Rosemary and Rocky Mount Social Roundup Notes
A stream of visitors and residents travel between Norfolk Charlotte Halifax and Baltimore with multiple stays in Rosemary and nearby towns. Notable attendance includes Scottish Rite Masons in Rocky Mount and a Valentine party hosted by Master Jimmie Beckwith. Regulars travel to Baltimore Chicago and Richmond for visits sales or personal business. Rev A G Carter heads to King’s Creek to place two children in Economy Home Orphanage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Carter
King's Creek
D. C
Fraternal Notes from Carolina Lodge 225 Initiates New Member
At the February 14 1921 meeting in W O W Hall Rosemary Carolina Lodge 225 I O F conferred the initiatory degree on one candidate. The Degree team gave a splendid performance and the lodge will confer the first degree on February 21. Members are urged to attend and visitors are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolina Lodge No
W. O. W. Hall Rosemary
Community Valentine Party Highlights Aurelian Springs
Miss Maud Kinlaw returns home near Fayetteville after weekend visit. The Community Betterment Club hosted a Valentine Party in the school auditorium with a heart chase, readings, music, and refreshments. Prize winnings included a $10 surplus. next event a Fiddlers Convention on March 26 with admission 10 and 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Community Betterment Club
Aurelian Springs
Hearts
Foxwell
Chas
Kelly J
Kinlaw J
Marvin Harris
Mr. W. W. Warren
Harris
Littleton
Jurors Drawn for March Superior Court
A long list of jurors is named for March Superior Court, with first week selections led by Geo. W. Shearin Jr and W. K. Pippen and a second week lineup headed by W. T. White. The names include numerous local residents and practicing citizens from the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
March Superior Court
Tax Help Arrives at Roanoke Rapids Bank
A U S Internal Revenue Department representative will be at the First National Bank in Roanoke Rapids on February 21 and 22 1922 to assist the public in preparing income tax reports for the year 1920.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Internal Revenue Department
First National Bank
Roanoke Rapids
Lent is Observed at All Saints with Evening Services
All Saints Church observes Lent with daily services across the parish including Tuesday 4 30 and Friday 7 30 p m. Monday Wednesday and Thursday services rotate at local homes. A Friday night visiting clergyman gives the address with a February to March schedule listing Rev Norman F Marshall Rev Chas Westman Rev Bertram E Brown Rev Edmund P Dandridge Rev Isaac W Hughes and Rev N C Duncan. The public is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
All Saints’ Church
Edward W. Baxter
Warrenton
Norman F Marshall
Christ Church
Emporia
Chas. F. Westman
Grace Church
Weldon
Bertram E. Brown
Calvary Church
Tarboro
Edmund P. Dandridge
St. Paul’s Church
Petersburg
Isaac W. Hughes
Holy Innocents Church
Henderson
N. C. Duncan
Raleigh
Second Sunday in Lent at The Church with Welcome
Next Sunday marks Lent with 7:30 A M Holy Communion and 9:45 Church School led by T W Mullen. Divine services at 11 and 7:30, with Tuesday 4:30 and Friday 7:30 services. Special preacher Rev Chas F Westman of Grace Church Welden. Children's service at 3:30 Saturday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. W. Mullen
Chas. F. Westman
Grace Church
Weldon
Benefit Social For Masonic Home At Peck Residence
Eastern Star party in Greensboro hosted by Mr and Mrs Fred Peck to aid the Masonic and Eastern Star Home. The decor featured long leaf pine cupids hearts and darts with guest snapshots. Over 250 guests attended from Weldon and Halifax and the event raised more than 100 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Peck
Order of the Eastern Star
Masonic
Eastern Star
Greensboro
Weldon
Halifax
Notice of Sale Under Deed of Trust in Hall County NC
Notice of sale by W L Long trustee under a deed of trust in Hall County North Carolina. The property along the Seaboard Airline Railway near Mary is offered to the public for cash on March 1 1921 at 12 o clock at the courthouse door. Parcels include Lots 7 8 9 18 and 21 described in Plot Book 2 page 94.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. Paige
Register of Deeds
Ha County
Hall North Carolina
Seaboard Airline Railway Company
Town of Mary
North Line
L. G. Shell
BE. M. Rustler Engineering Company
Raleigh
North Carolina
Office of the Register of Deeds
Halifax
W. L. Long
Weat African Superstition and Travelers Beware
An account from West Africa notes natives crouching by streams to honor the Spirit of the Water and warns travelers that sudden sounds may trigger the Fangaree charm. The charm is struck with a bamboo hammer, and belief holds that injury to a part of the animal mirrors harm to the human victim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Africa
First Woman Journalist Anne Roye l Pioneer Editor in Washington
Anne Roye,l born in Marytent in 1769, became a notable early woman journalist and newspaper owner. A widow of a Virginia revolutionary officer, she moved to Washington in 1824 seeking a government pension and started a small weekly that evolved from the Washington Paul Pry to the Hunters, boasting meetings with presidents from Washington to Lincoln and earning the nickname terror of politicians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Firat
Anne Roye l
Marytent
Washington
Paul Pry
Huntrens
Lincoln
Conversation as a Serious Matter in Denunciation Text
A historical excerpt discusses conversation as a serious matter, claiming talking too long weakens a person more than fasting. It warns against nerve tapping and implies medical and emotional costs, likening speech to draining vitality and brain strength.
