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Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-12-07
WITH THE CHURCHES
Baptist Church
Rev. c. H. Trueblood, Pastor

Sunday School 9:45 A. M. W.
S. Hancock, Supt.
Preaching II A. M. and 7:30
P. M. ssby the pastor. Sunbeam
Band 2P. M.
B. Y. P. U. 6:45. Helping
Hand Society Monday 7:30.
Mems Bible Class Tuesday
7:30 P. M.
Prayer meeting and choir
practice Wednesday night. 7:30.
Cottage Prayer Meetings
Monday, Thursday, and Friday
nights.
Everybody welcome to all
services.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-12-07
JUNIOR ORDER
THANKSGIVING SERVICES

The Annual Thanksgiving
service of the Junior Order of
United American Mechanics will
be held at the Methodist Church
in Roanoke Rapids next Sunday.
The members of the Junior Order
are expected to assemble in the
Hall promptly at eleven o'clock.
The services will begin prompt
ly at 11:15. Public cordially in
vited. Prof. A. M. Proctor will
make the address.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-12-07
Mo compromise.

Luke was weighted down with
pair Of feet of a size remarkable even
for man of his color in the poly
chronse of human kind AS he was
sitting one day engaged In the game
of chance which has to do with cubes
Of bone with black dots upon their
sides. Sam approached. In his preoc.
cupation, Sam trod upon the foot of
Luke and remained planted there.
Luxe turned upon him Indignantly.
"Gtt off'n dat foot" he commanded.
"Git Off. Git Oil de way offl"
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-12-07
ROANOKE RAPIDS PERSONAL
AND LOCAL ITEMS

Miss Verna Davenport of
Richmond, spent the weekend
here with Misses Meta and Lena
Rivers Jones.
Miss Lottie Green left Tuesday
for Henderson after spending
several days here with friends
and relatives
Rev. E.C. Few left Tuesdey
for Greenville to attend M. E.
conference.
Mr.. G. E. Williams and
daughter, Miss Rudy spent Sun
day in Norfolk with his son, ].
Roland Williams, of the U. S. S.
Richmond.
Paul Robertson is visiting rela-
tives in Newbern this week.
Mrs. J. J. Johnson, of Wash
ington, who has been visiting
her sister Mrs. Mosely Brown,
left Monday for Raleigh, where
she..will visit in the home of I.
H. Biggs.
J. A. Squires, Of Garysburg
was in town Thursday on bust
ness.
Messrs. J. H. Matkins and
Charles Humphreys spent Tues
day in Norfolk on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Samet and
children of Enfield, are visiting
in the home of Mr.. and Mrs. B.
Marks.
Mrs. Berta Brown visited her
sister Mrs. G. N. Taylor here
last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Merritt of
Petersburg visited relatives here
this week.
Mrs. Charlie Allsbrook, of
Weldon, spent the weekend here
with relatives.
Mrs. J. c. Kelly visited Mrs.
w. D. Tillery few days last
week.
Miss Ruth Spivey has accepted
a position with Mrs. G. D. Shell.
Mrs. 3. Marks and Mrs. J.
Samet, spent Tuesday in Rich
mond.
Miss Mary Mills was called to
her home in Baltimore Saturday
on account of the illness of her
father.
Mrs. Dick Gordan of Emporia,
spent Saturday in town shopping.
George Taylor returned Mon
day to Camp Sewer accompanied
to Norlina by Mrs. Taylor and
her sister.
Misses Viola Dixon, of Wilson,
and Annie Smaw of Franklinton,
were the guests during Thanks
living of Miss Alice Medlin.
Messrs. Parsons and White
more, of New York City were
here this week on business
connected with the Roanoke
Fibre Board Company.
Messrs, A. E. Akers and A.
M. Proctor returned Saturday
from the State Education Con-
vention at Charlotte.
Mr.. K. L. Towe and bride
have returned from a several
weeks visit to Northern cities.
Rev. C. H. Trueblood has re-
turned from a meeting of the
Baptist Association in Durham.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-12-07
POLICE COURT
NEWS ITEMS

J. R. Harris, speeding, $1.0O
and costs.
Hoston Rice, S1.00 and costs
for being drunk on streets.
Josh Long, colored, forked
over $1,000 and the costs for
fighting.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-12-07

