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VOLUME 4, NO. 4 SHERIFF OF JACKSON COUNTY KILLED BY OTIS LANDERS CliL ;j. Barber, the Popular Sher iff of Jackson County, Was Shot and Instantly Died Last Sun day Night While Discharging His Duty as an Officer of the Law. On last Sunday night Sheriff Barber, of Jackson county, ac companied by Deputy Sheriff Pendergrass, left Jefferson for the purpose of arresting Otis ;Lan ders, charged with the offense of stealing an automobile. They went to Landers' home about six miles west of Jefferson but did not find him. They then went to the home of a neighbor, D. W. Chap man, right at the 0 "Shield's bridge on the Mulberry river, and asked Chapman if Landers was there and was told he Avas not. but the sheriff and deputy decided to search the home. Sheriff Barber Avent to the front door and Deputy Pender grass to the back door, and just then Landers ran out the front door and almost into the arms of the sheriff. The sheriff grabbed him and Landers began shooting him, the first ball striking the handle of the sheriff’s pistol in its scabbard and glancing into his le.f side. He immediately shot a second time, the ball taking effect in the neck at the base of the skull and passing through the head to the back of the right eye and pro ducing instant death. Deputy Pendergrass ran around the house in time to see Landers disappearing in the darkness but Laniers succeeded in getting away. The sheriff Avas dead Avhen the deputy reached him. This occurred about 10 o’clock at night and Landers ran to the home of his father, Avho rushed him in an automobile to Gaines ville as he Avas pursued by Sheriff Camp, of BarroAV county >.nd a posse of men. Landers Avas arrested by Sheriff Crowe, of Hall county, in Gaines ville, just as he was in the act of boarding a train to make his es cape. Sheriff Camp shortly after the .arrest reached Gainesville and brought Landers back to Jeffer son Avhere he was placed in jail. This was one of the bloodiest crimes that could have been com mitted and excitement was run ning so high in Jefferson and Tackson county that Judge Cobb thought n best that he be sent to the Clarke county jail Monday af ternoon and so ordered Deputy Pendergrass. Sheriff Cliff Barber was one of the most popular and affable young men in this section of the state. He was clean and upright in his life and habits and his friends are scattered all over Georgia and Florida. Avhere he Avas the idol of baseball fans, be ing one of the best amateur play ers of the country and, too, it Avas a pleasure to do business with him, ahvays fair and honest in his dealings. He Avas a member of the Methodist church and Avas every inch a Christian gentleman. He was thirty-six years of ace, and only recently was most happily married to Miss Gussie Carson, the popular and cultured daugh ter of Hon. G. L. Carson, of Com merce. He Avas serving his first term as sheriff of Jackson county. He is surviA’ed by his two ssiters. He is survived by hi stwo sisters, Mrs. Ruby Telford and Miss Pearl Barber, of Atlanta. The funeral fook place in Commerce Tuesday afternoon at 3 o’clock at the First Methodist church. THE BARROW TIMES Old Georgian Visits Native State Again From Oklahoma Mr. 11. C. McDonald, of Camer on, Oklahoma, who has been vis iting his brother, Mr. E. A. Mc- Donald, of near Commerce, and other relatives, spent Tuesday in Winder. The editor of The Times had not seen him for years and it was indeed a pleasure to meet him again and to knoAv that fortune had favored him in his adopted state. Mr. McDonald went to Okla homa tAventy-one years ago and informs us he has become accli matized and will spend the re mainder of his years there in that prosperous state where he has formed new friendships and ties that bind him. He says Oklahoma has many advantages Ave do not enjoy as Avell as some disadvantages but that it is a country of great re sources and big opportunities. His brother, Mr. E. A. McDon ald, one of those clever and hos pitable men that has helped to make Jackson county famous, Avas Avith him while here and accom panied him as far as Atlanta on his return home yesterday. Death of Mrs. D. P. Lord Mrs. D. P. Lord, one of Win der's good women, died at her home on Wood lawn Avenue Monday after an illness of sev eral weeks. Mrs. Lord had been in deli cate heath for a long while but it A\ r as not generally know’n her condition was so se rious. She was a Miss Still before her marriage and was reared near Shilo church in the Win sor neighborhood, of Walton county, where she was burred Tuesday afternoon. The body was in charge of Undertaker C. M. Ferguson and carried to Shilo church where the last sad rites were performed in the presence of sorrowing loved ones and friends. SPOKE AT BIRMINGHAM. Rev. Jno. H. Wood spoke at Birmingham, Ala., last Sunday in the interest of the Southeastern Christian College of Auburn, Ga. KISS THE DEAR OLD MOTHER Kiss the dear old mother; her cheek is Avan and wasted; Feeble are the footsteps that once were gay; Many a bitter cup of sorrow she has tasted, Borne unnumbered trials since her