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Newspaper

Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1922

Page

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Rosemary Personal and Local Items Snapshot

W. P. Williams of Peterswas Rosemary was found at his side while sleeping. Mrs Emily Sutton of Rosemary reportedly took her own life with a revolver Tuesday morning, possibly linked to a habit issue. J W Lewis of Norfolk and Mrs W E Floyd of a Mass visited Rosemary on Thursday.

W. P. Williams Peters Rosemary Emily Sutton J. W. Lewis Norfolk W. E. Floyd Mass

Coroner's jury finds death was self inflicted

A coroner jury ruled that the death was the result of the deceased's own actions. The report notes Elizabeth Smith and H H Bain among visitors to Rosemary, plus numerous residents from Raleigh, Norfolk, and Charlotte noted in Rosemary through the week. Several minor offenses were settled. Willie Macon was bound over on a theft charge, and others paid fines or discharged with costs.

Lucile Carson Sun Asheville K. D. N.gilbert Greens Rosemary Elizabeth Smith Willie Macon T. B. Hawkins Macon Halifax County Superior Court Robert Ussery R. W. Liles Noah Deberry Jesse Wheeler Harvey Bryant B. F. Jones

Deaths of Jeremiah Buffaloe and Emily Sutton Linked by Tragic Endings

Obituary notes Jeremiah Buffaloe aged 73 who died at Rosemary Hospital after months of illness. he leaves a wife, two sons, three daughters, and a devout Methodist family. In a separate case, Emily Sutton aged 34 shot herself after years of drug addiction, survived by husband and four children. coroner declares death by self-inflicted gunshot.

Jeremiah Buffaloe Buffaloe Rosemary Vernon M. Buffaloe Three Hundred Street Maria Buffaloe Messrs. W. M Robert B. B. Cullom J. R. Wirtz Bettie Buffaloe Rich Square E. N.harrison Mr. Roberts Jackson Methodist Church Emily Sutton I’. B. Sutton Westbrook Richmond Sutton S. M. Thompson Kinston Sanitarium H. G. Rowe

Roanoke Rapids Bride Weds Florence Man in Florence

McFarland Edwards of Roanoke Rapids North Carolina wed William Baldwin McFarland of Florence last Sunday night April 28 at Florence South Carolina. Rev B F Allen of Immanuel Baptist officiated at the parsonage. The couple will reside in Florence. The bride was a popular North Carolina woman and the groom is a local businessman. They obtained a license before returning to Florence where the pastor was briefly unavailable. Friends extend best wishes for happiness and success.

Belle Edwards Roanoke Rapids N. C William Baldwin McFarland Florence B. F. Allen Immanve Baptist Church

Rosemary Concert Band Sunday Afternoon Performance

The Rosemary Concert Band plans its usual Sunday afternoon concert at 3 30. If weather allows, the event will be in Rosemary Park. otherwise it moves to the High School Auditorium.

Rosemary Rosemary Park Therwige Igh School

Reynolds announces marriage of Sarah Bessie Hockaday

Mr and Mrs L R Reynolds announce the marriage of their daughter Sarah Bessie to Mr Nathaniel M Hockaday on Thursday April 20 1922 at the home of the bride Rockingham North Carolina At Home after May 1 1922.

Nathaniel M. Hockaday Rockingham N. C

Card of Thanks and a Provocative Claim

The family of Mr. Jeremiah Buffaloe expresses sincere appreciation for sympathy shown during bereavement. The text then shifts to a legal admonition of “Not Guilty” and cites a Chicago professor claiming 0 percent of American women are home loving. It frames a provocative question about women belonging to the ten percent who are presumed to be homemakers.

Jeremiah’ Buffaloe Chicago United States

Stone Fined Five Dollars in Fayetteville Street Assault

J F E Stone of Raleigh pleaded guilty to choking and throwing down P C Duncan a clerk at Koontz Denton Ladies Clothing on Fayetteville Street after Duncan refused an apology for an alleged insult. Judge Harris ruled a person who takes the law into his own hands must pay costs, fining Stone $5 plus costs.

J. FE. Stone P. C. Duncan Koontz-Denton Ladies’ Clothing Establishment Fayetteville Street Stone Duncan J. W. Bailey Harris Raleigh News and Observer Duncan’s Incorporated

Child Labor Law Invoked Fines in Theatres Case

In Aurelian Springs Messrs P A Shell and S L Clary paid $5 fines and costs for employing Ralph Shell to carry films to theatre projection rooms. The charge rested on the Child Welfare Commission rule prohibiting work after 9 00 P M for under age 16. Additional notices list church services and a charity sale at the high school to benefit the Home Economics department with clothing and food sales and a showing of The Little Minister.

Messrs. Shell Clary Ralph Shell Carter Aurelian Springs P. A. Shell S. L. Clary Peoples and Rosemary Theatres Child Welfare Commission Wm. L. Knight Weldon Messrs E. F. Carter State Child Welfare Commission R. D. Jenkins Halifax County A. L. Clark Lst Home Economics Department

Presbyterian Church Weekly Schedule and Deacon Meeting

Pastor Rev. Stanley White leads morning services at 11:00 with Sunday School at 9:50 and evening worship at 7:30. J. H. Harrison is superintendent and organist. J. H. Harrison leads Junior C E at 3:00 and Christian Endeavor at 6:45. prayer meeting 7:30 Wednesday followed by choir practice. deacons to meet after Wednesday prayer meeting.

