THE LARGEST WEEKLY NEWSPAPER PRINTED IN EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA.
VOL. 6 W AHOSKIE, N. C.,' OCTOBER 8, 1915. No ?
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DENTIST
OFFICE
OVEK S.J. DILDAY'S STORE
AHOSKIE. N. C.
Mlnbortii da Wlnborne /
Beiij. B. Winborne j
Stanley Winborne
Attorneys-at-Law
? MURFUEE3BOKO, N. C.
Phones No. IT and 21.
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Edgar Thomas Snlpaa
Attcrney-at-Law
Loana Negotiated
Rsal Estate Bought and Sold]
Dflee: 2nd Floor J. W. Godwin. Jr.. Bide
AHOSKIE. N. C.
R. R. ALLEN
Dealer In
SASH. DOORS. BUNDS. WINDOW
dLASS. HARDWARE. PAINTS
AND BUILDING MATERIALS
GENERALLY
Wholesale and Retail
He. U27 Washington Square
SUFFOLK. VA.
3 ASH, DOORS. HARDWARE.
PAINTS. LIME. CEMENT. SEWER
PIPE. CART MATERIAL. MILL
SUPPLIES. STOVES. RANCES
AND ETC. CLONE PRICES.
MAIL ORDERS SOLICITED
AND OBLIGE.
E- L. FOLK CO.
No. 917-019 Waahintfton Square
SUFFOLK. VA.
ROGERS A WILLIAMS
Attornejra-at-Law
Prempt Attention Given to All ~
Business.
AHOPKIE. N. C.
C. Wallace Jones
Attorney and Crineelor-At-Law
WINTCW. N. C.
'raetiee in all court*. Loane negotiat
id. Soeeial attention to collection*.
Located in Bank of Winton
Roawell C- Brldgar
o
Attorney-at-Law
. WINTON. N. C.
J. R. EVANS
Practical Tin Roofer and Sheet
, Metal Worker -
* Price* Right.
MURFREESBORO. N. C.
FRANK G. TAYLOE
Notary Public
Ahoskib, North Carolina.
J. L. PARKER
Notart Public
HERALD OFFICE
Ahoskie, N. C.
Walter R. Johnson
Attorney-at Law
Ahoskie. North Carolina
Practices wherever service* desired
I*mr I*. & 2a4 Fl*w Itktr BilUlif
G. J. NEWBERN,
Agent
Ford Automobiles,
Ahoskie, N. C.
Touring Car i $440.00
Runabout ... ... 390.00
F. O. B. Detroit.
FOR SALE.
CYPRESS SHINGLES
S inches to 6 inches X 20 inches
also Plastering Laths $2.60 per m.
CoPBLAND * TaTLOH,
Harrellsville, X. C.
Coughs That are Stopped!
(vareful people'see that they
are stopped. Dr. King's New
Discovery is a remedy of tried
merit. It has held its-own on
the market for 46 years. Youth
an old age testify to its soothing
nnd healing qualities. . Pneu
monia and lune troubles are of
ten caused by the delay of treat
ment. Dr. King's New Dis
covery stops those hacking
coughs and relieves la grippe
tendencies. Monev back if it
fails. 50c. and $1.00. Adv.
Illiteracy Ys Efdcieocy Id Hert
ford County.
W e wonder if the people of our
county reutize that from fourteen
to twenty per cent of tlie white
voter* in thin county are illiterate
cannot read or write. Thinf' of
that for a minute, and you cannot
help but aee the ' urgent necessity
of improving our social body.
Some people attempt to hide these
facta at a horae trader doea an old
tore. We no longer need to hide
facta; it ia a condition that should
be fully realized by our people,
aud it ia time for action.
Hertford ranks even lower in
the scale of illiteracy than do her
sister counties of Bertie and Gates.
Are we to stand idly by and see
our sister counties outstrip us in
the matter of education? The
answer should be no, but .the
question is are we going to let it
be that, or are we to continue id
the same old rut.
Tlie month of November is to be
set apart as "Moonlight School
Month" in North Carolina. The
Department of Education under
t(he leadership of our able Super
iotendent, Dr. ,1. Y. Jo.vner, is do
ing all it to make a success of
these Moonlight schools. A night
school will be organizind and con
ducted three nights a week for , at
least this month in every school
district where such illiterates are to
be found. The idea and purpose
of these schools is to get the old
people, both men and women, as
well all children who have, never
had the chance to attend school,
interested in these schools. Tbey
are hungry for such an opportun
ity to improve their mental capaci
ties. Tlie burden of providing for
these ueople rests upon the shoul
ders of those who have had the ad
vantages and pri yeleges of educa
ion.
County after county in North
Carolina baa already provided for
the people, who have never had
the proper educational advantage*.
