YOUR AMBITION
Do you t.re out easnr Have you lost some of your
ustomed vim and 'layout cmVtion to do things at low
rcusto
db? Your resistance i.; Lroken.
and invigoration in rich, nourishing
You should find heln
Taken faithfully for a reasonable length of time, Scoff 'a
leldom fails to freshen the blood, build up the general
neaun ana impan a leenng ot well-being to the body.
For that tired-out feeling take Scott's Emulsion.
t. "usi!m'? 01 c;1 ."wr ud in Scott'. EnuUioo is the famoiu
u. n .-w", uibuc i.i .. nwuy uuu rrnut-il til our aw
Hub t iui.tiii c i.i j.u.ily anj wUubilily uuuiiuki..
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THE ROANOKE NEWS
Thuksday, Mar. 25, 1920.
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.
April is looking at us.
Spring lime, gentle Annie.
The "flu" has aboui lefi us.
New cut herrings on the market.
Get that pretty hat ready for
Easier.
The green grass is growing all
iround.
Now is the season for sudden
storms.
The good old summertime is on
the way.
The mule will be strictly on duty
from now on.
March winds will soon give way
April showers.
Etigs are getting cheaper 40
cents per aozen.
Mrs. C. J. Owen spent last Sat-
urdjy in Richmond.
The base ball fever will soon
commence to spread.
The fishermen are getting their
boats a id nets in order.
Mrs. H. M. Poe. Jr., of Rocky
Mount, spent Sunday in town.
There are many people who are
only pious when things go right.
Miss Mary Ellen Travis, of St.
Mary's, spent the week in town.
t is about time to hear from the
prophets in regard to the fruit
crop.
Mr. Robert Allen, of Trinity
College, spent the week end in
town.
It will nol be long now before
the green will get back into the
trees.
Mrs. C. T. Maxwell, of Phila
delphia, is visiting relatives in
town.
Mr. W. A. Pierce and daughter,
Miss Martha, spent the week-end
in Kinston.
Mr. James A. McCraw, of Wil
son, was in Weldon as a visitor on
Sunday last.
Vegewtion is very backward,
but in few days it will make up
for lost time.
Mrs. C. P. Rodwell and Miss
Orie Shoulars spent last Thursday
jn Richmond.
Mr. N. L Clanton, of Wilming
wn, who has been visiting relatives
here, has returned home.
666 has proven it 'will cure Ma
laria, Chills and Fever, Bilious
Pever, Colds and LaGrippe.
The man who does not get en
ough of a variety of weather, these
Jays, must be hard to please.
666 quickly relieves Colds and
LaGrippe, Constipation, Bilious
ness, Loss of Appetite, Headaches.
Misses Narcissa Daniel and Flor
ence Allen, of Westhampton Col
lege are spending a few days in
Weldon.
Mrs. Lee Johnson who has been
visiting friends and relatives in
Kinston and Newbern for the past
several weeks, has returned home.
Mrs. W. B. Boseman and fam
ily have moved from their country
home to town and are occupying
(he Gay residence on 6th street
we welcome this good family to
Weldon.
Ni-:v Enterprise. The Schli
chter Lumber Company, Halifax
county, auihori.ed capital $200,
000 and $50,000 subscribed by
byC. A. Wyche, W. L. Long, of
Roanoke Rapids, A. B. Sclilichter
and Ben Fishel, of Hollister.
Withdraws from Contest.
Henderson high school, which was
grouped with Norlina and Roanoke
Rapids in the triangular debate
held annually under the auspices
of the University of North Caroli
na in contest for the Aycock loving
cup, has withdrawn from the de
bate on account of suspensions due
to the influenza epidemic. "Every
moment must be spent on making
up lost time," stales Professor G.
C. Davidson, principal.
Thursday Afternoon Club
The Thursday Afternoon Club
held iu meetiux with .lisn Willie lllack
Musioove on March lsth
The ( 'lull vutcil to cuntnliiito to the
Sulhe Soutliall Cotton Loan Tumi, for
worthy girls and their i-ducutiuii.
