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The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-03-11
FAiRMONT NEWS LETTER
The Old Maids Convention a
Success Farmers and Garden
ers Busy-Proposed New
Township Other News Items.

Correspondence of The Robesonian.
GIessrs. A. L. and J. R. Jones
went to Tabor last week and re-
turned through the country in
an automobile. They had real
pleasant journey.
Misses Sybil Oliver and Vera
Blue were the guests of friends
in town last week.
Quite a number of young peo-
pie from Lumberton, Rowland
and other places were here to
attend the Old Maids Conven-
ton last Friday night. The con-
vention was very much enjoyed
by a large audience. The girls
did their parts perfectly and the
humor and wit of the play took
tremendously with the crowd.
The entertainment also Melted a
good sum of money, we are
pleased to know, and will help
us to have full term of school.
Messrs. J. L. Townsend, of
Mcdonald, and l.. R. Hamer, of
Raynham, were among those
who were here last Saturday.
A house is being built to hold
the fire engine owned by the
town. A fire company will soon
be organized.
Good crowds attended both
services Of the quarterly con-
ference held at Trinity church
last Saturday and Sunday and
Rev. W. H. Moore, of Rocking
ham, preached two very fine
sermons. The churches of the
circuit were all represented and
very good reports were made.
A very interesting game of
baseball was played on the
school grounds Friday afternoon
between Rowland and Fairmont,
Rowland winning by one.
Mr.. Arch Biggs, of Rowland,
was the guest of Messrs. Knight
and Frank Cashwell Friday
night.
We are looking forward with
pleasure to the entertainment
Thursday night by Karl Jansen,
who will appear in the school
building, and we hope he may
have large audience.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. F. Thompson
left Saturday for their new home
at Jonesboro. Their friends arr
sorry to give them up.
Don't forget the missionar.
service at Ionia church next Sun
day afternoon. We trust Rev
W. c. Buchanan will have {
, large and interested audience
: We are sorry to lose Mr.. J. E
9 O'Neill and his excellent wife
I who leave US this week for Chad
bourn. We trust it may be only
a temporary loss.
\ Mr.. F. F. Thompson went t
Rowland Sunday afternoon, kind
ly driving DR.. Moore over Their
; to hold a quarterly meeting TO-
l Rowland circuit.
,. Farmers and gardeners are to
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-03-11
Meeting of Court Lumbee
River.

Reported for The Robesonian. %.
At the regular meeting Tues
day evening of Court Lumbee
River 4941, Independent Order
OF toresters, an engraved silver
pitcher was presented to DIR. T.
ID. Kitchin by the officers and
members of the Court as an. ex-
preston of appreciation for his
excellent free services to sick
members. The presentation was
made by Mr.. James D. Proctor.
There was a good meeting of
the Court, two candidates be-
ing initiated. Thanks express
ed by rising vote were ex-
tended to Supreme Deputy M.
Bachrach, of Wilmington, for
the interest he taken in this
Court.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-03-11

busy to make news these days.
We country folk prefer looking
at nicely plowed fields to any
other pleasure just now.
At the next meeting of the
county commissioners a petition
will be presented for the division
of White House township for the
special benefit of those living in
this vicinity and owning prop
erty in Back Swamp, the new
township taking part of Britt's,
Back Swamp and White House
and to be known as Fairmont
township. Already over two hun
dred names have been signed to
the petition and we have heard
of only one man opposed to the
movement. H.
Mr.. w. H. Andrews is doing
some fine work on the crossing
Of Old Field swamp on the
GAINESVILLE and Orrum road. L
is laid off wide enough to b.
made into a splendid Gro ssing.
The young ladies who so kind
ly helped to make the recen
&c. F. c." concert a success
together with few young mel
friends, were entertained at tn,
home of DR.. Brown last Mon
day night, and in spite of in
clement weather passed a yer,
enjoyable evening.
Fairmont, N. c., March 9, 'O9
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-03-11
THURSDAY. MARCH IL, 1909.
SEPTUACENARIANS FIGHT
Aged and lnfirm Inmates of the
County Home Engage in a
Tall Fight.


