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The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1908-11-19

on the fourteenth of November.
His first wife was a Miss Zacha-
ry. of Montgomery county, and
about twenty-five years ago,
while residing at Apex, he mar
RED Miss Ella Herring, of Lenoir,
who survives him. their children
being Mrs. Fred Miller, of Win
ston, formerly Ella Duckett; Mr..
Alfred Duckett, Miss Annie
Duckett and Miss Elizabeth
Duckett. All of these except
Mrs. Miller are in the city and
she will arrive today. There al
so survives him a daughter by
his first wife, Mrs. K. M. Biggs,
of Lumberton, who is expected
to reach here today.
Captain Duckett was one Of
the best-known teachers Of the
State. He was educated at Fur
man University in Greenville, S.
c., and began his career as a
teacher in Rockingham county,
N. c., when he was "a years old.
He taught in that county, in
Martin, Pitt, Wake and Robson.
While teaching at Apex, in this
county, he was elected county
superintendent of schools and
made a fine impression. He
aught at Lumberton for eight
years and was in charge of
the high school there when in
1901 General T. F. Toon, who
had been elected State Superin-
tendent of Public Instruction, ap-
pointed him as chief clerk. When
General Toon died Captain Duck
EFT was continued in Office by
Hon. J. Y. Joyner, being in late
years assigned to important lines
of work in the field for the de-
partment, filling each position
with the highest degree Of eff
cheney.
wherever Captain Duckett
taught he left a distinct impress
sion for good on the life of the
community, both in an education
al and a moral way. He was a
genial man, loving all mankind,
and ever seeking an opportunity
to do a kindness His life was
full of good deeds and it was g
high privilege to have him as q
neighbor. He was we'll known
throughout the State and his
friends are legion. The news OF
his death will carry deep grief t.
many, for he held a place close ir
the hearts of all who knew him
Shortly after his death his
son, Mr.. Alfred Duckett, reached
his side, and the body was taker
to the H. ]. Brown embalmine
house to be prepared for inter
ment, later being taken to his
residence at 218 North Eas
street. There were many whc
called yesterday afternoon anc
last night to extend sympathy
to his widow and bereaved chill
dren, and to give expression t.
the high regard in which Captain
Duckett was held.
Hon. J. Y. Joyner, Statt
Superintendent, speaks in thu
highest terms of Captain bucket
as one of the best men in the
State and one of the most earnes
workers in the development of it,
educational life. He said: "
shall miss him sorely. He was E
loyal and faithful friend, a con
scientious andscrupulously homes
public servant, ready and willing
and anxious to help the cause O:
education wherever he could. ,
Governor Glenn said he wa
greatly shocked at Captain Duck
ett's sudden death, that he wa!
one of the best friends whom he
admired very much. He declar
ed him to be thorough in the dis
charge of his duties, giving gen
eral satisfaction throughout tn,
State, and that his death removes
one of the States truest men ant
most earnest educational advo
Gates. "
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1908-11-19
FAIRMONT NEWS LETTER
A Shame to Hale Men from
Work as Witnesses in Petty
Cases-Death of Capt. Swift
Galloway-Other matters of
Interest.

Correspondence of The Robesonlan.
The family of Rev J. B. Jack
son left last week. They will
visit relatives in and near Colds
boro before going to Louisville,
KY.
Our people enjoyed a splendid
sermon bp Rev. A. T. Rogers.
formerly principal of the school
here, last Sunday night at the
Baptist church. Mr.. Rogers is
greatly beloved by all in this
community and we are always
glad to see him. Mrs. Rogers
who was Miss Chat. Floyd, will
spend several weeks among home
folks, regaining her health.
Mr.. D. W. Galloway received
the sad news of the death of his
brother last Saturday, CAPT.
Swift Galloway, Of Snow Hin,
one of the most prominent at
torneys in that part of North
Carolina. His many friends SYM
pathize with him in this trouble,
Prof. Scull, the noted musi-
clan, is IN town for a few DAYS
and the prospects are bright for
securing him as teacher for the
band just organized in town. We
are glad to know the band seems
to be an assured success and
have no doubt of the ability of
Prof. Scull to drill them into
good players, if given a fair
chance, so we hope every mem
Der will stick to his post and
practice faithfully.
We think most of our men will
not want to see Lumberton again
IN a year or more. It is a shame
that honest, hardworking men
must be hailed away from their
work and waste week to be
witnesses in frivolous, spite.
work cases which affect nobody
IN the world except the two
foolish men who hate each 9th.
er.
A fruit tree agent is in town
delivering trees today and we
see many being carried away fol
planting and are so glad to see
our people taking an interest ir
trees for their farms.
Mr.. H. H. Pitman has a bana.
ma tree in his drug store anC
promises to treat all his friends
later on. AS the bananas are
about two inches long you neeC
not be in a hurry to come anC
get your share.
Mr.. J. E. Anderson has gone
to Timmonsville, S. c., to visit
his mother and will return BY
way of the Dillon race track, we
suppose, as others expect to at.
tend the racing there on Wednes.
day.
Mrs. Mary Ivey has returned
home after a pleasant stay in
Raleigh, Cary and Dillon, anc
we are glad to see her looking SC
well.
Messrs. Watson and Mears, Of
Lumberton, spent last Sunday ir
town.
Mrs. Herbert Blue, of Lum.
berton. is spending the week
with home folks.
,o Faairmont. N. c., Nov. IS,
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1908-11-19

