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ADVANCE WATCH YOU* ALL SUBSCRIPTMHB - ARE DISCONTINU ED WHEN THEY WATCH YOU* LABEL AND SEND IN RH NEWAL BEFORE TOUR SUBSCRIPTION # Busy Morning in Recorder Court toe French and Harrison R°?ers Get Ro^d Sentences for Tall Fight Staged Yesterday—Other Negroes Draw Fines on Various Counts. Recorder W. B. Ivey's court Ous morning resembled very much Y in Superior criminal court, ^ cou room being somewhat crowded and numerous cases on docket. Those were unfortunate enough to be hauea before his hapor, all hegroes, wer dealt with in a very creditable man neT, as is evidenced by the following report of the "grind". * Ed. Scott and Flora Davis, charged with an affray, were fined and costs after having submitted to the charge. . - Joe French and Harrison Rogers were the leading stars i" today s court, being charged with assaulting each other wMi deadly weapons and doing considerable damage. W asked if they plead guilty, Joe turned to Harrison and asked him how he was going to plead. Harrison answer ed "guilty". They were tound guilty of an assault with deadly weapons and sentenced to serve 6 months on the public roads of the county. Hav ing secured permission to speak to the recorder, Joe begged for a light er sentence, and each was reduced to 4 months. Persistent pleading ot the defendants did not get them anything, Recorder Ivey refusing to change his judgement of 4 months. Rogers enter ed an appeal and was placed MMer * $200 bond while French went to the roads. According to the evidence, these men of color engaged, just across the iron bridge on highway No. 23 yes terday afternoon in a terrific fight, m which both received ugly cuts and bruises. Joe French was also charged with being drunk and disorderly, to which he plead not guilty, and was found not guilty. . Henry Norris was found guilty of violating the prohibition law and was given a continued judgment for two years upon payment of costs, and also a good warning, from Recorder !vev As to what wb^M be his fate if he ever came before him again on any violation of the liquor laws. Will Boatwright pleaded guilty of being drunk and was handed a $5 fine and costs. When the recorder ask ed the officer yho arrested him if he was disturbing anyone or doing any thing out of the way, the officer re plied that he was too drunk to harm anybody or anything. ^ Charlie Hodges, who was wanted on a charge of non-payment of court costs in a case a few weeks ago in which he was found guilty of gamb ling, was arrainged on a charge of being drunk also. He was ordered to pay p fine, $5 and cost in the case of being drunk and to pajr the costs in the first case of gambling, with strict orders from the recorder as to his future behavior. Other cases disposed of were as fol lows: Duncan McLaurin, having liquor in possession; guilty; $25 and costs. Harrison Rogers, Buddy Love and Will Floyd were found guilty of gamb ling and fined $10 each and costs. Jim Dial was found guilty of two charges, both violations of the prohi-' bition law. in one case he was fined $10 and costs, and judgment was continued in the other for two years upon payment of costs. Wm. Reeves was found guilty of jumping a board bill and was taxed with the costs and payment of board bill. John Rozier, charged with carrying concealed weapons, assault with deadly weapon, and assault and bat tery with fists, failed to show up be fore Recorder Ivey and his bond was ordered forfeited, amount of which was $200. DEMOCRATIC VICTORY CLUBS National Committee Has Appointed Democrats to Form Branch Ciubs AH Over the United States. J. D. McLean of Lumberton, J. E. Carpenter of Maxton, J. N. Buie of Red Springs, Mrs.. W. B .McQueen of Raeford, W. P. Powell of Whiteville, J. B. Clark of Fayetteville, David B. Johnson of Elizabethtown, T. H. Rus sell of Laurinburg and J. A. Brown of Chadbourn are among prominent Democrats who have been appointed^ by Chairman Cordell Hull of the Democratic national committee to act as direct representatives of the com mittee in North Carolina. Each of these Democrats—the list includes men and women in all parts of the Stated—has been asked to im mediately form a branch of the Na tional Democratic Victory club, an or ganization formed by the national -committee, which will reach into every town in the United States in a short while, according to Washington cor respondents. Thus plans are being made by the national