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The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1910-01-06

Mr.. H. S. Leard, who for the
past 5 wears has been district
passenger agent of the Seaboard
Air Line with headquarters in
Richmond, has been promoted to
district passenger agent IN
charge Of Virginia and North
Carolina with headquarters in
Raleigh.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1910-01-06

A convention of the Laymcn' $
Missionary Movement will be
held in Greensboro next week,
from the 18th to the 18th, inclu.
sive. It promises to be one OF
the most most notable religious
meetings ever held in the State.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1910-01-06

Lost A black male pig with mark on
one thigh, So months old. weighing
about AZ or 5oIbs. Any one who finds
such one and shut him will be re-
waried for services of same and write
me at Fairmont, N. C. E. R. Hum
phrey. 1-6-4t.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1910-01-06

For Sale-A Vance saw mill, without
saw, about new. will sell for$16o. 90,
worth $4,000 Have no use for it.
80 foot carriage, new. J. E. Single
ton, Red Springs, N C. LIFT.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1910-01-06

For Salc-One nine-room house and
lot, buggy house and mule barn, in
town Of Rowland, on Main street.
For particulars, address H. Barnes,
Rowland, N. c.. 12-l3tf
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1910-01-06

For Sale-Revised edition of the
Henry Berry Lowrie History at so
cents by mail in coin. Address Lum-
bee Publishing Company, Lumherton.
N. C. l2-23-2m.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1910-01-06

Fo. Sale-Can sell you a practically
new fve-room house on quarter
acre lot in fine residential portion
of Lumberton at a bargain. Apply
at once to The A K. j. w. Company,
P. O. Box 1856, Lumberton NC.
10 21tf
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1910-01-06

For Sale-good roomy house on lot
loo $50 feet, with adjoining lot 100
$50 feet, with good out buildings
Apply to w. F. Townsend, St. Pauls
N. c.. I2-3O-tf.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1910-01-06

For Sale.-Farm rights for making
fertilizers at home For further in
formation apply to me at Chadbourn,
N. H. G.. HARRISON. l2-16-1m*.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1910-01-06
Meedith College Girls Entertain
ed by Miss Ethel William.
Other Social Items.

Reported for The Robesonlan
Miss Ethel Williams entertain
ed last Saturday evening in
honor of the Meredith College
girls. 1t was an especially pleas
ant evening on account of the
various selections rendered by
the college girls, both the depart
ments of elocution and music
being represented. Misses Dovie
Prevatt and Maggie Pitman re-
cited beautifully two selections
which showed fine talent in the
art. Miss Leslie Proctor sang
several selections, perhaps the
one most enjoyed being Gar
mena", by Wilson.
Refreshments were served and
afterwards several songs were
rendered by the Meredith Quar-
tette", composed of Misses Les.
lie Proctor, Lille Barker, Ruth
Whaley and Ethel Williams.
Those present were Misses
Dovie and Edna Prevatt, Miss
Leslie Proctor with Mr.. Simeon
Caldwell, Miss Ruth Whaley
with Mr.. Rudolph Carlyle, Miss
Lille Barker with Mr.. Frank
Mcleod, Miss Maggie Pitmar
with Mr.. John Fuller, Miss Lima
Cough with Mr.. Wallace Nor.
ment, Messrs. E.. J. Britt anc
Woodbury. Lennon.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1910-01-06

For Rent Small omfortabl e
house, artesian water, good neighbor-
hood one block from graded school
building .Jno. D. Mcmillan. I2-30tf.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1910-01-06
BUSINESS BUILDERS

0mbstOnes and Monuments
From the Best Marble and Granite
at prices to suit. Drop me card and
will call at once with samples and
designs. l represent one of the Best
Marble works in the State. R. s.
Brisson. Parkton, N. C. 1-6-1m*
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1910-01-06

For Statehood boiler, engine and
edger at a bargain. Apply to The
A. X. J. w. Company, Lock box 1856,
Lumberton, N. G. 9-27tf,
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1910-01-06

