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?? ? . ?. ?V LOCAL NEWS OF AHOSKIE i ?? ' ? Mr. Clyde Matthews was a business visitor in Norfolk Tuesday. Mr. Stewart Holloman of Norfolk was a visitor in Ahoskie this week. Mrs. Mark Gatling and family spent last Sunday in the Mount Tabor section. Mr. Whitehead of Bich Square was a business visitor to Ahoskie Wed nesday. Mr. S. P. Winborne of Como was a business visitor to Ahoskie on Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Yert and chlL dren were visitors; in RobersonviUe last Sunday. Hon. Stanley Winborne of Mur freesboro was a visitor in Ahoskie Thursday morning. Thursday's sale of tobacco at Ahos kie was among the largest during the the last two weeks. Miss Louise Buffaloe and Roy Parker were the guests of friends in Weldon last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. V. D. Strickland and little son spent last Sunday with par ents in Rich Square. Among the business visitors to Ahoskie Wednesday was Mr. James Bazemore of Cofteld. Mr. Talmage Baker of Norfolk spent the week-end in Ahoskie with friends and relatives. Mr. and Mrs. M. F. Parker of Pow ellsville were shopping in Ahoskie Wednesday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. J. T- Parker were the guests of Mrs. Tucie Lassiter at Rich Square last Sundsy. D. Geo. Geo. Mitchell of' Wilson, spent last Sunday and Monday with his father, Dr. Jesse Mitchell. Mr. Clyde Northcott, of the Chowan and Roanoke Telephone Company, was a visitor in Ahoskie this week. Messrs. John and Grady Askew, and Miss Lillie Askew fit Harrellsville were visitors in Ahoskie last Sunday. Dr. and Mrs. Paul H. Mitchell and Mrs. C. H. Mitchell spent Wednesday in Norfolk on a shopping expedition. Misses Hilda Bailey and' Heitie Hargrave, members of the local school faculty, spent last Saturday in Suf folk. Miss Lucille Hineg and sister of Suffolk, Va., spent last Saturday and Sunday with their sister, Mrs. R. H. Powell. Mrs. A. Lee Copeland and little son, Worth, are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Sumner at Robersonville this week. Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Phaup and son, Haywood, and J- M. Valentine spent the past week-end with home folks in Richmond, Va. Mrs. W. L. Kennedy has returned to her home in Raleigh after spend ing a few days with her sister, Mrs. Walter L. Curtis. Mr. Pembroke Baker and Mr. Wil liams of Suffolk, Va., came to Ahos kie on Tuesday to spend a few days here on business matters. Dr. Clarence Poe, editor of the Progressive Farmer, will speak in the high school auditorium Friday night. All persons are invited to hear him. Among Tuesday's visitors to Ahos kie was Mr. R. C. Brett of Woodland. He added his name to the fast grow ing subscription list of the HERALD. Among those from here who at tended the Founder's Day Exercises at Chowan College Wednesday were Mr. and Mrs. E. Hayes and J. Roy Parker. Messrs. jacK earner ana uoya Newsome, who have been working with the Pennsylvania Railroad at Buffaloe, New York, returned to their homes here last week, having resigned their positions. Mrs. Paul Dukes went to Rocky Mount last Monday to be at the bed side of her sister, Miss Lena Moore Rawles, who underwent an operation for appendicitis at a hospital there last Thursday. Miss Rawles is re covering from the operation. Mr. and Mrs. C. T. Kirkman and four children of Norfolk, Va., arrived last Friday to spend.some time with Mrs. Kirkman's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Sumner of St. Johns. Mr. Kirk man returned to his home this week. Mrs. Kirkman and children will spend several weeks at St Johns. * " SERIOUS ACCIDENT NARROWLY AVERTED Roth Askew, aged citizen of Ahos kie, received a severe blow in his breast last Friday by a track driven by Spurgeon Doughtie, and was prob ably saved from more serious injuries by the breaking of a support in front of the store of the Ahotkie Supply Company. Doughtie lost control of his steering wheel and drove the track into the column of .the store. The fender struck Mr. Askew who was sitting in a chair that leaned against the sup port The column snapped and threw Mr. Aakew out of reach of the track. ' 1?i l ggsseg^gw" ? ?