davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1908-12-24
Commissioners Sale of Land

Under and by virtue of an order of
the Superior Court of Robson county,
made in the Special Proceeding entitled
Board of Commissioners of Robson
county, vs.. Mary E. Leggett, the same
being No. 1864 upon the Special Pro-
ceedings Docket of said Court, the IN
de: signed commissioner will, on the
18th day Of January, 1909, at u @ clock,
m, at the court house door in the town
of Lumberton, North Carolina, offer
for sale to the highest bidder for cash,
that certain tract of land lying and be-
ing in HoWellsville township, Robson
county, bounded and described as fol-
lows, tO-Wit:
On the southeast side of the Regain
road and on the east side of the Ten
Nile swamp, beginning at stake in
the Regain road, pine tree, marked as
pointer on the southwest side of Meet
/ ing House branch, the corner Of three
! hundred acre survey, and runs along
the line of said survey south a east,
chains and Ga links to stake by an
! ash tree and gum tree in the edge of
said Meeting House branch; thence
! south % west, chains to stake in
/ the run of said Meeting House branch
by an oak, holly and gum in the old
line; thence along the old line south 6S
east, 10 chains and II links to the old
corner; thence along the cid line north
% east, chains and IS links to stake
by a long strawed pine, two short
strawed pines and two oaks; thence
east 30 chains and 80 links to stake IL
the original line; thence north Is east
9 chains and 2 links to stake by a blacl
gum and short straWed pine; thence
north IS ga west, 80 chains and 80 link!
to short strawed pine by ditch
thence north 72 west, IL chains to ;
stake in the Rcgan road; thence along
said road south-westerlY 10 chains ant
81 links to the beginning, containing 3
acres.
This December 18th, 1908.
E, J. BRITT,
l2-17-4thurs Commissioner.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1908-12-24

Joe Tyner and Billy Phillips,
both of whom live near town and
who got into a little difficulty
Saturday afternoon, as mention
ed in Mondays paper, submitted
before the mayor Monday after
noon and Tyner was taxed SIS and
costs for being drunk and disor-
derby. Phillips agreed to pay
one-third of the entire amount,
making his tax So. 20 and Tyner's
$685.. It was just a little tilt for
which booze was responsible and
no hard feelings resulted.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1908-12-24
HOWELLSVILLE HAPPEN
INGS.
Two Good School Entertain
ments and a Supper-Person-
al Mention.
Correspondence of The Robesonian.

Correspondence of The Robesonian.
The public school at Taberna-
Gle church, which is being taught
by Prof. O. O. Dukes, of South
Carolina, observed North Caro-
lima Day Friday afternoon. There
were several visitors present to
witness the exercies, which open
ed by singing the Old North
State. Some of the visitors who
were present were Messrs. J. R.
and w. F. Kinlaw, Mesdames N.
A. and W. F. Kinlaw, Thomas
Kinlaw and J. F. Blackwell, be-
sides quite a crowd of cookbook
ing ladies and gentlemen from
this community. But we must
say word concerning the young
ladies of the school. Not only
did they render their programme
well, but they must have neces-
sarily gone to a good deal Of trou-
bic and expense, in order to have
their school room so artistically
arranged and profusely decora-
ted.
After the exercises were con-
Guided Prof. Dukes dismissed the
audience by delivering a short
but pointed address.
Again after brief interval of
two hours, just after the last ro-
sy tints of the passing day were
brushed from the Western hori-
zon, and the dark mantle of night
was completely spread, we were
ushered into the midst of a most
charming and enthusiastic crowd
of school boys and girls, gather
ed together in the school build
ing at Regan's church. The au-
dience enjoyed itself for a short
while in general conversation, af-
ter which the curtains were
drawn, and Lo! a long table, most
elegantly arranged, appeared be
fore our eyes covered with all
the luxurious fruit that one could
wish for, and profusely decorated
with lovely roses and native ever.
greens. With one or two mis-
haps the supper was served with
satisfaction to the entire crowd
After supper the school engag.
ed in a few simple plays, which
were enjoyed by all.
This progressive school is under
the efficient management of Miss
Sallie Burney, of White Oak.
Among the visitors from other
sections we noticed the familiar
faces of Mr.. '. H. Taylor, who il
now teaching at Smiths, in com
pany with Miss Nellie Kinlaw
Mr.. Robert Young and Miss Jes
sic Butler; Mr.. ". D. Young ant
Miss Mary Graham. Among thos'
in attendance from Tolarsvill
we noticed Mrs. Walter and Mis-
Gertrude Maxwell; Mr.Leslie an,
Miss Dora King.
Miss Mary Graham is spending
this week with friends in Sout
Carolina.
Mr.. P. J. Faircloth, who ha
been for the past year in Flor
da, is spending Christmas wit
home folks.
We are sorry to learn of tn
: serious illness of Rev. S. E. Me-
Ger, who was formerly a Howells
vile boy and is now on the Gin
: ton circuit.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1908-12-24

