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Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1923

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Light Docket August Team Dockets Quiet For Trial Week

Only 58 criminal cases docketed for August session with thirty civil cases. Judge John H Kerr will preside and Garland Midvette will prosecute. The two week court opens Monday with criminal docket first and jury cases second. Docket includes gambling, assault, concealed weapons, larceny, abduction and prohibition violations among others.

John Kerr Garland Midvette John H Kerr Ant Cwlietter Garland Dovie Arthur Anthony William Jones Kerr Colin Timie

All Saints Church Announces Sunday Services and Education

All Saints Episcopal Church lists Rev. Lewis N. Taylor as rector with parish activities led by Katherine Welter and board at Hoanoke Avenue. It notes morning and evening worship, a sermon on the Tenth Sunday after Trinity, and classes for adults and children with Holy Communion and a matinee Sunday program.

All Saints Church Lewis N. Taylor Mes Katherine Welter Warks Hoanoke Avene Anday Atone Chitson

President Harding Dies Sudden in San Francisco

Volume X number 20 reports the death of President Warren G. Harding in San Francisco. The death occurred suddenly while he was conversing with family after a day reportedly defended by a physician as meat satisfactory during illness.

Harding San Francisco

Death of President Harding due to apoplexy

President died at 7 35 p m while conversing with family in hotel room. Official statements cited a stroke or brain evolvement as the cause after a day described as most satisfactory since illness began. Mrs Harding and two nurses were present. a sudden shudder and collapse ended the event with doctors confirming an apoplexy.

Sawyer Harding Mrs. Harding Dr. Boone C. E. Sawyer M. D Ray Lyman Wilbur C. M. Cooper J. T. Boone Hubert Wor

Chemicals to Play Important Part in Eradication

Chemicals to play an important part in eradicating bushes this year as the United States Department of Agriculture identifies two effective options for hard to reach areas in pastures woodlands and along fences. Dry salt applied to the crown of a bush can kill average sized plants any season. crushed rock pulp also proves salable for use in stubborn spots. The article notes rooting difficulties with the Wickling Method and urges careful targeting to avoid repeat work. Rosemary Wednesday reports social and town updates including residents visiting, employment changes, and local business movements from Rich mond to Henderson and Littleton.

Staten United States Department of Agriculture

Police Clean Up Streets in Houln and Third Areas

Chief of Police Jackson and Policeman Wilson have done an admirable piece of work this week. With only a tractor and a road machine they have seeded and leveled the roadways of Houlton and Third streets. The neglected part of the town is now in better condition and worthy of commendation.

Jackson Wilson Houlton Third Streets

Church Schedule Notice by Pastor Broom

The Sunday School begins at 9 45 with a sermon at 11 00 A M. A sacred concert by the Methodist Orphanage Choir is announced. The event invites attendees to join in worship and reflection.

Methodiat Orphanize Clie Israel

Meeting Of The Womans County Council

The St Wo may County held July 20 at the School House Halifax. Mrs N J Stedman presided and Miss Pauline Smith spoke on benefits of such an organization. Delegates to Raleigh Home Bureau were elected for July 31 and August 1 and 2. Committees include Home Economics, Education and Recreation. The plan for rural markets and a Halifax milk campaign were discussed. Next meeting set for November 1 with location to be announced.

St Womay Halifax N. J. Stedman Pauline Smith Washington Home Bureau of Raleigh Als County Council Pon King Calvary Ineome Kbarning W. To W. J. Thorne County Council of

Plant Your Fall And Winter Garden Now

Despite the dry weather the State College and Department of Agriculture expert F. E. McCall says fall crops can still be planted. Beans beets Cos lettuce corn carrots tomato cabbage and celery plants can be set out with seeds for early winter cabbage cauliflower and similar crops now, a start now means an abundance of early tall vegetables.

F. E. McCall State College Department of Agriculture

R. E. Shell Runs Amuck in Court

R E Shell caused a scene in court after a refusal to dismiss a case. He was sentenced to thirty days in jail for contempt and officers were ordered to arrest him. The incident drew attention from community members, with concerns over his mental state and possible brain trouble.

