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ESTABLISHED IN I860. A NEWSPAPER F 0 K THE PEUPLE. Terms of Subscription—$2 00 Per Annum VOL. LVIV. \VELDON, N. THURSDAY, OCTOUEH 30. 1024. NO. 24 SUNDAY SCHOOL ASSOCIATION A Very helpful. Instruc tive and Inspiring Con vention Held in Halifax. Miss Daisy McGee anJ Mr. D W. Sims, of the North Carolina Sunday Association held a very helpful, instructive and inspiring convention on Saturday and Sun day, October 18th and I9tn, at Halifax Methodist Church, the the following churches being rep resented: Dawson Baptist, Ebenezer Meth odist. Quankey Baptist. Weldon Methodist and Baptist, Episcopal and Methodist of Halifax. There were four sessions and at the concluding session the follow ing officers were elected for the county: President—Ira G. Shaw. Vice-President—Rev. Reuben Meredith. Secretary and Treasurer—M. W. Perry. Children’s Division—Mrs. R. L. Dickens, Halifax. TOWNSHIP PRESIDENTS. Halifax—Mrs. N. L. Stedman. Weldon—W. E Knight. Conocanara—R W. Barnes. Scotland Neck—Hugh Johnson. Enfield—D. Me. Johnson. Faucetts—E. Dana Dickens. Butterwood—J. L. King. Roanoke Rapids—T. W. Mullen. Palmyra—J. K. Moore. Roseneath and Brinkleyville Townships to be supplied by the county president. There is no good reason why Halifax county should not be or ganized in the fullest and do the work that it is essential to Sunday School growth Many of the counties of the State are fully or ganized with a credit of one hun dred per cent. Why not Halifax county? W F. C. IN HONOR OF MRS. JOHN O. CARTER. On Tuesday afternoon, October 21, from four to six o’clock, Mrs. Samuel J. Dixon entertained^ in honor of Mrs. John O'Brien Car ter, a lovely young bride of the month. The guests were greeted at the door by Mrs. G. C. Sanders and shown to the from parlor where they were introduced by Mrs. Ma rion Inge to the receiving line, composed of Mesdames S. J. Dix on, John O'Brien Carter, C. E. Carter, R W. Carter, Sr., R. W. Carter, Jr., N. M. Shearin, J. D. Shearin, W. A. Carter, and Miss Mary Moore,of Rocky Mount. From the parlor Mrs. W. O. Davis invited the ladies to the li brary, where they were welcomed by Mesdames J S. Jurner and C. W. Gregory, and served a delic ious ice course with macaroons, salted almonds and mints by Misses Virginia Turner, Florence Freid, Vera Reeves and Alma Wyche. Mrs. Gregory directed the ladies to the living room where Miss Bernice Ruppin Dixon had charge pf the “Bride’s Book" in which sixty guests wrote good wishes for (he bride. The whole lower floor was gor geous in its decoration of dahlias, roses, chrysanthemums, ferns and lovely field flowers. Many gleam ing candles added beauty to the rioting of fall colors. BIRTHDAY PARTY. On Saturday afternoon. Miss Martha Pierce entertained a num ber of young friends in honor of her twelfth birthday. The guests were greeted by the hostess and shown to the cloak room by Miss Elizabeth Pierce. Aftrr register ing with good wishes, they were invited to the solarium where Misses Elizabeth Allen and Virginia Turner served punch. Progres sive Hearts Dice was the game of the afternoon and the Hallowe’en idea was carried out in the Tally cards, favors, etc. A delicious ice course and mints were served by Mrs. W. A. Pierce and Mrs. O. W. Pierce, assisted by Misses Katherine and Elizabeth Pierce. Those present were Misses Jane Zollicoffer, Charlotte Ann Emry, Margaret Sledge, Katherine Pierce, Sweet Gregory, Ola Belle White head, Elizabeth Pierce, Mae Tatum Janice Draper, Mary Letha Barnes, Virginia Turner, Elizabeth Allen, Frances Boney, Virginia Green, Bettie Boney, Elizabeth Chitten den, Natalie Cole, and Mary Wyche, of Weldon, Ann Joyner, of Garysburg, and Betty Gray Tong, Elizabeth and Mary Moore, Josie Chase, Priscilla Mullen and Rosa Heath Long, of Roanoke Rapids._ PASSING OP DR. STEPHENSON We regret to announce the death of Dr. M. R. Stephenson, who died at his home in Seaboard on last Thursday morning. Dr. Stephenson was sixty-five years of age and had been a practicing physi cian at Seaboard since young man hood. He