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T 1 MA A N Established 1870. Country, God and Truth, Single Copies Five Cents. VOL XL NO. 92. LUMBERTON, NORTH CAROLINA, MONDAY, JANUARY 10, 1910 WHOLE NO. 527 II, I ' - III ,.- , I ' ' '-' ' ' ' ' ' I. ... I . I. I I .1 - ... I III . , M. ' " I II.. .... Mfj i I II . MM I,, i) 1 i i I 'I .1 FAIRMONT NEWS LETTER. Business Changes and New En terprises The New Town of The Beaufort Lumber Co. Good Cotter Yields Other Items of Interest. Correspondence oi The Kobesonian. Fairmont, Jan. 7. Oar little town begins the new year witn vigor and jollity, glad of anoth er chance to court prosperity. There have been several business changes and new enterprises be gun, and we bid fair to have the best year of oar existence. The holiday season passed off quietly, but witn a great deal of pleasure. All our young people who were away came home and many social gatherings were en joyed. Miss Susie McMurray spent the holiday season witn home folks ac fckaron, s. C., a id Miss Willie Yveatherly witn home folks at Bennettsville, S. C, but butn have returned and are nurd at work in the school, which opened last weeK witn almost more pupils than the house could hold. McKellar Bros., who have had a meicantue business at .board man fur some time, have opened a nice new stock oi goads in trie Pitman building on am street We are glad to welcome this en terprising linn ai d hope they will ue pieased wiui Jb airmont We understand that Mr. Berry Asnley, who nas been witn Vv. A. Jones & Co. the past season, t . . j win ue with the new mm as salesman. The Silas Griffin store on Main street has been rented by a new furniture hrm, whicn expect to open up at once, we have not as yet, learned the title of tne hrm, but nope it may be success ful. This leaves omy one smal store uuiiding unoccupied in town. Mr. John Gaddy, who lives near the South Carolina line, has bought a lot norm of town and win build and move his family here. Mr. E. J. Chambers has boughi the old Floyd notei lot from A J. Floyd and, we understand, ex pecc to build a handsome resi uence on it in the near future. Mr. Edgar Thompson spent the holidays at home and was accom panied back to school by Messrs Tom Baker, Alva Floyd, James 3 Galloway ana Kowland hitman They are at a private school at JJelway, Sampson county. Mr. Burney Floyd, wno is at the A. and M. College, Raleign, had as his companion back ivir. Carl Thompson, who will also enter the A. and M. Miss Maggie Floyd, went back to Louisburg College last week after a delightful vacation, We were glad to see her looking so well. Mr, and Mrs.J.L.Townsend.of McDonalo, were down last Sun day for a farewell visit beiore moving to their new home near Richmond, Va Mr. Clayton Brice has pur chased from Dr. Brown two lots on Center street and will build at once a stable for his stock-seliing business and a large vehicle re pository. The bunding will be of brick and up to date in every respect. Mr. C. F. Elwanger, of Mc Donald, has moved his lamilv here and they are occupying the C. F. Ashley house on Cottage street. We gladly welcome them to b airmont. Miss Lorena Lewis spent the holiday season with home fonts in Whiteville. Mr. P. B. Thompson and familv have returned from Rowland and are in their own home once more. Mr. Thompson is clerking " for White & Gough. Mr. Lock McLnan of Mavt IS noain hr,nHro,. - r n McLean & Co. His friends glad ly welcome him back. Mr. N. A. Carter, Mrs. Carter and little Miss Frances, of Laur inburg, were among the welcome holiday visitors in town. We regret to report Mrs. Mary Ivey whom everbodv knows and lovJn quite feehlth! and tmiat h tt a trust she may soon be recovered.. Among the many new enter- prises being, launched for the new year is a nrst-ciass nvery stable by two gentlemen from Chadbourn. Messrs. Perry and Morgan In- man have opened a repair shop on Center street. They are both skilled workmen and will no doubt have plenty of work to do. Messrs. A. L. and J. R. Jones are partners in a lumber business which promises to be one of our best ventures. They have a saw mill, planer, grist mill and novel ty wood working plant, all under one roof on the site of the old S. E, Lumber Co's. plant, which hey recently purchased from Dr. Brown, and will soon be ready o make things hum. Messrs. Ernest and