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THE SEMI-WEEKLY . ROBESONIAN. 5 THE ROBESONIAN. U8USHXD MONDAYS AND THURSDAYS. MONDAY. JANUARY 1. 1912 Cotton today. 8i cents. '.OCAL RAILROAD SCHED ULE. trrfval and Departure ol Trains at Lambert. SEABOARD AIR LINE. frinNo.45, west-bound Lvb 7.18 s. tn. Train No.39, west-bound Lvb 5 47 p. m. train No. 40, east-bound Lvb. 9.68 am. Train No. 44, east-bound Lvs. 9.44 p.ra. VIRGINIA & CAROLINA SOUTHERN FROM HOPE MILLS. (Daily except Sunday) rrein No. 79, arrives 8. 50 a. m rain No. 64, leaves 10.00 a. m train No. 66. arrives 6.15 p. m ftain No. 78, leaves 8.35 p. m ELIZABETHTOWN BRANCH Between St Paul and Elizabeth town (.Mixed Trains, daily except Sunday.) irain No. 7. leaves St. Paul 9:15 p. m. Irain No. 7, lv. Tar Heel 10:05 p. m. train No. 7, leaves Dublin 10:40 p. m. 'Brain No. 7, ar. Eh'b'tht'n 11:00 p. m. Irain No. 8, arrives St Paul 8:15 a. m. Drain No. 8, lv. Tar, Heel 6:bU a. m Irain No 8. ledyPublin 6:10 a. m, Irain No. 8. lvPE&MtSit'wn 5:30 a. m. RALEIGH ft OTMtLESTON FROM MARION, S. C. frain No. I, leaves 9.55 a. rain No. 2. arrives 6.40 p PERSONAL Bar- Tar m, m. BUSINESS BUILDERS Farm t-v Rent I have a good two horse farm for rent at a reasonable price. Four miles from Lumberton, ear Carthage road. H. B. Jennings. l-I-4mon Par Sale My five passenger Ford Touring Car, 20 horse power. Good running shape. A bargain. See A. A. Pedneau or owner, N. C Hughes, Jr. 12-21 -3f Wanted A position as bookkeeper by a young man of some experience, Address box 246, Lumberton, N. C, 12-21-3t nr Sale Farm of about 43 acres located on Wilmington and Charlotte highway about one-fourth mile eastof Evergreen. All new buildings and under high state of cultivation. For particulars write Jacob Eiser.berger, JBvergreen. N. C. 12 21-4t Heat 6-room residence corner Poachtree and Eight streets, belong ing to the estate of the late Sheriff 9. J. Floyd. Apply to R. T. Allen. 12-4-tf For Rent Several farms as a whole r in part One 12 horse farm, one -horse, two 2-horse two 1-horse farms. Geo. B. McLeod,Lumbeiton, M. C. 12-4-tf. Wanted All kinds, of furs. Will pay highest market price. Blacker Bron., Lumberton, N. C. 11 23-tf For Sale Six room house and Cedar Street. W. J Prevatt. lot on 7-17tf lake Your cotton and cotton seed to J no. T. Biggs Co. and get top of the market 9-14 Wanted -To sell cheap, about half price, a scholarship in the Charlotte Auto School. Address or apply to J" care Robesonian 9-4 tf For Sale A good business in the town ef Lumberton. Only a few hundred dollars necessary to make deal. Fine pportunity. Apply at once to the A. K. J. W. Co., Lumberton, N. C. ,8-28 16 hp. fJddell-Thompklns Engine and 20 hp. return tubular boiler for sale. Juat right for small ginnery. A bargain for quick sale. Apply to E. F. Townsend, Pembroke, N. C. 7-31-tf Far Sale Old Lumberton Baptist (..hurch house and lot. One block from court house. Apply to Stephen Mclntyre. 6-15-tf Wanted Men and boys to take thirty days practical course in our machine shops. Learn the automobile business and accept good positions. Three hundred graduates placed in positions the last twelve months. Charlotte Auto Schoof, Charlotte, N. C. 9 4-tf Wanted Everybody to know that Wowdlawn dairy is the place to get sanitary milk.,' Delivery wagon on street twice a day. 4-21 tf For Sale Ten-room two-story house, corner First and Cedar streets, on lot 1(18x108 feet. Price reasonable. Ap ply to F. D. Hamilton, Lumberton. N. C. 12-28-lmo Wanted to Rent A good trusty mule to work on farm. S. W. Phillips, Lumberton, N. C. 12-28 2t. For Sale -At a bargain fine horse and buggy, also five-passenger auto. D ' A. Shaw, Pembroke, N. C. l-l-4t Edward H. Meech Lumberton, N. C. Teacher of Piano, given to beginners apils. Special attention and also advance 12-4-tf Notice ! It will pay you to see us before plac nig your order for monuments, tomb stones, building or interior work. All aiaterials and workmanship guaranteed. Mecklenburg Marble and Granite Co., Charlotte, iv. C See our salesman, I. Hooper, Lumberton, N. C. 12-21-tf Farm Lands For Sale. We have nice larm lands for sale. Developed lands, or wood lands. Laiye tracts, or small tracts. Clay or Sandy land. Can supply your wants if you are interested. Come and see us. Apply toD. W. Brown, Cerro Gordo. 