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•LUME XXXII. NUMBER 27. RED SPRINGS, N. C., THURSDAY. JANUARY, 30, 1930. prings Citizen PROMINENT MAN OF RED SPRINGS DIED TH URS DA Y Forty Thousand Bales Lumber Bridge Man Ginned in Robeson Starts Rabbit Farm Colleges of State May Share In Funds SUBSCRIPTION PRICE $1.50 PER YEAR, IN ADVANCE ...—. at. \A. W. McLean To [LOCAL PHYSICIAN Support Simmons\IS BEING BOOSTED Had Large Part In Building Of Red Springs; Was Active Community- Worker and a Shriner in The Ma sonic Order, ' Red Springs and Robeson county lost an outstanding and dependable citizen in the passing of Mr. L. M. Cook, aged 63, who died at his home here last Thursday morning at 12:30, after an illness lasting over a period of several months. , Mr. Cook came to Red Springs about 39 years ago, when the town was in its infancy, and entered at once into the business life of the community. He began his career as an undertaker, and reached a practi cal perfection in this profession, which he piratciced until he was in capacitated. ^He organized the Motor and Ma- Company, and became its pfesi- ^nr and general manager, which post he held until his passing. He aligned himself with the local Bap tist church and became a member of the board of deacons, and for sev eral years he had been chairman of the deacons and the church’s leading membar. He was also treasurer of the church and superintendent of the Sunday school for many years pre ceding his passing. He was a man to whom the church and the com munity turned for advice on difficult problems. It has been said many times that he will be greatly missed not only by his church, but by the entire community. Mr. Cook was active in fraternal work of the town being a member of the Knights of Pythias lodge, prominent in Rotarian activities, and was secretary of the local Masonic lodge, having for several years held the Shriner’s degree. Funeral services were conducted at the Baptist church Friday morn ing at 11 o’clock attended by a capacity audience, many failing to gain admittance to the building. The service was conducted by the pastor. Rev Sam F. Hudson, assisted by Rev. J. B. Black of the Presbyterian church. Dr. C. G. Vardell of Flora Macdonald college, and two former ajastor? of the deceased. Rev. C. V. of Calypso, and Rev. A. P. Stephens of Monfehead City. Rey. Mr. Stephens gave a very beautiful and soothing eulogy, saying that there was not need for a spok en eulogy, that the life of the de ceased exhibited more than words could describe. He said in part, “The best eulogy that could be given any man is that he is a good man, God’s man, a child of the King, a Companion of Jesus. This man was There were 40,044 bales of cotton, (counting round as half bales) ginned in Robeson County from crop of 1929 prior to January 16th, 1930, as com pared with 38,571 bales ginned to January 16th, 1929, according to re ports of Wade H. Tyner, Special Agent for the Census Bureau in Robeson. Tax Collector Makes Statement Tax payers who wish to avoid a penalty added to their taxes have only one more day to pay. After the first of February a penalty of on,e percent will be added, according to Tax Collector R. E. Lewis, and one peg cent will be added each month until June- Mr. Lewis makes the following statement: “I deem it highly important to acquaint the tax payers of the coun ty with the provisions of the general law which apply .o Robeson County, which provides a penalty on all taxes not paid before February 1, 1930. "The general law provides that, after February 1, and on or before the first day of Maren, there shall be added to the tax a penalty of one per cent. After the first day of March and on or before the first day of April, there shall be added to the tax a penalty of two per cent. After the first day of April and before the Lumber Bridge, Jan. 28.