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SSONIAN Established 1S70. Country, God and Truth. Single Copies Five Cents. VOL XLI NO. 3. LUMBERTON, NORTH CAROLINA, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 191 0 - NO. 2541 ROB 1x1 JKd BUILDING AND LOAN. Mr. S. Wittkowsky, cf Charlotte, Talks to Business Men The Eenefits Derived from B. &L. Associations How aM; nWho Earns only $1 a Day May Own a Home. Mr. S. Wittkowsky, president of the Mechanics & Perpetual Building & Loan Association of Charlotte, also president of the State League of Building & Loan Associations, can e to Lumberton Thursday at the request of the Robeson Building & Loan Asso ciation to address a meeting of cklzens of the town Thursday evening, but owing to the ex tremely disagreeable weather it was necessary, as stated in Thursday's Robesonian, to call the meeting off -i and Mr. Witt kowsky addressed a small gath ering of business men in the Bank of Lumbertan at 3 o'clock in the afternoon, returning to Charlotte that night. It is very much to be regret ted that all the citizens of the town did not have the opportu nity of hearing Mr. Wittkowsky. His experience in building and loan matters extends over more than a quarter of a century, and out of the fullness of that expe rience he talks most interesting ly, earnestly, and instructively. It is good to hear him, good as a sermon on righteousness. No ore can hear him without becom ing firmly convinced that a build ing and loan association is the very best thing a town can have. Air. Wittowsky started by mak ing plain the fact that the pro n otd s of a building and loan asso t iation should not go into it with the idea of making money, be cause it is not a money-making scheme, but a money-saving scheme. It teaches people to save who have never formed the habit, and in that way makes better citizens of them. The first building and loan as sociation was started in England in r81. Several mill operatives decided to help each other to build homes, all contributing a small amount every week until a home was built for one, keeping that up until each had a home that he could not other wise, have built. The association plan was brought to America by some op eratives from England who came to Penrsylvania, and there are today more than 100,000 homes in Philadelphia built through building and loan associations. Thert are 5,500 associations in this country, with assets of $900. 000,000, only $50,000,000 less than the paid-in capital of all the National banks in the United States. He thinks the assets will amount to a billon doliarsin the near future. During the panic of 1907 only one B. & L. as sociation in this State went into the hands of a receiv er. Seven years ago there were only 7 B. & L. associa tions in North Carolina, with SI, 750,000: now there are 110, with $20,000,000. Mr. Wittkowsky showed how a man working for $1 a day may build a home costing $500 with the money he pays for rent. At the end of the time during which he would pay for the home he would have actually paid out less than $60 more than he wrould have paid out for rents. No ether plan has ever been devised whereby a man working for such small wages may support his family and build a home. He also showed the wondef ul rersults that m.'y be obtained if those who take stock allow it to remain in the asscciation at the expira tion of the loan periods. Mr. Wittkowsky emphasized especially the eacredness of the trust reposed in the officers of the institution. For 27 years he has been president of a B. and L. asscciation, and during that time he has never received a penny as compensation for his services; and in that spirit of service with out reward other than the good one may do in his community should those who have the enter P'ise in hand undertake the work. . Mr. S. Mcln'cyre. president of th; Robeson Building & Loan, stated that none of the officers of thit institution will receive a sa tv. In a talk later with Mr Mclntyre, Mr. Wittkowsky sum Young Matrons' Club Entertain ed by Mrs. F. J. Thomas. Reported for The Robesonian. The Young Matrons' Club was entertained by Mrs. F. J. Thom as, at her home on Fifth street, Wednesday afternoon from 3.80 to six o'clock. It was an ideal day, balmy and spring-like, and the large number of ladies in at tendance felt happy and bright, in accord with nature. The hall and parlor were decor ated in national flags. A thrill of patriotisn tingled to the