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: the' robesonian " jionday, November ms IIS Over $6,000.00 Worth of MERCHANDISE To be Sold Over-$6,000.00 Worth of MERCHANDISE To.be Sold M The Entire Stock of Merchandise of the Late JfflM P. McNEIlLIL to: feSrfd ;atBig; Sale AlMMD .emt Of Mrs. Emma M. McNeill, admx. of the estate, has decided to close out the entire stock of goods and hence this Big Sale. Over $6,000.00 worth of Merchandise to be sold, much 'of whicK will goat This Sale will be a Great Money Saver to ti'ie buying public. ? - ; : ; PRESS FIGHT FOR DEMOCRACY A. Wi McLeans Ca'la Upon Democ racy of State to Help Finance "Campaign. ,. ... - v . Raleigh News and Observer. On a visit to this city Hon. A. W. McLean, of Lumberton, spoke of the eed of the Democracy of the State doing its part in the raising of a -fund aUedfor by the Democratic Na tional Committee for' an educational campaign Mr. McLean is the repre .-z?-' ; M State of lhat ttaaimit tee in- the raisin? of the 'fund, and is moving energetically to secure it. t feel confident," said Mr. -Mc Lean, "that the necessary amount will e raised. . One-third which is asked from the Democracy, of the State is now in hand and I believe that the people will respond to the call. The committee is calling upon-individual Democrats to aid and is doing this in the open, mis to the rank and file that the appeal is made, and not to " -special Interests which are the sup porters of the Republicans., ., The purpose is to keep before the people of the doubtful States the; rec ord of accomplishment of the Demo- t a mi i ! I , i crane parxy. ine national campaign affairs are now in charge of Thomas J. Pence, a North Carolinian, and 1 know that North Carolinians are go ing to help furnish the money to keep sthe party record before the country "'I have talked to business men, to independent voters and to leading Democrats in all sections of . the country .and they tell me that they find that the record of President Wil- - son is approved throughout the North, the East, the West and the South. "Today I regard him as being strong cr than the Democratic party. He has won the confidence of the busi ness world and the support which is -his is of the solid kind. ' 'Prosperity is to be found in all parts of the contry excepting for a little slackness in lumber and cotton mill products of the finest class of goods and the conditions as to these are improving. " The price of cotton has advanced largely and it is the general agree ment that there are strong evidences of long era of prosperity for our "cple, and there is a large credit Tor conditions "riven to the effect of the Tew banking system established y the Democratic party. Money is asy and plentiful tor ine conauci of business and everywhere it is ad mitted that this is due to the ed rs3 Reserve snstem. The country needs only to be informed as to what JDwnocracy has done to return it to power. President's- New Summer Home On Jersey Coast. Press Dispatch. President Wilson has decided to spend next summer at Shadow Lawn, The 50-acre estate ol tn late jonn A. McCall, at Elberton, near Long Branch. N. J., which is now owned by Colonel J. B. Greenhut. The Pres ident, addressing a delegation from Hew Jersey, asked that those who arranged to get the McCall estate for him should permit him to pay. as rental the amount he paid for the rouse of Winston Churchill at vor nish. N. H.. which the Wilson fam ily has occupied for the last three "summers. If the committee pleased, he said, it could give the amount to charity. Shadow Lawn was built in for John A. McCall, the insur ssnce company president, at a cost of ":re than ?500,OOtJ. The hcuse is 1 L:U An alnc 49 Troms. which are riehlv furnished. A "runner for one of the 75-foot halls' was bouerht abroad at a cost of $50 W)0. Two fliehts of stone steps run up the terraces to the top of the rise xf ground on which the house " is )uilt. The entrance is guarded by ! "urge dome level with the roof of the second floor, supported by eight columns. A porch about 250 feet in length runs about the north, east and south sides of the house, com Tnandinsr a view of the ocean and of beautiful country. The building is xrf wood and painted white of stone. lleavy Increase in Express