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"1 "Roanoke Herald 0 f I- Volume II. Number 6. ROANOKE RAPIDS, N. C May 7, 1915. Subscription, $1.00 a Year in Advance BASEBALL SEASON i FIRST CHRISTIAN UNDERWAY CHURCH REVIVAL First Game Played Saturday to Large Crowd. Roanok Rapids Defeats Mill Boys in close Game. Roanoke Mills Set re Shut Out over Rosemary Very Successful - Fifty Conversion During the Series of Meetings S- ANDING OF THE CLUBS Roan 'e Rapiiia Rokik Ke Mills Patte son Mil la Kownmry W 1 1 0 0 Pot. l.'nto o i.m i .not) The first game, Roanoke Rap ids against the Patterson Mills was a long drawn out, loosely played game, not very interest ing to spectators in spite of the fact that it reached extra innings. Roanoke Rapids: AB R II E II. Fitts, lb 5 10 1 J. Thomason, 2b 5 0 12 Combs, ss 5 110 Blount, c 5 10 1 Mizelle, p 5 0 0 0 S. Welsh, 3b 3 0 12 H. Cherry. If 3 0 10 O. Fitts, rf 4 110 W. Cherry, cf, 4 0 12 Total, 39 4 6 8 Patterson Mills: AB R H E W. Towe, ss Mosher, cf Sorrell, p Dodgins, c Darden, If Fitts. lb E. Taylor, 2b McAlister, rf Anderton, 3b Total, 5 4 5 5 5 5 4 4 4 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 41 3 9 4 Earn ;d Runs, Patterson Mills 1, First on Balls off Mizell, 0, Sorrell, 2, Left on Bases, Roa noke Rapids 7, Patterson Mills, 10, Two Base Hits: Combs, Towe, Dodins, Struck out by Mizell, 4, Sorrell, 9. Time 1:58, Umpire Vaughan. The second game, while faster than the preceeding one, showed nothing like the vim of last season. It was principally a pitcher's battle, only six hits be ing allowed on boch sides during the game. A bad let down of Barnes in the second inning, probably due to distrust of his catcher coupled with the inalili ty of ids team to find Pace's pellets ' ith any degree of cer tainty, ost Rosemary the first game o the series. Rosemary: AB R H E Parker, If 2 0 0 0 Johnson, If 2 0 0 0 Barnes, p 4 0 0 0 Gilliland, lb 4 0 10 Dobbin: , cf 4 0 0 0 Cushinj .ss 4 0 0 3 Pierce, 2b 3 0 0 0 Welsh, 3b 2 0 0 0 Br wn, rf 3 0 0 0 Matthews, c 3 0 11 Totals, 31 0 2 4 Roahoke Mills: C. Grimmer, ss 4 0 0 1 Morrisette, 3b 4 0 0 1 Ausley, lb N 4 110 Kelley, 2b 2 0 0 1 Pace, p 4 0 0 1 Bennett, If 3 110 Harrison, rf 3 110 Barr, c 3 0 10 Sox, cf 3 0 0 0 Totals, 30 3 4 4 Earned runs, Roanoke Mills, 2, First on Balls off Barries.0, Pace, 1, Left on Bases, Rosemary. 5, Roanoke Mills, 3, Two Base Hits, Bennett, Barr, Ausley, Home Runs, Harrison, Struck out by Ram, 2, Pa 12. Time 1:22. Umpire Vaughan. (ReiHirteii) The revival of the First Chris tian Church which was widely advertised closed last Sunday nitrht The meeting lasted from Easter Sunday until first Sunday in May. It was held in the old barber shop at Rosemary hack of the drug store. The preaching was done by the minister, Raleigh L. Topping, while Mr. D. L. Askew had charge of the singing and Miss Frances Tuten aided as a personal worker. Miss Iiina McDonald although a mem ber of the Presbyterian church played the organ. Her services were rendered voluntarily but on last Saturday night she was pre sented with a lavelette by the congregation in token of the ap preciation of her services. Rev. H. F. Morton aided dur ing the meeting also. The interest was good during the entire meeting not a night but that a large congregation was present. The weather was fav orable as for the weather condi tion, a better time could not have been selected. Up until last Sunday morning thirty-eight had gone forward. Two went forward at the morn ing service. The baptism was held on Sunday afternoon about two miles from town near what is known as the "Tillman Cross Roads." A large crowd was present at the baptising. At the night service ten more went for ward which made the total num ber of additions reach fifty. The house was filled to over flowing on Sunday night at which time the minister preached on "The Unfinished Task." The Lord's Supper was held at the evening service. This is one of the best meetings ever held around here. The growth of the Christian church in this community'has been great. Greater things