I Hertford Couku Herald
;published weekly '
BY
ViflMM 4 Parker
J. SOY PAKKER ....Editor
J AS. a VINSON Manager
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Enteied as second-claas matter Feb
ruary 26th, 1910, at the post office at
Ahoekie, N. C., under t|ie Act of
March 3rd, 1879.
Friday and Saturday are the two
day* during which the local Red
Croat worker* expect you to join
the throng. It to a rare priveiege
to send a gift?a genuine apprecia
tive Chrtotmaa gift?to the boys
who fight your battles. Join.
Thoae that hunger and thirat af
ter the liquor* of old are finding it
no easy task to get by with their
heavily laden suit cases and hand
bags. They are in desperate straits
and right in the face of it all cornea
the announcement that Congress
has opened the doors for nation
wide prohibition. Congressman
Small of this district, as usual, cast
his vote against the measure on the
grounds of interferance with states
rights.
Christmas, Nineteen Hundred and Seventeen
Aa the world comes to a celebration?anniversary?of the one thou
sand nm; h in irad and seventeenth year since the birth of Christ, uni
versally termed Christmas by civilized and christianized peoples, the na
tions of almost the entire world are fiercely and bitterly engaged in the
greatest and m?st destructive warfare ever witnessed. There were no
mortal beings who were so far-sighted and wise as to even suggest, or
hazard a prediction of such a state in years preceding the one which wit
nessed the outbreak of this conflict. For many years past as Christmas
time, which ia followed closely by the birth of a new year, dawn
ed upon the world, it was s custom among the peoples of the world to
congratulate themselves on the universality of peace. The accomplish
ments of the waning year were sumfliarized and each succeeding sum
mary showed wonderful progreaa,v made along all peaceful pursuits.
But this year and as we come to another holiday season, we are facing
an entirely new situation, more especially in theae United States of
America.
And yet, with a gigantic war facing us, we must not forget, 1n our
celebration of this joyous time, to recall to our minds the words of our
President, Woodrow Wilson, when he made his recent epoch-making ad
dress to the Congress of the United States. It is a spirit of humanity
that Dervades our Nation. Let us not feel too keenly the pangs of war,
for it is not a fruitless undertaking. This is a War for democracy, and
the United States is found leading the other nations of the world, the
countries that are today endeavoring to wrest the monarch and arch
monarchs from the thrones of the oppressed nations which would tear
down everything that; tends towards a univers il democracy?democracy
of the American brand. We are not fighting for a lost cause, and we
are fighting for no ulterior purpose further than what the head of this
Nation has already clearly outlined. Ours is a fight to free the oppress
ed peoples of this world, who have long been dominated by tyrants who
seek to destroy the freedom that belongs to every God-made person.
The spirit of this Christmas time is happily that of the attitude our
country has taken in this war. The Christ that was born nineteen hun
dred and seventeen years ago died on Cavalry's Cross that the sins of
man and mankind might be atoned, and that light might prevail where
darkness had entered and threatened to undermine all that was good.
With something of the same spirit our American boys?dear to you and
to every true American?are voluntarily offering their lives a sacrifice
that freedom and light of true democracy may be freely given to the
German peoples and their vassais. We are in thHi fight with an unsel
fish motive. The manhood of our Nation is being slaughtered it is true,
but it is for a cause that is humanitarian. They sacrifice their live* that
others less fortunate niay enjoy the benefits that we have enjoyed since
wft threw off the yoke of submission.
Our country's resources as regards material things are daily being
poured out in an effort to help along the cause for which our boys, as
above narrated, are sacrificing their everything. Every |undertaking
that reveals itself is centered <Jn the one great aim ?that democracy may
triumph in this fight: that tyrants and tyrannical governments may be
dethroned; that the peoples of the world mav reap the full benefits of
that atonement, for which holy blood was nhed on the Cross.
Let vs. then, not lose the spirit of |this |holiday season. Instead,
ours should be the Christmas spirit intensified. This war should ^cause
us to look at this glftd season more in accordance withs its true meaning.
We should realize more fully than we ever have that God is on his
throne and all Is well.
