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■WINDER, GEORGIA
GRAND CIRCUIT RACING
EXCLUSIVE FEATURE
NO OTHER FAIR IN THE SOUTH PROVIDES ITS PATRONS
WITH SUCH HIGH CLASS SPORTING ATTRAC
TIONS AS THE SOUTHEASTERN FAIR,
ATLANTA.
To those who are partial to horse
ing. and there are many thousands
Georgia, the Southeastern Fair
Jrand Circuit meeting ■will offer a
satisfying program. This guarantee
>f the highest class racing in the
vorld is evidenced by the names of
tractically all the famous drivers in
he harness horse game who have en
tered most of the last horses in the
Jnited States to compete on what is
jerhaps the fastest track in the world.
Among the horses entered which are
low the center of attraction on the
tracks of the north and which are
'urnishing sport of the highest charac
A nose to nose finish in a running
October
AUTO RACES OCT. 20-21
Some of the Most Dating Dirt
Track Drivers in the World
Are Entered at At
lanta, October
* 11-21
Auto racing will be one of the big
features of the Southeastern Fair two
days, October 20-21, having been ad
ded this year to make a place , for
this sport which is rapidly gaining
in popularity. Racing of dirt tracks
at fair grounds is in a class of its
own for here the human element en
ters much more into the contest than
on the big concrete speedways where
the leng races are as much a contest
of material endurance as of speed and
lntellige*t driving.,
The Atlanta event witl have en
trants from among the nerviest driv
ers in the world Including “Wild Bill”
Endicott, W. Burr Lumpkin, u.o Eng
lishman who is noted for his fearless
driving; Jules Kllinboe, the Minne
sota phenomenon who shattered sev
eral records last year and captured the
“Dominion Sweepstakes” last year
driving a Briscoe special. Anew star
who will show up in the South for the
first time this year is Sergeant Dave
Koetzel, who holds the world’s record
for an hour race. Dave was “over
there’’ and while in France made a
study of high speed motors with the
result that he has adopted some
French ideas and has a machine
which he calis the "Loraine Special.”
The purses for this two day event
aggregate $5,000.00 and judging by the
Where the Girls’ Canning Clubs of the Southeastern States “shsw how”
they have added thousands of dollars in value to the food products
of the South, at Southeastern Fair, Atlanta, October 11-21.
get a fair catalog
A Free Premium List May He
Had For the
Asking
There is something in the 1919
premium list of the Southeastern Fair
that will interest every boy and Kiri
in Georgia who is ahi bit ions and ener
getic AH veil have te do to g£t one
t to write to Secretary R.M.
gtriplin. box 106 Atlanta, Ga.. and
jt wiN be sent hy retoan mail.
Remembei the Reduced Railway
Rates.
Ask your nearest railway agent
M.ent the red'ieed rate* for tbe Smith-
Fa.r. Atlanta, •< t.ber 11-21, 1
te the Secretary,, R., M. Strip-
Atlanta, tor l*Mil it*.™**,..
ter are Royal Mack, MoGegor The
Great, Fenesta, Mariondale, Grace
Direct, Goldie Todd, Allie Lou, beside
the number who will be entered in
the Free For All and late cloning
events, thereby assuring the visitors
to the Southeastern Fair that they
will enjoy racing equal to the best
in the world.
The list of drivers include “The
Grand Old Man," Mr. Geers, Tommy
Murphy, whose winnings last year
amounted to 1105,000 and Walter Cox,
the three comprising a trio who are
not only the most skillful drivers in
the world but who have the most im
portant racing stables.
race at the Southeastern Fair, Atlanta,
11-21.
number of entries already received
there will be a line sp of cars exceed
ing any previous race event of this
character in the South.
NEW HIGH CURVE IN
CANNING CLUB RESULTS
Display at Southeastern Fair
Will Show Phenomenal Ac
complishment of Extension
Service of Georgia State Col
lege of Agriculture.
The canning club exhibit at the
Southeastern Fair, October 11-21 will
jjprpftss that of all other years and
will especially reflect the result#
Which were brought about through the
necessity of increasing and conserving
the food supply on account ot the war.