Alter the business meeting, the fol
lowing program wan enjoyed;
Thrift Paper by Mrs. Harry .Smith on
"Funds ami Investments. "
Paper liv Miss Will elllaek Musgrove:
'Typcsof City Government "
A Keacliug by Mrs. N. J. Miepiieru;
the Calf Path."
Ilehcious ri'lreHliments consisting of
salads, sandwiches, couVe and mints
were served by the hostess, assisted by
Miss ( arrie ltowe and .Miss hallienue
Ward.
The Ntw Ice Plant. Mr. C
t. Carter says work on the new
ace factory is progressing rapidly
Ke machinery has already arri
veil and is being installed. By the
first of May everything will te
iready for making ic: on a larger
scale.
Stock of Goods Sold Mrs
H C. Spiers, we learn, has sold
the entire stock of goods of (he late
H. C. Spiers to Mr. C. W. Grego
ry. The stock will be taken to
Tillery. This old store will be
very much missed in Weldon
You could always find things at
little cheapier price ai Henry
spiers store.
Influenza Epidemic Is Over
The Influenza epidemic is about
over in Halifax ei.untv Thi-ie i. how
over, uuite ft ouiuuer ut cases iu the vi'
emit? of Scotland Neck. Tim report
uuniji-iiie past weak shows only
cases, all of which were reported from
culiand Neck township. There aie
few cases in other riar'.a of the count V
Them hae beeu a total of 1481 cases
reported to the Health Uepartiueut from
the county eioee the epidemic started
early in February The inllueuta situation
u iue aiaie as a whole lias about oiear
ti up, with the exception of Halifax
i'uplui and another Kaetern county
Tw in Calves. During the cold
weather of several days ago, Cary
Alston, an enterprising colored
farmer near Panacea Springs,
found a pair of twin male calves
lifeless and to all appearances fro
zen. Making the best of the con-
iiion possible he gathered them
up in cloths ana iook inem to tne
house and placed ihem near the
re and gave them warm food. He
now has pair of Frisk y calves. He
proposes to raise them and have a
yoke i.f oxen after a few years.
News Reporter.
Weldon Cornet Band. The
Weldon Cornet Band has perfect
ed their organization and the in
struments have been ordered. The
following will compose the band:
Leader H. A. Hardison.
2nd Cornet Grainger Pierce.
3rd Cornet N. M. Howa.
1st Clarinet A. C. Sledge.
2nd Clarinet C. F. Rhem.
3rd Clarinet William Pierce.
Baritone-J. I. Boseman.
1st Alto- A. L. Durham.
2nd Alto Marvin Carter.
Trombone J. O. Carter.
2nd Trombone F. E. Jones.
Bass T. E. Brown.
Snare Drum D. J. Wright.
Bass Drum M. Barrington.
Only Essentials. The follow
ing from Roanoke, Va., strikes us
as a good thing and if every com
munity would adopt the same the
country would be belter off:
The local lodge of the Brother
hood of Railway and Steamship
Clerks, freight handlers, express
and station employes, with a mem
bership of about 1,300 men and
women at a mass meeting adopted
a resolution pledging themselves to
confine their individual buying, "to
a minimum and to refrain from
purchasing any goods or materials
not absolutely necessary to the
well-being of the purchaser."
This action was taken, officials
nf the oreanizatton declared to
counteract the unwarranted prof
its of oroducers. middle men and
retailers."
B. Y. P. U. Social. The first
quarterly social of the B. Y. P. U
wat ffiven ast t-riday evening at
home of Mr. and Mrs. Newton
Shepherd.
A. B. Y. P. U. acrostic, a Uun-
ny contest, and both vocal and in
strumental music furnished tne en
tertainment for the evening, afier
n'hirh a most eniovable course of
ices was served.
Those present included Dr. and
Mrs. R. P. Morehead, Mr. and
Mr I P. Hollotnan. Mr. and
Mrs. C. F. Gore, Mr. and Mrs
Newton Sheoherd. Mrs. Ruth
Hunter, Mrs. Olivia Morehorn
Rev. J. G. Blalock, Misses Rosa
Rodwell. Esther Alsbrook, Thelma
Harrow. Dorothy Blalock, Page
Mnrchead. Maud Harris, Messrs
; P mierliiv. Brown. Ilolloma
and Masters William Holloman and
Robert Morehead.
nilR-MY-TlS.vl is a great pai
H killer. It relieves pain and sore
ness caused by Rheumatism, Nue
ralgia, Sprains, etc.
