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The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1908-07-15

.Jenkinson has put on a great big sale
to move his summer stock. Now Is the
time for bargains.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1908-07-15

Capt. Stephen Dow, after visit to
his daughter Mrs. Nimmer, returned 70
Charleston Sunday night.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1908-07-15

Miss Alice Woodson, of Missouri, IS
visiting her brother. Rev. \. 4. WOOD
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1908-07-15

Mr.. ]. H. Loryea, Of ST. Mathews. IS
in Manning on visit to his father.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1908-04-13

By virtue of authority vested in me un-
der All order of resale entered by the
Clerk of the Superior Court of Robson
county IN a Special Proceeding pending
before him. entitled Charles Toon Flovd
and Curtis Peace Floyd, infants, Mrs.
Mamie w. Irby, general guardian, ex
parte, same being Special Proceeding No.
1895 upon the docket of said court, will,
on Monday, the 4th day of May, 1908 at
II O'Clock. noon, at the court house door
i'll Lunbertor, y. -, offer foi sale to The
highest bidcer at public auction for cash,
the following lot of land in the town of
LumbertOn, \. c, founded and descriD-
ed as follows:
Bounded OH the North by the street
that runs North IF Robson Institute, on
the East by the street that runs into the
Elizabeth road near the colored Metho-
dist church, on the South by the lot Of
Mrs. Barrett, formerly the lot of R. R.
Nye, and on thu y est by the street that
, runs East of Robson Institute, and is a
pat of lot No. 29 upon the official map of
the town Of LImberton, and is the same
land described in deed from Mamie Irby
to haries Teon Floyd and others, dated
March nth, 1902, and registered in the
Registers office of Robson county ID
book X K X X, at page 57I.
K. K. LAWRENCE,
Commissioner.
! Mcintyre, Lawrence & Proctor, AttoT-
neys for Plaintiffs. 4-6-4moH
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Notice Of Sale.

Under and by virtue of an order of
sale of the Superior Court OF Robson
county, entered in Special Proceeding
No. 2728, and entitled "a. w. Prevatt VS..
May Prtvatt ct ais" the undersigned
commissioner, pursuant to said order,
will, oil Monday, the 4th day of May,
1873. at the court house door in Lumber
ton, n. c., offer for sale to the highest
bidder at public auction, for cash, the fol-
lowing described land and premises, in
R obeson county and State of North Car
DINA.
Being lot No. 5 in the division of the
lands belonging to the estate of Miles n.
Mitchell, and appropriated to the chill
dren OF Amanda Prevatt, wife of w. w.
Prevatt, beginning at stake and pine
and white oak on the west side of q
branch, the second corner of the original
survey, and runs as that line North s
East, IS. S chains TO stake in the edge
OF field; then South u West, al chains
to stake and two pines; then South IS
West ) chains to a stake, corner of lot
No 4; then as that line South West, ii
chains 10 a stake; then South 72H East
6.75 Chaurs to the beginning, containing
II acres.
This sale is made for partition of said
lands among the heirs Of Amanda Pre-
watt, deceased.
This April 3rd, 1908.
D. P. SHAW,
4-6-4TlOu Commissioner,
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1908-04-13

R)besonian fair-minded, hon
est, intelligent men-men who
are every bit as honest and IN
telIigent and as earnestly de-
sirous of contributing all that
in them lies to the upbullding
of their county and State along
broad moral and meterial lines
as any advocates of the pro-
posed law-who are honestly
opposed to this bill. If they
consider the above statement
true we believe they will lay
aside their objections and vote
for this measure. Don't let
any fool advocates of Prohibi-
tion-there are fool advocates
of everything-drive you away
from it: vote for it in spite OF
them.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1908-04-13
Commissioners Sale.