Further investigation of the
death of R. F. Thornton, who
died in the guard house at Dunn
Saturday night, an account Of
which appears on the first page
of this paper, satisfied the coro-
ner that death was due to acute
indigestion and alcoholic poison,
and Mr.. G. NJ. Lee was released,
their being no evidence to con-
meet him with the death.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1908-12-24

Mrs. Emma Taylor, 30 years
old, wife of Mr.. W. A. Taylor,
of Edgecombe county, committed
suicide at the State Hospital at
Raleigh Monday by hanging her.
self with a torn sheet from the
top Of the door of her room.
Death was instantaneous. She
was suffering from melancholia
and had a persistent delusion
that she was being pursued.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1908-12-24

Tom Pate is a son of Mr.. and
Mrs. w. j. Pate. of Lumberton.
Some months ago he got into a
difficulty here for which he was
locked up, but the same night he
was incarcerated, while the town
slept, some one carried him
a wrench or something with
which he took the door off the
calaboose, and then he vamosed
He has been scarce in these part
since then.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1908-12-24


MIR. M. G. Mckenzie, super
intendent of the Presbyterian
Sunday school, will give Christ
mas party at his home tomorrow
evening for the Sunday school.
Miss Mittie Harriss, Of Viii
mington, who arrived Saturday
night to visit her nieces, Mrs. 4.
T. Parmele and Misses Emma
and Laura Norment, will spend
the winter with them.
Mr.. George Floyd, who ran a
mercantile business at Drum
until he had the misfortune of
being burned out about a month
ago, has accepted a position as
salesman fsr Mr.. X. NJ. Biggs.
DIR. R. E. Markham, ostec-
path, Of Wilmington, who is
making three visits a week to
Lumberton to treat Mrs. Mary
Ann Caldwell, is contemplating
establishing a branch office here.
In accordance with the GUS
tom throughout the State the
banks will be closed tomorrow
and Saturday. They will remain
open until five o'clock this after
noon in order TO accommodate thpir,
patrons.
There will be Christmas eX-
ercises at Bakers chapel this
evening beginning at g o'clock. 4
beautiful tree and Santa Claus
will be on exhibition. Every
body is invited and a large crowd
is expected.
AT McMillan's Drug Store
may be seen one of the prettiest
window displays ever. 1t is a
beautiful display, most artist
cally arranged, and it does great
credit to Mr.. John Mcmillan S
taste and skill.
The members Of the Baptist
church lii orally pounded their
pastor and his wife, Rev.aad Hrs.
c. H. Durham, Tuesday evening.
Many members Of the corQrcHa-
ton, all laden with good things,
took Mr.. and Mrs. Durham quite
by surprise.
Licenses have been issued
for the marriage Of the follow
ing: Kittie c. Thompson and
John Mclean; Maggie Buayer
and w. A. BaXley; Stella May
Lewis and Lacy McNair; Ellen
Cox and c. H. jackson; Ada
Prevatt and J. G. Humym e..
The auction sale Of fine jT1
and three horse farms, subdiyis-
ions Of the McNair place, adver.
tised to take place on the site Of
the property near Rowland Tues.
day, has been postponed indeti.
nitely, the rain Tuesday making
it inadvisable to have the sale Of
that day.
Mr.. H. L. Lazenby. who was
employed by the county commits
sioners to supervise the work Of
the new court house, has cOnplet
ed his work here and he and Mrs
Lazenby and their little daurh
ter, who have made their home
here for several months, left thi
morning for their home in States
vile.
Miss Lizzie Caldwell, who al
ways remembers the inmates o
tie county home Christmas. W.
take them a good dinner tomor
row, as she usually does Chris
mas Day. Many people have r.
sponded literally to her reQues
ftr contributions. There will ais
te a short service at the home
conducted by Mr.. Ed Freeman.
-Dr.J.P. Brown, Of T airmonr
who is a subscriber for some O
livestock ofthe Seminole Securitie
&c. states thatagreat many Of tn
subscribers have determined
resist the payment Of the note
until the matter can be furthe
loo ked into. DR.. Brown has bee
TO Columbia and consulted Wit
some Of the parties intcreste
there and they have determine
to take the same action. 1t
probable that DR.. Brown an
possiably some others Of II
stockholders from Robson cou,
ty will attend the meeting on Il
18th to see what can be done.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1908-12-24

Pineules for the kidneys are little
golden globules which act directly on
the kidneys. A trial will convince you
of quick results for Backache, Rheuma-
tism, Lumbago and tired wornout feel
ing. 80 days trial S1.00. Thay purify
H. hlnad aald hHI D MeAaAAn e Eaa
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1908-12-24
Shooting ARRAY Sunday After
noon.

