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Let's All gO OVER THE TOP By Attending the American T,Pt?inn Minstrfils and MiiBinn.1 flnmfirtv WoHnn Onora TTnnsA ThnrsHav Dno 7th. inp 111 II A NEWSPAPER FOR THE PEOPLE. Terms of SubscriDtion--$2 OC Per Annum WKLDON, N. C, TIIUliSDAY, D KCEMl JKU 7, NO. 2J I ITS 1JI t3 II 1 El ltWIW JBX MUSOLJECIIAL, t s JjVliss tiurton nas yuaiuies That Make havorable Comment Hasy, The fallowing is taken from a ;cly Mount correspondent to the News mid Observer : "The tirst of the recitals which 'Miss Virginia Nyser nas arranged hci classes in Music Apprecia ,, vus held in her home on Sat- 'urJjy evening, November 25ih, with Miss Mary Louise Burton, pumsi. and Mrs. L. W. Kornegay appearing artists. Miss Burton, whose home is in Nashville, N. C, is a graduate of ihe Conservatory of Music of Itha ca, N. Y., where she won and held a scholarship throughout her study there. Her teacher, Mr. w. Jen ner Gillum, was a pupil of Liebling m Chicago, and of the famous Les eheuAy in Vienna, Mr Gillum says of her: " 'Miss Burton has a most unu sual talent. She is a musician artistic and gifted.' Last spring Miss Burton was in New York City, studying and do ing professional accompanying. One of the many artists she work ed with was Madame Gina Viafora of the Metropolian Opera Compa ny and one of the leading teachers in Neu York. Miss Burton is now teaching piano ai the Eastern Carolina Teachers' Training school in Greenville. She completely won her hearers wiih her first number, Rachmani noff's 'Trelude in C. Sharp Mi nor," the great three-note phrase, wnh us unique series of thematic developments the myriad echoes set rolling in the brain of a man ol genius by the sounds of the bells of Moscow. This CDinpusition has probably done more than any other single piano composi lion to accustom the modern mind. 1 his was followed by "Danse Necte" by l.'yr.l Scott; and then cjinl i'iuh.il,iy one ol the besi kii.i,, ,,s ul iis one of the most clui hulk ol k'ulunskin's twenty foal sKeiclics, "Kaniainiui - Os ir , ' "1 'iei u ue, " Ctumuiade- Bji.ade Debussy; and "l.e Pa piiion "-Lee Vallee comprised the second half 0f her well balanced and thoroughly enjoyed prorram Miss Burton has qualinics thai nuke favorable cominent easy. Among these one counts a fluent nd facile technique and a delight ful lack of mannerisms. Her play ing is beautifully clean-cut and she posseses a set of extraordinarily fleet and accuraie fingers." Miss Burton is a native North Carolinian and deserves much credit tor her work. She is a granddaughter of the late Dr. R 0. Burton and a niece of our es teemed countyman, Mr. J. H. Burton. "BURNS WOOD." The old darkey had served his master well the whole year 'round and near Christmas his boss came up io him and said: 'Uncle, you have been a faithful helper 10 me "nd now I want 10 give you some h'ng for Christmas- something that will be useful to you and thai you will enjoy. Which do you Prc'cr, a ton of coal or a eallon of good whiskey?" "Boss," replied the old fellow, scraiching his head, "Ah burns wood." DONATES UMON SUITS. rti the I hanksgiving service "cio ai the M. E. Church in this Place Iriday night the pastor. Rev L. L), Hay man announced ihat in addition io ihe collection taken for lie orphanage, Mr. W. T. Shaw president of the Weldon Knittini Mills had donated union suits for cery Doy in the orphanage at th "me, value of which amounts to 90.00. This to be added to the fecial church collection. 