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The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-02-08

The Bethesda school near
GAINESVILLE will give a concert
Thursday night, and the Fair
mont lodge of the Junior Order
will have a flag raising at the
same place Friday. Everybody
is cordidly invited.
Mr.. A. S. Tyner, who lives
on rural route No. z from Buie.
lost his kitchen and its contents
by fire Friday night. The origin
of the fire is unknown. The
Robesonian is requested to state
that Mr.. Tyner will greatly APP
preciate anything his friends can
send him.
Mr.. r. c. Birmingham, who
has been with the Atlantic Coast
Line at Chadbourne for some
time, has been transferred to
Wilmington. Mr.. Birmingham
was in attendance upon court
here last week as o witness. He
and Mrs. Birmingham and chill
dren spent yesterday in Laurin-
burg. Mrs. Birmingham will be
here with her mother, Mrs. Flora
Smith, for the present.
In some unaccountable way
some people gathered from the
news item in Thursdays Robe
Sonian about the PODe Drug
Store changing hands that the
corporation had been dissolved.
AS stated in that item, DR.. w.
A. McPhaul has purchased the
entire stock, but he has dis
tributed it so that the corpora
ton is not interfered with and
it will still be known as the Pope
Drug Company.
Mr.. E. M. Britt has purchas-
ed from Mr.. A. E. White the
Floyd house on the corner of
Eighth and Pine streets, and Mr..
Britt and his two brothers and
two sisters, who have been liv-
ing in a house belonging to Mr..
A. P. Caldwell on the corner of
Third and Pine streets, will move
into the house next week. Mr..
N. H. M'White and family, who
had been living in the Floyd
house for some time, moved last
week to Mr.. Emory Prevatt's
house on the corner of Ninth and
Pine streets.
In The Social Realm.
Ex-Judge and Mrs. T. A. Nc.
Neill entertained at dinner al
their home on the corner of Elm
and Ninth streets Thursday eve
ming in honor Of Judge w. j
Adams, Of Carthage, who is pre-.
siding at Robson Superior Court
Besides Judge Adams those pres
ent were Revs. A. E. Baker anc
E. M. Hoyle and Messrs. M. G
Mckenzie and Thomas j. Moore
Mrs. r. c. Lawrence entertain
ed at her home on Seventh stree
Friday evening in honor Of hel
guest Miss Matte Love, O
Waynesville. The feature of tn,
evening was a srhyming contes
in which lines were to be com
pleted with names Of the guests
each name giving the correct end
ing for some particular line
Many filled in the lines correctl
and in the cut for the prize,
china japanese powder box, Mis-
j ,ssie Lennon was the winner
Miss Minnie Lennon was award
cd the BOBBY, a chocolate Gu
and saucer. Music by Miss Les
lie Proctor added greatly to tn
enjoyment of the evening.
Salad course and ice cream an
cake were served.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-02-08
SECKLY CHILDREN

cannot digest oFdlnaryCOdLiver
Oil or Emulsion OF Cod Liver OIL
or account oz their greasy ma
ture and nasty TASTE. 1t upsefs
sEGGIc delicate i1ttEe stomaclls.
yi1aGE contains ali the medicinal
value shey do and tastes good
besEaeg.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-02-08
Al the Opera House Tomorrow

Evening.
The attraction at the Opera
House tomorrow evening will be
the DeKoven Male Quartet, as
sisted by Miss Anna Florence
Smith, soprano, reader and pian-
list. This company of selected
vocalists, under the management
Of the Radcliffe Entertainment
Bureau of Richmond, Va, sing
ing many of the old songs and
singing them well, has been re-
turned year after year over
some Of the best lyceum courses
and is we'll known throughout
the country. 1t is claimed that
this company is peculiarly happy
in Interpretation of the songs of
long ago, the proper rendering OF
which often requires greater art
than many of the operate selec.
tons in a foreign tongue. The
programme this season will be
stronger than ever before on &C
count of the addition of Miss
Smith. The famous sextette from
Lucia has been arranged for five
voices and will be used on thu
programme.
The programme will be giver
in three parts, each with differ
ent costumes. This company
gave an entertainment here las
year which was thoroughly en-
joyed and it's entertainment to
morrow evening will doubtless b
witnessed by a large audience
Reserved seats are on sale at Nc
Millan's Drug Store.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-02-08
Death of MIR. Lewis Pitman.

