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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-01-23

for their 3rd, 4th and 5th grades, so
that now they will be much better pre-
pared to carry on their work until the
supervisor can get to their schools.
Certainly those who were so interest
ed as to attend will have the visits AMI
assistance first.
The following districts were repre-
sented. 1st, End, 3rd and one teacher
from the 4th district, one teacher from
the 9Th, the, 7th, one from the Sth.
all from the 14th, one from the 18th,
one from the 18th. We think we
voice the sentiment of all who at
tended, that all had pleasant and
most profitable time. The institute
had very pleasing talk from Mr..
j. S. Mcdonald, responses and talks
were made by many of the teachers,
and it was surprising to note the de-
gree of excellence which attended
their efforts not a single person made
less than 95 on their model work
They worked cheerfully like bees, not
withstanding the weather was pretty
cold.
We wish so much many of the citi-
zens could have looked on the splen-
did gathering and heard the talks and
beautiful singing. They would have
been unanimous in their conclusion
that the teachers of Sumter county,
white and colored, have the lead in
the State.
Mr.. j. H. Bannon awarded all six
school contests allowed him to Sum-
ter county. The twelve schools have
been selected from which six will be
awarded, dollar for dollar up to a
certain amount to be raised by the
first Saturday in March and put into
the hands of DR.. j. II. Haynsworth
The schools selected will receive an
equal amount to that collected imme-
diately for the extension of their
school term. There are certain con-
ditions of which we have informed
them. Now let all help these schools
raise their quota, since such appre-
citation has been shown us by the
agent, Mr.. Brannon, remembering thai
in whatever way the condition of the
negro part of Sumter county is better.
ed, will better and elevate the white
citizenship and we all will feel mu
tually the successes and failures, the
joys and sorrow, the progress or de-
graduation. For out of one blood ha.
our Father made all the nations Of the
earth and His one begotten Son die(
to redeem and save us all.
We take this opportunity in behalf
Of the colored teachers of Sumter
county and ourself, to thank sincerel,
the County Board, the trustees, Mr.
Duncan, secretary of the Y. M. c. A
for making this opportunity and lend
ing us chairs for the occasion, and w,
are grateful for all who helped in an.
| way. Yours truly,
L. Bragg Anthony, M. D.,
Supervisor Of Schools
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-01-23
TY COBB READY.
In Class One ard Willing to Join
Army When Called

Augusta, Jan. 1S.-Tyrus Cobb, the
star outhelder OF the Detroit Ameri-
cans, has been placed in class one by
the exemption board here. where he
registered. Cobb declared that he Is
willing for service whenever called.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-01-23
HOUSE BACKS GARFIELD.
South Carolina Legislators Vote Down
Resolution Asking That Fuel Order
BE Revoked.

Columbia Jan. 1S.--The house OF
representatives of the general as
sembly of South Carolina today re-
fused to adopt a resolution asking
Fuel Administrator Garfield to res
cind his order.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-01-23
TAKE OVER PACKING PLANTS.

Chicago Packing Plant Workers Ask
President to Take Over All Packing
Plants.
Washington, Jan. 1S.-A delegation
of workers from the Chicago meat
packing plants called on President
Wilson late~today and urged that the
government take over all packing
Industries Of the country. IT. was
contended such action is essential be-
among their fellow employees.
The Robesonian., 1918-02-28
*
- Head or chest-arebest ~
- treated Externally" N9A
u Ske<P Lifte Body Guard inYo.r Homo ~VN4v
NCKSVAPORUB|
MARRIAGES
Miss Rosa Collins Becomes Bride
of Corporal e. f.. Nve