Business. Beginning today all passenger trains rm the Seaboard between Wilmington nd Hamlet will carry express. This lias been made necessary by tha heavy increase in business. Heretofore on ly two trains carried express. - Chamberlain's Tablets This is a medicine intended espec ially for stomach troubles, bilious ness and " constipation . It is meet ing with much success and rapidly "gaining in favor and popularity. Ob tainable everywhere. Watch The RoEesohian for Further Information, Remember the Sale Will Begin Thursday Nbvi, 1 IV 1 - NEWS NOTES AND COMMENT . A Visit to the Old Home Communi Mr. w. U rni'lips Celebrates b34 mL i i - -a th Birthua.r Good Day at Elizabeth town Death of Rev. M. A. hy phens. . Cone&pondence of The Robesonior.. Lumberton, R. F. D. 5, Oct.. 8- It was a rare privilege and of Iruiv f ul purpose to spend most of last week iii the old home community and en gage with the hjisnble pastor in a fsetfes'of specrai'services at the old! Thy spirit longed to'oe.--I neting house of our childhood andp J. M. F youth, so invigorating, rejuvenat ing, and refreshing were our experi ences in hearty hand-shakes, pleas. ant enxchanging of congratulations and joyous fellowship that it was lik- a morning bath in. the air . of some lofty mountain peak on a glo rious summer day. We were especially glad to meet again our old friend, classmate and teacher, Rev. F . II . .Martin, who is now pastor of the Baptist church in Suffolk, Va. It had been about twenty years since our last meeting together. He was holding a meet ing with our church, at Conway, and his -preaching ' was of power. But like Dan Crawford, . one of our mis sionaries to Africa, said after ' his visit to the home land and- returned, we are glad to get back to the place of our blessed work. Old Robeson has her talons in our heart, and though we go away and have a good time, she claws us back to her bosom. We congratulate Mr. Washington L. Phillips of route JLfrom Lumber ton on the celebration of his 83rd birthday, October 21st. It was a real pleasure to have a goodly num ber of his immediate relatives par take with him the mid-day repast which was spread in his honor at t.io home of his son-in-law and daughter, Rev. and Mrs. J. M. Fl(m- ng, with whom he sojourns. Among thosi from a distance to onjoy this iintiv occasion were Messri. W:ilis and D. A. Pitman, Miss Magg'e Pit man. Mr. E. F. Prevatt of tne C?n tcrville section. We had a good day at Elizabeth- town Sunday. Mr. J.: G. Baird of Charlotte, State Grand Chancellor of the Knights of Pythias, occupied the pulpit at the Baptist church at the mornincr service. His address was on a high order, and heard by a large appreciative audience, xie made us all fetl happy and intensified our re sire to be better men and women. Sunday night the pastor preacned to a good congregation and five mem bers received the hand of fellowship, which brought our additions for the year up to twelve. We sympathize with Mr. James O. Smith of East Lumberton in the !os.i of his good wife, whose denh fur red at their home last week Fhe was one of the best of women Rev. M. A. Stephens of Evergretn passed away at 2:30 a. m. Oct 15. 1915, being 69 years, 6 months and 15 days old; and the remaps were laid to rest the following day in the Ivey cemetery near Mt fiham c'rvrch. The funeral ' 'enrich were simple as was deceased's vaqutir, he ms conducted by Rev. P. T. Britt, agisted by Rev. J. I. Kjadrick, fin ; r.i ial agent of the Lord's house at Wake Forest. For SG years he had lfn a faithful minister ol ! ''.(-- pel and his' going away is a dinstinct loss to the cnuse aa it applies to earth. The major part of his ac tivities were spent in Robeson, Co lumbus and Cumberland counties and fruitful of much good, and three fourths of the time he was the be loved under-shepherd of the church at Mt. tiliam. Mr. atepnens was iwice married, the first union being bless H with four children as fo'lows: Messrs. Ed and Julius and Mi-H23 Martha and Laverta; besides two. a3 a result of the second marriage Misses Clara and Velma ail of whom servive, together with ttw mothr of the two-last named children. The obsequies were largely attended and adorned by Woodmen honors. The f j.ieral offerings were profuse and CoMs Do Not Leave Willingly Because a cold is stubborn is no reason why you should be. Instead of "wearing" it out, get sure relief by taking Dr. King's New Discovery. Dangerous bronchial and lung ali ments often follow a cold which has been neglected at the fceginning. As your body faithfully battles those cold germs, no better aid can be giv en than the use of this remedy. Its merit has. been tested by old and young. Get a bottle today. 