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The Robesonian., 1908-07-23
For County Commissioner.

To the Democratic Voters of Robson
County:
After a consideration of the matter
and at the request of a number of Dem
ocratic friends, l hereby announce my
self candidate for reelection to the
office of County Commissioner, subject
to the action of the Democratic Prima-
ry.
This June Is, 1903
6-15-tf A. r. MCEACHERN.
The Robesonian., 1908-07-23
For County Commissioner.

To the Democratic Voters of Robson
County:
Subject to the action of the Demo
cratic Primary, and at the request of
number of friends | hereby announce
myself a candidate for reelection to the
office of County Commissioner.
This June Is, 1903.
6-l5-tf A. L. BULLOCK.
The Robesonian., 1908-07-23
WELLS MINSTREL SHOW.
VIII Exhibit Under Own Tent in
Lumberton Three Days This
Week.

VIII Exhibit Under Own Tent in
Lumberton Three Days This
Week.
Wells Minstrel Show, a big
show for ten cents, will exhibit
under its own tent in Lumberton
three days this week Thursday,
Friday and Saturday. This
show comes highly recommend
ed and is said to be one of the
cleanest, best and most up-to-
date shows on the road for the
money. In an unsolicited teSti-
monial the mayor of Youngsville
writes that it is one of the best
shows he has ever seen for ten
cents and the best show he has
ever seen stopping in small towns
at any price. He says it is clean,
not a word to offend, and very
Snappy and entertaining. In a
testimonial signed by the mayor,
chief of police and other town
officers of trankllntOn, the show
is highly recommended to the
public as being 'the best, clean
est and most honestly conducted
show we have ever had the op-
portunity to attend, the ad-
mission being very small for
the performance they give. 1t
deserves the patronage of all the
ladies and children as we'll as OF
the gentlemen in every commun.
ity they play"
Other testimonials commend
the showand those connected with
the company in the highest terms
Don't forget the days Thurs
day, Friday and Saturday.
The Robesonian., 1908-07-23

Sick Headache and Bilious
ness relit we'd at once with Rings
Little Liver Pills. A rosy ccm-
pIexion and clear eyes result from
their use. Do not gripe or sicken.
Good for all the family. Sold by
J. D. McNillan & Son.
The Robesonian., 1908-07-23
For County Commissioner.

To the Democratic Voters of Robeson
County:
At the urgent request of a number of
Democrats, | hereby announce myself
candidate for reelection to the office of
County Commissioner, subject to the
action of the Democratic Primary.
This June Is, 1908.
6-15-tf d. S. ALDERMAN.
The Robesonian., 1908-07-23
To the Democratic Voters of Rob-
eSOn County.

After many assurances of cordial sun
port both by letter and i'm person, |
have decided to ask the honor of repre-
sentlng the people Of our county in the
Senate of the next General Assembly.
subject to the approx al of Democratic
primary.
June q, 1908.
6-22-tf GEO. b. MCLEOD.
The Robesonian., 1908-07-23
LuElhei :cn's First Tobacco Sale
for This Season-Prices Good.

Tie Orln.ng tobacco sale of
the Lumberton warehouse was
well attended yesterday and the
prices were entirely satisfactory.
From the many farmers who had
tobacco on thefoor there was not
aiwOrd Of dissatisfaction heard.
The prices ranged from 2 to 9
cents, which made an average of
5.37 cents per pound. The
amount sold was 26, 323 pounds
and it brought 81, ,415.34 The
tobacco sold was nothing but the
common sand lugs, for which the
farmers heretofore have been
receiving III average Of about q
to 3 cents.
The prospects now are very
favorable for this years tobacco
raiser, and there is hardly any
question about Lumberton being
a good place to market the goods.
Notices of New Advertisements.
There is no better butter thar
that sold by J. II. Wishart.
Thirty acres Of land is Offered
for rent.
Fairmont tobacco market il
now open.
Kathern Ann Locklear give
notice Of administration.
The Southern School Of Tele
graphy advises young men t,
study telegraphy.
DR.. J. Shaffer, of Baltimore
will be IN Lumberton Saturday
The First National Bank, BAN
of Lumberton and the Robeso,
County Loan&Trust Co. publis.
statements in this issue,
The Robesonian., 1908-07-23

