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- r ids Herald OANOKE Volume i V. Number 15 ROANOKE RAPIDS, N. C, JULY 6, 1917 Subscription $10 a Year in Advance R .2 0 PAULWHiTHELD CAPTURED AT LAST Burglar Wk Terminl Commun ity fir Mentis Arrested ia DiaTilU by Pb'- CLt! r, Officer. RevirJ V,,$ (Meted nrrwtDU h bond Paul Whitfield, the mysterious burglar, whose many depreda tions excited so much alarm and caused so much speculation last winter was arrested in Danville last Monday. Whitfield committed a score or more of burglaries in Roanoke Rapids before his identity was discovered, which happened on his third or fourth burglary at the residence of Mr. W. P. Tay lor. He was caught red handed in this entrance by Mr. John Harris, who rooms at Mr. Tay lor's, but backed away from the revolver with which Mr. Harris had him covered and made his escape. The Board of Town Commis sioners offered a reward of $50.00 for the capture of Whitfield and handbills containing a full de scription of him were printed and sent to most of the larger towns in North Carolina and Virginia. The Chief of Police of Danville just missed capturing Whitfield shortly after his flight from Roanoke Rapids and made the arrest before Whitfield had been in Danville more than a couple of hours on his second visit Chief Baird went to Danville Tuesday and arrived here Thurs day with Whitfield, who was examined before Recorder Saun ders, plead guilty to burglary and bound over to Halifax under $1,000.00 bond. Failing to give bond, he was taken to Halifax jail on Thursday evening. Whit field's mother, who lives here, is now at the point of death, and the prisoner was allowed to visit her before he was taken to Hali fax. Whitfield also has a wife and one child, who are living in Raleigh at present Fibre Board Stiffer than Paper The professional baseball play ers who work for the Roanoke Fibre Board Company have re ported to this paper that the Halifax Paper Corporation's pure ly amateur crowd crawfished completely out of the champion ship game scheduled for the Fourth. According to the Fibre Board the Halifax people were the challenging parties, but the hos tilities were so warmly welcomed by the Fibre Board aggregation and their practicing and pre parations were so strenious that cold feet developed in the other bunch. It is also alleged that the Halifax people were afraid the ball wouldn't smell right for them as they are very particular over the Halifax odor. However that may be, and a'courting of "no libel suits", we will content ourselves with the announcement that the game was forfeited to the Fibre Board by the Fibre Baard as nine o nothing, with full permission to the Halifax crowd to explain at pleasure. Bridge Parly Miss Catherine Eagleton gave a delightful bridge party at the Exchange Hotel last Saturday morning from 10:00 to 12:00. Miss Shelton Zollar, of Elizabeth City, was the honor guest Three tables were arranged on the porch which was prettily deco rated with flowers. During the games dainty refreshments were served.. Those present were: Miss Shelton Zollar, of Elizabeth City, Miss Nannie Lawrence, of Ayder, Mrs. W. B. Watson, Mrs. J. U. Loftin, Misses Irene Cannon, Charlena Hart Grace Watson, Zoe Porter, Elmyra Jenkins, Alice Hockaday. ROANOKE RAPIDS PERSONAL! AND LOCAL ITEMS ! ansi Aeiue mzeiNkooo, or, Tarhorci, is spending a few dnys with her sister, Mrs. Russell T If 1 .1 - Hamilton. ! J. L. Daughtry spent several days in Richmond and Peters burg this week visiting relatives. George Savage, Jr., of Nor folk, h spending several days hro with relatives, Mrs, J. P. Hujki.j and son, J. P. Jr., left Saturday to juit Mr. Hoskin in Potsdam, N. Y. Messrs. Clarence Grimmer tuu A. S, Reid are spending tL: week in Petersburg. Miss Sallye Williams, of South Boston, who has been visiting her parents here for several weeks, left Wednesday for Raleigh. Miss Louise Bain is spending sometime with relatives in Greensboro. Miss Nannie Lawrence and Master Edwin Dixon, of Ayden, are guests of Mrs. W. P. Taylor. Dr. Paisley Fields returend Saturday from Durham, where he attended the