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THE INKIN SERVICES.
A Large Congregation Gathers at
Methodist Church to hid farewell
l< Rev. A. H. Quillian.
About six hundred people jr;itli
en and at the M< thodiat church Sun
d;iy evening to attend ti * 1 larewell
(Services tendered ll* v. A. N\ . -
Jian, who was by the North
Georgia Conference to a charg* at
Carrollton.
Rev. Quillian has k> n the pas
tor of the church kr* for the past
two years, and has endeared him
self to our citizens by,his consecrat
ed life and a strict adijer nee to the
preaching of the gospel. He and
hie family depart with not an of
fended sou) behind and carrying
with them the prayers and bless
ings of the Christian people.
Rev. S. W. \rnold, Baptist, was
the first speaker at the meeting.
He spoke at length of the Christian
Jove and unity which prevails in
Winder. In the course of his re
marks he made the statement that
he had never heard a Baptist say
an unkind word of Brother Quil
lian.
Col. W. H. Quarterman, Presby
t< rian. r< ad a letter from the pastor
of the church of that faith express
ing regret that he was unavoidably
kept away from the meeting. Rev.
Rauschenburg paid a b< autiful
tribute to the departing pastor, re
f rring in tender terms to their
first meeting, when they said adieu
to Brother D< W<*e md their hearts
were bound together in Christian
love.
Rev. John H. Wood, Christ'an,
liegan his remarks by saying that
he recognized Rev. Quillian as the
new preacher when passing on the
opposite side of the tr< et from him
two years ago; looked the part; had
been tol<l lie would have a time with
the other good preacher;
Quillian was a good looking preach
er; spoke of Wind* r’s religious
growth during the past fifteen years
and concluded with earnest and elo
quent periods concerning their
brotherly love and warm . personal
friendship.
Mr. W. H. Toole, Superintend
ent of the Sunday school, spoke of
the great comfort and encourage
ment the pastor’s wise counsel and
abiding faith bad ken to him at
times when the way seemed dark.
His remarks were made with much
feeling, and reached the tender
cords of many hearts in the audi-
ence.
Rev. Quill inn rone to express his
appreciation of the great demon
stration of affection shown him by
our people. He said that in all the
years of his ministry he had never
left a charge with a heart more sad.
He would ever cherish in tenderest
memory the warm friend? he had
made in Winder. He spoke of the
work which had been done in the
master’s vineyard and of fond hopes
which had not been accomplished;
referred to a young man in the
congregation for whom he had been
praying for two years and would
continue to pray for- Told how
each musician handling an old
violin left his personality in the
harmony coming from the instru
ment, and expressed the hope that
s une small deed of his in Winder
would sound a note among the
sweet rnusiejof “Glory Lund.”
Dr. G. W. DeLaperriere made a
few r remarks in behalf of the beloved
brother, lie said the presence of
Brother Quillian had been a great
spiritual blessing to the town; that
the church had made greater pro
gress the past two years than in any
two years of the previous eighteen-
Before taking his scat he intro
duced the following resolutions
\ch were [unanimously adopted:
“ Whereas, The North Georgia
Confer* nee in cession at Gainesville
has seen tit to sever our relation
ship with our beloved pastor, Rev.
A. W. Quillian; and,
“Wherein*, His pastorate with us
during the past two years has ken
one of great kindness, gentleness,
love and consideration for us; and
“ Whereas, By bis abb* ministry
and spoth'ss Christian life he has
been a great spiritual blessing to us
all, therefore lie it
“Resolved, first, That we part
with our k loved pastor and his
family with sincere regret, Invok
ing God's richest blessings upon him
and his in his new ti* Id of service;
that we feel that his pastorate with
us —by his able ministry, Godly
walk and consecration —has been a
great blessing to ihc church; that
we stand today stronger in the faith
of our God than < ver before; that
the church stands closer together,
nearer as one man with one pur
pose and aim, and that to satisfy
our Father in heaven.
Resolved, second, That a copy of
these resolutions bespread upon the
records of our church, a copy lie
given to <>ur pastor, and one each
to The Winder News and W< sleyar
Christian Advocate.”
MISS McGARITY ENTERTAINS.
Jefferson —One of the most <n
joy able of the Thanksgiviag parti* s
was given by Miss Annie Ried Mc-
Garitv at her home on Hill street.
The home was lighted up with Jap
anese lanterns and k'autifully dec
orated with ferns and other potted
plants. Delicious refreshments were
served during the evening. Those
present were: Misses Ruth .Steph
ens, Montie Blaekstoek, Meda Ap
pleby, Annie Ried McGarity, Ruth
Mahaffev, Erin Holder, Alma Nib
lack, Lurlie Collier, Alice Denison,
Messrs. Joe McGarity of Mansfield,
Professor Adkinson, Parvin Brock,
Rov Niblack, Charlie McGarity of
Athens, Fred McGarity of Monroe,
Ralph Wright of Monroe, Baxter
Henry.
GWINNETT SUPERIOR COURT.
December term Gwinnett superior
Court meets Monday. The following
jail eases await investigation by the
grand jury: Maggie Harrison, col
ored, who shot and killed her
brother, near SnellvilJe; June Jack
son, colored, of Winder, attempt to
•assault Mrs. Jule Tiller; Zaek
Johnson, colored, assault with in
tent to murder; Henry Gambell,
colored, stealing bale of cotton at
Nor cross; Donald Lee, colored,
shooting wife at Buford; John
Streaty, colored, shooting affray in
Bay Creek district; Byrd English
for the shooting of Jesse Wallace at
Sewanec church- Sain J. Tribble
makes his last appearance as solic
itor at this term of court
DEATH Of MR. Jfff EDWARDS.
