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THE-STRAND THEATER PROGRAM THURSDAY, Feb. 3.—Owen Moore, in “TIIE POOR SIMP.” .Feb. 4. —Marguerite Clark, in “ALL of a SUDDEN PEGGY.” SATURDAY-; Feb. s—The Moon Rid ers—Bride 13. and Comedy. VOL. XXVII. MAKES CONFESSION OF ROBBING BAM ONE OF THE ROBBERS OF THE B*NK OF SI WANEE ADMITS THAT HE AND TWO OTHERS . LOOTED INSTITUTION Carroll Wiliams, who was arrested Thursday of last week, at his home near Alpharetta, for alleged complici ty robbery of the Bank of Su wanee on Wednesday, has made a full confession to the officers. He impli cated Mark Ilagood and Thomas J. James as the two other men who en tered' the bank with him and bound Chsliier Dow is to a chair and made away with $2,000 of the currency of the bank. Stt>e, James, who owns the car in which the robbers left with the money, was arrested and bound over under a $2,000.00-bond. He denied any knowl edge of the crime. In his confession, Carroll Williams made no mention of any part that Steve Janies played in the utfuir, hut the latter was held as a -material witness. “Myself and Hagood went to the Jfi’jes home before noon,” Carrol Wil liams’ confession states, “ and from there we left in Steve James’ car for Suwanee. We drove below the bank and parked the car with the motor running. When we entered the bank there was a customer in the bank talk ing to Cashier Dowis. I called for a blank note, and James and Hagood walked over to the desk in the lobby of the bank and began talking. 'Va's soon as the customer walked out James covered Cashier Dowis with a pistol and told him ‘hands up'. Ha good had a pistol und told me to go on In the inside. I walked inside of the cashier’s office and captured the cash ier’s pistol, which was under the cash ier’s window. I then went to the vault and/ took out around SI9OO, which I was ordered to do by Mark Hagood.” J. P. Gath, of the B. L. Bodeker’s Agency, and Mr. Davis, of the Pinker ton Agency, are working on the case and think they will apprehend the oth er two robbers in a short time. , The bank is still short about sioo which has not been recovered. Wil linms claims he only took about sl,- 900 and says he knows nothing about the other money. He also says James and Hiigood tied the cashier while he was going through the vault. DEATH OF MRS. JANE ARNOLD. Mrs. Jane Arnold, one of the best known ladies of Statham, died at her home in that place last Monday morn ing about four o'clock, of acute indiges , tion. Her sudden death was a great blow to her husband and relatives to whom the sympathy of a large circle of friends in extended. Mrs. Arnold was the mother of six children, all living. She was about sixty-five years of age and had been a consistent member of the church for many years. She was buried at Pleasant Hill church near Statham. Rev. L. W. Collins, of this city, assisted by Rev. C. W. Henderson, of Statham, conducted the funeral ob sequies. The beautiful iloral offerings ..attested the love and esteem in which sfi was hid by her friends and ac quaintances. District School Meet 111 Jefferson, Ga. / The dates for the district meet have beeta fixed for \pril 22 and 28. Toe place for the meeting Is Jefferson and ttie interest that is being manifested by all the schools in the district gives assurance of the success of the con tests. Julian Ross Honored. Mr. Julian Ross, son of Mr. It. O. Ross, of this city, was highly honored this week by being selected as anniver sarian of his class at the approaching commencement of the State I niversity Mr. Ross is taking a high stand in his class and will graduate this summer with distinguished honors. All Winder feels interested in his success in his university life. LOST.—Large Tank 'Wagon hose. Tinder please return to A. A. Thomas .! Winder News Want Ads 5c a line. WINDER, BARROW COUNTY, GA„ THURSDAY FEBRUARY 3, 1921. TO REDUCE COTTON ACREAGE A large number of Barrow county farmers and business men met In Winder last Thursday}- afternoon for the purpose of dis cussing the cotton acreage question for this year. It was the hearty sentiment of all present that there should he a reduction for the present year and the farmers, merchants aud bankers agreed to co-operate with the movement that is now on in the Southern states looking to a reduction of the cotton acreage for the year 1921. The farmers of Barrow county are thoroughly determined to