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The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1917-01-01
ROZIER NEWS NOTES
-Un Good Behavior-Box Supper
S School Orders Library-Social and
5a Personal

E School Orders Library-Sociai and
& Personal
Correspondence of The Robesonian.
g Rozier (Lumberton, R. p, Dec. 30
Christmas passed of very quietly
here. We are glad to say we never
saw but one man drunk and it was
a negro.
The box supper which was at Ro-
zier. school house Friday night, De-
cember 22, was quite a success. We
only had 8 boxes and raised s26.75.
The first thing on program was an
eating contest which several bows
participated in. Each boy was given
several soda crackers and the one
that ate his first received prize
The judges, Messrs. ]. C. Carlyle and
j.. L. Humphrey, decided in favor
of Master Roma Baxley, who re-
ceived a box of soda crackers. =
Next was selling the boxes by Mr..
Carl Howard of St. Paul. The last
thing was a box of chocolate candy
voted off for the most popular girl,
which was won by Miss Pearl Car
lyle.
The school at Rozier has ordered
! a $50 library which we hope to have
soon.
A surprise party was given at the
! home of Miss Sallie Holder Monday
night which was enjoyed by quite a
crowd of young folks.
Miss Sallie Mcdonald gave a most
enjoyable entertainment at her home
! Friday night. The parlor was beau
tifully decorated for the occasion with
holly and misletoe. Quite a GROVE
was present and enjoyed the occas-
/ ion.
4 Mr.. and Mrs. J. H. Ratley and lit
tie daughter and Mr.. J. D. johnson
| of Currie, Pender county, spent tn,
i holidays at Rozier with relatives
They made the trip in Mr.. Ratley'
new auto
Il Mr.. and Mrs. Ratley and Mrs. W
/ B. Barker spent Tuesday at Re
Springs at the home of Mr.. Georg
y Rat1ey.
Misses Maude and Eva Byrd o
Singletary's X Roads spent a fe,
days at the home of Mrs. w. r
} Baxley.
/ Mrs. Charlie Tolar and Mr.. Collie
To'ar of Rennert spent Sunday d
+. he home of Mr.. and Mrs. Ro5co
= To'ar of Rozier.
Mr.. and Mrs. Queen Roads an
4 Messrs. Jesse and Will Olphan c
. Fayetteville spent a few days a
Rezier with relatives.
Mr.. arti Mrs. w. D. Watson {
Rennert spent the weekend at Ro;
. Mrs. D. z. Wooten of Fayettevil
: is visiting her brother Mr.. Waite
: Rozier.
n Mr.. Anderson Britt is spending tt
: holidays with home folks at Lon
n Branch.
Q Mr. Dennis Douning and Miss Pal
IL line Smith of Cumberland county r.
g turned home Saturday after spen,
e ing several days at the home of M
e D. S. Carlyle.
DR.. Luther Mcmillan of Red Sprins
n and Miss Annie Belle Humphrey toe
g Wednesday Mr.. Walter Humphrey
/ Johns Hopkins hospital, Baltimor
where he will take treatment.
:, Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar Smith of Du
Y lin, Bladen county, is expected to a
= rive here tonight and spend a fe
b days.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. B. Blackburn a,
S son. Eugene, are visiting relativ
N in Fayetteville.
re DIR. Norman Britt of Atlanta, G;
S. who is visiting his father, Mr.. S.
Britt of Ten Mile, passed throu!
n here with his brother Mr.. o. M. Bri
We hope for "Aunt Becky spec
Z recovery.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1917-01-01
MONDAY. JANUARY /, 1917.
PARkTON NEWS LETTER
Christmas Passed Quietly-Death of
brother of Mrs. Jim Jernigan-
Movements of the People

