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Hertford County Herald Published Every Friday by VINSON * PARKER Owners J. ROY PARKER .Editor JAMES S. VINSON Manager Subscription Price One Year ... $1.50 Six Months .76 Three Months .40 Advertising Rates Very reasonable and made known on request. Entered as second-class mail matter February 26, 1910, at the posoffice at Ahoskie, North Carolina, under the Act of March 3, 1878. | Foreign Advertising Representative I THE AMERICAN PRESS ASSOCIATION FRIDAY, DEC. 8, 1922 THE QUESTIONNAIRE Mr. Lawrence's question naire mailed to Hertford County voters is filled with mat ters of legislation with which the ordinary layman is more or less familiar. The county com missioner problem, that is, re ducing the number to three in stead of sixl^the road board matter, salaries or fees fof county officers, selection of tax collectors, th^ primary law, and sanitary law are pretty generally understood by the average taxpayer. In framing the question "would you favor a change in our court proceedure that would enable two out of every three cases to be tried within sixty days after the suit has been brought?"Mr. Lawrence so fixes it that all persons suffi ciently interested to answer the question will do so affirma tively. There is none who would not favor such a change. The taxpayer is going to be more interested in the question of expense attached to the change; and how the change is to be made. Mr. Lawrence, of course, did not so frame the question for the purpose of get ting back affirmative answers, but probably because the aver age person would know but lit tle about a Recorder's Court? the apparent means by which speedy trial would be accom plished. It is assumed here that a recorder's court is what Mr. Lawrence has in mind. Creation of such a court would surely mean quicker trials of cases and would help to clear the congested docket usually in evidence at Superior Court. It might also mean some saving to the County in caring for prisoners in the county jail. But there is still doubt about whether its value to the County would be commensurate with the cost. A Recorder's Court, county court, or any other court re quires finances with which to operate, and the county will have to pay the bills. Among other things, a judge and solici tor must get a salary from the taxpayer's money. Before an intelligent answer can ge given to that question, there should be plenty of light shed on the what it will cost Hertford County. And, while suggesting the abolishment of county offi ces and the reduction of taxes, let's turn our serious attention to the advisability of creating more offices, at an added cost to the county. THE NEW BERN SUFFERERS When approximately one-fourth th< city of New Bern was destroyed by fire last week, there was presented to North Carolinians an opportunity for humanitarian service seldom il ever equalled in recent yean. Thous ands were made homeless, penniless and without sufficient food and cloth, in* to tide over the next twenty-foui hours. A majority were colored people qf meagre means, and with lit tie or no savings. OFFICE CAT ?MAM MARK COYWIOHT IMl. my tPOAW ?IUN mo?, j ' A true likeness of this paragrapher heads his column this week. The curious minded readers have sought to uncover the author of this stuff, and for their information and edifica tion {if >t is edifying at all) the Cat has submitted to a photograph. Here he is perched right up in his familiar position. "Gentlemen, I don't know much about parlimentary law, but, if he is to take all the votes, we'd as well let the chairman run this board", said Mr. E. W. Whitley, county commis sioner when Dr. J. H. Mitchell exer cised his power to cast two ballots last Monday. Messrs. Jno. O. Askew, Jr., and W. J. Vaughan, the two commissioners voting with Dr. Mitchell said they did not believe the harmony of the board should have been jeopardized by the double vote. However, that didn't keep him from casting the seventh ballot. The Cat believes Dr. Mitchell over stepped the bounds of propriety when he voted twice, even though technical law might say he has the right. It engendered a spirit of harsh feeling between members of the board. Re gardless of the merits of Dr. Mit chell's position in reference to the appropriation for a health officer, the double voting business was not justi fied, in the light of fairness and