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VOLUME 7. NO. 1 ,THE WINDER NEWS CHANGES HANDS EDITOR R. 0. ROSS SELLS TO EDITOR J, W. MCWHORTER. OF VIDALIA, AND WILL TAKE A REST. Editor R. 0. Ross sold the Win der Newe, Monday, to Editor J. W. McWhorter, of Vidalia, and will take a rest oi‘ several months before he thinks of hard work again. ► Editor Ross lias made a success a newpaper man and his many fiends will regret to learn of his retirement. The Times wishes him prosper ity in whatever avocation he may engage. Editor McWhorter is on old newspaper man, having recently sold his plant at Vidalia, Georgia, and the Times extends him a warm welcome, with the wish he may be as successful here as at other points. lie has sold an interest in the plant to Messrs J. B. Parham and Gland H. Cook, two experienced men well known here, and who will add much to the success of the News. SPECIAL SERVICES AT METHODIST CHURCH. 10:20 A. M. Sunday School. Large attendance last Sunday, with goal of 250 lor the coming 4 11.30 A. :M. Preaching ly the dstor. Subject: "What is tlu* \®eriean Sabbath?” A candid uiscussion of the so-called ‘‘Blue *. ws.” 7:30 I*. M Popular Sunday night service. Subject: "The ’World’s First Love Story.” A special invitation to all .Newly weds, Would-be-weds and Hap pily-weds. Morning services at the school house; night services at the Pres byterian church. A cordial in vitation to all who are not attend ing church elsewhere. L. Wilkie Collins. Pastor. HEWITT—PAGE. A marriage of much interest to the numerous friends of two of Winder’s younger set was that of. Miss Lenora Hewitt and Mr. Wil liam Albert Page, which happy event took place at Auburn, on December 20, 1920. Kcv. John H Wood officiating. The bride and arc both very popular und ' Ko the best wishes of their many i Jiends. POPULAR YOUNG LADY MARRIED LAST WEEK. Miss Montine Smith, one ot Bar yew (‘minty s popular and accom plished young ladies, was married on Wednesday of last week to Mr. Walter Livingston Cowan, ot <'on ve,*s. a prominent fanner of Roek 4ah' county. The marriage took place at tlm 7. anti fill country home of the odde’s I'.Uher, Mr. P K. Smith, t-'.-y. John 11. Wood officiating. CARD OF THANKS \\<- wisli to lake this way to thank oui many friends tor their kindness ami many words of svin pjshy during the Hitter and doath nr wilt' and devoted mother, -wpeeially we thank the good , -pie of Winder who hrough 1 the niittiy beautiful nowers.. May riehest Messing* rest with and every one of you. Wiley H. Cross. Mr. and Mrs R. J. Wheeler. Ralph C. Cross. THE BARROW l IMES SEVERAL MERCHANTS CHANGING LOCATIONS CONSIDERABLE MOVING . THIS WEEK AMONG OUR CITIZENS AND SCAR CITY OF HOUSES. The first of the year brings a bout many changes of location a mong the residents of a city as well as the business firms. There is still a scarcity of hou ses in Winder and some families have been prevented from becom ing valuable citizens simply for the lack of homes in which to move. There 'cm also been much dif ficulty in a number of mercantile fpms finding locations and some if them have been forced to oc cupy the second floors of business houses. Among the changCvS among our merchants we name them os fol lows: J. T. Strange and Cos. will take over the large storeroom ad joining them, now occupied by J. W. Summerour, and Mr. Sum merour will move into the 1\ inder National Rank building in the quarters now occupied by the Winder Dry Hotels store. The Winder Dry Goods store has leased the sorerooms, on be low and one above, made vacant by the Parkes Furniture Cos. which has moved into the Griffith build ing on Athens street, the former home of J. N. Summerocr, who has token the second door over A. X. Eberhart for his furniture Em porium. Mrs. Vaugh has gone into rooms of the second floor of the t ourt house building and Carrington Pros, will occupy the store she left. All of Ihese eh: "cl have been made in a few more days and things will settle down _ for the year’s business. SEGARS—WILLOUGHBY On December 26. 