By virtue of authority in me vested by
an order of the S pc ior Court Of Robe
son county in Special Proceeding there
in pending, wherein Frank Mclean, ad-
ninistrator of Albert Mckay, deceased,
is plaintiff and J d. Mckay and others
are defendants, l will sell by pub ic auc-
ton for cash, at Maxton, Robson cour-
ty, N. c., on Saturday, the 9Th day of
May, 1908, at II O'Clock, NJ, the follow.
ing described lands, to-wit:
In Maxton WI ship, Robson county,
N. e., beginning at stake by a black
gum beside the public road, Farley :
corner and runs North IS West, A
chains to the dividing line in Hawkins
bay; then North 1 East, a 90 chains to the
second corner Of lot No. s; then South Sc
East, a. chains to stake by gum and
oak; then South West, 90 chains to
the beginning, it being lot No. s in the
division Of the land. belonging to the es-
tate Of Hector Mckay, deceased.
This 9th day of April, 1908.
B. F MCLEAN,
4-I3-4mon Commissioner.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1908-04-13
NOTES FROM SMITHS BRIDGE
Belated Mention of Central
Union and Other Matters.

u
Union and other Matters.
Of The RobesoniaR.
We had some more cool wealth.
er Friday, and Saturday night
we were visited by more frost.
Mr.. Poole, ofLumberton, visited
this community on last Friday,
the 9th, and made a talk on edu-
cation.
There is a petition in this COM
munity to vote a special tax for
the purpose of running an g.
months school every year.
Mr.. A. s. Allen is building a
newhousewhich when completed
will add much to the looks and
value of his farm.
The Central Union which met
at Hickory Grove the fifth Sun
day and day before was very
we'll attended. Theintroductory
sermon was preached by Rev,
VIM. Brisson, after which we had
a short talk from Rev. David
Hillbron and also Mr.. j K. Sin
gletary, from the Robson Asso
citation, on prohibition, then the
Union adjourned for one hour
for dinner. The table was soor
filled with a plenty of gooc
things, the crowd soon gathered
around and after everything haG
been destroyed that could vel
be by the crowd a plenty re
NAMED on the table. l dom
think [ ever saw as much left OF
a table before.
The Union was again called t,
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1908-04-13
Mortgages Sale.

Under the power of sale contained in
certain mortgage deed, executed by Geo.
Williams and wife, Rebecca Williams, to
William Mclean, the undersigned mort
gagee will sell at public auction for cash
at the court house door, Lumberton, N.
c., on the nth dav of May, 1905, thu fol-
lowing lands in Robson ooun Y, North
Carolina, to-wit:
In Red Springs township, and in the
town of Red Springs, and described as
follows:
Beginning at stake in the street in
the northern part of the town of Red
Springs, John M. Graham's corner;
thence West I23 feet and inches TO a
stake in Grahan1's corner; thence North
as feet to a stake; thence East 1913 feet
and inches to a stake i'll the street
thence South as feet to the Begin ing,
containing 56S8 square feet, and adjoin-
ing lot sold to ]. NJ. Graham by said
George and Rebecca Williams
Said sale being made on account OF de-
fault i'll the payment of the amount due
upon said mortgage.
WILLIAM MCLEAN,
Mortgage.
NeLe-n & Mclean, Attorneys.
A-6-dmOn
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1908-04-13
Executors Notice.

Having qualified as Executor of the last
will and testament of Malcolm Shaw, de-
late of Robson county, this is to
notify all persons having claims against
the estate to present tn m to the under
signed properly authenticated, on or be-
re the 18th day of February, 1909, or
this notice will be plead in bar of lkeir
recovery. All persons indebted to said
estate must make immediate p@ yment.
Dated this February 18th. 1908.
]. r. MCDONALD,
3 o-6mon Executor.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1908-04-13
Notice of Sale Under Deed Of
Trust.