Miss Matte Havis, the young
lady who disappeared so mys-
teriously from Charlotte last
Friday morning, was located
Monday afternoon in Columbia,
S. c., and accompanied by her
brothers-in law, Messrs. A. E.
Cohen and w. w. Mcdonald,
arrived in Charlotte on a an
early train Tuesday morning.
She gave no explanation of why
she left home so mysteriously.
1t is supposed that her mind be-
came temporarily unbalanced or
account of disordered nerves.
She left home with very little
money and walked during par
| Of her journey, staying out Of
doors two nights.
The Robesonian., 1908-07-23

Operation for piles will not be
necessa. y if you use Man Zan Pile
Remedy. Put up ready to use.
Guaranteed. Price SOC. Try it.
Sold by J. d. Mcmillan G. Son.
The Robesonian., 1908-07-23

Pineules for the kidneys. 30
days trial 81 90 Guaranteed. Act
directly on the kidneys and bring
relief in the first dose for back
ache, rheumatic pains, kidney
and bladder trouble. Invigorate
the entire system. Sold by J. D.
MCMILLAN & Son.
The Robesonian., 1908-07-23

One application of ManZan Pile
Remedy, for all forms of piles re-
lieves pain, socths, reduces infiam-
nation, soreness and itching.
Price SOC. Guaranteed to give
satisfaction. Sold by J. D. Nc
MILAN & Son.
The Robesonian., 1908-07-23
For Commissioners.

To the Democratic Voters of Robeson
County:
hereby announce myself d can
didate for re-electiOn to the office of
County Commissioner, subject to the
action of the Democratic Primary.
This June 4th, 1903.
6-4-3m* C. A. OLIVER.
The Robesonian., 1908-07-23
For Renisfer ofneeds.

To My Fellow Citizens of Robson Coun-
ty:
At the solicitation of my friends,
take this method to announce myself a
candidate for the office of Register of
Deeds, subject TO the action Of the DEM
ocratic primary.
Yours truly,
4-otf THOMAS n. HIGLEY.
The Robesonian., 1908-07-23
For ReaIster of Deeds.

l hereby announce myself a candidate
for the office of Register of Deeds of Rob-
eson county, subject to the action Of the
Democratic primaries, date of which is
to be named by the executive committee.
Yours truly,
4-I6-u NELL A. CARTER.
The Robesonian., 1908-07-23

hereby announce myself a candidate
for the office of Register of Deeds for
Robson county, subject TO the action of
the Democratic primaries.
Respectfully,
4-3o-tf JOHN MCCALLUM.
The Robesonian., 1908-07-23
For Register of Deeds.

To the Democrats of Robson County:
l take this method to announce my
self candidate for the office of Register
of Deeds, subject TO the action of the
Democratic primary.
Respectfully,
4-2o-t w. .. THOMPSON.
The Robesonian., 1908-07-23
For Register of Deeds.

| hereby announce myself a candidate
for the office of Register of Deeds for
Robeson county, subject to the action
OF the Democratic primaries.
JOHN NJ. MCNAIR.
Cliff
The Robesonian., 1908-07-23
High-Class Seashore Excur-
sion to Norfolk.

The Seaboard will operate it's Annual
Seashore Excursion from Rutherford
ton, Charlotte, Chester, Cheraw, Glib
son, Clarkton, Hamlet, Sanford, Raj
eigh, Durham, Oxford, Louisburg,
Henderson, Weldon, and all intermedi
ate points to Portsmouth and
VIRGINIA SaaShnra resorts on
The Robesonian., 1908-07-23

Foley's Orino Laxative, the NEW
laxative, stimulates, but does not
irritate. It is the best laxative
Guaranteed or your money back.
Sold by all druggists.
The Robesonian., 1908-07-23
LOCAL BRIEFS.

