Hertford County ITerald
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THE LARGEST WEEKLY NEWSPAPER PRINTED IN EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA.
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VOL. 7 AHOSKIE, N. C., DECEMBER 29, 1916. NO 50
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1 hid mm work
by mm studekfs
The appearance of the yearbook
191516 of the North Carolina
' Club directs attention to the big
extension work being accomplish
ed by the University of Nor,h
Carolina.* In addition U> the reg
ular university activities, the year
book indicates the wide Poope of
the supplement work carried on
by the North Carolina Club. The
club ia an organization composed
of students and faculty members
whose purpose it is to acquire ac
curate. intimate acquaintance with
tbe resources, advantages, oppor
tunities and achievements of the
State; with the production and re
tention of wealth and the conver
sion of wealth into welfare and
well-being; with markets and
credits, organizations and co oper
alive enterprise; witBschools and
colleges, churches and Sunday
schools; with public health and
sanitation; with the problems of
urban and rural life?with the
whole round of conditions, causes
abd consequences, forces, agencies
and influences, tendencies, drifts
and movements that have made
the history of today and that are
making the history of the morrow.
The Club was organized at the
University of North Carolina in
the fall of 1914, and has since then
engai^pd the serious attention. of a
large proportion of the student
body in matters of Statewide im
portance and significance. Topics
of the present yearbook are cov
ered in fifteen chapters, as follows;
"The Historical Background."
"Timber Resource*," "Mineral
Reeoiircea." "Wa^er-Power Re
- sources.', "Industry and Opportu
nities." "Facta about the Folks,"
"Facts About Wealth and Taxa
ation," "Facta About Schools,"
"Facta About Farm Conditions,"
"Facta About Farm Practices,"
"Facte About Food and Feed Pro
duction," "The Local Market
Problem," "Where the County
Leads," "Where the County
Lags" and "The Way Out."
All told, 173 economic and social
studies of State-wide range have
?o far been completed in the club
headquarters. /
Affiliated with the North Caro
lina Club are various county clubs
of students, who explore the ecn
Domic and social programs of their
home jmuntiee. So far, fifty-nine
county booklets have been pre
pared for pulication in the home
papers. In some counties the
county officials are preparing to
issue these county studies in book
let form fcr textbook use by the
students in the high schools, by
the teachers in the county institu
tes and for thoughtful reading b.v
the farmers, ministers, bankers,
and other business people in gen
eral.
The students at work on the
home county booklet have, in the
reports of the 173 studies complet
ed by the club, facts from which
they obtain information about their
county, showing its rank among
the 100 counties of the State in
173 particulars. These fact* indi
cate whether their county is mov
ing forward, marking time or lag
ging in the rear in essential mat
' ters of life and business. The
studies are themselves a tonic,
quickening experience, and are a
preparation for competent citizen
ship and effective public service.
The studies of the State and
county clubs are described as ad
ventures in a new field of univer
sity learning. The.v are micro
scopic studies ot rhe economic and
social problems of small familiar
, areas. They are a necessary pre
I paration for the telescopic study
I of academic theoriea and a necess
ary accompaniment of work in
general aconomicc end sociology.
Thev are informing and stimu
lating in the highest degree. The.v
^ appeal to patriotic pride and chal
lenge the patriotic will. The.v ?f
f ford feel education, vital culture
add Effective training fur compe
tent citizenship. They arouae in
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Doughtls-Flythe
Miaa Lizzie Flytbe and Mr. J.
W. Dough tie, of ihia ulace were
married by tbeir pastor. Kev. C.
L. Dowell. leat Sunday. December
24. They left on the Northbound
afternoon train for a bridal tour,
after which they will be at' home
on t|ie grcom's farm near tbia
town. Mr. Doughtie ia a prosper
eua farmer residing near Ahoakie,
and Miaa Flythe ia proprietor of a
millinery eatabliahment in the
'town of Ahoakie. Bo'h pantiea
have been lifelong reaidenta of
Ahoakie and vicinity, and are well
known by the readera of the Heh
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Chriatmaa Servicee at the Churchei.
Rev. M. M. Chaffin, the newly
assigned Melhodiat minister at
Ahoakie, preached bia initial
sermon at that church Sundav
night. and was greeted by a good
ly sized audience. The theme of
hie sermou waa a comparison of
the r gtheoue and the unrigthebus,
with the' scripture lesson taken
froot the 12th, IStb, ~ar.d 14th
verses of 92 Psalm. He handled
hia subject in a pleasing as well as
interesting style. .