It can be done, und we believe the
people of this county will soon
take up their share of this work.
Let everybody in this county see
to it that tbey to their part in try
ing to make November a month of
real benefit to our unfortunate and
neglected brothers and slater*.
But what the people of Hertford
County waut to do is to s&e to it
that the month of November is not
the only month in which this work
ia carried on in the county. No time
should be lost in beginning this
work?the work of improving our
social organization. Efficiency ia
the keynote of the pte^ent age,
it is our duty to see to it that we
do. our part in promoting this
efficiency. We can never have
social or educational efficiency aa
long as fourteen to twenty per
cent of the voters of ocr county
are illiterates. Let the people of
Hertford County wake up to this
fact, and to the possibilities that
lie before them. '
PULL THE CORK.
When the editor encroaches the
average citizen in the quest of
news he is invariably told that the
citizen "doesn't know a thing," and
that answer is about as near the
truth as the nations of Europe are
to effecting a prompt settlement of
their differences. Everybody
knows something, and most neople
know a lot of something, and most
people know a lot of somethings
that are worth telling /and would
make breexy and newsy stories,
but they just bottle it up in the
walls of their dome and forget that
it is there. Sometimes the editor
is able to pry it loose word by
word until he gets tli? story, when
it would be the easiest and simplest
thing in the world to let it all out
in a rush. Pull the cork, brother,
and let out the contents of your
intellectual bottle and we will pass
it on to others who are thirsty for
news. You know a-plenty if you
only knew that you know it.?Ex.
Warranty Deeds for sale at the
Herald office 26c. the dozen
Tbe Cotton Sftnition And The
Wild-Eyed Politician.
Contrary to the dire prediction*
of certain politician* the South in
today entering upon - one of the
moat promising eras that has ex
isted for several years. About one
year ago certain politicians, who
are always filling the country with
rumors of bankruptcy and total
ruin, were prophesying that, unless
the United States government
floated a loan of from $250,000,000
to $500,000,000 to be used up in
aiding the southern cotton planter,
the South would be plunged into
hopeless bankruptcy. Right there
is where the mythical bankruptcy
of the South ended, and cotton has
been steadily improving.
On the contrai y cotton heeded
not these dire predictions. True
the price of cotton was not what it
ought to be during the last season,
and conditions in tbe South were
not so comfortable as tliey bad
been, still the South did not yo
backward and' give up hope as
w.me would have had us believe
Instead of this so-called bankrupt
cy tlie South is steadily improving
in the matter of finance, due very
largely to the good prices of its
home products.
Tbe cotton market has opened
up at fair price*, land indications
point to a still libber price before
tbe season has advanced much
farther. It is true that tbe higher
prices are in some measure due to
tbe decreased acreage in tbe South,
yet we do not believe that is the
sole reason. Tbe outside world
must have cotton and the.v must
buy from those countries in which
it is raited. Notwithstanding the
English blockade of German ports,
cotton is being shipped from the
United States to Germany, and
altbo every cotton laden vessel
does not reach port safely, doubt
less hundreds of bales are finding
their way into Germany.
Cotton is a staple product, and
stopiecropsare always in demand.
Cotton is of intrinsic vslue, and
civilized countries caunot do with
out it. People can't go naked;
they must wear clothes. Block
ade or no blockade; loan or no loan
every country must have its sup
ply of cotton. Not only do they
noed it but they are going to have
it. This statement is borne out
by the fact noted above that Ger
many is every dsy buying and us
ing United States grown cotton.
Heed not these wild visioned
politicians, who at all times are
predicting hard times and low
prices for produce. Cotton has
advanced, continues to advance;
and conditions in the South are
steadily improving.
Tovo Commissioners Meeting
The Town Commissioners met
in regular session Monday night,
Oct. 4, 1915. Those present were
J. N. Yann. P. H. Mitchell, and
J. P. Boyette, Commissioners;
and F. G. Tayloe, Mayor.
Minutes read and adopted.
The following .bills voted and or
dered paid: J. A. Copeland, tak
ing town list, $19.00; Hertford
County Herald, publishing notice,
$1.00; Hertford County Herald,
printing notices, $1.00; Ahoskie
Ice Co, $3.60.
A motion was made and carried
to have J. N. Vann assist the
Treasurer in checking up the ac
count of the Constable.
A motion was made and carried
to release J. R. Carter's bondsmen
after same has made satisfactory
settlement.
A motion was made and carried
to have the Mayor investigate the
payment of J. M. Willoughby and
-Co.'s license tax.
A motion was made and carried
to demand all night service, from
the Electric Light Co., beginning
at once, and to pay for the month
of September the regular amonnt,
$58.50.