Mr.. O. C. Norment brought
a peach to this Office this morn
ing which out classes anything
received in the p, a n line YET.
The peach weighs II ounces.
Mr.. C. C. Dunn, of BENEFITS
vile, S. c., and Miss Lizzie
Bridger, of Bladenboro, were
married III the home of the bride
yesterday afternoon at 4.30
O'Clock, Rev. 1. ?. Hedgpeth
officiating.
Mr.. Richard Humphrey, the
great sweet potato raiser of Sad
die Tree, brought several well
matured potatoes to town Tues
day and expects soon to have
plenty OF them for the market.
Mr.. humphrey has between 8
and 10 acres planted this year
and the prospect is fine.
Wells Minstrel show has
struck town and is erecting it's
big tent on the vacant lot back
of Mr.. w. |. Linkhaw's sale sta
bic. They will show here to-
night tomorrow night and Sat
urday night. The show will
begin this evening at $50
O'Clock and comes we'll recon-
mended.
Mr.. C. F. Lowery, of rural
route No. 2 from Buie, brought
a peach to this Office Tuesday
which is probably as large as
they ever grow. The peach is
well formed and of a golden color
with a red tint, and weighs
twelve ounces. Mr.. Lowery
says that the name of the peach
is THE Goldsboro.
Some unknown negro tried
to break in the Lumberton Hotel
yesterday morning about one
o'clock, but Mr.. Pate, the pro-
prietor. happened to be up at
the time and discovered the in
truder before he got in and
frightened him away. A dark
town negro was arrested here
yesterday on suspicion Of the
act, but proved his innocence.
The Croatans will give a
picnic at Union Chapel Saturday
in honor Of Mr.. Hamilton Nc
MILAN, MEo nc },e& > Hc so
much far their ..,~e. Mr.. Ham,
ilton Mcldi;iau, Col. N. A. Nc
Lean, l.eY. E. M. Hoyle ex-Sher-
if Geo. 3. Mcleod and other
prominent speakers are expected
to b" present. The picnic will
last al day and a big dinner will
be s@rV,t.
The Robesonian., 1908-07-23
To the Farmers of Robson
County:

will be at Fairmont during the pres
ent tobacco season. The market is now
open and will be open every day until
the tobacco is all sold. Our buyers are
all here, prices are good, come on with
your tobacco and | will see that you
get its worth. Col. J. S. Ball, the best
auctioneer in the Southern States, will
do the selling. l am very greatful to
my friends for their many past favors
E. J. CHAMBERS.
6-23-lt
The Robesonian., 1908-07-23
Excursion to Norfolk.

AS will be seen by reference to
advertisement in this paper the
Seaboard will run its annual ex-
cursion to Norfolk, Va, Tuesday,
August 4th. Visitors will be
given two days in which to visit
points of interest in and around
Norfolk and Portsmouth, and a
splendid trip is promised those
who go. Fare from Lumberton
will be $3.50 for the round trip.
The management of the annu-
al farmers convention to be at
the A. & M. College in Raleigh
August 25th, 26th and 9th, an
nounce that three of the most
prominent authorities on agricul.
ture in the whole country have
been secured to deliver addresses
on various topics. They are DR.
S. A. Knapp, in charge Of thu
demonstration work of tht
United States Department 0.
Agriculture, and Of the United
States Department Of Education
w. j. Spillman, in charge Of tn,
farm management department 0
United States Department o
Agriculture and DR.. A. M. Soule
president Of the Georgia A. & M
College.
The Robesonian., 1908-07-23
Pullman Cars
Two Whole Days in Norfolk.

Raleigh and Durham trains returning
leave Portsmouth at 900 a. m, Thurs
day, August 9Th; Charlotte train at 800
p. M, August 6itl, giving the PUBLIC an
shore Outing; and tim to Visit all re-
sorts in the vicinity of Nor"olk.
C. H. GATTIS, T. P. A,
1883 Raleigh, N. C.
The Robesonian., 1908-07-23
Tuesday, August 4th.

