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YOUR FIRST PATRIOTIC DUTY -BUY A LIBERTY LOAN BOND Herald OANOKE Volume IV.-Number 11 ROANOKE RAPIDS, N. C, JUNE 8, 1917 Subscription $ 1 .50 a Year in Advance R Rapids WAR REGISTRATION FILL AND UNEYLATFIL Over Serea Hu4rc4 Register ia This Caajty. Sean Whiskey Br tra Saner Eaharauaaeata. LiOet Decorate Rep traate aee Patriotic Seatimeatt Fiai Exprttsiea Eve ' rywhere THE AMERICAN RED CROSS ROANOKE RAPIDS PERSONAL AND LOCAL ITEMS MO SLACKERS IN EVIDENCE There has been officially organ ize! the Ha'ifax County Chapter of The American Red Cross. Eaih person in the county by be coming a member can effectively and patriotically help in the much reeded national relief Cotton Today 21 3-4 ROSEMARY PERSONAL AND Q (j. E. MM ETTE LOCAL ITEMS The eventful day for the en rollment of America's manhood id the cause of liberty passed off quietly and uneventfully in this community, although the unex pected number of registrants caused a congestion at the Reg titration Booths which lasted vntiU well past noon and almost swaanped the registrating staffs. Extra help was called in at hot Rosemary and Roanoke Rapids and everything possible was done not to delay unduly the applicants for registration, but some delay was unavoidable. The registration figures for Roanoke Rapids were 281 white and 65 colored, making a total of 346, Rosemary registered 256 whit and 100 colored, making a total of 356, or 702 for the en tire Township. On the basis of this registra tion, It is estimated that Rose mary will be called on to furnish 44 men for the first increment of 625,000 men and Roanoke Rapids will have to furnish 43 snea. These figures are based on a total national registration of ten million and are approximately correct A very attractive feature of the registration in this Township . MM the decoration of the regis Jzaatt by the ladies of the Civic Ceijua trlfa am bands made of khaki, and the decoration of the registration booths in the nation al colors. The ladies of the Civic League relieved each other at stated intervals during the day, some of them being on duty dur ing the whole fourteen hours of registration. An amusing feature ofthe reg istration was the predicament of the registrants who I ordered i n the twenty one year limit and who had received shipments of whiskey allowed by statute only to individuals over twenty one years oi age. faced with pros ecution on one charge or the other, registration provided the easiest way out of the dilemma. ana must nave been chosen in several instances as the lesser evil i sometime in work for the army and navy also jt: , civilian relief and disasters of all kinds. The units of which the Chapter is made up are the Branches and Auxiliaries which are definite !Mal organizations and represent the various activities of the Red Cross such as collecting funds, making hospital supplies and activities. By becoming a member one is placed under no obligation for service of any kind either at home or at the front but service may be rendered by those desir ing to do so. A person becomes a member by paying a member ship fee of from one to one hun dred dollars, which is used for the needs of the organization. It is earnestly desired that the people of Halifax County rally to this great cat se of hu manity and become members and that each town will organize Branch and that many rural organize Aux Miss Meta Jones left Sunday MEETING IN THE tor Kichmond. wnere sne wm enter Massey'a Business College. A. L Mooney left Sunday for his home in Wilmington. A. G. Pattman is spending Fayetteville INTEREST OF THE RED CROSS NEW MAYOR AND DELIVERS ADDRESS BOARD QUALIFY R. M. Sanders returned from Henderson Tuesday, after a visit Every man and woman in Roa- with noke Raj ids, Rosemary and Pat j terson Town who wants to help of a few days to relatives and ment weather and the consequent friends. redaction in the size of the O. P. Johnson aftr . ,r,Vf audience, the patriotic rally visit to his parents in Tarhoro l,lann 4 i t.i- Horn! Cnmm rruirntfu .uonuay. ; . In spite of threatened incle- A. L Gark and J. R. Baird Re-ap- Kelly Jenkins returned home iJT to in Mends braved the thre , i if ! tress, is asked to come to ine: and relatives. i -. i uturdayfromlhapelllill May8 office on Saturday. June , .,... J V i L J. Boykins. of Wilson, spent the tenth, at four o'clock. U.ML "l, 1' Ji.: SY Sat L Sunday here with friends. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Welsh arrived from Baltimore Friday to make their home here. Mrs. M. E. Daniel of Rich mond, spent the week-end with her daughter, Mrs W. P. Vaughan. Mr. and Mrs, T. M. House and Mr. Killam. of Richmond, and BASE-BALL POLICE COURT NEWS ITEMS Look out for the pill jugglers, they're handling It in great style, and using the stick in league fashion. Some good fielding and hitting has been witnessed by thf fan and esmviallv that of Hugh Moore, of Greenville, i nf tht, Boldiem." Ham. motored from Richmond for the j er by name sMge ball wun airs. w. r. week-end Vaughan. Messrs. D. W. Kellogg and E. C. Morrisette spent the week end in Raleigh. Mr. J. H. Win free, of Kerners ville, is visiting in the home of J. E. Jones. Mr. and Mrs. W. S, the Liberty Loanj Bond Committee w ent forward ' 1 fifwtirim ci'VkiiIiiIa anil u94 Rev. Nat Harrison spent Sun- thoroughly enjovoJ by M whoj eatened storm. and eloquent ad-' L. Long stated W. R. Williams, with their fami-' the object of the rally, the plans wrU f Commissioners of the pointed Gty Clerk and Quel I Police Respectively. Dr. T. W. M. Loaf Health Hiker. . . ORDINANCE REVISION POSTPONED The newly elected Mayor and lies, motored t Tarboro Sunday, and purposes of the Lilierty Ijoan where Uiey spent the day with Bond Commit" e and plead for relatives. strenuous and efficient patriotism Rev. A.G. Carter, who has on the wt fitlh of ,t,ls been in a Seminary studying for ! coni1mun,lt; Mr-, lm": the past year, will arrive here I troJuwd "UI ('arland,. K Friday to assume the pastorate ,Ja'' Nk',u'r "r of the Rosemary Baptist Church The lady members have arranged j Town 'f Roani'ke Rapids duly qualified at their first regular muiitly meeting held in the M ivor's office on last Wednesday e -i'liing. I he new Board consists ... a i. J n: C immunities will organize aux- joe rnce ana nss uaimwuy iiiaries. ! motored to Scotland Neck Sun- The country needs the aid of day. each person. If your town lai not organized a cranch won't you kindly create an interest for it to do so? For circulars and in formation apply to the county secretary. In localities of the county where there is no local organiza tion persons desiring to become members may do so by sending theirnamesand membership fees to the county secretary. By the payment of an extra twenty five cents a Red Cross button is fur nished each member. It is re quested that all members wear a button and thus show that they are a part of this great national work. LET US ALL HEARTILY RESPOND TO THE CALL OF HUMANITY. Dr. T. W. M. Long. Chairman. Roanoke Rapids. Mr. Fletcher Gregory, Vice-Chairman, Halifax. Mr. C. A. Wyche, Treasurer, Roanoke Rapids. Mrs. C. R. Emry, Secretary, Weldon. P. A. Shell, Fenner and J. C. Smith were arraigned before Re carder Wm. S. Saunders, charged with an affray on the street After examining several witness es, P. A. Shell and Fenner Smith were fined $1.00 each and half the cost J. C. Smith was dis missed. The affray was the re sult of an altercation over the placing of salted dough in his garden by Mr. Shell, which kill ed some of Mr. Smith's chickens. Advertised Mail The following list of mail re mains unclaimed in the Rose mary Post Office. Same will be held for fifteen days and if not called for will be forwarded to Division of Dead Letters, Wash ington, D. C. Miss Mertle Andrews, Mrs. Bettie Curtis, Geo. Jackson, (col) Mr. James R. Medlit , Miss Annie Greens, Mr. V. M. Watson, Mrs, Mollie Browning, (col), Miss Fannie Edwards, Meatrice Jen kins, (col), Mary B. Owens, Vess Scott. Miss Annie Cook, Mrs. Carry Freeman, Mrs. H. G. Ligbtner, Steward Riggans, Miss Kate Upchurch. . When calling for the above list please mention advertised. Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Tillery spent Sunday in Scotland Neck with relatives and friends, Mr. and Mrs. Trilby Kidd arrived Sunday from Hartsville, S. C. and will make their home here with his brother, D. I. Kidd, E. D. Kidd spent a few days in Hartsville this week with his sister, Mrs. B. L Langston. Mr, S. D. King and family, of Littleton, spent Sunday in the home of his son, J. H. King. J. L Patterson attended the commencement at Chapel Hill this week. S. F. Patterson spent a few days this week in Philadelphia on business. J. L Patterson and Dr. T. W. M. Long spent a few days in j ; Winston-Salom this week. B. Marks spent Thursday in Henderson attending the W.O. W. Convention. Jack Lipscomb is spending a few days in Henderson on busi ness. C. E. Hayes spent Thursday in Henderson with his parents. Miss Lena River Jones spent Mr. D. W. Kellogg, of this -Sunday in Kichmond with friends. city, was notified by the War M, flnd Mr. w. B. Moore Department that his application Lpent tat y, Washington lor enlistment as a memDer oi wjtn frjen(jg the Rpormtinir nnrtv Wat! nt ti:K ua .i a Miss Annie Bennette returned ! instructed him to report for j to her home in Baltimore Thurs duty at Raleigh as soon as possi- y' ble. Miss Gertrude Smith and Miss Mr. Kellogg expects to leave j Gertrude Strawbridge left Thure- Sunday to join the Army Re- day for Washington to visit cruiting Staff at Raleigh. He will ; friends. has been pitched by the different twirlers, and already some of them show signs of future ad vancement To be a big league Star has been their dreamland amusement for quite awhile, Roanoke Valley League, is the name chosen for the teams, and j the following officers have been Hancock, gjg j 0 nianag same. Dr. T. W. M. Long. President. Mr. Wm. L Manning, Secre tary and Treasurer. Team Captains are as follows: W. H. Harrison, Roanoke Rap ids; Lieutenant Dunn, "The Sol dier Boys:" J. Y. Hinson, Rose mary: J. VV. Hodges, Patterson Mill. Admission to ladies 10c. The same old price for men, 25c. Owing to lack of room we are omitting the season's schedule, but will publish it in another issue of this paper. ' Standing of Clubs the Third Judicial District It was Mr. Midyette's first ad for a welcome meeting to be held ! dresstoourdUzensanditisputtinv: ; Mr A. L C! at the church Friday evening at lt miId!' 'nded to say th " s " d City Clerk 8 o'clock. All the members and participate in the meeting will j fkf andhe receivea cordial welcome. Itisi .husd over his sab ject He out hoped that a large gathering i n brilliant and incisive will be present if?h,on e Cfuses whch I this country to war. the hih M. Iiiilhranonn aftor a shor? . .. . purposes which u iiuius, auu mc yy ne jjayor, smy in MiiHiiuKiuii uu uuMiiess, gtern determination and spirit ot of l;nr J. T. Chase, Commiss ioners W. K. Woodruff. S. J. UmiuU J T. Stainbaak. W. P. ralor and L S. Mosher. ark was re-appoint- and Secretary to L';a .the Umrd. Air. J. R. Baird Chief ell ot- p,,;;,.,. hl.j i), T V. M. Lonir Health (Hl'.cer. The aiiK)intment of the other officers and the revision of the Town Ordinances was postponed for a special meeting to be called returned home Monday. H. M. Johnson left Tuesday for Tarboro where he is visitinj? his parents and other relatives. Carl White and T. G. Busn spent a few days in Greensbor the past week visiting relatives and friends. Mr. and Mrs G. M. Gurley Steps were taken w inding up self-sacrifice necessary to carry j the pi,lewaik Work recently com- pit ted by W. B. Moore, and the the war to a successful conclu sion. He allude d to the brilii mt record of Halifax county in for mer wars and declared that in his opinion the spirit of our fathers still lived in their sons. The concert rendered by the Rosemary Concert Band both be fore and after the speeches was a request from Mr. Lonj that the band "play one more piece". W Soldier Boys 2 Roanoke Rapids.... 1 Patterson Mill 1 Rosemary 0 L 0 1 1 2 Pet 1000 500 500 000 MR. D. W. KELLOGG ENLISTS IN ARMY BOND ISSUE WINS BY BIG MAJORITY NATIONAL MILITARY RELIEF FUND STARTED be greatly missed by his friends here. He has been here for sev eral years and his d utie3 as As sistant Secretary of the Building & Loan Associt.t'on and mem ber of the Wyche and Ricks insurance agency have brought him in close touch with the public. Harrell-Mattox Married on Sunday afternoon. June 3rd, at the Poinoke Rapids hot?!, Mr. Percy J. Mattix, of Adorns Grove, Va, and Miss Lucy May Harrell, of Grizzards, Va. Rev. E. C. Few, pastor of the Methodist Church, officiatng. Hoaer RU of Miss Slrauthers Mask Gats Kathrine Jackson, Louise Jack son, Hazel Cobb, Maud Jones, Mildred Taylor, Irene Hinson, G'adysGrissom, Josephine Hege, and Nellie Crutchfield. Dr. E. E. Hachman spent Sun day in Scotland Neck. Mrs. Fletcher Rook is visiting relatives at the State Farm. Edwards, of visiting Mrs. Miss Lillian Greystone, is Marvin Collier. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Peck left Monday for Chicago where they will spend a few weeks visiting friends and relatives. George Taylor spent last Friday in Lawrenceville, attending the school commencement Mrs. T. U. Manning, of Hender son, is visiting her daughter Mrs. C. A. Wyche. Mrs. Frank Harris and little daughter, of Henderson, are the guess of Mrs. C. A. Wyche. at Wychecroft The election held on Tuesday, June 5, for the purpose of voting authority to the Board of School Trustees of the Roanoke Rapids Graded Schools District to issue bonds not to exceed $73,000.00 and to levy taxes not to exceed 00c onthe hundred dol lars, was carried by a majority of 342 for schools, against 41 against schools, The total registration was 510, votes necei sary to carry the election, 256, majority in excess of minimum, 86, actual majority of votes cast, 301. The election was quiet and unmarked by contest or alterca tion of any kind. Automobiles and trucks operated a shuttle service irom the several mills to the polls, bringing down all voters who wished to exercise the franchise. The carrying of this election marks the greatest step forward yet taken in the Roanoke Rapids Graded School District. It will make unnecessary the holding of another school bond election for several years, as the School Board is clothed with authority to issue $45,000.00 of bonds in excess of the $30,000.00 already issued. At present the School Board left Saturday for Rockingham. greatly enjoyed, the program of where they spent a lew days the evening being lengthened by with relatives. Mrs uurley cor., tinuing her journey to Union S. C. to visit relatives, Mr. Gurley returning here Wednesday. W.T.Clark, of Aurelian Springs, spent a few hours here Monday on business. Mrs. H. M. Johnson and Mrs. Margaret Carter returned th's week from Rocky Mount where they had been with their brother J. F. Speight who lies seriously ill in a hospital, his condition caused by railroad accident Mrs. J. L Britt and children and Miss Susie Crumpler are in Newsoms this week visiting friends and relatives. B. D. Hamill, of Thelrna, was For the Halifax County Chapter by Cj. K. 2nd Regiment, N. C. National Guards Contributions to the National Military Relief Fund of th- lud Cross are now being r si d all over the country and i is tnosi fitting that the beginning of ttie contribution to be sent by the Halifax County Chapter should have been made by our soldier City Engineer and Town Clerk were oHered to complete their. rosjH-ctive rerts and turn them into the Board ns soon as possi ble, in ordr that the entire costs c 'u'd lie figured up and e ich property-owner's share computed. WITH THE CHURCHES First Christian Church Raleigh L Topping, Minister Sunday School every Sunday morning at 9:45 in Tabernacle. Roanoke Ave. corner Ninth St. ' Preaching next Sunday by the pastor at 11:00 A.M. Met! odist Church F.rv. Ecge:'.e C. Few, Pastar Sut.ii.ty School at 9:43 o'clock. W. V. Woodruff. Supt Preaching at 11 A. M. and 7:30 P. i. i'rayer meeting Wednesday at 7:;0 P. M. hivs Co. K. 2nd Re ' N. C. in town Friday and Saturday on ; National Guard8 wn0 are 8tat- Dusiness. jionedat Weldon guarding the Wade Dickens spent Sunday : railroad bridges. in Enfield with relatives. Monroe Jenkins spent the day Sunday in Rocky Mount. Miss E. G. Marshall tendered a reception Friday evening from the hours of 9:30 o'clock to 11:0 ) o'clock in honor of Dr. and Mrs. F. G. Jarman and Mr. and Mrs. J. U. Loftin. The baseball team of Rotetrary Methodist Church Rev. A. H. Andrews, Pastar i Sunday School at ten o'clock. the1 J. B. IVnd. Supt. Company has contributed Twenty Dollars, the entire amount of its share of the proceeds from two ball games played at Roanoke Rapids with the teams of Roanoke Mills and Rosemary Ck iighly Mills. The Red