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ESTABLISHED IN 1866. VOL. LVIV A NEWSPAPER FOR THE PEOPLE. WELDON, N. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER EL Terms of SubscriDtion--$2 00 Per Annum NO. 2(i IN “BY-GONE” DAYS. Things That Happened 33 Years Ago in Town and Vicinity. October 29, 1891.—Mr. J. M. Mullen who has already laid oft the land in town purchased by hint from the Long estate is now having trees set out along the sidewalks in order to make the lots more at tractive and desirable. Mr. W. H. Harrison, a promi nent merchant and farmer, who lives about eight miles from town, met with a painful accident last Thursday. He was superintend ing the ginning of cotton in his gin house, and in attempting to brush away the motes from one of the gins his arm was caught by the saws and badly cut from the elbow down. His thumb was cut entirely off. Work lias begun on the dwelling houses of Mr. W. D Cochran, on Seventh street, and of Mr. H. B. Harrell, at the corner of Sycamore and Seventh. The Board of Penitentiary Di rectors went down to the Caledo nia farms on Thursday and leased them for ten years. These farms are the property of Mr. B. A. Pope, of this place, Dr. J. R. Pope and Mr. Henry Futrell, of Scotland Neck. Miss Emily Long is visiting in Halifax this week. Mr. Ben Prescott, of Washing ton, D C.t is visiting his brother, Mr. Aaron Prescott. Mr. and Miss Harding, of Nor folk, visited Mr. and Mrs. H. T. Clark. Mr. John J. Long left last week to accept a position with the South ern Express Company at Rich mond. It is with regret that we an nounce the death of Capt. John W. Wood, of Bertie county,which occurred at his home near Lewis ton, on Wednesday evening, the 21st. November 5, 1891. — Rev. P. N. Stainback, heretofore licensed as a local preacher, passed his ex amination last Monday at the quar terly conference held in this place and will be ordained deacon at the coming session of the N. C. Con ference. Mr. Charles Neuman, a citizen of Enfield, died in that place Mon day. His remains were taken to Goldsboro Tuesday afternoon, and interred in the Hebrew cemetery, the Rev. J. L. Mayerburg, officia ting. Mrs. W. R. Bond, of Scotland Neck, passed through here Tues day to visit relatives arid friends in Raleigh. Mrs. Bettie Long and Miss Em ily are visiting relatives in the up per part of Northampton county. Mr. F. M. Parker, of Richmond, was in town a few days Sunday. The county commissioners in session at Halifax Monday raised the salary of the superintendent of the county home to $20.00 per month. Mr. W. L. Stainback, a conduc tor on the Atlantic and Danville road, is here visiting hi; parents, Rev. and Mrs. P. N. Stainback. We are glad to note through the New York Sun that Mr. Andrew Joyner, a native of this county, and a most excellent gentleman, has been most successful this sea son, with a fine stable of horses, twelve or fifteen in number. 1 wo of his horses “Chesapeake” and “St. Pancrast” have won very close to twenty thousand dollars for their owner. SAFETY FIRST FOR HUNTERS. Carry that knife and haichei in a sheath. Remember that old story about the gun that wasn't loaded? Be a game sport by familiarizing yourself with the game laws. Keep that gun barrel down in front—keep that hammer down, too. Kill your match flame and mess lire. Prevent forest fires. It pays. Every moving object in the woods isn't always game. Itmaybeyout comrade! Moonshine and gunpowder don’t mix. You’re hunting for game, Buddy; not undertakers. Be particularly careful with tha gun when crossing over or undet a fence, or in the thick underbrush High-powered rifles carry con siderable distance. Have a hear for the folks who may be living within your range. GOVERNOR KUCHIN OEAD. Passed Away at His Home In Scotland Neck on Sunday Last. Former Governor W.W. Kuchin died Sunday morning at his home in Scotland Neck shortly after 3 o'clock. For months he had been in a critical condition, and his death at any time would not have caused surprise. That he held on so long despite the ravages of an