Sunday afternoon, about five
miles from town, out Saddle Tree
way, Pink Woods and Alfred
Thomas, both Croatans, got into
a difficulty, in which Woods was
shot by Thomas, but the resulting
wound was not a serious one.
The ball travelled along the left
side Of Woods head, just cutting
the skin. He was brought 20 town
the same afternoon and his wound
was dressed by DR.. JohnKhoX, Jr.
1t is said that the trouble orig
mated about an organ which
Woods sold Thomas and uIon
which there was a mortgage
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1908-12-24
BUSINESS BUILDERS

Try an ad in this column. Whether it
is a house to rent, something yoS nave
for sale, or something Won want to buy,
The RObesOnIan Want Column
will bring the results.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1908-12-24

Hoarsc coughs and stuGy colds that
may develop into pneumonia over night
are quickly cured by Foley's Honey al d
Tar, as it goothes inflamed membranes,
heals the lungs, and expels the cold
from the system. Sold by all druggists.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1908-12-24
UNIQUE WEDDING GIFTS

In sterling silver and cut glass that ar
not only appropriate as presents but
because Of their novel and artistic de-
sign, are of especial value. Our lines
cover everything suitable for the table,
dining room and dressing table,
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1908-12-24
would seem thatit is time for the
city fathers to get busy.

Personal experience with tube of
ManZan Pile Remedy will convince you
it is immediate relief for all forms of
Plies. Guaranteed &c. Sold by J. d.
MkNNGIah' q Son.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1908-12-24

Gods CONTRACTED at this season OF the
wear are quickly relieved with Bees
laxative Cough Syrup Its laxative
quality rids the system Of the cold. -
PHEASANT To take. Best for children for
coughs, colds, Group and whooping
cough. Sold by j. d. Mcmillan & Son.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1908-12-24
FIRE MONDAY EVENING.

directive Work of Bucket
Brigade Tardy Arrival of
Leaky Hose Much People
Out to See.
The residence of Mr.. W. HI
Shooter. near the southeast end
Of First street, together with a
par Of its contents, was Destroy
ed by fire Monday evening, and
it was only by the hardest sort
Of work that the house nearest
to it, also owned by Mr.. Shooter
and occupied by Messrs. Troy
Sid Shelton M'White, was saw
ed.
Whcu the fire was first dis
covered about 8:15 o'clock it had
already gained such Roadway
tia. it would have been impos-
Sihla to save it except by the aid
Of d Well-organized fire depart
mcDt. DR.. j. D. Regain first gave
chE alarm and Mr.. L. E. Miller,
VINO was at the laundry, of which
ne Is manager, on Second street,
was the first to reach the house.
When Nlr. Miller entered the
front part Of the house the kitch-
en- and dining room were er vel
opeI in flames. He and DR.. Re-
gan and others who quickly fol-
lowed them began work at once
. removing the furniture from the
front rooms, and practically
everything was saved from
them
In IN incredibly short time il
seemed tha. the entire popula-
ton Of he town was on the scene
but it seemed an unconscionably
long tie before the hose was
connec ! md a stream Of water
brough. to play on the house
next to the one that was burn
ing. II the meantime some
splendid work was done by a
bucket Brigade, and it was due
70 the efforts of those who fought
the spread Of the fire so faith
fully in this way that the house
occupied by the lIessrs. M'White
was saved, And first and fore
mos among those who worked
50 Faithfully Y tn buckets must
he mentioned AXE Rogers, color
ed. who stood between the burn
inc building and the house that
was in danger and threw wafer
as fast as buckets could be
brought to him. It's a wonder
ha,.' he stood it. The heat was
s. intense that those who ware
handing I'm b4ehct5 could barely
stand to rush up to him, hand
him q bucket and retreat; but he
stood thero and dashed water
urOn the a'Gcs Of that house IN
til q stre2m from the hose was
. brought 10 play. Several times
while J-@e vas atwork the house
caught ana once or twice the
flames persisted for quite a while,
buC Jake stood steady and kept
dashing W&tar upon it. He de-
serves 9 large share Of the cred
il q. i'3r saving that house anC
!hel "cre others who worked
just as hard and faithfully, bur
not in such trying position. Mr
Herman beverly, o. the UniIer'
sity q Alabama, who is visiting
relatives here, Mr.. NH. NV White
, Dr.. I. {. Johnson and lro!
Roberts (co,lIaCJ also worked
] faithfully o. TOP Of the house
= contributing mach toward saving
= it. The members Of the buckle
e brigade whose work made /
possible for the others to throw
) ,1-o+pr -r-Iara II was most Dpp1ai
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1908-12-24
Notice..