Sabbath origins and shift to Sunday worship
The text traces Sabbath origins in Genesis as six days of creation and a seventh rest. It notes Jewish observance on Saturday and Mosaic-law adherents. It explains that Christ’s message led followers to replace the old Sabbath with Sunday, the day of his resurrection, as the new rest day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
Foollah Fad of Idle Rich
Austria once hosted a popular snail racing fad in Vienna with a fashionable club. Fortunes were wagered on minor contests as records tracked the snail winners and handicaps for future matches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austria
Vienna
Erie Canal Opens Connecting Lake Erie to Hudson River
On October 20 1825 the Erie canal opened connecting Lake Erie and the Hudson River. Construction began in Rome New York in 1817 and was completed largely due to DeWitt Clinton. The total cost was seven million two thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie Canal
Lake Erie
Hadson River
Annon
Rome
N. Y
de Witt Cinton
Bering Him Home Exchange Reveals Shared Residence
A young woman recounts leaving a dance with an escort and pointing to a house where she claimed to live. The escort then exclaims that he also resides there, exposing their surprising shared address in a moment of confusion.
When Honey Bees Will Sting
Dark colors provoke bee stings and require caution near hives. Offensive odors and perspiration with distinct odor increase aggression. light garments are safer, and workers returning from work should be discreet around beehives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clintonville
Chopper Marks Drainboard Hidden By Adhesive Plaster
A homemaker reports using adhesive plaster to cover the chopper clamp on the drainboard. The plaster prevents dark marks and withstands repeated washing, as endorsed by Good Housekeeping.
Japanese Mitsumata Plant Yields Leatherlike Material
A Japanese shrub named mitsumata produces a processed inner bark that becomes a see through yet tough material comparable to calfskin. The product is described as highly pliable and durable, akin to French kid leather, with potential use as a vegetable leather substitute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
To Restore Faded Ink on Old Documents
A note explains methods to revive faded ink by washing with substances that darken on contact with iron such as nut galls infusion, sodium sulfate, or acetic ferrocyanide, detailing a traditional restoration approach.
National Week of Song Celebrated at Central School Audience
A National Week of Song runs February 21 28 inviting Americans to sing and enjoy music. A concert at Central School Auditorium Friday February 26 8 pm led by Prof Wade R Brown of Greensboro invites all to join sing along with no tickets required and a friendly greeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Central School
Wade R. Brown
Greensboro
Honor Roll By Month Names Wide Range Of Students
Long list of students across grades 1A to 7A and 7B, with names including Elmer Daniel James Daniel Effie Simpking Nellie Parks Elva Kendrick Ogreeta Thompson Marie Davis Fennie Waters Nervie May Garner Ruby Garner Beulah Miller Annie May Odell Virginia Ogle tree James Beckwith Yates Brown Wilfred Delbridge James Stallings Lois Smith Bonner Walker Lala Nance Arline Cook Rachel White John Bridges Emma Andrews Agnes Kelly Lillian Bell Jenkins Pauline Kendrick Richetta Spence Troy Crouch Grizella Cameron Irene Cox Fostene Kelly Lewis Moore Herbert Moore Henry Howard Carlton Taylor Priscilla Mullen Dorothy Welsh Emma Smith Alice Waters Oscar Tripp Elmer Williams James Harris Linwood Harris Katie Burnett Hazel Lee Coley Jessie Davis Lewis Waters Bettie Cashwell Eunice Clary Janie Joyner Lois Outland Carrie Lee Smith Virgie Wood Bessie May Aycock John Hoy Bryant Dorothy Crutchfield Ophelia Daniel Gladys Gornto Hilda Hines Carrie Pearce Lois