Christmas Passed Quietly-Death of
brother of Mrs. Jim Jernigan-,
Movements of the People
Correspondence of The Robesonian.
Parkton, Dec. 2S-Christmas pass.
ed off very quietly here. Every one
seemed to have a good time.
Miss Ruby Stubbs entertained a
few of her friends last evening from
8 till IL. The parlor was beautiful
with Christmas decorations. Several
very interesting games were played,
after which fruit and homemade
fudge were served. At a late hour
! the guests bade their hostess adieu
declaring they had spent a pleasant
! evening. The guests numbered about
25. More would have been present
but were hindered on account of the
t inclement weather.
Mrs. L. E. Hughes and children
also her brother Mr.. Leon johnson
! visited their parents in South Caro-
lima this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. D. Thames and
Mr.. Baxter Hodges of Wagram spent
! Christmas with home folks.
Mr.. ard Mrs. Yancey Mccall of
Clio, S. c., spent Christmas with her
parents Mr.. and Mrs. A. NJ. Stubbs.
Messrs. Angus McLaurin of Johns
!, and Lawrence Buie of near Maxton
were pleasant visitors in town last
Sunday.
Mrs. Nan Carter and daughter,
, Frances, spent Christmas at Fair
, mont.
Messrs. Bird Marsh and Gus Pate
. of the Sherwood section in Cumber-
| land county, were visitors in town last
: Sunday p. m.
Mr. Harold Stanton and sister, Miss
: Macy of Clio, S. c., spent this week
I with their grandparents, Mr.. anC
E Mrs. A. M. Stubs.
). Mr.. Herbert Kelly of Fayetteville
S visited in town for a few days thi:
week
Miss Eva Bryne and sister arr
i moving to Fayetteville this week. w,
e regret very much to see them leave
Messrs. Marion ard Gus Pate, Nor
f wood Butler of Cumberland count,
" and Marsh Bennette of Fayetteville
were pleasant callers in town las
Monday evening.
r Mr.. and Mrs. J. J. Cobb spen
It Christmas day with her parents nea
re Rockfish.
Mr.. L. E. Tyner and daughter, Mis-
d Cora, of Lowe visited in town las
# Tuesday p. M.
It Mr.. and Mrs. J. S. Mcqueen an
children, also Mrs. McQueen's sis
# ter Miss Georgia Taylor of Maxtor
& were visitors in town last Tuesda
afternoon.
le Miss Eglah Smith and sister JOS
er and brother Frank left this mornin
for Red Springs. They will visi
le there before returning at their hom
lg at Clio, S. C.
Mrs. Jim Jernigan received a te
j. egram Wednesday night stating thu
e. her brother Mr.. James Pate of CHI
d. S. c., was dead.
r. Messrs. Eddie Farrell and Coge
of Sampson county spent last Tue
rs day in town for the purpose of hun
)k ing.
to Miss Ruby Stubs will leave Su,
e, day afternoon to resume her duties {
teacher of Sherwood school in Gun
b. berland county.
r All the boys and girls that a
w home for their holidays will lea,
in the next few days to resume the
nd duties for their respective places.
es Mr.. Harron Floyd has returned
his post of duty as clerk for Col
a., & Johnson after spending Christm;
E. with home folks at Fairmont.
gh With best wishes to The Robeso
tit ian and its readers.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1917-01-01
Negro Woman's Face Cut by Jealous

A dangerous cash was cut in the
face of Mary McNeill, colored, by
Carrie Merrick, also colored, Friday
night. The trouble took place in the
Bottom" and is supposed to have
started about Carries husband. Eth
er a knife or "razah' was use1 by
Carrie. Both Carrie and her hus.
band are in jail as result Of the
affair. Night Policeman J. B. Boyle
mat1e the arrest. While Mary:
wound is not considered dangerous
she had a close CALL
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1917-01-01
Off to Raleigh-Important Local Leg
iSlatiOn

Senator Frank Couch and Repre-
sentatives J. S. Oliver of Marietta and
C. B. Sellers of Maxton, who will
represent Robson in the next Legis-
lature which will convene Wednesday
will leave this evening for Raleigh
Some important local legislation will
be attended, to early in the session
The Robesonian hopes to be able to
give it's readers some interesting in.
formation on this subject in it's nex1
issue.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1917-01-01
Box Supper at Mahony School House
January 5

Correspondence of The Robesonian.
Raynham, Dec. 29-There will be
a box supper at what is known as the
Mahony school house Friday night,
January 5. The proceeds will be
used for buying desks for the school.
You are cordially invited to be
present. There will be other features
of attraction. Come. Miss Pearlle
Lee Lowry is our teacher
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1917-01-01
Joint Meeting of Executive CO"mit-
tee and Farmers Union Jan. 3

A called joint meeting OF the Rob-
eson division of the Farmers Union
and the executive committee Of .kle
county union will be held in the
court house here Wednesday of this
week. The meeting will open at
1880 o'clock a. m. Each local in the
county is urged to send delegates To
this meeting.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1917-01-01
PRESBYTERIAN

Special services will be held at the
Presbyterian church Wednesday,
Thursday and Friday >evenings at
7:30 prepartorv to communion SER
vice next Sunday.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1917-01-01

MIR. N. A. Ratley of r. l from
Fairmont is a Lumberton visitor to-
day. Mr. Ratlev says the farmers in
his section will increase their to-
baco acreage this year, providing
they can get plants.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1917-01-01
This Section Was Wrapped in Snow
Al Years Ago Today

Mr.. w. S. Wishart of Lumberton
recalls that Al wears ago today, on
January /. 1876, this section was
wrapped in sleet and snow and no
travel was possible except on foot.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1917-01-01

Mr.. A. D. Jones of r. 2 from Fair
mont is among the visitors in town
today.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1917-01-01

Rev. Paul T. Britt Of R. a from
Lumberton is in town today.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1917-01-01

Regular meeting of Lumbee tent
NO. Is, Maccabees, tomorrow night
at 8 O'Clock. Degree work.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-01-04
'TEUTONS STORM THE SAVS
seral Mountain Positions on the
TransyIvaaia Frontier.