The farmers are breaking the
land, preparing for a bit crop.
Entertained. Mr. and Mrs. I
W. E. Daniel entertained a party I
of young ladies from WesLhamptcm
College, Richmond, Va., on Saturday ,
and Sunday lat. They were Miss Car
' 'ilyu ltrorldus, of Louisville, Kv.; Miss '
i Allyne Spencer, Waco. Texas; Miss Kuth
I Henderson. Itticlianan rouutr, Va., and
Miss -Narcissa I lanicl, of Weldon
Linen Shower. -The Aid So
ciety of the Baptist church held iis
reuu'ar nmnthlv meeting iu the hospita
ble home ni Mis. a.S. Allen on Mon
day, . Match l.ith. An unusually good
program was tendered, all Hie circles
reportiug, after which Mrs ,1. O. Ida
lock, out capable president for the past
three ami a lull years, stated Umt she
could not accept the leadership for an
other year. Mrs. J. A Johuston was
unanimously elected as her successor.
Mrs. Allen, assisted by several of the
ladiea, served refreshments, Mrs. 151a
lock gracefully presiding at the tea
table.
Mrs. Johnston then in a few well
chosen words, in behalf of the meniberi
of the society, expressed her apprecia
tion of Mis. ilhilock's work as our lead
er and closed her remarks bv bring
ing in a wagon lllle.l with a Veritable
"shower" of linens, silver and many
other uselul gifts, us expressions ofluvc
to onr retiring president, from the dif
ferent members of the society.
Meeting of Woman's Club.
A Woman's Club, consisting of
four departments, Music, Child Welfare,
Health and 1'ivir, was organised Tues
day afternoon, March III, at a mast
meeting of the women of Weldon. An
encouiaging number was present .and
gave their names lor membership. The
meeting was called to order by Mrs. W.
A. Pierce as requested and nominations
for temporory chairman called for. Mrs.
W A. pierce was elected and proceed
ings for an organization began at once.
Mrs. S. li. Pierce, temporary secretary,
recorded the minutes of the meeting.
Alter the object of the meeting was
stated the following women were elect
ed to serve on a nominating committee:
Mrs. Harry Smith, Miss Eunice Clark,
Mrs. T. l Harrison. .Mrs. II. C. (ireen
and Mrs. .1. (1. blalock.
The names presented and accepted
for ollicers were as follows:
President Mrs. W. A. Pierce.
1st Vice-President Mm. J. A. John
ston. L'nd Vice-President Mrs. U.S. Travis.
KecordingSecretary -Mrs. H. B. Pierce.
Corresponding Secretary Mrs. ('. K.
Williamson.
Treasurer Mrs. 1). H. Zollicoffer.
Questions of great importance to wel
fare of the club were thoroughly dis
cussed and a largo number present gave
voice to their sentiments.
It is hoped that this club will stimu
late every wumau and young girl in the
town to do her very best for the uplift
of the community and establish the belt
co-operative relationship among all
working channels in this locality.
The Presentation Exercises
on Sunday Afternoon. The
"Presentation Exercises" on Sunday
afternoon were successfully carried out
by the William Shaw Post, bo, S,
American Legion, and much uuioyed by
the large crowd preseut. The stage was
beaulilully decorated with pine burrs,
ferns. P. S flags and handsome rosea.
( apt. Klliott It llaik, who was terri
bly wounded in the late war and several
times ottieially reported dead, presided,
and very graceluily explained tne pur-
ose ol the meeting, llie Meyer-uavia
Orchestra made delightful music and
two choruses weie given by a selected
hoirot the young gentlemen and ladies
f Weldou. Mrs. It S. Iravis saug very
beautifully two solos, "The Americana
oine, and "I lil'ist in Flanders, and
Mra. . ('. (.Ireen read most impression-
Prance in battle I'lame." TheScrip-
ure lesson was read hy.ltev. K. Cousins,
nd the prayer aud tienedictiou were
iven by liev. -I. II lllalock.