For ken.-two horse farm, near Lowe.
Apply to N C. Stubs, Buie, N. e..
r. F. d. No, I2-30-4t*
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1910-01-06

For Sale z room house, lot 100 300
feet. Easy terms. Address lock
box No. A. St. Pauls, N. C. 819-tf.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1910-01-06

Miss Irene Mcleod entertained
a few friends at a 6 o'clock dinner
Monday evening at the home of
her parents. ex-Sheriff and Mrs.
G: B. Mcleod, on Elm street.
Those present were: Misses
Ruth Whaley, Leslie and Lillian
Proctor; Messrs. Elwood Whaley,
Rudolph Carlyle and Lee Correll.
Master Osborn Lee, six-year.
old son Of Mr.. and Mrs. R. Flee,
gave a birthday party Monday
afternoon at the home of his par
ents. Quite a number of little
folks were present and a goot
time was enjoyed. Misses Lii
liam Proctor and Emma Higley
served refreshments.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1910-01-06

Mr.. w. B. Snow retssdrned this morn
ing from Raleigh, where he spent a
few days. The following is from Tues
day, sNews ard Observer: Mr.. William
B. Snow, of the firm of Mclean, Nc
Lean and Snow, is in the city from
Lumberton. 1t is always a pleasure to
welcome Mr.. Snow back 10 Raleish, if
only for visit, for he has a host of
friends here.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1910-01-06

Messrs. T. E. Stainback, of Hender-
son. and j. F. Stainback, of Fayette-
vile, who had been spending few
lays on the visit at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. F. ]. Thomas, left Tuesday
for their respective homes.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1910-01-06

Mr.. Irwin B, Tucker, of Whiteyille.
census supervisor for this district, was
among the visitors in town Monday,
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1910-01-06

Mr.. and Mrs, C, A, Mcleod,
Clio, 5, c., were among the guests
the Waverly yesterday.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1910-03-18

- .
Everything for the whole family at
Mann's department store. 2. ,"s@
h N. A. Way Of Akeley, Mimi, has
been visiting here this week. - :'>r
A full line Of hardware now on sale
in Mann's bargain basement. !,
Mr.. and Mrs. Jens svee are So
journing at Hot Springs, Ark.
Mr.. and Mrs. g. w. Samuel, of Web
ster, have been visiting in this city
this week. 49,. .~. :
"A large shipment of ladies shoes
has arrived at The New York Cash
store,
The Zenith line of tools all guaran-
teed, at big saving in Mann's bar
gain basement.
Howard Drake was called to Man.
kato, Mimi, Saturday by the death
Of his father.
J. M. Morgan, and Mr.. Strand, of
Grand Harbor, we're Devils Lake visi.
tors Saturday. >:
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Dingman, of
Penn. were called upon to lose their
gseven-year-old son Saturday afternoon,
following an attack Of bowel trouble.
The little fellow was laid to rest in
this city Monday morning. In their
sad bereavement Mr.. and Mrs. Ding:
man have the sympathy of a large CT
Gle of trends.
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Visit Mann's department store often.

.
For Easter get a Hart Schaffner &
Marx all, wool suit at Mann's.
Frank Blake, Of Ft. Totten was in
this city on business Wednesday.
Miss Dora Williams, of st. Paul has
been visiting relatives in this city.
DR.. W. M. BARLEY and Editor Clinch,
of Sheyenne, were Devils Lake visi-
tors Tuesday.
Not only the wise ones, but the
shrewd buyers also trade at The New
York Cash store.
Dan MacAvoy, chief engineer Of the
Great Northern was in Devils Lake on
business Saturday.
Ladies "Wooltex" suit or coat for
Easter, Is just the thing at Mann's
department store.
Rev. Guy Burleson, Of Lakota filed
the pulpit of the Episcopal church in
this city Sunday.
The Gordon hat ID our new spring
shape is just your style. New
York cash store.
The city schools will be closed from
today until Monday, March 28th, for
the annual Easter vacation.
Mrs. O. s. Sheldon and daughter
ruth returned from Minneapolis Tues
day, where they had been called by
the death of Mrs. Sheldon's brother
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1910-03-18
Special showing Of New Stress
Suits at The New York Cash store.