diversify their crops this year as never before. They wil reduce their cotton acreage to not more than half the land planted and propose to plant an abundance of food crops for man and beast. A county committee was appointed at the meeting last Thurs day and tliis county committee will appoint committees in every district in the county whose duty it will be to see every farmer in their districts and get them to sign an obligation restricting their cotton acreage to not more than half the land they cultivate for the year 1921. These district committees will be announced in a few days. The committee appointed last Thursday is as follows: Farmers —W. C. Sorrels, J. W. Giles, J. li. Johnson, It. W. Haynie. Bankers. Guy 11. Kilgore, W. M. Holseubeck, Charlie Cham bers. Business Men: A. J. Pool. J. H. Clack, R. L. Woodruff. The farmers of Barrow county are more determined than ever to make their farms self sustaining and are ready to reduce the acreage of cotton in order to do so. Another meeting will be held in the near future in order to fully organize for the work. OCONEE COUNTY LIKES NEW JUDGE Oconee superior court was in session last week at Watkinsville, and adjourn ed Friday afternoon for the term. Very little business was on the docket that was not disposed of. It was the first term that Judge Blanton Fortson, of Athens, had held in that county since liis appointment to succeed Judge Andrew J. Cobb, and the manner in which he dispensed with the business of the court, his prompt ness aud courtesy to court officials, ju rors, witnesses and parties litigant, to gether with his pleasing personality, completely won the friendship and es teem of th people of the county. Sheriff C. T. Maxey said of him af ter adjournment: “Judge Fortson came to our county to hold court as a com parative stranger; he went away with the confidence, love and esteem of all with whom he came In contact.” A WINDER BOY IS HONORED Major Hubert Jacobs, member of the senior class of Georgia Tech, is spend ing the week at home with his par ents, Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Jacobs, on Athens street, this being examinatftm week at Tech and Hubert’s quarterly recitation averages were sufficient that he did not have to stand the examina tion. Last week while Vice President- Elect Coolidge was visiting in Atlanta, Hubert was chosen Military Escort to Governor Coolidge and was with him all the time he was in Atlanta, attend ing all social functions, banquets, pub lic speakings with him, and rode with him and his wife while sight seeing over the city. Hubert says he and wife are “some” people. They also gave him a special invitation to visit them in their home in Washington next summer when he passes through on his way to New York to spend six weeks at Camp Vail. Rev. W. T. Hunnicutt Here. Rev. W. T. Hunuicutt, former pastor of the Winder Methodist church, and who is now Conference Missionary sec retary. preached in the city Wednes day night to a large audience of his friends and former parishioners. All were delighted to hear him again and to know that he is filling his new po sition with ability. REV. W. H. FAUST IS QUITE SICK Rev. W. 11. Faust, the beloved pas tor of the First Baptist church of this city, was taken quite sick last week, with something like gall stones. By Friday he seemed much better but on Saturday he was again taken sick and so severe was the suffering that he was taken to Atlanta Tuesday morning for an X-ray examination. As we go to oress the news from his bedside states that he is resting quietly and the phy sicians are not yet decided as to an op eration. Tin* entire city is deeply in terested in his illness, and the earnest hopes of all of our citizenry are assur ed him for an early restoration to health. WANT ADS—5c per line. COTTON AND STEEL MILLS RESUMING Business Conditions Are Rapidly As suming A Normal State And The Outlook Is Alright. Business developments during the month of January have shown a slight hut unmistakable turn toward a better state of affairs.” This is the sentence in a lengthy review of general business and finan cial conditions throughout the Uni ted States issued by the federal re serve board after a careful study of reports from every hanking district 1 the country. “Prices in many lines have gone to lower than the level which had been established at the close of 1920,” com ments the federal