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viii Peters.

Will Peters, the son of L. B. Peters,
the proprietor of the pool room, was
next called. He was playing pool at
the front table on the night of the
tragedy. He saw Long playing pool
and noticed CRANBERRY come into the
room. He simply looked up and
noted that CRANBERRY was present.
Witness worked at the pool room and
had never seen Granbery play pool
there. When Cranberry entered Long
was playing pool at the second table
with his back to the door. CRANBERRY
was back of Long to the right side
sorter when he saw CRANBERRY with a
pistol in his hand. Just as the shot
was fired Long sort of turned
his head to the right. At the first
shot Long fell and then CRANBERRY /
his pistol into Longs body. /
The shooting was done with a Colts |
automatic pistol There was a brief 1
interval between the first and second /
shots, but the others were fired in
rapid succession. Just as soon as the
shooting was over Granbery paused
brief moment and then turned and
walked out Witness didn't remem-
ger that there were a half dozen peo-
lie in the room when the shooting
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1908-08-28
WHEAT, CORN, OATS

Ashton Mills offer liberal prices
and furnish new sacks,--J. B, ASH.
TON. 19-10wks
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1908-06-04

Mrs. Irwin Jenkins, who had
been sick for a few days, is able
TO be out again.
A fire of unknown origin par
TALLY destroyed the waste house
at the National Cotton Mills last
night some time after IL O clock.
Not much vast was destroyed,
as it has been recently shipped
away. The loss was about 5000.
The house will be rebuilt at once.
Mr.. Locke Craig, leading
candidate for the Democratic
nomination for Governor, will
speak at Rowland tomorrow af-
ternoon at 1.30 o'clock and at
FairmOnt tomorrow evening at 8
o'clock. Go to hear him and see
for yourself that he is the best
man in the race for Governor.
In the annual statement of
the POstoffice Department show
ing increases in salaries of North
Carolina pOstmasters, these in
creases being based on increases
in receipts of the offices, it is
shown that the Lumberton post
master, DR.. R. M. Norment, gets
an increase of 500, the salary
being raised from $1,000 to
81, 900.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1908-06-04
To be Settled by Compromise.

The people of the county VII
be glad to learn that it is practi-
cally settled that the differences
between the boardof audit and fl
nance and the county commission
ers will be settled out of court.
Unless some very unlikely and
unexpected developments should
halt the proceedings a commit
tee of three from the board of
commissioners will meet at an
early date with the three mem
bers of the board of audit and
finance and will patiently unravel
the tangled web and make a
statement upon which the settle
ment of ex-Sheriff McLeOd's tax
accounts can be made. 1t is
practically settled that an agree
ment to this effect will be signed
within the next day or SC
and Judge Long will be re-
quested to hold up his decision
on the petition of the board OF
audit and finance to be made
parties defendant to the suit Of
Mcleod against the commission
ers until he is requested to rend-
er it, in which event it is hardly
probable that a decision will evel
be rendered.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1908-06-04
Tax Levy for Robson Decreas
ed.

The most important business
transacted by the county COM
missioners at their regular meet
ing Monday was making the reg
ular tax levy for the year. The
levy was made as follows: For
State purposes, 21c on the $100
worth of property, 63c on the
pol; pensions, 4c on property,
lie on the poll; public schools,
18c on property, SAC on the poll;
general county purposes, 213c on
property, 64c on the poll; court
house bond tax, PC on property,
7c on the poll; road tax 20 maxi
ing total Of 81 on the poll, 86S
on property, which is a decrease
from last year of GA cents on poll
tax and 13cents on the $500 worth
of property.
The only other business trans
acted at this meeting was the
regular routine business of audit
ing and allowing claims, and ow.
ing to thecrOwded condition Of the
paper this issue it is necessary tt
delay the record Of this business
until Mondays paper. The
board adjourned to meet again OF
the 18th, at which time the mat
} ter ofbuying furniture and install
t ing a heating plant for the nev
, court house will be taken up
Bids for these contracts will b
y considered at that meeting:
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1908-06-04
Elrod News Notes and Personals
Death of Miss Antoinette
Williams