Phil Jones are also part of the company, we under stand. Mr. C. T. Cashwell, who has been in ieebie neaitn lor some S It 1 1 . . f time, was well enough to visit friends at Rowland last week, but, we regret to know, came back not so weli. To those who have not been t Fairmont in several months the new town of the Beaufort Co. in the northern part of town would be a revelation. The worK done has already changed the looks of everything. With the holidays over, now the builings will be finished up much faster and by s immer everthing is expected to be in working order. Mr. Billie Kyle was gladly wel comed home from Henderson for the holidays. He returned last week to his work. "Wilfred the Wizard V and the evjr-blooming "Rastus," his mate, made a great evening of fun last Monday night at the school building. Mr. Wilfred is a fine ventriloquist and mystifier, and we all enjoyed the perform- anc ivery much indeed and thank Mr. F. L. Blue for the pleasure. If you don't believe South Rob eson can make successful cotton crops just cast your eyes on the hgures given below, whicn are all sworn tj by reputable gen tlemen of this vicinity; and which a e equal to anybody's corn or co ton t3st: H. G. Byrd, 3,582 poums lint on 4 acres: Albert Sellers, 6,500 pounds lint on aires; R. A. Ha -den, 4,367 pounds lint on 4 acres; Dawson B. Lewis, 1,704 pounds lint on 1 acres. Is there any use for a Robeso nian to go away from home to make a living? Mr. A. J. Floyd is remodeling his residence on Iona avenue. Mr. Ernest McLean will be with the Ionia Supply Co. this year at McDonald, and his place at the Fairmont Hdw. Co. is fill ed by Mr. Neill Arch. Andrews The Bank of Fairmont, at its annual meeting of directors this week, will make the finest report it has ever made Watch for it Carl ten, the little son of Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Floyd, was seri- ousiy burned last weeK, but we are glad to hear is doing well. Townsend Bros. Purchase Stock of the Jenrette-Singletary Co, Will Continue the Business a the Same Stand. Messrs. J. P. and Lloyd Town send, who for a number of years have conducted a clothing store on the corner of Elm and Fourth streets under the firm name oi Townsend Bros., have purchased the entire stock of the Jenrette Singletary Co.. which has been conducting aclothingstoreon Elm street, just two doors from he store of Townsend Bros. Tae deal was closed this morning and inventory is being taken. The Messrs. Townsend will conduct the business at the same stand, in addition to their present busi ness, perhaps making some changes that will be announced later. The Jenrette-Singletary Co. was composed of Prof. W. T. Jenrette, principal of the Balti- L4ore scnooi. near F airmont, and 11 -w-i Messrs. J. A. and S R. Thomp son. Mr. b. K. ThomDSon will for the present continue with the business under the new man agement. Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Millsaps and children returned Thursday r i n t t m uraigeuurg. o. wnere 'hev moved some 7 months ao ano- are boarding for the present with Mp3 w. p Markhai who is keeping a boarding house at Mr. Millsaps' r on ion Elm street, FARMERS' INSTITUTES. To be Held at Parktonand Row land This Week Women's Institutes to be Held at Same Places, on Same Days Pro grams. Farmers' and Women's Insti tutes will be held at Parkton on Wednesday of this week, the I2th, and at Rowland on the fol lowing day by the State Depart ment of Agriculture, in co-operation with the county farmers' in stitute committee. Following is the program for the Farmers' In stitutes: Morning session will open at 10 o'clock and afternoon session at 1:30. Subjects for discussion. Soil Improvement, by J. L. Burgess. Corn Culture, Joy Hartwell Scarboro. The Home Garden, by S. B. Shaw. Afterncon. Soil Types and Crop Varieties, by J. L. Burgess. Peanut Culture or Hog Rais ing, by Hartwell Scarboro. Truck Crop Suggestions, by b. Shaw. Boy's Corn Club contest ex plained. Opening of question box and discussion. Appointment of committee. Joint meeting of Men's and Women's Institutes at 3:30. io the Farmers ot tbe County: The above program is given to indicate the nature of the insti tute, but it may be changed or added to, as those present desire. A question box will also be open, into which all are invited to put such questions as they