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WELDON, N. C, THURSDAY, MAY II, V.)22.
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POLITICS IN HALIFAX COUNTY.
(NOT BY WALT MASON.)
Present Office Holders and your
clique, in our county affairs you
have ruled supreme. This you
have done for so long a lime, we
fear you think your right di
vine; yet in our hearts we know
you are wrong, and pray for some
relief ere long; for a tune we know
of no better way, than to wait for
the promised day; we had no idea
we could really vote, we thought
we would always be the goat; at
last we have gotten wise to you,
now the people want some office
holders too; we want men strong
and brave, who will for the people
slave: we the people, have about
given all to you, and now in return
only ask one-half what's due: if
your power is really divine, and
you DO stay in next time; then
please use your power supreme,
O King, and help us in any way
that right to you may seem; we
think we know what this would
mean, for the past is near and
easily seen; for we remember, en
masse we did meet, and asked you
with our money 10 be discreet; to
this appeal you paid no heed, but
still increased your reckless speed;
but now we understand the car in
which you rode so fast, fueled of
the people's gas, is waiting for a
license tag, from tne people's po
litical bag; and we hear that you
have stopped long enough to get
this junk, from us, the people ted
on bunk, then on your courses,
you will speed, and to our signals
pay no heed. This is what we
know at last, judging from your
ThRMS just past. Last time we
voted for a Long lerm man, this
lime we are forced to vote tor the
frying pan (Kitchin); our stomachs
are empty because taxes are so
high, and they won't stop growl
ing because on air we can't get by;
we have tried hot air before and
know what it means, to be fed up
on Ozone when you really need
Beans. There's only one remedy
to stop this unrest, and that is tu
CUT DOWN on salaries and both
boards do their best. Jnup dig
ging ditches on top of hills, trying
to urain the bottoms of 60 foot
fills; the only bottom you'll strike
in the system you use, is the bot
tom of our purse down thru our
shoes. A Voti-:r.
SLOOANS.
It's a duty you owe the children :
vote for the bond issue.
A vote for the bond issue is a
vote for a square deal for the chil
dren. Vote "YES" on the bonds and
give each child an even break.
Give Weldon boys and girls the
opportunity they deserve.
So help the kiddies help them
selves, and vote-vote-voie-voie.
The needs of young America
must go forward. Voie "YtiS"
for school bonds, May 30.
Your public schools Weldon's
greatest asset tor the chief asset
is the children.
More children, more schools;
more schools, more buildings;
more buildings, more bonds; a
greater Weldon!
Stand by Weldon in her needs.
Weldon's for Education
Should be our reputation.
If you want Weldon to boom,
give the schools more room.
The schools must either tall
backward or move forward.
Which does Weldon choose ?
The schools are in a crowded
condition,
Let the bonds be their physician.
kliSULTS OF MUSIC MfcMOKY
CONTEST EXAM.
For the past several weeks the
children have been studying tor
the music memory contest exami
nation, which was held last week
in the high school auditorium.
The grades taking the examina
tion were from the tilth through
the eleventh.
The lour lucky ones to get the
medals were as follows : Ellicc
Bounds, of the tenth grade with u
perfect paper 100, Lucille Allen,
of the lenili tirade, will) a rjting of
99 3-4, Annie Joyner.ot the ninth
grade, with a rating ot 99 and Lhz
abeth'Bounds, ot tne seventh grade
with a rating ot 98. There are
two others who had all composi
tions correct, but missed one com
poser and received a rating of 95
each. These girls are: Eugenia
Hudson, ot the seventh grade and
Helen Howell, ot the tenth grade.
As a whole, this music memory
contest has been a wonderful help
to the pupils and teachers as well.
We expect to begin the contest
earlier next year and reap even
greater benefits than this year.
KICKED BY MULE.
On last Thursday morning.
Mr. Paul Parker, of Rich
Sinuare. while engaged in unload
ing several mules here, was kicked
on the head by one of the number
which came near proving serious.
He was unconscious for several
hours.
THE OYPSY ROVER.
Don't forget the operetta, The
Gypsy Rover, High School Music
Club at the opera house on Tues
day evening, May 16. Come and
help swell the piano fund.
