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T. Ar ^*Aft^whryoHe" had oaten to * maximum capacity Commander Ivey made *' short talk before introducing the speakers. He .aid that he prized very dearly the experiences he had on the iron., but that he wouid ask a big sum of money to go through them again. It was appropriate and fitting he Said, that something be said by some men who stayed at home and did their bit, and helped the men in the trenches by seeing that drives for liberty loans apd war saving stamps were carried out. "It was very inspir ing to the men at the front to know that the people at home were back of them and doing every tMug possi ble to help them", ha said. Moat Historic Event. "This day bids fair to become the most historic event in history", s aid Mr. T. L. Johnson a* he began w}iat he called a talk, but what was really a magnkHcient speech, a speeech out of the ordinary. So plainly did he tell of the visions that came to his mind during the war, one could al most aeeja big stage and the curtain drawn at different intervals, and while the curtain was drawn the pic ture seen was not a painting,- but a moving picture of the "neWrs-Ceei" kind, showing the movements of the whole world at such 4 critical time. "According to Mr. Johnson, it will only be a short time before Armistice America?", ^ asked the speaker, }aad then jhe told of the wonderful oppor tunities the legion hgs for stirring up sentiment for a league of nations, and declared that the celebrations in the j future would be in . vain if this was not attained. He said tha the hoped the dreams of Woodrow Wilson and of Tennyson would be realized and he felt sure that the time would yet come. "The finest tribute ever paid the soldiers of the World War was by Thomas Walter Bickett, reproduced in the News A Observer this morning", said the speaker, and he read it. Dr. Hardin was called upon to give some of his experiences during the war, but he decMnd to mention much about them yaying he reached France jUst at the time of the signing of the Armistice and that he saw ho actual warfare. Dr. Hardin was in the big fight in camps here against the in fluenza epidemic, which he described briefly. , ' ^^ ' 1 Dr Beam, who saw a large amount of the awfulness of the war, said he felt a great hesitancy m telling of the sights he saw while connected with the hospitals in France. He did hot go into detail hut told of receiving at the hospital traiaload after train load of wounded received 306 on account gaa which seeagreat informed time. On the s, and at one time who could not see effects of mustard WWhuntered at the his hospital to of ndlea,^to thA he had been begin at a certain way something went wrong with the auto in which he was riding and he stopped at an army re pair shop and (galled for a mechanic, and much to his pleased surprise Cor poral Eddie Glover came out to re pair the machine. He was at the front when the offensive began and heard 7,500 American guns fire at the appointed hour, 3 a. m. ^ Mr. T. A. McNeill, another of the "at-home-soldiers", stated that it took Sherman to give a definition of wab, but that the same definition could be applied to cooties, if all that he had ! ever heard about the pests was true. He seemed to be anxious to have someone give a real definition of the word "cootie". Mr. McNeill said that the man who stayed at home had a moat insignificant feeling. He term ed the soldiers as "our men" and said, "we are proud of you". "The American Legion Is the finest thing that grew out of the war , he said, and continued that the United States was searched with a fine-tooth comb for men of ability in every line known to man, and further described the le gion as the "greatest living organiza tion today". In complimenting Mr. Johnson for his services as chairman of the loeal draft board, Mr. McNeill ..M that not once did he see him display the least discourtesy to any one, and that he was very helpful, especially to old people who came, to him wanting something done to re lieve their sons ftom the service* Mr. Johnson's thBn&r la handling, these very^phdti&at sittuatiant many^tlh^ caused numbers of parents glad that they had sons who could . hterest Growth eUtiwby th eSph-it". "K we are unregenerated life Bas no meaning for us, for we are dead", he said. "It is needssary to be bora again in order to grow into the likeness of Jesus Christ". The claim that one is an "average" man in spirituai things is a sorry one, he said. He HlustTated by a man building a fence, strong in places; not very tight in others, and with gaps