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VOLUME 0. N• 51 OSCAR SMALLWOOD KILLS FRANK DRAKE SHOOTS DRAKE FIVE TIMES. TRAGEDY IN STORE OF ED GAR PEPPERS, ATHENS ST. TRLAY NIGHT. Oscar Smallwood shot Frank Drake five times last Saturday night iu the store of Mr. Edgar Peppers ou Athens street, result ing the almost instant death oi Drake. It is rather a difficult matter to get at the real facts of this trag edy unil'tke trial takes place. it is report ed-that these two men met in tin barker shop, connected with the store of Peppers, when Drake came in and found Small wood in a barber's chair being shaved. That he jerked Small wood out of the chair and some words were passed between them. Drake then wenl out and in a few minutes returned when Small- wood began shooting. When the shooting started the man Drake was drinking a bottle of soda water and the first shot entered his back between bis slioul ders. Smallwood fired four shots into Drake’s body, when Drake w alked out of the store and got his gun and when lie returned Smallwood shot the fifth shot into the corner of the eye and Drake fell dead. Dr. Almond, who examined the wounds of the dead man in a short while after it occurred, stated that any one of the five wounds would have produced death. Drake was,a married mini, with a wife but no children and was car ried to his former home in Ogle thorpe county for burial Monday. Smallwood gave himself up to Sheriff Gamp and is now confined in the Barrow county .jail await ing further developments. DEATH 0F MR. B. F. MAFFETT Air. B. W. Maffett, on*' oftlie- olev er men and good citizens of Win der, died very suddenly id his home Monday afternoon. He had Hcen in declining health nil the year hut his sudden death was a great surprise to his numer ous friends and brought sorrow and sadness to many hearts. Mr. Maffett was one of the dea cons of the Christian church and a man in whom his chinch had im plicit confidence, because cvriN one knew he was a good and conse crated man. The funeral services took place at his home conducted by Kev. -I 11. Wood, who had know n and lov ed him for years. The interment was in Rose Hill cemetery. Air. .Maffett leaves his wife and several children and a large fami lv connection. * A Christinas Day Menu First course-- -(.litiitirs'. Eutrees Love garnished with Smiles. Gentleness, with sweet-wine sauce of Laughter. Second course —Hospitality, ‘in some house Hospitality is brought on surrounded with Relatives. In oth ers it is dished up with Dignitaries. In a tliird, best of all, it is served In simple shapes, but with a great variety of Unfortunate Persons—such as lone ly people from lodging houses, poor people of all grades, widows and childless In their affliction. This Is piffle kind most preferred; in fact, never abandoned by those who have tried It. For dessert —Mirth. Grstlturle and Faith beaten togeth er and run In the molds of soli'], Trust aad Patience. Bonbons of Good Cheer and Kind liitesa. i'HE BARROW TIMES BILLIE BURKE FRIDAY— CHARLES RAY SATURDAY TWIN BEDS MONDAY. Fine Program at The Strand The ater During the Christmas Holidays. To say ihat Billie Burke is an idol of the screen fans in this country, is to irpeat an-old story with which all are familiar. Her eharming personality, not to speak of her genius us an actress have placed her on a high pedestal in the affections of those who love the best the motion picture has to offer. “Away (Joes Prudence" is one of the best in which she has thus far been.seen. The photo play not only has enjoyable com edy. but there are thrills aplenty to satisfy almost any taste. This picture will be seen on Friday— Christmas eye. On Saturday Christmas day—a very fine program has been secur ed. Charles Ray will be seen in “Red Hot Dollars" in addition In the regular Saturday program. Twin Beds for Monday, Dec. 27th. Stranger Sleeps in Other Twin Bed, Wifie Wild 1 If you arc a lov ing wife, which you are, and if you discovered a man other than your husband right, in your bedroom, in. fact right in the other of your