By vi'tue Of the power and authority
given by a certain Deed of Trust, execut-
ed by John b. Plummer, T. w. Thomp-
son and Murphy Mcmillan, trading and
operating under the name of the Parkten
NOVELTY Company, which is recorded in
the office of the Register of Deeds of
Robson county, in book ], page 2I3.
the following property will be exposed to
sale by pubic auction.
Lots I'll and I2l eleven and twelve in
block X i'll the town of Parkton, a depot
on the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad, and
all buildings and machinery located
Il ereon; also one boiler located on ]. {.
d. MCNatt's lot, and now used by the
Parkton Novelty Company; also one iron
safe, tools and all other property belong
T & to aid company.
Bids will be taken on the property sep
arately and as a whole, and the bids or
bid accepted will be the highest for the
entire property.
Place of ale: Where the above describ-
ed property is located i'll Parkton, n. c.
Time of sele: Wednesday, May s, 1905,
at II O'Clock, a. m.
| Terms of sale: cash
STURGEON JONES,
| Trustee.
L. B. Newton, Attorney.
| &
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1908-04-13
Important Decision.

It is important that you should
decide to take only Foley's Honey
and Tar when you have a cough
or cold as it will cure the most OBJ
stinate racking cough and expel
the cold from your system. Foley q
Honey and Tar contains no harm.
full drugs. Insist upon having it.
Sold by all druggists. M
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1908-04-13
Notice.

North CAROLINA. In the Superior
Robson County, ! Court.
d. G. Rouse and Florence
Andrews, Administrative
of Richard Andrews,
Ashpole Furniture Company.
To all Creditors and Stock holders of the
Ashpole Furniture Company, defend
ant above named:
You aud each of you, and all persons
interested i'll the affairs of the Ashpole
Furniture ompany are Hereby served
with c py of the summons issued in the
above entitled action, the same being in
words following:
State of North Carolina. In the Su-
per Tor
Robson County Court.
D. G. Rous- and Mrs. Flor
ence Andrews, Administra- Summons
trix of Ricnard andrews, for
VS. Relief.
Ashpole Furniture Company.
STATE OF No TIL CAROLINA.
To the Sheriff CT Robson County, Greet
ing:
You are hereby commanded to
summons the Ashpole Furniture Compa-
ny, the defendant above named, if it be
| 'ound within your county, to appear he
| fore the Judge of the Superior Court at a
court to be held for the county of Robe
>on at the court house in Lumberton on
the nth Monday after the Ist Monday in
March, I9 8, it being the 18th day of
| MAY, 1905, and answer the complaint
which will be deposited in the office of
the Clerk of the Superior Court of said
he ,Io1 4
term, and let the said defendant take no.
tice that if it fail to answer the said COM
plant within that term the plaintiff will
apply to the court for the relief demand
ed in the complaint
Herein fail not and of this summons
make due return
Given under my hand and seal of said
: court this 23rd day of March, 1908
l w. H. HUMPHREY,
. Clerk Supetior Court
, Endorsed:
Service of the within summons, with
copy, accepted: This March 23rd, 1903.
d ASHPOLE FURNITURE COMPANY,
By Worth Floyd, President
All stockholders, creditors, dealers Of
other parties interested as aforesaid, may
, intervene in said proceedings and become
!, parties hereto for themselves, or for 9th
II rs i'll like interest, under spch rules a
d the court for the purpose of justice shall
40 presc ibe.
Il And you are further notified that Oh
L. the 25th day of March, 1898, an orde
was signed i'll the above entitled cause
wherein the undersigned F. L. Blue wa
7 appointed receiver of all and singular tn
in property of the defendant corporation
-. and will administer the same under tn
n orders of the court, and all creditors ar
hereby notified to file proof of the
claims against said CORPORATION, duly yel
- flied at the office of the under signed i
the Bank of Fairmont, at Fairmont, \
y, Oh Or before the 18th day of Apr
1908, and yOu are further notified that
hearing will be held at said time an
1 place by the undersigned for the purpot
IF passing upon the claims filed by a
. creditors and for the further purpose
taking any testimony thereon, or upo
any other matter which may be brougl
efore HE by the parties in interest.
ANY person Directing to the order
appointment has ten days from Marc
25th, I9o,, in which to appear before H
Honor, B. F. Long. Judge, at Chamber
at LumbeTton, n. c, and move to S
aside the appointment for cause shown.
This March 10Th, 1893.
F. L. BLUE,
Receiver
Mcintyre, Lawrence & Proctor, Alto
nelS 3-JO-4mon
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1908-04-13