reserve board as it remarks that “banking conditions have materially improved” and that failures have been “relatively fewer,” Optimism of a conservative kind that does not attempt to ignore the facts run through the entire statement. Cotton mills and other manufactur ing enterprises are resuming opera tions all over the country and an op timistic feeling is permeating all lines of business. Flanigan & Flanigan Bell Auto Business Messrs. Flanigan & Flanigan liuve sold their auto business to Messrs. W. • N. Kenny and M. C. Elder who will conduct it in the future. It is one of the successful business enterprises of Winder and Messrs. Kenny and Elder will push the business to still greater success. The News extends its best wishes to the new owners for a splendid year of business success. BARROW COUNTY TEACHER’S INSTITUTE. The teachers of Barrow County are hereby notified to assemble at the School auditorium in Statham on Thursday, February 10„ at 9.80 o’clock a. m., to* do Institute work. On the following Friday and Satur day they will assemble in the School auditorium at \%hnler. They are ask ed to bring both copies of Hunt’s Spel lers, pencils and writing tablets. On the first day it is compulsory only with those teachers east of Winder toward Statham. All others may close school and come if you desire. These days count on your monthly report the same ns you were teaching. It is compulso ry on the last two days, Friday and Saturday, with all employed teachers in the county. The meeting will be profitable and pleasant. Mr. J. O. Martin, the State Supervisor, is ex pected to be with us. • J. B. BROOKSHIRE, County Supt. of Schools. p. B.—About the 10 inst., we expect to tie able to pay teachrs’ account for June. AIAIOfST A FIRE. While covering the roof of the store occupied by Watson & Glover on Jack son street Thursday morning the tar that was being used by the workmen, caught fire and began to burn rapidly, The quick work of those present, how ever, soon put it out. The ringing of the fire boll brought quite a crowd to the building. NEWS ITEMS FROM ■ OUR NEIGHBORS Items of Interest To Our Many Readers Gathered From Our Exchanges From Adjoining Counties Walton County. (Walton News.) Friday morning, just after having eaten his breakfast, Mr. Rufus Peters, a respected farmer living at the Billie G. Malcom old liomstead in Blusingame district, ended liis - own life, by sending a pistol ball crashing through his head. Mr. Peters, who was the father of a large family, was a tenant on the plantation of Mr. W. B. Stark for a number of yc/ss, moving to the place where he 4.00 k his life year before last'. He was the son of the late Hen ry Peters, an aged, highly esteemed gentleman, whose death oceurrd at his I home when he lived on (’apt. Stark’s ! place. Mr. Peters was about 52 years of age. No cause, save that he was brooding | over his financial condition, can be as j signed for Mr. Peter’s rash act. ' He was a good neighbor, a kind and indulgent futher and was held in cor dial esteem for his honesty and gener al uprghtness. He is survived by bis wife and a large number of children. On Sunday, January 23, at his home at Campton, six miles north of Mon roe, Mr. J. It. Camp, familiarly known as “Uncle Kay,” passed his nine tieth mile post and is now in his nine ty-first year. He is, as far as we know, the oldest iuun in Walton county, aud Is certain ly one of the most remarkable. His health is as good as can be expected, and his mind as clear as that of a man less than half his age. e is very much interested in the questions of the day aud discusses them as freely and as well as any man in Georgia. Mr. Will. Sheats, of Winder, who Is well known here, where he has rela tives and where he has spent a good deal of his time, was in Monroe yester day and was most cordially welcomed. He is a splendid gentleman and it was a source of great regret to our people when for some time his life hung on a thread. (Walton Tribune.) Mrs. E. A. Caldwell was the guest of her parents, Mr. aud Mrs. N. G. Trout, of Pendergrass, severul days last week. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Phillips were the guests of Mrs. Walter Jackson, of Win der, for several days last week. Mrs. V. V. Harris has returned from a pleasant visit to her niece, Mrs. Della Mayne, In Winder. Jackson County (Jackson Herald.)