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VOLUME 7. NO. 3 Entire Family Dies, Shot Through Heads, In S. C. MOTHER, DAUGHTER. SON AND TWO ADOPTED CHIL DREN DIE—NO MOTIVE ASSIGNED FOR QUIN TUPLE KILLING Palmico, S. C'., January 16 — Dis covery today of the bodies of tlie Bigliam family revealed that the entire family of five, living about four miles from Palmico, was kil led some time Saturday afternoon. Mrs. L. S. Bigliam, 60 years of age, was shot through the head .and her body was found in the ryard of the Bigham home, near a well; her daughter, Mrs. Margory Black, 35, was found lying in a pool of blood in her room on the second floor of the home, with a bullet hole in her head; Mrs. Black’s adopted son. 9 years of age. was found near the back of the house, h'is forehead having been pierced by a bullet at close range: Mrs. Black’s other adopted son, 5 years of age, evidently tried to escape from his assailant, for he was found near a fence in the back yard with a bullet wound in his head. He died about 5 o’clock this morning. The body of the other member of the family, L. S. Bigham, 40 years of age, son of Mrs. L. S. Bigham, was found to day about 11 o’clock in the woods about one half-mile from the house lying in an obscure spot surronded by bushes, with a wound in his right temple. His hand was hold, ing a revolver in which were two Juliets. An inquest is being held, but * the report of the jury has not been received. The family had long been promi nent in this section of the state, the father having been a member of both branches of the South Carolina general assembly and at one time was a candidate for con gress. E. D. Bigham, brother of the dead man, and his family, consist ing of his wife and two children, had recently moved to South Caro lina from Georgia or Alabama, and were occupying rooms in the home. They were out driving, and no one seems to have witnessed the shooting. E. D. Bigham, re turning about 3 o’clock in the af ternoon, was the first one on the scene. i WINDER DEFEATS MONROE. In a fast and hard fought game of basketball the Winder high team defeated the fast Monroe high team by the score of 48 to 10 . before a large crowd. p This was the first game of the season for the Winder team and every player made a very credit able showing. The work of- Whitley and Ja cobs was the best for Winder, the latter shooting 16 of his teams points and holding his man to four points. The work of McConnel and Wright was the best for the visi ters. • ■ v Following is the line-up: WINDER 48 MONROE 10 Whitley 12 R. F. Lannis Hill 2 L. F. Lewis Capt. 4 Radford 8 L. F. Carpenter 10 C. McConnell6 Jacobs Capt. 16 L. G. Wright f)e Lay R. G. Page Referee: P>agwell r Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Holsenbeck announce the birth of a fine boy. *_)whose name will be given later. Prof. Holsenbeck is too happy right now to think about naming him. THE BARROW TIMES MAJORITY OF US ARE ‘CITY FOLKS’ BY U. S. CENSUS, Washington, January 13— For first time in the country’s history, more than half of the population of the continental United States is living in urban territory. Persons 1 living-in cities and towns of more [than 2,500 when the 1920 census ■ was taken numbered 54,318,032, he census bereau announced to day, while those living in rural territory numbered 51.390.739. The population o| the cities and towns in 1920 showed a gain of 5.6 per cent over that in 1910 and was 51.4 per cent of the total popula tion of the country. The propor tion of urban population is larger ithan in 1910 in all but three states | —Colorado, Montano and Wyom ! ng—the largest increase being that for Michigan—from 47..2 in 1910 to 61.1 per cent in 1920. Texas, Indiana, Ohio, Florida and Oklahoma also show considerable gain in the proportion of popu lation living in urban territory. Colorado, Montana and Wyom ing lost in urban population dur ing the decade, but the bureau said this was due to the fact that in eaeli state by far the larger part of the total increase was in the 1 . . population living in rural terri tory—6s.6 per cent for Colorado, 77.7 per cent for Montana, and 70.8 per cent for Wyoming. | The bureau’s