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The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1908-03-02

Zinc metal made lnIO OK Ide Q
Zinc, and then combined with white lead,
is used to make L. & NJ. PAINT. Zinc is
ifnperishable and makes the paint wear "a
onE as pure linseed oil will hold 1t to a
surface The L. & N. PAINT costs only
about $I.2o per gallos.g
49,. l. & II. Paint Agents.
NcABttaSl Hardware Co., :LnBfkertos
n. e., AEen5s. 3-2-zW
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1908-03-02
Robson County Boy one Of the
Speakers.

speakers
Alta preliminary debate held
Thursday night at Wake Forest
College for the purpose of deter
mining who shall represent that
college in a debate with Mercer
University, of Georgia, which
takes place on Easter Monday in
Atlanta. Mr. Fred #. Collins, of
Robes on county, was chosen as
one of the representatives. This
is an honor won by merit and
ability alone. The other deba.
tor chosen was Fred F. Brown
of Buncombe county. The query
/ for discussion will be, Resolved
That the present tendencies
toward the Capitalization o.
! power in Federal government il
for the best interest of the repuh
lic." The Wake Forest debater
will uphold the affirmative sid
of the question.
! Mr.. Collins is in his junior yea
at Wake Forest Before Roin
to that institution he was str
dent at Simeon Institute, 8
Drum, near which place h
lives.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1908-03-02

For Sale-Ior acres Land Runs with.
iii two hundred yards of B2rker's Ilig,
School, adjoining the lanAs of 4. r
. Bethunc and J.. Shaw B. f Towns nd
LumbeItoh, N. c. = 2-1o-tf Z.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1908-03-02
PERSONAL.


Mr. A f White spen: Satnr-
day in Charlotte.
AIR. L Z. HAmer, OF Ray Than,
Was III town 10 day.
Mr.. J H Mclean, of Bsllamy,
was in townFriday. 49,.
Mr.. A B. Toad. of Btllam,
sas iu Lumberton Friday.
Mr.. Angus Chavis, of Lowe,
las in Lain berton Saturday.
MIR. F K. WATSON, of. RID
Springs, was in town Saturday
Mr.. Archie Britt, of .Orrum
las y caller at this Office Thurs
lay
Mr.. Hector Stephens, of O:
rum, was in Lum berton Sasur
day.
Mr.. W. F Davis, Of St. Paul
Vas amOung the visitors in TOW E
Saturday.
Air. >. w. West, Of roate No. ;
from LumoerLUn, VAS III = towl
Thursday.
Messrs. Angus Mckenzie ano
Charlie Cox, of Rowland, were
in town yesterday.
MIR. J. H. Powers, who lives or
rual route No. ! from Lumberton
Has in town Saturday.
DR.. c. W. Regan, of LAurin
ourg, spent yesterday in towr
with relatives and friends.
Mr.. W. J. Brown, who livel
Aear Red. Springs, was among
the visitors in Lnmbsrton Thurs
day.
Mr. G. B. Kinlaw, of rura
route number 8 from Lumber
ton, was a caller at this Office
Saturday.
Mr.. A, B. Williams, who i!
now making headquarters a
Rennert. spent yesterday ano
today in Lumberton.
/ Misses Mary and Cammis Me
Neill returned Friday nigh
from Linden, where they went t
attend the funeral of their aun,
Mrs. Williams.
Messers. x. M. Biggs, r. E
Lee, Geo. B. Mcleod and @. I
Williams attended SPECIAL meet
ing Of the stockholders of th
Southern Life Insurance Go. q
Fay Thursday,
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1908-03-02

For ReRt<:The OF ces occupied by Drs
Rozier & Knox, OH first floor OF. Bank
Of LusHberton building, will he for REM
after january lst. Also 3 Offices on 2nt
floor of SAME building. Also two OF three
good farms for rent. For further in
fornla ion sec Geo. b. McLsod, I.um.
; .beEton, N. &. 1876
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1908-03-02