MM JMVB.ETTS
We can endorse every word in
last week's Herald in regard to the
Red Chore Campaign for new mem
bers. Winton must do her part in
this work, having fallen so far be*
hind in the Y. M. C. A. War Work
Pond. Wintori being the county
seat ought to have taken the lead in
contributions, setting an example
for the other townships. Instead,
she will have to hang her ; head in
xhume when she thinks of how much
more the smaller communities gave
for the Y. M. C. A. work. This is
- one time, at least, thai Winton is
thankful that Ahoskie ' is in Hert
ford County.
The Winton High school ""ill close
for the Christmas holidays on Fri
day. Prof. Cotton will spend the
time at his home in Dendron. Va.,
Miss Shaw in Macon. Miss Bert Mat
thews in Union. Misaea Watford
and Royster will remain in Winton.
School will opto January 7.
Mr. C. L. Blount and bflde have
returned from their wedding trip
to Washington and New York, and
are making their home at the Tay
lor Hotel until the first of the yea.r
Mr. E. F. Banks, of Norfolk, was
in town the past week making ar
rangements to sell nis home and
furnishings. M-. Banluf has pur
chased a nice bouse near Norfolk,
and will make his h%me there.
Miss Virgilia Ward, who has been
fcttemiing school here, will return
to ber home in Wallace Tuesday.
Paul Wataon, a student of Fur
OMa University, GrMnville, 3. C?
i < h'jme for the holidays. School
closed a week early on account of
an epidemic of measles.
Mr. and Mrs, R. C. Bridger,
Mi aaes Mary Bridprer and Pearl Wil
son were in Norfolk Friday and Sat
urday.
The Winton Branch of the Red
Cross Chapter gave TO Christmas
packages to be sent to the boys in
the training camps.
Way land Tajrlor is at home from
Fort Caswell, having an honorable
discharge on account of a weak
heart.
Misses Emily and Estelle Clark
were in Norfolk Saturday.
Miss Gladys Brown, music teach
er in the Macon High School, is at
home for the Christmas holidays.
Mr. W. O. Boone went to Nor
folk Friday to spend a few days.
Mrs. W. P. Shaw. Mrs. M. R.
Herring and Miss Lillian Shaw spent
Monday in Norfolk shopping.
Mr. I. C. Carter is confined to his
home An account of sickness.
Rob Bridger, who is attending a
military school near Staunton, Va.,
came home Wednesday to spend the
holidays with his parents, Mr. and
Mrs. R. C. Bridger.
Delifktfnl Shower aad Announce
ment Party.
One of the interesting festivities
of the Thanksgiving season was the
announcement party which took
place at the home ot Miss Mytle
McDough on East High Street. The
home was beautifully decorated
with pink hearts and pink rosea.
After the guests had assembled
the hostess brought a beatiful wick
er bird-cage into the center of the
room and the little canary within
held a tiny white card in its beak
which contained the names of Miss
Olga Kuntx and Professor Edward .
T. Cotton, thus letting the secret in
a merry manner.
Immediately the bride-elect waa
showered with congratulations fol
lowed by a snower of many pretty
and useful 1 gifts.
Luncheon served in two dainty
courses in the pink and white colors
put a finishing touch to the pretty
affair.
Mis* Kuntz is the daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Kuntz. of South
Front Street, and for the past two
years taught piano and voice at the
Starkey Seminary, Lakemont, New
York. It was while teaching t^re
that she met her fiance, who was a
professor 'of Greek and Latin at the
Seminary.
Miss Kuntz was educated at the
College of njusic in Cincinnati and
is now the soloist and Directrees of
the choir at the Church of Christ in
this city.
Prof. Cotton is now principal of
the Winton High School, Winton,
Noith Carolina. He is a graduate
of Elon College in North Carolina,
and having studied for the ministry
will be ordained in a few years,
The engagement will interest the
wide circle of friends of the bride,
she being popular and quite a fa
vorite.
The wedding will be a pretty
event during the Christmas week.?
Copied from a Hamilton, Ohio,
paper.
This announcement will* come as
a surprise to the many friends here
of Mr. Cotron, who is principal of
the Winton High School. Profes
sor Cotten lias mad a splendid im
pression on the people during his
short stay here. He has won the
respect and admiration of every one
and is especially popular with the
students of the high school. He
and his bride will return to Winton
January 6, and they will receive a
most cordial welcome by the peo
ple of Winton. They will make
their home in the Baptist parsonage.
