols, of Winder; Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Bailey, of Gloster and many others including grandchil dren and friends. It was a most enjoyable occasion whic is held every first Sunday in Au gust annually.—Mrs. D. W. Maffett. Mrs. F. E. Blasingnme, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Williams, was op erated on last Monday at Davis-Fisch er Sanitarium, Atlanta, having her tonsils and adenoids removed. The operation was successful and Mrs. Blasingame was taken to her apart ments 61 McLendon street on Tuesday evening. Winder, Barrow County, Georgia, Thursday, August 18, 1921. BIBLE READING BILL IS SIGNED The Bible reading bill, requir ing a chapter of the Bible to be read daily in the public schools of Georgia, as passed by the re cent General Assembly, was sign ed by Governor Hardwick late Tuesday. With the signature, the measure becomes a law, and the practice of Bible reading will commence with the fall term in September. THEWINDERPUBLIC SCHOOLS OPEN SEP TEMBER THE FIRST Everything is now" being made x’eady for the opening of the public schools of the city on Thursday, September Ist. The buildings are being cleaned and renovated before the opening and ev erything points to the banner year in our educational work. On Tuesday evening, August 30th, a “Community Night” is being planned at the auditorium, and it is hoped to have every parent present at this meet ing. All the teachers will have arrived and will be present on the ocasion. It will be a fine opportunity for you to 'meet the new teaehers and for them to know you. Miss White, the new expression teach er, will have a prominent part on the program ; also Miss Cotter, the new mu sic teacher. There will he good music, good pictures and slides, community singing, a real educational address by a prominent educational leader in our state. Come, have a good time, enjoy the program, and get some of the real spir it that we need in order that you may help us through the school year. Don’t forget the time, Tuesday, Au guest 30th,. Mill School. j Pupils who have been attending the Mill school will lie expected to continue thru this fall. Others who have mov ed into that section of the town will also patronize this school. is necessary on account of the congested condition s at the High school building. By order of the Board of Education. L. S. RADFORI), Pres. C. O. NIBLACK, Sec. North Ga. Trust & Banking Company. The North Georgia Trust and Bank ing <’o. is one of Winder’s strong and progressive institutions. It is man aged in such a way as to reflect cred it on its officials. Read the advertise ment that appears in this issue of the News. This lias been a hard year on hanks on account of the large amount of notes carried over, but the North Georgia Trust & Banking Go., togeth er with the other banks of Winder, have come through admirably and have taken care of their customers in splendid shape. Had Pleasant Trip Mr. and Mrs. Robert Camp have just returned from a six hundred mile motor trip through the North and South Carolina mountains. They spoilt one day at Greenville, several days at Caesar’s Head, one day at Hen dersonville, one at Columbia and one at Augusta, returning by way of Wash ington, Ga. The entire trip was made without a puncture or blowout. Christian Church The Bible school will meet at 10:15 a. m. All are invited. At 11:20 a. m. Mrs. B. O. Miller, of Atlanta, who represents the Woman's Society for Georgia Missions will be present and speak. There will be no night service. Minister, Strtnle.v R. Grubb. Mr. and Mrs. .1. B. Parham announce the birth of a son on August 18. Mr. Claude Mayne spent Tuesday in Gainesville, SOME OF THE THINGS THE 1921 GEORGIA LEGISLATURE DID WHICH JUST CLOSED Feature legislation marking the ses sion of the 1921 general assembly, which came to a close Wednesday of last week, follows: Passage of the general tax act, car special appropriation bills totaling ap proximately $11,488,979. Passage of te general tax act, car rying a total revenue of approximately $13,000,000. Adoption of Western and Atlantic funding plan, providing $2,500,000 for immediate use of the state. Imposition of a tax of $2,500 on grand opera. Adoption of a tax of 4 cents per pound on carbolic gas 'and 1 per cent on gross wholesale sales of fountain syrups. Removal of disabilities of women. Increase of tax on fertilizer tags from 10 to 30 cents. Sanctioning of lease of governor's mansion for fifty years. No provision for new home of chief executive made. Reduction of 10 per cent in appro priations for all institutions of higher education, bringing Tech's fund from $125,000 to $112,000 with a deficiency fund of $29,479. The University of Georgia's appropriation, under this