For Sa1e-The Robesonian Publishing
Company has a good secondhand print
ing press for sale. Any one contem
plating starting new paler would dc
we'll to see US before buying. The Rob
esonian Publishing Company. ..,s
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1908-03-02

NoIlce-AR>y one who wants TO 'bu,
drawn cypress shingles can get same b,
applying to Ira !. wilkins, Bellamy
n. c. - -. ..'...t .-JI-rS =
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1908-03-02

LOs1-Pocket beck containing ,abGn'
&3a.co. lost Oh the streets of Lumber
ton. Will give finder IS 90, Jim Sea
ley, Lumberton, K. r. d. i. 'l-Z7'tf
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1908-03-02

N0tIce-I N II rent at reasonable rates {;
launch, with engineer, for pa;t Ct
string TO 50 Oh the river. W. H. Fryant
I.umberton, n. c. 'I>3U-tf =
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1908-03-02

Der WinR-The Chinaman is no,
ready to. do your laundering Hi:
shop is on Fourth street next to A. T.
Whites sale stablz. Give him chanc
aud let him show:you how he Can lam
der. Der Wing, The Chinaman. ITO
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1908-03-02

fVsR'ed-An opl ortunity to buy /;
Standard and Registered Wilkes II Nj
etoh Stallion t reasonable price. Az.
Ply to r. B. Beckwith, III Lcod B, lid
ing, LuAbSrtou, y. e. 3-2@t%.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1908-03-02
Piano Tuning.

The we'll known reliable tuner and re
plirer will be here few days louRer.- -
Those needing 6rst-clase work please
phone Eagle Furniture Go. or write POI
tai. Respect dlty,
3 2-It* S. SeULE. :
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1908-03-02

Feand-In the opera house, after lie
concert Monday evening, a lady's furs
Owner may obtain same by calling a.
this Office and paying for this adver,
49, tisenent. =, 2-l5-tf
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1908-03-02
STOCKDALE BR s.,
Plain and Ornamental Plaster
ers and Cement Workers.
:'stt.
LUMBERTON, N. c..
att
Notice to Delinquent 7, Tax
49,: .~>- Payers. -. ,

This is TO notify all taxpayers that.0wu
land i'll Robson county that have not
paid tax on same, that-all lands will be
advertised for sale for payment of said
taxes Oh @r about the Iothof March, 1908
The p DIVISIONS of IKE law i'll regard Il
collecting taxes are more strict than the,
have ever been, ana the Sheriff is requir,
ed to make settlements earlier thaH.her>
tefore. Therefore he will be obliged to
advertise and: SELL not. later thar April
10th, 1908. .~:. -:
Il. c. McNEtLL,
81 eriff- Robson County.
2-2d-tf
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1908-03-02

Repair VNork-Repair work and 9TH
CT nnschine. work promptly executed Il
reasonable prices by tie fully eqllipIs d
Machine Shop OF the National Gotten
Mills, Ltlmbert0n, n. Z. I2-5~uE
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1908-03-02

Try an Ad in this column. Whether i.
. aoose 10 reni, sUnIctn.nE yoI Ilavt
N sale, or sognt thing vol want to: buy
The K0beS0Nlan Want COIumR
4ill bring the results.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1908-03-02

WanIed-A good mich COW. Apply t.
E. NJ. Hoyle, LumbeIton. NC '2-27.o,
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1908-03-02

Lsst-Goid cross on the streets of !. / III.
horton. Fin,ier will please bring 'c
this Office. 2-27-tf
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1908-03-02

Blacks Rlfthiug and Tin Work.
am fully prepared to do anything il,
btacl smithiirg or tn work. Give me ls' 3
call. II. g, Webster, Luslher Or; n.
c. Pitt
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1908-03-02

: SARAH JANE.
Ten Mile, n. G., Feb. %, 1908
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1908-03-02
Plain Talks on Fertilizers
Improving and Increasing Tobacco Crops

otherwise the
results win
not be salts
f.,otoiy.
Over one
mill, n tons Of
Virginia Caro-
lima Fertilizers
we're, sold Ia t
syEata sure
,,,-,,ATaT +ha;~ -,
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1908-03-02

r.. M* NOE&l: 7.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1908-02-07
A Sad Death.