Death of Miss Antoinette
Williams.
Correspondence of The Robesonian.
Miss Annie Culbreth spent
Saturday night and Sunday with
her parents at Lowe.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. M. Clarke
spent Sunday with Mrs. Clarke's
sister, Mrs. HARRISON, of Sellers,
S. C.
Mrs. J. A. McRae and son
spent Saturday with relatives
near MaXton.
We are sorry to report the
death of Miss Antoinette Will
liams, which occurred at her
home near here Saturday morn
ing. She leaves two sisters and
a host Of friends to morn their
loss.
Miss Glennie Graham, who had
been visiting relatives here, re-
turned to her home at Red
Springs Monday accompanied by
her grandmother, Mrs. w. F.
Adams. Mr.. Joe Thompson, OF
Fairmont, was in Elrod Mon
day. -Mesdames Mccall anC
Mccormick visited relatives
in Pembroke last week. Mr.,
John Mccormick, of Hasty
passed through this community
Saturday. Several from here at
tended preaching at Alfordsvillt
Sunday afternoon. Miss Nancy
t Mccormick, Of Rowland, visitet
t Mrs. Barney Stubs last week. -
Miss Lena A. Bullock, who haC
5 been visiting relatives at Fair
5 mont, returned home Monday. =
Miss Laura Dick went to Row
land one day last week, Mr.. ant
Mrs J. L. Bridgers, Of Dillon, S
: c., visited Mr.. Bridges rela
v tives last week.
Will close with best wishes
: The Robesonian and it's man
$ readers.
e Elrod, N. c., June 2. 1908.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1908-06-04
HORNE CLUB ORGANIZED.
An Enthusiastic Meeting of the
Supporters of Mr.. Ashley
Horne and Many Members
EnrolloL

Supporters of MIR. Ashley
Horne and Many Members
Enrolled.
Reported for The Robesonian.
Pursuant to a call made, the pro-
motors and friends of Mr.. Ashley
Horne met at the opera honse
Monday evening and organized
a Horne Club. Despite the fact
that there was in town a very
attractive free show going on at
the time set for the meeting, a
very large, enthusiastic and
representative body of citizens
responded to the call.
Mr.. M. G. Mckenzie, an old
veteran and enthusiastic support
er of Mr.. Horne, was made
chairman of the meeting, and
after a few well-chosen and ap-
propriate remarks, declared the
meeting open for business.
Thereupon,. after stating the pc
cullar fitness of his candidate,
Mr.: j. P. Stansel placed the name
OF Mr.. A. E. White before the
meeting for president of the club.
Mr.. White was unanimously and
enthusiastically elected. Before
taking his seat, Mr.. White made
an eloquent and effective speech
in behalf of his favorite candi-
date, Mr.. Horne. He appealed
to every class to support Mr..
Horne, detailing the many rea-
sons why. His speech was fire.
quently and loudly applauded.
The meeting was not only we'll
attended, but was a success in
every particular. There were
several converts to Mr.. Horne's
candidacy.
Those present favoring other
candidates in the field say that
everything was clean, fair and
above board, nothing said or done
which could, by any interpreter
ton, be construed to be a refec-
ton on either of the two other
aspirants for the governorship.
This, of course, has been the
Horne method from the very
first.
Ex-Sheriff G. B. Mcleod and
Mr.. John E. Carlyle, full of Zeal
for the cause, in response to calls
made eloquent speeches in be-
half of their favorite candidate,
Col. Horne. No one who heard
the speeches of these two gentle
men can doubt the fact that they
are honestly and sincerely of the
belief that Col. Horne will make
US the best Governor. Such
speeches as delivered by them
can only come from the heart
Many other speeches were made
which were we'll received and en-
joyed. In fact, we think that every
one enjoyed the meeting, AM
great good was done to the cause
of Mr.. Horne. Up to this writ
ing the club has 235 member
and new members are enlistin,
every day.
We noted the following visit
ors, among many others, present
r, B. Branch, of Red Springs
John E. Carlyle of Raft Swamp
w. c. Powell, of Britts; W. D
Biddell, of Red Springs; all o
5 whom are strong supporters O
= Col. Horne. They all of one az
= cord report that Col. Horne
candidacy is growing stronge
every day, and that there may b
a surprise in the vote next Satul
= day the 9th.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1908-06-04
Meeting of Town Fathers -
Claims Audited and Other
Business Transacted.

