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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1914
Page
1
The Herald invites readers to subscribe to the home paper to keep up with local doings. A mail-in coupon is provided for a one year subscription for a dollar, encouraging August sign up.
The New York Sun summary reports Dr David Starr Jordan’s warning that a general European war could cost about 49.95 million dollars daily. He cites a Richet table translated from francs listing feeding, pay, transportation, munitions, and destruction costs, plus air warfare and burning cities as escalating factors.
Roanoke Mills Baseball team hosting Franklin Virginia lost two close games at the League Grounds this week both ended 4 to 0 with Franklin scoring on Roanoke errors. The Monday game ended early due to rain and Tuesday’s contest was decided in favor of Franklin. Meanwhile Charles Barrett and Annie Smith were married in Raleigh last Sunday and will reside in Roanoke Rapids.
The Roanoke Rapids Board of Trade met August 10 in the mayor’s office with a large crowd. Officers were elected: William F. Horner president J B Boyd vice president M McRae Faison secretary treasurer and directors J W House T W Mullen J J Chase Dr T W M Long and Job Taylor A committee was formed to explore quarters in the Horner building and plans for Rosemary meetings and Atlantic Coast Line entry were discussed A motion thanked M M Faison for his Clean Up Day campaign work The community is urged to join with a $1 membership and 25 cents monthly dues P T Taylor and Miss Island Marriner were wed last Saturday in Roanoke Rapids
Halifax County primary results from Thursday August 6 indicate the largest countywide primary vote in years. W L Long led the Legislature contenders, while Gary Bowers and Norman were renominated by large majorities, and Roanoke Rapids Township reported 300 votes.
A roundup of local people visiting relatives and friends across towns like Lewiston Kelford Henderson Enfield Richmond Rocky Mount and Payetteville plus an announcement that Dr Harley B Foster has established a modern dental practice in Roanoke Rapids with a full dental office outfit ready for various procedures.
Suffolk's semi pro ball club played three games in Roanoke Rapids this week, taking the first and third games while the home team won the middle contest 7 to 1. Highlights include a Suffolk win on the league grounds 2 to 0, Churn's third inning homer for Suffolk, and Mosher's strong fielding for the home nine. Mildred and Edward Banks returned home from a Kel ford visit with their granddaughter.
W H Waite concedes defeat in the Halifax County primary but pledges to continue opposing boss rule and pooling of office holders interests. He thanks supporters and asks forgiveness for critics, asserting the fight to restore people’s rule has only begun.
In a tight Roanoke Valley League game Roanoke Mills edged Patterson Mills 3 to 2 last Saturday. Rosemary narrowly defeated Roanoke Rapids in a seesaw 7 to 6 contest, keeping the pennant race close as the season ends.
In a hot contest Patterson Mills and Roanoke Mills traded blows as Roanoke Rapids made ten errors to Rosemary’s two while piling up eight hits to Rosemary’s five. Bland’s first league appearance drew mixed reviews as Hughes outpitched him. Davis homered and delivered the winning run in the eighth as Roanoke Mills clinched the pennant with a tenth inning rally.
Thirty days ago any citizen in good health could obtain life insurance in Europe. Now European companies stop writing policies due to Germany’s declared war about ten days ago. If the US enters, American firms would likely halt as well, so securing a policy now is advised. WYCHE & RICKS advertise as agents.
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