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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1917
Page
1
A Black suspect attempted to enter the residence of L. C. Daughtry in South Rosemary on Saturday night. Mrs. Daughtry cried for help and nearby neighbors quickly responded, capturing the intruder in the kitchen. The assailant awaits police custody.
A Black man named Hockaday, known for a bad reputation, attempted to assault Mrs. L. C. Daughtry in Powelltown last Saturday night. Neighbors intervened, he fled but was captured and jailed in Roanoke Rapids after a brief chase. He faces a Halifax Superior Court term on bond. Other court notes include fines for drunk and disorderly conduct and reckless driving.
A historical discussion explains that humans act as winter carriers of malaria, with infected mosquitoes spreading the disease in warm weather. It argues for a full fall cure with quinine to prevent spring infections, noting many fail to complete the course and relapse.
Evangelistic services at the Christian Church grow in interest with Pastor R L Topping assisted by Rev J E Reynolds of Wilmington. Reynolds to preach a special sermon for Red Men of Rosemary and Roanoke Rapids next Sunday. The evangelist will discuss The all of Germany Porsoldin in the Bible, a topic preached across the South.
The Roanoke Mills Company cannery, operated this spring under Miss Jennie Whitaker, produced nearly 7,000 cans in its three month run. At 25 cents per can, about $1,750 worth of food was preserved in Roanoke Mills village. Private homes also contributed excess canning. Whitaker left for Buncombe county after arranging a cannery exhibit for the state fair in Raleigh.
Rosemary notes list visits and meetings from many residents and guests. Horace Robertson and Mrs. W E Matthews visit. R L Byrd from Emporia comes. six Rosemary Concert Band members perform in Warrenton for a land sale. Various locals travel for business, church revival opens, and new homes are planned near the ice plant.
Robt. E. Bishop called but did not appear. Possibly not reached in time.
Old Halifax bade farewell Wednesday to the third company of county boys bound for camp. Women and men provided a generous package of smokes for each man as a crowd cheered at the station. Earlier, the first company left with similar kindness. a later second company departed quietly, while Dr. Furgerson treated the crowd to ice cream and a friend covered soft drinks from Mr. N. L. Stedman. The town trusts its sons will achieve great things.
Mr and Mrs Willis Wilcox and others visited Enfield during the week. U D C members plan a Tillery gathering. Mrs Dodd, wife of the Methodist minister, visited Ms I G Shaw's home. Alice Hale visits Rocky Mount for a few days. Jule Gilliam stays with sister Mrs Sterling Gary. Mrs Willie Faucette and children visit. Mrs E L Travis travels to Enfield on business. Mrs N L Steadman shops in Richmond.
The Helping Hand Society held a Monday meeting with Miss Fannie Taylor. business followed by games, a duet by Fannie and Annie Taylor, and refreshments by Annie Taylor and Ruth Spivey. The group adjourned to November 1 at Ruth Spivey’s home. attendees included Sallye Sheffield, Daisy Sheffield, Ruth and Sadie Womble, Ellen Jones, Lula Rice, Beatrice Underwood, and others. A separate Indianapolis incident reported a second lieutenant drilling troops who failed to clear a six foot fence, prompting a command to obey orders.
Roanoke Rapids notes visitors and residents in town including Mrs Maude Clements and daughter Lucile shopping, families in town for visits, relocations to City Point and Lawrenceville, revival news, and unclaimed mail list with names and offices. Local mentions include Rev C H Trueblood, J W Sanderford, and Presbyterians.
Advertised mail at Roanoke Rapid Postoffice listing recipients including George Ammons Henry Andrews W D Burnett A J Davis Joe Ethridge Fat John Fisher J B Harris W A House O P Jones Miss Taurice Jacobs WD Landreth H R Motts L Morrow Jno Mosely J K Manry J E Newell J D Newell Henry Pridemore B R Richardson Thomas Smallwood Lizzie Bearer Frank Spence Nathan Tubbs W H Tyson Walter Weaver F A Tate.
The handsome brick garage of Mr. L. A. Daniel on Roanoke Avenue nears completion and should be ready for occupancy in a few weeks. The modern, attractive building is constructed under contractor J. W. Smoot. Mint Cola Bottling Company plans to occupy much of the new space as they have outgrown their current quarters.
Halifax County Chapter of the American Red Cross plans to dissolve the county chapter and form independent chapters in Rosemary and Roanoke Rapids area with at least two hundred members each. Rosemary and Roanoke Rapids branches elected J P Stainback as chairman and organized sewing and knitting committees. locals urged participation and a full report will appear in an upcoming Herald.
Sunday School at 9 45 A M with W Hancock as superintendent. Preaching at 11 00 A M and 7 30 P M by the pastor. The public is invited to attend these services.
The Methodist Church announces nightly services through next week led by Pastor Rev. Eugene C. Few. Sunday features Holy Communion and sermons at 11:00 and 7:30. Week schedule includes Girls' Friendly Society, Cottage Meeting, Womans' Auxiliary, and choir rehearsal with public invited.
Notice announces on the second Sunday in October a special sermon by Rev. R L Topping and a Woodmen meeting. Rev. Lewis N Taylor preaches at 11 00 A M at the Episcopal Church. First Christian Church red men meet at 11 00. Woodmen meet at the hall at 10 00. Visitors welcome.
The Roanoke Rapids Graded School District boards appoint H. E. Dobbins of Rosemary as District School Tax Collector. Dobbins has begun duties and notes that school taxes are due on September 15.
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