A card Of Thanks

In behalf of my brother and
myself | wish to thank those who
assisted in putting out the fire in
the gallery of the Peoples Thea
tire on Thursday night November
10Th,
Paul Robinson.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-12-07
ROSEMARY PERSONAL AND
LOCAL ITEMS

kUSEMAkI rENoUNAL AMI
LOCAL ITEMS
Mr.. and Mrs. j. U. Loftin
spent Wednesday and Thursday
in Raleigh on business.
Rev. A. H. Andrews left Thurs
day for Greenville to attend the
North Carolina Methodist Con-
ference in session there this
week.
Mrs. T. H. Edmondson, of Hob
good, spent Thanksgiving here
with her sister, Mrs. T. M.
jenkins.
Millard Merritt, of the U. S.
Navy, visited friends and rela-
tives here a few days the past
week.
Mr.. H. C. .Spiers, Of Weldon
will fill the regular appointment
of Rev. A. H. Andrews at Smith
Church next Sunday. Everybody
invited to hear this able speaker.
Mrs. R. B. Gammons, Of
Phoebus, spent several days here
the past week as the guest of
her daughter, Mrs. J. u Loftin.
John B. jenkins has resigned
his position with the Rosemary
Manufacturing Company and
left Tuesday for Newport News,
where he has accepted a position.
R. G. Branch, Of near Halifax,
was in town Tuesday a short
while on business.
Messrs. J. 4. Dobbins, H. M.
Johnson and Ben Taylor spent
Tuesday and Wednesday in War
rem County on a hunting trip.
A. E. Stowe spent Monday and
Tuesday in Washington, D. C.
and Baltimore returning Tuesday
night.
William Medlin has accepted a
position with the Rosemary Sup
ply Company, succeeding R. A.
Warren.
Messrs. C. M. Dickens, W. T.
Pridgen, J. E. Pierson, Willis
Smith and P. V. Matthews spent
the week in Halifax attending
Superior Court, being summoned
there to serve on the Jury.
Horace Robinson, of near
Littleton, visited his daughter,
Mrs. w. E. Matthews a few
days the past week.
C. 0. Byrd, of Emporia, spent
the weekend here with friends
and relatives.
Messrs. w. F. Horner and H.
E. Dobbins were in Halifax
Monday on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. N. M. Harrison,
of Brinkleyville, motored here
Tuesday spending the day with
Mr.. and Mrs. J. H. Harrison.
Rev. A. G. Carter left Monday
for Durham to attend the State
Baptist Convention, which con-
vened in that city Tuesday and
will continue through the week.
Rev. Mr.. Fisher, of Wake
Forest College, filled the pulpit
in the Baptist Church Sunday
morning, preaching a most able
and eloquent sermon to a large
congregation.
R. G. Brown spent Sunday in
Enfield with friends andrelatives.
]. S. Hedgepeth, of Aurelian
Springs, was here a few hours
Tuesday on business.
W. L. Rogers spent Sunday
and Monday in Suffolk visiting
friends and relatives.
Charles Taylor returned Sun
day from Norfolk whre he had
been a few days on business.
Mr.. George Carmichael is
spending several days in Wash
ington, D. C. and Wilmington,
N. c., this week.
DR.. R. G. Beckwith, of the
Officers Reserve, has been notified
to report for active military duty
on December Is.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-12-07
DRAFT QUESTIONAIRES
ISSUED DECEMBER IS
COMMITTEES Appointed in East
Township. Lawyers Will Aid
Registrants Without
Charge
North Carolina.
Halifax County.

North Carolina.
Halifax County.
Having been no
titled by the Local Exemption
Board of Halifax County that or
December 18th, 1917 said Loca
Board expects to receive instruc'
tions to mail questionaires to all
registrants under the selective
draft in Halifax County except
those who are already in camp,
and being requested by said
Local Board to appoint commit
tees throughout the County
whose duty it will be to assist
the postal authorities in deliver
ing the questionaires and to
assist said registrants in answer
ing said questionaires, | have
appointed the following commit
tees;
Roanoke Rapids: W. L. Long,
]. J.MurphyJackson, Geo.L. Hayes.
Weldon: A. B. 5tainback, A.
w. Andleton, VIM. L. Knight.
Littleton: Jos. P. Pippen, J.
M. Picot, A. M. Vinson.
Scotland Neck: Ashby w.
Dunn, F. P. Shields, G. F.
Burroughs,
Halifax: S. NJ. Gary, F. H.
Gregory. Swain Norman.
Hobgood: L. w. Leggett, Leon
Shields, W. N. Herring.
Palmyra: Charles Station, W.
H. Newell, L. j. Baker.
Tillery: J. 0. Applewhite, N.
Fitzpatrick, G. C. Howell.
Aurelian Springs; John Taylor,
w. P. Harris, A. E. Carter.
Airlie: S. 7. Thorne, j. G.
Daniel, J. R. Patterson.
Ringwood: j. E. Ayers, Jr.,
B. M. Nicholson, c, A. Williams,
Jr.
Hollister: A. B. Schlichter, DIR.
Palmer, Orin Schlicter.
Enfield: j. c. Branch, j. F.
Whitehead, A. M. Atkinson.
Essex: G. L. Knight, B. G.
Hamlet, H. W. Quarles.
It will be the duties of this
committee, first, to see that the
registrant receives the question
aire directed to him, and second,
to see that said registrant is
given such advice and aid as may
be necessary in filling out said
QUESTIONABLE and returning same
to the Local Board.
Everylawyer in Halifax County
is ready and willing to assist
these committees and registrants
in these duties without fee or
compensation.
Let every registrant be on the
lookout for his QUESTIONABLE and
upon receipt of same let him get
in touch with the nearest COM
mittee or with some lawyer.
Let every newspaper of the
county publish the names and
postoffice addresses Of said re-
gistrants, and through its
columns inform them of the law
with respectto the questionaires.
Let every citizen assist the
postal authorities and these COM
mittees in locating the regis
trants.
A giant task confronts the
Local Board and the registrants
under the selective draft, and
both should have the hearty CO.
operation of every citizen and
agency in the county in order
that the work of the Board may
be done with dispatch, and that
no penalty or punishment may
attach to any registrant in Hall
fax County.
Respectfully,
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-12-07
DR.. D. 8. zollicoffer