#????? ?"??? * EXAMINATION FOR * * CADETSHIP ON 28th * * . ? * Congressman Hallet S. Ward, * * of the First Congressional Dis- * * trict, has given notice of an ex- * * amination to be held on October * * 28th for applicqpts to the Naval * * Academy at Annapolis. All * * young men in this district be- * * tween the ages of 16 and 20 are * * eligible to make application, * * Those \frho wish to take the ex- * * amination should notify Con- * * gressman Ward at Washington * * without delay. ? PEANUT FARMERS TO MEET FRIDAY P. M. All pttnut grower* and business man of the county, and especially mtmbvri of tha Exchange, are urged to attend the meeting to bo bald at Winton on Frider after noon at 3 p. m. Dr. Clarence Poo Editor of the Progressive Farmer, and come member* of the Board of Director*, who can give all the inside fact* of the organisation for the pad year, will address yon. Please let nothing keep you away from this moating and I want to urge that all ladies who possi bly can bo present, as the putting across of the Exchange in a big way affects them as vitally as it does the man. H. J. VANN, County Director. ATHLETIC CONTEST TO FEATURE ANNUAL FAIR Secretary Irvin T. Blanchard, of the Roanoke-Chowan Fair, announ ces an athletic tournament for the pupils of the schools in Hertford, Bertie, and Northampton counties, during the annual fair to be held at Woodland, October 31, November 1, 2, and S. These contests formed one of the most popular features of last year's fair, and is expected to arouse tpuch enthusiasm and rivalry between the schools again this year. Announce ment will soon be made of the schools to participate in the events. REQUEST BOARD TO DISCOUNT A NOTE The Board of Road Commissioners voted last Monday to ask the county commissioners to request the holders of the county road bonds to discount the March 1923, note for $10,000, and turn over the cash to the road fund. According to the terms of the bond sale, there is available each month a sum of $10,000 for road work. The expenditures for roads have exceeded that amount, and the board was faced with the necessity of suspending work or securing additional funds. A representative of Bray Bros. Co. of Greensboro who handled the bond sale offered to discount any one of the notes in order to relieve the situation. The road board then voted to make the request The County Commissioners will meet Monday, October 23rd, when the proposition will be placed before it. PASSENGER TRAFFIC WAY BELOW NORMAL "The Atlantic Coast Line Railroad will be raising its passenger rates soon," said an Ahoskie man Tuesday afternoon as he sauntered out to the "three o'clock train" to watch the usual number of passengers alight. Only three white persons stopped at Ahoskie; and that wss about half the total number aboard the train. Not a single white person alighted from the morning train, which usual ly brings Ahoskie several visitors or returning natives. Just how many came to Ahoskie on the early morn ing northbound train has not been ascertained by any of the HERALD representatives. "* * ADMIN IS tRATOR'S NOTICE Having qualified as administrator of the estate of Julia Parker, deceas ed, late of Hertford County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said deceased to exhibit them to the undersigned at his home, on or before the 1st day of October, 1923, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment. This the 30th day of September, 1922. A. T. BEVERLY, Administrator of Julia Parker. C. W- JONES, Attorney for Adminis trator. 