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The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1917-04-23
Quarterly Meeting April 20

The quarterly meeting of Mt. ELAN
Sunday school institute will be hello
at Mt. ELAN next Sunday. Follow
ing is the program: 1880, devotion
al exercises conducted by Rev. P. T
Britt; 10:45, address of welcome by
S. T. Stone; II, response by I. F
Britt. Sr.; 11:15, Sunday school lee.
ture by J. P. Price; II, intermission
1:3O p. M, song service by w. ]
Wilkerson; las, miscellaneous bus.
mess; 2, first round of contest; 2:3O
speech by L.. R.. Varser; 3:15. SECOND
round of contest. Mr.. J. z. Stone
is the program committee.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1917-04-23
CHURCH NEWS NOTES
central Robeson Sunday School AS.
o osicatlon Meets at Bethany April

Central Robson Sunday School As.
9s Meets at Bethany April
The 4th meeting of the Central
Robeson Sunday school association
will be held with the Bethany Sun
day school Sunday, April 20. Fol-
lowing is the program:
1880 "a. m. Song and praise SER
vlce-J.C:Prevatt; 1O:45 meeting call
ed to order by President H. Parnell.
lO:5O address of welcomed. r.
Humphrey; 1856 response to well
Come: j. Biggs; HOO roll call
and reading of minutes-W. G. Britt:
reading Of Sunday school reports:
il:!5 address,. B. Bowen; general
business; IL m. adjourn for dinner:
l:3O p. m. devotional exercise-Ren,
Tyner; LAS meeting called to order
by President H. Parnell; 1:5O address
-Rev. J: S. Kirk; 2:15 collection fo,
brownsville orphanage; 2:3O singing
contest, this period to be supplement-
ed by musical specialities: general
discussion. Hattie Powell, chair
man; Sallie Prevatt, secretary: Mis-
souri, 'Parnell, Fannie Britt.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1917-04-23
North Robson Sunday School AS
sociation Meets at lions Taber-
nacle April 20

North Robson Sunday School AS
ISOLATION Meets at lions Taber-
nacle April 20
The 9Th meeting of the North Rob-
eson Sunday school association will
meet with the school at Zion's Tab
ernacle April 20. Following is the
program: 1000 a. m. Song and praise
service-J. L. Wilson; 1920 meeting
called to order - Superintendent
Jones; 1925 address of welcome
J. Kinlaw; 1926 responsibilities Lib
bic Baxley; 10:45 eddress-R. l..
Davis; 1885 roll call of schools and
reading of minutes-H. F. Kinlaw:
HOO a call to young mems. M
Kinlaw; 11:20 Christian leadership in
the Sunday school-Emerson Watson;
1870 our service in the Sunday school
-Hybrit BLACKWELL; 11:40 admission
of new schools, general discussion
for good Of Sunday school, collection
for Thomasville orphanage; dinner;
1:3O p. m. children's hour; 2 what
Sunday school is to the community
R. L. Allen; 2:10 addresses E.
Clark and Paul Plott; naming place
for next meeting; 2:30 singing con-
test. The programme will be sup
plemented with child's songs, spec
ialties in the way of Guartetts, duets
solos, ETC., from all schools. J. S.
Currie, chairman program commit
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1917-04-23
ANNOUNCEMENT

The Ice Business of Mr.. Howard
Morrison has been purchased by the
undersigned. I will in future con-
tinue the sale Of Ice in Lumberton
and surrounding territory from my
Ice Plant, now in course of erection
in northeast part Of town on V. 4
C. S. R. r.
Plant will be equipped with most
modern machinery. using artesian
water, most sanitary methods
throughout, and operated by my own
supervision.
Your continued patronage will be
appreciated and given very best and
most prompet attention.
Respectfully,
M. A. CEDDIE
Phone No. 1873.
Down Town Station, temporarily
Morrison Ice House.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1917-04-23
NOTICE

DR.. Jas. A. Martin, who has been
associated with DR.. T. c. Johnson
in the practice Of medicine, wishes to
announce that on and after April LIST
he will occupy the office vacated by
DR.. R. G. Rozier down stairs in the
rear of McMillan's drug store. Office
Phone rs.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1917-04-23
"Patria" Is Here