than this are yet to be done. PIANO RECITAL Friday Evening, May 14th, Eight O'clock, at the New Presby terian Church, Roanoke Rapids The Colonial Piano Corporation of Richmond, Va., will give a musical entertainment at the new Presbyterian Church for the purpose of demonstrating to the lovers of good music the wonderful possibilities of the well known Jesse French & Sons Pianos, which they represent There will be no admission charge, and all are most cordially invite. Advts Miss Clara Boyd Entertains On last Wednesday night Miss Clara Boyd entertained a party of her friends, assisted by her sister, Miss Mabel Boyd, at their home in Roanoke Rapids. Games were played by the guests and delicious refresh ments were served by the hos tess. ' Among thoes present were Misses Josephine Tillery, Sue Watkins, Sarah Waller, Irma Boyce, Clara Hearne, Lucile Ed wards, Ruth Davis, Mrs. L. S. Mosher, Messrs. R. M. James, .1, I,, Price, R. I- Towe and I S. Mosher. Ball Players Popularity Contest $40.00 IN GOLD $40.00 Will be Given by the Herald To the Most Popular Players in the Roanoke Valley League CONDITIONS: Contest begins May 1, 19lf. Contest closes and $-10.00 in gold will 1h awarded on Saturday. August 7, at 10:00 a. m. Any player eligible to play in the league and who has participated in as many as four league games, is eligible to enter this contest. PRIZES: The player receiving largest number of votes will win the First Prize of $25.00 in Gold. The plaver receiving the next largest number of votes will win the Second Prize of $15.00 in Gold. NOMINATIONS: Nominating certificate, which counts for 1,000 votes will be printed in the Herald for the next six weeks. All nominations must be entered by June 19, 1915. Any person may nominate any p'ayer he chooses. Names of parties making nominations will not be published. VOTES: Each issue of the Herald from now until August 6 will contain a cou pon good for 50 votes, if voted in ten days from date of issue. Subscription votes will be given for subscriptions and renewals as follows. Six Month's New Subscription (.r0c.) counts for 2,000 votes One Year's New Subscription ($1.00) counts for 5,000 votes Two Year's New Subscription ($2.00) counts for 15,000 votes One Year's Renewal 2,000 votes Two Year's Renewal 5,000 votes Club of Ten New Subscriptions 100,000 votes Club of Ten Renewals 50,000 votes Subscription votes may be voted at any time at option of person hold ing same. No votes can be cast after 6 P. M., Friday, August 6. By "Club of Ten" subscriptions is meant ten subscriptions turned in at one time Special Baseball Season Ticket Offer: With each Club of Ten New Subcsriptions, we will give to the person securing same, in nililitiuii to the 100,000 I'oittlur J'luter Contest )'tes,a FREE SEASON TICKET good for admission to grounds and grandstand of Roanoke Valley League at every league game. Single admissions for the fifteen league games will fig ure $5.25. You save this amount by simply securing ten new subscriptions to the Herald and have the privilege of casting 100,000 votes for your favorite player besides. If the person securing a club of ten does not want the season ticket, $2.50 in cash, in addition to contest votes, will be given them instead. A ierson securing two or more clubs is entitled to a season ticket or $2.50 cash for each club secured in addition to votes. JUDGES OF CONTEST The judges of this Contest are T. W. Mullen, J. T. Chase, R. L. Towe. They will decide any questions that may come up under the above rules and will award the prizes to the players receiving the highest number of votes. THE TIME TO START in mm: Don't wait until someone else has gotten off the cream. Wade into it now, get your friends to help you, and land the prize for yourself. The contest will close on August 7. 