Speaking of new counties, it
would seem that we have too
many now when about half of
them are rot self-supporting. -
Durham Herald.
Which is submitted just by way
of parenthesis for the considera-
ton of those who seem bent up;n
forming a new county out of a
part of Robson.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1908-11-19
COUNTY CLAIMS PAID.
Special Meeting of County Com
miSSioners Held Monday for
Transaction of Routine Bust.
ness.

miSSioners Held Monday for
Transaction of Routine Bust.
ness.
The county commissioners were
in special session Monday and
transacted regular routine bust
ness. The following claims were
passed:
Court House and Court-Gas-
ton Metal Roof Co., for ventila-
tors placed in court house roof,
$25 Charged to court house bond
account; J. R. Morris, Is meals
for jury, 1925. Total, $28.25.
Bridge Work-A. S. Wishart,
labor on Taylor's bridge, $3.50;
Alma Lumber Co., lumber for
Campbell's and New bridges,
$12.25; D. B. Campbell, work on
New bridge, SO; Make L. McRae,
repairs on Shoe Hill and Lumber
River bridges, 1925; A. D. Nc
Grit, work and material for re-
building Campbell's bridge
$216.28; A. D. McGirt and A. l..
Purcell, for building Purcell's, or
Watson's, bridge, $24O; H. C. Nc
Nair, hauling on dam at New
bridge, $40; Sellers & Co., lum-
Der for Campbell's, Red Banks
and Alma bridges, SAL. so; R. L.
Mcleod, lumber for Seven
bridges, New bridge and Red
Banks bridge, $50. 46; Make L.
McRae, work on new bridge and
Campbell's bridge, s14.86. To-
tai, $717.1O.
Jail and Prisoners-F. ],
Adams, carrying Make Ross to
Jail, $6.15; Lumberton Electric
Light Co., lights for October,
$l7.32; Chas. H. Odum, carrying
prisoner to Jail, SO. 50;F. j. Adams,
carrying Sam Smith to jail, ST. IS:
B. V. Britt, carrying Isaac Whit.
ley to Jail, $1.50, Total, $50. IL.
Miscellaneous-M. Mcmillan,
repairs on stock law fence. $40:
H. M. Parish, repairs on type,
writer in registers office, Sc:
Lumberton Electric Light Co.
lights for sheriff's office for DC,
tober, $1.20; @. T. Williams, sup
plies for clerks office, $40. so; for
registers Office, 75cts; G. G.
French, brick for county home
So; Walker-Evans & CogsweIl
Co., supplies for clerks office,
S6.95; G. E. Rancke, holding in
quest over body of Will Sander
son, S7.20; six jurors in above
inquest, 81 each, SIP; DR.. T. A,
Norment, holding post mortem
examination of body of Will San
derson, $40; Alex. Wilkerson, re-
moving body of Will Sanderson
to his home, 75cts; D. C. Kinlaw
poll-holder in Howellsville town
ship in prohibition election in
May, 81. Total $72.75.
1t was ordered that Sheriff Nc
Neil pay to Treasurer Mckenzie
1926, the States part of rebate
paid by treasurer out of county
funds, which should be charged
to State funds and same to be
allowed the sheriff in his settle.
ment with State.
Dennis Hardin was ordered ad-
mltted to the county home.
Rebates were allowed as fol-
lows: Page FILLMORE, BIRTHS
township, poll tax, $2;F.A. Humph-
rey, poll tax of 81 in Saddle Tree
township, nonresident; Neil Nc
Rae, poll tax of So in Smiths.
over age; M. T. McGougan, on
$3l8 in Red Springs township; S.
II. Sanderson, E. J. Adams, S.
lie d6 Grand and ]. L.Locklear, poll,
S2' enormously charged.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1908-11-19

