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Mr. 0. R. Outland of Woodland mi
? visitor here last Monday.
Mr. Z. V- Bellamy spent several
days this week in Enfield.
Bead all the advertisemetrw in the
HERALD this week. They will help
yon to save time and money. 4
Mr. J. M. Eley, ex-chairman of the
coiinty commissioners, was a business
visitor in Ahoskie last Monday morn
ing.
Miss Lena Moore Bawles left for
Norfolk Wednesday afternoon. She
will spend a few days there with rel
atives. V .
Superintendent N. W. Britton of
Wlnton was a visitor in Ahoskie
Tuesday. He visited the Hertford
County Training School while here.
Miss Hilda Bailey, member of the
.-Ahoskie school faeulty, left for home
in Wakefield, Vs., Wednesday after
noon. She was confined to her bed
with infiuensa for several days before
she left here.
Mr. C. R. Odom and young son,
Winborne Odom, spent last Sunday
with Mrs. Odom at the Sarah Leigh
Hospital in Norfolk. Mrs. Odom is
improving and is expected home the
last of this week.
Messrs. B. P. Tennille and J. H.
Buff aloe of Jackson spent a short
while here Wednesday afternoon.
They were en route to Currituck,
where they will spend a few days
hunting.
Mr. P. L. Perry, who has been
bookkeeper at one of the local tobac
co warehouses has accepted-a position
I whir the Citizens Insurance and Real
ty Company of this city. Mr.- Walter
Curtis is president of the concern.
Mr. J. T. Parker spent Thursday
in Norfolk. He was one among a
number of local farmers who were
invited to visit' and dnspect the Nor
folk plant of the Swift Fertiliser
Company. Mr. S. E. Vaughan, local
representative accompanied the party
to Norfolk.
RETURNS TO AHOSKIE
H. A. Yert, superintendent of the
Ahoskie Water and Power Plant, re
turned to Ahoskie Tuesday, after
spending ten days in New York City
at the bedside of his mother, who has
been very ill. When he left New
. York, his mother had shown much
improvement
WILL HAVE HOME COMING
Sunday,' December 24, Christmas
Eve has been set apart as Home
Coming Day at the Ahoskie Baptist
Church. Letters will be mailed out
to all members, and former members,
inviting them to join in the get-to
gether meeting on that day. Every
body will be invited to worship at the
church that day.
CONTINUES VERY ILL
8quire Charlie Pruden continues to
be very sick at his home in East
Ahoskie. Constant attention by
physicians and nurses has been nec
essary during the past week. His two
daughters, Mrs. Samuel Robinson of
Petersburg, Va., and Mrs. Lynn
Bond of Tarboro who are now at the
bedside of their father.
ATENDINC CONVENTION
Rev. E- J. Isnhower, local Baptist
minister, is attending the Annual
Convention of North Carolina Bap
tists at Winston-Salem this week. On
last Sunday morning the church voted
to send Reverend Isenhower to the
Convention as a delegate, defraying
his expenses. Following the action
of the congregation in naming the
delegate, Dr. C. G. Pawell made a
brief talk in which he stressed the
importance of having a delegate there,
mentioning the question of evolution
as being one that demanded action
at the Convention. He said he be
lieved the local minister could be
counted upon to vote right when the
question was brought before the con
vention.
CONSIDERABLE DAMAGE
' BY FIRE AT GATESVILLE
A large part of the business district
of the town of Gatesville, in Gates
County, was destroyed by Are Mon
day morning. The stores of Edgar
Cross, W. J. Dean, W. R. Hayes and
J. A- Brown and the sales stable*of
J. L. Holier were completely destroy
ed; the new bank hf which Charlie
Early, an Ahoskie young man, is
cashier was slightly damaged and the
big stores of R. M. Riddick and
Eason A Co- were seriously threaten
ed for a time: The loss which is es
timated at |20,000 was only partially
covered by insurance.
Give the children plenty of the
kinds of food they should eat and you
will not have to worry about the
kinds they should not eat.
SPIRIT OF CHRIST
MAS TIME
A pageant "Spirit of Christnuis
Time" will be given in the Ahoskie
School Auditorium Thursday evening,
December 21, beginning promptly at
7:80 o'clock. Doors will be open at
7:80 p. m. No admission will be
charged. Aft patrons of the school
are cordially invited to attend, the
program ie as follows:
1. Chorus; "Silent Night"
2. Prologue, (number one,) "Spir
it of Christmas Time."