desire dis cussed. A large number of in telligent questions means an in teresting Institute, and special attention will be given to this leature. The Farmers' Institutes are held for the benefit of farmers, and none but strictly farming questions will be discussed. It is, therefore, especially desired that a large attendance of farm ers and their families be secured, and to this end you are urged to be present and to induce your neighbors to do the same. Bring a pencil and blank book in which to take notes. A premium of one dollar will be awarded for the best five ears of corn exhibited. The five ears exhibited must be of one variety, uniform in shape, size and color, Mixed corn or mixed varieties will not be allowed to compete for the premium. The exhibitor must be able to give, as iar as possible, the name of the variety, its productivity, yield per acre, and whether grown on upland or lowland. This offer is made solely with the view of studying corn and the comparing of "different varieties. T. B. Parker, Director Farmers' Institutes. The program for the Women's Institutes to be held at Parkton on Wednesday and at Rowland Thursday is as follows: Morning session will open at 10 o'clock and afternoon session at 1:30. Subjects for Discussion. Saving Steps, by Mrs. F. L. Stevens. The Prevention of Diseases, by Mrs. F. L. Stevens. Afternoon. Co-operation in the Farm Home, by Mrs. F. L. Stevens. The appointment of committee. Opening of question box and discussion. Joint meeting of Men's and Women's Institutes at 3:30. To the Women of theFarmHjmes ot the County: It is the purpose of the De partment to make these Insti tutes of value to you in jour daily duties and home life. Come out and help accomplish this purpose by letting us know what you want, that we may send lecturers to the next Insti'u e who wi 1 give you the kind of talks you want. These Institutes are yours and you can make out of then what you will. We will help you to make a success of them if you will bt us. - Brine: a nencil and tablet, so as -n tnW nntpa rlnrinor the Trwti tute. red springs reviews. Miss Bessie Powell and Mr. Robert Lindsay to be Married Wednesday-- New Business Firms Personal. Correspondence of The Robesoniao. Red Springs, Jan. 8. Mr. M A. Buie, of Jones boro, Fla., is visiting relatives and friends here this week. Mr. Morton Emerson, ; of Boston, visited friends in Red Springs during the holidays. Mr. George Hall, Jr., who holds a position in a big lumber company atRoseboro. spent last week at home with his parents. Miss Flora Cunning ham, who spent several weeks in Florida with her brother, Mr. Will McKinnon, has return ed home. Mrs. Bain and children, of Greensboro, have been visit ing at the home of Mr. J. A. Love, Mrs. Bain's brother. They left here for their home Tues day. Mr. Kenneth Hardison, of Wadesboro, visited Mr. Douglas McMillan a few days of last week. Mr. McMillan and Mr. Hardison are both in school at Warrenton and they left for that place Tuesday. Mr. Jim Hall is 'also a student at Warrenton high school and he also left Tuesday. Mr. Malcolm Rumple has re turned to his home in Davidson fter a pleasant visit to relatives nere. Mrs. u. l. Kobeson has retutned from a visit to her daughter, Mrs. S. L. Morgan, who lives in Burlington Mrs. Louis Hall, of Wilmington, was tne guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Williams, during the holidays. Miss Clara Smith has returned to the college as the efficient secretary of Dr. Vardell. Miss Smith is quite a favorite with all who know her and she has been much missed during her year's absence. We are also glad to have with us again Miss Emma Brown, who was a member of the conservatory faculty last year but vho, on account of ill health, was not here for the fall term of school. Mr. Blythe has returned from a visit to relatives at his home in Hunters viile. --Mrs. J. R. Edmond son and children, of ,Wilson, were guests of Mr.A.T. McCallum dur ing the holiday season. Misses Annie Belle and Clara de Vane, who spent the holidays at home, have returned to their respective schools at Princeton, W. Va., and Norfolk, Va. Mr. John g. McAlester has gone back to his school in Mempms Tenn. Mr. John L. Fairly has returned to his school work here after spend ing the Christmas holidays at his home in Laurinburg. The vacation is all