n The Western North Carolina
G01lh1erence convened IN Ashe-
E x yesterday, Bishop James
Atkins presiding.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1908-11-19

In ordering the address of his paper changed
uDscriber should give tine address to which it has
been.going, and the new address.
With the large circulation that it has, The Rob
esonan is frst-class advertising medium. Rates
will he furnished promptly to prospective adver-
tsers.
4 paper wants to be fair to correspondents
and will give them much latitude as it thinks
public policy will permit We are not responsible
for the views of any correspondent We require
that a writer sign his name to a communication
attacking some one else institution. In pub
fishing articles where the # the writer is
not required to be published. we the right,
for good reasons, to give the name when asked for
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1908-11-19

Entered second-clsss matter at the Postoffice
at Lumferton, N. c. under the Act Of Congress Of
March 2rd 1897.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1908-11-19
Notice of Administr alton.

Having qualified Administrators of the esta te
OF r; Z. Mclean, deceased, late of Robson coun-
ty' North Carolina. this is to notify all persons
having claims against the estate of said deceased
to exhibit them to the u lders;cned at Iurnker.
Bridge, N C.: on or before the Both day of Octo-
per- lSO9 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of
tate will please make immediate payment.
This 18th day of October, 1908,
ELIZABETH H. MCLEAN, Administrative
of P. c. Mclean.
Mcintyre, Laurence & Proctor, Lttoruels or
Administrative. Lumberton, N c.
10-29-6thUra
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1908-11-19
Does Not Stimulate

NOT SEln1 uTate7
Ayers Sarsaparla does not stimulate It does not make
you feel better day, then bad ever the next It
not strong drink No reaction after you stop using it
There is not drop of alcohol in it, You have the steady
even gain that comes from strong tonic and Alternative
We wish you would ask your doctor about this. He
knows Trust him: Do as he says. Co LoweH Mas,
years Do doctors recommend them2
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1908-11-19

The following appreciative
sketch of Capt. Duckett's life is
taken from Tuesdays News and
Observer:
Captain Duckett was born in
Whltmlre, Newberry county, s.
e., and was ffty-eight years old
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1908-11-19

For Rent-The Lumberton Graded
School Dormitory. Apply to w. H.
humphrey, Secretary Board Trustees.
9-7-tf
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1908-11-19

r0F Re.ss Several farms near Fair
mont. Apply to Dr. ". A. McPhalI,
Lumberton, N. C. lO-I9-ff
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Ven:ed Some Robesonian subscrib-
",rs to pay Their subscription in good
dry wood.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1908-01-10

Outstanding January l, 1908 1890. 81, 365 II
Being an increase during the year OF
$4171.09.
The earnings from the use OF water for
the year was $11, 10000, being an in
crease over the previous year oi
$1752 sc.
The general fund shows an overdraft
OF $1214 81. This was caused by a re-
duction in the valuation after the tax
levy had been made There is out
standing warrants in this fund amount
ing to $3.50.
In the special water fund there has
been reduction OF $325O in the out
standing warrants, leaving January 1st
the sum OF $4,000. The money for
this fund is derived from 20 per cent OF
the gross water receipts, and the war
rants, together with interest on same, are
called and paid semiannually. This in
debtedness was incurred in the construc-
tion Of the gravity water system from
Elberton spring and was originally
$4,000 and it was estimated to take
about fourteen years in which to pay
the same-but the prospects now are
that the same will be cleaned up in a
much shorter time.
The value of the 1907 tax roll is $2O,-
623.5O, and OF delinquent taxes $2,-
601 IA Cash on hand in the various
funds amounts to $5456 81, and prop
erty of various kinds owned by the city
amounts to the sum of $196, ,372 II.
In the summary the assets of the city
are shown at 1925 ,139. So, with liabili
ties OF $157 584 96
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1908-01-10
NINE NEW BRIDGES
Bids to Be Asked for That Many
in Whitman County.
Several Will Take Places of Old Ones
Good Work Contemplated.