3. Pantomlne; * It Came Upon the
Midnight Clear."
4. Taper drill.
6. Wise men; three boys.
8. Tableau; "Child in the Manger."
I., Pianofogue"; "Stars of Bethle
hem."' .a
8. Christmas chimes drill.
9. Prologue, (number 2,) "Spirit
of Christmas Time."
10. Christmas tree drill.
II. Tableaux; Christmas eve night
12. Stocking driH.
18. Lullaby; "Star's Goodnight"
14. Santa Claus.
15. Chorus.
K. T. RAYNOR, Supt
CHOWAN RIVER MAY
HANDLE MORE FREIGHT
Governor Morrison's proposal for
port facilities for North Carolina has
aroused some interest in Hertford
County, and other counties through
which the Chowan River courses.
Should this bill get through the next
Legislature, there is every reason to
believe regular steamer lines may be
placed on the Chowan, and a remote
possibility of regular passenger boat
service.
Already proposals have been made
to the Ahoslrie Chamber of Commerce
for leasing steamers to ply on the
Chowan river, * and afford better
freight handling facilities. With the
expected construction of a hard sur
faced road to Wintqn, and the pro
gram of county road building already
in progress,, there may be developed
regular freight service that can com
pete with the rail line coming into
Ahoskie. With storage facilities at
Winton and other docking places
along'the Chowan freight could be
brought into the county, and trans- <
ported by truck over good roads to
other places within the county.
In this connection it is interesting
to note that Congressman Hallett S.
Ward of this district has taken up
with the Interstate Commerce Com
mission the matter of refusal by the
Atlantic Coast Line to prorate with ,
boat lines already established 6n the
Chowan river from Tunis to Gates- ]
ville, ?Harrellsville and Edenton.
Just what will be the outcome of 1
the investigation is not known, but
efforts to decrease and adjust freight i
rates along this line are not going to 1
stop.
* AHOSKIE GOES STRONG *
l? ON NEW BERN RELIEF *
? *
New Bern daily papers, the Re- *
* liaf Committee organised to help *
* the eufferari from the big fire, *
* and the Chamber of Commerce *
* of that city hare all joined in *
* the expression of appreciation *
* to Aboskie citizens, men and *
* women, 'who bare generously *
* offered both clothing gifts, and *
* sums of money to aid in the re- *
* lief. C. O. Harris, secretary of *
* the Aboskie Chamber of Com- *
* merce, has received letters of *
* thanks addressed to the people of *
* Aboskie, and the city papers have *
* added several appreciative write- *
* una e
UP*' I
* It was the most generous and '*
* spontaneous response Ahoskie *
* has ever exhibited, and is indi- *
Vcative of a healthy sign.' The *
* report of the chamber of com- *
* merce secretary shows how well *
* the people came across with old *
* clothing and other articles ^of *
* comfort to the stricken. * *
* The most noteworthy contri- *
* button was that of John and *
* George Haleges, Greek proprie- *
* tors of the Manhattan Cafe. The ?
* entire proceeds from the sales *
* of foods and drinks at their cafe ?
* last Saturday was dedicated te *
* the fund for New Bern suffer- *
* ers. Several young girls of the ?
* town volunteered" to assist in ?
* serving the food, and many of *
* the townspepole took opportun- ?
* ity to add to 'the sum total of *
* proceeds. A check for $87.68 ?
* turned over hy Messrs. Haleges. *
* Other contributions made hy in- *
* dividuals brought the total to *
* $101. ?
* Ahoskie stands ready to offer *
* further aid to the stricken people *
* of New Bern, and expects1 to go *
* the limit in giving of its sub- *
* stance. ?
SOME JOB
"John, your face looks terribly
bnttered up," snid the teacher to John ?
aged seven. '
t CHAMBER OF COMMERCE i
i NEWS >
At a meeting of the Board of
Directors on Thursday evening, Dec
ember 7th, they had as visitors a rep
resentative of the Southern Power
Manufacturing Company, who has
made a survey of conditions at the
light plant and reported same with
results that certain recommendations
were ordered submitted to the board
of c&r commissioners.
The hotel situation is developing
fast, a hotel committee was organised
to report back at the next meeting in
formation requested. The following
gentlemen were placed upon that
committee: Messrs. Applebaum, Jer
nigan, Garrett, Strickland, Crawford,
Harris, and Dr. Powell.