\ Dr. and Mrs. S. T. Ross of Winder were in the city Friday for a short visit to Mrs. .1. N. Ross, who has been ill- foy several days. Mr. S. E. Smith of Winder spent the weekend with Mrs. Smith and baby at the home of Mr. J. L. Bailey. The Atlanta recruiting officer on Saturday announced the acceptance of twenty-five new recruits for tin* Unit ed States Army. Among them were Messrs. Ralph O. Dadisman of Jeffer son and Mr. Herman 11. Johnson of Uoschton. Mr. Dadisman is the second son of Mrs. W. I). Dadisman. A letter to The Herald from Dr. (J. Hersehol DeLaPerriere, states that In is practicing medicine in Galveston, Texas, and lias a large patronage, liis friends in Georgia will rejoice to know that he is succeeding so admirably in his new home. Mr. Clyde Williamson of Winder vis ited relatives here this week. Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. ,Smith and three children, and Miss Smith, of Winder, were visiting relatives in Jef ferson Sunday. The following dates arc* announced for the different school meets: The county meets will be held April Kth and 9th district on April 22, 2.'?; and the state meet in Athens June 3, 4. March 25th, tin* preliminary debates will tie held. Approximately 150 teams will participate. Mrs. Doss Wilhite and children a re sponding the week with tier parents. Mr. and Mrs. John W. Shields, in Winder. Gwinnett County (Gwinnett Journal) Messrs. Hoyt HrUwn and Brooks spent Sunday in Winder. Messrs. G. W. Williams and Horace WINDER MFG. CO. WANT WANT id OPERATORS. • The Winder Manufacturing Cos. ire advertising for sullirient force to operate their plant at night as well as day. They make the celebrated Wimco overalls and so great is the demand that they are forced to operate day und night to till their orders. We are glad to note this evidence of prosperity on the part of this splendid Winder institltion. NOTED LECTURER COMING TO WINDER 111 another place in this paper will be found a brief article that will be of especial interest to the people of Win der, and especially the young people, as we are soou to have the privilege of meeting and hearing its gifted author. On Thursday, February 10, at 7:30 P. M.. Mr#. Maude B. Perkins, of East Syracuse, X. V., National General Sec retary of the Young People's Branch of the W. C. T. U. will 'ecture at the Christian church. Winder gets few op portunities to hear such lecturers as AH's. Perkins, and probably would not get this one, except that Mrs. Perkins, who is visiting the colleges of the country to meet the young people, is passing through on her way to Athens to speak to the students of theNormnl School. It is our good fortune that she is aide to spend this one evening in our town. We should give her a house full to speak to, and especially will be a treat for our young people. Let us set aside this one night, and prepare to enjoy this rare treat. N. C. IV. GRAMMAR GRADES DEFEAT FRESHMEN The Grammar Grade Bulldogs of Winder High School defeated the fast freshmen of the same institution here last Friday in a hotly contested game of basketball by the overwhelming score of 24 to 10. The Freshmen fought hard, but the passwork of the Grammarians could not he stopped. Captain Harrison of the Grammar Graders was a little off from his regu lar form and only got two points, hut lie did considerable feeding. Camp and Bradley played good games as guards. Julian Wilson, tiie star forward of the Grammar Graders found the hoops for IS points, and F. Harris, the crack center covered the whole court in jam-up style. Herrin played best for the loosers. Kinch Carpenter of Winder High School is coaching the Grammar Graders and bus turned out a fast aggregation. WINDER DEFEATS COMMERCE HIGH Winder journeyed ovpr to Commerce last Friday and defeated the strong Commerce Hi team by the score of 25 to 20. The game was fast and hard fought throughout. Hill was the star of Winder, shooting six field goals. Winder Ims two hard games scheduled for this week, Thursday, they play the strong team from Christian College, allhough the dope is against them Win der is determined to give them a bat- Ho. On Friday Winder meets their ancient rivals, Lawroncevillc and tiiis promises to be the lest game of the season. Lawreuceville lias defeated Winder once this season by the close score of 2” to 20 on their court and our hoys are determined to get revenge for that defeat Friday. So if the fans want to see a fast, scrappy