Roanoke Rapids Resident T J Rook Dies Suddenly
The Roanoke Rapids community mourns the death of T J Rook who died at his home from acute indigestion. He was likely the town’s oldest resident and a longtime figure in agriculture and commerce. Pallbearers named include J K Dickens and S B Pierce, with services led by Revs Lance and Few.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivey Mahorn
Harrison
Thomas
T. J. Rook
Here
Rook
Our County
Virginia
D. J. Patehin
Palmer
New York
Norah Branch
the Rock Home Place
Lance
J. K. Dickens
S. B. Pierce
W. A. Pierce
Wells D. Tillery
E. B. Glover
Robt, Vincent
C. A. Wyche
J. M. Jackson
First Methodist Church of
Roanoke Rapids
Church notices and Lent services listed for local parishes
The bulletin lists Sunday services for Presbyterian and Episcopal churches, with times for Holy Communion, church school, and adult Bible study. Lent services are noted for All Saints and Emmanuel Warrenton with midweek and Friday events and special preacher Rev H W Baxter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
All Saints Church
Lewis N. Taylor
Rocnoke Avenue
T. W. Mullen
H.W. Baxter
Emmanuel Church
Warrenton
Methodist Church Announces Pastor Rev Eugene C Few
Rev Eugene C Few will lead services at the Methodist Church on Sunday February 29 1920 Sunday School at 945 am with W W Woodruff as superintendent Preaching at 11 am and 730 pm
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Woodruff
Notice of Partnership Interest Sale and Meeting
Notice to the public that Roger Warren sold his interest in the partnership of Cook & War. A prayer meeting is set for Wednesday evening at 7 30 o'clock. The notice is dated February 24 1920 and invites regular attendants and visitors to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cook & War- Prayer Meeting
Miss Lizzie Dalton Struck by Auto in Roanoke NC
Miss Lizzie Dalton a member of the school faculty was injured when struck by a car driven by Mr Jack Williams Roanoke Fibre Board Co superintendent at the intersection of Roanoke Avenue and Second Street. A small bone in her ankle was broken and she was taken to Roanoke Rapids Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizzie Dalton
Roanoke Avenue
Second Street
Roanoke Rapids
Miss Dalton
Influenza Cases Rise in the County
The county reports 354 new influenza cases this week, totaling 714 since the epidemic began, with 11 new pneumonia cases and 28 overall. Most cases are in those who had no flu last year. many are using the Pneumonia Saline Vaccine from the Army Medical School and State Hygiene Laboratory via the County Health Department Weldon, P. Carter County Health Officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army Medical School
State Laboratory of Hygiene
County Health Department
Weldon
Carter County
Seaboard Officials Refuse Orders on Rural Survey
Involving Roanoke Junction crossing safety and traffic, Seaboard officials resist Corporation Commission directives. The Herald notes concerted citizen and official efforts appear wasted as the rural survey gains vital importance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seaboard
Corporation Commission
Rural Survey
Doubts on Commission Authority as Roanoke Junction Crossing Remains Ungated
The Roanoke Junction crossing at Roanoke Avenue has remained unguarded despite a prior order for a watchman or electric signal. The Roanoke Rapids Herald reports that the state commission cites possible federal control as a hurdle, with a Stanly of Atlanta visit expected to resolve the issue soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke Avenue
Roanoke Junction
The
Herald
State Corporation Commission
Virginia
Corporation Commission
F. M. Shute
Herald Publishing Company
Roanoke Rapids
N. Y
Roanoke Rapids Junction
Stanly
Atlanta
March Term of Halifax Superior Court Opens March 15
The March term of Halifax Superior Court opens Monday March 15 with Judge Devins presiding. Clerk Gary says only two criminal cases on the docket so far and the jail is empty. civil matters are light. Juries are listed for the first and second weeks with many local names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court of
Halifax
Devins
Gary
K. M. Collins
S. W. Stansberry
A. B. Pope
J. D. Manning
J. L. Bass
C. F. Barkley
A. F. Staton
C. I. Lawrence
L. B. Boseman
W. S. Barnes
W. G. Shearin
T. C. Williams
E. D. Purnell
T. H. Vanlandingham
E. A. Walston
T. W. Jenkins
M. W. Perry
W. D. Lawrence
C. Parker
J. W. Staton
J. F. White
Tax Aid Arrives Here For 1919 Returns
Income tax agent Mr. Moye of the U S Treasury Department is in town to assist with 1919 income tax returns. He can be seen at the First National Bank to help taxpayers ready forms and filings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moye
U. S. Treasury Department
First National Bank
Coal Regions on North American Seacoasts
