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THE R0BE80NIAN Established 1870 -' Country, God and Truth. Single Copies Five Cents, VOL XU NO. 25. LUMBERTON, NORTH CAROLINA, MONDAY, MAY 16, 1910 WHOLE NO. 2563 CLEAN-UP DAY. Thursday of This Week is Spe cial Clean-Up Day-All Urged to Put Their Premises in Order Purposes of the Civic Association. ST. PAUL PACKAGE. New Residences A Monument Unveiling Personal. Correspondence of The Robesonian. The Robesonian has called spe cial attention to the special clean up day set apart by the Lumber ton Civic Association. That day is near at hand, and in order to call attention to the special day and to set forth the purposes of the Civic Association the follow ing has been printed in pamphlet form and sent to every home in Lumberton: "All good citizens should be interested in any measure which has for its purpose the welfare and improvement of our com munity. A uiong the many (Ques tions which demand our "consid eration at present, the formost in importance are: "What shall we do to improve the sanitation of Lumberton, and how shall we beautify the town? "In order to obtain the best and most lasting results in any kind of improvement work, some kind of organization is essential. For this reason, and because it seemed that this is the most op portune time to begin this much- neeaea wont, aDout 140 oi our patriotic and progressive citizens have formed themselves into what is known as the Lumberton Civic Association, an organiza tion similar to those which have done, and are doing so much to promote improvement work in other towns and cities, both of this State and of the nation. The annual membership fee is $1.00. "It is the purpose of the Asso ciation to actively co-operate 1 with the Board of Health, and other departments oi the town government, as wrell as with other organizations which have for their object the general wel fare and happiness of our people. "It is the purpose of the Asso ciation to endeavor to create m every possible way such a spirit of civic pride in our citizenship, a? will eventually result in the permanent improvement of home grounds, and the removal of everything unsightly and unsan itary from their surroundings. This is the first step in civic bet terment, and once having been taken by the community as a , whole, it will not be long until wider improvements of a public nature will follow, and ultimate ly the realization ot the dream of theAssociation, 'a.clean, health ful and beautiful Lumberton.' "It is earnestly hoped that all house-holders in the town of Lumberton will join the Associa tion and lend their hearty co-operation in this work, thereby as sisting the permament improve ment of the community, where by living conditions will be better ed, not only for themselves, but for their neighbors. A Special Clean-Up Day. FAIRMONT NEWS LETTER. St. Paul, May 14-Mr. Judson McDonald, rural carrier on route Mo. 2, has moved into his new residence on 2nd street. Mr. Dudley Odum is having a handsome cottage erected on Broad street and expects to have it ready to occupy by the 15th of June. Miss Ophelia Gilmore has also begun building a cottage near the Presbyterian church and :n i ... win move nere as soon as it is completed. Mr. W. K. Bethune, of Lum berton, was a visitor in our town Thursday. Mr. I). T. Rozier, wh o is running a saw mill near the river, was here this morning on his way to Fayetteville. Messrs. A. W. McLean and II. B. Jen nings, of Lumberton, spent a few minutes in our village yes-: terday. Rev. R. E. Sentelle, of Lum berton, will be here today and Sunday and will preach at the Marsh church and at St. Paul church. The monument erected bv the Woodmen of the World to the memory of the late E. J. Johnson will be unveiled at the Great Marsh cemetery with the usual ceremonies on the 5th Sunday in this month at 3 o'clock p. m. The St. Paul camp has invited Mr. E. M. Britt, of Lumberton, to deliv er an address on this occasion. All sister camps are cordially in vited to be present and assist in the ceremony. Mr3. L. Shaw and daughter. Miss Eoline, went to Fayette ville Tuesday. Messrs. A. Odum and William Townsend spent Tuesdav in Lumberton on busi ness. Mr. L. H. Townsend made a business trip to Lumberton Thursday. Commencement and Racing Meet Friday Mr. Carson Barker and Lumberton Musi cians Give