statement did not undertake to account for the* drift from the rural to urban territory, but previously officials have at tributed it largely to the world iwar. Large salaries in the cities 'attracted many from the country, ’while many soldiers who lived on farms before joining the army took up life in the cities after their discharge. i The urban and rural population jof Georgia is 727,859 and 2,107,- 973. BAPTIST MISSIONARY SOCIETY. The regular monthly meeting of the Baptist Missionary Society met in the church parlors on last Monday afternoon. Instead of the usual program the time was devoted to a special mission study. During the business hour a number of important committees were appointed with capable chairmen, as the following will show: Chairman Candler street Circle, Mrs. L. A. House. Chairman Church street Circle, 1 Mrs. W. 11. Faust. Chairman Center street Circle, 1 Mrs. W. H. Maxwell. Missionary and Education Com mittee, Mrs. Iv. P. Carpenter, Mrs. A. M. Benton and Mrs. J. P. Cash. Industrial Committee, Mrs. G. X. Bagwell, Mrs. G. W. Woodruff and Mrs. J. E. Callahan. Benevolent and Aid Committee, Mrs. J. 8. Hargrove. Mrs. W. A. Brooks, and Miss Gallic Saunders. Entertainment Committee, Mrs. H. T. Flanigan, Mrs. W. M. Hol sembeck and Mrs. W. T. Appleby. Personal Service Committee, Mrs. Francis Haraldson, Mrs. Cook and Mrs. John Williams. Born to Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Summerour on last Tuesday morn ing, a little girl to make sweet music to them for thp next six or eight months. Mr. Summerour has already stopped giving much of his time to his store until he gives her a suitable name. WINDER, BARROW COUNTY. GA., THURSDAY. JANUARY 20, 1921 PAVING CONTRACT COMPLETED. The Davis Construction Com pany completed it’s contract with the city of Winder yesterday for paving all the main business streets within the fire limits. This is a wonderful advance ment for Winder and gives it more the appearance of a city. It also relieves us of all mud during the riny season, a blessing for wliicji we should all feel thankful to our city fathers. It has been a costly undertaking and hard on property owners, right at this time, but no one would wish now to have our streets back in the same condition they were before the paving. It was a progressive move and one that means much to the fu ture growth of Winder. A HAPPY BIRTHDAY OCCASION. On Monday afternoon, Jan. 10, he Woman’s Missionary Society >f the Statham Christian church held a most enjoyable “Birthday service.” The occasion was the second anniversary of the organi zation of the society, and a very interesting program, appropriate to the day, was renrdered. Mrs. John 11. Wood, of Winder, who or- ganized the society two years ago, was a specially invited guest and one of the speakers. The program consisted of songs, scripture lesson and prayers, fol lowed by several interesting talks and papers. Mrs. W. M. Stinch comb, the active and very effici ent president, made an introduct ory talk, telling of the purpose of | the meeting, and saying that the society had decided to always ob serve the January meeting, an an niversary of its organization. She then called on the secretary and treasurer for reports of the last year’s work. These were most commendable and encouraging. Miss Callie Hammond then gave a brief sketch of the history of the Christian Woman’s Board of Mis sions, and this was followed by a bright history of the local society, given by Miss Mozelle Perry. Lit tle Miss Louise Day gave a fine recitation. Mrs. Henderson ren dered a much appreciated solo that was most appropriate to the occasion. The last talk on the program was given by Mrs. Wood who spoke of her joy in being present, and congratulated the society on the fine work they had done dur ing the two years, and assured them that the next year they would do yet greater things than they had yet done. She then spoke briefly on the great work of missions and of the part women can, and should have, in carrying on this work. After the offering was taken. the meeting closed with “Blest be the Tie that Binds”, and prayer. All agreed that it had been a most enjoyable and profitable