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Rapids Herald Volume IV.-Number 14 ROANOKE RAPIDS, N. C, JUNE 29, 1917 Subscription $ 1 .50 a Year in Advance ROANO KE PAVING CONTRACT FINALLY ABROGATED W. B. Moore Fails I Befia Re placental of Defective Fit U( and Board of Cm- aiiuioaers will Com plete the Work DELAY HAS COST MUCH The Board of Commissioners of Roanoke Rap;ds on Monday abrogated the paving contract with W. B. Moore, successor to Moore & Abel, on account of the failure of the contractor to begin the replacement of defective paving as ordered by the Board. The original contract with Moore and Able was awarded on June 29. 1916, and under its L?rnuthe paving work was to htve tg'gun on June 20 and to have been finally completed on November 20. 1916. The paving called for by the contract was finally completed on June 1, j 1917, or six months and ten days after the time specified, and this paving included some hundreds of yards of defective paving rejected by the City Engineer. The contractor was allowed twenty five days from June 1, in which to start the replacement work, and upon his failure tobeg in this time, the Board declared thecontract broken by the contrac tor and ordered the City En gineer to have the necessary replacement work begun at once and pushed vigorously to com pletion. It is estimated that three to four weeks will be required to make the replacements called for. At several times in the past, the dissatisfaction of the Board with the progress being made on the paving work' has caused it to consider taking over the contract and this power was placed in the hands of the City Engineer by the Board early in the spring. The contractors dehy in the completion of the work has caus ed a loss to the town of Roanoke Rapids of about fifteen hundred dollars, due to the enforced retaining of n engineer until the completion of the work an the loss of interest on the money invested, one half of which is to be paid by the property owners whose property abuts on the sidewalks as soon as the work is completed and its cost deter mined. OPEN AIR MEETING The open air union revival at Patterson Mill park has started off with fine interest Tremend ous crowds are gathering there every night and a beautiful spir it of harmony and fellowship pre vails. People from all parts of ' the community are flocking to t te meetings. All the christian people of all churches are urged to attend and aid in the work. An opportunity is here offered to owners of automobiles to vol unteer the use of their machines in carrying invalids, the aged and shut-ins to the services. , Come to the meeting to-night and bring a friend. SALE OF LAND FOR TAXES I will sU for cash at the Post Office Door in Roanoke Rapids on Monday, Ju'r 16, 1917, the following described real estate in Roanoke Rapids Town ship to satisfy taxes and costs for the year 1916 taxes. Andrew Daniel, house and lot $3.76 Hubert Daniel, house and lot $2.00 J. R. Baird, Tax Collector Ahoskie, N. C, May 19, 1917 Pearson Remeny Co. Charlotte, N. C. A short time ago I was afflict ed with malaria and chills and nothing seemed to do me any good until I tried Mrs. Joe Pear son's Remedy, which quickly gave me the desired relief. I can truthfully say that I think the Remedy the best on the market for chills and malaria, I would advise any one who has malaria to try it and be convinced as I am and oblige, W. L House. ! ROANOKE RAPIDS FERSO. I AND LOCAL ITEMS Tom Robertson, of Warrert r, spent Sunday here with relatives. Miss Mattie Grimmer is visit ing friends in Tarboro. L J. Boykins, of Wilson, was in town Sunday. Rufus Thomason and Hester McGowan, of Warrenton. visited , friends here Sunday. ( Miss Lucy Hudson and Mrs, H. M. Hudson and little son, Murrill. spent several days with relatives in Portsmouth this week. Messrs. H. M. Hudson and Roy