1920, Judge Albin 1. Lyle performed tie sacred and beautiful ceremony which un ited in the holy bonds of matri- Imony Miss Minnie Ruth Segars land Mr. Albert Willoughby, The marriage was at the home of the bridegroom s father and in the presence of his parents, brothers, sisters and a L'ew ot their close friends. Tin- bride is the daughter of Mr. Charles M. Segars. postmaster of i tiUsville and merchant of that city. besides her personal beau ty, site has a charming and attrac tive manner, making her a favor ite with her numerous friends. The bridegroom is the son of \lr. A. .1. Willoughby, a well known farmer of Chandler’s dis trict. and a young man of many admirable traits. MR. KEITH QUARTERMAN HOST. During the holidays Mr. <iuar terman entertained the college i girls and hoys ami a few other friends with a fiance at his |mi (’andler st rcct. GREEN WAY- MCDONALD The marriage of Miss May Greenway and Mr. Walter Mc !Donald, both of Chamber's dis trict was one. of the happy events to take place on Wednesday pi Christmas week. Ui v. R. \Y. Haynes in his pleas ant manner of performing mar riage eerimouies officiated. Those are splendid young per sons and have the warm congratu lations of their large circle of friends. WINDER. HARROW COUNTY, GA„ THURSDAY. JANUARY 0, 1!>21 ...SOCIETY... MR. AND MRS. A. D. MC CURRY ENTERTAIN. During the holidays Mr. and Mrs McCurry gave a dinner one evening to a number of their friends at their home on Broad street. Bridge was enjoyed after the dinner and a happy evening was spent. COL. AND MRS. W. H. QUAR TERMAN GIVE “WATCH” PARTY. n the last evening of the Did Year, Col. and Mrs. Quartermnn gave a “Watch” party to a num ber of their friends at their home on Candler street. An unusually pleasant evening was spent long to be remembered by those present. MRS. BYRD HARRIS GIVE3 DINNER. On Sunday evening, Mrs. Har ris welcomed the teachers and hoarders who had been away dur ing the holidays with a lovely course dinner Those present be sides the boarders were: Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Millikin, Mr. and Mrs. O. M. Jackson, Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Jackson. ' , l I MR. AND MRS. A. S. MORGAN ENTERTAIN On Monday evening Mr. aiuF Mis. Morgan entertained in a most elegant manner the deacons of the Baptist church with a dinner. Covers were laid for ten. MR. AND MRB. H. G. HILL HOST AND HOSTEBS. On Christmas day Mr. and Mrs. Hill gave a dinner to their chil dren and a few other friends The invited guests were: Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Thompson and clii! dien, Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Go forth of Gainesville. Mrs. M. J. Perry, Mrs. Minnie Darnel, Miss Lucile Daniel, Miss Annette Ham ilton, Mr. and Mrs. Gibson Nowell |anl baby 0 f Atlanta, and Mrs Gal lic Hill. MR.AND MRS. G. W SMITH ENTERTAIN. ' During the holidays, Mr. and Mrs. Smith gave a lovely dinner to their children and a few other friends at their hospitable home on Broad street. CHRISTMAS TREE AT | CHAPEL. The Christmas tree at Chapel church was one of the best ot the holidays, having two large holly trees with the tops pulled together, .decorated with the season’s colors and covered with many nice pres- cuts. Every one seemed to enjoy the evening. Many eoinpliments were heard about the tree and program thot had been arranged and es pecially the singing of little Sy bil Williams. The writer of this hopes he ran have the pleasure of being there at many more such occasions. MISS SARA JOE ROBERTS HOSTESS Aiie of the lovely parties tor the young set during the holidays was the one given by .Miss Sara do,. Roberts at the home of her parents on ( enter. Ihe house \\u* beautifully decorated in the Christmas colors and progressive | conversation was played. The hostess was assisted in enterlaiu !ino’ |sv her mothei Mrs. Paul Rob erts and aunt. Mrs. W. V Hailey ROLLIN -PEEK j Married at the home of Mr.d. IF •Johnson on Herein bt*r '27th. 1!