sys THE STORY ABOUT PENSION LAWS AND WHERE THE STATE’S TAX MONEY GOES. James A. Holloman has an inter esting story in the Atlanta Constitu tion, of last Saturday, about “Pen sions,” which shows tlie development of this subject from its beginning. We i make some extracts from tiiis story j for the information of our readers. There is a great deal of confusion I in the public mind, why, with the roll jof confederate veterans rapidly di minishing, the pension obligations of the state in 1919, just two years ago, was only $1,236,928.58, whereas in 1921, the sum amounted to $2,101,928, and estimated for 1922 at $2,800,000, and for 1924, at $2,400,000. Tlie first pension law was effective in 1879, and an appiVpriation was made at that time of $70,580 to be paid annually for live years. This was to buy artificial limbs for all soldiers that had lost an arm Oy leg in the civil wa r. In 18S9, disabled and diseased sol diers were pensioned for S6O per year. There were about 3,000 on the roll at that time and the pension bill was $185,000* per year. In 1893, the widows of disabled and diseased soldiers were included, and the amount jumped to $429,080. The total pension list at this time amount ed to 7,290. In 1896, indigent soldiers were in cluded and the list ran up to 9,296 with i pay roll of $545,440. In BM)2, indigent widows were in cluded and this ran the list up to 13,- 975 aiid $822,695 was tlie amount dis bursed. In 1008, all soldiers and widows of all soldiers who were maimed prior to 1870, who were worth less than .SISOO were included. The roll reached 15,- 000 and in 1012 it reached 10.972. The amount reached .$1,000,000 in 1908, and $1,170,334 in 1012. In 1915, the amount of the pensions were increased .$lO per year for four years, bringing each pension up to SIOO in 1919. In 1919, the pension laws were radi cally amended to include all soldiers rich and poor, and their 'widows who were married prior to 1881. The amount of each pension was increas ed .$25 per year for four years and thereafter to be S2OO per year. The roll now amounts to 16,550 with an expenditure in 1921 of $2,101,928. It will be $2,400,000 in 1924. All property fpialiflications have been removed and there are scores of millionaires, both men and women, drawing pensions from the state. It has been suggested that the sons and daughters of confederate soldiers be placed on the roll. As to the status of the state treas ury, the common schools get one-half of the income of the state, the pension ers one-fourth, and all other institu tions the other one-fourth. This in cludes the university, africultural col lege, Georgia Tech, twelve district tem, will be reduced from $95,000 to $"'5,000. Increase from $67,000 to $81,431 in state board of health appropriation. Other Highlights. Other highlights during the session ■ore: Probe of state highway department, resulting in tiling of a majority report which exonerated the department and praised its officials highly. Defeat of effort to abolish tax equali zation law in the 1921 session. Fight agricultural department, led by Senator L. €. Brown and Mr. Brown’s refusal to appear before the agricultural committee and sustain them. Committee reports scoring conditions at state farm, motion to institute rig -1 investigation being lost in house. Defeat of the proposed income tax and appointment of commission to tndy the question and report next year. Continuance of department of ar chives and history and board of pub ic welfare. Failure of opponents of farm demon stration to secure abolition of state ap propriation to meet Smith-Lever fund. Barrow County Sunday School Convention A county-wide attendance contest has been organized in connection with the approaching Barrow Cos. Sunday school convention to be held at the Baptist church, Statham, on August 31. At this convention an attractive ban ner will he publicly awarded to the Sunday school having the largest num ber of delegates in proportion to the distance traveled. Under this play, ten delegates coming ten miles each to the convention count tlie same as twen fy delegates traveling only five miles each, thus making it fair for all, both near and far. The banner becomes the property of the Sunday school winning it, and may i>c taken home for permanent display in the Sunday school room. Meeting at Bethlehem M. E. Church Closed Rev. J. B. Gresham, the pastor, clos ed a splendid meeting last Sunday at the Bethlehem Methodist church. The pastor did tlie preaheing and large audiences attended the services. Elev en were received into the fellowship of the church last Sunday morning. Methodist Services Sunday, August 21. 