Hudson spent Sunday in Ports mouth, Mrs, Marion Hudson and Miss Ruth Spivev are visiting rela tives and friends at Fairmont Mr. and Mrs. E. L Williams and little daughter. May, of Whitakers, Misses Urtis and Etta Braswell of Washington, Mr. Clarence Jordan and Mrs. T. Marshal, and daughter, Bessie, cf Enfield, spent the week-end in the home of Mrs. Gertrude Williams. Mrs. James Stokes, of Raleigh, j is visiting her brother, D. C. Stronach. Rev. and Mrs. J. B. O'Brien. of Randleman, visited relatives in town this week. T. M. Faison is visiting rela tives in Randleman. W. G. Lynch spent Monday in Henderson on business. H. F. Cherry returned Tues day from Ashville, where he took his brother, J. F. Cherry, for his health. Messrs. W. S. Hancock. J. W. Taylor, T. M. Jenkins and J. W. House motored to RichmondTues- day on business. On their return their car collided with a motor truck near Petersburg and was damaged so badly they were forced to return on the train. Mrs. C. W. Langford, who has been visiting her grandmother Mrs. N. C Cherry, returned to her home in Emporia Tuesday. Messrs. G. N. Stanley, J. M. Ingram andL M. Spivey, spent Sunday at PanaceaSprings. Mrs. B. Frank Tillery and family, of Scotland Neck, spent Thursday in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wells D. Tillery. J. D. Ward and children and Hugh B. Andrews, of William ston, spent a few days this week in the home of Mrs. Emma Thomas. Mrs. Martha Gurganus return ed to her home in Martin County Monday after a visit of several days with Mrs. Emma Thomason George N. Taylor returned Sunday from Baltimore, Wash ington, Philadelphia and New York. Mrs. Sam F. Patterson and little, daughter, Mary, left Thursday for Winston-Salem to visit relatives. George N. Taylor, spent a few days in Kinston this week. Francis Patterson who has been visiting his father, S. F. Patterson, returned to Winston Salem Thursday. Miss Elizabeth Robertson is spending Beveral days with friends in Richmond and West Point, Va. V. H Rielca attended the A. R. C. Association at Wrightsville Beach last week. J. W. Sanderford, Jr. spent the week-end at Raleigh and Buie's Creek. Miss Helen Sanderford, of Raleigh, spent Tuesday and Wednesday herewith her brother, J. W. Sanderford, Jr. Joe Williams spent a few days in Zebulon this week. C E. Underwood, who has been at hope since his discharge from the United States Army in December, left last week for For Oglethorpe, where he joined i murmm Ian gai To the-White Citizens of Halifax County The Halifax County Council of Defense has arranged for a great patriotic rally and mass-meeting at Halifax on July 4th, 1917. Splendid speakers have been engaged, a brass band has been procured, special choirs will be in atten dance and interesting exercises have been arranged. Our country U engaged in a world war. Every man, woman and child of this great land of ours will be called on to do his "bit" It is high time that our citizens were aroused to the gravity of the situation which confronts us. We must be prepared for this great struggle, and unless we begin that preparedness now, no one can foretell the disaster that may befall us. This meeting at Halifax on July 4th is to be a great "get-together" meeting of the citizens of our county, so that steps may be taken for the protection of our interests and the interests of our country. We call upon every white citizen of the county to be present. We call upon every organization, patriotic, fraternal, educational, reli gious, to appeal to its members to go to Halifax on July 4th. We call upon the Mayor of every town in the County to urge his people to be present on this occasion. We call upon the Pastors of the various churches of the County to bring this matter to the attention of their respective congregations and urge them to be present And we make an especial