Admission 30 and 50 cents.
CUM)
U. D. C.
The meeting of the Daughters
of the Confederacy was at the
home ot Mrs. J. A. Johnston on
Wednesday. I here were twenty
members present. The President
called the meeiing to order, "How
Firm a Foundation' was sung.
The chapter repeated the Lord's
prayer in concert. Letters were
read. Mrs. Wilson, the State
president, wants contributions for
the Lee Memorial at Lexington.
It was decided to give the veterans
a dinner on the 10th.
Mrs. Anderson, Mrs. John A.
Johnston nnd Miss Laura Powers
were a ppointeda committee to visit
the sick members.
Mrs R. S. Travis sweetly sang
"Annie Laurie" accompanied by
Mrs. Henry House. The hostess
served delightful refreshments, as
sisted by Mrs. J. W. Pierce.
TWO MEN DROWNED.
Another accident occurred near
Weldon last Monday night in which
two colored men, Jim Johnston
and Whuiy Mills lost their lives.
Johnston was drivinga Hudson car
as a jitney and was taking another
colored man his wife and His broth
er to Garysburg to attend a mar
riage. They lett Weldon about 8
o'clock over the State highway,
which leads across the river about
two miles from town. On the other
side of the river is an immense
lake of water called "New Pond."
It is supposed they were driving
very fast and near the edge when
the car turned over and down an
embankment of about fitly feet and
into the water which is very deep.
Johnston and the younger Mills
were drowned, but the elder Mills
saved himself and wife. The man
who was to be married was in the
party, but he and his sister were in
another car in trout and did not
know of the accident for some time.
They were all respectable well-to-do
people and the accident is much
deplored.
PAIS AND LEANS.
There will be a game ot baseball
between the Pais and Leans, play
ed on the baseball park in this place
on Friday, May 1 2th. Admission
will be 25 cents and the proceeds
will go toward equipping the ball
team:
FATS
A, C. House, J. O. Carter, W.
K. Gray, Chas. Daniel, P. C. Car
ter, N. J. Shepherd, R. I . Daniel,
fclliott B. Clark, W. L. Scott.
Substitutes D. T. Clark, K. P.
Morehead, Roy Holdtord, Sum
Neal, Joe Pickens, L L. Williams,
Bascomb Harrell, T. F. Anderson,
O. P. Mohorn.
i.i-ians
N. M. Shearin, J. B. Zollicotter,
Mr. Craven, L. C. Draper, Harry
Smith. H. C. House, L. W. Mur
phrey, Mack Drake, C. W. Greg
ory. Substitutes W. A. Carter, R.
S. Travis. H. V. Bounds, Dr. S.
B. Pierce, S. E. Shirley. R. C.
Cornwall, H. D. Allen, Dr. W. G.
Suiter, Tom Baiehelor.
Game called at 3:30 P. M.
WOMAN'S CLUB.
The regular quarterly meeting
of the U uuian's Club was held in
tbe Baraca room of the M. E.
church.
SplenUtd i epul is were presented
by the chairmen of the departments.
Mrs. Geo. C. Green gave inter
esting inlormaiion regarding the
need of Sannarcan and the endow
ment fund. The discussion ot the
proposed bond issue for tne new
school building was eniered into
with enthusism. Mrs. Johnston
the Presiuent, rcuU a letter Ironi
the Chairman ot tne sctmui board
giving a history ot the High School
trom the beginning and tacts re
garding the increase in taxation
necessary to meet the expenses of
the new building. Just ai the right
moment Prot. . li. Eowards ap
peared and stressed these tacts,
and urged the loyal support ul every
member of the club.
It being time for the annual elec
tion ot officers, the following names
were presented and unanimously
electeu:
President, Mrs, W. A. Pierce.
1st Vice president, Mrs. E. H.
Smith.
2nd Vice-president, Mrs. L. D.
Wall.
Recording secretary, Mrs. L. W.
Murphrey.
Cor. secretary, Mrs. J. P. Ilol
oman. Treasurer, Mrs. J. A. Johnston.