Mr.. Lewis Pitman, IL years
old, one of the most highly-re-
spected citizens of lower Robe
son, died at his home near Fair
mont Saturday night. Mr.. Pit
man had not been in good health
for several months, but his con-
dition only became serious about
three weeks ago. He is survived
by his wife, one daughter and
seven sons.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-02-08

A bill compelling Japanese to
attend separate public schools
passed the California Assembly
on the 4th. President Roosevelt
wired Governor Gillet that the
bill was the most offensive of all
and that he will at once test it
in the courts unless it can be
stopped sooner.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-02-08

Vin0l is the only preparation OF
Cod Liver Oil that children will
take and which is easily assiHr1i-
lated by their delicate digestive
organs. 1t builds UP fzrzga, healthy
flesh, and makes EltSEe limbs
round and plump. Delicate chill
dren thrive ON Il and love 10 take it.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-02-08
News Items From St. Pauls

Correspondence OF The RobeS,nian
We are having some real nice
weather here of late. The far
mers Of this section, have COM
menced blowing some.
We are sorry to report Mr.. L.
Il. Townsend still on the sick
list.
Mr.. John Clark and Mr.. W. B.
Powers made a flying trip to
Lumberton last Tuesday.
Mr.. Wesley Kinlaw, of How
ellsvllle section, has mOved to the
hotel here. We wish him good
success.
Mr.. Odom, of Red Springs,
has moved into the new building
of Mr.. A. R. McEachern and
has opened up a nice line of
general merchandise in the new
store of Mr.. Tom Fisher.
The Baptist of this town have
bought a nice lot from Mr.. Ar
chic OdOm and will erect a hand
some church building.
Miss Mary Hester, who had
been visiting her brother, Mr..
Charles Hester, returned home
last week.
Miss Chrissie Smith, of Cum
berland county, who had been
visiting at the home of Mr.. Lewis
Mclean, returned home last
Sunday.
Several new buildings are go
ing up in town, among those
building being Miss Kate Sink
Ter, on Broad street, and Mr.. L.
H. Townsend.
We have had a good many en-
tertainments around here since
Christmas. Mr.. Wesley KinlaW
will give one Saturday night.
St. Pauls. N. c., Feb. 4, 1909.
A bill cOmDellinp Japanese tC
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-02-08

The bodybuilding and Strengthening
properties of Cod Liver OiI-but no
Oil - combined with peptonate of
iron, makes ViEROi the ideal ionic for
delicate children. It tasses good and
always does good.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1909-02-08
FRENCH'S BODY FOUND.
River Gives up Body After Ten
Days No Evidence of Having
Been Shot.

The body of Jim French, color
ed, who was drowned in Lumber
river on the evening of the oath
ult., was found Saturday about
noon by Rev. Alfred Merrick,
colored, who was dragging for
the body with a hook. The body
was found very near the place
where French was seen to sink
last. The hook caught in the
dead mans shoe and the body
was dragged to the shore and was
allowed to remain in shallow
water on the left side of the river,
just below the wooden bridge, un-
til 1t could be removed by the
coroner.
Coroner Rancke was called to
Rowland cary Saturday and did
not return until that night,
so the inquest was not held
until Sunday morning. Many peo-
pie viewed the gruesome sight
and the body was jealousy guard
ed by relatives and friends of the
dead man all Saturday afternoon
and night, for they were conf
dent that French had been shot.
1t will be recalled that French
jumped into the river while flee
ing from Officer d. w. Biggs,
and just before he made the
plunge Mr.. Biggs shot. Mr..
Biggs shot only to brighten him
and was confident all along that
he did not hit him, but French's
relatives and friends thought
otherwise and would not permit
the body to be removed from the
water until Coroner Rancke ar
rived.
Yesterday morning., Coroner
Rancke held the inquest with the
following jury: DR.. N. A.Thomp-
son, J. p. Townsend, C. M. Bar
ker, w. P. McAllister, G.. 7. Cox
and J. A. Barker. No marks or
bruises of any kind that would
indicate that he was injured be-
fore jumping into the river were
found upon the body, and after
thorough examination of the body
and hearing the evidence the
jury returned as it's verdict that
the deceased came to his death
by drowning in Lumber river, in
to which he voluntarily jumped.
The body was turned over to
relatives for interment. 1t was
a very sad and unfortunate af-
fair, but no blame attaches t.
any one. French had been trieC
before Mayor Pro Tenn. Floyd fol
retailing and was bound to court
in a bond which was on the poin
of being arranged when he broke
away from Mr.. Biggs and ran
He was an expert swimmer, bu
it was a cold day and French wa
excited and heated, and the shocl
proved too great for him. Quit
a number of people refused to be
lieve that the man had bee
drowned until the body furnishe'
. the proof.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-05-07
SChIater Notes.

