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Captain Norman L. Shaw, Native Of This County, Dies At Charlotte Home . ? In the recent death at Char lotte of Captain Norman L. Shaw, Hertford county lost another of its Confederate vet erans, and aa well aa ?ne of its most prominent sons in business and professional life. He died Saturday, July 7. Captain Shaw was born In Hertford County served in the Confederate Army while a resi dent of the county, and after the war was postmaster at Har rellsville for some time. He was also justice of the peace and county judge. He was a member of - Com pany "D" of the 17th Infantry during the Civil War, being first appointed a Lieutenant in the company. Later he was made Captain, upon the resig nation of Captain J . M . C. Luke. The Charlotte Observer gives an interesting account of the life and activities of Cap tain Shaw since he left this sec tion of the State. The follow ing article is clipped from that newspaper: Captain Norman L. Shaw, 81, well known citizen and former member ship secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, died at 0:16 o'clock Sat urday morning at the Presbyterian Hospital. Failing health due to old age was assigned as the cause of his death. His strength had been weakening for the last several months but it was not until last week that he was re moved to the hospital. Funeral services will be conducted at the Ninth Avenue Baptist Church . Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock and burial will be here. Rev. Dr. J. T. Taylor, of Waroen ton; and Dr. Dyehes, of Fort Mill, S. C., former pastors of Captain Shaw, will pfficiate and will be assisted by Baptist ministers of Charlotte, with whom Captain Shaw was closely con nected because of his religious work. Captain Shaw came to Charlotte to live about three years ago from Drakes Branch, Va. For two and a half years he was membership secre tary of the Chamber of Commerce while T. T. Allison was business man ager. Since coming to Charlotte, Captain Shaw had resided at the home of his daughter, Mrs. L. R. Pruette, 602 North Caldwell street. Surviving are three daughters: Mrs. L. R. Pruette, of Charlotte; Mrs. C. O. Kuester, of Charlotte and Mrs. Dennis Simmons, of New York City. Captain Shaw was born in Mur freesboro April 3, 1843. His father was Edward Shaw, who was born in Rublin, Ireland,-1792 and who came to Aemerica when he was quite a young man, setiling for a few years in New York before coming to North Carolina. His mother was Celia Brown, who was born in Hertford County, this State. Captain Shaw was married four times. His first wife, whom he claimed as his bride while a student at the University of North Carolina, was Miss Olivia McDade of Chapel Hill. He afterwards married Mrs. McDowell of Edeaton; Mrs. Jenkins of Warrenton and Mrs. Williams of Virginia. Receiving his preparatory educa tion at Harrellsville Academy, Cap tain Shaw entered the University of North Carolina in 1861 but during his sophomore year left to enter the Confederate Army in the War Be tween the States. He was one of the war time stu dents recalled to Chapel Hill by the University to receive their degrees several years ago at the hands of Ex-President Wilson, who was then Governor of New Jersey. At those exercises Captain Shaw was at the speakers table with President Wil son and was a spokesman for the Civil War students, given their de grees nearly half a century after their attendance at the University. He also attended Emory and Hen ry College of Virginia. Before coming to Charlotte Cap tain Shaw was one of the leading citisens of Drake's Branch, Vs., where he was a figure in the mercan tile business and was presidents the bank there. For years he was mayor of the town. There he had ex tensive holdings but when he came to Charlotte he sold his interests and severed Ma connection entirely. In 1886 he WW peetmaster at Har reltoviOe, this state, and later justice of the peace and afterwards judge of the county court Ho eras also editor ? ' outstanding characteristics of Cap tain Shaw's life. Up until the time when his health became so feeble that he could not attend