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The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-08-16
THE THOMPSON HOSPITAL.
Lumberton's Well-Equipped and
Modern Hospital.

Perhaps there are quite a few
people in Lumberton who do not
realize that in theThompsonHos-
pital Lumberton has a hospital
of which it may we'll be proud.
DIR. N. A. Thompson is at the
head Of the institution and it is
an exceedingly we'll equipped
hospital.
Recently an addition has
been built that adds con-
siderably to the acco mmo-
dations it affords. In this
addition there are two wards,
an operating room and acceso'
ries, two dining rooms, kitchen,
supply room, three rooms for DR..
Thompson's family, two bath
rooms and toilets. The operating
rooms have tile wainscoting: Ir
the part first built, besides L
rooms, there are 2 bath rooms
and a drug room. There are
private wards, one sitting room
and the other rooms are used TO
nurses, offices and an electrica
room. There are broad verandas
two on each side, on both frs
and second floors, and there i
an elevator in the addition. A
wood work in the original build
ing has been enameled. It is u
to- date throughout.
Many difficult cases have bee
successfully treated and the II
} stitution has had and has a goo
patronage. It represents an II
, vestment of between $11, OF
$12,O
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-08-16
LUMBER BRIDGE LOCALS.
Through Shipping Truck
Church Services Local Union
Organized = Sunday School
Picnic Other Items.

Correspondence of The Fobesonian.
The farmers are through ship
ing truck and we think all did
very we'll.
Fodder pulling is the order
of the day, and as usual it is the
warmest weather of the sum-
mer.
Rev. Mr.. Dixon filled his reg
ular appointment Sunday morn
ing and night at the Presby-
terian church, after a months s
vacation.
Mr.. Edward Bayley, of Scot
land, addressed the Westminster
League at the Presbyterian
church Sunday evening. His
talk was greatly enjoyed by
those who were fortunate enough
to hear it.
Mr.. w. H. McNeill, of Red
Springs, was visiting friends
here Saturday and Sunday. We
are always glad to see will"
Rev. Mr.. Harrell, of the Bap-
tist church, conducted a revival
at New Home public school
house last week. We hope much
good was accomplished.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jas. Johnson, OF
st. Pauls, attended church here
Sunday.
Mr.. Swanson, the county or.
ganizer of the Farmers Union,
made an address here Saturday
night and organized a local unior
with sixteen members.
Mr.J H. Malloy and family
returned to their home in Quit
man, Ca, last week, after {
short visit here with relative:
and friends.
Mrs. S. M. Davis and chill
dren, Of Gainesville, Fla, are
spending some time here at the
home of Mrs. Davis father, Capt
J. D. Malloy.
Several people from here at
tended the Sunday school picnic
at Rex Saturday and report
fine dinner and a good time gen
. orally.
R. C. Lawrence, ESQ.,, o
Lumberton, was here today Of
legal business.
Quite a number of the youn,
folks went to Jackson Spring
yesterday on an excursion from
Dundarrach on the A. & R. Ry
Lumber Bridge, N. c., Aug
l II. 'O9.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-08-16
REMARKABLE CORN YIELD.

MIR. J. D. johnson, of Robson,
Has Ten Acres That Will
Yield 1000 Bushels of Corn
Same Land Once Declared
Too Poor to Yield a Living
Methods Used in Cultivating
Sofa Beans Sowed at Last
Flowing.
Mr.. J. D. Johnson's crack TO-
acre field of corn, at his place
on rural route No. 4 from Red
Springs, some II miles from
Lumberton, was referred to in
Mondays Robesonian. This is
to tell more about it.
1t is a special field on land
that has been brought to a high
state Of cultivation, and many
men who haye been over the
field say that the ten acres will
yield this year 1000 bushels of
corn. The same land, mark you,
was sold some years ago by two
men who said it was too poor to
make a living on! And Mr..
Johnson has before this made a
bale and a half OF cotton to the
acre on this same land.
The corn is planted in 5-foot
rows, will average about IL
inches apart in the drill, two
good ears to every stalk, at a
conservative estimates O m e
have 3 and 4. All the fertilizer
used was homemade manure,
scattered broadcast. The land
has been sub-soiled, but not thi
year. The method of cultivation
was as follows:
! First land was broken good
and deep, then manure broad.
cast, about 6 loads to acre ;cross-
narrowed with disc and pull.
verizing harroWs, botn ways with
each; 5-foot rows laid off deel
with middle buster, corn
planted in furrow and harrow
dragged crosswise to cover; har.
rowed each way with pulveriz-
ing harrow until knee high; ther
plowed deep with 22 inch sweel
and finished with same.
At last plowing Mr.. johnson
soWed sofa beans and narrowed
them in. This he considers fal
ahead of the common pea. 1t i.
said tobe a good land-improver
it makes three times the forage
and all stock are fond Of them
Mr.. Johnson does not know
the variety of the corn. H
purchased a bushel from a mai
who advertised in The Progress
i've Farmer, stating that he hat
made 1O3 bushels to the acre
and he finds the corn as good a
represented. He will be glad t
show any one who will visit hi
place over his farm and Civ
them any information they ma
desire about how he made thi
yield.
Mr.. Johnson has been experi
menting on corn for severs
years. He says that anybod
can raise cotton but that one ha
to go to corn just at the righ
time to obtain results. He hs
used this year l ton of guano,
tons of acid and l ton of KANT
= and he thinks he will average
bale of cotton to the acre on ]
acres, besides his peas, SOL
beans, etc.
THE above was prepared Fl
Thursdays Robesonian but hs
to be held over. Editor.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-08-16
.Twas a Glorious Victory.

