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r MAW A i ROBES O Established 1870. Country, God and Truth. Single Copies Five Cems VOLXUN0.91. LUMBERTON, NORTH CARbUNA, MuNDAY, JANUARY 9, 1911. WHOLE NO. 2629 FARMERS' INSTITUTES. Program of Farmers' Institutes And Women's Institutes. Mention has been made in The 'Robesonian that farmers' 8nd women'jj institutes will be held in Robeson county at the follow ing times and places: Parkton, "Wednesday, January 11; Row land Thursday, 12th; Pembroke Friday, 13th ; Lumberton Tues day, 17th. Following is the pro gram for these institutes: FARMERS' INSTITUTE. .Morning session will open at 10 30 o'clock and afternoon session at 1:30. SUBJECTS FOR DISCUSSION: Soil buildine, by T. J. W. B'oom. The home garden, by S. B. Shaw. Xnsect pests and how to combat them, by Franklin Sherman, J r. AFTERNOON. Corn and Cotton Growing, by T. J. W. Broom. , Disease-carrying Insects, by Frank lin Sherman, Jr. Boys' com club contest explained Opening of question box and discussion Appointment of committee. Joint meeting of men's and women's institutes at 3:30. To the Farmers of the County: The above program is given to indi cate the nature of the Institute, but it mav be chanced or added to, as those oresent desire. A question box will al so be open, into which all are invited to put such questions as they desire dis cussed. A large number of intelligent Questions means an interesting Insti tute, and special attention will be given to this feature The Farmers' Institutes are .held for the benefit of farmers, and none but strictly farming questions will be dis cussed. It is. therefore, especially de- .sired 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 far as possible, the name of the variety, its productivity, Yield oer acre, and whether grown on upland or lowland. This offer is made solely with the view of studying corn aind the comparing of different varieties. T. B. Parker, Director Farmers' Institutes. WOMEN'S INSTITUTE iMornine session will open at 10:30 o'clock and afternoon session at 1:30 SUBJECT FOR DISCUSSION: .Saving steps, by Mrs. F. L. Stevens The Prevention of Diseases, by Mrs. F. L. Stevens. AFTERNOON. Improvement of the Farm Home, by Franklin Sherman, Jr. Co-operauon in the Farm Home by Mrs. F. L. Stevens. Appointment of Committee. Opening of question box and Discussion. JOINT MEETING OF MEN AND WOMEN'S INSTITUTE AT 8:30. To the Women in the Farm Homes of the County: It is the purpose of the Department iC make these Institutes of value to vou in vour daily duties and home life, Come out and help us to accomplish this purpose by letting us know what .you want, that we may send lecturers to tne next institute wno win give you the kind of talks you want. These In stitutes are yours and vou can make out of them what you will. We will help you to make a success of them if yon will let us. Bring a pencil and tablet, so as to taice notes during tne institute. A premium of one dollar will be awarded for the best loaf of lie h thread baked and exhibited by a woman or inrl living on the farm. T. B. Parker. Director Farmers' Institutes. Seed-corn discussions will be held in -connection with these institutes and farmers are requested to bring with them sample ears of corn. Funds For Work in Drainage District A meeting of citizens inter sted in the Back swamp and Jacob swamp drainage district was held in Lumberton Thurs day, pursuant to a call issued by Mr. T. L. Johnson of Lum berton, attorney for the district, to discuss and devise ways and means for carrying on the sur veys for the drainage work. Satisfactory arrangements were made and the necessary money to complete the surveys will be borrowed on notes from the Bank of Lumberton and the Bank of Max ton. ' After the sur veys are made a commission composed of three men will be elected and bonds will be floated for the digging of the drainage canals. It is estimated that the entire cost of the drainage work in this district will be $100,000. The amount of land that will be drained is between 35,000 and 40,000 acres, so that the cost per acre will be between $2 50 and $3. This is said to be about two thirds the usual cost Mb 0 L WE SELL IT FOR LESS-J . hW INSURANCE -.