Sch'atel's hustling and enterprising
citizens are still pushing the town for
ward. The Commonwealth reporter
was informed today that there is being
drafted a charter for public water
works for the town to be supplied with
pure artesian water from new wells
soon to be put down by the water COM
pany and 3.inch water mains to start
with ard enlarged as the town grows
and may demand a larger main. The
citiztn1 of the town have laid off a
splendid baseball diamond on which
they have now in course of construction
a very creditable grand stand and have
organized a base ball team which will
be prepared to accept challenges from
adjoining towns to help pass away the
warm summer afternoons.
The Fin and Feather club is making
preparations to beautify the banks Of
McNutt Lake on each side by taking
out all unsightly decayed stnmps, long
chunks and brush and will probably
terrace some PARTS of these banks and
turn them into a beautiful park.
On the oath day of June tSt. Johns
Day the people are going to give a big
barbecue and the Southern Ry. will run
an excursion on that day with five
cars out Of Greenwood. Greenwood
SPECIAL, leaving Greenwood carly in the
morning and returning late in the eve-
ming. Mr.. Lane, the town promoter. is
still busy improving his town sites and
will help entertain the visitors that day,|
June "a. with a big auction sale Of towns
lots in the afternoon. ] understand his
sale will begin at 2 p. M, and 4 p. m. a
baseball game will start with Schlater
team matched with Greenwood or Min
ter City.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-05-07
Mss Hesdefsoa fntefisias ihe ~
ioee Mus(sk.

The Matinee Musicale had Ne Of the
most pleasant meetings Of the year With
Miss Cecil Henderson nj R~anBemede
Wednesday Afternoon. Twelve Of the
club members went out on the 2:i0 train
and were met and welcomed by Mr..
Henderson, VINO escorted them to the
home. There the hostess and her moth
er received them in a most gracious
manner. After chatting a while the
meeting was called to order by the
president, Mrs. N. 8, Wright Wagner.
was the composer studied, aud quite .
nice program was given by Mesdamss
Wright, Gouiding and Friermood and
Misses Meador and Petty. Two Sc
leetrd criticisms OF Wagner's works
were read by Miss Hemingway and
Mis- galloway. After the regular pro-
gram the members enjoyed some Of the
newest popular music, selections being
given by Misses Steele, Henderson,
Pettey, Aillett and Mesdames Goulding,
Friermood and N. s. Wright.
The club was glad to have two Wis
itors with them, Miss Bridges from
Memphis, and Miss Ailett, from New
Orleans.
Delicious refreshments were served
in two o urses after which the guests
wandered over the lawn and flower gar
den laughing and chatting until the
came to bid the hostess farewell.
Everyone had spent such an enjoyable
afternoon that it was with reluctance
they boarded the train for home.
The next meeting will be with Mrs.
Goulding At Mrs. Sam Young's res
dence on May 18Th.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-05-07
HIGH.0.ME.
That's the Way to Pronounce Hyomel. the
MOnfy.BaCk Catarrh Cure.

That's the Way to Pronounce hyomel, the
Monfy.BaCk Catarrh Cure.
As doubt exists in the minds Of many
readers OF The Commonwealth let lis
say that the above is the proper pro-
nunciation Of Americas most wonderful
catarrh cure.
&. L. Raines is the agent for Hyomei
in Greenwood and he will sell you an
inhaler. a bottle Of Hyomei, and full in
structions for use, for only 800
And II it fails to cure acute or chronic
catarrh, asthma, bronchitis. Group, hay
fever or coughs and colds. he will give
you your money back. The person who
suffers from catarrh after such IN offer
A. that, must like to snufie, spit and
wheeze, and be generally disgusting.
Read what Mr.. q. r. Lowe says:
II have used Hyomei for q case Of ma
sal catarrh which had bothered me for
q long time. . say that Hyomei
killed the germs Of the disease and gave
me the much sought and needed relief.
From this experience l know Hyomei 70
be . reliable remedy, and I'give IL the
praise and recomueudation thst II de-.
serves."-0. r. Lowe, n. r. D. No. Z.
Allegan, Mich. September 10, 1908.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-05-07
Jesse James.