Mr.. Pinkney Edgar Coffren, eldest
.on of Mr.. J. E. Coffren, died in Wash
in gton On Thursday last, January 31st,
of pneumonia, with which he was taken
only two days before the end came.
This was great shock to his parents
and many friends. He had been mar
ried not quite two months to Miss
Msude Martin of this town, and much
sympathy Is felt for the young wife 10
the time of her great sorrow.
Besides the young wife father, one
sister and four brothers survive him.
The funeral took place Saturday morn
ing at Trinity church this town, Rev.
Mr.. McManus officiati ng. The casket
was covered with beautiful flowers
from the family and friends and large
wreath of roses and asparagus was sent
by the young man from Woodward and
Lothrop's, where he had been employed
for some m ontLs.
The pail bearers were Messrs. J. d.
Wallis, W. T. Davis, Joseph Crawford,
Ernest Smith, Alfred Ridgley, Charles
Crandell.
One sweetly solemn thought
Comes to me DER and Ger;
I am nearer my home today,
Than 1 have ever been before.
Nearer the great white throne,
Nearer the crystal sea,
Nearer my fathers house,
Where the ''many mansions" be.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1908-02-07
Xoeal ano 4ersomal.
Orphans Court.

There was a regular meeting of the
Orphans Court Tuesday with all the
Judges in attendance. The following
orders were passed:
Ordered, That the last will and tesla
ment of James b. Gillingham, late of
p. G. county, deceased, be and the same
is hereby admitted to probate and re-
cord; that letters testamentary be
issued to Samuel W. and William NJ.
Gillinsham, the executors by the
said will named, that bond in the penal
tv of 800 be and the same is hereby
approved; ant that nstice to Creditors
be given.
Ordered, That letters of administra-
ton be granted in the estate of Fred
erick B. Ryon, deceased, that Ella "
Ryon and Richard N. Ryen be and they
are hereby appointed administrators OF
said deceased; that bond in the penalty
of 81, 800 be and the same is hereby ap-
proved; that Notice of Creditors be
given and that Herbert N. Hardy and
Robsrt Seaborn are hereby appointed
appraisers.
ordered, That Howard NJ. Perrie be
and he is hereby appointed administra-
tor of Enoch g. Perrie, deceased that;
bond in the penalty Of $5ss; that No
tice to Creditors be given; and that X.
Hugh Perrie and J. K. Summers be ap-
pointed appraisers.
Ordered, That Howard 81. Sheriff be
and he il hereby appointed admlnlstra-
tor of Mary A. Sheriff, deceased; bond
in tho penalty Of $4,000, filed and ap
proved; tnat Notice to Creditors be
given.
Ordered, That Jesse L. Heiskell,
Guardian to William A. Hill, Ellen
Watson, Hsis kell Hill, Childs Hill and
Rosa Hill, be and he is hereby request
ed to appear and show cause at the
next meeting Of this Court, on Feb
ruary 10, 1908, why his letters as
guardian aforesaid should not have
been revoked for failure to account as
said guardian as required by law.
Ordered, That Vincent ]. Herman b,
and no is hereby appointed admini'tra
.or Of the estate Of James Herman.
Ordered, That J. c. Mattingly be and
he is hereby pointed guardian OF
Harry Thomas Sisk, Francis A. Sisk,
Roger sisk and John l.. Sisk, and upon
the giving Of bond in the sum OF $SVo
he il authorized to receipt and admins
tar the fund.- Of said infants and to be
invested subject to the approval OF the
Court.
Adjou rned to meet Tuesday, Febru
airy 18th, 1868.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1908-02-07