Ada's Coal Regions in Canada claim two seacoast coal areas the only on the continent. Nova Scotia bituminous coal is estimated to last 700 years while Vancouver Island coal has been operated since 1980.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada
Canada
North America
Nova Scotia
Vancouver Island
Warren sells partnership interest to S C Cook at same stand
Mr Roger Warren sold his interest in the Cook and Warren partnership to Mr S C Cook companion to continue the business at the same stand. Mr Warren will join Weldon Grocery Company as a traveling salesman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger Warren
Cook and Warren
S. C. Cook
Cook
Warren
Weldon Grocery Company
J D Johnson of Rosemary Dead In Uncertain Lineage
J D Johnson aged about seventy died at his Rosemary boarding house after weeks of illness. He left an estate of about 8000 dollars and a house in Rosemary. He spoke of a sister in Pennsylvania but she is not located. Funeral services will be held at the local cemetery. Local notices mention new car dealers from Norfolk and several visitors passing through Rosemary. A World at Columbus show will be at the Rosemary Theatre next Thursday night March 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Johnson
Rosemary
Johnson
Pennsylvania
Undertaker Williams
Columbus
Ohio
Rosemary Theatre
Mrs. Sarah J Holt Dies After Illness in Richmond Hospital
The community mourns the death of Mrs. Sarah J. Holt wife of W B Holt superintendent of Patterson Mills after several weeks illness in a Richmond Hospital. The family traveled to Winder Georgia for the funeral at her old home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah J. Holt
W. B. Holt
Patterson Mills
World mission plan to map Protestant outreach
The Interchurch World Movement offers a method for Protestant leaders to meet and coordinate a global Christian program. It outlines where Methodists and Baptists stand, existing forces, and unoccupied regions to target for worldwide evangelism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
India
Interchurch World Movement
Diet of the Late Pope Described as Simple and Frugal
A surviving account claims the pope lived on a plain regimen akin to a poor tradesman. He drank coffee in the morning, had light soup and meat at midday, and ate vegetables with meat at supper. His favorite dish was polenta, the Teullan staple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pope
Thirtieth Division Tops Medals of Honor Totals
A War Department table dated February 6 1920 shows the 30th Division leading all Allied forces in Medals of Honor with 12 awards, followed by the 89th with nine. The Second Division tops awards overall at 693, with 385 going to Marines or naval personnel. The First Division ranks second with 420 and the 27th with 139. Officers account for 39 percent of Army awards and enlisted men 61 percent, with many medals earned by soldiers who rose from the ranks to commissioned ranks before approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Staff
War Department
Army
Powellville Birthday Party Honors Miss Iola Gray
Miss Iola Gray celebrated her 19th birthday with a surprise party last Friday at eight. Prominent locals attended including G W Myrick of Roanoke Rapids P W King Jerry Hockaday and Miss Hockaday Col Medlin Harrison Snipes Bettie Shell Lottie Hudson Lula and Annie Bell Gray Eugene Atheridge Bryant of Rosemary Bryant Gray and Mr Shell. Best wishes for her future success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iola Gray
G. W. Myrick
Roanoke Rapids
P. W. King
Jerry Hockaday
Miss Hockaday
South Rosemary
Medlin
Harrison, Snipes
Bettie Shell
Lottie Hudson
Lula
Annie Bell Gray
Eugene Atheridge
Bryant
Rosemary
Bryant Gray
Shell
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Mr. Taylor
Oxford
Gaines Thomas
University of Medicine In
Richmond
H. P. Thomas
Mabel Fourham
Baltimore
B. Marks Millinery
Stanley White
Bruce Tillery
Francis F. Patterson
Charlotte
Messrs. Whitehurst
Ivey Moore
Irvin Pender
Tarboro
Miss Fannie Towe
Mrs. R. L. Towe
Verna Davenport
Alma Grooms
W. H. Jones
Witherspoon
National Loan and Insurance Company
F.C. Williams
Franklin
J. B. Edmonds
Henderson
F. M. Coburn
Harry C. Shell
Lynchburg
Herbert Brantley
Roanoke Pharmacy
Roanoke Rapids Mothers Club
J. W. House
Coporation Commission
Powelltown
Mrs. Thomas Cook
Jackson
South Rosemary School
George Washington
Cherry
Leatherwood
Williams
Burwell Patterson
Littleton
Mamie Fulgham
Norfolk
L. A. Daniel
Root and Davis
J. A. J. Brock
South Carolina
National Loan and Exchange Bank
Columbia
MR. Cook
Messrs
Davis and
Spence
Norfolk Va
Daniel
Lee Cooper
Philadelphia
B. P. Cooper
Shelton Hotel
Wm. Teiser
Raleigh
T. H. Williamson
Goldsboro
Mr. Ley
Honeoye Falls
A. G. Carter
Sharpsburg
Rocky Mount
John L. Patterson
R. E. Gill
Fredericksburg
W. H. Boydton
Hampton, Va
Earl M. Stauffacker
Ackley
Stauffacker
New World
BY S. Earl Taylor
S. Earl Taylor
Interchurch World Movemnnt
Powellville
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