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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1918-03-26
Notice to Owners of DOGS

Complaint having been made to the
Mayor and Council by numerous citi-
zens of dogs running after and bark
ing at horses and automobiles in the
streets of Charles Town, notice is
hereby given that unless such dogs
are kept up by the owners, the council
expects to take action to remedy the
matter in a more drastic way.
Clayton L. Haines, Mayor.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1918-03-26
Catarrh Cannot Be Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they
cannot reach the seat of the disease. Ca
tarrh is a blood or constitutional disease,
and in order to cure it you must take in
ternal remedies. Halls Catarrh Cure is
taken internally, and acts directly upon
the blood and mucous surfaces. Halls
Catarrh Cure is not quack medicine. 1t
was prescribed by one of the best ply
sicians in this country for years and is
a regular prescription. 1t is composed of
the best tonics known. combined with the
best blood purifiers. acting directly on the
mucous surfaces. The perfect combipa-
ton of the two ingredients is what pro-
duces such wonderful results in curing
catarrh. Send for testimonials, free
F. ]. CHENEY e Co, Props, Toledo, O.
Sold by Druggists. price 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1918-03-26

Sales of war-savings stamps have
run as high as $3,000,000 a day. This
amount provides the Treasury with
about one-tenth of the entire amount
now being expended by the Nation for
the war. While 100000 is only 3
cents a day for every man, woman,
and child in the country, the entire
cost of the war is but 30 cents per
capita a day.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1918-03-26

Some of our public spirited citi-
zens in order to save the advised con-
sumption of coal and Hooverize food
the past winter didn't rise each day
until noon, in so doing, thus saved also
one meal. Now whats the matter)
with rising every other day to save
daylight. Conducive.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1918-03-26

The shortage and high price of farm
labor makes it imperative to raise
more corn on the same number of
acres. This can easily be done if you
will invest about $500 per acre in
lime and good corn fertilizer We can
prove it to you.
Wash, Alexander & Cooke Co.,
High Grade Fertilizer Works,
Mch.19-3t. Charles Town, w. Va.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1918-03-26
HaTpeTs Ferry and Bolivar.
Erin's st. Patrick.

o Island of saints, o Emerald Isle,
With culture and colleges crowned,
Thou mother of poets and heroic erst-
while
Through all other nations renowned!
What wonder thou honorst thy Patton
saint,
From whom all thy blessings did
spring,
IT'S loves glowing colors only can
paint,
ST. Patrick thy Missionary King.
This year the Blue bird came in Feb
ruary. March is their usual month
A few song sparrows came too and
filled some of our fields with a melody
different from the blue birds whisper
A mission is held in ST. Johns Epis-
copal Church this week with services
at p. m.
Mr.. Walter Taylor a clerk for a
number of years in the War Depart
ment, Washington, D. c., died a few
weeks ago in San Diego, Cal. His
wife who died some years ago was
Miss Ella Wager, of this place.
One thing we (alD should be very
thankful for is-we never get the
credit for all the devilment we think
of.
Mike.-Say Pat, tell me why is it
we are well paid for all the work we
do, but for the church?
Pat.-Because we are supposed to
be good enough just to do that for
nothing.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1918-03-26

If conservations continue and we
have to economic in time and food
&c, we suppose we may confidently
and contentedly live on half a meal q
day if we could only enjoy it in per-
feet peace.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1918-03-26

Look out for the change of time on
Easter Sunday, or you'll be going to
church when you ought to be coming
home
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1918-03-26
Report Of The Red Cross For The Pasl
Month.

Jefferson County Chapter American
Red Cross continue their labors, sew
ing, and knitting for soldiers and sail
ors. Below is a report of their out
put for the past month:
Surgical Dressings 1866
Operating Gowns Ia
Comfort Pillows 60
Hospital Shirts 240
Pajamas 70
Skirts 80
Dresses Is
Comfort Bags 81
Shawls z
Wool Garments.
Sweaters IS
Socks So prs.
Wristlets 40 prs.
Miscellaneous Garments Al
The foregoing report is for the en-
tire Chapter. There have been Is
comfort kits sent from Charles Town
this month.
There were two boxes of clothing
shipped from Shenandoah Junction
Auxiliary in January.
Katharine w. Riddle,
Chairman.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1918-03-26
How To Address Overseas Mail.

