Roanoke Rapids Democrats name town leaders at primary
Roanoke Rapids Democrats elected mayor and commissioners at a Tuesday night primary. Leaders: S. F. Patterson for Mayor, and candidates for Commissioners were declared nominees by a viva voce vote led by Chairman A. L. Clark. The slate pledged to enforce town ordinances and replace police chief Hamlet and Recorder Saunders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke Rapids
E. C. Few
T. W. M. Long
Long
C. G. Hamlet
W. S. Saunders
W. L. Long
Death of Dr I E Green and community loss in Weldon
The Roanoke News notes the death of Dr Isaac Edward Green on Sunday April 20. He served Weldon and surrounding communities as a physician for many years and was deeply beloved. His funeral at Cedarwood cemetery drew a large crowd with Episcopal and M E church services, Knight Templar honors, and a bands and choir. An extended life sketch will appear next week.
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I. E. Green
Weldon
Isaac Edward Green
Cedarwood Cemetery
F. Cousins
Episcopal Church
M. E. Church
Dr. Green
J. L. Shepherd
T. W.long
W. E. Daniel
N. J. Stetman
M. Gary
W. H. Joyner
W. L. Scott
H. J. Clark
Scotland Neck
W. Mason
Garysburg
J. 8. Shield
E. Bowers
Jarman
W. L. Long
Roanoke Rapids
R. A. Willis
D. W. Talky
J.K. Hall
Richmond, Va
B. Pierce
W. J. Ward
J. E. Branch
E. Clark
H. D. Allen
A. H
Miss Shotwell Visits Schools With Churches
Miss Mary Shotwell field director of the War Loan organization for the Fifth Federal Reserve District Richmond Va was in town Wednesday conferring with officials about organizing Thrift Clubs in city and county schools. Roanoke Rapids Graded Schools will organize at once and county schools later to promote thrift and buy War Savings Stamps regularly.
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Mary , Shotwell
E Educational and Rural Division of War Loan Organization
Fifth
Federal Reserve District
Richmond
Prefs
Akers
Proctor
Miss Shotwell
Roanoke Rapids
Baptist Church Tentative Schedule Under Pastor Crutchfield
Rev T S Crutchfield leads Sunday School at 9 45 with W S Hancock as superintendent. Morning service at 11 00 a m titled Provoking one another to love and good works. Evening service 8 00 p m It is of the Lord s mercies that we are not consumed. Special Tuesday 8 30 pm Men s Bible Class with public invitation. Wednesday 8 o'clock prayer meeting.
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W. S. Hancock
Mail Robbers Apprehended At Roanoke Junction
Charles Williams and Tom Clark were arrested for the Roanoke Junction mail box robbery April 12. Dr W L Davis's son shipped three watches in care of W G Lynch. one watch matched the stolen item. Williams identified the watch. Davis recognized it. Williams held without bail for Federal Court. Clark released on bond to testify.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Williams
Tom Clark
Chief Hamlet
Roanoke Junction
Chas. Williams
W. L. Davis
W. G. Lynch
Odd Fellows Centennial Observed by Carolina Lodge No. 225
The Independent Order of Odd Fellows marks its centennial at Carolina Lodge No. 225 in Rosemary with a meeting in the Shell Company's building. An address by Henry A. Dennis, former Odd Fellows Home ward, Henderson Daily Dispatch business manager, and Eight District Convention president will open at eight. Refreshments and a smoker follow. Members and visiting brethren are invited.
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Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Carolina Lodge No.225
L. (.Shell Company
Rosemary
Henry A. Dennis
The
Oddfellows’ Home
Henderson Daily Dispatch
Roanoke Rapids Choral Club Gears Up For First Public Appearance
The Roanoke Rapids Choral Club will debut Monday night April 28 at 8 15 in the High School auditorium. An attractive program of familiar songs and popular numbers will be presented to develop local taste for good music and support the club’s music fund. Admission will be charged and a large community attendance is hoped for.
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Roanoke Rapids
Methodist Church Services Led By Rev Eugene C Few
Pastor Rev Eugene C Few preaches Sunday at 11 AM and 7 PM with Sunday School at 10 AM led by W W Woodruff. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 8 16 PM. Services welcome all who wish to worship with us.