10:15 a. in. Tlie Bible school of the church. Only two more summer Sun days remain and the school is working to keep well over the 300 attendance go/TI for the Vacation period. Watch for announcements of the great fall campaign, to begin the first Sunday in October. 11:30 a. m. Morning worship. Short sermon by Che pastor, followed by church conference, t is hoped that ev ery member of the congregation will attend. 8:30 p. ra. Twenty minutes sermon tiy the pastor. Subject, “Back to the House of the Father.” Solo "The Prodigal Son,” Come and join in the great opening song service. You are a stranger only once at the “Church with the hearty welcome.” L. Wilkie Collins, Pastor. Church Services. Rev. Roscoe Burell will conduct ser vices next Sunday at 11 o’clock a. m., August 21, about 3 miles west of Bras elton, Ga. Everybody who can do so, come out and hear him. schools, various normal colleges, schools for the blind, deaf, dumb, fee ble-minded, etc., all eleemosynary and corrective institutions, the various de partments of government from the ex ecutive down including legislative and Judicial. These get one-fourth of the state’s income. THE STRAND THEATER PROGRAM MONDAY AND TUESDAY, AUGUST 22 & 23. WILLIAM. S. HART, in “SELFISH YATES’’ Wednesday, August 24th.—THEATRE CLOSED. $250,000 FOR FOOD PRODUCTS; COULD BE RAISED AT HOME Interesting Statistics Which Show Too Much Money Going Out of the County Annually. Below we publish some interesting statistics in regard to the food prod ucts that are shipped into Barrow county, every hit of which can be rais ed right here in our section. About $250,000.00 has been sent out of this county in the last year for things that grow well in Barrow county. This amount of| money could be kept right here nt home and would go a long way towards helping us get on our feet again. We have received the following fig ures from the Seaboard agency at this place. These figures apply to past year. 104,000 lbs. meat worth $20,800 7825 barrels of flour 93,000 312,000 lbs Feed 2 8,580 313 tons hay 15.650 52,000 lbs lard 13,000 156,000 lbs potatoes ".300 832,000 lbs oats 20,800 Other points in county 36,106 Total - $215,736 The above figures represent the amount of food stuff shipped into tlie county over the Seaboard railroad alone. Large quantities came into the countv by way of tlie Gainesville Mid land railroad and by trucks. We are safe in saying that Barrow county had shipped into its midst $250,- 000-worth of foodstuff that we can grow right here in profitable quantities. Tiiis is equal to about one-fourth of the val ue of tlie cotton crop produced by tlie county. We can reduce our cotton crop one-fourth, plant this acreage in foodstuff and supply our own needs. We can beat the boll weevil to some extent tills way. We are publishing the above figures; to show there is a market here in Win der and the other towns of Barrow county for food products that can be grown here profitably. Every farmer can grow his own wheat and hn\e a little to sell to the towns. The same is true of meat, hay, lard, vegetables, etc. We must shake ourselves, take cour age and go to it. There is no place in God’s world for the faint-hearted - T >~-J Georgia Federation v Of Women’s Clubs Our President, Mrs. J. E. Hays, is very desirous of having the Federation endorse a song that can he submitted jto the Legislature for adoption, and | that wll be known as “The Georgia Song.” She has asked me to announce to you that a contest for the selection of lids song is now open, and we hope that you will encourage someone In your ciry to take advantage of this in teresting opportunity to compose a .song that will last forever and bring to them lasting fame. The contest will be conducted under the following rules: 1. Tlie contest for tlie composition of a state song is open to any person born in Georgia. 2. Tlie words and music may lie written by one person, or two persons may collaborate. 3. The words of the song should be ypically suggestive of the natural beau ties peculiar to the State. 4. The song may consist of three verses (8 lines if possible! or two vers es (8 lines) and chorus. 5. Four copies of the completed song must be sent to Mrs. W. P. Bailey, 212 Hall street. West, Savannah. Ga., by Setember 15, for the use of the judges. 6. Five competent judges from dif ferent parts of the state will select the best three songs from those submitted. 7. These songs will be sung by a se lected chorus at the State Convention which will be held In Savannah, Ga., November 8. 9, and 10, and will be vot ed on by the delegates assembled in convention. Very truly yours, (Mrs. W. P.) S. L. Bailey. State Chairman of Music, G. F. W. C. \ D. A. R. MEETING The regular meeting of the D, A. R. will be held on Tuesday, August 23rd, at the home of Mrs. L. S .Radford, at 5:30 p. m. No. 18