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THE STHAM) THEATER PROGRAM Thursday & Friday “TERROR ISLAND” . The most sensational. picture you ever saw. VOL. XXVIII. CHAUTAUQUA BEGINS MONDAY NINTH GEORGIA DISTRICT PRESS MEET AT WINDER, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2ND Editors Have A Great Time and Enjoy Visit to Winder By Jack L. Patterson, in Atlanta Journal. With Editor J. W. McWhorter, of the Winder News president, presiding, there was a large attendance of enthu siastic editors and publishers at the quarterly meeting of the Ninth Georgia District Press association held'in Win der Friday. An invitation had been ex tended members of the Eighth District Press association, and about forty mem bers of the two organizations were present. The business session was called to order at 11 o’clock by President Mc- Whorter. During the forenoon inter esting talks were made by John F. Shannon, of the Commerce News, Ern est Camp, of the Walton Tribune; John N. Holder, of the Jackson Herald; Geo. D. Rucker, of the Alpharetta Free Press; Albert S. Hardy, of the Gaines ville News; Paul T. Harber, of the Commerce Observer, Mrs. Homer Thompson of the Commerce News. John N. Holder, ex-speaker of the house of representatives, commended the action of the recent legislature in passing the bill providing for the read ing of the Bible in the public schools, referring directly to the opposition of the Alpharetta Free Press, which brought a spirited reply from its edi tor, George D. Rucker. Editors Hol der and Rucker are warm personal friends and are prominent lay leaders in the Methodist church, being actively and influentially identified with the va rious educational enterprises of that denomination. Failing to definitely de cide the issue, adjournment for dinner was announced. Noon Exercises With President McWhorter acting as toastmaster, a bountiful luncheon was served at - o’clock at the New \\ iu der hotel, under the personal supervis ion of Mr. Land, the proprietor. Re sponding to invitation, brief addresses were made by Mayor George Bagwell, of Winder; John N. Holder, of Jackson Herald; George I>. Rucker, of the Al pharetta Free Press; Colonel G. A. Johns, of Winder; W. T. Bacon, of the Madison Madisonian; Mrs. W. G. Sharp, of the Maysville Enterprise; Ed A. Caldwell, of the Walton Nows. Claud Mayne, Winder; Lee S. Rad ford, of Winder, W. A. Shackelford, of the Oglethorpe Echo; W. B. McCants. postmaster, Winder; Colonel W. H. Quarterman, Winder; Rev. Stanley R. Grubb, Winder Christian church; Rev. L. Wilkie Collins, Winder Methodist church; Mrs. W. H. Quarterman, Win d‘ r. Fallowing the luncheon the visitors were the guests of Manager Love at a motion picture party, the offering being -it Pays to Advertise.” secured by Man g,r Love especially for the occasion. A Large Attendance. Those present from the Ninth dis trict were Kditor J. VS . Me VS hotter, of the Winder News, president; James P. Davidson, of the Cleveland Courier, secretary-treasurer; C. M. Morcock, of Qwinnett Journal; Mr. and Mrs. Paul T. Haiber. Commerce Observer; Mr. and Mrs. John F. Shannon, Mrs. Homer Thompson and L. J. Yarbrough, Com merce News; Dr. and Mrs. W. G. Sharpe, Maysville Enterprise; Mr. and Mrs. John N. Holder and SV. H. Wil iamson, Jackson Herald ; Mr. and Mrs. George D. Rucker and Roy Terry, Al pharetta Free Press; Seth M. Vining, Piedmont Owl, Demorest; Mrs. B. H. Howard, Dawson County News, Daw sonville; H. F. Braselton, Four-County- Booster. Braselton, F. D. Singleton and Miss Mary Singleton, Tri-County Ad vertiser, Clarkesville; J. B. Parham and C. H. Cook. Winder News; Albert S. Hardy. Gainesville News; Dr. I. M. Merlinjones, Gainesville Eagle. Pres ent from the Eighth District associa tion : Ernest Camp, of the Walton Trib une, president; Ed A. Caldwell of the Walton News, vice president; Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Shackelford, Oglethorpe Echo; Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Bacon. Mad ison Madisonian; C. B. Ayers, Comer News and Gainesville Monitor; A. C. Camp, Oconee Enterprise, Watkins ville; Dan MagiU, Athens Daily News; Th,e representatives from the Eighth -ilistrict extended their hosts a cordial She tDirnkr Nem AND THE BARROW TIMES MR. A. D. M’CURRY IN FROM MARKET Mr. A. D. McCurry, a member of the well known firm of J. T. Strange Cos., of this city, has just returned from New’ York City where he has been for some time buying some of the fall and w inter goods for his large and progres sive store. Mr. McCurry