Newspapers / The Robesonian (Lumberton, N.C.) / May 18, 1906, edition 1 / Page 1
Part of The Robesonian (Lumberton, N.C.) / About this page
This page has errors
The date, title, or page description is wrong
This page has harmful content
This page contains sensitive or offensive material
ROBESONIAN Larfcst Circulation hiKobc aon County. Hm nor than Ig.ooo Reader. Unsurpass ed asAdvrrtlsing- Median. Watch th. LiM am your Paper. It Ufls ym ahm yor Satnertpthm Etm. Pint Renew at mate, 2 ESTABLISHED VOL. XXXVn. NO. 22. COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES ARE LARGELY ATTENDED Close ol Successful Tear's Work at Robeson Institute Prol. Carlyle to Hake Address. The commencement .of Robe son Institute is in progress this week, and all of the exercises are attended by large audiences. The first event of the week was the exercises by the several de partments Tuesday evening, and Wednesday evening the contest in elocution and entertainment by members of Miss Winborn's class in expression took place. The first part of the exercises Tuesday evening was by the primary department. The opera house was well filled with people and all greatly enjoyed the exer cises. The first number was "A Funny Little Fellow witli a High, High Hat," a song from comic opera, by six little girls, and it made a decided hit. Master Ilex ford Stephens recited Burns' poem, "For a' That and a' That," which was followed by a song, "Mother is my Sweetheart," sung by seven boys. The last number of the pri mary program was "Mother Goose Reception and Drill" by the children of the section. This proved one of the very best fea tures of the evening. The bright and catchy verses wdre sweetly sung by the children. The cos tumes were gorgeous and of va riegated colors, making a' pleas ing effect in the ensemble, and in the marches and counter marches. The second part of the even ing's program was by the inter mediateand high school students. The first number was a duet, "Mardi Gras Quadrille," by Misses Ruth Whaley and Lillie Barker. This was followed by a chorus of gi rls, whosang "When Life is Brightest," with splendid effect. Mr. J. Elmer Kinlaw re cited "The Unknown Speaker," a touching declamation, which he delivered with feeling and grace. "The Dolls' Lullaby," by five girls was very much enjoyed. Some of the dolls' heads remind ed one of an Indian massa cre, as their scalps were missing, but that detracted nothing from the song. But it remained for "The Spirit of the Banjo," a male quintette, to bring down the house. This song was sung ibv Messrs M 'White. 1) T. Town- send, J. E. Kinlaw, R- G. Barrett and W. K. Bethune. The same young men sang later in the evening Lindy -A ixve song," with no less effect. Miss Louise Turn ley recited very beautifully ' The Volunteer Organist," and Misses Dovie and Edna Prevatt played "Witche?!' Flight, Galop Caprice," from Russell. One of the best features of the program was "Surry's Dream," a declamation by Mr. W. K. Bethune. This was fol lowed by music, "Waves of the Ocean," from Hannon, a duet by Misses Annie Ruth Caldwell and Louise Turnley. A number of students were participants in "The Magic Mir ror," in which three scenes were presented. Mr. W. K: Bethune, as the man in .search of a wife, had the most prominent part. "Good-night," sung by the cho rus, brought to a close a most enjoyable evening's entertain ment. MISS CALDWELL GETS MEDAL Tho program Wednesday even ing was presented by members of the expression school taught by Miss Elberta Winborne. Be fore the contestants for the med al spoke, there were two read ltlgB","Ateoltitlon by Mrss Edna Prevatt, and"Buyin'a Feller," by Miss Dovie Prevatt. Bdth of these readings werJTvery great ly enjoyed. There were five contestant! in 1870- the contest for the gold medal, offered to the one who made the most graceful appearance and re cited with the greatest ease. The judges