OF Corporal E. E. Nye.
"A wedding was solemnized at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. w. C. Collins.
Seventeenth street, Monday evening
at o'clock when their daughter, Miss
Rosa, became the bride of Corporal
2. r. Nye Of Co. A, N. C. engineers
Key. |. P. Hedgepeth officiated. Only
few intimate friends of the bride
witnessed the marriage. Mr.. and Mrs
Nye left Immediately after their mar
rage Tor Wilmington and Bolton
where they will spend some time Wis
ltlng relatives of Mr.. Nye.
Ihls IS the second member of Co
A, N. Z. engineers, which company
was stationed here some two months
last summer, who has married Lum.
berton girl since the company left
Lumberton. Mr.. Nye's company i:
now stationed at camp Sewer, Green
VILE, 5. c. AS was stated in recent
issue Of The Rdbesonian, Corpora
Nye was recently made division IN
structor of his company.
The Robesonian., 1918-02-28
CHILDREN DRIVING AUTOS.
Law Disregarded-Youth Should B.
Taught That it is Serious Matter
To Disregard the Law.
To the Editor of The Robesonian:

To the Editor of The Robesonian:
We have a law on the statute books
of North Carolina that forbids child
under sixteen years of age driving an
automobile upon the public highways.
I take it that the lawmakers put
this law upon our statute books fer
the protection of the safety and life
Of our people. This law is violated
every day on the streets of Lumber
ton. Some children are driving cars
as though there were no law against
it, and others are begging to drive
and their parents will not let them
because it is unlawful. So there you
are!
Now, in all fairness, wouldn't it be
the part of wisdom to either declare
the law null and void, and let all the
youngsters drive to their hearts con-
tent-regardless of the life Of the
people-or enforce the law, one Of the
two, and teach the young fellows that
it is a serious matter to violate law
of the great commonwealth of North
Carolina
"PETER PLAIN"
Lumberton, N. c., Feb. 26, 1918.
The Robesonian., 1918-02-28
p E r S o N AL

Mr.. j. B. Murray of Barnesville is
In town today
Mr. j. P. Prevatt of Orrum was in
town Wednesday.
Mr.. }. A. Seasons of R. 7 from Lum-
berton is in town today.
Mr.. W. C. Griffin of Monroe was
Lumberton visitor Monday.
Mr.. W.. N. Mclean of St. Pauls is
serving on the jury this week.
Mr.. H. G. Mitchell of Fairmont was
Lumberton visitor yesterday.
Mr.. Okey Stephens of R. from
Lumberton was in town yesterday.
Mr.. K. Humphrey of R. l from Rem
merit is Lumberton visitor today.
Mr.. Ira Wilkins of Bellamy was a
Lun1berton visitor Tuesday evening.
Mr.. Jno. A. Morgan of Marietta
r. l, was a Lumberton visitor Mon
day.
Mr.. j. L. Stephens spent Tuesday
and yesterday at High Point on busi-
ness.
Messrs. W. C. and B. Davis of Lum-
berton, R. a, are Lumberton visitors
today.
Mr.. N. A. Watson of R. 5 from
Maxton was a Lumberton isitor
Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. z. Stone Of Mt.
Elm were among the visitors in town
yesterday.
Mr.. G. E. Bond of Raynham was
among the callers at The Robesoniar
office Tuesday. Il.
Messrs. w. T. Andrews and Ebert
Inman of Fairmont, R. 3, are Lumber
ton visitors today.
Messrs. D. B. and E. T. Lewis and S.
F. Jenkins of the Barnesville section
are among the visitors in town today.
Messrs. Charlie Bruce and Ben
Tyner of Buie were among the call
ers at The Robesonian office yester-
day.
Miss Matte Ammons left this morn
ing for Petersburg, Va, where she
will spend few days visiting friends
and relatives.
Mr.. B. M. sibley, one of Robeson's
selectmen, left last evening for Camp
Jackson after spending a few days
furlough here
Mr.. N. L. Smith and small son
James, of R. from Lumberton, were
among the callers at The Robesoniar
office yesterday.
Miss Matte Ammons left thi:
morning for Petersburg, Va, where
she will spend several days VISITING
relatives and friends.
Mr.. John Macarthur and Mrs. J. C
Lentz and little son of St. Pauls spen
:. yesterday here visiting Mr. and Mrs
: w. P. McAllister and Sheriff AM
!. Mrs. R. E. Lewis.
:, Mr.. H. l.. Stephens, one Of Robe
sons selectmen at Camp Jackson, ar
turned last evening to camp afte
spending few days furlough visit
. ing relatives at Fairmont.
= Mr.. Braxton T. Branch arrived yes
terday morning from Raleigh, wher
: he is student at the State college
:, and spent yesterday and last nigh
i with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. J.
: Branch.
;, : Mr. j. H. Felts is expected to al
+ rive tomorrow night to be with hi
l. family here for a few days. He LA
been travelling through the easter
part of the State in the interest {
the Ajax Tire Co..
The Robesonian., 1918-02-28
WHAT MARY GARDEN
SAYS OF EtTHAS'