-riCFV FRESH HEAVY FANCY GROCERIES J. H. WISHART PHONE NO. I. in n TABLE DELICACIES FRUIT CANDY eft -pJgpwgg, C. B. REDMOND proprietor. .lm ONE FROM ST. LOUIS, M0N. vMN.3I9 PRICES ATTRACTIVE C. M. FULLERS fi5SJ RECORDER'S COURT? What's the Answer Bar of County Opposes Bill Will be Introduced. - Mention was made in Thurs day's Robesonian of a bill it was proposed to introduce in the Leg islature providing for a recorder's court for Robeson coupty. At the instance of Senator W. S. Cobb and Representative W. A. Phaul a bill was drawn by Mr. T. L. Johnson of Lumberton and was submitted to the bar of the county at a meeting which was called by Mr. Johnsan for that purpose and held in the couit house here Saturday after noon. At their meeting the fol lowing resolutions were pasted: 'Resolved, That the bar of Robeson i of the opinion that the establishment of a recorder's court for this county would serve no useful purpose, that it would not relieve suitors or witnesses of any burden now connected with the administration of the criminal law in the county, nor would it result in the saving of expense to the county. "Resolved further, That a committee be appointed to con fer with the Senator and Repre sentatives from this county and that a committee be also appoint ed to confer with the county com missioners and Farmers' Union in regard to the matter." Ex-Judge T. A. McNeill, R. C. Lawrence, R. E. Lee and E, J. Britt were appointed to confer with the commissioners and the Farmers' Union, while A. W. McLean, S. Mclntyre, T. L. Johnson and E. M. Britt were appointed to confer with the leg islators. The bill as drawn by Mr. Johnson provides for the ap pointment of a recorder by the Legislature until the next regu lar election, when a recorder would be elected by the people. It provided also for a clerk. The salaries to be received were left blank, also name of the recorder. It was understood, however, that Mr. Johnson was to be appointed, and it was also under jtood that the salary of the recorder was to be somewhere between $300 and $1,200 per year, the clerk's sal ary to be about $500. Mr. Johnson met Senator Cobb in Maxton Saturday night at the latter's request and went over the bill Mr. Cobb says that he will introduce the bill and let it take its course. Marriage ot Miss Estella Sykes and Dr. J. S. Norman of Blad enboro. Miss Estella Sykes and Dr. J. S. Norman, both of Bladenboro, were married Wednesday at the home of the bride's mother, Rev. A. H. Porter officiating. They left immediately after the cere mony for a bridal trip to Balti more and New York. Dr. Nor man is well, known and has many friends in Lumberton, where he lived for some time before beginning the practice of medicine. or- I 1 JP M m I I . . ft , I oi r. mte mzr n f i mi n an i THAT blUCH M LM W iininuouh l . . . . . .... I a rr ri i i . ik irnrki t n i .1 V iV; rnnv YA V Sf ' X w e i x I Wm " ljTr m WHAT'S THE ANSWER? THE LEGISLATURE. Some Bills and Resolutions of General Interest Introduced. The Legislature will no doubt get down to its knitting in earn est this week. One of the first shots out of the box was a bill passed Friday by the House pro hibiting near-beer saloons in Ma con county. There is an over whelming sentiment fcr such a bill for the entire State and this bfli will be amended no doubt to apjily to the entire State in the Senate. Among other bills and rarlntirrva nf Rnfial intprPHt ir T?Pnlntinnr Mnrth finrnliAa Mpm- bers of Congress to support New! ar.d silver.Covers were laid for 14 Orleans as place for the Panatnaj and a delicious .menu, ; Consisting celebration and to vote fora par- Jf six courses, t r -- . ; eels post; a bill providing- a coi-f Williams proved , t r. .- stitutional convention for the mff hostess ana-ca- i -, t -State, composed as is the House as to be present pronounced her of Representatives: to change ! dinner a most enjoyable and ele- tne constitution, wnicn is, me t , . r I bill declares, in many particu lars unsuited to the wants and conditions of the people;" a joint resolution to investigate the conduct of fire insurance com panies in the State; a bill by Mc Phaul of Robeson to prohibit the sale of cigarettes, cigarette papers, etc. the usual bill, by McLaughlin of Cumberland, the expected bill for Hoke coun ty out of portions of Cumberland and Robeson with Raeford as county seat. Meeting of Civic Association Contribution to Bill Nye Me morial Building. The regular monthly meeting of the Civic Association was held in the Commercial and Industrial Club reading room Friday ev ning. Mrs. T. C. Johnson was appointed recording secretary to nil out the unexpired term ot Mrs. L. H. Townsend. who felt compelled to give up the work on account of the sickness of her mother. Messrs. A. W. McLean, R. C. Lawrence and A. E. White were appointed a committee to confer with the town authorities and a committee from the C. and I. Club in regard to proposed changes in the town charter. Messrs. Frank Gough, J. D. Proctor and J. A. Sharpe were appointed a committee to take up with the railroads the matter of paving approaches to their stations. The proposed memorial build ing to Bill Nye at the Jackson Training School was brought to the attention of the Association by Mr. J. A. Sharpe and the As sanation voted 16 contribute $5 to that fund. Mesdames J. D. Proctor and R. C. Lawrence have agreed to convass he town for subscriptions to this worthy cause and it is to be hoped thai they will meet with encourage ment, as no doubt they will. They began wook this morning. The names of contributors wiK be published as soon as report if made. For ft mild, easy action of the bowels, a single dose of Doan's Regrulets i enough. Treatment cures habit ua constipation. 