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The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1918-01-07
RED CROSS CHAPTER
Meeting for Organization Will be
Held at Court House Friday
Evening-J.W. .BaileyWillS
Members.
dditional Members.

A Red Cross chapter will be organ
lied at the court house Friday
evening at o'clock Mr.. j. w. Bail
ey of Raleigh, one Of the best-known
and most entertaining speakers in the
State, will be the speaker Of the oc-
casion, which gives ample assurance
that there will be nothing dull or per-
functory about the presentation Of the
claims of the Red Cross for the hearty
support of every patriotic citizen.
"A good crowd is expected at this
meeting. The court room should be
packed. All who have given their
names for membership in this chapter
and the public generally are invited
to hear Mr.. Bailey's address. La
dies and business men are especially
invited, not only of Lumberton but of
the mill villages and the surrounding
country
Ladies and children as we'll as men
are invited and urged to join the Red
Cross at this time. But whether you
attend the meeting Friday evening
and hear good speech.
Lumberton is the only important
town in the county that has not al
ready Red Cross chapter.
Mr.. A. w. Mclean, who is heading
the movement for the organization of
a chapter in Lumberton, has received
a supply of Red Cross service flags.
Every member will receive one Of
these flags. Red Cross buttons also
will be distributed to members as
soon as they are received.
i Since Thursdays issue the follow
ing addition members have been hand
ed in to The Robesonian:
Phoned in this morning by Mrs. J. R. Poole
w. Biggs, Simeon Powell: mailed to the pa
per by Mr.. W. H. Humphrey-W: H. Hum
Warren, Minnie Talley, Roxie Warren. 2. Y
Edwards. F. B. Ivey. Belle Roberts, Matte
WseneE, Alice lyey Daisy Inman Nora Britt Mat
tie Davis.
This makes a total of 1913, 800 hav'
ing been previously reported.
? A Little Girl Willing to Give All Hel
+ Savings.
In sending in his list of names Mr.
~ Humphrey wrote as follows:
!, To the Editor of The Robesonian:
q send you few names for the Re-
!. Cross, mostly from East Lumberton
!, I did not collect any dues for l di'
n not know whether the whole 81 is ex
n pected in advance or whether it coul
/ be paid quarterly or in some other in
- stallments. I am afraid if it is rule
o that all must be paid in advance tina
w that will preclude quite number G
our mill people who really want to b
members.
One little girl, Roxie Warren, is S
anxious to become member she
s, willing to give all of her savings, S
ne and says she will pay the balance la
n. er; she is going to school and apywa
j. is too small to work in the mill, but
it smart, sweet little, patriotic girl. 81
rt is only an instance.
Very truly,
of w. II. HUMPHRE'
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1918-01-07
U. S. Aviators Drop Bombs Over En-
emy Lines.

U. S. Aviators Drop Bombs Over En-
emy Lines.
With the American Army in France,
Jan. 5, (By the Associated Press)-
United States aviators have flown cv-
er the German battle lines and drop
ped bombs, in conjunction with Brit
ish and French pilots. The flight of
the Americans virtually was a repris-
al for the killing of two American
wood cutters during German bomb
ing expedition week ago.
Through the courtesy of the British
and French flying authorities, the
American aviators also have taken
part in observation and Photographic
work. It is not thought advisable
to name the places where the Ameri-
cans flew on the bombing expedition
but it was we'll beyond the German all
defense lines at the front.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1918-01-07
INCREASED DE-
MURRAGE RATES
To Promote More Prompt Unload
ing of Freight Cars Rates Will
Go Up so to 100 Per Cent.

