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Newspaper

Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1921

Page

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Rosemary Personal Local Items Highlight Town Visitors

Mr E W Martin of Salisbury and Prof A A Williams of the University of NC visited Saturday. W Mullen spent the weekend with relatives in Petersburg. Grace Rogers of Memphis Tenn visited. J R Sykes of Norfolk came Monday. Mrs J B Hewitt attends the Episcopal Church Women’s Auxiliary meeting in St Pauls Salem. W D Hunter of Goldsboro spent Monday in town. R W Davis of Southport visited with Elisabeth Davis. W Adams of Charlotte was here Thursday. R S Wooten of Salisbury visited Wednesday. A D Poe funeral attended in Weldon. G E McDonough of Raleigh and W Horner of Henderson were in town. P G Black of Charlotte and E J Newton with J W Kimbrough of Raleigh were visitors Tuesday. Vestry of All Saints Church to meet at E W Lehman’s home tonight at eight. Mr and Mrs Fenner Smith of Biltmore visiting relatives. Dolly Grizeard leaves today for Boykins Virginia for the weekend.

J.B. Hewitt St. Pauls Church Salem W. D. Hunter Goldsboro Robert W. Davis Southport Elisabeth Davis W. & Adams Charlotte R. S. Wooten Salisbury Rosemary W. ©. Horner Hender P. G. Black E. J. Newton J. W. Kimbrough Raleigh All Saints’ Church E. W. Lehman Fenner Smith Biltmore Dolly ‘Grizeard Boykins

Grammar Grades Defeat Emporia in Second Game

The Grammar Grades beat Emporia one to zero after a hard fought contest. Pitcher Clyde Hargrove walked only three, while Willie Vaughan and Mason stood out in fielding and offense. The first game was at Emporia and the next will be played at Rosemary grounds on a later date.

Clyde Hargrove Cn Ween Briggs Emporia Willie Vaughan Mason Rosemary Grounds Roanoke Rap

Mrs Thomas Lee Rites Held Tuesday at 10

Mrs Thomas Lee was laid to rest Tuesday morning at 10 in Warrenton Cemetery following funeral services that day.

Thomas Lee Episcopal Warrenton Cemetery

Commencement and events listed for Aurelia Springs

May 8 Sunday night commencement sermon by Rev. Baily of Raleigh. May 9 Monday night a play. May 12 Tuesday night class exercise. April 22 Karl Jansen presents Davy Crockett in School Auditorium. April 19 Mr Sterling Butts dies at home at 4 AM. Survived by wife, daughter Rachel, and son Lewis. April 20 remains laid to rest at Tabor with Rev. Wright. Also notes on visits and health of local residents. reference to New School Building rumor.

Baily Raleigh Karl Jansen Davy Crockett Sterling Butts Rachel Butts Lewis Butte Tabor Wright Reg” Cook Henderson D. T.cook Sallie Liles Richmond Chas. Kelly Annie Cook J. M. Harris Elizabeth Hugh Tige

Death of Local Farmer Sterling B Butt at Aurelian Springs

Sterling B Butt a well known county farmer died at his home near Aurelian Springs after a long illness. Survived by wife and two children he was a Methodist and Junior Order U A M member. Funeral at Tabor Church conducted by Rev Wright with Rev Francis Joyner and Rev Lewis N Taylor assisting. large turnout of Junior Order members.

Sterling B. Butt Aurelian Springs Methodist Church Mr. Wright Tabor Church Francis Joyner Lewis N. Taylor

Victory Medals For Soldiers

Local notice offering help to veterans to obtain victory medals. Geo N Taylor invites eligible servicemen to Roanoke Rapids post office to pick up application blanks and secure medals without compensation.

Roanoke Rapids Geo N. Taylor

New York Glee Club to Perform Tonight at 8:15

The New York Glee Club closes the lyceum course with a 8 15 PM appearance. Reports from the south praise the act as among the year’s best. Admission reduced to 50 cents for adults and 25 cents for children. season tickets honored for this show.

New York Glee Club Lyceum

Baird and Brame Wed at All Saints Church

Edward Lee Baird and Elizabeth Brame were married Sunday at All Saints Episcopal Church at 3 PM. Rev. Lewis N. Taylor officiated. A large gathering of friends attended and the couple departed for a northern honeymoon shortly after the ceremony.

Edward Lee Baird Elizabeth Brame All Saints Lewis N. Taylor

Frugality as a Virtue in Politics and Heroism

The text argues frugality is a valued virtue across eras and nations, linked to national founding ideals and heroic conduct. It notes frugality suits politics as a base of just administration, while recognizing few heroes reach its ideal height.