says that the business men of the grent metropolis are very much interested in the price of cotton and that they arc beginning to realize that the prosperity of the United States depends more upon cotton than upon any other one product that is grown in this country. The rapid rise in the price of cotton has put new life into every line of business. People are no longer blue and morose but are look ing up and are beginning to realize that there is a way out of all the difficulties that have beset them. All business men feel confident, now, that a large per cent of the debts that were carried over from last year will be paid. Tins crop, while not large, has been made with very little ex peuse, and the cotton growers will have a good sum to apply to their past debts. This will stimulate trade, re store credit and confidence and enable the merchants to liquidate a large part of their indebtedness. Mr. McCurry talked in a most opti mistic way about business conditions. He is looking for a revival of business activities this fall and feels sure that trade will be good. The good price of cotton is putting everybody in a better humor and there will be a disposition on the part of everyone to clean up last year’s debts as fast as possible. He thinks this is the most important ques tion that confronts us just now. With confidence restored, credit will he ea sier and the merchants will be in shape again to take care of their customers. Every effort should be put forth by every one to pay as much as possible aud as soon as possible on the accounts that were carried over from last year •us they are able. This will enable the merchants to satisfy their creditors and, m tliis way, the hall can be kept roll ing. The clouds of discontent and de spair are rapidly passing away and the bright sunshine of optimism and hope fulness is taking possession of every one which means that better days are here once more. Winder and Barrow county are taking on their old time hus tle and progressiveness. In any evnt, whether cotton is higli or low, J. T. Strange Cos. have the goods for you at the lowest possible price. Christian Church The Bible school meets at 10:13 A. M. All are cordially invited. Morning sermon and Lord’s supper at 11 :20 A. M. Evening sermon at 8 P. M. Christian Endeavor at 7 P. M. The picture on Friday night will be “Snow White.” All are invited. invitation to attend the next meeting of the Eighth District association, which will convene in Athens on Satur day, September 10th. A large number expressed their acceptance of the in vitation. Next Meeting at Gainesville. The next meeting of the Ninth Dis trict association will be held in Gaines ville on the first Friday in December. A drive is being made in both districts to enroll every daily and weekly news paper as a memlter. The city of Winder is one of Geor gia’s most progressive small cities. With a population of about 3500, anew court house is in course of construc tion, streets und sidewalks have been paved and indications of energy and prosperity abound throughout the city. arrow is one of the banner agricultur al counties of Georgia. Editor Rob ert O. Ross, who several months ago sold the Winder News to J. W. Mc- Whorter, originated the slogan—“We Are Building a City Here.” Editor McWhorter is assiisting in the work of construction. Since buying the News he has acquired the Barrow Times and publishing one of the most interesting and attractive weekly newspapers is sued in the state. “Winder Will Win” in efforts at city building. Winder, Barrow County, Georgia, Thursday, September 8, 1921. CHANGE IN DATE OF BOND ELECTION On account of a legal point the date for holding the bond election in Bar row county has been changed from Tuesday, September 27, to Saturday, October Bth. All who favor bonds should get together in each district and organize for the purpose of getting the voters out on October Bth. We feel ■sure that a lijrge majority of our peo ple realize the importance of this ques tion. but have beeu careless about it in the past. There ought to be some concerted ac tion this time to insure the requisite number of voters coming out to the lection. I yet those in each district who favor bonds get together and organize, and get the voters out on election day. GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICEOF FORDS Another great reduction has been made in Ford cars by the factory and this has stimlated that business to a remarkable extent. The King Motor Cos., of this city, has recently sold sev eral