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4 J M oanoke Rapids Herald Volume II. Number 15. ROANOKE RAPIDS, N. C, July 9. 1915. THE JOHN PAUL JONES MEMORIAL Description of Halifax the War of the Revolution WILL SOON BE RESTORED am too devoted an Amen- j 'I ran,' ' said Mrs. t. twin uarK Gregory of Salisbury, N. C., "to admit our country is more un- grateful than Republics are gen-j erally, but 1 do wish we had j show n more appreciation of John I Paul Junes. The intrepid naval :- commander, dead or alive, j should give the National con- He was the son of that Robin science a twinge whenever the!. Jones, a Highlander of gentle subject is prominent, and it is blood, who was Attorney General , every time w e study the history j of the war of independence. "Of course the splendid service of lien. Horace Porter in a large measure made reparation for the century of neglect, but it is al most humilating to reflect that the service was the work of love of one generous-spirited public man rather than the prompting of the Nation. Still we have the revered remains of John Paul Jones reposing in a stately mau soleum at Annapolis, and every embryo naval hero going forth from the hallowed shades of the Naval Academy is steeped in reverence to his memory. r or this we are all very grateful. But down in the old! colonial Capital of North Caro- j lina Unlifav. the snlendid old I home where John Paul Jones spent his happy days, the only home he ever knew or loved, is crumbling to decay. Kvery North Carolina woman with a grain of patriotism has leen saddened at the pictures of ruin the old Jones mansion presents, and tried many means to rescue it before we came before the Nation with our plea. John Paul Jones is a National hero, and not altogeth er a North Carolina celebrity, so it seems proper to have the en tire Nation take up the work we have been vainly urging in the State, in the local I). A. R., and afterward at the Conti nental Cuiigress. "It is our purpose to found a society similar to that which has preserved Mount Vernon; to have regents and vice regents from learn that the Scotch sailor was ;sionary Society preached in the every State, with as large a mem- almost unlettered, and that at j Rosemary school-house on Mem bership as we may. The finan-' once the generous host began to 'day night June 21st, to a large cial obligation will be almost negligible, and the glory of hav ing accomplished something of splendid, patriotic usfulness will be great. Our president is to be Gen. Horace Porter, and the honorary presidents will be Mrs. Marshall, all of the cabinet la dies, Mrs. Donald Mclean and Mrs. Matthew T. Scott. There will also be a list of honorary presidents selected from eminent naval officers, of whom Admiral Dewey is typical. "Vice presidents will be selec ted from every State, with the central authority vested in the board resident in Washington. Just now all we have decided to do is to organize this memorial society to preserve the home. Later we will decide to what use we will put the venerable man sion. A home for aged women has been suggested, or, again, a school wherein patriotism will be the inspiration, but where boys and girls wiil be equipped for the battle of life, the boys in techni cal pursuits, the girls along do mestic economic lines. "It is also proosed simply to ! restore the old home, furnished j as nearly as it was in the days when the sad-eyed, youthful Scotch sailor, John Paul, accept ed the cheery invitation of Willie Jones to visit him at the Grove, and to keep it in perpetuity as a memorial of our greatest revolu tionary naval hero. Personally, I favor this last idea, as more dignified, more useful and more in harmony with historic tradi tions. ,: Of the mansion, 1 hnd so few know of it even superficially Home of Navy Hero of I' that to spread this knowledge is of itself a useful propaganda. I jThe benefactor of John Paul figures in the annals simply as Willie Jones. Possibly his name was William, but he lived before the days of tlie "Little Willie" j. kes and he signs all documents with the endearingti tie of Willie, of North Carolina under royal , rule. His manorial estate, called the Grove, was