a Pleasant Evening Hogs or No Hogs Campaign, and Hogs Win Other Items. PHILADELPHUS HIGH SCHOOL. Delightful Exercises Mark Close of School Year A Plea for Better Preparation of Boys and Girls Dr. Hill's Agricul tural Address Big Picnic Din- RED SPRINGS REVIEWS. MAXTON NEWS. Miss Louise Purcell Entertains the Good Times Club Person al Mention. Correspondence of Th Robesonian. "At a meeting of the Lumber ton Civic Association held on Fri day night, May 6th a resolution was adopted, naming Thursday, Mav 19th, as a special 'Clean-Up Day'. "The purpose of this special day is to secure the efforts of everv one occuovine premises of any kind in the town of Lumber ton to have all yards and premis es cleared of all surplus trash, paper and a!l unsigh ly objects and materials. AH such materi al that is piled and made ready for loading on wagons and carts will be hauled out of town free of charge Thursday. , "Disinfectants will be supplied for the purpose of sprinkling around residences, stables,. etc. "It is not for the appearance only, but for the sake of health that this movement is made, and it is made with the full sympa thy and assistance of the mayor and board of aldermen. "We mjit earnestly request that evprv nprson will begin im mediately upon receipt of this notice to have his yards and back premises cleaned of all rubbish and trash which may tend either io-htlv annearance or to unsanitary conditions. , "In order that the greatest; good may be accomplished, it is j requested that the work of clean- j ingup begin at once, so that tijere will be nothing to do on the Red Springs, May 13 Miss Eleanor Roddick has returned from a visit to friends in Fay etteville. Dr. J. L. McMillan spent Tuesday night in Bennetts ville, S. C.-Mr. H. M. Dixon and little son, Paul, and daugh ter, Miss Margaret, are spending some time in Jacksonville, Fla. Miss Louise Purcell was the graceful and charming hostess to the Good Times Club Thursday evening. Miss Purcell' s beauti ful home was a scene of -loveliness as reception hail, parlor and dining-room were decorated for the occasion. The guests indulg ed in many funny games and contests and thus the time "sped on wings." Delicious refresh ments were served, these consist ing of ices and cakes. At a late hour the merry young people bade their hostess goodnight, each thanking her for the pleas ant evening. Miss Boyd,; of Henderson, is visiting at the home of Hon. I). P. McEachern. Miss Mary Johnston spent Thursday in Fay etteville. Mrs. J. S. Jones and Misses Allie Marsh and Bessie Jones spent Tuesday ville shopping. Mr end and Mrs. B. W soent a few hours in in Fayette Will Towr.s . Townserd Lumberton Correspondence of The Kooesunian. Fairmont, May 13 The com mencement and the racing meet are about all we hear these days. The horses are shaping up well at the track and a large crowd is expected to attend both events. We hear Dr. Alexander as a speaker lauded very highly and hope he will have a large au dience at 11 o clock Friday the 20th. Mr. Phillips, of the Beaufort County Lumber Co., and Dr. Brown made a real estate deal last week by which the Beaufort Co. acquires some very tine lots across Main street from where it is already building. The com oanv expects to begin at once some of its best houses. Mrs. b . JL. Blue and little son returned last week from a visit to homefolks at Spartanburg, S. C. The thanks oi the public are due Mr. Carson Barker for the pleasure of hearing Lumberton's lamous musicians last Thursday night. Mr. .Barker has some beautiful Everett pianos on sale in the Foyd-Mitchell store and they were shown off to perfec tion under the skillful touch of Miss Bonnie Barker, together with Messrs. Carlyle and Len non's beautiful violin music. We could not tell which of the music we enjoyed most except the vio lin duo from I'll Trova:ore, which was the cream of the feast. We also appreciated very much hearing ' '1 love You and love You True," by Mr. R. R. Car lyle. The quartette singing and Mr. C. B. Skipper's solos were alsu enjoyed, as was the clog by Mr. Williams. We thank these gentlemen all for this unusual pleasure and hope we may hear them again. Mr. Barker has al ready sold several pianos here and we wish him much success with his future sales. Messrs. J. D. McLean, A. S. Thompson and F. C. Jones en joyed an outing with