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SERVE OUR B Till fi S 1 H PI (1UI IF IP BOTTLED SOFT DRINKS A bolide right off ftie ice-what better thirst quencher for ycung i.i old is there than one of our cooling and refreshing soft drinks? The purest fruit juices sweetened with the purest sugar, and water cool and sweet, from crystal springs that is what you get in one o' our wonderful drinks. Order today-it is cheaper per bottle by the case. SIDNEY B. HOLDFORD, II II ly SOUTH WELDON, N. C. SCHOOL SHOES We have a nice line little school shoes for Boys and Girls. Just the thing for fall wear. Also Boys Suits and Girl Dresses be sure and see them. Beautiful line Ladies Waists and Blouses, just received. All Organdies Lawns and Voils Must be sold out at once regardless of cost to make room for fall goods soon to arrive. We always appre ciate your patronage. PHONE 336.1 1 No matter what you see it advertised for it is cheaper here, i I . II U 1 flSHI.il There you'll find a complete as sortment of all-wool Sport Skirt ings for Fall Wear. Ginghams, Suitings English Linens Galore. Anything you need at T HEHthDLIQHT STOftE, M. FREID, Proprietor. WELDON, N. C. LAMES AMD CENT'S OUTFITTER, "fr t Me- o-my, how you'll take to a pipe and P. A. Before you're a day older you want to let the idea slip under your hat that this is the open season to start something with a joy'us jimmy pipe and some Prince Albert! Because, a pipe packed with Prince Albert satisfies a man as he was never satis fied before and keeps him satisfied! And, you can prove it! Why P. A.'s flavor and fragrance and coolness and its freedom It from bite and parch (cut out by our exclusive pat ented process) are a reve lation to the man who never could get acquainted with a pipe! P. A. has made a pipe a thing of joy to four men where one was smoked before! Ever roll up a cigarette with Prince Albert? Man, man but you've got a party coming your way! Talk about a cigarette smoke; we tell you it's a peach! mm Albert Prince Albert told in toppy red bag, tidy red tint, hand$om pound and helt pound tin humidort and in tht pound crygtai gla$ humidor with tponut moittintt top. Copyright 1921 by R. J. Reynold Tobacco Co. Wiutoa-Saltia, N.C. the national joy smoke i j.Aj j.l ij Place your Orders for Coal t A TT T 3 Wi We have Durchased several hundred tons of coal which we can offer to our customers at $9 per ton of 2000 pounds guaranteed FOR CAS H This is a good grade of coal, and we thiuk this will be the last opportunity to obtain coal at this price. If you do not want this coal delivered now, place your order with us and state when you want the delivery made. This will protect you in the price. Unless you act quickly you will be sure to pay more for your coal. Help US to help YOU by placing your order NOW. Men talk about equality, but most of them are trying to get ahead ot the other fellow. The trees are loaded down with locust this year. That is one of the signs of a hard winter. Miss Pauline Coghill, of Rocky Mount, spent the week end with Miss Mary Norman Harris. Miss Minnie Rodwell, of Macon, spent the week end in Weldon, the guest of Miss Rosa Rodwell. As soon as summer wanes the chirp of the young buckwheat cake can be heard in the distance. When daughter eats onions for supper it is a sign that she is not expecting company that night. Mrs. J. T. Gooch who has been spending some lime with relatives at Swansea, Mass., has returned home. Avoid chilly rooms in the morn ing by using Cole's Hot Blast Heaters. They prevent colds and sickness. You have noticed, of course, that an optimist usually takes his meals at a place where there is a good cook. Those who dance should pay the fiddler: and those who sit off' in a corner and hold hands should chip in, too, Mrs. Harry Howard was called to Richmond last week on account of the death of her brother-in-law Robt. O'Brien. Mrs. Pierce Johnson and little daughter who have been visiting relatives in Newbern, have re turned home. The recent census shows 642 poets working at manuel labor. In these prosperous days even poets can earn a living. Prices on Dining Cars to be Re duced, says