had been in poor health for about a year. About a week ago he was taken with pneumonia which caused his death. HALLOWE’EN. Next Friday is Hallowe’en. Look out for the parade of spooks, black cats, etc. When you see this parade coming down the street, don’t be afraid. Killing frou Friday morning, October 24fb. 4 THE REVIVAL SERVICES. The series of services which have been in progress for the past ten days a( me Methodist church have been well attended and much enjoyed by all present. There have been two services each day, morning and evening, and a special service for men on Sunday afier noon last. Rev. J. Vincent Knight of Bdenton, who has been doing the preaching, is an earnest, inter esting and forceful speaker, with nothing whatever of the sensation al, he has preached a sound doc trine and presented the gospel truths in a most attractive and con vincing manner. His appeals to professing Christians to a higher life has met with a ready response and many have pledged themselves to this. The singing has been good. Led by the pastor, Rev. G. W. Perry, with Mrs. W. T. Shaw and Miss Mary Anderson at the piano, the congregation has joined heartily iti this part of the worship, singing the old standard hymns, many of them which were sung by our fathers in the years that are gone. The choir, too, h is been faithful and the special music from time to lime has been appro priate and much enjoyed. \X'e trust the services may result in great good and that many may be persuaded to a Christian life. DEATH OE MR. HOWELL. Died at the home of his son, Mr. D. B. Howell, in South Weldon, on Monday morning, Oct. 27th, Mr. P. H. Howell in the 83rd year of his age. Mr. Howell was born in Buck ingham county, Va., but his father came to Halifax county and he was reared and has lived here ever since. He was one of four surviving Confederate veterans of Weldon and at the last meeting of the Ju nius Daniel Chapter U. D. C , he was made an honorary member of that Chapter. He was a member of the Halifax Light Infantry, Co B. 12th N. C. Regiment, Captain Sterling Brickell commanding and there is perhaps only one survivor of that company now living. The funeral services were con ducted from the Baptist church and the interment in Cedurwoud cemetery, "The Daughters" send ing flowers and paying other trib utes of respect. FLOWER SHO V. There will be a fl >wer show un der the auspices of ihe Woman's Club, Friday October 31 si ai ihe new city hall, on Third street, from 8 10 10 o’clock. Everybody having flowers are earnesily asked to exhibit them. There will be no premiums but blue and red ribbon will be award ed. Chrysanthemums—Best speci men, best arrangement, best exhib it. Dahlias—Best specimen,best ar rangement. Roses—Best specimen, best ar rangement. Ferns—Best specimen. Potted plants—Best specimen. Best arrangement of cut fall flowers. The exhibitors have the privil ege of doing what they choose with their exhibits. The exhibit places may be selec ted by exhibitors in the order in which exhibits are brought in. No charges. AN ODE TO AUTUMN. We are not going to reprint “The Frost Is On The Pumpkin,” because every paper in the coun try is now busy doing the same thing. We want to be different, so instead of following ihe exam ple of the oihers we're going to offer a new Autumn Ode. And here it is: The housewife counts her cans of fruit, the hunter sallies forth to shoot, the football fiend begins to root, and legislatures start to loot. The buckwheat cakes will soon be here, and sorghum 'lasses, too, will cheer, and o'er the children’s faces smear the sticky mess from ear to ear. The bird dog hums the timid quail, but strikes the frightened rabbit's trail, the burrs got in the horse's tail, and autumn winds begin to wail. The apple butter stews and biles, the thrifty housewife stirs and smiles as she reflects upon the piles of fruit she’s canned in different styles. Fare well straw hats and open hose, farewell my gauzy underclothes, the wind begins to nip our nose, to tell the truth we're darned near froze. NOTICE. The Halifax County