Washington Dispatch, Jan. 6.
To promote more prompt unloading
of freight cars Director General Nc
Adoo today established new railroad
demurrages rules for domestic traf-
fic, effective January FL, continuing
the present two days free time, but
providing for increases ranging from
so to 100 per cent in charges there
after.
The director general appealed to
shippers and consigneers to cooperate
in releasing cars to meet the national
emergency and to make special eff
forts, even before the higher demur-
rage charges go into effect, to clear
terminals as contribution to the sue
cess of the war. The necessity for
action was emphasized by report to-
day from A. H. Smith, assistant direc-
tor general in charge of operations
east of the Mississippi river that "ac-
emulation is increasing at points east
of Pittsburgh and Buffalo" Mr.. Smith
largely to cold weather, but that sick
and scarcity of labor has necessitated
| extensive curtailment of train service
New Rates SO to SO Daily.
|
by the interstate Commerce commits.
sion on request of the director gener.
al, are So per day for the first day af
ter the two free days; 81 for the sec
ond day and 81 additional for eacl
schedule day until the charge per da!
reaches $40. This maximum the1
will be charged for every day or frac
ton thereafter. Existing demurrag
rates in most seetions of the co1,ntT,
are 81 for the first day after the frs
two days free time; So for the sec
ond day, So for the third day; SIS fo
the fourth day and for each da
thereafter. Even these rates are seg
eral times higher than those whic
, prevailed year ago, and which wer
raised last spring when congestion O
eastern railroads became acute. Muc
! higher rates are charged ON the Ps
cific coast and in several other III:
tricts.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1918-01-07
Fell Dead on Street at Clio.

Mr.. P.J. Smith, aged about 58 years,
fell dead on the streets Of his home
town, Clio, S. c., Thursday afternoon.
Deceased had been complaining of feel
ing bad for two or three days and it
is thought death was due to heart
trouble.
Deceased was a brother-in-law of
Mesdames R. E. Lewis and w. P. Nc
Allister of Lumberton. Mr.. and Mrs.
Lewis and Mr.. McAllister attended the
funeral Friday afternoon.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1918-01-07
IMPORTANT TO FARMERS
Meeting of FarmersU Union in Lum-
berton January 9-Fertilizer
Matters to be Discussed.

EveryFarmers' union member in the
county and other farmers as well are
urged to be in Lumberton Wednesday
of this week. A meeting of the coun-
ty union will be held in the court
house at II a. m. A representative
of leading fertilizer company is ex-
pected to be present and it will be to
the interest of farmers generally to
be present. Don't forget the date and
be on hand.
F. GROVER BRITT,
Secretary Treasurer Robson Farm
ers Union.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1918-01-07
MAILING OF QUESTION
MARES COMPLETED
All Mailed Out by Today by Local
Board-Registrants Executing
QuestionnairesPr Promptly-Class-
ing Registrants-Only Those in
Glass One Likely to be Called
Out This Year-Those Who
Have Become 21 Since Last
June May Have to Register.
June May Have to Register.

The work of mailing out question
Ealres to the 2,O6S registrants in Rob-
esOn district No. has been complet-
ed. The assistance of a number of
local people made it possible for the
board to get the 9uestionnaires mail
ed out by today, the time when all
were supposed to be mailed.
Registrants Prompt.
Registrants have been prompt to fill
out their questionnaires and file them
with the board and it is expected that
all will have been filled out and re-
turned by Saturday night CT this week
Local attorneys and other citizens of
! the town have been on duty, certain
number each day, at the court house
for the purpose of aiding registraEts
in filling out their questionnaires and
registrants have thronged the court
house each day seeking assistance. Nc
charge has been made for this service
CHASING Registrants.
Members of the board have helC
nightly sessions since December II
for the purpose of CHASING the regis
trants and already around 600 hav,
been classed. The board will con.inu,
to work each night until the task O
CHASING all registrants has been Com
pleted. When a registrant is classes
he is notified as to the class he ha
been placed in by the board It is ex
pected that the work of classification
will be completed by February Is.
! Only aS Men in Class Likely to be Cal
]; Mr.. T. L. Johnson, chairman of tn
), exemption board of Robson distric
), 1, says he is receiving numerous il
: quiries from landowners and tenant
: wanting to learn whether or not
+ would be safe for registrants to sta,
n a crop this year. Mr.. Johnson say
that all who are not placed in class
i will not be called into srvice this yea
n He says that it is not at all probab
q that any from class 2, 8, a or w
: be called before they can make al
harvest crop.
s, Others May Have to Register.
"a Congress is expected to pass a b
le soon which will require all men w
i have become 21 years old since t
u date Of regiBtra af7tlA s3usze 5,z zf047s-
of register, and they will be classe
It, Most of these will of course be plac
ID in class l and in this way it is G
a. pected that enough men will be
o. class to supply the men needed t
or some time.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1918-01-07