Mr. .lift' Ed wards, a prosperous
i farmer of Walton county, living
near Bethlehem, was thrown from
a young mule Sunday afternoon,
striking the ground with terrific
force. Three of Winder’s physi
cians were called, but Mr. Edwards
was so badly injured that he died
Monday night a 7 o’clock of con
cussion of the brain. The sad news
was a great shock to the communi
ty. Mr. Edwards was about fifty
years of age and leaves a wife and
several children to mourn for him.
The fufieral was preached at Bethel I
church Tuesday afternoon and the
remains laid to rest in the church |
yard cemetery. The stricken fa mi- j
iy has the sympathy of many!
friends.
The mail order booze houses have
been doing a rushing business here
during the fall season —Covington
News.
STATHA.M AND ITS PEOPLE
At the home of the bride’s parents
Mr. and Mrs. .Janus Brewer, in
Bogart, Miss Clara Brewer and Mr.
Clifford Harper, of this city, were
married Tuesday afternoon at 4
o'clock, Elder John H. Wood, of
Winder, officiating. They came
immediately to Statham and were
delightfully intortained at the home
of the groom’s parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Jack Harper, who gave them
a reception supper. They have the
good wishes of a large number of
warm friends.
Mr. and Mrs. Anderson, of Can
ton Ga., are in the <*ity the guests
of Mr. Anderson’s sister, Mrs. J.
M • Cogburn.
Mr. M. S. Wood was in Auburn
this week on business.
Clarences Booth has return* *1
home from Rome, where he was
in school. He is recovering from
quite an illness of typhoid fever.
Quite a number of our young
people enjoyed an evening at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. Ottice Hale,
Friday.
Miss Fannie Tucker is at home
for the winter.
Mr- Robert Lester was in Athens
Tuesday looking after the sale of
the la.ster property.
Mrs. J. B. Cheek has returned
from a several days’ visit to friends
in Winder.
The Honorable W. W. Stark, of
Commerce, delivered his lecture
“Travels in the Land of Christ,”
here Friday evening to a large and
appreciative audience.
Col. J. F. Holmes was in Law
renceville Monday, attending the
Division meeting of the I. O. 0. F.,
filling his place on the program.
Mr. Thomas Ayeock was in At
lanta Friday on business.
Mr C. E. Nickelson, was in the
Gate City on business one day last
week.
Mr. and Mrs. James Willie
Arnold, of Athens, attended the
Cooper-Arnold, wedding.
Elder and Mrs. Bennie Mc-
Donald, have returned from Mays
ville, where they spent Thanks
giving with relatives.
Quite a number of young people
enjoyed a taekey party at the
suburban home of Mr. Grimwood
Thursday evening.
Mr. and Mrs. Marion Arnold, of
Athens, were in attendance upon
the Cooper- Arnold wedding.
Mr. and Mrs. Otice Hale were
with relatives in Good Hope,
Walton county, .several days last
week.
Mrs- W. M. Fite, has returned
from a stay of several days with
relatives in Lawreneeville.
Mr. and Mrs. James have moved
from this place to Athens.
Mrs. Day, of Winder, is spending
sometime in this city with her son,
Mr. John C. Dav.
COUNTY LINE.
It'* a long lane that never turns.
So alter a long and continued dry
spell, it has l>egun to rain. If we
have as many wet days as we have
had dry ones, us fellows who work
out doors will have a tough time,
but we can eat goobers, pop Corn
and tell big tales, and have a good
time anyhow.
We told you one of those houses
would not be vacant. On last Sun
day Mr. Aticus Wheeler stood at
the altar beside Miss Esther Pucket
and the twain were made one. So
ye scribe joins all the others in this
community in wishing them much
joy along the pathway of life.
Mr. Lon Elrod’s children are
whooping around with the whoop
■iak ; ST. LOU ISKH
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This Name Stands For
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iug cough.
You ought to have been with us
Thanksgiving day. We accepted
an invitation to stick our knees un
der the table of Mr. Berk Mathews,
and we carved our way through
that turkey as well as many other
good things. We must confess we
enjoyed the day hugely in this hos
pitable horne-
There will be an Educational
Rally at this place Friday night..
Speakers of note will be on hand to
tell us something about local taxa
tion. So a treat is in store for all
who will come.
Look out for Santa Claus at this
place Chrismas to have a large tree
full of nice things for the kids.
After today we will be connected
with the big Merchants’ Carnival
at Hoschton at Hudgin’s store and
you may bet your boots we are
shaping up to play our part. So I
envite my friends and neighbors
when taking in the big show at
Hoschton to be sure to hunt me up.
We will be in Santa Claus corner.
-Sager.
FATAT 4 McWMID.
Messrs. H. E. Patat and G. W.
McDonald have formed a copartner
ship, purchased the blacksmith shop
of C. W. Jackson and will do all
kinds of work in that line- Mr.
Patat is one of the best blacksmiths
in the trade, and we bespeak for this
new firm a prosperous season.
Odd fellows Meet
The district meeting of the ‘2oth
division of I 0. 0. F. met in Law
renceville Monday. Winder lodge
No. 81 was represented by Rev. J. ■
S. Settle, Messrs. J. E. Callahan,
S. T. Maughon and J- H. Hill.
The division v.ull meet in Winder
next time.
Register fer City Election.
The registration book for the city
election will open Friday, Decem
ber 4th, and close December 26th.
The election occurs January 6th A
If you were not registered for the
primary, get registered now, if you
wish to participate m| the^general"
election. *