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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1916
Page
1
Miss Mary Boram of Norfolk visits Miss Maude Thompson while Lela Bury travels to Norfolk for a brief relatives visit. Numerous residents attend travel, hospital, and family events with short trips to Greensboro Burlington Lynchburg Emporia and Roanoke Rapids.
Mrs Annie Grant visits Mr and Mrs Eddie Clements in Lawrenceville. Frank Robertson and John Gettys of Roanoke Rapids call on Misses Mary Fleetwood and Lucy Clements. E M Clements attends Bridge Meeting in Roanoke Rapids. Lottie Grant stays with grandmother Lucy V Grant. Lacey Clement and Mary Fleetwood visit relatives in Roanoke Rapids. Mary Garner visits Chas Grant home. Tempe Cleaton and Geo Steele call on Rachel Myrick near Littleton. Lillie Riddle of Portsmouth visits Barley relatives.
Weldon commissioners move forward with a bond issue of 550,000 for paving principal streets with bitulithic pavement and improved gravel streets town wide. The cost will be shared equally between the town and property owners.
A large revival gathers attendees from Halifax Littleton and Weldon as ministers and choirs work in harmony. Evangelist Ham preaches with earnest fluency and Mrs Ham presides at the piano. Prof Betts delivers gospel solos as three Sunday services and a mammoth men’s meeting are planned with nightly gatherings next week.
The Weavers split a four game week with Richmond Grays and Emporia, taking three of four overall. Roanoke Rapids won both games against Emporia on the home diamond, Franklin plans reorganizing for the Tri Town League, and a 21 to 2 win for Emporia over Franklin in a midweek game.
The candidate announces run for Halifax County Register of Deeds in the Democratic Primary on August 3 1916. He pledges to provide the same prompt service as in the past and asks for voters support.
Advertised mail listed for Wesley D. Allen Miss Kate Barkley Baldwin Detective Agency Atlas Clary Mrs Nellie Haograve and G T Langley at the Roanoke Rapids Post Office for action and pickup.
Patterson Mill defeated Rosemary 7 to 3 in a lively contest. Sanders and Snotherly led Patterson Mill with strong pitching and hitting, while Carr and Barr provided key offensive support. Score by innings shows Patterson Mill tallied across three frames.
Mr William Vincent and Misses Mary Treetwood and Lucy Clements visited in Emporia. J C Davis returned from an appendicitis operation in Norfolk and is progressing well. Virginia Bradley and B Dromgoole are home after a stay at Butler Springs. A L Norwood attended a District Conference in Macon. R S Moody and P Clements motored to Limporia on business. Lillie Vincent stayed with her grandmother Mrs M C Square. Lucile Clements returned home after a long stay near Garysburg. Charles Grant JH Shaw R EB Cleaton Jr and J C Davis called on J M Clements. Mary Fleetwood Mary Garnr and Lucy Clements visited Lucile Clements Monday afternoon.
Kellford beat Patterson Mill last Thursday in a standout contest on Kellford diamond. Shields pitched masterfully, giving up only two hits and striking out twelve, while Snotherly allowed six hits with seven strikeouts. Score by innings shows Kellford 3 to Patterson Mill 0.
Teenager Dewey Womble eighteen years old, son of Mr J W Womble, died after a fall from scaffolding while working as a painter at Newport News Shipyard last Tuesday afternoon. His body to reach Roanoke Rapids and interment planned for Saturday at Roanoke Rapids Cemetery. Funeral services by Rev C H Trueblood of the Roanoke Rapids Baptist Church.
Public health advisory urges a vacation for all workers to avoid breakdowns and restore health. Guidance covers safe destinations, sanitation, clean water and milk, vaccination against typhoid, and sensible packing and finances. It cautions against overexertion, overpacking, and excessive worry, stressing rest and renewal.
Sparkling water can carry disease from human waste. Wells near stables, barns, or privies risk contamination. Prefer driven wells or pumps with tight curbing and drainage to prevent backflow.
The Board of Commissioners met in a special session to appoint the supervising engineer for the summer’s concrete paving project. Engineer Dresbach of Greenville, N. C. was named at a salary of 150 dollars monthly. The mayor was directed to award First Street fill work to the lowest bidder and start promptly.
The Halifax County Democratic primary will be held on Thursday August 8 to nominate county and township officers except the Clerk of the Superior Court. Two House seats will be chosen. W L Long is unopposed as Democratic State Senate nominee. Polls open at 7:00 P M and close at 6:00 P M at polling places in the county.
Tax sale to be held cash at the Courthouse door in Halifax on Monday August 7, 116 to satisfy yearly taxes and costs. List includes Jamey Adams 92 acres 17.76 Catherine Bowser 20 acres 1s J. H. Brown 179 acres M. C. Carter 75 acres 14.12 and others with various acreages and totals. tax collector M. W Vaughan Roanoke Rapids Township.
The Hodgens family of Rosemary thank friends and relatives for thoughtful acts after a recent bereavement. Special appreciation to Rev. Chaffin and all who provided gifts and sustenance during a difficult time.
Notice of a lost open face watch with a twenty year gold case located between the First National Bank of Roanoke Rapids and the owner’s house. Liberal reward offered for return to R. M. Hudson.
Rosemary Baptist Church invites the public to Sunday gatherings at 11:00 A M and 7 30 P M and mid week services on Wednesday at 7 30 P M under Pastor A C Chaffin with Rev A C Chaffin preaching each week.
Hon W E Daniel of Weldon will lecture the Bible class at 9 45 Sunday morning. We urge every member to be present and visitors are welcome.
Morning Sunday School at 9 45 o'clock led by W. W. Woodruff Superintendent. Preaching at 11 AM on The Ways of God. Preaching at 8 PM on The Wheat and the Tares. Good music. The public is invited to all services.
Rev. W. R Shelton pastors Rosemary Methodist Church. Sunday School at ten, morning worship at eleven, evening worship at eight. Prayer service Tuesday evening, choir practice Thursday evening. All evening services at eight. Everyone welcome. Children's Day exercises Sunday evening.
Rector Henry Clark Smith leads Sunday services at All Saints Mission each week at 11 AM and 8 PM except the fourth Sunday. Holy Communion occurs first Sunday at 11:30 AM, with second and third Sundays at 8 PM. Sunday School at 10 AM. Choir practice Friday at 8 PM. Parish invites all.
Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. led by W. S. Hancock. Services at 11:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. Senior B Y P U first Sunday 7:15 p.m. Junior B Y P U Sunday 2:30 p.m. and Junior choir. Sunbeam Band meets second and fourth Saturday at 2:35 p.m.
First Christian Church Raleigh led by Minister L. Topping conducts morning services at 9:45 in Tabernacle on Roanoke Avenue near Ninth Street and Sunday afternoon gatherings in Roanoke Rapids at 3.00. Preaching by the pastor on Sunday mornings and nights. Prayer meeting at Tabernacle Wednesdays. Cottage prayer meetings listed for Roanoke Rapids Rosemary Paterson town areas on respective nights.
Charlie Carpenter versus Willis and Louis Hux for affray. damages awarded 300 dollars plus costs. Louis fined 100 dollars. J L Flora drunk and disorderly fined 10 dollars plus costs. Joe Williams charged with wife beating fined 25 dollars plus costs. Recorder Saunders notes town warrant used instead of State warrant. maximum fine under the warrant is 25 dollars.
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