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[local news of ahoskie i - i Mr. J. N. Vann was a business visi tor in Suffolk Wednesday. Mrs. H. L. Modlin spent last weekl with her mother) Mrs. J. J. Hayes. Master Lindon Raby of Tarboro is the 8mest of his aunt, Mrs. Hallie Baker. , ; Mrs. Jas. I. Crawford is the guest of relatives and friends In Whaley vlle, Va. Mr. T. T. Parker of Murfreesboro was a business visitor in Ahoskie Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Phelps were the guests of relatives in Colerain last Sunday afternoon. Miss Nellie Hilton 0f Suffolk, Vs., is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Thomas this week. Mr. Chas. H. Jenkins of Aulandcr was a business visitor in Ahoskie last Saturday afternoon. "Mrs. L. K. Walker and children are spending some time with the form er's parents at Monansha, Va. ? Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Phelps of Merry Hill were guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Hayes last Sunday. Mr. Hugh Dukes, traveling sales man of Elizabeth City, was a busi ness visitor in Ahoskie this week. Mr. Hugh Harrell left this week for New York City, where he goes in interest of the insurance business. Rev. S. T. Barber will hold divine , services at the Methodist church next Sunday morning. The public is in vited. Mr. and Mrs. J. Roy Parker were guests of Professor and Mrs. Russell . Leake of Rich Square last Sunday afternoon. Miss Pearl Hayes returned to her home here last Sunday, after a visit of several days to friends in Edenton and Elizabeth City. Mr. Joe Carroll of Aulander was a business visitor in Ahoskie last Sat urday. He delivered a new Essex Cab to "Sleepy" Newsome.e Miss Helen Leary, Nancy Howard, Mr. Whitehurst and Mayon Parker were visitors at the Chowan Pleas ure Beach last Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Sam Baugham and two sons were guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. V. D. Strickland last Sunday. Glenn Baugham is spending this week here. Mrs. J. J. Buffaloe, Miss Elizabeth Buffaloe, and young James Buffaloe, of Jackson, were guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. Roy Parker last Saturday. Mr. F. D. Flythe, local undertaker, is attending the annual meeting of the Virginia-North Carolina Under takers Association which is meeting in Norfolk this week. Mr. Cyrus Bazemore, who has been attending the State University, has returned to his home in Bertie county. He spent a day or two in Ahoskie, enroute home. Miss Reba Harrell of Whaleyville, Va., is spending this week with Mrs. Hugh Harrell, in the absence of Mr. Harrell who'is on a few days business' r ? trip to New York City. Miss Lena Moore Rawles, of Sarah Leigh Hospital, Norfolk, is spending thia week in Ahoskie. She was called home on account of the illness of her mother, Mrs. R. W. Rawles. Louis M. Curtis and sister, Francis, children of Mr. and Mrs. M- D. Curtis of Atlanta, Ga., are spending some time here with their grandparents, Mr. and and Mrs. J. C. Jenkins and Mrs. Dora Curtis. Professor Preston S. Vann, presi dent of Chowan College, Mrs. Anna Turnley and daughter ,Miss Elizabeth Turnley, of Murfreesboro, were visi tors in Ahoskie Tuesday. Miss Turn ley left for Clinton Tuesday morn ing. Professor Vann and Mrs. Turn ley returned to Murfreesboro Tues day afternoon. ATTEND DANCE Several young men and women of this town attended a dance given in the Armory Hail, Windsor, Tuesday night. FINISHING LAST STORE J. D. Seseoms, owner of the six front brick buildings on lower Main street, is having the last of his store fronts built in this week. This apartment has been used as horse stables since the building was first enclosed. RETURN FROM WASHINGTON Dr. and Mrs. A. W. Greene, and Mr. and Mrs. Jas. G. Camp have re1 turned from