Persons who send mail to members
of the Expeditionary Forces are parti-
cularly requested, in statement is
sued by the Post Office Department, to
use ink only in writing the addresses.
Every piece of mail matter should also
bear the name and address of the send
er.
Heavy paper, canvas, or cloth should
be used for wrapping packages. When
canvas or cloth is used the address
should be written on shipping tag,
with the name and address of the
sender on the reverse side.
Given names should be written in
full, instead of initials. The title of
the addressee and the full name of the
unit or organization to which he is as
signed should be added, it being suf-
ficient in the way of further address
to use the words american Expedi-
tionary Forces"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1918-03-26
Tribute Of Respect.

Whereas: 1t has pleased our Heav-
emily Father to remove from our midst
our dear sister, Ella Virginia Watson,
be it resolved:
That while we bow in meek submis-
sion to His will, we will miss her
bright and cherry companionship and
her interest in everything pertaining
to the good of the United Daughters
of the Confederacy.
That copy of this resolution be
spread on our minutes and a copy
sent to the family.
Mrs. George B. Shaull,
Mrs. A. ]. Willis,
Mrs. A. B. Mitchell,
Leetown Chapter, No. 29, U. D. c.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1918-03-26

LOTS IN RANSOM FOR SALE.
Nos. Is, II, 10, 20 and 81 in block
81. (5).
Nos. 80 and SO on Preston street, in
block 81. (2).
Nos. 2, 4, 6, 8 and 9 on Preston
street, in Block IS. (5).
Nos. 26 and 81 on Preston street, in
Block II. (2).
Nos. 16 and IS on Sixth avenue, in
Block 104. (2).
No. Ia on Fourth avenue in Block
81. ~.
Nos. 20, 80, 81, 8, 26, 81 and % on
Ellen avenue in Block 90. CD.
Nos. 81 and % in Block 10.
No. IL in Block II.
No. 2 and No. 10 in Block 139.
No. 80 in Block 154.
No. 40 in Block 20.
Apply to
The Moore ms. & Realty Co.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1918-03-26

One of our colored friends in town
in asking for an explanation to correct
the new time asked if she must wind
the clock backwards.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1918-03-26

One thing we (all) should be very
thankful for is-we never get the
credit for all the devilment we think
IF
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-12-13
CENTRAL. SCHOOL NOTES

Comparative standing of grades
based on neatnesS conduct and
effort
Fifth B Grade 81.
Fifth a Grade 30.
Sixth b Grade 50.
Sixth A Grade ~.
Seventh Grade 81.
A new feature added to the
work of intermediate and High
School departments is the work
and study card. The children
are asked to keep record ON
this card of the hours of work
and study they do at home
These cards are inspected week
by the teacher and verified
monthly by the parents sigma
ture. In this way a child gets
credit for work done out of
school as well as at school. The
teacher is also enabled to find
out more accurately the reason
for some failures. With the
hearty cooperation OF parents
this can be made very helpful to
both children and parents.
Supt. Proctor has been busy
| for the past two weeks leveling
up the groands and setting out
shrubs and plants. 1t is his
purpose to continue this work
until the school grounds will
present such an attractive ap.
pearance az to be an inspiration
to the children to keep then
clean and beautiful,
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-12-13
REV. EUGENE {. few T
ATTENDING CONFERENCE

Rev. Eugene c. Few, the pop.
ular and beloved pastor of the
Roanoke Rapids Methodist
Church, left Tuesday for Colds
boro, where he goes to attend
the annual Conference of the
Methodist Episcopal Church for
Eastern Carolina.
The Official Board and mem.
bers of Mr.. Few's congregation
are confident of his return, not
only because he has filled his ap-
pointment here 80 acceptably,
and his popularity among our
town people, but because of the
fact that his efforts were largely
responsible for the erection of
their handsome new edifice now
in course of construction on Roa-
noke Avenue at Fourth Street.
Rev. Chas. M. Lance, of Rose.
mary, and Rev. VIM. Towe, of
Aurelian Springs are also among
the ministers of this community
attending the Conference.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-12-13
REV. 7. S. CRUTCHFIELD
ACCEPTS CALL HERE