finger tips as we reviewed them. A tiny booklet, with dainty paper adorn ed with flags, shield; and gilded arrows, was given each guest, and pictures of flags of all Na tions circulated, the contest to be who should guess correctly the las gest number. The result proved to be a tie, Mesdames A . H. McLeod, Fred Singletary, R. E. L. Correll and Lizzie Proctor cutting for the prizes. Mrr. Proctor was the successful cor - testant, winning the blue ribbon, which the hostess pinned upon her shoulder with a beautiful bar of gold. Misses Martha Bicherey and Helen Stainback served delight ful refreshments in two courses. The guests bade the hostess a reluctant good-bye, assuring her of a lovely afternoon. "Best Show Maxton Has Had This Season," Says The Chief. The Scottish Chief has the fol- lowing comment in its issue of the 25th on the performance giv en in Maxton by the Lumberton minstrel troupe: "The best entertainment, of the same nature, given the past season in Maxton was that of the Lumberton boys given here to a lull house Wednesday night, under the name of "Home Talent Min strels." The large audience was pleased from the start and en cores were "as thick as autumnal leaves which strew the brooks of Valambrosa." . "The programme was full and rich and each particular part so well acted that this reporter would find it difficult to name those who are entitled to special mention. Among the burnt cork artists Al. Williams was perhaps tne most tinisned, out every coon of them held his place as a born arti3t. But this could be said of everyone of the company, but where is the use : Rev R. L. Davis, superinten dent of the State Anti-Saloon League, was a guest at the home of Rev. and Mrs. E. M. Hoyle, at the Methodist parsonage, from Saturday night till this morning, when he left for Clarkton and El iz abet hto wn. Mr. Davis preached at the Methodist church yesterday morning, addressed union meeting at the court house yesterday afternoon at 3 o'clock preached at the Baptist taberna cie last evening, and made i short talk at the graded school this morning at 9 o'clock on tem peraice. Owing to the crowded a ndition of the paper it is nec essary tohold over for Thursday's paper a full report of Mr. Davis address yesterday afternoon. Wilmington Star, 25th: Tidings of the complete loss of the big British steamer Arroyo, which foundered on the beach at Ports mouth Island, Ocracoke, last Sunday night, while bound from Santiago, Cuba, to Philadelphia, laden with 10,000 tons iron ore, were brought yesterday morning at ten o'clock by the tug Alexan der Jones, Capt W. A. Sanders, which returned to port from the scene of the disaster, atter all hope of saving the steamer had been abandoned. med up the matter Dy saying tr at in any matter that comes up for decision the only thing to consider is, Is it fair to every stockholder? Does any one get the slightest advantage? If it is fVir to all, that's building and loin; if it is not fair to ali, it is not building and loan. As stated at the outset, it is greatly to be regretted that every man and woman in Lumberton could not have heard Mr. Witt kowsky. Women especially are interested in the subject he dis cussed, for building and loan means a home in many instances where a home would otherwise be unattainable. MAXTON NEWS. The Lumberton Minstrel Troupe Delights a Maxton Audience With the Merry-Go-Rounders Personal. Correspondence of The Robesonian. Maxton, eb. 2o The "Home-i Talent Minstrels" of L-umoerton i gave an entertainment at the opera house here on Wednesday evening which surpassed any thing in theway of "shows" we've had in Maxton during the past season. The large audience was highly pleased and delighted throughout the entire perform ance, and almost every number was encored. The programme was grand and the specialties first class. The costumes of the minstrels were very aDrjrorjriate and well gotten up, and the usu al amature atmosphere was en tirely lacking. There werp no porfessionals at all nor outsiders, the whole troupe being from Lumberton. Each one played his part to perfection and all the songs were rich and racy. One 11 j l 7 especially catcny was about as follows: "For Congress Columbus has her Brown, Cumberland has her Cook, Hannibal Godwin has had his innin', And all f Robeson's for bandy Mc Kinnon". The Merry-Go-Round Book Club was entertained last Fri day afternoon by Miss Katie Southerland at the home of Mrs. A. H. Currie. The