The Sunday night services at
the Baptist Church were conducted
by the young people, and a
program, consisting of Chriatmaa
carols, recitations, and readings
waa rendered. Mr. A. O. Kiff
concluded the program with a
short and inspiring talk.
Stronf Wind Does Damage.
Many of the residents of Ahoe
kie were aroused from their slum*
berg on last Friday morning to
find that their places of abode
were either celebrating Christmas
by getting "tipsv" or some out
side force bad forcibly put the
house into a alight rocking motion.
An unusually strong wind had
sprung up early in the morniog
and adding attack upon attack
was about to cause damage; at
least, in some cases (one personal)
the occupants of certain homes in
the town had juat enough respect
for the wind to lose no time in
getting out of the house. No
great d.image waa done by the
wind, ezcept the top of a large
warehouse near the Branning
mill waa blown off. and the color
ed church close by was gently
moved off its base and carried a
few feet nearer the street.
Christmas Day in AVoskie.
Old Santa Claus bountifully
supplied the wishes of the young
sters of the town, and they were
soon out on the streets exchanging
greetings and "showing off" what
Santa bad brought them the night
before. Among the older set. but
for a very few who had imbibed
a little too freely in Christmas joy
water?and these were scarce in
numbcs?Christmas passed off
almost as quietly as the Sunday
which preceded. The regular
passenger trains, as usual, drew
forth their quota of the population
of the town. Many disappoint
ments were registered by those
who looked and longed for their
quart, which evidently was caught
in the Embargo; and still, some
placed their names on the roll of
the express office, walked off with
the full limit of the law, and
thanked soma kind and thought
ful friend for such a remember
ance during these dry times. At
night everything was in darkness,
whichwvas occasionally disturbed
bv the display of fireworks, bal
loons and so forth.
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students an active interest in their
home communities. They develop
a method of direct approach to the
details of community life and bus
iness. They train the power of
sane interpolation and construc
tive action in public enterprise.
They prepare for leadership. They
develop the civic and social mind.
They relate individual culture to
social efficiency?which is the lar
gest purpose of modern education
frrtn the kindergarden to univer
sity.?Manufacturers Record.
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Our heart* *re crushed and our
home made desolate by the pass
ing away of our dear father Wil
liam J. Ward on Saturday, Dec.
15th 1816, at his home near Ahos
kie, aged 68 years. He had been
a sufferer for a number of years,
but we* only confined to his bed
two weeks but the end came as a
sweet release, a* he was perfectly
resigned to the will of God and
prayed to go home where his suf
feringt would be over.
He often spoke of living on bor
rowed time only waiting for the
summons, but the summons found
him ready, as he seemed aware
that the end was near and talked
calmly of death, telling us how to
live to meet him in the Great Be
yond.
He was a faithful member oi
Hebron Baptist Cnurcn where he
had held his menbership for a
number of years.
His death is a great shock to us
yet we pot our trcet in God and I
remember that he has only gone 1
before, and is waiting for us on
the other side of the river.
He has always walked upright
In the christian life, true to every
obligation uf church and home.
His gentle manner drew others
to him, for he would make sacri
fices to avdid imiiosing on others.
In his borne be left the best im
pressions of his christian life and
m?v these impressions never be
come dim in our minds, for while
we are bowed in sorrow >re have
the comforting assurance that he
is now with .fesus where there is
no more parting, no sad farewells.
He was a devoted husband and
father, a kind neighbor, a sin
cere friend, and faithful servant
of God, and we know his life s
work ie emta<E*but how hard to
realize you are gone from us, how
we will miss you but God's way is
not ours, and we must submit to
his will, and we know you are
happy with loved ones go ue before
where you are waiting to bid us
welcome.
On Sunday afternoon his re
mains were taken to. St. Johns
where the funeral services were
conducted by Rev. C. L. Dowell,
assisted by Rev. Barnes, in a very
Impressive manner, after which
his body was laid to rest in the
family cemetery nearby, among a
large crowd of'sorrowing relatives
and friends, to await the resurrec
tion morn.
You have left us *ad and lonely.
I Home will never be the same,
iBut 'tis God's will and his will
only. *
For he doeth all things well.
His Childrcw. !
Mr*. Copeland Entertains
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Mra. J. H. Copeland was at
home to her sister, Miss Helen
Leary, at a Birthday party Tues
day evening. Those present were:
Misses Mary Glen Smith, Earle
Lawrence, Mollie Carter, Anpie
Laurie Sessoms, Margaret Cope
land, M.vrtle Powell, Nancy How
ard. and Master Cednc Leary.