Two old negroes, both aged,
infrm and all but helpless, put
up the tallest fight out at the
county home the other day that
ever happened. The combat
tants were George Richardson,
the days of the years of whose
life have extended some five
years beyond the allotted three
score and ten and who is blind
and crippled in both feet past
walking, both feet having been
frostbitten and burned; and
Hardy Martin, likewise in his
frisky seventies and minus one
leg. Beth have been inmatesot
the hofnesfor several years. e
And they say they put up a
pretty spry fight. They got in.
to a quarrel about something,
Hardy called George a liar, which
George would ote"sit'' for-he
could not 'stauf. for it under
the circumstances SO he fell up
on Hardy and they rolled upor
the floor in dreadful combat
George got on top and was doing
his possible to mar Hardy's face
when HardySgot the thumb o.
Georges right hand in his mouth
and bit it off clean at the frs
joint. The commotion they mad,
brought folks upon the scene ant
the fight was ended just at tina
point. Hardy's face was scratch
ed up considerably and nobod,
has since then seen the .missin,
part. of Georges right. thumb
Hardy denies having swallowe,
it, but it. has disappeared an,
there is no other way to aecoun
for it. Which would seem to in
dictate that Hardy has strong. di
gestiye organs as we'll as stroni
teeth. Both of them bear, mark
of the fight, but both are still il
the ring. So: .~-r. ...-~ -.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-03-11

A fire believed to be of incen-
diary origin destroyed the larger
part OF the Central Foundry
20. 8 plant at Admission, Ala,
Sunday, entailing a loss Of about
$50, 900. '0"'
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-03-11
Tort9res Child to Death.
New York Dispatch. 9Th.

Marjorie Miles, a nurse, %
years old, was arrained in Will
liamsburgt court charged with
torturing a three-year-old child
to death by holding him over a
red-hot stove. Last night the
child died ind the father and
family physicians found the body
covered with burns. The wo-
man confessed and was held on
a charge of homicide.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-03-11
BUSINESS BUILDERS

Try an ad in this column. Whether it
is house to rent, something yok nave
for sale, or something you want to buy,
The RObeS0nIan Want Column
will bring the results.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-03-11

Plnules are for Backache, and bring
quick relief to lumbago, rheumatism, fa7
t;lgue and all other symptoms of Kidney
diseases. They are tonic to the en-
tire system and build up strength and
health; Price SOC and $1.OO. Sold bv J.
d. Mcmillan & Son.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-03-11

The State Legislature shows a
Total OF 1, 3l9 acts and 81 resolu-
tons against l,535; acts and 30
resolutions two years ago.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-03-11

Wanted TO Rent a twenty or thirty
horse power engine and boiler in good
condition: W. H. Knuckles, Thomp-
son Institute, Lumberton, N. C.
3-11-2t* .~,5
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-03-11

For Sale--120 acres of land on Eliza
beth road seven miles from Lumber
ton. twenty-five acres cleared. For
cash or on easy terms Apply to Jno.
|. Smith, Howellsville, N. c.
3-4-4thurs*
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-03-11
One DoCtor-OnlyO One

No in running from doctor to another! Select
the best one then stand by him. No either in trying
this thing that thing for your cough Carefully deliber
aey select the best cough medicine then take it. Stick
throat and lung troubles Sold for nearly seventy years.
No alcohol in this cough medicine. Aye1 Co. LowH Mass
Why try this thing that thing for constpion? Why not stick the
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-03-11
Up Maxton5 Way-Movements
of the People.
Correspondence of The Robesonian.