precedent. "Why aren't you over at the court house where the new commissioners are meeting today?", one man inquir ed of another at Winton last Monday. "I subscribe to the Hertford County Herald; A will tell me about it"; was the answer. The editor to the Cat?"There is surely going to be some good dope over in Winton next Monday, for I saw J. R. Garrett there last Monday, and he was digging, deeply into the law books. I believe he was reading the act on the creation of the office of road superintendent for Hertford County; and my guess is that he was trying to figure out some means of disposing of the superintendent." The Cat has set aside Monday, Dec ember 11, as the occasion for a visit to the County Capital. BILLING AlJD COOING He met a fair maiden and soon was awooing, He told her he loved her, the words softly cooing. He suggested they marry, she fell for the plan. On the first of the month the billing began. Money: A medium of exchange formerly used by the poor; now sel dom seen. (Defination by Sam Vaughan.) Dr. A. W. Greene concludes that the cheap optimist is the chap who goes to a banquet to get something to eat. Sid Watson says sometimes he has a strange feeling that there is more profit in feeding ftshworms to chick ens than in feeding them to fish. The immensity of the disaster, and the consequent opportunity for ser vice has and is being met with re sponse that is just as notable. Net only are the people of this State go ing about the work of taking care of the sufferers, but other states, the Red Cross, and the U. S. Army and Navy Departments are aiding in the good work. Through Aboskie's chamber of commerce several boxes of clothing has been sent to New Bern, and still more iS being collected. A money fund has been started here also, and the Chamber of Commerce will be more than glad to receive further sub scriptions, giving each donor full credit for any amount given. Christ mas is not quite here, but we can make it a glad day for the New Bern sufferers if we unloose our hearts and purses to the relief of our stricken neighbor*. Road Board May Start Something To forecast what ia going to happen in Winton next Monday when the new road board assumes office is a risky piece of business; but it is pretty certain the incoming members will seek some kind of change in road ad ministration. Indications, however, point to a probable deadlock in case any drastic change is attempted. There will be three new members of the board, J. R. Garrett of Ahos kie, Dr. J. A. Powell of Harrellsville, and J. D. Bridger of Murfreesboro. Old members to succeed themselves will be Chairman J. B. Worrell of Como, H. G. Snipes of Menola and Dr. W. B. Pollard of Winton. The old board, composed of the latter three and Dr. L. K. Walker of Ahoskie, M. E. Worrell of Murfreesboro, and B. N. Sykes of Harrellsville are meeting for the last time today, for the approval of pay rolls. Two or three things may happen next Monday, or, at least may be attempted. Among them is the prob able abolishment of the present road superintendent's job, and the auto matic removal of the present superin tendent. It is extremely doubtful if this can be done, but such a move would not all be surprising. J. R. Garrett, Ahoskie's new member, is somewhat of a legalite, and is known to be seeking some way to make a distinct change in the present method of doing business on -the half million bond issue. Rumor has said there were already on the waiting list applicants for the job of overseer, and one now fre quently mentioned is that of O. H. Britton, who has had experience in county bridge building. He is at present constable of the town of Ahoslde. The HERALD seldom stakes its reputation on mere guesseh; but hav ing forcasted so completely the action of the new county commissioners, it is going to offer this as a bit of deal ing in futures. NOTICE By virtue of an order of the Super ior Court of Hertford County, made at October.term, 1922, in the cause entitled, Willie Newsome next friend of Audey B. Newsome, Mary F. New some, Janie E. Newsome and Thelma D. Newsome. The undersigned Com missioner will on the 11th day of December, 1922, offer for sale to the highest bidder for cash, in the Town _ of Ahoskie, N. C. in front of the post office, at 12 o'clock, the following described tract of land, situate in Hertford County, N. C. to-wit: That tract lying on the eastern border of