annual meeting af the North Carolina Dental Society. Mrs. J, Naimon and Miss Sadie Stateman, of Kinston, were the guest of Mrs. B. Marks for a few days this week. Mrs. J. L. Patterson and chil dren left this week for Ashville. Mrs. D. C. Stronach left Mon day for Richmond to vist rela tives. D. C. Stronach left Wednesday for Richmond to join his wife. S. S. Spivey spent Tuesday in Petersburg on business. Misses Lucile and Lucy Clem ents, of Garysburg, spent Tues day in town on business. Rives Manning and Dr. P. Fields spent Saturday night at Panacea. E. B. Glover spent Tuesday In Henderson on business. Miss Rosa Hodger, of Star S. C. has returned to take up work with the canning club. Mrs. Jim Loftin, of Whitakera, spent Wednesday with her sister Mrs. W. C. Williams. Master Fred Englehiman, of Suffolk, is visiting his aunt Mrs. K. Jenkins. Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Perkins, Mrs. Nannie Peel and daughter Bernice, spent Sunday in Purdy with relatives. Miss Josephine Tillery, of Scotland Neck, is spending some: time here with relatives. Mr. J. W. Robertson, of Rocky Mount spent the week-end with his brother A. L. Robertson. Mrs. R. B. Brickell, of Weldon, spent a few days in town this week with Mrs. A. L Robertson. Mrs. Lucille Moore and daught er, Ruby Lee, of Raleigh, are visiting in the home of Mrs. T. J. St Sing. Rev. N, M. Harrison filled the regular appointment of Rev. Mr. Swarranger, at Harmony, in Ntsh County, on last Sunday. Mrs. G. H. Rush and little son of LeGrang.e Oregon, are visit- np Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Smoot. Mrs. Job Taylor is visiting friends and relatives in the North. Miss Pattie Bain left Saturday to visit her brother In Greens boro. Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Bounds and Mr. and Mrs. L S. Mosher motored to Franklinton Sunday to see the wreck, spending the day with Mr. and Mrs. Wicker. Mrs. C. A. Wyche entertained the Presbyterian Aid Society on last Tuesday afternoon. W. B. Moore returned Tuesday after visiting friends in Wilmington- Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Collier and family spent Sunday at Aurelian Springs. entire mm CELEBRATES EOLITH Halifax Scene Largest Gather ing its History Called by the HaUfti County Coun cil el Defence for Pat riotic Celebration. ABLE SPEECHES DELIVERED Halifax County celebrated the Glorious Fourth in most fitting f.4..:.n vn hii Wednesday-bril-; I a t watery u.d in p;ring music, c ...bining to imprea.1 the tre mendous crowds which thrunjied , the historic old county seat with a newer and more vivid sense of the importance of the event which the Halifax County Coun cil of Defense had called them to commemorate. It was the first official Halifax County celebration of the Fourth since the formation of the Con federacy, and it seemed as though the old County were making mak ing up for lost time by the patri otic fervor displayed by the crowd who assembled in larger numbers probably than have ever gather ed at Halifax before. The exercises proper began at twelve o'clock, almost Immedi ately after the arrival of the auto mobile parades from Scotland Neck, Enfield, Roanoke Rapids and Weldon. R. c Dunn, Chair man of the Defense Council, elo quently outlined the plans and purposes of the Council in calling the people of the county together and introduced Hon. W. E. Dan iel, of Weldon, who in a few ap propriate and well chosen words presented Judge Albert L Cox, of Raleigh. Judge Cox delivered a master- ly address-an address in which the fervor of his patriotism was so manifest that every man and woman in the audience was in fected with its thrill. Judge Cox has been prominently mentioned for a Colonelcy in the forces which will go to France, aud near the conclusion of his speech, he told his hearers that he stood ready to tender his resignation and take up his sword in defense of his country the moment he was called. He was followed by Hon. Tas ker Polk, of Warren, the ablest speaker in Eastern Carolina. Mr. Polk's speech was a plea for constructive patriotism, for effi cient service on the part of