This train will be operated in three
sections, leaving Raleigh at $50 a. m. !;
Durham, $50 a. M, Tuesday, August
4th; Charlotte, $50 p. M, August 4th.
Rates from Rutherfordton, Chester,
Cheraw, Gibson and Clarkton will ap-
ply on regular trains into Hamlet to
connect with this train.
Positively the most attractive and
high-class Excursion of the season with
equal accommodations to regular trains.
Pullman Cars
Will be provided on these trains for
those who make their reservations in
advance. Pullman berth rates from
Charlotte to Portsmouth, 81. so; Monroe
and Hamlet, $500. Seat rate from
Raleigh, Is cents; Durham, Is cents.
Round trip rate from Rutherfordton,
SIS. 90; Charlotte, 81. 50; Chester, 81. SO
Wadesboro, $500; Cheraw, $4.25; Clark
ton, $4 so; Hamlet, $500; Sanford, So.
50; Lumberton, $3.50; Maxton, $4.25
Raleigh, $500; Durham, $500; Louis
burg, 100; Henderson, 81. so; Oxford
| 81 so: Weldon. So. co.
The Robesonian., 1908-07-23
For Register of Deeds

l hereby announce myself a candidate
for the office of Register of Deeds for
RObeson County, subject to the action
of the Democratic primaries.
5-28-tf j. Z. PURCELL.
The Robesonian., 1908-07-23

Sheriff and Mrs. E. C. McNeifl
and daughter, Miss Esther, re-
turned this morning from Row.
land, where they had been visit
ing. Mrs. Geo. K. NcNeill and
children came with them and
will spend a few days here on a
visit.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-02-19
Why
Suffer?

If you suffer pain from
any cause, DR.. Miles Anti
Pain Pills will relieve it
and leave no bad after
effects. That's the impor-
tant thing. Neither do
they create a habit. More
often the attacks become
less frequent, or disappear
altogether. DIR. Miles,
Anti-Pa Pills have no
other effect except to re-
lieve pain and quiet nerv-
GUS irritation.
Anti-P Pain Pills. My husband and
son. aged Is were always subject to
sick headache until We began using
these Pills. and they have broken
them up entirely, s Don't NJ =, think ,Eon they
/ recommend them to every one. A
few weeks ago heard an old lady
friend was sick. went to see her.
She was down with IAGrlppe, ana
nearly crazy with awful backache.
! gave her one Of the Anti Pain Pills
and left another for her to take In
q short time. They helped her right
away, and she says she will never be
without them again. Last winter my
husband was taken with pluerlsy on
both sides, and know he would have
died II 1t hadn't been for the Pills.
In less than half an hour he was
sweating, and went to bed and slept"
MRS. G. H. WEBB,
Austinburg. Ohio.
Your druggist sells Or. Miles Anti.
Palm Pills, and we authorize him TO
return the price OF first package (only)
n Il falls to benefit you.
Miles Medical Co., Elkhart, Ind
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-02-19
For Sale!

1853 acres; good house and several
barns. located 2 miles from White
Creek Creamery, on good road,
plenty OF fruit, water at buildings,
saving timber worth more than one
half the value of place. keeps IL COWS
and team; land faces the south and
work can all be done by machinery.
an excellent place for a large fruit
farm as 1t is protected from north
and west winds. Price $4,000. $500
down
40 acres large IA room house, barn,
wagon shed, smoke house, corn
house, and creamery. water at all
buildings, plenty of fruit, large beauti.
full front yard and number of shade
trees. A nice place to keep summer
boarders, located in the most promi-
|nent part of SALISBURY Center where
the scenery is unsurpassed. Price
$500 with $1,000 down. will exchange
for renting property.
Good 6 room house, new barn worth
three hundred dollars. running water
at house, located on East Main street.
Price $500, $500 can remain on place.
If you want to buy a farm or a vii
lage place come and see me before
you buy as have very large as
sOrtment in my hands to select from.
It will cost you nothing to talk the
matter over.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-02-19
MASKED MEN At YARpLEY.


