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Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1916-05-26
Play is Necessary to Health

1t has been prophesied that
within the next ten or fifteen
years the doctors will prescribe a
horseback ride for his patients
where he now prescribes a pill. 1t
is now we'll understood that in
order to keep in good health one
needs to be shaken up OCCASION
ally, and for that reason play be-
comes an important health fac.
tor. One difference in play and
work is, in work we do only what
is required; in play we do all that
we can. Another difference is,
in play we want to do it; in work
we feel it a duty. In wanting to
do thing lies half the value of
doing it. Play becomes work
when it is done from a sense of
duty.
Play is as essential to our
health as is work. A man needs
to have his heart beat fast and
his face flushed at times. He
needs often to breathe deeply
and to exert himself to the ut
most. Play does these things.
Furthermore, play takes one out
into the open air and sunshine.
1t takes him away from his work
and worry. 1t trains mind along
with muscle. 1t develops judge
ment and will power and makes
a bigger, better life. Further
more, it makes for a longer,
happier life.
DR.. Woods Hutchinson says:
Never till we are ready to
graduate from the university of
ife, which ought not to be be-
'ore 65 or 70, should we cease to
'egard play as one of our major
electives. Play makes the child
nto a man, and keeps the man
nto a child, growing and i'm
proving all his life long"
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1916-05-26
Lawn Party Episcopal Benefit


A very attractive program has
been arranged for the entertain
ment which will be given at the
residence of Mrs. Jno. l.. Pat
terson on next Saturday after
noon from five to seven O'Clock.
An outdoor play will be given on
the lawn and refreshments will be
served. A silver offering will be
taken at the door for the benefit
of the building fund of the
Episcopal church. Everybody is
cordially invited to attend.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1916-05-26
Comfort for the Stout Woman.
land inserts.

One of the fallaces Of stout women
is that a tight, plain skirt, apparently
decreases the size Of the hips; where
as, the truth is that 1t is the most un-
becoming fashion that they can select.
Even gathers are oftentimes better
than seams. This Is difficult lesson
to teach the woman who weighs over
140, but the woman is wise who learns
the lesson and uses 1t to her adVan
tage.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1916-05-26
STANCELL ITEMS

Mr.. Hubert Rawling, of But
terworth, Va, called on Miss
Mabel Rainey Sunday.
Miss Mary Lawrence and Mr..
George Steele dined with Mr..
and Mrs. B. W. Vincent, Jr., last
Sunday and in the afternoon they
motored to Emporia.
Miss Lucy Sears spent the
weekend with Miss Lucille
Clements.
Mr.. and Mrs, D. H. Rainey
had their mother, Mrs. Isaac
Rainey with them Sunday night.
Mrs. <. Nj. Clements and
daughter, Ethel, were callers in
the home of Mr.. B. W. Vincent,
Jr., Sunday afternoon.
The Vultare school closed last
Friday the 10Th.
After a long and pleasant visit
with her daughter, Mrs. b. W.
Vincent, Jr., Mrs. Lena Wynne
returned to her home at Akoskie
Monday, Mrs. Vincent accompan-
led her an d will spend a week
Or more there.
News has been received here
of the death of Mrs. Mary Pugh,
of Brunswick County, Virginia.
She was u sjster-in- law of Mr.. B.
NJ. Pugh and a very estimable
ady.
The Children's Day exercises
1t Shiloh Church last Sunday Wer
1 complete success and were at
tended by a large crowd. Rev.
leo. S. Bearden, of Roanoke
Rapids, made a very eloquent
.alk on Mothers Day"
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1916-05-26

Capes and flchus and many dainty
collars find themselves important
among the accessories TO he worn with
the spring suit or coat. They are also
designed for indoor wear on practical
one-piece suits Now that open
throat lines are established for the
coming season much OF the new neck
wear conforms to this mode, But
high collars have not abdicated and
they are well represented with cape
attachment or the vestee, or without
either.
Crepe, chiffon, voile, organdle and net
arc the fabrics that are used for all
sorts of neckwear. Hemstitchng lace
and embroidery and very small tucks
mako up their decoration. with the
tiniest of buttons serving often a
double purpose In high collars they
provide the means of fastening, and
an ornament, and they are often used
merely for their decorative value,
A high and low collar are por-
trayed In the picture above. AT the
right small cape is finished at the
edge with hemstitching and bordered
with two narrow tucks. A wide stand
ing turnover covers the neck and
throat. finished with small craVat
bow at the front This model is espe-
cially becoming to the thin woman.
A good pattern, shown at the left
and center In two views, begins as
small cape at the back but narrows to
two slender points at the front 1t is
set on to a band and finished at the
edge with hemstitching Fine narrow
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1916-05-26

