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THURSDAY, MARCH 16. 1922.
THOMPSON WRITES
OF SCENES ON S. A. L.
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Dear readers: After becoming weary
of the monotonous grind of life and
tired of the clatter of the disks upon
the checker-board, I decided to seek a
diversion along a different channel.
Remembering I had made a deal of
small consequence, but of- sufficient
greatness as to permit a bit of extrav
agance, 1 thought of some of my friends
who were seeking passtime far away
froth Winder in Florida’s sunny glades
or Georgia's warmer climes, even in
these supposed hard times.
So says I to myself “Why not act I
in like manner?” Tuesday morning of
last week, I arose refreshed from a
night of sweet repose, ate a sensible
meal, dressed as usual and strolled
off to meet the 9:15 going north from
Winder. I counted my coin, then
halved it and spent the half for a tick
et. I could not get any farther off
than Elberton. The tgain arrived; I
got on. My conscience stung at my ex
travagance. My muscles quivered at,
the thought of possible pain by accident.
My nerves rebelled at thought of sepa
rating myself from friends and loved
ones even for a day’. I sat determined
to ride out the worth of my money—
sink or swim, live or die, ride or fly—
the die was cast and off we went.
The little ride to junction gave my
nervous system a slight shock: now I
can get off before its too late; no, I
must go on for my niece in Elberton
will be pleased to see me. The cars
roll on; I gaze ut o'er hills and valleys,
and soon my mind begins to grasp envi
ronment as I pass them swiftly by. I
forget myself, the exhiliration, the en
joyment is intoxicating and I fly bodi
ly and mentally from one scene to an
other as time passes.
My preface has been .so long I shall
have to omit much minute details of
which I intended giving. I shall only
speak of the stops of this juggernaut —
(no disrespect of the car; it is as good
us the average.)
STATHAM
The first stop was at Statham. This
place is just seven miles east of Winder
and took its name from John C. Stat
ham, who ran a general store and
owned a good large farm here. His
son-in-law, M. J. Tucker, also owned a
good sized farm here. This place was
incorporated first in 1892. The first
election was held in M. J. Tucker’s
store floom. A second incorporation
In 1895, making Dr. O. W. N. Lanier,
Mayor; D. J. McDonald, D. Dyarman,
Dr. A. E. Cresswell and O. S. Hegyse,
Douneilmen.
BOGART
I soon reached Bofart. only 4 miles
from Statham. It was known as Oce
ola. here was a post office and store
owned by J. D. Wall before the coming
of the S. A. L. J. D. "Wall owned a
good large farm here. Bogart was first
incorporated in 1905 and reiucorporated
in 1911.
Our next stop is Athens. We have
passed two flag stations—Cleveland and
McLeroy.
ATHENS.
This place was incorporated in 1806.
Win. Malone, Stephen Thomas, Hope
Hull were made commissioners to elect
such officers as they needed to assist
them. The first Monday in January,
1808, there was an election for suc
cesson. Clark county was created in
1801, The first commissioner was Win.
Hopkins, Wm. Strong, Daniel Bank
ston, John Hart and John Cobb. No
court house. Court was held at the
hjjine of Isaac Hill. Bedford Brown
ran the line that cut a part of Jackson
into dark.
This same act gives a commission to
Pressly Seurlock, Benjamin Easley,
Wm. Dial, Sain Brazil and Proctor
Horton to locate a court site in Clark
and Jackson. Court for Jackson coun
tv was being held at the home of Thos.
Kirkpatrick.
This juggernaut stopped at Hull. We
find this place was incorporated in
1905. W. .T., Thornton first mayor.
Colbert wa* announced by the con
ductor. This was once known as Five
Forks. The name was changed to Col
bert in 1909 and it was incirporated in
1914.
COMER.
This was the home of oue Reuben
Comer who wed a Miss Fulcher. Sne
was the daughter of Austin Fulcher,
the mother maiden name was Glaze.
The old Fulcher home is two miles
northeast of Winder. There Austin Ful
cher was buried. The Glaze home was
on the Mulberry river. The house
stood in a two hundred years of this
river. J. It. Johnson now owns this old
site.