Ford Tractors and they are behind in their deliveries of Ford cars. Ford cars arc now cheaper than they have ever been before, and because of the splendid service that they give are great favorites with the public. If vou are contemplating buying a Ford car, you had better put in your order at once, as the demand for these cars will be unprecedented this fall aud it may be some time before your order can be fielled. Dr. Mott, the manager of the King Motor Company, of this city, is doing a great service to this section in put ting before the people the importance of deep plowing and thorough prepa ration. Fordsou Tractors are becoming in great demand and their use means better and more profitable farming for this state. SCHOOL BUILDING NOT PUBLIC HALL In the past, though against our bet ter judgment, we have permitted or ganizations and individuals to adver tise, sell and beg for various causes— probably all worthy causes—in the schools. These practices have proven embarrassing to the children in many instances and have exerted an influ ence not good for the school and its work. We hope no organizations or individuals will embarrass themselves or us by making such requests this year. Tliere is h telephone in the school building for the convenience of all the people, but we ask that no calls be made for teachers or pupils except in cases of absolute necessity. Trifling matters should not cause disruptions in the Work of our school. Remember we are all busy here all the time. Our school building has become a public ball for everybody and every thing. This one wants it to put on a play for this and the other wants it to put on something for that, till the consequences are we can not go to our work from day to day and And the building in decent shape for school work. We feel that the time has come to call a halt and so far as our consent to such requests is concerned, the halt is called. We are planning some entertain ments for the benefit of the school and the educational interests of the com munity and we will need the building for these. In fact the building was placed here for educational purposes and it ought to be used for these and these only. These statements are made in the best of spirit and the motive that prompts them is purely one that seeks the l>est interests of the school and the community. Yours to serve, J. P. CASH, Supt. Evangelistic Services at Presbyterian Church Evangelistic services are being con ducted this week at the Presbyterian church in this city by Rev. Mr. Clium ley, the evangelist for the Athens Pres bytery. Good audiences are attending and Mr. Chumley is preaching some strong, evangelistic sermons. Go out ar.d hear him. He will do you good. The Community Chautauqua comes to Winder next week. A glance at the program reveals the fact that the lect urers will sound anew note in their messages. They are of the highest type. We are going, to have a high quality Chautauqua this year, which will surpass anything ever presented in Winder under a Chautauqba tent. Every citizen should buy his season tickets early, thereby helping along the work of the local ticket committee and insuring the financial success of the Chautauqua. BARROW COUNTY SCHOOLCONTESTS On Saturday, September 3rd, the schools of Barrow County met in Win der at the High School auditorium for a contest in spoiling, reading,, writing, arithmetic, recitations aud declamation, debate and athletics. The literary exercises were held in the forenoon and the athletics in the afternoon. The teachers brought their children from the various schools in the county and many of the children’s parents came with them and greatly enjoyed the exercises. This was a great day for the schools in the comity, and we understand that it is the policy of the Board of Edu cation to continue these contests every year. Not quite all the schools were repre sented, but it is thought when all the schools know how much these contests mean to bring about great interest and competition that all w-ill be represent ed. The winners in the contests are as follows: Spelling.—First place, Lillie Mae Roberts, Johnson Academy; second place, Thelma Allen, Parish Academy. Recitation —First place, Luclle Bar ron, Cedar Creek; second place, Lois Bell Morrow, Center school. Declamation—First place, Dupree Sellers, Oak Grove. Reading—First place, Nina Holloway, Bethlehem; second place, Carrie Lou McCain, Tyro. Arithmeti4 —First place, Snow dell Kilcrease, Chandlers; second place, Maerel Harrison, Bethlehem. 