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f LOCAL NEWS | OF AHOSK1E Mr. James S. Vinson was a week end visitor in Weldon. Mr. Talmage Baker of Norfolk is home for Thanksgiving. Bob Phelps spent the past week end ?n Ahoskie with his family. Mr. Hugh Harrell is spending the holidays with friends at Garner. Miss Louise Voilea of Weldon is the guest of Miss Lena Moore Rawles. Mr. B. F. Tennille of Jackson was a business visitor in Ahoskie this week. Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Rogers spent Sunday in Winton visiting relatives and friends. Mr. J. M. Eley of Menola was among the visitors in Ahoskie last Friday afternoon. Among the business visitors to Ahoskie Tuesday was Mr. H. F. Jer - nigan of Aajcewville. Mr. J. Richard Jordan of Winton was a business visitor in Ahoskie last Saturday afternoon. Messrs. O. W. |Hale and James I. Crawford are spending the Thanks giving holidays in Eure. Mrs. G. J. Newbern and children and Miss Eva Wynns were visitors in Winton last Saturday. Messrs. Clarence Perry, "Slim" Perry and G. C. Britton were visitors at Menola last Sunday afternoon. Misses Thelma Jewell and Bessie Gaddy, of the local school faculty, visited friends in Aulander last Fri day evening. Mrs. C. L. Dowell arrived in Ahos kie Wednesday and will be the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Walter Curtis, for several days. ^ Misses Thelma Jewell and Louise Buffaloe, and Messrs. Hugh Harrell and Roy Parker were in Colerain Sunday afternoon. Mr. Marshall Lassiter, who is work ing with the Atlantic Coast Line Rail way at Rocky Mount, spent Sunday in Ahoskie with his family. Mrs. Addie Williams of Colerain is spending this week in Ahoskie as the guest of her daughters, Mrs. A. W. Greene and Mrs. Hallie Baker. Miss Lorene Early who is teaching school in a nearby county is spending the holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Early, on route 6. There will be no more all-day elec tric on Thursdays. Instead the cur rent will be turned on each afternoon about an hour earlier than usual. Mrs. I. L. Jordan and little daugh ter left Tuesday for their home in Norfolk, after spending some time as the guests of parents and other rel atives here. Misses Janie Parker of Menola and her week guests. Misses Mattie Macon Norman and Wilma Durham of Mur freesboro, were visitors in Ahoskie last Saturday evening. Mrs. L. Ross and children of Burke ville, Va., spfnt Tuesday and Wednes day in Ahoskie as the guests of the former's brother and sister, J. Bailey Barnes, and Mrs. L. S. Savage. methcCdist services <-r ?? ?' Commencing with Sunday - night, December 3rd, 7:30 there will be ser vices at the Methodist church every Sunday evening at 7:30 and second Sunday at 11a. m. Mr*. Basnight'a Mother Die* News was received here Tuesday of '"the death of Mrs. Hattie Phelps, I mother of Mrs. H. S. Basnight. The I body was taken'from Elizabeth City wherfe the death*occurred to Creswell, and burial was made at the family burying ground. Mrs. Basnight was at her mother's bedside when she died. -funeral of mrs. greene was largely attended Banks of beautiful floral offerings, a funeral procesion of two city blocks in length, and church full of sor rowing and sympathizing friends were evidences of the estMm, love, and affection Ahoskie people held for Mrs. . Claude Greene, whose funeral jvas conducted in the Ahoskie Baptist Church last Friday afternoon. Revs. E. J. Isenhower of the local church and L. E. Dailey of Mars Hill con ducted the funeral exercises, which were short but impressive. The aged father and mother of the dead woman, together with their other ten living children, and a large num ber of other close relatives of the family, including J. W. Greene, father of Mr. Claud Greene, were . here to attend the funeral. Burial was made in the city'cemetery, where Reverend Isenhower pronounced the bnediction. > The four brothers and Carlyle Gil lam, brother-in-law, 0f the deceased were active pall bearers. Sixteen Ahbakie men, friends of the family, formed the party of honorary pall bearers, and helped to -handle the large offering of flowers. ROBBERS ENTER STORE Merchandise valued at $1,500 or more was taken from the store of Mrs. EJ C. Britton seme time Wednesday