There's rejoicing in Fedora, Tenn; A
mans life has been saved, and now DIR.
King g'sNewDiscovery is the talk of the
town for curing C. V. Pepper of dead
ly hemorrhages. 81 could not work nor
get about, "he writes, "and the doctors
did me no good, but, after using, DR.;
Kings New Discovery three weeks, |
feel like a new man, and can do good
work again" For weak, sore and di-
seased lungs, Coughs and colds, Hemor-
rhages, hay Fever, LaGrippe, Asthma
or any bronchial affection it stands un-
rivaled. Price soc and $l.OO. Trial Bot
tlefree. Sold and guaranteed by all
druggists1
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-08-16
Prescriptions

This is the principal depart
ment of our store. So impor-
tant that the reputation of
our store depends on it. Your
health also depends on it-so
does the reputation of your
doctor. You can now see how
important a department it is
and why we pay so very par
ticular attention to every de-
tail of it. But with all the
extra attention we give it
our prices are moderate and
fair and often far below
prices charged for the same
prescriptions in other cities.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-08-16
At Wrightsville Beach-Season
Will Last Several Weeks.
rrespondence of The Robesonian.

Correspondence of The Robesonian.
Wrightsville Beach, Aug. H.
The Trained Nurses Association
of North Carolina will hold it's
annual convention at Wrights-
vile Beach, August 18th and
10Th, when many matters of in
terest will be discussed before
the meeting, in addition to which
many courtesies will be extended
to the members of the Associa-
ton. An unusually successful
meeting is being anticipated for
this year.
The season at Wrightsville will
extend we'll into the latter part
of August, and many of the visi-
tors will stay until the middle of
September, the fishing during
September being especially fine.
The Seashore Hotel is continuing
to serve a houseful of guests,
practically every available room
being occupied. Many pleasant
entertainments are arranged for
the guests of the Seashore Hotel,
by its genial proprietor Captain
Edgar Hinton, whose ability for
affording a pleasant stay to his
guests has long since received its
we'll merited recognition. Many
fishing and sailing parties con-
tinue to take place, and the surf
is daily thronged with bathers.
The State Association of Coun-
tyCommissioners, which has been
holding its second annual conver.
ton at Wrightsville Beach, ad.
5 journed yesterday, following the
election Of Mr.. c. E.Foy, ofNew-
: bern, as president and a vice.
president from each COMPRESSION.
al district, together with othel
l officers, including the executive
9 committee, etc. Next years.
n meeting will be held in the Pied
{ mont section of the State. Las
), night the commissioners wer'
. the special guests of the It'd
!, Water Power Company at ''Lu
r NINA" it's beautiful pavilion
a when an elaborate dance wa
), given in their honor. 1t was
't repitition of the japanese Dane
IS given earlier in the season, an
Il there was something over 1,5O
! persons who took advantage c
p the opportunity to again witnes
this beautiful spectacle.
n Officers made a raid on Han,
I'd ing Dog, near Murphy, Sunda
n night and located, seized an
DO destroyed a large illicit distillel
with 5000 gallons of beer. The
were attacked by moonshine
"a and Sam Palmer, a noted mool
IN sinner, was captured after beir
e shot 4 times, but he was n
lle dangerously wounded. It
y. claimed by old citizens that u
der the prohibition laws there
more manufacturing, selling al
=, A removing Of spirituous liquors
-, -. that section than ever before,
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-08-16
Washingion's Plague Spots

lie in the low, marshy bottoms of the
Potomac, the breeding ground of mala-
ria germs. These germs cause chills,
fever and ague, biliousness, iaundice,
lassitude, weakness and general debili-
ty and bring suffering or death to
thousands yearly. But Electric Bitters
never faii to destroy them and cure ma
laria troubles. They are the best all
round tonic and cure for malaria | ever
used, writes K. M. James, of Louel-
len, ). Y. They cure stomach, Liver,
Kidney and Blood Troubles and will pre-
vent typhoid. Try them, SOC. Guaran-
teed by all druggists. -
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-08-16
Correspondence of The Robesonian.