Mrs. Vernon Castle, the best-known
best dressed woman in America. will
be seen at the Pastime today in the
first episode Of "Patria" Louis Joseph
Vance's great romance Of society and
preparedness. Thrill travels close
ly upon thrill in this tremendous story
of love and adventure and it has Gre
ated a sensation wherever shown
Dainty photographs ofMrs. Castle will
be given the first hundred ladies who
enter the Pastime today. The next
episode Of Patria will be shown Thurs
day, which is regular "Patria" day
Tomorrow the fourth episode OF
"Mystery of the Double Cross" will
be exhibited. A William Fox super
feature deluxe has been booked fol
Wednesday,
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1917-04-23
McLeaheSutphen Wedding Saturday

Evening
The social event of the week will
be the wedding Saturday evening at
1870 of Miss Matte Williams Nc
Lean of Maxton and Mr.. John Irwin
Sr'pken of Columbia, S. C. The we'd
ding VII take place in Lum er on
at the homo &C tn hrot- End sis
ter-in-lc Q ~ hride-to De, Mr.. and
Mrs. a. ". VcJ4ean I'M ediately
after tie we ding t-ere viii be a
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1917-04-23
STOP LEFT OVER COUGHS

STOP LEFT OVER COUGHS
DR.. Bells Pine-Tar-Honey will stop
that hacking cough that fingers from
January. The soothing pine balsams
loosen the phiegm, heals the irritated
membrane, the glycerine relieves the
tender tissues, you breathe easier
and coughing ceases. Don't neglect a
lingering cough, it is dangerous. Dk
Bells Pine-Tar- Honey is antiseptic
and pleasant to take, benefits young
and old, get it at your druggist TO-
day. Formula on the bottle. Csc.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1917-04-23

FOR SALE-ONE SMALL FARM
one and one half miles from Row.
land, adjoining the lands of Mr.. R.
H. Braswell and others, also one
place three miles from Rowland
adjoining the lands of Mr.. W. F.
Bullock, Mr.. c. B. Cox and others
Apply to Clyde McCallum, Hert-
ford, N. c.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1917-04-23

FOR RENT STORE ROOMS Is
60, within Hotel. Entrance from
lobby, facing Front street. High
ceiling, beautiful interior. Well
suited for barber shop, drug store
or gents furnishings. Call or
write Hotel Wilmington, Whining
ton, N. c.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1917-04-23

Mr.. S. A. Willis and two children,
Lizzie Myrtle and John Tillman, and
Mr.. G. L. Willis and little daughter,
Pauline, of r. 2 from Lumberton,
were among the callers at The Rob-
escnian office Saturday.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1917-04-23
Insomnia

Indigestion nearly always disturbs
the sleep more or less, and is often
the cause of insomnia. Eat a light
supper with little if any meat, and
no milk; also take one of Chamber
lain's Tablets Immediately after sup
per, and see if you do not rest much
better. Obtainable everywhere.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1917-04-23

WE PAY HIGHEST MARKET
prices for beef cattle, dressed or
on foot. Highest prices paid for
chickens and eggs. E. S. Mcneil,
Elm street, in front of court house.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1917-04-23
NOTICE

7 have sold my ic. equipment to Mr..
NJ. A. Geddie and am not in the Ice
business any longer. All out-stand-
ing ticI.ess will be accepted back at
purchase price. Phone all orders to
M. A. Geddie, Phone 138.
HOWARD MORRISON.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1917-04-23
MASONIC MEETINGS

MASONIC MEETINGS
e. Adams Lodge No. ia, A. F. &
A NJ. every 1st and 3rd Tuesday
evenings.
fnmberton Chapter No. II, R. A. M
every End and 4th Monday evenings
Iumberton Chapter O. E. S. U. D.
every 4th Thursday evenings.
VISITORS WELCOME
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1917-04-23

STORE FOR RENT-CENTRALLY
located, no better stand in Lumber
ton. If interested see w. w. Car
lyle.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1917-04-23
BUSINESS
BUILDERS

FOR SALE-FIFTY WHITE LEG
horn chickens. Prices right. Alex.
Seasons, Lumberton, N. G.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1917-04-23

OVERLAND AUTOMOBILES WE
have recently received two car
loads of TOURING and country club
automobiles. See these cars be-
fore you buy. l.. E. Tyner & Son,
Lowe, n. c.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1917-04-23

COMPARE MY INTEREST RATE
and terms with others who are
handling the same class of loans.
Amounts, 100000 to $50. 100000;
Robson, Scotland and Hoke coun-
ties. Rate Of interest FIVE PER
CENT. A. 7. Mclean, Lumberton.
N. G.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1917-04-23

