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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1916
Page
1
Fred Broome departed last Saturday for Cherryville North Carolina. Lawrence Cummings left Sunday for Suffolk Virginia. Joah Eason of Weldon was in town for a few hours last Saturday.
The Halifax County Democratic Convention met at Thelma with Chairman Charles D. House presiding. W. E. Daniel served as temporary chair, sixteen delegates were chosen from townships, and an at large delegation was added from four largest townships. The convention adopted a plan for a future Congressional Convention and voted to have Halifax and Edgecombe counties jointly nominate one Senator. The executive committee was reappointed without opposition.
H L Zeigler, vice president and treasurer of T C Thompson & Bros., announces plans to run for the U S House, subject to the Democratic primary this year. He asks for support from Democratic voters of Halifax County as the campaign begins. The note follows a busy weekend of regional visits and community events.
Mr and Mrs T J Greer announce the marriage of their daughter Ne Piga Ultre to Mr Henry Marvin Taye on April 24 1916 in High Point NC Mrs Taylor is well known in Roanoke Rapids from her residence here several months and has many friends Mr Taylor has lived in Roanoke Rapids most of his life He is employed by Roanoke Mills Company They stay with Mr and Mrs J W Taylor and will move to a Jackson Street home in coming weeks
W L Long announces candidacy for the State Senate subject to the Democratic Primary on June. He appeals for the support of Halifax County Democrats and notes his commitment to the party.
The New Hope Hockaday district held a special tax school election with a 22 to 19 ballot in favor but likely not operative due to required turnout. Bribery and black hand letters are alleged in the campaign, with county election board review pending. Easter Sunday at the Methodist church drew large congregations with fitting music and floral decorations and offerings for the Orphan's Home and conference fund.
Miss Omie Campbell of Rosemary survived a Sunday accident at Roanoke Junction after being knocked down and run over by a car with defective brakes. she recovered quickly and was discharged from Roanoke Rapids Hospital. The vehicle, owned by Mr Howell of Weldon, was driven by Evangeline Elias of Weldon. The same report details Halifax County Board of Elections meeting in Halifax and the creation of two precincts in Roanoke Rapids Township for the upcoming election, listing registrars and pollholders across several precincts.
A Wednesday night event transformed the All Saints Mission House into a festive church setting for a choir party. Members and invited friends played childhood games, enjoyed tea cream and cake, and the hall was decoratively arranged with ferns and flowers. Rosemary Baptist Church invites all to weekly services led by Rev. A C Chaffin.
In Rosemary, a church was built in a single day by 7 PM with a 500 seat tabernacle on Roanoke Avenue. Evangelist D C Tremaine arrived for revival meetings, and Contractor C M Dickens oversaw rapid construction from dawn to completion. Services begin tonight and run nightly for several weeks.
More than two hundred guests attended an Easter Monday barbecue at Hockaday and New Hope School. County Superintendent A E Akers and State Board of Education member L C Brogden spoke in favor of better schools, followed by a Brunswick stew dinner.
Mrs Susie Norwood aged 64 died at her home near Vultaire Northampton County after a brief illness. Survived by daughter Mrs Ben Gray and two sons Thos Norwood of Northampton and Jake Norwood of Roanoke Rapids. Interment was held Thursday at the old family burying grounds in Northampton.
Rev Robert L Carroway of Stonewall NC will deliver the Anniversary Sermon to Carolina Lodge No 225 I O O F at Rosemary Methodist Church next Sunday morning at 11 o clock in commemorating the Ninety Seventh Anniversary of Odd Fellowship in America. Members of the lodge will attend in a body and visitors are invited.
Grover Crane fined $10 and costs and placed under bond to keep the peace for drunk and disorderly conduct and threatening his wife. Henry Thompson fined $5 and costs for drunken disorderliness. David Rheims fined $5 for misconduct. Lawrence Scott and Ed Mayo, both colored, charged with bringing in whiskey under the Grier law, case admonished and warned after slapping a wife.
The Baptist church announces Sunday School at 9 45 a.m. led by W S Hancock Superintendent. Worship at 11 a.m. and 7 45 p.m. Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 45 p.m. Teacher's meeting afterward. Senior B Y P U Sunday 7 p.m. Junior B Y P A Sunday 2 30 p.m. Junior choir attends services as usual.
Sunday School at Rosemary Opera House every Sunday at 9 45 am led by First Christian Church Raleigh with Minister L Topping. Revival begins Sunday morning conducted by Evangelist Dewitt Chas Tremaine.
Morning Sunday School at 9 45 o clock led by W V Woodruff. Preaching at 11 00 and 7 30 PM by Rev Geo S Bearden. Morning topic A Test of Love evening What Fool Says. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 Apostles Creed. Good music all are invited to attend.
Henry Clark Smith Rector announces weekly services every Sunday at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. with Holy Communion on the first Sunday. Sunday School at 10:40 a.m. Rosemary Sunday at 9:30 a.m. Choir practice Friday at 8 p.m. Public invitation to attend all services.
A May 3 charity program at Peoples Theatre features the Gladys Beulah Powers Company of New York with Miss Powers and pianist Miss Gwyneth Samson. The show blends songs dances and impersonations across nationalities to benefit the church building fund. Tickets 80 36 and 25 cents.
Farmers urged to limit milk output this summer to protect herds. Instruction explains a simple spray mix of fish oil and kerosene for cattle and stresses thorough barnyard disinfection and frequent manure removal to reduce disease risk.
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