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ESTABLISHED IN 1866. A NEWSPAPER FOR THE PEOPLE. Terms of SiibscriDtion--$2.0( Per Annum VOL. LX. WELDON, N. C.. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, L)25, NO. JO QUERY AND ANSWER COLUMN. All Our Readers Invited To Send in Questions of Any Nature. ? Query: L)o chickens have lungs? 1 never hear (hem mentioned? Ans. Yes; ihe lungs of a chicken are commonly called “lights ” Query: I would like to a;.k t question, as simple as it may seen, if Pierre, S. D , is situated on a lake? Ans. No; Pierre, S. D., is lo cated on the east bank of the Mis souri river. Query: Can you tell me where bad girls go? Ans. Usually to the train to meet traveling men. Query: How did the seedless orange get started and flourish? Ans. The first seedless oranges were a freak of nature. Then h became a market product through years of cultivation and grafting. Query: Why don’t horses and cattle eat meat like most other ani mals? Ans. Horses and cattle arc among the non carnivorous ani mals. It is not their nature any more than it is yours to eat hay. Query: Where do they cut nat ural ice in the summer time ? Ans. Quite frequently at the ice houses. Query: Does the editor of the Q. and A. column sing as well a* he answers questions? Ans. Yes; he is singing most ol the lime for subscription money. Query: Is it right for me as a teacher to whip a child for a sup posed wrong ? Ans. This is more or less a mailer ot personal opinion. How ever, we do not believe in whip ping, as a means of punishment <1 If you are a good reader ofcharac * ter and temperament you will ac ,, complish results by kindness, hu miliating or harshness methods as you think will beat suit the case. Query: When a hog is grunt ing is that a sign that it is sick? Ans. Not with the swine, but in your case yes; very much so. Query: Will you please tell me in your questioh column in what year the war broke out between Turkey and Russia, and which one declared the war and which was victorious? Ans. Russia declared war on Turkey in 1853 and was victori ous in a war of five years’ dura tion. Query: As I have been told different theories 1 wish to ask you to tell me truly just how thun der is caused ? Ans. Thunder is caused by elec tricity traveling about 25,000 miles a second through the air and meets Resistance caused by the clouds, and this resistance caused by tin clouds causes heat, which starts a violent air wave we call thunder. Query: On what day day of t the week was the Lusita'nia sunk by a German submarine? How many lives were lost? Ans^The Lusitania was sunk 1 on Friday, May 7, 1915, with u loss of 1,150 lives. Query: I am writing to you to aak you in your questions what John D. Rockefeller’s middle name is? Ans. His name is John Davison Rockefeller. Query: Is there a man in the moon, as we often hear it said, and how did he gel there? Ans. No; that is a myth. The surface of the moon, as reflected to us, gives the appearance of a man’s face. That is why it is re ferred to as the man in the moon. Death Car Driving. An end must be put to death car driving, with drunken individuals at the wheels. No abuse of legal technicalities should be permitted to moderate the case of a man who dashes upon the public roads with a high powered car while he is in v an intoxicated condition. An ordinary manslaughter charge is not enough to prefer against an individual guilty of drunken death car driving. Attempting to drive while in an intoxicated condition should be viewed as wanton reck lessness. Public safety demands that such view be taken. Matter Of ‘Color. "So Jack tried hard to kiss you last night aqd you didn’t know which way to turn?” "No; I didn’t know whether he preferred a blushing girl or one who pales." WELDON PUBLIC LIBRARY. New Books Just Received A Son of His Father—Harold Bell Wright. The Ancient Highway—Janies ,Oliver Curwood The House Without a Key Earl D Diggers. I he Divine Lady—E. Barring ton. Bill the Conqueror -P.G.Wode house. The Reckless I.ady—Philip Gibs The Coring Mystery—Jeffery Farnol., Drums—James Boyd. Soundings—A Hamilton Gibbs , The Shadow Captain — Knife. The Prince of Washington— Harry F. Liscomb. Tlte Constant Nymph—Marga ret Kennedy. A Voice from the Dark—Eden Pbillpots. The Secret