a headline. Yes; but few of us can afford to travel when when we are hungry. It is doubtful if Santa Claus can the stockings at Christmas with anything as beautiful as what we've seen in them this summer. Don't worry about anything. At least 99 per cent of the things you worry about never happen and over 50 per cent couldn't happen. So why worry? Prayers are most often answer ed after you have given up wailing for the Lord to wait on you and have taken pick and shovel and gone out after what you want. , , if i f REVIVAL BEGINS 'Phone 21. Weldon Ice Co., WELDON, N.C I WOULD suggest that people who are accustomed to using anthracite coal try rvrv Anthracite Coal is extremely high this year and the NEW RIVER SMOKELESS EGG COAL can be used in the place of it anywhere except self-teeding stoves IT HAS MORE HEAT UNITS PER TON THAN ANTHRACITE For September Delivery: New River E?g. per ton, .$11 00 Lump Splint Coal, per ton. .$9.00 HARRY SMITH, See me at the Bank WELDON, N. C THE ROANOKE NEWS Thursday, Oct. 6, 1921. LOCAL INTELLIGENCE. October. Delightful nights for sleeping. An egg with a past can't come back. It will soon be lime to look after that stove. A girl is prettiest if she doesn't know that she is. A home run at home is worth two on the road, Cotton continues to climb and the farmers are happy. It is better to have an honest en emy than a false friend. Mrs. Ruth Hunter spent several days at Macon this week. The farmers are pulling the flee cy staple out. Miss Katrine Wiggins, of Lmpo- ria, spent the week end in town. The skin makers seem to think brevity is also the soul of fashion. You can also judge a man by the kind of moving picture that he likes Mrs. J. S. Hawkins, of Swansea, Mass., is visiting relatives in town. One of the very best men in this town never wore a silk shirt in his life. We predict cotton will sell for 25 cents per pound before Christ mas. Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Wilkins, of Norfolk, are visiting relatives in town. Miss Blanche Johnson visited relatives at Margareitsville this week. Wear a smile. Only a dentist can succeed by looking down in the mouth. For quick results it's belter for a girl to be popular with only one man at a time. In these rapid days some chil dren are setting their parents good example. We used to save money for a rainy day, and now we save it for tax paying time. When a girl knows she has pretty figure she will find a way to let you know it, too. Mr. W. W. Sledge left last week For Durham where he will in fu ture make his home. Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Draper and Miss Florence Allen motored to Richmond last week. Mrs. A. M. Inge has' returned home from a visit to Edgecombe county and Rocky Mount. MR. H. LEE SMITH. OF RIGHMOND, VA. Who will lead the singing services during the revival at the Weldon Methodist Church. U. D. C. The regular monthly meeting of the U. D. C, will be held Friday, Oct. 7th, at the residence of Mrs. L. C. Draper. A full attendance is desired. Mrs. J. S. Turner, Pres. Mrs. J. A. Musgrove, Sec. FLOATING RECEPTION. Dr. and Mrs. D. B. Zollicoffer entertained their friends last Tues day night in honor of Mr. Troy Myatt and Miss Mary Ellen Travis. There was a large gathering of friends present who thoroughly enjoyed the hospitality of Dr and Mrs. Zollicoffer. KITCHEN SHOWER. On last Saturday morning Miss Elizabeth Vaughan delightfully en tertained her many friends at her beautiful home on Elm street, in honor of Miss Mary Ellen Travis. There were forty-two guests pres ent and all expressed themselves as spending a most delightful morning. Mrs. J. W. Pierce presided at the punch bowl and Misses Ida Sledtte and Florence Allen assisted the hostess in serving delicious ice cream and cake. Mrs. W. K Graj won the high est score prize, a beautiful box of writing paper. Miss Mary Ellen Travis, hon oree, was presented with a silver horse shoe. At the conclusion of the festivities. Master Worthingion Arm stead pushed in a tea cart load ed down with kitchen utensils. Miss Margaret Johnston Sledge presided at the Victrola which fur nished delightful music throughout the