Shipment by Hertford County Chap
ter of Red Cross.
Winton Branch: pajamas 18, bed
shirts 23, bed shoes 4 pr., operating
leggings 2 pr., towels 18, bath clo
ths 15, handkerchiefs 12, sub. han
dkerchiefs 11, pillows 14, sweaters
4, full knitted set 1.
Como Branch: 6 pajamas, 16
bed shirts, 1 pr. slippers, 17 towels,
4 bath cloths.
Murfreesboro Branch: 12 paja
mas, 14 bed shirts.
Harrellsville Branch: Pull equip
ment:
Local Board at Work.
The local Exemption Board for
Hertford County began this week to
mail out to the registratanta in the
Selective Draft the blanks which are
to be filled out by them, according
to the new order of the Provost
Marshall. The blank contains sev
eral pages, with questions to be an
swered and turned in by the recip
ient of these questionaries. Attor
ney W. W. Rogers, who was ap
pointed a member of the Advisory
Board for this County has had his
hands full during the last four
days. His office has been flooded
with the registrants, who have gone
to him to get his advice before fil
ling in the answers.
Under this new order, exemptions
granted to all persons in the first
draft are automatically withdrawn,
and they will be classified just the
same as those who never have been
called before the Board for examin
ation. It is this class to which the
questionaries are firstj^eing mailed
Each will be classified according to
dependency, and industrial useful
ness. \
A small.batch of blanks are being
mailed out each day, as the work of
getting them out entails a great
deal of clerical woTk. Provost Mar-j -
shall Crowder in a statement given
out a few days ago says that the
entire wftrk of classification will
have been completed within sixty
days, which will be about February
15th.
Chamberlain's Couth Remedy
This to not only the best and most
efficient medicine for coughs, colds
and croup, but is also pleasant and
safe to take, which is importrnt
when medicine must be given to
children. Many mothers have giv
en it their unqualified endorsement.
Adv't.
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finalnf In head Uraonhit lh? fall laat aad
look lor tha alfulutc of It. w. OROVK. Joe.
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"Cbe Quality Shop"
I Is the Home of the Thoughtful Gift Giver |
? What could make a more suitable Christmas Gifts than either of the following: H
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ISO, Leather Hand Bags
Solid Leather Suit Cases
Heavy re-inforced Trunks
Light weight Trunks
Highest grade Ties in town
Latest cut Collars
Brand new line Caps
Moderately priced Shirts and Silk Shirts
S The above is only a few of the many articles of merchandise that are to be found at this store?
EVERY ONE OF THEM WOULD MAKE AN IDEAL CHRISTMAS GIFT.
I Our Line of Haberdashery, Clothes, Shoes Hats and Caps are the Best.
Come to See us During Your Holiday Shopping.
I CARTER BROS. & CO., "The Quality Shop" |
| AHOSKIE, NORTH CAROLINA. I
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Secured at This Store Will Satisfy, jj
We have many articles that would be ap
preciated for gifts to any member of your I
family.
Santa Claus
can find his supplies HERE.
Christmas shoppers are invited to call at H
D. T. Dough tie & Son's Store 8
, AHOSK/E, N. C
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COL. THEODORE ROOSEVELT'S EDITORIALS for the Kan
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SERGEANT EMPET'S STORIES about trench life in France,
written after 18 months actual fighting experience. 11
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A practical and sensible gift, for a frieid or
I member of the family, something to give real .
service and comfort for years to come. War
tim?-economy demands conservative buying,
this .vou can do and at the same time add to
the comfort of your bome by sheeting some
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you many things k needed to brighten the home
"" New goods are arriving daily, and we are try
ing to carry as complete line as the present
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? some good values awaiting you. Furniture
Tor any room in the house. Bi<r assortment
Cook Stoves and Heaters at old orices.
) We'take this method of thanking our many I
friends for their patronage during the year and
assure all of our appreciation of same, and
promise for the ccmming year greater efforts
? on our part to please than in the past. c j
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We extend you the seasons greetings for a
Merry Christinas and a Happy New Year.
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MAYES & JENKINS FURNITURE COMPANY
i AHOSKIE, N. C. '
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