10-2-3ra. Mr. Charlie Oliver, of Mariet ta, is in town today. Mr. Spergeon Jones, of ker's, is in town today. Mr. James Robeson, of Heel, was in town Friday. Mr. Colin A. Britt, of Orrum, was a Lumberton visitor Friday. Mr. J. J. Oliver, pi Marietta, is among the visitors in town to day. Mr. Wood Singletarv, of Board man, was a Lumberton visitor Saturday. Mr. L. H. Price, of Marietta, was among the visitors in town Saturday. Mr. D. S. Rozier, of route 1 from St. Pauls, was a Lumberton visitor Friday. Mr. L. Mclnnis, of St. Pauls, was in town for a short while this morning. Miss Iris Cash well left this morning for Maxton, where she is teaching school. Miss Ellen Powers, of White- ville, is a guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs Joe Prevatt. Mr. R. C. Lawrence went this morning to Rockingham, where he will attend court this week. Mr. James Shelby returned Saturday from Charlotte, where he spent Christmas with relatives. Prof. H. L. Edens, principal of the Indian Normal school at Pem broke, spent Saturday in Lum berton. Mrs. II. H. Beard, of Colum bia, S. C, arrived yesterday and is c guest at the home , of Mrs, Essie McLean. Mrs. Jessie Wishart and son, Master Em pie, expect to leave this evening for White Oak, where they will spend a few days. Rev. and Mrs. Ira E. Wishart expect to leave this afternoon for Wake Forest, where Mr. Wish art will do some precial work in college. Miss Jennie Shaw, who had been spending some time in town a guest of Miss Agnes McLean, left Friday morning for her home at Kinston. Miss Annie McKay, who had been spending a few days at the home of Mr. C. M. Fuller, left this morning for her home in Wilmington. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Kinlaw returned Thursday from Ruskin, Bladen county, where they spent Christmas at the home of Mrs. Kinlaw's parents. Mrs. W. P. Peele, who had been spending a few days at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Prevatt, left this morning for her home at Raefcrd. Mrs. Charles Finlay Simmons of McCormick, S. C, is a guest at the home of her brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Sharpe.Fifth street. Sloe arriv ed last night. Miss Mary Surles, of Proctor- ville. is a guest at the home of Mrs. Sinithie Page, Elm street. She expects to leave this after noon for Granite Falls, where she will visit relatives. Miss Anna McLeod returned this morning to Fayetteville, near which place she is teaching school. She spent the Chris'-mas holidays here at the home of her mother, Mrs. Sue A. McLeod. Mr. Walter C. Toon, formerly of Lumberton, now of New York, has been spending a few days in town with relatives and ft iends. He is a nephew of Mrs. Rebecca. He will leave for New York today. Miss Bessie Powell, of Wan anish, who had been visiting at the home of her grandmother, Mrs. Susan McNeill, left this morning for Raleigh, where she will visit at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Yost. Mr. Percy McKenzie, who had been spending the holidays in town at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. G. McKenzie, Ipft this morning for Standard, Fla , where he holds a position with a turpentine firm. Mrs. D. S. McRae, who had been spending a few days in town a guest at the home of Mrs Mollis R. Norment, left Friday morning for her home in Fayette ville. Mrs. Norment and her daughter Miss Ruth went with Mrs. McRae. Mrs. Norment re turned Saturday morning. Miss Ruth remained in Fayetteville and she and Mrs. McKae expect to Etsrt Monday of next week for Washington, D. C , where they will spend a week or ten days. Mr. Edgar Price, of McDonald, is in town today. Mr. J. W. Barker, of Howells ville, was in'town Saturday. Mr. D. A. Shaw, of Pembroke, is a Lumberton visitor today. Mr. E. B. Hayes, carrier on route 1 from Fairmont, is in town today. Mr. Jno. Bat-field, of Barnes ville, is among the visitors in town today. Dr. W. W. Parker returned Thursday from Richmond, Va., where he spent several days vis iting. Mr. Jno. Ingole and his mother Mrs. Jno. Ingole, Sr., of Lenoir, arrived last week for a visit at the home of Capt. and Mrs. Wil liam Dougherty. Mr. Ingole re turned home this morning, but Mrs. Ingole will be here for some time yet. Miss Grace Bendall, who had been spending a few days at the home of Dr. and Mrs. W. L. Grantham, left yesterday ior her home at Danville, Va., and Miss Mary Shelton, who had also been at Dr. and tyrs. Grantham's, left