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The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-09-09
A Narrow Escaae.

Edgar N. Bayliss, a merchant of Rob-
.sonvllle, Del, wrote: "About tv n
years ago l was thin and sick. ano
Scoughed all the time and if / did not
have consumption, it was near to it. I
commenced using Foley's Honey and
lar, and IT stopped my cough, and am
now entirely well, and have gained
.wenty-elght pounds, all due to the
go9d results from taking Foley's Honey
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-09-09

1t will be recalled that at the
regular meeting Of the county
commissioners held the first Mon
day in August the board borrowed
81, GOO, payable November LIST.
AT the meeting held Monday, the
9th inst, another SO, 600, payable
In 90 days, was borrowed. The
last Legislature authorized a bond
issue Of S25, 900 to take up the
floating Indebtedness of the coun-
ty, and not many moons since
the bonds were sold at a premium.
Now there is some more floating
indebtedness. Wherefore? That's
going some.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-09-09
Executors Notice.

Having qualified as executor of tn.
last will and testament of w. M.Samn
son, deceased, late of Robson county
North Carolina, this is to notify all per.
sons having claims against the estate
OF the said deceased to exhibit them tn
the undersigned at his home in BacE
Swamp township, Robson county. N.
T., on or before the 9th of September
1910, or this notice will be pleaded in
bar of their recovery. All persons in
debted to said estate will please make
immediate payment Ae
This Sept. 8, 1909.
ooc Everett Sampson.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-09-09
FAIR BLUFF TOBACCOMAR
kET.

Fair Bluff tobacco market is
still booming. Sales during the
last week were the heaviest of
the crop, in fact more tobacco
was sold on this market than ever
before in one week, aggregauing
a half million pounds.
Notwithstanding the big fire
Which occurred Monday morning.
our warehouses had good sales
and the bank was paying out the
currency to the farmers for their
tobacco as if no fire had ever oc-
currad.
This will be another big week
Tor the Fair Bluff tobacco market
The farmers are selling their
crop, and we'll pleased with their
prices.
Powell'snew warehouse invites
your trade and is still leading in
highest prices.
Your friends,
E. J. Davis & Son.
Far Bluff, N. c., Sept. 8, 1909.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-09-09
partition PARAGRAPHS.
MIR. Frank Munn's Misfortune
Movements Of the People.

Correspondence of The Robesonian.
Mr.. Grey Culbreth is spending
some time in Fayetteville
Messrs. T. w. Thompson and
J. J. Cobb have returned from
Baltimore, where they went to
purchase their fall goods. Mr.. J.
B. Malloy spent Monday in Lum-
berton. Miss Ethel Cashwell left
yesterday for Raleigh, where she
will enter Meredith College.
Mr.. A. G. McCormac spent Fri
day in Lumberton.
Miss Mary Alice Malloy has re-
sumed her position as saleslady
for Mum & Parham.
Little Sarah Currie continues
quite sick.
Mrs. Timmons, of Rocky
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-09-09

A friend encloses a long clip
ping from The New York Com
mercial giving the cotton crop
situation in Texas under date of
August 20, with the request that
we reproduce it in The Robesoni-
an. The article is too long to be
reprinted i'll this paper. 1t goes
very much into details, but it
may be summed up in the state
ment that the crop expert who
sent the letter to The CONNER
clal concludes that the crop of
leXas as a whole at that time
august 2O) was the worst he
had ever seen it on that date
--s--~. - -.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-09-09

For Ssle-Hand-made or machine
made harness at reasonable prices and
can repair your shoes on short notice.
All work guaranteed. Shop on Fourth
street. Ben Edwards, Lumberton, N.
Z. 8-13-tf
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-09-09
Administrators Notice.

Haning gu allied as Administrator of
Effle Ann Stone, deceased, late of Robe
son County, N. c this is to notify all
persons having claims against the es-
tate OF the said deceased, to exhibit
them to the undersigned on or before
the 10Th day of August, 1910, or this
notice will be plead in bar of their re-
covery.
All persons indebted to said estate
please make immediate payment to the
undersigned. ~ viz
This August 18th, 1909.
James H. Byrd,
Administrator.
-. d. skipper, Atty. 8-19-6thurs.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-09-09
Your Eyes.

