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1 1 the date on the LABEL IS THE DATE TOUR TAPES WILL BE STOPPED. WATCH LABEL ON TOUR PAPER AND DONT LET SUB 8CRIPTION EXPIRE. r. K0BISONIA.M A ;- " """ " " " ' ' 1 ' ' 1 , ' ' ' ' ' ' ESTABLISHED Il870-SINGLE COPY FIVE CENTSrT" :JT '7 r;H COimTBY;'GOD AND TRUTH. - $100 A TEAR. DUE IN ADVANCB VOLUME L.;i?r 5. 1920. ';:T 'Jy' V NUMBER 104 . . j . , . , - ' " ' : , t ' i - ! 7 ' ' ' - ELECTION OP COUNTY WEL FARE OFFICER ILLEGAL So J alee Allen Holds, and Declares ftffir Wan-r!aaA Knv Ram' a ., Supreme CourtTown May Tax Bank Stock Owned By Non-Residents Other Cases Disposed of at Superior Court, : ": Mr. W, P, McAllister, who has been avtti'nA a a Ahnfo ttrfilfaro ftfticaY. WAS declaredllegally eleetedrSnd the-oW nee was declared vacant py uugc O. H. Allen, ' presiding last week at Superior.eourt here, when the case was argued before hint Friday on an agreed statement of facts. The case was appealed to the Supreme court. Just what the status of affairs is no one seems to know. Some contend that Mr. McAllister can perform the duties of the office until the Supreme court decides, while others say the of fice is vacant from the time of the decision of the, Superior court. It a 3o has been suggested that the county commissioners and ' county - board ol health, which bodies jointly elected the welfare off ieer, can -hold another, election and f ill the office temporari- The suit ws started several months ago by Recorder J. N- Bute of Red Springs.. The judgment render ed by Judge AUen follows: . "It Is found that J. W. Ward, chair man of Join meeting, did not have the power to vote as a member oi the meeting and then vote again for the purpose of breaking a tie vote; that the respondent was not legally elected -as superintendent orpublic welfare in Robeson county. The of fice is adjudged vacant and the re spondent without legal authority to discharge the duties and powers of the office, the plaintift, to recover from the defendant the cost of the action, to be taxed by-the clerk of the court." ... ' Council ,for Mr. McAllister gave notice of appeal to te Supreme court. The plaintiff was represented by Messrs G. B. Patterson and H- A. McKinnon of Maxton; while the de fendant was represented by Messrs Mclntyre, Lawrence & Proctor of Lumberton. . , Th 'point argued before Judge Al len was that Mr. J. W. Ward, chair-, man of the board of county commis sioners, who was elected chairman of a joint meeting of the county com missioners and the county board of education which elected Mr. McAllister did not have the legal right to vote as a member of the committee and then vote off a tie. i;nrt aa.journtu rtiuj. v Other cases disposed of inj court after the report of the proceedings published in Thursday's Robesonian was written were: L. H, Caldwell vs- R. L. Allen; judgment f or the plaintiff. Xieagpewi at vuibur io- v. v- Cormick; judgment for plaintiff- J. W. Carter Co. vs. Mrs. Annie Caddell; "judgment for the plaintiffs. W- E. Garrett and H. M. Dixon vs. Millard McMillan; judgment for the plaintiffs. . A. D. Evans vs. Kmgsdale Lum ber Co.; judgment for the plaintiff- Planters Bank & Trust Co,, Nation al Bank of Lumberton and. First Na tional Bank of Lumbertoji vs. Town of Lumberton; judgment for the de fendant. The banks brought suit against the town to determine wheth er or not the town could tax bank stock owned by people living outside of Lumberton and in the State. No tice of appeal to the Supreme court was given. T ' " Mrs. Bertie Norris vs. Nestor Nor ris; divorce granted. R. D. Caldwell & Son vs. R. J- Leg gett; judgment for. the plaintiffs. Charley Lewis vs- Minnie Lewis; divorce granted. . , E. J. Graham vs. D. S. Currie; judg ment for the plaintiff. , E. L- Crumpler vs. Chas. Stewart; judgment for the plaintiff. . Clayton Rose vs. E .C- McMillan; judgment for the plaintiff. ; AUTO BACKED DOWNFORTY FOOT EMBANKMENT Then It Cheerfully Turned Around and Stopped Occupant Unhurt. Dargin Hardin, Indian; had fl close call last night about 8:30 when a Briscoe auto backed down a 40-foot embankment at the west-end of the iron bridge which spans Lumber riv er at the foot of Fifth street- The car did not turn over in going down the steep embankment, but turned completely around and is standing up right in 4 feet of water. Hardin says he cut of fthe- engine while his car - was on the foot of the bridge and the car backed off the bridge and off the embankment at its own accord. 