The official board of the Roa-
nOke Rapids Baptist Church
have been notified by Bcv. I. s.
Crutchfield, of Gainesville, of his
acceptance OF their call to this
church here.
MIR. Crntchiicld will be remem-
bered by the Older residents of
this place. he having served the
same church rs pastor some ten
years ago. He expects to take up
the work here at the first of the
year.
Mr.. Crutchicld and his family
will be received with Il good deal
of pleasure by the people of our
town.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-12-13
First Christian Church
Raleigh L. Topping Minister

Preaching at ten O'Clock every
Sunday morning in the Christian
Tabernacle and Sunday school at
eleven O'Clock.
We have adopted the unified
service program and find that il
works splendidly almost every
one remains for church and Sun.
day school.
Preaching on Sunday night at
seven o'clock. For several Sun.
day nights our seating capacity
has been taxed and 80 if you
want a seat next Sunday come
early.
The Elders and Deacons me,
last night (Thursday) with Mr.,
a. Il. Dalru.
More than three thousand five
hundred dollars has been secur
ed in cash and pledges on oul
church building fund in the pas
month. Our church member
ship now numbers four hundred
and two.
A cordial welcome awaits yOl
at our worship.
The Christmas tree and Christ
mas exercises will he held oI
Christmas eve night and as usua
we invite the public to use ou
tree to give their presents t
their friends. We hope to sur
pass any Christmas service eve
held in this community.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-12-13
Rosemary Methodist Church
Rev. Charles N. Lance, Pastor

The regular services will he
held next Sunday as follows;
Smiths at II A. NJ.
At New Hope 3 P. M.
At Rosemary ut Z 80 P. M.
With these services the work
of this Conference year will close
The pastor will make a brief re-
port to each church, of the years
work. A full attendance is de-
sired. We are expecting each OF
the church to pay all the assess.
ments in full.
The North Carolina Annual
Conference will Convene in
Goldsboro, Dec. llth. Bishop
u. V. W. Darlington, of West
Va. will preside. About 35C
preachers, delegates, and visitors
will attend.
In addition to the usual routine
work of the Conference some i'm.
portant questions will come be.
fore the conference. The Meth.
odist Centenary program. to raise
$35. 900. 600 and right of women
to vote and hold office in the
church will be among the more
important ones.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-12-13
WHY?
(Contributed)

On Monday night a certain
number of prohibitionists met on
the rail road tract between (cen-
sored) and held meeting.
This meeting was to discuss
the value of the water in Roa-
noke river. After settling the
debate there was hurried trip
made to censored everyone
leaving with a smile and a noise
from a dozen fords. But also the
cans had false bottoms and the
smiles vanished. lips became dry
and hard thoughts entered the
hearts of the debators.
Question:
How can Roanoke
Rapids Power Co. sell power SC
cheap when others pay $i2.0O
per gallon for river water.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-12-13
DEATHS

Earnest Underwood died in an
Asheville Sanitarium Friday af-
ter q lingering illness with tuber-
culosis age "a years. Prior to 60
ing to Asheville three years ago
Mr., Underwood had lived in Roa-
noke Rapids for several years.
A few weeks ago he returned
here and accepted a position, his
health continued to fail and ear.
ly'last week he returned to Ashe-
vile. He is survived by a devot.
ed wife.
The funeral and interment was
held Wednesday ornimng at lC
O'Clock the services being con-
Quoted by Rev. Stanley White.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-12-13
WITH THE CHURCHES
All Saints Church
lfplscopsD
Rev. Lewis n. Taylor, Rector
Mis-, Laura Carroll Parish Worker
ReanskeAvsAse