Every county in Georgia has had the
opportunity to have this instruc
tion from experienced demonstrators
and it has worked a revolution amon
the farmers wives and daughters. The
educational phase of the boys and
girls work in this connection will be
shown in exhibits of canning, cook
ing, breadmaking, sewing, garden pro
ducts and other home work.
There will be special club days,
Wednesday and Thursday when all
club members will be admitted for
25 cents. There will be a special
program and parade of members in
front of the grandstand for the pur
pose of impressing those witnessing
the races and free acts, as to the
importance ot the werk.
VISIT THE OSTRICH FARM.
This Collection of Birds at Lake
wood Par t. Southeastern Fair,
Atlanta, Should Be Seen
by All Visitors.
One of the permanent features of
Lakewood Park, home of the South
eastern Fair is the Ostrich Farm,
which is outside the fair grounds
proper. It can be visited in ihe morn
ing before entering the Fair grounds,
and wiil repay all who are interested
in these wonderful birds which pro
duce those fine feathers which make
our wives and sweethearts so nm-li
more attractive and do no harm to
to the birds. The celieclion at egg*
and feathers may be seen free aud
gives the public much infwmafion
that i* wnrtii having.
MEETING OF THE GEORGIA ASSOCIATION
OF POLICE CHIEFS AND RAILWAY
SPECIAL AGENTS
FIFTH ANNUAL MEETING HELD
N BAINBBIDGE. GEORGIA. JUNE
11 AND 12 IRIS.
Owing to the fact that President S. B.
Bryant of was detained in
United States court in Charleston, S.
the meeting was to order by
First Vice-President D. H. Barber, of
Bainbridge iD the city hall. The session
was opened with prayer by Rev. H. H.
Shell of Bainbridge.
Judge W. M. Harrell of the Albany
circuit was introduced and delivered the
address of welcome. Following this sev
eral short addresses were made, delud
ing a speech by Hod. R. G. Havtsfleld,
City Attorney, Mr. E. J. Perry, banker;
Mr. H. M. Mussbanro, a leading eitixen
and prominent manufacturer. After the
response to the addresses of welcome,
the convention immediately began the
business of the session. It was soon
realixed that the attending chiefs and
railway officers had come for business
more than pleasure.
Acting (Secretary L. M. Summer read
the minutes of the last meet tog held in
Valdosta. On motion by Chief Dampier,
of Valdosta, seconded by Chief A. Sim
Hill of Winder, the minutes were adopt
ed.
| A resolution by t hief \V. L. Sheppard
! 0 f Cordele instructed the secretary to
heve printed a sufficient number of
copies of by-laws and constitution of
the association and that each chief of
police town marshal, and railway spe
cial agent be furnished a copy. The re
solution was passed.
A resolution by Chief J. J. h landers
of Dublin requested the Georgia legis
lature to repeal that portion of the laws
forbidding railway companies from fur
nishing arresting officers of the state
free transpotarion when traveling in
their official capacity or in the discharge
of their duties, and further requesting
that every arresting officer of the state
be appointed as a cemmittee personally
to see the members of the state legisla
ture and urge the repeal of that portion
of the law as referred to in the body of
the resolution. The resolution was pass
ed.
A resolution was offered by Special
Officer L. M. Summer of the Seaboard
Air Line Railway to amend the laws of
Georgia pertaining to the ownership
and possession of all kinds of automo
biles, motor trucks and otber motor
driven vehicles, so as to require the is
suing of a deed or t itle from each se.ller
of gneb cars and requiring all owners
to possess such deed or title and re
questing Chief C. Dampier of Valdosta
to assist the members of the legislators
from Lowndes conuty to prepare and in
rodnee a bill along the lines as suggest
rd in the resolution. The resolution was
unanimously.
A resolution by Chief A. B. Milton of
Thomasville, changing by laws of the
Georgia Association of Police Chiefs and
Railway {Special Agents permitting Ma
yors and Mayor Pro-tems to join the or
ganization. The resolution was unani
mously passed. This resolution was dat
ed June 20th, 1018 and adopted at the
Convention in session at Valdosta.
A resolution n offered by 1.. M.