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W. Woodruff
Rosemary Methodist Church Services Announcement
The notice lists regular services for Rosemary Methodist Church with Pastor Rev. Charles M. Lance. Morning service at New Hope at 11 A.M. and evening services for Smiths at 3 P.M., Rosemary at 8 P.M., Epworth League at 7 30 P.M. Prayer services and teachers meeting follow midweek with Wednesday evening events. All are cordially invited.
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New Hope
A. M. Smiths
Rosemary
Epworth League
First Christian Church Raleigh revival notice
L Topping Minister and Sunday School Supt at First Christian Church Raleigh invites attendance. Preaching Sunday morning at ten o'clock and Sunday School at eleven. Prayer meetings planned in Rosemary and Pattersontown with multiple hosts. Revival begins on the first Sunday and runs three weeks, led by John R. Smith of Bridgton, N C. You are invited to attend any or all services.
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Rosemary
A. H. Cole
A. S. Mason
J. T.killiebrew
Buck Taylor
T. J. Topping
Roanoke Rapids
Winson
G. F. Gurgams
John R. Smith
Bridgton
N.C
Postmaster Examination Planned for Rosemary Vacancy
At the request of the Postmaster General the United States Civil Service Commission announced an examination to be held at Rockymount May 21 1919 for the postmaster at Rosemary. The office pays 1400 dollars annually. Candidates must be U.S. citizens, reside in the delivery area, be age 21 to 64 on exam day, and file properly executed applications with Form 304 by the Civil Service Commission in Washington, D.C.
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United States Civil Service Commission
Rockymount
Rosemary
Citien
United States
Civil Service Commission
Washington, D.C
J. W. Edmonds Passes After Long Life of Service
J. W. Edmonds, aged about four score, died at work in the harness after a long life of faithful labor at Roanoke Mills Company. He was known for honesty and was cherished by friends. He is survived by five children and several grandchildren, including son J. B. Edmonds of this place who vows to preserve his father's memory.
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Roanoke Junction
Gray
White Plains
J. W. Edmonds
Edmonds
Roanoke Mills Company
Mr. Edmonds
J. B. Edmonds
Doyle Cannon
A. and E. College
L. S. Cannon
J. H. Gosney
Raleigh
Bertha Daniels
Charlotte
Rosemary
Sam J. Montgomery
S.C
Maurice C. Allen
Supply Co
120Th Infantry
W. Rufus Williams
The
Baptist Church
Woodmen of the World
Presbyterian Church Schedule Announces Week Services
The Presbyterian Church lists Rev. Stanley White as pastor and Mrs. A L Clark as organist. Sunday School at 10:00 A M, Morning Service 11:00 A M, Evening Service 5:00 P M, and Prayer meeting 8:15 P M. A cordial invitation is extended to all to attend these services.
New Jersey Rector to Assist at All Saints Church
The Rev. Warren W. H. Fillkins of Trinity Church, Arlington New Jersey will assist in services at All Saints Episcopal Church next Sunday at 11 and 8 15. Easter music will be repeated at both services and the public is kindly invited.
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T. W. Mullen
W. V. Filkins
Arlington
N. J
Warren W. H. Fillkins
T. B
Trinity Church
New Jersey
All Saints
Episcopal
Home From Over There Returns From Overseas Service
The following days have returned home from overseas service since the last issue Corporal Lee Sheffield Privates Rufus Thompson Harvey White Dewey Webster L J Jordan Edward H Day Harvey Hazlewood and Lewis Hux Has a relative or friend returned from service If so please notify us so we can publish their names as they return.
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Lee Sheffield
Rufus Thompson
Harvey White
Dewey Webster
L. J. Jordan
Edward H. Day
Harvey Hazelwood
Lewis Hux
Rosemary Baptist Church Service Schedule
Rev. A. G. Carter leads Rosemary Baptist Church with Sunday school at 10:00 AM under Supt. G. S. Gregg, morning service at 11:00, and an evening service at 8:00 PM. We cordially invite all to take part in all services.