A rising vote of thanks was giv
en Mrs. Johnston the retiring pres
ident, who for two years has so
efficiently conducted the activities
of the club. In a lew well chosen
words she thanked the members
for their loyalty and co-operation,
and urged that they give the new
officers the same hearty support.
HYMENEAL.
The following announcement
has been received:
Mr. anu Mrs. Joseph Christmas
Huns announce of the marriage ot
their daughter, Lucy James to
Mr. Ira Lee Parker, on Saturday,
the twenty-ninth of April, nineteen
hundred and twenty-iwo, at Cen
tenary Methodist Church, Rich
mond, Va.
The bride is one of Halifax s
prettiest and most attractive young
ladies. 1 he groom is a popular
young druggist ol Henderson.
One woman writes:
"A domestic science teacher said it
was the lightest cake she had ever
tasted or seen -hut remarked that
I used at least six eggs in e vet y cake.
She wouldn't believe I used only
two until I showed her exactly
how I made it. Now she uses noth
ing but Royal." Mrs. G. S.
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PASS1NGI10F AN OLD LANDMARK.
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The passing of the old house on the lot known as the "Campbell
place." removes the very last of Weldon's landmarks, and the erection
by Dr. R. P. Morehead of three handsome, up-to-date, brick bungalows
on the corner of Third and Sycamore streets, the site of the old home
leads us to give this event more than passing notice.
On May lOtli, 1840, the first trains over the then, Wilmington and
Weldon railroad ran through to Weldon, with William Hall conductor
and (I. G. Lynch baggage master. This was the terminus ot the mad,
as there was no bridge across the Roanoke river, though the Seaboard
road was built to the river in 1834. Of course, (lie terminus of the
road must needs have an agent to sell tickets and look alter the interests
of the road in general, Mr. John Campbell who had lor several
years published in Halifax a weekly newspaper, called "The Minerva,"
and was afterwards associated in newspaper work in Windsor and
other places, in 1833 came to Weldon on business for the
Roanoke Navigation Company and was offered a position with
the then, new enterprise and remained in Weldon. When
the railroad was completed he was elected to the office of Ticket
Agent and General Manager ot the road, which position
he held until his death in February, 18(ib From the lime of his com
ing he became thoroughly identified with Weldon's every interest. In
connection with his work as agent, he also acted as telegraph operator,
sending the first wire message ever taken from this town. There was
no official postofHce, so lie gratuitously served as postmaster until the
office was officially established. He was also the first and only magis
trate in the town and was often culled on to marry people which was
alsn a free and for nothing service. He was die first native Odd Fel
low in the State and helped organize the first lodge in North Carolina.
When tins was organized in 1843,
he was unanimously elected first
Grand Master and introduced the
resolution which was carried pled -ging
the order to the care and main
tenance of children of deceased
members. He was also a mason
of high standing. A prominent
member of the first. (M. E.) church
ever built in the town.
He was married June 2li, 1 820 to
Miss Emily Pope, of Halifax coun
ty, who died May 13, 1839, leav
ing three daughters.
In June, 1851, he married Miss
Caroline Gary, also of Halifax
county, living at Gary's Mill, a
voting precinct near Weldon.
Previous to this marriage, he had
JOHN CAMPBELL. in 1 850, bought a lot, containing
one-half acre on "Day's Hill," t.ir which he paid $150, and on this
built a two room house. .
In 1854 he bought another acre of the adjoining land for which he
paid $300. This land became a part of tlm square between Washing
ton avenue and Sycamore street, but at the tune of purchase was in
the natural woods which extended nearly to the end ot the road where
the station, and alterwards, at diti'erent times three hotels were built.
In these two rooms these refined and cultured people laid the lounda
lion of their happy and hospitable home into which was born two sons
and three daughters. In 1 857 lour other rooms were added to the
building which during the ttis of stress which followed, was a rcluge
for many for its douis wvic never closed to those in need and the
homeless unci were many at that time. Mr and Mis. Campbell were
loved and honored by all. Prominent in all good works and while
they were leaders in ihe community, their family hie was beautiful,
attracting the high and the low, the unfortunate and those of high es
siate. At limes w Hole Minifies found shelter beneath their hospitable
roof. For their later years were those which tried men's souls, both
dying in Fcbni.ny, I8t(. within four days ol eaeli other.