wedding-day. Think of all the hours that she is sad and lonely, All her vanished pleasures living o’er again; Cheerful and contented will she be if you will only Kiss the dear old mother now’ and then. When by fame or fortune you are proudly knighted, Let the dear old mother enter in your joy; See the aged pilgrim trembling and delighted, At the world’s opinion of her boy Think of all you owe her; seek to give her pleasure Spite of cruel sneers from cold and careless men; While within your keeping you hold this precious treasure, Kiss the dear old mother now and then. —Selected. WINDER, HARROW COUNTY, A„ THURSDAY, JANUARY 23, 1D1S) W. M. FITE TAKES HIS OWN LIFE AT STATHAM He Was Cashier of the Bank of Statham, One of Our Finest Business Men, and Universally Popular One of the most shock ing and deplorable affairs that has ever happened in Barrow county was the death of W. M. Fite by his own hands last Tuesday night. The news has cast a gloom over this entire section because he was universally popular, num bering his friends by all who knew him and was considered one among the best banking men in this part of the state. He had been cashier of the Statham Bank since its organization and the recent statement showed the bank was in fine condition. Bad health and over work brought on a condi tion of miud that caused him to commit this rash act. Willie Fite, as he was was known to most of us, was progressive and took an active interest in all public affairs of his county and town. His death will be a distinct loss to Stat ham,. where he had lived since entering the busines world, and where he had been the moving spirit in all movements and enter prises for the continued growth and development of his town and section. He leaves his wife and one child, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Fite, and several brothers and sis ters. CHARLES E. POWELL. Rev. Charles E. Powell, of Lex ington, Ky., will preach at the Christian church next Sunday, January 26th, morning and even ing. He is one among the ablest ministers and all members of the church are urged to be present. Visitors cordially invited. FIFTY-THIRD BIRTHDAY. Air. W. H. Saul, one of the splendid citizens and farmers, of Russell, celebrated his 53rd birth day last Sunday at his beautiful home. A sumptuous turkey dinner was one of the enjoyable occasions of the day, at which all of his fam ily w r ere present, as follows: Mr. and Airs. C. C. Saul, Mr. and Airs. J. H. Hinesly, Air. and Airs. J. R. Davis and children, Lillian and Willie May, and Air. Sylvestus Saul. Air. J. W. Davis, one of the splendid citizens of Cain’s district, was in Winder yester day accompanied by his son. He reports several cases of flue in his community. TOO MANY DOGS. The dogs arc getting too nu merous in Winder and our city fathers would do a great service if they would adopt some plan to decrease the number about 99 per cent. They are a useless animal for nnv town nr oitv. SERVICE FLAG The North Georgia Trust & Banking Company has ready for distribut ion in Winder a very attractive souvenir to be given to the men representing this community in the Military or Naval service l of our country. We Avoud ask that you kndiy call for same at the Bank (or live your family ask for it) as we deem it a privilege* an pleasure to show OUR HOYS this token of our regard and appreciation for the valiant ser vices they have rendered our Nation. W. L. JACKSON, V-Pres. PENTECOSTLOCALS Mr. and Mrs. J. M .Wall spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. D. P. Chandler. Mrs. Anna Hammond enter taine dwiht a birthday dinner Sunday. Mrs, M. L. Williamson is on the sick list this week. Miss Nora Greenway was tin* guest of Miss Marie Haynie Sunday. Misses Rosalee Chandler and Jennie Hurdigree spent Satur day night and Sunday in Stat ham, the guests of Mr. and Mrs. M. 11. Lowe. Rev. J. W. Brinsfield filled his regular appointment here Sunday. Mrs. J. M. Haynie spent Sun day with Mr. and! Mrs. R./W. Haynie. I < Miss Jurejle Chndler wasi the guest of Miss Fanny Dunnahoo Saturday night and Sunday. Several from here attended the singing at Oak Grove Sun day afternoon, and heard some fine singing. Miss Annie Haynie was the guest of Miss Thelma P,rick,- ett Sunday. Mrs. Essie Perry and little (daughter Clarice, were the guests of Miss Wildee Pente cost Sunday. , Rev. J. AY; Brinsfiq/ld wag the dinner guest of Mr. and Mrs. D. P. Chandler Sunday. Our people are enjoying this fine weather and making good use of it, picking crack co|tr (fcon and doing other badljy* netted work). Mrs. Loyd Lylel and little ‘son, Hilliard, and Mrs. Mjjl ton Wall, spout Tuesday with their mother, Mrs. H. A. Har digree.t ‘ 1 JL ‘ I. BETHLEHEM LOCALS Mr. and Mrs. John Charles have returned to their home in Piedmont, S. C., after a short visit to the latter’s father, Mr. J. L. Moore. Misses Ada and Clarice Year wood spent last Friday in Hosch ton. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Wages an nounce the birth of a son last week. Mrs. C. T. Mathews left Thurs day for an extended visit to rel atives in South Georgia and Flor ida. Mrs. Celia Sell Dies In Her 99th Year In the death of Mrs. Celia Sell last* Thursday at the home of her son, Hon. L. F. Sell, of Jackson county, one of the best and oldest women of this sec tion of the state passed into the beyond. Had she lived until the 16th of next June she would have recalled the remarkable age of 99 years. Although rath er frail and never very strong she had been an unusually ac tive woman doing all of her long life until for the past few years. She was a daughter of Mr. Peter McMillan, one of the strong and prominent men of Jackson county in ante-bellum days, who represented his coun ty in the Georgia legislature for several terms and regarded as one of her leading citizens. He died at the age of 86 years. She was married to Mr. James Sell in 1844 and there were nine children born to them, all of whom lived to be grown, and five are still living. Air. James Sell died in 1900, at the advanved age of 86 and she has snee that time lived with her youngest son, Hon. L. F. Sell, who owned the old home stead, where she had resided at her death for 70 years. Airs. Sell was one of or pure and noble women, acted well her part in life, and was a de vout Christian, having been a member of the Methodist church for over 40 years. Such women as she are a blessing to the world and a benefactor to humanity. Mr. L. F. Sell was pecularly devoted to his mother from the fact that he* had never been separated from her except while away when a young man at school. He and his wife had done all in their power during her declining years to make her life as pleasant and free from care as it w as possible, and they and the other children and ones can feel assured that her loved ones can feel assured that her soul is at rest in the home of the redeemed. Mr. and Mrs. Earl McDonald have moved to their farm one mile south of Bethlehem. Rev. W. H. Faust and Mr. J. P. Williams were here Saturday in the interest of the drive for Ar menian-Syrian sufferers. Mrs. W. C. Yearwood spent a feAv days in Atlanta last week. Mr. John Hill received a mes sage last week stating that his son Jim had landed in Virginia on his way from France. Air. and Mrs. John Tucker and children, of Winder, spent the week-end here. Rev. Marshall delivered an able sermon at the Baptist church Sun day. Mr. and Mrs. Homer Mehaffey, of Commerce, spent Sunday at the home of W. C. Yearwood. We welcome Mr. and Mrs. Lu ther McDonald, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Thompson, Mr. and Mrs. Price Miller, and other new residents to Bethlehem. Rev. J. W. Brinsfield filled an appointement at Statham last Sunday. DR. BROWN HERE THIS WEEK Dr. Brown who was the popular pastor of the Baptist church here for several years, was in the city the first of the week. Dr. Brown has many friends in Winder who remember him with much pleasure and are always de lighted to see him. His present home is in Atlanta. SI.SO IN ADVANCE On Account of Bad Health Mr. J. C. Hope Retires The many friends here of Mr. J. O. Dope will learn with much regret that he was forced to retire from business on ac count of fading health, and that lie and his familyhave returned to his former home in Forsyth county. He w’as a splendid cit izen and gentleman and Winder loses a good family. In a letter this w r eek to The Times lie speaks of his regret in having to leave us and also sta ted he w’as improving slowly. STATHAM LOCALS Among the number from Stat ham who enjoyed “The Trail of the Lonesome Pine” at the Colonial were Air. and Airs. Jim Haynie, Aliases Alartin, Cronie and Ross. Miss Mayrelle Cronie spent tho week-end at her home in Hoschton. •Misses Cooper and Strange, of Winder were in the city Saturday. The many friends of Airs. W. F. Harvey will be sorry to learn of her illness. ATrs. W. D. Bolton of Oglesby spent the past week with her mother, Airs. Georgia McDonald. Miss Alodelle Hale spent the week end at home. Wallace Poole spent the week end with Aliss Daniel. The Aliases Jones of Auburn spent Sunday with friends in Stat ham. Mr. Erastus Day is at home— honorably discharged from the U. S. Army. The ladies of the Christian church gave a delightful chicken and brunswick stew on Saturday for the benefit of the church. The Rev. Mr. Smith of Aragon preached two very interesting and entertaining sermons at the Baptist church on Sunday. Dr. and Mrs. C. S. Williams of Winder spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Nunnally. Miss Daniel spent Saturday in Athens shopping. Air. and Mrs. E. 11. Lowe of Watkinsville spent the week-end with relatives. Rev. W. H. Lord was in the city the past week. Air. and Mrs. Thurmond and children spent Sunday in Athens. Mrs. W. K. Lyle 111 Mrs. W. K. Lyle was taken critically ill Monday night and has been in a se rious condition since then. She is thought to be some better today and her num erous friends all over the city hope she may soon be restored to health. BUYS VALUABLE HOME Mr. James T. Williams has bought the Burnett home on Ath ens St., being the first real estate deal thus week for Winder. This is a splendid piece of prop erty and in a desirable section of the city.