—Mr N. H. G. Balfour attended the Mid-Winter Rabbit Show of the Southeastern states held in Charlotte Jan. 22-24. There were over 400 different breeds of rabbits there from all over the United States. The show was re ported a great success. It showed the increasing popularity of the dc- r.ie..tic rabbit for both fur and meat. Dr. B. F Kaup, the State poultry pathologist, of State College, was present and offered the aid of his department to the rabbit breeders of the State of North Carolina. Judge Fehr of Indianapolis officiated :n the show room and reported ,is good a showing of rabbits as he had ever judged. On Thursday night a ban- quet was given in the Commerce hall at which pounds of rabbit meat and enjoyed by all. Chamber of one hundred was served such. He was an good man.” all round man—a Rev. Mr. Brooks added several well chosein words to the talk by Mr. Stephens, mentioning some events in earlier life and the service at which the deceased was ordained as a dea con in tha church. Taking the text, “Know ye not that there is a prince, a great man, fallen today in Israel,” the present pastor, Rev. S. F. Hudson, said that the deceased was truly a great man, that he was a prince' not only in his church, but in his family life and in' his community. Mr. Hudson re lated facts in Mr. Cook’s life, telling how he was interested in children, and that tha children regarded him so highly that when they learned of his death they were silent when they passed the homa on their way to school. He told how the deceased was interested in the people of the commu- nitj/who were in distress, and when heard of people who were in ■Fant he would buy supplies and load MBS. car and take them where they wens needed. The speaker said that Mr. Cook was a busy man, but he was never so busy that he could not find time to attend the services and ne.ids of his church. Interment was in Alloway ceme tery immediately following the ser vices at tha church. The gjave was completely coverd with a profuse and beautiful array of floral offerings. Active pallbearers were Messrs Murray McManus, Pete Stanton, D. M .McMillan, Jno. F. McLean, Ernest Graham, Dr W .L. McRae; honorary pallbearers, Dr. B .F. McMillan, Messrs W. E. Garrett, H. Grantham, R F. DeVane, J. G. McGugan, Duncan McNeill, G. D. Ratley and J S. Jones. Surviving are Mrs. Cook; two sons, Lacy Cook of Portsmouth, Va., Lloyd Cook of Franklinton; four T. C. Ingram of daughters, Mus. Wagram. Mrs C. D. Fields and Miss Mary Cook of Richmond, Va., and Miss Linda Cook of this placid; and one brother. Mr. Charles Cook, Covington, Va. of KICKED BY MULE Mr. John McManus suffered slight ■Muiries to his jaw Sunday morning he got on tht wrong side of 'one vengeful mule, said mule plant ing one foot in said Mr. McManus’ face, and would have placed the other foot had said face been a little larg- er. John was too close to the ani- Wal for the blow to have much momentum, and he has only suffered an uncomfortable feeling for several days. Originator of $1,000,000,000 Endow ment Plan Visiting Certain North Carolina Colleges With View Of Rendering Aid. Lumberton, January 27. — Former Governor Angus W. McLean an- FOR GOVERNOR nounced today he would side with Doctor Roscoe McMillan Unanimous- first day of to the tax cent. After and before there shall May, there shall be added a penalty the first the firlst be added four per cent. Notice is specifically of three per day of May day of June, a penalty of called to the provisions of this law and, if the tax payers desire to avoid these penal ties, the taxes must be paid into my office before February 1st. Owen Wisters Famous Story, “The Virginian A classic of American literature and of the American stage, made into the new dramatic medium of the jHD’Iking screen! A This is what audiences will hear for the first time at the Red Springs Theatre Friday and Saturday, Jan. 31 and Feb. 1: Yelling cowboys and a thousand bellowing cattle in a spectacular round-up (the first ever filmed with sound) . . . three hundred cattle swimming a swiftly flowing river, (one of the greatest action scenes ever filmed) . . . wind in the pines . . . bird songs ... a locomotive stalled by a herd of cattle . . . bells clanging . . . whistles blowing . . . the pant of the engine . . . the roll of the wheels . . . range songs sung by Cooper, Huston and Arlen ... a gambling house in full blast . . . broncho breaking . . . beef roasting on a spit ... a cow being milked . . . babies crying . . . fiddle music . . . the pound of horses’ hoofs . . . school kids singing “Three Blind Mice” horses whinnying waterfall ... a bleating calf • a the crackle of a wood fire . . . the bark of revolvers . . . AND Gary Cooper, in his first full-dialogue picture, de livering that famous line: “When you call me that, smile!” “The Virginian” should be adver tised as a classic of the screen. Just as “The Covered Wagon,” in silent pictures, is represented a master- piece of true American drama and romance based on historical facts, so does “The Virginian” portray, in sound pictures, an epic