extends an invitation to his
home in Weldon on
Saturday evening
December Is, 1917
from $3.50 to 11:30
Miss Temple Perry Zollicoffer
Mr.. Carl Ernest Morrisette
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-12-07
The Roanoke Rapids Herald,

Roanoke Rapids, N. G.
Dear Sirs:-
Will you kindly publish the
following list of contributions
from Halifax County to the
Young Mems Christian Associa-
ton War Work Fund. The
amount asked was So. 900. 90.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-12-07
Parcel Post During
Christmas Rush

On account of the crowded condition of the
postoffce, and the limited amount of help we have
we kindly ask the cooperation of the public dur
ing the Christmas Holidays.
Mail your packages early so that they will
have plenty time to reach their destination.
See that they are SECURELY WRAPPED
and LEGIBLY ADDRESSED SO that they will
reach their destination in good order
Donot bring packages to be weighed right at
mail time as we will not have time to attend to
them then.
See that your name and address is legiby
written in the upper left hand corner.
Such cooperation will enable us to handle the
Christmas rush more satisfactorily to the public
and will be greatly appreciated by the entire Office
force.
M. McRAE FAISoN, Postmaster
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-12-07
The inside.

The inside.
Nature students, quick now--which
side Of a pacifst does the moss grow
ont
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-12-07

Thanking you, am,
Yours very truly,
Geo. C. Green, County Chairman.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-10-06
B. 5. DESTROYER SINKS DIVER
 IM THRILLING SEA BATTLE

below the surface and evidently at tempted to escape. The destroyer was headed for the spot in an attempt to ram but failed to strike her mark.
 The American warship then com m"nccd a series of rapid mancuvcrs which carried her over the submarine four times. At each passage. the de- troycr dropped bombs as she crossed the wake of the submerged diver No hits were made until the American swept across the divers track for the fourth time, then one of the bombs apparently struck the German craft a fair blow on the surface seahpard and sent her to the bottom Following
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-10-06
COMEDY ROMANCE-TONiGHT CHARLES cHAPLlN-SUNDAY

Frtzi Scheff, an international star appears tonight in the five act Comedy Romance. Pretty Mrs. Smith," a Paramount Play The story Is about woman who has too many husbands, and it abounds with funny situations especially when the two dead hus- bands" and the live one appear at the same time. Sunday night Charles Chaplin, assisted by his entire com pany of star comedians will appear in ono of his latest hits, "The pawnshop." :" A late Pathe News with some late war scenes and two part scream. "The Hunt with Ford Sterling in the lead ing role, will also be on Sunday nights program.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-10-06
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press
 PETROGRAD. Oct6. Following the receipt of conlrmatory reports that the recent uprising in Turltistan, Cen a tral Asia has again broken forth with increased violence, the provisionalgov ernment today issued a proclamation declaring the entire Turl<istan govern : ment in a state of war.
 Reports from the several districts where the recent revolt occurred in . dicate that turmoil is again rife and riots and labor disturbances are pre- vaiont in practically all of the larger cities. Bokhara and the rerla.i,dcr of he province of the same name are re Q ported as scething with revolt and numerous riots have developed in Kok and, Tashkent, Samarkan1, and other
 important cities.
 Reports reaching the capital last week indicated that the recent revolt was practically ended and the situa- tion was again resuming the normal when the revolt suddenly nared up again over the proposal of the govern mont to send punitive expedition to
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-10-06
By Associated Press.