25 cents a box. Ask you. druggist for them. RED SPRINGS REVIEWS. Pleasant Social Affairs Person al Mention. Correspondence of The Robesonian. R?d Springs, Jan. 4. Miss Millian Green, of Denver, Colora do, has been the guest of Miss Lucy Williams during the holi days. She left Tuesday for Ral eigh, where she is a student at St. Mary's. On Tuesday evening Miss An nie Belle Williams delightfully entertained a few friends at a 6 o'clock dinner in honor of her cousin Miss Green. The dining room was decorated beautifully in holiday style and the table cut glass was resplendent with gant social function. On Wed nesday evening Miss Lucy Williams entertained in hon or of her guest. The young people had a jolly time and the time passed all too quickly. Thursday night Miss Lucy de Vane was at home to her many friends and all enjoyed her hos pitality very much. Friday eve ning the young people of the town gathered at Hotel Red Springs to enjoy a quiet dance. The music, consisting of a string quartette and piano, was fine. Abjut twelve couples partici pated in the dancing and all had a delightful time. Delicious iced refreshments were served and it was not until the "wee srqa' hours" that quiet reigned in the hotel. Mr. John Allen McLean, of Maxton, was a visitor in Red Springs a few days during last week. Miss Susie Moore delightfully entertained a few of her young friends Friday evening. Miss Eleanor Roddick entertained Monday afternoon at a five O'clock tea complimentary to Miss Green. Saturday evening Mr. J. L. Harrison entertained twenty of his friends at an elab orate six o'clock dinner. The elegant menn was served in six courses and during this time humorous impromptu toasts were given. After leaving the table the guests were invited into the parlor and were entertained by having their fortunes told. The evening was pleasantly spent and all voted this one of the most delightful social events of the season. The following boys have re turned to their respective schools after spending the holidays at home: Messrs. Tom de Vane, Wants to Help Some One. For thirty years J. F. Boyer. of Fer tile, Mo., needed help and couldn't find :t. That's why he wants to help some ne now, Suffering so long himself he feels for all distress from Backache, Nervousness. Loss of Appetite, Lassi tude anl Kidney disorders. He shows :hat Electric Bitters work wonders for mch troubles. "Five bottles," he vrites, '"wholly cured me and now I im well and hearty." It's also posi ively guaranteed for Liver Tr uble. dyspepsia. Blood Disorders, Female Complaints and Malaria. Try them. 50c at all Druggists. dmONE A f9l,.ftel THt POPE DRUG CO. PHONE Nalfc , HOUSt cm quality - . Ciftr'W gROI A.H. HINDS PHONE S3 aWilJlb . ul' J.ilU ' 1v.,C MISS JOSEPHIK'E BftttCE REDUCED PRICES 'ON ALL GOODS, CLOT H I N6, -HATS, SHOES, FURNITURE, etc-) FROM NOW UNTILL TME END OP THE YEAR W. J. PREVATT PHONe No.11 j WHITFIELD & FRENCH WHOLESALE GROCERS AGENTS ""FOR- - MILLS - FLOUR, HtAL.SMIP STUFF, CWAIN,a.fc Douglas McMiTan. Will Towns end, Angcs Hodgin, Peler and Archie' McKay, Chapel Hill; Frank McMillan, Jim Hall, Wil lie McKay, Alex. McQueen, Davidson; Graham and Lowrie McEaehern, Francis Coxe, Lau rie McLeod, Warrenton; Charles Vardell, Princeton, N. J. We are glad to welcome the college girls back te our town and hope they have spent a pleasant holiday. Miss Bess Sikes has returned from Aberdeen, where she had been visiting her sister Mrs. Clifton Blue. Public Celebration of Comple tion of Inland Waterways Canal. Wilmington Iiptch, 6th, f,Twen V ' , 3 ...C .-r 1 j ; , , ' inas re completion of -the itrsc "iniki4i t Sifeiwa iv.n.!vi 4s stenog the proposed inland waterways rapher for Mr. T. L. Johnson canal from Maine to Florida, on i and has been succeeded by Miss the banks ot tne waterway near Beaufort. I The canal has been under con struction since 1907 and was com pleted last December. It short er s the distance from Oriental, Newbern and other points to Beaufort and Southern points about 90 miles and gives double depth of water. The canal is 90 to 250 feet wide and 10 feet deep at mean low water, which at high tide will give about twelve feet The length is twenty miles, five of which were cut through dry land, the remainder by dredging and straightening Adam and Cares creeks. It connects 3,100 square miles off1 navigable sound waters and 1,700 miles of navig able rivers as well as giving an inside route to coastwise vessels enabling them to avoid treacher ous Hatteras and Cape