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Newspaper

Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1917

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Paul Whitfield Captured at Last

Paul Whitfield was captured after being placed under a bond set at 1220 dollars. The case details indicate the bond amount and custody status.

Paul Whitfield

Roanoke Rapids Fetes Fourth Amid Patriotism Across County

Roanoke Rapids and Halifax County observed the Glorious Fourth with parades from Scotland Neck Enfield Roanoke Rapids and Weldon. Judge Albert L. Cox of Raleigh and Taske Polk of Warren spoke on patriotism and duty while Red Cross efforts supported relief work and the county Defense Council organized committees for war service.

Halifax County Halifax County Council of Defense Halifax Logan Scotland Neck Enfield Roanoke Rapids Weldon R. C. Dunn Defense Council W. E. Daniel Albert L. Cox Raleigh Judge Cox France Tasker Polk Warren Carolina Mr. Polk Lieut. Dickens Louisburg Company N.w National Guard National Guard Council of Defense Boy Scouts Red Cross

Fibre Board Stiffens forfeit over amateur Halifax crowd

Roanoke Fibre Board players report that Halifax Paper Corporation’s amateur team forfeited the championship game scheduled for the Fourth. The Fibre Board squad claimed that Halifax grew cold feet during heavy practice and preparation and feared the game would not smell right for them. The result was a nine to nothing for the Fibre Board, with Halifax free to explain the loss.

Roanoke Fibre Board Company Halifax Paper Corporation Fibre Board Halifax

Bridge Party Honors Miss Shelton Zollar at Exchange Hotel

Miss Catherine Eagleton hosted a charming bridge party last Saturday morning from 10 to 12 at the Exchange Hotel. The porch tables were decorated with flowers, refreshments were served, and guest list included Miss Shelton Zollar of Elizabeth City and several local ladies.

Catherine Eagleton Exchange Hotel Shelton Zollar Elizabeth City Nannie Lawrence Ryder W. B. Watson J. A. Loftin Irene Cannon Charlena Hart Grace Watson Ye Porter Elmyra Jenkins Alice Hockaday

Jurors Named for August Halifax Superior Court

The Livrary publishes the juror list for the August term of Halifax Superior Court. First Week jurors include J. A. Neville B. F. Powell W. S. Royster B. W. Hall Sam Hoffman H. P. Robinson and others. Second Week jurors include L. L. Braswell J. W. White Frank Armstrong E. L. Lee and remaining names.

Halifax Superior B. Y. Harris J. M. Knight C. M. Anderson H. Roberson W. T. Kidd A. H. Johnson C.T. Lawrence A. J. Whitehead, Jr W. Whitehead C. F. Marks Matt Cook Wm Cheek R. D. Wilson C. A.harris A. E. Akers M.S. Mountcastle Frank Branch N. J. Bury D. R. Anderson H. EB. Dobbin L. L. Braswell J. W. White Frank Armstrong E. L. Lee W. F. Butterworth A. J. Jones J. B. Bell I. T. Johnson J. T. Phillips J. W. Thompson Y. A. Spivey L.S

Camp Fire Girls Host Delightful Town Hall Benefit Dance

Local Camp Fire Girls held a benefit dance in the Town Hall last Friday evening. Rosemary Concert Band provided music, attendees enjoyed the evening with the girls and their managers, refreshments were served, and the chapter realized a neat sum.

Camp Fire Rosemary Camp Fire Girls

Sunday Church Services Schedule and Conference

Sunday School begins at 9 45 with W W Woodruff as superintendent. Morning sermon at 11 on The Christian Life vs Com promise. Evening service at 8 features a church conference. All members and visiting visitors urged to attend.

Presbyterian Church Services Notice

Presbyterian Church Stanley White pastor D T Caldwell presiding. Stated supply. Sunday School 9 45 supervised by J F Welsh. Morning preaching 11 00 and evening 8 00. Morning subject The Worshippers. Evening subject The City of Authority. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 8 00 P M. You are cordially invited to attend these services.

J.F. Welsh City of Authority

Baptist Church Revival Plans with Trueblood as Pastor

Baptist Church announces regular services at 11:00 A M and 8:00 P M with Rev C H Trueblood as pastor. Sunday School at 9:45 A M led by W S Hancock. Ladies Aid circles meet Sunday at 3 30. Cottage prayer meeting Monday. Revival slated for the third Sunday in September with an evangelist.

S. Hancock Ladies Aid Society

Chautauqua Starts Next Monday in Local Tent

The third annual Chautauqua opens next Monday afternoon behind vacant Lois space beside the Presbyterian Church. Edward F. Miller, local superintendent and former New Hampshire legislator, will meet guarantors Saturday at 7 30 P M in the mayor s office. The program includes the McKinnie Opera Company Peter MacQueen on European war and a full cast of The Old Homestead plus the Chimes of Normandy and a Future of Europe lecture by Percy Alden of Britain.