Troy Cannon is visiting friends
and relatives in Spartanburg, S.
c., this week.
Mrs. J. Naiman and son, of
Kinston, are visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. B. Marks.
Mr.. j. 7. Chase returned last
Saturday from a business trip to
New England.
Miss Maude Thompson spent
the day Sunday with relatives
near Thelma.
Mr.. W. B. Drewry, Supt. of the
County Home, was here Tuesday
a few hours on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. H. Davenport,
of Emporia were here Sunday
visiting relatives.
Mr.. Charlie Grant, of Garys-
burg, spent Monday in town on
business.
Messrs. J. w. Smoot and w.
D, Tillcry spent a few hours in
Scotland Neck Monday on busi-
ness.
Miss Margaret Hoskins left
Thursday for Norfolk, where
she wiII enter in training at the
BcraIey Hospital.
Miss EImyra jenkins returned
home Tuesday night from Raleigh |
where She has been attending
the st. Mary's College.
Miss Matte Rice arrived Sun
day from near Oxford, to spend
some time here with her sister,
Mrs. E. B. Glover.
Misses Ruth Norwood and
Wilkinson and Messrs.
Billie Loftin, w. j. Norwood and
Arthur Cushing spent Sunday
evening in Emporia with friends.
Misses Nina White and Pearl
Brown of Enfield, spent Sunday
evening here with Mrs. M. M.
Faison.
G. A. Savage, Jr,, of Norfolk,
spent Sunday here with his
'ather.
W. H, Ausley after spending
some time in Graham, N. c.,
With relatives returned Monday.
Miss Rosa Moody is at home
rom Buies Creek Acamedy where
ihe was in school last session.
Rev. Geo. S. Bearden returned
Wednesday from Whitakers
where he went to conduct re-
lival, but which was postponed
IN account of an epidemic of
measles and mumps.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1916-05-26
Second Mines Play Good Ball

Patterson Mills second team
defeated Roanoke Mills second
team in a hotly contested game
last Saturday, the score being
nine to four in favor of the Pat
terson Mills boys.
Feature of the game was the
work of young Taylor for the
Patterson Mills aggregation.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1916-05-26
sAWDUsT is A GOOD
FIRE ExTiNGutShER

Sawdust will extinguish small fires
In garages, and Its value is greatly In
creased by the addition of bicarbonate
Of soda tbaking powderl.
The sawdust floats and forms q
blanket over the burning oil, while bi
carbonate of soda. when exposed to
heat, gives of carbon dioxide gas
which helps to prevent combustion by
shutting OFF access OF air A mixture
of 10 pounds OF bicarbonate to bush
ell of sawdust has been found to be
satisfactory,
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1916-05-26
ElohtJnu TLNerculoaIs,

II there Is one disease above others
where medicines are f"ti.e and recov-
cry depends upon lea> ing the body
free to fight Its owS grim battle with
death, 1t Is tuberculosis. Good food.
good air, sane wholesome living. are
the specifics which science and com.
aon sense alike have discovered,
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1916-05-26
Methodist Church

Rev. Geo. 5. Bearden, Pastor
Morning Sunday School at 9:46
O'Clock. W. V. Woodruff, Supt.
Preaching at II A. N.
and 8P. M.
Prayer meeting on Wednesday
at 500 P. M.
The public is invited to all SER
vices.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1916-05-26
WITH THE CHURCHES
Rosemary Baptist Church
Rev. A. c. Chaffin, Pastor

Services every Sunday at II A.
M. and 7::30 P. M.
Mid-week services Wednesday
nights at 7:30P. M.
The public is cordially invited
to all services.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1916-05-26
Episcopal Church
Henry Clark Smith, Rector

Services in All Saints Mission
every Sunday, except fourth Sum
day, at II A. M. and 8P. M. Holy
Communion every first Sunday.
Sunday School every Sunday at
10 A. M. Sunday in Rosemary
$50 A. M.
Choir practice Friday P. M.
You are cordially invited to
every service of the church.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1916-05-26
Rosemary Methodist Church

Sunday School at ten O'Clock.
Evening services at eight P. M.
by former pastor, Rev. William
Towe.
Prayer service Tuesday even.
ing.
Choir practice Thursday even.
All evening services at eight
o'clock.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1916-05-26
Notice

Advertised mail in the Roanoke
Rapids Postoffice.
W. B. Bateman, Mrs. r. B.
Draper, Mr.. ]. B. Divine, Mr.. P.
R. Hayes, Mr.. ]. B. Rice. Mr..
Blunt Williams.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1916-05-26
OIL Cloth Covers on Porch Tables.