the Town of Ahoskie, bounded on the west by the land of Mariah Newsome and the public road leading from Co field to hoskie, on the north by the land of Geo. Chamblee and others, on the east by the lands of J. R. Gar rett and on the south by the lands formerly owned by W. J. Mitchell and the lands of J. R. Garrett. Contain ing 89 acres more or less. This the 9th day of November 1922. WILLIE NEWSOME, . Commissioner. JNO. E. VANN, Attorney ll-17-4t NOTICE OF SALE UNDER DEED OF TRUST Pursuant to and by virtue of the power and authority conferred upon me by a certain deed of trust exe cuted by Jessie Hall on the 2nd day of June, 1921 and registered in the Register of Deeds Oce of Hertford County, in Book 68, page 200, 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 entire undivided interest of Jessie Hall in a certain tract of land in Winton township, Hertford County, which belonged to Catherine Hall, de ceased. Adjoining the lands of John Pope, W. H. Manly, B. Wiggins, J. H. Jenkins, B. G" Williams and others, and being the entire tract or tracts of land which Catherine Hall died, siezed and possessed of, and ownen in fee simple. This 6th day of November, 1922. 11 -17-4t. C. W. JONES, Trustee. NOTICE TO CREDITORS L. M. Mitchell and C. L. Hoggard trading as Ahoskie Live Stock Com pany, give notice to creditors that said company has this day dissolved and that L. M. Mitchell has assumed all obligations of the firm and will collect all debt* due the firm. This November 29, 1922. L. M. MITCHELL, i*.i.it c r Hnnr.ARn Ahoskie Clothing & Dry Goods Store SESSOMS' BUILDING MAIN STREET AHOSKIE, N. C. A LIST OF OUR SPECIALS FOR Friday and Saturday ii = Druid LL Sheeting 1 A~ per yd. 36 inches wide at * Best grade Outing 1 Cn per yd. all Colors at - IvL 1 Lot Plad Dress Oft/* Per Goods at ?VC FRIDAY and SATURDAY, all Ginghams at a Big Reduction 1 Lot of Childrens Dress- OQ es, 4 to 14 years at - OJJC Big Lot of Boys Blouses CQn and Shirts going at - U3JC 1 Lot of Terkish Bath OC _ Towels, 2 for - - % ' Mens Heavy Work Shirts 7C|? going at - - - - ? vC * 1 ? ; Mens Heavy Work Hose OC/? 2 pair for - - - Sweaters for the Whole Family at a Reduced Price Big Reduction on Ladies', Men's and Boys' Underwear Men's and Boys' Hats and Caps at a Big Saving Just Received a Big Shipment of the Famous HUNT CLUB SHOES for Men and Young Men. Come and let us show you our new line of Men's Suits and Overcoats, they are marked at a very low price. Ahoskie Clothing & Dry Goods Store . ? Christmas Presents That You'll Be Glad To Give ',= Toys for the Little Folks Our entire sixth floor has been turned into a Christmas Fairyland for the Little Folks. We wish we could name all'of the gift articles so as to help you in your selection but there are too many. Every conceivable toy, from a doll to a railroad, is represented in this Holiday Exhibition. We will be glad to serve you in person or to give your mail inquiries?or mail orders?the attention you desire. ?> Gifts for Girls and Women < -J Throughout our entire store there are thousands of beautiful gift articles which are suitable, and acceptable presents for the growing girl or the mature woman. Smith & Welton's is the most popular store in Norfolk with the woman for the simple reason that they secure here those things which are just what they want. It naturally follows that a gift purchased here is most likely to be "just what she wants". Y 1 Gifts for Men?and Family Gifts ^ " There are more articles here for men than can be found ?n many exclusive men's shops. Most of these articles are just those which are most suitable for a Christmas gift. In the house furnishings department are many articles which can, in reality, be considered gifts for the family. ORDERS BY MAIL?SHOPPING CONVENIENCES Send your mail orders or inquiries to Miss Lillian Wood row and they w>U receive personal attnetion. You will secure the same low prices that are asked of our Norfolk patrons. ' I In the U. S. postofhce substation on our Main floor, parcels will be properly wrapped, without charge, for mailing. In the checking department you may leave packages (without charge) while doing your Christmas shopping. Please consider lhat the store of SMITH & WELTON is anxious to assist you in your Christmas purchases. Smith and Welton 300 to 306?Granby Street?300 to 306 NORFOLK, - VIRGINIA
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