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I A A DCDnW ■ • * WilMl Ci F% DID you know that you can live longer without something to eat, than you c|tn sleep? We have wonderful values In BEDS, SPRINGS and MATTRESS ES. THE PARKER FURNITURE CO. VOL. XXIX. BIG BANQUET AND GET TO GETHER MEET ATTHE HOTEL WINDER THURSDAY NIGHT OVER one hundred of the leading bus iness men of Winder assembled in the New Hotel Winder last Thursday night for the purpose of considering the future growth of our city. A splen did luncheon had been provided and nie greatest spirit of enthusiasm was manifested. Mr. J. W. McWhorter presided at the fheeting and after an invocation by ltev.' J. M. Tumlin, explained the ob ject of the meeting. He stated that thy business men of the city had b “en asked to come together on this occa sion for the purpose of talking about the needs of Winder and the things that ought to be done to assure her continual growth. Messrs. E. K. Domingos and B. F. Henderson of the Rogers Store, as was also Mr. J. f. Pittman, the new coun ty agent, were welcomed to the meet ing and to the Citizenry of our city. The minutes of the meeting of the preceding Tuesday were read and adopt ed. Mr. W. A. Bradley reported that about thirty houses had been promised in or der to enable the Winder Mfg. Cos., to double their plant. Messrs. 11. A. Carithers and Geo. W. Woodruff stated that it was the pur pose of the Minder Mfg. Cos., to double their plant here if houses could be se cured. (This would mean the increas ing of their weekly payroll about. S2OOO. Mr. R. L. Carithers stated that the company would assure Winder that the addition to the plant would be made, if the people would build the houses. Mr. A. D. McCurry stated that the J. T. Strange Company would be glad to assist in building the houses. It was stated by the chairman that there was a quiet movement on foot in the city to organize a building and loan association for the purpose of*assist ing the people in building their own homes. Mr. A. Y. Eavenson emphasized the importance of tax exemption for a number of years to all new enterprises that desired' to come to Winder. Col. G. D. Ross also spoke saying that the constitution of the state forbade tax exemption to any enterprise. Col. W. H. Quarterman made a talk pledging his co-operation in every move ment that would help Winder. Splen did talks were also made by Messrs. W. E. Young, Geo. N. Bagwell, J. B. Brookshire. J. T. Walden. W. T. Rob inson, J. M. Tuinlin, Claud Mayne. On\ motion of Mr. Claud Mayne a motion was put to the body asking their serttiment as to exempting new enterprises from taxation, the vote re •Vsulted in 67 as favoring tax exemp tion and 1 opposed. Mr. R. L. Carithers made a motion that we meet monthly in these meetings tend same was heartily carried. The chairuan asked that some kind of civic organization should be organ ized in the city for the purpose of in teresting our people ill the growth of Winder. Upon motion, the chairman appoint ed Messrs. L. >S. Radford, IT A.. Caritl:- ers, Geo. W. Woodruff, Claud Mayne and George Thompson as a committee '.to report on a permanent organization for the city. It was unanimously agreed that an other meeting be called at same place Thursday night, December 14, Mr. t laud Mayi& to act as chairman. Mr. It. I- Woodruff introduced a mo tion in regard to law and order which motion was tabled and a meeting call ed at the court house on the next day for the consideration of this resolution. There will he another meeting at the New Winder Hotel tonight ) Thursday) A great attendance s expected. . A GOOD DEED Macon, Ga., Nov. 20, 1922. Mr. J. L. Moore, Bethlehem, Ga. Dear Brother Moore: The Executive Committee of the Ma sonic Home wishes to express to you their hearty appreciation of the gift of 15ft song books to the children of the Home. This. I am sure will be enjoyed very much as the children are very fond of singing. If ever in Macon would love to have you visit the chil dren of the Home and see just how much They do enjoy the books. Again thanking you for your very kind donation, I am, Fraternally yours, J. B. CLEMEN NTS, Secretary and Treasurer. ®l)c UJte&ct Jfaps, and THE BARROW TIMES SMITH HARDWARE HAS UNIQUE ADVT. One Hundred and Thirty Letters to Santa Claus Printed on a Two-Page Spread. The kiddies responded heartily to Smith Hardware Co’s, request to write Santa Claus letters in care of their store and that, they would be published. In this issue of the News these 130 letters are published in full, interspers ed with the prices on toys and things the kiddies are asking Santa Claus to put in their stockings on Christmas morn. This is a very unique and original advertising scheme originated by Mr. Clatul Maytne and no doubt designates. Smith Hardware Cos. Santa Claus Head quarters. THE STRAND HAS FINE PROGRAM FOR THE GLAD SEASON The Strand Theater Management has announced some very flue pictures for the Yuletide Season. On Thursday and Friday of this week Wesley Barry will be seen in those famous children and grown up pictures, “School Days.”’ Reading and writing and Rithmatic; taught to the tune of a hickory stick. 4 On Saturday Buck Jones will be seen \tn “Pardon My Nerve.” Also a Lar ry Semon comedy, and' Mutt and Jeff. ORPHANS OF THE STORM, GRIFFETHS GREATEST PICTURE “Ohphans of the Storm” is perhaps I). W. Griceth’s greatest picture, is the opinion of those who saw it at the Strand Theater Tuesday and Wednes day. This picture deals with the French Revolution, of how the aristo crats fared sumptuously while the common herd had hardly enough to keep laxly and soul together; how there arose one, Danton, the great orator who was to deliver France and forever end the rule of kings and tyranny. And then the orphans who were caught in the storm and were the victims of persecutions and hardships and final ly almost guillotined. It is a great picture of about ten reels. It has some of the most gorgeous settings we have ever seen in a picture or any where. Thousands and thousands of people were required to. produce it and the cost must have been millions. The Strand has a number of great pictures to he shown during the holi day season and you will miss some great treats if you miss any of them. Mr. Clarence Moon Gets Silverware. L*-- I Promptly at 2:30 last Tuesday af ternoon Smith Hardware Cos. gave away a fourth set of Silverware. The first number was 13978, was held by Mr. J. W. Nichols but he was not pres ent, so a secotod drawing was made, the number being 12567. Mr. Clarence Moon held this number and was pre sented the silverware set. Next Tuesday promises to be a big day at Smith Hardware Cos., for just following the giving away of another tone of these Beautiful Silverware Sets, I I In- biggest Aluminium ware sale ever staged in Winder will be pulled by them. Read their ad elsewhere in this paper. WINDER NATIONAL BANK DIREC TORS IN MEETING TUESDAY. The Directors of Winder National Rank in session Tuesday, the 12th, au thorized the officers to pay their us ual 4 per cent dividend on December the 31st. This is their 47th reminder to their loyal stockholders of their faithful serviced of this strong institu ;tion for the last 23 years. Cigars, Cigarettes, Tobacco in Christ mas 'boxes.—Herrin’s Drug Store, Mr. N. A. Sharpton has been confined ( to his room for several days with ill ness. Winder, Barrow County, Georgia, Thursday, December 14, 1922. OUR HONOR ROLL. The following subscribers have kindly paid their subscriptions to the Winder News since our last issue. We thank them. The time is drawing near when there will be a shakeup among those who are paying no atentiou to our requests that you pay up. You cannot expect us to send you the paper without paying for it. It. I?. Bradbury E. S. Bennett T. R. Flanigan G. 11. Booth Mrs. Lillie Lamar. S. M. Bolton Z. N. Hendrikx Geo. XXL Thomas W. IL Mathews Lena Biggs Ben C. Hill H. J. Kennedy It. A. Hill L. M. Arnold W. A. Tanner J. C. McEver Mrs. Ora Cain J. F. McElhannon 1 Mrs. T. M. Leonard Mrs. F. XV. Hadaway B. H. Henderson C. XV. Sauls H. XY r . Grizzle J. XXL XVilliams Miss Susie B. Perkins Miss Sarah Lowe Tt. C. XVillingham F. L. Williams T. L. Wall J. 11. Wall L. XX’. Grizzle P. L. Hutchins O. XX". Camp T. J. Lanier Mrs. C. E. Nicholson LAW AND ORDER MEETINGFRIDAY A goodly number of the citiens of Winder and Barrow county met at the j court house last Friday morning at the call of Mr; It. 1.. Woodruff to consider the complaint of Mr. Woodruff that an effort had been made by the Ku Klux Klan to intimidate him. Mr., J. W. Mc- Whorter was elected chairman of the meeting and Mr. John 11. Maynard, secretary. Speeches were made by Messrs. It. L. Woodruff, G. D. Ross, M. J. Griffith, J. T. Walden, T. A. Maynard, Geo. W. Woodruff, A. Y. Eavenson, T. Elton Drake, R. L. Rogers, D. F. Thompson, W. E. Y'onng, 