Woodard Henry Love Janet Yoder Ollie Powell Robert Tudor Clarence Shell Betty Gray Long Mary Anderson Sam Harris Kathleen Daniel Blanche Draper Lucille Gornto Lurline Hardy Bertha Hedgepeth Charlotte Yoder Paul Gornto Graham Lynch Gladys Green Lois Akers Hilda Faison Laura Bell Tunstall Flora Tunstall Annis Hodges Agatha Moore Meryl Yoder Katherine Jackson Mary Lee Thomason Pauline Smith Howerton Gowen Edna Wafford Rosa Lee Corbitt Catherine Hines Ruth King Hazel Turner Helen Turcer Milton Anderson Irwin Robert Crutchfield Garland Rufus Vick Ethel Harris Helen Jenkins Nellie Morris Ruth Allen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Daniel
James Daniel
Effie Simpking
Nellie Parks
Elva Kendrick
Ogreeta Thompson
Marie Davis
Fennie Waters
Nervie May Garner
Ruby Garner
Beulah Miller
Annie May Odell
Virginia Ogletree
James Beckwith
Yates Brown
Wilfred Delbridge
James Stallings
Lois Smith
Bonner Walker
Lala Nance
Arline Cook
Rachel White
John Bridges
Emma Andrews
Agnes Kelly
Lillian Bell Jenkins
Pauline Kendrick
Richetta Spence
Troy Crouch
Grizella Cameron
Irene Cox
Fostene Kelly
Lewis Moore
Herbert Moore
Henry Howard
Carlton Taylor
Priscilla Mullen
Dorothy Welsh
Emma Smith
Alice Waters
Oscar Tripp
Elmer Williams
James Harris
Linwood Harris
Katie Burnett
Hazel Lee Coley
Jessie Davis
Lewis Waters
Robert Vick
Elmer Clark
Rodger Clark
Audrey Allen
Thelma Edwards
Willie J’ Swindell
Essie Wayne Matkins
Mary Dixon
Roy Langley
Bettie Cashwell
Eunice Clary
Janie Joyner
Lois Outland
Carrie Lee Smith
Virgie Wood
Gladys Downing
Miriam Hudson
Alice Pope
Doris Tippett
Bessie May Aycock
John Hoy Bryant
Dorothy Crutchfield
Ophelia Daniel
Gladys Gornto
Hilda Hines
Carrie Pearce
Lois Woodard
Henry Love
Janet Yoder
Ollie
Spring Millinery and Local Events In South Rosemary
Mrs S F Putney travels from South Rosemary to Baltimore for spring millinery. Dr E A Perry of Littleton and Miss Ida Balance of Norfolk visit. War Savings Societies affiliated with National Organization. Valentine Minstrels draw record crowd. High School performs a short comedy with named cast. Basketball game South Rosemary vs Roanoke Rapids Grammar Grades scheduled Wednesday afternoon. Evening colonial entertainment 10 cents admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. F. Putney
South Rosemary
Baltimore
E. A. Perry
Littleton
Ida Balance
Norfolk Va
Mary G. Shotwell
United States War Loan Organization
Carrie Pearson
Herman Pearson
Wilmington
C. M. Pearson
Annie Hockady
Smith’s
Valentine Minstrels
Cora
Evelyn Brown
George
Earl Rook
Hary
Lewis Taylor
Roanoke Rapids
Roanoke Rapids Personal and Local Items
Mr. D. L. Traynham spent Tuesday in Richmond on business. Miss Mary Susan Holladay left for Holliday, Va. to spend some time. Miss Lucy Clements came by on business Tuesday. Mrs. Annie M. Clements of Vulture visited here Tuesday. Duke Duncan of Clayton spent a few days with brother P. C. Duncan. Mr. and Mrs. Meyer Cohen of Enfield visited relatives Sunday. Rev. L. B. Jones spent a few days in Tarboro this week. W. B. Simmons of Portsmouth spent the weekend here. W. Kidd and family of Warrenton spent Sunday with D. I. Kidd. Mrs. A. O. Pendleton visits relatives in Greenville S C. Lee Parker of Jackson joined Taylor-Matthews Co. G. C. Outland visited Suffolk family over the weekend. G. A. Harris spent a few days in Richmond. J. T. Chase spent a few days in Richmond. Miss Alice Coleman accepted a position with Prof. A. B. Akers. K. C. Towe spent a few days in Farmville Va. Mrs. J. L. Daughtry of Norfolk stays with H. M. Faison. J. H. Harrison spent a few days in Rocky Mount. Miss A. A. Hardaway spending time out of town. Hurley King attended the Masonic Convention in Rocky Mount Tue-Wed. The Methodist choir will repeat Closer to Thee and Oh Paradise at the night service February 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Satterwhite
Henderson
Fred Peck
Chicago
K. Morton
Richmond
Annie Medlin
Ruth Fleming