were Mrs. J. R. Poole, Col.N.A.McLean and Mr. Charles A. Hines. When the contestants had spoken, the committee retir ed and awarded to Miss Annie Ruth Caldwall the medal. Mis Janie Carlyle was a close second in the contest for the medal. '1 he readers and their selections were: Little Johnnie at the Dime Museum, Jahie Carlyle. Aunt Sylvia's First Geography Lesson, Lillian Proctor. My Lost Dog, Lina Gough. Naughty Zell, Annie Ruth Caldwell. Higher Culture in Dixie, Irene McLeod. The second part of the program was a drill, entitled, "A Gipsy Encampment and Festival." There were in this a number of of catchy songs and short recita tions. The Gipsy girls wore fancy costumes and the marches and drills were pleasing features of evening's entertainment. The queen was Miss jDovie Prevatt; the chief, Mr. R. G. Barrett; Jthe fortune-teller, Miss Edna Prevatt; and the Gipsy girls, Misses Irene McLeod, Annie Ruth Caldwell, Lina Gough, Louise Townsend, Lillian Proctor and Ruth Whaley. At the conclusion of the program. Rev. C. H. Durham, pastor of the First Baptist church, announced the decision of the judges in the modal contest, and presented, in a short speech, the medal to little Miss Annie Ruth Caldwell. PKOF. OAW.YLK TO 8PEAK. The, last event of the commence ment exercises of Robeson In stitute this week will be the ad dress of Prof. John B. Carlyle, of Wake Forest College, Friday night. Prof. Carlyle is well known in Robeson county and it is expected that his address will ..be one of more than ordinary in terest. This will bring to a close a successful year's work. Prof. Vann will on Friday evening make announcements for the coming year. OXFORD ORPHAN CONCERT. Children From Home to Give Con cert Tonight. The singing class from the Oxford Orphan Asylum will be at the opera house this (Thurs day) evening at H o'clock and give their entertaining concert. Those who have heard the Or phans in former years will need no one to tell them that they will miss a treat by not going. The class is a well-trained one and is composed of children cared for in the orphans' home, supported at Oxford by the Masons of North Carolina. The money realized from the sale of tickets goes to meeting the expenses of the home. We sincerely tiust that a large number of Lumberton people will attend. PHILADELPHIA HIGH SCHOOL. Commencement Exercises Held at School This Week. Tho commencement exercises of Phpadelphus High School were held this week. Sunday the Rev. R. W. Jopling preached the an nual sermon to a large congre gation. Monday and Tuesday nights the concerts by the pri mary and high school students respectively were given. Large audiences attended and greatly enjoyed the pleasures of the en tertainments. . Wednesday was commence ment day. The principal feature of the day was the address of Prof. Z. V. Judd, superintend ent of schools of Wake county. The address was a most inter esting one. Dr. C." G. Vardell made a short address. Dinner was served on the grounds" to the large crowd present. Monday, the 21st, being a legal holiday.all the banks of the city ' will be closed. Country, God d Truth. LUMBERTON. NORTH OAfiOfSkA FRIDAY. MAY 18, 1006. BODY OF JOHN BOWDEN FOUND IN LUMBER BIYe Man Who Disappeared Last Aogast Sapposed to Hare Been Killed " at Night. Maxton, May 10 The body of a white man, supposed to be that of the young John Bowden who disappeared August 25: 100(1, was found in Lumber River yes terday afternoon by two negro fishermen. Coroner Rancke ar rived on the early train Wednes- j day morning and proceeded toj hold an inquest over tho body. The result of the inquest held by Coroner Rancke Wednesday was the verdict of the jury that the deceased! came to his death by some means unknown to them The body of the man was very badly decomposed. One arm was off at the shoulder nnd the other hand was off at the wrist. The body showed a numbe r of bruises and