Special showing Of New s., Stree&ss
Suits at The New York Cash store. i
Rev. and Mrs. A. G. Bailey have an !
their guest Mrs. F. T. Swearengen, OF
Marshalltown, Iowa. Z
Mrs. J. J. McCanna and daughter, or
Cando, were Devils Lake visitors tina
fore part of the week. q +
Beautiful New Dress Trimmings of.
all kinds shown exclusively at The
New York Cash Store.
G. C. Connolly returned Tuesday
from an extended trip through South
Dakota on land business.
The greatest variety of New Spring
Styles Of Womens Shoes are shown
at the New York Cash store. :
Mr.. and Mrs. John Mclean and
daughter Mabel, sundayed- at thu
home Of Mrs. McLean's parents, MIR.
and Mrs. Mccormick at Churchs Fer
~.
Mrs. G. D. Mills, and two children.
Marjorie and Chas. left Tuesday aft
ernoon for Dixon, Iowa, where they
will visit for a few weeks with Mrs..
Mills parents.
1t Is reported that the first flock OF
wild geese have gone north and that.
the gophers have commenced to come
out on the prairie. It sure looks like.
spring had come.
VIM. Orr who has served as Justice
of the Peace so satisfactorily the
past year has announced that he win
be candidate for reelection at the,
coming election. He has been a very
painstaking and efficient official and
his friends are pleased to learn that
he will again accept the position
Ernest Earl, the little son Of Mr..
and Mrs. George Dingman, Of Penn,
died at the family residence early last
Sunday morning, of spinal-meningita
resulting from a siege Of typhoid
fever The funeral services were con-
Quoted from the Peale Memorial Pres
byterian church at Penn, at 10 o'clock
Monday morning, large company Of
friends and neighbors having gath.
cred. Rev. Arthur G. Bailey of1ciated.
Interment at Devils Lake cemetary.
Mrs.. F. T. swearengen Of MarshaR
town, Iowa, left for Spokane, Wash.
Wednesday night on No. l. after 9
short visit in the home Of Rev. and
Mrs: A. g. Bailey. 5..es~.- j. ~
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1910-03-18

The First National Bank Of Devils
Lake, N. D.. leans money on Real
Estate at a very low rate Of interest,
You can pay your loan at any Time
with US. : !. ,- :.'.s !. Z: . y ,S
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1910-03-18

NJ - .-.-s"7..
Ed. Jones and Tom Montgomery
Sundayed at ToWner. ~ :, =. p I I
John Miller Of Toxic was in, this
city on business Tuesday. ''..- : 4:
Henry Lempke, was down from Cam
do Saturday on business. ts:.l - =
You can save a lot of money on
hardware at: Mann's : bargain base;
ment. u ~, $,gsss >
!" Man" o MAN" buy your New Eas-
ter Bonnet at The New York Cash
Store 55:f'a 81, F<{ss: sH s.' -
M. Z. Sprung, of the firm of J. Gold
berg 6 Co, has been on. the sick list
this week. II 81 IS .,y I. ,7s, s.,,.
General Superintendent J. H. Tay-
lor, OF Minot was in Devils Lake on
business connected with the Great
Northern Saturda 81 BIN:
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LOCAL, NEWS I.

Farm Loans. Money on hand on
favorable terms. Lowest rates. Il.
j. Ghamberlin. . J. 8. 4" :.zS
II Mrs. Anna Martin ID visiting atWeb-
ster. 5,.t5 1890 st + a 2ssasSs
Something new ct Mann's Bargain
basement s' s3, "a ii i ;StS. III Z.
Allie Mc Z was ct Minneapolis
last week. s; +. &. d z s,s
I'm. Maurer was down from Stark
Weather Monday 81
- Dr. and Mrs. Thor Moeller, Of Minot
visited over Sunday With Dr. Moeller's
brother Dr. w. X. oeller I'M this
city SUNDAY. 100
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1910-03-18