committee for victory in 1924.' Will the time come in this country when the women will rule the busin ess and professional life of the nation while the men stay home to keep house and attend to the babies? See -"Mrs. and Mr. Polly Tickk." New Prohibition Act Figures in Re corder Court Case Recorder Ivey Holds That When a Mama Place of Abode 4s also His Plade of Business He is Not Entitl ed to Keep Liquor There Under Re cent Act. Will Floyd, colored was found guil tyjof having liquor in his possession by Recorder W. B. Ivey Saturday morning, and fined $60 and costs. A very important feature of tHis case was the ruling which Recorder Ivey made in reference to the Tur lington act, recently passed by the Legislature. Attorney W. S. Britt, appearing for the defendant, contend ed that the liquor was foundry the dwelling place of the defendant, which the evidence tended to show, but it also showed that the dwelling place was used as a pressing club, the de fendant using a portion of it as his place of abode. Section 2 of the Tur lington act reads in part: "It shall not be unlawful to possess liquor in one's private dwelling while the same is occupied and used by him as his dwelling only, provided sUch liquor is for use only for the personal con sumption of the owner thereof, and his family residing in such dwelling, and of his bona fide guests when en tertained by him therein." The word "only" seemed to confuse the attor neys, Solicitor Carlyle insisting that it meant that a man could not have whiskey in his place of business and call it home. Recorder Ivey has heretofore been issuing road sentences to liquor vio laters, but stated that he was giving a fine in this case on account of the fact that the liquor was found in the defendant's possession on the morn ing of March 4th, two days after the Turlington act was ratified, and that he believed the time between the two dates too short to justify , him in handing Floyd a road sentence. - -.- \ !2th District Wom an's Club Meets in St.Paui March 22 All-Day Meeting Will be HeM— Some of Moat Prominent Cinb Wo men of State WiM Speak—Mrs. John Knox of Lumberton WiH Pre side. Correspondence of The Robesonian. The annual meeting of the 12th dis trict of the N. C. Federation of Wo man's clubs—will be held at St. Paul next Thursday, March 22nd. The meeting wiii open at 10:30 in the morning and continue through the day, with an adjournment at noon for luncheon. Some of the most prominent club women of the state will be the speak ers at this meeting. Mrs. S. P. Cooper of Henderson, president of the N. C. State Federation, will speak; also Mrs. J. L. Gilmore, Winston-Salem, vice president of the Federation; Mrs. Clarence Johnson, Raleigh, State Commissioner of Child Welfare; and Mrs. Henry White of High Point, chairman of education of the State Federation. Mrs. J. A. Brown of Chadbourn will also speak on "Social Service." We are extremely fortunate to have these women with us, and ever^ club woman in the 12th district is urgently requested to attend. The dis trict includes six counties— Robeson, Bladen, Columbus, Cumberland, Scotland and Harnett. The St. Pau! ladies have sent out invitations for this meeting to all the ciubs in the district, and they are anticipating a well-attended meeting. Mrs. John Knox of Lumberton, presi dent of the 12th. district, wiii preside at this meeting. " Local Highs Lose First Basebaii Game —Piay at McCoii Friday. / The local high school baseball team played its first game of the season Friday with the fast Fletcher-Memor ial school team of McColl, S. C., on the local field. Final score was 10-2 in favor of Fletcher-Memorial school. The Lumberton Hi's will go to McColl Friday of this week to play a return game with the Fletcher-Me morial school. Meeting Places for community Ser vices This Week. Monday—Lumberton colored school. Wednesday—Rex. Thursday—Orrum. Friday—Rowland. Saturday—Pembroke. Program—"War Reviews" (two reels); "Lions and His Mate"; "Two Totuch Tender Feet" (comedy, two reels). Raleigh News and Observer, 17th: Discontinuance of the Patterson Memorial Cup, the inauguration of an effort to secure a portrait of Walker Hines Page for presentation to the State, and the selection of Raleigh as the place for the next annual meet ing of the association were the out standing decisions reached at the meeting of the executive committee of the State Literary and Historical association. i Two Car