twin beds, what would you do. That’s exactly what happened to Mrs. Harry Hawkins and she ex pected her husband to walk in any moment. See the screaming bed-room farce “Twin Metis,” which Mr. and Mrs. Carter Dellaven arc presenting in picture form at The Strand next Monday. Christmas Song In every babe that gains the light Through rack of human pain, r each new-breathing soul tonight The Christ-child lives again. In every drop of anguish, pressed From pallid woman’s brow, In every virgin mother-breast Ilit> Mother whispers now. I \nd wise men through the dark ness hie, Ho! In the East—a Starl 0 little Christ who is to die Was your soul's journey far? Strange meteor wounds of death and birth Lighting an endless gca; A little child has come to earth And He must die for me! —By Mary McNeil Fenollosa, in tlia Craftsman. New Residence For Sale. V i* have anew ii-room home for sale, close in just completed. Room above for 1 more rooms. Water in house ami yard. Lot 100x150 feet. Biggest bargain ever offered. $3500 price. $1 ~">OO cash and balance on terms at S per cent. Yew Winder Lumber ('<>. !■’< >K SALK One good milk row. 1 good horse. 1 Oliver Bony plow. 1 plow stock. One Id-urner oil stove, all at a bargain.—L. K. Yol \<;. Auburn, La., Route 2 2t A fine program at The Strand Theater on Christmas Day. You will want to : WINDER, BARROW COUNTY, A„ TiII'RSI)AY, DECEMBER 23. 120 The Earth Has Grown Old - S. ■' ; Sljp earth baa srmint nth uuitj Ua burhnt of rare. Hut at (fhriatmaa it always is gmutg; olhr hrart nf thr irturl hunts lastmui anb fair, O Atth its turnl full of ntusir breaks fartlj ott thr air. + fflhrn thr snug nf tl|r attgrla ia sung. * 3t is runting, nth rarth, it ia routing tonight! (0n tltr Btuiutflakra ttjat roucr tljy sub IThr frrt of thr (Elinst-Clfilb fall grntlr aitb mbits. Anb thr uoirr of thr (Ehrist-ffihiih trUa out witty brliyfyt (Efyat atankmb are tlir rfyilbmt of (£nb. Slbr frrt of tfyr humhlrat mag utalk in tfyr firth q _ JShrrr thr frrt nf ifyi* fyulisst hattr troh, JL Sins, this is tltr marurl to mortals rruralrh 11 iflimt thr silurrg truuigrta of (Ufyristmas baur gratrh. (Uiat mankiuh are thr rhilhrru of ®ub. > Si —Phillips Brooks Card of Thanks. In sadness and sorrow wo desire to thank our friends and neighbors for their many acts of kindness during the long illness and death of our husband and father, for the many expressions of sympathy and his church for the love it bore him as evidenced by the Moral offering. (ur hearts are filled with grati tude to all of you. Sincerely, Mrs. IV F. Maffett and children Shrine Pin Lost. HOST. —A platinum Shrine pin with diamond set somewhere Tues day in Winder. The finder will I>c liberally rewarded, Mrs. Reba Vonderliet.li. LODGE NOTICE Royal Arch Meeting. A regular meeting of Winder (Chapter. No. K 4, Royal Arch Ma sons. will be held Friday evening, December 24th. at 7 >lO o’clock. A full attendance is requested for .the election of officers for the year ! 1021. W. A. I trad ley, 11. If NOTICE All the barber shops of Winder will be closed Saturday. Christ inas Day. open Friday night be fore until II o'clock. I>r. and Mrs. W. H. DeLaPer liere will spend the holidays-with the latter’s father. Mi. Stanton OFFICIAL OROAN OF BARROW COUNTY WHITE GIFT SERVICE DRAWS LARGE CROWD. Christmas was ushered into Win der in a most impressive way last Sunday night at the Methodist church, when a largo crowd gath ered to enjoy the story of the Star of Bethlehem, as told in picture, song and tableau. The senior members of the school gave the story of the nativity in costume, in live impressive scenes which in 'riuded the angels appearing to the shepherds in fields, the wise men following the star, and the Mado na and babe in the manger. There was also a processional with cau dles by the children.. Exercises by the juniors and a beautiful pau tomine entitled “The little grey lamb.” The orchestra and choir gave the musical program of appropriate Christmas music. At the close of the service the various classes of the school brought their “White ■ Gifts” to the platform, a splendid offering being made for Christmas distribution. A cash offering of !