1915, just'three months from today. WE KNOW WHO WILL GET THE FIRST PRIZE ! It will he the contestant who does the most work in the next two weeks. Just wait. Names of nominees and their standing will be printed next week. Get your nomination and first batch of votes in before Wednesday noon in order to appear in the list of contestants this week. PERSONAL AND LOCAL ITEMS Mrs. Louisa Thompson, of Wilson, N. C, is here for a few days visit to her son, Mr. W. O. Thompson. Messrs. W. L. Dickens and J. K. Neville, of Aurelian Springs, were in town a few hours Wednes lay on business. Mr. H. H. Alley, of Franklin ton, N. C, has accepted a xsi ion with the Rosemary M'f'g I'o. He is a "South Paw" and .vill be seen on the mound as )itchcr for the Rosemary Ra.se 'iall Team. Mr. T. W. Mallen who has been spending a few days in IVters )iirg with relatives, returned .Yednesday. Mr. J. M. Taylor left Tuesday to attend the Great Council of "led Men which convenes in . Sdenton this week. Ladies have you seen the new 5pot Pearl cuff and dress pins? cents per pair at Lynch's Jewelry Store. Messrs. J. E. Cox and Johnnie lenkins motored to Richmond 7riday, returning Sunday, re oorting a pleasant trip. Iced Tea Spoons one-fourth off regular price this week at Lynch's Jewelry Store. Advt. W. R. Deloatch spent several lays out of town this week on business. Wilson Brantley, of Southern 'ines, N. C, is spending several ..ays here with relatives and friends. The Ladies Auxiliary Board of the Roanoke Rapids Hospital will meet at the Hospital next Wed nesday afternoon at three o'clock. WITH THE CHURCHES Episcopal Church Su- 'ay School every Sunday morning at ten o'clock. Mr. Whittaker, Superintendent Baptist Church Sunday School every Sunday at 10 a. m. W. S. Hancock, SupL First Christian Church Raleigh L. Topping, Minister Sunday School every Sunday afternoon in Rosemary Opera House. Come to, "The Live and Working Church." C. H. Speight, Supt.. L G. Shell, Sec. Methodist Church Rev. Win. Towe, Pastor Roanoke Rapids: Sunday school Sunday morning at 9:45. W. V. Woodruff, Supt. Services at 11 o'clock, Subject, "True Patriotism." Rosemary: Sunday School at ten o'clock. J. B. Boyd, Supt. Evening ser vices conducted by Mr. W. T. Glover. Rosemary Baptist Church Rev. B. . 0'Bern, Pastor Sunday School every Sunday at 10 a. M. A. P. Thompson, Supt. Service at 11:00 a. M. Subject, "The Bible." Evening services at 8:00 p. M. Subject; "Bible Facts About Hell." Everyone is cordially invited. Presbyterian Church Mr. Mountford, of Tarboro, arrived Tuesday and is visiting his daughter Mrs. B. P. Dickens. R. L. Barrett, of spent Sunda here friends ami relatives. Rev. B. Iv (i'iiern has organi?. jed aeon;; v.nv ' l' scouts, and ! about twenty boys have enlisted, and are being drilled every after j noon. The boys are taking a great deal of interest in this t work, and we are sure they will derive much benefit from same. ! F. H. Robinson visited at the l'ome of his brother, Mr. J. J. Robinson, in Enfield, from last 1 1 'riday to Monday morning. Mr. Robinson has been ill for the ! j'aat two weeks but we are glad t announce that he is now re covering nicely. Rev. H. F. Morton, Pastor Sunday School Rosemary Opera House Sunday morning at ten Weldon, 'o'clock. J. T. Chase, Supt. visiting1 Morning services at eleven o'clock at the Rosemary Theatre ted by the pastor. Evening, services at ii'ie People Theatre in Roanoke Rapids. Jury List The following is the list of jurors for the coming term of Halifax Superior Court, as drawn by the Board of Com missioners at their regular meet ing held on last Monday, May 3. Court will convene on Monday, May 31st. First Week -J. P. Boyle, R. J. Allsbrook, E. E. Wallace, J. E. Johnston. J. R. Dickens. C. J. The Ladies Aid Society of the:()wen. W. H. Hux. L. W. Wat Presbyterian Church wishes to ey S. L. Gibson, B. F. Jenkins, express their great appreciation j L. A. Grissom, M. M. Drake, J. of the help given them by so j L. Morris, N. W. Warren, J. J. rianyin the Operetta "Pow- j Hawkns, Z. V. Hawkins, W. E. I atan." But for their assistance ( Messenger. J. R. Taylor, Payton ve con HI not have succeeded so : Keele, J. S. Hedgepeth, N. Bras- BALL PLAYERS POPULARITY CONTEST NOMINATING COUPON I hereby nominate. of the team for the Popularity Contest , THIS COUPON GOOD FOR 