Rev. DR.. Chas. w. Byrd, one of the
most prominent ministers of the West
ern North Carolina conference, died
at his home at Asheville, where he was
Thursday following a stroke of ap-
oplexy. He was born near Dunn and
was So years old. His wife and one
son survive.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1918-01-07
Robbers Enter Store at st. Paul.

Robbers entered the A. R. McEach-
ern Co.'S store at St. Paul Friday
night and relieved the company of
around $4OO worth of merchandise.
Entrance was made by breaking out
a window in the rear of the building.
Among the things missed from the
store were several suits of clothes,
silk cloth, flour and a supply of to-
bacco. The robbers were travelling in
an automobile and backed the car up
to the window, and, it is supposed,
loaded the goods on the car.
This was the third robbery to take
place at St. Paul during the last few
weeks.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1918-01-07
$50 Cotton Mills Closed for a Day

approximately $50 cotton mills IN
the Piedmont section of North and
South Carolina were closed down from
noon Friday until this morning on ae--
count of fuel shortage and low wa
ter in the streams Of the section from
which the hydro-electric power fur
nished them by the Southern Power
Co. is developed. Announcement that;
this step would be taken was made
from the offices of the company I'm
Charlotte Thursday. This meant tha
loss of only one full day by the mills
as they close down from noon Satr-
days to Monday morning under normal
conditions.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1918-01-07

The trial of DR.. Asa w. Chamber
lain, charged with the murder of his
brother Judge Albert p. Chamberlain,
whose dismembered body was found
buried in the yard at the home of the
alleged murderer IA miles west Of
Goochland, Va, late in October, be-
gan at Goochland last Wednesday.
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1918-01-07

Richard Billings, a New York MIL
ionaire, Friday made the State pres
ent of $46,O 900 worth of first mort
gage bonds of the Elkin & Allegheny
by Gov. Beckett, who wrote him few
days ago upon learning that Mr.. Bill
ings contemplated withdrawing fhE-
ther support from the mountain Toad-
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1918-01-07

Correspondence of The Robesonian.
St. Paul, R. 1, Jan. 5-Mr. Mack
and Mrs. H. l.. Broadwell, died We'd
nesday, December Fl, after suffering
for two months with heart trouble.
Deceased was a member of Regan
Methodist church and was model
young man. .-..--.aa.l larsa1I
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1918-01-07
Gases of Contagious Diseases in
Robson During Month of De-
cember,

The following cases of contagious
diseases in Robson during the month
of December were reported to County
Health Officer w. A. McPhaul:
Typhoid fever-T. A. Parnell, Lon
ME Bullard, both Lumberton R. F. D.;
smallpox-E. M. Britt, Lumberton;
diphtheria-P. ]. Benton, Lumberton;
measles-E. W. Bass, ,Lumberton, R
F. D., Pete Bridgman, Orrum, John
Lewis, Will Taylor, A. B. Miller, Bill.
lie Noodle, T. S. Smith, H. L. Boyd
all of Fairmont; cerebro-spinal men
engitis- Chavis, Rennert, R
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1918-01-07
SCHOOL OPENS JANUARY 10
Opening Of Elementary Grades
Postponed to Tuesday of Next
Week-High' School May Not
Reopen This Spring Only One
Teacher Left in High School
Faculty.