Correspondence of The Robesonian
Mrs. Frank Dennis returned
to her home at Wilmington Sat.
urday.
Among the visitors that at.
tended the dedication of the
Presbyterian church in Laurin-
burg were Mrs. McAlford, Mr..
and Mrs. G. B. Patterson, Misses
Emma Belle McRae, Clarke
Belle McNair, Margaret Bald
win and Messrs. Preston Cog
gins and Lacy Williams. Dr..
Moore, president of the Union
Theological Seminary of Rich
mond, Va, preached the dedi-
cation sermon.
Mr.. Frank Mclean returned
to Chapel Hill Tuesday morning
after spending some time at
home with his parents. Mrs.
Morrison, of Morren, returned
to her home Saturday. Mrs. w.
}. Green and son, Master Alton,
are out of town for a few days.
Miss Cammie McCaskill is
visiting in Wilmington this
week. Mr.. W. J. Green went to
Southern Pines Saturday.
Mr.. Karl Jansen, the Scandi-
,navian lecturer and humorist,
Will give a lecture here this eve
ming under the auspices of the
Knights of Pythians.
Mr.. c. b. Hester is spending
this week in Wilmington.
Maxton, N. c., March 9, 'O9.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-03-11

Foley's Honey and Tar cures coughs
quickly, strenthens the lungs and ex-
pels3 colds. Get the genuine in yellow
package. Sold by all druggists.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-03-11
Out Proctorv lille Way-I
Variety of News Items.
Correspondence of.The Robesonian.

Correspondence ofIThe Robesonian.
We regret to learn that Mr..
Barden, agent for the A. C. L.,
was called away to see his Sis
ter, who died Saturday after
noon. Mr.. A. Fisher, relief
agent, is in charge at the Of
flee.
A number of our young PEG,
pie recently attended a birthday
party in honor of Miss Jessie
Prevatt, at her home in Drum.
The many valuble and useful
presents received by Miss Jessie
are positive evidences of her
popularity.
Messrs. J. D. Mclean &. Co.
delivered tWenty-one car loads
OF fertilizer here last Saturday.
Mrs. Richard Flowers spent
last week with her son, Mr.. W.
b. Flowers, who is one of our
hustling merchants.
We were compelled to wit
ness the flight of an excited mule
Friday. The mule threw a dar-
key head first on some cross
ties, but fortunately he escaped
injury.
Mr.. Altman Graham went tc
Boardman Saturday on bust.
ness. 49,.
Rev. K. Barnes filled his regu.
lar appointment at Porter swamp
Saturday and Sunday.
Mr.. S, ]. Herring has recently
built a combined blacksmith, ma
chine and foundry shop.
Mr.. H. Barnes is constructing
a large warehouse.
Mr.. Amber, representative Of
the Lynchburg Shoe Co., was ir
town Saturday.
Miss Fodie Harrington spent
Monday in town. "
Miss Lorena Devane was ir
town Monday en- route from hel
home in Chadbourn to her schoo1
near Lumberton.
Mr.. H. Barnes has been sell.
ing lots Of brick to our farmers
who are preparing for a large
tobacco crop.
-.- NebO
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-03-11

An oil portrait of Associate
Justice John DeRossett Toomer
was presented to the Supreme
Court at Raleigh Monday by
MAJOR E. J. Hale, of Fayette-
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-03-11

Dr. K. II. Drake will be in Lumber
ton, March 18th, for one week treat
ing eyes and fitting glasses. Will give
notice later where he can be found
3-4-tf
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-03-11
President Taft VIII Probably
Tour the South During Au-
gust.