incurable disease was attributed to a vitality which it is given to lew men to possess. Several months ago he seemed on the very brink of the grave. But he rallied and continued the struggle, though it was realized at all limes that per manent recovery was impossible. Friday he suffered a serious re lapse and attending physicians said LV.HJVJltlt.Jll. lie W 111 U U> lll£ During [he afternoon and night it was believed that he would not live till morning, but Saturday he rallied and during the day and in the first part of Saturday night he was reported as resting more com fortably. But bter in the night he suffered a relapse and sank rapidly. All the members of his family were | at his bedside when the end came. The funeral took place on Mon day afternoou at 4 o'clock from the Scotland Neck Baptist Church of which he was a member. The services were conducted by Rev. R. T. Vann, of Raleigh. The News and Observer in speaking of his death, sa^s: "Coming from a family that produced giants of intellect, nota ble among them being his brother, the late Claude Kitchin, he proved himself every whit worthy to be numbered among them. He never faltered nor was he afraid. With it all he he had drunk deep of the milk of human kindness." THE BOOK CLUB. Mrs. W. L. Scott was hostess to the ladies of the Weldon Book Club on Tuesday, November 4th. The subject for the afternoon was a continuation of the study of present day literature, "Told by an Idiot," by Rose Macauley, was the book discussed. The story is a pursuance of the changes and events of the years from IS79 to 1923 as story effects the lives of the Garden family. The peculiarities of each period are touched brilliantly and wittily. The three periods of English his tory was characterized Victorian, Edwardian and Georgian, 1879 1923 by Mrs. W. G. Suiter. Mrs. E. 1). Poe gave a synopsis of book, “Told by an Idiot," by Rose Macauley, which was much enjoyed. Quite a number of members were present, each responding to roll call by giving some beautiful lines of English verse. The club enjoyed the voice se lections by Mrs. R. T. Daniel and Mrs. Woodall. Miss Kate Garrett gave a beautiful instrumental num ber. The guests of the club were Mrs. Sterling Johnston, Mrs. Todd, Mrs. Newton Shepherd, Mrs. Harold Nash, Mrs. C. R. Emry, Mrs. Craig Cornwall, Mrs. J. B. Zolliceffer, Mrs. Walter Barnhart. Mrs. Harry Smith, Mrs. Ben Rod well, Mrs. Margaret Green, Mrs. D. B. Zollicoffer and Mrs. Keyser. of Thomasville. A delightful salad course was served with coffee and bon bons. Beautiful autumn foliage, lovely chyrsanthemums and roses made attractive decorations for the home. A Good Thing—Don’t Miss It. Send your uatue and address plainly written together with f» ceuts (and this slip) to Chamberlain Medicine Co., Dm Moines, Iowa, anil receive in return a trial package, containing Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy lor coughs,colds, croup, bronchial, “flu” and whooping coughs, and tickling throat; Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets for stomach troubles, indigestion, gassy .paius that crowd the heart, biliousness and consti pation; Chamberlain’s Salve, needed in every family for burns, scalds, wounds, piles and skin affections; these valued family medicines for only 5 cents. Don’t miss it. What has become of the old fashioned, open-in-the-back white shirt with a little flap at the bottom of the stiff bosom bearing the ini tials of the owner? Take Them and BeOlad. When you feel dull and stupid aftei e&tiuir, Chamberlain's Tablets stimulate the action of the stomach, liyor aud bowels, and your whole body respond! to their wholesome influence. Try them. Only 25c, SPRIGHTLY SPARKS. Gathered Here and There and Everywhere. Locust beer. Pumpkin pie. Colton is rolling in. It will soon be bog-killing time. Christmas will soon be with us again. Some of the trees are bare al ready. The election is over, now for business. Get your cotton out before the cold weather comes. Our merchants have full stocks and are anxious to sell. The next thing to look forward to is Thanksgiving Day. Are yon reading our new serial "Sinners in Heaven?’’ I ns tvietnouist ministers are at tending conference ai Wilmington this week. Of course the auto helps some, but old worry still continues to be the undertaker’s best friend. If it’s a race between a man’s sins and his wife as to which finds him out first he’ll bet on the wife. Turkeys will be few and far be tween this year. It is a hard mat ter to raise turkeys a wet year. Most any woman can learn to like the way her husband makes his money if he only makes enough of it. Never judge a man by the sleepy look in his eyes. Maybe he got a new station on his radio the night before. The average man would have a lot more time to read if he could ever get caught up with his day dreaming. The government has just classed toothbrushes as a luxury. All right—now let’s have a rating on false teeth. Since most family quarrels begin at the dining table why not cut it down to where we’ll only eat one meal a day. Boys may dream of some day being president, but a girl spends her time wishing she could win a beauty contest. There’s one way for a woman to find out how homely she’ll look in bobbed huir--and she generally takes that way. We’ve noticed that some fellows have a wonderful memory until a few minutes after they tire put on the witness stand. Whatever became of the seven long-haired sisters whose pictures we used to see displayed in the hair-restorer ads? If the saloons hadn't been driven out of the country where would they have found room to put all the filling stations? According to our own private “straw viitc’’ turkey and cranberry sauce are g.ing to sweep the coun try late in November. It’s always a good idea to carry a little storm insurance. No tell ing what time your wife will take a notion to raise the roof off the house. Luck doesn’t always mean in heriting money. Look at the Weldon man whose last year’s overcoat is good enough to wear this year. When the average Weldon man gets past 50 he spends his time worrying over rheumatism and how fast the country is going to the dogs. All experiments being tried and the evidence all in we guess that there is no surer way to make a Weldon man mad than to tell the truth about him. We heard a w eldon man say yes terday he doesn’t believe in capital punishment because it’s hard to find a man who is worth hanging another man for. Some of the old-fashioned men who used to sneak out behind the barn to smoke cornsilk cigarettes now have daughters who ask them for a match to light real ones. Our idea of the wisest man in Weldon is the one who has found out that it’s safer to be taken for a fool by keeping his mouth shut than to prove it by opening it and talking._ Take It Before doing. Do you want to be that unfortunate person whose coughing at church, con cert, lecture or theatre blots out the word we most want to hear. Chamber tain’s Cough Kemedy helps these ear harassed ones, quickly puts an end tc coughing, tickling throat and nervous backing. THE OFFICIAL VOTE Halifax County for State Officials. CONGKESS John H. Kerr 3219 M. R. Vick I US IJ. S. SENATOR F. M. Simmons 3347 Amadis A. Whitiner IS4 GOVERNOR A. W. McLean 3329 Isaac M. Meekins I S3 LIEUT. GOVERNOR J. Elmer Long, 3347 Geo. H. Ward IS4 SECRETARY OF STATE W. N. Everett, 3342 J. Yates Killian, IS7 STATE AUDITOR Baxter Durham 3345 Christopher F. Delamar 184 STATE TREASURER Beni. R. Lacy 3347 Robert A. Bunch 184 SUPT. PUBLIC INSTRUCTION A. T. Allen, 3344 Samuel M. Holion, Jr. IS4 ATTORNEY GENERAL. Dennis G. Brummitt 3344 Garreit D. Bailey, 184 COM. LABOR AND PRINTING Frank D. Gris! 3347 Junius B. Goslen 184 COMMISSIONER AGRICULTURE W. A. Graham, 3347 A. U. Stroupe 168 INSURANCE COMMISSIONER Stacy W. Wade 3347 Jas. W. Stanton, 184 COMMISSIONER OH REVENUE R. A. Doughton 3347 Jas. B. Mason, 184 CORPORATION COMMISSIONER Geo. P. Pell, 3347 Jones T. Hedricks 184 CHIEF JUSTICE SUPREME COURT W. A. Hoke, 3347 Geo. E. Butler, 184 ASSO. JUSTICES SUPREME COURT: Herriott Clarkson 3345 Geo. W. Connor, 3346 Fred W. Thomas, 178 Robert