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.... ... r- , -t - ' ' W , (P T -fi' 7( ' " .,P- - , s, - j . . , ,iv ,-, i ' f , . , . ' . ' ' . ' STaHLIvSHED 1870. (joUntryiCrocl and Truth ' SINGLE COPIES 6 CENTS IvoiTiSxyni. no. 23 lumberton, north capolinas monday. may 13. 1P07 whole no, 2251 Watch lltenlionx! Wc want to call your atten tion to the Complete Lot of WATCHES Received last week. Come around and look them over, even if you don't buy. REMEMBER, we carry the celebrated R. F. Simmons Gold Filled Chain and 0. M. Draper Solid Nickel in Stock at all times. Bpylin's Jewelry Store. Y. I . ii .7-t V kv Jt. tt,hff. v' J 1 i ! The object of this Sanitarium Is to provide for the sick a homelike and guiet institution in which the patient can find that care and attention, which at all times cannot be found at home, and where, by healthful surroundings, competent physicians, and experienced nursing, the patient has the best chances of recovery. Our buildinjr is absolutely new, contains twelve rooms for patients, well equipped room, Stal?c Electrical and X-ray outfit, and in fact, everything that makes a first-class hospital. Training School for nurses. Nurses supplied to physicians of Robeson and adjoining comities on demand. ;. Cfearlly War lor tne Poor. I Extend a Cordial Invitation to all Robeson County Physicians to Treat Their Patients Here. THE LUMBERTON SANITARIUM, j LUMBERTON, NORTH CAROLINA. Dr. N. A. THOMPSON, V Musical Concert ! In your home every night if you own a Crown Piano or Org?n. ; Write or call in when in town and get prices on anything in House Fur nishings and Musical In struments. EAGLE FURNITURE ANDJARPET COMPANY. t. V CONFBDBBATB MONUMENT . Unveiled on the Court Honse Skiuare In Lumberton M. C. on Friday, -May 1 Oth, 1007. 7 n orses and Mules ! I have on hand fifteen bead of Good Horses and Mules. When you buy from me you get the BEST. Ul ni igh iade iugg At my place can be found all the Best Grades of Buggies, such as Tyson & Jones, JOxfor d, (Chase City) and several brands of Medium Grade Buggies. Also Nice Linejof Harness. j C. M. FULLER LUMBERTON NO. CA. f4pril i8th V Advertise In THE ROBESON IAN. The most notable day in the history Robeson countyof was the unveiling of the Confederate monument on Friday, the Tenth of May. The occasion had long been looked forward to, and by daybreak people were gathe-ing from every direction. Carriages, buggies, wagons, carts, automo biles, wheels, and every kind of vehicle was put in use on that day to bring the people interest ed- By ten o'clock it was with difficulty that one could make his way along the streets. -Never before has such nn immense and orderly crowd beeu 'assembled at one place in Robeson county: No drinking, no misbehavior of any kind was witnessed thitt day. A inattei-of much comment was the splendid appearance of those pr.sent- Robeson well has a right to feel proud of her citizen ship. The streets and public build ings of the town were elaborately and beautifully decorated in national colors, and suspended across Main street banners were hung with the word "Wel come "on them in letters lo catch the eye of every passerby. On the corner of Fifth and Main streets, a booth was beautifully decorated, and here the badges of the day were bestowed upon the Veterans. Governor Glenn was met at the train at 10 o'clock, and driven in a carriage to the handsome home of Col. N.A. McLean. The Rod Springs Daughters of the Con federacy were met at the station and taken in carriages to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Mclntvre, where a splendid reception .vas tendered them. The parade started at 11 o'clock at the Waverly Hotel, in charge of Capt. A. J. McKinnon, chief marshal. First came the mar shals numbering about 75, on prancing horses witii sa.-iu.es ! national colors flying, in tin bieeze, making as fine appear ance as any body of horsemen Jceuld desire; following in suc- filled with veteran, and the masses were gathered as closely I around the platform a possible, in order that they tniiht hear each word that fell from the lips of their beloved and honored Stephen Mel u tyre, mas ter of ceremonies, fittingly w el comed the visitors, and expressed regret of the committee that the monument was not complete. The statue having failed to arrive in time for erection. He spoke of the energy and determination and devotion of those who had caused the monument to be erected, in glowing terms commendation, making speeia mention of our worthy county Treasurer, M. G. McKenzie, who for the past ten years has labored toward the end which is at last attained. The choir sang in ringing voices, the old but ever new song, the "Old North State," after which Miss Bonnie McBryde the accomplished and attractive young daughter, of Capt Thomas A- McBryde, pulled the cord that caused the white veil to fall, revealing the monu ment, standing there in solemn granduer, to the eager gaze of thousands. A wild joyous cheer rose from the throats of all; mingling with a dozen factory whistles and the military salute, three volleys being tired- Miss Katie Lee McKinnon then beauti fully recited The Conquered oanner.' miss McKinnon is a reciter of exceptional ability, and her very successful effort was warmly appreciated, and brought tears to the eyes of many, as she spoke In thrilling tones.1 Governor Glenn was presented by Mr. S. Mc In tyre, who said cession came the Lumberton and Maxton brass bands, making tQafc n( introduction of Gorernbr every pulse fasten as they steadi- R- B- Glenn was needed, for his ly marched and played stirring name throughout the State was martial music; the Maxton synonymous wfth progress and Guards.Lumber Bridge Infantry, advancement intellectual and CamDs