The Robesonian., 1918-08-15
PARKTON PARAGRAPHS.
Death and Funeral of Mrs. D. P. Nc
Millan-Revival at Methodist
Church-PersOnal Mention.


Correspondence of The Robesonian !,
! Parkton, Aug. 1--we were called
on yesterday evening to bury one of
our most precious loved ones, our
l brother-in-law's wife, Mrs D. P. Nc
i MILAN, who died at their home in low
er Cumberland county on Saturday
/ evening at six o'clock, August 10th,
after an illness of about 8 weeks. She
had not been in good health for sew
eral months with absess of the kidney.
Every thing was done that could be
! done by the family physician, also q
! skilled nurse, for her restoration, but
/ all was in vain. While it panied Us
! to give her up yet we submit to the
] Fathers will. Deceased before her
/ marriage was Miss Bessie Davis old
est daughter of Mr.. E. T. Davis of
Bladen county, and one who numbered
her friends by her acquaintances. She
was 81 years old, one that was great
ly admired and loved by all. One who
possessed most admirable PERSONAL
/ ity. Sne will be sorely missed by her
loved ones and friends She embraced
religion in early childhood and joined
the M. E. church at Marion, Of which
church she remained devout member
/! until her death. She is survived by
Il her husband, Mr.. David p Mcmillan,
her father, three sisters and three
brothers. The funeral services were
4 rastor, Rev. w. L. Maness, assisted
by Rev. J. X. Hall, pastor of the Pres
byterian church at Parkton, amidst
\ very large concourse of sorrowing
: friends and loved ones. The floral
= offerings were immense and beauti-
n full. The pail bearers were: Active
S. NJ. Davis, J. R. Davis, E. N. Davis,
J. M. Mcmillan, D. l.. Mcmillan, Vance
q Mcmillan: honorary-Z. T. Mcmillan
n c.. D. Williamson, A. B. Williamson
III N. A. Macarthur, A. L. Macarthur, A
y A. Mcqueen.
lsI Much sympathy is expressed to the
\ heart-broken husband and other rcla-
n tives in this their sad hour. A num-
n ber of relatives from our town at-
n tended the funeral.
n A revival meeting is going on al
Il the M. E. church this week. Rev. J. D
n Bundy Of Fayetteville is preaching
u bis spell-binding sermons to large con
y gregations. A great time is expected
81 snd we trust much good accom- pl:sh
u ed.
We are indebted to Mr. J. H. Eut
- Ter of r. F. D. No for the first mes
,T Of sweet po.,atoes, the finest we hav
seen, weighing near a pound piece
the Dixie yam; also to Mrs. F. Cul
breth for nice box of plums as pret
ty as you ever eyed, and melons fror
in more than l could mention.
We should have reported last wee
!. new babies at the following homes
Mr.. and Mrs. P. H. Fisher and MI
and Mrs. F. N Fisher.
Mr.. L. E. Hughes returned hom
from Baltimore Wednesday, where h
made business trip and he report
some hot weather up there, says it
EN- nothing to compare with the weathe
8 up there.
he Miss Mary L. Culbreth, who ha
DR.. been on a visit to Maxton, returne
ate home today.
the Messrs. L. F. Edens and A. n
ure Stubs are reported on the sick Ii:
,ng this week.
Dr.. Mr.. Jack Cochran Of Charlotte
ans visiting friends in and around town:
the Our town is in deep sympathy wit
and Major and Mrs. Geo. Hall Of Re
ted Springs in the death of their son, WI
um was killed in France July Is. TE
the is coming close home to US.
aid Mr.. C.. L. Johnson of Virginia
to enjoying a vacation with home folk
He is carrying his arm in swlr
as from being robbed by two unknou
by parties who. relieved him OF $40
0rs. clean cash and made pass at a
not other pocket for more, but he ma
ter. aged to get released from the intru
DR.. ers and you bet he paused not.
With Mr.. and Mrs. A F. Hughes left la
his week for Georgia, where they w
in enjoy their vacation.
not Mr.. E. V. Johnson enjoyed his vac
ton last week and made trip to t
hi''s
Mr.. J. J. Cobb also enjoyed his
caylon last week, and the number
fish he caught was as the sands
D. the seashore.
ne Mr.. A. B. Williamson, rural CARR
bv on route one is resting this, wee
~ Many more could be mentioned.
Was Mr.. T. w. Thompson and family
turned home this morning from ma
lotte and other places, making th'
trip in their nice car.
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