Be On Lookout for Large Rabid Bird Dog, April 6, 1925

Mad Dog at Large. . . Dog Belonging to Mr. John S. McNeill Escapes Over High Fences—Only Dog Known to Have Been Bit Is Killed

No traces have been found of a large bird dog which went mad here Friday night and escaped over high fences. Officers have issued a warning that the dog is suffering with rabies.

The dog belongs to Mr. John S. McNeill, and when found about 10 o’clock Friday night was fighting a Collie dog belonging to Mr. D.W. Biggs. Mr. Biggs shot at the dogs, killing his own, the other escaping. No other dogs ae known to have been bitten by the mad dog, but officers are keeping a close watch for him and strictly enforcing the order of the town officials to keep all dogs impounded.

From the front page of The Robesonian, Monday, April 6, 1925

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In Judge Henry A. Grady's Court, April 6, 1925

Negro’s Sentence Cut in Half. . . One of Mr. Roy Sealey’s Assailants Gets Only 18 Months—Herbert Baker, Who Killed Woman in This County 13 Years Ago, Goes to Prison for 20 Years. . . Court Adjourned Friday

Robeson Superior court which convened last Monday for the trial of civil and criminal cases adjourned Friday at noon, after Judge Henry A. Grady had reduced James Marshall’s 3-years sentence in the State prison to 18 months. Andrew McColl’s sentence of 3 years remains unchanged.

Both negroes had plead guilty to assaulting Mr. Roy Sealey at his filling station west of here on the night of January 3. It was in evidence that Mr. Sealey remained unconscious about 13 days following the awful attack. On the stand he testified that these two negroes were the last that were seen in his place, and that he was positive that one of them struck him. It was also in evidence that the Marshall negro was at work at the Battery Service Co. after the assault took place, and Judge Grady for that reason, coupled with other evidence in favor of this defendant, reduced Marshall’s sentence. It was a very uncommon thing to see a negro cry, especially in the court room, but Marshall cried when the judge pronounced sentence, and that led some people to believe that he is not guilty.

13-Year-Old Murder

Herbert Baker, negro, was sentenced to serve 20 years in the State prison when h submitted to a charge of manslaughter. Baker was charged with the murder of a negro woman about 13 years ago, and it was the purpose of the court to have a jury pass on his mental condition, but following his plea, made by Mr. Robert McIntyre, attorney appointed by the court, Judge Grady announced the sentence and made a provision that the defendant be kept under strict observation for his mental condition and anything that might develop. Baker left Robeson county following the killing and returned about two months ago. He did not appear well, and when he was told that he had to take some medicine, he assaulted an old man, with whom he had spent the night, cutting his merely. He was placed in jail here to await admission to the state hospital for insane, and it was through a news item appearing in the Robesonian that relatives of the whom who was killed heard about Baker. They took steps to have him prosecuted, after which he admitted that he killed the woman.

From the front page of The Robesonian, Monday, April 6, 1925

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Fire Destroys D.L. Edge & Sons' Mill April 4, 1925

Big Saw and Planing Mills Destroyed by Fire Saturday. . . Thought to Have Been of Incendiary Origin, But No Information to That Effect in Sheriff’s Office

Several thousand dollars were lost Saturday afternoon when a fire, thought to have incendiary origin, completely destroyed the saw and planing mills and three carloads of lumber belonging to D.L. Edge & Sons, about 7 miles northeast of Lumberton.

Two men were seen leaving the mill in a run soon after the blaze had started, according to a report reaching here Saturday. Sheriff B.F. McMillan had received no notice of anyone being suspected and nothing new has developed.

From the front page of The Robesonian, Monday, April 6, 1925

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In Recorder Kornegay's Court, April 6, 1925

Recorder Invites Speeding Visitor To Come Again. . . Lets Him Off with Costs—Woman from Virginia Forfeits Bond for Not Answering to Charge of Being Drunk. . . Drunk Negro Tries to Kill with a Ford Car

Bill Wilkins, traveling salesman, was before Recorder P.S. Kornegay Thursday and submitted to a charge of speeding. He was asked how many months he felt like working on the roads for the offence, to which he replied that he was an able-bodied man and that he’d do any number the recorder saw fit to impose. A much different expression was seen on his face when the recorder asked him for only $10.70, the costs in the case.

As the defendant turned to leave the court room after being discharged, Recorder Kornegay said, “Come to see us again.” The chuckles in the court room made it impossible to hear his reply.

Mary J. Hornaday of Roanoke, Va., was arrested at the time Wilkes was caught. She was charged with being drunk in the town of Lumberton, and failed to answer when she was called, forfeiting a $25 cash bond. A capias was issued for her arrest and turned over to Chief of Police D.M. Barker and Officer Vance McGill, who made the first arrest.