renowned in pre-, revolutionary days for hospitality ! and for the distinguished guests entertained there. "Allen Jones, brother of Willie Jones, leeame a general in the patriotic army and later served his State signally in the Legis-! lature. The Jones mansion, i of the Bowery." played in the though now in pathetic ruins, jfi'm production by Paul Ker, retains much of its former beauty. who originated the role in the All the wood, carved and richly ; stage presentation, ami who was stained, came from EiiRland. j broujfht from Berlin by Mr. No home in the South can show! Savage for this purpose. Mr. , more stately halls and drawing j rooms, while the stairways are j marvel' evon vet The daintiest of parquetry, still intact after j three years of neglect, adorns j the tloors of the Drettv music! room, and satin wood in panels, i with lovely Cupids flying about ther'ado, proclaims the wealth ! and culture of the Jones family. "It was to this beautiful home that Willie Jones brought the youthful Scotch sailor, John j Paul. Mr. Jones had met himj previously in Virginia. Later when the adventuresome were gathering in large numbers about Halifax he again encoun tered the Scotch boy and, feeling pity for his lack of success in the new country, cordially askeJ Secretary id' the ( 'arolina Prison himtothe Grove until his for- ers Aid Society preached for the tune mended. From that time regular paster the third Sunday the history of John Paul mingles morning and evening in June, intimately with that of the Jones ! He lectured to men only at .'! .:i(l. family, and to study the one is ! Quite a crowd was present, to secure records of both. Fromj Rev. J. Fred Jones, Secretary letters and papers of the day we 0f The Carolina Christian Mis- take his education in hand "His great intellect showed it self instantly, so that after few years' tutorship in the home of his benefactor we find the daring sea fighter emerging a polish ed man of letters, graceful and ac complished, versed in the ways .je v, u,, U1 ",c UU1- au""wy 'uThe next meeting will he at the ly that he asked and received j home of Mr. W.J. Thomas in permission to add the name Jones j Rosemary, to his own, the greatest tribute ! he could pay and one which ar sured its immortality. It is John Paul Jones henceforth in the record, and while he remain ed on American soil his steps bent toward the Grove and it was to him a refuge and support, even as Mount Vernon was to Washington, Monticello to Jef ferson, Sunnyside to Irving. "It was in the grand and years, sumptuous main drawing room'" "Though the mansion has been that Commodore Jones received j.s0 long neglected, we of North Ala., where he was called on ac the sword now so sacredly guard-; Carolina, who always hoped to1 count of the shinning of his ed in the Navy Department. And in the fine old library, where the ancient mahogany has !tu? home with historical aeeura- defied time and the abuse of!cy. We have some id' the wall i.eKm lentous, w line , pones wrote nia menu, josepn newes, chair- man of the naval affairs in the Continental Cmuress sitting in c -- -, Ric Mri a 'i on j tiu 4 XT C V T I Philadelphia, commend.ng to his the brocade which adorned the r;were here Tue;"lay on good offices his young protegee ; staterooms, and splendid old fur- lulM"ess' John Paul. This letter undoubt- j njture like that of Monticello The Baracca Class of the Bap edly obtained for the ambitious and Mount Vernon can easily be tist Sunday School installed olti youth his first commission in the ' traced to the purchasers. In- cers last Sunday as follews: W. Continental Navy. deed, though tlv society is C. Allshrooks, President; G. F. "Then, at the request of Willie merely peeping out of its shell Underwood, Vice President; T. Jones, Hewes interested him- and wt have as yet had no M. Faison, Secretary; Dr. H. B. self in the valor of young Paul : chance to make a general appeal, Foster, Assistant Secretary; J. Jones and gave him full support we have received hundreds of B. Stanley, Treasurer. J. W. from his adopted State, North offers to aid in the restoration, House, Teacher; J. W. Womble, Carolina. Lastly Gov. Samuel by gift or by duplication