11. L. Carithers, Geo. N. Bagwell anil others. Strong resolutions were intro duced by Col. W. H. Quarterman and after further discussion the meeting adourned until Friday morning, Dec. 15, at 10:00 o’clock. MAN IS KILLED IN GWINNETT COUNTY Tom Wood, of the upper part of Gwinnett county, was shot and killed by Deputy Sheriff Tom White Friday night when the officers had stopped Wood’s car containing whiskey. It Ls said that Deputy Sheriff Nelse Sloan had stopped Wood and that the latter rose up with a pump gun and threat ened the officer if he did not let him pass. When White approached Wood is said to have turned the gun on him. but the officer was first to tire, the ball striking Wood in the temple. The shoot ing took place on the Hog Mountain road. Wood died in a short time. George Willard and George Sturdivant, who were in a car behind Wood were arrested and the two cars contained 14ft gallons of corn whiskey. One man escaped. Wood was 28 years of age and is survived by his wife who was Miss Lillie Patrick. NOTICE TO OUR SUBSCRIBERS ——— The time is drawing near when we will revise,our subscription list. If you have not paid your subscription or made some satisfactory arrangements about it, we will be compelled to cut you off . You will lie put on the delin quent list and you will have to pay up these back dues before you can get on again. The amount you owe us is small. It does not mean much to you Imt all these small amounts mean much to u.s. It is just a little over a week until Christmas. You have plenty of time to set yourself right with the paper be fore that time. We hope you will do so. PRESENTED BY THE SENIOR CLASS WINDER HIGH SCHOOL Thursday Evening, December 21st, 15c and 25c. COME. MEETING AT COURT HOUSE FRIDAY i . At the meeting at the court house last Friday morning another meeting was called for next Friday (tomorrow) 'morning at 10:00 o'clock for the pur pose of taking further action in regard to the resolution that was introduced at the meeting last Friday morning. The preamble and resolutions are published by request as the same will he offered for consideration and adop tion by the mass meeting of citizens called to meet at the court house in XVinder at 10:00 o’clock, A. M. on Fri day. December 15th. and it is desired that our people familiarize themselves with same and be prepared to intelli gently act upon them when presented. GEORGIA—Barrow County. XVe, the undersigned citizens of XVin d<*r and Harrow county, Georgia, in mass meeting assembled and by per sonal endorsement, adopt the following resolutions: j “XVhereas, The practice of “night J riding” by hands of masked men, eith er as members of a secret order or oth erwise, and the acts that now from such practice, we deem t he lawless, and crime-breeding, subservive of laws and good order, frightening to women and children, disturbing to all elements of society, demoralizing to labor and eaus ing the immigration of laborers and others, to the injury of farming and business, causing men to arm them selves for the protection of their homes land property, leading to crime ranging ! from the frightening of innocents to the high crimes of arson, murder and I lyfnchings. “XV here fore, be it resolved, That we I most earnestly condemn the said prac tice of “night-riding” by bodies of masked men or women and the crimes that attend or are cloaked under such i practice. % “That we deplore the crimes that have been committed by masked men in [ our community, our state and country, ; either under the pretense of lawful warrant, or of regulating the conduct of individuals and the community. “That we call upon the good men who are members of any secret order using a disguise that conceals the features of the wearer to change their ritual so as to lay aside said masks in their public appearances, either in the day or in the night, and request such orders to publicly deny all connection with the crimes that nave been committed by such bodies and condemn the same.” ! “That we call upon all officers of the ; law to redouble their efforts to appre jhernl all violators of the law, pledging them our united and Individual assist ance at all times. I “That ye call upon all officers of the I Jaw who have taken any obligation in | a secret order or otherwise, by which khey are bound to protect or connive at ! infractions of the law by any one, in Violation of the constitution and laws jof the state and the