Mann's annual Master opening sat-
'urday March 2eth q &
VIM. Duffy, Of Grand Forks was Il
this ID city Tuesday, n, 81
chas. Doyon, Of Doyon was, in Dew.
lis Lake Tuesday. :, s
!, Hugh ccanna, 5of st. John was: il
the city this week. s. Z. B,
Special Showing Of New Spring
Coats at the New York Cash Store. II
Mt. and Mrs. N. q. johnson have
been visiting 1T Little Falls, Minneso-
Ia. y4 ssss .S. g. PHI :5., I l
g. W.. A. Fulkerson, Of Churchs Ferry
was 's q business visitor q this city Mon.
day.
Mrs. VIM Miller has been visiting
this week with friends III Minnewau.
kan -
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1910-05-07
CONTINUATION SOUGHT
By Many Tennesseeans For
Marcellus Rinehart.

Clarksville, Tenn, May 5.-Citi
zens of Montgomery county are pre-
pairing a numerously signed petition
to the governor asking for commu
tation of the sentence Of Mar
cellus Rinehart to life imprison-
ment. Rinehart, it will be remem
bered, was recently convicted on the
charge of numbering Rufe Hunter,
alleged to have been committed du-
ring the night rider troubles in
Montgomery county, and was sem
fenced to be hanged. The supreme
court affirmed this sentence. The
petition is that the governor will
commute TIE sentence to life inn
prisonment. 1t is understood that
many hundred signatures have al
ready been secured to this petition.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1910-05-07
ENGINEERS NEXT.
Another State Conventipn
Will Meet in Hopkinsville
Early Next Month.

The Association of Stationary En-
gineers of Kentucky will hold its an
nual convention in this city Friday
and Saturday, June 8 and A.
The committee on arrangements
consists Of Geo. J Jake, J L Har-
pole, j. j. Metcalfe, Chas. Freeburg
and James Morris.
From so to rs visitors are expected
and good time is promised them.
There will be smoker at the Odd
Fellows Hall Friday night and
speeches will be made by local speak
ers and on the part of the visitors by
F. W. r ven, national secretary, of
Chicago; j. A. Van Arsdall. national
trustee. of St. Louis, and others.
J. L. Shrode is the president Of
the local association and Geo. J..
Jake and Jas Morris are correspond
ing and recording secretaries. The
committee in charge requests that
business men using decorations this
week take care of the flags and use
them when the next visitors arrive.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1910-05-07
RASTUS COMING
And Will Be- On Dress Pa
rade With His Girl
Today.

This is the general trading day for
the coiored population of the coun.
ty and is in effect a reunion Of all
the negro families Of the county in
Hopkinsvile.
By custom of long standing, the
first Saturday in May is set apart by
the farmers for the colored people
to come to town and do their trading
Many come not to trade, but to
swell the crowd that sometimes be.
comes a source of trouble to the
city authorities. The visiting trav.
cling men in the city will unfortu.
nately see the city under these un.
favorable circumstances. However,
every effort will be made to main
trim good order during the time that
the streets are crowded.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1910-05-07
Clarksville Wakes Up.

Clarksvilie. Tenn, May 5.-There
is a revival of the building interest
in progress in this city that has been
suspended for four or five years.
Several new residences to cost from
$4,000 to $4,000 are already under
construction, while some smaller and
less costly houses have been recently
Gnished. A new Office building is
being erected by Mr.. James Glenn.
A large wagon and blacksmith shop
will be erected in short time, the
material being on the ground New
concrete pavements are being put
down in all sections Of the city and
other improvements of various kinds
are being made. giving the city
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1910-05-07
TRAVELLING MEN IN THE CITY
FOR ONCE WITHOUT THEIR GRIPS
Business Meetings and Sightseeing To-day
and a Banquet at Hotel Latham
Tonight.