Opening of the graded school, ele-
mentary grades, has been postponed
until Tuesday of next week, January
Is: unless something unexpected hap
pens, it will not be possible to open
the high school at that time and it is
very probable that the high school
will not be reopened at all this spring.
1t was first intended, as has been
stated in The Robesonian, to begin the
spring term today after the Christmas
recess, but owing to the unsettled con-
dition of the weather, to some cleaning
up that has to be done, etc., it has
been decided that it is best to post
pone opening until Tuesday Of next
week. It has been reported that there
was a boiler explosion at the graded
school house, but that is a mistake.
There has been no trouble resulting
from the recent cold except few
split pipes which dollar or so will
repair.
The outlook for opening the high
school at all this spring is gloomy.
Prof. R. H. Taylor of Castalia, WHO
has been principal of the high school
for the past year and half, has re-
signed, and it is understood that he
viii enlist in the army soon. Mr.. Carl
wye Oh OrTuHl, IcdCucI u EIS ilSu, al
SO has resigned to enlist. Another
vacancy is expected in the high school
faculty this week, so that only one
teacher will be left in the high school
Supt. R. E. Sentelle has been making
every possible effort to secure teach.
ers to fill these vacancies, but he has
not been able to get in touch with
anybody yet. Wires to teachers bu
reaus have brought no response
Teachers are scarce. Many male teach
ers have gone to the army and female
teachers are accepting more lucrative
positions in the business world.
Supt Sentelle says the work in tn
high school during the fall was mor'
unsatisfactory than it has ever bee1
before. Pupils seem excited by tn
unusual conditions and little incline'
to do school work. He thinks tina
many of the high school pupils Nigh
just as we'll be employed in the busi
ness world; and, anyway, it is yer
probable hiatt it will not be possibl
to, reopen the high school this sprin
on account of not being able to secur
competent teachers. .,.-, q
The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1918-01-07

The condition of Mr.. j. F. Flow
ers, who underwent an operation for
appendicitis at Johns Hopkins hospi-
tai, Baltimore, Nd, several days ago,
il reported as favorable.
The Wahpeton times., 1918-08-29
The Bee Hive Company
WAHPET0N DAKOTA

John Braun, the two years old son
OF Mr.. and Mrs. w. ]. Braun of this
city. was taken violently ill on Friday
afternoon and died Saturday morning
from an attack of cholera infantum
Funeral services were held from st.
Johns church on Saturday afternoon
and he was laid to rest in Calvary
cemetery beside his brothers who pas
sed away about year ago
John was a handsome baby with a
sunny disposition which made him a
favorte with all who knew him. His
little casket was covered with beau
tiful flowers. The parents have the
sympathy of all in their bereavement.
c. W Arnold of the Pan Motor Co.
called Tuesday. He expects a very
satisfactory business. He claims to
he a philanthropist in that in selling
stock he is providing funds for the
highest education of the kiddies. He
says they all smile at him as he pass
es and he's got to do something in re-
turn.
The Wahpeton times., 1918-08-29

Mrs. Cleary of Fairmount Sunday
ed at Wahpeton as the guest Of her
daughter, Miss Ella Cleary, and with
other Wahpeton friends.
Erwin Iverson, the one year old
baby boy of Mr.. and Mrs. Iyerson, was
taken suddenly sick last week and
died after a few days illness The
funeral was held on Monday from the
Lutheran church on Sth Street. The
family have the sympathy Of all in
their hour of sorrow.
The Wahpeton times., 1918-08-29

Grace: You can't cover blackheads,
pimples, red spots on the face with
powder, they're bound to be seen.
Why worry and spoil your temper?
Take HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea
twill Danish them thru the blood
the only sure way. 35c Tea or
Tablets.-Henry Miller & Co., drug
gists.
FOR RENT have several
houses or rent, good locations, rea-
sonable rents. G. j. Kachelhofisr.
3Stf.
The Wahpeton times., 1918-08-29

Women are most patriotically
stringing along with the rest OF ths
nation in these days of conservation
in everything. Each year it seems
they're wearing less and less. We
only hope we keep our health a few
years longer.
Old John Barleycorn is still being
crowded to the wall. Secretary Nc
Adoo has ordered that no liquor he
sold on trains or in railroad stations
under Federal control.
The Wahpeton times., 1918-08-29
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