Load# Hog* To Be Shipped From Robeson March 20 First Car-Lot Shipments of Hogs Ever Made F****^s Robeson Will be be Loaded at ^ a and Red Springs Tomorrow — SoM at Profitable Two car loads of live hogs will be shipped from Robeson county tomor row, the places of departure being Buie and Red Springs, this being the first shipment in car iots of live hogs from the county. Loading wiH begin at Buie dufing the morning and shipment will be made in the afternoon. At Red Springs the loading wili begin in the afternoon and shipment will be made that night. One of the cars will con tain hogs raised by one man, while the other will contain hogs raised by different people who have undertaken the raising of swine in small quanti ties. According to Mr. O. O. Dukes, county farm demonstrator, the hogs are fine specimens and will bring a price which will be very profitable to the raisers. Fairmont Letter EnjoyaMe Play Given by Centenary School for U. D. C.—Baptist Ladies Wiii Serve Dinner Saturday—Social and Persona!. By Herman F. Jennings Fairmont, March 19.—Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Benson and daughter, Ruth, spent the week-end at Henderson with friends and relatives. Misses Daisy Mae Keeter, Cora Keeter and Willa Sue Ashley spent last Sunday in Lumberton,,guests of Miss Mary Norment. Miss Vivian McNeill of Lumberton wa$ the guest of Mrs. Erdmond Grantham this week-end. Mrs. J. Q. Minton, Mrs. B. F. White and Mias Daisy Mae Keeter were Lumberton shoppers last Monday af ternoon. Mr. Wm. Shockett spent Wednes day in Fayetteville oh business. A moving picture show was given here last Tuesday night in thb Jones building by the Webster Motor Co. The show was visited by a large crowd. Mr. and Mrs. J: F. McLean of Red, Springs spent Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Thompson. Mr. A. E. Thompson of Smithfield is* spending the week-end here with friends and relatives. Mr, W. F. Bristow left Saturday for Raleigh, where he will spend the week-end at his home with friends and relatives. ' * Mr. J. L. Nelson of Morganton has been conducting a series of Masonic lectures here for the past two weeks. ^ . * Mr. John Felts of Lumberton was a Fairmont visitor Thursday. Miss LiMian Miller of near Row land is spending the week-end at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Prevatt. On account of the Fairmont Light and power plant being out of order Wednesday night, the town suffered a spell of darkness. Mr. K. M. Biggs of Lumberton was a Fairmont visitor Thursday. Mr. Hoke Floyd left Wednesday for St. Raul, Minn., where he will join a baseball club for the season. Messrs. 0;.G. Calhoun and A. C. Jones spent Wednesday in Greens noro: Last Saturday being the first anni versary of Grantham & Co., they served the public from 3 to 5 with free drinks. Miss Ruby Ward of near Red Springs is spending the week-end here yrith friends and relatives. * Miss Seima Ward of Flora Mac donald college is spending the week end here With friends and relatives. ^ buffet luncheon w;as given Thursday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. O. L. Barnes in honor* of Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Thompson. De licious refreshments were served." It was enjoyed by all who attended. Mr. Worth McDaniel left Saturday for Richmond, Va., where he has ac cepted a position. Missep Saddie Rae Andrews, Fan nie Bullock and Catherine Walters were Orrum visitors last Thursday night. ' A play was given here Friday night, 16th, by the Centenary school, The "Deacon Dtfbbs" comedy. The pro ceeds of the play went for the benefit of the U. D. C. A large crowd at tended and reported a enjoyable time. The ladies of the Baptist church will serve a chicken dinner and sup per Saturday, March 24, in Dunie's vacant building. Everybody is cor dially invited. Rocky Mount, March 16.—Stepping from a school truck into the path of a passing automobile on the highway near Nashville, Lola Mae Howell, nine-year-old daughter of Mr. C. 0. Howell, was run down by the ma chine and subjected to injuries from which she died several hours later in a local hospital where she had been rushed for medical attention. "Mrs. and Mr. Polly Tickk" makes other home-talent plays look like a last year's almanac. Locai-Taient Show Was Great Success Tar Her! Minatre! and Suffragette Convention Waa Thorooghly Enjoy ed by Large Crowd—Raneinv Songs, Locat Hita and AH Warn Some Great Shaken—Athletic Fnnd Enriched by %!00AD. A crowd which almost filled the schoo! auditoriun^ thoroughly enjoyed the Tar Heei Minstrel and Suffra gette Convention given by local tai eat Friday evening. It was good all the wdy through—songs, local hits, dancing—man-sir, the dancing would have made the manager of a pro fessional minstrel *show tum green with envy. Everybody was blacked up and dressed up to a fare-you-well. This altogether enjoyable and suc cessful show was put on entirely by local talent, the entire receipts, ^100. 