W. Herring, 178 JUDGE SUPERIOR COURT—2 DIST. M. V. Barnhill, 3347 3rd District Garland E. Midyette 3347 SEE SAD PATE FOR THE UIRl. WITH BOBBED HAIR. Bobbed hair in lime is going to have a serious effect in cutting down the number of marriages, according to Charles Nestle, beau ty specialist of New York, in an address. “That bobbed hair eventually will result in beards for women, is a prediction,” said Nestle. "That it will rob women, in appearance at least, of womanly charm is a fact and there is no doubt that this fact will reduce the marriage rate and may in lime lead to a falling off of the world’s population. “Since the beginning of time, the glory of woman has been her hair. Shorn of her long tresses, she is shorn of much of her physi cal allurement. She appears man nish. Men do not care for mannish looking women and will not marry them. "Long hair enables a woman, by changing her coiffure, to add the charm of variety to her beauty. Bobbed hair deprives her of this varied attractiveness. She appears always the same. She attracts no more admiration than she might expect if she appeared every day in the same gown. “As she grows mannish in ap pearance, she will grow mannish in nature. This will be an inevita ble pschyological consequence. Thus bobbed hair, with its tenden cy to subvert the womanliness ot women, may become a source of tragic conditions in the future. N. C. C. W. There are fifteen young ladies re sponsible for ihe poeiry and slion stories tor the November number the i“Coradi," a publication gotten out by students of the State Col lege, Greensboro, and among this number we note the names ot Miss Ethel Crew, of Pleasant Hill, : and Miss Louise Farber, of Wel i don. WILL LECTURE. Dr. W. R. Cullom, Professor ol Bible at Wake Forest College, will lecture next Sunday night at the Baptist church, on his recent six months’ trip to Europe and Bible Lands. He will also fill the pulpil at the morning service. The pub lic will be glad to hear this noted son of Halifax county next Sun day. Children Cry FOR FLETCHER’S I C7A SJVCLR I A OOTS AND DASHES About Folks You Know, Will Know, or Ought To Know. Mrs. Ida VC'ilkins visited relatives in Norfolk last week. Miss Barthema Dickens spent the week-end in Rocky Mount. Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Travis, Jr., visited Richmond last week. Mr. Edward Johnston, nl Win- i ston-Salem, was a visitor here I Saturday. Mrs. H. M. Neville and Mrs. R. R. Rodwell spent the week-end in Richmond. Mrs. H. B. Neville who has been visiting in Enfield, has re turned home. Masters Arthur and Hayward Cochrane spent the week-end in Rocky Mount. Dr. E. D. Poe left Sunday night for Gibson, where he is holding a revival meeting for ten days. Mrs. E. T. Clark who has been visiting friends in the western part of the Slate, has returned home. Mrs. R. S. Travis and Misses Mary Pierce and Florence Allen motored to Richmond last week. Mr. and Mrs. J. Ff. Ffuttleson and little daughter, Elsie Juiytita, spent the week end in Rocky Mount. Miss Mary Pierce left Tuesday for Plymouth, where she has ac cepted a position as teacher in the Graded schools. Miss Mary Coates, of the Mar garettsville High School faculty, was the week-end guest of Miss Ida Vivian Hayward. Messrs. W. T. Shaw, Dr. D. B. Zollicoffer and W. L. Knight are attending the annual M. E. Confer ence in Wilmington. Mr. and Mrs. John Trueblood and son, of Rocky Mount, spent the week end with their mother, Mrs. D. B. Trueblood. Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Stancil and and two sons, Frank and Howard, spent last week end herewith their sister, Miss Blanche Johnson. Mrs. E. B. Emory and children who have been spending some time with Mrs. H. C. Spiers, have returned to their home in New York, | Mrs. W. B. Edwards, of Mur- . freesboro, was in town Friday. She was en route to Pleasant Hill, where she goes to visit her sister, Mrs. J. W. Crew. LEFT FOR CONFERENCE:, Rev. G. W. Perry left Tuesday for Wilmington, where he goes to be present at the next session of the North Carolina Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South. We can say without fear of contradiction, that he carries with hint the love and best wishes of the entire population of Weldon. He is not only a good preacher, but one of the finest pastors the church has ever had. We shall never forget his prayer at the be ginning of lirst sermon. He prayed as he went in and out of the homes of this town, that the people might know that he had been with God. And that has been a fact, no one will dispute. Liberal—his heart melts to charity. Good—his re ligion soars above all creeds and comes from God. He is learned and eloquent. He is passionately fond of music and has one of the best voices w'e ever heard. For suffering, he has pity—for errors he has apology—he will praise, not criticise and in the partiality of all his friends he wears their loyalty. We join the entire membership of the church in praying that he may be sent back again. STOLEN CAR FOUND. The car stolen on the street in Weldon from Mr. R. E. Brickell, was found standing in the middle of the street in Enfield. Mr. Brick ell was fortunate in getting his car back and we rejoice with him. No clue to the thief has been found. THE HUNTING SEASON. Ever and anon during the hunt ing season you read about in the papers about a man who has dis I covered what an unloaded gun can j do. Children Cry FOR FLETCHER’S v CJA.S^aOLRJ A COUNTRY LIFE. L. J. D. In The Shelby Star— This Is For Your Scrap Book. Lei me live ihe years of my stay upon earth, ’way out in the coun try, close to nature and to nature’s God. I want to feel the touch of the seasons us they come and go, mak ing up the years. I want to feel the chill of winter in my frame, not too severe, but enough to make the blood tingle. I want to feel the gentle warmth ol Spring, as with her touch of magic, she wakens new life in things dead. I want to feel the heat of Sum mer, as golden sunsnine ripens the harvest and matures the fruit and flowers. Lastly, I want to catch the cool breath of Autumn coming to fan away the heat and lethergy of sum mer. I want to hear the cry of the whippoorwill as the twilight settles o'er the hill and hollow. 1 want to be near where the Bob White is calling to his mate, when the fields of ripening wheat wave gently to the passing breeze. 1 want to hear the tinkle of bells on the distant hillside, as the sun is going down and the katydids commence their night-long chatter. Then, when old Jack Frost passes by, with his touch of white, 1 want to wander down the old rail fence and on to where the musca dines hang in rich profusion; and there for a time to feast and forget. Yes, let me live out the years of my stay on earth in the fullness of the country, and then, dying, let me rest in the quiet church-yard near where father and mother— where the sunbeams play in the summer, where the snow drifts high in winter. THE LOVE HET On next Tuesday. November 18, at People’s Theatre, Roanoke Rapids, an offering not to be missed by those who wish to see a refresh ing wholesome musical comedy, briskly diverting, frolicsome and nicely flavored with bright dia logue, is “The Love Bet" with the celebrated musical comedy favorite and song writer Frederick V. Bow ers and his gang of New York players. This play has been her alded by all critics as the best mu sical comedies on die road this season. The authors of the book are Walter Decker and John P. Mul grew the lyrics and music by Fred erick V. Bowers and Charles Lewis the dances arranged by Ben Grinnell and it is staged by Geo. E. Stoddard. Frederick V. Bow ers, than whom 'here is none bet ter known as a singer of popular songs sends his audience away nightly burning or whistling, “When the Stars are Shining.” The scenic equipment and cos tumes are very elaborate. Seats on sale at box office. Phone 264 Thursday, Nov. 13th. This is a guaranteed attraction. SUMMER NOT OVER. YET. We received on Tuesday from our friend, Mr. W. T. Parker, a bunch of cherry blossoms, taken from a tree on his farm about ten miles from town. That tree must have made a wrong