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.
06 Jul 1917
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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1917
Page
1
Paul Whitfield was captured after being placed under a bond set at 1220 dollars. The case details indicate the bond amount and custody status.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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