know n Assistant Teacher; J. M. Under Johnston wrote to Mr. Jones in; ornaments in the Jones home. " i wood, Press Reporter. Edward Abeles in Screen Adapla- lion of Great Stage Suim., "The Million." The Intent Famous Players- aramount feature pres nts Edward Alleles tlie celebrated stage and screen star, in a four 'part screen version of -'The j Million." Henry W. Sava'a sue cessful production, termed lv 1 iNew York dramatic critics at the time of its stage presentation, "A farce in a million." This Mature is tlte Saturday niht attraction at the Rosemary Thea- tre. The subject is an endless chain of laughs, with humor of the .cleverest sort. Not even a mis-' anthrope of the most extreme stamp could fail to laugh at the sidesplitting farce. The chase after the lost lottery ticket, worth a million, is participated in by a detail of Hlicemen, a young doctor, a burglar, an Italian tenor, a few art students, an express- inian, an artist's model , and sev eral newspaper reporters. One of the principal characters in support of E hvard Abeles in the production is Signor Donatelli who calls himself "The Caruso T' l i i i i ker made a remarkable hit m the original production, and is considered one of the most valu- able recruits to the American stage ot recent years. Others of importance in the large cast are William Roselle, Robert S. Gill, Ruby llogman, Edna Mayo and Ralph Delinure. Christian Church Cleanings ( lil-p.O tf.l) Prof. A. F. Leightoii of Scot land Neck preached for the Christian congregation last Sun day morning and evening. Quite a crowd was present at both ser-1 vices, Rev. Sidney l.ove, of Raleigh and appreciative audience. The ice cream social at the nosemary scnooi-nouse neiii un der the auspici s of the Ladies Aid Society was fully enjoyed. The profit realized was $1(.25, I he expense was $10. .5. Unite a number attended pray er meeting held at the home of Maint1 Mulu Kll Tiiitu.l'it, oi.rlit .... ". . 17S9 that the State intended to , Mrs. Mary E. Danieland Johnnie present a bust of Chevalier John House, of Richmond, motored Paul Jones to the State House in here Saturday, returning Mon Raleigh. Chevalier Jones being! day. among the foremost revolutionary heroes who derived their appoint- ment from North Carolina. This intention unfortunately seemed to have been deferred and final ly w as lost sight of in the lapsing restore it, have sullicient records of the interior decoration to relit paper from the drawn. looms and the sleeping apartments, Among the ancient gentry there PERSONAL AND LOCAL ITEMS Mrs. G. !. Shell left Sunday to spend a tew days at Ocean j,.w yu MM-srs- M- K aml R Wl1 lm,ns sl'H,t f,'w lavs at ()t'mn NVw' Va- tll,s ww'k- Messrs. ('. I). Williams and ('. T. Kidd, of City Point, spent the week end here visiting friends relatives. W. J. Norwood spent Sunday at teean View. Mrs. W. C. Allshrool; and chil dren and Miss Susie Ailshrook are visiting relatives and friends Tarlmro and Norfolk. J. E. Brown spent Sunday at Virginia Heach. Miss Iva Wheeler spent Sun day at Virginia Heach. Misses Rosa Harrison, Ruth Gums, Annie Mahry, and Georgia Spain spent Sunday in Norfolk. W. K. Hritt spent a few days in Norfolk this week. Mr. Thomas Barrett is at home from vt.st Pont V;i a. Messrs. Ben and Richard Hymond, of Charlotte, arrived here Wednesday to visit friends. P. B. Matthews and sister, Miss Atwood Matthews, of South mil, air nnr vinnoiu uieoos a)( rt,utjv,. F. II. Pierce, of Atlanta, Ga., is here erecting machinery in thi ice plant recently started by Mr. S. M. Thompson. Mr. Thompson expects to have the plant running by the l!,r)th of this month. Mr. J. W. Taylor has recently started the erection id' a new home on Jackson Street. Mrs. L. R. Welch, of Mount Holly, N. C., and her son, Mr. .1. K. Welch, of Kings Mountain, N! C. , spent several days here I last week visiting Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Welch, returning to their nes last Saturday afternoon Mrs. M. T. Norris, of Raleigh, who has been visiting Mrs. J. W. House, returned to her home last Saturday. Mrs. G, 1!. Ctfwsaud little son left Vednesdayight to visit at Andrews, S. C. .1. L. Patterson spent the w eek end at Ocean