What the Pueblo, Colo, Daily Chief
tan has to say Of the W. l., Swain Jesse
James show that is to appear here Mon
day night, May 10th;
pueblo has bad three big circuses
this season, but IL remained for the W.
|. Swain Jesse jams show to break all
records for the season in point of at
tendance.
THE mammoth tent, located at Fifth
and Court streets was full and tested to
its utmost capacity, many persons turn
Ing away on account OF being unable to
get desirable seats.
"The entertainment was Of the west
crn characthr, portraying the James
boys during their famous career cover
ing the time from the war to the death
Of Jesse. The show was moral and of
much different character than one is
led to believe before seeing the show.
Instead Of all shooting, and dime novel
play, it teaches a grand lesson, showing
the hardship and d%eprivations Of an
outlaw, and the sunerings Of a man af-
ter becoming an outcast.
"The big tent is arranged and sup
piled with scenery, mechanical effects
and show parphernalia to perfect the
western spectacular production In a
creditable ann The parts are we'll
played by the members Of the company.
The action Of the drama is fast and the
comedy very strong. Jesse James as
presented by the Swain company is a
good show.
"Perhaps the happiest character In
the production Is Lige, the old negro,
who follows "Marse Jesse through
thick and thin. However, the sleeping
Indian caused Lige 10 little concern,
until he succeeded in dispatching MIR.
Injun to his happy hunting grounds
with the ever trusty razor.
"The big audience seemed to be out
for q good time, and II applause and
laugh count, everybody thoroughly en-
joyed the production"
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-05-07
Y. 1 N. Y. r. R. Schedule.
ARRIVE.

TRAINS ARRIVE.
No. 313, fron Clarksdale 4:4O r. =.
No. 1871, from Grenada 7:45 =. u
No. s41, from Charleston 1O:lo -
No. 397, from Grenada 400 p. No.
No. 3t4, from jackson 10:soa w.
No. 1872, from Jackson 7:3s p. ~.
No. $50, from Memphis 1000 p.
TRAINS DEPART.
No. 31s, for jackson 4:4o p. m
No. 314, for Clarksdale 1880 So
No. 331, for jackson 7:45 .. q.
No. 1872. for Grenada 7:32 p. NJ.
No. sos, for Grenada 8:l6 :. o.
No. $40, fer Memphis 400 a. %.
No. 342, for Charleston 2:40 P. =.
Trains ss7 and sos Daily except
~
c. L. woRTHAM. JR-, tn a.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-05-07
Special Rates on Y. 4 N. Y. r. r.

Greenwood to New Orleans and re-
turn Sll.4S. Tickets on sale May 18th
and 18th; return limit May 10th.
Greenwood TO New Orleans and re-
turn 81 90. Special train leaves May
18th at l0IS q, M; arrives New Or
leans $40 p. m. Returning will leave
New Orleans, Thursday, May 18th at Z
p. IN.
30 day trip to Asheville, N. G. Tick.
cts on sale May 2S.29.30. Round trip
fare, $3.50.
To Los Angeles, San Diego and San
Francisco, Cal. $3.50 round trip.
Tickets on sale May 9th to 18th; good
to return until Oct. 3lst.
For further information apply to
c. L. WORKMAN, JR.,
Local Ticket Agent.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-05-07
uiCe.MOntqOmery

Rosedale, Miss, May IA very
pretty wedding "a solemnized at the
Methodist church on Wednesday, at
high noon, when Miss Fadgie Mont
gomery and William ]. Guice became
husband and wife.
white and pink roses, ferns and
palms were Hastily arranged, making
the church a scene Of beauty.
Before the entrance Of the bridal par
ty Miss Lena Roberts very sweetly
sang "All for You" Then entered the
bridal party to Mendelssohn's Wedding
March, beautifully rendered by Mrs.
D. II. Hull, of jackson, Miss. sister OF
the bride. The ushers were A. II. Shat
tuck and Charles q. Jacobs. After the
ushers came the little attendants,
nieces and nephews of the bride: Miss
Frank Montgomery and Master William
peteet. Miss Charlotte Peteet and Mas
ter Frank Hull. and Miss Erminie Arm.
istead, maid OF honor, All were dress
ed in white, and carried brides roses.
The bride entered on the arm Of the
bridegroom. She was becomingly dress
ed in a handsome light tan travelling
suit. with hat and coat to match, and
carried q beautiful boquet Of brides
roses, lilies Of the valley and ferns.
After the ceremony was said by Rev.
Osborn W. Bradley. the bridal party re-
paired TO the homo Of the bride, ac-
companied BY ! number of frisods and
relatives. Here ! dainty buffet lunch
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-05-07
-Four Per Cent. Interest ,

The best form Of investment is a saw
ings account with this bank. Your
money on deposit is available when
Needed. Four per sent interest com.
pounded 81 mi.annually is paid on de-
posits.
s'.oo starts an account. We solicit
your oasiness, NO matter how small.
BANK or LEPLoRE
SAVINGS Departmenf.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-05-07
PROCEEDINGS OF
BOARD SUPERVISORS
Regular May. 1909, Session OF the
County leglsiai ure.

