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The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1910-08-18
ROBSON TEACHERS.
Compare Most Favorably With
teachers of Other Counties
Large Number Attending In
stitutes.

Supt. ". H. Swift, of the
Greensboro graded school, whois
conducting theteachers Institutes
here assisted by Supt. r. E.
Sentelle. of the Lumberton
graded school, and Miss Tillman,
an expert in primary work-says
that the Robson county
teachers attending the institute
are above the average in the
State in intelligence, and that
they are stronger body than
the teachers of any other county,
so far as his acquaintance ex-
tends-and he has held Institutes
in a number of the counties Of
the State-with the exception of
his own county, Guilford. He
says that the same is true of the
colored teachers as compared
with the colored teachers of 9th
er counties. Prof. Swift has
just closed an institute in Hay
wood county. The attendance,
too, is above the average attend
ance at Institutes. There are
IS white teachers in attendance
and about so colored teachers.
The teachers have buckled down
to work and County Superinten-
dent j. R. Poole is very much
pleased with the work being done
and the interest manifested
Prof. K. H. Mcintyre, of Wake
county, gave lectures yesterday
and Tuesday on teaching agricul
ture. Prof. Mcintyre is regard
ed as the best-equiped man il
the State along his special line
He gave practical soil tests tina
were very instructive and enter
f tanning.
The teachers were given fre
tickets to the motion picture sho1
last evening by Messrs. Wait
and Cough and this evening
!, reception will be given in thei
3 honor by the Industrial and Con
= mercial Club in the club room
= on the second and third floors {
: the Lumberton Cotton Mills offie
J building on Elm street. Tue
= day morning Mr.. R. D. Caldwell
:. . nf the board Of trustees Of tt
g Lumberton graded school. ar
= = EMr. S. Mcintyre made short tall
= at the opening exercises.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1910-06-29

the drinking fountain is increased by
about $50 as the net proceeds OF the
attraction. Mr.. f.. o. Armistead who
staged the production, is excellent in
his line, and impressed favorably all
who met him in Il business way He
left early Saturday morning for Hick-
DRY, y. G.. Other communities desi-
rous of putting on something new.
novel and pleasing will do we'll to Sc
cure Musical Echoes"
BagwelL simpson.
On Wednesday evening, at the home
of the brides father, Mr. w. H. Bag
well, at Belton. Miss Olivia Bagwell
and Mr. Roscoe Simpson were quiet
ly married. The marriage was a very
quiet one, only a few intimate friends
of the young people were present and
no formal invitations were sent out
Rev. n. G. Wright performed the cere-
mony
Mrs. Simpson is a daughter of Mr..
w. III. Bagwell and sister of Mr.
j. p. Bagwell the superintendent of
the Bolton mills. She is a very pop
ular young lady and one that is held
in high esteem by all who know her
Mr.. Simpson is Il young man of
1.
600
Mrs. w. A. Stands and Mrs. w. J..
Copeland of Clinton spent Tuesday in
the city as the guest of Mrs. VI. L.
Copeland.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. j Bailey Mrs. j
ID. Jacobs and Master Cyrus Bailey of
Clinton passed through the city Mon
GAY enrOutc tE GropnVil1p
900
Mrs. +. II. MCGOWAN entertained a
few friends at dinner Thursday even
ing in honor CT Mrs. Nj. f. Ansel.
600
Misses Mary and Hetty Lake enter
tanned large party of young people
Thursday evening in honor of Miss
Ruth Harris of Spartanburg
Miss Matte Mae Neville of Clinton
is the guest OF DR.. anu Mrs. III. *.
Aiken
Bolt-Tatum.
The marriage of Miss Jessie Bolt
and Mr.. Frank Pierce Tatum which
was solomnized last Wednesday even
ing was one of the prettiest weddings
ever Witnessed in LaurenS The coro-
monN was performed at the First
Methodist church by the pastor. Rev.
IL. Il. McGec. before large crowd
OF friends and relatives. Before the
hour for the wedding there was an
organ recital by ProT. Utermoehlen of
the Columbia Female college who
played the wedding march, and vocal
solos by Mr.. II. NJ Franks of Charles
ton and Miss Simsie McNIichael of Or
angcburg. The church was beautiful
ly decorated with trailing vines and
Wfite flowers and ribbons, the altar
rail was in white with smylaN ani wv
twined about it. Down the midd.a isle
a tiny gate of white with green Mines
was opened by two little children to
lot the bridal party pass up to The
altar.
The bridesmaids We're Miss Julia
Tatum of McColl. Miss Atlanta Glib
son. Miss ELLA Brady, Dillon: Miss
Jessie billiard. Clinton: Miss Tacoa
Caine, Miss Mamie Crews. Miss Sadie
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1910-06-29