Next Sunday is the third Sun
day in Advent.
7:3O A. NJ. Celebration of the
Holy Communion.
9.45 A. M. Church School and
Adults Bible Class, n. W. Mul-
len, Supt.
Divine services IL A. NJ. and
7:30P. NJ. Little Candidates
Class meets Saturday 3 P. NJ.
Womens Auxiliary meets we'd
nesday 1880 P. NJ. Girls Friend
ly Society Friday night 1880.
The public is cordially invited
to the services of the Church.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-12-13
OIL CANS
SELL HIGH


1t was two weeks before
Christmas all through the Domi-
Giles of most Of those who think
Christmas isn't Christmas with
out a little Somcp'n, a great
Drought reigned--- still reigns for
that matter despite the smooth
tongued Stranger who confident
lily offered to reicvcthe Dryness
OF some Of our Citizens by selling
them five gallons Of the Very
Best for the small Sum, in these
Days Of high Prsccs, Of $G2. so.
The Stranger had it in oil cans
and to prove that his Statements
were Verify itself, who would
open the Spout and pour out a
Sample for the doubting Thomas
es This Sample was Of such 4
nature AZ to cause the Trade to
he closed instantly. The Money
and the OiIcan changed Hands,
and with the parting Injunction
to his Customer to be sure and
save the Cans against the Sellers
return to take it up in a few days, |
the Getaway was made.
1t was only after the Contents
had ceased to run from the Spout
that Investigation disclosed a
very tiny Reservoir soldered
tightly under the Spout with the
Rest of the Can filled to its very
Brim with nice fresh Water.
The empion now capeai thor
ougly and 50 had better that
Stranger if they ever lay eyes on
him again.
Three cans were sold in Rose
mary a Sale was broken up iRI
Roanoke Rapids only because tM
Buyers were planning to divide
the Contents right then there.
1t was the slickest game pulled
off in this community in some
time and the ingenuity displayed
was well worthy OF Il more profit
ably cause. Such talents should
he used in Wall Street where the
money comes much faster if not
quite as easy as it does ont here
in "hinterland. "
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-12-13
CEO.L. HAYES HAS
BIRTHDAY DINNER

Geo. L. Hayes was pleasantly
surprised last night when he ar
rived home after the days bust
ness to find that Mrs. Hayes
had prepared a very tempting
dinner and invited several of his
friends to help celebrate his
birthday fittingly.
The fortunate guests were:
Rev. Stanley White. Messrs. +.
H. Kicks, L. G. Shell, J. E. Nc
Gee, J. ]. Wade and R. l..
Dickens.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-12-13

the following pupils have been
chosen to represent their grades
in the Junior Red Cross Four
Minute Men contest, which will
be held Thursday night, Decem-
ber 18th in the School Auditor
ium. The subject is: why |
Should Join the Junior Red
Cross. The winners from the
High School and the intermediate
Departments will receive Jun
ior Four Minute Men" certifi-
Gates.
The speakers are:
Grade ga Miss Irma Gran
well.
Grade 5 B Mr.. Bruce Mason.
Grade 6 A Miss Thurma
Barkley.
Grade 6 B Miss Cora Nc
Allister.
| Grade Z Miss Irene Hinson.
Grades Miss Josephine Hegea
! Grade 3 Miss Fannie Marks.
Grade 10 Miss Bessie Hedge
lpeth.
Grade "A MR. Eugene I.sh.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-12-13
Presbyterian Church
Rev. Stanley White Pastor,
Miss Julia Thompson, Orsanist

Sunday School 1000 A. M.
Morning Service ll:00 A. NJ.
Evening Service 1880 p. M.
Prayer meeting on Wednesday
ut 7:3O p. NJ. There will be choir
practice after service Sunday and
Wednesday.
The Christmas tree and frOlic
for the Sunday school will be held
on Friday evening Dec. 10th.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-12-13