United States, to either withdraw from such order, or to resign from office. “That we call upon our law makers, both city and state to enact such legis lation as will make it a crime for mask ed bodies of men or women to lie and appear on our streets and thorough-' fares. “That we call upon nil good citizens to join us in anew allegiance to our constitution, and laws, state and feder- 1 al, and pledge ourselves and communi ty to better observance and enforce ment of Juw and good order. FOUR BARROW (O’NTY BOYS ENLIST FOR THE ARMY Four Barrow County boys were ac cepted for the Army at the Athens, Ga., Station, 2ft2 Shackelford Building, the past week, and were sent to Fort Mc- Pherson, Ga., for enlistment. Those who passed were H. L. Jones, T. F. Briggs, J. K. Smith and T. H. Hunni cutt. All of the Barrow county. All four were accepted for the Field Artil lery with Station at San Antonio, i Texas. 1 ' - - - PLAY AT SOUTHEASTERN CHRISTIAN COLLEGE The expression class of Southeastern ! College will present a splendid play, , "Breezy Points,” at the auditorium of [the college Wednesday evening, ‘De cember 2ft, beginning at 8:00 o’clock. The public in invited. Want to go fishing in the good old winter time? The (iTuip Fire Girls will sponsor a fish pond Friday after noon at the school auditorium. WINDER MASONS ELECT OFFICERS. At the last communication of XX’in der Lodge, No. 333, F. A A. M. the fol lowing officers were chosen for the en suing year: XX’. A. Bradley—XVorshipful Master. Albert Page—Senior Warden. G. E. Lay, Junior Warden. XXL J. Russell—Senior Deacon. ,J. B. l’arham—Junior Deacon. Preston XVilliams Senior Steward. Ernest Pooh*-Junior Steward. Mark Sims. Secretary. Henry Oakley, Treasurer. G. J. Allen—Tyler. L. S. Radford—Chaplain. J. L. SAUL TO MAKE CHANGE IN BUSINESS Slock Being Reduced In Order lo Make Change on January 1. Mr. J. L. Saul, who has been in the mercantile business in XX'inder for a good many years, announces a business change on January Ist. Mr. Saul stated to a News man that ho was not going out of business himself, as he bad • gfl-at confidence in Winder and Barrow county, hut owing to the boll weevil conditions and the fact that be bought heavy last fall it was necessary that he get into the business some new capital. So beginning today, Dcoemlxr 14tli, he inaugurates a great sale to reduce his stock of goods one-half by January Ist, in order to make the change on that date. This will be good news to the ljiauy people of Harrow county who have not yet bought their winter goods and Bhristmais clothing, as it will ena ble them to get these now at a great saving. Tills store has had on a cut price sale during the fall, but Mr. Saul says his merchandise is further cut and slashed in order to put out these goods. In this issue of the News he has a 2- page advertisement telling the people about this great sale. REV. W. H. FAUST VIA THE RADIO. Rev. William Howard Faust delighted his many friends in this city last Sun day evening when many of them lis tened in on the radio and had the j pleasure of hearing him deliver a ten minutes sermon in Atlanta. The splen did singing class of the Atlanta police department presented many of the most familiar and beloved gospel melo dies during the evening, and Mr. Faust was selected by them to deliver the sermon. He was heard distinctly in Winder and his sermon was apprecia- 1 ted by those that listened in. We hope to publish this sermon in the near fu ture. Meeting at the New Winder Hotel Tonight Every citizen in Winder will remem ber the meeting that was agreed upon for tonight, Thursday, at the New Win der Hotel. A luncheon will be served, each man present paying for his own plate, which will cost 50 cents. Important questions concerning Winder will be talked about about at this meeting. CARD OF THANKS. I wish to thank all of my friends for their many kindnesses extended to me in tii ( v bereavement in the loss of my dear wife. Your kind offrings aind help will always lie appreciated and I pray that God’s richest blessings may be with each one of you. C. O. KENNY. HELP TO STAMP OUT TUBERCU LOSIS. Committees of women from the W. c. T. U., the Winder-Public Schools, The Young Matrons Federated Club, the I). A. R., Woman’s club and the Camp Fine Girls will sell Tuberculosis Christmas Seals. Don’t fail to buy from these ladies and help a good cause. Mr. and Mrs. Lester Moore and baby ,>vi 11 go to Covington