$l5O was also given for European and Armenian relief. CHRISTMAS TREE. There will be a Christmas tree at Chappel church December 27. If you expect to give vour friend a nice present haw it there l*y one-thirty o’clock. JOBN CHRISTMAS SERVICE AT THE METHODIST CHURCH. Methodist services Sunday, Dec. 2b tli. 10 20 A. M. Sunday School. Short Christmas program at the close of the lesson. 11:30 A. M Christinas Service. Speeia! music bj the choir, includ ing the famous “Angel’s Echo Song. Pleaching by the pastor on the subject “The Name Called Wonderful. ” 7:30 P. M. The congregation will attend the Christian church at the invitation of the latter to hem Dr. ■Jenny Crozier. of India, sister of Mrs. II Wood. MR, ELI QUEEN DIED LAST WEEK. .Mr. Kli Queen, wlm lias been aj citizen of Winder for ;i long time died lasi Saturday and was buried 1 at Chapel church Sunday after-j noon: Rev. dno. II Wood conduct ing the funeral service. Me was a good, ipiiet an ( | unas-} stuuing man who had many friends and relatives to mourn Ids depart ure from tlds world. Kli Queen was a hard working man and did no one harm if he, knew it. lie leaves a wife and several j children and a number of relatives in this county. #1.50 IN viv' VVC LAST SUNDAY AT CHRISTIAN CHURCH. Last Sunday morning and night Rev. L. C. Anderson, of Indiana, preached two excellent sermons at the Christian -church to apprecia tive audiences. Little Ernest and Bessie Elliott, the two little orphans from the Southern Christian Orphanage, At. lanta, whom the Loyal Guards i-lass is supporting, came up to spend the day and he with this | class of young men w ho arc doing so much for their future welfare. Next Sunday evening at 7 :30 o'- clock Dr. frozier will give a talk it Hie church of much interest <tu nissions. . She I, as been a missionary to Li lh tor a number of years and vou w ill greatly enjoy what sin l lias to ell you. 3RISCCE WILLIAMS, AN ORIGINAL AD WRITER. There are many classes of adver tising and many classes of ad writ 'crs. but J. It. Williams is possibly join* of tin' most original ad writers rin f bis city. j Mr. Williams, is a member of the I firm of the Williams Thompson d'(>.. dealers in hardw are and build mg material, and lias had many ads in this paper during the past six months, and lias one in this issue. Vou remember liis ad about the battle with wooden guns. In this issue he is talking about a whist ler who whistles. Read it. it will do you good. THREE OF OLD OFFICERS RETIRE Messrs. 11. G. Hill and G. N. higwcll, who have been ordinary and clerk of courl respectively inco the organization of our new county will retire at the close of tin present year, having declined to serve longer. These arc two good men and splendid officers and will retire as < flicials with much regret from ■ their large circle of friends all over jtlie* county. They have perform jed theii dllt \ faithfully. Mr. Appleby, the efficient tax collector for this year also retires. These arc three of on** strong 11101 and splendid citizens who ' have the lcspcd and confidence of all our people. The Tillies wishes them prosper ity for IHo future. SANTA CLAUS REACHED WINDER YESTERDAY. Much enthusiasm prevailed in Winder Tuesday afternoon among the children. It had been made public thru out this entire section that the Smith Hardware Company would have Santa Claus visit the city and t heir store. Several thousand children and grown-ups were anxious to see and greet him. About 2 o’clock Tuesday after noon tlic throngs began to gather at the Seaboard depot awaiting bis appearance on flic east bound train from Atlanta. When 1 be train, a little late, roll ed up. bis majesty all diked up and his arms loaded with presents for the children alighted. lb- had considerable trouble in getting through Ihe great mass of children to tire automobile await ing his arrival. Finally he succeeded in getting to his seat and was driven to the Smit 1 1 Hardware Cos. store where lie oici