over and everybody has gone back to work The S. P. C. opened again on the fourth with almost all the old girls back and with quite an ad dition of new ones, fifteen in number. All the boys that have been home for the holidays have returned to their respective schools. Invitations have been issued bv Mr. and Mrs. John T. Powell to the marriage of their daugh ter. Miss Bessie, to Mr. Robert Lindsay. The wedding is to be at the home of the bride's par ents Wednesday afternoon, Jan uary 12, at three o'clock. Mr. and Mrs. Martin McKin non spent several days of last week in Maxton. Miss Lura Britton spent a few days in Charlotte lately doing some shopping: Several new firms are starting business, among these the J. J. Flower Co., Covington & Bright, and one or two others. Mr. D. W. Bullock, former register of. deeds, was a Lumber ton visitor Saturday. Mr. Bu' lock has just returned from Hot Springs. Ark., where he goe oc- caiona ly for treatment for rheu- matism, and seems to have been restored to prefect health. He is now sporting a fetching chin beard of which he is verv proud and which he nurses with ex- treme care. A Dremium of one dollar will bo awarded for the best loaf ot ! ligh thread baked and exhibited 1 by a woman or girl living on thi fa m. T. B. JParker, Director Farmers' Institutes. TOWN AFFAIRS. Mayor Rowland Calls to Atten tion of the Town Fathers Some Matters That Need Attention Complaints About Charges for Lights to be Investigated Some Buildings on Elm Street Should be Moved Back Other Matters of Interest. At the meeting of the board of town commissioners last Tuesday evening, mentioned in Thurs day's paper, a petition, signed by a number of citizens, was pre sented by Mr. W. H. Kin law asking that a drain pipe be put in the big ditch on the White ville road frome the V. & C. S. Ry. to the cemetery. Messrs. J. H. Wishart and L. H. Cald well were appointed a committee to look after the matter. The mayor and town attorney were requested to look into the matter of having an offical map of the town recorded. Bills amounting to $168.33 for town supplies were ordered paid. Mayor J. A. Rowland submit ted his annual report. Last year some important litigation was settled satisfactorily to the and there are now 3 suits pending, but it is hoped that it will soon be possible to c ose these matters up. ine board nas been called upon to contribute from the gen eral fund to id the graded school and it has been necessary to make considerable improvements in the water and light plants. causing the financial condition of the town to be somewhat strained, but the mayor thinks that if the tax collector collects the taxes at once it will be possi ble to show a fairly good hnan cial condition when the term of the present administration ex pires. The health condition is satisfactory at present. There is very little interest in the new cemetery, not enough lots hav ing been sold to keep the cemete ry in proper shape if the entire purchase money were used for that purpose. Mayor Rowland recommends that a certain portion be set aside for the burial of people who are not able to pur chase lots. Attention is called to the trouble with the garbage system last summer and the mayor thinks that unless some satisfactory method is determined upon of getting rid of trash, etc., that accumulates the same trou ble will be had again. He urges that this matter be taken up at once. 'As every member of the board well knows," says the mayor, "the fire department of our town is simply a farce." The present chief of the fire department is anxious to get an organization with which to fight fire. There should be some better system of giving the alarm, because it is im possible to keep up a sufficient amount of steam to blow the whistle in case of fire. To illus trate, attention is called to a re cent fire at midday when the fire whistle could not be blown, the fire department did not show up. and a house went up m flames, practically no effort being made to save it. The chief of the fire department is at work on a sys tem which it is hoped will b3 satisfactory and will report at an early meeting of the board. Attention is called to the work on the streets, which in some places are in a deplorable condi tion. Owing to the material at hand, keeping the sreets in re pair has been an up-hill