appeal to every farmer in the county to attend this rally. The ladies of the Red Cross Society will serve sandwiches and lunches at reasonable rates. The exercises will begin promptly at twelve o'clock Noon, Wednesday, July 4th. 1917. Let every citizen of the County take advantage of this holiday and make it a day of service to his county, his state and his country. The speakers are: Hon. Tasker Polk, Warrenton. N. C. who enjoys a state wide reputation as a brilliant orator. Judge Albert Cox, of Raleigh, N. C , formally Captain of the Raleigh Com pany which saw service on the border and prominently mentioned for a high military position in the forces which will go to France. He is at present Judge of the Fourth Judicial District. Automobile owners are requested to join in the parade from this communi ty, which will form at Roanoke Avenue and Second Street promptly at 10:30, headed by band, and will arrive at Halifax at 1 1:30. Every automobile owner is requested to carry as many people as possible. Halifax County Council of Defense: R. C DUNN, Chairman, GEO. C GREEN, Secretary, FRANK P SHIELDS, L J. BAKER, S. P. JOHNSON, JOHN L PATTERSON, J. O. APPLEWHITE Committee his former company, the 11th cavalry. Mrs. B. R. Weeks who has been visiting her mother near Tarboro returned Sunday. Mr. J. M. Taylor spent Mon day in Henderson on business. Mrs. William Moore returned Tuesday after spending a week with relatives in Raleigh. Mrs. S. J. Bounds and little daughter, Rebecca' went to Suf folk Thursday. Mr. Zeigler. of the T. C. Thompson Company, was in town Thursday. W. T. Burrhitt, claiffeirof IT. C. Williams, of Richmond, was fined $1.00 and costs in the Recorder's Court Tuesday for speeding on the Avenue. Rev. D. T. Caldwell, of the Presbyterian Church, spent sev eral days in Tarboro this week. where he was ordained t a special meeting of the Albemarle Presbytery. HALIFAX COUNTY ' EXEMPTION BOARU The Exem t o i B a d for Hali fax County has been appointed as follows: Mr. N. L. Stedman, of Halifax, former S ate Senator, funvr, merchant and successful busi - ness man, and a man who has the respect of the entire county. Mr. Stewart H. Smith, of Scot- j iana wecK- an en" e"1 Ia.,e:the church are desired to be of whom the Scotland Neck Com monwealth makes the descrip tion, "conscientious to a degree, honored for his integrity through out the county." Dr. I. E. Green, of Weldon, County Thysician, and indefati gable worker and decidedly the most popular and widely known citizen in Halifax County. These men form the Board of exemption, to whom falls the difficult task of deciding upon the cla,m8,of U Hallf.ax ,c,?en9 for. empt.on from , ry " A betterselection eould tardly have been made. WITH THE CHURCHES Methodist Church Rtv. Eugene C. Few, Pastor Sunday School at 9:45 o'clock. W. V. Woodruff, SupL Preaching 11;00 A. M. Subject, "Men Wanted". Preaching 8:00 P. M. Subject, "The Christian's Policy of Pre paredness." Presbyterian Chnrch Stanley White, Pastor D. T. Caldwell, States Supply SundaySchool9:45, J.F. Welsh, Supt. Preaching at 11:00 A. M. and S: P. .M. Morning subject. "A Failure" Evening subject, "The City of Life." The Ladies Aid Society will m?et Tuesday at 3:00 P. M. with iiis Susan Holladay. There will be no mid-week prayer meeting duriug the meet ing at Patterson Mill park. You are always welcome. Rosemary Baptist Church Rev. A. G. Carter, Pattor Services Sunday July 1st. Sunday School 10:00 A. M. G. S. i rrep-or cUDt. Mornillg 8ervice n:00 A. M. , Subjecti -rhe Lord's Supper" Luke 22:19. M co8e of gervice the gupper u.in t,- nharveH. All members of present Evening service 8:00 P. at. The preaching hour will be given over to the Sunday school, and the children will entertain us with a delightful program. Let us all come out and encour age the children by our presence. There will be no