Correspondence of The Robesonian.
Wrightsville Beach, Aug 12--
After most pleasant sojourn of
three weeks in Virginia, board
ed the Coast Line train atPeters-
burg on Saturday a. m., the 7th
inst. for this place, arriving here
at Z p. m.
The weather here has been de-
lightful, and l have not spent an
uncomfortable moment from heat.
The people down here are GER
tainly enjoying most of
them are in bed at s a. m. and
breakfast time on the beach
ranges from 8 to 9o'clock. But
| have not fallen into this lazy
mode, as yet, and am usually up
at 6 O'Clock viewing the beauties
of the great white waves break
ing upon the shore. Yesterday
afternoon there was quite gale
from the northeast and the ocean
and sound presented a beautiful
scene; but | was a little restless,
fearing a storm might come and
wash us either one way or the
other, as this is a very narrow
strip of land upon which these
cottages are built.
Street cars run down here from
the city every half-hour, carry
ing passengers to and fro,a dis
tance of IL miles;a the bell of
one of these aroused me this
morning.
1t is a fine place to sleep, with
the music of the waves always
in ones ears, and | guess that is
the reason why they are such
late sleepers here; brt | DON t
wart to catch the conIagion, be-
cause when l get back to the
country | should have to resume
country ways.
Twas out on the beach yester-
day watching the hundreds of
people surf-bathlng-men, wo-
men and children, and even the
dogs, Which are plentiful down
here and seem to enjoy it in
their way as much as the human
brotherhood.
There are many babies and lit
tie children here, who came to
, recuperate, and there is a baby
; hospital, in which they receive
medical treatment, when neces-
sary y;and | am told it is wonder.
ful to see the rapid improvement
which follows their arrival here.
| found Mr.. McLaurin and my
little granddaughter, Halle, a
one of the hotels here when
came, and both were benefited b.
= the trip. The little girl actual!
gained a pound in "a hours.
My time has been spent with
! Mr.. II. C. Mcqueen and family
" The quietude of the cottag
is more congenial to my taste
E and then, too, | am wit
J my kin-people, instead of strang
u ers. Mrs. FredDick, the charm
ing wife of my cousin, and thei
f two handsome children, Freder
! ick, Jr., ,and Louise, have just cal
y ed around to see me.
- This afternoon leave for hom
&c C after an absence of a weeks an
)" a travel Of $50 miles, in which
have been guarded and preserl
~ ed by my Heavenly Father, an
! have enjoyed my sojourn frol
- - start to finish. have just bee
:. called by my cousin to see me
% on the sound dragging seir
= =, full Of fish, which is a curiosity
=. me.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-08-16
Scared with q HOt Iron.

or scalded by overturned kettle-cut
with knife-bruised by slammed door
injured by gun or in any other way
the thing needed at once is Bucklen' g
Arnica Salve to subdue inflammation and
kill the pain. It's earth's supreme
healer, infallible for Boils, ulcers, Fever
sores, Eczema and Piles. 25c. at all
druggists.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-08-16

DIR. Walter Gilman Curtis, "a
years old, died at his home in
Southport on the 9Th. The re-
mains were inferred in Oakdaie
cemetery in Wilmington Monday.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-08-16

S or 6 doses 1865" will cure any case
of Chills and Fever. Price 25c. ts-25
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-08-16
WITH AUNT BECKY.

AT Wrightsville Beach-A Fine
Place to Sleep, but Aunt
Becky" Adheres to Country
Ways Enjoying Delightful
Breezes and the Sights Off
For Home.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-08-16

The merchant who doesn't ad-
vertlse stands in his own light.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-08-16

S or 6doses 1866" will cure any case
of Chills and Fever. Price 25c. 1925
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-08-16
The Crime Of ldIeness.