appreciates and thanks the Manager, Lieut. Wm.il. Dunn. E. W. Lehman, T. M. Jenkir.9 and the team for their contribu and J. H. Harrison spent a few tion and kind cooperation. hours in Halifax Wednesday on business. A four-team league, com posed of the teams of Co. K, , , ! Roanoke Mills, Rose, nary. Mills Quite a large delegation of the an(patter30n Mili has been formed and it has agreed to give members of the Local Camp, W. O. W. left Thursday for Hen derson to attend the annual State Convention. one-tenth of the net receipts of the games played, to the Nation al Military Relief Fund of the Mrs. T. A. Sledge, of Rose- j Red Cross to be raised by the mary, has had the good fortune j County. The organisation tiianks to receive an entirely unexpected , the league for its i tip in this income of $2,000.00 from a de- j important work and it is hoped ceased relative. Mr. aftd Mrs. that the games will be well Sledge are old residents of Rose- attended by persons throughout mary and have many friends '. the Cuonty and thus show that who rejoice with them in their ' the cooperation of the League is Igood fortune. appreciated. Games have been played by the league on the last Services First and Third Sun days' at 11 A. M. and every Sun day at 7:30 P. M. I'rayer service Wednesday evening at 7:80. Choir practice Thursday evening. B aptist burcb Rev. C. K. Truellood, Pastor Sunday School every Sunday at 9:45 a. m. W. S. Hancock, Supt Services every Sunday at 11:00 A. M. and 7:30 P. M. Fraycr meeting every Wednes day night at 7:30 o'clock. Senior B. Y. P. U. every Sunday at 6:45 P. M. Junior B. Y. P. U. every Sun day at 2:30 p. M. and Junior choir. Sunbeam Band every second an.1 fourth Saturday at 2:30 P. M. The public is cordially invited to all services. only contemplates the issuanceofl Rey. Nat Harrison, brother of two Saturdays and it will play $10,000.00 in bonds to be used to Dlaeonoartlng Cantor. Barceon (to patient bo la about to oporato on) Well, old chap. If I tout two ito again, ban's lock (rack. Mrs. Thos. G. Taylor, of Ox ford, visited relatives here this week. Emmett Mathews, who has it- T ll IT : t r mr. j. n. narnson, ur., oi ivose- ; twQ g each Saturday after. pay off the balance still due on mary- w'" aiuver 8 8ermon 81 noon at Roanoke Rapids. the last school buildings erected I ine "'ary meinou.si nuren In addition to the contribution and to fit up rooms in both build-;0" un.day . Lvervbody 13 of one-tenth of the net ings to take care of the increase in attendance expected this fall. The tax rate for next year will be 40c on the hundred dollars. All Saints Church Rev. Lewis N. Taylor, Rector RoumIm Avmmm cordially invited to be present Advertised Mail Advertised list Roanoke Rapids When calling for of mail at Post Office, same please A Fact as t Editor. On rainy dnys, and also on other oecadnns which are not unconnected with ft.. x.mn n'. .1., tnt k. I L .. ...v H 1 1 1 ! .1 ,1 . VinilB, OTQ UIIU III, , . , .... , . , whole of a troth In this from tho 8laMJ lnal 11 18 auverusea. Tbomartno (Oa.) Timea: if 700 too Jacob Blunt Duney Einleys, an editor who pleaaes tTerybodj, Monno Co rnof W Tl Uomonn . 4..U 111 V. . ... v.. " . f "''l been attending school at Chapel .M h. xii . sTL.-. D. W. McCollum, George Vac Hill, returned home Thursday. I -Collier's Weekly. . . 1 Wilson. of the League, Co. K gives its entire share of the proceeds above expenses. Let all who can attend the games and also help our soldiers by sending Bpecial contributions to the Military Relief Fund to Headquarters of The Halifax County Chapter of The American Red Cross, Weldon, N. C, in order that $1,000. m iy s on be sent from our County to Nation- Next Sunday is First Sunday after Trinity. Services as follows: 9:45 Sunday School and Men's receipts piole Class. T. W. Mullen, Supt ii a. m. morning rrayer ana Sermon Vested Choir. 7:30 p. M. Evening Prayer and Sermon Vested Choir. 8 P. M. Services At St Luke's Church, Vultare. 8 P. M. Tuesday Night-Men's Supper in the Parish Hall. 8 p.m. Wednesday Night Choir Rehearsal. Thursday Night Cottage Pray er Meeting. Friday NightTeachers' Meeting at 8 o'clock. The public is most cordially ln- al Headquarters at Washington, vited to attend these services.