50, goine to the athletic fund of the school. Miss Evelyn Boyd had charge of the music and presided at the piano, being assisted by Frank Gough, Jr., violin, E. W. Worley, comet, and William Dougherty, drummer. Miss Eileen Gramling drilled the young ladies for the Suffragette Convention, the following taking part: Misses Isabelle McLeod- Amanda Allen, Margaret Wetmfre, Viola Edwards, Elsie Jones, Mary Lawrence, Mar garet Redmond, Ruth Doby, Ruby Phillips, Frances MbNeili apd Ber tha Bethea, all high school girls, and Irvin Biggs, butler. Those assisting in getting up the minstrel were Messrs. W. L. Haltiwan^er, G. E. Rancke Jr., and Fred Doutt, the last named taking part as interlocutor. Ot&6rs taking part were: Randolph BullprdJ Knox Andrews, Stewart Ram sauer, Theodore Pope, Luther Daniel Crump, Alfred Bell; Wiley Barnes, Vernon ' Redmond, Richard Prevatt, William Norment, Vernon Baker and Njt E. Bell, end men, the last-named being the dance artist; Maurice Popp, Horace Barnes, James . Townsend, Archie Stone, Thomas Jones, Howard Bryan, Quintus Beckwith, Trank Floyd. All taking part in the iMtis trel are high school boys #%*&pt Messrs. W. E. and Alfred Bell, Doutt, Theodore Pope and Wm. Norment. "Specialties" that were much enjoy ed were songs by a quartet composed of Messrs. G. E. Rancke Jr., E. W. Dunham, J. H. Teague and W. W. Davis. This morning a 3-pound box of candy was awarded B section of the 9th grade, the members of which turned %n the most money from the sale of advance tickets. The teacher of this section is Miss Oiivia Snypes. Buie News Batch Boll Weevil Scare Has Abated Some what—A Splendid Small Farm. By W. H. M. Brown Buie, March 14.—The recent heavy rains through here have held back farm work for a few days. But God, who doeth ail thinks weii, always knows and does what is best and man shouid be satisfied with weather con ditions at aii times, and be thankful for both rain and sunshine. The boll weevil scare has been no doubt .appeased somewhat among those who have heretofore made him their daily conversation, account probably of the recent extreme cold weather, which is thought by many to' destroy them to a iarge extent, and no doubt if they are he!d back from devouring much of the cotton by ways that are beyond human pow er, it would work a blessing. But we are candidly of the opinion that if they are intended to be here they will be here, and the material efforts that are put forth to destroy them will be of very little consequence. Rev L. S. Massey, pastor of the Buie church, filled his regular ap pointment here at the M. E. church last Sunday, preaching an interesting sertnon, so we have been informed, ming as his text, "Draw nigh to God and he will draw nigh to you." Mr. C. C. Baxley, who lives near Buie, owns one of the best small farms in this entire community. He has been developing his land for a number of years, and now has it in a high state of cultivation. He is one of our best farmers, and himself and family are splendid neighbors. At an auction sale in the fall of 1921. Mr. Baxley received bids on his land, if we make no mistake, as high as $221. per acre, but for reasons the sale was called off. Mr. Walter McMillan, who opened up a gasoline filling station, at Phila delphus some months ago, seems to be doing a splendid business, being ocated at a good place where several oads intersects. Miss R. D. Buie, has lately purchas ed a new enclosed Dodge touring car; Mr. W. H. Graham was a visitor n St. Pauls Tuesday evening. Durham, March 16 —An event of unusual interest, and one which is unique in the history of Trinity Col lege, will be a Mission Institute con ducted here on March 28 and 29 under the joint auspices of the Board of Mission of the Southern Methodist Church and the department of reli gious training of Trinity. Mrs Herod Allen of R, 5, Lumber ton, was among the visitors in town Friday. St. !