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VOL. XXX VII, NO. 65
LUMBERTON, NORTH CAROLINA MONDAY. OCTOBER 15. 4006
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WE SaL WALTHAM WATCHES
In all Sizes.
Look our Stock of 1 7 Jewel Watches
over. We are. Selling Waltham and
Elgin 17 Jewel in Silverine Screw B &
B Case for $9.00; in the old Reliable
Fahy's 20 Year Case, at $12.50. See
on r Stock of Simmons' Watch Chains,
the best made in the United Shite.".
Mail Orders solicited. Will send bv
Express, C. O. D., with privilege of
examination.
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Liumberton, N. C.
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The New Hospital,
(The Lumberton Sanatarium.)
My New Hospital is now ready and open
for the reception of all non-contaerious dis
eases. I have a Corps of Competent
Nurses and a Well-Equipped Hospital
in all Re3p9cts. Am also prepared
to give
as ELECTRICAL TREATMENT.
Any information as to prices, etc., will be
furnished on application to me.
Dr. N. A. Thompson,
PROPRIETOR,
Lumberton, : : : : N C.
& Ideal Beauty, s
Faces naturally beautiful don't need millinery to bring out th-ir attractiveness, but
Ideal Beauties must have Hats suited to their feature. We create Hats that are
Fashionable and become you to best advantage. Our Combination of Ribbons,
Feathers, Lace and Taste, will produce a Hat that will be just what you want. Our
Milliner, Miss Aonie Lindsley, has been in Baltimore looking after this Depart
ment. She is an experienced Trimmer.
DRY GOODS-
The Autumn Goods are here in Beautiful Colors. You get here choice Dress
Patterns.
FURS.
FURS.
FURS.
Nothing adds so much Grace and Refinement to a well-gowned woman as a hand
some set of Furs.
We Invite Inspection ol the above lines.. Also Shoes and Notions.
E. W. Floyd,
Ashpole, : : : : : : : : N. C.
Will pay Best Prices for Cotton Seed for Southern Cotton Oil Company.
YODR MONEY'S WORTH IF YOD
GO TO
S. WEINSTEIN & SON
For Clothing, Shoes, Hats and Dry Goods.
Kext Door to tb .Postoffice,
ASHPOLE, N. C,
The Alumni ol Maxton Have
Appropriate Exercises The
Warehouse Company Make
Fine Showing.
Correpond-nce of Tli Knbesonlsn .
An occasion that was very
much - enjoyed was a banquet
piven at the Maple Shade Hotel
on Friday night by the alumni of
the- University of North Caro
lina. The table and dining room
were beautifully decorated for
the occasion. The menu was
served in courses and showed
how well Mrs. Weatherly knows
how to set her table for such.
The following alumni were pres
ent, the youiig men each inviting
a lady friend.
Dr. and Mrs. H. W. McNatt,
Mr. and Mrs. S. B. McLean, Dr.
M. R. Gibson and Miss Kate
Thompson, Mr. Leon T. Cook
and Miss Emma Belle McRae,
Miss Lucy Cobb and Mr. Jno.
McKinnon, Mr. F. L. Black and
Miss Mabel Wooten, Hon. G. B
Patterson. Mr. F. L. Black, was toast-master
and the following toasts "were
given and responded to after a
few words of welcome were made
by Mr. Black: "The University
nd the Alumni," by G. B. Pat
terson; "Old College Days, "by
Leon T. Cook; "University Day
Poem" (original) Miss Cobb; "The
Ladies," by S. B. McLean. After
this the guests went to the par
lor where first an organization of
the alumni of Maxton was ef
fected. Dr. McNatt was elected
president and Mr. F. L. Black
secretary and treasurer.
The banquet was enjoyed very
much by all present and" it is
hoped to have a more elaborate
one 12 months hence than this.
The old college days were dis
cussed by the men and the one
lady alumnus of the place, Miss
Cobb, until the time came to
leave.
The credit of this first gather
ing together of the University
Alumni is due to Miss Cobb.
Misses Sallle McArn and Lil
lian Smith, of Rowland, were
visitors here this week.
Misses Kate and Mary Suth
erland are the guests of Miss
Eliza McQueen this week.
Hon. Lee S. Overman spent
last Sunday nignt with Mr. A. J.
McKinnon. He was on his way
to Lumberton, where he made a
speech-
Mr. and Mrs. S. B. McLean
returned home Wednesday morn
ing from their bridal tour.
Mr and Mrs. J. E. Avent and
their little nephew, Leroy Utley,
left Friday afternoon for their
new home at Morganton where
Mr. Avent has accepted the po
sition as superintendent of the
graded schools.
Mr. W. H. Harding returned
home Wednesday morning after
an extended tour North, where
he went on outness.
Mr. Ed. McRae and Mrs. R.
M. Williamsspent last Wednes
day in Lumberton with friends-
Miss Clarkie Belle McNair
spent several days at the South
ern Presbyterian College at Red
Springs the first ol the week.
