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A ESTABLISHED 1S7. SIKGLE COPY FIVE CENTS. COUNTRY, GOD AND TRUTH $1.50 A YEAR. DUE IN ADVANCE VOL XLVI V LUMBERTON, NORTH CAROLINA, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1915. NUMBER 89 MMpwlWWWIl'Ml'l" "WILL SECURE TEMPORARY LOAN IVtrk Ou Chang in Light Plant rd Installing Filter Will Begin Scon leniporary Uan of $25,000 Will l;e Secured in Order Not to. Delay Work. V: "- ' 1 he town commissioners met in called session yi'.erday afternoon and made arrangements to Sorrow $25,000 for 15 months for the purpose of putting in a filter plant and chang ing the lighting system. As has been mentioned in. The Robesonian, the town has voted bonds in the sum of .$25,000 for that purpose and the bonds were sold, but the payment of same was . held up on some point of hw. After investigation, however, it has been . learned that the last legislature passed a law thereby the town could vote and sell the bonds. It is expected that the bond money will be available in a ahoit tim.e but the offer of a temporary loan of .$25,000 will be accepted and the work on the filter plant and also the work of changing the lighting system is expected to start within two weeks. . SCHOOL BOND MONEY RECEIVED $20,396.64 "!STow Available for School Building Includes Interest On Bond Money Since October 1 The town received Tuesday $20,000 liigh school bond money, $155.56 prem. ium on bonds and $241.08 interest on ionds since October 1. This amount of , interest was returned because of the fact that the money had been lue since October 1, last and had not been available. The bonds were vot- -ed on July 28, last, for the purpose of erecting a 45T24b?VlX2 -were sold to Weil, Roth & Co. of Cincinnati, Ohio, on September 22r The bonds are serial and are payable .as follows: $2,000 in 1926 and $2,000 ach year therafter until paid. The Interest on bonds is to be paid every three months. At the same time the above men tioned bonds were voted $25,000 bonds -were voted for the purpose of chang ing the lighting system and install ing a filter plant. These bonds were sold to the same company. This mon ey is not yet available, but it is ex pected that it will be forthcoming In a short time. CARRIED SAFE OUT "Robber Who Entered Store at SI. Paul's Carried Safe Outside to Onen It Iacv Robeson, Colored, In Jail Charged With Crime Slightly Wounded by Officer When 'An est Was Made Lacy . Robeson, colored, is in jail awaiting a hearing" on the charge of hrcaking into the store of the Mc- - Eachern, Johnson - & - McGea-chy Co . at St. Pauls on the night of the 14th Inst. The building was entered and a safe was taken about 100 yards from the building, it is said, and opened. There was only a' small amount of cash in the safe, however. The next day a bloodhound trailed right to the home of Robeson, about two miles from St. Pauls. Robeson was then at St. Pauls and Chief of Policft Newton of St. Paul 3 was in structed to arrest him. When the of ficer proceeded to make the arrest the retrro offered resistance and to protect himself Mr. Newton shot: the negro m the thigh. Th wound was slight and is now almost healed. Rural Credits Bill Will be Introduced in Congress After Holidays Wnshineton Di.snatch. A. rurnl credits bill to be mtroduc-; rd in both houses of Congress after the holidays was virtually completed today by the special joint committee ; created by the last Congress for re port at this session. Only a few de tails remain to be decided. The measure provides for a system cf co-operative local associations, federated with regional land banks, which banks would have" the power to issue bonds based on the land mortgages of the local associations. The land banks 12 in number, would be isufifjrvi.led 'by the Government through a board appointed by the President. They would be distribut. ed in accordance with the agricultur al needs of the country, and would have a combined capital stock of not less than $6,000,000. European systems of land mort gage credit have been studied closely bythe committee in working out its scheme. Prison at Dunn Guarded by State Troops Bernice and