those who serve at home as well as those who will serve in the field. He summed up the glorious ideals for which this nation stood and for which its people were pre paring to do battle to-day and voiced his conviction that the nation would prove equal to the task it faces. Lieut Dickens, of the Louis burg Company of the N. C. National Guard, made a brief plea in the interests of the National Guard, after which appointments of the different cjmmittees to serve under the Council of Defense were an nounced by Chairman R. C. Dunn and meetings of these commit tees scheduled to follow the ex ercises. The Roanoke Rapids, Enfield, and Weldon companies of Boy Scouts were put through a brief drill by their Scout Masters. The reality of the war we are facing was emphasized by the Red Cross Chapter, who dressed in Red Cross uniforms, sold sand wiches, iced tea, and lemonade for the benefit of the Red Cross work. Every phase and feature of the celebration was wholeheartedly patriotic and American, except the weather man, who turned slightly German in the latter part of the exercises and aided in the quick dispersal of the crowds with a vigorous shower. Mrs. Delia Stephens, of Hali fax, Is visiting her niece Mrs. J. L Daughtry. Mr. and Mrs. Mohorii and Mr. and Mrs. Saunders spent Wed nesday at Panacea Springs. BULLETIN WHO WILL HE EX EMPT FROM DRAFT?; That is t!if 'l U'stMHi in the mind.tof the i'tlt just tuw, especially th who have regis tered. The iii;ruu U carrying, complete accounts of alitht n-ws concerning the drafting of the big army, and covers all the ie vt I ii lik'tit. of jWtlve brd . Oir s'i-riii.-rs uiiifuid in tio ;tin v ja'vv.s : ' mrv complete a .fx tl. iui:i':.,ins of tru present t4io. Jury LU The following is a list of jurors drawn for August term Halifax Superior Court: ! First Week-J. A. Neville, B. ' P. Powell, W. S. Royster. E. W. Hall, Sam Hoffman, H. P. Rob inson, E. B. Harrison, J. K. Dickens, W. C, Wood, W. F. White. Thomas Sexton. W. F. Coppedge, H. J. Burwell, J. A. Johnston. R. S. Pullen, C. Ad kins, R Y. Harris, J. M. Knight C. M. Anderson, C, H. Rober son, W. T. Kidd, A. H. Johnson, C, T. Lawrence, A. J. White head. Jr., S. W. Whitehead, C F. Marks, Matt Cook, Wm Cheek, R. D. Wilson, C. A.IHar- ris, A. E. Akers, M. S. Mount castle, .Frank Branch, N. J. Eury, D. R. Anderson, H. E. Dobbin. Second Week-L, L, Bras well, J. W. White, Frank Armstrong, E. L Lee, W. F. Butterworth, A. J. Jones, J. B. Bell. I. T. Johnson, J. T. Phillips, J. W. Thompson, Y. A. Spivey, L, S. Cannon, R. P. Harris. W. B. Bennett. W. C. Williams. G. H. lies, W. P. Darden, J. W. Sorie. Camp Fire Girls Give Dance Last Friday evening the Local Camp Fire Girls, gave a delight ful benefit dance in the Town Hall. Music was furnished by the orchestra of the Rosemary Con cert Band and those dancing spent a very delightful evening with the Camp Fire girls and their managers. Refreshments were served dur ing the evening and a neat sum realized by the chapter. WITH THE CHURCHES Methodist Church Rev. Eugene C. Few, Pastor Sunday School at 9:45 o'clock. W. V. Woodruff, Supt Preaching 11;00 A. M. Subject, "The Christian Life vs. Com promise" The night service at 8:00 o'clock will be occupied with a church conference at which all the members of the church are urged to be present and all visit ors cordially invited. Presbyterian Church Stanley White, Pastor D. T. Caldwell, Stated Supply SundaySchool9:45, J.F. Welsh, Supt. Preaching at 11:00 A. M. and 8:00 P. M.- Morning subject, "The Worshippers." Evening s abject, "The City of Authority." Prayer meeting Wednesday evening at 8:00 p. ' m. Yon are cordially invited to attend these services. Baptist Church Rev. C. H. TrneUood, Ptstor Sunday School 9:45 a. M. W. S. Hancock, Supt Regular church services as usual 11:00 A. M. and 8.00 P. M. The five Circles of the Ladies Aid Society will meet Sunday at 3:30. All are urged to attend. Cottage 'prayer "meeting Mon day night The church is now looking for ward to the 3rd. Sunday in Sept as the time set for our revival. An evangelist of consecration and ability will assist the pastor. CHiUTAQUA STMTS ON NEXT MONDAY Tent will be Located Vacant Lott nest te Presbyterian Church. Swpt. Edward F. Miller Will M?ei Guar, anion H re Sitarday. BESTPR0CUM YET GIVEN The tuir ! n -i will U'v'in hire afternis'i ! h ;i fhautauqua i t.v.vt M'tiday 'h K'uirantors . ad CdNfiiri' 4 are look-) t'agvrtit-g to ; i'k' nwsiap- ins? f..f.vM.t er u , im r i t.iSi have de- .