1905 Lumberton Town Ordinances
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The Robesonian

1905 Lumberton Town Ordinances

Certain types of dogs, such as bulldogs and bull terriers, were singled out for harsh enforcement.

“It shall be unlawful for any bull-dog … to be allowed loose on the streets and highways of the town of Lumberton and any owner so allowing shall, upon conviction, be fined $25.00,” reads the section on bulldogs, “and any policeman or constable of the town of Lumberton finding such dog… is hereby empowered and instructed to kill such dog.”  – The Robesonian