The board of trustees of the Croatan
Normal School, also the leading citizens
of the Croatan Indian race, are hereby
requested to meet at the normal school
house the first Saturday in January,
1909, at II o clock a. m.
Respectfully,
A. n. LOCKLEAR.
Secretary Board Trustees.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1908-12-24
Thomas Pate Charged With Alb

Fayetteville Observer. 21st.
On Friday night Miss Lula
Black, daughter of Mr.. John
Black, the we'll known contractor
and builder, eloped with a man
named Thos. Pate, who is said to
have come from Lumberton, and
at last accounts they were at
ParktOn.
Mr.. Black, the father, went
down to Parkton yesterday, to
see if he could persuade his
daughter to come home. He says
he located her in the house of a
white man, but that when he ask
ed to see his daughter this man,
who was drunk, refused him adj
mittance, and drew a gun on him.
Pate, it is said, was a hanger
on to the South Carolina detec-
tives during their recent opera
tons in Fayetteville, and this is
all that is known of him around
here.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1908-12-24
EASILY REPAIRED,

No matter how badly broken or how
poorly the watch has been keeping time,
if you will bring it to US, we will guar
antee to put it in first-class working or
der. Our expert knowledge of watch
construction enables US to guarantee
our work.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1908-12-24

A Farm tor Renf-The farm of Rev.
j: Evans, on the road to Fayetteville,
three miles from Saint Pauls, can be
rented on easy terms. 1t has two
comfortable dwelling houses with
needful stables, barn, etc. There is
land enough, in good condition, for
three-horse farm. For particulars APP
ply to Rev. J. Evans, Saint Pauls, N.
Z. 12-24-1t
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1908-12-24
Notices of New Advertisements.

r. C. Lawrence advertises
commissioners sale Of land.
Send your clothes to the Lum-
berton Steam Laundry.
A farm for rent.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1908-12-24
Court House Unofficially Accept

Messrs. ]. w. Garter and AL.
Bullock, of the board Of county
commissioners, were in Lumber
ton Tuesday and accepted Robe
son county's new court house
for the commissioners, their ac-
ton being unofficial and subject
to the approval Of the full board.
A few minor details of work re-
main to be completed but an
amount amply sufficient to cover
the remaining work was with
held from the final settlements:
The furniture will be installed
soon and the officers will
occupy their new county offices
shortly after the first of the
year.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1908-12-24

Howellsville, N. c., Dec. 22,
1908.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1908-12-24
Students Home For The Holi-
days.

Besides those already mention
ed the following students of the
various colleges have come home
for the holidays: Miss Ruth
Whaley, Guilford; Mr.. Richard
Norment, Trinity; Mr.. David
Humphrey, Davidson, medical
department; Mr.. 7. N. McDiar-
mid, Wake Forest, law depart
ment; Mr.. David Fuller, Trinity.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1908-12-24

We are sorry to learn of the
serious illness of Rev. S. E. Mer-
Ger, who was formerly a Howells-
vile boy and is now on the Gin
ton circuit.
Cañon City record., 1908-01-02
MonaAy.