Misset Ho6d and Parbam helped
to afford amusement fur the young
peopje. Miss Helen received
many pretty gifts from the gue?ts.
Ttie refreshments served were
roasted peanuts, popcorn, pecans
hot chocolate and wafers.
At the hour appointed the guest
departed declaring Miss Leary an
excellent hostess.
Strayed
There has been taken up by
Lunie Hicks at his home on the
land of John Keid near Knights
bridge, one bull yearling, unmark*
ed; Color light red anpears to be
about two years old.
Tbe owner can reclaim this
yearling by applying to Lunis
HieVs, proving ownership and
paying all ex pentes. If not claim
ed it will be sold by Sheriff.
Jno. A. Northcott,
Register Deeds.
Winton, N. C., Dec. 12. 1916.
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HtMOf PRKfSE
Judge John H. Kerr, of War
renton began hia career on the
Superior court bench two weeks
ago today in Roberaon, taking the
oath of office before Mr. C. B.
Skipi>er, Roberaon county's Su
nerior court clerk, and before the
term of court cUxed Thursday
night of last week he had won
golden opinions from the bar of
the county and from all others
who observed his manner of con
ducting court. There are in
stances on record where judges
have won the reputation of being
energetic and businesslike when if
you watched closely you might
discover that they dispatched
dockets without dispatching bus
iness. If Judge Kerr keeos up
his record he began in Roberson
he is going to be known as a judge
who dispatches the business of the
court smoothly, patiently and ef
ficiently, without fuss and feath
ers, and without being in such a
burry to dispatch the docket that
he overlooks the more important
matter of dispatching business.
He seqms admirably tilted for the
high office of judge.?Lumber
ton Robetonian.
Program
? Bertie Union Meeting.
At Galatia Church, December 29
aad 30. 1916.
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Introductory Sermon?R. B.
Lineberr.v; Alternate, L. E. Daily ^
FRIDAY AFTERNOON, J
I What position should christian 4
people take pith reference to (
teachers in our public schoolat? J
C. W. Scarborougn and W. R. J
Haiglit. , Jj
SATURDAY MOKNINO. 4
II Is it wise for our churches to J
receive members who have been aj
excluded from other churches ^
without letters!?H. H Honey- _
cutt and Daacy Gale. .
III Hie marks of a town church
and wherein does it differ from the
false?T. L. Brown and S. N. ' *
W atson. < >
SATURDAY AFTERNOON
IV Evangelism in our 'Sunday |
Schools. Are o?r teachers pres
sing home upon the members of
their churches the matter of per
sonal religion!?L. C. Williams
and A. V. Cobb.
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The delegates from all the chur
ches are urged to attend these ses
sions.
PRIRTBD LETTERHEADS I
When I get a letter from a
farmer written in ink on a print
ed letter bead, I assume at once
thit here is a reading man and an
intelligent farmer, and much the
contrary is the impression when I
get a letter scrawled in pale pencil
on dark poor paper which makes
it hard for old eyes to read.. Then
another advantage in printed letter
head, especially when the letter is
from a business man, is that manv
of these business men make their "
signature in the most complex I
manner, and but for the printed
name at lop I could hardly know I
to whom to send the reply. One I
can guess a good deal in any one's I
letter, but cannot guess at a sig- I
nature that is unreadable. There- I
fore if a man writes one of these
cryptic aignatuies it is all the
more important to have his print
ed name at top of the letter.?
Progressive Farmer.
Cough Medicine for Children
Mrs. Hugh Cook, of Scotta
ville. N, Y., says: "About five
years ago when we were living in
Garbutt, N. Y., I doctored two of
my children suffering from colds
i with Chamberlain's Cough Rem
edy and found it just as represent
ed in every way. It promptly
checked their coughing and cured
their colds quicker than anything
I have aver used" Obtainable
?vergwh?re, I
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WANTED
* Mifce Prop*, All Siiee.
Call or Write to
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Sterling Mine Prop Co.
AULANDEK, N. C.
Any ??"i? desiring to purchase
torn be-tone* of any description,
aee or writ?
J. B. MODLIN, Ahoekie, N. C.
Agents for
United SUtee Marbel Co.
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DR. C. G. POWELL
DENTIST
PHONE NO. 10
AHOSKIE. N. C.
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Cdtfer ThoiftSa Se'pee
. AHorney-at-t*w
Leant Negotiated.
Real EaUta Bought and Sold'
Office: 2nd Floor J. W. Godwin. Jr.. Bldg
r AHOSKIE^N. C. . .