Beginning September. 1st we will
charge for Dry-Cleaning Mems suits
s1.75. That's raise of s.25 on suit
and all other clothes for ladies the
same. Pressing and brushing will
remain the same as before, SIS for a
suit.
We are very sorry we are obliged
to do this, but everything we use in
Cleaning has increased in price
from 100 to 400 per cent.
Just as soon as prices on material
and labor we use in cleaning will be
reduced to normal again we'll be
pleased to go back to the old price
again.
Hoping to be favored with your con-
tinued patronage, we are.
Yours very truly,
OPPIE'S TOGGERY,
Per H. Oppenheimer.
The Wahpeton times., 1918-08-29

Mr.. Henry Miller, left, Tuesday
morning for the Twin Cities to buy
his stock of Christmas merchandise.
Mrs. Theo. Dahlen and family. OF
Staples, Mimi, are the guests at the
home of Mrs. Dahlen's parents, Mr..
and Mrs. H. E. Rice.
This county has been called upon
for S5 men to be sent to Camp Grant,
Illinois, to leave here September 5th.
On September 3rd special service
quota Of 4 men leave here for Camp
Grant. They are:
Ralph Edward Jones, Wyndmere
Clifford B. Braun, Wahpeton
Virgil Henry Sisson, Chesire, Ohio
Charles w. Thode, Wahpeton
Z Herman schmitt Of Antelope has
been drawn as an alternate for this
quota. 1. -. >. :. i.
You are invited to attend the Mil.
llnery Opening Saturday. August slst,
at The 'Ganty Millinery. 80 -
The Kaiser's armies are fighting I'll;
make the world safe for his sons.
On September LIST a quota Of six
men are to be sent 10 the University
training station at Grand Forks. This
quota is:
George Arnold Dauk, Wahpeton
Edward'J. Koucky, Lidgerwood
Frank Arthur Aim. Christine
Erick c. Hanson, Mcleod
Herman Joseph Bagus, Hankinson
Charles Brosowski, Barney
A marriage license was isued on
Monday, August Goth, to Mr.. Alfred
Void of Walcott and Miss Ida Helene
Tostenson of Colfax.
The Variety Store had a very sue
cessful re-opening sale last Saturday
although much Of the new stock or
dered had not arrived on time for the
re-opening day. This new stock is
now arriving and is being placed on
the shelves. Everybody recognizes
the need and advantages of S, 10
and 25 cent store in a community.
Kaiser Bill should sit down at once
and eat his goose It has been cooked
for some time
Orders given thru the Voves Groc-
cry for BoraX and Borax chips can
'be filled now-Call early.
Ole Flaa of Galchu,t was discharg
ed from the Wahpeton. Hospital on
Friday where he had received sur
gical treatment.
Gustav Pappas returned this week
from Rochester Minn.. and is much
improved in health after his recent
operation.
Little Marion Warner is on the sick
list this week.
tending to business in connection
with his land west of town, motored
to Camp Nirvana on Sunday and will
remain to enjoy the lake breezes un-
til his family returns to town.
Mrs. Nina Bardwell Torgerson,
who has been spending the summer
with her parents in Chicago. returned
here on Saturday last. Mrs. Torger-
son will continue as vocal teacher at
our conservatory of music.
Mrs. J. ]. Hull will leave on Satur-
day for months visit with her son.
Bert J. Hull of Omaha. Mr.. Hull's
business prevents him from leaving
at this time but he plans to join Mrs.
Hull there at later date.
The Wahpeton times., 1918-08-29

WANTED-Steady man for driver
of laundry wagon. Wahpeton Steam
Laundry. tt
The Wahpeton times., 1918-08-29
Dr.. E. W. Erickson
Veterinarian
BRECKENRIDGE MINN.