prayer meet ing on Wednesday evenings un till the open air meeting closes at Patterson Mill Park. Baptist Church Rev. C. H. TroebUi Patter Sunday School 9:45 A. M. W. S. Hancock, Supt. Regular church services as usual 11:00 A. M. and 8.00 p. m. Prof. A. M. Proctor will con duct the morning service, the pastor will occupy the pulpit at night Cottage prayer meeting Mon day night Men's Tuesday night Bible Class will meet promptly at 8:00 P. M. The Helping Hand Society will meet Monday night MR. JOHN T. MUNFORD Mr. John T. Munford died at the Roanoke Rapids Hospital o' last Wednesday night Mr. Mui ford was sixty nine ears of a: e and had been a sufferer wilh asthma for some time. Mr. Munford has been a res ident of kosetmiry for yers, during which time his upright conduct and 'sterling qualities had gained fo:- h m many f riends. He is survived ly a wife and four children. Misses Annie and Sallie Munford, of Rosemary, Tom Munford of Sedley, Va., and Jim Munford, of Petersburg, Va. TKo lvt.lv wn faL-mt tadiv tn Franklin, Va., for interment in the family durying ground. , The Girl Wbo Dared "The Girl Who Dared." a sparkling musical comedy with clever plot of comedy and ro mance and complete with beauti ful choruses and dances will be presented at the opera house Weldon, Tuesday July 3rd, at 8:30 P. M. for the benefit of the War Relief Fund of The Halifax County Chapter of the Red Cross. "The Girl Who Dared" has won highest praise from the press and public where ever presented and has been classed as professional. Reserve seats will be 75c; gen- eral admission, adults 50c; chil-, beheld at Pine Forest Baptist dren 35c Tickets may be reserv-1 Church next Sunday at 11:00 A. el at Wm. M. Cohen Drug Co. i M- An interesting Ppram is be ing arranged and a happy time anticipated. Alter dinner regu- lar church serdces will be con Cotton Today 25 3-8 j ducted by the pastor, Rev. C. H. -mmJ Trueblood. ROSEMARY PERSONAL ANDTHIQ fOMMIfNITV LOCAL ITEMS Wade Dickens spent Sunday in Enfield with relatives. Joe Mason left Wednesday for Charlotte, his former heme, where he has accepted a position. Miss Maude Thompson spent Sunday in Thelma with friends. R. L. fiyrd was here Sunday from Emporia where he spent the day with his family. Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Thompson and children returned Friday from Spartanburg after an ex-1 tended visit to friends and re la- tlve- Rev. Nat Harrison is spending this week in Brinkleyvhie with his parents. J T l'uh,m vi.;t.,l fr...,,!., i Littleton Sunday. U. lu. Uoso lett lue.lay tor Danville, where he gixs to at- tended the Tri State Convention jrovv through tht suet of the of Retail Furniture Dealers. The tnrw, U,VVIU arul lhl.n jh,vw to States represented being Virginia, the headquarters of the local Ued North Carolina and So Jth Caro- oss al tht iyrk. Theatre, where lin- , Dr. T. W. M. Long made a stir- Miss Sallie Munford. of Peters- ring appeal far funds to aid in burg is here visiting her parents, ' the prosecution of the Red Cross Mr. and Mrs. J. T. .Munford, J work. He was follow ed by Mr. for a few days. , Job Taylor and 11 n. W. L Long J. E. Matthews and daughter. Zhlh m:"k l,rivlU'as forthe Miss Edith, spent the week-end ! Re,(1 C3 , , t . in Norfolk with relatives. 1 n lf d ot Uld lTani!h ,n, tv'd Cross cos tunics circulated Mrs, Joe Drown is visiting her tLr,,u.,h tfu. ihror;gs asking for parents. Mr. and Mrs. I). W. 1 contributions and several hun McDonald. in Rocky Mount. drej dolLrs W01V ,imut..d at this Lucius Cullom returned Tues-; meeting, the total figures for the day from New York. Baltimore' community being fliWOO. The and Washington, where he spent 'quota for this community was a few days vacation. j figured as $looUKi. t r i). . ,r ii ii I spent the week-end here with his family. S. D. Brown visited friends and relatives