*20, Miss Vallie Rotlin and Mr. Horry 'iVek. dudgt A I Lyle officiating. OFFICIAL ORGAN OF BARROW COUNTY MR. C. M. FERGUSON IS IN BIRMINGHAM Mr. C. M. Ferguson returned from Birmingham Alabama, Tues day afternoon, where lie went a few days ago to attend a meeting of the directors of the Bankhead Highway. This was a splendid and har monious gathering of the officials of this great highway of a purely business nature, dealing with mat ters concerning this big umlertak |ing, which when completed will j mean ho much to Winder. Barrow It-ounty and the state. Mr. Furgeson as one of the di j rectors, was highly pleased with the Birmingham meeting and the, reports of other directors from the different states. SPENDS HOLIDAYS HERE AFTER ABSENCE OF 21 YEARB. Mr. Henry C. Rogers, of Stan ford. Texas Npeut tin holidays in and around Winder with his bro thers. Messrs Put Rogers of Win der. and L. L. Rogers of Bethle hem, and other relatives. He was accompanied by Mis. Rogers and their four children. Henry Rogers left here 21 years ago for Texas, when only eleven vein's old, a: and this wan his first visit back t<i the home ot his tvutiv ity. Many changes have taken place during those 21 years and he could hardly recognize. Winder and the suiTohding country, on uc eounl of the great growth and wotuh i ful dev< lp pinout. ■The Times rejoices to know he lias prospered in I exas ami is one of tlx* big and successful tanners of tlial stale. He find famih returned ♦>> llieir far-away home last Friday. LOYAL GAIJRDS CLASS • in Monday evening 'the young men of the Loyal Gourds class of the Christian church held their regular rnonlhh business meeting at the home of their teacher Mrs. W. (>. Perrj This being tin- first meeting of the yeat quite a good deal of business "as transacted and a great interest and enthusi asm wus manifested by those pres ent. An orchestra and quartette was organized to he known as the Loyal founds Orehestrn. After the election of officers tor the ensuing year, the guests were invited into the sun-parlor where .sandwiches and punch were ser ved. Music on the edison and by the ondtestra were enjoyed until it lute hour. These are great meetings and mean much 1o this wonderful class, who are accom plishing great things for good. The Feheuarj meeting "ill be with Dr. and Mrs. L W. Hodges a,,d Mr. and Mrs. II K. MelliUcn jil theii home on P>road stree.t. IMPORTANT TO TAX I'WERS. Alter danmiry 10. ta\ execu tions will l>e placed in the hands oi the officers for collection. This is an important notice for ever\ taxpayer to read and act ac cordingly. Pay before or by dan. 10, and save cost. Respect tally. M. I. Appleby, Tax < ollcetor. Mr. and Mrs. Ilerscho! Smilli ami son tieorge Watson, spent the ('heistmas holidays with the lat her’s niotln r .Mrs. and. \\. Watson in ■ Athens. DRUG STORE TO OPEN IN WINDER A now drug store will throw lopen it’s doors to the public in a I few days to be known as The Win der Drug Company. The firm will he composed of Dr. E. W. Oliver, recently here, and Mr. Harold Herrin. Dr. Oliver is a physician and druggist of reputation and comes to our city highly indorsed. The people of Winder and this section all know Harold Herrin and his popularity is equaled by few. These two gentlemen will have nu entirely nevv and fresh stock [of drugs and also u prescription department, occupying the corner of the Winder Naional Bank building fronting on Gaudier street. Winder is large enough for three drug stores and all of them can do well. The Winder Drug Store will start off with bright prospects and indulges the hope h may share a liberal portion of the pat ronage, promising polite and ef ficient service and a desire to please the people generally. FARMERS NOTICE. The regular meeting of the Pal mers Pnion will he held in the county agent ’s office in the new court house. Satm-day January H, at 2:30 o’clock. LADIES AID SOCIETY CHRISTIAN CHURCH. The regular monthly meeting ot ♦ lie Aid Society was held in the church parlors on 1 msilay after noon with a large and enthusias tic attendance. The otlieers of the soeiety were hostesses tor the afternoon. The tallowing oftie rrs were elected tor the year: Mrs. O. M, Jackson. Pres. Mis. Ilerschel Smith. Ist. V Pres. Mrs. Annie Jackson. 