Idleness means trouble for any one.
Its the same with a lazy liver. 1t
causes constipation, headache, jaundice,
sallow complexion, pimples and blotches,
loss of appetite, nausea, but DR.. Kings
New Life Pills soon Danish liver trou-
bles and build up your health 25c. at all
druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-20
PREPARE. THEATER
FOR PERFORMANCE
National Flags and COlors and En-
blems of Elks Are Used in the
Decoration Scheme.

Decorators under the direction of ].
r. Tuckis were busy today beautify-
ing the interior and entrance of the
Illinois theater and when the cur
tain goes up this evening at the PEI
Torrance of the Sultan of Sulu, the
house will present a very pretty APP
pearance. Over the entrance is a
large Elks head, and from this cen
ter are rays of red. white and blue
bunting At the inner entrance is a
large shield, from which there is a
big Elk head, and the edge of the
shield is Illuminated with colored
lights. The interior is decorated y
flags and streamers of purple ant
white, the Elks colors.
The play is to be presented by the
Moline Choral union under the aus
pieces of the local Elks. The seat
sale promises a good attendance.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-20
Oil of Wintergreen, ThymoI, Glycerine
Etc, Used as Simple Wash.

Oil of Wintersreen, ThymoI, Giycerine,
Etc, Used as Simple Wash.
1t really seems strange that so many
people suffer year in and year out with
eczema, when it is now no longer a
secret that oil of wintergreen mixed
with thymol, glycerine, etc.. makes a
wash that is bound to cure
Old, obstinate cases, it is true, can
not be cured in few days, but there
is absolutely no sufferer from eczema
who ever used this simple wash and
did not find Immediately that wonder
fully soothing, calm, cool sensation
that comes when the itch is taken
away. Instantly upon applying few
drops of the wash the remedy takes
effect, the itch is allayed. There is no
need of experiment-the patient knows
at once.
Instead of trying to compound the
oil of wintergreen, thymol gfycerine
etc, in the right proportions ourselves
We are using prescription which is
universally found the most effective
| 1t is known as the ID. ID. d. prescrip
I ton, or oil of wintergreen compound
1t is made by the d. d. ID. company Of
Chicago, and our long experience with
this remedy has given us great conf
dence in it's merits. Harper Houst
pharmacy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-20
Billy Meals yannigans arrived in the
city from Quincy this morning at 1
o'clock after travelling all night.

The national commission reported
yesterday on it's investigation of the
charges made by Umpires tombstone
and Klein of the offer of bribe to
throw the celebrated last Chicago-New
York National league series last fall.
1t was declared that such an attempt
had been made and the umpires were
commended for refusing to entertain
it. While the name of the guilty party
was not made public it was stated
that a minute description of the indi
vidual would be given every National
and American league team so that he
might be barred from all games here.
after.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-20
He Got What He Needed.

Mine years ago it looked as if my
time had come" says c. Farthing, of
Mill Creek, Ind. Ter. 81 was so run
down that life hung on very slen-
der thread. 1t was then my drug
gist recommended Electric Bitters.
L bought a bottle and I got what !
needed-strength. l had one foot
in the grave. but Electric Bitters put
it back on the turf again. and I've
been well ever since" Sold under
guarantee at all druggists. SOC.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-20
STAR BOWLERS TO MEET
Two of Best Tri-City Two Men Teams
to Play Tonight,

H. w. Aldrich and Arthur Salzmann,
members of the Independent bowling
team of the tri-city league, are to roll
a series of match games this evening
at the Harms alleys with William
Thoms and l.. c. Heitmann of the
Comus bowling club. The contest will
be good one as both teams are com.
posed of men who are about the best
in their respective organizations. AID
rich and Salzmann are anxious 10
meet any two man team in the three
cities, especially one from the Rock
Island club.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-20

Manager Tighe Drops Kearney,
Fey, Mack, Coyle, Ed
wards and Diebolt.
LAST NAMED TO MONMOUTH
Still Four Pitchers and Extra Catch
er, Infielder and Outfielder to
Dispose of.