crashes, which leads to the conclusion that he was killed by stabs and. then, with a weight tied to his hands, thrown in the stream. Bowden disappeared on the night of August 25, 1905. He was last seen near Floral College on the Atlantic Coast Line railway and was then under the influence of whiskey. Search was made for him, the county offered a re ward, but no clue was found until Tuesday evening, when two negroes fishing in the stream found the body lodged against some logs. Mr. D. W. Townsend, one of Max tons enterprising merchants, is making a speciality of clocks. He bought a car load of large clocks commonly called Regula tors, which he sells at $7.50 on the installment plan. His agents, sell from one half dozen to a dozen and half per day and every morn ing a large wagon load is sent out for delivery. The North Carolina Military Academy base ball team passed through here Wednesday morn ing on their way to Fort Caswell, where they go to play two games with the Soldiers. The handsome new residence of Mr. J. C. McCaskill, Jr., is now completed and they have already moved in and commenced house keeping The was a game o f base ball here Tuesday between the boys of Maxton and Red Springs. The score was 12 to 5 in favor of Max ton. Miss Georgia Hoggs, of Selma, Ala., was her yesterday for a few hours on her way to Red Springs where she goes for a visit. Miss Katie McLean, of Laurin- burg, is spending the week here with friends and relatives. Mr. W. F. Steed, of Pates, was here on business Monday. Mr. J. P. Wiggins left Tuesday for Wilmington on business. FOR GOVERNOR. Friends ol Judge McNeill Want Him In Knter Race. Some of the friends of Judge McNeill are urging him to be come a candidate for the Demo cratic nomination for governor two years from now. They say that the Judge, should he decide to be in the race, would be a strong candidate and could easily secure the nomination. There are few men in the State so well and favorably known as he, and he would receive a hearty sup port from all sections, and espe cially from Eastern North Caro lina. Judge McNeill says he is not a candidate. Having declined to be a candidate for judge, he desires to retire to private life. -Mopv-Jr--n. MeCiiorguckr&. Mclntyre and R. E. Ijee were in Wilmington Tuesday and Wed nesday attending the hearing in the matter of the Builders Lum ber Co., bankrupt. eIiohtfuixy entertained Charming Social Event at Maple Shade Inn, Maxton. Maxton May IGth. At the Maple Shade Inn on Friday even ing, May the 11th., a porch party was given in honor "of Miss Lucy Cobb, and Mr. and Mrs. John Cheslev McCaskill, Jr., who have recently returned from their bridal tour. This was an unus ually delightful social affair and will hi! remembered by the guests with peculiar pleasure. The spa cious aim cool verandas and parlor were especially arranged lighted and decorated for the oc casiun ami airrie 1 on i: oig scuts, hit mniock and means ! being comfortable. The hours W 'V from ;0 until 1 1 :;;o, and at 10 o'clock a delicate repast was served which contributed to the enjoyment of the evening. Those present wero Misses Margaret Baldwin, Elizabeth McNair, Katie Thompson, Leila Barnes, Lucy Cobb, Cammie McCaskill, Annie Hill, Sadie McKinnon, Gertrude Gibson, , Mabel' Wooten, Jirnmie Croorn, Sarah McLean, Margaret McKinnon, Bessie McKay; Messrs M. W. Cole,. A. M. McNair, M. L McLean, Lamar McCallum, J. G. Baldwin. E. L. Wooten, F. L. Black, J. D. Croom Jr., .). D. Ale- McLean, Herbert Ramseur, Jim Walsh, J. M- McKinnon, L. T. Cook, Dr. D. C. Mclver, G. B McCallum, E Weathely J. B Weatherly Jr., Joe Adams, D. R. Barnes, Mr. & Mrs McKay Mc. Kinnon, Mr. & Mrs. J. E. Wo- mack, Mr. &M'rs. ..