50c. and $1.00. beautiful. . , j "Servant of God, well done; ' I p,7 " VC m. ? """'J .ff!,: iM'ler'tnv Master' inv. i "The voice at midnight ca-a; He started up to hear; ' , "A mortal arrow pierced his frame; He fell, but felt no fear. "Brother; , thou are gene to .rest; we win not weep lor thee; For thou are now w! FLEMING. WORK OF PRESBYTERIAN SYNOD' . . j Ffl2 p- rKSSir P 1 0f EvanKelistie The Presbyterian Synod of North Carolina concluded its 102d ; annual Bession ai yasionia rnaay. , resolution was adopted accentim? an offer by ' the Mountain Ratraai Association of -a free site, at Mon treat on which to build a house where members . -ol . the - bynod could have lodging and where they could gather! for rest and recuperation durine-the summer months. The task of erect ing a suitable building, oh : this site W38 put in the hands of a commit tee composed of A. T. McCallum; W; H. Sprunt, a. K. Sellers, Kev. W McC. White, Rev W. M. Fairley hnd Kev. u. u. KOlstcn. Thev are au thorized to provide the building "but are restrained from incurring' anv aeot Directors as follows were appointed to serve on governing board of pro- osed now normal school to be estao ished at Mntreat for one year: Dr. A. D. McClure, to seve two years: W. H. Belk, to serve "three vears: Dr. H. G. Hill; second, Dr. W. J. Martin and Dr. C. G. Vardell were chosen mmebers of the Assembly's permanent advisory committee on Christian education and ministerial relief. Third, important-action was taken looking toward the co-crdina tion of all synodical schools and col leges. -. - . . . Rev. E. C. Murray, D. D., was elect ed permanent clerk to succeed JRcv. E. L. Siler. - ,'h Synod decided to appropriate the sum of $800 to the Asheville Pres bytery This is to be reduced annual ly by $200 until it is eliminated en tirely. A significant report was that' of the evangelistic committee. The,. re port showed 500 more professions of faith and 100 more additions to the church than any previous year. The work ox the general and local evan gelists, was summarized as follows 3.858 sermons preached; 2,765 profc3 sions of. faith; 1,252 additions to Presbyterian church; 81 additions to other churches; 17 Sunday . school ortranized:10 churches oraraniz3d: 2,119 raised for the Synod's work- Appropriations to the Wmount of $14,285 have been made for the yearj r . l t ' r r s. . ana oynoa apportioned $zu,uuu to tne churches to sustain this work. The general evangelists, Rev. Wil liam Black and Rev. O. C. Jones, and the superintendent, Rev. A. W Crawford, were re-elected. Asheville felt an earthquake shock about 12:30 o'clock Thursday night. No damage is reported. s. November 5 will be observed as Arbor Day in North Carolina. T. A, Corbin of Winston-Salem was killed Friday when his auto hit the end of a bridge 7 miles from Statesville. Raleigh News and Observer: Pre ceding the general meeting of the Carolia Teachers' Assembly the coun ty superintendents of North Carolina will, meet in Raleigh beginning 'No vember 23 .for the discussion of some of the principal problems in school work in the State. WAR NOTES It is officially announced that four more German .'steamers have been sunk m the Baltic by British subma rines. British casualties from the begin- nmg oi me war io uctoDer were 193,294, according to a London dis patch. - . Cured Boy of Croup Nothing frightens a mother more than the loud, hoarse cough of croup. Labored breathing, stranggling, chok ing and gasping for breath demand instant action. Mrs. T. Neureuer, Eau Claire, Wis., says: "Foley's Hon ey and Tar cured my boy of croup after other remedies failed". p.. ommended for coughs and colds. Sold everywhere; , A CHILD'S TONGUE SHOWS IF LIVER OR BOWELS ARE ACTIVE If Cross, Feverish, Sick, Bilious, Give ; ; Fruit Laxative at -p'. ' Once . ' W -' - Every motherrealizes. after giving T'lifs . inanniS