Washington, D. C., where they attended the Shrine Cer emonial last week. Others to make the trip were Messrs. H. B. Chapin and S. M. Applebapm. The latter made the trip by automobile and is V spending this week in Baltimore with ? relatives. Ik'/ i, ir-'' WET AND COOL DAYS After two weeks of hot and drj weather, this section was viaited bj a wet, cool spell of three days thia week. Rain began falling Mondaj afternoon, and during Tuesday and Wednesday showers came in abund ance, and with them a sudden drop ir temperature. SPECIAL CAR FROM WASHINGTON PASSES Fifty-one young boys and girls oi Washington, N. C., passed through Ahoskie Tuesday morning, on A- C. L. train number 90, enroute for Nor folk, where they transferred to a Washington, D. C., steamer, for a few days vacation trip. They were in charge of Mr. Percival, traveling salesman of "Little Washington," who is also well known here. It was a group of/ Sunday school members. They made the welkin ring with shouts of joy,-**"! cries of "Come to Washington" as they wait ed for the train to pull out of the local depot. Folders advertising their town were also distributed to all per sons collected around the station. GATLING-BAlLEY Wakefield, Va., June 12.?Mr. and Mrs. Robert Joseph BaUey, of Wake field, announce the engagement and approaching manage of their daugh ter, Hilda Parsons, to Mr. Herman DeLoache Gatling, of Portsmouth, The wedding will take place Satur day, June 16, 6 o'clock p. m., at Rocky Hock M. E. Church. The above announcement will be of special interest to Ahoskie people, as both parties are well known here. Mr. Gatling is the eon of Mr. Mark D. Gatling of Ahoskie and until a few years ago lived here. He is now an employee of the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad. Miss Bailey, the bride elect, taught school in Ahoskie last session. She has many warm friends here. MYERS-HOBBS On Wednesday morning, June 6, at eight o'clock the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Hobbs, Corapeake, N. C., wag the scene of a lovely marriage when their daughter, Josie, became the bride of Mr. Clarence Ray Myers of Colerain, N. C. The parlor and reception hall were decorated - with long leaf pine and southern ,amilax. The columns on either side of the altar were entwined "with smilax and white lilies. Just before the cere mony Mr. Eugene Riddick sang "Because I Love You," accompanied by Misss Alene Savage. The bride and groom entered the room to the strains of Lohnengrin's Wedding March. The bride's brother, Rev. A. J. Hobbs, of' Wilmington, N. C., performed the ceremony. The bride .was lovely dressed in a suit of navy blue poiret twill with accessories to match. She wore a corsage of white bride's roses and valley lilies.v Im mediately after the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Myers left for a northern trip after which they will make tbeir home in Colerain.?^lbemarle. Ob server. ENTERTAINS FOR HER DAUGHTER'S BIRTHDAY Mrs. Mattie Hyatt entertained last Tuesday evening, June 6, at her home near Ahoskie at a birthday party in honor of her daughter, Vivian. Various games were enjoyed also solo. The entite lower floor was dec orated with ferns and cut flowers. The color scheme of pink and white being carried out. The refreshments being ice cream and cake. The guests included Mrs. Mattie Hyatt, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hy att, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hyatt, and Mr. and Mrs. Julian Thomas; Misses Vivian Hyatt, Aries Isenhower, Mar ion Bazemore, Amelia \Thomas, Ila and Nellie Horton and Eunice Cham blee of Ahoskie. Misses Laura and Mabel Barnes and Marjorie Tyree of Norfolk. Messrs. Spurgeon Isen hower, Leon Barham, Lee Rawles, Baldwin, Mayelle, John Parker, Roy Carraway, Lacey Harris, E. S. Miller, Roy Fritz, Edgar