Mr W. L. Knight introduced the
speaker for the occasion. Hon. N. V.
ulley, Hcaa ol the Law school and
ege at W ake Forest. Dr. Lulley b
ldress was strong and to the point in
ealing with preHeut dav affairs aud in
tensely interesting aud charming from
start to tinish. At mauv points he re
ceived most hearty applause and that
beheld the intense sympathy ol In
entire audieuce wa's very evident.
At the close Captain (lino Suiter
read the "Honor Roll" containing thir
ty six names of men from this Post
rho gave then lives in r ranee, wuiieiue
rchestra played in a minor key the air,
Ti W e Meet Atrain. 1 lie audience
was dismissed, the Honor ceruncaies
distributed and thus closed a most im-
ressive occasion.
M M
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YOU ARE WELCOME
AT THE
PEPTO-
FOR
"SPRING FEVER,"
Spring Days Are Treach
erous Germs Don't
Disappear with
Cold Weather
If
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Services Morning and Evening.
Sunday School Every Sunday, 9:45 A. M.
Prayer Meeting Every Wednesday, 7:30 P. M.
Good Singing. Polite Attention to All
Special attention paid to visitors and strangers
NORFOLK'S NEW MAIL ORDER HOUSE,
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19th and Monticello Avenue,
NORFOLK, VIRGINIA.
New Catalogue Ready for Mailing Be Sure and Get
Your Copy.
gTOPEN FOR LOCAL AND NEARBY TRADE.
howing Complete Line Following Merchandise
Dresses,
Corns and Suits,
Trimmed Hats,
Underwear,
Shoes,
Men's Clothing
Boy's Clothing,
Children's Clothing,
Children's Wear,
Gloves and Hosiery,
Rugs and Carpets,
Phonographs.
Furniture, Beds and Mattresses,
Groceries,
Trunks and Bags,
Bicycles,
Sewing Machines,
Baby Carriages,
Roofing Paper,
Wall Board,
Incubators,
Poultry Supplies,
Insecticides,
Enamelware,
Crockery,
Fruit Jars,
Hardware,
Screen Doors and Wire,
Plows and Harrows,
Plant Jr. Tools,
Wire Fence,
Buggies,
Wagons.
Paints and Oil,
Stoves,
Sanitary Closets,
Rifles and Pistols,
Cartridges,
Clipping Machines.
We guarantee you big savings in buying from us.
Our prices are 15 to 30 per cent, under Retailers.
Write for catalogue. Address Department 35A
The Southern Stores, Inc.,
NORFOLK, VIRGINIA.
BLOOD IS SLUGGISH AND WEAK
Don't Take Chances II You Feel
Bad Enrich Your Blood
With Pepto-Mangan
There is a great deal of serious
sickness in the spring.
And it is easy to see why. Long
weeks pent tp indoors, too little
exercise and fresh air, winter sick
nesses not entirely over with, a
generally lowered vitality. Blood
weak and sluggish. 1 hen come
fine spring days that are not as
warm as they seem; or sudden
changes in the weather, and you
haven't taken proper precautions.
Vigorous, red-blooded people
don't often get sick. If you re not
feeling your best, get Pepto-Man
gan of your druggist and lake it to
build up your blood. I his enec
live and agreeable tonic has been
tested for over thirty years, and
nhvsicians. everywhere, recom
mend it for run down, pale, and
anemic people.
The whole family should take
Pento-Manean it is good health
insurance. Besides, what a joy i
ic in feel fit and fine-ready for
anything! To have an abundance
of energy and enthusiasm !
Pepto-Miingan is tor sale at your
driggist's, nii'l in both liquid and
tablet form. There is no difference
in medicinal value. Take which
ever you preler. But to make
sure you get the genuine, ass tor
"Gude'i Pepto Mangan" and see
that the name "Gude's" is on the
package.
Advertisement-
HoMli FliST.-We have great
respect for the wonun who knows
how to spare her.ielf, for the one
who knows when she has enough.