In Comer are two or more descen
dants of this old couple. Fulch and
Towns This Reuben Comer
once owned the J. It. Johnson farn*.
r Tiis place was incorporated 1905. The
town lias a fine school, water works,
bonds voted 1910, changing establish
ed in 1911.
OGLESBY
This is a pretty little place but have
--ot been able to get any data of her
or lier people.
ETHRIDGE
Suffers like the above named place.
We hope sometime to be able to tell
you something of these clever people.
ELBERTON
Off we must get, fr funds are just
sufficient to take us back to the pret
tiest and best town on the S. A. L.
Not knowing where to go. I asked a
pickaninny for Tate street. He very
kindly showed me and on I went. I
found my people mid had a good din
ner. Then strolled out to the Marble
works. My nephew then escorted me
about town; met many interesting char
acters and saw many pretty buildings.
This place was incorporated in 1803.
Middleton Wood. Reuben Lindsey, Dr.
.Tiffin T. Gilmer, Beckham Dye, James
Alston, commissioners, who served to
first Monday in January, 1805.
In 1808 incorporated limits enlarged
20 acres on north side, added on this
were lots of Wm. Holt, Joseph Guffin,
Jess Edwards.
While waiting at the depot an old
gentleman walked in. I motioned him
to a sent by me. This conversation
followed:
Do you live here?
Said he: Huh.
Do you live iu Elberton?
Yes: right down there. Said he.
I. O. O. F. Division
Division Meeting
. CP&
To All Odd Fellow Lodges in the 15th
Division:
This is to advise you that the next
Division meeting of the 15th Division
will be held with the Star of Bethle
hem Lodge No. 66, I. O. O. F. at Beth
lehem, Georgia, on March 22nd, 1922.
Please elect your Representatives, and
get reports into my hands at once so
that I can have my records ready for
the meeting.
Fraternally,
. L. W. LESLIE,
Ses. 15th Div. I. O. O. F. Georgia.
Resolutions On Death
Of W. A. Harper.
The messenger. Death, lias entered
the ranks of Davison Lodge No. 103,
of Free and Accepted Masons, and tak
en from among us our beloved brother,
W. A. Harper. His death occurred on
the 22nd day of November, 1921. Bro.
Harper had reached the age of sixty
six years, nearly his three-score and
ten, having been born September 13,
1855. On October 14, 1875 lie was mar
ried to Miss Susie Sikes, to whom have
been born five children —three boys
and two girls. He was made a Mason
iu Mountain Lodge in 1886, and trans
ferred liis membership to our Lodge
several years ago. He was a useful
citizen, * devoted husband and father.
The Lodge, community and family
grieve his departure from ns, therefore:
Be It Resolved; That while we de
plore the loss of our beloved brother
to liis fraternity and to his family and
friends, we bow in humble submission
to the Divine Will of the Supreme Ar
chitect of the Universe.
That these resolutions lie recorded
in our minutes, that they be published
in the Winder News, and that a copy
he furnished the family of the deceas
ed, under seal of the Lodge.
Respectfully submitted,
W. F. DUNAHOO,
T. N. SUDDETH,
P. C. PENTECOST,
Committee.
The foregoing resolutions unanimous
ly passed in regular Communication of
Davison Lodge No. 103, Free and Ac
cepted Masons, this the —day 0f—1922.
Secretary.
J. A. SPENCE, W. M.
Attest: W. T. Brooksher,
(Seal) Secretary.
13 Not Always Unlucky
I am the 13th child in the family.
On the 26th of April, which is twice
13, there were 13 boys drawn to go to
Camp Gordon for military duty, and I
was the lucky 13. I was in the 157
Depot Brigade 13 days and was trans
ferred to 319 F. A. H. When 1 got my
things it was about one hour before
dark and the boys all had their packs
and bags all piled up ready to load on
the train. So you know I did not have
the best of feeling, but I was not by
myself, for there were 26 of us boys
transferred to Bat. D. 319 (F.A.H) at
the same time which is twice 13 again.
We all still had our citizen clothes, so
we did not get to sleep much that
night, for the top sargeant would blow
that d—n whistle every 13 minutes to
line up for something. When we got
through they had issued us 13 differ
ent things—Shelter, H. Haversack, O.