The old home was occupied by ihe family, with the exception ot a
few months until the children reached maturity, when ihe property
was sold for a division. Since then, it has changed hands several tunes
but has remained as a halloaed reminder of influences which prevailed
in the period ot Weldon's first growth.
WHY ?
We don't know, but from what
we can learn, that the new road
that is now being constr ucted be
tween Weldon and Roam ke Rap
iss will be what is called a hard
finished road from Weldon through
Rosemary and Roanoke Rapids to
the river, and when the corporate
limits of Weldon is reached the
work stops. If this is true, our
people would like to know why?
Is it right for all the people to be
taxed to build a street through
these towns?
Full size Crochet Quilts were
$4 now $2.50.
Weldon Furniture Co.
AILMENTS IMAUINAKY.
In London many persons are
repeating 20 times a day the phrase,
"Day by day in all respects I grow
better." Every tune they say it
they check it oil on a little piece ot
string in which 20 knots are ued.
It is all because EnulCone, French
psychologist, says repeating these
words will make you well mentally
and physically. All ailments, says
this Frenchman, are imaginary
and may be cured by the imagina
tion. No harm in trying, unless
you should happen to break an
arm or leg. Then you might call
a doctor.
Lace, Voille and all kinds of cur
tains at reduced prices.
W eldun Furniture Co.
PERSONALS
And Other Items Told In brief
Form.
Strawberries and cream.
Now for the big "rock figlit."
The roses never looked prettier. I
The red clover fields look beau
iful. 1
Mr. Herbert Rowe visited Ral- j
eigh last week.
Yesterday, the 10, was Conic J-1
erate Memorial Day.
The farmers are very much be
hind with their w ork.
May is the month of roses for
this part of the country.
All the leaves should have been
full grown yesterday May lOih.
Mr. W. E. Daniel made a trip to
Philadelphia, on legal business last
week.
Mrs. J. F. Chaille, of Miami,
l-'la., is visiting relatives in and
near town.
Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Neville
spent the week end with relatives
near Enfield.
Miss Florence Fleming, of Til
lery, spent the week end with Miss
Elizabeth Vaughan.
Mrs. C. L. Jones was called to
Raleigh last week on account of
the illness of her mother.
Mr. and Mrs. J. T. D. Rawlings
and little daughter, Janet, spent
Sunday with relatives near Enfield.
Rev. J. G. Blalock, of South
Hill, Va., a much beloved former
pastor of the Baptist church, is in
town.
Mrs. J. P. Tyree and daughters,
Mary Scott and Virginia Owen, of
Rocky Mount, are visiting Mr. and
Mrs. C. J. Owen.
Mr. R. A. Musgrove and Miss
Roella Robbins motored from Rak
eigh last Saturday and spent the
week end in Weldon.
Miss Elizabeth Vaughan who has
been principal of the public schools
at Tillery, has returned home,
having finished the term.
Mr. A. B. Stainback left Sunday
for Winston-Salem where he goes
as a representative of the Weldon
lodge 10 the Grand Masonic Bodies
of North Carolina.
Mrs. Susie P. Cooper, of Fork
Union. Va., is visiting Mrs. W. E.
Daniel. Mrs. Daniel and Mrs.
Cooper will leave here next Tues
day lor Jacksonville, Fla., where
they go to attend ihe Southern
Baptist Convention.
The whole town and community
will join wiih us in rejoicing to
know that Mr. Samuel J. Dixon
who has been so critically ill with
pneumonia tor the past several
days, is very much belter and is
on the road to recovery.
liNTERTIAN BOOK CLUB.