Mr. H. B. Adams, a prominent
young attorney from Laurin
burg,spent last Wednesday night
here with F. L. Black, Esq.
Miss Maud F. McRae, of the
Southern Presbyterian College
at Red Springs, is athome for a
few days this week.
Miss Johnsie Bason, of Red
Springs, spent a few hours in
town last night.
Miss Emma Belle McRae, of
the Southern Presbyterian Col
lege, came home last night to
spend several days witn ner par
ents.
There was a meeting of the
stockholders of. the Warehouse
Co- held here last Wednesday
The affairs of thisconcern showed
up well and the management were
doing their full duty. The books
showed a dividend of 14 percent,
had been earned. It was or
dered that 10 per cent, be paid
over to the stockholders and that
the remaining 4 per cent, be ap
plied to the surplus account. The
following directors were elected:
A. J. McKinnon, A. Shaw, A. M.
McKinnon, H. G. Hill, E- F. Mc
Rae, J. L- McLean, D. A. Patter
son; and the following officers
were elected: E. F. McRae, Pres
ident; A. J. McKinnon, Vice-
President; T. O. Evans, Secre
tary and Treasurer.
Maxton, N. C, Oct- 13th
Lumber Crldae News.
Mr. Conley and Mlaa Cade Wed
-Social Functions Mr. Shaw
Better Lumber Bridge Light
Infantry Elects Olllcers and
Contest For Medals.
CorreapondenM of The Robesonlan.
Mr- A. E. Conley and Miss
Bertha Cade were quietly mar
ried at the home of Mr. J.W.Hall
last Wednesday night at 8:30
o'clock. The ceremony was per
formed ay Rev. P. R. Law. The
bride wore a gray coat-suit and
hat to match. They left immedi
ately for Washington and Niagara
Falls. We wish theai a long and
happy life.
Our young people were most
pleasantly entertained at the hos
pitable home of Mr. H, M. John
last Wednesday evening, the
amusements being various games
and music.
Toey also , attended a quilting
party at Mrs. Carl Howard's last
night. Our girls are getting
quite domestic of late Shelling
Peas" and "quilting"
Miss Emma Currie spent Wed
nesday at Red Springs shopping.
Miss Pauline Stamps spent a
few days at Shannon last week
visiting friends.
Mrs.T.LBass and son.Ernest,
of Sanford, visited relatives here
Friday. i
Mr. and Mrs. Ch'aa- Conley, of
Ala, are visiting relatives here.
Miss Eva Cade, of Salem burg,
came home to attend the Conley -
Cade marriage.
Mr. J. W. Hall returned home
from Florida Saturday.
We are glad to see Mr. A. L.
Shaw out again after quite a
severe attack of acute indiges
tion.
An error occurred in last
week's issue. Mr. Ed. Sikes, of
Perry, Fla., was expected home
but didn't come.
In compliance with Special
Order No- 56, from adjutant-gen
eral headquarters, there was an
lection held in the armory of
the Lumber Bridge Light Infant
ry to fill the vacancy caused by
the resignation of Capt. J. W.
Hall, which resulted asfollows:
First Lieutenant J. B. Malloy
elected Captain, and Sergeant D.
A. Barlow was elected first lieu
tenant. There was a good atten
dance at the meeting. All seem
ed enthusiastic and both officers
were elected by acclamation.
The company held its annual
target practice today on the rifle
range and contested for three
gold medals and one gold-head
cane presented to the company
by that , loyal and big hearted
honorary member, Ed. Curfie,
and one sharp-shooter's medal,
which were' won as follows:
First prize, J. F. Pitman; sec
ond prize, W. H. Freeman; third
prize, Capt- J. B. Malloy; fourth
prize, W. W. Smith; fifth prize,
H. C. Miller.
Capt. J. W. Hall, of Irvine.Fla.,
was with the boys today and
showed them that he can still
shoot a riflle. He made the
highest score at the practice.
Lumber Bridge, N.C., Oct. 1. '5th.
RED SPRINGS NEWS.
Mr. Daniel McLean's Condition
Lecture Tonight Successful
Entertainment.
Correspondence of The RobrtonUn.
Miss Nelia Garrett left Friday
for a month's vacation to her
brother, Dr. F. J. Garrett, of
Rockingham.
Mr. Chesley McCaskill.of Max
ton, spent Monday in town-
Mr. Daniel McLeod, who has
been sick for some time, we are
sorry to say, is not much im
proved. Mrs. J. A. Brown, of Antioch,
is visiting her daughter, Mrs. K
M. Barnes, at Barnesville.
Miss Lena Flowers is teaching
school at Bloomingdale this year.
Rev. Mr. Johnson, of Japan,
will lecture in the college audi
torium Monday night.
The entertainment given at the
North Carolina Military Academy
Monday evening by the Athletic
Association was quite a success,
the boys clearing about fifteen
dollars.
We are having delightful weath
er for gathering crops.
Miss McBuie, trained nurse
from Fayetteville, is nursing Mr.