Olden Smith were to he tried today at Dunn, Harnett county, on the charge of shooting into a residence and wounding Mrs. .7. W. Stewart as she was in bed asleep. The bullet grazed her fore head. Threats were said to have been made on the part of friends of the Smiths that they would take them from jail and release them, and Adjutant General Lawrence W. Young went to Dunn Monday night and arranged for a special militia guard cf 15 men to be on duty at the jail until today, when the trial was to be held. Mayor A. E. White performed the marriage ceremony in his usual style at the court house last even ing at- 7 o'clock when Carrie King and Geo. Key, a colored couple, were ioined together. It came on to snow early Mon day niffht. the first real snow of the season here, and snowed until the wee sma' hours; and even "the beau tiful" rarely presents so beautiful a sight as greeted the eve Tuesday morning in the glistening snow-laden bouehs of every tree. Not enough stuck to last long, however, before tl-5 !-ur.'s rays. BUIE NEWS BATCH The Christinas Spirit Tree and En tertainment at Philadelphus Per gonal ' Correspondence of The Robesonian. Buie, Dec. 22 Once more Christ mas is nearly here and the people throughout the world are looking for ward to a good time, especially Che people in the United States have rea sons to be more thankful than ever before, there being more prosperity amon the poor people than ever be fore. . A good many .children will have a Merry Christmas, while there will be a good many that will not,Jthe play was a mock trial. Gordon unless those that are in good circum nances will lend a helping- hand. We all should do our part, whether it be great or small. ! We were in Fayetteville one day last week. While there we met up with Mr. W. A. Smith, who is al ways looking for more and larger stills. He told us he captured three stills during the day. There was a Christmas tree at P. H . S . Tuesday night. An entertain, nfent by the school was given after wards. Mrs. J. D. McCormac and Mrs. AT C. McGoogan of Rennert spent Thursday in Fayetteville in the in terest of the new Presbyterian church the people of Rennert and surrounding community" are planning. Mr. f. K. Brown ot Birmingham, Ala., spent several days in the Phil adelphus community, returning to Birmingham Sunday. His sister Miss Maggie Brown returned with him. She will spend a week or more at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. K: Brown. :Mr, .James Rav ofr Laurin-, Mr. I. P. Ray. KILLED A MAN 18 YEARS AGO Remains of Ed Lowrey, Indian, Broueht Home From North Da kota Escaped to That State Af ter Killing a Man in Robeson Coun ty Property Goes to Wife, Who Remained in Robeson U. S. Commissioner Wi. H. Kin law recently went to Matxon for the purpose of taking affidavits to be filed in the U. S. land office in re gard to some lands belonging to Ed Lowrey, Indian, who recently died in North Dakota. Lowrey killed anoth er Indian in Robeson county some 18 rears ago and made good his escape. He settled in North Dakota and had accumulated quite a bit of property, which goes to his wife, Mary C. Lowrey who never went to her hus band but still lives in Robeson coun ty. The remains of Lowrey wire lircrht badttg his old home, nor Maxton," for interment. When Low rey left he had only been married about" 16 months. Hepassed by the name of Henry C. McNeil in North Dakota. Lowrey 's wife had been in communication with him practically ever since he committed the murder and went away, it is said. Notice of New Advertisements The Jacobi axe, a household word for 47 years N. Jacobi Hdw. Co. Legal notice of sale of valuable land G?orge A. Grimsley, trustee. Sale of Chas. O. Wiilliams land Monday, January 3. Christmas Savings Club at the Na. ;p),a, Bank of Lumberton. Light wood wanted on subscription. E. I). Caldwell & Son wish all a mevrv Christmas and call attention to advantages offered at their store. Late shopper. will find. many diS tinctLive . piftg at. McMillan's, Betie jn gearch of a Thrill" at Paptinie Christmas day. parm.near Atkinson for sale and rronertv in town. Go to "Busy Bee Cafe". Farly Morning Marriage Miss Cora Tcwers and Mr. li. w. iiatcner Immediately after the sun began to throw its light over the tree tops vesterdray morning Mr. 