1 he Minstrels and play present ed by the American I poinn at ihl Weldon Opera House. Thursday nighi, Dec. 7ih, will be a produc tion of merit wonhy of your pat- '"""ge. nckeis on sale at Mu Pnrey's Drug Store. See Wade Powe aboul that '"onument NOW. His prices are ie oesi. His designs the most beautiful the material, the famous urgia marble and Blue Elbcrton unite, the stone eternal ca not be surpassed. He will be glad u serve you. The first exhibition of fruit took Place in the Garden of Eden. Ap- IN "BY-GONE" DAYS, Things That Happened 33 Years Ago in Town and Vicinity. December 5, 1 889. -Monday morning when Henry I'arham opened his front door he found on the floor of the piazza a newly born mulatto infant. A kind heart ed colored woman took charge of it. On Wednesday, the 27th ult Littleton, the Rev. J. M.Rhodes as married to Miss Lula A. Hes ter, daughter of the Rev. W. S. Hester, of Granville county. Miss Hester was a teacher of music at the college. 'J Hi Governor Fowle has commuted ihe sentence of Stonewall Jackson ho was io have been hanged this month for the murder cf Warren Tillery, io imprisonment in ilie penitentiary for fifteen years. Married, at Whitaker's Chapel, on Wednesday, Nov. 20th, Mr. Waller Phillips and Miss Laura L. Pringle. The ushers were Mr. Wrighi Panin and Dr. A. S. Har rison, of Enfield. The waiiers ere Mr. Cany H. Whiiaker and Miss Willie Stallings, Mr. Samuel Pierson and Miss Beriha Pittman. uiif Friday morning, Richard Chavis, colored, was run over and killed by a freight engine in this place. He was standing on the irack of the W. and W. R. R. where Third street crosses it. A train was mov ing on one track, and he was giving attention to that while an engine was backing on i tie track upon which he was standing The len der of ihe backing engine struck him and knocked him down. His head was caught between ihe rail and the guard rail and was crushed to death. Dr J. L. Moore, of Aulander, was in town a few days ago. Capi. W Ml . Carrjway, postof fice inspector, w .is in low n Monday night nil An exchange sJys of Rev. R. O. Burton, ho was intending con- ference-ljsi week: "No knighlli er dehiirr g-'is upon the lloor. I le is a iuuii uI soldier and orator, and conbines the suavity of a Chester field and the lire of a Mark Antho ny." Rev. T. B. Bonner was in town yesterday, and paid this office a visit. Miss Sallie Price, of Wilson, who has been visiting Mrs. Ashley L. Stainbaek, returned home Monday. A SU.'CUSSFUL DINNEK. The ladies of the M. E. Church gave a dinner last week for the benefit of the church, which was successlul in every way. They raised one hundred and ten dol lars, clear of all expenses. 1 he room was artistically decorated in Christmas gici.ii, the service sat isfactory, the menu templing. All Ihe artices were coniriouieu, nence ih. PYnrMis,' as nominal. The proceeds will be used on the com pletion of the basement to the church. The ladies wish to most houmiv thank all and cvciv one who contributed to ihe success of Ihe dinner, especially ihe Hines I,- Tn- iin ( ti.. o Mnston, wno gave the cream and Libby, McNeil & Libby tor pickles, olives and other things given by 'hem. A SUCCESSFUL HUNT. Mcrs. N. S. Barnes, C. E. Carter and Joe House who have been on a hunting expedition on Knott's Island, returned home lasi week, bringing back with them forty-two wild geese and one hun- Hrori and four ducks. naci tne n,o.hpr heen more favorable, they doubtless would have killed all the ducks and geese on me isianu. s it was, they had a very successful hunt. MONTHLY MEETINU. The Good Fellowship Club of ih Ramisi Church will hold their regular monthly meeting at the Baptist church next l-nday even, ino at six o'clock. An oyster sup per will be served by the ladies of .h.. Aid Society. I his win oe ine last meeting of the Club before the of ihe Baptist State Con vention which meeis next week in Winston-Salem, it was announced, nH it is exDected that some mar ters of importance will come up for MRS, I, E. ANDERSON. Passing of a Good Chris tian Woman. Died ai her home near Aurelian Springs on Thursday, November 30, Mrs. Laura F. Anderson, in the 74th year of her age. Mrs. Anderson was a daughter