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Edited by the English Department of
Ahoskie High School
STAFF
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF i-u Thomas W. Baker
ATHLETIC EDITORS Horace Garrett, Emma Wooten
JOKE EDITOR - Elizabeth Dilday
"SCHOOL'NOTES" Editors Mabel Claire Hoggard and
Columbus McKeel.
LITERARY SOCIETY REPORTERS?Mary Sumner, Bessie Cowan
FACULTY SUPERVISOR ?Miss Emily Gayle
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AUTUMN
Autumn is here,
Winter is near. a
The harvest is past
And the leaves have
Fallen at last
The trees shiver
And at the sound
Of the cold north
Wind they quiver.
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The nut? are in the attic
And the corn is in the bin
The brood of little chicks
Hover closely under the moth
er hent
Fdr they shiver at
The thoughts of the
Cold north wind.
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The fruits of the soil
Have been sold
And the story of the
Year has been told,
So now each one
Sits- closely by the
Fireside and tells
Stories of old.
Father has brought
Home the money
And mother has brought
Out the honey.
The bee has finished
His task and
Gone to bed at last.
The squash and pumpkin
Have been gathered
For the winter
And the barrel
Of rosey apples have
Been packed in the center
So everybody is ready
For the cold winter.
JOSEPH MATHEWS, 9th Grade.
HISTORY OF AHOSKIE
Although many of us may be
familiar with the history of the U. S.
sr North Carolina or even Hertford
County, yet I wonder how many of
the residents of Ahoskie would be
able to given even the briefest sketch
of 'the history of our town?
The name "Ahoskie" is of Indian
derivation, the Indian tribes who
dwelt in the woods which once cov
ered the site of our town being sup
posed to have thus called their groups
of wigwams. It was formerly spell
ed "Ahoskie" and later changed to
"Ahoskey." We should fully apprec
iate the name of our town, for al
though the Indians are usually con
sidered a backward tribe, ytt the few
Indian names which remain today are
among the prettiest in the world both
because they contain a world full of
meaning and also because they are
very rare.
The first building which was erect
ed by white men was a Baptist church,
which probably was built about the
beginning of the nineteenth century.
It was known as the Ahoskie Church
and when the town was built up it
was named from the church. In the
year 1889 Ahoskie had its first rail
road. With the running of the rail
road people began to crowd in and
make their homes and Ahoskie began
to grow. Among these early set
tlers of our town was Dr. J. H. Mit
chell who was one of the first men to
make a permanent home here. About
the year 1890 our first postoffice was
opened up with Mr. J. A. Copeland as
postmaster. In 1892 our first school
bailing was founded. It was located
below the Baptist church on the site
on which John Newsome's house nou
stands. The school at that time em
ployed only two teachers, the first
principal being Miss Cora Stanwood
She was later suceeded by Miss Mar
garet Parker. In 1893 Ahoskie wai
incorporated. Although only a smal
village at that time, yet the few in
habitants were proud to say that theii
town was one of the towns of Nort)
Carolina and possessed opportunitie:
for some time becoming the larges
town in the State. About this tim<
several stores and a hotel were built
The first store was that of W. D
Down's & Co., closely followe^ b;
those of B. J. Riddick, Cockey <S
Powell and several others. The firs
hotel was under the managemerU o
J. A. Copeland, although another avai
soon afterwards opened tip by Robt
Holloman. During the years 1894-96
Branning's Afill was built, the firs
enterprise of its kind. Possibly thi:
hastened the growth of the town mon
than anything which has ever occurr
ed. When this began work it o:
course required hands, and many,
many families made their homes here
at that time. Many of the prominent
families of our town today moved
here because of the mill. In 1898 the
school building was moved from its
former location to the site which is
now occupied by Dr. Paul Mitchell's
house. The first principal of the
school after its removal was Captain
Johnson, a civil War veteran. At
this time a third teacher was added to
the faculty. During his second year
as principal, Capt. Johnson died and
was succeeded by Miss Watson. After
Miss Watson were Mr. Newbold, Mr.
Story, Mr. Crews, Mr. Dixon and Mr.
Scarborough, two of whom are dead.
About 1897 the W- & P. railroad was
opened up. It was at first only a log
road, used to ship logs to the Bran
ning Mill. Later the people of Wind
sor needing sojne way of traveling
urged that it be made a passenger
train. In 1910 our present High
School was established with Prof. J.