1000 VOTES Date'7!.7-Tr.:r 1915. Sifned NaoM of parwa making nomination will not be publuhod PARRICIDE NEAR ROANOKE RAPIDS Sam Ashe, Colored, Kills Father William Ashe with Automatic Pistol Last Friday Night. Ejund Over to Court by W. F. Horner PLEADS DEFENSE OF MOTHER Sam Ashe, colored, charged with parricide, was arraigned before Magistrate W. F. Horner on last Monday morning. Ashe's story as told at the trinl, which was also corroborat ed by testimony of his mother and sister, was to the effect that on last Friday night his father, Wilson Ashe, after an alterca tion with his wife, the prisoner's mother, seized her and started dragging her out of the house, saying that he intended taking her to the woods and cutting her throat and on nis return would kill the rest of the family. Sam Ashe then went to the mantel piece seizing an automatic pistol and shot his father through the back of the neck, the bullet rang ing upward. Death was instan taneous. The prisoner had made no effort to escape since the killing and submitted quietly to arrest when apprehended by officer H. E. Dobbins last Sunday. Ashe was bound over to the next term of the Superior Court at Halifax by Magistrate Horner under $.r)00.(K) IkukI. Mr. Tim Allen stood the bond, secured by a mortage from the prisoner's mothe.. The prisoner has al ways borne a good character, as had also his father. Jealously COMMENCEMENT I EXERCISES TO-NIGHT i Will be Held at People'. Theatre at Roanoke Rapidt. Address es, Presentations of Certificates, Medals, and Trophies well. $800.00 was kept by Peter J. Kyms in small drawer in his r.esk. He kept the drawer lock ed. He carried the key on a ring, j his ring was attached to a ciain. The chain in turn was fastened to a suspender button, nevertheless the drawer was roken in, and the money stolen. I e now keeps his monev in is alleged as the motive for father's attempted killing. the The series of meetings held in the old Barber Shop in Rosemary which has been in progress for the past several weeks, closed Sunday night. Rev. R. L Top ping who conducted the same has preached some excellent and able sermons, and as a result of this meeting, we feel sure much good has been accomplished. The commencement exercises : of the graduating classes of the i Roanoke Rapids Graded Schools j will be held in the Peoples Thea-1 tre to-night at eight o't lock. j There will be nine pupils tV receive certificates of ; ward for; having completed the work ol j the schools. An essay will be! delivered by Holland Brantley! and there will be an address by Rev. William Towe. Presentations of the medals and trophies won by pupils at the track meet conducted by U S. Mosher on April 17, will be awarded by Hon. W. L Ling. The certificates will be present ed by Mr. C. A. Wyche, Chair man of the Board of School Trustees of Roanoke Rapids. Sonars and choruses will 1 given by the school children and the moving pictures will be shown at the close of the school program, i well, J. H. Durham, R. H. Nev ille, S. M. Lewis, Willie Short, L. Froelich, Jr., J. F. Shaw, W. F. Morecock, M. W. Taylor, J. H. Stallings, R. L. Hardy, Joseph Wood, Hope Bell, C. L. Foun tain, W. A. Wilcox, S. W. Ne ille. Second Week-J. H. Darden, W. B. Stainback, J. B. Vaughan, R. J. Monney, J. H. Sherrod, Lank. It cost him $800 00 to Stephenson, u, A. Hux, It arn that a Bank book is safer . O- P. Stallings, W. C. Pendleton, t an a desk, a drawer, a key- j I- T. King, R. E. Shell,- R. J. rng. a chain, and a suspender Shields, Joe Harer, J. J. Barnes. I.jtton. The money you deposit with us today the thief cannot g 't tomorrow. We pay 4 per c jnt interest in our Savings De- r irtment. The First National j can break up his home by drop 1 ank of Roanoke Rapids. Advt. ping his wad. B. B. Taylor, S. B. Alsop, W. T, Pendleton, R. M. Ausborn. In these mercenary days a man Ball Player's Popularity Contest VOTING COUPON 50 V o r E S 50 If mailed or handed in before May 17, 1915 NAME OF PLAYER i 1 1 i i i I 1 i A- Jl 3 1 7 r n 7
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