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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1923
Page
1
H Daniel, a resident of the city, was struck by an automobile and hospitalized with injuries described as serious but not life threatening. Police are investigating the accident, and witnesses are being interviewed for details of the collision.
Paul Kitchin prominent Halifax county lawyer died suddenly at his home in Scotland Neck after a brief illness. He had long served in state and local government, married Carrie Lawrence, and was survived by three children and six brothers and two sisters. A separate notice reports an inquest into a fatal hit and run near Wyeheeroft, where Samuel Shearin of Weldon was cleared of charges as the driver.
Miss Elizabeth Davis daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert W Davis of Southport wed Mr Robert Lee Dickens Halifax at Trinity M E B Church Southport Rev S C Whedbee officiated The bride teaches at Wilmington city schools The groom a Halifax county businessman and former register of deeds spoke of the outcome of a primary meeting with supporters and opponents voicing satisfaction The Greensboro Daily News note references a political primary debate with several local figures participating
Roanoke Rapids items report visits by Miss Catherine Moody and others visiting relatives in Henrico New York Henderson and Richmond. Local people travel to Asheville Oxford Raleigh Merry Mills and Virginia Beach for meetings, visits, and conferences. Court notes include bonds for whiskey charges and domestic cases with fines and discharges.
A report summarized by Mr. Clayton shows government efforts to suppress slavery and human sacrifice in Nagabolle. It notes 271 slaves in the area, down from 87 the previous year, with releases cited by Henri Rickard of the Cincinnati Enquirer. The piece details enslaved Indians enticed by Nagas, some freed, others remaining, and estimates six to ten yearly child victims with higher numbers in plentiful years. It argues that abolition may require direct government administration to stop these practices.
A fragment from Harold MacGrath recounts a New York Herain tale where Billy Muldoon hatches a biking plan that becomes a labored eight to ten mile effort with a hefty companion named 260 pounds. The scene includes a muddy hill, a cold bowlder, and a quip about pneumonia. Also noted are early experiments with fish meal as animal feed in Norway England and Scotland, describing processing, nutritional content, and uses.
Carolina Lodge No. 225 F and A M held a regular meeting on Monday night June 25 and elected J. T. Stainback Noble Grand R. O. Carpenter Vice Grand C A Dickens Recording Sec M R Vick Financial Sec R B Powell Treasurer H F Jackson Trustee. Officers will be installed next Monday night by the Lodge Deputy. Also notes social items and visits from D B Crawford and T D Neilson natives of Sweden.
The Roanoke Rapids Herald adds a sporting news department on the back page under chief Marion Saunders. Saunders, a University of North Carolina journalism student, admits this week's offering is brief due to limited prep time and promises future enlargement in upcoming issues.
The church invites members and visitors to a Sunday after Trinity schedule including 9 45 church school Bible classes morning service and afternoon and evening worship. A parish meeting follows the morning service. The notice cites the church as a hospital for sick souls and invites all to participate.
Reverend Stanley White resigns as pastor of the First Presbyterian Church in Roanoke Rapids to accept service at Bethesda Presbyterian Church in Maryland near Washington. He served seven years and departs to begin new duties in late August, leaving a wide community of friends and a strong congregation.
Two cotton blooms announced as the first of the new crop at Roanoke Rapids Herald office. One arrived by mail from Mr BM Pugh, the other delivered by Mr J R Baird, superintendent of Hon W L Long's Northampton County farm. Both reports note crop two weeks earlier than last year and in fine condition.
The article outlines four types of sea marks used with seafaring, each serving a distinct purpose. One marks a wreck, others indicate rocks, shoals, banks, and shallow channels, guiding mariners safely.
The world's biggest circular saws, made in Philadelphia, measure nine feet in diameter and whirl at 134 miles an hour. They operate at Hoquiam Washington, dulling through giant logs as they cut.
Mrs Robersons mother Miss Harriet Peacock of Wilson is the guest of Miss Mary Anderson. Miss Lula and Miss Ruby Williams spent the weekend in Richmond. Mr Welling McLean of Hopewell spent the weekend in town. Miss Josephine Gowen and brother Howerton returned from Virginia Beach where they were staying. Mr H M Hudson and son Murrell are spending several days in Norfolk. Mrs Lucy Hudson of Norfolk visits her son Mr H M Hudson. Miss Elizabeth Redding of Lucama visits Miss Florence Bain. Mrs Harry Welsh and children Philadelphia after visiting relatives in Rosemary and Roanoke Rapids.
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