Tel. T. S. 2l3c N. w. 232j
Office at Res. one block north
and one-half block east of First
National Bank, or calls may be
left at Benesh & Pierce Drug
Store.
The Wahpeton times., 1918-08-29

THIS Is THE LAST WEEK THAT
YOU CAN GET THE 70 PER CENT
DISCOUNT ON YOUR NEW WIN.
TER COAT. TAKE ADVANTAGE
OF THE LAST DAYS. STOCKS
ARE NOW COMPETE.
The American Jewish world. [volume] (Minneapolis ;) 1915-current, 1918-01-18
DIR. SCHMARYA LEVIN SPEAKS
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY EVE
NINGS.

The visit which Dr. Schmarya Levin
was to have paid to St. Paul, the latter
part of December, and which was post
poned on account of the important Zion
ist conference at Baltimore after the de-
claration of the British Government, will
be made in this city, today and tomor-
row. DR.. Levin will talk at luncheon
of business men at the St. Paul Associa-
ton this noon, at the regular eight
o'clock services of the Temple Aaron
this evening, at Grotto and Ashland
avenue, and tomorrow evening, at pub
lie mass meeting at the Odd fellows
Hall, West Ninth street The meetings
are all open to the public, and it is hoped
that St. Paul Jewry will turn out in
large numbers to do honor and to listen
to words of instruction from this able
leader.
The American Jewish world. [volume] (Minneapolis ;) 1915-current, 1918-01-18
HADASSAH ELECTS OFFICERS.

The annual meeting of Hadassah took
place last Tuesday evening, at the Tenn
pie Aaron. The following officers were
elected: Pres Mrs. Fl. Weller; Vice
Pres, Miss Rose Ca1menson; Sec'y
Mrs. Belle Calmenson; Treas. Mrs. S.
N Mogilner; Directors, Mesdames D.
L. Hertz, A. Klenman, L. D. Horne,
D. Rosenbloom, and the Misses Jay
Horne, Ethel Calmenson and Rose Pei
len.
A pledge of $50 to the Rose Kaplan
Memorial Fund for hospital treatment
Of trachoma among the residents of
Palestine, was made by the organization.
A campaign will also soon be made for
new and slightly worn clothing to be
sent away for the destitute in Palestine,
on special ship of supplies now being
raised
The American Jewish world. [volume] (Minneapolis ;) 1915-current, 1918-01-18
B'NAI BIRTH INSTALLATION.

An open installation Of officers for
the ensuing year, was held by the B'nai
Birth last Monday evening. The meet
ing opened with the playing of America
by the B'nai Birth orchestra The pro-
gram consisted of orchestral selections,
Xylophone Solo by Mr.. David Nahin-
sky, the formal installation by H. D.
Franke1, Vice President Of the District
Grand Lodge, followed by few remarks
by Mr.. Frankel on the activities Of
B'nai Birth for the coming year. A re-
spouse was made by Mr.. Jesse B. Cal
menson, upon behalf of the new admins
tration. Both talks bore strongly up
The American Jewish world. [volume] (Minneapolis ;) 1915-current, 1918-01-18
WITH THE SOLDIERS.

Word has been received by Mr.. and
Mrs. Samuel Bronstein Of the appoint
ment of their son, Samuel, upon rec
commentator of the St. Johns Mill
tary College, to the Third Officers
Training Camp. Mr.. Bronstein, who
was a corporal in the Minnesota Ambul
ance Company at Deming, is now at
the Officers camp, at Leon Springs,
Texas.
Another appointment, among the
thirty six representing the St. Johns
School, is that of Victor Recht, former
ly of this city. Mr. Recht is now in
training at the Third Officers Camp, at
Camp Dodge, Iowa.
The American Jewish world. [volume] (Minneapolis ;) 1915-current, 1918-01-18
LADIES AUXILIARY OF TEMPLE
AARON ELECT

At the annual meeting of the Ladies'
Auxiliary of the Temple Aaron, held
last Monday, the following officers were
elected Pres Mrs. B. Rosenbloom;
Vice Pres, Mrs. M. Friedland; Sec'y.;
Mrs. L. Weiss; and Treas. Mrs. S. J.
Goldberg