The expected cut in the size of the
Islander squad came this morning
when Manager Tighe tied the can to
six of his men. Five of this number
were released Internationally, and
the other was farmed out. Fey
Mack, Coyle, Kearney and Edwards
were let go to look out for them
selves, and Diebolt was farmed out
to Monmouth as has been mentioned
before in these columns.
Fey proved to be very fast out
fielder, but his size and the fact that
such men as Murphy, Mcbride, Me-
loan and Novacek were down on the
list, prevented him from being con-
sidered seriously. Mack showed
considerable form as an infielder, but
appeared to be weak with the stick
and Vogel had the call on him in
this department and in experience.
Coyle appeared to be pretty good
man, but not in the same class with
Stark and Eng. Kearney was some
what of a disappointment and he was
never considered seriously for the in
field. Edwards playe dany infield po
sition very well and had it not been
for the abundance of material in that
line he might have been retained.
| AS it was, Jack has been trying for
sometime to farm him out so that
a string might be kept on him but
| this scheme failed and he had to be
let go.
Some Yet to Be Disposed OF.
Tighe has the team pretty well
outlined now and by the first of next
week there will probably be more
men let go. There are now but -four
| outtielderS on the list and one OF
them will have to be disposed of
The infield is pretty well taken care
| of with one man for each position
! but 1T must be remembered tina
/ O'Hearn, the Toronto college man
| will make a big bid for one of tn,
corners when he arrives near the enc
| of the month.
| There are three catchers down OF
the list, Eng, Stark and Jacobsen
Eng seems assured of his place, i
not as the regular backstop, at leas
as the change man, while Stark i:
considered a fixture. This makes il
look as though Jacobsen will have
| to spend the year with some Other
club, as he will probably be farmet
out if possible. as he is too valuable
a man to be let go outright. From
all indications it will not be long be
| fore he will be the peer of any of The
Three-Eye men in almost any depart
ment of the game.
Il Trouble In Letting Go.
There is great abundance o
twirlers and the hardest task tina
i Tighe will have to face this year i
not the securing of good pitchers
but rather in consoling himself 70
having to let one or two good mel
i so. Under the league rules, Their
!, will be only four pitchers on tn
J team and that means that four o
Jacks eight slab artists will have t.
j hit the grit. The question is viii
it be Webster, Hardin, Powers, East
J man, Howard, Neal, Lakaff or viii
son.
The cut which is expected earl
next week will. probably include on
or more of the twirlers. In the mean
time the team is spending it's morn
ings and afternoons out at the par
under Tighe'S critical eye.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-04-20
JEFFRIES WILL
FIGHT IN YEAR
Announces He Has Again Claim
ed Worlds Championship
Title.
READY FOR ANY MAN
Contest, However, Will Not Take
Place Till Next Winter-sNs It's
1t to BE i'm America.

New York, April 20.-James j. JEFF
fries will announce tonight he has re-
claimed the title of heavyweight cham
pion pugilist of the world and win be
ready to defend it against all Corners
in 10 months or a year. Jeffries, in a
statement, says: Ea
VIII Announce from Stage.
Immediately after the exhibition
with Sam Berger, my sparring part
ner, tonight, | will go before the foot
lights and announce to the audience
have decided to Renter the ring and
again defend my title of heavyweight
champion against any man in the
world"
Ready for johnson Then.
IF Jack Johnson is fortunate enough
to beat Stanley Ketchell next October,
| will fight him before the club that
offers the largest purse. l have come
to the conclusion l can get back in
my previous good form, which is re-
sponsible for my making this an
nouncement | will be ready to fight
again in about 10 months or a year
but I'll fight just the same"
Now Weighs 80 Pounds.
Jeffries has been out of the ring for
four years, and during that time has
taken on flesh, his weight being about
| $50 pounds He wants the fight tC
| take place in this country and has un
der consideration an offer from figh,
promoter for the championship con
test some time during the Seattle ex
position.
Wants Nothing I'm Way.
| Pittsburg, April 20.-Jack Johnson
heavyweight champion of the world
said today if Jeffries is in earnest ant
will post forfeit, he will cancel al
| lighting engagements and welcome tn,
chance to meet the former champion
in the ring.
| No Match with KetchcII.
. Pittsburg, Pa. April 20.-AlI bet.
were declared off on that much her
aided battle between Jack johnson
champion heavyweight, and STANLEY
Ketchel. Johnson yesterday acknowl
edged the roasting ne mas received
for picking Ketchel as his next oppo
nent was more than he could stand
and said he would refuse to fight tn,
smallest of the coming champions"
What about your match with Ket
chel?" the colored champion wa
asked. when will you begin work?
Il guess that's fallen through SAIL
Johnson. There has been lot o
paper talk about it-too much. Their
isn't any likelihood of a fight"
Further than this Johnson refuse,
to go into details.
May Not Meet Langford.
London, April 20.-The projecte
flight between Jack Johnson, colore
Heavyweight champion, and Sam Lang
ford may possibly never be pulled of
as Langford today signed articles TO
la contest before. the National Sport
ing club Derby day with Ian Hague
who last night wrested the champion
ship of Great Britain from Gunne
Jim Moir.