IF YOU HAVE A MILK COW, OR
beef cattle for sale, see or write
Ira Billiard, care Carlyles' stables.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1917-04-23

CANNING OUTFITS FOR SALE.
Prices SO to SIT. Can all kinds
fruits and vegetables. Greater de-
mand for canned goods now than
ever. Now is time to prepare to
can all surplus products. See or
write j. S. Thompson, Lumberton,
N. c., for particulars.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1917-04-23
At the Lyric


The Lyric theatre offers today the
10Th chapter of ".Gloria's Romance"
featuring Billie Burke, and Tom Mix
in a 3-reel> Western picture. Tomor-
row Francis X.~Bushman and Beverly
Bayne will be seen in the 18th chapter
of the "Great Secret. Tomorrow
will also be Paramount day, "Great
Expectations being the offering. In
this picture will be seen Louise Huff
and Jack Pickford. Miss Huff was a
member of the Graustark company
when that attraction was put on at
the opera house three seasons ago.
Wednesday will be Blue Bird day.
Musical Comedy Company at Lyric
The Byrne & Byrne Musical Com
edy company, 10 people strong, will
be seen at the Lyric theatre tonight,
tomorrow and Wednesday, presenting
'high-class, clean comedy, nothing to
offend anyone. The company played
in Wilmington all last week and goes
to Raleigh for all next week. Prices
for the show and pictures at night
will be Is, Is and 35 cents. Pictures
in the afternoon will be 5 and 10
cents.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1917-04-23

NOTICE OF SALE: BANKRUPT
stock of Townsend Bros. Gents
Furnishing Shoes and Clothing.
Inventory $51 10000; At auction
Thursday, April 26th, 1917, IL O.
clock. w. o. Thompson, Trustee.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1917-04-23

SEED IRISH POTATOES OF ALL
kinds, Maine grown, at L. H. Cald-
wells "everything store".
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1917-04-23

WE HAVE PURCHASED A KEN
lucky Jack for service. If inter-
ested write j. w. Bryant, Rowland,
N. C..
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1917-04-23

STRAYED--MALE HOG ABOUT 6
months old. Black and white spot
ted. Reward for information as to
whereabouts. ]. M. Wilson, Lum-
berton, Route 7.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1917-04-23

LOCKWOOD WANTED ON SUB
scription. Stovewood length. Bring
to Robesonian office.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1917-04-23
1 AM MAKING LOANS FOR FIVE

years on improved farm lands II
Robson, Scotland and Hoke cour~
ties. in amounts 100000 to $780,
10000, bearing interest at the rate
Of FIVE PER CENT. Call On ar
write A. 7. Mclean, Lum5e rton,
N. e..
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1917-04-23
local RAILROAD SCHEDULE
Seaboard Air Line.

Train No. Is westbound Tvs GIG pm
Train No. 20 eastbound Tvs 9:45 pm
Train No. 10 west-bound Tvs tbs am
Train No. IA eastbound Tvs 1905 am
VA. & CAROLINA SOUTHERN
From Hnna Mills
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1917-04-23

FOR RENT-NEW TWO-STORY
dwelling with modern conveniences.
Apply to Robt. E. Lee.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1917-04-23

IF YOU WANT THE HIGHEST
prices for your cotton and cotton
seed sell to John T. Biggs.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-02-09

deriying the German refusal to allow the Americans to leave.
 It Is now very plain to observers in Washington that Gerard's deten- tionl came as great surprise 70 the administration. At first when the press called attention to the fact that Gerard had not reached Berne Switz- er'and government officials would not credit the report and indeed tried to prove the contrary by dispatch from Ambassador Willard at Madrid which was not clearly understood.
 Now the matter Is admitted to be taking a very serious turn and the administration from the president down to the chairmen of the house
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-02-09
PRESIDENTS CABINET CONSIDERS
 TWO VERY SERIOUS MATTERS

Germany is surely expected. He says il may result from today's cabinet
 lee;ing or may be deferred for some months. I: Is possible 1t may begin at any day. he says. and no one even
 the president knows the time or the exact cause that will bring about the the declaration of war.
 This official declares that i. Is the policy of the government to defer as long as possible this country's en- trance into the war In order that preparations may be made as nearly perfect as possible.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-02-09
WAR SEEMS IMPENDING BOTH BY LAND AND SEA
UNITED STATES SEEKS FOR
 INFORMATION ABOUT GERARD

and senate committees on foreign re lations are giving the affair .heir most earnest consideration.
 This morning urgent messafies wera sent to Minister Egaa at Copenhagen and to Ambassador Willard at Ma drid in which they were ordered to obtain all information they can re- garding the status of Americans in Germany and to expedite the sending of such information to Washington by every means at their disposal.
 One particular piece of information tha: both diplomats are especially askedf to secure is whether Gerard has been given his passport or not. If it has been given him by the i'm
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-02-09
PLANS FOR MARATHON.