Daniel McLeod.
The workmen are making rapid
progress on the new Presbyte
rian church.
Our regular quarterly commu
nion at the Presbyterian church
Sunday.
Miss Sallie Shaw, one of the
graduates at the Southern Pres
byterian College and Conserva
tory of Music last year, is teach
ing school at McColl, S. C, this
year.
Red Springs, N. C, Oct. 13th.
Bellamy News.
Correspondence of The Robeaonlan .
Mrs. J. M. and Mrs. Jack Ses-
soms, of the Smiths locality, were
guests of Mrs. P. A. Todd Wed
nesday.
Mr. Willie Mercer, of Hope
Mills, is visiting his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Mercer.
Mr. Garrie Todd, of Cotton, is
spending a few days at home for
his health.
A goodly number of the Re
publicans of this section attended
the campaign speaking at-Allen-ton
Wednesday.
Mrs- Robert Singletary, of
Bladen, spent Wednesday night
with her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
A. Mercer. She was accompa.
nied by her sister, Miss May
Singletary.
Mr. Frank Wishart, of Wil
mington, spent Thursday at the
home of Mr. G. Lennon.
The writer failed to be present
at the ice cream supper at Mr.
Wm- Phillips' Tuesday afternoon,
but from all reports it was just
simply fine.
Mr. A E- Belch, ofKollock, S.
C, is at the home of his parents
for a vacation.
Rev. and Mrs- A. H. Porter
were guests of Mr. L. Pate Sunday.
Mr. Preston Pate, who entered
school at Barkers some time ago,
was at home Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs- G. Lennon spent
Sunday in Bladen with relatives.
Mr. and Mrs- J. T. Prevatt, of
the Back Swamp section, were
visiting relatives in our commu
nity Sunday.
Bellamy, N. C, Oct. 15th.
PROFESSIONAL CARDS.
. A. McLean . A . W. UcLen.
J. 9. HeConnlek.
KcLEAf, HcLEil A McCORKICI,
ATTORNEYS AT LAW,
LUMBERTON, - N C
Offices on 2nd floor of Bank'of Lum
berton Building, Rooms 1, 3, 3, A 4
Prompt attention given to ail business).
CHAS. B. SKIPPER.
Attorney at Law,
LUMBERTON, - - - N. C
All business entrusted to him will re
ceive prompt and careful attention.
Office in First National Bank Building
ver Post Office
K M. BRITT,
Attorney at Law,
Lumberton, N. C.
Office upstairs in Argus Building.
All business promptly transacted.
McTntyre & Lawrence
Attorneys and Counselors at Law,
CUMBERTON, : N. C.
E. J. BRITT,
Attoeney at Law,
Lumberton, N. C.
Office over Pope's Drug Store.
a C. PARVIN,
Contractor and Builder.
Lumberton, N. C
Plans, Specifications and Prices furn
ished on application.
McLean & Black,
Attorneys at Law,
MAXTON, N. C.
Office on 2nd floor McCaskill Building,
Rooms 6-8.
Dr. N. A. Thompson,
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON,
Lumberton, : : : N. O.
Office at Hospital. Phone No. 4-
B.T Alls F. D. Cahtiibcst
Drs. Allen & Castlebury,
Dentists,
LUMBERTON, N. C.
Office over Dr. McMillan's Drug Store.
DR. J. D. REGAN,
DENTIST,
Lumberton, - - N. 0.
Office hi Shaw building, over Pope'
drug siorc.
License have been issued for
the marriage of Mr. J. J. Inman
and Miss Emma Stephens: Mr
William Jones and Miss Jose
phine Byrd and Mr. Candary
Arnette and Miss Polly Cox.
Dr. F. H. PITMAN,
DENTIST.
ASHPOLC, " N. C
Dr. R. B. BEOKWITH,
Physician and Surgeon,
Offers his services to the people of Lum
berton and surrounding country.
Office in ie McLeod Building. Phon-
No. 6. Can be found at night at residence
formerly occupied by Mr. George M.
Whitfield.
JOHNSON .& BRITT,
Real Estate and Insurance Agents,
LUMBERTON, N. C.
Office over Argus Buil ling.
C T. CASH WELL & SON.
ASHPOLE. N. C.
Coffins, Caskets and Burial Supplies.
Wheelwrights, Blacksmithing and
woodworking of all kinds.
Patronage solicited.
fl TIHno Oi Beauty Is f
Joy Forever.
Our Photographs are Beautiful and Life-
1 ke, nnisaed in tne most up-to-iate styles.
Come and see our work. We make Fami
ly Groupes, Views Ktc. Come while th
weather is pleaunt nd bring the little
tous.
E. J. WAITS,
LUMBERTON ART STUDIO.
Over Pole's Drug Store.
Dr. W. A. McPhaul,
Pkyslclan and Surgeon,
Ashpole. N. C.
Office Phone, No. 5. Res. Phone K. a.
Night calls answered promptly.
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