'G. Worth Hatcher of Norton. S. C, and Miss Cora Powers of St. Pauls applied at the office of Register of Deeds M W. FloVd for marriage license. It was but a short time when the prop er credentials had been prepared and Justice F. Grover Bntt had been call ed to the scene of act'on. He at once sDoke the words that Ynade them happy in the knowledge that they were man and wife. The wedding took nlace in the office of Mr. Floyd, and was witnessed by a very few people. The happy young couple left immediately for Norton, where they will make their home England Needs Every Fit Man Military Age London Disoatch. 21st. of Moving in the House of Commons this afternoon a new vote for an ad ditional million men. Premier As quith made a general survey of the everwidening theatre of war and the increasing resDons'ibilitv placed on this country for providing arms and men. Great Britain, he said, al ready has a fighting force in the va rious theatres of 1250,000 men, and as the wastage is enormous, the coun try must aim at getting every man of military age who is physically qualified. Mr. P. W. West of route 5 from Lumberton was among the visitors in town this morning. At Warsaw the other day the in fant son, 15 months old, of Mr. and Mrs. B. C. Sheffield, was badly bitten by Mr. Sheffield's birddog. The dog, became angry when the child rolled a toy wagon over his feet and bit the boy on the head, inflicting acalp wound which required sever al stitches. . PARKTON PARAGRAPHS School Closes for Holidays With An School Closes Today for Holidays Entertainment Christmas Tree ; Christmas Tree and Play at Phil Hotel Being Remodeled Business; adelphus Marriage of Miss Net Changes Cleaned up and Ready) tie Town send and Mr. Hector Dun for Christmas Personal I can Personal Correspondence of The Robesonian. Correspondence of The Robesonian. Parkton, Dec. 22 Christmas is al- Glenn wood ( Pembroke, R. 1 ) , Dec . most here ; j 22 Mr. Lawrence Buie of the Har-. The graded school will close this; mony 6ection, near Maxton, visited in evenmg and will give about two weski ; UU3 ctlon Sunday. Mrs. Mil vacation., The high school depart-; Hodges and little daughter Josie ment gave an entertainment Tues-, icit;, ;n hi day night that will long be remember- Belton Beasley were Visi ted bv a laree house. The featurs of ; ,; i go -t Beard and Worth Williamson were the leading attorneys m the case and : Albert Cume was judge, and these, three young men acquitted themselves; well and were loudly applauded. The! niKu allium icuuncu . opicuum choruses. Some splendid piano solos and duets were enjoyed, also three reading on the life of John Charles McNeill by three competent young ladies. The concert as a whole was a success. The admission of only ten cents was charged for the oen efit of library. If this scribe were as competent as "Aunt Becky" he would attempt to . describe the beautiful snow of Tuesday morning. The Jhpuse.tops yet are a beautiful sight. We fail to recall a more beautiful snow. The day opened fair and when the sun made its appearance aU of . nature's beauty was to be enjoyed that mor- tal eye could desire.. We are always glad to see snow and glad also to' see it disappear. - ' All of the school faculty exeept Miss -Ruferton are leaving for their homes, to spend Christmas, miss iu ferton's home is in Kentucky. Mr. J. B. Birmingham, who has held a position with the Parkton Pharmacy for the nast 4 months, left Sundav for Hamlet, where he holds a sim ilar position. We regret much los ing Mr Birmmtrham. He made many friends while in our midst and he will be greatly missed. Mr. John Gainey arrived home from Chapel Hill' Monday night. Miss Douglas Beard arrived home Saturday evening from Hobsville, also her sister Mrs. Sikes, and children, all to enjoy Christmas with home folks. Mr. and Mrs. Jas . A . Johnson of St. Paul's were pleasant callers in town Sun day afternoon. A very beautiful Christmas tree will be enjoyed at the school build ing this afternoon. A portion of the faculty and