OF CIoth COVeTs on FUTCH IHpIes'
The newest covers for porch tables
that are being shown are black or
white oilcloth gayly sprlnkled with
bouquets of many colored flowers. The
vase Of towers may do its worst with
out affecting ones summer peace OF
mind. .t-.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1916-05-26

Bruce Tillery spent a few
hours in Scotland Neck with
relatives last Monday.
j. l.. Green left for Southern
Pines Sunday night from where
accompanied jim Burton, who
has heen staying there for some
time for his health, back home
reaching here monday evening.
Messrs, W. S. Clark, j. l..
Green, Troy Cannon and Lucius
Culiom were in Charlotte Friday
and Saturday of last week where
they went to JON the 2nd Regi-
ment Bnad in rendering music on
account of the celebration of the
Mecklenburg Declaration of In
dependence.
Mr.. j. c. Mullen, Mrs. B. F.
liIlcry, Virginia Tillery, Percy
TiIlery, Mildred Futrell, Mary
Shields, of Scotland Neck, were
IA town last week.
Mrs. W. p. Vaughan and
daughters, Misses Cammie,
OteiIa and Alma and Messrs.
Charlie Humphreys and Carlton
Moore spent the week end neal
Greenvillc with friends and rela-
tiVcs.
Mr.. s. J. Bounds returned
home Wednesday night from
Raleigh and Franklinton. He
was accompanied home by Mrs.
Bounds and children: who had
been visiting Mrs. Bounds pa
rents, Mr.. and Mrs. j. +. Wick
er at Franklinton,
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1916-05-26
MRS. REBECCA J. WYCHE

Mrs. Rebecca j. Wyche died a
Wychecroft, the home of her son
Mr.. G. A. Wyche, on last Tues
day night about ten O'clock.
Mrs. Wyche had been suffering
with heart trouble for sometime
but was apparently in normal
health only a few minutes before
her death.
Mrs. Wyche was a daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. N. N. Southall and
and was born in Henderson
March 3, 1910. She was married
to Mr.. Parry Wayne Wyche on
July 19, 1854, who died some
twenty five years ago. Mrs.
Wyche is survived by two sons,
Mr.. G. A. Wyche Of this place
and Mr.. P. w. Wyche, of
Chicago, and two sisters, Mrs. |.
b. Young and Mrs. Jno. +.
Clark.
Funeral services were held in
the Presbyterian Church We'd
ncsday morning at eleven
O'Clock, conducted by Rev. H. F.
Merton. A large number of
friends were present and the
profusion of floral offerings bore
mute but eloquent testimony to
the love and esteem in which
Mrs. Wyche was held by her
relatives and friends.
The pail bearers at the church
We're: DR.. 7. w. M. Long, W. !
l.. Long, Jno. l.. Patterson, S.
F. Patterson. 7. w. Mullen, T.
Nj. Jenkins, Gus Moore and F.
II. Ricks.
lhe body was taken to Hender-
son Immediately after the ser
vices for interment in Elmwood
Cemetery.
The active pail bearers were:
r. S. McCoin, Lewis Stainback,
John Cooper, R. G. S. Davis, J.
H. Brodie, Henry Terry, Sam
Peace, r. j. Young and James
Young,
Mrs. Wyche had reached the
advanced age of 76 years, but
vigorous and active up
10 the day of her death. She
was a devout Christian and vas
for many years a member of the
Methodist church, but about two
years ago joined the Roanoke
Rapids Presbyterian church. She
was loved by all who knew her.
Her death is felt as a great loss
to the entire community.
The out of town relatives who
attended the funeral services
we're; Mrs. |. B. Young and Mrs.
Jno. f. Clark, of Newport News,
Va, and Louise and David .
of Conth Do,to, ",
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1916-05-26

Every man as morally obligated
to keep his place of occupancy clean
and free from fire danger as he is his
body free from disease.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1916-05-26

When a man says a brigh thing
he nearly always forgets the quo
tation mark.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1916-05-26
Presbyterian Church

