■' " " ' ' ... " ..-. — ■II ■ ■! . I.I . .— II ..." -- - . ' —■■■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Ml - .1—1 -.. ■ . -- -- . —. ♦ A PAGE OF LEGAL NOTICES _ NOTICE NOTICE OF SERVICE OF SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION NORTH CAROLINA, HALIFAX COUNTY. In the Superior Court Halifax County —vs— Enoch Cook et ux et al The defendants, Freeman Cook and wife, Mary Cook, Major Cook (widower); Joe Cook, and wife, Mrs. Joe Cook (colored); Isaac Cook and wife, Mrs. Isaac Cook (color ed) ; Patsy Lewis (widow); Isiah Cook and wife, Mrs. Isiah Cook (colored); Johnnie Cook and wife, Mrs. Johnnie Cook (colored); Mrs. Bismarck Cook (colored); Donnie Cook and wife, Mrs. Donnie Cook (colored); R. J. Crawley, Note Holder, and all other persons hav ing or claiming any interest in the subject matter of this action will take notice that an action entitled as above has been commenced in the Superior Court of Halifax County, N. C. to foreclose certain tax liens and certificates of tax sales, due the plaintiff, Halifax County, on land in Butterwood Township, listed for taxation in the name of Enoch Cook; and the said defendants and all other per sons, will further take notice that they are required to be and appear before the Clerk of the Superior Court of Halifax County at his of fice in Halifax, N. C., not later than thirty days from the 30 day of Jan uary, 1941, and answer or demur to the complaint, which has been filed in the office of the Clerk of the Superior Court of said county, or plaintiff will apply to the Court for the relief demanded in the com plaint. me ueienuani.s, aoove named, and all other persons having or claiming any interest, vested or contingent, in or to the lands or parcels of land hereinafter describ ed, and described in the complaint filed herein, and any such ones as are non-residents of the State of North Carolina, or whose names and residences are unknown, and all persons not in being, all minors, mental incompetents, or persons under other disability, or all per sons who may in any contingency become interested in said land, but because of such contingency can not be as ascertained, and to whom the remainder or reversionary in Today* populsrW at Doan's PilD, niter huty yean at world JrTxV'wide use, surely must B ■ *11B H ■ M be accepted as evidence 18 ■ 111 of satisfactory use. HHMM9 And favorable public THakpftwAf opinion supports tka* the able physicians wHASjflj^r who test the value at Doan’s under exacting laboratory conditions. These physicians, too, approve every word at advertising yon read, the objective at which is only to recommend Doan’s PUD as a good diuretic treatment for disorder at the kidney function and far relief at toe pain and worry it causes. If more people were aware at hear toe kidneys must constantly remove waste that cannot stay in the blood without in jury to health, there would be better un derstanding of why the whole body suffers when kidneys lag, and diuretic msdlis tion would be more often employed. Burning, scanty or too frequent urina tion sometimes warn of disturbed kidney function. You may suffer nag ring back ache, persistent headache, attacks at din xiness, getting up nights, swelling, puffi ness under the tyee fed weak, nervous, all played out. Use Doan’s PUD. It is better to rely en a medicine that baa won world-wide ac claim than an something lets favorably known. Ask yonr neighbor! terest in said land will or may go, together with the respective wives or husbands of such persons, will take notice that an action entitled as above has been commenced in the Superior Court of Halifax County, North Carolina, for the purpose of foreclosing the lien of certain certificates of tax sales is sued by the Sheriff of Halifax County, N. C., and held by the plaintiff for the years 1930, 1931, 1932, 1933, 1934, 1935, 1936, 1937, 1938, 1939 and other taxes, costs, interest and penalties due any in dividual or municipal corporation, against the property listed for tax ation in the name of Enoch Cook and described below, to-wit: That certain forty-four (44) acres, more or less, of land known as the Guilford Cook Home Place which is fully described in that certain instrument of record in the office of the Register of Deeds for Hali fax County, North Carolina in Book 149, page 234, to which reference is hereby made, and by this reference is hereby made a part hereof as fully as if herein written. And the relief demanded in the complaint consists wholly in exclud ing all persons from any equity, interest or lien in and to said lands. This the 6 day of January, 1941. A. L. HUX, Clerk Superior Court. Wade H. Dickens Attorney 4t-CofH-l-30 NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE NORTH CAROLINA In the Superior Court Before the Clerk Halifax County —vs— Nelson Brown et ux et al Under and by virtue of the pow er and authority contained in that judgment signed by the Clerk of the Superior Court for Halifax County, North Carolina, entered in that certain action entitled as a bove on January 6, 1941, the under signed Commissioner will, on Feb. 7, 1941, between the hours of twelve o’clock, noon, and one o’clock p.m. in front of the Court House door in the Town of Halifax, North Carolina, offer for sale to the high est bidder for cash, the following described land, to-wit: Certain tracts pieces or parcels of land lying, being and situate in Roanoke Rapids Township, Halifax County, North Carolina, and more particularly described as follows: 2 lots and house Webb Hill, being Lots Nos. 1 and 2 in Block A., ac cording to map of record in Halifax County Public Registry in Map Book 1, page 36 and conveyed to Nelson Brown by deed recorded in said public registry in Book 364. page 228, to which map and deed reference is hereby made for great er certainty of description, and by this reference made a part hereof as fully as if herein written. This January 6, 1941. Wade H. Dickens, Commissioner 4t-Co. ofH-1-30 How One Woman Losi 20 Pounds of FAT Lost Her Prominent Hips Lost Her Double Chin Lost Her Sluggishness laineb a More Shapely Figure \nd the Increase in Physical Vigor ind Vivaciousness Which So Often 'omes With Excess Fat Ueduction. Thousands of women are getting fat and losing their appeal just be ause they do not know what to do. Why not be smart — do wha+ thousands of women have done to get off pounds of unwanted fat. Take a half teaspoonful of Kruschen in a glass of hot water first thing every morning to gently activate liver, bowels and kidneys—cut down your caloric intake—eat wisely and satisfyingly—there need never be a mngry momentl Keep this plan up for 80 days, rhen weigh yourself and see if you haven’t lost pounds of ugly fat. Just see if this doesn’t prove to be the surprise of your life and make you feel like shouting the good news to other fat people. And best of all a jar of Kruschen that will last you for A weeks costs but little. If not joyfully satisfied—money back. NOTICE!' TO ALL OWNERS OF REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY OF HALIFAX COUNTY On January 1st., List Takers will begin taking the list of | Property for taxes at its true value in money as of January 1st. As required by law and by order of Board of Commissioners, list taking will continue through January after which the legal penalty for failure to list will be invoked upon each person who neglects to list his property for taxes. List your property at once with List Takers in the township where you reside. BRINKLEYVILLE TOWNSHIP_C. A. Mabry BUTTERWOOD TOWNSHIP_R. S. Clark CONOCONNARA TOWNSHIP_J. R. Edmondson ENFIELD TOWNSHIP_ R. E. Shervette FAUCETT’S TOWNSHIP_ J. H. Lewis HALIFAX TOWNSHIP_XV. P. Avent LITTLETON TOWNSHIP_M. L. Cole PALMYRA TOWNSHIP_W. L. Bailey ROANOKE RAPIDS TOWNSHIP_A. E. Akers ROSENEATH TOWNSHIP_H. C. Bass SCOTLAND NECK TOWNSHIP_B. F. Bracy WELDON TOWNSHIP_J. T. Maddrey FARM CENSUS Each farm owner or his agent v*s to come prepared to report the acreage of each crop to be harvested on his or his tenants farm this year. Prepare your list now. This farm census is re quired by State Law. The farm census is of great value to each farmer in Halifax County. Please come prepared to give this information. C. S. VINSON TAX SUPERVISOR 6t-Co.ofH.