Health De partment will conduct a free Tu berculosis Clinic in Halifax county beginning Nov. 10. The State Sanitorium will send to our county a physician who is a specialist in tuberculosis who will make the ex aminations free. Any one wish ing to take advantage of this chance for this examination will make an appointment with the Health Offi cer at Weldon, or look for the place and date of clinic which will be posted in each town in the coun ty. E. W. Larkin, Health Officer. Children Cry FOIMFLETCHER^ ^ ^ DOTS AND DASHES About Folks You Know, Will Know, or Ought To Know. Mrs. H. D. Allen visited Rocky Mount last week. Mrs. J. T. Gooch visited friends in Warrenton last week. Mrs. C. J. Owen visited relatives at Rocky Mount last week. Mrs. Unwood Brown has re turned from a visit to Durham. Mr. W. L. Knight visited Nor folk last week on legal business. Miss Katrine Wiggins, of Empo ria, spent the w;eek-end in Weldon. Miss Maude Elizabeth Vaughan attended the Emporia fair last week. Prof, and Mrs. Walter W. Barn hart spent the week-end in Rich mond. Mr. A. M Potter, editor of the Dillwyn Union Firmer was a visi tor here this week. Mrs E P. Applewhite, of llali lax, is spending the week with Mrs. J. P. Holoman. Mrs. H. E. Bailey, of Newsoms, Va , was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Holoman on Monday. Miss Evelyn Brown, of Roanoke Rapids, spent the week-end with Miss Maude Elizabeth Vaughan. Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Tilghman returned home Saturday after spending several weeks at Old Church, Va. Misses Virginia Owen, Virginia Joyner and Byrd Suiter, of Greensboro College, spent the week-end at their respective homes. Mrs. R. T. Daniel, Mrs. J. B. Zollicoffer, Mrs. T. C. Harrison and Miss Kate Garrett attended the U. D. C. Convention at Rocky Mount last week. Mr. W. E. Knight conducted services in the M. E. Church at Edenton last Sunday, in the ab sence of the pastor, Rev. J. V. Knight who is conducting the re vival in this place. ASSOCIATED CMAKIIIKS OK WELDON. The meeting of the Board of Directors of the Associated Chari ties was held in the Baraca room of the Methodist church Tuesday evening. Oct. 21, Supt. C. F. Gore presiding. The meeting was opened with prayer hy Mr. N. M. Shearin, af ter which the Secretary, Mrs. H. V. Bounds read the minutes of the last meeting The committee re ported aid given to several needy causes. The advisability of help ing several people who had applied for aid was discussed. The Board asks the good people of Weldon to aid a family who needs assistance. Clothing is needed for the mother also a daughter fourteen years old. Anything in the way of food will be accepted. If left at Mrs. E. D. Poe's it will be given the family who needs same. Mr. G. H. Nash and assistants were appointed to confer with the colored people in reference to or ganizing an Associated Charities among them and aiding them in any wav passible to perfect their organiz min There being no lurther business the Board adjourned 10 meet next quarter in the home of Mrs. T. C. Harrison. QUARTERLY MEEIINOOK THE WOMAN’S CLUB The regular quarterly meeting of the Woman's Club was held on Oct. 22, in the Baraca room in the Methodist church. The meeting was called to order by Vice-President, Mrs. J P. Hoi oman, followed by the reading of the club, called by Mrs. S. J. Dix on. Reports from the different de partments were then called for. Mrs. M. E. Bounds, chairman of the Civics Department, gave an interesting report, especially con cerning the plans for beautifying the cemetery drive by planting Crepe Myrtle on either side. The plants will arrive and be placed soon. Mrs. C. P. Bounds, chairman of the Welfare Work Department also had a splendid report of the well fare work done during the summer months, accomplished largely by Mrs. Bounds’ own efforts. There was no report from the Music Department on account of the absence of the chairman, Mrs. N. J. Shepherd. A letter of resignation from the president, Mrs. R. S. Travis was read and very regretfully accepted Mrs. J. P- Holoman, former