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Hertford County Herald A PAPER WORTH WHILE VOL.9 AHOSKIE, N. C., MARCH 151918 ' NO. 7 mm m North Carolina Day was ob served at the Mapleton Gra ded School Friday, March 1st. A prom-am. was given which was very appropriate for the occasion. Professor N. W. Britton, of Winton, made a ve ry interesting talk on the war. A comedy in three acts, "When a Man's Single," will be presented (if nothing pre vents) at Mapleton school Fri day evening, March 22nd at 8 o'clock. Everybody come and see this play for it is posi tively the best one that has ev i er been presented hre, full of ?; humor and wit; and it will hold lone fastened to his seat from beginning to end. To miss it |.Will be to miss a treat. ? Miss Rosa Whitley, of Cho wan College, spent from Sat urday until Monday with her parents- Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Whetley. Mis Dan Parker, of Murfrees boro is spending this week with her brother, Mr. Irving Parker. Mr. Jonas Whitley spent Tu ?sday and Wednesday in Co mo. Mr. and Mrs. H. V. Parker and Miss Audrey Parker spent Wdneaday afternoon in Ahos kie. /' Mesdames G- B. Storey and Billie Bunn, of near Mt. Tabor were guests in the home of Mr. E. W. Whitley Tuesday. Mrs. H. P. Gatling called to see Mr. Marcie Parker Monday A^f A??t Ann AibCI UUUU. Mr- ?nd Mrs. Waters and lit tle daughter, of Murfreesboro, spent Thursday afternoon yith Mrs. Waters' son, Mr. Irving Parker. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Darden and baby were in Murfreesbo ro Thursday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. D- L. Parkr and daughters. Misses Emma Kid die k. and Nancy and Miss Clau dia Stephenson were in Mur freesboro Saturday afternoon shopping. Mrs. Underwood, who has been quite sick, is rapidly im proving. Miss Sallie Sewell spent Sat urday night la the home of Mr. Irving Parker. Note of Thanks We wi?h to thank all of our friends for the sympathy and many, many tokens of love ?nd helpfulness that was rendered us during the recent illness of our wife and mother. They were all so sweet and good to us. Especially do we thank eur nhysician, Dr. Green*, and nurs^lfra. Bufrke, who so fai thfully stayed by her and re stored her to health and to her family. * J. P. Boyette and children o Music Concert t?V The music Class of the Ahos Graded Scholl vqill give a iMkert in the school audito Friday, March 22, at & The public is urata S^^P?%at*rs of Hertford Coun Inereby announce myself a candidate for the nomination U?for County Commissioner, sub ject to the action of the Demo cratic nomination. F. G. Tayloe. o To tjl* Voter* of Hertford COUNTY. ^ - \/ I I hereby declare myself a 1 candidate for nomination for Sthe office of Sheriff of the County, subject to the Demo cratic Primary. Blsmark Scull. Deipandtncy Dm to Constipation Women often become nervous and despondent. Whs^ this is due to constipation it is easily corrected by taking an occasional dose of Cham berlain's Tablet*. These tablets are easy to take and have a pleasant ef .*?*-*? -Mm MENOUk NEWS On Wdnesday afternoon, the 6in8t, Mr. Oscar Snipes, one of Menola's best men motored ov er and claimed as his bride Miss Elizabeth Pritchard, one of Aulander's most popular an worthy young women. After the ceremony the happy couple left for a bridal tour to Wash ington and other points North Mrs. Snipes is well and favor ably known here, as she was principal of the school a few years ago, and we shall be glad to have her make her perma nent home in our midst. We wish this couple a long life of wedded bliss. Rev. C. W. Scarborough fill ed his regular appointents here last Saturday and Sunday , preaching on Saturday morn ing and both Sunday morning and evening. On Saturday in conference a motion was car ried to elect three more dea cons. Accordingly, the fol lowing bretheren were elected: J. T. Chitty, Kelly Vinson and C- E. Liverman. Nothing pre venting, the ordination will take ploce on the next fourth Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Eley re ceived a telegram on the 4inst. from their son, Dr. Clayton W. Eley, wno left for France in Novmber, stating that he had arrived safely on this side. A later mesasre stated that he would be at home on the 11th. Dr. J. W. Brown, of Rich Square, and Mr. Robert Brown of Louisburg, sons of Mrs. Ma ry .Brown took a trip from here to Washington City a few days this week. Mr. A. G. Otwel, principal of our school, instituted a reci tation contst among the stud ents and offers to present to the best speaker at close of school a medal. Mr. J. M. Eley went to Bal timore to purchase goods ojj Tuesday of last week, return ing Friday. Mr. Otwell and Miss Beale took the basketball team to Ahoskie on Friday afternoon to play a match game. We learn that Ahoskie won. Mr. John A. Parker, of Mt. Tabor, visited Mr. W. G. Sni pes on