Programme was an unusually interesting one. Those participating were Miss Steed and Mrs. D. C. Mclver, w ho played a piano duet; Mrs. J. F. McLean read the origin of Valentine; Misses McLean and McRae sang a duet, and Miss Mabel Wooten read a. selection. After the programme each one was asked to write an original Valentine. Misses Nettie Pace and Bess McNair cut for the prize. Miss McNair was the for- tunate one. lhe prize wras a beautifully bound book, "Hearts Desire", illustrated by Harrison Fisher. Then all were asked into the library, where a game of "dice hearts" was played. At the close of the game Misses Jessie Burns and Ela Steed cut for the first prize, which was a silver belt buckle, and Miss Everett won the booby, a bunch or lettuce. Delightful refresh ments, which consisted of a salad course, fruit cream, cake and punch, were served. Mrs. G. B. Patterson and child came home Tuesday from Laurin burg, where they visited Mrs. Paterson's father and sister. Mrs. J. Morrison, of Morven, and little son, are visiting Mrs. Morrison's parents, Mr. and Mrs. B. F. McLean. Miss Minnie Lou McRae returned Tuesday to the S. P. C. at Red Springs after spending several days at home. Col. W. S. Cook, of Fayetteville, visited his sister-in-law, Mrs. E. E. Cook, this week. Mrs. A. Bicherey, of Lumberton, was the guest of Mrs. Cook from Sunday until Wednesday. Col. I. J. Davis, of the Elba Cotton Oil Co.. of Charlotte and Maxton, was in town tne nrst oi tne . i i r a J a 1 week. Mr. P. H. Coggins. of Wilminerton. was a Maxton visi tor Tuesday. Miss Lucy Cobb is visiting Mrs J S. McKae this week, we un derstand she will have an art class here. We are glad to have her with us again. County Superintendent of Pub lie Instruction J. K. roole was in Maxton Wednesday on his way toLumberton. Messrs. J. P. Wiggins and G. B. Patterson went to Fayetteville Thursday on legal business. Misses Lillian McNair. Edna Tver and Mabel Wooten went to Bennettsville to dav to visit Mrs. J. T. bason, an aunt of Misses McJNair and Wooten. Mr. E. L. Wooten will locate at Rowland for the practice of law. He will move there the first of next wTeek. HerbertF. Sea well, of Carthage, was nominated by President Taft Friday for United States attornev for the eastern district of North Carolina to succeed Dis trict Attorney Harry Skinner. It will be recalled that Mr. Seawell was nominated by President Roosevelt for the judgship to which Judge Connor was later appointed by President Taft. RED SPRINGS REVIEWS. Interesting Letters Social Af- fairs Personal Mention. Correspondence of The Robesonian. Red Springs, Feb. 24-Your correspondent has been reading with great pleasure 1 1 ii ipttprs in fhQ Twiori dr, thp non nf t?ov a r. rn pastor of Ashpole and Rowland Presbyterian churches. Mr. Crawford is spending the great er part lot this winter in New York City studying and gaining new ideas, which will undoubt edly be very helpful to him in his lite work. He writes most inter estingly of the great metropolis, describing his impressions of some of the things that come under his observation. In a re cent letter, for instance, he de scribes the beautiful Metropoli tan building, which is forty-five stories high. He tells us that from the balcony of this high structure he had a fine view of the country for miles around, and in the small spacs extending from the Battery to Harlem river and from East river to North riv er, being about ten miles long by one mile wide, more human be ings were swarming than in any CVirsf" r"f itc Pin rm on itVi A m ai-, hi fcj JS V VX 1 LO OIJUC Jll yCLl Lll JTlll.lJ Ll L this cosmopolitan multitude there are one million Jews, more than in Jerusalem and all Palestine; five hundred thousand Italians, more than in Rome; more Ger mans than in Ber'.in. Then Poles, Hungarians, French, Oriental people of every name and nation. From these letters we gain many ideas of our great city, which should cause to glow with pride the heart of every loyal Ameri can. On last Monday evening the parlors and reception hall of the Southern Presbyterian College were the scene of much beauty and merriment, the occasion be mg a George Washington party given by the sophomore class in honor of the freschmen. The young ladies were beautifully ar rayed m the old time costumes 31 Colonial days and looked ery bewitching with their bright fa ces and powdered hair. A con test and the delicious refresh ments also carried out the idea of the