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VOL. XIX NO. 41. vs ' , ■RAEFORD, yOBTH C^aa^lfflSB^AY. JANUARY 17, 1924. |1^ Per Year^ 7 i fiM fc.:. , Sfanres Robbed. ^2 'Night ^Ueemao L- W.^ An- . drews found a one armed negro in the A. & R. waiting room ■ ^ (hunting ihoney about 1 'tCclock last Thursday ^morning, and wheii’lhe fellow saw that he had bera discovei^ed. he broke and ran ^nd the officer.failed to stop himi : Investigation showed that .Townsend & Gore’s and MeGill " & McNeill’s stores • had I been ' robbed. A strange one armed negro ' had been seen in town the day ^''lifore.' He' ha4 taken supper vi^h a colored damsel at Ed Buie’s 'cafe that night.. Her apartment in town was visited and goods recognized as ‘ part of > Townsend & Gore’s stock found. She was arrested and jailed, and a clue obtained as to who the rob ber Officers McQuage and Andrews went to Aberdeen ih search'for the man. Chief of PoUce Page of Aberdsen was noUfied and was on the look out He found, him. between Abet deen ahd ^uthern Pines, arrest ed bimi placi^l^im on the rear seat of a clos^ car, 'while Page himself and a young man named Ganes. who drove the car,-, took the front seat In a mirror on the front of the car Genes saw'a n^ro draw a guh. He told Page. Page arose, jumped ub- dn him* but as he did this the negro Ared four shotl into him Ashe jumped Page dropped his istol, this Genes secured and Shot the negro dead.v All this Qccuried in a few 'intnutes after the negro had been arrested. . ;* The negro was sup^^ to :3R«1»fyJtowaid P? HkCaio Raleigh, Jan. 9,—The resigna-' tiou of Dr. L. B. '^McBrayer'^as superintendent of the stateTsani- torium for tubercular patients at Sanitorium was accepted by the institution board of directors in session today at Sanitorium and Dr, P. P. McCain, efen-in-law of D^. McBrayer and assistant su peiintendent of the Sanitorium Was elected to succeed bis fath* er-jn-iaw, according to tele gram to the ' Associated-- Pres® from .Dr. T. jW. M- Long, chair^ ^an of the sanatorium board .Directoj* J. C., Thomas of Rae^ ford resigned at this meeting also.—Ed. Miss Cora McCormick Passes. (The Laurinburg Exchange.). Miss Cora McCormick, daugh ter of Mr. W.. H. McCormick, lives in the Turnout section just over the line in Robeson county, died Saturday morning, Januarv 5, at'lhe home of her uncle,, Mr, E. J. Hester, of the ’ Siuyrpa section, following a brief illness of ptreumonia. Furneral ser vices were conducted Sunday at 11:00 a. m. at Smyrna church,. Rev. G. F. Kirkpatrict^nd Rev, Frank Culbreth officiatidg- M. D. BetliHJ'esi^.,. Mr.'M, D. Bethpne' difed' Thursday eveDiog7.at Qr o’dbdc after a ^ort but severa Ilftieiti He had been in.fe^le health several years, bmng s^ble. tA bg out but little, and a few daysbe7 fore his death he contracted'^b' severe cold which developed,, to broncbal pneumonia, resulted fatally as abov^-i^t^ ^ Mr. Bethune wasason^’*’"'*"""™ Lauchlin Bethune,^ who sented this district in Co&i )rior to the Civil WarT and )om April 28th, 1842, dying 10th, 1924, which made his 81 years, 8 months ai^,l2 Mr. Bethune was - ^ce-2:in^ ried; first to Miss BtargareC 01 I af tin. NcKmUutt. reral towns, and re wards were offered for him. And by various articlee found on him, hewas;the strange negro in 'Raeford Wednesday, and without Ipubt the man who rob bed the stores in this town. Policeman W. P.Page of Aber deen was a good man, efficient officer, and the newi^ of his trag" ic'death was learned of with much sorrow here. James C. McBtyde. While, riding in a eide car of a motorcycle Tliarsday night, Jan 10th, James "C , eldes,t son of Mr. and Mrs. M. B. McBryde of Antioch., was instantly killed on the road betw^n Chaper Hill and Durham..yyhen the ihotor cydeTjqllfdedVith fi;^agpn a| s the road fr • • J.f’ [ Newspapers in giving the re- i i port of hogs killed add “after being dressed,” as if anybody ever gave the ^:ros8 weight. There