As there was no further busi
ness it was moved and seconded to
adjourn.
H. W. Stokes, Sec.-Treas.
State Mission Rally At Aboskie
Baptist Church.
A State Mission Rally was held
at the Baptist Cburcli of Ahoskie
by the Woman's Missionary Socie
ty on last Sunday night. A very
interesting and instructive pro
gram was carried out under the
supervision of the President, Mrs.
O. G. Powell.
The paper by Miss Mae Tayloe
dealing with the work of the State
Mission Board was a very helpful
reading. Miss Minn Holloman
read an excellent paper on the
Agencies of State Missionss.
The recitations by little Misses
Mabel Claire Hoggard and Faye
Gerock, as well as the one by Miss
Kuhy Myers, was greatly enjoyed
by every one present, and these
littly girls proved an inspiration
to those present.
Attorney L. T. Williams, at the
close of the regular program,
apoke on missions in general and
State Missons in particular. His
division of missions was very
well carried out. and the comments
on each division were very able.
The most entertaining feature
of the program was the' excellent
music by Miss Delia Dowell ac
companied by Miss Agnes Johnson
on the violin. Miss Johnson is a
able violinist, and she and Mias
Dowell treated the crowd to a
good musical program.
Memorial Resolutions.
Memorial resolutions by the F.
E. and C. U. of America of Eyans
town Local no. 2013 of Harrells
ville.'N, C.
Just aa the sun was gliding the
eastern horizon our Heanent.v Fath
er, in His infinite wisdom, saw fit
to lemovc from our midst Mr.
Frank Pierce on tlie 8th day of
July, 1915, in his 61st year. His
death deserves more than a passing
notice. His life was indeed an
example to all who knew him.
Those who knew him speak of
him only to praise him.
Therefore be it resolved:
1. That wh'le we sadly miss
his presence, his vo'ce, and his in
fluence, yet we humbly bow
ourselves in submission to him
who doeth all tilings well, sincere
ly believing our loss is his eternal
gain.
2. That in the death of our
brother the Farmers Union has
been bereft of one its valued mem
bers, and the community a gentle
citizen and kind neighbor. He
was ever ready with his nresence
and means to help the cause of
Him who did so much for him.
3. That we shall ever cherish
in loving memory his faithfulness,
the noble life, and the worthy ex
ample he set as a christian.
4. That our hearts are cheered
to know lie gave his heart to his
Sayiour; and committed himself to
a christian life in early years, and
has passed from time to a blissful
eternity. We tender to the be
reaved wife and children!our heart
felt sympathy.
Time cannot heal our sad hearts.
Or fill the vacant chair.
We miss you dear brother,
We miss you everywhere.
Adopted by the Fardiers Educa
tional and Co operated Union of
America, Sept. 25, 1915.
Committee.
E. R. Evans,
F. P. Rritt,
W. B. Byrum,
R. G. Baker,
W. C. Baker, Sec.
CHOWAN COLLEGE
Reunion of the Class of 1893, Mon
day evening, October 1L 1915.
Chowan College will give a re
ception Monday evening, October
11. in honor of tbe class of 1893.
Members of the class. A. Bruce
Brewer, Bettie F. Brown, Pattie
V. Brink'ey, Jennie J. Daughtry.
Ella Lee Gilbert, Virginia G. Joy
ner, M. Lizzie Mitchell, Ha A.
Nnwsome. Kate G. NeWsome, E.
Lee Oliver, Sallie S. Salisbury.
Rosa O. Speight, Mary J. Wood,
Sophia N. Wood.
?? JUh. .dfe' r" t -V . V",Y.v Vi-.
Many Babies Entered
Interest in the Better Babiee Con
teat Rapidly Growing
Raleigh, Oct. 2 Applications
for entrance to the better Babies
Contest to be held at the State
Fair, October 19..20 and 21, are
steadly being filed. The list of
babies is growing. Each mail
brings additional names and re
quests for information. Those in
charge declare that this will be the
best contest of its kind ever held
here.
This contest ia open to all white
babies of North Carolina from 6
to 30 months old. It is a popular
yet a scientific movement to insure
better babies and a belter race. It
consists of weighing, measuring,
examining and awarding prizes to
children of three years and less on
exactly the same basis or principles
that applies to live stock
shows. Mere beauty does not
count. Physical and meiital de
velopment only are considered.
The Better Babies Contest insures
a better race of Americans, be
cause it teaches parents how to
improve the physical condition-*-of
children already born and to pro
tect those yet unborn. It rouse*
interest in the conservation of
child life and health and in all
forms of child welfare.
Babies may be registered not
later tiian October 11. Their
names, sex and age in months and
the day they will attend the Fair
are the only facts necessary to be
given in order to ^become register
ed. Miss May Reynolds, Secre
tary of the belter Babies Contest,
Raleigh, will receive all applica
tions.