View. Messrs. F. S. Smith and C. E. Mi.elle and Misses Rosa Smith, Carrie and Mamie Fleischman ,,ft Monday for Hanover, Penn They are making the trip on Mr. nm ('ar- Misses Fannie Mi.elle and Maude Wilkinson spent a few days this week at Ocean View. Messrs. S. J. Bounds and C. W. Graham spent the week-end in Norfolk. Mr. and Mrs. T. M. House, Miss Alma Lee Vaughan, who has been in Richmond, several weeks under treatment for an ear trouble returned home Satur day. Mr. A. L. Roberson returned Thursday from Birmingham, : brother, Mr. ILL. Roberson. ! Friends here are glad to learn that his brother will recover in spite of the seriousness of his wound.;. Messrs. Newsom Rnldick and Gavin Hyman, of Soctland Neck, Prof. A. E. Akers Elected County Superintendent Prof. A. K. Akers. of Roanoke Rapids, has been accorded a sig nal but Well deserved honor in his election to the important l-st of County Superintendent of F.du eation. While Mr. Akers has not defi nitely decided, we under .'.taint that he will accept the position, because it oilers lain a wider field of usefulness III his cho-en woik. Prof. AI.ers imui enthus iast in educational Uoil., has wide traimiii' and expeiieiice, combined with natural aptitude and love for the work of education and it is needless to say that Mr. Akers, acceptance of this position will mean that Halifax will have at the head of her schools an educator second to none in the State. Mr. Akers' election occurred last Monday at the first meeting of the Board of Fducation. He was placed in nomination for the position by W. K. Daniels, Dr. Collins casting the vote deciding his election. Mr. Akers succeeds Dr. A. S. Harrison, of F.nlield, w ho has held the position for many years. In nominating Mr. Akers, Mr. Daniels explained the he recognized the jj-ood work Dr. Harrison had done but that he felt that the time had come When Halifax County required the entire time of an experienc ed educator at the head of her ! public school system. Mr. Akers has had sixteen years of experience in public school work, having taught for six years in Franklin and Roa , noke counties, Virginia, w as principal of the Henderson (.railed Schools for three jears and has been supei iiitendeiit of the Roanoke Rapids Graded schools since their organization seven years ag . If Mr. Akers accepts the por tion, as we understand he will, j he will continure to reside in ! Roanoke Rapids, but w ill. of j course, make periodical visits to ! all of the public schools in the county. Gunis-Wiiet-Irr ! On last Saturday night Mis:; rannie (.urns became the bride Ud' Mr. G. D. Wheeler. The ceremony was performed by Rev. i A. G, Wilcox, of Brinkleyville, in Halifax. N. ('., at the home of friends. Mrs. Wheeler is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Gums and ; lias a wide circle ol Irieiuls in this community. Mr. Wheeler 1 has been a resident of Roanoke Rapids for several years and is popular with all who know him. Mr. and Mrs. Wheeler left for Norfolk, Va., immediately after the ceremony. Stores Will Close At 7:00 P. M. The following merchants have agaeed to close their stores at seven o'clock each night, except Friday and Saturday nights, be ginning with next Monday night, and continuing until September 1. The merchants in question are taking this action for the benefit ol their clerks during the hot summer weather, and it is to be hoped that other merchants will follow suit. Hancock-House Co., Samuel Senie, B. Marks, G. D. Shell. F B. Glover, W. F. he, .1. L. Daoehtrey, ! l. Hsggin:', Wells D. Tillery, Mrs. K. Jen kins, B. S. Webb. Dr. F. H. Adkins, left this week for his new I te in Char lotte, where he will devote Ins entire time to surgery. His place at Rosemary will be filled by Dr. F. G. Jarman. "How do you account for Neio fiddling during the burning of Rome?" asked tK' professor, i "I suppose he had the place heavi j ly insured," suggested the senior who was specialising in finance. Subscription, $1.00 a Year in Advance CONTEST DRAWS NEAR CLOSE Only Four More Weeks Before Prizes Will Be Awarded. Contestants Who Expect to Win Must Get Busy Now CHANCE FOR LIVE MAN YET With only lour more weeks to run before the close of the