in it, bat on the whole an "average" fence. "Justification comeg only once", said th epreacher, "but parddh may come often." First Peter i:f8, 19 and 20 was Mr. Milne's text Tuesday evening. He de scribed sin as the "casting off of al legiance to God." The price of re demption has been paid, and no mat ter how deep one is in sin he can be saved, said the preacher. He. stressed the fact that each one is individually responsible dtp! hahnot be excused on account of^vhat his parents did. "We are redeemed for a purpose, for God intended ^that we share omf redemp t&n with others." .Sin Brings Rum. . '*wy.' Mpne read a portion of Joshua 7 atthe?Monday evening service, the story of Achats sin. He portrayed wibh-the unclean thing. Sin is a burden that men cannot bear; it is a ieprosy. Sin brings its penal y not oniy upon the sinner but upon hie fa mily. The influence of the sin of one man may mar the life and destiny of others. Sin cannot be covered up". - The regular meeting of the Robesen County Co-operative Marketing asso ciation wiil be hdd Jn the court house here next Tuesday at 11 Mr. W. E. Lea of Florence, who is con nected with the Held service depart ment will be here and discuss mattra of importance. A large attendance at this meeting is requested. Mr. Willie Prevatt's Condition is Favorable. The condition of Mr. Willie Prevatt who was seriously injured Sunday night as the result of an automobile accident on th hard surface road be tween Lumberton and Pembroke, is reported as very favorable today. Mr. Prevatt was not far from hie home near Buie when the accident on cured. He was rushed to the Thomp son hospital here by Mr. Daniel Crump of Lumberton, who came upon he scene soon after the accident. *7"**** brexen ana an operation was ary. —There ddll be a meeting of the stockholders of the Robeson Fair as sociation tomorrow (Friday) evening at 7:30 at the office of the secretary, Mr. W. O. Thompson. ANNUAL ROLL CALL WEEK * Correspondence of The Robesonian * * The annua! roll call for the * * American Red Cross will be put * * on in Lumberton Friday and Sat- * * urday of this week. All will be * * given an opportunity to make * * contribution and join in the work * * as they may see fit. Special rep- * * resentatives, several young lad- * * ies of the town, will co-operate in * * raising the quota for the Lum- * * berton chapter, which is $200. It * * is expected that Lumberton will * * go far beyond this, mark in this * * roll call. The people of Lumbr- * * ton are very liberal in matters of * * this kind, and the indications now * * are that many new members will * * be added to the large number al- * * ready enrolled. Membership fee * * fee is (1 and up. * < L. R. Stephens, Chm. * go. Mr. McNeill's closing words were "God speed you in your work". Before the meeting closed, Com mander Ivey stated that there would be an election of officers in the near future and that he wanted to see of ficers elected who would do every thing in their power to get^a memo rial erected within the next few monfM to th ememory ef those ucho made the Harkton Letter city, y^i^^Se^rSS pf Glengury. Their many friendu wishjw them a long and prosperbus and happy life. " , Tolar, aged 78 year^, died SatuMay at 9 a. m. at her home in upper Bladen county. Deceased had been id declining health for sever ai months, yet her death came 'as a great shock to her famiiy and friends. Sheris survived by four daughters and two sons—Mrs. S. M McDonaM, Mrs. F*Cain, Mrs. J W. Ward, aii of Bladen counts Mrs. J. M. GHHs of Lakeland, Fla., W. H. and Z. V., both Of Biaden county, the former sop liv ing withidMa mother until her death, Z. V. of Tar Hpei. Deceased is aha survived by one brasher, Mr. N. A. Johnson df St. Pauh. The funerai was cond&ted by Rev. R. L. Byrd of Iolars ville^former pastor of decease# at BladerMBnion church, at H o'clock toddy, aeddat a large concourse of sonvwin^relatives and friends. The speaker. Raid a most excellent tribute to deceased who lived a most exem piory antMonseientious Chpatian Ms in the %d!hmunity for a number of years, a devoted member of the Baptist church. A more devoted and affec tionate mother npverli^d.and will be greatly missed in her community. ThpBor*! offerings were tnost bea^r , ^rs . J. M 0iBis loft Dth aRemoou Bote to Mr. and Mrs. Pemberton McCormick, Fri3&y nlght^ 1 -This ^d. ^s for pork, and we exepect (to i<e giiiity of murder in the first degree ore the week passes. ^ Rev. Mn and Mrs.' Tkylor of Stead naan were callers in town the latter part of last week ' car load of fine hordes will be sold in our town tomorrow. Some thing doing all the time. penny Carnival Great Success .