calculation as to the season. H AVE YOUR PICTURE TAKEN. Something Weldon nas long been in need of, has come at last— a first-class photograph gallery. Mr. J. D. Brinkley, a photographer of long experience has titled up a first-class studio up-stairs, next door to this office and is ready for business. See his advertisement in another section of the News. ACHIEVEMENT. Man (at scene of auto wreck): “What happened?" Battered Swain (exultingly): "1—I kissed her.” The best after-dinner speech any man can make is to lean back from the table and say: "Gee, wife, that was the best meal I’ve had in a long time.” What has become of the old fashioned Weldon woman who used to send her daughter cailco scraps of the new dresses she had to mak?e Just That Quickly, They Help. Do you not feel good ? Very likely your liver is at fault. Won't you try chamberlain's Tablets? Just one or two at bedtime, sleep well at night, feel better in the morning. Never any un pleasant "next day" effect. Try them, only 25c. ROANOKE RAPIDS-ROSEMARY. Personals and Items of Interest from the Twin City. [By Our Special ('orri‘spoi]ilent ] Master Louis Grimmer enter tained a number ol his little friends in honor of Ins fifth birthday at his home on Monday afternoon. The St. Mary's alumni, of Roa noke Rapids and Rosemary, was organized on Saturday afternoon at the residence of Mrs. W. M. Long. Mr. A. A. Duncan will open a new cafe the first of this week on Roanoke avenue. The funeral services of Mrs. Mary Rice Robinson were held on Wednesday afternoon from the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Frank Robertson. Interment was made in Greenville county, Va. Mrs. Jennie Swanson, of Nor folk, is the guest of Mrs. Kate Robinson. Mr. W. M. Griffin, of Fine Tops, is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Joe Brown. Prof. C. W. Davis, Mrs. R. D. Jenkins, Misses Ruih Cobb, Lice lod and Gills are attending the Teacher’s Assembly in Raleigh. Mrs. J. P. Hewitt, of Asheville, is the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Alfred Martin. Mrs. W. L. Dixon, of Alderson, W. Va., is visiting her sister, Miss Bessie McKinnie. Mrs. Mattie Garrett, of Burling ton, will spend the winter here with her daughter, Mrs. C. W. Davis. A large number of local business men went before the Board of County Commissioners and peti tioned that no license be issued for the sale of fireworks in Rosemary. The request was granted. Miss Margaret Morgan of Nor folk, is the guest of her sister, Mrs. E. A. Matthews. Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Chase have been called to Philadelphia, on ac count yf the serious illness of Mrs. Chase’s mother. Mrs. Marcus Bradley is visiting relatives in Indiana. Mrs. Ella Wooley was hostess to the W. M. S.. of Rosemary M. E. Church on Tuesday afternoon at her home, Ledgerwood Hall. The Seventh District of the Fed eration of Woman’s Clubs of North Carolina held its annual meeting in the high school auditorium Tues day, Nov. 11th. Mrs. Palmer Jerman, of Raleigh, made the prin cipal address and new officers were elected for the coming year. A de lightlul luncheon was served in the Home Economic Department. The pastors of the local M. E. Churches, Rev. R. H. Broom and E. N. Harrison left Tuesday to to attend the annual conference of their church in Wilmington. Mrs. Dale and son, Robert, of Windsor, were the week-end guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Williams. Mrs. Hyman, of Whitakers, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Mead. Mrs. Geo. L. Hayes spent Fri day in Norfolk, shopping. Rev. L. N. Taylor is spending this week in Wilmington. Mr. W. T. Council has pur chased the country home of Mr. Chas. R. Emry. BOOST. Boost your city, boost your friend. Boost the church that you attend. Boost the street on which you’re dwelling. Boost the goods that you are selling Boost the people ’round about you. They can get along without you. But success will quicker find them. If they know that you’re behind them. Boost for every forward move ment. Boost for every new