Wineriste McKinnie Operatic Company Peter MacQueen Normandy Percy Alden Europe Presbyterian Church Roanoke Rapids Edward F. Miller New Hampshire Miller

Rosemary Personal and Local Items

Mrs R W Jordan and children of Norfolk arrive for a few days visit. R M Sanders spends weekend in Henderson with friends and relatives. C A Lyerly after days spends in Danville and Spray with friends then returns home. J B Gee of Henderson in town on business. Mrs J L Britt and children return home after extended visit in Newsoms Virginia. R A Light of Heathsville in town on business. J J Cox spends days in Richmond on business. R G Brown spends Wednesday in Enfield with family. Rosemary Baptist Church program by Sunday School children draws large audience. Miss Sallie Munford returns to Petersburg after visit. W T Parker of Weldon in town on business. L H Query leaves for Charlotte for vacation. Miss Alena Clemmer of Dallas visiting sister Mrs S D Brown.

J. L. Patterson Ashville D. C. Stronach Richmond C. A. Lyerly Danville Spray J. B. Gee Henderson J. L. Britt Newsoms Rosemary Baptist Church

Men's Tuesday Night Bible Class Forms Local Group

The men's Tuesday night Bible class at Roanoke Rapids Baptist Church grows and shows gratifying results. About three members attend, organized like a Baraca group with H. M. Hudson as president and J. L. Langston as vice president.

H. M. Hudson J. L. Langston J. H. Kennernaip A. H. Horne W. R. Hamilton H. G. McDonald Baraca Roanoke Rapids Baptist Church

Chautauqua Parade Seeks Car Owners for Decorated Ride

Mr W H Hancock chairman requests all residents with cars to join the Chautauqua Parade at two this Monday. Parade forms at Second Street and Roanoke Avenue and decorated vehicles are urged for the occasion.

W. 8. Hancock Chautauqua Second Street Roanoke Avenue

Rosemary Mill Employees Picnic at Rosemary Factory Park

A mammoth Fourth of July picnic and field day honored Rosemary Manufacturing Company workers. at the Rosemary park enormous ice cream lemonade oranges and bananas were served. A baseball game and other exercises added to the celebration watched by Roanoke Rapids post office staff and named local officials.

Rosemary Manufacturing Company Rosemary Cises Roanoke Rapids W. R. Andrews, Jr George W. Buckner Jesse King Jno W. Llewellyn T. W. Mull Mr. Andrews

Yards and Gardens Awarded in Roanoke Mills Contests

Prizes awarded for vegetables and flower gardens show record quality with first prize to W. J. Cherry and top yard honors to Mrs. W. J. Cherry. Judges Rev. C. H. Trueblood and Messrs. Proctor and Stainback praised uniform excellence across Roanoke Mills.

Roanoke Mills Rev. C.H. Trueblood Messrs A.M. Proctor J. T. Stainback W. J. Cherry Cleve Thorington P. W. Pearson D. N. Mabry R. O. Bray P.T. Taylor Henry Taylor L. M. Strickland Rufus Hux John Connor Peter Hux J. F. Layton R. M. Powell J. H. Hines P. O. Riggan W. E Britt J. W. Womble

Advertised Mail Unclaimed Names Listed at Office

The following list of mail remains unclaimed in this office and will be held fifteen days before forwarding to the division of dead letters in Washington DC. William C. Bass, Miss Sis Brown, Mr. Gee, Coward, Miss Mamie Duncan, Mr. A. W. Garrett, Mr. John Luzader, Mr. I. C. Moses, Mr. J. K. Rook, Miss Pearlie Taylor, Mr. Walt Brown, Miss Mary Deberry, Mrs. Lucy Evans, Annie Hillard, Mr. D. E. Medlin, Mr. Willie W. Perce, Mr. S. W. Rickman, Mr. Jas H. Cullins, Mr. C. E. Darden, Mr. Charlie Green, Mr. J. B. Joyner, Mr. M. Moore, Mr. J. G. Pollard, Mrs. J. E. Thompson. When calling for above list please mention advertised.

Washington, D. C William C. Bass Sis Brown Gee, Coward Mamie Duncan A. W. Garrett John Luzader I. C. Moses J. K. Rook Pearlie Taylor Walt Brown Mary Deberry Lucy Evans Annie Hillard D. E. Medlin Willie W. Perce S. W. Rickman Jas H. Cullins C. E. Darden Charlie Green J. B. Joyner M. Moore J. G. Pollard J. E. Thompson

Infant Baby Matthews Dies at Rosemary July 8

Baby Matthews Bernard Drewey Matthews aged 14 months, son of Mr and Mrs Herbert Matthews, died at home in Rosemary on July 8 after a lasting illness. The remains were taken to Rock's Church near Lawrenceville for interment.

Bernard Drewey Matthews Herbert Matthews Rosemary Rock's Church Lawrenceville

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