Lookout. A bust of the late Senator Matt W. Ransom will be unveiled by the North Carolina Historical Commission in the hall of the House of Representatives at Raleigh Wednesday evening of this week at 8 o'clock. Among the addresses will be one on the "Life and Character of Matt W. Ransom" by Hon. Robt W. Winston. The bust will be pre sented by Hon. J. Bryan Grimes, chairman of the Historical Com mission, and will be accepted by Gov. W. W. Kitchin. Mr. L. Pate, who farmed last year at Raynham, moved last week with his family to Howellsville, where he expects to farm this year. Mr. Pate was in town Saturday. Beginning next Sunday Rev. Father Hayden of Wilmington will conduct services for the Catholics of Lumberton the third Sunday in each month at the opera house. A service will be held at 8:30 a. m. and in the afternoon at 3:30 o'clock Father Hayden will lecture on the Catholic belief. The public is cordially invited to attend these services. Heavy, impure blood makes a muddy, pimply complexion, headaches, nausea, indigestion. . Thin blood makes you weak, pale, sickly. Burdock Blood Bitters makfs "the blood rich, red, pure restores perfect health. LOCAL BRIEFS. Licenses have been Hs'ied for the marriage of Mary Coving ton and J. E. Bracey; CI die West and B. F. McLean; Mamie Jones and E. D. Ward. Madam Rumr saya that the marriage of prominent young People which she at first said would take place in Lumberton yesterday will take place tomor row, sure. Mr. J. D. Bacon, superinten dent of the new Jennings Cotton Mills, which will start up in about two months, has moved with his family from Kannapolis, near Concord, into the superin tendent's house at the mill. Miss Anna McLeod pnfpr. taifted Thursday afternoon at hpr home on the corner of Walnut and Second streets. Mrs. F. J. Thomas entertained the Yrtmcr Matrons' Club Friday afternoon at her home on Fifth street. A Mr. Gudger of Asheville has been appointed manager of the local Boll te'ephone exchange to succeed Mr. J, C. Branch, who resigned recently to go to Hot Springs. Ark. Mr. Branch has charge now of the exchange at Clarksville, Ark. A fruit and oyster supper will be given at Proctorville Sat urday night of this week in the new store building of Mr. W. B. Flowers by the W. O. W., the proceeds to be used for building a W. O. W. hall in Proctorville. Everybody is invited. Dr. T. L Grantham returned Thursday night from Richmond, Va., where he went a week or so ago with his wife to a hospital for treatment. Mrs. Grantham's condition is somewhat improved and it is hoped that she will soon be able to return home. -Mr. W T. Taylor of Clio, S. G, was a Lumberton visitor Sat urday. Mr. Taylor wa3 raised in Saddle Tree township and this was his first visit to Lumberton in 28 years. He was struck with the.wonderful changea that have :T - " vr' i:'? 1 'i Vtt visit. Lila G. Branch, of Fayetteville. Miss Branch had been at work for a month or more in Treasurer McKenzie's office. She began work with Mr. Johnson this morning. Great improvement has been made at the residence of Rev. C. H. Durham, on Fifth street, by tearing down the fence that surrounded the yard, wh'ch will be leveled up and sown in grass. If all the fences of the same kind on that and other streets were torn away a vast improvement would be made. Mr. C. P. Grantham and son, Master Vardell, of Fairmont, boarded the Seaboard train here Friday afternoon for Raleigh, where Master Vardell goes to assume his duties as page in the Legislature. Vardell is 10 years old and was notified of his ap pointment last week. He is a brother-in-law of Representative W. A. McPhaul of Robeson. Mr. J. A. Barker of Lumber ton haii been appointed manager of the Wilmington district of the Mutual Life Insurance Co. to succeed Mr. Mcintosh, who has been appointed State agent. Mr. Barker is a hustling insurance man and will no doubt make good in his new position. His head quarters will be in W ilmington but his family will continue to live in Lumberton for the pres ent, Rev. W. R. Minter of Lin colnton preached at the Presby terian church yesterday morn ing and evening and at Baker's chapel yesterday afternoon. His congregations were very much pleased with his able sermons and all who heard him hope very muph that he will accept the call that has been extended him to the church here, but he has as yet announced no decision in the matter. Mr. Minter will leave for Lincolnton this evening. A sprained ankle will usually disable the injured person for three or four weeks This is due to lack of proper treatment. When , Chamberlain s Lin iment is applied a cure may b effected in three or four days. This liniment fs one of the best and most remarkable preparations in use. Sold by Dr. Mc Millan & Son and Pope Drug Company ,
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