The Louisville delegation to the
T. P. A. meeting arrived last night
over the |. c. Railroad. They came
in special cars. which are parked in
the city during their stay. Mayor
w. o. Head is a guest of Post D., Of
which he is a member. About IT'S
members came with the Louisville
party. The big delegation was met
at the train and taken t. Hotel La
than for dinner, and a reception was
given them last night by Post J. and
the business men Of the city.
To-day will be devoted to automo-
bile rides about the city and two
business sessions. The day will close
with a banquet at Hotel Latham.
The Louisville delegation expects to
reach Louisville returning Sunday
morning.
Lud Evans, of Owensboro, the
president Of the State organization,
will be the POSTMASTER at the ban
quet to night
Rush Watkins, of Louisville, ~ho
was expected, was prevented from
coming with the delegation by
press of business matters, much to
the regret Of his friends here.
Mayor Head is a native of Web
ster county and Wes, ,ern Kentucky
claims him, and as Hopkinsville is
the most important town in Wes-
tern Kentucky, Mayor Head should
feel at home while in the city. He
has many personal friends here and
all of the people feel honored to have
a visit from him.
The merchants began decorating
their stores yesterday and the prin-
cipal streets are in gala attire. Fol-
lowing is the official program Of the
as announced by Chairman !
Geo. L. Gary, of the Entertainment
FRIDAY:
Reception Committee, accom-
panied by Leokuecher's band, met
all incoming trains.
Short band concert at Hotel La
ham, during supper.
Informal Reception in the lobby
md parlors Of the Hotel, rendered ,
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1910-05-07

Inkings and Twinkling e.. .........
..............Ira Ira L Smith
He that lights his neighbor torch.
Dims not his own"
Anonymous.
Days Like These. George E. Gary
His name struck fear, his conduct
won the day.
--Roscommon.
Shafts at Random. ..........
.......... Rev. H. d. Smith
Full many a shaft at random sent.
Finds mark the archer little meant. Z"
Scott.
AT The Pole. e.......... Frank Rives
Tell it in Copenhagen, or produce
your Eskimos.
Sentiment ard Story. ..............
........... Chas. NJ. Meacham
Disguise our bondage as we will,
'Tis woman, woman rules us still.
Moore.
PresidentHamIett dealt in oratory,
philosophy and elOquence, telling
jokes at the expense of the speakers
and introducing each of them as the
greatest of his kind
Mr.. Ira L Smith was at his best
and his clever witticisms and bits Of
original poetry added spice to his
excellent speech.
Mr.. Gary added to his growing
reputation as an after dinner speaker
and after taking a whack at all Gre
alton, including several of the plan.
cts, concluded with his famous poem
on Kentucky"
DR.. Smith sent many shafts of wit,
not at random, but with we'll aimed
directness and showed to much ad-
vantage the joval side of his char
acter, which many of his hearers did
not know he possessed.
Mr.. Rives ably and wittily hand
died a subject he confessed he had
no personal knowledge of and con-
cluded with criticism of recent
North Pole explorers, especially
Peary's unsupported claims in the
face of his alleged exposure of DR..
Cook.
1t was after one o'clock when the
last speaker took the floor and after
indulging in pleasanties for a few
minutes, he threw up his hands and
quit in an impossible attempt to de-
scribe a love-scene and, as he said,
yielded the floor to the comet.
The attendance was the largest for
several years, covers being laid for
l04.
~'~-7'~'->'-7-~o~~~y>~~~-0~----
sign of prosperity that has not been
seen in five years.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1910-05-07
REWARD DIVIDED
Reuben Dickinson and Har-
vey Hays Get $50 Each.

The contention over the 500 re-
ward offered by Mr.. w, H. Jesup
for the recovery Jas. r. Gees body,
was tried out in county court by a
jury Thursday. The jury divided
the reward between Reuben Dick
inson and Harry Hays, the two men
who actually discovered the body in
the water and brought it to the
hore. Others claimed a share in
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1910-05-07
the reward because they assisted in
one way or another.
Claims $4,000 Damages.