several of the ener getic young ladies of the town met at different homes Tuesday evening and manufactured some candy that to my judgment no expert candy fac tory could excell, and all this will be enjoyed, by theschool this after noon. . This all seems like Christmas. In fact the stores of our town have all enjoyed and are still enjoying a good live trade. Firecrackers have been heard already in abundance. While it is a violation of the town ordin ance, yet the boys will pop them. Some arrests have been made and some fines have been imposed. One young man was fined (1 more than some of the others and the question was raised, and it was decided that this extra dollar was a war tax. Mr. J. C. D. McNatt is hav ing the McNatt hotel remodeled, re painted and general, repairs in every needed way, and expects to have it ready by the first of the year for the traveling public. Mr. and Mrs. McNatt expect to operate the ho tel for another year. Mr. E. W. McMillan of route 4, St. Paul's, left Monday morning to spend Christmas with his uncle Mr. j'.'.M. Williamson in Florida and may remain for a few months. We report one of the best fox chases of the season on last Satur day night from 7 till 9:30 when only two sections ot the JParkton pack suc ceeded in the capture of a very large one. Messrs. McCormick and Hud son declare the music was superb. All this pack needs is a fair chance. Mr. N. H. Perry has sold out his mercantile business to Mr. A. A. Wright who is now operating- and rushing a mighty pretty business . Mr. R. B. Farrell will occupy the large N. McNeill store for another year. Mr. McNeill will retire from the mercantile business and take a needed rest and vacation. ; The town fathers have put the Christmas sweepine on our streets and everything seems to be in readi ness for a joyful Christmas. Every body seems to be well supplied with something good to eat and wear and there is less booze than ever before. In fact, all intelligence has long gone out oi sucn Dusmess. r.ven tne Desi of darkeys have cut it out. j Mr. Editor, w extend to you an invitation to come up and assist us in carving the largest Branswell in the county, age five years. j With best wishes to all the read-j ers of The Robesonian for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. I Parkton, the high diver. Invitation is appreciated. We are tempted to break previous en gagements and accept Editor. ! Robbers Enter Store at Powersville Robbers broke into the store of owed all other -wif news tonight. For Mr. J H. Powers at Powersville tve' British pubi c te abrupt war of last night and escaped with quite a fice statement marks the end of the bit of flour and other edibles. greit chapters of the war'shistory. The shock of the news was hard- Prof, and Mrs. W. F. Living- y broken by the fact that rumors stone. DrineiDal .nd assistant. re- Vrd ben currpnt 'n the street for spectivelv of the public school at Gaddysville, near Fairmont, came to th? forces Ind been a matter of Lumberton yesterday and will spend widespread pro and con discussion Christmas with home folks here and ?ver -since Lord Ribblesdale's fa st St. Paul's. Mr. Livingstone is mous sneech in ParlipmenrHn which considering reviving the Fairmonthedeclaredthat withdrawal hadhv-a-fewf his friendsiere. Heis Messenger, which suspended publica- ' -"imerd',d by a h:gh military blind and has preached here for about tion some weeks ago. authority., 25 years. GLENN WOOD GLEANINGS ternoon. Mr. W. A. McNeill and ranr t.h lVn an Ho-hw Ila were Lumberton visitors last Monday. Mr. Law Gregory of the Kaa Swamp section visited in this Bectio nlast Sunday night. Mr. Noah nuncan 0f Lumberton EDent Sunday with home folks. The ground was covered with snow tr i& a.m. This is the seco ndsnow that has fallen this winter. Mr. Calton McNeill was- a Pem broke vis tor last Saturday. Messrs. Austin Smith and DiXon were in this section one day last week. Glennwood school will close for its Christmas holidays Thursday after noon. They will have one week and t.ne day for holidays. ' School will open again on January 3d. Miss Ruby Stubbs will leave next Friday morning for her home at Parkton, where she will spend her Christmas holidays. Miss Stella Mc Neill will leave Friday morning for Blenheim, S. C, where she will -pend her Christmas holidays. Prof. Edfirar BundvJSDent Saturday and JW.M''rieQ4f.'"'"