in and near Char lotte during the past week. T. M. Jenkins spent Tuesday and Wednesday in Richmond on business. Mr. and Mrs. W. A. White and '. daughter, Miss Bertha, rnotoivd here from Crci i.sb. ri Saturday and will make '.heir It ir.e here for the future, .Mr. hiie having accepted a pot-itiim with Patter son Mills Company. Messrs. W. C. Bass and J. J. Wade left Tuesday for Norfolk and Richmond to spend a few days on business, ' Jim Munford, of Petersburg, spent Sunday here with friends and relatives. Rev. William Towe and D. T. Cook, of Aurelian Springs, spent a few hours here Saturday on business. W. R. Williams spent a few days this week in Petersburg nn i,,,cic.c on business. H. E. Rnt ins returned Sunday from Norfolk and Ocean View, after spcidii g two weeks. J. B. lVarce, of Weldor, was in town W ednesday on business. Smithy King, of Richmond, spent Siitnla. with his sister, Mrs. J. I'. Moore. Mrs. Charier? King, of Law- rent p i! e, i; vi diirgher daughter, li Aioore. Mrs. J. . Mc-rs. .1. A. i.nd V. T. Pnd- gen svci.t to Roc-kir Mount Wed nesday to attend the funeral of their brother-in- a x, Mr. A. D Wil.i.-.m-. . ho was killed Monday i;iN. rfolk while attending his du'.ius as flagman. SPECIAL NOTICE Ali lie-sons w io im e noi en robed with tin- 1 ed t.ross and taught pins or butt.ns wili please ret..rninic to the Society. No Itrsou is allov.ed to wear a Red Cress pm or bitlon w ho is n t a member of the American Red Cross. Children's Day at 1 1 e Forest Children's Day exercises will "V ' UUtb HtK Mi 0er-Subsai!e Her Quota of tie $IM,0M.Hl.rO for Red Cross ' Work hj Fifty Per Cent STREET PARA1Z RALLY Roanoke Rapids and Iiosemary have again made magnificent testimony as to the dq th of their patriotism, their r.ergv ami coni- ' munal spirit by uvtfejUcrikin ;our ,,uta 0f t! e :J1',ii.0U!ik.i ca.K-Hl for the Red Cross at the slrw.t parade and rally held on ! last Saturday evening. The demonstration arranged by the ladies of th.' local liai,chof the Jled Cross Ha success in .: . .!.. Ti i . . ... lu,-,l '"u, "i,r 4uej.ura.icwu sisting of tlif Rem:ry Concert Band, m.rsi s from the Roanoke Ral,j,!s lk.-intals in lie. s lk.HHtais in Red Cross ,,,.1, . sm h ri it. iihn.i.iv The ladies of the Local Red Cross wish to thank through the lolumns of the llcraldallof those who so liberally movement. aided in this WIDOW'S S'N LODGE INSTALLS OFFICERS At their le'tilar communica- t5"n hMr on ,last Thursday night oiiicltb lor ,ine ensuing year oi Widow's Son I.odge No. 519, A. F. and A. M., were installed rs follows: T. W. Mullen. W. M R. L. Towe, S. W., A. M. Proc tor, ,i. W., It. I). F. I'atchin, S. I)., L A. C.rissum. J. D.. W. I). Bass, Secretary, L. S. Cannon, Treasurer, J. E. Buck and E. C. Morrisette, Stewards. CAMP FIRE DANCE There will be a dance given under the auspices and for the bei.efit of the local Cbaj ter of Camp FireCirls it tie Town 1'a'l Friday evening. An orchestra will be in attendance and ice r,w T, "l x,'t d H cream will lie served. Admission nuance of all is di.illv invited. BULLETIN MkU i'UXS ARE ALMOST COMPLETED Progress on the plans for put ting into force the selective draft measure for raising a big army is interesting to everybody. The raising of the money for the Red Cross and the passage of the foud control bili is Lig news this week. Readers of the Herald will find that we give full reports of all the interesting news each week. RED CROSS DANCE There will l a dance for the benefit of the American Red Cross funds in the town hall Thursday nighnt July 5th. Music by an eight jiecc or chestra. Admission to dance $1.00 to everybody. There will be no admission t the entrance. Every body cordially invited. Garland Elmore Langley Garland Elmore Ijingley. the infant son of Mr. tnd Mrs. G L. Langley, of Patterson Mills died ,on June 27th at the hoa oke Rapids Hospital.