'The auto does not appear to have been damaged by the plunge. Hardin es- 'cped uninjured- . . Mr. W- S.. Wisnart, manager of the moving picture Bhow at Launn burg, came to his old home here yes terday to spend a. few days. No clos ing order has-been passed at Laurin burg but the show was closed down to make repairs while the shows here and at Hamlet, all under the same ownership, , were closed xn .Account of "flu" , ' . Systematic Savin; is the best method of accumulating money. Get the habit! " -v National Bank of Lumberton "FLU" LID GOES ON; ONLY DOZEN NEW CASES Schools and .Movies Closed and Churches Requested to Forego Ser- ' vkes No Services Except Gospel Tabernacle Yesterday Only About 50 .. Cases Reported Throughout County. " A m nrantion affainst the spread Ing of the school authorities and Dr.1 E. R. Hardin, county neaim nicer, Thursday night to close the Lumber ton graded and - hi?h schools Mayor James D- Proctor was asked to close the Pastime theatre and the churches in town were asked not to hold services yesterday. Mayor I'roc-tois- immediately ' closed the theatre and no church services were held at any of the white churches in town yes terday except the Gospel Tabernacle. No time has been named for ihe le opening of the schools. The schools were closed in order to prevent the contact of so many chil dren and Dr- Hardin urges the im portance of parents keeping their chil dren at home. He also advises that members of families where the dis ease has made its appearance stay in as much as possible. Not mpre than a dozen new cases of Influenza have been reported in Lumberton proper since Thursday, while the total number reportertrom throughout the county is around fifty. However, all the doctors in, the coun ty are not making reports to the county health department as they have peen requested to do and the re port does not likely cover all the cases in the county. WHO'LL BE NEXT MAYOR? Mayor Proctor Says He WU1 Not Be .a Candidate W. K. Bethune Inti mates That He May Offfer Who'll be the next mayor of Lum berton? This matter is being dis cussed now and then and as Mayor James D. Proctor, wh0 has served three terms, will not offer for re election, a new man must be named at the primary in April-- Mayor Proc tor stated to a Robesonian reporter Saturday that he would not ask for re-election thu year. It has been rumorei that Mr. W. K. Bethuni would enter the race aiid when questioned as to his intentions about the matter Mr. Bethune inti mated that ere long his "hat would rbe placed In the ring," but made no definite statement that he would make the race. Mr. Bethune was a candidate in the last primary and made a "good run." PEEVED WITH CEN- ' OTTO WHTTTHirTiY a mnnn Census Man Has Not Counted These Folks Yet. 3 j M. Locklev 'RflVR that the ran ana man has not counted him and some others that he knows of around his neighborhood, northern part of Lumberton- townshin. When nHvisprl t.n report to M: N. Folger or G. M. carnes, enumerators for this township or to H. L. Cook, Fayetteville, he said thnt hft WOlllH not rtnni-f t-n onirKnHw elser that it was the business of the enumerators to iook ior mm. Maybo the enumerators just have not reached that part of the township yet- " CONTRACT LET FOR 5 CONCRETE ' BRIDGES IN SMITH TOWNSHIP Mr-. W. B. Covington, county super intendent of- roads, has let the con tract to Messrs. Porter & Boyd of Charlotte for putting in f ive concrete bridges in Smith township. Contract was let several months ago to the same concern for putting in 15 con crete bridges in Lumberton township and about half the bridges have been put in already. Ready-Built Residence Arrives. - Mr. J. J. Goodwin has received the material for a ready-built six-room bungalow and the building will be erected on a lot owned by Mr. Good win, Founteenth and Walnut streets. The bungalow was purchased from the Aladdin company of Wilmington Messrs. Burney Brothers, local con tractors, will erect the house. This is perhaps "the. first "ready-to-wear" residence shipped to Lumberton. Meet Mr. Boll Weevil, Deceased. Mr. O- O. Dukes, county farm dem onstrator, is making folks acquainted with Mr. Boll Weevil. The State De partment "of Agriculture has furnish ed Mr. Dukes two adult weevils for introductory purposes. The. Weevils are harmless, being dead anl also confined in