Sunday School at the usual
hour.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1916-05-26

lace insertion is set In at the back and
at the ends OF the front pieces, as
shown in the picture. Embroidered
dots are added TO the lace decoration
Narrow cluny hand crochet, and
tattiue insertions are recommended
for these neckpieces. Val is always
pretty, but has been in use so long
that 1t has lost prestige. Nothing ID
prettier than tatting, either as fin.
ishmg for edges or in medallion or
hand inserts.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-05
NORTH SEA BATTLE

ID RITISH NEWSPAPERS, commenting the great naval
 O the North divide into two classes, of which frankly admits German victory while the other minimize the British losses claim that the Germans have great The entire press however has agreed British handicapped by lack of scouts
 Says the Daily News 'The wotd is perfectly aware that British admira under tremendous handicap because they not know the movements and disposition of the enemy while theirs safety at be we'll bound up with solution of the air problem
 optimistic portion the British press gives Admiral Beatty action seeking to cut off delay the fleet until the British battle line could arrive But
 the disposition of the British forces where the Germans Admiral The Germans operating knowledge thing Their Zeppens brought location of Admiral Jecoes flee and isolation Admiral Beattys squadron The German with the known margin of time before the British grand arrive able dispose of Beay squad retire to the secusion of their the Kel canal The defect in the British nte most It must be remedied British will De gropng in the dark to find Zeppens apparently had part in the bat
 except purveyors intelligence this will remain the sole function of the If Germany decides make attempt against the British fleet her powerful arshps probably hover the of battle in force dropping explosives occasion
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-05
GIVE MIR. HILL CREDIT

R. HILL shows adaptablity to changing conditions 1W1 Senator Mclean though the latter is the to the twentieth century did in his declaration Mr. Hill until very recently also had the notion that the tariff the but he knows better Twelve inch Hill them. He going them letter carriers He to deliver European mail the of them. Unfortunately Mr. Hills scheme mail has not been worked Whether will shoot in letter at a time whole bagful is not determined
 Mr. Hill has in aiding the postal service and is fertile in expedient
 Being need of funds for election expenses his last campaign Mr. Hill wrote appeal pathetic enough to cash Besemer steel rail Not desiring to trust the mails he delivered his Farrelk President the Steel Trust stony hearted
 MT. Hi will running again, this time he mail appeal Farrell at the muzze twelve inch that doesn't bring results the case is hopeless.
 which quite up-to- date Hills district the thousand dollars in expended for his election last fall
 little Hill may willing to talk about that issue
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-05
LIBERIA.

The first president of the An1er1can Colonization Society, which founded the Republic Of Liberia on the west coast of Africa, was Bushrod Wash ington, who was born in Virginia 54 years ago today, June 5, 1762, and who was a nephew of George. Wash ington He served as a private, sol- dier in the revolution and afterwards was elevated to the United States Su- preme Court. While himself an owner of many slaves, he was deeply inter ested in the movement for restoring the Africans in America to their na- tive continent. He was one of the pioneers in the organization tof the American Colonization Society, which was launched just a century ago, in the latter part of 1916. Henry Clay, John Randolph and other men of prominence were also prominent in the movement. In 1920 the society sent 38 negroes back to Africa in a government vessel, and in that year a constitution for the colony, which was named Liberia, was adopted. The colony continued to be in charge of agents and governors appointed by the society until 1847, when it's rights were voluntarily surrendered, and the independence of Liberia was pro- claimed and was recognized by the United States, Great Britain and France.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-05
APATHY OF BUSINESS MEN

A RTHUR right speaks the "apathy A business men, primary for extravaganza which characterizes the municipal business
 Business the most influential class in the substantial municipal affairs they negative in equal degree
 the apathy of the entire community live politics also The m their homes and the great class who pay to keep the city the straight path they the will translate
 Mr. Marsh directs attention to the fate of the Nolan plan program which the city has paid considerable The suggestions of Peter Whe also which Bridgeport about $20o00 have mostly into the waste basket.
 The only suggestion which prospered suggestion which passing far beyond the state of on exerts hypnotic the city enly soporific effect citizens adding apathy something almost amounting of civ duty.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-05
A KINSMAN OFWASHINGTON