The town commissioners were
in session Tuesday evening and
Wednesday morning in the office
of Mayor J. A. Rowland for the
transaction of routine business.
AS the town is now about ready
to extend the sewerage line be-
yOnd the artesian we'll near the
jail, across the lands of Messrs.
J. P. and L. C. Townsend, and it
having been agreed to submit the
question of damages to 5 arbitra-
tors, three of whom should be
appointed by the commissioners,
the board appointed J. B. Pitman
L. E. Whaley and R. D. Cald-
we'll to act with C. NJ. Bar
ker and H. M. McAllister, who
were selected by the Messrs.
ToWsend, to make an estimate of
the damages. No damages shall
be assessed until the work is COM
pleted.
Nessrs. L. H. Caldwell, J. H.
Wishart and Ed. Freeman were
appointed a committee to ascer-
tain the wishes of the citizens
in regard to laying the sewer line
on Water street.
Mr.. @. T. Williams was elected
chief Of the fire department.
Mayor Rowland appointed Geo.
G. French and NJ. W. Floyd Gem.
etery committee. E. J. Mcclure,
superintendent Of the light and
water plant, was instructed tt
purchase for the town two electric
meters and one water meter anC
to construct three stand-pipes t.
fill the street sprinkler. He wa;
also instructed to purchase 2,68z
pounds Of wire for light lines
At the meeting yesterday il
was ordered that the sewer line
on Water street be constructed a
once.
The following bills were ordered
paid: Sheriff E. C. Mcneil, TO
serving papers in Edmund case
So; Hygens Disinfectant Co., fol
80 gallons of disinfectant, $38
Electric Supply Co., supplies, ST..
81; for coal, $103. %; Caldwell {
Carlyle, for feed, etc., SOL &c
! F. J. Floyd, for lime purchase
for town, $22. IS.
It was ordered that the follow
ing notes now past due at tn
n First National Bank be renewe
v by demand notes dated as follows
81, 800, May IL, 1908; 5000
May 20; SIS, 900, May 26.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1908-06-04
Marriage of Miss Moorer and
Mr.. Owen Deese.

Mr.. Owen C. Deese, of Lum-
berton, and Miss Edythe Louise
Moorer were married yesterday
afternoon at 2 O'Clock at the
home of the brides parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Daniel E. Moorer, at
Charleston S. C. Mr.. and Mrs.
Deese arrived in Lumberton this
morning and will live in the
handsome new residence Mr..
Deese has recently built on
Elm street. Mrs. John Jones,
sister of the groom, attended the
marriage and also returned bone
this morning.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1908-06-04
A SURPRISE MARRIAGE.


vile, and DR.. T. c. johnson, of
Lumberton, Married Tuesday
Evening.
Miss Annie Mae Powell, of
Whiteville, and DR.. T. G. john
son, of Lumberton, were quietly
married Tuesday evening at ten
o'clock at Edgewood, home of
the brides parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. A. F. Powell. The cere-
mony was performed by Rev. C.
c. Smith, pastor Of the Baptist
church at Whiteville. The mar
riage came as quite a surprise to
the friends Of the contracting
parties. Shortly after the cere-
mony DIR. and Mrs. Johnson left
for Wilmington and yesterday
afternoon they came to Lumber
ton. They will make their home
for the present with DR.. John
sons brother-in-law and sister,
Prof. and Mrs. J. R. Poole.
DR.. Johnson moved to Lumber.
ton from Whiteville about &
month ago. He went to White
vile Tuesday morning and the
announcement of his marriage
which appeared in The Whining
ton Star yesterday morning
Occasioned - much surpris'
here, even Prof. and Mrs
Poole, who were aware of thu
fact that it was to be, being tax
en- entirely by surprise as to tn,
time,
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1908-06-04

Mrs. s. l.. Bowen, of Wayne,
w. Va, writes: II was a sufferer
from kidney dieease, 30 that at
times could not get out of bed,
and when / did ] could not stanu
straight. ! took Foley's Kidney
Remedy. One dollar bottle and
part of the second cured Inc entire.
ly." Foley's Kidney Remedy
works wonders where others are
total failure. Sold by all drug
gists. III
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1908-06-04

Bees Laxative Cough Syrup rec
commended by mothers for Young
and oldis prompt relief for coughs,
colds, Group, hoarsness, whooping
cough. Gently laxative and pleas
ant to take. Guaranteed. Should
be kept in every household. Sold
by J. D. Mcmillan & Son.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1908-06-04
PERSONAL.