church, Cap tain Shaw was a teacher of the Phila thee class of the Ninth Avenue Bap tist Sunday School He was also a deacon in the Ninth Avenue Baptist church, which so received him as such because he was a deacon in the Bap tist church at Drake's Branch. He was also superintendent of the Sun day School at Drafts Branch. At one time many years ago he was secretary of the North Carolina Baptist State Convention, which of fice he held for several years and dis charged with efficiency and fidelity. He was moderator of two Baptist as sociations in North Carolina and one association in Virginia. While living in Hertford county and Edenton, Captain Shaw was ac tive in polities and attended as a specially appointed delegate the state convention, which nominated gover nor, - congressman, legislators and county officers. Entering the Confederate Army as a private, Captain Shaw quickly won promotion for his bravery and solierly qualities. He was first lieVsnant, ad jutant and afterwards captain of the 17th North Carolina Regiment Captain Shaw took part in the battle of Cold Harbor and in the seige around Petersburg. He was severely wounded at the battle of the "Crater." He was in the last battle fought in North Carolina, at Bentonsville, N. C. His command surrendered at Greensboro when Gen eral Johnson handed over his sword to Sherman. Captain Shaw was a member of Mecklenburg Camp, United Confed erate Veterans and always took an active interest in the affairs of the 'old soldier.' Two years ago he was named adjutant on the staff of General Smith, of Aosoaville, com mander-in-chief of the North Caro lina Confederate Veterans. Interested in the work of fraternal organisations. Captain Shaw was a Mason, an Odd Fellow and a member of Chi Phi Greek letter collegiate fra ternity. Captain Shaw was a firm believer in education for the masses and at all times supported the educational institutions of the Baptist denomina tion in his native state and in Vir ginia. He was particularly interest ed in Wake Forest College and Mere dith College in this state. Possessed with a keen intellect, Captain Shaw was a student and a scholar. He was a brilliant speaker and even in his old age was Capable of making a fiery speech. He could command attention from various kinds of platforms because of his ready wit and his attractive speak ing appearance. Genial, kind-hearted and generous Captain Shaw was a man who quickly won his way into the hearts of those who met him. He was the friend of children everywhere and he was a member of the family to be adored. His love of home and family was pro nounced. He had an indomitable will and what ever he set his hand to do he continued until it was finished. He was systematic and thorough and what he undertook to do he did well. His outlook on life was always op timistic and he ever liked for the good instead of .the bad in human en deavor. His was a word of cheer and comfort and not one of scorn. Ever ready to lend a helping hand and to speak a comforting word, .Captain Shaw had the faculty of drawing to him those with whom he dealt. PASTOR OFFERS THANKS FOR GIFTS BESTOWED Editor HERALD? I wrote you a few days ago about the kindness of people on Colerain field, but it continued after that writ ing. Christian Harbor Sunday School sent me a cash offering, and whan I moved, Colerain people, (Baptist and Methodist) furnished trucks and bore > ail the expense. ? At Winton we have been graciously j welcomed. The parsonage has been worked over, the people kindly offer | ing and doing everything the pastor and his wife would ask for. The pantry was filled?68 pounds lard, 47 pounds of sugar, coffee, tba, various lands of,canned goods and cereals, ehickens, eggs, flour, and so on in rich abundance. For all of these timely gifts and gracious courtesies we are profound ly gratefuL Truly, K. B. UNEBERRY. Ten thousand girls are enrolled in the home demonstration dubs, and 86,000 girls and women are enrolled in the demonstration clubs and com munity dubs organised by the Home DsneeaeSraSiow workers of she North Carolina State College and Depart ment of Agriculture. HICKORY CHAPEL NEWS Mr. and Mr*. J. T. Hughson and little daughter, France* Lee, ipent Saturday and Sunday night with Mr. and Mr*. Carrol Lowe near Center Grove. Mia* Mae Holloman returned hone laat Thursday after spending several days with Miss Foy Cowan in Ahos trie. Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Earley from Gatesville spent Sunday with the former's parent*, Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Earley. Mis* Margaret Slaughter is visiting her grandmother, Mrs. Mollie Slaugh ter in the Bethlehem section. , Miss Ruby Wiggins spent Satur day night and Sunday with Mis* An nie Modlin near Union. She was ac companied by Misses Ray Hughson and Nancy Dilday. Miss Bettie Willougfaby returned home Saturday after spending sev eral weeks with Mr. and Mrs. George , Horton near Union. Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Slaughter vis ited Mrs. Slaughter's sister, Mrs. Jack Vann, Sunday. We are very glad to report Mrs. Caroline Slaughter is improving after being on the sick list Mr. and Mrs! John Hughson and daughter, Nannie, spent Sunday af ternoon with Mr. and Mrs. Walter Willoughby near Brantleys Grove. Miss Ruth Hill from Aulander, and Miss Beatrice Holloman of Ahoskie are the guests of Mrs. Claxton God win. Miss Lorene Earley returned home last week after visiting relative* in Suffolk, Va. Mr. Herbert Hughson from Mars Hill section spent Saturday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Hughson. Miss Cottle Bright from Norfolk is visiting Mia* Iva Parker. Messrs. Oscar Wiggins and Charley Dilday were callers near Union Sun day afternoon. Mr. J. W. Alexander of Ahoekie and Mrs. Jim Alexander from Suf folk, Va., were visitors in the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Wiggins Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Lucy Copeland of Norfolk, returned home Saturday after (pend ing some time with relative* here. Our people through here are set ting up curing their tobacco and with their best attention. TYPHOID SEASON IS NOW IN FULL BLAST (By State Board of Health) Raleigh, July 18?Six cases of typ hoid fever among the members of one family in Union County and five cases among the children of a Cleve land County family reported to the State Board of Health has called forth a warning from the Board that the typhoid season is just beginning, and that every precaution against this preventable disease should be ' taken during July, August and Sep tember, when illnes from this cause reaches its peak. In both instances of family epidem emics the disease has attacked child ren. The Union County family is one of negroes with the youngest of the sick children a baby of three years, and the eldest a boy of six teen. The Cleveland County family is a white one with the youngest vic tim six years of age and the eldest seventeen years. Experience of the health officials has demonstrated that annually the typhoid rate, both case and death, rises with the warm weather and the increase of house flies, considered the greatest factor in the transmis sion of the germs of typhoid and oth er intestinal diseases. Each year for the past ten years the typhoid rate has been consistently lowered in North Carolina until last year the total number of deaths for the first time since accurate statistics have been kept dropped under three hun dred, being 298. That tkia total may be decreased this year the State Board of Health is advising three things: inoculation againt typhoid by taking three doses of Bnti-typhoid vaccine at intervals of one week; the cleaning-up of breeding places of flies and the de struction of these dangerous, deadly insects by traps, poison, and swatting, and the screening of houses to keep them out; sanitary disposal of wastes from the body either through water sewerage or sonte approved sanitary Privy. While the report of eleven cases of typhoid in two families is startling, figures for the whole State as gath ed through the one hundred local quarantine officers and reported to the State Board of Health indicate a better condition than at this time last year. A total of 404 eases have been reported to date as against 496 cases for the first