Mr.. VIM. H. Anderson, M. D.
OF Soda Springs, Ida, says that
Bees Laxative Cough syrup has
relieved coughs and colds where all
other remedies failed. Its gentl.
laxative effects especially recon-
mend it for children. 1t is pleasant
to take For coughs, colds, hoarse.
ness, whooping cough. Money re-
funded # not satisfied. old by j .
D. Mcmillan & Son.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1908-04-13
Red Springs, N. c., Apr. 8, 'O8.

Mr.. A. D. Watts, secretary to
Senator Simmons, was in the
State last week to see how the
prohibition campaign is coming
on and says that the vote will be
about two to one for prohibition
and that something like 10000
votes will be cast. Mr. Watts is in
close touch with the leaders of
the Democratic forces in the
counties and is we'll qualified to
say what the result will be.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1908-04-13

The 25th annual convention of
the North Carolina Sunday
School Association closed most
successful session in Burlington
Thursday. The next convention
will be held in Concord next
April.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1908-04-13

order by the moderator and the
election of officers was taken up
and the old officers were rejected.
Several speeches were made on
the different queries.
This should have appeared in
last weeks paper, but l was a
little late in writing it up.
Visitor"
Smiths Bridge, N c., April s,
1903.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1908-04-13
Avoid Extreme FatIGue,

Exercise that brings into &c
ton every muscle of the body is
absolutely necessary in the at
tainment OF health and perfect
physical development.
Tired brain workers especial
ly need exercise to renew the
supply Of DO d in the brain, for
new blood will give clear thought
and new ideas.
To avoid that "alI in" feeling
after any violent or unusual ex
ercise, Sloan's Liniment should
be used as a rub down.
Mr.. Harry K. Gilman, instruct
or ofAthletics, All WarrenStreet
Roxbury, Mass, writes: Dur
ing my connection with athletics
and athletes, will say that l have
used Sloan's Liniment in ex.
IRENE cases of fatigue after
physical exertion, where an or
binary rub would not prove ben
eticial, with splendid success.
have also used it in massaeins
elderly men afflicted with rheu
matism.
We always keep a bottle
around the house for any emer
gency, and always carry one il
my grip, and will in the fu.
ture."
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1908-04-13
FOR REGISTER OF DEEDS.
X. NJ. BareS, OF Earne SViI e-He
is Not Seeking the Office But
the Office Should Seek Him.