"Thais, the Eternal Vampire" 81
should not have objected if Goldwyn's
scenario editor had decided to expand
the title of my first screen play in
that manner. That's is the vampire.
And the vampire is eternal-as eter-
nal as woman"
Thus speaks Mary Garden, who is
to signalize her entrance into the new
world of the screen by enacting the
notorious courtesan Of Alexandra.
| And those who know the famous
prima donna and no less famous pub
lie figure may bear witness that no
fear of the epithet "vamp" could have
deferred her from her choice of
''Thais" as she considered the many
parts she has made famous in the
worlds opera houses before the ma
ture of her first screen play was de-
termined.
"Thais to me is the drama Of life
and DEATH" she said. "She is woman
as we know her today. That's is es-
sentially the predatory female, using
her physical attractions to gain those
ends which dwarf her soul. She is
in the parlance of the cinema, vam-
pre-"
"Call it what you will, the motives
dilU CIlc dCC1O1lo VI CilO 1AAS<AetliNAAe"A
courtesan are those Of the eterna
, woman. She knows what she wants
and she gets it by means of what tine
gods have given her. She becomes
wiley, great schemer, using her bod!
always as her weapon, SO nicely guag
ing her favors that she knows precise
| ly what a glance will command fo1
e her" !,
: "Thais, like every woman of thi
character, does not so employ he
0 beauty Of body with becoming de
n bauched. She cannot refrain from us
e ing to the utmost the force within ne
to bring her luxury after luxury-a!
h ways the demands of the flesh, yo
see. Flesh is never satisfied, an
That's is engulfed in the sin whic
n makes the Egyptian city a Face Q
l. pestilence.
y "Thais is not dead. She lives toda!
It More than one That's will see herse
r on the screen, and to those wone
-e the coming of Thais' awakening vii
4 earnestly hope, show them that tt
glories of the flesh are forgotten.
, the ecstacy of the souls birth II
n were not for the spiritual Significant
of the character of the vampires stol
= it would hardly be more than a pal
@ cant of passion. And that is not Tie
we live it."
II "Thais," the screen event Of the SCI
~ son, plays at the Pastime theat7
e. March 4th.
The Robesonian., 1918-02-28
SCHOOL FOR PASTORS AND
WORKERS.

Beginning next Monday morning at
ten o'clock short school or institute
will be held at Hamlet for the bene-
fit of Christian workers. Nine of
these schools are to be held stimuli
taneously in various parts of the
State. They are being promoted by
the mission board of the Baptist State
convention, and are under the imme-
diate oversight of Secretary Walter
N. johnson. The school will last four
or five days. Baptist workers from
this section are expected to attend the
Hamlet school. 1t will be open to lay
men and women as well-as to preach
ers. 1t will be cared for on the "Har-
ward plan" that is the Hamlet church
will, through its membership provide
lodging and breakfast for all who at
tend the school, and they will secure
their other meals for themselves in
the cafes and boarding houses. DR.
c. L. Greaves, pastor of the First Bap-
tist church of Lumberton, will be one
of the teachers in the Hamlet school
The Robesonian., 1918-02-28
GREAT SUNDAY SCHOOL
MEETING AT LONG BRANCH
Correspondence of The Robesonian.