of John li. and Fmily Zollicoft'er Weeks. She was born in Halifax county June 1, 1849, was married to Mr. J. li. Anderson November I3ih, 1867. She had always lived at or near her old home and raised a family of ten children all to be grown. Three of these have died, one daughter and two sons. Her surviving children are D. R. An derson, of Weldon, L. 0. Ander son, of Roanoke Rapids, Leon W. Anderson, of Weldon, H. C. An derson, of Charlotte, Mrs. A. G. Sloan, of Marion, S. C, and Misses Irene and Helen Anderson, who lived with their moiher and nursed and cared for her tenderly through her long illness prior io her death. She was a devoted moiher, count ing no sacrifice loo great for her children's sake. These in turn ministered loyally io her in her widowhood and affliction and her sons and daughiers-in-luw loved her tenderly. She also leaves one brother, Mr. J. C. Weeks, of Scot land Neck. As a friend she was true and loy al. In early life she was convert ed and joined ihe church at Mount Tabor, near her home. Her faith was strong and in her hours of deepest sorrow she found much comfort in prayer always feeling that her Heavenly Father under- siood and cared lor her. She was buried in the family graveyard, Rev. Win. Towe conducting the service, assisted oy Kev. I-. ivi. Shamnurger, Rev. R. H. Broom and Rev. L. 1). Haynian. The Mowers were many and beautiful and the exercises appropriate io the passing of this moiher in Israel who resis from her labors, but her children arise and call her blessed. CAROLINA VICTORIOUS. The following gentlemen from Weldon look in the football game at Charlottesville last week be tween the University of Norfh Carolina and the University of Vir ginia, which resulted in a victory for Carolina by a score of 10 to 7: R. P. Todd, Boone Gram, C. R. Daniel, R. S. Travis, C. R. limry, W. H. Joyner. BIRTHDAY PARTY. Master Gordon Norman Dickens celebrated his seventh birthday on last Friday. Gordon had 25 of his school males to come to his home on 6ih sireei, where they enjoyed from lour until five o'clock, ring games, popcorn, conleciions, ice cream and caKe. tacn ot ine twenty-five added a nice linle gift io their wish for many happy birth days. NEW ENTERPRISE. Workmen are busily engaged digging ihe foundation on Second sireei for what is called a ' service station" where gasoline will be served to the owners of automo biles at a very much lower cost than Ihey have been paying The building will really be an ornament to the town besides serving gas day and night to all those in need of same. Buy your reserve seat tickets early for the American Legion Min strels and play, Thursday night )?c 7th. Tickets on sale ai Mur- phrey's Drug Store. Catarrhal Deafness Can't be Cured by local applications, a H y cannot n'ach the tlixcaai'il portiuu of tlic car. There in only one way to cure ileafnu"". and that is by cuiim til ' , tmnul lenii'dii'. Deafness is caused by an inflamed con dition of the mucous lining of the Lui) taclnan Tube. When this tube if in llanied you have a rumbling sound or imperfect hearing, and when it isentire, ly closed, Deafness is theresult, anduut less the inflammation can be taken out and thin tube restored to its norma- condition, heariutrwill bedestrojed for ever; niue cases out often are caused by Catarrh, which is uothiuK but an in flamed condition of the mucous sur faces. All druKirista. Circulars free. K. J. CHUNKY 4 CO., Toledo, Ohio Help a worthy cause by coming out and bringing the entire family to see the Tar Heel Minstrels and "Trixie" a musical comedy pre sented by the American Legion at the Weldon Opera House, 8:30 P. M, Thursday Dec. 7th. Tick ets now on sale at Murphrey's f ;-Tt1i anly olatlon fr tht tvrmvll. iwUI nrt ind klndrd SHSuXJ is anly olatlon for tho tar 111 which torment tho world todor, U foond In tho e,. practical pplleotlon of tho teochlnio of tho , Iw THI Miakl bukiau f knvict. cin . (Arranttd Jir fuMtcativn in 17 tulimu) Section b. Matthew 5:33-37. TRADITION SUPKKSKDED BY CHRIST'S LAW. 33 Again, ye have heard that footstool: neither by Jerusalem; it hath been said by them of old for it is the city of the great King. time, Thou shall not forswear thy self, but shall perform unto the Lord thine oaths: 34 But I say unto you, Swear 1101 at all: neither by heaven; for its God's throne. 