^Last Friday evening Parkton saw '!&$ first "penny carnival". The 'young peeaie of the community participated i!t Mteir first "cake walk", bat next ttme they!! know hew, Hats off to the Parent-Teacher association for its first splendldsuccess of the school year. With the proceeds of the en tertainment the association expects tm purchase pictures for the auditorium and the halls of, the buildings. "A greater iibrary" for t^e school *s the next task for the Parent-Teach er association. "What the mothers ufrFarkton can't dp, can't be done", says the principal. "Everybody coop erates at Parkton, from the school janitor to the mayor. It ' takes co operation te keep away discourage ment" says the principal. Win That Basket Ball Game #*at Thursday afternoon the Park ton athletes added their first victory to their memory boo^c by defeating thefhstaud ^nappy team of Lumber Bridge by wly dhree points, this final seeve Fshtg^W to 1# in favorof the OM Cold and Black lads. "Aaron S§ck From Punkin Creek", S rural comedy in three acts, to be presented sometime in near future. A play full of pep and fun for all. Mr- TuraeT Got Bullet Intended for Bird. The condition of Mr. John Tamer of McDonald, who was somewhat in jured one day !ast week as the resuit of an accidental shooting, is reported as somewhat improved today. According to Mr. Turner, he was picking cotton in his field when Mr. Braddy*Britt, in a com field near-by shot at a bird on a sta!k, +he shot, a bullet from a 22-calibre'rifie, taking effect in his side instead of in the bird. Mr. Turner was rushed to the Thompson hospital here, where an operation was performed and the bul let, dmich had lodged in the' intestinal cavity, was extracted. ' —The condition of Mrs. C. B. Pow ers, who underwent an operation Sun day at the Thompson hos^wtal for ap pendicitis and complications, is re ported as very favorable. Mr. George B. McLeod of Iola, Kan sas/arrived in Lumberton Monday night and is guest at the home of his brother and sister-in-law, Mr and McLeod on Chestnut street. JHANKSGIVlNt FjMt ONLY 1C. ASK JM D. PURYM/ TAILOB, ; their behalf. A few interesting re mark: by Rev. J. M Page, pastor of :the Baptist church, followed, the pro gram concluding with an appropriate ipantomine, "America", after which a social hoar was enjoyed, the young Ifplks gathering aronnd the piano, where a number of popuiar war songs 'wore indulged, in. Deiicious cake and coffee were served as a delightful con clusion, after which all very reluctant ly departed, the evening having been most wonderfuHly enjoyed by all pUMKBnt. . # ^ The missionary basket meeting will he held on Friday afternoon, this week at the home of Mrs. T. L Crump. ^ Rev. t T. Poole, pastor of sthe St Ryul circuit, left this momingfor Eli zabeth City, where he will gsttehd a My ^ the N.C Methd^Hst eon Misses Elizabeth Hartnug) and Tore Belle MeGoogan, who are stu hnta at Flora Macdonald college, Red tprings, were week-end guests of heir people hre, returning JsRt Mgnt o resume their studies. He latter 6 0 former student while this is Mita lartman's first year at Bed Springs. Mr. Haliy M. Johnson returned last vening from Raleigh, where he spent iunday and Monday. Mr. 8. M. Davis has been in Win &tqp-Saiem the past fSnv days where me has- been a guest in the home of %T* daqghtisr, MtS/Psul W. Montaghe. Mrs. DOvis, who has bedn spending some time there, is expected to ac company him home when he returns tomorrow. < Friends of Rev. and Mrs. I. T. Poole {are ?!ad their iittle folks are conVa 'f-scing following several days illness from severe colds. - Practically all the business houses in St Paul closed yesterday tn honor of Armistice Day. We were indeed glad to see the noble patriotic spirit which reigned among our people, i. Mrs. S. A. Donahoe Of Onley, Va., is a guest of her daughter, Mrs. 1. ! T. Poole, arriving latter part of the ^wdek. Mbs. Donahoe has visited have before and her friends gladly welcome her among them again, t. Miss Mattie McArthur of the high school faculty spent the week end with her people near McMillan's Siding. Friends of Mr. L. J. Alderman Wre glad to have him return again for a visit in the home of his son-in-law, and daughter, Dr. and Mrs. L. J. Moore, on Armfield street, where he frequently visits. His son, who is a student in the local school and who boards in the Moore home, re turned Sunday night from Sampson, where he spent a few days with rela tives, siso attending the fsir while there. BUSS rean jnowaru . spent the week-end