If YOU are not satisfied after using
according TO directions two thirds OF
a bottle of Chamberlain's Stomach and
Liver Tablets. YOU can have Your mon
ey back. The tablets cleanse and in
vigorate the stomach. improve the di-
gestion, regulate the bowels. Give
them trial and get We'll. Sold by
IaurcnS Drug Co.
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SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

The children and many of the grand
tldren of Mrs. Isabel Brooks join
with her last Saturday at her home
4Dials township in celebrating her
Wenty-third birthday Mr.. John b.
rocks and Mrs. B. A. Sullivan of
aurens were present on this happy
ocasion.
aN LaurenS Girls Abroad.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Boyd and Mr..
LIB. Dial were pleased Saturday to
let letters from Miss Willou Boyd and
dtss Wesselee Dial who left some two
weeks ago for European trip with
Prof. and Mrs. Libby of Converse col
lege. Miss Boyd writes that their
party landed at Gibraltar after nine
days voyage. very delightful with the
exception of seasickness which only
few of the party escaped Their
ship was the Berlin and carried three
thousand fee hundred souls. Their
next stop will be at Tangiers on the
coast of Africa
Echoes from Civic Leagues Musical.
N The operetta given under the aus
p1ces of the civic league Friday even
ing was very enjoyable event The
CnOIuSeS SnOWou
efforts of the ladies who
lfads labored with the assistance of
MI Armistead to prepare the young
people and children for this oc-
1casion and large audience showed
appreciation of their efforts and their
desire to aid in the cause. The chorus
5es were taken from popular operas
The chorus "Ole Man Moon" was
sung with little Caroline Rankin TAX
ing the leading part, "Slumberland"
with Jacqueline Cooper of Columbia.
and the "Glow Worm" with Miss Jen-
ME Shealey the Little NIillners"
was sung by the chorus and Miss An
ME Richey. You and /" duet was
sung by Miss Annie Richey and Mr.
Clyde Franks. The chorus Silver
Heels" was led by little Sarah Bolt.
"Lo-Lo Maid" was sung by Miss Jen-
ME Shealey and the chorus. \ violin
solo by Mn Mcneil, and Scarf Fan
TASTES by nine young ladies were
attractive numbers. Miss Annie Rich
ey and Mr.. Ford Franks sang a duet
Looking for a Sweetheart" Little
Phoebe FcatherStone and Henry Ben
nett as burnt cork artists were fine
in "Quit Dat Tickln". The Japanese
choruses and songs We're very effec
tive in scenery as well as music Miss
EDNA SltgreaveS sang with the chorus
in "Chinese Honeymoon. Mrs. H. X
Aiken was accOmpanist
COO
Thanks From Civic League.
The members of the Civic League
desire to thank all those who coop
Grated and assisted them i'm making
Musical Echoes" on Friday night last.
a snccess both financially and artis-
tically. Nothing but praise has been
heard regarding it, some even VEN
. turing to assert that it was the best
Hmature performance ever give here
'The children in the cast did eNcep-
tionally we'll and the ladies OF the
League are under mauv obligations to
them and their parents. The fund for
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1910-06-29
AUDITOR WEST RESIGNS.
VIII Assume Charge 0i Commercial
Food Inspection.

Columbia., June 27.-Aftcr ser
vice OF several years as dispensary
auditor, w, B West mas sent his res
iGnation to Governor Anscl. He will
ACCEPT the position of chief Inspector
of the State department of agriculture.
He will have charge of the commercial
food INSPECTORS.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1910-06-29

Sullivan. Miss Annie Richey and Miss
Elizabeth Richey. The maid OF honor
was Miss Alma Large of Columbia,
and the danes of honor were the sis
ter of the bride, Mrs. w. II. Richey
Jr., and the sister of the groom. Mrs
f.. b. Moore of McColl. The grooms-
men were John w. Crews. Columbia
Tom Bolt, j. l.. Bridger, Wilmington
C.; w. ID. Burnett, Spartanburg:
Julia Calhoun, Spartanburg: Giles
Patterson, Chester; a. j. Stanton,
Tatum, Tom Brecden Bennettsvile:
Kirk and Gibson. McColl; f. b. Moore.
McColl. Two little lads who opened
the gates for the bridal party were
Warren Bolt and Clarence Babb. The
uShcrS We're Henry Ncargi. Sa!n RCl;,
Oswald Anderson, and Calhoun Nc
GowaN. The bride entered on the arm
of her father and was preceded to the
altar by two little flower girls and a
"ing bearer. She was beautiful i'm a
bridal dress of white chiffon over satin
with pearl trimmings and n touch of
lace. she carried an exquisite shower
bouquet of bride roses. The bride was
met at the altar by the groom and his
best man Mr. w. G. Tatum.
The bridal party and relatives were
entertained at a beautiful reception
at the home of the brides parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. f. Bolt. and later Mr.
and Mrs. Tatum left in his automobile
for Clinton where they took the train
for a northern trim
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The Misses Gilkerson gave very
pretty morning party Tuesday i'm hon
or of their visitors Miss Connor and
Miss Glenn and the Misses Sherard of
Greenwood. There were about thirty
five young ladies present and the
amusement was an interesting guess
ing contest, the Festival of Flowers. "
a delightful fruit and ice course was
served
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1910-06-29