D. suit, musket, caps, canteen, belt, ri
fle, first aid, K. blankets, hobnails, bar
racks, bags and everything. As well
as I remember it was about 13 miutes
after 13 o'clock wtyen we got to bed;
anyhow we got up early tiiat morning
and started loading our barracks bags
and officers bedding rolls and every
thing. So we left for Camp Mill, L. 1.,
N. Y., and I was lucky enough to get
in car No. 13. We set sail the 18th
day of May and landed at Liverpool,
England, the 31st which made us 13
days sailing. There were 13 ships in
the convoy we were in. I was assign
ed to a life boat No. 13.
We did not have the best of eats on
the ship, as it was an English ship.
Some of the boys had six meals a day
(three down and three up) but I held
on to mine o. k. I was not the least
sick on my way over. There was one
of my comrades who almost choked to
death, he was eating a piece of horse
and someone hollowed, “Whoa!” It
stopped just as it was going to swal
low ; finally there came a big wave and
it hacked up. We left Liverpool and
went across England and the English
Channel where we loaded on a cattle
boat, for France. We set sail at 6:00
P. M. and pulled ducks 7 :00 A. M.
which was 13 hours crossing the Eng
lish channel.
We left Laconurtine, France, Aug.
10th. for Toul, which we reached the
night of the 12th. On the morning of
the 13th I heard my first shots fired and
airplane dropping bombs. One month
from that date I saw my first airplane
shot down. That was the 13th of Sep
tember. on the St. Miheil front. We
left that front after some few days bat
tle and went to another front which
was more exciting. It was up there in
that Chateau Thiery drive; also up
there on the Arrgonne front. So ev
erything was so much more exciting
there than any other place I had been
I think a fellow did d—n good business
to remember liis name besides what
happened on the 13th. But after 13
long months in the army, I thank the
Lord, that I am back in dear old Win
der, safe and without any serious dam
age*.
PEARL WILLIAMS.
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How long have you lived here? I said.
Yes, they all look good. Said he.
How old are you. I spoke louder.
I like women bettor every day.
How old are yon?
92 and need a dram.
What size was this place when you
first knew it?
Six little* shacks. I was born just
over there and could get good whiskey
then. I lieeel it now but they voted it
out. (Some laughs then ami he look
ed around saying: Pretty women. I
love ’em yet and neeel a dram.
The juggernaut arrived. I got on and
was at home in Winder at 7:15.
C. M. T.
BETHLEHEM
Mr. and Mrs. John Tucker of Winder
were visitors here Wednesday.
Mr. and Mrs, W. L. Hendrix spoilt
Tuesday night with the latter’s parents,
Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Harrison.
Prof, and Mrs. J. L. Moore spent
Sunday and Monday in Atlanta attend
ing a singing.
Mrs. W. E. (Tack spent a few days
last week with her mother, Mrs. Sail
ors. „ .
Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Harrison were vis
itors here awhile Sunday.
Mrs. Fannie Moore had at? her guest
Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Will Tanner and
children.
Mrs. H. T. Hendrix is spending a few
days with her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Henry Mitchell of Bold Springs.
Ma W. 11. Thomas and children
were guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. N.
Thomas Sunday.
The Barrow County Union Singing
Choir will sing at the M. E. church at
this place next Sunday at 2:30.
Miss Mayrelle Harrison spent Sun
day night with her sister, Mrs. Loy
Hendrix.
Mr. and Mrs. Braswell spent Sun
day with Mr. W. P. Thompson and
family.
Mr. Oswell Sams of the A. & M. school
spent Sunday at home.
Mr. and Mrs. Will Ridgeway were
the guests of Mr. and Mrs. G. I). Ridgej
way Sunday.
Several from here attended the fu
neral of Mr. Frank Doster at Campton
Monday.
The many friends of Mr. W. Pope
Harrison are sorrow to hear of the ac
cident that he happened to last Sun
day afternoon. While making a fire in
the sitting room he was using as he
thought kerosene to make the fire from
a five gallon can; the can having some
gasoline mixed with the kerosene
caught on fire and exploded sending the
blaze over him. The fire was soon
smothered out leaving him burned very
badly, but it is imped that the burns
will not lie very severe. We are glad
to say he is doing nicely at this writ
ing. His many friends are hoping that
lie will soon be out again.
Group Conference.