The Book Club held a most in
teresiing meeting at the home of
Mrs. R. S. Travis. The study for
the day was "immigration." Sev
eral of the members came in cos
tumes representing emigrants from
the various nations of Europe, an
swering to roll call with some in
formation in regard to the country
from which they came. One lady,
representing Belgium, came with
her baby in arms, and all carried
bundles ot clothing, etc., while an
other represented America, the
promised land to which they had
come. The program consisted
of readings on the subject, an open
discussion following. In this Miss
Elizabeth Clark, of Washington,
D. C , but formerly of Weldon,
and since us organiaiion an hon
orary member of -the club, gave
some most interesting facts on the
subject and delighted ihe ladies
wiih this limely information.
Mrs. R. T. Daniel sang two
numbers with Mrs. Anne Wear
Smith as accompanist and also
served punch in ihe library. The
hostess assisted by Mrs. D. B. Zol
hcotfer, Mrs. J. B. Zollicotter and
Miss lihz ibeih Travis served a de
licious ice course with miins.
The guests ot the club were Miss
Elizabeth Clark, ol Washington,
D. C, Mrs. T. D. Wright and
Mrs. E. C. Chambers, ot Durham,
Mrs. Kate Benedict, ot Swansea,
Mass., Mrs. J. T. Gooch and Miss
Oven, ot Weldon.
DATE FOR COUNTY PRIMARY.
To the Democratic Voters of Hal
itax County:
At a meeting ot the Democratic
Executive Committee of Halifax
County, North Carolina, held in
Hahlax on May hth, 1922, a pri
mary for the selection of Demo
cratic candidates for the Legisla
ture and for County Officers for
the coming November election,
was called to be held on the last
Saturday in August, which is Au
gust 2uth, iy22.
Done tins 8ih day of May, 1922.
Dem. Ex. Com. of Halifax County,
By ELLIOTT B. L.l.ARK,
Chairman.
ANOTHER NEW RESIDENCE.
Material has been placed on the
lot and workmen are busily en
r.meil ermine a two-storv resi
dence on Sycamore street lor Mrs.
Ida Wilkms and Miss Laura Pow
ers. NEW KEO 1ST RATION.
Registration books will be open
Friday the 1 2th, and will close the
20th. Those desiring to vote in
the coining school district election
will be governed accordingly.
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from these fruit s, cane
sugar, U. S. certified food
color, carbonated water and
citric acid, the natural acid of
oranges, lernunt and limes.
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May 3rd to 15th.
REV. H. G. SMITH, OF WILMINGTON,
CONDUCTING THE SERVICES
HOURS OF WORSHIP: 10 A. M 8 P
PROGRAM FOR REMAINDER OF WEEK :
Wednesday 8 P. M. 'The Sin of Indifference."
Thursday 8 P.M. "Our Temptations."
Friday 8 P.M. "The Fact of Sin."
Saturday 8 P. M. "Christian Womanhood."
C I T XT rv A V 1 "Children's Service."
MJ1M UA I 1 1 A.M. "The Christian Home.'
4 P. M. "Sowing and Reaping." For men.
8 P. M. "The Rich Man and Lazarus."
WELDON METHODIST CHUROH,
L. D. HAYMAN, Pastor.
Announcement.
I hereby announce my candidacy
for ihe nomination by the Demo
cratic party as a member of the
npvt Stiiie Senaie from the Fourth
Senatorial District, subject to the
coming primary, in Halifax coun
ty. W. L. Long.
Corsages and all kinds of Cut
flowers sold at lowest prices.
Weldon Furniture Co
DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP.
j Notice m hereby (iveo that the prl
I ni'mliiD heretofore ex istinir between U.
B. Howell and E. L. Williama, colIuc
tril as Howell & Williams, nan this day
been diiwolved by mutual conaent. U.
K. Howell, of tbe Mid partnership, as
Nunien aud will pay all the ludubteduemi
due by late tirm. All person indebted
to the said partnemhip and tirm are re
quested and notified to settle the same
with the said D. B. Howell.
This tbe 17th dav of April, lt2.
D. B, HOWELL,
E. L WILLIAMS,
4 30 H
Announcement.
To the Democratic Voters of Hali
fax County:
1 hereby announce my candidacy
as Sheriff, subject to the Demo
cratic Primary to be held in June.
If nominated and elected I promise
to faithfully discharge the duties of
the office. N. W. Warren.
Littleton, N. C