Summer, Special Officer of the Seaboard
'Air Line Railway with headquarters at
lOordele, changing the by-laws so that
Sheriffs and Deputy Sheriffs mf the
state could become members of the Po
,lice Chiefs and Railway Special Agents
‘Association and extending them a <or
dial iavitation 1> meet with this orgn ni
zation at their next annual convention
to lie held at Dublin in 1020. The reso
lution was passed unanimously,
j List of a.eii hers of the Georgia State
Association t>f Police 1 Chiefs and Rail
wav &pvf*>al A guilts.
At on .1 nfto 11th the vi?it#rH
were taken down the river about twaaty
miles far a boat riel** by the good people
1 0 f Bain bridge. The* boat was tendered
by Mr. Callahan, erne of the' local lead
ing ltmsiness men was elesireel to see the
visiting officers enjety the trip. On the
trip the Bain bridge brass band fiirnisb
eel exe'ellent music and there was also a
daßi-c aboard which made the evening a
delightful one. The party returned late
at night after a most enjoyable trip.
| The body was called to order at the
City Hall by Vice President Barber. At
this session Chief W. L. Sheppard of
Cerdele, introduced a resolution re
questing the Georgia legislature to pro
vide a means for municipalities to cel
led tines out. of violations of prohibition
laws of Georgia, where the crime was
committed in a municipality where the
arrest was • ade by a police officer.
This resolution brought on consider
able discussion. Among those discussing
the proposed niea'nro were Chief Darn
pier nf Valdosta, Chief Milton of
Thomas* die, Chief Hill of Winder, sad
others. The resolution was passed.
V ice Pre-ic.est Barber suggested at
this meetiag that the social evil in its
THU BARROW ’ENVIES
[various phases be discussed by those
present. Accordingly it was discussed
by a number of visiting officers and es
pecially by Chief J. J. Blander, of Dub
lin, who made a very interesting ad
dress covering all sides of this problem.
He took the position that this is one of
jthe most vital problems that now con
Trent officers of the state, and one that
needs the serious attention of all offi
cers as well s citizens generally.
The selection of a place for the next
meeting then came up to be discussed.
I Chief J. W. McDaniel of Thoraaston,
placed the name of his city before the
ibodv and extended a cordial invitation
'for the body to meet there next time.
Chief J. J. Flanders of Dublin, tendered
| warm invitation on behalf of his com
munity. After considerable discussion
Iby friends of both cities in which both
Dublin and Thomaston got highest
praise, the friends of Thomaston with
drew in favor of Dublin and the vote
vas unanimous for the latter place for
tie l$l"0 convention.
| Following this the body elected the
iflicers for the year. Chief Dampier, of
Valdosta, placed in nomination Chief D.
R. Barber, of Bainbridge, for president.
He was elected without opposition.
Chief W. 1.. Kheppard of Cordele, was
| hen elected first vice-president. Chief
A. Rim Hill of Winder, was elected se
cond vice-president, L. M. Summer, sp#
al officer for the Seaboard Air Line
Railroad with headquarters at Cordele,
was elected secretary and treasurer.
Chief M. H. Phillips of Kirkwood, was
elected sergeant-at arms.
Members of the executive committee
were then selected as follows:
For three years—C. Dampier of Val
dosta, A. B. Milton of Tboinasville.
For two years—H. T. Bnrwick, Han
dersville, J. J. Flanders, Dublin.
For one year—J. W. McDaniel,
Thomaston, G. A. Clanfon, (^oilman.
The body then adjourned to go to
Spring Creek where the aitieens of
Bainbridge had prepared and served a
most excellent barbecue in the best of
style.alt is fourteen miles to Spring
|f!reek hut t.he visaing officers were ta
iken ont. to ibis pienie gronud by people
of Bainbridge who furnished automo
biles for everybody.
| The dinuer was an ideal Georgia bar
becue and was enjoyable in the highest
!degree. All the visitors attended and
took advantage of this splendid baspi
| ality of the people of Bainbridge-who
had assisted their local chief. D. R. Bar
ber in making the occ.aaion all it should
be.
The dinner was followed by another
dance and by bathing in the dear wa
ters of Spring Creek. This part of the
entertainment offered the visiting offi
cers was the result of great painstaking
on the part of the people of Bainbridge,
nd a good time was provided for every
isitof.