The county commissioners have been
IN regular session this week, transacting
considerable business. Perhaps the most
important single piece OF legislation was
to authorize the auditor to advertise for
bids for the construction OF nine new
bridges in the county, mostly steel,
which may be briefly mentioned as fol
lows
At Palouse, Bridge street, across Pa
louise river, a steel bridge 100 feet long
to rest on tubular piers.
At fair grounds, Colfax, across Pa
louise river, steel bridge, to rest on tubu-
lar piers.
At Winona, across PalOuse river, steel
bridge, set on tubular piers.
At Guy, across South Palouse river.
steel bridge, 60 feet long, to rest on
tubular piers.
Mcclure bridge, four miles west OF Pa
louise, across Palouse river, combination
bridge to rest on wood bents.
Squaw Greek bridge, four miles north
west of Rosalia, across Pine creek, re-
construction of combination bridge, 90
feet long, to be set on rock piers.
Copeland bridge, five miles north of
Tekoa, across Hangman creek, recon
structing combination bridge, 100 feet
long, set on piling.
Bridge across Rebel Flat Creek, one
mile below Endieott, wood trestle, 40
feet long, set on piling.
Schultheiss bridge, between Cotton and
Uniontown, across Union Flat Creek,
two wood trestles, one 20 feet long and
one so feet long, both set on piling.
Bids to be opened at p m, February
9Th
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and make possible the cond
tlons which ought to be expected.
The PIa n.

Each county having more than forty
schools should be divided by the cOun.
ty superintendent into supervision dis.
tricts Of not less than twenty nor more
than thirty school districts. and a su-
pervising principal placed in charge of
the work in like manner to ward prin.
clpai in our city system.
The principal should be specially
trained for the work in charge, should
reside in the district in order to direct
local teachers, directors and patrons
meetings, and exert as much influence as
possible over all educational affairs. He
should carry out the plans OF the county
superintendent and make such reports
as would enable him (the superintendent J
TO keep in close touch with the work be-
ing done. All unusual cases or condi
tlons should be referred to the superin-
tendent and personal visits should be
made by him when necessary to make
any adjustment which cannot other.
wise be settled. There should be fire.
quent conference held by the superin-
tendent both for the principals, and for
the teachers of the different supervisory
districts.
The principals for the supervisory dis
tricts should be elected by the clerks Of
the school districts at central meeting
held for that purpose as specified by
law. They should be paid from the
county school fund on a warrant drawn
at the end of each month by the county
auditor and approved by the county
superintendent.
The last four topics mentioned are
also very important, but to make full
explanation of each separately would
require more space than has been alot-
ted. Therefore, | merely call attention
to them with the hope that they will be
noted with more than passing notice.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1908-01-10

Outstanding January lst, 1908. II. $27 ,9l8 35
Being reduction during the year of
$6,8O76S.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1908-01-10
COLFAX CITY COUNCIL
Annual Report on Finances of
City Filed by Clerk.
Examination of the Same Shows
Municipality to be in Sat
isfactory Condition.

The city council held it's first session
for the new year Monday night. Coun-
Gilman Perrine presided in the absence
OF the mayor. Present: Councilmen
Dreifus, Davenport, Easum, Plummer
and Van Schoick.
Bills weae allowed as follows: Current
expense fund, $751.20; water fund, SLY.
The petition OF W. Z. McCutcheon for
an incandescent light on Almota street
was granted, with this difference that it
was decided to place the light on the
AlmOta grade instead of the street.
1t was moved that the street and light
committee go over the lighting question
with COdd & Mackenzie with the view OF
rearranging it in many respects. There
is constant demand for more lights
and the council does not feel at liberty
to incur greater expense than now has
to be met. 1t may be possible in few
instances to cut out 80 candle power
lights and put in their place 16-candle
power lights. In other words, to spread
without greater expense to the city.
Financial Statement.
The annual report OF the finances of
the city of Colfax, for the year 1907,
has been filed by the city clerk with the
city council. An examination of the
same shows the city to be in a satisfac
tory condition, and in advance of the
official publication Of same we give a
summary of the report:
The year Of 1907 has shown material
decrease in the warrants outstanding
in the current expense fund:
January 1st there was outstanding $34, ,726 03
Issued during the year. ...-.. 12,743 55
$47. 1863 IS
Paid during the year .... 19. .551 %
Outstanding January 1st, 1908 ... F. 1927, ,9l8 35
Being a reduction during the year of
$6,SO7 6S.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1908-01-10
Slide at Rock Lake.