a glass bottle. If you would like to-know Just how a bill weevil looks, ask Mr. Dukes to show you. - Last Call For Low-Grade Cotton Op tions. - " . Dont forsret that tomorrow (Tues day- is positively' the last day for filing- options on low-grade cotton to be sold to European spinners at from 35 to 41 cents the bound The ontiona should be filel with Mr. 0. O. Dukes, county rarm demonstrator- INTEREST IN RECORDER FOR LUMBERTON DISTRICT E- M. Britt, Present Incumbent, Will Not Offer for Offieo Again Looks Like Woods Will Be Full of ,"Willin, Barkises." . "It looks now as if the "woods will be full", of candidates for recorder of the Lumberton district before the pri mary in June. However, the only avow ed candidate t0 date ' s MrDanil B. McNeillof Lumberton. Mr. McNeill says he is in ttie.race and in it to the finish. - - ' - As has been stated m The "Robeson ian, Mr. David H. Fuller of Lumber ton is seriously considering entering the race and it is rumored that Mr. A. E- White will "come out" for recorder before the time for entering the race comes to a close. Mr. White would not commit himself as to whether or not Jie would offer for the office when asked by a Robesonian reporter if there was any truth in the rumor he had heard. Mr. Spurgeon Jones of R. 1, Lumberton, has also been men tioned as a probable candidate for this office. Recorder E. M- Britt will not be a candidate for re-election. Mr. Britt gave out this announcement Saturday. Mr. W- Lennon, present solicitor of the local recorders court, will offer for re-election in the Jane primary. SENATE PASSES CAMP BRAGGAPPROPRIATIONS. Appropriations totalling $1,173,000 were made by the Senate Feb. 4- for Camp Bragg, in a special army appro priation bill which has already passed the House. Camp Eustis Va., Camp Gordon, Ga., were saved until June 80, 1921, by a Senate amendment. The section of the bill affecting Camp Bragg reads: "At Camp Bragg, N. C, for the purchase of real estate, $1,128,000; for construction as follows: For hos pital, painting and carpentry, $5,000; for glazing one hanger, $1,000; for siding on the administration building, $1,500; for gravel roads in reserva tion, $10,000; for gravel road to Fay etteville, N. C, $25,000; for incidental work and miscellaneous, $2,500; in all for Camp Bragg, $1,173,000." Triple Alliance of Labor Formed. Raleigh ., News- and Observer, 6th: A tri-parte conference of represen tatives of the State Federation of Labor, the Four Brotherhoods and the North Carolina Farmers' Union yes terday made plans for co-operative legislative action and adopted resolu tions demanding extension of govern ment operation of railroads for a period of at least two years from March 1, 1920, endorsing the Kenyon Anderson bill for the control of the packers, and opposing the enactment of peace-time sedition bills. These resolutions were forwarded to the North Carolina delegation to the gress last night and a committee "will go in person to urge favorable action on the part of the Tar Heel Senators and Representatives: One Man Lists $7,000,000 Worth of Personal Property. Raleigh . Cor., Feb: 4, Greensboro News: The hopeOf friends of revalu ation that the law would show up a large amount of-personal property listed at its face value, is being jus tified by the reports reaching head quarters of the Commission every day. Just this week the news has come in that one man, who has. always been a big taxpayer in the State, has listed $7,000,000 worth of intangible personal property. This was not the property of a corporation' or of a company, but represented the personal property of an individual. Looking For Recruits May Organ ize Post of American Legion Here. t Sergeant R. H- Branton, special re cruiting agent "for the .first division, and Private Jno. G. Dobbie. from the army recruitine office at Greensboro. arrived in Lumberton this morning and will spend two weeks here trying q get recruits, me .U. S. army Is carrying on a 3-months' campaign for u.uuu recruits. Worth Carolina's quota of this number is JL320 men. Messrs. Branton ' and Dobbia sUo will take stepsto organize a post of wie American juegion nere. xney ex. pect to have an office at the post office.; - 2 Negroes Escape' From Chain Gang - Two negroes, whose names have not been learned, escaped from' the county chain gang early this morn ing. The negroes were sentenced to the roads by Judge Allen week be fore last, it i? said, one .for 2 years for carrying concealed weapons and tn .thaw fn lama.... An the other for larceny. An effort was maae to secure b oodhounds to chase the escaped convicts," but it has not hpon IpoiW W ,,. ft. thi been learned here whether or not the dogs were, secured. The chain gang islocatel near St. Pauls. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Henry F- Baxley of R. 2, Fair mont, Wednesday night of last week. Mr- Baxley is a Lumberton visitor today.'. , The East Lumberton public school was elbsed today: for an indefinite pe riod on account of influenza. Js H. Chason Passes Liberal Con- tribution for Armenian Relief . 'Band Concert on Night of 27th -Don't Bother Your Neighbor for His Paper Personal Mention. ..BY C. D. WILLIAMSON Parkton, Feb. 6 Mr. Joseph II. Chason died at his home two miles and half fronr Parktoirwii2-Jan narr Slst The funeral was condufr ted from the residence on Monday at 2-30 p. in., by Rev. W. L. Jenkins and interment was in the family burying ground -about a miiy west oi home. A large number of relatives i and spect to decesaed. The floral offer ings were most beautiful and com pletely covered the grave. Deceased was 78 years of age, was a good citi zen and kind neighbor, a devoted and true husband, a loving and affection ate father and grandfather, a consis tent member of the Baptist church, and will be greatly missed both in church and home. He is survived by his wife and nine childran three sons and six daughters and two sons preceeded him to the grave, also two brothers and on sister survive Mr. Jas. Chason of Cedar Creek, who at tended the funeral, and his youngest brother lives in Los Angeles, Califor nia, who could not attend. Deceased was a substantial farmer and a man that believed in doing his part in everything and did his part well. He volunteered at the age of 18 and followed Lee and Jackson. He was Ja brave soldier and was never known to flinch from duty. The writer anew him for a number of years,- even from boyhood, and can truthfully testify he was a good man. He died1 a triumphant death. It was my privilege to call to see him in his last days and his testimony from a spiritual standpoint was, most sat isfactory. Mr. Chason" had been in poor health for several months and was confined to his bed for about a month. j Messrs- J. M- Johnson-and T. W. Thompson went up to Charlotte Tues day night.Mr. Thompson returned to day ,while Mr. Johnson remained a day or two longer for treatment at a hospital. Mr. A. M- Stubbs went down to Johns Station Tuesday evening and returned Wednesday. Mrs. J. Ci D. McNair returned home, this week from Denver, Col., where she attended the funeral of her broth er, Mr. John P- Handcock. Monday's j Robesonian -carried a cut of Mr. Han cock. We are sorry to report Rev. J. K. Hall on the sick list, also his small son Johnnie. Also" Mr. J- P. Coats i-. r'clc. Mrs. W. S. Bramble of Cumber land county was a visitor in town Wednesday calling on her suter Mrs. J. A- Cashwell. Mr. Gilbert Wright of Florence, S. C, spent Sunday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. M Wright. The Presbyterian Sunday school takes the lead in that on last Sunday the collection for Armenian relief amounted to $250. This is what we call setting a good example for the other schools of our town and every body else, in the county. The other schools and congregations of the town will take special collections next Sunday for the most needy cause be fore us at'this time. Mr. Luther Thames returned home this afternoon from Massey business college, Jlaleigh, for a few days. He became uneasy of the flu situation in Raleigh an thought best to vacate a few days.. The Parkton band will give heir first concert on the night of the 27th, as they could not secure the Auditor ium sooner, of which mention will be made later." . Why not subscribe for The Robe sonian and let your .neighbor rest? You say It is the best paper in the county. .Too stingy! . Two N. C- Hotels Must Go Out of , : Business. Kaleigh News and Observer: Pro- lltable as is the hotel business, two North Carolina hoatelerie will of business at the end of February at me oenesi oi tne State Board of Health, unless immediate steps are taken to improve the sanitary condi tions under which thev are oneratusl The New. Central hotel, at Hamlet, and the hotel Aberdeen, at Aberdeen. are ne, places that have incunfjd tne disfavor.pf the hotel inspector. mr. onn liordon. Virginia State Senate Rejects Equal Suffrage. -The Virginia Stf Konat EVM.. 