Mr.. ALT. Duckett, of Raleigh, is
in the city today.
Mr.. H. Floyd spent yesterday
in Marion, S. c., on business.
Mr.. Charlie Grantham, of Nc
Donald, is in Lumberton today.
Mr.. Geo. Thompson, of Back
Swamp, is in town today on bus
mess.
Mr.. J. N. jacob, of Whining
ton, was among the guests at the
Waverly hotel yesterday.
Solicitor N. A. Sinclair and
Mr.. H. L. Cook, of Fayetteville,
were in the city yesterday.
Mrs. L. R. Breeze is visiting
at the home of her son, Mr.. Ed
win Breeze, in Columbia, S. C.
Rev. P. R. Law, editor of the
Presbyterian Standard, Of Char
lotte, was in the city yesterday.
Mrs. Lucy Lewis returned
Monday from Hamlet, where she
spent a month visiting Mrs. AL
bert CoWan.
Miss Courtney Mum, of Max
ton, arrived here this morning
and will spend several days the
guest of Miss Lima Cough.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. w. McNaugh-
ton, of Boardman, spent yester-
day in town and were guests at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. T. A.
Mcneil.
Mrs. Mary Ross and daughter,
Miss Lizzie, of Wadesboro, ar
rived here last week and are
guests at the home Of Mr.. and
Mrs. H. c. Boylin.
Miss Margaret Williams, who
had been visiting at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. R. S. Sledge for
two or three weeks, left yester-
day morning for her home in
Danville, Va.
Miss Grace Gill, of Laurinburg,
has been the guest since Tuesday
Of her sister, Miss Leila May
Gill, of the graded school faculty,
The Misses Gill will return t.
Laurinburg Monday or Tuesday
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1908-06-04
Rowland, N. c., June 3, 1908.

On Monday many New Eng
land miIlswhich have beenonshort
time for months stated their
machinery on full time schedules,
and manufactures employing
about 35, 900 persons have given
notice of the abolition Of short
time schedules. The change is
due largely to an increased de-
mand for textile goods.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1908-06-04
A Veteran Appeals to Veterans
to Vote for Col. Ashley Horne.

To the Editor of The Robesonian.
Please give an old veteran
space in your columns to speak a
word to my brother comrades in
behalf of our comrades for
Governor, Ashley Horne. This
in all probability is the last time
that we will ever have an oppor-
tunity to vote for one of our
number, so let US go to the pri-
mary on next Saturday, the 9Th,
and vote for one of our own num-
Der who lin the language of the
noble vance,, helped to write
the inscription on the pinnacle of
fame, First at Bethel, farthest
at GETTYSBURG, and last at Apo
mattox. This is what Gov.
Vance said in the campaign Of
'76, when he appealed to his
comrades to rally to the Demo
cratic standard as we did to the
Southern Cross in 1861 and al
would be well; and so it was
Remember that our ranks ar
being rapidly thinned, and sool
the last one of US will have t.
answer at the general roll cal
on fame's eternal camping
ground. Do your duty,my broth
, er.
Very Truly Your Conn ade,
w. H. Ora HAM.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1908-06-04
For Register of Deeds.

To the Democrats of Robson Count,
l take this method to announce my
self candidate for the Office of Register
of Deeds, subject to the ion of the
Democratic primary.
Respectfully,
4-2o-tf w. y. THOMPSON.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1908-06-04
For Renisfer of Needs.

To My Fellow Citizens of Robson CQun-
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,
4-9tf THOMAS N. IIGLEY.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1908-06-04
For Commissioners.

To the Democratic Voters of Robson
County:
l hereby announce myself can
didate for reelection to the Office of
County Commissioner, subject to the
action of the Democratic Primary.
This June 4th, 1908.
ga -3m+ {. a. OLIVER.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1908-06-04

prepared the public by furnishing fresh rich milk We
rchm
separator
time By using the cooler the milk will remain sweet ten hours
Special Noce bottles and cans must be returned they will be
ticket
milk will be delivered after expiration of ticket unless by special
with much trouble will
be avoided
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1908-06-04
X BOYLIN'S JEWELR Y STORE. =
For Register of Deeds

hereby announce myself candidate
for the office of Register of Deeds for
Robson County, subject to the action
of the Democratic primaries.
5-2S-tf J. E. PURCELL.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1908-06-04
For REGISTER of Deeds.

1 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,
A-I6-tf NELL, A. CARTER.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1908-06-04
News Notes and Personals from
Back Swamp.