35 Nor by the earth; forii is his BAZAAR. The ladies of the Episcopal church will have a Bazaar on Dec 8th, at Entry's corner store. Come and gel a good dinner of turkey, chicken salad, barbecue and oys ters. There will also be a display of fancy articles. This is a won derful opportunity 10 purchase Christmas gifts. VISITED DUKHAM. The following attended the foot ball game at Durham on Thanks giving between Trinity College and Wott'ord College, the game being 26 10 0 in favor of Trinity ; Messrs. J. I. Wyche, C. P. Vincent, Black Pierce, Robert Allen, Waller Daniel, Sterling Pierce, Selden Pierce, William Pierce, Ben Vincent. THE BOOK CLUB, The Book Club held the regular meeting on Tuesday, November 28, will) Mrs. L. C. Draper. Re sponses io roll call were architec tural landmarks of China. After the discussion of business Mrs. 0. W. Pierce read a paper written by Mrs. S. B. Pierce on "China's Treasures," and Mrs. Wilkins read one on "The Natural Re sources of China." Miss Kate Garrett gave a read ing on Thanksiving and Mrs. Suiter read a poem. The hostess served a salad course with coffee and mints which was enjoyed. The decorations were roses and Thanks giving favors. The guests of the club were Mrs. F. M. Shamburger, of New Bern, Mrs. R. T. Daniel, Mrs. J. W. Pierce and Miss Owen, of Weldon. Our ex-soldiers went over the top for us. Now let's go over the top for them by attending their Minstrel and play Thursday right Dec. 7th, Weldon Upera rion, Tickets on sale at Murphrey's Drug Store. HONOK ROLL. The following is the honor roll for the River Road school. Miss Elizabeth Yaughan, teacher: 7th Grade-Ruth Rovien, Pau line Rovien, Ida Baird, Connie Rook, Helen Vincent. 4th Grade Wilton Brown, Wil lie Riggins, Hubert Rook. 3rd Grade Lucy Vincent, An nie Mae Riggins. 2nd Grade Nellie Rovien, But ler Brown. 1st Grade Forest Rook, Regi nald Baird. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy the Mother's Favorite. The soothing and healing properties of Chamberlain's CoukIi Remedy, its pleasant taste and prompt aod effectual cures have made it a favorite with puo ple everywhere. It is especially prised by mothers of young children for oolds eroup and whooping cough, as it always affords uuick relief and is free from piasn aad etaai humhii drug. How Fresh It Is!" It in a pleasure to go to your cake-bos when you have baked with ROYAL Baking Powder because it in in the nature of a pure Cream of Tanar D.i'.ing Powder to keep baked loodi fresh. This means a real economy ant! is just one ot a hundred reasons why careful house keepers insist upon Royal Baking Powder. Some others are: It Contains No Alum Leaves No Bitter Taste iMHjUKt war moll, socUl an root i 36 Neither shall ihou swear by thy head, because thou canst not make one hair white or black. 