are very few miles good roads in North Carolina. The weather this winter has shown that fact. The Old North State has undertaken the impossible. efniked "by every w]^ knew him/'He was a Junior at the State tTniversity, and was working to pay his way through 8®**“! college*^ He was a member of Com pany G, 200th Art. of Raeford and was very popular with both officers and enlisted men. The company attended Ihe funeral at Antioch Saturday in a body. The fuumal service w as conduct ed by his pastor, Rev. J. W. Gk)odman. It is very sad to see a young life so full of promise suddenly snapped out, and we deeply sym pathize with his parents and many friends in this sad be reavement. Men’s Work Shirts from 48c up Baucom’g Cash Store, Raeford, N. C ^ethesda, who Jiedin Octo^^> 1889 JTo this union .was four sons and one daugbi^l’ D^. A C. Bethune^ til .JTiickBCHi Springs, Messrs. R, L., W. Li.^ and Luther Bethune Mrs'/I S.' Maultsby of Raeford. seconcKyife was Miss Eliza Dew^ who also ffied in 1913. Of the Lauchlin Bethune ily of five sons and six daughimnft^ only one survives* Mr. Wm. J. Bethune p£ county Mr. BethuW was noted ftH* his kindnnwl^4nd liberality. It may be truly said of hiiA:he liy-; ed not'for himself, but for 'ot»^ ers, .He was always friepdlvv so he had a multitude of frii^de,t‘. He served as a Confederate, soldier throughout the Civikwtf,^ and was brave and ttue as ateeh He a .mlT^'member of the Plea: byterran church,^ and wasi and bis last days were cheei sp^t- in waiting, .onJy._^ till ."the »8badowa ■ w^- a [dved'Dnfia triends as the cold wavra of the Jordan of death lashed about his feet. But for him the Dread Monster held no terrors. His remains were laid to rest lii Raeford cemetery Friday af ternoon, Rev. W. C. BrOwn con- ductin^the funeral service, as sisted by Rev. A. >C. McCall of Bunlevel *' 'H, TRe active pallbearers were his grand sons nr nephews; they were Messrs. E, J. Bethune,John Bethune, Gus Bethune, Frank Bethune, C. C. Bethune, Braxton Byrd, Wm. Le. Poole, W, Lee Maultsby. Honorary: J. W Me Lauchlin, B. J.Cafneion, Jeptha Pe^, W. M. Blue, D. S. Poole, A. A. Williford, John R. McNeill and J. A. Blue. The Lale 'M. D. BelliiBe. ll^Tiittl • McKeithan died liome ' in this town at'9 Friday evening, January i.lollowlng ' more than a Iff illness. ' Although an in- ,$er bright happy cheer- ss Q8v^. forsook her, and ulfering was borne with tian ft^itude; she had a t smite fdr all, and seemed late beyond words the of both her husband childreor " 'pIcKeichan was a mem Raeford Presbyterian |k and her strong faith sue her last hours She- wife, a tender and moHier. Her going cre- qldi the world cannot fill l^as born Jan. 30th,f 186()« 73 years, 11 months ^'di^Ohl. ‘^^■i^eral was conducted iepfesidence at 11-o’clock R^tor, Rev. W. C. Brown, itday turning, re iDliritege she was daughter of the late Blue,: of''a family of 12 L^nly four'of her broth' bsteters remain—Messrs t; Jas.'A., D. J. Blue and J. Gilfis of-Raeford. les her husband Mrs. Mc- leaves six sons and fivp are, Messrs John, Thom- fel, Malcohn, Mai^n and McKeithan of Raeford; f| T. l^vis, Mrs. N.- McL. lid.'Mri Jas. 8*/ ^ Eliza Sn of RaefonI pall 'bearers' iw The passing of this good mkn' deserves more than a brief, po. ties. For many yean Mr. , Be- thune was an outstanding figure, {n this section and possessed, an unusual degree, many very ine traits of character. His great bonesty, love of justice* coupled with a never-failing opti miam (chronic cheirfuleas vou might call it) drew to him many riends. This writer knew him well for above forty years com ing, here a stranger we soon hu nd in him a friend that never failed us./ ' Early in life be struck the key note for a successful life, not in amassing wealth, though he possessed a keen far sigb^ vision as a business man, bat he chose the better part, that of a life of service to his fellowman He was largely of. Frenqh ex