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Newspaper

Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1931

Page

5

Halifax Happenings Report Funeral and Local Visits

Halifax community notes attendances at Dr Edwin Gibbons Moore funeral in Elm City. Names listed include Mrs Henry Marshal Mrs Willis Wilcox Mrs Fletcher Gregors Mrs Quentin Gregory Mrs Mary J Ross Mrs June Tillery and others. Mentions two smallpox cases in Halifax recovering in quarantine and a visit by Francis Lewis and Annie Hale family. A dance at Teneyure Country Club in Rocky Mount referenced with Quentin Gregory John Ponner attendance.

Halifax Edwin Gibbons Moore Elm City Henry Marshal Willis Wilcox Fletcher Gregors Quentin Gregory Mary J. Ross June Tillery Nannie Gary Ursula Daniel Moore Marshall John Ponner Tenevure Country Club Rocky Mount

Marriage Licenses Recorded in October Listing

The office of the Clerk of Deeds records marriage licenses issued in October. Entries include Rufus Crowder and Farris Cott of Garysburg, Edward I and Nina Wilson of Pekin, George Turner and Beilah Ratcher of Nashville, and Henry Allen and Amn (colored).

Ausater of Rufus Crowder Farriscott Garyaburg Edward 1 Nina Wilson Peking George Turner Beiloh Ratchelor Nashvill Henry Allen Amn

Furnished room near Hamilton Street for rent

Wanted ads note a furnished room with hot and cold water for rent. Contact Mrs V at 7 Lamm, 824 Hamilton St. 105¢8.

Hamilton St

Local Names From Several North Carolina Towns Gather

Johnson of Scotland Neck and Nannie Pope of Enfield among a group listing residents from Enfield Scotland Neck Ringwood and Tillery. Other names include Mose Bullock Enfield Walter Dancy Jr Susie Anthony Leon Hill Alma Della Russell Zeddie Whitaker Martha Wilkins.

Transfers Real Estate Halifax County Week Ending October 10

Real estate transfers recorded in Halifax County during the week ending October 10 include J. Or. Glasgow and others transferring 72.70 acres in Littleton Township to Maurice C. Allen of Washington DC. Charlotte Boyette widow conveys a one to two interest in the R. C. Whitehead home place totaling 163.5 acres to Kate Boyette.

Office of the Register of Deeds J. OR. Glasgow Et Ax Halifax County Maurice C. Allen Washington, D. C Littleton Township Charlotte Boyette Kate Boyette R. C. Whitehead

Local Happenings Mixed Weekend Visits Nearby

Miss Margie Chapman spent the weekend at Raleigh. John Shaw is here on business. Taylor West spent Sunday with Mrs. Kim Lynch. Miss Clyde Johnson visited Milwaukee. Banks Andrews of Greensboro spent the weekend with relatives. Miss Helen House visited Bethel. Miss Augusta Clark of Washington D C stayed with Miss Flora McLaurin. Flora McLaurin visited Louisburg. Catherine Reed, Mable ReJuan and Mrs. P. A. Reid shopped in Rocky Mount Saturday. Irene Gordon visited Nashville. The Kennemar party motored to Norlina to take Calvin. Amanda and Evelyn Tillman weekend in Cary. Lucille and Christine King spent Sunday in Newport News and Richmond. Hostein Rice group spent weekend with the W. C. Sheffield family. Olive Lamm hosted a small party with dancing and bridge on Hamilton Street. Guests included Ruth Long, Margaret Long, Elizabeth Joyner, Alice Hicks Smith, Benny Allsbrook, Lunsford Long, Jack West, and Allen Webb.

Olive Lamm Hamilton Street Ruth Long Margaret Long Elizabeth Joyner Alice Hicks Smith Bennie Allsbrook Messrs Lunsford Long Jack West Allen Webb

Rat Die rodent killer ad hits Roanoke pharmacy shelf

An advertisement touts Rat Die as a guaranteed rodent killer claiming rats and mice die with no odor. It markets 50 cent and 75 cent sizes suitable for pantries kitchens cellars and chicken houses with guaranteed results from Roanoke Pharmacy.

Roanoke Harmacy

Notice of Sale Under Deed of Trust in Halifax County NC

Notice announces sale under two deeds of trust by J E B Dobbins and Ruth H Dobbins to a trustee. Defaults on indebtedness prompt sale of the property in Roanoke Rapids at the Rosemary Theatre on November 14, 1931, at noon for cash, in Halifax County North Carolina.