('. McCaskill, Jr. RECITAL GREATLY ENJOYED Miss Lessie Norma Llndsey, of Greensboro. Graduates. Red Springs, N. C, May 17. The year is closing at the Southern Presbyterian College and Conservatory of Music at Red Springs. As the end ap proaches music lovers are de lighted. Graduates' recitals usu ally precede it and are annually sources of great enjoyment not only to the community, but to increasing numbers from a dis tance. The auditorium Monday even ing was a scene oi oeauty. A splendid audience came from many points to hear the first graduate recital of the series. It was by Miss Lossie Norma Lindsey, of Greensboro, assisted by Miss Johnnie Evans Bason, violinist. It wes a carefully wrought program. The numbers chosen showed strong faith in the pupil by hercultured teacher. Nothing but a full knowledge of her nice training and ripe cul ture could have warranted such a venture. There was no disap pointment. Miss Bason played two num bers with rare grace and techni cal finish that added to her credit as an accomplished violinist. Mrs. C. G. Vardell, the gifted director, whose touch is always so musical and fascinating, played the ac companiament. After one more graduate reci tal the commencement exercises will open. The baccalau rate ser mon will be heard next Sunday. The final day is Wednesday, when Hon. G. B. Patterson will deliver the literary address, the diplomas will be awarded and the valedic tory spoken. A great crowd will throng the halls and grounds of the institution as usual. Meeting ol Commissioners. This first meeting of the newly-elected boaVdof Town Commis sioners was to have been held Tu esday n igh t, bu t was postponed until Thursday afternoon, when it is expected the Town Clerk, Chief-of-Police and other town officers will be elected. It is said ...thai ExJiheriflL Floyd, will probably be selected as Chief-of-Police to succeed Mr.Spivey.who says he is not a candidate. Mr. C. B. Skipper has been mention ed for the office of City Clerk. REV. MR. HcLAURIN ASKS CONGREGATIONS TO MEET Will Oiler Resegoation as Pastor-Lec turer Decides not to Speak Other News. Red Springs, May 17. F. A. Iloltzhausen, a minister, once also an educator, now a lecturer, with many nne testimonials, appeared ..v v.. ,. ..,.,.v to the delivery of his lecture, but nuumgso many nignts laKen up witn appointments ne leit, ex- pect.ng to return when tne Held wouiu be moro open for an en- . i i gagement. His theme is Martin uumer, i lie ivionn mat miooic the World." He charges no fid- mission ice, out contents nimsen warn a suver collection. Rev. L. A. McLaurmha. asked n.s cnurcnes, iwprora, netnei anu iuonipeuer, to concur win, .1 M A. II A -ill 11.11 in a request to jayetteviiie , , ... I resoytery to convene a' Aber- aeen, June a, jwuu, to dissolve tl ,t 1 n.i. !. ui!jiuiiu iuuuiiuk tuai. between him and them. His de- cision is reacnea alter careiui consideration, we are sorry to hear it. He has been a success - J 1 1 .1 : 1 1. ii I mi worKer anu wm oe greauy missed mine r resbytery. mi. , i rt .1. - v. . . . ine orpaans irom iue nome ai uxioru came luesuay ana ai s i ni i . -1 a I nimu gave a very enjoyaoio con- cert. They were heard with keen and sympathetic interest. It is a hard heart that doas not melt at the melodies of these young lings, ' bereft of parents and wholly dependent upon th'j char- ity of the world for food, clothes, shelter, education, friends. The closing exercises of the High School at Philadelphus have been attended by fine crowds and very greatly enjoyed. The town folk have gone out in large numbers and reported a good time. This is a good school and is doing great good in the com munity. Col. A. T. McCallum spent last Sunday in Laurinburg. The stay in the town is all that could be wished: Returning Monday his train was too late in reaching Maxton. Being late often brings trouble. Capt. W. F. Williams, who has returned from a visit to his old Virginia home, tells of a man un there who, in his 02nd year, read ily lays his hand on a fence five feet high and bounds over like a hoy. The registration of new stu dents for the