Berlin, Dec. 30.-By sudden thrust
the Austro-German troops on the east
oern froEtier of Pennsylvania have cap
'tured by storm several moutnain posi-
tions, the war office announced in an
official statement 'an Roumanian fight
ing. Between Rinanik and the Buzeu
river the pursuing Austro-Germans
have captured several strongly defend
Led villages, giving the xetreating Rus
slams no time to reform their lines or
ITO settle Gown in previously prepared
positions. In the mountains northwest
of Rimnik Serat Austro-Germa troops
broke through the mountain positions
of the Russians, reaching Dumitrosti,
IL miles from Rimnfk Sarat. Rachel,
I'm Dubrudja, has been captured by
Bulgarian, German and Turkish fecces.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-01-04
FREE WEATHER FORECAST

The telephone company has made
arrangements with the United States
Weather Bureau for receiving weather
forecasts by telegraph daily except
Sundays. This forecast usually covers
a period of from "A to 36 hours in
advance and is of considerable value to
the public especially in the rural
districts. Any patron and others who
may be interested may get this in
formation free of charge each day after
abogt 9 80 a. III, by calling the informa-
tic0 operator. Subscribers to the
Powell exchange, Waldwick and Jones
dale exchanges may also receive this
Information free by calling the informa
tion operator. 1t is hoped that the
public will make use of this service fo1
it is very dependable in large
majority of cases.
MINERAL POINT TELEPHoN Co.
E. L. HARTAN, Manager
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-01-04
A MUSICAL TREAT

The recital given in the opera house
on December p by Signor Giovanni
Sperandeo and Mr. John Anderson was
a musical treat offered to the Mineral
Point lovers ofgood music. The Signor
is a young Italian, who was unfortu-
nate enough to have a dreadful accident
that deprived him Of the use of both
hands for purposes Of self support. He
not only has his own way to make, but
also has mother dependent upon him.
He is a student at Washington Univer-
sity in st. Louis, and during his vaca
tions he strives to put his fine tenor
voice to practical use by giving recitals.
His voice is pure tenor Of good range
clear, sweet and true, and his selections
show a cultured good taste. His ten
numbers included such favorite operatic
selections as The Dukes Song from
Rigoletto, The Heavenly Aida from
Aida, On SO Pure from Martha, and
others. The two popular Neapolitan
folk songs, o Sole Mic and Santa Lucia,
TO be heard every day whistled and
sung on the streets of Naples, were en-
Enthusiastically applauded. In fact every
number was well received and deserv-
edIy 30.
Mr. Anderson is too we'll known and
admired by Mineral Point lovers Of
music to need especial notice or COM
mendation His numbers were all too
few. They included the fairy like
Minuet by Paderewski, Chapin's sonor-
Gus Funeral March and Dvorak's beau
tiful Humoresque; also Murmuring
,Zephyrs by Niemann and stirring
popular march.
1t is to be hoped that more people will
avail themselves of the privilege OF
hearing Signor Sperandeo the next time
he comes here. The audience last week
was most appreciative but not as large
as it should have been.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-01-04
FIGHT FOR NAVAL OIL LANDS

