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VOL. XVII. DEDICATION OF CHRISTIAN CHURCH. Many From a Distance Come to Winder to Attend Services. Sunday was the day set for the dedication of the new Christian church, and quite a number of vis itors from neighboring towns were here on that occasion. The day dawned a little gloomy and some of the members of the church were doubtful, for there was the large sum of $7,500 to be raised. However, the clouds soon passed away, the sun came out in all his glory and the new church was crowded. After a most excellent sermon by George L. Snivcly, of Greenville, 111., pledges or cash were called for, and to the utter amazement of all concerned, when the day had passed into history and the amounts were counted it was found that about $9,500 had been raised. This . filled all hearts with joy, strong •men shed tears and all were happy. . The house was then dedicated to . the worship of God with all debts more than provided for. Mr. Snive ls has few equals in his line of work. His sermons were eloquent and en joyed by the large audiences which assembled three times during the day to hear him. The music was a feature and the aid of all is ap preciated by the members of the Christian church. The fact that some of our visitors were liberal donors to the worthy cause 'was quite noticeable, the names of Atlanta. Lithonia, Law renceville, Monroe and Athena be ing heard in the announcements. Winder now has as handsome churches as any town of her size in the state and surpasses most of them. Her citizens feel justly proud of her interest in the cause of Christianity. HORSE AND BUGGY STOLEN. Saturday night a horse and buggy belonging to Mr. Leek Smith was stolen from the hitching grounds in Winder. He advertised extensively and the thief, a negro, was cap tured at Marietta Tuesday. The negro gave his name as Elijah Stamper and his home as Dallas, Ga. Stamper and Mina Brown came from Gainesville to Winder Saturday afternoon. The chief of police in Marietta caught the negro about six miles from the city. He had traded the horse and buggy in Marietta for a mule, but the trade was reversed after the capture. Chief Copeland and Mr. Smith went to Marietta Wednesday and the latter now' has his property and the thief is in jail at Jefferson. The horse was stolen from just inside the Jackson county line, to the rear of Grifieth, Smith & Cos., and parties thereabouts, who had a vivid experience in a cotton steal ing case, have requested us to state that they are highly elated that the animal did not get on the other side of the hitching post, as they are anxious to see the horse thief given the limit of the law. Miss Lida Mae McKibben was the charming hostess who enter tained the members of the T. D. Club Tuesday afternoon. Fifteen members were present with their directress, Mrs. George DeLaper riere. An hour was pleasantly spent in the usual manner. A dainty fruit luncheon was served by Mrs McKibben and Mrs. Strange. ttKnfter tDeehln % ms- WINDER, JACKSON COUNTY. GEORGIA. THURSDAY. APRIL 1, 1909 J. T. Strange & Cos., Leaders in Style, Regulators and Controllers of Low Prices. This motto is not a dream but a reality. Truly we are leaders. We have a well selected stock, absolutely new. Com petent help, fair deal ings. Your money back if it takes it to make a satisfied cus- Serge Suit, a Lingerie Dress, a net Waist, a Lady’s Dutch Collar, an American Lady Corset in the long style-a Zeigler Shoe. Mothers can find just what they want in a Mrs. Jane Hopkins Suit for their boys and they are guaranteed. We would not forget the men. A Strouse Suit gives distinc tion to the appearance of all men. Ziegler Bros. Mrs. Jane Hopkins’ Boy-Proof Clothes. ffffff J. T. STRANGE & CO. fff Are you a judge of shoes? Do you know how to tell good shoes from sorry ones? or is it mere guess work ? In either event you should try a Boyden. It wont be a mere chance af ter that; you’ll know good shoes then. Boydens are made especially for us. We know what goes in them. That is why they are the best shoe for you to chunk your money at. New Spring styles in Tan, Gun Metal $5.00. Pat tent Colt $5.50. Bring your boy into our “little-fellow” department for a try-on of the new spring models of MRS. JANE HOP RINS’ BOY-PROOF CLOTHES.” These wonderfully qualified boys’ clothes are especially designed and tailored by a trained organization of clothes-makers. The “MRS. JANE HOPKINS” line for spring embodies the newest style ideas and wearproof fabrics,Norfolks, Etons, Knickerbocker and many other juvenile styles at mod erate price, $3.00, 3.50, 5.00 and 6.00. tomer. It is no won der Strange’s is a real mecca for the public-- anything on earth, ladies or gentlemen want to wear under one roof. A lady’s _~4.1v.~- v Ziegler IMMb Bros. DISTRICT CONVENTION I. 0. 0. f. The Public Meeting Greatly Enjoyed by Large Audience. The District convention I. O- O. F was held in Winder Tuesday. There were about three hundred Odd Fel lows in line as they filed from their hall to the opera house to listen to the address of the day, delivered by Grand Representative R. T- Daniel, of Griffin. In the absence of Division Grand Master Adams, of Bethlehem, Col. Holmes, of Statham, took charge of the public session and introduced Rev. W. T. Hunnicutt, who in a few chosen words paid a high trib ute to the order and welcomed the visitors to Winder in behalf of the local lodge. Though not aware that he would be called on to respond until he ar rived at the gathering, Col. Holmes made a happy little speech in behalf of the visiting members, on the line that the gathering was more in the nature of a home coming than a visitation, after which he intro duced the speaker of the day. Mr. Daniel began by relating a few amusing incidents and jokes suitable to the occasion. When he had gotten his auditors in a thor ough good humor he lapsed into seriousness and eloquence and de livered one of the finest speeches on friendship and fellowship ever heard in this section of the bate. Mr. Daniel’s speech was warmly re ceived by the large audience of Odd Fellows and citizens. Division Deputy Grand Master Adams had been called to the bed side of a patient and did not ar rive at the meeting until the con clusion of Mr. Daniel’s address. He then took charge of the meeting and gave his hearers an enthusias tic talk, after which Rev. John H. Wood dismissed the assemblage with a fervent prayer. The convention held secret ses sions in the afternoon and evening. At the evening session a prize of S4O was given for the best floor work by teams of the lodges repre sented. Jefferson and Bethlehem competed for the prize and Bethle hem carried home the trophy. Col. J. C. Ayres, of Jefferson, was nominated by the division as deputy grand master. Members of I. O. O. F-, we wish to add our voice to that hearty wel come. Come again. WINDER GUARDS INSPECTED. The annual inspection of com pany H, Fifth infantry, National Guard, was held at the armory Monday night by Major Frederick L. Palmer, U. S. A., and the com pany showed up in fine form. A drill was had in the afternoon prior to inspection and the boys worked like regulars. This is the second year of the organizatian in the service and Captain Johns was complimented for the efficient, snowing made. Plans are being made to estab lish a rifle range fur the company, and with the coming of spring tar* get practice will begin. NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION. The firm, known as the F. W. Bondurant Insurance Agency has been dissolved by mutual consent, G. W. Bagwell retiring. Mr- Bon durant will continue the agency. He assumes all reliability, and set tlement of accounts must be made to him. F. W. Bondukant, G . W- BAG WELL. NO 4