the fish at Princess Ann last Tuesday. Mister Craven Pitman, of Barnesville, is spending some time in town with relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Calhoun arrived from Shelmerdine last week to select a lot to build their home. Mrs. Calhoun remained only a tew days. Who was it said "There's noth ing new under the sun?" We can disprove this, as the late town campaign was run on the plat form ot "Hogs or no Hogs" and the hogs won! The old board had put hog pens out of town and for two years our town has been freest of sickness in its history. The new board opened The door to the hogs at its first meeting and we shall see what we shall see. Miss Lorena Lewis went to Whiteville Friday to attend com mencement and witness the graduation of her niece. Miss Annie Reid Lewis. She will re turn Wednesday. We give below the schedule of races of the Pee Dee Trotting Association which takes place at 2 p. m. Friday, 20th: Trot or pace ner. LOCAL BRIEFS. Tuesday afternoon. Miss Har rington spent a few days with relatives in Sanford this week. 19th. except to permit the wagons and carts which will visit your premises to haul away what has been made ready. The mem bers of the Civic Association themselves will take the lead in cleaning up their own premises, and they ask the earnest co-operation of all occupants of residenc es, stores and other buildings. Respectfully submitted, Mrs. R I). Caldwell, Pres. Lumberton Civic Asso. Mrs. E. K. Proctor, Chairman Com. Public Health. Mrs. A. T. Parmele, Chair. Com. on Streels and Side walks. 19 40 mile running horses ponies automobiles, three to '1 miles enter. Music furnished by brass band. Rev. R. L. Davis, secretary of the N. C. temperance forces, will be in town and lecture on the night of Monday. 23d. Place The closing exercises of the i Philadelphus hign school, near! Red Springs, began Thursday evening and ended Friday eve ning.and it is needless to say that the occasion was a success, for that is what it was in the fullest meaning of the word. The exer cises Thursday evening began at 8:30 o'clock and consisted of in strumental and vocal music, with dialogues, etc; Friday there was music by the school, presenta tion of diplomas, annual address, big picnic dinner and agricultural address: Friday evening a play "The Noble Outcast" was pre sented. A representative of The Rob esonian had the good fortune of witnessing and participating (at dinner) in the doings of Friday lit i ana tne only cause oi regret is the missing of Thursday and Fri day evenings' exercises: but that which it was this scribe's for tune to witness it is impossible to mention except in the briefest way. It was a season of much doing. The Macs bv the score and many others of the good peo ple oi upper Robeson (or, as Messrs. J. N. Buie and Paisley Mc-Millian would say, "North Robeson" and, by the way, these gentlemen were present in full bloom) were present to take a handshake in all that came to pass. But to come down to the exer cises of Friday, things were start ed a-going about 11 o'clock with some music, after which the pre sentation of diplomas took place. The diplomas were to have been presented by Mr. Thomas L.John son, ,f Lumberton. but he was absent and Prof. W. F. McCan- less, principal of the school, call ed upon Mr. M, G. Mckenzie to perform this task, which he did with much grace and ease. The lollowing received diplomas as graduates: Misses Maria McMil lan, Etta McLeod. Ella McKay, Lizzie Jones, Ruby Terry, Isabel McKenzie and Virginia McNeill: Messrs. Edwin Stewart, David McP. McArthur and Peter Mc Kav. Of those who received di plomas special mention was made of Miss Virginia McNeill because of the fact that she didn't miss a single day from school during the vear. Prof. McCanless next in troduced Prof. Jos. E. Avent, superintendent of the Goldsboro schools, who delivered the annual literary address, it was a gem and it is cause for regret that the speech can not be given here in full. Prof. Avent's principal argument was for a better pre paration of the boys and girls from an educational standpoint in order that they may be able to battle successfully with the prob lems that are sure to confront them in the great progress and development of the country. He said that a man going out to cut hay wanted a sharp blade, and if good results are to