We have respect for the one who
has the courage to say, "I am nol
strong enough to sew for the
heathen and do my home duiies
also, and my home is first," and
who dares sit in her house and see
others conduct sewing societies.
This is no plea for idleness, or lor
selfishness that is like a canker to
the soul, only a plea for a knowl
edge of one's own powers and
limitations, for a courage accord
ing to the convictions, for a judg
ment that is enlightened and gen
erous, not only towards others
hut toward herself.
peopleVX
YEAR
Ask for
HILL'S
FIVE MILLION
USED IT LAST
HILL'
cascara9pnine
Standard cold remedy for 10 yw$
OfMtefr-breati up "
hour itiirv I'M' -y-
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ESTABLISHED OVER FIFTY YEARS.
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FOOTWEAR
Can Be The Cleverest Style
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genuine
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Administrator's Notice.
'I'tie uinti'iHiifii'l haniiif ilnlv iUli
,i.l .lmim.tiiiU)r uf tlic f-tatf o
W. Aiiilvmun. latf ot Hulilai
i-nuiitv. N 1'. Hun n tu nolil'v all IJi-r
sunn lilli claims aKU'l Hie lle
uf the mil dMwaned, tu lile ttirin with
llic undersciriied mi r before the IMh
,i. f Umi'li l'tll or this iiotioe will
i. i.l.a.l iu hai ol their recovery.
ill nei hdiiii iuilelte.l to "aid enlatr
will pliMixe make immediate paviiieut
, is the I'-'lti dav of iaicli. I'J-'n.
i.imiiui: i) tl ks,
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TALESMAN WANTtU. -Would
J like to get in touch with reliable
p;irty who can handle fish account
of old r suhlishf d Norfolk firm as a
i side line. Good prospects to partv
who is willine to go alter the busi
ness and work it up. If interested
write J. T. White & Co., Nor
folk, Va.
Correct designs for this season
in both men's and women's
shoes can be yours if you pur
chase from this store. Our com
plete stocks for Spring are ready
for you and each pair is superior
in quality, workmanship and
finish. All our footwear comes
direct Irom the factories per
fect in all details.
Norfolk's Leading Shoe Store
Write to us and tell us what you want or visit us when in Nor
folk and tell us you are from out-of-town. We will be glad to ex
tend you every courtesy either by mail or in person.
S. J, THOMAS & CO.,
(Incorporated)
Granby Street. Corner Tazewell, NORFOLK, VA.
Successors to D. Lowenberg Boot & Shoe Company.
WANTED!
Dealer fur Weldon and
Halifax County for
SCHLOSS BALTIMORE CLOTHES
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DEMANDS
SOMETHING
I UST A LITTLE DIFFERENT
J UST A LITTLE BETTER.
A Schloss Bros. & Co. Suit will fill
the bill. We have just received
some very pretty patterns in spring
style. A look costs nothing, drop
in and see them.
We also have a nice line of Silk
and Crepe Shirts, Ties, Sox and
Crossett Shoes at a price lower
than to-day's wholesale cost.
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I No matter what you see it adderiised tor it is cheaper here. I
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IE SOLICIT the irude of people who are particular about
the quality ol their groceries. We expect our Business to
stand on merit only. In buying we select only pure, whole
some foods. We invite your trade op the basts of "complete
satisfaction or your money returned."
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"Lalley-Light"
"The Electric Light and Power for every Farm."
Farmers everywhere buying "Lai
ley-Light" for its remarkable
simplicity.
ITT This is a very attractive
proposition.
Mutual Motors Co.
jj I HOME OF CHASE & SANBORNS COFFEES AND TEAS
a w1 - in
The Vital
Question About
men's
Clothes
Thr True Test of a Suit or
Overcoat is lis Staying Qualities.
What men of judgment want are
clothes with si vie, that can be de
psnded on to give long satisfaction
clothes that will hold th"ir shape
and retain their freshness that
will stand up and deliver reai ser
vice and be reasonable in price.
Our suits and Overcoats at
$25.00 to 45 00
are the best styles, have staying qualities, will stand- up
deliver real service, and are extremely reasonable in pries
They come guaranteed to you, both by the maker and us
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ROCKY MOUNT, N. C,
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