One of the proudest boasts of the Shirley family of England, which is headed by the eleventh Earl Ferrers, is the relationship between their clan and the Washingtons of Sulgrave Manor, the family which gave to America the father and first President of the United States. The Shirleys trace their descent to the time of Ed ward the Confessor, and Sir Thomas Shirley was a distinguished soldier in the fourteenth century, while his son was killed at Shrewsbury and his grandson was a commanoer at Ag1n- court. The grandfather of the first Earl Ferrers married the daughter of the celebrated Earl of Essex, and the first Earl married Elizabeth Washing ton, the daughter of Lawrence Wash ington and the niece of Robert Wash ington, the Lord of Su1grave Manor and the ancestor of George Washing ton in the direct male line. The res ent Earl Ferrers was born 52 years ago today, June 5, 8e4, the son of a clergyman, and inherited the title and estates from his cousin a few years ago. He was prominent as an archi- tect long before he gained his title. While the Earl has many ancestors of which he may well feel proud, there was also one who stinguished him self chiefly by being hanged on a gall
 
 person in England executed. This unfortunate individual was the fourth Earl Ferrers, who was tried and con- victed by his peers of the murder of one of his servants. The Earl ad- mitted his guilt, declaring that he had | committed the crime while in a fit of ungovernable rage, and the House of Lords decreed that he be expelled from that body by hanging. Being a peer, he had the privilege of being hanged with a si1ken rope-a privil- ege which Sir Roger Easement re gently demanded, He was also per- mitted to drive to Tyburn, the place of execution in West London, in his | own coach. The first use of- the drop was not highly successful, for the toes of the Earl touched the ground, and he slowly strangled to death. A re- markabIe circumstance connected with the case was that the Ear1's wife testified against him at. his trial, and 1 for this he cursed her long and loud, and called upon God to roast her to l death. in order that her passing might be more painful than his. The woman | married again and lived to a ripe old age, but in due time the curse was fulfilled, for she was burned to death i in her bed
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-05

Little Frocks of lace net, be-ruffled and rib bon-trimmed.
 Organdie and Lawn Fro ks with tucks, shocking and feather stitching. Some of them smocked in dainty pink and blue.
 Organdie Frocks with old fashioned ruffles and cunning little bre- telles, adorned with a row of French knots.
 Quaint Dolly Vardens of sprigged and flower ed lawn, and high waisted Empire Frocks with sashes of the ma terial tied in outstand- ing bows of remarkable stiffness. All for little girls.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-05
ALBANIA.

t Albania, a bone of contention be- tween the. warning states, has been reduced to a condition of abject mis- cry since the beginning of the war. After centuries of almost continuous insurrection against their hated Turk
 ish masters, the Albasnians have now become embroiled in the quarrels of other nations, and a large proportion of the million and a half people have been brought to the verge of starva- ton. Although a mountainous coun- try without any great natural re- sources, Albania has tremendous i'm
 portance because of it's situation at the eastern end of the Adriatic. When Italy entered the war on the side of the Allies it was with the condition that she should have Albania her own, thus giving her the control of the Adriatic. Serbia has long cher ished the design of gaining "a win
 dow on the sea" in Albania, and Mon
 tenegro and Greece also covet the
 land. Albania is vital to the Austrian
 plans for 1aggrandizement, and for a
 time the Dual Monarchy seemed to -be the victor in the long struggle. At
 the end of the Balkan wars Serbia, and Montenegro were driven out of the Albanian territory they had con quered by force of arms, and Albania
 was made a, kingdom with a German prince on the throne, and, although nominally independent, was in reality a vassal of the Vienna government.
 Since then the dominant figure in All bania has been Essad Pasha, a former officer of the Turkish army, but who
 lately assumed the leadership in the Albanian provisional government as the ally of Italy, and declared war on Austria and Bulgaria. The inhabit- ants of Albania, although illiterate,
 are highly intelligent and are the old est people in the Balkans.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-05
HOLDING UP TRAFFIC

PRIL HAS gone and pleasant May, and June is well begun 1 A The Warrenite pavement the Boston Road has tornu is still a deour abomnabe country foisted made only three winters Bridgeport going this scandaous waste of for ite advertise it sell country road surface scarcely be blamed because there insist upon laying busy city streets.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-06-05
Frocks for Wee Folks

Boys Suits of white poplin and fancy diag- onal cotton weaves. Mannish looking little suits, all properly tail ored, but with some lit tie decoration of colored facing or trimming. White and corn color with a suggestion of black seems an approv- ed combination.
 Russian Blouse Suits trimmed with blue or corn color.
 Sturdy little suits of blue linen, blouses laced with red silk cords, very gay and pleasing. All for little boys.