Tomb—Maurice Le Blanc. Red Ashes. Arabian Nights. The Prince of the House of Da vid—Ingraham. The Matriarch—G. B. Stern Mrs. Mason’s Daughters—Ma thilde Eiker. God’s Stepchildren—Sarah G. Millin. The Honorable Peter Sterling— Paul Lercister Ford. Flint, the Story of a Trail—Car olyn Sherwin Bailey. Penrod—Booth Tarkington. Penrod and Sam—Booth Tark ington. When Polly was Eighteen—Em ma C. Dowd. Emmy Lou—G. M. Martin. Emmy Lou’s Road.to Grace—G. M. Martin. When Pattie Went to College— JeJTt Webster. The Poor Little Rich Girl Lie anor Gates. Little Women—Louisa Alcott Lost River, or Adventures ol Two Boys in the Woods—Allen Chaffee. Arthur and Squerrel—Johanna Spyri. Hunters of Ocean Depths— Francis Robert Wheeler. Tom Brown’s Sthool Days.— Thomas Hughes. Silversheene, King of Sled Dog' —Clarence Hawks. Swiss Family Robinson—J,. R Wyss. HOMICIDE. Dave Philip Instantly Kills Char lie Thomas—All Colored. On Sunday evening about six o’clock, in “Clark’s Bouom’’ Dave Philip shoots and instantly kills Charlie Thomas. It seems they had a difficulty on Saturday night last, and the trouble was renewed Sunday evening when the shooting took place. Philip made no at tempt to get away, but gave him self up to Chief Crew a short time after the killing. The preliminary trial took place Monday morning before Mayor Wiggins and Philip was committed to jail at Halifax, He claimed self defense. , Philip came here from Washing ton, N. C , about two months ago. Thomas was originally from Nor folk and has been living here about two weeks. Five shots were fired, the fatal ball entered just below the collar bone, and the other glazing the arm. The dilfkuity seems to have been about a w oman named Hattie Harris. The Optimist’s Creed To be so strong that nothing c„n disturb your peace of mind. To talk health, happiness and prosperity to every person you meet. To make all your friends feel that there is something in them. To look at the sunny side ol everything and make your optim ism come true. To think only of the best, to work only for the best and to ex pect only the best. To be just as enthusiastic about the success of others as you are about your own. To forget the mistakes of the past and press on to greater achievements of the future. To wear a cheerful countenance at all time^ and give every living creature you meet a smile. To give so much time to the im provement of yourself that you have no time to criticise others. To be too large fob worry, too noble for anger, too strong for fear apd too happy to permit the pres ence of trouble. Automobile Collision. There was an automobile collis ion Friday night between two cars at the corner of Washington avenue and Fourth street. Dr E. W. Larkin was coming from his home and Mr. C, L. Hazlewood was com ing from down town. Both cars met at the corner Dr. Larkin’s car was badly broken up and his wife slightly bruised. Mrs. E. L. Williams and Miss Piercy Williams were in ihe car with Dr. Larkin, but escaped injury. FROM CALIFORNIA. Mr. Roy Weller Recalls His Boyhood Days In Weldon. My dear Mr. Sledge: 1 just couldn't semi the enclosed check for subscription without a word, for my sister Laura, who is row out here ton, tells nte you are tin same Mr. Sledge I knew when 1 tvas a boy in Weldon, now over 25 years ago. Seems to me you were Post Master when I was working with Mr. Garrett Acr< ss the street from the Post Oilier when wye ran the winery there be fore building at Chockayotte. It was,at Laura’s request that I wrote you for the paper. Yv’hen I left Weldon Mr. Dave Stainback was running The News as I recall it, I have enjoyed looking over tl e three issues now received, noting my old friend Raleigh Daniel is ., contractor, R. M. Purnell still run ning the grocery store, Ernest Hayward still printing, A. L Stain back clothing, and I note W. E Daniel now has a law partner, ( R , I presume his son, and George Green, Elliott Clark, IT. B. liar rell all attorneys, looks like a lot ol them for I see others mentioned I do not know. Ward still doing dentistry, Mrs. Pattie Lewis milh nery, R. S. Travis and W. A Pierce still banking, W. L Alsto; still with the S A. I. , etc. Look ing over tile paper brings back the old longing to get back some day before everybody I knew passes on, hut guess very few of them would know me because 1 was a mere boy when living there. One reason for this note is a suggestion, for which please don’t think me too presupiptious. 