job. Quite a number of new streets has been opened. The mayor thinks it is only a question of time when the town will be com Delled to pave Elm street from the depot to the opera house, and he recommends that any work done on that street be done with that end in view He calls at tention to cert un . property on Elm street which is an eyeiore and he finds that there va-s some kind of agreement bet.veen j the owners of this property and j the town officials that when th-i 'property was improved in any wav thev would move back u the proper line. Ihis agree-nn' has been violated by the ownvis of this property and the tnavf,f sees no reason wny th-y sh uld rctanv evils that oxist ?n:l -not be compelled to get oir the , termine upon i system of prices street There ara some build- that will ue fair to all. LOCAL BRIEFS. At the Baptist Sunday school yesterday morning prizes were awarded Miss Vivian McNeill. Rufus Sanderson, Furman Mc Neill and Clarence McNeill for not missing Suuday school during the past year. Rev. A. E. Baker returned Friday evening from Laurel, Md., where he went the first of last week to visit at the home of Mrs. H. W. Coale, who is sick with pneumonia. Mrs. Coale's condition, at the time Mr. Baker left, was thought to be some what improved. -Mr. Stephen Mclntyre re turned Friday night from Win gate, Union county, where he spent a few days at the home of his brother with his father. Mr. Isaiah Mclntyre, who suffered a stroke of paralysis a week agr Saturday. There is practically no change in Mr. Mclntvre's con dition. The following pa.'tv from Red Springs came over in on' au tomobile Thursday afternoon, were guests at supper at the Waverly hotel, rnd returned to lied Springs at night: Miss Mar garet Williams and her guest. Miss Florence Vass of Culcenner. Va.; Messrs. Hector Currie and Tom Brown. Mr. T. A. McNeill, Jr., took supper with the part'. "Along the Kennebec." pre sented at the opera house Thurs day evening, was enjoyed by a very good house. I his pliy has been presented here a time or two before and never fails to bring forth a good crowd. The next attraction at the opera house will be Barlow and Wil son's Ministrels, which will hold the boards Wednesday evening, the 19th. Mr. Geo. T. Graham has moved with his family from his farm at Orrum to a farm which he purchased recently at Tolars ville from Mr. W. H. Fisher.Jr., and on which he is erecting a residence. He sold part of his farm at Orrum and has left the balance in charge of his brother, Mr. J. H. Graham. Mr. Geo. Graham was a Lumberton visitor Friday. Mr. Lester B. Townsend, as sistant cashier of the Bank of Hamlet, is just recovering from an attack of jaundice and is spending a few days with home folks in Lumberton. Mr. Henry Jones, formerly collector for the Bank ot Lumberton, went to Hamlet Friday to take Mr.Town send's place until the last of this week. Mr. Jones spent yester day in Lumberton and returned to Hamlet this morning. In a private letter to the editor, Rev A. L. Davis, whose occasional letters to The Robe sonian are very much enjoyed, states that he left Pratt City. Ala., on the 15th ult.that he will be at New Decatur, Ala., until he recovers from the effects of a carbuncle, which hss given him intolerable pain, and that he will probably go to his new home at Tuscaloosa, Ala. , in about a month. Mr. Davis has among Robeson -ian readers many friends who will regret to learn of his affliction. ings located on what is known as the town common and Mr. Row land thinks as the town is grow ing rapidly steps should be taken to regain possession of this pro perty. 'The water department is not in satisfactory condition on account of the fact that some subscribers are without meters, causing a considerable loss of revennp. During the summer about 125.000 gal'ons were used every 24 hours while the town received pay for onlv 75, 00 or 80,000. The mayor recommencs that the necessary meters be put in at one. T" electric ligh department is giving more dou ble than any other and the boar' does not tindertand where tVe trouble lies. Mayor Rowland has been in communication with an expert lctn 'n who agreed to go over the plant and examine fiixf-es m resiren fs. off. nrH rnalr-" n '-'n - T tVir board that wi ! ei&ble it to ccr- V i J tl3 V
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