Washington Dispatch, 9Th.
That President Taft contem-
plates a general trip through the
South and West this autumn was
indicated by him to-day when
ne said he would try to attend
the forty-ninth annual encamp-
ment of the Grand Army of
the Republic to be held in Salt
Lake City August 9th to 18th.
The invitation was extended bv
Senators Smoot and Sutherland
OF Utah, who also represented
the executive committee of the
g. A. R. President Taft said
that he should like very much to
attend the meeting and it might
be quite possible for him to do
SO in view of his intended trip
through the South and West
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-03-11

For Sale-A good two-horse wagon
and buggy, for cash or on easy terms.
w; 4. Bethune, Lumberton, N. C.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-03-11

The merchant who doesn't adj
vertlse stands in his own light
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-03-11

5 or doses 1865" will cure any case
of Chills and Fever. Price Csc. 1926
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-03-11

For Sale or Rent-A nice hotel and
five lots in Parkton. Price or rent
reasonable. Apply to j. C. D. Nc
Matt, Partition, N. c., R. f. D. No. 2.
3-S-1m = -
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-03-11

Wanted-The ladies of Lumberton to
know that am prepared to do their
sewing. First-class work guaranteed.
MISS Gussle Bethea, 3rd and Cedar
Streets. 9-aSot.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-03-11

70 Photographs for Is Cents.
Come at once and avoid the rush.
we will leave March goth, 1909.
Our large tents will be found in
front OF the court house, Lumber
ton, N. C.
Prfces-Post Cards rs cents to $3.50
per dozen; Cabinets, Family Groups,
views, Etc, $3.50 to $1,000 per
Cloudy Weather Good AS ANY.
Ierms-7Stnctly Cash to all. Ping
fong and Post Cards not guaran-
teed. Don't forget the date.
J. c. WEBB,
The One Day Finisher. a..
3-11-2t*
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-03-11

Entered akeecoaai-classrnatte at the Postoffice
ut Lnmberton, N. c., uuier the Act Of Congress Of
\ arch 3rd. 1897.
The Morning examiner. [volume] (Ogden, Utah) 1904-1910, 1909-01-03
CLOSING QUOTATIONS. OF
WORLDS MARKETS
BRISK DEMAND FOR
STOCKS AT OPENING

New York, jan. "A brisk demand
for stocks carried opening prices to-
day well over the level or Thursday.
New York Central was feature with
q gain of / "a. The rise extended
TO point in Louisville &c Nashville,
Illinois Central, Wisconsin Central,
Central OF New Jersey, Toledo ana
st. Louis Southwestern, Amalgamated
Copper and American Cotton OH ana
10 large fractions In the Hill stocks.
Reading, Atchison, Western Mary
land and Tennessee Copper.
Opening prices were about the best
Of the first hour for the leading
stocks. There were a few notable
advances among the minor stocks.
Central of New jersey and Tennessee
Copper got up three points, Lake Erle
s. Western preferred 2, Western un.
ion l IL. Ontario and Western l ii
and Missouri, Cleveland c. G. &c ST
l.. and Kansas City Southern, ana
International Pump one
The market closed slightly irregu-
lar and active. Fluctuations were
sluggish outside of a few speciaI
stocks. A rise OF 4 Ii 10 Brooklyn
Transit stiffened the dropping tenden-
cy. Minneapolis, st. Louis & Saulre
Ste Marie was lifted 4, New York Cen
trail Ii, International Pump ana
National Biscuit 3, Colorado & South.
en second preferred and Northwest
ern l 1-2. Minneapolis & st Louis
fell 3-4. There was some light real
i2inq in thp late dpa1inCs
The Morning examiner. [volume] (Ogden, Utah) 1904-1910, 1909-01-03
NEW HOUSES
W ILL BE
BUILT
MILD WINTER WEATHER ENcoUR.
AGES BUILDING ACTIVITY.