There will he held at Corinth Meth
odist Episcopal church oil the night of
the 22 and 23 day of March, a Group
Conference. We will have with us
Dr. Martin, a returned missionary from
China ; Dr. E. J. Hammonds, our able
secretary of the Centenary work, and
other prominent speakers on the pro
gram. also a full delegation of lay mem
mers of the Tallapoosa district expect
ed. All invited to come and enjoy the
happy occasion witty us. Dinner on the
ground March 23. Coin.
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Loans made on farms and city prop
erty. Lowest rates of interest and
commissions.—W. H. Quarterman, Atty.
S.
A Successful Man
Among the notable professional men
of this country who achieved great
success along strictly legiiimate lines
was Dr. R. V. Pierce. Devoting his
attention to the specialty of women’s
diseases, lie became a recognized
authority in that line.
Over fifty years ago this noted
physician gave to the world a Pre
scription which has never been
equaled for the weaknesses of
women. Dr. Pierce, of Buffalo, N. Y.,
long since found out what is natu
rally best for women’s diseases. He
learned it all thru treating thou
sands of cases. The result of his
studies was a medicine called Doctor
Pierce’s Favorite Prescription. This
medicine is made of vegetable growths
that nature surely intended for back
ache, headache, weakening pains, and
for the many disorders common to
women in all ages of life. Women who
take this standard remedy know that
in Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription
they are getting a safe woman’s tonic
so good that- druggists everywhere sell
it in both tablet and fluid form.
Send 10c to Dr. Pierce’s Invalids
Hotel in Buffalo, N. Y., for trial pkg.
Write for free medical advice.
Eggs Cheap Now
but how about the price next win
ter? We all know that the hen
that lays in the winter is the
one that brings us money. Why?
Because the law of “supply and
demand” is nowhere more no
ticeable than in the egg market.
So next November and December
when your neighbors’ hens have
gone on a “strike” until spring,
why not listen to the cackling of
hens in your own barn-lot, and
reap the resultant profits there
from? You can do that very
thing by starting this spring with
our heavy-laying strain of either
Anconas or White Leghorns.
Let us ship you some day-old
chicks. Next fall you will start
taking profits and keep right on
at it, for once you have started
with pure-bred poultry you will
get rid of your scrubs. It pays.
Try it.
S. C. White Leghorn (hicks
15c and 20c Each
S. C. Ancona ( hicks
20c and 25c Each
Valley View Farm
It. F. D. No. 1
TRION, OA.
THE WINDER NEWS
✓
Economy Treads
REDUCES TIRE COST 100 PER CENT.
PROTECTS THE CASINOS FROM CUTS, STONE
BRUISES AND PUNCTURES.
BETTER THAN CHAINS FOR MUDDY ROADS.
Thomas & Oliver
WINDER, GA.
Exclusive Dealers for Barrow, Oconee & Walton Counties.
A $3.00 Mop For 75c
THE SAMSON AUTO CORD MOP
A mop made of auto tire cord fabric. The highest
grade tire fabric used in making automobile tires.
Scrubs faster, cleans better and lasts five times as
long as other mops that sell for the same price.
Opening price to last 30 days
\
A 24 oz. Mop for 75 cents
The Samson Auto Cord Mop made in Winder and
sold by the following merchants. We want every lady
in Winder to have one.
Smith Hardware Cos. j e^
W. T. Robinson ’ .' , , A 0 ,
Kilgore-Kelly Cos. Hemn s 10c Store
Autry-House Cos. A. S. Eberhart
J. CL Ray & Cos. J. N. Summerour
Watson-Glover & Co.* l. E. Herrin
Land’s Cash Gro. Store
Make Every Acre Do
It’s Best
AN EXTRA BOLL TO EVERY STALK IN AN ACRE
of COTTON WOULD INCREASE THE YIELD 300
LBS. SEED COTTON.
USE 400 TO 600 LBS. OF
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I Fertilizers |
QUALITY IN FERTILIZERS COUNT. YOU CAN
ONLY AFFORD TO USE THE BEST.
ARMOUR’S BIG CROP FERTILIZER ON THE
BAG MEANS QUALITY IN THE BAG.
Geo. N. Bagwell
WINDER, GA.
LOCAL AGENT.
Subscription Price: $1.50 Per Year.