be expected of the children their minds must be sharpened with that which can only come through a practi cal education. He used sever al illustrations in an effort to show the value of an education, stating that the earning capa city of an uneducated man is per day and the educat ed $2.75 per day; and he show ed by calculation that every day a student spent in school is worth $10. Prof. Avent had much to sav about the Great "State of Robeson." He said that 13 years ago she didn't have a bank and today she has ll,and that he Sad Death of an Inrant A Case of Smallpox Considering Lo cation of New Postoffice Home Personal. .Correspondence ot The Robesonian. Maxton, May 14 Mr. and Mrs. Neill Smith, of Rowland, visited Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Wiggins this week. Mr. Edwin Purcell. of Red Springs, was in Maxton Thursday night. Dr. Regan, of Lumberton. was a Maxton visitor Wednesday. Dr. and Mrs. M.R. Gibson returnedWednesday from a visit to Montgomery. Ala.. where they spent several days with Mrs. Gibson's parents, Dr. and Mrs. McLean. Miss Sadie McRimmon, who has just returned home from Washington as graduate nurse. left Wednesday morning for Lumber Bridge, where she has taken charge of a case of typhoid fever. Mr. John Coble and Misses Mattic M. McLean and Mattie Brown McLean went over to Lumberton today with Mrs. S.B. McLean in his automobile. Mr. A. J. McKinnon made a very forceful speech at Cente nary school closing yesterday. Mr. Pretten, a postoffice in spector of Washington, D. C, was in Maxton Wednesday for the purpose of deciding on a location for the new postoffice. As yet he has made no report. A case of smallpox is reported in town a show man who was left here pick one day last week. He was carried to the hospital and, it seems, developed small pox in a short time. Mr. Ernest Wooten. ot Row land, visited home folks last Wednesday. A very sad death occurred last Wednesday evening, when the two-year-old child of Mr. and Mrs. John McKinnon was taken. He was sick only a few days with pneumonia. Every one loved the dear little fellow, he was such a bright and beautiful child. A tremendous crowd at tended the funeral, which took place at the new cemetery Wed nesday afternoon at four o'clock. Early Peaches. Ripe peaches in Lumberton Friday, May 13! As correspon dents who tell about big potatoes and things are wont to ask. Who can beat it? They are the ear liest ever known in this section, anyway, and they came from the home of Mr. N. J. Thompson, on Walnut street, from one of some trees he purchased through Mi. J. M. Hoyle, who moved some months ago from Lumberton to Bladen county. Mr. Hoyle said that these trees would bear 8 or 10 days earlier than other June peach trees, and this tree has done even better than that. It was set out last fall and now it is laden with the prettiest little red-ripe peaches you ever saw. Fair- Friday to be a Big Day at mont- Friday of this week will be a big day at Fairmont and great preparations are being made to entertain a host of people. That will be commencement day for the graded school, Dr. H. Q. Alexander, president of the Stace Farmers' Union, will deliver an address on agricultural education, and there will be horse racing in the afternoon. announced later. Plans are be- i had been informed that they are ing made to give him a pleasant tall doing well: and he said, fur- large License has been the marriage of Lula M. 3. Griffin. issued for Baker and I L . n reception in tne way or a ; crowd and special music. j The school committee held its ; meeting Thursday afternoon and j unniamously elected Prof. J. M. ! McNaull as principal for next year, giving him decretionary power as to the assistant teachers out recommending that he make the first offer to Misses Agnes Ashley and Crissie Floyd, who (Continued on page eight) Murray was also elected to the position of music teacher. We nrp sorrv to learn that Miss Wil lie Wea'therly has declined re election. Rev. D. P. Bridges is having a delightful vacation in attend ance on the Southern Bapt'st T'onvpntton at. Baltimore and the Mr. Carson M. Barker, the hustling secretary-treasurer of the Eagle Furniture & Carpet Co., never lets any grass grow under his feet and knows how to interest people in what he has i my to sell. He has had pianos on ex hibition at Fairmont