morning. REV. C. K. PROCTOR OF HAI.KIOH, Who will do the preaching during the revival at the Weldon Meth odist Church DEATH OF MK COOK. We regret to announce the dcaih of Mr. W. L. Cook, which oc curred at his residence about three miles from town, on Tuesday last, in the 65th year of his age. He leaves a wife and seven children to mourn their loss. The funeral took place Wednesday morning and the burial was at Smith's church. PULL TO THE I OC. Mr. L. I. uarncr brouglu to town lasi Monday a stalk of coimn taken from one of his fields, thai contained 85 large bolls, 80 of which were wide open and ready to be picked. When you get ahead of Lonnie Garner farming, you can put it down, that you have ac complished something. If all the cotton in the county was like this stalk, tae farmers would have little room to complain. ELECTION OF OFFICEKS. At a postponed meeting last Sun day the Baraca Class of the M. E Church elected the following offi cers for the next six months: President J. S. Hardison. Vice-President L. C. Diaper. Secretary F. H. Clark. Treasurer N. M. Shearin. Orphanage Treasurer-E. G. Garlick. Press Reporter J. W. Sledge. Librarian C. J. Owen. Teacher 0. W. Pierce. Assistant Teacher W.L. Knight. B. Y. P. U. SOCIAL. The B. Y. P. U., has never had a more enjoyable social than thai which was given last Tuesday evening in the beautiful and hospi table home of Mrs, Alice Hudson, who certainly spared neither lime nor effort in making her home at tractive and comfortable for the enu nMinnii-tii of ihe Uinon. The automobile contest consis ling of the various auto slums, was full of fun and interest. The Ford Group scored ihe highest number of points and was presented a miniature automobile as a prize. The Dodge Groupe won the booby. A most refreshing course of ices was served, after which the guests reluctantly departed, but carrying with them the hope that another social is not far off. IN HONOR OF MISS TRAYIS. Miss Virginia Bishop entertained delightfully at Rook in her home last Friday afternoon in honor of Miss Mary Ellen Travis. Rose colored lights and lovely decora tions of evergreens and flowers made the halls and parlor appear quite festive indeed. An hour of cards was much enjoyed by the many guests during which time Miss Mary Norman Harris fur nished soft music on the Victrola. The highest scores were made Mrs. Harry Smith and Mrs. Fred Pool to whom were awarded beau tiful boxes of stationery. During the course of the afternoon, a Bride's Book was presented lo honoree by the hostess. Miss Bishop, assisted by Miss Ida Sledge served a most attractive salad course followed by coffee and nuts. The guests, on departing, deci ded that Miss Virginia has few equals as a most charming hostess. Sale of Land for Taxes. I will Hell to the highetit bidder fur caul) at the court house door in the town of Halifax, on Monday, Nor. 7th, 1921, the following described landa in Butterwood Township, for taxea and coeti for the year WM : J. O. Heptinatall, 2U0 acrei.home i9.(io Alice Cook, 48 acres, Guilford Cook place, 8 51 Mra. H. M. lleptinitall, .431 aoren Bandera plaoe 7 97 W. K. NICHOLSON, Xaz Collector Butterwood Towmhip. REDUCED ROUND TRIP FARES ACCOUNT KINsloN FAik For the above occasion round trip tickets will be sold at reduced fares from Weldon, Tarboro, Washington and all intermediate agency stations to Kinston, N. C, for all trains on October II, 12, 13 and for train No. 73 from Par mele and intermediate stations on Uctober 14, limned returning to reach original starting point before midnight of October 15. The round trip fare from Wel don will be $5.13. Reduced fares apply only when tickets are purchased before board, ing trains. Children half fare. For tickets, schedules, and fur ther information address or apply to C. P. Shaw, D. P. A , Monti- cello Hotel, Norfolk, Va. D. L. HORNADAY, Ticket Agent, Weldon. N. C. ATLANTIC COAST LINE, Standard Railroad of the South. At the Weldon Methodist Church Monday Evening, Oct. 10th. The services which have been in progress at the Baptist Church this week will continue through next Sunday, closing with the evening service, according to announce