*au! News Rev. J. P. MeMi!!an Formeriy Served Churches m Robeson and Was Wide !y Known nnd Loved—District Meet ing of Federated C!obn in St. Pan! Thorsday—Persona! and Other !te<ns. By Beaaie G. Jdha*m St. Paul, March 16^-Another beau tiful !ife came to a close when the spirit of Rev. J. P. McMillan, P. D. peacefuHy passed into its final re ward on Friday, March 2nd, at the home of his daughter in Gainesville, Fla., whelp he had made his home for some time. pr. McMillan was bom in February 1831 near Atlanta, Ga. He was one of the 3 ministers of the Southern Presbyterian church, who were stilf in active service, fill ing their# appointments regularly, af ter they had passed their ninetieth year. The Mher two are Rev. John Calvin Tatb, D. D., of Clarksville, Tenn. and 'Rev. H. G. Hill, D. D. of Maxton, the latter being well known here. Dr. MdMillan was a former resident of *St. Paul, where he held the pastorate of the Presbyterian church, serving here and at Mt. Ta bor, and also preaching at Lumberton where he moved from here. His death will be learned with regret by his many friends. He was widely known and beloved and leaves a beautiful memory here which will never fade. On next Thursday March 22nd, dis trict No. 12, N. C. Federated clubs, will meet with the local Woman's club for its annual meeting. Mrp. Jnq. Knox of Lumberton is president of the district, which includes quite a number of clubs over the county. A bunch of delegates is expected and a splendid program is anticipated. Mrs. Knox is not a stranger in St. Paul, As she has been among us before. As the present club room is not extreme ly large, the meeting will take place in the Methodist church._^ Messrs. A. R. McEachem and*A**I. McDonald arrived home Wednesday night from Rutherford ton, where they spent several days. ' Miss Ethel Lindsay has the good wishes of her many friends in her gew vocation at Wilson^ where she recently accepted work in the tele phone officd, beginning last Monday. Her brother, Mr. Belton Lindsay, who has been a patient at Montrose for some time, was able to return home last week, much to the delight of his young fiidnds. Mr. L. A. Lentz\ returned home Wednesday after spending a few days at Raeford. ' Miss Pauline Elkins from Clarkton was here last week for a brief visit At the Christian Endeavor meeting last Sunday evening a pageant on Mexico was presented by the Senior and Intermediate C. E's. Miss Myrtle Harris' friends were glad tp have her come over from Norfolk for a visit to home folks.— Mrs. G. A. Inman of Lumberton was greeting old acquaintances here last Wednesday.—Clarence Harris enter ed t%hool at Buie's Creek this month and is getting on nicely in his studies. We notice Mr. 8. M- Davis has purchased a new coupe, while Mr. J. W. OTuel, who lives hear town, lias also helped himself to a new Ford touring car. Mr.*H. M. Parham is preparing for a new st&re. The "wedding bells are preparing to ring. NOTICE OF MEETING OF LUMBERTON POST AMERICAN LEGION AND AUXILIARY Correspondence of The Robesonian On next Thursday evening March 22nd, at 8 o'clock, at the American Legion hall, Lumberton Post No. 42 and the American Legion Auxiliary wii! have a joint meeting. This is the first time the members of these two organizations have had the oppor tunity of meeting in joint session and it is hoped that aii members of both the American Legion and the Ameri can Legion Auxiliary wi!f arrange to be present at this meeting. The American Legion Auxiliary has just recently i^een organized in connection with this post. The charter has already arrived and wili be de livered at this meeting. It may be that there are several ladies in town and elsewhere in the county who are eligible and wish to become members of the American Legion Auxiliary. If there are any ladles who would like to become mem ber^ of this post, you can either send Mrs. Sandy McLeod your name and one dollar to pay your dues for the year or you can meet with us on next Thursday night and pay your dues then. We hope that all the la dies who are eligible will pay their dues and become members of this nest. W.B.IVEY, Commander. MRS. A. NASH, President, Auxiliary. Town Taxes—1922 Three per cent was added to unpaid taxes on March 1st. An additional one per cent will be added on April 1st making 4 per cent. J. P. RUSSELL, Clerk and Treasurer. Cotton Market Reported by J. H. Barringtau Middling cotton is quoted on thm !oca! market today at 30 een4s par pound. Items of Local Ne#s —Regular communication of St. Albana lodge No. 114, A. P. & A. ML ' Tuesday night at 7:30. Work in second degree. —License has been leaned for the marriage of Miss Blanche Harris and Mr. Prank M. Candell, both of St. Pauls. _„_.