10-6-6t Remember the HERALD'S special offer of one year's subscription for One Dollar. It is only good during the month of October and applies to old and new subscribers alike. MT. TABOR B. Y. P. U. HIGHLY ENTERTAINED (Special to the Herald) The arrival of the hour of seven on the evening of October the seventh found the members of the B. Y. P. U. of Mt. Tabor Baptist church leaving their respective homes for the hospi table home of Mrs. L>. H. Holloman, chorister of the Union, where groups three and four were entertained from eight to ten-thirty o'clock by groups one and two. The entertainment for the evening began with a contest of general per sonal questions from which the con testants derived much fun, the papers being judged from the standpoint of originality. Mr. V. E. Duncan, pas tor of the church, presented Mr. G. B. Storey with the first prise and Miss Reva Smith Jewell the booby. After all had satisfied their tastes with parched peanuts, partners were chosen by the use of numbers, for a word-building contest. In this only the letters found in the phrase, "All Baptist Young People Utilized," could be used. Again Mr. Duncan presented Miss Pattie Baker and Master Gilbert Storey with the first prize and Miss Tulie Mae Sewell and Mr. Robert Stone with the booby. Following this, delicious refresh ments, consisting of sandwiches, hot chocolates and cake, were served. A. G. L. Stephenson, of the Aulan der Advance was a visitor in Ahoskie Thursday. MORTGAGE SALE . Pursuant to the provisions of a deed of trust executed by G. O. Hare, (unmarried), to D. C. Barnes, Trus tee. on the 30th day -of April, 1922 and registered in the office of the Register of Deeds of Hertford County in book , page , default hav ing been made in the payment of the bond therein set forth and at the re quest of the holder thereof, the un designed will sell at public auction, for cash, in the town of Murfreesboro N. C., in front of the post office, on the 4th day of November, 1922, at 11 o'clock a. m., the following prop erty: Those two several tracts or parcels of land situate in Murfrees boro Township, Hertford County, North Carolina, and being the share of the land inherited by the said G. O. Hare and the share inherited by his sister, Coleus Benthall (nee Hare) in the division among the heirs of the lands belonging to John Hare, father, and Jackson B. Hare, grandfather, of the G. O. Hare and Coleus Benthall, and described and designated as fol lows: FIRST?LoU No. 6-A, 6-B and 6-C aa set apart to the said G. O. Hare in deed or division between himself and the other heirs, containing one hun dred ten and one-sixth acres, refer ence being made to the deed to said Hare which is duly recorded in the Register's Office of Hertford County. SECOND?Lots No. 1-A and 1-B as deeded to Coleus Benthall (nee Hare) in the division of the above described land as her share in the same, which was later conveyed by deed to said G. O. Hare, containing one hundred and eleven and one-sixth acres, reference being made |o the deed to the said Coleus Benthall for the same, and also to deed from the said Coleus Benthall to G. O. Hare, both of which are duly recorded in the Register's Office for Hertford County conveyed by the said G. O. Hare to satisfy the debt and interest provided for in said Deed of Trust. This 4th day of October, 1922. 10-13-41. D. C. BARNES, Trustee. FARMS THAT PAY In the Famous Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, Maryland and Pennsyl vania. Rich, level, smooth blue-grass stock, dairy and orchard farms of 25 to 1,000 acres, with good buildings, on or near National Highways. 137 acres, smooth, level farm, showing up fine 6-room residence, large, barn, all kinds fruit in bearing, large spring, running water through farm, in one of the best sections of the Valley; $6,600. 