J. E B. Dobbins Ruth H. Dobbins A. D Office of the Register of Deeds Halifax County North Carolina Rosemary Theater Roanoke Rapi

Strange As It Seems Item in Halifax County Trust Sale

Public notice of a mortgage sale in Roanoke Rapids Halifax County North Carolina concerns the Carolina Mortgage Company securing $21,400 with description of three vacant lots tied to Rosemary Theatre property. The sale, subject to court confirmation, will be conducted by Receiver Chas R Daniel and attorney Geo C Green with deposits required and six months to respond claims.

Weldon N. C N. Wheeler Halifax Builders Supply Co Rosnoke Rapids N.C Rosemary Building & Loan Association Chas. R Daniel N. C. Geo C. Green

Public Auction Targeting Halifax Build Supply Assets

Richardsons Roofing Company and others at law against Halifax Builders Supply proceed under a September 1931 order. Receiver will auction October 1941 at noon in Rosemary North Carolina, selling 18 Roanoke Rapids lots on Fourth and Henry Streets, the plant and mill machinery, 12 railroad adjacent lots, another Jefferson Street lot, and all office fixtures plus a detailed inventory on file with the receiver.

Halifax Builders Supply Company, Inc Halifax Builders Supply Co, Inc G. E. Midgette Third Judicial District Rosemary North Carolina Fourth Henry Roanoke Rapids N. C Halifax Builders Supply Co Anid Seaboard Air Line Railway Roanoke Jefferson Street

Administratrix Notice for W T Morecock Estate

Annie A Morecock administratrix of W T Morecock deceased Halifax County NC notifies all claims to be shown to John H Taylor Littleton NC by September 19 1932 or be barred. Debts of the estate should be paid promptly. September 16 1931.

W. T. Morecock Halifax County North Carolina Eaid Littleton N. C John H. Taylor Annie A. Morecock

Foreclosure Action On Dock Parker Estate In Halifax County NC

North Carolina Halifax County Superior Court Roanoke Rapids Graded School District files to foreclose tax sale certificate and unpaid taxes lien on Dock Parker Estate land. Describes Lot No Nine and half of Lot Eight in Patterson and Horner survey in Roanoke Rapids Township fronting 75 feet and depth 165 feet. Heirs named Parker and related parties listed as defendants.

Grace Parker Hessie Jones Ashley Parker Susie Jones Rodwell Parker Velvy Brown Maggy Carter Dock Parker Superior Court Halifax County Roanoke Rapids Graded School North Carolina Roanoke Rapids Township Roanoke Rapids Graded School District Patterson and Horner Carolna Joe Ivey

Notice of Foreclosure Action Over Lot in Roanoke Rapids

Action entitled shove commenced to foreclose tax sale on Parcel Lot No 1 in Lot 20 of Pattersontown Halifax County North Carolina. The tract fronts 55 feet on a cross street to New Hope Weldon County Road and measures 160 feet deep. Land conveyed to Phillip Daniel by L B Hodgens and Onie Hodgens and L G Shell dated April 16 1913 recorded Book 254 Page 221 Halifax. Notice to all parties to respond to sale. Dated September 25 1981 by L Travis Jr Clerk of Superior Court.

Phillip Daniel Superior Court Halifax County Roanoke Rapids North Carolina Towit Roanoke Rapids Township Hodgens Onie Hodgens L. G. Shell Office of the Register of Deeds A. D L. Travis, JR Superior Coury

Notice of sale under deed of trust in Halifax County

Under the deed of trust from J. T. Miles and Mamie E. Miles to W A Thorne dated June 1 1923 and recorded in book 45 page 167 Halifax NC trustee will sell October 26 1931 at 11 80 am in front of Farmers and Merchants Bank Building Littleton NC to the highest bidder for cash two parcels 56000 square feet and eight acres more or less. alley six feet reserved on one lot. sale by W A Thorne trustee with D L Rogerson L A Littleton NC September 25 1931

J. T. Miles Mamie E. Miles W. A.thorne Halifax County North Carolina Farmers and Merchants Bank Littleton N. C High St Roanoke Avenue T. J. Miles T. J Miles High Street

Land lien case in Superior Court over Hilton Perry

In the Superior Court Hilton Perry is named in a case constituting a lien upon certain land. The action centers on securing the lien and the property involved, with court proceedings to determine validity and enforcement. The record notes a lien action, a land plot, and associated court filings.