traction, and was warm hearted, courageous and optimistic to an unusual degree, and found his chief joy in befriending the poOf and needy. Eor a period of forty years or inore this writer’s home was in close touch with the siclt and needy of this section, and Mr. Bethune was a rninistering angel in many homes. He would drive for miles to take the necessities of life to the poor and leave with this injunction: “(Set /anything they need and chac|;6 it to me.’t ! yenture the gssectioa- that he boffr the expensq of ‘ m^e fu gerals among the poor than 'afty in Eastern (teroiina. ' ' vti'as an extremely modest The Mildouaoo High, Sc^l will {A^es^t a ^ay. The Parson’a Vacation* k oq^edy in four acts* jo the sch^ Jan. 18 at 8 o'^clock. AdmisItfJn 20 and 35e Cyenrhody te. mvit|d to attend. IX)OT—iBrowii Fnr’Keck Piece in Raeford Jan, iHb. If found fetorn to ToY^irSend & Gore |ind redeve reward. Dir. JAS. F. PARKER) , , DragleM Pbyticiaii Jobnton-TbomM BvUdiiig Spinal and Electrical Treatments Telephooea: Office 344, Beldence SIS . Hbttrs: 9to 12, gto 6:30. Raeford, N. 0. In Aberdeen Tneaday and Thondajr aftemoons FOR SaUI or exchange; C, W. Seate fine residence on Mala street. Lot 150 x 250. „ See C W. Seate or W. L Po(^ stolen—From Our yard on night of 6th a brown female collie dog, 2 years of age, an swers to the name '^‘Jen.” A very suitable reward for infor mation leading to recovery of S£kQ16« WILLIAM DICKSON. Several new styles in foot-wear justfreceived. ‘‘Star Brand” , Shoes are better. Baucom’s Cash Store, . * , Raefmd, N. G. -•V! See us for your cabbage planls.*:^- McNeill Grocery Co Notkejof Sde Penoaal Prc^cfty 'i-'ftA Under aiift-by virtue of the an. thdrity vested^n note I wilr e»* : poke to sale to the highest 1.-^- . der at public auctikm ih Maip' ^r. stoeet, Raeford) N. CA in ftoat 6f Fanners Fumishhig Co.. *- Saturday afternoon at; 3 o’eMteh P. M ., January - the. 19thf rt^fdlto>#togi ICNto-tntile ai t f We Make ’em Go, / ^ No Chargee , We have a well eqipped Garage, and the best mechanics obtainable, so we solicit your car repairing. as, Oil, Accessories > ■ We will appreciate your business. « ^ iUIN ST. FILUNG STATION j ' / \ ■ * Rev. H. G. Hill is Dead. Rev. H.'G. Hill, D. D.,f pastor of Maxton and Centre churchos, died at bis home at Floral CoHbge early Tuesday morning, aged 92 years, one month and 24 days. Dr. Hill preached twice Sun day week aeo, going to Milton Chapel, several miles out in the severe cold He contracted a cold whichideveloped pneumonia and this caused his death. It is said that he conducted family worship during his illnest and that he prrached twice last Sunday, as he lay in hip bed, to those in the house, and bis voice rang strong and clear. We are glad we had him here on the 6th Sunday in December. That great sermon, in which be so exalted the Savior of men, will long remain in the minds of all who heard him. It was a filing farewell. Nisbet & Howell start a clear ance tomorrow, Friday, and their page ad. mentions only a few of their bargain prices. 4 dor kiiidiiiesB alvown to us dui^Dg. j^r recent unis fortune. . A. RtMOTris and Family Holin' 6Nioty Ci^n. There vere 18,508 bales of cotton ginned in Hoke couniy from the crop of 1923 prior to January L 1924, as -compared with 17.157 bales ginned to Jan. Ist, 1923. Enjoying Prosperity. The A. & R. Railroad reports a properous year in 1923, handling more business last year than in any year since the road was built, except the vear 1919 It is determined by the com pany to rebuild the road, putting down heavier rail and making other irnsrovements. ThomarB. Pace Passes. Maxton, Jan 9—Thomas B. Pace, prominent citizen of this place, died here this afternoon at 5 o’clock. He was 73 years old. For 30 years he had been a resident of Maxton apd bad been vitally identified with the indus trial and agricultural interests of this section. A Card (d Thanks. We desire to thank our