Personal and Local Items From Volume III Number 18
Mrs Coley of Littleton visits daughter Mrs 8 M Thompson. A B Crawley of Aurelian Springs spent Saturday in town on business. Mr and Mrs C W Medlin spent a few days in Richmond. W A White and family auto trip to Greensboro Winston-Salem High Point then returned. Miss Irene Cannon left for Henderson to visit Miss Alston. Mrs M R Vick visiting Mount Airy this week. Mr Robert Muir left for Pittsburg after visiting friends. H E Dobbins spent days in Norfolk with wife and child there for remainder of the summer. Mrs C Fleming s and children of Victoria Va left for Henderson to visit relatives. Miss Edith Matthews in Richmond visiting brother Harry. Mr and Mrs H E Matthews returned to Richmond after visit. Miss Cash of Emporia spent weekend with Miss Maude Wilkinson. Mrs B Marks and children leave Sunday for extended trip to northern cities. Mrs E B Glover and children returned home from near Oxford. Messrs S F and J L Patterson returned from Wrightsville Beach for NC Cotton Manufacturers Assoc. Miss Nell Wicker returned to Franklinton after visiting sister Mrs S J Bounds. Miss Rosa Smith returned from near Wilson. Mr and Mrs F M Coburn Mrs W E Woodruff and Mrs Powell left to spend a week at Ocean View. Miss Sarah Marks spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs S Marks. Perry Brown arrived Tuesday visiting his brother Joe Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.B. Crawley
Aurelian Springs
C. W. Medlin
Richmond
Irene Cannon
Henderson
Edith Matthews
Harry Matthews
H. E. Matthews
J. E. Matthews
E. B. Glover
Oxford
J. L. Patterson
Wrightaville Beach
North Carolina Cotton Manufacturers Association
Nell Wicker
Franklinton
S. J. Bounds
Ham revival draws large crowds at Vulture tent
The Vulture revival led by Mr. Ham drew sizable crowds despite heavy rain. Sunday featured three services with an estimated thousand men at the afternoon session and about 75 women and girls at the close of the men’s sermon. The week also included weather-fueled interruptions and multiple community visits to Roanoke Rapids and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ham
Ham Jon
Mr. Ham
Recorder's Court News Highlights in Halifax County
John Daughtry and Nelson Brown, both charged with playing poker for valuables, released or bonded. Brown and associates including Park Sheffield and Daughtry bound over to Halifax Superior Court on gambling charges. Clark confined in Halifax jail until court convenes. Henry Thompson fined two dollars and costs for being drunk and disorderly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John (Bowser
Clarke
Brown
Sheffield
Halifax
Clark
Henry Thompson
Robert Smiths
Thompson
Hot Weather Health Tips From State Board of Health
Health guidance urges lighter meals and fruit rich diets to avoid overheating. Emphasizes regular bowel movement, eight hours sleep in open air, light clothing, and ample water while urging outdoor activity and a clean conscience to reduce heat distress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Health
Palm Beach
Mrs Finch Hosts Dinner for Birthday Celebration
Mrs John W Finch entertained about seventy five friends at a July first dinner at her Rosemary home in honor of her birth. Barbecue chicken cake and refreshments followed by music from the Rosemary Concert Band and later ice cream and lemonade. Guests departed around nine thirty with praise for the hospitable hostess. Relatives of Mrs Kineh from Nash County attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Finch
Rosemary
Kineh
Nash County
Old Time stories of the Old State praised for insights
A North Carolina period piece extols a new book titled Old Time stories of the Old State highlighting lessons in courage citizenship and tradition. It urges school and library use and notes praise from scholars and teachers. The passage also mentions a Halifax County Democratic primary set for August 3 with polling from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and endorsement by C. D. House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth of North Carolina
L. A. McCorkle
North Carolina
Cemetery Fund Rallies Roanoke Rapids Backers
Work on the cemetery has begun with citizens, churches, and lodges subscribing funds. Contributions include Woodmen of World corrected to Roanoke Rapids Woodmen of World and two new donors Junior Order ten dollars and Rea Men of Roanoke Rapids ten dollars. A weekly work day is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodmen of World
Roanoke Rapids
Mills Close for Annual Excursion to Ocean View
The Roanoke Mills Rosemary Manufacturing and Patterson Mills host a mid-summer outing. Twelve cars depart from Commercial Place to Ocean View with reduced rates at attractions for excursionists. Rosemary plans a children's picnic in Rosemary Park. The mills suspend work until Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke Mills Company
Rosemary Manufact Company
Patterson Mills Company
Ocean View
Roanoke Mills
Rosemary Manufacturing Company
Rosemary
Roanoke Rapids
Emporia
Patterson Announces Candidacy for Good Roads Commissioner
J L Patterson declares candidacy for Good Roads Commissioner in the upcoming election subject to the Democratic Primary on August 3 1916. He seeks party support and outlines his intention to improve road infrastructure and maintenance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good Roads
J. L. Patterson
Free Water Sparks Fire Protection Push Across Cities
Commentary argues for free water for private fire protection such as hydrants standpipes and sprinklers. It predicts more towns will own water works and require automatic sprinklers in fire districts, noting cost to owners is small and city water use is minimal except during fires, with potential insurance savings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
Stnes
Sale of Lands for Taxes in Roanoke Rapids Township