I. White as principal. In 1916
another building wag added to our
school, which is occupied by the High
School Department During the same
year electric lights were introduced
in our town. This was possibly one
of the most beneficial steps which
have been taken except the install
ment of running water in 1920-21.
In this short sketch we hqve lived
over again the history of our town,
building it up step by step as is nec
essary in the growth of every great
thing. As it has had a glorious his
tory and much has been accomplished
in its life of thirty years, just so
so may it continue to grow and en
large until it becomes the best, the
largest and the noblest town in the
"Old North State."
?MABEL CLAIRE HOGGARD
COLUMBIAN LITERARY SOCIETY
ENTERTAINS FACULTY
The Columbian Literary Society
most admirably entertained the mem
bers of the faculty on Friday even
ing, November 24, 1922 between the
hours of eight and eleven at the
home of Miss Sylvia Applebaum. The
guests were received at the door by
Miss Ernestine King while Miss Sylvia
Applebaum gracefully presided over
the punch bowl. The guests were
then ushered into the two parlors
which were tastefully decorated in
crimson'and grey, the society colors,
together with the Columbian banners.
During the early part of the evening,
two unique contests were enjoyed by
the guests. In the first contest, the
members of the society and faculty
discovered many unthought of and
amazing wonders on an insignificant
penny, never before dreamed of. The
second contest entitled "Which Is
Your Age?" created much speculative
interest. Everybody present fully en
joyed these interesting and unusual
contests. During the contests, a va
riety of delicious light refreshments*
consisting of two kinds of candies,
peanuts and pop corn were served by
Misses Ada Belle Sessoms and Estelle
Vinson. Mr. K. T. Raynor also ren
dered several selections on the piano.
A number of teachers and students
tied for first prize in each contest,
after which the winners were chosen
by draws. In the first contest, Miss
Hilda Bailey won the prize, a box of
chocolates, while Mr. Leon Alexan
der won the booby, it being a penny
' signifying the penny contest Miss
| Margaret Sessoms won the prize in
the second contest, also a box of
'r chocolate , while Miss Pauline Cooke
became the proud possessor of the
t booby . The prizes were presented
by the president of the society, Mr.
Cedric Leary. ?
Later in the evening, appetizing
j refreshments, consisting* of ruby
colored gelatine, whipped cream, fruit
and cake, were served. The guests
then reluctantly departed, expressing
their appreciation for the delightful
* reception tendered them by the Co
lumbian Literary Society.
Those present included practically
all the members of the society. Fac
ulty members present were Misses
Emily Gayle, Bessie Gaddy, Margaret
? Sessoms, Mary Gatling, Hilda Bailey
and Miss Hargrave
? REPORT OF HESPERIAN LITER
ARY SOCIETY
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t The Society was called to order by
s ter president, the roll was called and
s the minutes of last meeting were read
' by the secretary. The chaplain, Mr.
f LowcH Powell then took charge. He
read a beautiful selection from yirov
erba and Mr. Rayncur led ua in prayer.
As there was no busineaa to come be
fore the Society a most enjoyable pro
gram was rendered as follows:
School News.John Henry Willoughby
Original Poem Evelyn Kiff
Composition - Ha Horton
Jokes Ray Hoggard
Current Events Locke Craig
Johnson
Recitation Beatrice Holloman
Dialogue Randolph Dilday
Carrie Newsome
Stump Speech . Lowelf Powell
Miss Gaddy gave the critic's xeport,
making many helpful suggestions and
closing by commending the splendid
program and loyal spirit of the
Society.
REPORT OF COLUMBIAN LITER
RARY SOCIETY
The Columbian Literary Society,
Ahoskie High School, held its regular
weekly meeting, Friday, November
24, 1922. The program was opened
by singing "Thanksgiving Song."
The minutes were read and the roll
called by the Secretary, after which
the following program was rendered:
Song? _ Society
Reading Bailey Vaughan
Instrumental Solo Mary Hoggard
Dialogue Roxie Flythe and Leon
Alexander
Stump Speech Harry Copeland
Declamation Gilbert Howard
The special number of the program
being a number of whistlers and sing."
ers of old Southern ballads, was omit
ted.
The critic's report was given by
Mr. T. R. Bain, after which the sev
eral committees for the Faculty re
ception, held a special conference.