six months of 1922. The deaths from typhoid reported for the first five ssonths of 1922 were 39 as against 82 for the same period this year. 060 cures Malaria, Chills and fever, dengue or bmious fever. It destroys the germs. ' PROFESSIONAL CARDS DR. C. G. POWELL DENTIST OFFICE: Third floor, Room* 2 and 8 Farmers-Atlantic Bank Building AHOSKIE, N. C. X-Ray Service Phone No. 21 R. R. ALLEN * SON Deafen la SASH, DOORS. BLINDS. WINDOW GLASS, HARDWARE, PAINTS, and BUILDING MATERIALS GENERALLY Wholesale and RetaU 927 Washington feoart SUFFOLK, VA. TOMBSTONES or ANY DESCRIPTION See or Write J. B. MODLIN AHOSKIE. N. C. Agent for ?COGGINS MARBLE CO.? Dr. W. C. Mercer DENTIST Offices over Mrs. Britton's store Ahoekie, N. C. JUNIPER HEART SHINGLES ?The Wood Eternal For Safe By C. B. MORRIS Colerain, N. C. Aak for delivery, price, eel .ample. DR. ARCHIE SMITHER Practice limited to Examination and Diagnosis of the Eyes and the Fitting of Glasses Own Optical Laboratory on Premises Suite No. 505-06-08-10-12-13 National Bank Building SUFFOLK, VA. DR. CHARLES J. SAWYER Eye, Ear, Note and Throat AHOSK1E, N. C. Every Wednesday. Fanners' Atlantic Bank Building 10:00 A. M. to 6 P. M. In Windsor office: Saturdays and Mondays. THE SPEAR ENGINEERS i Consulting Engineers 300-301-302 Bankers Trust Building Municipal Drainage and General Engineering NORFOLK, VA. ? HARRY B. SPEAR President and Chief Engineer 7-l3-23-3mos.-x FOR FIRE INSURANCE SEE Strickland & Hale AHOSKIE, N. C. NOTICE Pursuant to the powers and duties conferred on the undersigned trustee by deed of trust dated April 2, 1920 and executed by P. H. Taylor and wife and recorded in Book 85, on page 292 in office of --Register of Deeds, Hertford County, to secure indebtedness due H. H. Jones. I will on August 20, 1923, between the hours of 12 o'clock m. and 2 p. m. offer for sals to the highest bidder the following described real estate to-wit: The farm near the corporate limits of the town of Winton, known as the farm formerly owned by H. H. Jones and sold to P. H. Taylor under land sale; said farm platted and subdivid ed in farms as 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 7, 8 and 9 and recorded in book 62, on page 494, in office of said Register of Deeds, containing 80 acres, mora or less. < Terms of sals?Cash. Place of sale?Court House door in Winton, N. C. A. T. NEWSOME, Trustee. Winton, N. C., July 18, 1923. 7-27-28-41. Over 8,000 young farm boys are enrolled in the agricultural club work of the North Carolina State College and Department of Agriculture this TV** n " ? They Succeeded! There's What They Say: RockfelUr:?"I determined that in addition to work ing for money, I would make money work for me." Schwab:?No man can prosper unless his expenses are kept below hiB income." Carnegie*?"The man who does not and cannot save money, cannot and will not do anything else worth while. Harriman:?"No man can afford not to be thrifty. Only the poor are wasteful. Hill:?"If you want to know whether you are des tined to be a success, you can easily .find , out. Are you able to save money?" START Yeur Saving Today?en this strong Bank. BANK OF AHOSKIE SIMPLY SUPERIOR SERVICE % Ahoskie, N. C. " ^ Just One Taste ? of <rThe Quality Kind" Ice Cream and you will be convinced that the best Ice Cream you ever ate was made right here in Ahoskie by the Ahoskie ke Cream Co. . With our new plant now in operation, we are in position to fill all orders on short notice. - \ ?. iV".:. ?? : 'li Let Us Serve You * Ahoskie Ice Cream Co. "The Quality Kind" Newsome's Block - - Ahoskie, N. C. . CANCERS SUCCESSFULLY TREATED AT THE KELLAM HOSPITAL The Kellain Hospital treats successfully Cancers, Tumors, Ulcers, X-Ray Bums, and Chronic Sores without the use of the knife, X-Ray, Radium, Acids, or Serum, and we have treated successfully over 90 per cent of the many hundreds of sufferers treated during the past twenty-three years. KELLAM HOSPITAL, lae. 1617 Weet Mala Street. Richmond, Va. A FELDMAN'S BARGAIN STORE Big July Clearance Sale Now Going on Come and See Our Bargains Newsome's Block, Ahoskie, N. C. ===== 9.
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