I will sell for cash at the Courthouse door in Halifax on Monday August 7, 1916, the following described real estate to satisfy taxes and costs for the year. James Adams 92 acres valued at 17.6 dollars. Catherine Bowser 20 acres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halifax
Roanoke Rapids
James Adams
Catherine Bowser
Halifax County Sheriff Race Filing and Editorial Fragments
A slate of candidates for sheriff and tax collector is announced for Halifax County with John Carter Luke Fleming and Ivey among entrants, pledging diligence if elected. The piece includes election notes from 1916 and observers’ quotes from The Minneapolis Journal and Burling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Brown
M. C. Carter
Halifax County
John Carter
Luke Fleming
Ivey
J.T. Avey
Pri
Nat Jenkins
Whitman
Mantey
Mary
Fayet Manly
Sarah Musiy
L. Simmons
J.B. Thompson
Norman seeks Halifax County Register of Deeds nomination
J H Norman announces as a candidate in the Democratic Primary to be held August 8 1916 for the Halifax County Register of Deeds. He pledges to continue the prompt service shown in the past and asks voters for support from Halifax County North Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Register of Deeds
Halifax
Halifax County
Norman
Fire destroys United Brethren church by spontaneous combustion
A Lawrence County church building, owned by United Brethren, was destroyed by fire deemed to be caused by spontaneous combustion. Cloths soaked in oil turpentine and gasoline, stored in a cupboard, allegedly ignited and spread flames across the wooden interior before dedication services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
The
United Brethren
Udit
Halifax County Democratic Treasurer Candidate Pledges Service
A statement from the County Treasurer candidate running in the Democratic primaries pledges best efforts in performing the duties if elected and expresses appreciation for support from Halifax County Democrats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halifax County
Rosemary Baptist Church Services Schedule
Rosemary Baptist Church invites the public to weekly worship with services on Sundays at 11:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Mid week services are held Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Rev. A C Chaffin is the pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosemary Baptist Church
A.C. Chaffin
Presbyterian Sermons and Sunday School Schedule
Rev Mr. Millard of Littleton preaches at 11 and 8 with a Bible class lecture. Sunday School at 9 45. All members urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Millard
Littleton
Rosemary Methodist Church Rev Shelton Pastor Services Schedule
Rosemary Methodist Church announces Rev W R Shelton as pastor. Sunday School at ten o clock. Services first and third Sundays at 11 AM and every Sunday at 8 PM. Prayer service Tuesday evening. Choir practice Thursday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Boyd
Methodist Church Services Preview by Rev Bearden
Morning Sunday School at 9 45 oclock led by W W Woodruff superintendent Preaching at 11 AM on The Sower and the Seed Evening sermon at 8 PM The Men's Sins some before and some after the Judgement Good music Public invited to all services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Woodruff
All Saints Mission Services and Activities
Episcopal Church services every Sunday at 11 4 M and 8 p m except fourth Sunday Holy Communion on second third and fourth Sundays at 8 a m Sunday School every Sunday at 8 am and 9 80 Rosemary station Sunday School Choir practice Friday at 8 pm You are cordially invited to a lov?ery service of the church
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
All Saints Mission
Holy Communion
Rosemary
Baptist Church Service Schedule and Activities
Pastor Rev. C. H. Truckleed invites the public to Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. Worship 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 Sundays 2:30 p.m. Junior choir Sunbeam Band meet second and fourth Saturday at 2:85 p.m. Public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hancock
Supt
Sunbeam Band
First Christian Church Raleigh Schedule and Meetings
Morning services at 9:45 in new Taberna cle on Roanoke Avenue corner of Ninth Street. Sunday afternoon services at Roanoke Rapids Old Red Men’s Hall at three. Prayer meetings midweek at Tabernacle. Cottage prayer meets listed for Roanoke Rapids Rosemary Paterson town nights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Tabernacle
Roanoke Avenue
Ninth Street
Red Men’s Hall
Roanoke Rapids
Tabernacles
Rosemary
Pattersontown
Fragmented medical note on diet and survival beliefs
A battered text discusses fighting illness with substances like Mii and Fesov and emphasizes leaving the body free to act. It links battle with death to tubsrculents and stresses good food, good air, and wholesome living as factors science may yet validate.
Also Mentioned on This Page
W. A. White
Greensboro
Winston-Salem
High Point
Robert Muir
Pittsburg
H. E. Dobbins
Norfolk
Mrs. C. ©. Flemmings and Children
Victoria
Miss Cash
Rosa Smith
Wilson
F. M. Coburn
W. E. Woodruff
Sarah Marks
5. Marks
Perry Brown
Joe Brown
Rufus Gray
Blanche Vincent
C.W. Vincent
Vulture
William Vincent
Olivia
Josie Vincent
Lonnie Coburn
Edward Lashley
Garysburg
Edward and Maynard Lashley
Clair Wynne
C. W. Vincent
Lillie Vincent
Lis
Geo. S. Steele
Warsaw
Camp Five
Rev
H. C. Smith
St. Luke's Church
B. M. Pugh
J. A. Vincent
Arthur Gray
Roanoke
J. F.ids
Vincent
C. C. Gray
M. K. Vincent
Portsmouth
R. E.cleaton
Robert Pugh
Rappids
Messrs
Bruce Reid
Hobson
Bono
the Mischievows Monk
Te Houws
Mane
Recorder's Court
Nelson Brown
John W. Finch
Crabb
Peresseis
Democratic Executive Committee
C. D. House
Dem. Ex. Com
Halifax Co
Thelma, N. C
Petersburg
Weavers
Weaver's
Franklin
Hopewell
Virginia League
Kelford
Pe Emporin
R. L. Topping
For Good Roads Commissioner
Gee
Sam
Minneapolis Journal
Nea
Rex Reach
Jon la
Hawkeye
Jones
Presbyterian Church
Geo. S. Bearden
Episcopal Church
Henry Clark Smith
C. H. Truckleed
First Christian Church
Raleigh L. Topping
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