Immediately at the close of the busi
es meeting the convention by a rising
vote extended its warmest thanks and
appreciation to fTiief I). R. Barber and
he people of Bainbridge for the splen
did time they had provided for those
v ho ntended the sessions of the conven
tion.
BIG GINNER AND FARMER
Mr. K. L. Manning, of Bethle
hem, one of Hie lug finders ,>rd
farmer* •! i>arrcw •'••nty, was ; n
the city Monday transacting busi
ness.
H informed the Thn*s that his
large ginnery was in fine shape for
this eelton season and would soon
be rnnning regularly, hut reported
the cotton crop shorter in his sec
tion than was expected by the far
mers a few weeks ago before the
dry weather set in. He says there
will he very little August crop.
Another Auto Device.
An electric light that Is switched
en to Illuminate on automotillc step os
the door Is opened has been patented
Fit pd
Jho all• yoar : reund soft drink.
Leader ship ,'once established,
is strengthened and confirmed
by its followers and imitators *>
Bevo’s leadership is proclaimed
bv the largest rear faiard that *
ever followed a leader.
Sold everywhere - Families supplied by
tjrocer. and dealer.-*'-Visitor*
ire cordially Invited to Inspect our plant.
T ANHEUSER-BUSCH ST.LCUIS.
l-l
Henson Bros. & Fuibrigbt,
Dißfrrifcutrs WiNDEfc, GA.
ATTENTION BUYERS
4
I have the following real estate bargains for you:
7-room home on corner lot with water, lights and
hath, plastered and ceiled throughout—and selling for
.+2,750.00.
6- room home nicely finished withal! conveniences
$2,250.00.
7- room house and large 3 acre lot with pasture and run
ning water and with 4 room tenant house, all selling for
■*4.000.00.
5-room house on good corner lot. with barn for $1,800.00
Several fine vacant lots for sale at low prices.
Nice 5-room house on Broad street, close in. in Statham
$2,000.00.
Good 6-room dwelling, barn, pasture with running wa
ter and 20 acres ol good land in town of Statham going at
$0,250.00.
FARM LANDS
Fine farm of 111 acres adjoining city of Winder, public
road running through it :two good homes and outbuild
ings; fine pasture, good bottoms, and offered for quick
sale at $140.00 per acre.
151 acres with two settlements, fine timber and good
land on Bankhead Highway between Winder and Athens
going at $175.00 per acre.
330 acres in Hancock county, 4 miles'of a Railroad
town, with 3 tenant houses, 6-horse farm 0pen,250000 feet
of saw timber ami quanity of fine hard wood- timber, HO
acres of bottom land, loam soil with fine red clay subsoil,
at $30.00 per acre.
173 acres of strong red land, well timbered, two tenant
houses, on good highway, fine grade of land, SIO,OOO.
785 acres in Hancock county, 1 1-2 mrlcs of Linton, 10
horse farm open strong black laud, very fertile, some of
it growing a bale to the acre this year, (i room home, 7
tenant houses of 3 and 4 rooms, large 11 stall barn of or
iginal forest timber, gin house, gin, corn mill, 30 h. p. en
gine and holer, 3 miles of hog wire fencing, over a mil
ion feet of saw tmber, a large part original forest, 75
acres of fine botton land, an excellent combination stock
and agriculture farm arid selling for the low pree of SBO.OO
per acre.
See me for Lands, Lots arid Loans::
W. H. QUARTERMAN, Atty.
Winder, Georgia
THURSDAY, AUGUST 28
In Everyday Life.
It Is wcil to remember that exeek
ent things are rare
Lest Words of Rulers.
The ancients bad an ear for last
words, and among: the reputed fare
wells of Homan emperors there have
been handed down Nero's cynical,
"What an artist the world Is losing In
me!” Julinn’s cry of surrender, “Thou
has conquered, O Galilean!” and Ves
pasian’s ironic, “I feel myself becoming
a god.”
Easily Understood.
The store that is different always
does better than ttie store that is in
different. — 1 .onisviMe /Vuirior-Joumai.
Forming a Bad Habit.
FTe who allows himself to pet Into
the habit of explaining away his fail
ures will soon And liiinself trying to
•xplstn away other peoples’ successes.