SCHOOL NOTES
Superintendent N- W. Britton of
Winton was a visitor in the school one
day last week.
The members of the Columbian
Literary Society gave a reception
Friday evening, November 24th in
honor of the members of the faculty.
Everyone who went reported a fine
time.
Everyone seems to have the "blues"
on account of only three days of
Bchool this week. It was necessary
to have two tests a day, this being
test week. And judging by the ap
pearance of some of the long faces \
which have been seen on the school
ground there is a great "rub" some-1
where. "Cheer up, people, cheer:
up." The worst is yet to come."
It appears that a member of the
faculty has become a "sportsman."
He was seen leaving and entering
town Saturday afternoon with a gun.*
The result of the hunt is not yet
learned.
Mr. Arthur Greene,, a student of
the Ahoskie High School and a mem
ber of the Senior Class, was absent
from school Friday afternoon for the
purpose of attending the funeral and
burial of his aunt, Mrs. C. Greene,
who died suddenly last Wednesday
afternoon.
A meeting of all the teachers in
Ahoskie Township was held at our
school last Friday. The morning was
spent in observing demonstration les
sons in different grades, and the af-,
ternoon was spent in discussing the
lessons obseryed, and in reading circle
work, the latter being conducted by
Miss Mina Holloman.
Hot lunches were again served at
tHe school-house last Wednesday by
the ladies of the Parent-Teacher As
sociation. The lunches consisted of
soup and pie. Candy was also sold.
The following ladies served the
lunches: Mrs. J. D. Bozeman, Mrs. S.
J. Dilday, Mrs. F. D. Flythe and Mrs.
S. H. Leary. The lunches were en
joyed very much by the teachers and
pupils. We sincerely hope they will
be as good next time and we also
hope that the pupils will patronize
these good ladies more liberally.
Misses Jewell, Gaddy and Gayle
motored over to Aulander Saturday
afternoon to visit the teaehers of
that school, While there they were
shown over the very creditable build
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ings of thfit school." ????*? |
Miss Williams, tht County Super
visor, spent Friday in the school at
tending the group center meeting
which was held here.
Miss Louise Buffaloe, our efficient
first grade teacher, was' a visitor in
Colerain last Sunday afternoon.
Misses Jewell, Gayle and Gaddy
were guests of Mr. and Mrs. F. D.
Flythe at dinner Saturday evening.
Misses Gayle, Gaddy, Jewell, .Har-'
grave, Bailey and Sessoms and Messrs
Hugh Harrell and T. R. Bain were1
the guests of Mr. K. T. Raynor Wed- j
nesday evening.
The third grade gave a delightful
surprise party to their teacher, Miss
Jewell last Saturday evening from 7
to 9 at Mrs. Powell's on Main street.'
Dainty refreshments were served and;
a general good time resulted for the
little folks.
Mr. K. T. Raynor was a visitor in
the Mars Hill section Sunday after
noon.
HEROINE WORSHIP
Before the term "heroine worship"
can be clearly understood, the mean
ing of the word 'heroine' must be
fixed firmly in the mind. ' A heroine
is a woman of distinguished courage,
morally or physically. Many women
have reached the heights of heroism
by brave deeds, sometimes saving
lives or valuable property, sometimes
putting their lives in great peril for
the sake of a loved one or even a
stranger or country who ia in need.
But it does not take a courageous
feat, necessarily, to make a heroine.
Many women have become heroines
whose names will never be printed on
the pages of history, but through their
supreme sacrifices and patient labor
have done more than the saving of a
life by changing and purifying the
soul hnd making a shiftless life worth
while in the world. Her name being
known only through the reflection of
that famous one, and the only credit ;
that she receives is her unselfish joy
in knowing that it was all done
through her. There have been many
types of heroines whose deeds have
been of a great variety since the
world began. The first heroine that
shall be noticed here is the Grecian
goddess Minerva. The heroic deed of
this greit goddess was not done by
saving a life or by running into any
great peril; but was done by furnish
ing mankind with an article that
would bring joy to. many an aching
heart.