1 Debate —First place, Enoch Doster, County Line. Writing—First place, Aziglee Peute cort, Cedar Hill. Those who received Seventh Grade Diplomas were as follows: Irene Boyd, Oak Grove; Jewell El liott, Parish; Carmen Elder, Parish; Nellie Allen, Parish; Ernest Wright, irish ; Pauline Boyd, Oak Grove; Mue rel Harrison, Bethlehem; Lois r>euii Holloway, Bethlehem ; Loyd Rainey, ’nty Line; Pearl Cook, Tyro. Winners in the Athletic Contest. 100 yard dash —Herman Simpson, Parrish school, first. Willie Rutledge, Maddox Academy, sec-ond. Rudez Sel lers, Oak Grove, third. Time 12 sec onds. 220 yard dash: Fred Rooks, Chan dlers school, lirst. Elbert MclJougal, County Line, second. Herman Simp son, third. Time 28 seconds. High jump; Lester Simpson, Par rish school, first. Fred Rooks, Chan dlers, second. Height 4 feet 11 Inches. Running broad jump: Lester Simp son, Parrish school, first. Fred Rooks, Chandlers, second. Willie Rutledge, of Maddox Academy, third. Distance 15 feed and 1 inch. Shot put: Elbert McDougal, Coun ty Line, first. Wiliie Rutledge, Mad dox, second. Distance 20 feet. Totals: Parrish school 16 points,— Chandlers school 11 points.—Maddox Academy 7 points.—Oak Grove 1 point. Mr. S. F. Maughon had charge of the athletic contest. AUBI’RN HIGH SCHOOL Prof. L. P. Greene, the principal of the Auburn High School, was in the city last Tuesday. He began his school last Monday with a large number of pupils in attendance. The prospects were never better for a prosperous term. Many of the patrons of the school were present Monday morning and several speeches were made by the visitors. Dr. E. F. Saxon was a visitor to At lanta Wednesday. Prof. W. E. Cooper, Messrs. Chas. Appleby. John and Earl Kilgore mo tored to Chattanooga last Saturday and returned Monday. M. J. DOSTER, BARROW FARMER, KILLED; SHOT DOWN IN OWN HOME FRIDAY NIGHT CHAUTAUQUA TICKETS. Season Chautauqua tickets can be purchased Friday and Satur day, this week at DeLaPerriere drug store, City Pharmacy and Winder Drug Cos. Price $2.50. The Methodist ladies have this in charge and on all tickets pur chased this week they will be al lowed a small commission, which will be used by them in building the Methodist church. NEWS ITEMS FROM OUR NEIGHBORS Gathered From Exchan ges in Adjoining Counties. Walton County. (Tribune) James Hawkee, the Athens young man who was shot in the head by Officer Joe Johnson here last Wednesday ev ening in an attempt to stop a speeding car in which Hawks and two other young men were riding, is said to lie rapidly recovering and is now thought to In- out of danger. Mr. Johnson who has been in jail since the shooting will no doubt now le liliertited on bond. Mrs. Lee Radford, of Winder, spent the week-end in Monroe, the guest of iier sister. Mrs. A. C. Kelly. Mrs. W. L. Jackson and Miss Mary Lamar Jackson are expected to arrive from Florida to spend the winter with Mrs. Jackson’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Phillips. Jackson County, (Herald) Miss Miriam Bennett left Wednes day morning for Winder, where she will take up her work in the schools at that place. On last Saturday, August 27, 15)21, in Barrow county, at the home of Mrs. H. T. Manus was one of the most beau tiful scenes that was ever looked upon when he threw open Ids doors to wel come his friends and relatives and his neighbors in honor of his mother’s 82d birthday. At noon dinner was spread and plen ty to sdlt the taste of all present, and plenty left. Mrs. Manus has been a wonderful woman. She has nine chil dren living, five grand children, and four great-great grand children. She is old and feeble but has good mind, and enjoyed the day. After dinner, the people gathered in the parlor, and were entertained by some Jovely and appropriate songs, and also some good music made by Messrs. Web Hudgins and H. N. Ma nus of Braselton, Charles Woodall of Lilburn, Allen Coker of Lawreneevllle. Thanking the people for their good behavior and wishing Grandma many more happy birthdays. A FRIEND. Notice Subscribers. On account of th stringency of mon ey matters during the spring and sum mer, we have carried many of onr subscribers over until the fall and have cheerfully waited on them for payment. We are now in need of all this sub scription money and are expecting our subscribers to help us out in this mat ter promptly. The amount you owe us is small, but all of these small amounts make a considerable sum to us. We must collect it in order to meet our obligations. Look on the la iiel on your paper, and you can tell when your time