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THUHBDAT, SEPTEMBER 28, 1922
THE UNFAIR CRITIC ISM
OF HARROW COUNTY.
(Continued from *First Page
Jon which was the concoction of hia
own lira in.
As citizens of Barrow county we
Jiate to see our county given such a
Mack eye to the entire world. Blaring
headlines and sensational articles have
Masoned our faults to the world. The
tendency of this is Cos cause people to
look on our county as being the resid
ing place of criminals where Bod,
country law and order are forgotten.
Three of the leading newspapers of
the state recently carried the follow
ing article:
“On September 0. T. J. Sikes, justice
of the peace, and prominent citizen of
Ktatham. was badly beaten about the
face because he was outspoken in his
disapproval of mob outrages. This list
aggregates live white men ami ten ne
groes who have within the past few
months been victims of mob outrages.
And this was about Barrow county. It
is the duty of every citizen of this
county to see if these reports are true
and if found to he to punish the guilty
parties to the full extent of the law.
When on the other hand if found to
be untrue it should at once be branded
as a lie.
The papers related one specific in
stance and it was a bad one, that be
ing that a man cannot even express
his opinion against mob outrages. The
following affidavit from the man who
was on the end of the encounter be
tween I>r. Sikes and Mr. Williams was
not about any opinions relative to mob
violence.
Georgia—Barrow county.
Personally appeared before the un
dersigned attesting officer F. L. Wil
liams, who after being duly sworn on
oath deposes and stj'ys that he is the
jierson that engaged in the fistic en
counter with T. J. ! Sikes which re
sulted in the bruising and marking of
the said Bike’s face.
Deponent says that the cause of the
said tight was following an altereation
relative to the said Hikes disputing a
statement made my this deponent’s
wife. That reliable news hod come to
this deponent that the said T. .f. Hikes,
who was a jury revlsor in and for
said county informed deponent’s wife
that the said Sikes acting in such otli
ciai capacity had left ail names out of
the jury box who were "bootleggers
and night riders” and had left the im
pression to this deponent's wife that
deponent was one of the names left
out. Further that the said Sikes told
deponent’s wife not to say anything to
deponent about it.
Deponent says -Hint he approached
the said Sikes about this report on the
tith day of September, till!”, and that
the said Sikes as good as told this de
ponent that Ids wife had lied because
deponent’s wife told him of what the
said Sikes had told her which was as
is above stated. , • ■ ,
Deponent says thatthe solo and only
reason of his enframing in a tistio en
counter witli the said T. J. Sikes was
because the said Sikes gave Ibis depo
nent reason to believe that the said
Hikes meant to call deponent's wife a
lie.
Deponent further says that the said
tight did not occur by reason of the
tsaid Sikes' attitude relative to mob vi
olence and that this deponent is as
much opposed to any element of law
lessness ns the said T. J. Sikes or any
other citizen.
Deponent does not want his name
besmirelied with any report that he
would tight a man for trying to uphold
the law.
F. L. WILLIAMS.
Sworn to and subscribed before me this
the 27th day of Sept., 1922.
ALVIE HILL,
Notary Public Harrow county, Ga.
It is not the purpose of this article
to say which of the men should have
prevailed in this encounter, but it only
goes to show that reports on our coun
ty have been exaggerated and she is
now suffering from the blow. She will
continue to suffer unless you help her.
Why not in a nice and peaceable way
proceed to help to remove the evil in
fluence instead of doing our utmost to
And sensational news to report to the
newspapers?
If the Pity of Wnder and the county
of Harrow are as had ns some people
represent them it would he a blessing
if the Almighty would make a second
Dead Sea out of the place" they occupy.
These very people are doing the county
irreparable damage by their gossip and
busy tongues. If you know something
conclusively, for God's sake, come to
the front and let it l>e known to the
proper authorities and you may rest
assured that your cause Is a laudable
one and swift action will follow thru
the projw'r channel. If you are a mere
talker with a lot of hearsay evidence
do not show how unpatriotic you can
be to your county by standing about
dealing her death blows with some
thing you know nothing about.
Harrow County Citizen.
Some of our subscribers are renew
ing their subscriptions. We thank
them. Won’t you be one of that num
ber? *
DEATH OF MR.
JAS. L. GRIFFETH
Mr. James L. Griffeth, one of tb r
fiest known men in Oconee county,
died at a hospital in Athens Friday
morning. He was one of the most pop
niar citizens of his county, and one of
the largest crowds ever seen on a simi
lar occasion was present at his funeral
at Bethabara church Sunday morning,
many being there from Winder, Ath
ens, Atlanta, Monroe and other points.
The funeral services were conducted
by Rev. J. W. McWhorter, of Winder,
assisted by Rev. W. Henderson, pres
ident of Bibson-Mercer Academy, of
which institution Mr. Griffeth was a
trustee.
