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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1916
Page
1
Numerous brief items report residents traveling for visits in Baltimore Norfolk Emporia and other towns. People named include Norwood Lyerly Mizell Bearden Bearden Robinson Vincent Cleaton Shaw and Horner. Revival services at Oak Grove and a lively hay ride at Roanoke Rapids punctuate a weekend of social and family activity.
The Roanoke Rapids loss to Rocky Mount 4 to 1 sparks a scandal as Virginia clubs face accusations of a dirty deal. The welchers chorus begins amid claims of compromised results and perceived favoritism in the league.
The Roanoke Rapids baseball club, part of the Virginia League, was expelled after Norfolk and Newport News clubs refused to play. President Corprew cited scheduling conflicts and financial concerns, though local officials suggest the move aimed to protect A and semi pro clubs from a potential upset. Roanoke Rapids had just defeated Rocky Mount four to one, but the season closed with the team being paid off and the league’s decision confirmed.
Garysburg items include callers at homes, revival plans at Shilo Church with Rev M Y Self and N M Wright, and a charity play at Lebanon Church. August 20 memorial services at the cemetery are set with a full program and floral decorations. Mrs Annie Ruth King of Roanoke Rapids dies at 40 after tuberculosis, survived by husband Edward and two children. funeral by Rev George Bearden.
T. W. Mullen and family spent the week end in Henderson with friends. G. W. Morgan of Aurelian Springs was in town Saturday on business. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Roberts and children returned home Saturday after visiting relatives in Rocky Mount the past week. Miss Bessie Marshall of Enfield is here visiting Miss Viva Williams. Miss Maude Thompson after an extended visit to friends and relatives in Norfolk and Baltimore returned home Sunday. Miss Edith Matthews returned home the past week from Richmond Virginia and Warrenton North Carolina where she had been visiting relatives. F. W. Clayton returned Sunday from Asheville where he had been on a few days visit to his parents.
The editor asks readers to share information they know through writing calling or phoning. It argues every news item in the paper originates from a reader or source and urges reciprocal reporting to improve the paper’s value and relevance.
Dr. T W M Long health officer urges Roanoke Rapids graded schools to admit only vaccinated children this fall. Parents of school age children who are unvaccinated are asked to have them vaccinated at once so arms can heal before entry.
Robert Marshall Gurley, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Gurley, died at their Rosemary home last night at 10 30. Interment is set for 3 PM today at Roanoke Rapids Cemetery with Rev. A C Chaffin of Rosemary Baptist Church officiating.
A revival at Pine Forest Baptist Church near town drew about sixty members, with six baptized chest, one restored, and three transferring to other churches. Pastor Trueblood plans a Sunday School Missionary Society and a giving plan soon, and holds services each first Sunday afternoon. He was invited to conduct a revival at Bear Swamp Baptist Church near Littleton in the near future.
Halifax Superior Court began its August term Monday with Judge Francis D. Winston of Bertie presiding in an exchange of courts with Judge Cook. The grand jury was drawn including A J Medlin, R P Bradley, W E Fleming, G W Hale, J B Davis, Joe Wood, L C Dickens, J T Bobbitt, J B Jones, Ed P Chichester, Sam Crawley, Colie Clark, J B Pearce, W H Bradley, C L Birdsong, WH Arrington, J E Machlin, Richard Pettitt. J B Jones named foreman and Ed Dickens officer.
W. P. Vallonan states he has not sought the position of tax collector for the township. He warns the public that rumors claiming he is a candidate for the tax collector role are false and unfair.
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