LONDON, Oct. 6.--Rcports from the British headquarters in France and Belgium assert that at some places along the new British line in Flanders the artillery fire being maintained by the British is such that the German troops engaged in the defense of the more advanced positions have been forced to flee from their defenses at various points.
 British reconnoiterng parties sent forward discovered that large sec ton of the forward German defenses had been completely abandoned along the Gheluvelt line. The Germans had also abandoned the shell hole defcnses along several sections
 So intense is the British fire that wide sections of the German defense lines have been ali but obliterated Along the ridge east of Gheluvelt the British guns have wiped out every vestige of the small woods iron the British positions and are now en- gagged in pulverizing the earth and cement works erected by the Germans
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-10-06

France to act as a spy, through the assistance of Bcrnstorm.
 All the information in the hands of the government points to Passa being the real head of the German secret service in this country and 1t is cx- pcctcd that full investigation of his secret activities will reveal the entire struetnre of German plottings in this country Hundreds of secret service agents are now engaged in tracing his movements.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-10-06

Won papcn the former attachc of the German embassy who was given his passports by the government, was also am attendant. Lewis makes no charges in this connection and says that he is not aware that thc ,ditor's relations With the Bcrnstorm agents were other than of a purely social nature. IL Is pointed oNt, however, 'hat the connecting of Hcarst's name with those of the two German sccrc, agents assumes q somewhat peculiar significance in view of the apparent pro German attitude of the Hearst publications prior to American cntr- 1ucc into the war
 State Department officials admit that tt. government is in possession of cyi doucr showing tEl Gciustormm direct "d the expenditure of ut lcas two million dollars in fmtlcrng the spy plots and propaganda activities in the United States. It has also been definitely asccrtaincd that Bcmstorff gave Bolo and I'assa money to send to France to further tue German peace propaganda. Passa was also sent to
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-10-06
AMERICAN WARSHlP VICTOR IN DIVER BATTLE
HEARST MIXED UP IN
 GERnnAN PLOT EXPOSE

Hearst papers, was apparently a close Friend of Passa and Rolla, both of whom were admitted to the highest social circles. According to the state ment of the New York official Bolo was entertained at the Hearst homo on number of occasions and appeared to be on very friendly terms with the Hearst family Hearst is also said to have attended dinner given by Passa in March, 1916, at which Boyd
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-10-06
By Associated Press.


 WASlHNGTON, Oct. $. Congress enters upon the last hours of the pres cnt session with the major portion of public as we'll as official attention turned upon the senate where senator LaFollcttc took the floor this after noon to make three hour speech in answer to his critics.
 Long before the Wisconsin senator took the floor, the public galleries were damned with people and every van- tagc point was filled with groups of officials from the various government departments all eager to hear the de fcnsc of the man who has. within a flow weeks become the most discussed person m America.
 Ia'"llrttc spoke in his usual vchc- mcnt manner and frequently evoked ripplrs of applause over his fircy de- nounciations of those who h" doclarcd are trying to antimiduc and cocrcc congressman from their rights as re- pres"ntauVcs of the American people.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-10-06
WILSON COMMENDS
 WORK OF CONGRESS
By Associated Press.

WASHINGTON, Oct G.--In convor- sation with White House visitors to- day, President Wilson announced his great satisfaction with the work ac- complshed by the present congress and offered warm praise for the eX- peditious and thorough manner in which the congressman have disposed of the intricate and overwhelming inn portant business of the session
 The President said that congress has
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-10-06
By Associated Press.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6-Thc admin istraton war tax bill, designed to raise the huge sum Of two and a half lillon dollars to meet n first costs of American participation in inc Euro pcan struggle, became effective yes .tcrday.
 Following the senate ratification of inc bin as returned from conference, Wednesday afternoon. .bfcsidcpt Wilson affixed his signature yesterday morn
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-10-06

the explosion of the hpch Uree quantities of oil rose to trr surface, indicating conclusivelN that tho a.,,r Was completely destroyed
 The battle was watched by ssips of tn" British fleet and the bri1e conduct and fighting spirit displayed ar thr Americans resulted in the GIlish Nd- m'alty sending a eommeai.ation To the Navy department cX'" .@s.ut the great admiration of the Griu,l for tta ,od"#go and scamoNship displayed by fine officers and crew of tho destroyer.
 WASHlNGTON, oct Tae N1.y Department announced tAis afternoon
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-10-06
By Associated Press.