The cause of his death was blood
poisoning occasioned by an injury re
ceived on his foot while seining some
days previous to his death.He was car
ried to Athens Thursday and his leg
was amputated, hoping that this would
save his life, but to no avail. He died
Friday morning.
Mr. Grifleth was 50 years of age, and
leaves his wife, Mrs.Lutieia Griffeth,
three brothers, J. T. Walter and W. G.
Grifleth and one sister and three daugh
ters.
The editor of the Winder News feeds
an especial loss in the passing of Jim
Griffeth. He was one of our good
friends of twenty years standing, and
his untimely death was a great shock.
May God rest his soul.
DEATH OF MR. J. S. SORRELLS.
Mr. J. S. Sorrells died very sudden
ly at his home in Walton county last
Friday morning about 4 o’clock. He
was buried at the* Sorrells family bury
ing ground about 4 miles north of Mon
roe Saturday.
Mr. Sorrells was a member of the
Primitive Baptist church and was 78
years of age. He was a splendid citi
zen and a much esteemed man. Besides
his wife he leaves two sons and two
daughters, W. (’. Sorrells, R. M. Sor
rells, Mrs. C. L. Sorrells and Mrs. Tom
Harper. To the sorrowing ones the
sympathy of a host of friends is ex
tended.
Ministers Conference.
The next session of the Apalachee
Ministers arid Workers Conference
will he held at Bishop on Wednesday,
October 4th beginning at 10 A. M.
Dr. J. C. Wilkinson ims been asked to
conduct a prayer service in behalf of
the 75 million campaign.
Dr. Jolyi D. Mell lias been asked to
give a report of the recent meeting of
the state executive committee held in
Atlanta in consultation with leading
pastors.
Rev. J. M. Dodd, the new pastor at
Winder will preach at 11 A. M.
In the afternoon the Indies will have
n program for an hour after which
Rev. R. L. Holton of Madison will
speak upon a topic to he selected by
himself. The executive committee of
the association will meet at that time.
Everybody is cordially invited.
TO CELEBRATE YO.M KIPPER.
Next Monday will he observed by the
Jewish race all over the world. It
is a most Important holiday—Yom Kip
pur, the Day of Atonement. Yom
Kippur begins at sunset next Sunday
and continues until Monday sunset.
The ceremonial observance of the day
of atonement requires the worshipper
to withdraw from all worldly cares,
and, forgetful of the workday affairs
which have occupied him during the
year, give himsejf to God iu thoughts
of prayer and repentance.
On tlis account the stores of Mt-ssrs.
11. Silversfein and J. 1,. Saul in this
city will la* closed next Monday.
Mr. John W. Millsaps, of Atlanta,
will be in Winder Friday and Saturday,
of this week, to buy mules. Set* him at
Hrookslier’s barn.
FOR SALE.—Some nice pigs and
shouts for sale. See E. Worth Jack
son. 6tpd.
Have you used any of Baker’s Lab
oratories. Inc., Tan-Xo-Moro. Freokel
eater and the Kerba line of toilet prep
arations? If not give me a trial; af
! tor five years’ experience I am glad
to recommend it as the best.—For sale
by Mrs. J. 11. Wheeler, Phone 119, Can
i
Idler street, Winder, Ga.
I Mr. John W. Millsaps, of Atlanta,
will be in Winder Friday and Saturday,
of this week, to buy mules. Sts* him at
Brooksher’s barn.
FOR SALE.—One pair of good
mules, weight about 900 lbs.: onc_ 2-
horse wagon and harness. Price SISS
See Bert Grecson. Bethlehem, Ga. Rt
1. Itpd. ,
Mr. John W. Millsaps. of Atlanta,
will he in Winder Friday and Saturday,
of this week, to buy mules. See him at
Brooksher’s barn.
Extra Special Values at
J. L. SAUL’S
Department Store During Fair Week
'
We want every man, woman and child visiting the Winder Fair to visit our store and
see all the New Goods we have for this fall. And for this reason we are putting on SPE
CIAL PRICES on every department. Prices on Brand New Merchandise which are
worth coming for mleis away.
Young Men’s Suits
Latest Styles in all 00l cloths at—
slo.oo $12.50 & $15.00
BOYS’ SUITS
Sizes 3 to 8
At $1.35 and $2.00 Up
Sizes 9 to 18
$2.50, $3.00 and UP
Millinery 2nd Floor
We have some wonderful stylish Hats
$2.50, $3.00 and UP
MEN’S SHOES
A fine solid leather work shoe, made
by Edincott Johnson and sells for $4.00
everywhere. Our price—
s2.so
Men’s Sunday Shoes
In English and other Toes, also in lat
est Brogue styles at—
52.95, $3.85, $4.50 Up
Ladies Sunday Shoes
Every pair guaranteed to give service
or your money back at —
$1.95, $2.75, $3.25 Up
They will cost you ONE-THIRD more
Women’s Work Shoes
Solid leather or your money hack at —
$2.00, $2.95, $3.50
They will cost you 50 per cent more
elsewhere.