evening. At eleven o'clock the guests reluctantly bade their hostesses good-night declaring the class of 1912 "the very best ever. On the same evening the girls not so fortunate as to be sophs or fresh had a good time too. Some pretty tableaux of Colonial characters were shown, and as a charming close to the pleasant evening eight girls, in their quaint costumes, danced the old-time minuet. Rev. Mr. Christian, the agent appointed by Synod to collect funds tor the erection of manses within the State of North Caroli na, gave an interesting ana in structive talk in the Presbyterian church Wednesday night. This talk was much enjoyed by the few who were present and we wish more could have profited by it. Mr. Irvin Muse, of Durham, spent several days of this week in Red Springs a3 the guest of his aunts, Mrs. J. b. Jones and Mrs. Fannie Marsh. Miss Ethel Johnson spent Sun day and Monday in Fayetteville at the bedside of her father, who i3 in the hospital there for treat ment. Mr3 Johnson spent Tues day in Fayetteville. Miss Alene Morphew, of Cedar town, Ga., arrived Thursday to enter the S. P. C. Miss Mor phew was a student at the col lege before Christmas but was unable to return sooner. We are glad to have her with us again Miss Richardson, the popular and efficient private secretary of Dr. Vardell, has returned to her work after an absence ot a tew weeks on account of ill health. We are elad to reDort her much improved in health by her vaca tion. Miss Rosa McMillan has come home after spending several weeks in Ocala, Fla., the guest of Miss Betty Mclver, a former S. P. C. girl. Miss McMillan re ports a pleasant visit in the "Land of Flowers." COIEftKlDlOTCOKE Bakes Kidneys and Bladder Bight Death of Mr. Henry Britt A Good Man Passes. Correspondence of The KoDesonian. Barnesville, Feb. 28--Our com munity was saddened bv the death olMr. Henry Britt. which . occurred Saturday morning. His death was not unexpected, it cast a sorrow over our . munity. that dreaded malady consump tion and nad been confined to his bed for several months. Mr. Britt was a gcod citizen and an active member of the Methodist church. He was sup- erintendent of the Sunday school ; at Bethesaa church for several years prior to his illness. Funeral services were held at Bethesda church vesterdav ar.d his remains were laid to rest in the church cemetery. The love and esteem in which Mr. Britt was held was attested bv the arge crowd which assembled at the funeral service, filling the arge church to its capacity, lhe; sympathy of our entire commun ity is with the bereaved family. New Plumbing Establishment. Messrs. W. B. Webb and P. C. Council have formed a partner ship and have opened a plumbing business under the firm name of Council & Webb. Mr. Council came to Lumberton some time ago f rom Washington, D. C, and was employed until recently by the McAllister Hdw. Co. Mr. Webb came to Lumberton more than a year ago from Greensboro. Their place of business is in. the building formerly occupied by the bottling works, opposite the court house. Both these gentle men are experienced and compe tent plumbers and will doubtless ly conduct a successful business. The McAllister Hdw. Co. an nounces that it is still in the plumbing and tinning business ano tnat tne arrangement men tioned above will not effect its service. It has a competent re pair man and will have another in a few days. Packers Indicted for Conspiracy. New York Dispatch. 23 th The beef trust of the United States, embracing six great pack ing companies, and 21 packers, several of them multi-million aires, socially and industrially prominent, were indicted by the grand jury in Hudson county, N. J., today charged with conspira cy in limiting the supply of meat and poultry. The indictment is drawn under the law of New Jersy, which pro vides upon conviction a maxi mum penalty ot three years in the penitentiary or a $1,000 fine. The offense is extraditable, which means that practically all the meat concerns of this country must successfully resist extradi tion or come to Jersy City for trial. Meeting of Croatan Teachers' Association. A meeting of the Croatan Teachers' Association of the coun ty was held in the Normal build ing at Pembroke Saturday from 11 o'clock a. m. to 1.30 p. m The hall was crowded with teach ers and patrons. 