Mayfeld, KY, May 5.-Carl Kelly
has filed suit in the circuit court
against Frank Pitman for $1,000
damages. Kelly alleges in his petit
tion that the defendant beat, bruised
and assaulted him with a big stick,
causing painful and permanent la.
juries. Both are promin4i .,ail.
men, living near l. t,.i4e
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1910-05-07
GOOD SALES
Of City Property Made This
Week.

The Planters Bank & Trust Co..
as trustee, on Thursday sold some
desirable city property. The office
building. Cor. 5th and Main. was
purchased by T. S. Knight for 80 ,460.
Two vacant lots adjoining were sold
to G. L, Campbell for 81, ,150.
Two lots on Fifth street, immedi-
ately back of the above property,
were sold to R. II. Holland at
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1910-05-07

81, ,O50. Two houses and lots on First
street were purchased by T. j. Tate,
the price being $1,1OO, The total
sales amounted to So, 100.
The property belonged to DR.. An.
drew Sargent, now of Louisville, who
decided to dispose of some Of his
holdings here.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1910-05-07

visitors by the business men, from
8 to l0:30 last night.
SATURDAY:
Every member of Post J., is re.
specially urged to assemble at Ho-
tel Latham at nine o'clock a. m.
Post J will form in line at the cor
ner of Seventh and Virginia at the
Hotel, and headed by Col Jouett
Henry, the Marshal Of the day, and
preceded by Lebkuecher's band, will
move out 7th to Liberty, down Lib
erty to Ninth. down Ninth to Vir-
ginia, out Virginia to l4th St., from
l4th across to Main, up Main to the
court house.
Mayor Meacham will welcome the
delegates at ten O'Clock at the court
house.
Business session of the State meet
ing of the T. P. A. will follow until
the deliberations of that body are
complete.
AT 2:3O p. m, all automobiles and
carriages are requested TO form in
parade at Hotel Latham, whence the
guests will be driven to points Of in
terest in the city and vicinity.
Banquet at the Hotel will be
spread promptly and the delegates
and guests seated at $50.
Following is the speakers program:
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1910-05-07
ATEIENAEUM BANQUET
A Brilliant Affair that Lasted Until Far
Into the Wee Small Hours
Thursday Night.
MUCH FINE ORATORY. ON TAP.

The eighth annual banquet of the
Athenaeum, al the Christian church
Thursday night barring the unusual
hour it which it adjourned, was one
of the best in the entire series. In
some respects it was superior to all
the others, notably the convenience
of arrangement, the delightful
menu and the excellent service. The
delicious array of viands is given
below:
MENU
Fruit Cocktail
Olives Pickles
Broiled Spring Chicken
Hot Rolls-Asparagus. FrenchDressing
New Potatoes in Balls
Cream Dressing
Roast Spring Lamb-Mint Sauce
Peas on Rosette Waters
Hot Beaten Biscuit
Tomatoes on Lettuce
Mayonnaise Dressing
Saratoga Flakes
Vanilla Ice Cream
Strawberries
Angel Food Cake
Cheese Waters
Black Coffee
The hour to begin was $50 but
there was a delay of half an hour in
the assembling of the guests and it
was after nine o'clock when the din
ner began, with the invocation by
Rev. G. c. Abbitt.
The tables were arranged in six
pointed star, radiating from cir
cular table in the center used for
decorations. The speakers were as
signed to seats at the ends. of the
tables next to the walls, the Toast
master, President Barksdale Ham
lett. occupying a position at the east
end of the center table. The guests
assembled in the large class rooms
on the east and the dinner was served
from those on the west side of the
big building, by trained walters
underthe direction of the ladies of
church Lebkuecher's orchestra dis
coursed music from a class room on
the soutk. during the meal. The
tables were deliberately decorated
with carnations and potted plants.
1t was 1915 when the tables were
cleared for action and the flow of
after dinner oratory continued unin-
terruptedly until lis.
The speaking program is here
given.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1910-05-07

sign of prosperity that has not been
seen in five years.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1910-05-07
D. A. R.

The D. A. R. chapter will meet
with Mrs. w. S. Dawson Menday
afternoon at th.e o'clock.