Correspondence of The Robesonian.
The Robson Union meeting il,
March will be held with the church at
Long Branch. BY order of the as.
sociation this meeting will be devoted
to Sunday school and B. Y. P. U. TOP
les; Professor Highsmith has agreed
to be present and to speak twice each
day. Secretary J. D. Moore will also
be present and speak at least once
each day., 1t is intended to use out.
side experts as much as possible ir
this meeting. The program may be
issued somewhat late on account od
arranging for speakers, but the
churches are requested to begin al
once inducing their Sunday Schools
workers to attend this meeting, for il
will be one of the best things cf the
kind ever held in Robeson. A more
extended notice will appear later.
The Robesonian., 1918-02-28

Alleged to be agent in the United
States for German interests which
have been seeking to corner the worlds
wool market, Eugene Schwerdt,
wealthy wool merchant of New York
and Boston, was arrested in New
York Monday as an enemy alien and
will be interned.
Fuel Administrator Garfield advises
all householders to buy their normal
supplies of coal for next winter in the
Regular way as soon as the coal is
available.
The Robesonian., 1918-02-28
DO Not Get Careless
With Your Blood Sunnlv

ing. A few bottles Of s. S. S.. the
great vegetable blood medicine. will
revitalize your blood and give YOU
new strength and healthy, vigorous
vitality. Everyone needs it Just now
to keep the system in perfect condi-
ton. Go to your drug store and get
a bottle to-day, and if you need any
medical advice, you can obtain it
without cost by writing to Medical
Director, Swift Specific Co., 25 Swift
Laboratory. Atlanta. Ga,
The Robesonian., 1918-02-28
Presbyterian-Dr. G. E. Moorehouse
Pastor.

Correspondence Of The Robesonian.
Sabbath school every Sabbath morn
ing at 9:3O. Classes for all ages, men,
women and children. Come.
This is what Faith is in it's results:
it furnishes us with foundation on
which our hopes can securely rest,
and with a conviction that those
things exist which are not earthly or
temporal, and which therefore we can
not see.
Morning worship at II. Sermon
theme: Salvation, It's Meaning and
Evening worship at 1880. Sermon
theme: "a Young man with a Fine
Opportunity.
This is another of the series OF
sermons for men. The men OF the
town will benefit by hearing.
Mid-week service Wednesday, al
7:3O p. m. Subject: "A Higher ldeal
of Life, instead Of the excessive I'M
portance of living" Rom.fXl
The pastor will be at Bakers chape
Sunday at $3.50 p. m. All the people
of the community are invited to at
tend.
All Presbyterians and those VIII
have no church affiliation in the tow
are cordially invited to attend all tn
services of this church.
Il We expect to enter our new churcl
now in a few days.
The Robesonian., 1918-02-28
Miss Pearl Carlyle Becomes Wife
Of MIR. Eugene Herring.

Miss Pearl Carlyle, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. j. c. Carlyle, Of R. 2 from
Lumberton, and Mr.. Eugene Herring
OF City Point, Va, were married at
5 o'clock yesterday afternoon at the
home of Rev. R. H. Cashwell, F IT.
teenth street. Mr.. Cashwell oficiat
cd: 1t was a runaway affair. The
bride had been working as stenogra-
pher and bookkeeper for Messrs. Bull
lock Brothers here for a month. Mr.
and Mrs. Herring left on the 6:19
Seaboard train for City Point.
The Robesonian., 1918-02-28
Parkton Union Prayer Meeting.

Parkton Union Prayer Meeting.
To the Editor of The Robesonian:
Last Monday evening the regular
monthly meeting of the pastors of
Parkton was held. We were highly
pleased with apparent success Of the
mid-week prayer services during the
closing month. The services were
largely attended and helpful discuss
ions we're given upon some OF the most
common sins Of our day. During the
month of March these services will
be held each Wednesday evening at
7:30 in the Methodist church, of
which the writer is pastor. 1t is our
purpose to bring before the people
some of the main duties of a Chris
tian. To these services we cordially
invite all and trust that you will avail
yourself of the opportunity Of enrich
ing your spiritual life. The program
which we have arranged is as follows
March 6: Subject" Stewardship
Leader, Rev. ]. L. Jenkins.
March 13: Subject-"Bible Study. ,
Leader, Rev. w. L. Maness.
March 20: Subject -"Family Reli
gion." Leader, Rev. J. K. Hall.
March 27: Subject-"Christiar
Growth" Leader, Rev. J. L. Jenkins
w. L. MANESS,
Secretary.
Parkton, N. c., Feb. 2e, 1918.
The Robesonian., 1918-02-28
in the work.

in the work.
Each Monday afternoon Miss Cas-
sldy will meet the entire class and
give a lesson in theory. The class
then will be assigned special practice
work and meet in different sections
to carry this work out.
1t is the object of those who teach
to make these lessons very practical
and not only to teach the young people
how to do practical cooking, but also
The Robesonian., 1918-02-28
Impurities Invite Disease.