WASIIINGTON, oct. GA Navy Department report from England to- day announces the sinking of Ger man diver by an American torpedo destroyer after thrilling encounter at some m-namcd point in British waters
 Details Of the encounter disclose that tho submarine was running sub merged when sighted by the American destroyer The latter vessel immcdi- .aiely took up the pursuit and com men"cd firing at the divers pcriscopc but failed to hit it. Before oycrtaken by the American vessel the diver sunl,
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-10-06
DIVER ATTACKS AMERICAN
 MERCHANT SCHOONEP
By Associated Press.

bY Associated Press.
 LoNnpN. Dr 5 Tae Admiralty ln9 apoonnccd. t.r 1cerro,t.ou of the Ancrirau schooner Annie h> a Ger. man submarine off the Silly islands on Wednesday last
 The submarine sunk the schooner with guntirc after ordering the crew to their small boats
 The crew of eight haas been landed without casualty.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-10-06

The camps will be opened January 9th, and will continue for period of three months, closing April 9th.
 The training course will not be open for civilian applicants as it has been determined that only enlisted regulars of the national guard and the national army will be permitted to undergo training for commissions
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-10-06
WAR TAX BILL
 NOW EFFECTIVE

ing and the law became immediately operative.
 As Inc measures atanI on 'hc stat utc books, every individual in thc country is affected by it's provisions in some degree as if lcvios taxes directly or indirectly, an every concciyabl, corlmodity used h> ta- pu.ue. in aI- dition to imposing taxes on incomes profits liquor, tobacco. transportation mXuries and amusomcnts.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-10-06
By Associated Press.

WASHINGTON. Oct. G.-General in terest in the secret service revelations concerning the activities of Bolo and rassa, the alleged chief agents of Bcrnstorff in carrying on the German spy and propaganda plots, was some from New York that Attorney General Lewis has discovered that William Randolph Hearst. publisher -of the
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-10-06
lAFOLLETTE ANSWERS CRITICS FROM
 SENATE FLOOR

After defending his point of view with respect to Inc war. laFullcttc de- clarcd that the Nspr party in the Cuited States hrsidc conducting l campaign of libel and character assassination against members of congress who vol cd against the war; IS also attempting to suppress discussion of war issues. k cndGNoring 10 intmidate the Am cricau people ty invading their homes 1ud mIlWfull throwing them into jail and Is seeking by every means in it's power to ~tmuslc inc right or the American citizen To the free express sion of opinion
 .purpe tho comae of his address, lnloiIrttr quolcd from th, Mexican war speeches of ChN Webster and simmer and frequently referred to passages in I.incoln's addresses to sup- port his contention that congressman have right to assal the policies of thc government in time of war;
 Advertise Tn The Nome Nuooet
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-10-06
VOTES
 FOR BREAK
By Associated Press.

LIMA, Peru, oct. G.-The Peruvian congress today voted almost unanim- ously for q severance of diplomatic relations with the German government because of the failure of the latter to make reasonable amends for the de- structon of Peruvian vessels in Euro pean waters.
 It Is expected that the government will issue a proclamation announcing the break within short period.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-10-06
GERMANS ABAND0N OFFENCES IN
 GREAT YPRES BATTLE

near the crest of the ridge.
 Aside from few minor efforts tC raid the British lines north of Dadi- zecle, the Germans have made no erfort to counter attack although they ar, maintaining heavy bombardment
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-10-06
STILL DOING BUSINESS

Potatoes $4.50 in the store SAYS de liVered. Sweet Potatoes 10 cents pound Oranges SeedIess large 50 cents a dog en $500 per box. Lemons 50 cents. Coffee 25 pound can 39 cents pounc pound can 95 cents. Crisccorn 3 pounds $1.00.
 NOME GROCERY COMPANY
 A. F. Oestrich Mor.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-10-06

done particularly effective work in looking after the national defense and the army and navy needs havo been met in a way that assures the cffcc- tiveness of the American armies in their struggle against the nations en- cmes.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-10-06

.h'j the American torpcsD dcstroycr vni'h sunk 20 German submarine in a spo'ocua. battle in European waters, LIou-ht about the de-tmccou of tn, German F.ssrl by using the newly developed American naval hombknown a~ 'ho "doth bomb" which Was re- gently perfected by AmrreHu naval experts. The ability of the new mis- silr to penetrate 10 hitherto unhcard of depths enabled the American vessel 10 strike the diver although the latter was apparently at considerable dis tuncc below the surface
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The Nome daily nugget., 1917-10-06
THIRD OFFICERS TRAINING CAMP
 SCHEDULED
By Associated Press.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6-Provost General Crowder announced today that the government will start third ser ies of officers training camps to train additional officers for the national army forces.