theme, based on American pioneer history in the West. “The Virginian” is rich in charac ter work on the part of the players. It is rich in Romance, it is super- charged with tense Drama and thrill ing action, and it. is nicely balanced with rollicking humorous interludes. It is a picture for the families ,if ever there was one. Above all “The Virginian” repre sents the topmost peak of directorial and production endeavor in the amaz ing medium of the New Show World. Miss Studebaker Has Bridge Party Miss bridge friends Iva Studebaker gave a lovely party to fa number of her last Saturday evening. Bridge was played at three tables. At the close of the playing Dr. Bowden received the consolation and delicious refreshments were served. Miss Studebaker’s guests included Messrs J. F. Pugh, Z V. McMillan, J. A. Love, Jr.. Austin Roberts, Mar shall Jones, Frank McLeod, Dr. H. B. Bowden. Misses Ruby Doub, Laura Hedrick. Genevieve McMillan Mittie Smith. and LOCAL F. M. C. ALUMNAE TO MEET THURSDAY The Red Springs Chapter of the Flora Macdonald College Alumnae Association will meet tonight at the home of Miss Mary McEach ern. This is an important meeting and all members are urged to be present. | Mr. Balfour started raising Chin chilla rabbits last August and has sixty-eight now. He said he had some that compared favorably with some he saw. In fact, he regretted not carrying them to the show. Mr. Balfour is a wide- awake, thorough going business man and we predict success for him with his rabbits. Local and Personal News Capt. Watson and Maj. Newgarden of State College came Saturday and spent the day hunting with Capt. E. D. McGougan. Mrs. Nina Tolar spent Saturday in the Ten Mile neighborhood visit ing her daughter, Mrs. Sam Britt. Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Bullard of Fayetteville were guests Sunday of Mr. L H Bullard and Family. Mr. R. W. Bullard is an older brother of Mr. Roy Bullard. Mesdames E. D. McGougan, C. J. Ammons and Miss Lina Chason went to Lumberton Tuesday to at tend a course in sewing given by the different demonstration agents. Miss Prather gave the one Tuesday. Mr. Leon Williams of Godwin spent the weekend in town with friends. He returned to his home Monday morning. Mr. Johnnie McLean of Raleigh was in town Monday visiting Ids brother, Mr. C. S. McLean. Mr. Wiley B. Malloy of Fayette ville spent a while in town last Thursday talking insurance. The many friends of Miss Bettie McNeill are glad to see her return to Lumber Bridge. Miss Hettie has been staying with Mrs. Neill Shaw for two years or more and when Mrs. Shaw decided to break up house keeping Miss Bettie decided to keep house for Mr. C. S. McLean and children, James and Miss Margaret. So after a few days visit with home folks she came to Mr. McLean’s last Tuesday. Mr. Duncan Malloy of Quitman, Ga, returned to Lumber Bridge last Sunday night. Mr. Malloy will spend a good part of his time now in North Carolina with his sister, Mrs. A. B. M. Smith. Mr .and Mrs. Wade H. Kinlaw of Lumberton were visitors in the home of Mrs. J W. Hall Sunday afternoon. Mr. Kinlaw is postmaster at Lum berton. Little Miss Sadie Packer is on the sick, list with an inflamed throat. The weather recently has been the right kind to give children colds and sore throats. We long to see the sun for a week or longer at the time for a while. The Lumber Bridge girls’ basket ball team went over to St. Pauls last Tuesday night and played a good game. The Lumber Bridge girls ( won by a majority of 24-13. The Lumber Bridge line-up was as fol- lows: Elizabeth Williford (L. F.), 6; Margaret Tolar (R. F.), 5; Lois Marley (C.); 17; Helen G. Tolar (C G.); Elizabeth Sumner (L. F.); Catharine Crenshaw (R. G.). The boys also played and St. Pauls won 23 to 5. Miss Frances Mason of Washing ton, D. C., is at the home of Miss Ursula and Mr. N. H. G Balfour recuperating from" a recent operation. Miss Mason is from England and she expects to Sail for England as soon as she is able. . Messrs Duncan Malloy and W. D. Smith spent the day Monday in Wil mington on business. Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Stamps were Fayetteville shoppers Saturday. Mrs. Jane Cade of Salemburg spent the weekend in town with her sister, Mrs. J. W Hall. Mrs. Cade and Mills Hall spent the day Monday with their brother, Mir. L. H. Bul lard, and family. Miss Julia Tolar spent the week- end with her home ville. Messrs are here Miss Katie Lou Geddie at at Eastover above Fayette- Tom and Ambrose Derren visiting their brother, Mr. Gates Dearen, and sister, Mrs. Mar tha H Cobb. They are also enjoying a bird hunt with their nephews and friends. Mr. F. B. Dunn was called last Friday to the bedside of his brother, Mr. Clarence Dunn, in Fayetteville. He was accompanied by his sister, Mrs. A. J. Marley ,and his daughter, Miss Nellie Margaret Dunn. They found their brother much better. Mrs. C. J. Ammons and children, C. J. Jr., and Francis, spent Satur day with Mrs Ammons’ mother, Mrs. Powers, of Barker-Ten Mile. High Point, Jan. 25.—Dr. Albert Norman Ward, president of West minister college of Maryland, is this week visiting High Point college and his visit here may have particular significance for the futurteof the lo cal institution. Dr. Ward is the originator of a plan to raise a billion dollars for small colleges in this country. The plan, if carried through, would give the local college an endowment of tvo million’ dollars. Plans for this gigantic movement were presented recently by Dr. Ward at the American Association of Col leges in Washington, and hailed as one of the most significant move ments ever launched in America. A committee headed by Dr. Wand, appointed by the association, to in vestigate means of putting the plan into effect, will make its report at a meeting scheduled to be held in Chi cago in the spring. Dr. Nicholas Murray Butler, president of Colum bia university, and y.x-President Cool idge already have accepted invita tions to attend. Colleges showing less than a two million dollar endowment and which can show a right to existence will be given a share in the funds Officials are confident High Point college would qualify. Dr. Ward points out that hereto fore only the larger and more fa mous institutions have been made the beneficiaries of larga endow ments. Improves Equipment Of Dry Cleaning Plant Mr. W. C. McNeill, manager of McNeill Cleaners, formerly Red Springs Dry Cleaning Plant, has just returned from Lucas Brothers Dry Cleaning Plant in Greensboro and Sartin’s Dry Cleaning Plant in High Point, two of the largest cleaning plants in North Carolina, where he spent three weeks completing a thorough, course in dry cleaning. McNeilf feels that he can now give the people of Kid Springs first class ceaning and service, and that he will be able to turn out work that is as near an atpreach to per- fectb-n as modern mack .ery and up- to-date methods will where. permit any- Improvements have o en made in this print from time to time and it is at pr esent equiped according to specifications required by the Na tional Cleaners and Dyers Associa tion which requires a continuous flow purifying system, one' of the largest sanitary plants manufactured by R. R. Stolley Manufacturing By this continuous flow system clothes are kept solvent throughout in a clean Senator F M. Simmons in the ap proaching race for senatorial nomi nation. The formed governor declared the decision to support Simmons made it necessary for him to “renounce my own afbition to represent North Carolina in the Senate” and said he was doing it for the “best interests of the Democratic party” ly Endorsed by Local RoJary Club For Governor of 57th District; Well Qualified For Position; Office An Important One; Election In May. The interest “impel me to mans instead Bailey.” Josiah W. of the party, he said support Senator of his opponent, Bailey, Raleigh Sim- Mr. ut- wiU torney, has announced that ne seek the Democratic nomination at the June primary. The statement was made to the editor of the Robesonian after Mc Lean was told “there is still a good deal of speculation as to whether you will support Senator Simmons or Mr. Bailey in the contest now pending.” The statement follows: “I do not see wny there should be any doubt as to my position in tne senatorial contest. After giving toe matter most serious consideration, I reached the conclusion that the best interest of the Democratic party and particularly its future harmony and solidarity would be best subserved by the .denomination of Senator Sim mons, notwithstanding the fact that during the last campaign I followed my own convictions and loyally sup ported the national ticket in sliarp conflict with the attitude of Senator Simmons and thousands of other democrats wno took a contrary view. “No Democrat in .the state differ ed with Senator Simmons more em phatically than I did. It seems to me to be the duty of every Demo crat in this hour to