The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1917-11-05
PARKTON PARAGRAPHS

at Parkton-Town to Issue
Bonds for Electric Lights
Looking Forward to Fair
Sowing Wheat-Personal and
Other Items.
Correspondence of The Robesonian.
Parkton, Nov. 3-Rev. H. B. Por-
ter filled his pulpit at the M: E.
church Sunday morning. to a large
congregation, holding his hearers
spellbound for As minutes, using as
his text Luke 9:44. Let these sayings
sink down into your ears. This was
one of his best sermons. His deliv-
ery is unequalled, his voice strong
and clear. This is his fourth year
with us and it pains his congregation
to know that his time is drawing SO
near and that we will have to give him
up. He has proved himself a true
and faithful pastor and is beloved by
all, regardless of denominations.
Rev. J. l.. Jenkins attended the
Robson association this week, also
Messrs. A. H. Perry, W. L. Thames
and j. A. Cashwell, as representa-
LIVES ITOIn OUT COWIl, dilu ICpolC 6OOO
association and good time in gener-
nj. They also report the association
to meet with the first Baptist church
at Parkton in 1918. This is good
news as the people as a unit are de-
sirous for the next association.
On Wednesday night Miss Hudson
OF Barium Springs entertained the
congregation of the Presbyterian
church by exhibiting several pictures
of the building where the children are
cared for, followed by a good collec-
ton for the orphanage.
Mrs. P. H. Fisher and small son,
p. III. Jr., left today for visit to rel
atives in Charlotte.-Private A. L..
Everett of Camp Sewer, Greenville,
S. c., came on yesterday for a few
days furlough and he is the picture
of good health. He has gained sew
eral pounds since he has entered the
army only few months ago. He
says he enjoys soldier life.
Wednesday night from 9 to 10 o.
clock the young folks, judging from
the racket they made, were legion.
Halloween, and they made things live
1y everywhere, and to come in con-
tact with them was exciting. They
resembled ghosts more than human.
1t was merriment and fun by the
bushel.
Tuesday night the town commits
sioners and Mayor F. N. Fisher rec
commended issuing bonds to establish
electric lights for the town, and at
o'clock a mass meeting of the citi-
zens and voters of the town was held
In the Perry hall, and discussed the
matter of issuing bonds for the above
purpose. The meeting was one of
interest and speeches from several of
the citizens was heard, and there
seemed to be no opposition to the
move, and it really looks now that we
will some day let our light shine, as
we should appreciate the movement,
as we have been in the dark all our
lives.
We hear of several of our people
up here looking forward to the Rob-
eson county fair next week. Only
wish we could take it all in.
The Parkton concert band has an
engagement to play for the fair at
Dillon, S. c., on the 9th and we ex-
pect to carry one of the best or 10
piece bands that ever served any
where, and they anticipate a great
time. Our band has more calls these
times than it can fill as it is not easy
for the boys to get off, even one day
week.
Wheat sowing is numerous up ou1
way, but we see but little fall oats
Better hurry up and get your small
grain in before it will be too late
Oats should have been planted twt
weeks ago. Cotton is rapidly being
picked and the crop will be nearly
all out in the next two weeks.
When we read the first column O.
the last issue of The Robesonian i
almost makes the hair of our hea(
stand just to see there what a Draw
high sheriff of our great county W,
have, and what a marksman he is
What would he have done with littl
more practice. His target, you know
was small one-just a little desert
er. IL he had been large man tn
sheriff surely would have scored one
We must admire his bravery and tn
next time we expect to hear of hi
bagging his game. He only needle
Mr.. |. J. Lancaster of North Ro5eso
for his partner. You remember h
bags the game.
IL one worthless bull pun can ceas
t"n liberty Of all the worthy dogs
to%M what viii the country ours con
to? Answer and call at the Parl
ton pharmacy and get your dope.