1 see no mention of any of the various service clubs and am wondering why you don’t start a Rotary Club in the good old town. I have been here over 14 years now and since wc started a Rotary Club a little over two years ago have gotten better acquainted and know more real people well than ever before, and the Club has jione more for our community of Uplai I, .where 1 am now living, than a ,y other dozen things that ever happened. With regards and best wishes for you, your paper and Weldon, Very truly yours, Roy W'ei.ler Cucamonga, Cal , Sept. I, 1925 (Note. — We have a thriving Ki wanis Club.'-Ed.) (let Ready. it is indicated from preparaii..ns made for the Halifax County Hair that it will le the finest this year ever held here. There will be exhibits of live stock, agricultural displays, poul try, line horse racing, displays of domestic science and a great mid way of clean shows. The best of everything—that is the aim of the management and the Secretary,'Mr. W. H. Joyner, has been busy for a long time in getting the very best. Educational features will be many—it will be an addition to the education of any one to come to the fair. Then, here will be a wealth of amusement, with many free attractions, such as thrilling acts in front of the grand stand, night and day. The horse racing this year will eclipse all past efforts. The fireworks display will be wonderful, with a display every night. The fair will be a great place to meet old friends, to renew old ac quaintances. A great crowd is ex pected. Seriously Injured. On last Ftiday evening Mr. J A. Dickens was knocked down by an automobile, almost in front of bis residence, on Elm street and seriously injured. The main trou hie seems to have been caused by the fall, hitting his head against the pavement, causing a concussion of the brain. Dr. Suiter was sent for and rendered medical aid. but he continued to gtow worse and on Sunday morning he was taken to the Jiiltnstiin Will s Hospital, Richmond, where he li s in a very critical condition. i nc autoiiti'bile wa driven 1 y a colored man named Hill. He said he did not see Mr. Dickens in time to stuff I is machine. Mr. Dickens' many friends here hope that the accident may not prove fatal and that he will soon be himself again. New Disease. ‘'Kneeitis," or inflammation of the knees, is the latest disease to attack flappers Symptoms resemble those of in flammatory rheumatism. Tight garters on which are hung tiny bells or fancy ornaments, have added to ‘ kneeitis" dangers, pliy sjcians assert, because these im pedes circulation of the blood. Left Us. On Monday last our young friend Mr. Eli Bloom left for Scot land Neck, where he goes to open business. We cheerjully recom mend him to the good people of Scotland Neck as an upright, hon est gentleman. Weldon’s loss is Scotland Neck's gain We part with him with no small amount of pain, but wish for him great suc cess in our sister town. ' TToqigoc ° READ THE BIBLE. 2 \ j * We cannot possibly derive any good from the Bible by merely having it in onr homes. The Bible is a wonderful book, blit before we can get any benefit from it we must read it and understand it. The Bible should he in every home. It is a monumental ach.eve mcnt, a mine of information and inspiration. But it should be carefully read and understood. Reading the Old Testament gives you a wonderful picture of ancient days and a clear insight into the everlasting sameness of human nature. The Old Tes tament is filled with the spirit of poetry. In the New Testament you will find all the testi mony upon which Christianity rests. If you become familiar with the writings of the disciples you will understand how much hypocrisy there is in the world to-day. In the New Testament you will learn good English and much poetry. The Sermon on the Mount is one of the most beautiful things ever written and its translation was inspired. Read the Bible as often as you can for in it you will find something worthwhile to talk about. But do not boast of having a Bible in your home unless you ■' r READ IT. • o nocai OOTS m DASHES About Folks You Know,, Will Know, or Ought To Know. Mr. Charles Allen is spending ;i : while in Florida. Mrs. J. T. Gooch is visiting t el j atives in South Carolina, Mr. M. Josephson spent a few days in Baltimore last week. Mr. and Mrs. N. S. Barnes spent the week-end in Noriolk. Mr. L. Kittner and family spent a few days in Baltimore last week. Mrs. C. L. Jones and children have returned from a visit to Bunn. Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Jones, of t Bunn, spent the week-end in town. Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Josephson and little son spent the week end in Richmond. Messrs. Jack Anderson, John Wyche, Sterling Pierce and Wil liam Pierce left Monday for Duke University. Miss Lillie Stainback left^ last week for Columbia, South Caro lina, where she has accepted a po sition in the city schools. Miss Elizabeth DuBois Jordan left on Monday for Tallahassee, •Fla.- Miss Jordan is a senior at the Florida State College for Wo men. Revival Services. The revival services at the M. E. Church have continued since Sunday with considerable interest Prayer meetings were held each afternoon last week which were well attended and the pastor preached two fine and searching sermons on Sunday. On Monday evening Rev. J. C. Coston was present and began the direction of the united choir which will lead the congregational singing during the week. Rev. F. S. Love, of Wilson, is here and his preaching is full of the love and persuasive power ol the gospel. Large crowds are attending each service and the congregation is expecting great results from these special services. Millinery Opening By reference to another page will be found the attractive adver tisement of Mrs. P. A. Lewis, an nouncing her fall millinery open ing— Thursday, Friday and Satur day, September 24, 25 and _2fi. Her milliner. Miss Marian Fitz hugh, of Baltimore, has arrived and is ready to give you the very best service. Mrs. Lewis has been In the millinery business here many years and her stock this year is complete in every way. Don’t forget the dates and go there pre pared to pick the prettiest hat you ever say. Entertained. Mrs. Alice Hudson entertained the children of her circle at the ' park last Friday afternoon. There i were quite a number present and all, apparently enjoyed the occas i ion very much. Delicious refresh ' ments were served. Automobile Accident. On Iasi Friday morning Mr. and Mrs. J. I. Wyche were en route 10 Richmond, leaving here&arly in the morning. About seven miles from Emporia they attempted to cross the railroad, but the fog was so dense they could not see and ran into a ditch, turning the car over slightly injuring Mrs. Wyche and breaking the car. They abandon ed the trip to Richmond, came home, and were very thankful -the accident was no worse. Death of Mr. W. B. Fitzhugh. Died at his residence at Roanoke Rapids on Tuesday morning at 7 o’clock, Sept. 22nd, Mr. \V. B. Fitzhugh, in the 51st year of his age. He'had been a long sufferer and death was no doybt a relief to him. The funeral took place on Wednesday afternoon at 3 o’clock from hts late residence and the in terment was at the old Thomas homestead in Northampton county. Peace to his ashes and ever greens to his memory. Fine Cotton. The cotton that was picked out before the rains, is said to be the finest cotton ever raised in the county. It is just as white as the driven snow. In addition to its being so clean and white, the staple is said to be unusually long. There will be an average crop made in the county, but nothing like the cotton that would have been made, but for the dry, hot weather. Few of the August bolls matured. Birthday Party Master George Nash entertained quite a number of his young friends on Thursday afternoon. The occas ion being his 5th birthday._ Jewish New Year Last Saturday was Jewish New Year and a general holiday for our Hebrew population. Large Still Captured. On Thijrsday morning of hist week a party headed by Chief .1 [{. Crew, of Weldon, captured a large still about a mile from Mali fax. It was a copper outfit, all biieked up and a nice shed over, so as to run rain or shine. They captured forty one gallons of wins key, two thousand gallons of beer The still was a 300 gallons capaci ty daily. There was no one there and no arrests