weight tne present situation with the greotest deliberation and take such course in the impending contest as he consci.u- tiously believes to be for the best in terests of the Democratic party in tne future without regard to dif ferences of opinion regarding tne last campaign. “I applied this formula to my case and reached the conclusion own that it would be best for the party that tnere should be no opposition Senator Simmons and thereupon de ¬ to ciaed that I would not entej me con test myself. I believed then and be- Leve now that in the present unfor tunate posture of party affairs it is the duty of every loyal Democrat to put the future interests of tne party tar above any mere question of re warding one man or punishing an other. In reaching a decision it be came necessary for me to renounce my own ambition to represent North Carolina in the Senate. . “The same reasons that impelled ! lng lts man ' Roscoe D. McMillan of Red Springs, N. C., will be the name that the local Rotary Club will present to the. 57th District of Rotary Intec- national Conference for District Governor. This became known today when announcements of Doctor Mc Millan’s candidacy went out to the other fifty-one clubs of the district. Doctor McMillan is eminently fitted for the position of District. He is a past-president of the local club and one of the chief Rotarians of the • ® e ^ S taken an active part in Rotary since the organization of w club four y ear s ago. Doctor McMillan thoroughly understands ■ Rotary as it is practiced today. He has attended every district confer ence and entered whole-heartedly into the discussions on important mat- aerhre, the conferences. Many of the policies now carried out by the Rotary International were origi nally sponsored by Doctor McMillan. Last summer he was a representa tive from this club at the Rotary International Conference at Dallas Texas, and there, too, as at the dis trict conferences, left hi s impress upon the conference. It has been his pleasure to organize three new clubs in this district St. Pauls Lumberton and Fairmont. This honor was thrust upon him by the district governor and upon more capable shoulders the mantle could not have fallen. Mr. Henry R. Dwire of Winston- Salem is the present district gover nor. Under the by-laws of Rotary a district governor cannot succeed himself. The district governor holds office for one year. Each club nat urally puts forth its champion for the honor. The selection is made by the district conference which meets ve ar at Winston-Salem in May. The office of District Governor is an important one. The District Governor is responsible to the Rotary International for the proper funciton ing of all the clubs in this district. There are (fifty-two clubs in the 57th district which takes in practically every club from Winston-Salem to the sea in North Carolina. It is the duty of the District each club at least I term of office. I The boosting of i for the position of Governor to visit once during his Doctor McMillan District Governor is the first attempt by the local club ■ to gain special recognition for one I of its members. In the selection of i Doctor McMillan the Red Springs ■ club has taken a long step in elect- Besides having a State National reputation as a Ro to ^support" Senator Simmons Parian doctor, which has earned for himself recognition in the medical Society of North Carolina, which' reaches even beyond the confines of the State. His services and skill are sought from many quarters in this . field as is his advice on questions pertaining to Rotary. Jf e me to forego my own candidacy im- the dry pel me he entire process A visit to the plant is very inter esting to the uninitiated and visitors are welcome to inspect the plant dur ing working hours. instead of his opponent. Mr. Bailey. I have no criticism to make of any of fy friends who feel it their duty to pursue a different course. U. D. C. MEETS NEXT WEEK The local chapter of the U. D. C. will meet Wednesday afternoon, Feb. Sth, at 3:30. The place of meeting- will be announced later. WOMAN’S CLUB TO DISCUSS “FLOWER CULTURE” Monday afternoon pt 4 o’clock the Woman’s club will meet in the hotel parlors. An interesting program will be given on “Flower Culture” and visitors and new members are wel come to attend. Members are urged to pay up their dues as the fiscal year is drawing to a close. Poultry Car Schedule Cooperative Poultry Car schedule for remainder of the season. Submitted by Hallie Prather, Home Agt., and 0. O. Dukes, Farm Agt. St. Pauls, February 12; March 12; April 9; May 7; June 4. Lumberton (Seaboard Ry.), Feb ruary 12; March 12; April 9; May 7; June 4. Fairmont February 13; March 13; April 10; May 8; June 5. Lumberton, (V. & C. S. Ry.