* ^' —Much progress has been made paving Water street, but the past f^w days of bad weather has retarded the work somewhat. —Farm Demonstrator 0. O. Dukes returned Friday night from Wades boro, where he gave two demonstra tions to the farmers of Anson county. —Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Hedgpoth moved Wednesday from their home near Fairmont to the John T. Biggs' house on Pine street. Mr. Hedgpeth is employed in Mr. K. Mf Bigga' store. —Mr. W. D. Prevatt of SL Pan!, who was a Lumberton visitor Sat urday, recently purchased a farm at Big Marsh church, on the edge of St. Paul, and will move to it as soon as he can build a residence. —The Grand Benevolent Order of Friends of Lumberton, with no capi tal stock, organized by J. D. Har rell, J. W. Smith, and L. H. Powell all of Lumberton, was chartered by the Secretary of State Friday. The incorporators are well-known local colored men. —Mr. Robert Mofntyre, register for the special school bond election to be held April 17, will be in his office every Saturday from now until the books close for the purpose of regis tering those who care to vote in this special election. An entire new regis tration is required. , DEAN OF WINDSOR SPEAKS AT FLORAMACDONALD COLLEGE Distinguished Prelate is in American Under Auspices of English-Speak ing Union. Red Springe, March 15^—The Very Reverend Albert Victor Bailiie, dean of Windsor, ehapiain to the king of England, and register of the Order of the Garter, addressed a targe aadi enee here tonight in the Flora Mac donald college auditorium. The dis tinguished prelate was the guest of the institution during the day, having motored here from Fayetteville in company with E. H. Wiliiamson, of the board of trustees. Following the singing of "God Save the King", by the audience, led by the student orchestra, President C. G. Vardel! presented the speaker, men tioning in his introductory remarks not only the prominent position which the dean held in the English church, but also the fact that his mother had been lady in waiting to Queen Vic toria and that the dean himself was a god son of the famous English ruler. ' In his opening remarks Dean Bail lie paid a beautiful "tribute-to the Scottish heroine, Flora Macdpnald, and drew attention to the noble traits of character which she possessed. Speaking directly to the students, he stated that the greatest problem be fore the young womanhood of the western world was how to use their hew freedom and independence, and urged them to us it Wisely and welL The theme of his address was the necessity for all nations to have s new understanding of the law? of love. States and unions have got to recog nize the same law of love ai^L under standing. and this, declared the pre late, is slowly coming to pass. Ameri ca and England, , with the same com mon language, have got to know each other better thaw ever before, to un derstand each other and to work to gether in common co-operation to solve the great problems confronting the nations. The dean is in America under the auspices of the English Speaking Un ion, whose purpose is to weld together in closer relations the English speak ing people. The distinguished church man will visit Charleston, Charlotte, jRAck Hill and Washington and Lee university before returning home. Epidemic of Measles at Lumber Bridge. It is reported that there are ap proximately 40 cases of measles in Lumber Bridge. Dr. Hardin, county health officer, states that about 35 cases have been reported to his of fice, but that the number contains a good many cases which are not with in the limits of the town of Lumber Bridge, but in the school district. Miss Pet Martin of Fair Bluff spent the week-end here, a guest of Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Whiting. Mr. Evander Amette of R. 2 from Lake View, S. C., was a Lumberton visitor Saturday. LOST—Two Main. Owe iroa gray mat* me!# .hMt four year. .M. wetrbh? about IMS , H*. Owe Dart bay bore. nmh weighiax about SOS iba. Strayed oat of barn Sun day misht Notify C. S. McIntyre. Maxten. N. C. R. No, a. ; "Mrs. and Mr. Polly Tickk—a mer ry, mirthful volcanic laugh-quake.
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