Title: Maxton Department
An epidemic of grip and pneumonia which has proved quite fatal has been raging in the upper end of Roberson. Mr. Henry McNEILL recently lost his wife; this was followed by his own death. Mr. O.R. McRAE also died; then last week Mr. Normant STEWART and Mrs. Wm. McPHANT, who was a daughter of Mr. Henry McNEILL, died. Children of McNEILL and STEWART were also reported as sick.
Robesonian (Lumberton, NC) – January 27, 1897
Title: Maxton Department
Master Johnnie, son of Mr. and Mrs. J.A. McLEAN, celebrated his sixth birthday last Saturday by a reception to his playmates. The little folks spent a jolly afternoon and our little friend was the recipient of several presents.
Robesonian (Lumberton, NC) – January 27, 1897
Title: Maxton Department
We extend our congratulations to our bachelor friend Mr. N.A. McNEIL, of Bowmore. He is no longer a bachelor, having been married to Miss Katie BAXTER, of that section on Thursday, Dec. 14.
Robesonian (Lumberton, NC) – January 27, 1897
Title: Maxton Department
Mingo McCALLUM, an old colored man who lived on the John McNAIR place, was stricken with paralysis last week and was not expected to live.
Robesonian (Lumberton, NC) – January 27, 1897