Chorley Lana Fm & Word Just Oliver Goldwalth Dienes Richard Franklin

Wart Contagion and Medical Experiments Highlight 1900s Reports

A collage of brief notes covers wart contagion research by Drs Udo J Wile and Lyle B Klogery at the University of Michigan Medical School, mint gold purchasing rules, a South African lamazlekte sickness hypothesis, honey bee stinging and insect sound origins, plus reflections on taxation of idleness and West Point instruction.

Udo J. Wile Lyle B. Klogery University of Michigan Medical School

All Saints Church Announces Sunday Services and Vestry Meeting

All Saints Church announces Fourth Sunday after Faster services at 7 30 A M Holy Communion 9 45 Church School 11 morning service 7 45 night service Vestry to meet at Mr Lehman’s residence tonight Rev Lewis Nylor rector Miss Mary Duke parish visitor extends cordial welcome to you.

Lewis Nylor Roanoke Avenue Mary Duke Church School T. W. Mullen Lehman All Saints Church

Methodist Church Pastoral Services Announced

Rev. L. B. Jones will lead Sunday School at 9 45 with W Y Woodroof as superintendent Preaching by the pastor at 11 A M and 730 P M All are cordially invited to these services

W. Y.woodroof

Local Man Luther M. Roberts Dies at 41

Luther M. Roberts of 106 East Lee Street Greens boro North Carolina died after two weeks illness of heart trouble. Funeral services were at Howes Funeral Home and burial in Greensboro Cemetery. He was born in Huntington West Virginia and married Lula Moody February 26 1918. Survived by wife and father with four brothers and two sisters.

Luther M. Roberts East Lee St Greensboro N. C Howes Huntington W. Va Lula Moody Joe Moody Roanoke Rapids N.C Roberts F. N. Roberts Hamlin R. E. Vickers H. S. Roberts B. B. Bush W. L. Roberts Logan C. K. Roberts Carrington BE. W. Holly Hamilton

All Saints Church Elects Delegates to Annual Convention

All Saints Church has elected delegates and alternates to represent the parish at the Episcopal Diocese convention to be held at St Phillips Church in Durham May tenth through twelfth. Delegates are J. A. Moore W. F. Joyner B. B. Cullom H. W. Atkinson with alternates T. W. Mullen Willie J. Long James H. Lyerly Crawford A. Lyerly.

All Saints’ Church Episcopal Church St. Phillip’s Church Durham Messrs J. A. Moore W. F. Joyner B. B. Cullom H. W. Atkinson T. W. Mullen Wilie J. Long Jas. H. Lyerly Crawford A. Lyerly

Fraternal Notes for Carolina Lodge No 2251 O of F

Carolina Lodge No 2251 O of F meets April 18 1921 at W O W Hall Rosemary NC. Degree team drills for 45 minutes and aims for initiatory degree April 25 at 8 30 PM with members urged to assemble at 8 PM. Visitors welcome to Monday gatherings and encouraged to consider the lodge as a home for a couple of hours each week.

Carolina Lodge W. Hall Rosemary N. C Carolina Lodge No

Baracca Class Meets Tonight for Roanoke Rapids BaptistChurch

Members of the Baraca Class at Roanoke Rapids Baptist Church will meet tonight in their classroom to discuss plans for improving the class. All members are urged to attend and participate in the discussions.

Roanoke Rapids

Hats and other notes from The Gun Club score report 1921

The page compiles a collage of short items on hats from the Philippines and South Seas, shallow water light, sprinkler pipes at Arroyo Beco library, brisk remarks on Jerky minds, barefoot travel anecdotes, social etiquette, and a Weldon-Roanoke Rapids Gun Club score from April 16, 1921. It includes brief quotes and snippets from various publications like Ast Magazine, Popular Science Monthly, Chicago Tribune, Boston Transcript, and Louisville Courier Journal.

Arroyo Beco Lon Angeles Weldon-Roanoke Rapids Gun Club

Halifax Resolution Day Observance Reflects North Carolina History

The Roanoke News recalls Halifax Resolution Day on April 12, noting the Provincial Congress of North Carolina adopted a resolution to empower delegates in the Continental Congress to seek independence. It parallels the later Philadelphia declaration, highlighting NC leadership in liberal thought and urging renewed memory of early state history.