Minerva was the daughter of
Jupiter the greatest of the Grecian
gods. She was the goddess of peace,
defensive war and needlework. She
lived ill peace upon Mount Olympus j
with the other gods and godesses un
til a city, since called Athen, was
founded by the Phoenician, Lecrop.' -
All of the gods wished to name this i|
city because they saw that it war 11
developing into a thriving city and |
they wished to have it under their |
protection. Finally, after much con- i
ter.tion, a council was held and after =
some deliberation most of the gods
withdrew .their claims. Soon none
but Minerva and Neptune were left to
contend for the coveted honor.
To settle the quarrel without evinc
ing any partiality, Jupiter announced j
that the city would be intrusted to
the protection of the deity who would
create the most useful object for the
use of man. Raising his trident, Nep-I
tune struck the ground, from which a
noble horse sprang forth, amid the
exclamations of wonder and admira-i
tion of all the spectators. His quali-l
ties were duly explained by his proud
creator, and all thought it quite im
possible for Minerva to surpass him.
Loudly they laughed, and scornfully
too wl^en she, in her turn, produced
an olive tree; but when she told them
the manifold uses to which wood,
fruit, foliage, twigs, and so on, could
be applied. She explained that the '
?olive was a sign of peace and pros- ,
perity, and therefore for more de
niable than the horse, the emblem of 1
war and wretchedness, they could but
acknowledge her gift the most ser
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Just returned from visit to Swift's new Nor
folk Sales Office. They sure are in shape
to give 'my trade good service for Spring
1923 planting. Everyone knows that the
BANNER CROPS of 1922 in Hertford
County were grown by SWIFT'S REP
STEER FERTILIZER.
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"It pays to use them."
S. E. VAUGHN, Ahoskie, N. C.
Authorized Swift Agent
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Mr. Merchant
Now is the time to atock up for the
Christmas holiday trade. For your
benefit we have selected the largest
and best stock of Fruits, Candies, Nuts,
and Christmas goodies ever carried by
any wholesale grocery concern in this
section
Don't be annoyed by slow and con- ,
Rested freight. Place your order with
ue and you avoid all of this. We are
located right here among you and are
sure we can give you better service
than any foreign concern.
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Contract the habit of dealing with
Baraee^Sawyer Grocery Co., and you
, will aoon realize that they will save
you money and trouble. Call on us in
person, call us on the phone or drop
us a card?we art at your service
Barnes-Sawyer Grocery Co., Inc.
AHOSKIE, N. C.
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Sessoms & Forbes Garage
AUTOMOBILE REPAIRING
Battery Charging and Vulcanizing
Ahoskie, N. C.
Our service has a guarantee behind it and gives
Satisfaction to the most particular customer.
Bur your oils. Gas, and Auto Accessories Here
FREE AIR AND WATER
j BUILDING LIME (
| Solid Carload 1
1 $2.50 Per Barrel 1
(Special Price to Wholesale Trade . I
Also Carload Atlas Portland Cement 3
= $1.00 Per Bag 1
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Best News in, "Herald" To-Day! I
LETS TAKE THE NEEDED TIME TO READ EVERY I
WORD OF IT
ARMY * NAVY WEEK-END SPECIALS |
Aviator's grey wool shirts $1.95
Army O. D. Wool shirts..$1.98
Best grade new O-D.shlrts $2.95
_ Large assortment of men's and
boy's shirts 88c mad up
Men's O. D. Pants?reclaimed
to be sold for $1.98
Man's O- D. Wool pants,
straight leg ....$2.98 and up
Cordury Riding Breeches $4.80
Men's snag and waterproof
pants $2.48
Men's all wool bine Navy
sweaters ... $2.98
Slip over sweaters -98c
Army russett shoes ? value
$6.00 $3*78
. Army work shoes?value $4-6<r
for ? $2.98
Army hobnail shoes, very spec
ial at
Men's dress shoes value $6.00
for ???
Men's dress shoes, 6.00 value
for ?... .... $2.95
Men's 16 inch trench boots,
$8.00 value for $6.78
Men's 18 inch trench boots
$9.00 value for $7.80
Men's Firestone hip boots
$6.60 value for S. $3.98
All wool O. D. Army blankets
for $2.95
Just received a large assortment
of men's suits and overcoats.
Buy that Thanksgiving suit
now.
You can also find a large and
varied assortment of useful
articles for Christmas Gifts
here.
I Army and Navy Sales Store I
128 Main Street Next to Bellamy's Drug Store
* - AHOSKIE, N. C