time, and Mrs. Wood voiced the feeling of many when she said she wished the society would have it’s birth days much more often. REGULAR MEETING W. C. T. U. The regular meeting of the W. C. T. U. will be held at the Chris tian church Monday afternoon at 3:30 o’clock. An interesting program on med ical temperance has been prepar ed. Come and bring someone with you. Col. R. L. J. Smith, one of Jack son County’s big lawyers of Com merce, was in Winder Wednesday |on legal business. OFFICIAL ORGAN OF BARROW COUNTY WHAT A FEW FRIENDS THINK OF THE BAR ROW TIMES. We all appreciate friendship and the kind words friends say alout ns. There is no denying the fact that we all like it and doubly so when coining from real friends. Following we quote a few kind ly expressions for which we are grateful: Fort Worth, Tex.. Jan. 1 1921. if. G. Lamar, Winder, Ga., My Dear Albert—Here is wish ing you a Happy and Prosperous 1921, and let the griefss and dis sapoiutments of 1920 passs into the beyond. Bury their memory and think only of the future and the bright things it holds for us. I am enclosisug the small sum of $1.50 to cover my subscription to the Barrow Times for another iyear— the best paper published in the best County, best people and best State on the east side of the Mississippi river. i Here’s my hand and ,a warm heart full of love and devotion tor you, Winder and all of Barrow County. Your sincere friend, Atticus Lyle. Another follows. Carbon Hill, Ala., Jan.3, 1921. Dear Mr. Lamar—Enclosed you I will find check for subscription to the Times for another year. It is with much pleasure that I 'send you this renewal as we all en joy reading the Barrow Times | very much; Winder being our home town before coming here makes us always interested in knowing what, is going on there in general. With much success 2nd best wishes for a Prosperous New 5 ear to you and your community, I am, Your friend, W. J. Hosch. Then comes our old friend from Hancock county. Devereux, Ga., Jan. 1 1921. Dear Mr. Lamar—l am sending check for $1.50 so that we can know for another twelve months what our friends in Barrow Coun ty are doing. 1 trust the fates have been kind to you and yours, and that during 1921 you may joy in the sun shine of good health and prosper ous business. | Myself and family are enjoying best of health for which we are devoutly thankful. Sincerely yours, W. H. Hayes. One from our valued friend, Judge W. E. Candler, of Blairs ville, Ga., we would like very much to publish, but being of a personal nature and so frank and open, we will have to desist giv ing it to the public. May these warm and splendid gentlemen live long and prosper, is our sincere wish and desire. 200,000 ARMENIAN REFUGEES DYING; ANARCHY SPREADS. j New York, January 14 —More than 200,000 Armenian refugees between Kars and Alexandropol are dying because of lack of food a lid fuel, and anarchy stalks a mong them, stated latest advices received here today by the Near from Armenia, by way of Paris, East relief. Cessation of all transportation, coupled with a severe winter, adds to the appaling situation, i1 was asserted hv M. Ahrinian. president of the Armenian delegation to the I peace conference, in forwarding 'from France Armenian messages dated January 7. Famine threat ens unless steps are immediately tken to continue American ship ments of provisions, he said. Burglar Enters Home In . Winder and Gets Money STATHAM MOURNS DEATH OF GOOD CITIZEN. Mr Starns Michael, one of the old and respected citizens of Sta tliam, died last Friday afternoon after an illness of several months. / He was a brave confederate sol / dier all during the Civil war and had reached the age of 78 years. He cine to Statham about 12 ye;trs ago from Oconee county, where most of his long life was spent. The Times editor since he was a little boy, lias known Mr. Mich ael and his friendship. Slat ham and I'.arrow County have lost a good, honest and hon orable man in his death. PENTECOST. | Mrs. John Greenway and baby spent last week with her mother, Mrs. 11. A. Ilardigree. Miss Lucille Miller had < n * her guests Saturday night, Misses M innie Mae W ood, Jewel Y il liamson and Nonna