'night rejected the woman guff rare L . . amendment by a vote of 24 to 10 Thia nikM hk. j g Jfr t.f?"l question has had in the Vir ginia Legislature in the past few years. : . -Mr. O. C Norment has been eon fined to his room at his hom on Ui corner of. Walnut and Sixth for about a montui& There ia no marked change in-hia condition ; but Msr. Norment thinks that if this delibhtfal weathet continuea for a few days he will be able to get out. THE RECORD OF DEATHS Rev- A. M. Pittman of Carlisle, S. C Brother-in-Law of TleoHi-r A. E. Floyd of Fairmont- was advised yesterday by rtrs of the death Saturday night at Carlisle, S. ot his brother-in-law, Rev. Alex McArthur Pittman. Deceased was a native Robesonian nd has many rel atives in the county. He was an . uncle of Register of needs Al. w. Floyd. He was about 65 years old and is survived - by his widow and 7 children. Mr. and Mrs- A. E. Floyd of Fairmont left last evening for Car ii8ie to attend the funeral today. at 3 . The message did not Btete what caused Mr. Pittman's death. Win. Henry C&pps of East Lumber ton. Mr. Wm. Henry Capps. atfdi 1 81 years, died yesterday morning at his home in East Lumberton of paralysis. Deceased was a Confederate veteran and was well-known. BROAD RIDGE BREEZES, Fanners Busy Master Clifton Am nions Suffer Broken Arm Per sonal Mention. ' Correspondence of The Robesonian: Broad Ridge, Orrum, R- L, Feb. 6 Farmers of this section are busy plowing and preparing . for another crop. f;--" .Jlirm- Rev. W. A. Coleman filled his reg ular appointment hero Saturday and Sunday. As it was so cold there was not very many present. ' Mrs. Frank McLean and Miss Annie Kinlaw of St. Pauls spent the week end visiting at the home of Mrs. Mc Lean's patents, Mr. and Mrs. James W. Lawson. Mrs. Allison Ivey loft Sunday fcr St- Pauls, where she will spend a few days visiting her brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Frank McLean- : Mr. Ed Edwards and family from Bladenbpro have moved to Mr. Nix on's place in this section. , Mr. S. J. Corbett spent a while in this section Saturday on business. Mr. and Mrs. H- V. Ammons are all smiles; it's a boy Master Clifton Ammons had the misfortune of getting his arm broken when a car which he was cranking kicked - him Best wishes to The Robesonian. , REVISED CASUALTY LIST OF THE AMERICAN ARMY Completion of the record of casual ties of American Expeditionary Force in the World War was announced Fri day by Adjutant General Harris with the issuance of a final revised list of the "Old Casualties" since the re view of the. American Expeditionary Force records practically has been completed, it was said no further ad ditions or correctiorts were antici pated. The total casualties to date follows: Killed in action, including at sea, 34.844. Died of wounds, 13,960. Died of disease, 23,738. Died from accident and other causes, 5,102. Wounded in action (over 85 per cent returning to duty), 215,423. Missing in action (not including prisoners released and returned), 3. Total of 293.070. LAST FORMER SLAVE OF LATE THOMAS A. NORMENT PASSES Correspondence of, The Robesonian. In the passing of uncle George Norment last week it leaves ho slave belonging to 'Squire Thos. A. Norment. He was te last, the coach man after uncle Steve Baily. They lived at the old place when the slaves were free, where their grandson now lives,' Mr. G. P. Higley BELLE HIGLEY. Jurors For Civil Court. Beginning Feb. 23rd. The following jury list was drawn Saturday afternoon m the presence of Justices D. B. McNeill and F. Grover Britt to serve at a two-weeks' term of civil court which will convene Monday, February 23: First week Dan McKellar, W. R. Atkinson, W- I Stanton, Jas. R. Council, A. B. McLauchlin, W. H- Howard, A. G. Mitchell, Richard Wal ters, E. ;rs, E. L. Melton, W. M. Andrews, ?" fooi, local government ct-.