vice-president, was then elected President and Mrs. J. S. Turner first vice-President. The new president solicits the earnest co operation of each mem ber of the club. Mrs. R P. Todd, Cor. Sec. HALLOWE'EN PARTY. There will be a Hallowe'en par ty at the new auditorium. Graded school, Friday night at 8 o’clock. Admission—children, 10 cents adults 15 cents. Refreshments free. THURSDAY AFTERNOON CLUB Mrs. H. B Harrell, was hostess 10 the Thursday Afternoon Club on Thursday afternoon at .! :30 o'clock. The spirit of Hallowe'en with its mysterious fascinations was in evi dence everywhere. The whole lower floor was beautifully decora ted with lighted pumpkins, witches, black cats and various other Hal lowe’en suggestions. Lights sha ded with orange paper gave tust desired effect. The guests were received by Misses Elizabeth Allen, Virginia Turner and Charlotte Ann Entry who were dressed in Hallowe’en costumes. The business meeting was pre sided over by the President, Mrs. Elliott B. Clark, after which the following program was rendered 1. Paper—The Natural Re sources of the Coastal Plains of N. C.. by Mrs. J. B. Zollicoffer. 2. Paper—Social Characteris tics, by Miss Mary Pierce, read by Mrs. Pierce Johnson. At the con clusion of the program a most in teresting Hallowe'en contest was enjoyed, in which proved Mrs. E. B. Clark and Mrs. Meade Mitchell to be possessed of an unusual amount of humor for which they were awarded witches as prizes. Miss Charlotte Ann Emry dressed as the witch of Endor, entered with a bag of fortunes which she passed around, giving one to each guest. Much merriment followed as each fortune was read alout. The hostess, assisted by Misses Virginia Turner, Elizabeth Allen and Charlotte Ann Emry served chicken salad with accessories after which the guests were led into the dining room and form ed a circle around the table on which was placed in the center a large circle of black cats above which peeped a number of Hal lowe'en clowns. Around thtscen ter piece lovely favors filled with nuts were artistically arranged. After the guests were presented with the favors, coffee, whipped cream and cheese straws were served. The guests of the club were: Mrs. Meade H. Mitchell, Mrs. J. C. Jones. Mrs. E. B. Emory, Mrs. Robert Musgrove, Mrs. Helen Pope Harrington, and Mrs. H. B. Harrell, Sr. WELDON GIRLS AT THE N. C C. W. Eight marshals were chosen at a meeting of the Y. VC'. C. A. cabinet last week when North Carolina student members met in the Hut on the campus to select officers whose business it will be to take take care of the orderly arrange ment of students at Vesper meet ings each Sunday night Miss Mattie Irma Edwards, of Hookerton, was chosen chief mar shal, to serve for the whole year. Seven other marshals were cho sen to serve for a term of three months. Among this number we notice the name of Miss Margaret Hudson, Weldon. She finished school here with high honors and we have no doubt will discharge her duties faithfully. We also notice a beautiful picture of Miss Louise Hayward in the last issue of the Carolinian, a paper published at the college. She is a member of the Y. W. CL A. Cabi net and also on the editorial staff of the Carolinian. Effective, Cost But Little. C hamberlain's Tablets have a thor oughly cleaning effect on the colon,pre venting the accumulating of poisonous waste that if not moved regularly is re absorbed into the system with all the evil effects of auto-intoxication. Easy to take, very agreeable in action and effect. Only 2oC. — because the earth has absorbed a supply of heat from the sun. The farther one goes away from this heat, the colder the air becomes. How balmy the feeling of ‘BU'fiMST GLYCERIN and ROSE WATER when icy winds bite into the skin and leave it chapped and sore ! Puretest Glycerin and Rose Wa ter and is not only wonderfully soothing on chapped hands and face, but a delightful lotion after shaving. Delicately fragrant with rose water. One of 200 Puretest prepara tions. Every item the best that skill and care can produce. WELDON DRUG CO., 7ha K0xatlom* Sfon WELDON, N. C. J ’KOPLE'H TFI KATK K Roanoke Rapids MATINEE AND NIGHT, MONDAY NOV.3 THIS SEASON’S GREATEST PLAY A SPOKEN-Not a Picture ! 