next week to spend the holiday season. • • • * Miss Ituntte Benton is expected honn* i:i a few days from Wesleyan College. THE DeLuxe bed spring is the highest est development of spring making, in short, when you sleep on the DeLuxe your body fits into it. You a natural, healthful and supremely com fortable position. THE PARKER FURNITURE CO. DON’T BE ALARMED, AT THESE REPORTS C. M. Thompson Says A Fexv Things in The Following Article That Will Be Worth Your While to Read. DEAR READERS: I wish to correct the impressions that will likely be made by an article in last Sunday’s Athens- Banner wherein it stated that negroes were leaving Harrow county in great numbers on account of night riders. It may or not be true that some have been warned and perhaps a few left this section. But in the past, men, Hotli white and black, have often made changes seeking to better their conditions. j When Georgians had settled along tlie Atlantic and began to reach the ! hill country, poor crops on poor lands ( brought about a great rush back to tlie Carolinas. A few decades and these same men came tint-king hack to i Georgia’s red hills and stUiny climes. I There has been in most countries these people seeking better homes. Remember tlie California gold fever iof 1349. Many Georgians went away. Now, if you with your smooth pencil and vivid imagination will only tot 1 Harrow work out her own problems with the labor proposition she will j come out all right. There are those who are not afraid of night riders, lint who have been hard hit by the boll weevil and heavily burdened, and hearing the pretty tales of plenty over yonder and off they gone. Home leave to settle up debts anti tell these night rider tales to try to justify them selves. A few dollars in the pocket and out of debt, some vvheire else, is better than to remain aud face the boll weevil situation. It was to better their condition that , caused the tax-ridden and debt-bur dened immigrants to settle Georgia. Now, because some of our people see tit to go north, south, east or west, don’t excite your imagination to the the point and think they are fleeing from their homes for safety. The good people fought eighty years for a county we now call Harrow. We are proud of the name and producer of her good and .intelligent citizenry. In and from her | borders came such men as Robeit White, Barter Hill, Wood Hinton, 11. N. Rainey, XV. T. Perry, D. R. Lyle, .1 C. Patrick, John Statham, Jasper N. Thompson, Dr. I. J. M. Goss, VV. H. Hush, G. VV. .Smith, J. B. O’Hhields, all men of influence integrity, law-abid ing and law-enforcing. These great and good men have gone hut left a power for right that will stand throughout the years. In XVinder we are building a city, and please don’t try to besmirch our good name. If you do you will find us to a man rendering a vigorous prnest. Any gentleman may err, hut if the er ror hurts a neighbor he will apologize. If per An nee he boa Jack-n-napos, no npology comes. And we care nothing for such. The present citizenry of Barrow are as law-abiding as the average over thw state, and us for frightening laiior from our borders, I honestly believe it a hoax. We need them and can profit by their staying here. But if they have gone, ere long they will re turn. History repeats itself. Most of our townsmen are of the old school, rtaml In the rural sections. We know the merits of the old time switch. We love our neighbors and wish them well and please don’t forget we are building u city without pomp and pride, show 01 fashion; just a good common sense city of true worth. I Within less than a mile of Winder lived a darky somewhat in debt to his landlord, and he wished to move. To get up an excuse for moving, he plac ed some red dirt on his steps, hung an empty cortridge upon his door, and •and scattered the refort that night riders had warned him to leave. He does so. Many such stories could be [unearthed if we would only take the .trouble to find them. An old lady in her church, many years ago, sat perfectly quiet listen ing to a trial of one of its members in error. When called upon for an ex pression of her opinion she arose and said, “If there was more done and less said, we’d l#ve better times: too much smoke and too little fire. The Winter is on us and we need more heat and less wind and gas.” I thank you. C. M. THOMPSON. Camp Fire Girls Fish Pond at the , school auditorium Friday afteruoou. t No. 34