Baltimore
T. H. Fleming
Raleigh
Rosemary
Sterling M. Gary
Halifax
Jimmie Beckwith
Davis
Hayes
Dolly Gaizzard
Ashland Va
Randolph Macon College
Judge Couneill
W. T. Couneill
Hickory
N. C
C. A. Wyche
Mary Traynham
Spartanburg
Mary Susan Holladay
Jeft
Holliday
Lucy Clements
Rosenbloom
Enfield
Rev
L. B. Jones
Tarboro
W. B. Simmons
Portsmouth
W. Kidd and
Warrenton
D. I. Kidd
A. 0. Pendleton
Greenville
S. C
Lee Parker
Jackson
Taylor-Matthews Company
G. C. Outland
Suffolk
G. A. Harris
J. T. Chase
Alice Coleman
A.B. Akers
Hurley King
Rocky ‘Mount
Paradise
Public Music Programs For National Week Of Song
Town schedule lists five events inviting all residents. Programs at Central School Building include Folk Songs of many Nations for 6th to 7th grades on Feb 21, Songs We Love to Sing for Primary grades on Feb 23, High School Festival Night on Feb 24, and a Community Sing directed by Prof. Wade R. Brown on Feb 25 with additional Songs We Love at Rose Primary School on Feb 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wade R. Brown
Roseimary School
Hat styles and heat protection in Philippines and Pacific islands
The article describes native headwear among Philippine and South Sea island communities. Palm leaf hats vary in shape from flat woven to peaked, with cane bands creating air space above the head. Ornamentation is simple and brown hemp tones appear occasionally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippines
South Sea Islands
Asia Magazine
Vereseatible In Business Note on Good Natured Man
A Northwestern Bussser excerpt from The Northwestern Electric Equipment company notes a good natured, balanced man who remains cheerful and firm in principle. It emphasizes quiet confidence earns respect from opponents and associates alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwestern Busser
Northwestern Electric Equipment Company
Pas
Frugality in Politics and Virtue
The passage discusses frugality as valued among pagans and Christians and notes its limitations as a sole virtue. It argues frugality aligns well with politics, serving as the foundation and support of a just administration, attributed to Oliver Goldsmith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Goldmith
Foreclosure Sale of Rosemary Village Lot in Halifax County
Under a deed of trust filed in Book 820 at Page 43, AR Sandlin and wife defaulted on secured debt. The legal holder will sell on March 1, 1921 at 12 o'clock noon at the Halifax Court House to the highest cash bidder the Lot No 915 in Plot Book 1 Page 196, fronting 30 feet on Jackson Street and 140 feet deep, Rosemary village, Halifax County, North Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AR. Sandlin
Register of Deeds of
Halifax
Munday
Halifax County
North Carolina
Rosemary
Jackson Street
Ealgne
Register of Deeds
Eaber
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W. D. Haywood
Norfolk
A. E. Smith
Lucy Butts
H. E. Schreiber
Charlotte
J. G. Butts
G. B. Lindsay
Durham
Mary and
Lizzie Hale
Frank Musselam
H. Merler
New York City
W. B. Holt
Oxford
A. L. Durham
Arch L. Taylor
R. A. Thompson
Mary Jones
Lewis N. Taylor
8. M. Thompson
U. S. Army
O.F
Aurelian Springs News
Maud Kinlaw
Margaret Kinlaw
Fayetteville
Hollister
Aurelian Springs Dramatic Club
Geo
W. Shearin, Jr
W. K. Pippen
E. L. Lee
Lafayette Powell
J. W. Hardy
F. &. Pope
F. L. Pitts
Z. A. Hardy
R. H. Gray
W. P. Taylor
J. E. Medlin
J. D. Shearin
J. K. Newton
C. King
H. M. Porter
W. B. Boseman
T. B. Cannon
B. W. Jennings
W. T. Pullen
Amos Sherry
J. R. Twisdale
DeWitt Peter
J. D. Lawrence
All Saints Church
Episcopal
Lewis N. Taper
Min Mary Dake
Rosemary School
Powelltown
Tom
Robert Merritt
Carolina
Clyde Rook
Marie
Lottie Hudson
D. L. Traynham
Annie M. Clements
Vulture
Mr. Duke Duncan
Clayton
P. C. Duncan
Meyer Cohen
K. C. Towe
Farmville
J. L. Daughtry
H. M. Faison
J. H. Harrison
Rocky Mount
A. A. Hardaway
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