2nd. Pres. Mrs \V. A. Bradley. See. Mis. J. !.. Jackson. Asst. Sec. Mrs. K. P. Saxon, Trcas. I i iRPHARD MEETING. Friditv Januarv 7th. from 2:00 till 4:30, on tlm John K. Stewart! farm near -Cedar Creek school, here will he a priming demonstra jtion of fruit Irees. Mr. Firor. uu expert orchard man nil! eon duel Ihe demunstation. 1 f you ai-e interested in better fruit be on :hand A. D. ROBERTSON, i tountj \gent. DAVIS CONSTRUCTION COM PANY ENTERTAINS. i The Davis ( oustruction < ompany enlortninod tlie Mayor and Coun cil. and other city officials at Ho ld Harrow. The dinner was served at 7 :d<> last Wednesday evening. All who enjoyed the hospitality ex pressed themselves as 1 icing Idglily |delighted. Those present were: Mayor and. 11. Maynard: < "iineil- A. Y. Eavenson, tieorge Thompson. S. <’. Kennedy. K. !>• Moore. M. and Criffith. W. T Apple by. < 'lerk. W. M. t ’hastrtiu. Messrs (iuv I)a vis. < 'la xton I >av is ( lande Mathis. Arthur Kirkman Robert 1 A mold, and. I!. < 'ooper. and E. Cfoves 'and W. 11. Hedilglield. Mr. Ralph Cross has returned |o Emory university to resume his studies, after a sad Chrishmns on aeeomit of the < ieat li ot his mot her. Rev Stanley R. <iruhh of \t liens, [was here Monday. *1.50 IN advance: NEW OFFICERS ARE SWORN IN The newly elected officers for Harrow County were all sworn nr and took charge lust Saturday. Messrs C. W. Parker Ordinary. A. T. Harrison, Clerk; 11. O. Camp, Sheriff; M. 11. Lowe, Collector; •T. J. Shcdd, Receiver ;J. B. Brook shire, School Commissioner; J. W. Nowell, Treasurer: L. A. House-, Surveyor and W. I>. Thompson, Coroner. Judge Parker has already mar ried several couples, Cle.sk Harri son lias moved into the new Court house, Sheriff Camp is busy look - ing aft or the offenders of the law' and the other officers already have the appearance of experi enced men in county affairs. These are all clever and compe tent men and will make good of ficials. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. Sen ices for Sunday. Sunday school at 10:30, S. bh Mnughon, Supt. Preaching 11 :30, “The Sporting Woman Junior B. V. P. P., 6:30, Nettie. Bagwell, Pres. Preaching 7 :30, “The Billy Sun day of the Bible”. Prayer meeting Wednesday ev ening followed by choir practice. The annual Every Member can vass will be taken Sunday after noon from 2 to 3 o’clock. Each member is urged to remain ut home (hiring that time to assist the canvassing team. A cm dial welcome awaits you at all services. W. 11. FA l ST. Pastor. MISSIONARY ANNIVERSARY AT STATHAM The Missionary Society of tin* Statham Christain church is plan ning to celebrate it’s 2nd anniver sary nt the church next Monday I*. M. at 3 o’clock. A special pro gram will be rendered and Mrs. John II Wood of Winder, willlie with us with one of her helpful and inspiring messages. Every body cordially invited. Mrs. W. M. Stinelieornh, Pres. MACON DOCTOR VISITS WINDER. Dr. 'I - , b. Rogers, one of the prominent physicians of Macon, was here last week visiting his .brother, Mr. Pat Rogers and other 1 relatives. He was reared in this county, hut lias been one of Macon’s lead ing doctors for the past eight I years. j He has prospered in his chosen profession in his new home. Dr. Rogers is a nephew of Mes srs A. ,|. and J. <>. Hardigree and lias many relatives and friends throughout ibis county and see • 1 ioi:. (Jnite a number of social af fairs are planned for Mrs. Parks Stew art. <in Wednesday after noon. Mrs. Robert Camp will give a matinee party and on Thursday Mrs. P. A. Flanigan will entertain in her honor. Misses Wilma ami Edna Apple by entertained a few triends dur ing the holidays with a spend-the jday party. Those present vvere- Misses Alice King. Rcona Sliced, Mattie and Pearl Dolinahoo. Mary ' Helen Wall. Mttie Hell Willough !by and Mr. Early Willoughby. Mrs. (\. S. Millsaps spent Tuca ■day in Atlanta.