A slide occurred several days ago be
low Anderson's place at Rock Lake on
the line of the Chicago, Milwaukee & st
Paul railroad that at one time was re
ported to be extensive, but later news
gives it as being comparatively trifing
A portion of the wall and embankment
around curve in the road, consisting oi
many tons, slid into the lake, and was
entirely swallowed up in the deep water
at that point. 1t will soon be replaced
Gazette Clubbing Rates save Won money
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1908-01-10
Bank Directors Meet.

A meeting of the directors Of the Far
mers' State Bank was held last Satur.
day, and Indicative Of the condition OF
the institution dividend of 8 per cent
was declared, and $4,000 set aside in the
surplus fund
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1908-01-10

G. W. Larue & Co. want two good
men to sell real estate and solicit insur-
ance. Inquire at office, Fraternity
Block, Colfax, Wash.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1908-01-10

Tally cards and dinner favors at the
Elk Drug Store, Coliax.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1908-01-10

Needles and supplies for all makes of
sewing machines. Shirley 4 CHASER,
jewelers. and opticians.
The Colfax gazette. [volume] (Colfax, Wash.) 1893-1932, 1908-01-10

Some fine winter pasture for sale. j.
G. Elliot. Cnlfnx, Wash
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In the water fund there has been a
material increase in the amount of out
standing warrants, caused by extensive
improvements in the system at the Ell
berton spring.
January lst there was outstanding 1914 66
Issued during the year ....-......-.. 1873 IA
81, ,933 so
Paid during the year. ............ .3. .568 CO
Outstanding January l, 1908 1890. 81 ,365 II
Being an increase during the year OF
Sd171 20
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-19
TEACHING MOUNTAINEERING

According to the notions of Colonel
George Harvey. advanced in the
course of a lecture to Yale students
on The relation of journalism to poll.
ties and that of the university to Jour
nalism. no fitting. comprehensive def.
milton OF the word Journalism" has
as yet been found and none ever can
De because of the fact that success
In this field has leen achieved by
such varied methods. To Benjamin
Franklin. the printer. the lecturer
added by way of illustration. Journal
ism was trade to Bryant. the poet.
it was literature; to Greeley. the
apostle. it was evangelism TO Ray.
mond. the dispuiant. 1t was pclemics:
to Dana. the satirist. it was an art;
TO Godkin, the cayilier. it wah hyper
In the brevity and pointedness of
these descriptions Colonel Harvey Is
rather happy than otherwise; and
there may possibly be a large measure
OF assent with him that something
mat is neither wholly a profession
nor business nor an occupation nor
process in the abstract but compre
nends all four and more Is diflculs
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-19
PASSING OF WASHINGTON AVE.
NUE. PHONOGRApHs.

Iherc is every prospect that Wash
ineton avenue Is soon to be rid of The
monographs which have for months
past bclchcd out inharmmonious
noises supposed To he music. and ba
cause that such Is the case We OK
'end TO the gentlemen who are re-
sponsiblo for the probable doing wnv
OF the instruments of torture onr
warm hearty and sincere thanks. The
applause for their efforts to relieve
suffering humanity cannot be too
loud nor too prolonged. To them wo
lit our hats ms savIours from nerve
racking diseases ana the proseryers of
peace TO the soul, The only cause for
complaint Is that similar action was
not taken the very day the informal
Things began to disturb the peace OF
the community. hut thcn II Is never
TOO late to correct nm evil.
The moving picture shows them
selves are not harmful; In fact. they
are the source of considerable amuse.
mcnt for n large number of people.
but by this time the residents of New
port News certainly know where tho
shows" are located and car find them
without having their footsteps guided
ny blatant monograph with n
whec2y. cracked record.
Now If the gentlemen who propose
to do away with this nuisance by plac.
Ing practically prohibitive tax on
the monographs will tax the bark
ers' who stand in front OF the places
so much for every word they utter.
say about one dollar u word all Will
be serene and joyful on the avenue
again.