Cowan, of Ahoskie and Mr. Ernest Bright of Norfolk. The guests departed at 11 -.30 declar ing their hostess very entertaining. Miss Hyatt received many beauti ful and useful gifts, aessro OLD MAIDS CONVENTION STAGED FOR NEXT WEEK Although the Old Maids are rearing to sport themselves (borrowing the expression from last week's issue) they are not quite ready to admit that they had their advertised convention last Friday night, as stated in the HERALD. The Old Maids Ceiiven tion will be staged in the high school auditorium, Frifey night, June 22, at 8 o'clock. These old maids, whose names ir* listed below, will go through the "grinder" next Friday night, and when they emerge will take( on the r form of beautiful young girls?win r some, gay, and highly "eligible." i This is a list of the forget-me-nots r who will make up the convention: I Josephine Jane Green, ' Mrs. Sam - Boyette. Pricilla Abigail Hodge, i Mrs. P. D. Camp. Calamity Jane Higgins, Mrs- Wm. Bateman. Rach ael Rebecca Sharp, Mrs. Julian Park er. Tiny Short, Mrs. T. H. Sinclair, j Mary Ann Fraddler, Mrs. E. J. Ger ock. Jerusha Matilda Spriggins, Mrs. , Hugh Harrell. Patience Desire Mann, Miss Estelle Barker. Sophie ' Stuckup, Mrs. John Mitchell. Juliet [ Long, Mrs. Lloyd Mitchell. Betsy Trotwood, Mrs. J. P. Britt. Charity 1 Longface, Mrs. W. C. Mercer, Cleo | patra Belle BTOwn, Mrs E. C. Hobbs. , Polly Jane Pratt, Miss Pearl Hayes. I Violet Ann Ruggles, Miss Brett. Belinda Bluegrass, Mrs. W. W. Rog I ers. Francis Touchmenot, Mrs. V. D. Strickland. Hannah Biggerstaif, I Mrs. S. F. Bowers. Betsy Bobinett, Mrs. W. W. Lawrence Prof. Make Over, Mc^J. H. Copeland. Dr. Fixall, | Henry Vann Godwin In Their New Forms After the old maids have gone through the process of the "mill", they will apps&s- as marital timber? young and gay. The following young ladies will represent them in their new conditidfi: Miss Helen Johnson, Miss Earle Lawrence, Miss Mary Newsome, Miss Louise Basnight, Miss Agnes John 1 son. A PICTURE THAT HAS BEEN ACCORDED THE SUPREME CINEMA HONOR "DRIVEN," the Charles Brabin Universal-Jewel production, coming to the RICHARD THEATER Friday and Saturday, June 15th and 16th, wag selected from hundreds of cine ma' features for "major mention" by the Committee on Exceptional Photo plays of the National Board of Re view. One picture-a month is ac corded this supreme hour. Recent se lections were: "Robin Hood," "Sa lome," "Driven," "Minnie," "Shad ows," "Nanhook of the North." "Driven" is a powerful epic?a cross-section of life in the Blue Ridge Mountains. At its premiere presenta tion in New York one critic wrote: "It is the one picture you cannot afford to miss. It is magnificent? the final word in cinema production and one that seldom will be excelled." CHILL)KtINS DAY PROGRAM The following program has been announced for the Childrens Day e* ercies at the Methodist Church, Sun day, June 17th, at 8:30 p. m. Processional "The Day We Love" Prayer By Pastor Recitation, "Childrens Day Greeting" By four boys. "Two Little Hands" Eloise Brett "What Shall I Give Him?" Elisa beth Yert. Song, "Mothers Day as Well as Child rens Day." Recitation, "God's Love", .i...-Four Little Girls. Recitation, "The" Savior and the Children" Pauline Savage. Song,' "Children Day"..By Primary Class. Recitation, "The Live Doll"..Frances Boyette. Recitation, "The Child Jesus.l.-By three children. Solo, "In the Temple"..Louise Mit chell. N Class Recitation, " A Garland for Childrens Day." Recitation, "Our Offerings" By Emily Sumner. Offering SongL fey the Children Song, "Children, Flowers and Song" Choir. Pageant, "The Children Under One Flag." Benediction ? * SUCCESSFUL YEAR * * FOR MARS HILL * * ? * Friends of Mara Hill High * * School have noted with pleasure * * her rapid progress in the past * ?