Christian Endeavor

Baracas Appoint Social and Musical Committees

Baracas appoint social committee of three officers R A Williams Geo N Stanley and Jack Lipscombe at a class meeting last Monday night tentative plans for a musical organization were discussed with no action taken arrangements made for a special musical program to be held next Sunday morning attendance of every member urged

R. A. Williams Geo. N. Stanley Jack Lipscombe

Dr Davis to Speak at Baptist Church Sunday

At eleven oclock Sunday morning Dr W Davis will address the congregation at the Baptist church. In the evening Weldon B Y P U representatives will present a program. The 6 45 Junior B Y P U meeting features Mr C F Gore addressing the youth. All interested in B Y P U work are invited.

W. Davis The Baptist Church Weldon B. Y. P. U B.Y.P. U C.F Gore B.P. U

Dollar Day Planned by Roanoke Rapids Merchants

Local merchants of Roanoke Banda plan two Dollar Days May 19 and 20 with attractive bargains. A special edition of the Roanoke Rapids Herald will publish Dollar Day notices on May 12, distributed across Halifax and Northampton counties, to guarantee wide publicity and genuine values.

Roanoke Banda Halifax Northampton Roanoke Rapids

Girl Scouts Triple Show Promises Fun and Moral Lessons

The Roanoke Rapids event features a four act play The Comedy of Horrors supervised by Mrs. F. L. Nash at The Barnes School for Girls. The Golden Eaglet film from New York highlights Scout proficiency. Admission is 20 cents for children and 36 cents for adults with Ellis Jazz Hounds providing music.

Jack F. L. Nash Barnes’ School For Roanoke Rapids Shirley Mason Honors Jessie James Captain Kidd Fluffy Snowy Owls Airy Ducky Girl Scouts New York Camp Sam Ellis High School

Roanoke Rapids Personal and Local Items

Roanoke Rapids notes list visiting relatives and locals: Weldon residents Mrs Donald F Moseley and son Donald Jr. Mrs F R Honeycutt and son. Pendleton family return from Greenville South Carolina. J R Manning and D L Traynham at Wake Forest. Wells D Tillery in Scotland Neck. Bruce Tillery and Kenny Love at Wake Forest. Councill family connection to Hickory. Gladys Whitley visiting Washington NC. Virginia Bassett from Richmond. W P Taylor in Richmond. R C Shaw relocating to Spencer. H T Smith in Fayetteville. W T Councill and R W Cordon at the Bankers Convention in Pinehurst. W S Dean weekend away. B Marks in Richmond. Abe Norinsky of Baltimore. Community events include Presbyterian Tea and Salad on Wyche lawn April 29 from 3 to 7, price 35 cents, pending weather. Birthday Cake cutting May 2 at 3:30 for Annie Dowd School funds. C A Wyche and Susan Holladay attend Danville concert and May 2–5 Music Festival at Converse College. S M Sitterson visiting daughter in Patterson Mills. J N Styers from Winston-Salem Motor Company visits Hege.

W. S. Dean Presbyterian Auxiliary John Harrison Annie Dowd School Japan C. A. Wyche Susan Holladay Danville Gladys Lea Converse, College Spartanburg N. C S. M. Sitterson Winston-Salem Fred C. Hege Patterson Mills J.N. Styers the Motor Company F. C. Hege

Parent Teacher Meeting at Kindergarten Tuesday May 9

The next parent teacher meeting will be held in the Kindergarten on Tuesday May 9 at 7 30. A final report of all work done by the Association this year will be presented along with plans for next year and talks on subjects of interest to parents. The public is invited.

Kindergarden

School Garden in Rosemary Building Class

The children of the special class in the Rosemary Building with Miss Hayes as teacher have started a garden. Both children and teacher are very much interested and are doing good work.

Rosemary Building Miss Hayes

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Semary Th. H. Bain Birming Ala Wednes W. L. Davis Plymouth Lula Rankin Raleigh Aus Katherine Webster Episcopal Ich Charlotte Mir Chas. E. Finch J. Henry Cullom Reed Monroe Jenkins Beday A. G. Carter Franklinton Eliza Joyner R. J. Lewis Littleton BE. F. Carter S. Arch L. Taylor Avention Episcopalians’ Auxiliary Arlotte H. E. Dobbins Carolina Atlanta Thomaston Irs W. B. Councill and Son I Gn Hickory W. T. Councily R. L. Topping Edward Rose L. G. Shell J. R. B. Satterwhite Henson Rosey Dan Wrightmeyer Crewe R J Armistead Isburg Emary John Peele Ghter Edith Baltimore J. W. Bradley J. C. Winstead E. Crymes Warren W. H. Filkins Ington N. J Friends Town H.H. Swinson Nor 1 Rr. A. Shaw W. H. Cellis Ofsmond J. E. Stone All Saints Church Lewis N. Taylor Roanoke Avenue Lady Astor Ad and Lady Waldorf Astor National League of Women Voters Lord Baracas Dr. Davis Donald F. Moseley Donald, Jr T. R. Adkins L. W. Clements F. R. Honeycutt A. O. Pendleton Greenville 8. C J. R. Manning D. L. Traynham Wake Forest Mrs Wells D. Tillery Scotland Neck Bruce Tillery Kenny Love W. P. Taylor R. C. Shaw Spencer H. T. Smith Fayetteville W. T. Councill R. W. Cordon Pinehurst Parent-Teacher Meeting
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