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A.VWMAiuen
Dealer In;
SA8H. DOOR9. BLINDS. WINDOW
GLASS. HARDWARE. PAINTS
AND BUILDING MATERIALS
GENERALLY
Wholesale and Retail
Re. ?27'Waahln|Mon Square
t SUFFOLK. VA.
SASH, DOORS. HARDWARE.
PAINTS. LIME. CEMENT. SEWER
PIPE. CART MATERIAL. MILL
SUPPLIES. STOVES. RANGES
AND ETC. CI.OS* PRICES.
MAIL ORDERS SOLICITED
AND OBLIGE. ,
E L. FOLK CO.
Ne 017-910 Washington Square
SUFFOLK. VA.
ROGERS & WtLHAMS
Attorneya-at-I^w
Prompt Attention Given to All
Baal neat.
AHOPKIE. M. C.
J. R. EVANS
Practical' Tin Roofer and Sheet
Metal Worker
*' ? Pricen Right.
MURFREE8BORO. N. C.
Walter R. Johnson
Attobsbt at Law
Ahoskib. North Caboliha
Practice* wherever service# desired
2*4 flaar J. W. Mall lalMiift
0. J. NEWBERN,
Agent
Ford Automobilrr,
Ahoakie. N. C.
Touring Car $1160.00
Runabout 1 ... - 346.00
, Jf. B. Detroit.
Roswell C Brjdger"
* ' ' Attornejr-at-Ijtw
WINTON. N. C.
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C. Wallace Jones
Attorney end Counsellor-At-Lew
WINTOW. N. C.
Practice in ell courts. Loens negotiat
ed. All matters given orompt
end fsithful attention.
Loested in Bnnk of Win ton
Good (or Constipation
Chamberlain's Tablets are ex
cellent for constipation. The.v
are pleasant to take and mild
in effect. Obtainable every where.
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r-??"Tl 111 III Hill HI II I
RUB OUT PAIN
with good oil liniment. That'*
the snreft w?y to stop them.
I, The best nibbing liniment is
MUSTANG
LINIMENT
IGooJ for the A Ibnenb iff j|
Horses, Mules, Cattle, Etc. |
QooJ for yoar oumA^ttt, V
1Peins,^lheumetisrn^ Stains, |
25c. 50c. Al. At .11 DhU'
HIGHER AND STILL HIGHER I
The cost of living is becoming serious. Prices
for the necessaries of life continue to soar, and ex
penses generally run higher and still higher. The
hour for entrenchment is at hand. Waste must be
cut out and saving introduced as its substitute.
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No better means of Saving can be
foune than a Saving's Account in a good
banking hours.
CITIZENS BANK
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of Murfreesboro, N. C.
invites your account, large or small. A small ac
count^peaomes the foundation for greater things, as
"large oaks from small acorns grow."
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Open an Account With Us. DO IT NOW! J
Citizens BanR
Murfreesboro, N. C.
Fall and Winter Goods, <?
A grand assortment of Fall and Winter Goods now 4 >
adorns our shelvs. Everything sold at same old prices. < ?
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Bur your Garments here. 4 >
J. P. BOYETTE, Ahoskie, N. C. j[
Fire Insurance. Rental Agents.
The Guarantee Company, Inc. '
W. L. CURTIS, Pres. J. O. CARTER, Secy. A Trena. 1'
FLOWERS
for all occassions. Wedding flowers, funeral designs, com
mencement flowers etc. Place your order with Boyette A
Blount, our local agent for AhoskiA
BUCK'S
Norfolk's Oldest Florist.
NORFOLK, VA.
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NOT ONE MAN IN A THOUSAND
That ever gets ujStart in Life does so outside of the beaten path
of regular Saving. It is the one sure way of getting on your feet.
Get a few hundred dollars ahead. It will open the way to
better thing*.
Labor judiciously directed and Capital intelligently employ
ed from the bedrock of private fortune. Accounts can be start
ed with us with any sum from $1 upward. FOR SAFETY.
Merchants and Farmers Bank
Winton, N. C
JUST ARRIVED ]
A Carload of Horses and Mules, g
We have t.s nice a lot of team as can be found any
where, which will be kept replenished with fresh stock
during the entire season.
Be sure to look them over before buying or trading.
We appreciate your patronage in the past and shall
endeavor to warrant the continuation of same by keep
ing only first class stock.
HARRELL BROTHERS |
Murfreesboro, /V. C.
Located in Stables at Rear of People* Bank. fl