-few years. She is now second to * * no rural high school in Eastern ? * North Carolina. Her students' ? * stand well wherevef they go ? * Her friends will still farther re- ? * joice to know that Dr. Highsmith ? * has placed Mars Hill on the list * * of State accredited schools. We * * congratulate the good people of * * that section on their foresight * * In building such a school. * * * * * Legumes and livestock go hand in hand to build up better soils and more lasting farm prosperity in North Carolina. Haye you planned for summer legumes on that stubble land? Timber is the one best bet to make poor land pay a profit It is alow but sure and should receive more atten tion, suggests H. M. Curran, farm forestry specialist for the Agricul tural Extension Service. RICHARD THEATER 0 - AHOSKIE, N. C. FRIDAY and SATURDAY "DRIVEN" With Chas- Mach (Courtesy of D. W. Griffith) Elinor Fair, Burr Mcintosh, Emily Fitzroy, George Ban croft Mack Sennett 2 reel Comedy "Gymnastium Jim?"Fox News MONDAY and TUESDAY Constance Talmadge in "Polly of the Follies" Comedy?Fox News WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY "The Silent Call" With that wonderful dog, Stronghart Mutt and Jeff?Screen Snap shots Show starts 8:15, full show after 8:45 for those coming in late. Admission 20 and 35c > - The Difference in the Price of a New Pair of Shoe* and a V Modern High-Grade Shoe Re pair Joh, i* a positive saving to jrou of over 100% in Wear, Economy and Comfort. S. P. Burgess Electric Shoe Shop AHOSKIE, N. C. s V ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE Having qualified as administrator of the estate of B. F. Beverly, de ceased, late of Hertford County, North Carolina; this ia to notify all persons holding claims against the said estate to present them to the un dersigned administrators on or before the 6th day of June, 1924, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please malce immed iate payment. Thia 6th day of June, 1923. G. A. BEVERLY, ?A. A. BEVERLY. Postoffice: Ahoskie, N. C. 6t-6-8-23 Makes Cleaning- . ^ Time Easy \ Old Spring-cleaning backaches are oat of style. A little RED Seal Lye does the work better and a lot eaaier. The clever woman finds many ways of making it work for her. Let us suggest a few of . the many uses to you. Write for booklet. Pull directions in each can. Be sure and_ buy only the^M^BBs^^^w ' gemiine "l1f ' * ' Jg f HHjojmga . 9j IT PAYS TO DEAL WITH HERALD ADVERTISERS [L ..... ? ..11 '.-'ifrRfcLV" ? J 'vo. rag* ? i i II i The Fashion Store I ; __ if VI . . ? -'*T fVlj NEW DRESSES . JUST ARRIVED k Our stocks have just been f replenished with a brand new shipment of Spring and " Summer Dresses. Be sure you see them before making a selection. , ALWAYS READY To give you service in women's wear of all kinds, including a nice line of spring and summer footwear MRS. E. C. BRITTON "AHOSKIE'S FASHION CENTER" Ahoskie, N. C. ' %? ======= ! Cameras Films Brushes Talcum and Face Powders Swimming Caps Sunburn Lutions Stationery Fountain Pens and Pencils COPELAND DRUG CO. Ths HoXoZL JMct The Prompt end Efficient Pharmacy We neve the only Registered Druggist in Ahoslcie or Hertford County \ ? * ? ? ! ' We Sell It For Less Your Spring Tonic needs have been anticipated by this Store, and whatever you may want for a) System Builder, call for it here. And, when it passes over the counter to you, it will be at the lowest cost of any store in town. Rock bottom prices always. Select Your Toilet Necessities Here We carry a well selected assortment Sanitary Fountain Service Nice Line of Smokes MITCHELL'S DRUG STORE THE OLD RELIABLE" Manhattan Hotel Building AHOSKIE, N. C. SESSOMS BROS. GARAGE AUTOMOBILE REPAIRING Battery Charging, Valcanizing, Auto Sup plies, Accessories and Oils. Free Air and Water. AHOSKIE, N. C .
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