Caleb scattergoed and Miss Smith
Nearly Murdered by Robbers.
YARDLEY, Pa, Feb. 10. - Caleb
Scattergood, an aged farmer residing
here, is In a serious condition as the
result of an encounter with three mask
ed burglars who attacked him, his
wife and Miss Anna Smith, relative,
at his home late ut night.
The farmer was aroused by a noise
in the rear Of his home and, going to
investigate, ran into the men who had
forced their way into house. As he
turned to run he was shot In the
cheek.
The intruders then entered the din
ing room, where the women were
standing, and ordered them to remain
quiet. Miss Smith tried to reach the
door, but was felled by blow on the
head. Scattergood went to the assist
ance of the women and was badly
beaten. The three men, becoming
frightened, ran off and escaped. Farm
ers living in the neighborhcod were
notified, and all the surrounding ccun-
try was searched without success.
Miss Smith is in serious condition
from the blow OH the head. and Mrs.
Scattergood is suffering from shock.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-02-19
COULD DIE HAPPY.

Mr.. Doolin--Pat.
O'Houlihan-Yis, Mike.
Mr.. Dim dying.
O'H.-Yiz aire, Mike?
Mr.. D.-Without revenge on Terry
Googin for what he said about me
when Bridget chucked him to be my
bride.
O'H.-Thrue for you, Mike.
Mr.. D.--Pat!
0'H.-Yis, Mike.
Mr.. D.--Aire yiz still me frind?
OH aire. Mike.
Mr.. D.-Whin I'm gone will yer see
that me Bridget marries Terry?
OH will, Mike.
Mr.. D.-Sind fer tn priest, Pat.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-02-19
Who Was the Man?

While walking upon an unfrequent-
ed path | met an aged man who was
carrying two lighted lanterns. Recog-
mixing him. cried:
All, Diogenes. isn't 1t about time
you gave up your search for an hon
est man?"
Friend" answered he, Il am often
tempted to desist; but you mistake
the object of my quest; found an
honest man several centuries ago. !
am hunting now for an absolutely
truthful woman"
And he passed on, weeping; for he
had far to go.-Life.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-02-19
The Reason.

The speaker was plainly excited.
why In thunder!" he shouted, did
you misrepresent the points of that
dog you sold me? You claimed that
he was a coon-dog--a coon-dog! Why,
he couldn't trail polecat across a
tennis court"
We'll. well, Welt" muttered the
person addressed. that's strange
very strange. While 1t is true that /
have never hunted coons myself with
that dog, l was certain that he was a
coon.dog because he wasn't worth a
cuss at anything else" Judge.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-02-19
SHOOK UP WHARTON, N. ).
Explosion of Dynamite Blew Three
Men to Atoms and Rocks Train.


Explosion OF Dynamite Blew Three
Men to Atoms and Rocks Train.
DOVER, N. j., Feb. 19.-Ah explo
sion of dynamite In the powder and
dynamite works at Wharton. two miles
from here, blew three men to atoms,
shook the country for miles around and
almost wrecked express train No. B Of
the Delaware, Lackawanna aud West.
ern railroad, which was passing
the town at the rate of mile minute
at the time.
A panic followed in the cars, score
Of passengers were severely cut by
broken glass, and three were so badly
hurt that they got of at Washington,
N. J., to secure surgical aid.
The train had passed the powder
mill, which is close to the track, when
the explosion took place, or 1t would
have been blown from the rails The
plate glass windows on the left side Of
the Pullman coaches and other cars
were smashed. and the pieces were
hurled through the cars like bullets
from rifle.
The passengers, alarmed by the ter
rife detonation and the breaking Of the
glass. rushed for the doors. and had
the train not been vestibuled some
would have undoubtedly jumped. Sc
badly was the train damaged that an
other was made up at Stroudsburg.
Pa, to carry the passengers to their
destinations.
Every building in Wharton was
wrenched by the explosion. Plate glass
windows all over Dover were shat
tered, and the force Of the shock was
felt at Morristown and other places a.
far off as fifteen miles from Wharton.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-02-19