The question of hosiery mill was
discussed and the secretary advised to
continue* correspondence with the
parties interested and obtain certain
data that is essential.
The community Christmas tree for
children is to be held Christmas after
noon in Phaup's warehouse; the mem
bership meeting of the Chamber of
Commerce and a Christmas tree for
adults will be held in the co-operative
warehouse on Christmas night at
which all of the friends of the Cham
ber of Commerce are invited. These
two events will be something new for
Ahoskie and will prove not only en
tertaining but interesting.
The * following recommendations
were submitted to the City Board for
their consideration.
That more trash cans be placed
upon the streets.
Lights be put in-the alleys.
< That a financial statement be pub
lished immediately.
That one of the local banks be
made treasurer or depositary of all
citv funds.
That the city ordinances be pub
lished at once.
To inaugurate system of collecting
light and water bills by mail instead
of collector.
That watchman employed by rail
road at crossing be appointed police
officer.
That a central office be established
whereby all matters pertaining to the
city's business be attended to.
The secretary went to Winton' to
meet with the stockholders of the
county fair but n# meeting was held
on account of lack of quorum.
Twenty-six of the fifty-eight signs
ordered by the merchants reading as
follows: "It pays to buy and sell in
Ahoskie" have beeq put up and by
Friday noon the entire fifty-eight will
have been put up. The territory em
bracing the 20-mile radius will be
thoroughly covered. The signs are
very attractive. Quite a bit of favor
tble comment has been passed on
their attractiveness already.
A total of 1286 pounds of clothing
and a check for f 101.00 has been
tent to the Fire Disaster Relief Com
mittee of New Bern through the
Chamber of Commerce. A very fine
letter of appreciation was received
from the committee in charge of this
work also copies of New Bern papers
ihowing Ahoskie was. given a con
ipicious and fine two-column write-up
mi its generosity.
Mrs. R. R. Copeland, Treasurer of
the Ahoskie chapter of the Red Cross
is calling a meeting at 3 p. m. Mon
iay of all members in the directors
room of the Farmers-Atlantic Bank,
rhere is quite a nice sum on deposit
to the credit of the Red Cross of
which she is treasurer and the ques
tion of disposing of same is to be
brought up, therefore, a large at
tendance is expected and wanted.
Ihere are so many fine ways this
noney can be spent that it is her wish
that the members be present and sug
gest some plans along that line. This
money has been in the bank for three
rears or more doing very litple good.
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I THERE IS GOING TO BE
an old person dependent upon von ,
some day. That person will not be i
yonr father, nor your ancle, nor an 1
elder brothef, bnt you yourself. Whit 1
are yoO laying by for his happiness,
comfort and sustenance daring the
sunset days of life? The time to j
make provision fc- that elderly per* |
ton is now while yon are yonng and i
strong and prosperous. The way to do i
so is by means of an Equitable Re
tirement Annuity. Send for the book
lot "Why Not Chre Yourself a Pen
sion?"
J. E. ODOM, Agent
DO IT NOW?SUBSCRIBE TO
fHE HERALD?$1.50 per year
PROFESSIONAL I f
CARDS
Dr. C. G. Powell
DENTIST
Phono No. 10. AhosMo, N. C.
. R. R. ALLEN & SON
Doalors In
SASH, DOORS, BLINDS, WINDOW
GLASS, HARDWARE, PAINTS,
and BUILDING MATERIALS -
GENERALLY
Wholesale and Retail
927 Washington Square
SUFFOLK, VA.
TOMBSTONES
OF ANY DESCRIPTION
See or Write
' J. B. MODLIN
AHOSKIE, N. Q. #
Agent for
?COGGINS MARBLE CO.
DR. CHARLES J. SAWYER
Practice limited to
Eye, Ear, Nose, and Throat
Farmere-Atlantic Bank Bldg
In Office every WEDNESDAY _
Dr. W. C. Mercer
DENTIST
Offices over Mre. Britton's store
Ahoekie, N. C.
JUNIPER HEART SHINGLES
?The Wood Eternal
For Sal# By
C. B. MORRIS
Colerain, N. C.
Ask for delivery, price umI utmplca
DR. ARCHIE SLITHER
t
Practice limited to
Examination and Diagnosis
of tfte Eyes and the / !
Fitting of Glasses
Suite 506-8-10-12-13
National Bank Building
SUFFOLK, VA.