Joe Pippin Bound Over to Court
Joe Pippin of Patterson Mills village was brought before Justice of the Peace J Knox Dickens on a charge of desertion and non support by his wife. After hearings, Dickens set a 75 dollar bond for Pippin to appear at the next Superior Court term.
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Joe Pippin
Patterson Mills Village
Justice of the Peace
J. Knox Dickens
A. L. Clark
BE. A. Matthews
Justice Dickens
Pippin
Superior Court
Rosemary Personal and Local Items
Local items and notices list visiting friends and residents of Rosemary with dates and places. Names include Chas M. Lance J H Harrison J M Mountford W P Dean B W Hunnicut J B Jenkins Arnold D Lyerly Irene Cannon Katharine Eagleton E C Kendrick W G Rowland H A Wycie L S Cannon and others. Notable events: funeral of Dr J E Green in Weldon and death of W Rufus Williams of Rosemary with Woodmen of the World services.
Lecture by Wm Trickett Giles at Graded School Auditorium
Hon Wm Trickett Giles Supreme Lecturer of the Loyal Order of Moose will deliver a lecture at 3 00 PM Sunday April 27 in the Graded School Auditorium The Roanoke Rapids Band will provide music Mr Giles long served as Supreme Secretary and aims to give a highly interesting talk to the community
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Wm. Trickett Giles
Loyal Order of Moose
Roanoke Rapids
Giles
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Josephine Cherry
Relat Elli Cherry
Rocky Hit
Miss Mary Cherry
W. P. Vaughn
J. Cecil Crank
Louisa
Kay
William Vincent
Ar. UC
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Greensboro
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D. L. Leslie
Claudia Taylor
Massey's Business College
Littleton
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Tillery Robertson
North Carolina State College
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Halifax Paper Corporation
K. A. Parker
Mary Langston
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Louise Jackson
Enfield
J. L. Patterson
Atlanta
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Philadelpha
Josey
Alma Ezell
Ruth Spivey
J. L. Daughtry
Miss Rosa Smith
J. T. Chase
Roanoke
Fenner Smith
Lonza _Lee Murry
Son Fenner Smith
N. C
Josey Camp
Myrtle Faison
J. B. O'Briant
Pleasant Hill
Robert Vick
Seaboard
G. D. Shell
Baltimore
F. M. Coburn
Lynchburg
Sallie Saunders
Fannie
Annie Taylor
Birdie Williams
Viola King
Ivey Mahorn
Robert Bowers
Milton Abbott
John Hager
Panacea
Julia Thompson
A. M. Norinsky
Newbern
Fannie Marks
Kinston
Evelyn McKenney
Newport News
Henry Wynne
EF. B. Glover
Oxford
Nell Thompson
Nannie Graham
Burlington
C. W. Graham
R. W. Edwards
W. G. Edwards
Agness Edwards
Joel H. Carroll
Middleburg
L. H. Carroll
Jas. R. Carroll
Frances
Sallie
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James
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All Saints Church
W. F. Joyner
C.G Freeman
Powelltown
Mr. Gray
Lewis N. Taylor
Laura Carroll
Roanoke Avenue
Choral Club
First Christian Church
Raleigh L. Topping
Chas, M. Lance
D. A. Culbreth
Clinton
J. H. Harrison
Rocky Mount
George W. Suddert
Washington, D. C
J. M. Mountford
Norspent
B. B. Cane
Louis and
Albert Cain
Guy L. Morrison
W. E. Wilson
Sea‘board Railroad
B. W. Hunnicut
J. C. Butts
Jackson
T. M.jenkins
J.T. H. Moon
New Bern
J. B. Powell
J. B.s Jenkins
Carolina Cadillac Company
Winston-Salem
E.C. Kendrick
W. G. Rowland
Arnold D. ‘Lyerly
Irene Cannon
Katharine Eagleton
Mrs. L
Cannon
J. E. Green
W. T. Hearne
Whitakers
Town
John Shaw
Vulture
Ned'’ Manning
C. A. Wyecie
C. F. Ogletree
Henderson
Crawford Lyerly
Columbia S. Co
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