The children and many of the grand
tldren of Mrs. Isabel Brooks join
with her last Saturday at her home
4Dials township in celebrating her
yenty-third birthday. Mr.. John b.
rocks and Mrs. B. y. Sullivan of
aurens were present on this happy
ccasion.
Barbour County index., 1910-06-29

onfes, Sc in all, though Matthew Thornton Of
New Jersey did not sign until November
Grim jests were passed. Hancock, writing his
name large said that john Bull could read it
without spectacles and impressed upon his COM
rades that since the fatal die was cast they
must "all hang together in this natter which
gave Franklin chance for his bon mot, Yes,
indeed, we must all hang together, assuredly
we shall all hang separately"
A fat delegate-some say it was Harrison, 9TH
that it was Carter Bruxton of Virginia-said
to of light weight either Carroll of Carrollton
Gerry of Massachusetts: When it to
hanging shall have greatly the advantage, for my
neck would be broken at once while fear you
will dangle in the air and hang for some time"
The first public celebration of the Declaration
of independence was probably that of July 8, 1776
when John Nixon read the statement in the yard
of the statehouse in Philadelphia and the kings
arms were taken down in the courtroom. In New
In TIT, in honor of the first anniversary of the
glorious day, every soldier was ordered an extra
gill Of rum. In ITS the general orders read: ITO
morrow, the anniversary of the Declaration of
Independence will be celebrated by firing 13
pieces of and feu de joie of the whole
line" Even early that parades were in
order. A description of shows that elaborate
hair dressing is not of the twentieth century only
and that the Tories not insignificant as
to escape notice.
I'VE had magnificent celebration of the ami
versary of independence when handsome fire
dressed up a with the monstrous head
dress of the Tory ladies and escorted her through
the streets with great concourse of people. Her
head elegantly and extensively dressed.
suppose about three feet high and proportionate
width with profusion of curls. The figure was
droll and occasioned much mirth. 1t has lessened
heads already and will probably bring the
rest within the bounds of reason for they are
monstrous indeed The Tory wife of DR.. Smith
has christened the figure Contenella, or the Ouch
ess o. Independence, and prayed for pin from
her head by way of relic. The Tory women are
very much mortified Notwithstanding this"
Barbecues fireworks parades picnics, white
dresses-these seem early to have become part
of the days celebration. Noise and accidents.
also, early developed. Julia Ward Howe, in her
"reminiscences tells that she remembers her own
distress child because the Democratic mayor
of New York, Gideon Lee, prohibited home fire
works. Fortunately for her and her sisters and
brothers, they lived next door to the mayor and
he made exception in their favor.
In 1857 she listened to the ode written by EN-
erson and read in the town hall at Concord July
4, 1857 Perhaps he caught the spirit of even the
days noise better than the other parson. At least
he wrote more kindly of it:
The cannons boom from town.
Our pulses beat not less.
The joy bells chime their tidings down.
Which childrens voices bless.
Barbour County index., 1910-06-29

this money at from 21s to per cent
The higher rate would impose an in
terest charge of $15,000,000 per year.
There are nearly 100.00O,000 of peo-
pie now to pay it and soon there will
be more. Upon this basis the annual
tax for interest would be Is cents per
person.
The secretary of agriculture says
that the loss due to bad roads is more
than $3.50 per person per year. Sena-
tor Bankhead of Alabama, man who
has given the subject a great deal OF
thought, says good roads would save
the government between $7,000.000
and $S,000,000 per year on the cost
of rural delivery alone This is one
half the interest charge on the bonds.
Good roads make the parcel post pos
sible.
The state of Illinois, for instance.
could follow the example of New York
to advantage and issue S25,000,000 to
$30,000,000 of bonds to help build the
roads. A tax rate of six-tenths of a
mill would carry the bonds and pay
them off in due course within 80 or
40 years. This state tax on an av-
erage 160 acre farm would be less
than 81 year. 1t would never he
felt
With two-thirds the money supplied
as indicated, the township could take
up the building of hard roads to the
full constitutional limit and in 10
or IL years all the main roads of the
! state could be improved as first-class
gravel or stone roads, and have them
all paid for within 25 or 80 years, ma
king fair distribution between the
present taxpayers and those who
come after us. The burden would be
so distributed that no one would feel
it. Ten cents per acre per year
would pay the total farm tax re-
| quired.
The economies resulting from the
building of roads would pay for them
many times over, and the building Of
the roads would add to the value Of
the property of the state and the ma
ton several times the amount Of
money expended to build them. Good
roads are an investment and not an
expense.
If the federal government were to
issue the $50O,O0O,OOO of bonds, the
bonded debt per capita would be only
one-third that of Germany, one-fifth to
that of Great Britain and one-ninth
of France.
Many hands make light work. Let
all join in the work and let half the
expense go on to the next generation
AS an implement for breaking down
| small clods and making a fine level
surface the smoothing drag as shown
in the illustration, is worthy of a
place on the farm. 1t is made of
pieces by 6 inches about feet In
length bound together by cross pieces
C c. Iron pieces with eyes as shown
| at A are used for the hitch.
Barbour County index., 1910-06-29
Variety of XenetahIes.

