Unlucky craps game halts in Halifax jail shanty
In Halifax, six players Nat Thornton Arthur Hunter Frank Foots George Weaver Walter Evans and Ben Mills were jailed after a fatal night at a shanty. Cicero Pitts is free on bond while William Drumgoole and Willie Williams were released as mere onlookers. Officer Jackson notes hotel space was strained as locals prayed to Lady Luck.
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Halifax Paper Corporation
Nat Thornton
Arthur Hunter
Frank Foots
George Weaver
Walter Evans
Ben Mills
Cicero Pitts
Hizzoner
William Drumgoole
Willie Williams
Stores to Close at Seven O Clock
Merchants sign to close shops at seven every day from July 4 to September 14 to aid employees in warm weather. Signatories include Harrison & Thomas, PS Thomas, B. Marks, Hancock-Jackson Co Inc dry goods, Ww. 8. Hancock treasurer McPherson Co., M Goburn, Wells D Tillery.
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Harrison & Thomas
PS Thomas
B. Marks
Hancock-Jackson Co., Inc
Oods
Hanok
McPherson Co
Goburn
Wells D
Tillery
Mrs Ella Massengale of Rosemary died in Hot Springs Ark
Mrs Ella Massengale nee Miss Ella Ivey sister of Wm S Ivey of Rosemary formerly of Roanoke Rapids died last Friday in Hot Springs Arkansas where she had treatment for eight to ten months The body arrived Weld and was taken to the family burying ground near the Rosemary Roanoke Rapids Cemetery for burial at 1 o clock Tuesday morning Funeral services were by Rev Charles M Lance her pastor She was a long time member of the Rosemary Methodist church
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Ella Massengale
Ella Ivey
Ivey
Rosemary
Roanoke Rapids
Hot Springs Ark
Red Cross Society
Wm. S
Rosemary Roanoke Rapids
Patience Praises Over Pikes Pokes In Baseball Critique
In a Winston-Salem Evening Messenger column, the writer condemns fan hazing of players and argues that constant nagging harms rather than helps. He compares sports pressure to workplace stress, noting a ballplayer cannot quit and must endure, urging fair treatment and patience.
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Sting
Asielder
Winston-Salem
Church Sunday School and Services Notice
WITH THE CHURCHES Sunday School 10 A. M. A. E. Stowe Supt Prayer meeting Wednesday 8 P. M. Preaching at 11 A. M. and 8 P. M. by the pastor The usual service also at New Hope 3 30 P. M. To all these services a cordial invitation is given We are always glad to welcome visitors and strangers.
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A. E. Stowe
New Hope
Methodist Church announces sermons and Sunday program
Rev. L. B. Jones presides with Sunday school at 9:45 led by W. V. Woodruff. Morning sermon at 11 on The Comforter and an 8 PM illustrated sermon on The Good Shepherd.
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V. Woodruff
Sheppard
Presbyterian Church Sunday Services Outline
Rev Stanley White and Margaret McLeod lead a church schedule with Sunday School at 10 and Morning Service at 11, followed by Christian Endeavor groups and a Wednesday prayer meeting. Evening service at eight in the People's Theatre, projected hymn words, open to all not attending another church.
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Christian Endeavor
Junior Christian Endeavor
People’s Theatre
Unique Lawn Wedding Unites Hunter and Ricks Family
Frances Ricks Harrison becomes Frances Hunter in a June 15 ceremony at the Harrison home Brinkleyville. Rev N M Harrison Jr officiates. The couple will reside in Wilmington after a honeymoon trip to Littleton and Blowing Rock.
Community Leaders Honored for Upholding Law and Order
A formal appreciation note thanks Mayor T. W. M. Long and Police Chief R. H. Jackson for enforcing law and protecting citizens. It praises Judge E. H. Cranmer and lists numerous clergy and community leaders from Roanoke Rapids and Rosemary for their support of public safety efforts.
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T. W. M. Long
R. H. Jackson
Vann White
R. L Bishop
E. H. Cranmer
Stanley White
Presbyterian Church
Bertie Brown
Baptist Ladies' Aid of
Roanoke Rapids
J.A. Moore
Woman’s Aid Society Methodist Church
Patterson Mills Co. Inc
J. A. Moore
C. A. Wyche
Woman’s Study Club
Geo. L. Hayes Jr
Board County Commissioners
J. T. Stainback
Presbyterian Auxiliary
Chas. M. Lance
Rosemary Methodist Church
A. G. Carter
Rosemary Baptist Church
Thos. M. Jenkins
Woman's Missionary Society of
Rosemary
N. C
R. D. Jenkins
Woman's Missionary Society
Methodist Church
Halifax Paper Corp
Job Taylor
W. A
Episcopal Church
Samuel F. Patterson
Woman's Board of Hospital
Rosemary Mfg. Co
Treas
Roanoke Mills Co
Lewis N. Taylor
All Saints’ Church
National Bank of
A. EE. Akers
Geo. N. Taylor
J. T. Chase
Roanoke Rapids Power Co
T. S. Crutchfield
Roanoke Rapids Baptist Church
L. B. Jones
M. E. Church
Merchants Plan Fourth of July Closure in Roanoke Rapids
We the undersigned merchants of Roanoke Rapids agree to close all business on Monday July 4 1921 for the entire day and will not reopen until Tuesday morning July 5. Signers include B Marks F M Coburn S C Cook Hancock Jackson Co McPherson Co Harrison and Thomas Roanoke Hardware Co M P Chambliss Roanoke Rapids Power Co Thomas W Wafford Saunders and Mahorn D Taylor Earley and Jenkins Allsbrook Northington Grocery Co B H Lanier Taylor and Collier Moore Brothers Stedman Store Co Alex Alexling Halifax Builders Supply Co H F Cherry Alex A Arab M H Hith Virginia Caverns Furniture Co Herald Pub.
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Inake Rapids
B. Marks
F. M. Coburn
S. C. Cook
Hancock Jackson Co
McPherson Co
Harrison & Thomas
Roanoke Hardware Co
M. P. Chambliss
Roanoke Rapids Power Co
Thomas W.waff
Chautauqua Returns Hope for Rosemary and Roanoke Rapids
The 1921 Chautauqua drew 101 guarantors including S F Patterson and Rosemary Mfg Co praising this year’s lineup with Elliot A Boyle on Handicap and Comus Players' Nothing But the Truth. The White Hussars closed the season, guaranteeing next summer, while locals like G D Shell and T W Mullen hosted travel and visits across Rosemary and nearby towns.
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Rosemary
Roanoke Rapids
Elliot A. Boyl
Zildoorg
Russia
Drew Pearson
Balkans
Pearson
Comus
Charity
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Washgton
J. M. ‘Kon
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Marion
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Rs. Wax and Son
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Richmond
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J. L
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Oxford
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J.C. Butts
T. M. Jenkins
Dixie Hines
Clinton, N. C
W. E. Froelich
Virginia Beach
Jack Jenkins
Florida
Mrs. T. W. Mullen
Cornelia Hart
Dolly Grizzard
Boykins
L. 8. Thompson
D. P. Wike
Sumpter
E. H. Joyner
Greenville
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Starr
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J.T. C
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F. C. Williams
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C. N. Wheeler
Alex A. Arab
F. G. Jarman
Carolina Furniture Co
S.J. Bounds
T. W. Mullen
E. W. Lehman
Rosemary Banking and Trust Co
W. T. Councill
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P. Beckwith
Patterson Mills Co
Patterson Store Co
Citizens Bank &Trust Co
F. L. Nash
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J. J. Wade
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