expired. For instance: “John Smith, 23apr21” means that John Smith’s subscription expired on April 22, 1021, and is due us on sub scription from that time. Look on your lutxd and if you are behind come in promptly and help us. We wunt to collect up these back subscriptions by Ck-tober Ist. We hnve been accommo dating you and we feel sure that our eaders are willing now to accommodate us. We are expecting you to help us. E. A. Starr. Jr., spent the pa-d week end with home folks. • • Mr. L. A. Fortson spent Tuesday in ' tlanta. THE STRAND THEATER PROGRAM SATURDAY Roy Stewart in a good one. White Horseman, and comedy. Coroner’s Jury in Ses sion Today With New Developments. H Mr. Jesse Doster, a well known Bar. row county farmer, who lived at the river bridge on the Jefferson road, was murdered Friday night by two or more masked men about 10:30 to 11 o'clock. t I Doster was shot four times uud stabbed to the heart. Coroner W. P. Thompson was notified who empanelled a jury and an investi gation was begun Saturday which last -led until Sunday afternoon. The jury nils composed of F. I>. Sims, foreman; f M. McElhannon, J. 11. Foster, J. W. Nichols, W. M. Holsenbeck, and Dr. W. L. Mathews. More than 40 witnesses were subpoenaed and examined during atnrday and Sunday. Doster was about 40 years old and was married and had three children. According to witnesses two or more men drove to the Doster home to warn them of certain conduct being carried on at this home, that they entered when admitted by Doster with handker chiefs tied over their faces. Doster reached for his knife in order to pro tect himself and was shot down, after which he wns stabbed to the heart with his own knife. In the room with Dos tcr were his wife and three children sleeping on two beds and a negro girl sleeping on the floor. When the shoot ing started the negro girl crawled out of the house made her way to a farm house several miles away; she showed signs of having spent a horrible night, being literally pickl'd to pieces by the briars and barbed wire fences. She Is a half-witted negro and being scared could tell very little of the men and the killing more than there were two men, one with a cap on and one with n white hat on, with something white over the chin and mouth. It also de veloped that the news had been spread through this community that the white ~„ps or ku klux might visit this place and hence those who were in close proximity to the scene of the shooting hesitated about rushing in. Two ne groes were passing in a buggy and saw the car but were afraid to stop. Coroner Thompson’s jury was com posed of six representative citizens of the county and it spared no efTort in searching out the motive tor the crime and in bringing the guilty parties to justice. Sheriff Camp and Constable Sims were on the scene lending every effort to clear up the mystery. It was a sad Sunday morning at this bumble farm house. A father lay dead and three orphaned children were cry ing and screaming, hardly old enough to understand it all. Forty or more au tomobiles were parked about the house and groups of men stood about dis cussing the affuir. Porter was not known to have any enemies and it is believed bv many that those who killed him went there to intimidate him and had to kill him. It is probable that the coroner's jury will give out a verdict within a few days and arrests may follow. Coroner W. I*. Thompson and the jury are in session today with new de velopments. A score or more of new witnesses have been examined and it is probndle that a verdict will be given out soon and arrests will follow. Ross & Ross Associated In the Practice of Law It will be of interest to his many friends in this immediate territory to learn that Mr. Julian E. Ross has de cided to locate at Winder, being asso ciated with his uncle, G. D. Ross, In the practice of law, with offices over the City Pharmacy. The firm name will be Ross & Ross, as can be seen from the card appearing in this issue of The Winder News. Julian Ross passed through the pri mary grades at Winder, making an en viable record in class standing and or atory. He entered the ITniversity of Georgia, where he studiously applied himself, graduating with two degrees and a high class standing as published in the ITniversity Pandora, taking twelve out of a possible thirteen places in declamation and debate. Both members of the law firm are well known here, and we bespeak for them success in their chosen profession. Prof. J. I- Moore, of Bethlehem was 5r Winder today. No. 21