37 Bui lei your communication be, Yea, yea: Nay. nay: for what soever is more than these cometh of evil. RESOLUTIONS. Whereas, God in His providence has laken unto Himself the soul of the moiher of our brother and member of this class, D. R. Ander son, therefore, be ii resolved, 1st. Tliat we, in class assembled express io him, and to each mem ber of his family our heartfelt sym pathy, in ibeir great loss. 2nd. That a copy of these reso lutions be sent to ihe family, and one io the Roanoke News tor publication. C. L. J. Dec. 3, 1922. E. Carter, T. Garner, W. Powell. Committee. ALL IN DAN1ER. Patient (calling on family doctor:) "Doctor, my son has scarlet fever, and the worst part about it is that he admits he got ii from kissing the house maid." Doctor (soothingly) : "Young people will do thoughtless things Patient: But don t you see, doctor, to be plain with you I've kissed thai girl myself." Doctor: tiy Jove, thai s too bad." Patient: "And io make matters worse, as I kiss my wife every morning and night, I'm afraid that she loo" Doctor (wildly): "Good heav ens, I too will have it." HONOR ROLL. The following is the honor roll of Darlington School for month ending December 1st: Third Grade Perkins Crawley. Fourth Grade Lucile Dickens, Reba Arrington and Elvie Smith. Fifth Grade Mary Warren and Peachie Crawley. Seventh Grade Albion Crawley and Calhe Gibson. Eighih Grade Eddie Dickens, Maine Dickens and Blanche Hock- aday. Ninth Grade Bryan Crawley and Rebie Hamill. A LECTURE. You and your friends are cor dially invited io attend a free lec ture on "Christian Science," by Rev. Andrew J. Graham, C. S B.. of Boston, Mass., member of the Board of Lectureship of the Mother Church, the First Church of Christ, Scientist, in- Boston, Massachusetts. Weldon Opera House, Sunday, December 10, 1922, at 3 o'clock P. M., under Ihe auspices of Christian Science Society, Weldon, N. C. No cards of admission required. We will accept any series of Liberty Bonds at par value as cash payment for furniture or as a credit on account. weldon Furniture Co. ALEX. H. GREEN, One of the Most Popular Men in Halifax County Passes to the Great Beyond. j Died at his home, near Weldon, on Friday December 1st, Mr. A. Green, in the 77th year of his ge. Mr dreen was a native ot Halifax county and died in the same neighborhood in whiCli he was born. When about 16 years old he volunteered into the army of the Confederacy and served until the end of the war between the States, when he came home and entered into the life of a farmer, which he continued until his death. Besides this, he served as a county official formany years, and at one lime as a member of the Legisla tive body of the Slate. He was warm hearted, cordial, and made many friends. He was married in early life io Miss Ann Wood, who died several years ago. He is survived by one son, Mr. E. L. Green. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. L. D. Hayman and he was buried in ihe family burying ground at the old home. Several sweet old hymns were sung and the services were sweet and ap propriate. The pallbearers were A. C. House, C. E. Carter, Luke Shearin, Mr. Harris, William Ivey, William Morecock, Richard Brick- ell and H. E. Dobbins, and there was a large crowd present to pay this last respect io an old and much beloved citizen. To pay tribute to ihe memory of Alex Green is a sad privilege, but not a difficult tusk. There is so much io be said in his praise that choice ot matter taxes judgment. If we were to search out, however, the outstanding charac terisnc ot our departed friend's na ture, we would emphasize his kind iness. This beautiful quality en veloped him as a mantle and was sullieiently ample io embrace man kind. His was always the open heart and ihe open hand, and both showered lavishly their gifts upon all that stood in need. Upon the grave of our departed friend, we place the perfume flow ers of gratitude and love. We shall not see thy smiling face again; nor note thy gentle mien, the joyous twinkle of thine eyes, hear the ca dence of thai kindly voice; nor e'er again behold and love thee in the living pulsing flesh. From nature's temp'rate feast rose saiisfy'd, Thunk'd Heaven thai be had lived, and thai he died. "God's finger touched him and he slept." BUFFET LUNCHEON. On Tuesday evening, December 5th, from eight until eleven, Hon. and Mrs. W alter t. Daniel enier tained the lawyers of