-:,i-l-'! "" the- Christmas tree and two plays nt Philadelphus school last night. All reported an enjoyable time Amonc those who went from this sec tion were: Misses Ruby - Stubbs, te!la McNeill. Inez Lewis; Messrs. Calton and Bundy McNeill, Dan Buie, t?ov kind Glenn Lewis Misses Ruby Stubbs, Stella Mc Neill? and Pro'f. Edgar Bundy and Mr. Dan Buie are Lumberton visitors jday -Mr . F : R . McNeill andson, Mr. Mike, were Lumberton visitors Inst Mondav. Mr. J. . D. McNeill was a Pembroke visitor yesterday.-J- Mr. and Mrs. B. F. McNeill of the Barker's section passed through this pctien Tuesday morning going home. Tt'ev had been to Center to attend the funeral of Mr. H. D. Morrison. -Prof. Ed mr Bundy will spend his Chitstmas at Wilnvngton, Norfolk, V; . and other places. Mr Hertor Duncan and Miss Net tie Townsend were quietly married at. te bride's home yesterday after nmn. Mr: D-jncan is the son of Mr, Tirnb- Duncan snd - the - bride- is- the Hninrlirer of Mr. E. P. Townsend w wish for them both a long and nwsperc-us life. They will make their home at Raynham, where the irrnnm n6w has a position A Merry Christmas and a Happy Vpw Year to The Robesonian and its readers.' ' . : . .'; DEBATE AND OYSTER SUPPER Objection Raised to Quoting From H'b'e Broke I n Donate un sunragc $25 Raised for Furnishing School Correspondence of The Robesonian. Gaddysville (Fairmont, R. 1), Dec. 22 Notwithstanding the inclement weather, a large crowd attended the .:.-ivite and oyster supper held at the Gaddysville school house last night. The. query. fcr debate was, "Resolved, Tri?.t women should have full and equal rights of suffrage." The line : r" was as follows: aff rmative, Mel ton and James Shooter; negative, W. V. Branch and W. F, Livingstone. The judges were Messrs. Rowland Pittman of Fairmont, Oliver McAr thur of Gaddys and Prof. Page of Ontenary. The debate was splen did until the last speaker on the neg ative side brought out some Biblical no'nts in his fnvor. One of the af frmative gtnelemen objected to his 'ointr this, his reason being that, the B'ble was too sacred a thing to bring into a debate m any way. lo this th speaker on the negative side re plied that where God's book of laws roidd not be crried he would not go either. The Bible brought out some interesting points relative to women hold'ng public offices and through ienorance of the affirmative gentle men they would not believe it. The iudges gave the negative gentlemen the privilege of carrying on the de bate and the house roared for them to ro on with the goods, but as the affirmative gentlemen raised such a about it the neeanve reiuseo - .fv. wh?i in nriruK Lilt; uunv iuiwiv.n Tin decision "was eiven out by the iudges, it is understood that they vcpvo with the nepftive side. Twenty-f:ve dollars was realized from the cvster supner that was giv en after debate. The proceeds will eo toward furnishing the school rooms. British Withdraw from Gallipoli London Dispatch, 20th. The announcement of the British withdrawal from Gilhpoli overshad some days, and the withdrawal off FAIRMONT NEWS LETTER Entertainment at Graded School Students Homt for Holidays A Business Change Personal Men tion . Correspondence of The Robesonian. Fairmont, Dec. 21 Christmas is in the air and everywhere in Fair mont. In connection with the closing of the graded school for the holidays last Friday evening, an entertain ment in the form of a "Tom Thumb Wedding"' created much merriment for the little folks. Rev. T, Y. Seymour of Natural Bridge, Va., preached two interest ing sermons in the First Baptist church Sunday morning and evening and made a splendid impression upon the members of this church, who are without a pastor since the resigna tion of Rev. D. P. Bridges. Misses Elizabeth Baker, Dina Belle Fioyd, jessie Ashley, Roberta Floyd, and Blanche Bullock, who have been attending East Carolina Teachers Training School, are home for the holidays. Misses