IS MOI seeking tnG O11&ce Dut l
the Office Should Seek Him.
Editor Robesonian.
l am sure I voice thu senti-
ments ola majori'yof the pt ople
of Robson when | say we are
sorry our present and efficient
re gister of deeds cannot serve
US longer. | see already that
the names of Messrs Carter
and Higley are being presented
by their friends. We are d
great county, justly proud of
our magnitude, and we rejoice
that no hand has ever been
able to dismem Der the"State OF
Robson and to transact the
business of this great county
We should be careful IN select
ing our officials, we should
choose,,men of recognized bus
mess ability, men who hav4
safely steered their own affairs,
to be our officers. | do not be-
lieve that simply a "Ioyal Dem
ocrat" is sufficient. Indeed,
any true Democrat is faithful
to those almost immortal prin-
ciples handed down to US by
Thos. Jefferson, but we should
seek out from among us more
of a good and honest report;
} briefly stated, a competent
man, who is last, but in no
ways least, a Christian man
whose influence has ever and
will ever be on the right side.
, To fill this position I would
like to present to the people Of
! Robson county the name OF
! K. NJ. Barnes, of GAINESVILLE
who is too we'll and favorably
known to us all to need any
t intr oduction at my hands.
f believe Mr.. Barnes would an.
+ swer all needed qualifications
" Again, he is from a section tina
needs more representation
s Mr.. Buie, onr ex-register, wa
from upper Robson: Mr.. Bull
lock from Rowland, the west
+ ern part; and now we should
give the southern part SOM
representation. l do not know
exactly how Mr.. Barnes feel
. in this matter and we woul'
like to have him and his friend
throughout the county expires
y themselves. In conversation wit
Ie him some time since / mel
l. toned the matter and he tol
me that he was not seeking a
~ office but would always d
81 whatever seemed to be for tt
interest of the people and tt
Il party, and because he is NJ
Vi seeking l think is a good re
rs! T.. son why We as party shou.
10 seek the man, in place of ha
nc ing so many men seeking tt
:" Office. In our last campaig
10 we, the people, sought Col.
~ A. Mclean as our Senator, al
49, at a personal socrifce he a
W cepted. What was the resul
, 10 The result was that he has ii
mortalized his name and
~ loved by all OF his people, al
90 we hope to call him once aga
: to como up higher and occuI
90 position in a higher "Sena
W. Chamber" For the same re
:" son we called Col. McLe;
) to serve US I say We should CT
Mr.. Barnes, only in a differe
o. capacity.
But I've said enough for tt
time. II will come again"
ac- With best wishes to "Ye E
is itor."
at Gives"
ect Red Springs, N. c., Apr. 8, Y
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1908-04-13
NEWS NOTES FROM PROCTOR
VILE.

New Enterprises Needed
Does Not Agree with Renner'
Correspondent, who Thinks
ROad Law Good Enough, But
Agrees Vita Broad Ridge,
who Wants to 90 Back to Old
System. -..
Correspondence o. The Robesonian.
Prof. T. F. Barnes and fami-
Iy, of Bladenboro, have moved in
to town and will make Proctor
Vile their future home. Prof.
Barnes will engage in the mer-
camille BIZ siness.
DR.. N. H. Andrews, who has
just returned from the Medical
College in Charlotte, is now
at his Old stand ready for bust
ness. We are truly glad to have
the doctor back with US again,
but Proctorville is such heal
thy place that We expect he
will have to look up a good
lot of his practice in neighbor-
ing towns.
Mrs. T. F. Barnes will spend
the sumner in the mountains
of Burke county. She will be
accompanied by Miss Lane
Barnes. Sorry to lose these
charming ladies from orr
midst, though it be but for d
season.
Mr.. w. J. Walters, of Col
umbus county, has recently
moved to our town. Our town
is building so rapidly that all
the best carpenters are looking
this way.
! Mr.. w. O. Barnes new store
, building has been completed
! and will be filled with goods
e in the near future. We pre-
dict for him a rushing bust
t ness.
i We saw Mrs. W. r. Surles
o and Miss Swannie Surles, O
e the Bloomingdale section, OF
d our streets a few days since,
Many of our farmers ar
Il planting tobacco this week
7 Hope the weed will do vel
e this year.
: Mr.. Tremps Barnes, our nev
i, road supervisor for Sterling
q township, is working the road
)" again in our section.
Wonder what's the matter wit
" Proctorville for a cotton mill
We need and must have ne
20 enterprises here. We know {
r. no better place in the countr
e, for a mill. Plenty of cotto
g. is made in our section an
ia there is wood in abundanc,
Gentlemen of capital, come
!, see US.
ID We notice in a recent issue
The Robesonian a writer fro
C. Rennert who owns up to his i
to norance and claims that OF
road law is good enough, ct
he Now, this may be so, but '
nR fail to sec it. We Join hil
however, as to ignorance, al
nd repeat with him that we are {
re- ignorant and know not what ,
talk about soretimesJbut la
70. week when We started to t
fair town of Lumberton al
;E. ,mired down in sight of hor
we thought then that we knt
" where we were at-but may
we didn't. The next time
tn. go along there we will try
sht find out and let you kno
Broad Ridge voices our ser
ed ments when he says, LET
ay, go back to the old system"
1u- Proctorville, N. c., April
1908.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1908-04-13