ROANOKE, Va, Feb. 19.-The jury
in the case Of Frank Cauthorn, the
young white man on trial at Christians
burg for the murder Of his former
sweetheart, Mrs. Ada Jones, returned
q verdict of not guilty Of murder, but
insane, after being out two hours.
Judge Moffett ordered that Cauthorn
be committed to a state insane asylum.
The trial lasted Ave days. The de-
Tense was insanity, and prominent
alienists testified that the defendant
was insane when he committed the
crime and that he ID still insane. eau
thorn said he slew Mrs. Jones because
be loved her and she married another.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-02-19
FOR SALE

The property owned by Swift
Brothers & Company, situated on west
side of Depot street in Bennington vii
iage and abutting the tracks Of the
Rutland railroad. There is a two
story frame building adapted for store
Or market purposes on the Depot
street frontage Of this property and in
rear of this . large yard and a large
barn. The property has a frontage
Of over one hundred feet ON line of the
railroad and q side track runs along
this entire frontage close to the prop
erty line. This is the best available
location in Bennington for any bust
ness requiring railroad facilities for
the shipping or delivering Of heavy
merchandise. Particularly well adapt
ed for a coal yard or similar business.
Possession Of the property given i'm
mediately upon sale. Price reason
able.
Address or inquire Of Charles N.
Powers, Savings Bank Building, Ben.
nington, Vt
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-02-19

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10. - Resolu-
tons demanding the restoration to the
army of the colored troops dismissed
as the result of the Brownsville ar
fair were adopted at mass meeting
here after addresses by Bishops II. M.
Turner Of Atlanta and w. ID. Chap
pelle of Nashville and other leaders OF
the colored race. Fifteen states having
a large colored population were rep
resented. The resolutions further urge
colored voters everywhere to qualify
for the franchise, participate In pri-
maries and conventions and least their
ballots for Senator Foraker or men
who, like him, have stood up manfully
against the most powerful influence In
defense of the rights Of these men who
had imperiled their lives in the serv-
ice of our common country"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-02-19
FRANK 3. HOWE. Editor and Publisher
IMPORTANT NOTICE

Subscribers to the Banner should
bear in mind that hereafter all sub
scriptions must be paid in advance,
because OF the positive rule made by
the postofice department that only
paid in advance papers can be sent
through the mails at the low second
class rate of newspaper postage. This
rule went into effect January 1, 1908
and daily papers are given only three
months to get their ISIS on a paid In
advance basis. All the subscribers Of
the Banner will please bear this in
mind as we shall be compelled to dis
continue on April 1st all papers sent
through the mail not paid in advance.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-02-19
Mrs. wInsIow's Soothing Syrup

Has been used for over 65 years BY
millions Of mothers for their children
while teething with perfect success. II
soothes child, softens gums, allays all
pain, cures wind collie and Is best rem
edy for diarrhoea. Ask for Mrs.
Winslow's Soothing Syrup" and take
no other kind. Csc bottle. Guaran.
teed under the Food and Drug Act,
June 80. 1905. Serial number 1898.
An old and well tried remedy
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-02-19
Hia Foolish Fear.

THE only thing am afraid of,
darling" he said, rs that we shall not
be able to live on my salary"
"Pooh!" replied the brave girl,
don't let that worry you. Remember
that shall not be mere, useless lux
ury, as many mans wife is. Didn't
I earn $40 writing for the children's
department of ladies magazine last
yearT'-Chicago Record-Herald.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-02-19
Special Announcement Regarding the
National Pure Food and DRUG Law

We are pleased to announce that Fo-
ley's Honey and Tar for coughs, colds,
and lung troubles is not affected by the
National Pure Food and Drug Law as
1t contains no opiates or other harmful
drugs, and we recommend It as q safe
remedy for children and adults. Quin-
lan's Pharmacy.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1908-02-19

Kodol is a scientific preparation of
vegetable acids with natural juices
found in q healthy stomach. Each
dose will digest more than 5000 grains
of good food. Sold by d. A. Ward.