night. Entrance was made through one of the rear windows, which was prized open, and when the robber or robbers left the back door was unlocked eijd the key carried away. Articles taken included nine ladies' cloaks, several shirtwaists, an entire shelf full of the best grade of silk goods 4n the store, a batch of men's ties, gnd several ether articles. No trace of the robbers has been found. SNOW FELL MONDAY ?? ? The advent of winter weather was accompanied by a slight snowfall in Ahoakie at half past six o'clock, and again around nine 9'clock. It melted away as fast as it struck the ground. Monday and Tuesday were two of the coldest days of the season, a high gale prevailing here late Tuesday after noon and evening. Threatening clouds have give way to clear skies and the thermometers are gradually rising, Thursday was an ideal Thanks giving day. MENOLA NEWS Miss Janie Parker spent several days of last week in Union in the hoifie of her sister, Mrs. A. M. Brown. Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Otwell and A. G. Otwell and Misses Bertie Northcott and Jessie Cowper were in Winton Saturday on business. Mrs. W. Harvey Vinson is spend ing this week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Stephenson of Pen dleton. Mrs. J. M. Eley spent several days last week in Portsmouth, Va., visiting her son, Dr. C. W. Eley. Thanksgiving services will be held at the Baptist Church Thursday evening at seven-thirty o'clock. It is hoped there will be a large attend ance and a liberal offering. Messrs. J. M. Eley and C. A. Vin son were in Norfolk Tuesday on bus iness. Rev. John P. Cale filled his regu lar appointment here Sunday after noon. Mrs. W. B. Pollard of Winton, spent the week-end with her people. Misses Mattie Macon Norman, Wil ma Durham and Elisabeth Turnley of Chowan College, spent Sunday with Miss Janie Parker. Mr. and Mrs- Clarence Askew and Miss Mary Pritchard of Lewiston, spent the week-end in the home of Mr. and Mrs. O. P. Snipes. The B. Y.' P. U. held its regular meeting Sunday evening at seven o'clock. Mrs. O. P. Snipes spent Sunday at Chowan College as the guest of Miss Jewel Askew. Mr. J. M. Eley spent Sunday near Ahoskie with his sister, Mrs. Godwin who is seriously ill. Mr. and Mrs. "Grant Snipes and Mrs. A. G. Otwell attended the Friends yearly meeting at Cedar Grove last Thursday. Mrs. H. G. Snipes returned from Sarah Leigh Hospital last Thursday much improved. Mr. W. H. Vinson was in Ahoskie Saturday on business. Notice of Sale Under Deed of Trust By virtue of the power and author ity vtsted in the undersigned trus tee, in a certain deed of trust exe cuted and delivered by C. H. Phaup, dated the 6th day of November, 1919, and of record in the office of the Reg ister of Deeds for Hertford County, State of Nortl^ Carolina, in Deed Rook 60, page 296, and default hav ing been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured thereby, and at the request of the holders of said notes, and in accordance with the provisions contained in said Deed of Trust, the undersigned Trustee will sell at public sale in front of the post office building in the town of Ahoskie, N. C., on Monday, December 18th, at 12 o'clock m., to the highest bidder for cash the following described land, to-wit: t . "That certain tract of land known as the "N. B. Adkins Home Place", situate in Ahoskie Township, Hert ford County and State of ^Iorth Caro lina, adjoining the lands of General Williams and others, containing 130 acres more or less, it being the same tract of land sold to the said C. H. Phaup, by R. A. Urquhart and T. N. teele." Place of sale;?Front of postoffice, Ahoskie, N. C. Time of sale?Monday, December 18th, 1922 at 12 o'clock m. Terms of sale?Cash to the highest bidder. This 16th day of November, 1922. ROGERS & WILLIAMS, Trustees. H. G. HARRINGTON, Attorney, Lewiston, N. C. 11-24-41. MURFREESBORO NEWS Premium* Awarded Student* The following students of Mur freesboro school were awarded first premiums on their exhibits at the Winton Fair: FIRST GRADE Mechanical drawing?Irene Parker. SECOND GRADE Writing?Horace Ootland. INTERMEDIATE GRADES Writing ? Gilbert Parker, 4th grade. Writing?Florence Davis, 3rd grade. Collection of woods?James Griffith, 6th grade. Flower stand, Albert