While making a prohibition
speech in Gastonia last Thurs
day Governor Glenn said that
he would in a short time issue
a statement to the effect that
he was not asking for any Of
fee, but proposed to retire to
private life at the expiration of
his term asGovernor. We are
glad to note that he will not
be a candidate for Senator
Overman's seat in the SEN
ate. Senator Overman has
filled the place with such
distinguished credit to himself
and to the State that he de-
serves to be reelected without
opposition.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1908-04-13

In ordering the address Of his paper changed
A au !Nscriber sho aid give the address to which
nas been going. and the new address.
With the large circulation that IL has, Inc
ODasontAn IL a hrst-class advertising medl
um Rates will be furnished promptly 70
prospective advertisers.
The paper wants to be fair to CORRESPONDENT
and viii give them as much latitude as II
thinks public policy will permit. We are not
RESPONSE Die for the views OF any correspor d.
emit We require that . writer sign his name
10 a communication attacking some one else
or an Institution. In publishing articles
where the name Of the writer Is not required
20 be published, we reserve the right, for good
easOns, to give the name when asked Tor.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1908-04-13

FEuAt DdEUdB PU- UAFS AuuE$N
BIRTHS Dwelling Burned-A
Few Words In Regard to the
Roads and Mr.. ''Renneri's"
Leifer~OId Way of Working
the Roads Best-Oiher Matters.
Correspondence of The Robesonian.
Mr.. Frank Branch, of Llu-
rinbulg, is visiting his mother
here.
Mr.. Leonard Britt went to
Boardman today on bust
ness.
The farmers are most done
planting corn.
Mr.. H. N. Ward, of Orrum,
is visiting friends in this COM
munity this week.
The fruit has been most all
d >stroyed in this community
by cold.
Mr.. Oscar Britt went to
Lumberton today to spend a
few days with his father.
MI: Jos. Nye and son, Bon.
son, visited friends and relatives
here this week.
The farmers would have beer
through setting out tobacco il
they had had a rain.
Mr.. c. R. Tatum, of Board
man, was visiting friends her
Sunday,
Mr.. J. W. Branch went to Be
lamy Friday Oh business.
We are sorry to hear tina
the dwelling of Mr.. Andre
= Britt, Of Columbus county
was burned la It Friday wit
. all its contents. It is reporte
! that Mr.. Britt's family were /
the house and looking out sa'
: some fire in the trees, and wei
J. out and found the whole top {
the kitchen on fire. Don
know whether he carried an
+ insurance or not.
r. Sorry to report the illness ,
Rev. M. A. Stephens. He RI
turned from the Union NEE
ing at Parkton very sick, b
:, glad to say he is slowly in
. proving.
I think every body enio.
" reading Aunt Becky's'' lie
tiers.
The writer would like to ST
a few words in regard to Il
- roads, and Mr.. Rennert's lettt
= OF course | like the road O
" fcers as we'll as any body, b
- think we could have. bet
' roads with the money tina
- paid in. I think it is a que
~ man to think that the pc
g. working man that pays in t
W money shouldn't talk, for he
the man that should talk;
oI has to pay tax the same a.
IN rich man, according to
e wealth, and he has to travel a
pr have his supplies on the ro
&C. and then to say he must I
We talk! l Say let him talk, if be
m, free. l believe it would
nd best to go back to the old W;
all for the roads are not as good
we they were before the law W
-st changed; for there are roa'
he and public roads, too, that h;
Il
no not been worked since the u
ne law went into effect. Let eve
'ew body talk tha, wants to talk.
De Mt. ELAN, N. G., April
we 1909