Brantley's Grove Hews.
Rev. S. N. Watson filled his reg
ular appointment here Sunday, and
aa uaual delivered a good sermon.
Messrs. Sam Pierce and Isaac
White, of Mars Hill, were wel
come visitors Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Willoughby
and little daughter. Inez Lee,'of
Aboskie, visited their parents,
Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Willoughby.
Sunday.
We are sorry to report. Mrs. D.
R. Brinkley on the sick list.
Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Brinkley
Visited relatives near Hickory
Chapel Sunday.
Messrs. G. F. Dilday and F. D.
Overton were in Colerain Saturday
on business.
Mr. Joe Oopeiand was a caller
in Tunis last Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Overton and
little daughter, jRuby, spent the
week end with their parents, Mr.
and Mrs. M. V. Wilson.
Mr. G. T. .Dilday and family
visited in the hogie of Mr. J. M.
Willoughby Sunday.
(j^kpjinupnber of visitors at
tended services at church Sunday
afternoon. The sermon they
heard well repaid them for the
trouble of coming. We would be
glad to have them call again.
The High Spots ol War.
If this war lias demonstrated
any one tiling more forcibly than ,
another, it ia tlie ingenuity and
ability disnlayed by the contest
ants in hitting the high (pots in
the campaigu of death.
Time was when the destruction
of a regiment would command a
conspicuous position on the front
page. Now it receives an inch or
two in an obscure corner.
Once the capture of a thousand
prisoners would have been an
event in a campaign. Now it is
but an incident.
Where thousands fought be
fore, millions are now strug
gling and wallowing in the car
nage of blood.
In Sherman's time war was hell.
To-day language faiia of its mis
?ion. ,
Piles Cured In ft to 14 Days
torn druggist will refund moaejr II PAZO
OINTMENT lain to cure any Case ol Itching.
Blind. BleedingOf Protruding Mies la 6 to Mdaya.
The fir ft application |tn> gaac and Beat. 30c.
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I! AHOSKIE N. C.
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Fill* the demand for a dainty dessert, as no other dessert can.
It's the choice of mother, father, sister and brother?and
; the boarders, if there be any. It's one subject upon which
the whole family agree. That's because Montauk Ice
Cream is so pure, rich and delicious. Try it:
THE MONTAUK COMPANY, INC.,
Makers of "Parity" Ics Cream and Ices.
275 Granby Street NORFOLK. VA.
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MOST PEOPLE
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in this community carry accounts at this batik. Some are check
ing, others are saving*, while still others are both.
We invite YOU to become a member of our happy family.
Checking accounts are the most convenient me thud of paying
bills, and they disoourage extravagant babits
Saving account* draw 4 per cent interest.
Merchants and Farmers Bank
Wlnton, JV. G
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An Expert Opinion
would show that our stock includes
the ver.v best verities. We keep
nothing but the best quality <?f
grain, hay and feed of all kinds, ,
and our oats and hay are from the
choicest crops raised. Prices no
higher than you pay elsewhere. ?
S. E. VAUGHAN,
AHOSKIC, N. C.
AUTOMOBILE REPAIRING. J
Don't rack your car by neglecting necessary repair*. 1
Bring it to us in time and thus reduce the bill.
We make all kind of repairs, and they are properly done. ?
Buy your supplies from us and save freight or express. i
VULCANIZING DONE ON SHORT NOTICE. ?
j AHOSKIE GABAGE, Mo^c, R p. j
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is often no harder to find than a dollar ^
/|\ when you want one in a hurry. itb
Annex a check book by opening an ac
# count at this bank, and protect yourself *
from such annoyances is the future.
3? We carry many accounts at this bank. X
M Possibly we have yours, too. ,an i
/|\ If not. we invite you to open an ac- W
^ count today. W
W We will serve you faithfully.
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BETTER BE AN ANT THAN A GRASSHOPPERl
"There be things which are little upon the earth but are
exceeding wise: The Anta are a people not strong, yet they
prepare their meat in the summer." Proverbs 30:24 and 25.
The Squirrel has stored his granaries full of food; the Bee
has all his honey put up; the Ant's food bin* are full to
bursting.
But the Grasshopper, the singer, the dancer, the frivolous
one?what is left of him but a slow perishing from hungry, a
certain doom I
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Are you. like the Aat, "Exceeding Wiae"? Have yen raoaey j
in the bank? Or will yon (? hungry, like the fooliek, improvident (
Graaaeopper? After yoa hive thoufkt thia?think of our Bank. u
BE AN ANT. S
FARMERS-ATl,ANTIQ gANjg.
AHOSKIE. N. C. I