Hill, 6th grade. Stool?Thos. Davis, 6th grade. Quilt square, Alice Futrell, 6th grade. Book of pressed flowers, Frances Ferguson, 6th grade. SECOND PREMIUMS IN INTER MEDIATE GRADES Combing jacket?Julia Short, 6th grade. Dressed doll, Alice Futrell, 6th grade. Quilt square, Frances Ferguson, 6th grade. IN HIGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT First premium. Penmanship, Neva Futrell, 10th grade. Best collection of maps?Mary Whitley 9th grade. Embroidery?Zelma Liverman, 8th grade. Penmanship?John Parker, 8th grade. Best specimen of darning ?Alice Carter, 9th grade. SECOND PREMIUM Embroidery?Mary Liverman, 8th grade. Mrs. Bickatt Talk* The lecture of Mrs. T. W. Bickett on Wednesday, November 22 at Chowan Colege was well attended by the women of Murfreesboro and near by sections. Her speech on "Mother hood" presented in a sweet and gentle style was both enjoyed and appreciat ed by the mothers present. And all appreciated the privilege of meeting Mrs. Bickett at the pretty reception given by the officers and faculty of the college in honor of the Betterment Association. Mrs. Bickett came to this county just now, through the solicitation of Miss Swindell, the Home Demonsy* tor, and to Murfreesboro through the efforts of Mrs. L. J. Lawrence, presi dent of the local Betterment Asso ciation. The helpful work Mrs. Bickett is trying to accomplish along her line of endeavor is fully appreciated by the women of this section. PERSONAL MENTION Mrs. N. B. Parker and little daugh ter, Anne of Norfolk, are visiting the former's sister Mrs. G. Q. Parker near here. Mrs. Parker was formerly Miss Clare Deans of this county. Miss Mollie Davis was at her home in Pendleton for the week-end. Mrs. G. L. Vann was a guest Sat urday of Mrs. Godwin Jenkins. Mr. Ralph Sumner of Norfolk was here to visit friends last week re turning home Saturday. The Efficiency( Union of Meherrin Church jjave a social Friday evening in the home of Miss Yelna Chetty. All the members of the Union were present? 21 in number. Miss Claudine Jenkins was a visi tor in Murfreesboro Saturday. Mrs. S. T. Joyner, son William and Mrs. Laura Blanchard of Woodland and Mrs. Joyner's son, Mr. Willie Joyner of St. Johns were guests Sat urday in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Futrell. Mr. Walter Brett and four daugh ters of the New Hope section were here Saturday. There was no preaching at Chowan College Sunday owing to the absence of the pastor Mr. Whitley who wijh his wife were suddenly called to Woodsboro due to the sudden death by accident of Mrs. Whitley's father. Mr. Gratiam of Baltimore, Md., after a short visit to friends here, re turned home on Tuesday. ? Mrs. Bond of Norfolk is the guest of Mrs. W. E. Jenkins. ' Mr. W. E. Sessoms and son, Paul Sessoms, and Mr. and Mrs. D. G. Waters of Ahoskie were here Monday for a short stay. The four unions of Meherrin Church met in separate meetings Sat urday afternoon, each giving inter esting and well prepared programs after .which the four unions met in a joint meeting which is termed the final closing. Mr. Harry Copeland who left last week for Saint Vincent hospital, Nor folk, where he received an operation for appendicitis, is getting on very well, according to repqjts received from there." f Miss Bettie Waters Jenkins was the the week-end guest of Miss Bernice Parker who spent a few days with her IMrents. ?'Miss Carrie Parker spent^he week end at her home near Murfreesboro. Misses Julia Vinson and Bertha Liverman who spend their time with Mrs. Frer Parker while attending school here,. went home Friday for the week-end. ATTEND FUNERAL Mr. and Mrs. Howard Basnight and Miss Ethel Basnight left here Tues day for Creswell, making the trip_hy.. automobile.. They attended the fun eral and burial of their mother, Mrs. Hsttie Phelps, who died in Elisabeth City Tuesday. # RICHARD THEATER f ?AHOSKIE, N. C. Today - THURSDAY - Today . "To H?ve and To Hold" With Betty Gompson and Bert Lytell A woman was once a chattel, equivalent to a few pounds of tobacco Two Shows-TrOO and 9:00 p.m. 20 and 35c FRIDAY and SATURDAY "The Good Provider" With Vera Gordon, Dore Dav idson. Extra-^Harold Lloyd in "I Do' NEXT WEEK Two pictures only WEDNESDAY Wallace Reid in "The Dictator" With Lila