"a reactionary storm period is CEN
trail on the 18th, 18th and 10Th. The
moon being on the celestial equator on
the Goth, threatening conditions. with
high tempera ture and possibly lightning
an9 thunder, will naturally tend to pro-
long the reactionary disturbances CEN
trail on the 18th, 18th and 10Th, pushing
unsettled to stormy weather quite into
the storm period following.
"a regular storm period is central on
the 23d, prevailing from the slst to the
Goth. The storms of this period will
eliminate in central to eastern sections
from Sunday. 23d, to Tuesday, 25th.
The barometer will fall in western ex.
tremes by the 21st, followed by cloudi-
ness and rain in those sections by the
22d, but these conditions will widen and
intensity as they pass eastwardly across
the country during the 23d to Goth.
The vernal equinox will add force to
the storms, especially in the southern
parts of the country, through all the
last half of February.
"a reactionary storm period will be
in progress as we pass from February
into March, the eliminating stages OF
which will fall on March 1st and I'd.
"There can be little doubt that the
prevailing periods of Saturn and Jupi-
ter have conspired to modify the win
ter int very mild one up to this date.
We had expected that the cold would
be more intense at the elimination of
storm periods during the Venus period
in December and thus far in January.
"Taking a somewhat longer look
ahead, we do not hesitate to say that We
expect much cold, unpleasant weather
in February, March and even up to the
end of April, especially in central to
Northern extremes of the country"
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1908-02-07
County Commissioners.

There was q regular meeting OF the
County Commissioners Tuesday with
. full Board in attendance. The boarc
passed the following orders.
Ordered, That Martin McNamara,
President be paid the sum of $315 Old
amount approved by W. W. Crosby
January LIST, 1908. for work on MARI
boro' Pike, Section 2; Contract SO, out
of license fund.
Ordered, This 4th day of February.
1908 by the County Commissioners OF
Prince Georges county, Md; that Geo
W. Hardy, Treasurer, be authorized to
execute tax deed to Alan Bowie for
for lots 6 to 9 and lots 80 to 81. all OF
said lots being in square 80, in the town
of Bowie, Bowie district, P. Geo. coun,
ty, Md, and assessed az unknown and
now owned by Prince Georges county,
upon the payment Of all taxes, interest,
penalties and costs to date.
Ordered, That in the matter of the
report filed in this Office October Goth,
1907, by Joseph Q Tarman, B. H
Brown, and G.. w. Rawlings a com
mittee appointed by the Board to ascer-
tain if public necessity requires the
opening Of q new road in Marlboro
district through the lands of james K.
Ridgely, N. o. Ridgley and others, be
accepted and the sum 500 damages be
awarded Mr.. James r. Ridgely:
Ordered, That Wallace A. Dixon be
appointed constable for Kent district.
Ordered, That William G. Boone be
appointed Constable for Spauld ings
district.
Ordered, That the iron safe in the
Treasurer's office be sold to George B.
Merrick for the sum Of $50 cash, be
he being the highest bidder.
Orddred, That the report Of George
W. Hardy. Treasurer, on levy 1907 filed
January 7th 1903. and examined by
Henry ST. ]. l.. Briscoe, clerk, and
found correct, be accepted.
Ordered, That the notice to Out
Pensioners be published in THE PRINCE
0EoRaE's ENQUIIER, and Laurel
Democrat"
Adjourned to meet Tuesday February
18th 1908.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1908-02-07
The Origin of Grounding Day.

February I'd, or Csndlemas Day, was
q favorite holiday, marked by public
gaiety and ceremonies, in Europe dur
ing the Middle Ages, says an e1-
change. 1t is still marked there by the
closing of banks and offices, but not
Otherwise, outside Of the reading Of
church services. In the Church Calen-
dar it is known as the Feast of the pur-
i6cation Of the Virgin, and WAS first
instituted by Pope Sergius, about the
year 6S4 A. D. The popular name Of
the day is derived from the early Gus
tom of lighting up the churches with
candles and carrying these in process
sion on this festival.
As to the weather superstition that
gives toCandlema the name Of ground
hog day." that is a worldwide fable
In Germany it is the badger that breaks
his winter nap Oh this day to essay the
thankless task Of weather prophecy;
in France and Switzerland it is the mar
mot; in England the hedgehog. OBJ
eryation shows that none of these
small animals do thus observe the date
fixed, also that the weather on this
date does not accurately foretell that of
the following two months, as is suppos-
ed. But it is general truth that in
temperate ATTITUDES warm and sunny
wealth er in the first half Of February is
apt to he followed by change and a
cool spring, and on this fact our ground
hog and badger stories are fou nded.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1908-02-07
Ia MenlOriam.