VERY very few people knowthe important
feature OF having glass made for their
e Eye Lhls will be explained to YOUR
salisra action by addressing or calling to
ne lF. y. M. Mcdonald, Red Springs
~ =. No glasses sold from stock ri
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-09-09
BUSINESS BUILDERS

Try an ad in this column. Whether it
is house to rent, something yos nave
Tor sale, or something YOU want to buy,
Inc RObesonlan Want Column
will bring the results,
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-09-09

For Saie-A fruit stand on Main street
at reasonable price. Apply to |. J.
Moore, Lumberton, N. C, 9-9-tf
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-09-09

LOst-An automobile oil lamp, some
where on Fayetteville road. Finder
will be rewarded. T. C. johnson.
Lumberton, N. C. 7-26-tf
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-09-09

SOngs-Latest popular "hits." Any
song or music published, at popular
prices. Get the Gem Folio for piano,
q latest songs and rag time, IS cents.
Rudolph Carlyle at Caldwell & Car
lyle's. 8-9-tf
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-09-09

Wantej-You to try our preparation
for sweaty and offensive feet. Guar
anteed. Mclean ledge Co. 8-5tf
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-09-09

For Sale-Largest and most desirable
residence,b building lot in Lumberton.
Apply to F. J. Thomas. 8-2-tf
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-09-09
Notice.

Will have a German coach Stallion
at Lum berton August Both and 3lst: Al
st. Pauls, Sept. 1st and End; at Penn.
broke, Bird and 4th; at Rawland. 6tt
and 9TH; at Pages Mill, 9Th and 9th: al
Orrum, 10th and 18th. Will make this
circuit every two weeks, being at the
places named above on the days of the
week indicated by the above dates.
Falrmont German Coach Horse Co.
8-30-4t.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-09-09

For Sale Six good wagon mules, for
cash or Oh time with approved secur-
ity. Apply to A. K. Morrison, Lum-
berton, N. C. 7-8tf
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-09-09

For Sale-47 acres of land, situated
on both sides of S. A. L. railroad. 20
acres in good state of cultivation.
GoodVlneyard, good water and orchard.
reason for selling, want to move to
Georgia; Apply to A. S.Tyner, Buie,
N. G., r. F. D. No. 2. 9-2t
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-09-09

Wanted-You to know that the 'old
man. at the LOG Cabin" will file
and set your cross-cut saw. He'll
fix your umbrella. Replace that lost
or stolen key. He'll cement that
broken vase, your broken glassware.
crockery &c. Send your work to the
Log Cabin" Lumberton, N. C
Q-Q-1f
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-09-09

The assistant superintendent of
education in Wake county is a
woman, Miss EdithRoyster, who
was TOR some years a teacher at
Peace Institute.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-09-09
YOurEyes

Are one OF the most delicate parts of
the human body and should not be neg
lected. If you have any of the follow
ing. symptoms your eyes should be ex-
amined at once:
Do you suffer from headache?
Do you have pains in your eyes?
DO you have floating spots before
your eyes?
Does reading matter run together?
Are you sleepy while reading?
EXAMINATION 800.
DR.. D. M. Mcdonald,
SO Red Springs, N. C.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-09-09

Photographs, by experienced pho
tographer. Guaranteed first class
and up-to-date. Watson Bros. Studio,
Fairmont, N. C. 8-19-11-11*
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-09-09

For Saie-A good paying livery bust
ness in Lumberton at bargain. Ap-
ply at once to The A. X. ]. w. Com
pany. Lock box Nc. 1886, Lumberton,
N. C. Gift
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-09-09

Entered as srconi-cla31 matter at thr fosloil'cS
March ]rd. 1897.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER y, l9O9'
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-09-09

kings Little LiverPills-easy Ia tai-a
- "a h de IN action, pleasant effect. Sold h.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-09-09

L0st-Glass bulls eye out of automo-
PIE lamp, somewhere between Nc
Nelll's bridge and town. Finder win
be rewarded for the return of same
to this office. e-2.tf
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-09-09