Milwaukee Journal: One of the
congressional contests of the present
session in which Senator Paul O.
Husting is taking leading part was
inaugurated when Senator Phelan,
California, introduced bill to legaliZe
the claims of private parties to oil dis
coveries on lands Withdrawn by the
government for naval purposes.
Senator .Husting is the autor of a
minority report from the public lands
committee condemning the Phelan bill.
He declares that adoption Of the bill
would seriously cripple the navy and
would prevent the creation of an oil
Land reserve whence the warships
might draw their oil supply.
History of Oil Land Conests
"Warships began six years age to
burn oil instead of coal" the senator
said. "Oil is as important to q war
snip as powder and shot
In 1909 oil lands were withdrawn
from private entry with the aim of
making them the sources Of supply for
our navy. At this time, various .pri-
vate parties, which had been exploring
the lands, put in claims which seemed
to have some color of justice, and they
were met. Now comes the Phelan bill
to leg&lize other private claims to oil
discoveries on the same land. The
parties making these claims are moth
ing bIt trespassers. Suits have been
filed to compel them to make restitu-
tion for the oil they have taken.
Mould Rob the Navy.
THE Phelan bill would not only
compel the government to droD the
suits, but it would leave these private
parties ip possession of the lands the
government is depending upon for a
naval supply.
The government now owns only
enough oil land to supply the navy for
four years in time of war, and for eight
years in time of peace. 1t would have
nothing at al in case the private claims
are allowed under the bill. [ do not
believe there is any justice to them
They are based only on the statements
of attorneys to their clients that the
presidential order withdrawing the
lands from entry might be overthrown
by the supreme court
The senator is being vigorously sup
ported in his fight by Secretary Daniels
and the other heads Of the navy depart
1nent.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-01-04
MUNICIPAL THEATRE
MONDAY, JANUARY 8
KICK-IN."

A new thrill is promised theatregoers
Of this city when that powerful comedy
drama "Kick In is presented here by
the Jack Bessey company, Monday,
January 8, and new series of laughs
will accompany the thrills, for "Kick
In is known to be a perfect blend OF
thrilling situations and laughable epi-
sodes projected across the footlights by
set of characters as original as they
are crooked.
1t must be known that "Kick In
deals with number of crooked people,
some respectable ones, and the Police
Department of New York. About the
latter much has been written and pre-
sented on the stage, but it is said that
it remained for the author of "Kick In
to show the Central Office Force up in
new and unique light.
Perhaps the success Of ''Kick In" was
due in large measure to it's strong un
dercurrent Of sympathy. Certainly no
two characters could be placed in more
predicaments than Chick Hewes and
his beautiful young wife find themselves
during the course of this unusual play.
Although they are reformed crooks who
still associate with criminals, the spec
tator cannot help sympathizing with
them when he learns they are trying to
live straight and at the same time be-
friend former associates It is this soft
ness of heart which finally entangles
Chick and Molly in a set of circum-
stances the parallel of which has never
been seen on any stage heretofore.
Ladies will be admitted free Monday
night with one paid ticket.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-01-04
UNITED IN MARRIAGE


@SIQeUTG21GF - atSnG6H.
A very pretty candle light wedding
took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs
Frank C. Weidenfeller on High street,
at eight clock Saturday evening, De-
cember 80, 1916. when their daughter
Miss ada Weidenfeller was united in
marriage to Mo Ezre A. Deneen of
Imlay City, Mich. The electric lights
ia the home were snbdued and the
wedding took place by the Light Of nu-
uaerors candles, Rev. G. w. Emery
officiating. The bride was attended by
her sister Miss Mary Weidenfeller.
Mr f., C. Antoniaes, of LA Grange. Ind.
served as best man. A dainty 6wo-
course luncheon was served to the oom
pany consisting OF NEAR relatives and a
few intimate friends. The home was
tastsfully decorated in ned and green
natural flowers. The bride and groom
are highly esteemed in social circles.
The bride, graduate of the M. P. Ell. S.
and of the Stout Training Institute,
has successfully taught domestic science
here for more than year. The
groona is very competent teacher in
chemistry here in the high school. They
Wlli make their home here. Many
friends extend congratulations for much
happiness. No announcement cards
were sent in this city.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-01-04
ENTERED INTO REST
Mrs Joseph Arthur.

Mary Ann Harvey was born in Corn
wall, England, July 7, 1850. When but
an infant, her parents decided to emf
CRATE to the United States and settled
in the vicinity of Hazel Green.
She was married to Mr. J. G. Butter
worth, who lived but short time and
was buried in Mineral Point. She then
went back to her parent home in Ian
caster.
She was united in marriage in 1900 tc
the Rev. William Edwards of the Bap-
tist Church with whom she endeavored
to labor earnestly in the work of the
kingdom of Righteousness. During his
pastorate in Comanche, Iowa, her hus-
band was called to his reward. She
afterwards came to Mineral Point tC
reside with the family of her brother
William.
On July %, 1918, she became the wife
of Joseph Arthur, who is today realizing
the loss of faithful helpmeet.
Besides her husband, she is survived
by brothers.
Her last illness was doubtless the re-
suit of a great shock to her system
occasioned by the sudden passing of he1
brother year or more ago. She grad
ually sank under the strain and despite
the best medical attention, she was un-
able to regain her mental and physical
strength and passed from this life Sat
urday, December %. at the age of &C
years, months and Is days.
The funeral service was held on
Wednesday, December %, conducted
by Rev. w. j. G.. Bond.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-01-04
TWO PERISH IN HOTEL BLAST
and Fire Wreck HosteIry at
Mount Holly, N. J.