-. t et" of 'Tus gotten UK,)' s t ch- the nun,, .1 . . out b the c'.v ;.rJ tion. Among the many splendid features of the 1117 Chautauqua are the McKinnie Operatic Com pany, wnicn win open the pro gram here on Monday after noon and evening, giving on Monday evening the last act of "II Trovatore" in full cos tume, Peter MacQueen, war cor respondent who lectures on the "Great European War" with the authority gained from three months in the trenches, "The Old Homestead" by a full cast of artists, the Symphonic Or chestral Club, the brilliant com ic opera "The Chimes of Nor mandy" with full cast, chorus and orchestra, Hon. Percy Alden, Member of the British Parlia ment, who lectures on the "Future of Europe" and other notable features too numerous or mention. At a meeting of the guaran tors held in the Mayor's Office on last Tuesday afternoon, it was voted to locate the Chautau qua tent in the vacant space next to the Presbyterian Church, there being no other alternative location except in the Roanoke Rapids Base Ball Tark, which being away from the Avenue was not thought desirable. The local Superintendent of thU Chautauqua will be Mr. Edward F. Miller, former representative in the New Hampshire State Legislature, a Methodist minister and an able and forceful speaker. Mr. Miller desires to meet with the Guarantors here Saturday s t 7:30 p. M., in the Mayor's Of fice. All guarantors are request ed to be present at this meeting. Cotton Today 24 CREPE GOWN WITH TUNIC This is n afternoon down to pro voke a nigh of longiiiK In every wom an's heart. It Is nnule of crepe me-' teor and georgette imj lino a long, gracefully draped tunic, plaited In at the walHtllne. In the bodice the Blda bodies and sleeves are of georgette, with an emplacement at the back and front of crepe meteor and suRpenders of this material. Rounded tabs at each side merely suggest pockets but really serve to display a, bandsoma pattern in silk embroidery, Introduc ing beads In the design. 5 film I 0 it f ROSEMARY PERSONAL AND LOCAL ITEMS Mrs. R. W. Jordan and chil dren, of Norfolk, arrived Satur day for a few days visit with relatives. R. M. Sanders spent the week end in Henderson with friends and relatives. C. A. Lyerly, after a few days spent in Danville and Spray with friends, returned home Monday. J. B. Gee, of Henderson, was in town a few days the past week on business. Mrs. J. L Britt and children after an extended visit to friends and relatives in Newsoms, Va., returned home the past week. R. A. Light, of Heathsville, w as in town a short w hile Tues day on business. J. E. Cox spent a few days this week in Richmond on busi ness. v j R. G. Brown spent Wednesday in Enfield with his family. In the Rosemary Baptist ! Church Sunday evening an en- tertainment was given by the1 children of the Sunday School. An interesting programme was rendered to the delight of the large audience that taxed the capacity of the building. Those in charge of training the child ren are to be congratulated for the programme so efficiently ren dered. Miss Sallie Munford, after a week's visit to friends and rela tives here, returned to Peters burg, Thursday. W. A. White spent a few hours in Kelford, Wednesday on busi ness. W. T. Parker, of Weldon, was here a short while Tuesday on business. L. H.'Query lelt Thursday for Charlotte, his former home, to spend a few weeks vacation. Miss Alena Clemrner, of Dallas, is here visiting her sister, Mrs. S. D. Brown. MEN'S TUESDAY NIGHT BIBLE CLASS The men's Tuesday night Bible Class is getting down to busi ness. The class is progressing nicely and the results, so far, are very gratifying. This class is for the especial benefit of men who are situated so that they cannot attend the regular Sunday services. There