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Sunday, February 6, 2022

Two Deaths, a House Fire, a Murder, Other News from Lumberton, Feb. 4, 1922

Dr. G.M. Pate Heads Co-Operative Market System in Robeson

Lumberton, Feb. 4—Dr. G.M. Pate of Raynham was elected director of the Co-operative Cotton Marketing association for the eight district, composed entirely of Robeson county. A canvass of the votes showed 373 for Dr. Pate and 195 for W.K. Bethune. There was no contest in the election, Dr. Pate being nominated by Bethune, who supported him. Bethune agreed that his name might be used, as the rules of election provided that two must be voted upon. Dr. Pate is one of the largest land-owners and most successful farmers in the county and the public generally agreed that a wise and safe selection was made in electing him to this important position.

Robeson county has been in the grip of an unusual crime wave this week. The crimes committed consisted of murder, store-breaking, larceny of automobiles, etc. Besides all these, eight member of the county chain-gang escaped. Three of these have been captured and are back n the gang, while four are still at large.

Fire of unknown origin destroyed the five-room residence of W.S. Small, Caldwell street, here. The building, together with all its contents, was burned at night, while the family were away. The loss is estimated at $3,500, partly covered by insurance. The house was practically burned down before th alarm was turned in.

Will R. Hendren, aged 43 years, well-known Lumberton citizen, died suddenly Thursday at noon, death resulting from heart failure. Deceased was foreman of a roller shop at the Lumberton cotton mills. His widow survives. The funeral was conducted from the home Friday at 3 p.m. and interment was made in the family cemete

ry, near Allenton. The funeral was conducted by Rev. A.E. Paul, pastor of East Lumberton Baptist church of which deceased was a member. Mrs. Malinda Smith, aged 76 years, died Thursday at her home at Allenton, Robeson county. Deceased had been in ill health for three months and her death was not unexpected. One son, H.E. Thompson, survives. The funeral was conducted Friday at 11 a.m. from Antioch Baptist church and interment made in the family cemetery.

Contract has been let for the erection of a modern high school building for Sterlings township, Robeson county. The building will be erected near Barnesville. The contract calls for a brick structure with nine class rooms and a large auditorium, equipped with steam heating plant. Bonds were voted for the erection of the building, and trucks will be used in taking pupils to and from the school. The building calls for an expenditure of $25,000.

The $6,500 worth of radium recently purchased by Dr. H.M. Baker for the Bakr sanatorium of Lumberton has arrived. The supply is amply sufficient to take care of local demands, according to Dr. Baker. This is the second hospital in the state to purchase radium, it is said.

From The Wilmington Morning Star, Sunday, Feb. 5, 1922

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