The mild and superb winter weather
now being enjoyed by the people Of
. Ogden has encouraged homebullders
to renewed activity In tho erection Of
new structures, and during the past
week applications for building permits
have been more numerous than were
expected at City Engineer Parker's
Office
Among the permits granted for the
erection of now homes In midwipter
was one to Emma L. Williams, who
has authority 10 proceed with tho con-
struction Of modern frame cottage on
the south side OF Parry avenue and
between Grant and Warrington ayen-
ues. The new building Will be 26x32
In dimensions, will cost in excess of
$1,000. and Is to bo completed and
ready for occupancy. by April /. or be-
fore, II possible.
Mrs. Hannah Nelson was also grant
ed permit to construct q frame resi-.
dence on the north side of Twenty
ninth street and between Jefferson aud
Adams avenues. Tho structure Will
be thoroughly modern. 2fX2S feet IN
size, and will cost Mrs Nelson some
NbIhb ONtl glsDbVs IL MtdlutI COuul"
tionS remain favorable the new home
will be ready for occupancy in about
90 days.
B. Postma secured a permit Thurs
day for the construction Of a new home
on tae south side of Twenty-seventh
street and between Monroe and Quin-
cy avenues. II will be pushed along as
fast as possible and VIII cost the owner
between 81 200 and $500.
George T. Stephens has been grant
ed permits for the erection OF three
cottages on the north side of Patterson
avenue and between Lincoln and Grant
avenues. The three tructures will be
erected close together, with modern
appointments in many ways and will
cost the owner approximately $4,000.
II possible they viii be completed and
ready for occupancy during the latter
part OF March.
Rasmus Nelson has also been grant
ed permit to construct frame build
ing to be used for merchandise pur-
poses on the north side oil Tnirtieth
street and between Grant and Wash
ington avenues. The new structure
will be 20x40 In dimensions. will cost
approximately $1,000 and should be
ready for occupancy as store by
April /.
Ella Wingrave was given a permit
to erect brick shop, 12x1S. on the
north side of Twenty-flfth street and
between Wall and Lincoln avenues.
The little structure will be occupied
as shoe store.
Several other application are on
file for new structures and Will be
taken up and passed on next week by
the engineering department of the city
government.
Contraction work of every kind Is
being pushed along as rapidly as pos
sible by local builders and contractors
and as long as the present splendid
weather continues there will be no
cessation In the work now In progress
in different parts of the city.
Local contractors are preparing for
rush of building activity during the
next twelve months, and the year 1909
promises to stand out as record
breaker in construction work or all
kinds In Ogden.
The Morning examiner. [volume] (Ogden, Utah) 1904-1910, 1909-01-03
[ INCREASlN N G
D E NJ A N D
SHOWN
PRODUCTS OF OGDEN cANNERIES
WANTED EVERYWHERE.
Widening Markets VIII Neoessitate
Radical Increase in Yearly
Output.

OF the twenty-seven canning fac,
tories located in Utah, nineteen are
permanently established In Weber
county and are justly considered in
stitutions OF Ogden, their payrolls be.
ing an Important factor In the business
world of this city. The products of
these canneries consist of the best
grades of canned tomatoes. pears.
peaches, plums. apples, apricots. cher
rles, biackberries, raspberries, straw
berries, gooseberries, rhubarb. aspar-
asus. pumpkin, string beans, nominy,
pork and beans, condensed tomato
soup. bottled catsup and the like. The
total output of these prime goods dur
Ing the past season aggregated nearly
one-half million cases. and tho money
paid out for wages at the canneries
and for raw material from frultgrog-
ers totaled approximately S400, 900.
While the tomato pack of last year
was lighter than in 1907, owing to the
early frost In September. the fruit
pack OF the year which has just closed
was the heaviest In the history Of the
canning industry of this section.
AS @ whole, however. the past sea-
Son was profitable one for those en-
gagged In the canning business. There
was plenty Of labor at fair wages and
a material reduction In the prices of
cans and box material All of tne To-.
cal factories are strictly following the
provisions OF the national pure food
law, and there Is yet to be filed the
first complaint against any one of the
"a.
Weber county. This is an exceptional
ly good record and has had the effect
Of increasing the demand for Ogden
canned goods and widening the market
area for products OF local establish
ments
There was also an increase last year
In the output Of strawberries, april
cots, cherries. apples, asparagus. hon.
ing, pork and beans. and among the
new products of Ogden factories are
condensed tomato soup and Worcester.
shire sauce.
Some idea of the magnitude OF the
growing industry can be realized when
1t is known that the output from We
Der county cannc1es alone requires
approximately six hundred cars to
move, and that to carry on these fac
tories during the past year more tnan
one hundred cars OF cans were utilized.
seventy cars OF box material We're re-
quired. one hundred cars of coal were
burned and nearly thirty cars of
sugar used In the canning and preserv-
Ing processes.
With ordinarily favorable conditions
the next year will witness a radical
enlargement of the canning industry
The Morning examiner. [volume] (Ogden, Utah) 1904-1910, 1909-01-03
NEW YORK STOCKS.