Six feet below the surface on sunny
hillside in Mt. Olivet Cemetery in the
northeast section of the District of
Columbia, overlooking the entrance to
Union Station, enclosed in a beautiful
white casket, rests all that is mortal Of
Miss Mary Isabelle Scott, second
daughter of Mrs. Ellen Douglas Scott,
of 1873 Jackson St., Anacostia. D. c.
Miss Scott had been ailing for several
months and about tive weeks ago was
confined to her bed on account Of
weakn brought on by weak lungs,
She never rallied from her sick bed, but
remained perfectly concious to the last
moment, and even when the cruel and
firm hand of Death was taking its final
hold and her sight was becoming dim to
all earthly surroundings, as though she
was leaving forever the stage of life
and being joyously received beyond the
celestial golden gate to the banquet OF
the angels, yet she recognized each
voice that uttered sound within the
sick room, and in the presence of her
mother and sisters and DR.. Mcdonald,
of Washington, she closed her eyes in
apparent peaceful slumber and without
the slightest murmur or struggle, pass
ed into the blissful realms of his infin-
tie Majesty; on Thursday Of last week,
January Both. The family members
standing BY the sick bed eagerly watch
ing and praying did not know of her
demise until the doctor apprised them
of the departure Of the beloved one.
The funeral was conducted by under
taker Scott Of Warrington, and took
place at 9 o'clock on Monday from St.
Teresas Church, Anacostia. Rev.
Father Egan celebrated high requie m
Mass. As the corpse was being carried
from the church the solemn quiet was
broken by the beautiful strains Of
LEAD Kindly Light"
Greatest sympathy is felt for the be-
reaved mother and sisters by the host
Of friends and acquaintance Of Miss
Scott. G.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1908-02-07

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North and South Carolina,
Pennsylvania, Delaware
And throughout the Uuited State Can
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The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1908-02-07
Hicks for February.

We publish below from sword and
Works" the Hicks weather forecasts
fer this month:
"a regular storm period, having Its
center on January 3lst. will reach its
elimination during the first three days
Of February. We pass the moons peri
gee and new on the 1st and I'd, which
facts will intensity storm conditions.
Southern parts Of the country may rea-
senablY expect heavy and general rain
storms at this time. To the norshward
rains will turn t. general and destruc-
tive sleet, followed by snow and stormy
boreal gales from the northw est.
"a rea ctionary storm period is CEN
trail on the 9th, 9th and 7th, with the
moons passage over the celestial equa-
tor on the 9Th. The crisis Of the mer-
curry period Is co-inc ident with this re-
dictionary storm center, making it al
most a certainty that thre atening,
stormy weather will be continuous dur
ing the first week in February. Great
and general sleet storms will be mark
ed feature Of these disturbances, wind
ing up with blizz ardeus cold and snow
squalls over almost the entire country
We believe that severe cold for the sea
son will follow these storms, dominat-
ing the weather in all extremes OF the
country-or for that matter. in most
parts of the northern hemisphere from
about the 9th to the 10th Of February.
"a regular storm period is central on
the 18th, covering the 10th to the 18th.
Daring the 18th to 10Th these storms
will grow more severe as they reach
central and eastern parts Of the eoun-
try.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1908-02-07
Notice to Creditors.

THE UNDERSIGNED trustees nam
ed in the above entitled cause, pursuant
to a decree passed on the 7th day OF
January, 1908, hereby give notice to all
persons having claims against the estate
of Samuel Hays, deceased, to file there
in claims, properly authenticated with
the Clerk Of the Circuit Court for Prince
Georges County, on or before the first
day Of July, 1908.
G. A. M. WELLS,
ENOS F. PUMPHRRY,
Trustees.