next year at the college was never so great at this time in any proceeding year. Maj. E. Tully, one of the most gallant of Confederate braves is in town, the guest of Mr. James Williams. SPECIAL MASTER'S HEARING. In the Matter of the Builders Lumber Co., Bankrupt. Before Special Master Geo. II. Howell, in the United States court room in Wilmington Tues day and Wednesday, was held a hearing in the matter of the Builders LumberComi an y , ban k -rups, of Marietta. The special master has not yet rendered his decision. The question is the priority of various claims against the Company, but notably the United Lumber Company, of Springfield, Mass., Carolina Northern Railroad, the American Wood Working Machinery Com pany, of New York, W. H. Saun ders, R. H. Lynn and R. N. Har per, of Washington, mortgagees. Among the attorneys interest ed in the case are Meares & Ruark, of Wilmington, and R. E Lee, of Lumberton.for the United Lumber Company and other pe tioning creditors; M. C. Woods, of Marion, S. C, for the Carolina No r thern ; Hon.. Jno. IX Bellamy f of Wilmington, and J. G. McCor mick, of Lumberton, for the mortgagees, and Stephen Mcln tyre, of Lumberton, for the bank rupt. SINGLE COFflES 6 CENTS. .-U . V ' . -- - -. J..,. I ,.i WHOLE NO. 2139 COUNTY COMMISSIONERS. Number ol Road Matters Con sidered at Meeting Monday. The Board of County Commis sioners met Monday, as per ad journment, and the following members were present: J. W. Carter, chairman; A. R. McEach ern, 'J, A. Hodgjn and C. A. Ol i - ver. It was ordered that the peti- don for road in hximmr jridge township he referred to W. G AUen superintendent, tor inves tijjation. Thw bi f k . gwamp bridge was ordered paid as foliOWS: W. u Bullard tl 1.00: Joe E,wards .j.80, L. M. Roach Ur, M Joe Brvant $5.00, D. W M.anH 4i5a .larnes Wklear pj 27, J. P. Means $15 petition for noa1 from Me Don a hi- nta,t Suuerintendent Allen. rt was ordered that the net. t;on HntA hv a. 1). Mcfin. 1 K L. King and others, for road in Alfordsville townshin from for(i of Wilkinson Swam pto Alex . . JicijKm'g to intersection of Brown's bridge road at D. A Mc Girts.on east side of Watering ii,.!,. u,mr. u f,,i 0,i Suuerintendent Allen was in " 8trucfced to lay out and open said . 1 lt was also ordered that neti ,inn simfi( hv i M Oliver and ofchers for road in White House wnship be granted. D. W. Biggs was allowed $10.40 for the capture of Neill Brown. N. M. Allen was allowed $(5.90 for lumber for Big Swamp. The petition signed by J. W. Ashlev and others for ,.oad . om rJlimbPrfcon and White Housa ro!.(1 to 0rr.,m an(1 WiM firnSf. rniuu wn trrinied The report of W. (. Allen, sup erintendent of roads was received and ordered filed. It was ordered that the bill of W. G. Allen, superintendent of roads, $14 1.H7, salary for April, 1 1KU be paid. The reportsof the several super visons of roadsin townships were received and ordered filed. Henry Edwards was allowed a rebate of $2.t)l,)olI tax,in Thomp son's township. A. D. McKenzie was allowed a rebate of $2H.(W, over-valuation of land in Thompsons township. The bill of D. B.McKee, $18. 1 .", lumber for Big Swump bridge, was allowed. W. D. Neves was allowed $12. 7") for surveying roads in Rritts and House townships. Bill Jackson was allowed '$".". on account of cutting ditch on line between Burnt Swamp and Smith's townships, each of said townships to pay $12..rA It was ordered that the board borrow $200 from, the Bank of Maxton to be used for work on roads in Alfordsville township, the note to be due Dec. 10, HHNi, and to lie paid by Alfordsville township road fund. The bill of Sellers and Co., $'52.34, for lumber for bridges, was allowed, to be paid by Max j ton road fund. Among other bills ordered paid were: Robe sonian, $1.00, foj advertising, J. W. Carter, $2.88 for tiling, T. Ai Upchurch and Bros., $181.30, wire for stock law fence. It was ordered that Major