You should pay particular heed to
any indication that your blood supply
IS becoming sluggish, or that there is
q iessening in its strong and vital
force.
BY keeping your blood purified,
your system more easily wards off
disease that is ever present, waiting
to attack wherever there is an open
The Robesonian., 1918-02-28

MIR. S. E. Davis Of r. 6 from Lum-
Derton was In town early this morn
ing looking for young mare mule
which was stolen from his home ,rst
night. Mr.. Davis had the mule in his
lot and says he watered the mule lust
before he retired.
The Robesonian., 1918-02-28
First Baptist-Dr. Charles l. Greaves
Pastor.

The Enduring Kingdom" will be
the subject of the sermon next Sun
day morning. If the pastor breaches
at night the subject will be, "The
heavenly Vision" 1t is possible that
Rev. Joel Snider, of the First Baptist
cnurch OF Fayetteville, will preach at
nlgnt. Definite announcement will be
made Sunday morning.
The Robesonian., 1918-02-28
Domestic Science Glass of Lum
berton Schools.

Reported for The Robesonian.
A domestic science class has been
organized in the Lumberton graded
and high school. Up to the present
time forty boys and girls have en-
rolled and are taking great interest
The Robesonian., 1918-02-28

to ,economize and be able to plan q
well-balanced meal.
JANE CARLYLE. Teacher
The Robesonian., 1918-02-28

J. Fillmore Pickett, well-known
and prominent man Of Randolph coun-
ty. M Representative from that county
in the last General Assembly, died at
his home at Ashboro Sunday after
brief attack of acute Indigestion: He
was about Ga years old. His wife, q
daughters and one son survive.
The Robesonian., 1918-02-28
Miss Leila Ivey Of Parkton and
MIR. T. G. Bullard of FaYette-

Miss Leila Ivey, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. w. R. Ivey Of Parkton, and
Mr.. I. G. Bullard Of Fayetteville were
married at $3.50 yesterday afternoon
at the home Of the brides brother-in-
law and sister, Mr.. and Mrs. A. H
Prevatt, Water street. The bride had
been visiting here for several days
Rev. l. P. Hedgepeth officiated. Only
few relatives witnessed the mar
riage. Mr.. and Mrs. Billiard left I'M
mediately after their marriage fol
Fayetteville.
The Robesonian., 1918-02-28

HONEY TO LEND ON IMPROVED FARM
snd on any time not exceeding ten years.
Gnlcamauga Trust Co., John H. McNeill
ssent, Lumberton, N. c., Mclean, Varser
The Robesonian., 1918-02-28
CHURCH NEWS NOTES
Gospel Tabernacle

Correspondence of The Robesonian
Services on the Lords day as fol-
lows: Sunday school $3.50 a. m classes
Tor all ages. Preaching by the pastor
at IL a. m. and 7:3O D. m. Morning
subject: The Voice of Snrino ,
ed" e"''oS
Young people meeting $50 D. m
we invite all to worship with us.
The Robesonian., 1918-02-28

DON'T FORGET THE BEST. PLACE TO
stop hunger is at the Olympia Ca1e' G'"'
street. Lumberton.
The Robesonian., 1918-02-28

MONEY TO LEND ON IMPROVED LAND
sood e any can give. Stephen Mcintyre.
The Robesonian., 1918-02-28

n YOU WANT THE HIGHEST PRICES FGR
YOUR cotton and cotton seed sell to John
T. Biggs.
The Robesonian., 1918-02-28