-, January 29; February 26; March 26; April 23; May 21; June 18. Poultry raisers pipe asked to keep this notice for reference. Schedule for other loading points will be published the week before shipment is to be made. NOTE: Prices will be published one week in advance of shipment. Mr. and Mrs. D C Adams of Reids ville spent the weekend in town with Mrs Adams’ mother, Mrs. M. L. Marley. Mrs. Adams stayed over for the week while Mr. Adams returned Sunday afternoon. Mr. W. G. Mar ley accompanied Mr. Adams as far as Greensboro and spent the night returning home Monday afternoon. Misses Sarah Watson, Cora Mc Duffie, Catharine Lee and Thelma Goodwin spent Saturday in Fayette ville shopipng. Mr. George Smith of Hamlet visit ed his brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Bullard, Sunday. Bailey Silent Josiah W. Bailey, candidate for the United States Senate, declined to comment yesterday upon the state ment of former Governor A. W. Mc Lean that he would give his active support to Senator F. M. Simmons. Scenes In Color “Paris” High Spots Paris fashions, a season ahead of Paris, are to be on display at the - j j Springs Theatre next Monday Aaaresses Grange , Tu ? sd ay, where the First Na- I tional picture, “Paris,” starring Irene A. , .• i Bordoni, the French stage star, will At a regular meeting of the Plula- be shown. delphus Subordinant Grange on Tues- 1 In the spectacular theatre seouenc- dav night of this week, we were very I es, ™— “— ■ ■ .. .. fortunate in having as ■ ' Charles F. Fawcett , more than 100 girls, including - our honor I showgirls, tall dancers and “ponies” guest Mr; Charles F. Fawcett, of ' stage a fashion show that is proba- Raleigh, N. C., who is special Deputy Hy the most colorful in the history ot the National Grange. Mr, Faw- of motion pictures, and equal to any- cett was instrumental in organizing thing of the kind that has our Grange last fall, and it i. --o I n ~- ^^ A^iXM. viLiHf dizm GV er in-.shown on a theatre stage. Photographed in their natural col- deed a pleasure to all charter mem-| mioregrapnea in their natural col- bers, especially to have him visit our ' ors, the costumes are a riot of gay meetings. He gave us some very tints which are shown to their best kind words of encouragement about fadvantage as the girls slowly par- the work we have been doing, pnd . ade down a huge flight of steps about ouil plans for the future. Be-I which extend high into the flies of sides making plans for the com- the theatre. munity house which the Grange I hopes to build in the near future— I the work we have been doing, pnd plans, are being made to assist Fawcett in the organization some other Granges in this and rounding counties. There were seven candidates completed work in the fourth Mr. of sur- who de- gree of the o,rdtr Tuesday night. They were Mesdames W. D. McKay, Hattie Humphrey, Heribert Mills, and J. P. McMillan. Messrs Norman McLeod, and Will O’Brient. After the regular meeting a social hour was enjoyed. Refresh- ments were served cafeteria consisting of delicious fruit saltines. and hot coffee. All bers joined in ringing several style, salad, mem- songs, after which Miss Maggie Humphrey gave a reading, “Love at First Sight” which was very much en joyed The social, hour adjourned by singing “Good Night Ladies.” MUSIC CLUB MEETS WITH MRS. VARDELL Mrs, C. G. Vardell will entertain the Music club at its regular month ly meeting Thursday afternoon, Feb ruary 6th. Proper Tobacco Fertilization Pays (By O. 0. Dukes, County Farm Agt.) Plot No. 1. 5 7 Fertilized with 8-3-3 goods at the D 000 Pounds per acre. Yield pounds per acre fertilize r $25.70 per ton or $i^.oo per acre. P rice $21.10 per 100 or $g.2b.00 per acre. Plot No. 2. Fertilized with 8-4-6 goods at the 1,200 pounds per acre. Yield, 1,550 pounds per acre ^ o^ f fertiHzer $35.50 per ton or $21.35 par acre. q^™ 3611 ™^ F rice , $36.01 per 100 or $432.20 per Acre. Difference in selling price per acre!,, due to fertilizer $206.20. This test was conducted by the Farm Agent of another county in co- operation with Mr. E. Y. Floyd, State Tobacco Specialist. The writer believes that results would be sifiliar to this in Robeson county.