ment made by the pastor, Rev. J. G. Blalock. Rev. Marshall Craig is doing the preaching and Mr. Fur- man Betts leading the song ser vices. According to statement made by Rev. L. D. Hayman, pastor of the Weldon Methodist Church, the re vival services will continue in un ion form in his church, beginning with Monday evening, October lOih, and running through the following Sunday. Rev. C. K. Proctor, of Raleigh, will be the the preacher for the meeting and Mr. H. Lee Smith, of Richmond, will lead the song services. These two religious leaders come with highest recommendations. Mr. Proctor is popular in the city of Raleigh as a preacher and evangel istic worker. Mr. Smiih is a lead ing business man of Richmond.but who finds time now and then to help in revival work. He is a leader in music, especially in con gregational singing. Everything is ready for the continued feast for next week at ihe Methodist Church. Every one is invited to attend ; and a cordial invitation to church work ers to join in this campaign. DEATH OF MRS. BURTON. Died at her home in Raleigh on the 30ih ult., Mrs. Mary Carroll Burton, widow of the late Hon. R. 0. Burton, a distinguished leader of the Raleigh bar, and had lived in Raleigh about thirty years. She was a daughter of Mr. Thomas Carroll, of Ashland, Va. She is survived by four children. Mrs. Burton was a lady of rare grace and culture, and was a prominent member of the M. E. Church. The remains were brought to Poplar Grove, the old family bury ing ground, near Rosemary, and interred last Saturday. The burial services were conducted by Rev, L. B. Jones and Rev. L. N.Tay lor, of Roanoke Rapids. The fol" lowing members of the family ac companied the remains : Mrs. George Little, Miss Annie Dally Burton, Miss Mary C. Burton, Raleigh; Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Hay wood, of Concord; Mr. Henry W. Burton, of Charlotte; Mr. J. R. Carroll, Thomas Carroll, Middle burg; Mr. James H. Burton, Miss Francis Olivia Burton, Mr. James H. Burton, Jr., Littleton. The following acted as pall bear ers: W. T. Shaw. 0. W. Pierce, R. S, Travis. A. S. Allen, S. M. Gary, Geo. C. Green, Dr. D. B. Zollicoffer, W. E. Daniel, J. W. Sledge. MOTHERS' DINNER. On Wednesday, September the 28th, a very pleasant occasion was enjoyed by Messrs. David H. Pepper and E. B. Pair, at the old home place of the widow Pair. A very delicious dinner was served, consisting of Brunswick stew and old-time cooked barbecue and a variety of sweets. The dinner was given in honor of four mothers, viz: Mrs. Mary V. Pair, of Faucetis, Mrs. Mary E. Hawkins, of Rosemary, Mrs. Mar garet J. Smith, of Aurelian Springs and Mrs. Laura V. Pepper, of Faucetts. The oldest mother in attendance being 76 and the next 74, but all seemed in fine spirits and expressed themselves as feeling unusually well. There was a number of children, grand children and great grand children present. Rev. D. M. Loy and family, of Littleton, were present and added much to the occasion. Mr. Loy seemed to be feeling fine and said it was one of the most pleasant days he had spent in Eastern Car olina. He paid a compliment to the two colored men, viz: Johnnie Bhtt and Grant Simmons, who prepared the dinner, declaring it was the best cue he ever tasted. Mr. Loy conducted a few mo ments of prayer service in the afternoon, after which they all dis persed, declaring they had spent most pleasant day. X. REDUCED ROUND TRIP PARES TO RALEIGH ON ACCOUNT OP N.C. STATE FAIR. For the above occasion the At lantic Coast Line will sell round trip tickets to Raleigh at reduced fares from all agency stations in North Carolina for all trains from. October 15th to 2 1st, inclusive and for trains scheduled to arrive at Raleigh before noon of October 22nd, limited returning to reach original starting point before mid night of October 24th. Round trip fare from Weldon," N. C. will be $5.21. The rate for children will be half far. Reduced fares apply only when tickets are purchased before board ing train. For schedules and further infor mation apply to D. L. HORNADAY, Ticket Agent, Weldon, N.C.
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