Fairmont News Letter From The Robesonian, July 18, 1918

“Fairmont News Letter,” from The Robesonian, Lumberton, N.C., July 18 1918

Tobacco Prices Highest Ever Known…Robbers Entered Bank and Drug Store But Failed to Get Much Booty…Personal

Fairmont, July 16—Never before in the history of Fairmont’s well-established and widely known tobacco market has the price of tobacco been so high. Every farmer is well pleased, more so than ever before. Last week this market sold a total of 597,000 pounds at an average of over 28.34 cents per pound, which is the best that this or any other market has ever averaged. The well-lighted warehouses, floor space, clever warehousemen and a large number of buyers are responsible for such prices, which will continue throughout the season.

Both the Bank of Fairmont and the Pittman Drug Company suffered a robbery Monday night. Entrance was gained at both places by windows. Pittman Drug Co. was loser only of a few dollars, while the Bank of Fairmont’s loss is estimated at $20 cash and two pistols valued at about $35 each. The work showed that of amateurs and one familiar with those places of business.

Miss Maggie Mae Stallings of Pinetops is the house-guest of Mr. and Mrs. E.J. Pittman.

Mr. and Mrs. Sandy Taylor of Norfolk, Va., spent a few days here last week visiting friends and relatives.

Miss Vivian McNeill of Lumberton spent last week as the guest of Miss Mary Belle Ricks.

Mrs. C.B. Thompson and Miss Dorothy are visiting friends and relatives in Beaufort.

Mrs. Harvey Hold has returned to her home in Greensboro after a visit to her sister Mrs. O.A. Reeves.

Miss Sadie McDonald of Maxton is visiting her brother Mr. J.A. McDonald, at the Commercial Hotel this week.

Mrs. H.L. Blue is visiting friends and relatives in and near Fayetteville.

The popular one-cent sale conducted by Miss Elizabeth Baker of the Fairmont Drug Co. has closed, proving a very profitable advertisement to the management.

Mr. Duncan Taylor and family are spending a few days here as guests of Mr. Taylor’s mother, Mrs. M.A. Taylor.

Mr. and Mrs. H.B. Phillips have arrived from Suffolk, Va., where Mrs. Phillips spent the winter.

Mrs. W.T. Sledge is visiting friends and relatives in Elizabeth City and Rocky Mount.

Miss Robinson and Mrs. Miller of Asheville are the attractive house guests of Mr. and Mrs. E.J. Chambers.

Misses Beulah Williams and Evans of Rowland are visiting Miss Kate Ratley this week.