For Sale-A No. 2 Lane Saw Mill
with all equipment fitted up for
operation. The plant is practically
new, and is worth over $4,000. but
will sell for half its value. For
further information address at once.
A. X. }. w. Co., Lock box No. 386'
Lumberton, N C. 8-26-tf
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-09-09

For Saie-To keep your valuable pa
pers buy 'Mosely Safe'', sold on
easy terms by d. M. Mcdonald, Red
Springs, N. C. 90
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-09-09

IT, cor , inv the addrea Of h' paper rhangt E.l
,ulr,r',t could civ" the addr''. 70 VINO" II '''''
I.rr., - and the new address. M, o.,
With ~, ne cireulato" that It has me S"ar
cam, n =. 9 crst -claas advertising m'dinm Rates
viii tr Iur ished promptly to prospective ao''r-
Tbc amer wants to bo fair To c Correspondents
and VII 1--WE them as much lattud" as II thliiSa
uihIic policy will permit. We are not TesporslbiIe
f,r the yiows Of any correspondent. we repuit
- f, % ritrr IGN his name To II communication
0ttncking ..rne one else AN institution ~ pun
/ III ng .f iclcs where IL" name Il the wriuI IL
got required to j." published. we reserve the ris e.,
lar ,,ard r,aaonp to give the name when asked l"r
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-09-09

Found-A gold pin with "O5 VIC"
on it. The owner will please call at
thls once Tor same. 8-l9-tf.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-09-09

For Saie-Genuine Thermos bottles.
Call and let US show you. Beware of
limitations. McLean-Slege Co. Lum-
berton, N. C. 8-1e-tf
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-04-28
CLUB NOTES

Mrs. Christian Lichtenfels will en-
terrain the Helping Hand Society
Thursday afternoon at her home on
South Eighth street. H..
- = =
The Mothers League of Riverdale is
planning for an entertainment to be
given at the whitewater School build
ing on the evening of Friday. May T..
Ice cream will be served. Music and
variety of good entertainments will
be given. The object is to secure a
fund for special use. by the league. A
cordial invitation Is extended to all
and large attendance Is hoped for.
Tickets have been printed by the
Garfield school press and the White
water boys and girls are proving
themselves hustlers In selling them.
Over five hundred have already been
disposed of.
y = -
The mission circle of the Universal
list church will have it's monthly de-
votional service and social Thursday
afternoon. with Mrs. D. NJ. Owens, OLD
South A street. The meeting will bo
called at two-thirty o'clock. All are
cordially invited to be present.
s - -
The Protection Mite club win meet
Thursday evening with Mrs. Yates in
the Westcott block. All members are
requested to be present.
- - -
A Swap social was given last ev-
ening at the First Baptist church By
the B. Y. p. U. The affair was large
~ attended and was most enjoyable.
~ - =
Mrs. William Meerhoff entertained
the members OF the Happy Hour club
yesterday afternoon at her home on
South Eighth street. There were two
guests present, Mrs. Fred Bartel being
one. Needlework and social CONVEX
sation we're features Of the afternoon.
Luncheon was served. Mrs. John
Leive will entertain the society next
month at her home on South Fourth
street.
The first circle of the ladies' aid So
ciety of the First English Lutheran
church had a thimble party this after
noon at the home of Mrs. Gus Sudhofs,
South Eighth street.
y - y
A business meeting of the Anglican
club Of Earlham College was held last
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-04-28

The mortality under chloroform
ayornvce 1~na nnr-nr, II n nnn
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-04-28

Mrs. George H. Moore. shown In the
above picture. is the dashing young
wife of Mr.. George HI. Moore. real es-
tate dealer, of Indianapolis. but form
erly a Richmond boy. Her arrest IL
company with Mr.. Stowell, a former
Pittsburg newspaper man. ut q Madi-
son street hotel in Chicago. caused a
big sensation in that city as well as
Indianapolis.
After a, series of domestic squabbles
young Moore sent his beautiful wife to
visit sister in Chicago with the un-
derstanding that If she could keep on
her good behavior for thirty days in
the Windy City he would take her
back to his bosom. Incidentally he
put a private detective on her trail and
after shadowing her for week the de-
tective caused her arrest at the Chica-
go hotel. Mr.. Stowell was also taken
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-04-28

large number OF slumber parties
will be In evidence Thursday even.
ing. among which will be one given by
Miss Lillian Dean At her home on
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-04-28
CITY IN BRIEF