were m ide. I ''AW v 'nv doss ths compacs 1^.. point north? —because there exists in the north polar region a point that acts as an eleCtric magnet. This "magnetic pole" attracts the compass needle. North, south, east and west _, Mineral On Russian Type is recognized as one of the finest medicinal mineral oils in the world, A gentle,non irritating lubricant. Puretost Mineral Oil relieves the intestines quickly and completely. Easy to take; has neither taste nor odor. One of 200 Puretest prepara tions. Every item the best that skill and conscience can produce. ; Weldon Drug Co., The ^ehcall Drug Store WELDON, N. C. Wife and Husband Both III With Gas Gas pressure in the abdomen causes a restless, nervous feeling and prevents sleep. Adlerika re moves gas in TkN minutes and brings out surprising amounts of old waste matter you never thought was in your system. This excel lent intestinal evacuant is wonder ful for constipation or allied stom ach trouble. Don’t waste time with pills or tablets but get RltAL Adlerikif action. For sale by Weldon Drug Co. NOTICE. The umh rsiirnt'-l. having this el a to sold ami delivered unto I>. h\ Anderson and It. I> AI Itui tin; prop it ms, name, business ami good will ol "THE At 10 ELE” located corner Washington ave nue and Second street in the Town ot Weldon, N. C., the co-partnership here tofore existing between us under the firm name and style of “The Autofil, and as it effects said business, is hereby mutually dissolved. The purchasers wilt continue the bus iness under the same name and style, and we solicit for them your continued patronage and good will. This the l oth day of September, 1{J25. N. S. HAliNES, R. S, TEA VIS. Notice of Administration. Having qualified as administratrix of the estate of t'. J. lihcm, late of Halifax county, this is to notify all persons having claims against said estate to present to mo properly verified on or before the first day of September lfh2t>, or this notice will he plead in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please settle with me at once. This the :tlst .lav of Auir.l'Jil MUS. ('. .1. K1IKM, Administratrix ol C. .1 • Uhcm II 3Ht District manager—selTl ing Supervising Local Terriio ry. Means $400 a month, right man. 908 Investment Building, Washington, D. C. Peoples Theatre o°naenSAonu Tues.Sept. 29 The World’s Greatest LAUGHING SHOW George McNanus’ Celebrated Cartoon Musical Comedy BRINGING UP FATHER FN GAY NEW YORK Singers, Dancers and Beauty Chorus. SEATS NOW SELLING BOX OFFICE PHONE 264. * REVIVAL SERVICES REV. F. S. LOVE. Preaching / REV. J C. COSTON. Singing Weldon M. E. Church Sept. 21 to Oct. 2. COME! COME! NOTICE! THE OLD FIDDLER’S CONVENTION ♦WILL BE HELD AT THE SCHOOL AUDITORIUM ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER THE 9T.H, 52Ss FOR BENEFIT OF EPISCOPAL CHURCH. PRIZES WILL BE GIVEN AS FOLLOWS: Best Old Fiddlers—$2.50 in Gold, Weldon Bank & Trust Co. Best Violin Solo—2 pairs Silk Socks, Farber & Josephson. Best Guitar Solo—1 box Socks, The Famous. Best Banjo Solo—10 lbs. Sugar, Cash Feed & Seed Co. Best Clogging—Carton Cigarettes, Weldon Priming Co. Second Best, Tie—A. Rabil. Best Reading—Box Candy, Coppedge-Grant Drug Co. Best Orchestra—$5.00 in cash, Bank of Weldon. Second best—Box Cigars, Acme Gro. Co. Best Quartette—Box Cigars, Dickens Barber Shop. Second Quartette—Candlestick, Mfs. P. A. Lewis. Admission---25 and 35 Cents Have Your Child’s Eyes Examined Before School Begins Five million children in this country are handicapped by imperfect vision Children can’t tell you about it because they have never seen thru any eyes but their own and do not know that their eyes are below normal. How can you be sure that your child is not thus pitiably handicapped? All of his grown-up years may depend on your action now. Have an examination made by a competent and qualified Op tometrist immediately. _ _ J. P. TAYLOR REGISTERED OPTOMETRIST, tEMPORlA. VA._ FOR RENT. I offer my place for rent for the year 1926. Apply to Miss Agnes McGee, Weldon, N. C. POR REN l'-Two furnished rooms over brick garage—lights and water. Also space for one car. D. R. Anderson, .Weldon, N. C. .;gjg POR SALE.—Two lots on Wood lawn Avenue, 50x125. Apply to P. E. Merchant.
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