game come out Friday and root for the home team. Game called at 3:45 I*. M. Admission 10 and 25c. George spent Sunday in Winder. Mr. A. J. Sims and family, of Win der, visited relatives here Monday. Mrs. Strickland will move here from Winder this week and occupy the house vacated by Dr. Rhodes. (News-Herald) Miss Ruth Bennett, of Weenona, Ga., and Mr. H. L. Brand, of Akron, ()., were married at the bride’s home on December 28rd. The bride formerly lived ill Gwin nett county, while the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. I. E. Brand, of Logan v 51D-. the happy eoouplo visited in this nmmiity during the holidays before leaving for their home in Akron. THE STRAND THEATER PROGRAM ” MONDAY, Feb. 7.—William Russ in “The Valley of Tom morrow." TUESDAY, Feb. B.— Ruth of the Rock ies.—Enid Bennett, in Stepping Out. j WEDNESDAY, Feb. 9.—“ THE BARS OF IRON” j FARM CROP VALUES FALL FIVE BILLIONS A Tremendouh Slump ia <he Output of the Farms of the Nation During The Past Year. The value of farm crops of 1920 and of tln> farm animal products and ani mals sold and slaughtered, as dually determined by the Bureau of Crop Es timates, of the Flirted Slates Depart ment of Agriculture, is $19,856,000,001), or $5,105,000,000 below the total of 1919. The drop is almost confined en tirely to crops, among which the chief declines in value are corn, $1,022,000,- 000; cotton lint and seeds, $ j. 300.000, - 000; wheat, $854,000,000; hay $325,000,- 000; tobacco, $248.000,(KM): outs $151,- 000,000. On (lie other hand, many crops gain ed in value such as oranges, sugar beets, cabbage, cowpeus, sorghum cane, soy beans, onions, etc. It is the rule that, in the upward f and downward movements of prices, farm animals and farm products lag behlnd crops. So extreme was the lag in t’ne price of animals and animal products in 1920, 011 account of the ex traordinary fall in the prices of crops within a short period of time, that the total crop value of 1920 is reckoned to be only 56 per cent of the total value of all farm products. In the estimates for a long series of years, Ibis is the first crop value estimate that lias fal len below 60 per cent of the total of all products. PENNY SOCIAL. j . The News is in receipt of lowing invitation, accompanied by a tiny sock in which to deposit the pen nies : “The Young Peoples Missionary So ciety of the Methodist church requests the honor of your presence ut a Penny- Social to tie given at. the home of Dr. and Mrs. S. T. Ross, February 4th, from 4 to 6 p. in. The pennies to be used for windows ip our church. When this sock you see, Very meek We shall be, Only one penny for euch birthday, We will ask you to pay. . ' If this social you can’t attend, Will you please the little sock send, By some dear friend, Or one of the post men. BARROW COUNTY MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION MET MONDAY. The Barrow County Ministerial As sociation met Monday morning at the Baptist church with President Collins in the chair. Reports of Sunday ser vices were as follows: First Baptist S. S. 183. Night service preaching by L. W. Collins, attendance (MM). Winder Methodist S. S. 280. Morn ing services 2<K). Statham Baptist 3.. S. 60. Morning service 150. Bethlehem Methodist S. S. 75. Morn ing service 150. Rev. <’. W. Henderson read an inter esting paper on “The Church an 1 Arnui-sements” for which publication was requested. The association ad journed to visit Dr. W. 11. Faust, who has been confined to his room through illness. The following reports have been made of amounts raised in the Near East and European Relief drives. Some of this money lias been sp -chilly direct ed to the China famine sufferers- b.v re quest of the dollars. The books of the treasurer are still open. , Winder Methodist $310.11. First Baptist $5)7.00. ( Winder Christian $60.50. Winder Presbyterian $47.50. Htatham Methodist $11.25. Methodist Missionary Society $20.00. Junior Priscilla $20.00. Senior Priscilla $20.00. Rockwell Unlversalist $7.00. Total to date $55)9.30. WANT . Peeola Thomas, col., to come and get package bought from us last fall.— The Winder Dry Goods Store. The Young Peoples Missionary Socie ty of tin- Methodist church has*post poned its meeting from Thursday night •Feb. 3rd. to Thursday night, Feb. It). ’ v full, meeting of all members is de sired. , Rev. W. T. Hir.inieutt of Atlanta' _ . was in Winder this NO. 43