Anderson be admitted to the County Home. Baseball at Red Springs. The North Carolina Military Academy and Fort Caswell will play three games of baseball on Monday, Tuesday and Wednes day, May l2 1, 22 and 23, at the Academy Park, Red Springs. The games will be called at 3:30 o'clock. Tho Academy team will be strengthened by the addition of three or four of the best play ers in this section of the country. Mr. Lotte W. Humphrey, an attorney of Charlotte, was in Lumberton Tuesday, returning from Br rnesville, where he had been on legal business. RE-APPKARS AFTER A FOUR WEEKS ABiBENCE Mr. James BoJIarl Comes to Home of HlsPatIi9r-B93iilaWwil3 lor Month. After an absence of more than fivo weeks, Mr. .lames Bullard appeared at the home of hi fath er, several miles from town. Wednesday night. Readers of Tho Uobesonian will remember that a few days after Mi T(, m Sheriff McLeod farm, Mr. fjuf. lard, who occupied the pluco. mysteriously d i s a p p a r e d Search was made and a reward offered for information as to his whereabouts, but nothing was heard of him until Wednesday night. He, it seems, having lost his mind, had been wandering in the woods, living on whatever he could find. His family has been greatly distressed over his dis appearance, fearing he had com mitted suicide.' He is now in poor health, and his mind seems to he affected. A physician is attend ing him. GOT IN FRONT OF GUN Barber at Aanpole Shot In Shoal- der Other News. Ashpole, May 10. Norman MnliCan, Ashpole'H only barber, had the misfortune to get in the way of the other man's pistol last Sunday and was badly hurt in hip and shoulder. He is very popular and all hope for his speedy recovery. A fishing party to Princess Anne last Monday had a delight ful time and plenty of fish for dinner. Tiijy were Messrs F. C. and A. L. Jones. Mr. and . , Mrs. J. D. McTan, Mr. and Mrs. y -N. A. Carter,, M ;. -niidil tiJifr:':fb----.., F. Reaves and Mr. J. E. Tlmmp ''' - son and daughter. We wish to call the attent ion of v our people to the large and at . tractive advertisement of J. I). Mcf-an v Co. All Ashpole merchants should follow their example and advertise in The " 7 Robesoniaii. The Ashpole Drug Co. Ijogan the ice business last week with 10,(Oo lbs. This is a needed con- ; venience and we hope, will prove Successful. We arc sorry to report the ill ness of little Catherine, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Elo.yd, and triiMt she may soon recover. It was Mrs. Olin Floyd who went to Cary last Tuesday. Mr. Eloyd is still here, and joined the army of lonely bachelors. Misses May and Eva Thompson returned Monday night from a pleasant visit to Parkton. Mr. and Mrs. A. 8. Thompson sient last week with relatives over in South Carolina. Rev. J. B. Jackson is attending the Southern Baptist Convention at Chattanooga, Term. Mr. and Mrs. Rouse attended the fishing party at Princess Anne last Monday. Messrs. W. F.and G.G. French, of Lumberton were in town last Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. W. C, Brown spent last Sunday in Wilmington N. C. LUMBERTON" S STEAM LAUNDRY Machinery tor Concern has Been. Shipped. Townsend and French is the name of the finh which is to own and operate Lumberton's new steam laundry, which will be located in East Fourth street. Mr. Ira B. Townsend says that the machinery for the plant is now on the way and he hopes to have it installed and ready for operation in thirty day. The laun dry will be modern and up-to-date -ia ftvqry. aepecl, and h coDcern will be prepared to turn out a high grade of work. Messrs. Townsend and French hope to have the patronage of all Lumberton people. v V"; ' - 1 ,!tfflS.-,i-lt',- ,.. .
The Robesonian (Lumberton, N.C.)
Standardized title groups preceding, succeeding, and alternate titles together.
May 18, 1906, edition 1
1
Click "Submit" to request a review of this page. NCDHC staff will check .
0 / 75