in the homeof her brother Mr A. E Howard, returning to Fayetteville Sunday afternoon, sskere she holds a position with the Capitoi store. Mr. and Mrs. Sanford Britt and chHdren spent Sunday at the heme of Mr. Britt's uncle, who resides at Bamesviiie. ( Rev. Robt. H. Spiro of West Ash viiie, who has been in town several days, made a every interesting ad dress at the Baptist church last Sun day evening, giving his hearers a very impressive sketch of his life, which was thoroughly enjoyed. Mrs. J. M. Page spent last week at Steadman with her son. The Womans auxiliary of the Presbyterian church is having a mis sion study class each afternoon this week. Mr. Eugene Howard returned Sun day night from Hertford, where he visited briefly. Mrs. J. M. Butier left last Satur day morning for Raleigh, where she was a guest of her daughter, Miss Grace, who is a student at Meredith college. Mrs Butler returned home Sunday night, her visit having bpeH very pleasant. —Mr. Sam West, who for some months has . been employed by the town as assistant to Mr. Ed. Glover, thief of the fire department, has re signed the resignation taking effect tonight. ' —Messrs. Jno. C. Fuller and W G. Pit^nan left last night for Charlotte, where they will purchase two new Nash closed cars, driving them back today. Mrs. Fuller accompanied them as fhk as Hamht, whabuhe spent hat bight and today with friends. .T ; Fairmont New* Mtevehe ef Lew*' at Men! Heme FrMey Nigttt—BtrtMey Farty-U. A C. Ar*detik* Thy 'Frejymm* Faaerat *f Mre Ore! Steyhene Fereeee! f . By Mr*. H. G. Inasaa. Fuinhoat, N*v. 14—Look on your ealaudmr# Isut/ tonight Wov. idth? Am yon ^ng to uta the Mimuhe of L*n* at the school house? Wed, now, ^E*-. ,W0 .dohSTSmTH hmmy a ^seuSr yoursStC Whe mhm out ofsehoh^BUT MML..' hut 1 know tmd ItS rich. Miss Caryl BrW directmrof th# piay, is Mmleud , ^msdkheismmh a — of u gM; to<^ she & thu ... acting^ 1# the tending am" and faBt hood over heels in ^ove with the "dis coverer". Don't «d#o dssiah kew Aon# dear iittie cupidg inoccuiate tha heart* of those huMl-htartod haohelom. Re served seat# 76 cents, on sale at Gran tham Dray Co.; aduits SO cents, chil dren 36 centa. Birthday Party tattle Miss Kathryn Kyle Pittman was hostess to a merry group of small children Friday afternoon from 8 to 6 in honpr of her fifth birthday. The rooms were lovely with htfge wees and pots of chrysanthemums and ferns and owing to the severe cold weather the children played indoors. Aftr numerous games the children were invited into the dining room, which was a bower of beauty, the ta ble having for it* centerpiece the love ly little birthday cake with its five little candies. At each end of the table were basket# of fruit. After cutting the birthday cake, which caus ed much hilarity among the guests, they were served cream and wafers. She was thd recipient of asany heauti ful llttie gifts. The children receiv ing invitations and being present were: Little Misses Geraidine Pitt man, Helen McDaniel, Virginia Pitt man, Joyce Rouse, Louise. Galloway, Peggy Hoimes, Margaret and France! Lanier, Martha Eleanor Floyd Frances Sledge, Louise Floyd, Mabel Pi tman, Wood berry Chambers, Ma riqn Fioyd Martha Pittman; Master! Sam Webstar, Jimmie Floyd, Georgs Price, Dan Galioway. Armistice Day Prograss. Mrs. Mayme K. Pittman and Mia! Agnes Ashley were joint hostesses tt , he mmters of the Gus Floyd chapter of th^ U. D. C. at tha home of Mrs Pittman Tuesday afternoon. A very interesting Armistice Day program was carried out by Mra. F. H. Pit , man, "How The World War Came To The United States; Mrs. Sam Wab^ ster, "A Doughboys Own Story; Mrs C. E. Grantham, "Story of President Lincoln"; Mrs Giles Floyd gave very interesting reading, "In Ftander Field. The hostesses served a saia< courae. ^ Funeral of Mra. Clve! Stephens The remains of Mrs. Civel Stephen of Lumberton were brought to Fair moot Saturday and intered in the ce metery South of the Baptist churct Mrs. Stphens died at the home of he son Mr. Frank Stephen? after a pro ieped illness of complications and ol< age, she being Sear her 81st birthday The funeral was conducted in th Fairmont Baptist church by her paa tor, Dr. C H. Durham of Lumterter The chiidren surviing are Misa Nanni Stephens, Mrs. Stphen Freeman am Rank Stephens of Lumberton, Oiive of Fairmont and Joe of EHzabethtowa She was also a step-mother of on townsman Mr Ed Stephens. Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Brown are a John Hopkins University, Baltimore where Mrs. Brown is taking treat Fairmont at the convention atWin aton-Saiem Mat week, has retamed home and reporta a very interesting HMwtingtn the twin city. , Mys. J. 1^ Stephen^ and Mica Rath Jonpa of Lamberton spenrSunday in the home of Mrs. Stephens' brother and sister-in-iaw, Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Floyd. Mra. Belle and Mr. Tam Baker were dinner gueata & the Floyd home. Miss Helen West of Fayetteville apent the week-end in the city, guest of Misa Lacy Stephena. Miss Christine Floyd, teacher at Centehary, spent the week-nd in the home of her father, Mr. A. E. Floyd. The baby of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Webster Jr. has a slight case of mea sles. Mra. Allen Pittman and Mrs. Ed Fioyd are also on oar sick Hat. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Stephens and daughter, Miss Ruth, are in Lamber ton hospital taking treatment. —Mr. C. M. Faller left Monday for St. Louis, where he ia pore hasing males for the firm of C. M Faller A Son. He ia expected to return the last of the week. —A branch of the Shely studio of Gastonia has opened for easiness in in the Bullard building on Third and Chestnut streets. Mr W T. Etters of Gastonia is photographer in charge. Sw * PICTURES, m* A* t* aaaaer CMaUtMM t^ada aw ^Aaay M !Aa aUy. M COMPANY. Cotton Market ***"<* *' J t^r at H !-4 wata tka <!*P for PamfdMh Mu- win expect to ,'heXfthe winth w for Charlotte, where he it 9 theday on business. He wee pente& by Meeer*. N. H. Hag and Eerl Townsend of MeDonaM. They expect to drive new cere beck from Cher!otte. —Mre. J. A. Jinnette of Four err!ved !eet night end isa gmwt in the heme of her brother-in-law end emter, Mr. end Mre. H. M Beeehy, Fifth etreet Mr. Jinnette he. ee cepted a position with E6r. Beasley ee treyeHing mlemsn end wiB arrive within the next few days. ^ -jMeeere. D. L, Whiting end Frenh gdt returned Tuesday night from WHm^ngton. where they .pent Monde? an^ Tuesday taking advanced degree. wdHarold Humphrey, who pected to return tomorrow #. e*d Mr. J A. Greene hex* ed from Bneford, where they eeverei daysat the home of eon end daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mre. Harry Greene. They went over to be with their grandson, Jim my. *hHe Me parants were in Tier boro attending the Mgpnhevy-Johh ee^ wedding, Mm. i^Sy^remw he ing one ofthe attendant.. —W W. F*nt Jrl, of Ro<W gin, S. C. he. aorepted a position with the Nat.on*! Bank of ^ambortoa aa teHer *"d bookkeeper, eoeeaedhw Mr. Fred Townsend, who maigned. few weeha wgo. Mr Font began his duties thia 'moving. Before coming to Lmn berton he was associated with the Greer Banking A Trust company ed Greer, S. C., ah aaaietant cashier. BOY BABY LEFT OH PORCH AT HOME OF MR. B. J. BBHT. Sappoeed to Have Been Abandoned by Two Women Who 8pent a Few Honrs in Town Monday yight—In fant A boat 2 Week. Oil— it Won Cbth*! ami Blanketed in a Basket. ! An 8 1-2-pound boy baby about 2 week, oid, ciothod and wrapped in a I blanket, wna found tn a baaket on the front porch at the home of Mr and jMra. E. J.Britt, Second street, Mon day night about 9%0. The stranger waa sent to the Thompson hospitai, where it is being taken care of at the expense of Mr. Britt unti! other <Hs poeition can be made of it. it ia thought that the baby rhea abandoned by two women, one eider iy and the other apparently in her twenties, who came in on the 6 p. as. train from Wilmington Monday and left on tho9:88 p^ as. train for WB *nhgh^ They went to Mr. g. EL Mb*#** boardmg h*dp* pa Third and eagagod a room for the the basket they carried, but they didn't show it, saying it had awe TWO WOODKMMLMKG8BCRN BD Of WEST LCMBERTGN. and DweBiug Deatroycd by Origin—Nearby Bnilding Saved by Vae a# Chemicab The wooden building in Went Lum berton in whieh prevatt Bros, con ducted a store and a near-by dwelling house in which Mrs. !na Oliver lived were destroyed by Are of unknown ongm yesterday about 12:45 p. m. \^e fire which, started in the loft of the store, was, outside the town limits and had gained so touch headway when the local firemen arrived that it was impossible to save either of the buildings, but another near-by buiM yt owned and occupied by Mr. B. L. Smith, was saved by the use of chemi cala. Hydrants were not close enough to be of service, buckets and chemicals only being need. The loss M catenated at several hundred dol lars, whether covered by insurance or not has not been learned, Mrs. Maggie Pope of Richmond, Va., and daughter, Mtss Pearl, of Wil mington, were guests the week-end of Mrs.' Isaac Cottie on Pine street. Fun GASOUNB 22 CENTS. Hue am* prompt am JMO. CL
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