The Board Of Supervisors Of Leflore
county convened In regular session
Monday, May 3, 1909; the following
members aud officers being present: +.
NJ. Aidridgc, president Giles Avent, j.
NJ. NJ kcs, ] l.. Haley aud s. j. Brown,
members; C.. ". Crockett, clerk; f. b.
stone, attorney; ). 4. Prophet, sheriff.
ALLOWANCES.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-05-07
Miss Ruth Grey.

Miss Ruth Grey. the wonderful mind.
reader, has been entertaining good
crowds every night this week since
Tuesday, and will close her engagement
in this city Saturday night. Miss Grey
has correctly answered numerous lei
tions propounded by large numbers Of
u citizens at each performance, and
all are puzzled as to how she does it.
In addition to her mind-reading, a very
clever comedy is given each evening,
making the entertainment interesting
from start to finish, b.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-05-07
Y. { N. Y. r. R.. Official Route ID
Southern BAPTIST Convention.

Round trip rate from Greenwood to
Louisville, Ky, $1,000. Tickets on sale
May 10th to 18th. Limited to leave
Louisville not later than 22nd. except
extension to. June 18th may be secured
by deposit Of ticket and payment Of 81
fee. Special sleeper and special coach
will leave Jackson on May 18th at 2:2O
pm. For further information apply to
G. L. WORKMAN, Ticket Agt.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-05-07
MISSISSIPPI FORM BOOK.
Adapted to the Code Of 1906.

For the use Of Justices OF the Peace.
Court Officers, Notaries, Lawyers, Bank.
ers, Merchants and Farmers.
Contains forms of deeds, mortgages,
affidavits, bonds, writs. warrants, ex-
ecutions, notices OF every character,
forms OF charters Of corporations and
proceedings in magistrates courts, and
also interest tables and summary Of
banking and business law for eyery dav
use.
Pocket edition bound in half leather
sent postage paid 10 any address for
$3.50.
MCDOWELL & POWER,
jackson, Miss.
Morris tribune., 1909-10-02
IMMIGRATION'S SHIFTING TIDE.

Our immigration problem, which many be-
Heve to be one that calls loudly for solution,
may be taken off our hands altogether before
many years, says the Minneapolis Journal The
outward flow from Europe may be diverted
from our shores, to our relief to our disap-
pointment as we shall find.
BRAZIL whose area is as large our own, is
making strenuous endeavors to turn the tide
her way. And the trickle has grown to good
ly stream, whose volume increases every year.
Our consul general at Rio Janeiro reports that
94,695 immigrants entered Brazil in 1906, as
compared with 81 1856 in 1907. Brazil has been
offering every inducement to the colonists to
settle upon the rich and vast lands owned by
the federal government and by the individual
states Encouragement of immigration is
cardinal policy in Brazil, and it is succeeding
Now that stable governments seem at last
to have been established south of the Amazon
those immense in Brazil and Argentina
. potentially rich as any in the world, will surely
attract immigration. Even under the precari-
Gus conditions that obtained until ten or fifteen
years ago, a great influx from Europe occurred
Italians have gone into Argentina in great
numbers, while the Communication of the three
southern states of Brazil is well nigh complete.
Large the immigration into southern
South America has been, it's volume is rill
compared with the river that has come to our
shores But the rill is certain to grow, while
the river is likely to diminish.
Thus temperate South America may prove a
stronger competitor for the European emigrants
than Canada even, and the other colonies of
the British Empire Sooner than we think we
may find ourselves with no immi grafton pro-
blem with problem-how to turn anew
this way the tide that has found new channels
Morris tribune., 1909-10-02

The people Of the state have made most
generous and Simultaneous response to the
suggestion for a memorial fund for the late
Governor Johnson, and already the fund is as
Stunning large proportions. The fund will pro-
badly be placed in the hands of commission
to be appointed by Gov. Eberhart, and will be
expended for statue of the beloved governor
at the capitol, and monument at his grave in
st. Peter.