The ladies and children especially are in vited to our rest room, 2nd floor to make
themselves at home all during fair week.
J. L. SAUL
► N
WINDER, GA.
20c Chambrays’ solid
colors, 5 yards to a cus
tomer 10c yard
Housework Is A Burden
Woman’s lot is a weary one at best.
Hut with backache and other distress
ing kidney ills lift* indeed becomes a
burden. Doan’s Kidney Pills have made
life brighter for many Winder women.
Ask your neighbor!
Mrs. A. G. Burton, Winder, says:
“Several years ago my hack caused me
considerable trouble from the sharp
shooting pains that stabbed through me
and my hack became so weak I could
not do justice to my housework. I
had a terrible heavy dull ache through
the small of my back. Mornings when
I got up 1 was so stiff and sore I
could hardly dress myself.My kidneys
did not act. right at all. I had dizzy
spells and black specks darted before
my eyes. Members of my family used
Doan’s Kidney Pills and I was advised
to try them. I used just two boxes of
them and was relieved of all the
trouble with my hack and kidney dis
order.’’
HOc. at all dealers. Foster Milhurn
Cos., Mfrs.. Buffalo, N. T.
THE WINDER NEWS
BAPTIST WORKERS CONFERENCE
AT MONROE, GA. OCT 26T11, 1922.
A Workers Conference has been call
ed at Monroe at the First Baptist
church at 9:30 A. U , Got. 26th. Pas
tors, Clerks, Moderators, Chairmen of
Executive Committee and some other
members of the committee, president or
some officer of each of the association
al organizations of Sunday school. Bap
tist Young People’s Union. Woman’s
Missionary Society, Laymen and any
other interested persons are cordially
invited. The day will be spent in plan
ning and prayer. The jieorgia Enlist
ment and Educational programme will
be discussed, reports will be made by
associations! representatives ami a
round table discussions conducted.;
The Conference seeks to solve prob
lems and lay plans for the coming year. I
The good people of Monroe will fur-j
nish entertainment for all who come.
Please write Rev. J. H. Webb, Monroe, i
Ga., if you will be able to be present.
A day of instruction, inspiration and
help is offered. You are cordially invlt- j
ed. Come!
LADIES NEW FALL
DRESSES
Beautiful styles in Pola Twill, Trico
tine and Silks —
15c and 19c
GINGHAMS
Tiie kind you pay 25c for elsewhere at
15c and -9c
GINGHAMS
A good assortmept of Apron Dress
Gingham at—
10c, 12£c and 14c
TABLE DAMASK~
A real nice cloth, double width and
the kind you pay SI.OO yard at—
47£c
Men’s Sunday Shirts
A large assortment to select from in
new fall styles at —
90c
Extra Fine Work Shirts
Made up large enough for heavy
weights—
sl.2s Value at 75c
90c Value at 63c
FURS!
SIO.OO Furs at $5.75
$15.00 Furs at $9.75
$lO Cloth Coats $6.75
S2O Plush Coats $9.75
dear people
the editor said that
-well have to advertise
this week being he was
getting out a special fair
edition of the payer and lm
came down here two or
three times for our copy
and we were so busy
we didn’t have it ready
and we promised to bring
it up to him and then
got still busier and of
course you can’t do two
or three things at ouce
but as the time came
to go to press we couldn’t
resist the temptation to tell
you about anew oord tire
Biiherlptloii Price: Per lew.
SCRAP ROLLS
Extra large size $2.00
worth of cloth in them,
at 64c
Men’s ODD COATS
worth up to $9.00, $4.95
MEN’S ODD PANTS
In nice young men’s pat
terns worth up to $6.00,
at $2.95 and $3.45.
LADIES TUXEDO
SWEATERS
$2.50, 3.45 Up.
Ladies Slip Over
SWEATERS
$1.98 and Up
Children’s Shoes
For Boys and Girls a full assortment
at such a lo%v price that it will aston
ish you—
LADIES OXFORDS
New Styles for Fall in lace and straps
at —
$2.95 and $3.45
LADIES DRESSES
$15.00 VALUE AT
IN LATEST STYLES
53.75 & $4.95
12J-c Sheeting at 7\c
10 yards to -customer
we’re selling for fords and
other cars and the
price is so cheap
you think you've bought
a fabric tire till you
run it awhile and
find it don't wear out
we have lots of other
'things we sell besides
work and it will
pay you to come ia
’here when you come
to the fair next
week and let us show
you what we have
for your car
Auto Sales Cos.
“Everything for a Car.”