Carrie and Sarah Kloyd and Bennie Baker arrived last Friday from Murfreesboro, where they are students at Chowan College, to spend Christmas wth home folks. The young men and boys who have been away attending schools and re turned home for the holidays are; llalbert Thompson and William Shocket of Weaverville College; Bland Brown of Atlantic Christian College, Wilson; Ben Thompson, Dewy and Yates Floyd and Furman Lewis of Fiedmont High be hoot . Mr. 11. L. Blue, fQmerlv.aswimAw. ty to Charlotte from route ant cashier in the Barik oi i iirtn-o.,c7fZ rorrf Dumberton; where they have Mr. H. L.. Blue, formerlv bi has purchased the interest of Mr, James H.. Townsend, who was sole owner of the Fairmont Drug Co. Mr. W. L. Kyle succeeds Mr. .Blue as assistant cashier at the bank. Dr. F. II . Pitman, Messrs. I. M. Thompson, R. L. Thompson and James Galloway went Monday to the beach near Cherry Grove to try their Fk'll driving for deer. Hope they'll bring back plenty venison for Christ mas dinner. . Mrs. J. D. Kyle, who has been in bad health for some time, was taken by MV., Kj.e Sunday worrying to Charlotte where a specialist will be consulted. Mr. Harry Davis of Martinsville, Va., was here Sunday and Monday on business. " MT. ELI AM MATTERS I he Beautiful Sa m School Progress ing Nicely Personal Mentisn Christmas Greetings Correspondence of The Robesonian. Mt.-Eliam (Lumberton, R. -4),-Dec. 21 The snow which fell last night is the prettiest this morning I ever saw It ia hanging on every bush and tree as white and beautiful as silver. I think -enough fell here for a 6 or 3 inch snow but it melted as fast a3 it fell at first. Messrs. Hector Stephens and Hez Jc Phillips are spending today in town. . Mr. M. C. Britt, one of our form er Mt. Eliam boys, who has been away for several years, is moving back home cn the Mount, we are giad to say. Messrs. Dudley and Edmund Britt spent Saturday and Sunday in the Baltimore section, below Fairmont, visiting relatives. They report a fine time Messrs. Oscar Ilinson and Clyde Edwards of Boardman were in these parts Sunday p. m. rts bunaay p. m. Mr. iNorley tsritt, wno nas neia leadership of Miss Jean Thompson a position in Brunswick, county for of WashinKton, D. C, will close Sat some time,, is at home to spend urd niKht of thi3 week Those who Christmas with his father and mother; have taJ.en lessons say Miss Thomp Mr:nd Mrs. P. T. .Bntt. I son is Skilled instructor. Miss ivaiie oione, wno is ieacnni; .' ri. t . t.- ...;n i , Friday to spend Christmas with ner Darents. Mr. and Mrs. J. Z. Stone Columbus county .pent Saturday night! Mr. ana Mrs. urion iuarun oi i . . - . m a - - 0 and Sunday visiting relat.yes here ivir. ana mrs. uey oiepnena aim Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Stone attended preaching at Long Branch Sunday and report a fine sermon by their pastor, Rev. I. P. Hegpeth. Tim. anhrunl ia nrntrrAfisincr nirelv lin- 1 m y- 1 rj 1 J der the management of Prof. Edmund PhilliDs It will soon be Christmas and we wish the editor and all The Robeson ian readers the merriest Christmas they ever had. ELROD ECHOES Blind Preacher Presented Purse for Christmas Personal Elrod, Dec. 21 This morning we found the ground nearly covered in snow, the first real snow of the sea son. It looks as if the world is put ing on holiday attire. Mr. W. L. McRae, who has been attending college in Atlanta, came home Saturday.- He was accompan ied by his friend Dr. Swindell, who will spend the Christmas holidays with him at his home here. School closed for the holidays last Friday. Our teacher, Miss Nettie Hooks, left Monday for her home at Freemont to spend Christmas with home folks. Mr. D. H. McCall and daughter, Miss Ruby, spent Saturday and Sun day with relatives in Clio. Mr, and Mrs. Lonnie Pate spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. McPhail near Purvis. Miss Bessie Poole returned home Monday night after a stay of sever al months in Abbeville, S. C. Her m 111 ny iriend3 are giaa to welcome her home aerain Sunday morning Rev. Mr. Scott of McDonalds was presented a purse of over $14.00 as a Christmas gift NO PAPER NEXT MONDAY Next call