many friends for their kindness, sym pathy and helpful benevolence in our recent sad bereavement, the accidental death of our be- .oved son James. Mr. and Mrs. M. B. McBryde. owtReen cry of the needy—and the by heed ing tbe distress of a widow, where others were deaf to her entreaty, an over ruling ProvU dence multiplied his worldly goods many times, his numerous benefactions were as “bread cast upon the waters.” He had a su preme faith in God the Father over ruling every step of His children, ^d often spoke of his miraculous escape from death in several instances. When he was an infant of three weeks, his mother one day/ left her room and bade a serrant change the feather beds. 'T^ servant fold ed the bed, and {!^ed it out of a second story window, unmind ful of the fact that the sleeping babe was under the cover, He vas a brave Confederate soldier, and in battle a Yankee bullet struck a Bible in bis breastpock et, glanced aside, without harm, and only a few years ago he was run down by an automobile and painfully but &ot seriously in jured. Withal, a man of high ideals— “whose spirit knew no guile,” has gone to a great reward, and no doubt but the pearly gates were flung ajar to admit bis pure chivalous spirit. MRS. A. P. DICKSON. otJIOEe * , , . TerbftS of Sate: Cash'. .,J , . , Place of Sale: In front Farmers Fumtehing Co.. Rae ford, N. C. Time of Sale: Saturday; the 19th, at 3 P. M. This the 7th day of Jan., 1924- N. McL. McDiarmid, Administrator of the Estate of Sarah Nicholson. Fine stock pf good Hosiery for men, women and children. Baucom’s Cash Store. Raeford. N. / NEW LINE Garden Seeds THE BEST FRESH-^- Groceries And the bestiWestern an Native 1 MEATS Give US your trade. Phone 334, HART & CO. V w r / EYES EXAMINED Glasses Ground and Fitted Same Day. DR > JULIUS SHAFFER, Phone 541 Fayetteville, N. C. Notice of hale. By virtue of the power of sale con tained in that cercaiii deed of Iroat, dated Movember 15, 19*21, executed by W. M- Fate and wife, M. ISina Pate, to T. A. McNeill, Jr., trustee for W. M. Bridg^rs, which is duly recorded in the ollice of the Kegistur oi Deeds of Uoae County, in Hook 3U. pa^e *269, default having been muae in ihe payment of the indebtedness thereby secured, the uudersigued trustee will on Monday, February 11, 19fM, at the hour of twelve o’clock, noon, at the court house door of Hoke Coon^, of fer foi sale, for cash to the highest bidder at public auction, the follow ing described tract of land, to-wit: In IJttle River Townsnip, Hoke County, beginning at Brooks’ upper corner, in the public load. and runs as Brooks’ line n. 2 £. m chains 40 links to a stake in Darrock’s line; thence as it N. 36 w. 17 links toa stake, ^ his comer, east of Spring Branch; thence his other line N. 2^ £. 17 ehs. to a stake; thence N. 96i W. 16 chs. 80 links crossing a branch to a stake; thence N. 3 E. 40 chains to a stake and pointers, Jim McLean’s corner; thence as his line N. 85 W. 3 chains 65 to a stake; thence 8. 5^ E. 5 chains 46 linlS^to a stake; thefice S. « W. 8 chains ir iinka to a stake, Johnson’s comer; thence N. 864 W. 3i chains to a stake; thence 8. 34 W. 36 chains 26 links to a stake in the Ivanch* Hart’s corner; thence 864 W. 26 chains 6 links to a stake; thence N. 64 W. 15 chains 30 links to a stake at the public road to the be- ginnlng; containuur 1674 acres, more or less, EXOEPf 43 acr^being con veyed by deed registereoln Book 17, page 63 and 60 acres conveyed b^ deed registered in Book page by W. 3. MaUoy to P. M. Wig gins, registries above retoned to be ing of Hoke Ooimty. 'J'uia deed con veys 74 acres, more or less,, as sor- veyedbjQ. & Harrell for W. M. Pate in 1918. Date of Sale: Felsniary 11,1924. Place of Sale: Hoke Coonty Ooott House Door. Tennsof Sale: Caah. This Jan. 8th. 1924. T. A. MeNMLU J&., Tnistee. McNeill A Backett, i Attorneys tor Mortgagee. / - wm k
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