400 or 500 being present, and a most enthusiastic meeting was held. An address was made by Rev. E. M. Hoyle, pastor of the Methodist church of Lumberton, and talks were made by several of the teacher Maxton Scottish Chief, 25th; County Superintendent of Pub he Instruction J. K. roole was in town Wednesday, having at tended an educational rally at Elrod Tuesday, and Washington's Day exercises at Mount Moriah school Tuesday night, tie r - norted a pleasant time at both Dlaces. Prof. Victor A. Roark has charge of the latter schoc and is arousing much interest for education in that section. He had a well-prepared program for this occassion which vras carried out fully. Charlotte Chronicle, 24th: From circular letters received in the city during the week it is ap parent that a very warm hgh for the position on the Supreme Court bench now held by Justice Manning, of Durham, is m sight and the friends of Judge W. R. Allen, of Gold sboro, are evidently preparing to join battle with As sociate Justice Manning s sup porters over the issue. LOCAL BRIEFS. K. of P. lodge No. 35 meets tomorrow evening. There will be important degree work and a ful1 attendance is desired tu t : i aiiv; A-.U1HUCJ.IU1I III 1 II 3 lie 1 troupe, which scored decided ton, will give a performance in Rowland Thursday evening of this week. Dr. Howard Smith, of Mon ro e. repiesenting Dr. AV'-"K.' Hawkes, the lamous Atlanta optician, spent Friday and Satur day at the rope Drug store and received many callers. Robeson chapter, Daughters of the Confederacy, will meet at the home of the president, Mrs. J. A. McAllister, corner of Chest nut and Sixth streets, T hursday afternoon at 3.30 o'clock. Mr. and Mrs. A. T PatitipIo entertained Messrs.R.R. Carlyle, Al William Pope Stephens and Woodie Lennon at a 9 o'clock . luncheon Friday evening at tht'r home on North Elm street Mrs. J. A. Barker under went an operation 1 hursday at JohnsHopkins hospital, Baltimore, and is getting along i icily. Mr. Barker accompanied her to Balti more and returned yesterday. The First National Bank will open a savings department in the near future and will make con siderable improvement in the in terior ot the bank, installing a teller's cage and other conven iences. The recital which was to have been given Friday evening by the primary pupils of Miss Marion Moring, music teacher at the graded school, was postponed on account of the weather. The date will be announced later. Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Jackson and three of their children two daughters bang off at schcoi moved last week from Kingsdale to a house balongmg to Mr. Mike Caldwell, on Caldwell street. Mr. Jackson is superintendent of the Kingsdale Lumber Co. Mr. J. H. Turner, who hold3 a position as salesman tor the firm of White & Gough, is spend ing a few days in Micro, eastern part of theState, where he is pre paring for shipment a fetcck of bankrupt goods recently pur chased by Messrs. White & Gough. Mr. Waliace Norment return ed last night from Trinity Col lege, where he has been a stu dent, and will be employed for the present in the postoffice, the rush of business making it neces sary to call him home to assist his father, Postmaster R. M. Norment. Mr. F. Sitterding, of Rich mond, Va., president of the Kingsdale Lumber Co., spent Fri day in Lumberton in consulta tion with Supt. W. G. Jackson about the plant which the compa ny is building here. The! plant will cost at least 60,000. instead of $50,000. Work is being push ed rapidly. : Deputy Sheriff T. C. B xrnes went to Rockingham last night and returned this morning with Chas. McLaurin. colored, who is charged with beating his wife at his home across the river from town some two months ago, and for abandonment He will be tried before Justi e Rowland this afternoon or tomorrow. Rev. Euclid McVVhorter was in town Friday in the interest of Carolina College, Maxton. of hich he is president. The trhk work on the Administratioi build ing lacks only about three weeks of completion and this will be finished as sson as winter breaks. Mr. C. C. Covington, of Wilming ton, will build a domitory. The outlook for the college is bright. Miss Lillian Meares spent yesterday in Fayetteville, where she went to see her fath er, Mr. Frank Meares, . who underwent an operation a few days ago at the Highsmith hos pital. Mr.Meares went to Johns Hopkins hospital, Baltimore, Md., for the operation, but on account of its crowded condition he re turned to Fayetteville. Mr. Meares condition is as Jgood as can be expected. 4
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