will be Thursday of next week. The Robesonian will skip Monday's issue in order to give its employes, whose faithful labor makes it possible for the paper to go to its readers twice each week, a few days of needed rest and recreation. Some body will be on duty in the office to morrow, however, and every day next week and will be glad to write re ceipt for any who want to pay their subscriptions or transact any other business with the paper. Send The Robesonian to some friend as a Christmas present. It is a present that will give pleasure twice each week, for a year. And may this Christmas be a Merry Christmas and the" New Year be. a Happy New Year to all The Robesonian's large circle of readers. ' BRIEF ITEMS OF LOCAL NEWS One of the most artistically dec orated houses in town is the Lum berton barber shop. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Kornegay, at their home, Eighth street, Tuesday -yiight, an.. 8-pound boy. The play which was to have been given at the Raynham Baptist church tomorrow night has been called off and will not be given, Mr. S, F. Crofts and family are mo, tdy to Charlotte from route lived for some time. ' License has been issued for the marriage of Frank M. Watts and lrma Gerrell; A. M. Hartley and Sallie C. Stephens; Sanford Britt and Belle Terry. Mrs. Wm. Mercer of Howells ville township was taken violently ill on- the streets about 12:30 this af noon. It has not been learned where she was taken. The old wooden bridge across the river at the foot of Third street, which had been torn away for some time, has been replaced and is now ready for folks to cross over. Mrs. Mamie Warwick left thia morning for Greenville, S. C, in re sponse to a telegram stating that her daughter, Mrs. Ben G. Suitt, was very ill with pneumonia. ' C. D. Brewington and H. R. Jones have bought a metal tand from Mr. W,. R. Ilendren, corner Fourth and Chestnut streets, and will conduct a fruit and grocery business. ' "Rev." Judge McNeill, colored, was arrested yesterday by Rural Po liceman Eli Phillips and lodged ia jail charged with the larceny of a pair of pants from the store of Mr. A. Weinstein. A force of hands is busy remod eling the office of the Lumberton, Dresden and Jennings cotton mills. The office room is being enlarged and folding doors put between two rooms to be used as offices. Mr. E. E. Veith, who has been' conducting a sale at the store of Messrs. R. D. Caldwell & Son for ome time, will leave Sunday for his home at Bishopville, S. C. While here Mr. Veith ha3 made many friends. The dancing school whic hhas been running for a month under the ' r.. r,,lff i Mrs. Tempie Frevatt of the Smyrna section was among the vis itors in town yesterday, Mrs. Pre vatt has passed her 83rd mile post in LffL 1 """"'kV- . - V Lumberton in a year. Mr. J. M. Powers, who had been in the county a few days on bus iness, left yesterday for his home at Olin. Iredell county. Mr. Powers ( formerly lived in Robeson but this was his first visit to Lumberton in five years, and of course he noted great improvements in the town. "Cut your own wood" was the engraving on the side of an axe al ready "handled" and ready for use received through the mail by Capt. A. B. Small today. Mr. Small, who is a Confederate Veteran, is very of ten after other veterans in town to cut wood for him (joking, of course), and as a result one of them made him a present of the axe. If you intend to contribute any thing towards dinner for the inmates at the county home, don't fail to have it at the home of Miss Lizzie Cald well, comer Fifth and Eighth streets, by " tomorrow night. Miss Caldwell will, as usual, arrange the dinner and see that it is taken to those unfor tunates at the home. Will you help to make Christmas bright for thoae who are not so fortunate as you? COTTON AND COTTON SEED Middling cotton is selling in the lo cal market today for 11 1-4 cents the pound; strict middling 11 1-2 cents; seed 65 cents the bushel. DR. W. W. PARKER Specialist in Fitting Glasses and Relieving Eye Discomforts Phone, Office 128. . Residence 189 Lomberton, N. C. 7 . -. ..
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