50c All Seats All Seats 50c POPULAR—-Night for Everyone RICES—$1 and 50c Plus Tax SEATS ON SALE NOW—PHONE 264. High School Auditorium ROANOKE RAPIDS THURSDAY NIGHT OCTOBER : 30th “7th Heaven Proves Masterpiece of Stage. Not to see it will be to miss the theatre of today at its best."—Douglas Gordon, Richmond Times-Dispatch. JOHN GOLDEN—Producer of “Lightnin’,” “3 Wise Fools,” “1st Year," "Thank U" and other famous stage successes— Brings to You BY AUSTIN STRONG Direci from a two year’s run at the Booth Theatre, New York Usual Excellent Golden Cast Remy Carpen, Douglas MacPherson, John W. Ransone, Mat Briggs, John MacSweeny, Mona Morgan, Gale Gordon, James Newcombe, Ruth Morris, Neil O'Malley, Homer Hunt, Robert Bennett, Harriet Gray, Lionel Joseph and others. In ottering theatergoers of Roanoke Rapids this classic of the spoken drama 1 unhesitatingly guarantee the excellence of cast and produc lion. To any dissatisfied patron 1 will cheerfully refund the money. Prices: 50c $1, $1.50, $2--Plus Tax OCTOBER CLEARANCE SALE A final Clear-Away of Spring and Summer Stock of Dry Goods, Ladies & Children’s Dresses, Men, Women and Children’s Shoes, Men’s Suits, Shirts, Etc. During this sale we will sell everything in the store at and below cost. You will save money by buying from us now. Come in and look over our many wonderful bargains. Our prices are right. John Golden. F. A. RAB1L, Drop. WELDON. N. C I 666 Is a Presciplion for Colds, Urippe, Dengue, Headaches, Constipation, Biliousness. It is the most speedy remedy we know.__ COR SALE — Residence, corner I Washington Avenue and 6th street. For information apply to Mrs. J. U. Parsons or Geo. C. Green.__ Store your Cotton For HIGHER PRICES.—We have almost unlimited Storage room foJ Cotton. Sprinklered Warehouses. Low rates. Carolina Bagging Company, Henderson, N. C. 10 Its tjw FOR SALE—One house and lot on Maple street. Possession given about November I Oth. J. A. HARVELL. FOR SALE. A two room frame house, oak writing desk, sewing machine, elec tric fan, for sale cheap. Apply to Mrs. A. E. Evans, Weldon, N.C. SPECIAL SALE! All Millinery and Fancy Goods sold at Greatly re duced prices MRS P. A. LEWIS, Weldon. N. C. 14IANTED.—While tenant want II ed for a good farm near here. W. G. Eoerton. Macon, N. C., Sept. 22, 1924. H 25 4t WANTED—Position at once by experienced stenographer,now employed in one of largest business concerns in State. A-l references. Address 309 N. Graham street, Charlotte, N. C. iNoticeli tfi tfi S D ILLS for light and power for S gj ° month of Oct. 1924 NOW gj ir DUE should be paid promptly $ by check to the ® Roanoke Rapids Power Co., tfi llfi S S s s s s s s s s s s s s s s at Roanoke Rapids, N. C. Or at s s s s s s s s s s Weldon Bank & Trust Co., s Weldon, N. C. No discount allowed the 10th of the month. after J.T. CHASE, g General Manager. S HR PHONES • ^ * "Yf e^on S ifi * 161-Roanoke Rapids s s {CORNER 3RD I i & ELM STS. j j Weldon,N.C { PHONE 29ti PEOPLES FILLING STATION, ? | FREE AIR | FREE WATER * | Real Service j JUST A WORD TO THE PUBLIC ■y^HEN visiting or passing through our city we will appreciate a visit from you. If you don’t spend one penny we will be glad to see you and have you look us over. We will also be glad to have you look at our Modern Wash & Grease Pit Combined and have our manager, Mr. S. Q. Mohorne, to ex plain it to you. We have a variety of TIRES and ACCESSORIES. Washing, Polishing and Greasing Cars our Specialty. We will send for and return your cars anywhere in the city. Just Phone 298. Serving The Public Is Our Business Buy Milk from River View Dairy. You need the milk, we need the business; Milk guaranteed to keep thirty-six hours. If properly handled after delivery. Oet it at night, use it any time the following day-nice and rich. Delivered twice daily. Satisfaction guaranteed. Qiye us a trial. P. C. DRAPER, Phone 326 Proprietor.
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