Amalgamated Copper, S4 IL.
American Car and Foundry, so.
American Locomotive, 81 Ii.
American Smelling, S3 7-y.
American Smelling, pfd,, 101 IL.
American Sugar Refining, 13l,
Anaconda Mining Co., so IL.
Atchlson, 100 rs.
Atchison, pfd.. 101 1-2.
Baltimore and Ohio. Ill IA.
Brooklyn Transit, 72.
Canadian Pacific, lit.
Chesapeake and Ohio, 81 Ia.
Chicago Northwestern, 1875.
Chicago, Nil. and st. Paul, 151 IA.
Colorado Fuel and Iron, 40
Colorado and Southern, 81 IL.
Delaware end Hudson, ISL 3-S.
Denver and Rio Grande, 80 81.
Denver and Rio Grande, p1d., 81.
Erie Railway, "a 81.
Great Northern. pfd., lat S-4.
Great Northern Ore Cts. 73 IL.
Illinois Central, 14S SIS.
New York Central, 13O 3.4.
Reading, i43 1-2.
Rock Island Co, 20.
Rock Island Co., pfd. g..
Southern Pacific, 12l IA.
Southern Railway, 26 rs.
Union Pacific, 1873 ia.
United States Steel, SO 3-S.
United States Steel, pfdp III rs
The Morning examiner. [volume] (Ogden, Utah) 1904-1910, 1909-01-03

ries thrive quite as we'll here as In
California, and the present years
product of Enoch Farr's vineyard.
close to Ogden. compares more than
favorably with any grapes cultivated
in the Golden state-and this fruit
cnn be grown here quite as proftably.
Mr.. Parry argues that successful
horticulture requires greater skill and
TIore brain power than other lines
OF farming It's rewards, roweyer, are
commensurate with It's more eXactln5
requirements. Only by extensive cul-
ture can the most be gotten out OF
the land under conditions existing in
this section of the state. 1t does not
pay, he argues. to raise wheat on IT.
rigated land In competition with the
dry farmer. because the returns do
not pay for the extra expense and la
Dor involved. For the same reason
it does not pay to grow corn under
irrigation In competition with corn
growers IN Iowa, Nebraska and other
central and western states. But In
the production of high class fruits un-
der the favorable climatic and other
conditions existing In this section OF
Utah, the grower can compete with
tho whole world and come out ahead
In the procession.
1t is a waste of effort to produce
cheap crops on high priced land, irrl-
gated by high priced water. EXten-
sive culture. therefore, argues Mr..
Parry, should be the slogan OF the
northern Utah irrigation farmer-if he
would make the most of his opportu-
mites and reap rich reward for his
labor and investment,
The Morning examiner. [volume] (Ogden, Utah) 1904-1910, 1909-01-03
HE IS SHOT BY NEW
YEAR CELEBRATORS

Chicago, Jan. 2.-Pietro Cevccio IS
suffering from a bullet in his right
thigh, another in his right hand and
a third just above his right knee, buC
lie is cheerful. He received his
wounds on cheerful occasion. They
came with the new year when he
emerged from his home at midnight TO
run into celebration. The three bull
lets struck him before he had time
to dodge back In the house. Il don't
know who fred the shots" says Cevc-
clio from his bed OF pain, but 1 don't
think they meant to hit me. They
were just celebrating"