-A. Fisher, C. F- Ashley, C- L. Pitt-!0." rafer a burlap bag containing lan, John W. Stone, J. W. Peele Dan ?7 "an5pIes of low-grade cotton- There T, man Martin, J. P. Britt, R X. Bullard. A. M. Stubbs, J- I- Burchett Second week E. K. Campbell, B. E. Britt, W. M. Davis, W. K. Cul breth, G. P. Miller, -J- W, Mmite, Oscar Helgren, Senford Prevatt, Okey Stephens, D. H. McCormick, W. C. Haymore, W. F. Mitchell, D. K- Greg ory, G. M- Reedy, A. W. Nance. W. J. Walters, E. O. Fisher, Willis Barnes, J. M. Lewis, E. C, Wade. Mr. J. W. McLeod of Rowland is among the visitors in town today. Sealey of R. 3,. Lumberton, are in town twlav. Messrs- J. Hardin and Benjamin Smith of Wakulla are Lumberton A number of subscriptions to The Robesonian expires this month. Take a look at your label and if your subscription expires thig month send in re newal at once in order not to miss a copy of the paper. All subscriptions are discontinued when they expire. The prko is $2 the year in North Caro lina and $2.25 outside the State. PLEASE OBSERVE. In ordering the address of your paper changed please remember to give the old address as well as the new and lso sign name to letter a It appears on your label. This will enable the subscription manager to change the address without delay. BRIE? ITEMS LOCAL NEWS The regular meeting of the Wom an's club will not bo held Wednesday afternoon on account of the influen za epidemic. License has been issued for tha marriage of Whitehart Pridgen and Sallie. Belle Norris; Coy J. Edwards and Lummio Shaw. f Miss Martha Dawion. teacher of history and science in the Lumber ton high school, left Friday for bar " homo at Elon College, where she will remain until the school reopens. 4 Utar Wetastater -Tetutned TWday from Neyr York, where Mr. Wem- , stein went to buy goods for his do- -partment store. They spent about ; two weeks in New York and other . Northern markets. m ' A force of hands is engaged in ! widening the embankment about the sink near 'the union station. Tha t embankment will be made several feet wider, giving more space between tho ' Seaboard railroad and the sink. Tha vv va av im M-if uwhv wvjmww people. . . . , ,i An interesting meeting of the Ten Mile .local of the Farmers' union :; was held -Saturday afternoon in con nection with a meeting of members of the American Cotton association. The meeting was addressed by Messrs. ' Frank Gough, W. P. Barker and O. O Dukes 1 . ! The fire company was called out about 6:43 last evening on accauat of me explosion oi n on neater ai vm T m Tv tt m v- rri nome oi ut. xi. i. rope, inira street. The heater was thrown out - of tho building before the fire company reached the scene and no damage was done except to the heater. Rev. H. M. North, presiding elder ' of the Rockingham district, . held quarterly conference for Chestnut Street Methodist church last evening at the home of Mr. L. T. Townsend, : Walnut and Second, where he was a . guest, since no servces were held at ' the church, where he was scheduled to preacn. Mr- Koy tiritt had his left eye seriously injured recently while work- ing about a wood saw at the plant ox the Kingsdale lumber plant. A knot ' flew from the saw and struck Mr. .Britt in tne eve. causmz temporary ,1 tl ... k: a . . by Dr. R. S. Beam and it is thought the sight will return- Mr. J. H. Felts, Jr., manager of 1?si1 iapviitt fofint 1iaa on1 SC WtQh Griffin, manager of the Ford son department of this station, at tended in , Charlotte Thursday and , Friday a meeting of Ford dealers of North and South Carolina and Smith. ern Virginia. They returned to Lum berton Friday night. Lumberton will have a five-days cnautauqua again this year. A rep resentative of the Community Chan- tauquas u. of White flames, N. XV was In Lumberton last week and se cured the names of thirty' local peo nle as pnarantnrn. Tha fata far tttm Chautauqua, which will be given in a tent, has not yet been determined. ' His brave act caused his death. -en i . ... iurs. vrrcn r lowers, wno lives in um eastern part of town, was Attracted to her chicken yard Friday by the unusual "doings" of her chickens. When she reached the scene she saw a "possum walking about the chicken yard as if he was sole owner and gen eral manager of the place. Knowing; how Well 'DOSSUmS like chickena. Wra NFlowers proceeded to execute the possum without first giving him a Whose Cotton Samples Are These? Somebody has left in the office of , ""' maicate wno Jett the ""i"- i-uca oi me samples t in a separate paper bag- The owner should furnish Mr. Poole his name. MessM W. L. and G- C. Biggs and p. H- Hodgin of Antioch, Hoke eoon ty, are among the visitors in town today. Messrs. Sandy McNeill and Baxter visitors today. DR. WILXZAZX W. PASSES' ; r ETB SPECIALIST - Office: National Bank ef J Building. -
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