Hardigree. Air. and Airs. Guy Priekett and daughter, Alary Nell were the geests of Air. and All’s. IT. E. Itay nie Sunday. Air. and Mrs. Garland Alincey and baby spent several days with erltives in Winder this week. Aliss Lois Couch spent Monday night with Misss Norma Hardi gree. Air. and Airs. J. L. Lyle and .children spent Sunday with Air*. IT. A. Hardigree. i Airs. 11. E. Ilaynic is quite ill at his writing. , Aliss Alary Dell Elrod, and lit tle Nell and Joe Elrod of Winder, were the guests of Air. and Mrs. John Ilaynic Sunday. Aliss Lucille Aliller spent Sun day with Aliss Norma Hardigree. Rev. J. B. Gresham filled his re gular appointment here Sunday. Aliss Osa Alincey, of Winder, spent Sunday with homefolks. THOMPSON—WILLIAMS Miss Lotrelle Thompson and Mr. Broadus Williams were mar ried this afternoon at 1:30 o’clock at the Methodist jarsonage, Rev. L. Wilkie Collins performing the ceremony. These are two of Winder’s popu lar young persons and start out with the best wishes of large cir cle of friends. CARD OF THANKS. We desire to sicerely thank our friends for the assistance and sym pathy shown us during the illness and death of our dear husband and father. May God in His fullness of love pour out His richest blessings on each one of you. Sincerely, Mrs. S. Michael and his chil dren. FOR SALE —1 have one pair of dark bay mules for sale. ('ash or good bankable note, weight a bout 1,000 pounds each. Or will trade for late model Ford touring ,car. See C. C. lIARDGREL, at Farmer’s Warehouse. I WANTED—2S girls to make WIMCO overalls. Plenty of work, six days in the week. Apply at once. ' The WINDER MANU FACTURING CO. —— j Mr. E W. Carrington was in in Atlanta on business several days this week. i *1.50 IN ADVACNE WHILE MR. J. W. CARRING-m TON, SR.,AND FAMILY SOUND LY SLEEP THIEF GETS IN HOUSE THROUGH BACK WINDOW. Burglars have begun operations in Winder, one entering the home of Mr. J. AY. Carrington,Sr., last Monday night and taking from his pockets $39.15 in cash and a gold watch. The residence was entered through a window in the rear of the house and then into the sleep ing room of Mr. Carrington. Sometime during the night this hold robbery was committed and • * Air. Carrington was not apprised of tlu fact that an unwelcome guest had paid him a visit until dressing the next morning he found his money and watch were !gone. * - BARROW COUNTY STORE BROKEN OPEN. The store ol Mr. Clarence Sig man was brbken open last Sunday night by some thief and consider able goods taken. One of the back doors of the building was broken open and en trance through it into the store was made easy. The estimated loss from this burglarly is unknown, as it is a difficult matter to make an esti mate in such cases. Mr. Sigman is the only mer chant at County Line and does a splendid business at that place. x APPRECIATION FOR COURTESIES. The Barrow Times wishes to ex press its appreciation to the Win der News for courtesies shown land the privilege to use it’s press during the breakdown of our own. We hope to he able to render jtlie News any service in our power, should it ever be necessary for them to need us under similar cir cumstances. „ HORACE E. DODGE LEAVES FIFTY MILLION TO WIFE. Detroit, Jan. 13 —The "'ill of Hor ace E. Dodge, Detroit motor car magnate, filed for progate today, leaves the bulk of an estate esti mated at $50,000,000 to his wodow, Mrs. Anna Thomson Dodge. Up on the death of Mrs. Dodge the es tate is to go to two children Hor ace Dodge, Jr., and Mrs. Delphiu Dodge Cromwell. HARDING PASSES THROUGH ATLANTA President-elect Harding will pass through Atlanta Friday night. | He would have stopped off a few hours in Winder but Florida is off the main line through the South of the S. A. L., whose lead ing line goes through Winder, and the was deprived of the pleasure (of seeing Winder. His Headquarters. A small feather pillow whlchnestled !n e glass case In the historical mu seum created especial Interest among the visitor. “I don’t sep anything un usual about that pillow," remarked a girl, turning to the guide. "It’s a very valuable pillow,” replied the guide “That Is Washington’s original head* ■(Harters.” —The Girls’ Circle.