-l-23-41 NOTICE ADMINISTRATOR’S NOTICE Having qualified as administrat or of the estate of Sam D. Myriek, deceased, late of Halifax County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said deceased to exhibit them to the undersigned at Nash ville, North Carolina, on or before the 11th day of January, 1942, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons in debted to said estate will please make immediate payment. This the 6th day of January, 1941. G. W. MYRICK, ADMINISTRAT OR OF SAM D. MYRICK, DE CEASED. 6t-ITV-2-13 NOTICE ADMINISTRATOR’S NOTICE Having qualified as Administrat or of the estate of J. S. Hedgepeth, deceased, late of Halifax County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against th® estate of said deceased to exhibit them to the undersigned at his home, Halifax, R. F. D„ Halifax County, North Carolina, or at the office of Allsbrook & Benton, Roa noke Rapids, North Carolina, on or before the 3rd day of January, 1941. This 28th day of December, 1940. R. C. HEDGEPETH, ADMINISTRATOR OF ESTATE OF J. S. HEDGEPETH. 6t-A&B-2-13 REPORT OF CONDITION OF ROANOKE BANK and TRUST COMPANY OF ROANOKE RAPIDS IN THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA AT THE CLOSE OF BUSINESS ON DECEMBER 31, 1940. ASSETS Loans and discounts (including $ NONE overdrafts) United States Government obligations, direct and guaranteed - 104,300.00 Obligations of States and political subdivisions- 67,765.00 Other bonds, notes, and debentures - 49,725.00 Corporate stocks - 25,000.00 Cash, balances with other banks, including reserve balances, and cash items in process of collection-551,4^' Bank premises owned $20,671.55, furniture and fixtures $4,516.76 25,188.31 (Bank premises owned are subject to $ NONE liens not assumed by bank) Other assets- 1,704.47 TOTAL ASSETS -$1,094,488.52 LIABILITIES Demand deposits of individuals, partnerships, and corporations $671,475.91 Time deposits of individuals, partnerships, and corporatons- 199,700.97 Deposits of United States Government (including postal savings) - 1,892.76 Deposits of States and political subdivisions- 105,328.57 Other deposits (certified and officers’ checks, etc.) - 3,176.76 TOTAL DEPOSITS _$981,574.97 i Other liabilities - 4,659.46 TOTAL LIABILITIES (not including subordinated obligations shown below) -$986,234.43 CAPITAL ACCOUNTS Capital! _$ 50,000.00 Surplus _ 50,000.00 Undivided profits _ 8,254.09 TOTAL CAPITAL ACCOUNTS - 108,254.09 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND CAPITAL ACCOUNTS-$1,094,488.52 iThis bank’s capital consists of $ NONE of capital notes and deben tures; and common stock with total par value of $50,000.00. MEMORANDA Pledged assets (and securities loaned) (book value): (a) U. S. Government obligations, direct and guaranteed, pledged to secure deposits and other liabilities-$ 28,000.00 (b) Other assets pledged to secure deposits and other li abilities (including notes and bills rediscounted and securities sold under repurchase agreement) - 43,600.00 (e) TOTAL_►_ 71,600.00 Secured and preferred liabilities: (a) Deposits secured by pledged assets pursuant to re quirements of law- 71,600.00 (e) TOTAL___ 71,600.00 (a) On date of report the required legal reserve against deposits of this bank was- 126,753.70 (b) Assets reported above which were eligible as legal re serve amounted to _ 541,461.2b I, H. E. Lee, Cashier, of the above-named bank, do solemnly swear that the above statement is true, and that it fully and correctly repre sents the true state of the several matters herein contained and set forth, to the best of my knowledge and belief. Correct.—Attest: H. E. LEE. W. L. MANNING, W. A. THORNE, JULIAN R. ALLSBROOK, Directors. State of North Carolina, County of Halifax, ss: Sworn to and subscribed before me this 6th day of January, 1941, and I hereby certify that I am not an officer or director of this bank. My Commission expires December 16, 1942. W. H. Pruden, Notary Public

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