Plan for a variety of vegetables. Try
Swiss chard, kale, endive. Brussels
sprouts and others not usually found
in the home gardens. Vegetables
which are liked the best by your fam
lily should be planted in succession.
This matter is too often overlooked.
There might be fine lot of peas for
two weeks, but why not have them for
two or three months? Such crops as
peas, bush beans. sweet corn, beets
and radishes should be planted at in
tervals of ten days or two. weeks to
supply a succession.
Barbour County index., 1910-06-29
CBy HOWARD H. GRossJ
Smoothing Drag.

By HOWARD H. GROSSD
The split log drag is a very valu-
able road implement which, if intel
ligently and persistently used, will be
of great benefit to the highways, and
Mr.. King, the man who produced it,
is entitled to the thanks of the pub
lie. The writer is glad to take off his
hat to him.
The road drag, however. is being
s.eatly overworked so far as the
pIess is concerned and sadly under
worked upon the highways. We ought
to understand once for all that the
road drag is not the solution of the
good roads problem. 1t is merely one
of several steps before we reach sat
isfactory conditions Such headline
as Good Roads Without Money" are
tommy-rot, and do more harm than
good. No community ever had or
ever will have good roads without
paying for them, and good roads are
expensive. We may as we'll make up
our minds to that first as last; we
cannot get something for nothing, and
it is foolish to try Let us be SEN
sible, practical and conservative and
meet the good roads question as it
ought to be met, with stout hearts
and a well defined, comprehensive
plan and an adequate scheme of fl
nancing the proposition
Every few days we note in the
press clippings where the business
mems association of some town or
city has passed the hat and raised
one or two thousand dollars for road
Improvement. This is good so far as
it goes, but it is only a drop in the
bucket. You could not make bricks
without straw in the olden days, and
you cannot build good roads now
without money, and stone, gravel
brick or its equivalent is necessary.
The writer has spent years in the
study of the good roads problem, and
particularly as to the best method OF
financing the same, and how this tre
mendous burden should be taken uI
and carried. Space does not permit
going into details
| 1t is not fair nor equitable to ex
| pect the farmers unaided to build and
to everybody. The government uses
most of the main highways for rural
mail delivery. 1t has authority tC
build and maintain post roads, hence
the government can, and n the judg
ment of the writer should, use it's rev
enue and credits to help build the
roads it uses. The state should also
help by either a tax, or still better
long time bond issue placed against
all the property of the state The
initiative, and one-tihrd of the ex
pense, should be left to the people OF
the respective townships where the
roads are located
! More than three-fourths of the
traffic passes over one-fourth of the
| road mileage. If these main high
ways were improved the good roads
| question would be practically solved
| About 100000 miles of good roads
! have already been constructed in the
United States If 100000 more were
built it would give $4,000 miles OF
improved highways out of about 2.
100000. This would cover the main
highways. The cost of construction
would be anywhere from 81 900 tC
| $4,000 mile; the average something
! less than $4,000 Hence if the fed
eral government should assume one
third the expense of improving this
100000 miles of road, it would require
approximately s5,000,000,000 to do so
The federal government can borrow
Barbour County index., 1910-06-29

ICE upon a time-if you are eX-
acting as to dates, the time fell
between 1886 and 1S60-there
was a country parson who kept
a record of his Fourths. In the
year 1855 he broke into poetry
and the quoted quatrain was
the result. This record of his
Fourths, taken from his jour
nal, was published in the Allan
tic Monthly.
Now if various and sundry
reasons. all excellent in their
Mav did not keep this es-
Barbour County index., 1910-06-29

When the clock struck four. the floor,
The bells began to ring and the cannon 10 roar,
The guns to fire and the crackers to snap
This is the Fourth Of July.
Barbour County index., 1910-06-29
PRACTICAL SOLUTION OF
GOOD ROADS PROBLEM

Belong Everybody. and Government. State and
Townships Should Contribute Their
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