TAKE NOTICE: WE ARE NOW OPEN TO
puy, all kinds of furs, and will pay the
highest market prices for same. Also we
ouy all kinds of junk, iron, BRASS metal
ana rubber. Blacker Bros. Lumberton. N.
The Robesonian., 1918-02-28

LUNG STAPLE COTTON SEED FOR SALE.
Produced II 1-2 bales on 20 acres in 1917.
ms cotton now selling at 40c pound.
Price Of seed $3.50 per bushel 10 bu or
more, 81 per bu. Supply limited. Apply in
person or by mail to A. w. Mclean, Lum-
berton, N. C.
The Robesonian., 1918-02-28
RIJSINESS BUILDERS

sro1EN FROM MY STABLE WEDNESDAY
mi February 27, black mare mule, weight
LOO pounds to Age ssars s. F.
Davis Iumberton, X. b.
The Robesonian., 1918-02-28

terms with others who are handling the
same class of loans. Amounts, 50 ,G00.e
to s5o.ooO.00: Robson. Scotland and Hoke
counties. Rate of interest 5 1-2 PER
CENT. A. T. Mclean, Lumberton, N. c.
The Robesonian., 1918-02-28

Lumberton, N. c., Feb. 26, 1918.
The Robesonian., 1918-02-28

FORD TOURING CAR FOR SALE AT A BAR
gain 60-inch tread. In good shape. T. G.
Lewis, st. Pauls, r. F. D. No. 8.
The Robesonian., 1918-02-28

IF YOU WANT A GOOD CAR SEE G. l..
Thompson and buy a Hupmobile. Car load
Just received.
The Robesonian., 1918-02-28

If YOU WANT TO BUY OR SELL REAL
estate address P. o. Box No. 1856, Lumber
ton, N. G.
The Robesonian., 1918-02-28

IF YOU WANT TO BUY OR SELL STOCK
in any of the Lumberton cotton mills or
banks, address P o. Box 1856, Lumberton,
N. C.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-05-29
BOXING. AT PENN'S GROVE.
Jack Brazzo and Eddie Wagond TO Ros
i'm Final

Everything will bc IN readiness for the
opening boxing show nj penn's Grove, y
j tomorrow night, and indications are IT
will be the banner night for the famous
powder city, as the Penn Grove Athletic
Association. under whose auspices box
ing will bc conducted, have erected n new
auditorium, seating 1000 people, and as
this will lie the first boxing show ever
held in the city under the new Hurley
boxing Law, which permits eight-roInd
contests, IT is expected there will be n
large attendance All OF the boxers en-
gagged will have to he II the clubhouse at
y m on the day Of the contest for physi-
cal examination.
The card arranged hy Manager Dr
Newton viii bring the following we'll
known boxers together frankie Cline
and Young Tierney, Patsy Wallace and
Al Moore, Young Ty Cobb and Young
Romdeau, Len Raulins and Harry Han
her The star bout of the evening will
hc between Jack Brar2o. Of Hazleton, and
Eddie Na4ond, Of this city.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-05-29
FIRST ANNUAL FIELD
DAY OF BEAGLE CLUB
Many Interesting Features ir
Meet on Hartnett Farm
Tomorrow.

The first annual field day of the Eastern
Beagle Club will be held on Memorial
Day on the farm of William Hartnctt
on State Road, for the convenicnccs OF
those that are going to attend tho meet
motor truck will leave Fourth and Mar
ket streets TO the farm at 10 o clock
The program will consist of bench
show at which local beagle owners will
EXHIBIT and George " Robinson and
Ii w Frazer vii. be the judges
The dav promises 10 he quite a novelty
in more WAYS than one as tests will I've
gwen to the owners as well as their dogs.
Matches have been made between the
clubs best sprinters. jumpers, boxers
and wrestlers President Martin has
challenged Secretary Massey To a three
round bout with the mitts and has fnc
prospects of victory provided Massey
doesn't develop excessive foot work, which
Is his stronghold
An interesting feature Of the program
Wi. be the Photographic contest between
two post grad" amateurs They will
demonstrate their ahinty hv trying il
first on the dos" and Will wind up If
successful with their first endeavor by