Lee. One show 7:30 FRIDAY and SATURDAY I "Old Homestead" Two shows 7:00 and 9:00 p. m. 20 and 35c ? SALE AT AUCTION On Tuesday, December 19, at one o'clock p. m., the brick warehouse of the FARMERS UNION WARE HOUSE COMPANY, located along side the Coast Line Railroad in Ahos kie, will be offered for sale at Public Auction. Sale will take place in front of the U. S. Postoffice at Ahos kie. Terms will be announced at the time of sale. This November 18, 1922. / J. K. PARKER, President, I J. J. ASKEW, Manager. NOTICE OF SALE UNDED DEED OF TRUST f ????? Pursuant to and by virtue of the power and authority conferred upon me by a certain deed of truat exe cuted by Joseph Cbamblee on the 6th day of May, 1919, and registered in the Register of Deeds Office of Hert ford County in book 64, page 660 de fault having been made in the pay ment of certain indebtedness therein set out and secured, and having been requested by the legal holder of said indebtedness to advertise and sell the land as therein provided, I shall on Saturday the 9th day of December, 1922, at the Courthouse door in Win ton, N. C., between the hours of 12 o'clock m. and 2 o'clock p. m. sell at public auction, to the highest bidder, for cash, the following described real estate to-wit: The following land all being in Harellsville township, and Hertford County. 1st. Tract bounded- by the land of J. O. Askew, Ina Odom and public road leading from Bethlehem to Pitch Landing. Containing six and two-thirds acres of land, more or less. 2nd. Bounded on the west by the County'road, on the north by the lands of John Flood, on the east by the A. T. Adkins land; on the south by the lands of R. J. Hoggard. Con taining ten acres more or less. 3rd. The Dorsey Edward Shaw place; bounded on the north by the Dorsey ? Shaw land, on the east by the lands of Henry Sessoms heirs, on the west by the Dorsey Shaw land. On the south by the land of Camp Manufact uring Company. Containing six acres more or less. This the 7 day of November, 1922. C. W. JONES, Trustee. ll:17-4t Take aboac [( wiik you . If you have headache, backache, toothathe, neu ralgia, rheumatism, sciatica, you'll be surprised at the quick relief Dr. Miles' Anti-Pain PiTL? 1 will give you. A package of theSe pills in your poajcot or in your shopping bag may save y::: hours of suffering. Buy them of your Dr?rjk:.J C Subscribe to the^HGRALD?$1.50. j =3 The Fashion Store ? Dreuei, Coat Suit*, Ladies' and Children's Cloaks and Skirts now on display?in the Latest Material /C We cordially invite you to ~ look over our line of Sport Skirts Goods, and Sport Dress Goods in Woolen Crepes, Plaids and Stripes. , Dresses - ? $ S. to $35 Coat Suits - $10. to $45 Cloaks ? $ 8. to $50 Sport Skirts ? $ 2. to $12 We are also carrying a com* plete line of Ladies' and Child ren's Shoes Mrs. E. C. Britton Ahoskie, N. C. !^^====^==========^==? ??? DANGER ? RAILROAD CROSSING If you cross a railroad track without noticing the sign and happen to get hurt, then it is your own fault for its your business to look out. So its likewise when buying medicines, sta tistics show that thous ands of people die on account of using the wrong medicine A person's system is just like the movements of a clock. Any little thing can put it out of commission. So be careful, it makes no difference whether it is for your headache, indigestion, kidneys or any other ailment look for a licensed Drug Store. Your druggist is more than a merchant. o u o D OS Q Q Z 5 U OU O u Copeland Drug Co. Tb* fR&xaJUL Store * \ The Prompt and Efficient Pharmacy We have the only Registered Druggist in Ahoskie or Hertford County ? i???^?????i ~ BEST Or DOMESTIC AND IMPORTED CIG405 When You Smoke You expect the satisfac tion of a good cigar or cigarette?you are nev er disappointed if you buy them at Mitchell's. Our stock is full and fresh at alf times. Send him a box for Christ mas. \ KEEP FIT Use our remedies for colds and coughs that always accompany the advent of cold weather. We can fill the bill in any line of i proprietary medicine VISIT US MITCHELL'S DRUG STORE THE OLD RELIABLE" Manhattan Hotel Building AHOSKIE, N. C. I COMMUNICATE VJTM jones. son & cot*i NORrOLK, VIRGINIA EXCELLENT iTORASE FACILITIES. 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