Sunday. Mr- H. y. Griffith is not very wel at this writing. We hope she will soon be able to be out again. Liberty Oil Drilling Began Las Monday Actual drilling operations began on Monday morning by the Liberty Oil and Gas Com pany on their property near the coal camp, 10 miles north of Wilsall and according to re ports received yesterday sat isfactory progress is being made. The driling operations are in charge of W E. Adam son, an expert driver, who has had several years experience in the Ohio fields. The compa ny has insalled a modern dril ling plant, equipped with the latest machinery. Sheds have been erected so that cold and damp Weather will not inter fere with the operations. The length of time necessary in the sinking of the well will depend entirely on the formation of the rock encountered and the depths it will be necessary to ko. According to Mr. Adam son, the depth attained may in all probability range from 25 to 100 feet each day. The development of the oil resources of the Shields Valley has been awaited for several years with considerable antic ipation. Government geoli gists who have inspected the field pronounce , it as having every indication of being oil bearing. Through the untir ing efforts of Edgar Potter and associates, a strong company has been formed for the pur pose of determining whether oil deposits exiat in this section. Shields Valley Record, Jan. 24. TIM WMM That DtM Hot Affect tka M Became of ha tonic tad kxttlvc etfect, LAX A Tivs BROMO QUININK ia better than ordinary Qnltiina and doea Ml (NN ncrvow?m nor rinsing <? head. Remember the full nana and look lor tbe signature of *. W. GROVK. JOc Mars Hill High School NeWs "Mrs. Tubles of Shantytown a play, was given for the ben efit of the school, Feb ruary 22. Owing to the inclem ency of the weather only $8.60 was realized from it. Miss Lizzie Miller, one of the school girls, took down the house in the humorous role of "Old Maid"; MabelWhedbee was very humorous as a small daughter of Mrs. Tubbs. Miss Elizabeth Ray, with tooth brush, played the part of a "Neighborhood gossip" to perfection. Perhaps, the two most true-to-life characters were Miss Evelyn Page, pretty school teacher and .Mr. Joe Seesoms, Census-taker and lover of the teacher. Both ?xcited admira tion by their skillful portrayals. Migs Juanita Whitehead, of Asheville played the part of a ten-year-old girl very gracefully and beautifully. Miss Minnie Pigg played part of Mrs. Tubbs. Bruce Brown and Elmer Whedbee were very unique characters as her sons, Billy Blossom and Scuffles. Mrs. Taylor died Thursday and was laid to rest Friday afternoon. The bereaved have the sympathy of the neighbor hood. Mrs. G. H. Powell is improv ing after a severe attack of pneumonia, we are glad to say. Messrs. Cliff and Thurman Powell who were called home by the serious illness of their mother have returned to Rich mond and Camp Jackson, re7 spectively. We were glad to see Mr. Cot ton Moore at Mare Hfll, Febru ary 22. He expects to make a trip to France soon. Colerain Township Teachers' Meeting was held at Mare Hill February 13. Every teacher was present; also Supt. Early and State Supt. Brogden. After opening exercises by Miss Pigg, Miss Whitehead gave a Model 3rd Grade Reading Class; Miss Page a Seven Grade History, Miss Pigg, Eighth Grade Arithmetic, and Miss Ray, Sixth Grade Geography and Drawing. Many helpful suggestions were gained from Supervisor Brogden's critical analysis of classes taught. Lunch was served by the High School girls and teachers of Mare Hill. Mr. and Mrs. Shepherd, of South Mills, are at last moved and settled with us. Bro. Shep herd is already proving himself an active pastor and is winning the esteem of the young people daily. Mr. Lee Powell has returned to Business College, in Norfolk, after a week's vidit to his mother. Miss Alma Freeman came home February 22, to spend th6 week-end with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Smith Freeman gave a party to the young people of the neighborhood February 23. Mr. Bill Jones, of Rosemead, is fluite ill, we are sorry to note. He is suffering from Bronchial trouble. c THE RED CROSS NURSES OF EUROPE ARE GIVING TOASTED CIGARETTES TO THE BOYS To anyone who doeen't know of the wonderful advance* that have been made in the preparation of smoking tobacco* in the last few years it may sound strange to apeak of toaated cigarettes. Strictly speaking, we should say ciga rettes made of toasted tobacco; the smok er* of thli country will reccgnize it mote resdOy by its trade name. "LUCKY STRIKE "?the toasted cigarette. The American Tobacco Company are producing millions of these toasted ciga rette* and theae are being bought in enormoua quantities through the various tobacco funds conducted by the news paper* of the country and forwarded through the Red Croee Society to the boys in Francst This new procsss of treating tobacco not