Land Lot 11 in Patterson Town Plot 29 Roanoke Rapids NC

The document describes Lot 11 in Plot 29 of Patterson town in Roanoke Rapids Halifax County North Carolina. It details frontage 60 feet on a newly opened street and depth 165 feet to the line between plots 29 and 28, tracing transfers from Susie Daniel to Hilton Perry and back to Henry Wood, with references to earlier deeds and a 40 7-10 acre home tract tied to a 1926 trust securing $2,000 debt, all in the public records and certificates of Travis Jr. as clerk.

Trust sale of two Littleton parcels in Halifax County

Cromwell Daniel as trustee will sell at public auction in Littleton North Carolina on October 26 1931 at 1145 in front of the Parmers and Merchants Bank building the two tracts described in the note secured by J Miles and wife Auumie Miles to secure payment of a note. The first tract is a parcel in Littleton on Hackett Street fronting about 225 feet and back 250 feet with three tenants and bounded by T J Miles Hackett Street Bet tie Turnbull and T J Miles. The second tract is the T J Miles Seed House property in Littleton bounded by T J Miles alley and S J Stallings containing about a quarter acre.

J. Miles Auumie E. Miles Cromwell Daniel Halifax County North Carolina Parmers and Merchants Yank Lit Ueton Littleton N. C Shearin Walter Moors Ida Butts T. J. Miles S. J. Stallings L. Rodgerson L. A

Halifax County Land Suit Describes 407 10 Acre Rosepy Road Property

In the Superior Court case Koutioke Rapids Graded School versus M Wood, a description of lands in Roanoke Rapids Township is given. The parcel totals about 407.10 acres, located on Rosepy Road near Rosepy town, adjoining Walter Clary Berta Tanner and Chockoyette Creek, beginning at a large red oak.

Mt. Woow Rosepee Road Rosepy Roanoke Rapids Township Halifax County State of North Carolina Walter Clary Berta Tanner Chockoyette

Foreclosure Sale of Roanoke Rapids Lots Nos 8 9

By authority of a 1928 deed of trust John L West and R Hunt Parker Trustee will sell October 28 1931 at noon in front of Halifax courthouse to settle the indebtedness. The two lots Nos 8 and 9 Block 2 Roanoke Rapids front 30 feet on Monroe Street and extend 140 feet to an alley per plat on file.

John L. West R. Hunt Parker Register of Deeds Halifax County North Carolina Halifax State of Roanoke Rapids Monroe Street Virginia-Carolina Power Company Gladfelder and Schisler Register of Deeds’ Office Metes and Bounds Parker & Allsbrook

Notice of Trust Deed Sale for Roanoke Rapids Lot

Under a deed of trust dated May 9 1930 and recorded in Halifax County North Carolina the trustee Eanes will sell on October 27 1981 at 11 am in front of Roanoke Rapids post office the half undivided interest in a lot fronting 80 feet on Hampton Street and running 60 feet back to payoff the note. This action follows default and is conducted by trustee E. Ennis Eanes.

J. A. Massy E. Ennis Eanes Register of Deeds Halifax County North Carolina Roanoke Rapids Hampton Street Lonnie Daniel J. A. Massey G. J. Massey Office the Register of Deeds Halifax Littleton

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J. T. Kirk N. L. Steduson Miessoncer Scotland Neck Hugh Mouse Sarah Dickens Francis Lewis Cotland Neck Annie Hale Seager Waskington Darwin Vallentgoed Bulb Co Auburn, Wash Nas Poindexter Third Washington Sts Margie Chapman Raleigh John Shaw Taylor West Kim Lynch Miss Clyde Johnson Milwaukee Banks Andrews Greensboro Helen House Bethel Augusta Clark Washington N Flora McLaurin Louisburg Catherine Reed Mable Re- Juan P. A. Reid Irene Gordon Nashville Amanda Evelyn Hostein Rice Eugene Sheffield Buddy Sheffield W. C. Sheffield John Hix Carolina Mortgage Company State of North Carolina Roanoke Rapids Power Company P. Gore & Company Rosemary Theatre J. E. Hobbins John C. Smith A. L. Clark A.D E. L. Travis, JR RR. Graded Schools Jaegoe Philadelphia Kane Dan Hartham Richardson Roofing Company Et Ala Roanoke Rapids Graded Hilton Perry Shotgin Hilton Yerry Ying Patterson Town Susie Daniel L. S. Hodgens Et Als L, Travis, JR RAR Walter ‘Clary Clary Rosemary-Littleton Henry Wood M. Wood C. L. Smith Halipax County The Koutioke Rapids Graded School
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