Rvan Hoke and Rowland moral. He welcomed him to the United Confederate Veterans; county of Robeson in most ad- numbering about five hundred, mirable and suitable words. led by Col. J. I. Metts, of Wil- Governor ; Glenn 'arose and ad mincrtomand bore the old Con dressed the people", his strong federate flag, of the 51st Regi splendid physique and noble ment was borne by Gen. 8- bearing, his kind benevolent con J. Cobh. marching to ' the tenance won the hearts of the time of the music, and bearing spectators from the beginning. with pride their badges of honor. As his voice, powerful yet full Toe .sight of these veterans, the of music and magnetism swept men who faced death in this . lavs out over the large audience, a long a gone for their country and hush fell on that vast throng and future venerations, was oi.e to all listened with bated breath to inspire the hearts of all, and too, one of the most masterly efforts it was a scene of mthos. Some ever produced in- Robeson. He who received life long injuries, assured his hearers in the be and others who faced the guns ginning that the purpose of the and death so fearlessly in the gathering was not only to unveil 60's, are bowed with age, but the monument erected to those from the eves of these worn vete- who had met death in a noble rans, flashed the tires of old cause, but to give a hearty hand time courage and vigor. As they J shake to those who still linger, marched along cheer after cheer I and to instill noble aspirations rose from the vast throng and and loyalty in the hearts of the the enthusiasm was great. Last coming generations. He paid a in the parade, came the fl-ats, of j most splendid and touching trib Maxton, Red Springs, Fairmont lute to tSe veterans who sat fac Lumberton and several others, ing him, declaring that the world all beautifully and tastily decor has never seen braver or more ated in national colors. The in worthy soldiers than those who dividuality of the different floats J followed Lee and Jackson from was striking: not one in arrange 1861 to 1865: that none were more ment bore any resemblance to deserving than those who went another, yet all were beautifully from North Carolina, the Tar PROFESSIONAL CARDS. Wa-le Wishart, D. P. Shaw. Wishart & Shaw, Attorneys at Law, LUMBERTON, ... N. C. All business entrusted to as promptly attended to. Office in Shaw Building. t. a. McNeill, Attorney at Law LUMBERTON, N. C. Will practice in all the Courts. Busi ness attended to promptly. - a. MeUukQ. A.W. MeLean. J. h. MoConuica. McLEAK, ficLEil a McCORMlCK, ATTORNEYS AT LAW, LUMBERTON. . N C Jffloea on 8nd floor of Bank of Lam. berton Building, Roomi 1, , 8, A 4 'rotnpt attention given to all traaineaa CHAS. B. SKIPPER, Attorney at Law, LUMBERTON, - - K. C. All busincfca tntrnatcd to him will re ceive prompt and careinl attention. Office in Pint National Bank Building rer Pott Office E. M. BRITT, Attorney at Law, Lumberton, N. C. Office upstairs in Argus Building. All business promptly transacted. Mclntyre & Lawrence Attorneys find Counselors at Law, LUMBERTON, : : N. C. E. J. BRITT, . ArroKif cy at Law, Lamberton, N. C. Office over Pope' Drag Store. F. L. BLACK, Attokhxv at Lair, MAXTON, N. C Office an and floor McCaekttl BnOdinav Rooms 6-8. STOCK REMEDIES. Eerv bottle of Dr. Edtnund'a Colic and Lung Fever Cure is Guaranteed far colic, gravel, pneumonia, atomache and long disorders. Also a blood purifier. Dr. W. O. EDMUND, 3- , Lumberton, N. C Dr. N.A. Thompson, PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, Lumberton. : : : : N. O. ul. Phone No. Office at Host Down town i Drug Store. Calls prompt! answered night or day, in town or'in the country. Mpitai. f hone No. 41. office overiDr. McMillan'a planned and decorated. In the Maxton float was Miss Bonnie Dixie McBryde, and sponsors After marching around the town, the parade proceeded t. the court house square, vrii.?re ;hy halted, and Governor nie,nn Miss McBryde and otiiers who were to take part in the pro gramme, were escorted to the improvised rostrum erected be side the monument, in the midst i of the gaze of thousands of cur ious interested eyes. The seats arranged on the grounds of the court house square, were soon Heel State, the grandest com monwealth south of the Mason and Dixon line. In glowing terms, that inspired his hearers, he spoke of the glorious deeds done in the GO's by the gallant sons of the Old Xoith State. Speaking of the period of coloni zation, the revolution and the civ il war. His recitals of the deeds done by the North Carolina sons at Maivern Hill, Fredericksburg, U(jtt.sburg, Appomattox, and other battle fields, was thrilling and carried the thoughts of the (continued on 8th, page.) Dr.;R.T. ALLEN, ; dentist, -LUMBERTON, N. C. office ovey Dr. McMillan's Drug Store. DR. J. D. REGAN, DENTIST, LoMbBBTotr, - N. 0. Office in Shaw ui1djng, drof store.. over Pop' Dr. P. H. PITMAN, DENTIST. Ash pole, - . tim c Dr. R. G. Rozier, d. Jobct Knox. Drs. Rozier & Knox, Physicians an Sara cons. Office at rear of Robeson Conntv Loan and Trust Company. h.' T pope. w. a. mcphauu Drs. Pope & McPhaul, Physicians and Surgeons, Lumberton, N. C. Office np atairs in rear of Pope Dm Co'a store. Dr. McPhanl'a rest dence phone No 1 -Subscribe tor the robesonian your neighbor s tired of be inff bothered about hid paper. HELP IS OFFERED TO.WORTHT TOVNC FKOPLX W arnrtty pequ!t all jnrmmr Pron. no matter now limited tlrair meana or education, Vbo wish to obtain a thorough buaineaa traininc mat good poai tJoii. to writ by tint nail for oar ame half-rata offer. Snrrina. fadepandncoaiid probabla Iota ara guaranteed. Don't delay. Wrkatada. t Tfc Ga.AIa. leila s CaHeae, Haeaa. 6a
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