Herald's Ba.ie Bull Plaer's Cohte:t. it is certainly up to each contestant to get busy and do what he is vr tll ,,, t,(Ward landing one of the gold prizes. A-.seen by the standing of the contestants published below it is no sure thing for any contestant yet. A little work on the part of a dark horse during the next few days would certainly revise the standing. We have only one thing to say and that is that we do not believe that there is a baseball player in this community w ho is going to let twenty five dollars in hard coin get by him as easy as the present standing of cnit'.Mtaiits nrikis it appear. If it doesn't tike more votes than have already been cast to win in this contest we lose our guess, that's all. We don't want any contestant to be disappointed when it comes to the showdown, so we urge them to get busy and cinch the thing now. Baseball Players' Popularity Contest Below is given the standing of contestants according to votes turned in up to Wednesday noon, June HO, 1915. Clarence Grimmer Civile Mizelle II. V. Welsh ... N. A. Dodgins J. F. Dobbins A. G. Ausley Ball Player's Popularity Contest VOTING COUPON 50 v o r E S 50 If mailed or handed in before July 18, 1915 NAME Of PLAYER COMMISSIONERS DRAW JURY For August Term of Halifax Superior Court The county Commissioners at their regular monthly meeting in Halifax on last Monday drew the jurors for the August term (beginning August liith) of the Halifax Superior Court as I'ol ows: Pirst Week W. Wilcox, II. T. Davis, T. D. Partin, .1. C. Ander son, B. Collins, P. i;. Hawkins, .1. T. Bell, Harris, ,1 Lawrence, Nicholson, ,1. B. Carter. S. p. T. Uiddick. .1. D. W. K. Smith, W. K. .1. M. Harris, W. D. Bass, (i. A. Ilux, W. D. Womack Paul lloberson, B. 1 Ii. L. Sherian, W. V. Parker, Hritt. L. A. Grissom, L. W. Anderson, M. B. Glover, W. J. llockada.v, K. Clark, Wiley Matthews, A. B. Pope, W. I'.. Neville, Joe Win borne. J. W. Parrington, L. J. Baker, G. W. Green, L. II. lies, .1. II. Liles. .1. S. Turner, W. H. Ivey. Second Week S. W. White head. W. N. Alexander, .1. K. Shields, S. W. Staton, Swain Norman, G. D. Insco, W, L. D. Ivey. Joe Jenkins, S. B. Butts, James Bradley, II. II. Newsom, K. A. Alsbrook, It. D. Wilcox, L. A. Daniel. 1). H. Dickens, A. L. Stainback, II. H. Hrickell, B. A. Pope. "1 give my w ife half my salary even. W eek to spend on the house keeping and herself. " "And what do you do with the other half of your salary?" "Oh my wife borrows that," Houston Post. "He gives twice who gives quickly." "That's right. Those charity collectors always come back for more." Redd "Is he improving in his golf?" Greene - "Oh, yes, he can say i "fore" in three languages now." -Yonkers Statesman. 2(,oro 17(I,:!(H) mo, roo lit;, leu 11,500 5,950 HOME BOYS TAKE THE LEAD Three Straight Games Cive Them Top Place in League and Cheer Fans Considerably Hoanoke liapids defeated Empo ria last Friday in one of the fast est games of the season on the local diamond. It was a scoreless game until the last half of the ninth inning, and indications wire that extra innings would have to be played, but the home boys succeeded in putting one across in this frame. Both teams played good ball and the fans thoroughly enjoyed the game. On Tuesday and Wednesday Roanoke Rapids played at Frank lin, winning both games, 4 to 1 and 2 to t) respectively, which places Roanoke Rapids in the lead with a good margin. Thursday the boys went over to KmMiria and battled for ten innings, with neither team victorious. The game was called in the tenth inning on account of rain. The score being 3 to 3. STANDING OK THE CLUBS July H, 19l.r W I, I Pot. .714 .Ml 1' i HiiKlin J-'nipurin WHF.RE THEY PLAY SATURDAY Emporia at Roanoke Rapids ROM MARY PARK Kellord at Rosemary "What are your ideas as to the future of your party?" "I haven't any to express,," replied Senator Sorghum, "until I ascertain the ideas of the party concerning my future." Wash ington Star. Mrs. Nuwed -"When we were married didn't you promise me a new hat evety season?" Nuwee-"But you never told me there were about a dozen hat l seasons a year. "-Life. - ! ' Si 'A t V. 1 '.V J I t I i 1 r 4 v
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