Halifax News and Observer North Carolina Philadelphia Roanoke News

Free ice for the sick unable to buy this summer

Roanoke Ice and Fuel Co. president S. M. Thompson announces free ice for sick people who cannot afford it this summer. Requests for free ice require a physician or charitable organization note confirming need and lack of funds.

S. M. Thompson Roanoke Ice and Fuel Co

Corrected Honor Roll Missing Names at Central School

The Central School last week omits in the Honor Roll list. For 5B class student Jim Batton is added and for 5A class Katherine Jackson and Agatha Moore are included.

Central School Jim Batton Katherine Jackson Agatha Moore

Seven Year Old Mack Clark Dies After Brief Illness

Mack Clark seven, son of Mr and Mrs W S Clark of Rosemary, died Wednesday afternoon after a brief illness. Funeral services will be held this afternoon. The item includes quotation from Seneca about deceit and false accusations.

Chinese Locomotive Engineers Noted For Gentle Airbrake Touch

Chinese locomotive engineers are praised for their exceptional control of airbrakes with minimal car damage during shunting. The article highlights the near absence of brake-induced breakdowns and smooth handling on Chinese railways.

Growth of Cremation Idea Quickening Across Regions

Available statistics from less than a decade ago show the United States recorded over 60 000 cremations across 88 crematories. The growth on the Pacific coast has been rapid and in 1918 the government let a contract for a crematory in the Canal Zone.

United States Pacifi Canal Zone

Knickerbocker Club Pioneers Baseball in New York 1848

Fragmentary notes recall the Knickerbocker Club forming in New York City in 1848 as an early baseball organization. The text mentions Abner Doubleday and a sense of teamwork in the sport's beginnings.

Abner Doubleday Knickerbocker Club New York City

Local residents and visitors in town over weekend and week

Miss Bessie Huff of Clarksville and Miss Alice Clark spent Saturday here. Several residents including J H Bounds and J H Harrison visited Enfield, Richmond, Raleigh, and Louisville for business and family visits. Mrs V C Matthews and Dorthea visited Clayton and Lillington. others toured Raleigh, Wake Forest, Scotland Neck, and New Bern.

Bessie B. Huff Clarksville, Va Alice Clark V. C. Matthews Raleigh W. G. Tillettson P. C. Duncan J. T. Craddock Christianburg D. L. Traynham Inez Wooten Clayton Lois Wooten W. W. Kidd Cora Delamar F’. M. Coburn Richmond Rev L. B. Jones K. C. Towe Louisville

Cedar Wood Cemetery Association Elects New Chairman

Cedar Wood Cemetery Association met in the Mayor's Office Friday night at eight. Mrs. Fred Peck resigned as Chairman due to relocation to Greensboro next week, accepted with regret and appreciation. Mr. Wm. Manning elected Chairman. A committee was formed to draft a concrete statement of plans to be mimeographed for community distribution. Reports from committees showed progress and improved cemetery research conditions.

Cedarwood Cemetery Association Fred Peck Greensboro Wm. Manning

Presbyterian Auxiliary Sale Offers Aprons and Food Saturday

The Presbyterian Woman's Auxiliary announces an aprons and food sale on Saturday April 30 in the Peoples Theatre lobby. Proceeds fund church needs with items for Sunday dinners and summer wear.

The Presbyterian Woman's Auxiliary Peoples Theatre

Also Mentioned on This Page

Osemary E. W. Martin A. Williams University of N. C W. Mullen Petersburg Grace Rogers Mem Tenn J. R. Sykes Norfolk Willie Glover Billie Brown Willie Mincher Edward Vincent Sam Jones Bruce Roy Med Aurelian Springs News New York Glee Club Tonight Baird - Brame South Afton Peatle Clintonville Kingsley West Point Hamshire Towether Johnnie Baptist Baraccas Philippines South Sea Islands Anand Charles Warren Stode Dard Esprit O. W. Holmen Chicago Tribune Georgian Grey Boston Transcript Syria Mettu Jarzine Nikyad Mahour Bidon Jeazine Tel the Gun Club Mack Clark Lucius Annaeus Seneca J. Bounds J. H. Harrison En+field L. W. Clements J. R. Manning J.A. Ward and Son I. M. Shute Dorthea Clayton and Lillington Myrtle Smith Lula Birdie Williams Basil Glover G. L. Garner Wake Forest R. M. Hudson R. S. Savage Elizabeth and Josey Camp Garysburg Mertie Faison Roanokee Tee and Fuel Company W. E. Bryant Rich Square Cemetery Association Meets
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