ris tneir laesr lasca- J tive, because, they love its pleasant lasce and it thoroughly cleanses the tfndeTi.,ittle stomach,, liver and bow-'- els without griping. i brSsCffiesoS;eol 11 the tongue, Mother! If coated give j laxative," and in a few hours all the ! foul, constipated waste, sour bile and , unaigestcd food passes out of the bowels, and you have a v-eU, play. I ful child again. ; When its little sys tem is full of cold, throat sore, has stomach-ache, diarrhoea, indigestion,! colic remember, - - a - good "inside cleansing" should always1 be the first treatment Millions ofmothers keep "Californ ia Syrup -at Figs" handy; vthey know n teaspoonf ul today saves a sick, child tr.iiorrow. Ask your druggist for a, 50-cent bottle of "California Syrup ; o? Figs", which has directions . for I. , ! A ' 1 , ' 1 J - . uauies, cnnaren oi an ages ana griwn o'-h printed on the bottle. , Beware of ounterfeits sold ! here, so don't be "ooled Get thegenuinemade by "California Fig Syrup Company." Shooting Scrape In North Fairmont Fairmont Messenger; Oct." 29 . As a result' of a shooting affair between William Wilson and George Little, negroes, in North Fairmont yesterday morning, the latter reteived a gun-shot in the breast of slight consequence and wos lodged in jail in default of bond required by Judge Floyd at the preliminary hearing. Wilson made his ecape. . Beware of Cheap Substitutes j In these days of keen competition it is important that the public should see that they get Chanmberlain's Cough Remedy and not take sub stitutes sold, for the sake of extra -ofit. Chamberlain's Cough Rem edy has stood the test and been ap proved for more than forty years, Obtainable everywhere. . . , - YOU" ARE THOROUGHLY ARMED against ruin by fire if you carry one of ouri polities of fire insurance. Without onft you are at the mercy of a blaze all the time. FIRE INSURANCE IS A DUTY as well as a benefit. Your wife and family are entitled to a sure home and you as their protector are in duty bound to provide it. Have us issue you a policy today, both for their pofety and your own peace of mind. The cost is trifling, the protection ab solute. - Q. T. Williams, Agent 1 LUMBERTON, N. C. A Pine Whooping Cough Remedy Mothers, Dr. Bell's Pine-Tar-Hon ey is just the remedy for your chil drens cold ailments. The tact is that pin is a quick enemy of cold condition Its qualities loosen the mucous in the throat, soothe the lungs and open up the air passages. The combination of honey, soothing and pleasant, with the loosening pine quality makes this an ideal, cough remedy for children. Each passing year brings for it, new friends. A family of growing children cannot afford to be without it. 25c. a bot tle. Mr. F. M. McDaniel spent the wtek-end in Charlotte visiting friends. ItfW t llrswi B.mn itmm War JS FURNITURE To Fit The House iiniriarnsnc - The fatest things in Art Squares, Druggets, both Floral and Art , designs, prices '$2.50 to $8.00 , f t -. t . Good assortment of Mattings and Rugs at all prices. . 1 Substantial; Dining and Reception Chairs, prices $3.J5 to $12.00. ; per set.-.- ( v ; ' v xJust the thing'you need to 'rest in, in Rockers fcr Ladies, Gen f tlemen snd Children, prices 50c to $5.00. t v . Bed Sprmgs, stout and limber, wide and narrow, $2.00 to $5.00. r-Good Mattresses to suit all, $2.25 to $12.50. . 9-. Pieces Solid ...Oak Room Suites $15.00 to $50.00 ' . Iron. Brass and Oak, Bedsteads C - .Good- Assortment Chiffonie -s, Sideboards, Kitchen Safes and Din . ' mg ' Tables, House Furnishing here. In fact for anything you want in the Home Furnishing line, see us before you buy. K. M. BIGGS DEPARTMENT STORE : 403 ELM ST. LUMBERTON N; C. iifel2y J 111 2 1 l I cBi m DO NOT COME IN AND LOOK AT OUR SUITS ANDOUER COATS ON OUR ACCOUNT. BUT ON ?OUR OWN. YOU OWE THIS TO YOURSELF: YOU WANT TO DRESS WELL FORLESS MONEY. 'WE WILL SHOW YOU HOW. - WE-UEVCOCT WEUE C0T THE STYLES: iiicrAMiMwJ? BW(3HT YOUR CLOTHES FROM US JUST COME IN AND HAUE A LOCK" ANYHOW ZS .OUTFITTERS ZS(J l-'''H'h!Mii WWJ' Lumberton, PHONE rentthebuildirigi give-away priced ' H and 915. 'V. V -.S and Cribs, prices $3.50 to $2000. of other articles in the line not mentioned i HAVE A LOOK AT OUR" CLOTHING N. C 141.
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