SALE AT AUCTION
On Tuesday, December 19, at one
o'clock p. m-, the brick warehouse of
the FABMERS UNION WARE
HOUSE COMPANY, located along
side the Coast Line Railroad in Ahos
kie, will be offered for sale at Public
Auction. Sale will take place in
front of the U. S. Postofflce at Ahos
Ide.
Terms will be announced at the
time of sale.
This November 18, 1922.
J. JK. PARKER, President, ^
J. J. ASKEW, Manager.
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EASTERN STANDARD
"Johnny,'don't you know it's Sun
day You mustn't play marbles out
there on the sidewalk. Go into the
back yard if you want to play."
"All right, mother, but what day
of the week is it in the back yard?"
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Glass of Salts
Cleans Kidneys
If your Back hurt* or Bladder
bothers you, drink lots
of water.
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Wheat your kidneys hurt and your'
back feels sore, don't get scared and
Kneed to load your stomach with a
of drugs that excite the kidneys
and irritate the entire 'urinary tract
-Keep your kidneys clean like you
keep your bowels clean, by flushing
them with a mild, harmless salts which
helps to remove the body's urin
ous waste and stimulate U\cm to their
normal activity. The function of the
kidneyB it to Alter'the brood. Jn 24
hour* they strain from it 500 grains of
acid and waste, so we can readily un- IL.
ierstand the vital importance of keeping
the kidneys active. *' ?
Drink tots of water?you can't drink
too much; also get from any pharmacist
about four ounces of Jad Salts; take a
tablasnoonful in a glass of water before
breakfast eaoh morning for a few days
and your kidneys may then act fine.
This famous salts is made from the
acid of grapes and lemon juice, com
bined with Itthia, and has been used for
generations to clean and stimulate
-logged kidneys; alto to neutralize the
tcids in urine so it la no longer a source
of irritation, thus often ending bladder
weakness
Jad Salts is inexpensive; can n9t in
jure; makes a delightful effervescent
iithla water drink which evervom
?hould take now and then to help Veep
their kidneys clean and active. Try E
this; also keep up the water drinking.> __
and no doubt you will wonder what be- /,/?
came of y?ur kidney trouble and beck
ache.
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The Fashion Store
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Dresses, Coat Suits, Ladies'
and Children's Cloaks and
Skirts now on display?in the
Latest Material
We cordially invite you to "^(j
look over our line qf Sport
Skirts Goods, and Sport Dress
Goods in Woolen Crepes, Plaids
and Stripes.
Dresses - $ 5. to $35
Coat Suits - $10. to $45
Cloaks ? $ 8. to $50
Sport Skirts $ 2. to $12
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We are also carrying a com
plete line of Ladies' and Child
ren's Shoes
Mrs. E. C. Britton
Ahoskie, N. C.
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Let Us Help You Solve Your
Christmas Wants
We have CHRISTMAS CARDS, BOOKLETS,
STATIONARY, CANDIES, CIGARS, TOILET
ARTICLES, PERFUMES, PURSES, BAGS,
SMOKING SETS, MANICURING OUTFITS,
KODAK SUPPLIES, FOUNTAIN PENS, and
PENCILS, CHRISTMAS TREE DECORATIONS,
CREPE PAPER, COLUMBIA GRAFONOLAS,
and RECORDS, FLASH LIGHTS and BATTER
IES, SAFETY RAZORS, BLADES, and
' SHAVING SUPPLIES
COME IN AND LOOK THEM OVER
Now is the time to buy your Hot Water Bottle?
"Kantleek", guaranteed
Your Druggist is More Than a Merchant
Try the Drug Store First
Copehnd Drug Co.
Tb* flfettCX VLsiorn
The Prompt and Efficient Pharmacy
We have the only Registered Druggist in Ahoskie or
Hertford County
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When You Smoke
;
You expect the satisfac
tion of a good cigar or
cigarette?you are nev
er disappointed if you
buy them at Mitchell's.
Our stock is full and
fresh at all times. Send
him a box for Christ
mas.
KEEP FIT
Use our remedies for colds and coughs that alwayl
accompany the advent of cold weather.
We can fill the bill in any line of
proprietary medicine .
VISIT US
MITCHELL'S DRUG STORE
THE OLD RELIABLE"
Manhattan Hotel Buildinf AHOSKIE, N. C.
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