Halifax and Northampton counties at a buffe luncheon, in their lovely home on Washington avenue, in honor of Judge Lloyd Horton, of Farmville, who is holding Superior court a Halifax ihis week. The guests were met at the door and received in a most hospitable manner by Mr. Daniel himself, who directed them to the punch bowl in the hall, where Mr. Chas R. Daniel served each guest with an appetising glass of fruit punch They were then ushered to the dining room where they were cor dially received by Mrs. W. E Daniel in her usual pleasing man ner. Delicious refreshments pick le, salad, nuts, cheese, ice cream cake, and cofiec were then served in an elegant manner by Mrs. Ash by Dunn,Miss Narcissa Daniel and Miss Ida Sledge. The guests were then invited in to the. library and cigars Freely given to all who cared to smoke The time from then until eleven was most pleasantly spent smokin cigars and enjoying the exchange of experiences and jokes usually found among a gathering of law yers. Those enjoying the hospitality of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel and family were: Judge Lloyd Horion, R Dickens, Eric Norfleet, R. C Dunn, Ashby Dunn, Jos. P. Pip pen, A. C. Gay, Elliott B. Clark W. L. Knight, S. M. Gary, N. Siedinan, D. Mac. Johnson, Lou Meyer, John M. Picol, R. Hun Parker, A. W. Andleton, E Tyler, J. A House. G. E. Mid gette, Allen C. Zollicoft'er, Sam H Dunn, Ashley aiainnack, H Harrell, Jr., R J. While, J. Worrell. B PERSONALS And Other Items Told In Brief Form 1 923 is looming up. Cotton continues io climb. Just 1 8 days io Chrisimas. Episcopal Bazaar Dec. 8th. The stores should be having a rush, We had a touch ol real winter ast week. The tin horn brigade will soon be in line. It will soon be fashionable to carry bundles. Capi. Philip Moore spent Mon day in Raleigh. Christmas is the next holiday to look forward to. Episcopal Bazaar at Emry's cor ner store Dec. 8th. Miss Lucile Allen spent Thanks iving in Richmond. The firecracker and torpedo sea son is almost here. The best book io carry on a jour ey is a pocket book. Miss Lucie Forlaw spent the holidays at Beaufort. We can almost hear the dying groans of the old year. Gel your Xmas gifts ai the Epis copal Bazaar Dec. 8th. Miss Josephine Weaver spent Thanksgiving in Kinsion. Miss Narcissa Daniel spent Thanksgiving in Richmond. The children have commenced to write letters to Old Santa. Miss Erma Claude spent the holidays at Drewryville, Va. Miss Julia Turner spent Thanks giving holidays in Richmond. When some men tell the truth their friends regard it as a joke, This ihe season of the year when the small boy begins to be good Afier the holidays few pocket- books will be able to stand alone Making Ithe morning fire has now become a grate undertaking Snow wreaths and Ghristmas wreaths generally arrive together Mr. Charles Allen spent a few days in New York City, last week. Mrs. Willie G. Cohen has re. turned from a visit to New York City. Miss Vernie Eddins spent the holidays with relatives at her old home. Sometimes, too, you can mis judge a man by the company he keeps. Miss Annie Futrell attended the Teachers' Assembly at Raleigh, last week. If you want to think well of your neighbors, don't get to know them too well. It is all right to talk back to your wife, provided you don't let her hear you. Miss Ruth Dickens, of Nashville, spent ihe Thanksgiving with Mrs. L. E. Hull. Miss Maud Harris spent Thanks giving with relatives in Northamp ton county. Mr. W. W. Sledge, of Durham, spent Thanksgiving with relatives in Weldon. Miss Mary Stringer who has been visiting relatives in Ohio has returned home. Twenty years ago we were dis cussing prohibition, and we are practicing it now. The reason many ol us do not speak in public is because we have heard others try. Master Bartlet Roper, of Peiers- burg, spent the