228 acres, 10-room residence, large barn, good orchard, 100 acres, blue grass pasture with running water, 20 acres heavy timber, near R. R. town . and High School, $45 an acre. 122 acres, splendid 10 room brown stone residence, electric lights, fur nace heat, running water, large 50x 100 foot bank bam, 2 large silos. Near city, on National Highway. Price less than improvements cost. Perfect climate, abundant rain fall, pare water, solid roads, cheap farm labor, low taxes. Near the largest and best markets of our country. WRITE FOR FARM BARGAINS THAT WILL MAKE YOU MONEY AND GOOD HOMES. W. T. BIRMINGHAM, 35 W. Water St. Winchester, Va. 9-22-10t. RICHARD THEATER AHOSKIE, N. C. All Shows now 8:00 P. M. _ ! Today - THURSDAY - Today Pola Negri in THE EYES OF THE MUMMY Fox News FRIDAY and SATURDAY WiMam Fox Super Special "A VIRGIN PARADISE" With Pearl White and an all ?tar cast. Special music for this picture, piano and violin.. Both nights at 8 p. in., 20 and 35c. Matinee Saturday 3:30? 15c to everybody MONDAY "THE WIFE TRAP" With Mia Mae Aseop's Fables TUESDAY Tom Moore in "MADE IN HEAVEN" WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY Ethel Clayton in "FOR THE DEFENCE" Fox News Coming all of Paramount 41 great pictures. "Blood and Sands," "Manslaughter," Love of Pharoah" ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE Having qualified as administrator of the estate of Julia Parker, deceas ed, late of Hertford County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said deceased, to exhibit them to the undersigned at his home, on or before the 1st day of October, 1923, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immed iate payment. ' This the 30th day of September, 1922. A. T. BEVERLEY, Administrator of Julia Parker. i*C. W. JONES, Attorney for Adminis trator. 10-6-22-6t W MINUTE y One Minute taken to sign your name on an application for life insurance may save your family many years of hardship. THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY oftke UNITED STATES J. E. ODOM, Agent AHOSKIE, N. C. i Inactive f 3 Liver ? 3*1 have had trouble with ^ an Inactive liver," wrote Mr*. ^ S. Nichols, of 4412 Spencer ^ fj St, Houston, Texas. "When ?, ,4 I would get constipated, I would m d feel a light, dizzy feeling in my 4 head. To get up in the morning 4. d with a lightness in the head and & ? a trembly feeling is often a sign JL d that the stomach is out of order. d u For this I took Thedford's k ^4Black-Draught, and without a ? 41 doubt can say I have never g| ? found its equal in any liver * d medicine. It not only cleansed ' ? the liver, but leaves you in such 4 , d > good condition. 1 have used ? I ? it a long time, when food does ! d not seem to set well, or the d I J stomach is a little sour." I 1"* I U it isn't I > Thed^ord's P | it isn't | BLACK-DRAUGHT^ 71 Liver Medicine. | ? * ' ? The Fashion Store Dresses, Coat Suits, Ladies' and Children's Cloaks and Skirts now ^on display?in the Latest Material at very low Prices. We cordially invite you to look over our line of Sport Skirts Goods, and Sport Dress Goods in Woolen Crepes, Plaids and Stripes. Dresses - $ 5. to $35. Coat-Suits - $10. to $45. Cloaks - - $8. to $50. Sport Skirts $2. to $12. We are also carrying a complete line of Ladies' and Children's Shoes. If you are in need of Shirts, Collars, Neckties, or Hose don't fail to give us a call. Mrs. E. C. Britton v Ahoskie, N. C. ?? y==^=====? Now is the time to put out Flower Bulbs, we? have Narcissus and Hyacinths. A Discovery and a Pleasant Surprise. EVERY REGULAR FELLOW GOES WILD OVER PURETEST RUBBING ALCOHOL AS A SHAVING LOTION. f HAVE YOU TRIED IT? ITS GREAT! GOOD FOR BRUISES AND SPRAINS, HEADACHES, LAMENESS AND STIFFNESS OF THE MUSCLES AND JOINTS TO REDUCE FEVER AND PREVENT BED SORES PURETEST ALCOHOL IS THE BEST Copeland Drug Co. gs# IR&xoJUL jitoi* "The Prompt and Efficient Pharmacy" USE THE COUPON Hertford County Herald, Ahoakie, N. C. Dear Sirs?I wish to take advantage of your special 30-day subscription offer; Hertford County Herald one year for $1.00, (one dollar.) Enclosed find $ , for which enter my subscription for years. Send the paper to the address given below. t NAME ADDRESS.. I -J
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