this morning for Wilming ton, near which place she U teaching. IN SOCIAL CIRCLES. Mrs. H M. McAllister Entertains in Honor of Miss Pitt Other Social Affairs. RfcDorted for The Robesuninn. Mr3. H. M. McAllister delight fully entertained Friday after noon at four o'clook in honor ol her guest Miss Pitt of Elon Col i .i ..... lege, at ner pretty cottage on Eighth and Walnut streets. As sisting her in receiving were Miss Pitt, Mrs. Willis McAllister and Mrs. John McAllister. The home was tastefully decorated with cut flowers and potted plants, the color scheme of red and green adding a Christmas cheer. At the appointed time, dainty tally-cards were presented, the guests finding their places at the different tables arranged for the progressive game of nations. At the conclusion of six interest ing games, several ladies "tied for the prize, ar.d in cutting it was won by Mrs. E. L. Holloway. who was the recipient of a lovely fern-dish. Miss Pitt, the honoree of the occasion, was given Jhe beautiful bust of a musician, a typical reminder of her person ality. After a delicious repast had been served the afternoon's pleasure drew to a close with sev eral selections on the piano by Miss Leslie Proctor and voice solos by Miss Pitt, accompanied by Mrs. McAllister. A graceful hostess, a charming guest of honor and a most suc cessful entertainment. A Remarkable Family. Mr. W. C. Walters of Barnes ville sends The Robesonian the following record of a remarkable family: James P. Walters, 82 years old, his wife 80 years old; 11 children, 6 boys and five girls, all living, the baby boy about 40 yeaisold, the eldest about 60; 73 grandchildren living, 11 dead; 63 great-grandchildren living, 17 dead; 3 sets of twins among the grandchildren. Mr. Walters has two brothers living, one about 93, the other about 87; Mrs. Walters has three sisters and four broth ers living, the youngest sister about 65, youngest brother about 48. Christmas Tree at Piney Grove. There will be a Christmas tree at Piney Grove Indian school house on January 6, which is Old Christmas. Tne program will consist of songs and recitations by the school and an educational address by Prof. C. D. Brewing ton. The proceeds of the Christ mas tree will be given to the school. Everybody is invited to come. A. A. Chavis, Principal. Announcement by Boylin I Thursday evening at six o'clock Mr. and Mrs. Hugh McAllister entertained at dinner, covers for eight. The guests were Miss Pitt, their house guest, Mr. A. H McLeod, Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Holloway, Miss Irene McLeod, Mr. A. P. McAllister. Miss Agne3 McLean delight fully entertained Thursday eve ning at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. ii. Jenning3 in honor of her uest Miss Jennie Shaw of Kins tun. One among the many amusements of the evening was a game of nations in which Miss Berta McNeill won the prize for having progressed the greatest number of times. Miss Annie Ruth Caldwell made it pleasant for a large crowd of young folks Friday eve ning at the home oi her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Caldwell. The occasion was given princi pally for students at home for the holidays. In the midst of great joy paper, scissors and some wire were given the guests and they were all instructed to make of the material in hand a carnation each, the creations were wonderful and certainly at tractive from several points of view. For the best flower Miss Margaret Pitman won the prize and Mr. David Fuller received the booby. The prizes were pre sented by Mr. W. K. Bethune. Miss Irene McLeod will give a New Year's party tonight at the home of her parents, ex-Sheriff and Mrs G. B. McLeod, Elm and Fifth streets. Railroad From Pembroke to Red Springs Chartered. Raleiifh Social. Dec. 30. to Wilminitton Star. The Pembroke Red Springs and Northern Railroad Company was granted a charter today to construct and operate a railroad from Pembroke to Red Springs Robeson county, a distance ot twelve miles. The authorized caDital is $75,000 with J. L. Mc Millan. W. J. Johnson and others incorporators. Dr. and Mrs. R. F. Graham Move to Rowland. Dr. and Mrs. R. F. Graham ex pect to leave tomorrow for Row land, where they will make their luture home. Dr. Graham has been practing dentistry here for some five or six years and he and Mrs. Graham have made manv friends that will regret to learn