recently, has sold quite a number, and Thursdav evening he took with him to that town some of Lum berton's well-known musicians Miss Bonnie Barker. Mr. C. B. Skipper, and the Truman Quar tet, composed of Messrs. A. T. Parmele, R, R. Carlyle. Woodber rv Lennon anu Pope Stephens- and gave a musical treat. Know ing the character of entertain ment these musicians are capa ble of diviner, it is safe to sa that the people of Fairmont were given a most enjoyable evening. There will be work in the se cond degree in Unity Lodge Nta. 202, K. of P., this evening and a full attendance is desired. Prof. G. G. Page gave a lec ture yesterday at 11 o'clock on "Christian Magnetism" in the Baptist church at Abbottsburg. Billie Kersands ministrels played to a large audience in a tent on Ch stnut street, between rourth anu Fifth, Wednesday evening. -The Athletic and Social Club will meet tomorrow evening: at 8 o'clock in the commissioners' room at the court house. The public is invited to atttend. Mr. C. P.Smith.of Raynham, was in town Saturday and some time this week he will bring his daughter. Miss Sallie Smith, t the Thompson hospital for treat ment. As mentioned in Thursday's Robesonian, Mr. J. A. Barker will not be a candidate for the office of sheriff this year but will be in the race two years henee. He has a card in this issue stat ing his position. Miss Lula Mae Johnson, who had been a student at Mar's Hill College. Mar's Hill, western part ot the State, arrived a tew days ago and will spend her vacation here at the home of her brother and sister-in-law. Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Johnson. At a meeting held in the Industrial & Commercial Club Friday evening a local branch of the Scottish Society of America, with headquarters atRed Springs, was formed with ex-Judge T. A. McNeill as president. A. W. Mc Lean, vice president, W. P. Mc Allister, secretary- -treasurer. Many from Lumberton will at tend the meeting of the Society at Red Springs Wednesday. Misses Edna Raynard and Leslie Proctor, Messrs. T. A. Mc Neill, Jr., Dickson and R. A. Mc Lean and Eiwood Whaley, - ac companied by Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Sharpe as chaperones, formed an automobile party which made a trip to Red Springs Saturday af ternoon. Misses Proctor and Raynard, Mr. and Mrs. Sharpe and Mr. Whaley returned Satur day night, Messrs. McMeill and Dickson and R. A. McLean re turning yesterday. -Deputy Sheriff T. C. Barnes and Mr. Wash. Parker went to Marion, S. C, yesterday and identified a negro who was ar rested there last week on a charge of rape as John Calvin George, who is wanted in this CGunty on the charge of killing a negro named Marshall Clark at Kingsdale last fall. The identi fication was positive and if George escapes hanging in South Carolina he will be brought to this county for trial for murder. Mr. Ira Lee Caldwell, of Lumberton, is on the list of mar shals for the commencement at Oak Ridge Institute this year. As per usual, the invitations to this, the 59th, commencement, which takes placeMay 19 and 20. are very handsome. The annual sermon will be preached by Rev. Henry A. Brown. D. D., of Win: ston-Salem; the literary address will be delivered by Edwin M. Poteat, D. D., president of Fur- man University,. Greenville, ft. C; and the alumni address will be delivered by Rev. A. C. Dixon.of High Point. Lumberton people are look ing forward to Thursday evening, when Paul Gilmore will appear at theopera house in "The Mum- and the 11 naming l;ird with the keenest pleasure. Thi3 will be the best attraction of the season and it will be greeted with a packed house. Many from near-by towns will come :o take it in. There need be no fear that the play will not be pre sented just as it is in Jaeger towns. The agent of the com pany was here Friday and after seeing the stae in the oo?ra house he said thatlt was anioly large to accommodate the p'ay and there would be no difficulty n that scor. have so acceptably filled the j International S. S. Convention at ' places this year. Miss Susie Mc- Washington, D. C. Mr. Ira L. Pope spent Thur day at Boardman on business. Mrs. S. R. Spivey and daugh ter. Miss L retta, went Friday to t Monroe, where they will siend isorne time visiting relatives. I, U." 5 ft : f if 4 t ,
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