weekend with Mas ter John Daniel. If he is smaller than you are, he is a liar; if he is larger than you are, he is mistaken. Masters Winfield and Ellis Crew spent Thanksgiving with relatives near Pleasant Hill. A thing may be dilhculi, but it will never be done by the man who says it can't be done. Mrs. C. J. Owen and daughter, Miss Virginia, spent a few days in Richmond last week. You can always tell who is bosi around the house when you see father sitting on the front porch with his shoes off. Mrs. A. W. Dunn and chil tren, of Scotland Neck, are visiting rel atives in town. Mrs. W.T. Cheek.of Lake Wac- camaw, was among the visitors here last week. What the country needs nuw is something that will make bobbed hair grow rapidly. Mrs. W. A. Pierce and Mrs. S. B. Pierce have returned from a visit io New York City. Miss Elsie Mae Crew spent the Thanksgiving holidays with rela tives near Pleasant Hill. The Sunday school superintend ents look wise as he regards the crowded seats these days. Remember the good old days when mother used flour sacks to make underwear for the children. And while we are Cleaning up the movies, how about trying to improve the people who go to see them. Girls may wear knickerbockers if they want to, but if ihey do they need not expect us to tip our hats to them. Mrs. James Simpson and daugh ter, Miss Katherine, of Richmond, are visiting Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Rodwell. Mrs. Exum Rives, of Enfield, who has been visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Neville, has returned home. Misses Narcissa and Anna Rid- dick and Elizabeth Harden, of Ral eigh, spent the weekend with Miss Narcissa Daniel. The strangest part about it is that the victim of the grade cross ing is usually a person who should have known better. Mrs. J. T. D. Rawlings and little daughter who have been visiting relatives in the Ringwood section, have returned home. Mrs. Mollie Alley, of Petersburg, Va., spent several days in town last week, the guest of Capi. and Mrs. Geo. D. Hawks. Bui, in view of the frightful looking stockings they are begin ning to wear, we are rather glad long skirts are coming back in style. Miss Minnie Bomar, of Virginia, who has been a missionary to China many years, is visiting her cousin, Mrs. A. L. Stainbaek, of this place. A contemporary says "fat legs are indicative of great brain pow er." This sounds as if it might mean something, but we don't quiie get it. A man drove a horse through the streets the other day. It at tracted a great deal of attention. There used to be lots of horses around here. It took two Pullman cars to car ry the crowd from Weldon and Roanoke Rapids to witness the football game at Charlottesville, Va., last week. SENTENCED. Ben Thompson and Richard Boyd who it will be remembered, murdered Sam Sykes, in South Weldon, a few weeks ago were tried at Halifax Superior court last week. Thompson was sentenced to IS years in the State peniten tiary and Boyd was given 3 years in the penitentiary. They were found guilty of murder in the sec ond degree. INPORTANT MEETINO. The Elizabeth Montfort Ashe Chapter D. A. R. will meet in Weldon with Mrs. Ida Wilkins and Miss Laura Powers on Wednes day, December 13, 'at 3 o'clock P. M. This is an important meet ing and all members are urged to be present. Mrs. W. A. X illcox, Pres. Mrs. E. L. Travis, Sec. WANTED Experienced retail shoe and dry goods salesman single man preferred. Address P. 0. BOX 67, Weldon. N. C. 666 quickly relieves Colds and Launppe, Constipanon, Bil iousness and Headaches. W ANTED SALESMAN for Hal ifax county io sell lubricating oils direct to automobile own ers. One with car preferred. Good pay. For particulars write C. E. Rogers, Box 1064, Greensboro, N. C. 12 7 It OCCCures Malaria. Chills and DUO Fever, Dengue or Bilious Fever. iMe iulX mii a prttnnMt.