of their intention to leave, Notices of New Advertisements. Besrin the New Year right Crump and Floyd. Farm tnr rent. A safe combination John T. Biggs Co. Sale of land. Administrator's sale of farming and household effects. A runaway son advertised. Notice of auction sale of per sonal nroDerty. Horse and buKsry and auto ior sale. A wayward wife advertised. We will remain in our present building until Monday, January 1st Then we will remove to our new store located between Miss Breece's Millinery and John T. Biggs & Co. stores, where we will be pleased to serve you. Any one will show you the store. All wall case goods at cost. Boylin's Jewelry -Store Foley's Honey and Tar Compound "Cures In Every Case." Mr. Jaa. McCaffery, Manager of the Si hlitz Hotel, Omaha. Neb., recom mends Foley's Honey and Tar Com pound, because it cures in every case. " I liave usei it myself and I hive recommended it to manv others who ! have since told me of its great curative power in diseases of the throat and Ijojjs. " For all coughs and cold' it is speedily effective. J. D. McMillan & Sun. Notice. Mv wife Annie Thomas has left my home against my will to live a fast lite and 1 hereby forbid anyone, under pen alty of law, to hire, feed, clothe or harbor her. 1-1-lt Pleasant Davis. Notice 1 forbid any one to hire or harbor my son Theodore. He is under age and left home on the 27th ult, against my will. Nicholas Hunt, l-l-2t McDonald, N. C. Notice to Tax Payers. Town taxes have been due for more than a month. Some have paid, and many have not. The town has obliga-, tions that must be met and tax money being the only source of liquidation the Mayor and town commissioners have requested that I push collection as rapidly as possible. So if you have not already paid your taxes please do so at once. H. H. Redfern, 12-11-tf Tax Collector. Administrator's Sale There will be a public sale at the residence of D. B. Mclntrye, near Fair mont, the former residence of Elias Jenkins, deceased of all the farming; and household effects, crops, corn and hay and mules now belonging to the estate of Elias Jenkins, deceased. Good bargains may be had. Terms cash. Time, Wednesday, January 3rd, lyi, w o clock a. m. N. W. Jenkins, Admr. McLean, Varser & McLean, Attorneys. Notice of Auction Sale of Personal Property. Notice is hereby given that the under signed will sell at public auction for cash to the highest bidder at the home of W. R Bri'-t, near the old homestead of Capt. Moore, deceased, on Friday the 12th day of January 1912 at 11 o'clock a. m., the following personal property, to-wit : About two hundred bushels of corn, about twenty-live hundred pounds of good blade fodder, one new two horse wagon, one surry, good as new; one stalk cutter; one disc harrow, twelve head of hogs, one Rex Guano distribu tor, one Cox cotton planter, one Oliver turn plow, one Chattanooga plow, two Dixie plows, two cotton plows; and a lot of farming tools such as hoes, rakes. pitohforks, harness, etc. I me of sale rriday, January 12, 1912. 11 o el'-ck a. m. Place of sale home of W . R. Britt. Terms of sale, ca.-h. This the 29th day of December. 1911. Mrs. W. R. Britt. 1-1 4t by E. J. Britt, Attorney. THE IMPROVED "Circle Brace" Diverse Cultivafon and Spring Tooth Harrow A half million Progressive Farmers are now making their crops with it. Note improved hand lever nuts--offset clevis and chain ad justment to fender. The wholeiale trade sup plied by N. JACOBI WILMINGTON, N. C. HARDWARE CO. SOLE AGENTS. 191 2 NEW YEAR 191 2 Begin right and buy yoar Shoes, Hats, Dry Goods, Notions and Groceries from CRUMP & FLOYD General Merchants. Lumberton, : : : : North Carolina We are still in the Dru business at "the old stand." You may not recognize the place on account of improve ments, but look for "The Blue Front" and "Tiled Side walk." We do not intend to overload with Holiday Goods, but intend to pay close attention to anything you may need in the drug line. Our prescription department is under the management of Registered Pharmacist only. We will be pleased to have you inspect our store at any time. The Pope Drug Lumberton, N. C Co. ggafgyri LAND FOR SALE! Have for sale 500 acres of land within 1 1-2 to 2 1-2 miles of Lumberton. Prices range from $10 to $75 per acre. Come quick. 'Phone No. 43. 3 c. I 87 THE M. Bar Lumberton, N. C. ke r ROBESONIAN, subscription $1.50 a year 8 3 can