improve ment. Boost the man for whom you labor. Boost the stranger and the neigh bor. Cease to be a chronic knocker. Cease to be a progress blocker If you make your city better, Boost it to the final letter. We can’t think of anyone around W'eldon we’re as sorry for as the young man who is in love and hasn’t a flivver of his own. No flatter whether it’s spelled “pumpkin” or "punkin” you can pass this editor a slice any time you feel like it. NOTICE TO PUB!.1C Regarding Tuberculosis Clinic Oates. I he free Tuberculosis Clinics have begun in liahfjx county and any one warning the examination will please report at the followinf places and dates given below: Weldon, Health Department Of fice, 9 a. in., Thursday, Nov. 13. Enfield, City Hall. 9 a. m., Fri day, Nov. 14. Scotland Neck, White Graded School, 9 a. m., Monday, Nov. 17. Littleton, White Graded School, 9 a. m, Tuesday, Nov. 18. Halifax, Court House, 9 a. m., Wednesday, Nov. 19. A specialist from the State Sani torium is making these FREE ex aminations and we want all who are in doubt about their condition to take advantage of this chance, regardless of age. E. W. LARKIN, M. D.t Halifax County Health Officer. MEETING OF THE CIVICS DEPARTMENT. The civics department of the Woman’s Club will meet Wednes day of next week (time and place will be designated on notice cards sent out). This will be the last meeting for this year. There are quite a few matters to be discussed and we hope all chairmen of com mittees will be ready to report the work done during the summer and fall. A full attendance is desired. Mrs. Mary E. Bounds, Chairman. Too Much Pretense. We asked a well-known Weldon man the other day, a man who spent several years of his life in a large city, why he prefers to live in a small town. His quick re sponse was: "There’s too much pretense in the city.” It’s a very good answer and one we wish all our readers would study over. We meet from time to time someone who pretends to be something they are not; peopfe who pretend to have that which they haven’t got; who loves to boast of rich relatives residing else where, or of how much more they paid for a piece of furniture or a dress or something else than they really paid; people who pretend that "things are too dull here” and that people do things so much better in other towns they have lived in. You know the type we are talking about, and you are probably glad that there are few of their stripe in this community, and that you don’t have to sit and listen to them very often. There is no place for pretense in a town of this size. You may practice it in a large city and get by, but it’s different here, where everyone is a neighbor and secrets do not long remain secrets; where honesty is still the best policy and where the truth has a habit of crop ping out at unexpected moments. When our friend said he liked the smaller town because it is not so full of pretense he gave a mighty fine argument in favor of the place he has picked out as his home. Let all of us try to keep pretense in the larger cities, or at least at a safe distance from here. Lead a simple life, vote right, pay your honest debts, collect all that’s coming to you, but no more, and treat your family right. “Radio sermons ought to be popular,” for a fellow can go to sleep in the middle of one of them without insulting the preacher. No historian ever has satisfacto rily explained how women in an cient times ever got along without drug stores and beauty parlors. Every time Gaston Means lets the cat out of the bag it seem to be the one with a black stripe along its back. Chas. Jenkins, HOUSE, SIGN and INTERIOR DECORATOR Will be pleased to estimate on your work. 30 years of experience has raughi us how Call him or leave order ai News Office. No exira charges. Phone JENKINS PAINT SHOP. Franklin, Va. Reverse charge. FOR SALE.— One upright piano, good as new ‘‘The Thomas Cook & Son.” Also one "Edison” pho nograph. A bargain in each- Ap ply 10 Mrs. ..lARY V aOUNDS,, 1113 1m Weldon, N. C*
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