are about 30 members of the class, and the ciass is organized along the line of the Baraca class. The officers of the class are as follows: H. M. Hudson, presi dent; J. L. Langston. vice presi dent; J. H. Kennernam, treas urer; A. H. Home, secretary; W. R. Hamilton, assistant secretary; H. G. McDonald, teacher. The class meets every Tuesday night in the Baraca room of the Roanoke Rapids Baptist Church; all are welcome. CHAUTAUQUA PARADE All people in this community who own cars are requested by Mr. W, S. Hancock, Chairman of the Chautauqua Parade Commit ts, to join in the Parade which will form at Second Street and Uoanoke Avenue Monday after noon at two o'clock. All who can are urged to have their cars dec orated for this occasion. Advertised Mail Advertised list of mail at Roanoke Rapids Post Office. When calling for same please state that it is advertised. W. R. Andrews, Jr., George W. Buckner, Jesse King, Jno. W. Llewellyn, T. W. Mull, Mr. Andrews. Whira, Indeed? "Why, Bobble I You've go n fcole In j your stocking I It wasn't thara this ' morning when yon put them on." "Well U It want there, where was nr YUM 1VH fillMtrK I' ."'r Roanoke Mills Prizes Have Pro duced Greater Results Tab Tear Tkaa Em. Only Twn Houses uYiBaft Without Gardens MRS. CHERRY WINS BOTH FIRST PRIZES Results obtained in the culti vation of vegetables and flower gardens in the Roanoke Mills village, striking last year, entirely surpassed all former re cords this season. The judges who made the inspections on last Tuesday and awarded the prizes expected to see intensive gardening throughout the village but they did not expect anything like the uniform excellency that obtained. The judges of gardens were Rev. C.H. Trueblood and Messrs. A. M. Pructor and J. T. Stain back. Garden prizes were award ed as follows: W. J. Cherry, first prize, $10.00, Cleve Tharington, second prize. $5 00, P. W. Pear son, third prize, $3.00, D. N. Mabry, fourth prize, $2.00, greatest improvement Cleva Tharington, $5.00. Honorable mention was award ed R. O. Bray, P. T. Taylor, Hen ry Taylor, Mrs. Hichens and W. A. Reaves for having gardens al most in the prize winning class. The judges of yards were Mes dames. J. M. Jackson, A. L. Bain, and A. M. Proctor. Yard prizes were awarded as follows: Mrs. W. J. Cherry and R. O. Bray, eajc h a first prize of $10.00, Mrs. Lucy Hyman, second prize, $5.00, Mrs. Y. N. Underwood, third prize, $3.00, Mrs. John Wood, fourth prize, $2.00, Mrs. L M. Strickland, greatest improve ment $5.00. Honorable mention was accord- ed the yards of Mesdames Rufua Hux, John Connor, Peter HujC, J. F. Layton, R. M. Powell. J. H. Hines, P. O. Riggan, W. Britt J. W. Womble, C. V. Strauther, J. M. Underwood, W. T. Glover, R. H. Rook. Advertised Mail The following list of mail re mains unclaimed in this office, same will be held fifteen day! and if unclaimed will be forward ed to the division of dead letters Washington, D. C. William C. Bass, Postmaster. Miss Sis Brown, Mr. Geo., Coward, Miss Mamie Duncan, Mr. A. W. Garrett Mr. John Luzader, Mr. R. C. Moses, Mr. J. K. Rook, Miss Pearlie Taylor, Mr. Will Brown, Miss Mary Deberry, Mrs. Lucy Evans, Annie Hillard, Mr. D. E. Medlin, Mr. Willie W. Perce, Mr. S. W. Rickman, Mr. Jas H. Cullins, Mr. C. E. Darden, Mr. Charlie Green, Mr. J. B. Joyner, Mr. M. Moore, Mr. J. G. Pollard, Mrs. J. E. Thompson. . When calling for above list please mention advertised. RCSEMARY MILL EMPLOYEES PICNIC A picnic andField Day on a mam moth scale was given to all of its employees on the Fourth by the Rosemary Manufacturing Com pany. The picnic was given in the park at Rosemary. Refresh ments of all kinds were served in enormous quantities ice cream, lemonade, oranges, and ba nanas were dispensed ad libitum. A baseball game and other exer cises also added to the pleasure of the occasion. Baby Matthews Bernard Drewey Matthews, the 14 months old infant of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Matthews, died at their home in Rosemary on July 3 after an illness of about a W ek. The remains were taken to Rock's Church, near Lawrence ville, for interment