only improves the flavor of the tobacco but ft aeals in this flavor and nukes the cigarettes keep better. The Red Cross nurse is always glad to have a cigarette for thcrwoumled soldier, as, in most instance*, that is the first tUn< asked fur. Questionaires Incomplete The names of those appearing in this column are those regis trants who have failed to ftll out and return their question aires 'to the Local Board of Hertford County. The latter two questionaires have never been returned to the Board. The re mainder have been returned to the Board by the postmasters, who have been unable to locate the addressee. The Local Board is very anx ious to ascertain the exact whereabouts of these regis trants, and anyone having in formation along this line should communicate with the Board at once. These registrants will sooner or later be found out, and if they wait for the police au thorities to hail them up, the penalty will be greater and more severe than should they volun tarily inform the Board. The Adjutant General has ordered that all names of delinquent registrants be turned over to the police authorities of the land and a thorough scouring will be given to land delinquents. The Department of Justice is deter mined to see that delinquent registrants are arrested and brought face to face with the military authorities, and dealt with according to law. Those having information as t6 the location of the following men should communicate at once with the Hertford County v i T"? X rm, in 1A L/OCai rsoaru. men unite is lo cated in Ahoskie, and all com munications should be addressed to Ahoskie, N. C. Serial. Order. 815? 687?Garfield Stokes, Como, N. C. 214? 495?James Herbert Howell, Como, N. C. 807? 331?Joseph Porter, Como, N. C. 988? 653?Henry Blair, Murfreesboro, N. C. 475? 608?John Williams, Elizabeth City, N. C. 1037? 698?Roy Barnes, Murfreesboro, N. C. 1151? 197?Rowland H. Hall, Ahoskie, N. C. 688? 123?Moses Eaton, Ahoskie, N. C. Holloman, Harrellsville. 963? 266?Willie Horton, Murfreesboro, N. C. 617? 464?Sivia Newkork, Ahoskie, N. C. 978298?George Edward Magette, Murfreesboro. 634? 435?Chessie Tyner, Ahoskie, N. C. 829? 425?Arthur Hudgins, Como, N. C. 940? 319?Cornelius Powell, Murfreesboro, N. C. 947? 678?Ernest Parker, Ahoskie, N. C. 571? 140?William Harrcll, ? Cofield, N. C. 952? 974?Early Thomas, Murfreesboro, N. C. 1135? 947?Henry Tyler, Aulander, N. C. 598? 719?Cecil Smith, Ahoskie, N. C. 849? 977?Thomas Askew, Harrellsville, N. C. 706?1042?Wm. Henry De Loatch, Ahoskie, N. C. 798? 918?James Greene, Como, N. C. 227?1143?Joe Ryland Pope, Como, N. C. 518 POUND PORKER}/ tir If tt 11 Mr. TV. ivi. nuwcn, ui vviiiv, claims the distinction of cham pion pig grower for Money Neck Township, having recently slaughtered a porker that tipped the scales at 518 pounds. This same hog produced 120 pounds pf lard. Mr. Howell believes that every man in the Coonty should try this year to produce more meat and lard than ever before to help win the war. And, Mr. Howell is right. He has al ready shown his patriotism in trying to do his bit. Hogs surely can help win the war, and the following words of Mr. Howell fthould spur every farmer and hpg raiser in the County. Mr. Howell says: "I want every hog raiser to make a heavy pig this year fo help win the war. Yea, verily, raise one pig, two pigs, three pigs, and more pigs. POWELLSVILLE NEWS We are having: some real ' marchy" weather this week. Quite a laree crowd attend ed the Box Party at the Har mon's School Thursday night. Mr. J. W. Tayloe spent Sat urday in Norfolk. Mr: S. W. McKeel spent a few days this week up at his old home near Wilson on bus iness. Dr- J. B. Ruffin and son. Win ston, returned Friday night from Norfolk. They motored through the country on a new Ford. A very large crowd attended the Musical and the "Gypsy Festival" Friday night. A ve ry good program was render ed and everybody enjoyed it. Mrs. J. J. Alston spent Sun day evening in the home of Mr. Joe White of near Colerain. The Red CrosA Society will meet hereafter at the Wood men of the World Hall, near the Methodist Church every Wednesday afternoon. Every body is cordially invited to aid this worthy cause. We are sorry to report that Mrs. J- E. R. Perry has been real aick?We sicerely hope her a speedy recovery. Mr. J. E. Mitchell has near 1 l _ J *_?_ t. . ? ? ? ?y completed nis oeauuiui new home on West Street Mrs. C. A. Parker and son. Mr. Walter Parker, of Drum Hill, spent a few days with her daughter Mrs. J. M. Harrell, this week. Mrs. Duncan Miller and chil dren, of Mars Hill, spent,Sat urday afternoon with Mrs. John Wiggins Misses Irma and Willie Per kins Mizell and Sybil Harrell, and Mrs. J. E. Jordan spent Saturday with Mrs. N. H. Shep herd of Mars Hill. Miss Eunice Sessoms spent the week end with her cousin, Miss Julia Moore near here. Messrs. H. O. Raynor and W. T- Wiggins spent Monday and Tuesday in Norfolk. They at tended 'The Birth of a Nationi" whiie in that city. Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Wynns are spending a few days in Nor folk and Virginia Beach. Mr. and Mrs. W. R- Raynor, of Colerain, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. H. O. Raynor Sunday. * ?; a COUNTY AGENT TALKS Farmers desiring reliable seed for planting this season can get copies of the Extension Service Seed Bulletin by dropping a card to the Countv Agent, Win ton, N. C. The seed listed cover Cotton, Corn, Soy Beans (Japan Peas), Velvet Beans, Sweet Potatoes, Peanuts, Cow Peas, Onion Sets. Before bedding your sweet po tatoes treat them with Bichlo ride of Mercury solution. Use one ounce of Bichloride of Mercury in eight gallons of wa ter. Have the water about the aarrte tumnornfnro na vniir hflnrf let the potatoes remain in the so lution for ten minutes. The plant beds should be made where no potatoes have been bedded, before and a layer of clean sand about an inch thick put down before the potatoes are bedded. When the potatoes are placed they should be cover ed lightly with sand then the dirt thrown in. The above method of bedding will insure plants free from the black and soft rots. Those who contemplate put ting up potato houses this fall may get the assistance of the state expert or the County Agent in. putting up the houses. Plant enough to All a 500-bushel house with well selected potatoes and see "how well it will pay. E. W. CATCHER, County Demonstration Airent. I HAVE A GOOD ONE HORSE ' crop that I can rent on share*, to bacco intruded in crop. Can fur Ijiih house a Mo. A. G. Buzemore NORTON'S ITEMS ?? ? There has been a severe dro in temperature for the lMt day or so. Mr. Jud L. Rawls, of Camp Sevier, Greenville, S- C., spent last-week with home folks here. He left Saturday for camp Mr. Rawis sems to think that the war will not last long. Mr. J. T. Cleaton, from a training camp in Alabama vis ited mends here Saturday night. We are glad to report Mr. D. J. Rawls much improved at this writing. Misses Myrtle and Reece Rawls. of near Connaritsa, vis ited friends here Sunday after noon. Little Carlton Daniel, who was reported as being burned badly is improving very much. Mr. Frank L. Minton is in a hospital in Petersburg, Va., for an operation on his arm, which was badly injured in a peanut picker last fall. We hope his arm will be much better when he returns home. H. W. Green went to Kel ford last Saturday in business. u> p u i AUI. X . 11. X oirci vraa in biio _ town of Woodland one day last week. Mr. Erastus Blow, of Nor folk, spent a short while with relatives here last Sunday. Farmers are taking advan tage of this fine weather, but not many of them have bedded sweet potatoes yet. NOTE LABOR SHACKERS / If there is anything in the rumblings that are coming from the direction of Raleigh and Washington, labor slack ers in Hertford County, as else where have a shocg coming to them. The full utilization of all labor is just as essential to the winning of the war as the work of the engineers and the fighting of the other branches of the army in France. This, at least i sthe opinion that gov ernment officials are coming to. The rumblings from Raleigh ar in the form of letters from State Food Administrator, Hen ry A. Page, to the local author ities urging the rigid enforce ment of the law against va grancy. The State Food Ad ministrator states that it is ve ry highly desirable that labor in each community should be utilized for the production of food in that community and that the local farmers are first entitled to the labor of able bodied men and boys who have not been regularly employed which might just as well be filled by women and girls. , Labor is needed, however, in shipyards, munition plants, and other industries and the presumption from the Food Administrator's letter is that able-bodied men and boys who do not secure employment on the farms and in the industries of the respective communities are likely to be drafted for the more strenuous ana more dan gerous service mentioned. It would be well for every ofte to bestir himself in order that he may become a produ cer in some kind of profitable work. N. W BRITTON, County Food Administrator. o A NEAT PHAMPHLET We have received a very neat little phamplet entitled "Technical Education at State College" which has just been issued from the Regisrar'soffice in West Raleigh. It contains pictures of all the buildings an with full explanations of the courses and of the many advan tages offered there. This is a time when people can better than ever understand and ap preciate the good points of ed ucation in practical, everyday things. SALESMEN WANTED*TO SOUC It orders far I imbricating oiU, irr* men and paint* Salary or (MUii wlon. Addrta the HARVEY OIL ? I OMPANV. Cleveland, Ohio. .
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