Mount Holly, N. j., Dee. 29.-Two
persons were killed, two are missing
and a score injured, several seriously.
in a fire and explosion which demol-
ished the Madison hotel. The fire re-
suited from the explosion of two acety-
lene gas tanks in the basement. The
first two bodies recovered were those
of Robert Snyder, son of Mrs. Robert
Snyder, proprietress, and Charles Grav
bartender. Firemen are still, searching
in the ruins for the bodies of two ne
groes.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-01-04
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH
G.. w. Emery, Pastor.

Glass Meetings, 9:30.
Morning Worship, 10:3O. Sermon
Theme, The Spiritual Magnet.
Sunday School. II :45. Glasses for all.
Junior League, 800.
Epworth League, $50.
Evening Worship, 7;3O. Subject,
cable to Save"
The choir will furnish special music
at both services of worship.
Save Thursday evening for the regu-
lar Prayer service.
A general invitation to all our SER
vices is extended. Strangers in the city
are especially welcome.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-01-04
Stunt. Parkinson Improxin q.

Dodgeville Chronicle: Supt. NJ. L.
Parkinson of the Iowa county asylum
and Home, who has been at the Pres
byterian hospital in Chicago for several
months, is improving favorably and is
expected to return home early in the
year. The trustees Messrs. Dickinson,
Rewey and Jackson have been superin-
tending the affairs Of the asylum and
home during his absence and every
thing has been running smoothly.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-01-04
THE milwaukee JOURNAL

The Daily Journal is delivered every
morning to patrons in Mineral Point.
The Daily Journal, / cent copy.
The Sunday Journal. 2 cents copy.
The Sunday Journal can be obtained
from me at the restaurant of Miss A.
F. Fallon, after the arrival of the 2:1O
p. m. train. WILLIE TRELoAR.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1917-01-04
ULT|MATUMT TOROADS
BROTHERHOOD LEADERS DE-
MAND ADAMsoN LAW BE PUT
INTO EFFECT JANUARY 1.
FAIL TO REACH AGEEMENT
Union Officials Leave Conference at
New York When Demands Are Re-
jected by Railway Chiefs-NeW
Strike Vote Ordered.

New York, Dec. 29.-"Put the Adam
son eight-hour law into effect January
1. or we will not be responsible for
what happens"
This was the ultimatum delivered by
the Brotherhood chiefs to the railway
managers at an executive session
in the Grand Central conference.
A fiat rejection of the demand was
made and the Brotherhood neads, N.
G. Lee of the trainmen, Warren Stone
of the engineers, w. N. Carter Of the
firemen and Acting Chief L. B. Shep-
pard Of the conductors, abruptly left
the conference chamber.
Elisha Lee, chairman of the national
conference committee of the railways,
gave Out q statement in which he e2-
pressed the determination to await the
decision of the United States Supreme
court in the AdamsOn law test case.
If the law is upheld the railroads Will
give the men back pay from January l,
Mr.. Lee added.
The Brotherhood chiefs were posi-
tive in their declaration that this
would not be satisfactory to the $780,
900 railroad employees represented by
them.
Know Roads Are Prosperous.
"No matter what we might think in
dividually of your proposal" the man
ayers were told, "we cannot hold back
the men from striking if necessary to
win their rights. The men know that
unprecedented prosperity has come TO
the railroads. They know that bonuses
are being given to workers in other
industries in every part of the coun-
try.
''They feel that the president and
congress gave them the Adamson law
and intended it to go into effect jana
ary 1, and they intend to secure their
rights under the Adamson law begin
ming January l."
Another bit of secret history OF the
negotiations between the BrOtherhOods
and President Wilson was revealed. 1t
became known that the president had
pledged the "big four" another law II
Luc cFcuL lIC 'kctlJIc clue CONGL ILL W.
out the Adamson act.
New Strike Vote Ordered.
No general strike will be called on
the country's railroads GA Monday OF
within two months of that date.
But a second strike vote of the $780,
900 railroad employees will be taken.
| The four brotherhood chiefs came @g
! this decision following a flat rejection
| of their demand upon the national COZ
| ference Of railway managers that the
Adamson eight-hour &aW be placed 'ir
| operation on Monday.
1t is not expected chat the result OF
the new referendum will be ia che
hands of the leaders until February Is
| 1917, or later.
The brotherhood heads issued q
statement in which they charged that
the roads had nulE1fed the Adamson
law by their pending litigation.
The railway managers were not dis
turbed by the action of the mems lead
| erS.