Edor Chirk Vane B. Shell Mr. Shell Alloe Dean Cours Morris Saint Lynch Shall Weisner Shem Polivense K Wilson Gray Shell Hatehhn Nis Tures Hyaappeara Mrthell

Police Court News Items

Tom Lynch faced charges of obtaining money under false pretenses and paid costs to recover funds. Etheridge and Moore were found not guilty. several others faced penalties for highway offenses and fighting or profane language. Judson Russ was dismissed on costs. Dr Rawls fined for riding a bicycle without rights. G A Allen held on $200 bond for selling wine.

Tom Lynch Eddie Moore Ler Pidge Willy Etheridge Moore Huck Willams Ton Barnette Leroy Etheridge Basil Harrison Jon Orsandy Esther Johnson Judson Russ Lewis Gallan DR. Rawls Dik G. A. Allen Superior Court

Encyclopedia of Eastern Carolina to Be Published

The Eastern Carolina Chamber of Commerce will publish The Encyclopedia of Eastern Carolina. It will detail regional manufacturing and agriculture and be distributed nationally via ads and coupons. Each county gets three pages and a local exhibition booth at the Wilson exposition next April.

Eastern Carolina County Board of Commissioners Wilson Eastern Chamber The Chamber Carolina Scotland Neck George B. Lay Roanoke Rapids Rosemary

Singing Class Here Sunday Night At Roanoke Rapids Church

The Roanoke Rapids Methodist Church hosts a singing program Sunday night August 5 at 8. A noted concert will feature fifteen orphans and eleven girls and four boys, with a free will offering. Rosemary Methodists join in the service. Bishop Collins Denny preached here last year. The pastor and congregation invite all.

Eto Roanoke Rapids Methodist Church Rosemary Methodists Collins Denny

Rev Peele To Expound On Biblical Characters at Roanoke Rapids Church

Beginning Sunday night August 8th and continuing for six evenings Rev R E Peele will hold eight o'clock services at the Roanoke Rapids Baptist Church. He will expound Scriptural teachings related to Noah Abraham Daniel Elijah Esther and Jesus and invites all to attend these inspirational talks.

R.E. Peele Roanoke Rapids Baptist Church Noah Abraham Daniel Elijah Esther Jesus

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Chures R. P. Bedren Roughby Beach Chas. E. Finch Norway Ned Manning Bridgewater Bath A. G. Carter Baptist Marmatuke Ross Yokeley Childdren Sylva Y. M. Deakin John W. Lewie Norsin Episcopal Church Arcenion Grow Moun Rorky John de Vaney Cobb Thos M. Jenkins Lynchbure George Fisher J. W. Saunders Baltimore S. James Smith D. Yancey Bullock Mollie Hardison Plymouth Leo, Creamer Richmond 8. L. Lynch Norfolk W. E. Branch Kittrell Tna Allen Asheville T. M. Dobson M. P. Williams Tarboro Betty Cooper Jackson Springs High Point J. E. Green Petersburg Rose T. W. Mullen Willoughby Beach John Armistead Mabel Boyd Betty Bopper A. G. Kramer Nancy Johnson Rowland W. B. Strickland LB Wray S. Thompson Rosemary Wedhday Sisto Hradley Northampton County C. Burwell Vance Guano Company Henderson Francis Joyner D. P.wike Beatrice Harris D. Shell Ralph Shell Robersonville Reltives John Butler Alex Arab John C. Smith Charlotte Mast Dean Duke W. P. Dickens Haifa Rymary Shelton and Prgis Robert H. Broom Womans County Council R. E. Shell Boanok Rapids Aret Ford Bertlett Alma Eastern Mildred Taylor Carlton Taylor Goldsboro Florine Davenport Londo Nell Jones Alivette Wilkinson Legrange W. P. Taylor H. C. Taylor Cecil Pendenton Greenville S. C Charles Miller Enfield Mae Edmondson Aylor Ruby Williams Hanover Donis Moore Heaufort Tiller W. D. Tillery Eunice Underwood Ethel Ailsbrook Scotinod Neck Mabel Lelia Braswell Ada Bain Wrightsville Beach Ase Norine Granwell Pearl Bain 1 Howerton Job Talor Mary Traynham Wyche Aberdeen William Jackson Bali Paul Hamrick Mr. Gaddy Evelyn Gaddy W.G. Lynch Graham D. G. Davis Lawrenceville T. M. Moore Eliza Moore Luther Moore W. P. Vaughan Snody Moore Carlton N.C S. B. Jones Robert Taylor Fayetteville, N. C Camp Bragg Frank Harpell J.T. Chase Mr. Peele
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