Messrs. Perrine, Cole and McCloy who have full charge of all arrange mcnts for the Borden Marathon race which is set for Monday next have announced tha: all dogs entered for the race must be registered on the Nome Kennel Club books. Another ma tier they have called the attention of the racing men to Is that the drawing for position in the race will take place at the Alaska bank tomor. row afteiboon at 4 o'clock
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-02-09

der the steel company at once began to follow instructions.
 A military attache of one of he allied legations is quoted as saying that this order and others whose ts- suance has not reached the public ear are conclusive proof to him that the United States not only expects soon to b. at war with Germany but also intends to send an army to Eu- rorc to engage some portion of :he German forces by land.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-02-09

day is the detention of Ambassaoor Gerard in Germany. All the informa- ton that has been obtained on this subject will be considered.
 Because of these two highly im- pcrtant matters coming before the cabinet meeting, todays session may have important results and any news ot the protracted meeting is being eagerly awaited although 1t Is possi ble that none will be given out at present.
 From an official of high station whose position enables him to know mos. of the important administration
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-02-09
inte irrational Nsws Service.

international NeWs Service.
 WASHINGTON, Feb. 9.-Aa order from the war department to the Bethlehem Steel Company has been made known today and Is causing wonderment and surmise as to It's significance as indicating future action on the part of the government.
 The order was issued by Secretary of War Baker and directs the Bethle- hem Steel Company to stop taking further orders and to suspend opera tiens on all unimpor:ant contracts and those that may be deferred with out injury to the public welfare.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-02-09
AT DREAM.

Destiny Skein," three reel photo feature of exceptional merit. will be the headline attraction a. the Dream tonight. The play Is based on a lit- erary gem that Is known and admir- ed everywhere, masterly story that delivers a masterly plo. of romance. intrigue. and stirring adventure. As a whole the production is a sterling er tertainer because of its interesting and vital complications. The suspense and rich humor of she piece make ir distinctive and superior spectacle. A clever farce called "The Bum Mis- take" ends the program. Note-Fea- ture every Tuesday night. Admission X cents.
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Baker also ordered the company To concentrate the energy of the plant on the manufacture of thirty nine batteries of four inch guns and thir- teen batteries of six inch guns Tor field artillery to be used by -he Uni ted States army.
 He further notifies the company that he will have personal supervis- ion of the filling of this order and will detail officers of the ordnance corps of the army at the plant who will direct operations under his sup eIvision.
 On receipt of Secretary Bakers or
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-02-09

Beginning on March frs. the Pa cifc company will increase it's present fleet oa the Alaska run to ten ships. These will serve all parts in South epstefn and Southwestern Alaska and are expected to be able to handle sat- is'ac.orily the tremendous passenger and freight traffic which Is certain to be demanded from that date onward.
 The company will inhugurats an
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-02-09
International News Service.

in'srnationai News Service.
 WASHINGTON, Feb. s.--Great un- easiaess Is manifested in various de- partments of the government by the failure of the German government to gove passports to Ambassador Gerard ard his staq in accordance with the usual custom when legate is recalled by his country.
 Today officials of the state depart ment announced that no word from Gerard has been received in answer to official and confidential messages since February 5. This Is very pug zling to the state department which in spite of efforts is unable to get ary information as to the reason un-
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-02-09
BAKER ORDERS bEThlEHEm STEEL COMPANY TO CONCENTRATE 0N
 FIELD ARTILLERY FOR U. 5.

He says that he can interpret these plans in no other way for there is nc possibility of Germany invading the United States or any portion of the world under the protection of this country. Therefore the purpose of these orders must be land invas- ion of the attache.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-02-09
BRITISH MAKE GAINS
 ON soMME SECTOR

International News Servioe.
 BERLIN. Feb. 9.--It Is officially conceded in the bulletin from the gen. eral staff that the British have de- veloped a strong offensive on the Somme sector which has resulted In material gains.
 Fighting has been in progress on both the north and south side of the Ancre river and is still raging fiercely with the British bringing up very strong support in every action.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-02-09
LOSSES IN AIR
 OF ENTENTE
 IN JANUARY
International News Service.

international News Service.
 BERLIN, Feb. 9.--The bulletin is- sued today by the general staff states that during the month of January the allies lost in air battles total of flfty-five aeroplanes Three observa- ton balloolns of the allies were also destroyed by the Germans.
 Nearly all of these losses in the air were sustained on the west front al. though few were credited to other
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-02-09
Pacific News Service.