Lou Hemmerle went to Denver at
noon today to look after some busi-
ness there requiring his attention.
The Misses Anna and Eula Proctor
went to Pueblo today where they will
visit friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. w Van Patten
left this morning for few days visit
with friends in Cripple Creek and
Colorado Springs.
MIR. and Mrs. Phil. Collins OF Col
Iege avenue have gone to Denver
where they will spend several days In
an enjoyment of the New Years fes-
tivities.
p. S Crago. for some time past
salesman at Moritz brothers clothing
store. left at noon today for Denver
en- route to his old home in Ontario
! Canada.
| Mr.. and Mrs. II. r. Mosnat of Belle
! Piaine, Iowa. en- route TO Seattle
Washington. are spending "A few days
here as the guests OF Mr. and Mrs. J.
r Narr and family on Rudd avenue.
A suggest!on-Holiday rates-Dec
80. 81. and January !. Good return
Jan. &. 1905. New is the time to make
that business trip or social visit. Rio
Grande
Miss Grace Dale entertained the
young ladies composing her Sunday
school class from . to O'Clock this
afternoon. The occasion was a very
enjoyable one to her guests. Delicious
refreshments were served.
8. II. Atwater and son. Reginald,
left at noon today for a visit to Colo
RADIO Springs and Denver. At the lat
ter place Mr.. Atwater will attend
banquet OF the officers OF the State
Sunday School association of which
he is president, They will be gone un-
I'll Thursday.
Rev. Mcintosh of Florence, presiding
elder OF the Seventh Day Adventist
church for this district. was the vic
tim of a runaway accident while driv-
ing to this city Sunday morning When
about half way here his horse took
fright and ran away, throwing him out
of the vehicle and breaking two Of his
ribs. The buggy was completely de-
molished. Rev. Mcintosh was taken
to Florence where his wounds were
dressed.
Superintendent burning OF the
county farm reports that the thirty
hve people connected with that insti.
tuition greatly enjoyed the entertain
ment given them on Christmas day b.
the members OF Prof F, F. Thomp'
sons Sunday school class, assisted b,
few friends. The entertainment con
sisted In part OF recitations, vocal so
los, QuArtettes and Photographic Sc.
lections, the whole combining to pro
duce a pleasant program. Mr.. Durn'
ting .votcsd the appreciation OF all In
conclusion and gave the visitors cor
dial invitation ito call again"
Cañon City record., 1908-01-02
SafarAAI.

Mrs W. p. Guild arrived here FRI
day night from Oklahoma to Join her
husband and son. who have been resi-
dents OF Canon City for some time.
Prof. W. 8. Glass of the Department
OF Science In the Cripple Creek High
School Is spending the holidays with
Canon City friends.
w. II. Esser and daughter. Miss
Elizabeth. left at noon today for Chi
cago where they will spend couple OF
weeks visiting the latters sister. Miss
Kate. who for the last year or moro
has made her home in that city
Joseph Schneider. wife and family.
recently returned to Colorado from
Goldfield. New. came up from Canon
Monday evening. They may make good
old Custer their home akain.-Sllver
CliR Rustler.
Every atom OF advance made BY the
local newspaper. means . step forward
for the town in which t. b publisAed.
Il also means an improved implement
for the use Of the merchant OF that
town, who is travelling towards sue
cess. Help II. You need It in your bust
ness.
NO man WOrks TOT announcer TOT pNe
alone. II is the prospect Of payday
that keeps him at IL. Good wages
means good men. good men means
good labor and good labor means
good results. As a matter Of fact. cost
has little or no bearing upon cheap
ness. The cheapest is that which brings
the largest returns per dollar invest
ed.
The regular meeting OF the Canon
City Automobile club was held at the
oiIices of the Canon Realty company
Thursday night and some important
business transacted, although the cleo
tion OF ofacers was deferred until ths
regular meeting In January. The club
now has thlrty-four members In good
standing, and its affairs, financial and
otherwise. are In excellent condition.
Mrs. Minnie Ditto. who has been an
inmate OF the Red Cross hospital ct
sAlida FOR the last threa weeks IN
lccaseQusAce Of . surgical operation
abe unaerweat IN the early part of tAs
meath. returned ho0e . day or two
Iaeo. TIE operation was IN eAinsatg
saocssaeal oAe anA sAe y ooAvalooslno
rADa1ly.
N. ". n Esilss;r lses tAls ai,sr-
Cañon City record., 1908-01-02
Lincoln Park Items.

Mr.. and Mrs. George R. Breckin-
ridge and Mrs. Annie l. Loman were
the guests of Mr. and Mrs. B. o. Hal
sted for dinner Christmas day.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Hayner were
the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph
Keif1er and family Christmas.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will CHM were the
guests of Mrs. Ginn's father and moth
er and Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Ralsten
Christmas.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gotten and family were
the guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. William
James Christmas day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Kinly and family were
the guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. !. F. Davis
for dinner Christmas
Mrs. Anna Tucker and daughters.
Pearl and Mary, spent Saturday night
with Mr.. and Mrs. B. G. Woodford and
family. -..
Clara and Everett Bancroft are
spending the holidays with their faith
er and mother.
Mr.. C. C. Smith is seriously Ill at
his home on Park avenue.