Mrs. J. F. Shepherd OF Chicago. is
a guest in the city.
Mrs. White of Cambridge City was
a guest here today.
The small boy is looking forward
with pleasure to circus day.
Reserved seats on sale at Rosen-
bloom. Buntin & Co.'S Saturday even
ing. for prize drill contest at Coliseum,
Wednesday evening, April 2Sth. 23--tf
Miss Ethel BunneIl Of Urbana. O.,
who has been visiting in this city,
will return home on Friday.
Reserved seats on sale at Rosen.
bloom, Buntin & Cos Saturday even
ing for prize drill contest at Coliseum.
Wednesday evening, April 2sth.
23-tf
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into custody. Mr.. Moore did not in
tcnd that the detective should go to
such extremes. but the latter deemed
it necessary to make out his case. ana
the notoriety followed
Mrs. Moore was formerly Miss En-
glebach of Edinburgh. Ind. where her
family are well respected. She was
noted for her beauty and the snapshot
does not do her full Justice. as she was
rated a sumner in face. figure and
attire.
Mr.. Stowell is shown with his law.
yer in the lower picture. Stowell has
resigned by request from the Chicago
Athletic association as the result Of
the escapade.
Mr.. Moore; who is hustling resl
estate man in indianapolis. has an
nounced his intention Of applying for
q divorce.
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Miss Elizabeth z. Th0n1d.

Kinsey street. Miss Iva Russell. Miss
Nellie Buhl, Miss Mary kessler, Miss
Ruth Smythe and Miss Grace Kelly
will be among the guests.
- - -
Mr.. Norman Craignead is complet-
ing ARRANGEMENTS for dance to be
given Friday evening. April IA in the
Odd Fellows hail. This will probably
be one Of the most delightful of the
numerous spring dances. Piano and
drums will furnish the dance music.
In few DAYS invitations will be H.
sued for the affair 1t - expected
that . number of young people from
out OF the city will be in attendance.
The dancers will include the leading
society folks Of this city.
i y y
Among the numerous slumber par
ties to be given Thursday evening Of
this week will be one at the home Of
Mr.. Herbert Cotton. 202 Lincoln
street. A large number OF Mr.. Cotton q
friends have been hidden to attend.
The boys are looking forward to a
good time.
- - y
No spring has brought out more
beautiful costume effects than are be-
ing seen this year. The new modes
lend themselves to sumptuous handl-
ing and fabrics and trimmings dis
played in the shops. as well as those
shown for selection at the importing
dressmakers, have a richness and ele-
gance unparalleled In the history of
textiles.
The new dress goods for example:
the clinging, satiny crepe meteors and
crepe charmeuse: the exquisite cache
miro de sole, blending of silk with
light wool: the chiffon broadcIot:ls.
sAtiny In luster and capable of most
graceful draping possibilities; the
dainty, permo finish fabrics In new.
soft colorings; not to mention all the
lustrous pongees and smart new
foulArd silks which will be very pop
ular-there is no end to the choice in
fabrics and each seems more attrac-
tive than the first.
- - -
The reception held at the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Loukh this morning, was
delightful affair. When the we'd
ding cake was cut Miss Bertha Gains
captured the thimble. Miss Adelaide
Huntington the dime, Miss Emmajean
smith the wish bone and Miss Hill the
ring.
$3.50 - y -
The public IL cordially invited to At
tend the entertainment at the First
Christian church this evening to be
given by the choir under the direction
Of Mr.. Robert Wilson. Oneyof the spe-
cial numbers on the program will be
the solo to be given by Mrs. Abbie
Harris Alumbaugh.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-04-28
TO STOP SC0RCAtRS
Chief of Police Has Mounted
On Principal Street a
''Water Gun"
is OPERATED By FIREMEN