Pacific NeWs Service.
 SEATTLE. Feb. 9.-The newly formed Pacific Steamship Company which combines the old Pacific Coast Steamship Company and the Admiral line has announced that a strong fleet Of ships will compete with the Alas. ka Steamship Company's vessels for the Alaskan business during the com in. season.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-02-09
LEAK INVESTIGATION SHOWS CONGRESSMEN :.
 CARRIED ON BOOKS
international News Service.

international NeWs Service.
 WASHINGTON, Feb. 9.--The rules committee of the house acting as an Investigating committee today again wen: into executive session as it did yesterday to listen to the testimony of Mrs. Visconti who was expected to connect Tumulty with the leak.
 I. Is known that the hearing today resulted In bringing out the thames of . number of congressman both representatives and senators who have been carried on the books of the brok-
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-02-09

eerly sailing to Nome the com ing season and have announced the date as May 2s. On this date two of .he Pacific liners will start for the far northern metropolis. They will be the Umatilla and Senator. st IDS that are we'll and favorably known to all who are accustomed to make the grip to Nome and St. Mich Asl
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-02-09
uMATILLA AND SENATOR TO SAIL
 FOR NOME AT EARLIER DATE

The Pacific company already has it's advertising campaign to secure tour ists for the mid season well under way and the coming season promises to be a banner year for eastern visi- tors to Alaska, both the interior and cons. sections.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-02-09
NOTICE.

Nome Kennel Club will give a $i0 cssh prize. to he individual girl or boy selling the largest number Of tickets for the Road Show. February 18th. Tickets may be had at Roses Candy Store. commencing at 3 p. m.. Friday, the 9th.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-02-09

craze firm of Hartman and company.
 While these congressman are known as having frequently specu- alted i1 the stock marke. it has not yet developed whether they sold short on December 20 during the bear raid which accompanied the presidents ncte on the subject of peace.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-02-09
international News Service.

tntornattonai NoW9 Service.
 NEW YORK, Feb. 9.-Former Pres- ident William Howard Taft made a public speech last nigh. at Carnegie h;:l. u which ke dealt with some phases of the European struggle with especial reference to the rights of un- armed nationals and defenseless wo- men and children.
 Referring to the duty of America stood during the war for the rights of nau'ais and the strict observ- arce of international law is facing war. He would go farther. he de- cla,ed, and say that even now the
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-02-09
i,.,ernsttona, Nsws Service

I.tdTUaVVoHat NeWe o""
 WASHINGTON. Feb. 9.--A very important conference is taking place, tris afternoon at the cabinet meet ing at the White House. The various dcpartment heads will present all he information compiled 50 far from Ill reliable sources dealing with the new activities of German submarines which began on February l.
 Another matter of growing import arce which may become crucial in a short time if the situation does not alter and which will be discussed bv the president and his advisers to-
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-02-09
BRITAIN WANTS SUPPRESSION OF
 MARINE NEWS
International News Service.

shhVs esOst0s sNV"o w vsSSs
 WASHINGTON, Feb. 9.-Great Bri- tain has requested the state depart wsnt to prevent the publication or even pubic knowledge of the move- mems of all ships sailing for allied D. rts from American ports.
 This request has been submitted to tho treasury department for con- alteration and will probably be taken up today at the cabinet meeting. n ere is a question as to whether such . prohibition would be neutral art which aspect along with others must be considered before the order Is issued to customs collectors.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-02-09
TAFT SAYS COUNTRY NOW FACING WAR;
 ON THE BRINK

untic'l States is oa the brink of war He saw no May to escape making the plunge. If War comes, as it seems 1t will. it will not be of our seeking.
 The speaker declared 1t to be the ausy of every American without re- gard U party affiliations or to ractal descent to stand firmly with the ad- rlinistration hich alone can know all the facts and upon whom mus. devolve the responsibility of deter mining the CLty of the nation to it's ideals and 10 civilization.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-02-09

perlal government then 1t is to be learned why he Is delayed in Germany and whether 1t Is with his consent or ct :he will of German officials.