Clara Hearne Graded School Named in Honor
Former pupils praise Miss Clara Hearne and support naming the new Roanoke Rapids school after her. Letters from Barley Bondurant and others celebrate her long service and list pupils now living in Virginia, North Carolina, and Louisiana, underscoring community appreciation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Hearne
Charles Barkley
Natural Bridge
Roanoke Rapids
N. C
Mary Daughtry Horne
Norfolk
Minnie Cook
South Carolina
Lucy Barrett Wrenn
Cedartown
Viva Williams Cagle
Ethel Williams Humphreys
Susie Allsbrook Simmons
Miss Hearne
Despondent groom Miller ends life after marriage
Miller and Agatha Moore wed during Christmas. she taught in Baltimore. He left two letters showing deep despondency and had previously attempted suicide in Littleton last fall, causing heartbreak to his wife and bereaved families. He warned friends he might kill himself if given the chance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller
Agatha Moore
Baltimore
Littleton
Obituary notes death of son of Rev H F Miller
The deceased was the son of Rev H F Miller Baptist minister at Littleton and the only son. He is survived by his parents his wife and two sisters. He came here about two years ago and worked at Roanoke Mills Co for a while. About a year ago he joined Patterson Mills Co as timekeeper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. F. Miller
Littleton
Roanoke Mills Co
Patterson Mills Co
Youthful criminals thwart jail escape and jailbreak plot
Two youths tied to a Weldon robbery were captured after a failed jail break attempt. A gun found near the crime scene matched one stolen from Harvey Pruden’s store during a prior robbery. Investigations traced saw blades hidden in bread and a mail parcel from Weldon to Roanoke Rapids.
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Weldon
Harvey Pruden
Weldon City
Northampton County
Jackson
Julian Hale
Charlie Hale
Roanoke Rapids
William Birdsong
Weldon Post Office
Reuben Birdsong
Found pair of tortoise shell rim glasses
Lost and found ad offering a brown shell rim glasses with strong lenses described as likely a woman’s. Indicates the owner may have another pair and invites inquiry at Herald. Mentions seeking buyers for a used car with J. H. Baucom of Littleton, North Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herald
Cardui Claims Help for Women Across Ages
A testimonial from Mrs Crit Haynes of Essex Missouri praises Cardui for relieving cramps and general run-down symptoms. The ad asserts thousands of women benefit from Cardui and advises consulting a physician if no benefit is felt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cardus
Crit Haynes
Essex
Cardu
Cardui
Tidwell Carroll Nuptials at Jackson on April 27
The marriage of Miss Ruth Carroll and Mr. Gurney Tidwell was solemnized on Saturday April 27 at Jackson. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W H Carroll of this city and the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Simon Tidwell, also of this city. The couple will reside in Sea Board. John F Tolleson of Braintree Mass has a cat and two kittens that play with his pet white rats Mickey and Minnie.
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Ruth Carroll
Gurney Tidwell
Jackson
W. H. Carroll
Simon Tidwell
Seaboard
John F. Tolleson
Braintree
Mass
Mickey
Minnie
Merlin of St Louis Sued Over Dental Costs
M C Merlin of St Louis was sued by a dentist for the price of a set of false teeth. Merlin refused to pay, prompting the lawsuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. C. Merlin
St .Louis
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R. R. Herald
Roanoke Rapids, N. C
Mrs. (Thelma Barley
Bondurant
Bertha Harris Thompson
William Thompson
Philadelphia, Pa
Alice Barrett Wrenn
T Monroe
Gation
Hale
Denton
Northampton County Superior Court
Oak Grove Hatchery
Halifax
J. H. Baucom
Littleton, N.C
Rawleigh
Dept
Richmond
Chockoyette Garden
Jersey
Guernsey
Tidwell—Carroll
D. P. Blend
California
RICE
Ac Pkg
Joe Penner
Phillips Delicious and Beans
Geneva
Sauerkraut
Libby’s
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