Other cases disposed of since the last report were:

Cal White charged with abandoning a crop, was sentenced to 90 days on the roads, provided he did not pay for damages amounting to $56.38. He appealed to Superior court.

Bozzie McNair, alias John Anderson McNair, colored, was given 12 months on the roads for driving an automobile while drunk and reckless driving. He was bound over to Superior court on a charge of assault with intent to kill with a Ford car. It was in evidence that he had told his companion while they were riding on the Fayetteville road that he was going to kill the next person he met. The next car managed to dodge him but the second car was not so successful, McNair driving against the car and badly damaging it, but the occupants were uninjured.

Tommy Wilkins was fined $10 and costs for disposing of mortgaged property.

Archie Brooks was fined $50 and costs for retailing whiskey.

Cliff Wilkins was fined $10 and costs for larceny.

Lawrence Thomas was fined $10 and costs for purchasing whiskey.

From the front page of The Robesonian, Monday, April 6, 1925

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County Officers Captured 23 Stills in March 1925

County Officers Hit Moonshiners Hard Blow in March. . . Rural Policeman W.W. Smith Captures 7 Stills and Destroys 39 Barrels of Beer—23 Stills Captured by All Officers

During the month of March cunty officers captured 23 whiskey making outfits, and destroyed approximately 4,000 gallons of beer.

Rural Policeman W.W. Smith captured seven of the stills, five of which were of the gasoline drum type, one lard stand outfit and one copper. He destroyed 39 barrels of beer containing 2,340 gallons. Rural Policeman Mark Page captured three stills and destroyed a quantity of beer.

From the front page of The Robesonian, Monday, April 6, 1925

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As of April 6, 1925, E.M. Johnson Running Unopposed for Mayor

No Opposition for Office of Mayor Has Been Named. . . Board of Audit & Finance Will Have Oly Contest Unless Other Nominations Are Filed

Mayor E.M. Johnson will have no opposition running for mayor this year unless other nominations are received, his name being the only one submitted at this time. There will be a contest in the race for membership on the board of audit and finance. The board consists of three members and four nominations have been received. Mr. John D. McMillan, incumbent, and Messrs. K.M. Barners, W.W. Davis and Jas. D. Proctor are those who have been nominated.

Mr. L.E. Whaley, incumbent, Dr. H.M. Baker and Mr. Frank McLeod have been nominated for school trustees.

From the front page of The Robesonian, Monday, April 6, 1925

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Lytch Family Bringing Electrik Maid Bake Shop to Lumberton, May 1, 1925

New Bake Shop Will Open in Lumberton May 1. . . Up-to-Date Electrik Maid Bake Shop Will Occupy Former Bank Building—Mr. J.E. Lytch of Rowland Will be Proprietor. . . Will Bring Several Families to Lumberton

Lumberton is to have a new, up-to-date, modernly equipped electric bakery. Mr. J.E. Lytch of Rowland will open a bake shop in the McLeod building, Elm and Fifth streets, formerly occupied by the First National Bank, on May 1st. The name of the bakery is Electrik Maid Bake Shop. All baking will be done by electricity, and, in addition to making breads, cakes and pies, Mr. Lytch announces that the new shop will make all sorts of fancy pastries, and cater particularly to ladies’ afternoon and tea parties where refreshments are served. The Electrik Maid Bake Shop has bakery established at Wilmington, Raleigh, and other large cities in the state, and throughout the country.

The new bake shop will be run by Mr. Lytch, and in addition to bringing his own family to Lumberton, four or five other families will be brought here to operate the new concern. The master baker has already been secured and will come to Lumberton about the middle of the month. Mr. J.M. Lytch, brother of Mr. J.E. Lytch, will assist his brother and will move his family to Lumberton from Rowland the first of next week.

Carpenters already have started the work of renovating the quarters for the new bakery, and in addition to painting the inside of the building, one of the front windows will be lowered so as to make an attractive show window.

Mr. J.E. Lytch is one of Rowland’s most progressive young business men. He has built up a large fire insurance business there, and is manager of the Rowland cotton storage warehouse. He has been twice mayor of the town, and is at present on the board of commissioners. Both Mr. J.E. Lytch and his brother, Mr. J.M. Lytch, are deservedly popular, and wit their families will make valuable additions to Lumberton. On account of his business at Rowland, Mr. J.E. Lytch will not be able to move his family to Lumberton before the middle of the summer, but he will be here practically every day and have active charge of the business.

From the front page of The Robesonian, Monday, April 6, 1925

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