Correspondence of The Robesonian.
The dry weather continues.
A good many of our Back
Swamp folks attended the Union
at Mt. ELAN Saturday and Sun
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Erastus Odum,
of Moss Neck, passed through
this community Friday on their
way to the union.
Some of our young folks attend
ed an ice cream supper at the
home Of Mrs. PurviS and report
a most pleasant time.
Mr.. Claude Singletary was
shaking hands with his many
friends Sunday. Mr.. Singletary
is home on vacation, from Wake
Forest.
Oh my! some of our younl
bachelors were out driving Sun
day afternoon, some all smiles
some all signs.
We are happy to report Mis-
Emma Prevatt corvalescent.
With best wishes to The ROT
q esOnian.
ELVIRA.
Dool, C,,,o,o,,, NJ n limo . 'OS
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1908-06-04

Pineules for the kidneys. 30
DAVIS 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.
Mon illan & Son.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1908-06-04

Operation for piles will not be
necessary if you use Man Ian Pile
Remedy. Put up ready to use.
Guaranteed. Price SOC. Try it.
Sold by J. D. Mcmillan 8 Son.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1908-06-04
Back Swamp, N c.. June 2, 'O8.

Woods Liver Medicine is for
the relief Of Malaria. ChiiIs and
Fever and all al ments result
ing from deranged condition of
the Liver, Kidneys and bladder.
Woods Liver Medicine is tonic
t. the liver and bowels, relieves sick
headache, constipation. stomach,
kidney and liver disorders and acts
as a getle laxative. 1t is the ideal
remedy for fatigue and weakness.
It's tonic effects on the entire sys-
tenn felt with the first dose. The
81 90 size contains nearly 2 IL
times the quantity of SOC size. In
liquid form. Pleasant to take.
Sold by J. D Mcmillan & Son
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1908-06-04
Delegates to the County Con-
Vention.

township is entitled to in the
county convention, which will be
held in Tmmberton ON Wednes-
dav Of next week the 10th is
as follows:
T LTlilOeroon NJ 3
irlo,Ii1 soIs NJ NJ q
pn;tts W. <
PaS t Snr;ros 8
White House No. l 4
White House No 2 S
Innber Bridge z
CterIinUs 9
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1908-06-04

Mrs. Irwin Jenkins, who had
been sick for a few days, is able
TO be out again.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-11-14
GUNS BEING FURNISHED.
Artillery Will Be Ready for Session
of Legislature.

General J. W.. F. Hughes is getting
the state house Notifications in shape
in readiness for the coming session OF
the legislature. By the time the mem
hers assemble, it is believed that the
h1rilding will be so well protected that
the members and employees can not
carry off anything larger than desks
and arm chairs.
General Hughes has sent the two old
NAPOLEON field guns which served dur
ing the civil war until incapacitated by
age to the Santa. Fe shops to be purn-
ished. The guns are brass, and nave
not been polished for forty years Cen
eraI Hughes has also had the gun car
riaees of these old veterans repaired
and painted, and when they come from
the shops they will be securely an
chored on cement foundations in STRAIT
egic positions in the state house front
yard One gun will bear on the santa
Fe general offices, as a warning to the
railroads to keep away from the legls-
latllre. The other will bear on the
First Baptist church. to indicate that
there is no union between church ana
state.
Ordinarily these two pieces of ord
nance have been sufficient to safeguard
the state. but in order to make doubly
sure of protection, General Hughes mas
had built an emplacement for an ola
siege gun which was captured from the
Spaniards at Manila, and donated 10
This old war-dog has been kenneled
under the north steps of the state
house since it was received by the
state There was no gun-carriage fur-
nished with this weapon, and up TO
date it has only served as shelter for
homeless sparrowS. Under General
Hughes plans of fertilization, it will be
located at the northwest corner of the
building, pointing in the direction or
the Topeka club Heretofore this has
always been the weak and defenseless
side of the legislature, and many times
the enemy has formed at the Topeka
club and carried out a successful as
sauIt. 1t is believed that there will be
no further trouble from this quarter
now that the Topeka club. is, in the
language of the poker table, under the
gun.
AS a last resort, to be used to repei
boarders in a case of hand-to-hand
conflict in the halls of the state house
itself, the State Historical society has
ready for action a howitzer used to fire
nails at the Confederates at the Battle
| of the Blue.