Chicago, April 2S.-Tired of scorch-
ing automobiles, the chief of police.
Augsten of Hammond has had erected
water gun" on the main thorough
fare of that city.
1t will be operated by firemen on tel
ephonic instructions from the police
II an automobilist at either end Of the
boulevard fails to heed the command
of the police to slack up. a message
will be sent to the fire house and
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-04-28
Ding in Social, Club and Art Circles.

this afternoon with Mrs. P. w. Smith
at her home on East Main street.
A recital will be given this evening
in the First Christian church.
Members of the Foresters of St. An
drew's church are having card party
this afternoon in st. Andrews Assem-
bly, hall.
The Penny club is meeting with Mrs.
Baltz Bescher this afternoon at her
home, 231 South West Second street.
A missionary meeting of interest to
women 10 being held at the First Meth
odist church this afternoon.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-04-28
MUSIC

The eleventh annual concert Of the
Hibberd school will be given Thursday
afternoon at two-thirty O'Clock Ia the
Pythian temple. Mr. Will Earhart is
the musical director The assistants
will be: Mr.. Leroy Lacey baritone:
Mr.. Frederick Hicks. violinist; Miss
Marie Rnnge. pianist The High
School orchestra will also assist. The
program is as follows:
Overture-Mosaic Robinson
Orchestra.
The Wind -. Jessie Gaynor
The Woodpecker Ethclbert Nevin
kindergarten, LAB. 2B Grade Pupils.
Could .......-........ Tosd
Mr.. Lacey.
Fruhlings Ankunft German Folksonx
Flowers, Birds and Baby Sleep. -.
-. -. -. -. w. Taubert
Dancing Out of Doors ....
...... Margaret Ruthven Lang
Who Can Be M. Melville
"A. SAB. 4AB Grade Pupils.
SdSdiud ID. KAN
Mr.. Hicks.
Skye Boat Song -.
49,. old Highland, rowing measure
Wanderifed -. FescA
The Clang OF the Forge Paul Rodney
Boys Chorus.
Second Mazurka :. Benjamin GODDARD
Miss Runge.
Mailed ........... German Folksong
The Fisher Boy Old Flemish F'olksonx
MOnfornrno Cop,ccs
North American Indian melody ar
ranged by Harvey w. Loomis.
A Merry Life Ia Denza
SAB, CAB, 7B Grade Pupils.
Grand American Fantasia. ..
80. go. ............ Theo. Bendix
Orchestra
- - -
One of the most delightful concerts
Of the musical season was held last
evening in the lecture room OF the
First English Lutheran church. This
was the last of series of lectures and
entertainments which have been given
during the past season by the SUNDAY
school Of this organization. At this
time Miss Rose Nusbaum Of Chicago,
made her fret appearance in this city
and certainly It was most successful
one. The large room was completely
filled with listeners, q number of per-
sons being seated in the galleries
Miss Nusbaum has most charming
personality. Her child song, given in
response to an encore, was one Of the
most beautiful numbers Of the evening.
One becomes tired Of the average vo-
calist and it seems indeed q rare treat
to be permitted to hear such sweet and
dainty Interpretation OF song as given
by the artist last evening Miss Nus
It is certain that her talent was not
overestimated. She is teacher in
the Conservatory of Music in Chicago,
and is also solo soprano in the First
NJ. e. church OF that place. The as
sistants for last evening were Miss
Ruth Peltz and Miss Lucille Townsend,
pianists. and Miss Dorothy Kirkpat-
rick. violinist. Special mention should
here be made of the work Of Miss
young she shows remarkable talent.
Miss Kirkpatrick is former pupil Of
Professor Hicks, but is now studying
with Professor Herr Marsh Of Indian
apolis. Her home is in New Paris.
Ohio. When she rendered Fantastic
(Scene De Ballet by De Beriot, OPP. 100
she was encored repeatedly. Miss
Ruth Peltz and Miss Lucille Townsend
both played we'll. They are possibly
two Of the most promising young plan
lists Of this city. In every particular
the musical was a grand success and
will be long remembered by those VINO
awaited themselves of the opportunity
to attend.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-04-28

when the needless motorist comes
within range of the water gun. he will
be bombarded with three-inch stream
Of water travelling n fast as q 100
pound pressure will send II.