The Nash. .Iidgecombe Union
of which the local church is a
member will convene with the
Christian church at Enfield on
the fifth Saturday and Sunday
in this month.
This Christian Endeavor pray.
er meeting will meet at the home
of Stephen Wilder in Patterson
town next Wednesday night.
You are invited.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-12-13
RED CROSS ROLL CALL
Week, Dec. 1928

The purpose of this campaign
is to recruit under the banner of
the Red Cross every loyal Amer.
lean, no matter where he or she
may live.
The object Of the Red Cross
Christmas Roll Call is to register
in terms of a Nation. The spirit
in question is personified in Red
Cross membership.
Our soldier over seas are still
in the employ Of our Governorn-
ment. Pneumonia, influenza,
and other diseases prevail there
just as here. More of our soldiers
have died from disease than from
bullets. 1t is the work of the
Red Cross to look after the sick
and wounded soldiers.
Chairman White has set the
memberfhip goal of our chapter
at twelve hundred.
Every man. woman and child
in the community is asked to join
during the week Dec. 1928.
The fee for each member is
only one dollar. May our soldiers
who will be home at Christmas
find Red Cross 1919 button on
every patriotic person in Roanoke
Rapids Township.
The Greatest Mother in the
World is counting her children.
She wants your name and
yours-and yours-the names of
all her children.
So stand up, you men and
women of America and be count
ed.
Let the Greatest Mother in the
World see what a big proud fam.
lily she has.
1t has been announced that
there will be no further cam
paigns for funds for the Red
Cross. The principal work of
the 100000 Red Cross workers
at 2, 500 different places through
out the world will now be in the
line of reconstruction involving
in the care of the civilian popu-
lation and refugees fighting
tuberculosis and the promotion
of child welfare.
Right now your Red Cross
wants your name (not contri-
bution) wants to know that you
are a member pledged to help
her. The Greatest Mother in the
World wants to know who her
children are before Christmas.
Give your name and a dollar to
the next Red Cross worker who
asks for it. Answer present"
at the Christmas Red Cross Roll
Call.
Stand up and be counted. you
children of the Red Cross.
"All you need is a heart and a
dollar.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-12-13
ROSEMARY PERSONAL. AND
LOCAL ITEMS

y. Mi and Mrs. Carl + Nissen,
7 who have been the guests OF Mr.
.Iop T.. Cox for several days.
lrft,Tuesday for Wilson en- route
to their home at Winston-Salem.
Doyle Cannon, who has been
in the S. A. 7. G.. of the Army
ut A. and T.. College, Raleigh.
returned home Tuesday after
noon and has accepted a position
with the Rosemary Supply Com
pany.
J. J. Wade visited relatives in
Halifax Sunday.
The shoe store of Coburn and
We0dro0f has been closed AZ Mr..
W. V. WOodrO0f has consolidated
the business into one store ut
Roanoke Rapids.
Mr.. Sidney Matthews spent
Friday and Saturday in Newport
News, Va.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. +. Mason and
family have recently moved from
Bath to Rosemary,
Mr.. l.ipscomb, of Roanoke
Rapids, has accepted a position
ut the Johnson Barber Shop
K l.. Dickens spent Sunday
with relatives ut Enfield.
Rev. Chas. NJ. Lance and Mrs.
Lance left Thursday for GoldsborO
to attend the annual meeting of
the North Carolina Methodist
Conference. From Goldsboro
they will go on to Clinton to
visit Mrs. Iance's relatives.
Tillery Robertson, of Roanoke
Rapids, who has recently been in
the s. A. r. c. Division of the
Army at A. and +. College, Ra-
leigh, has accepted a position as
cotton buyer for the Rosemary
Manufacturing Company.
Mrs. J. +. McGee and little
son, J. +. McGee. Jr., left Tues
to spend the holidays with her
parents in Richmond, Va.
J. b. Jenkins. of Newport
News, spent the weekend with
Mr.. and Mrs. Thos. M. Jenkins.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. C.. Bass re-
turned Tuesday from u visit to
friends in Wilson and Rocky
Mount.
Mr.. Strickland, recently with
COburn and WO0dr0of, has re-
signed and accepted position in
Wilson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward DrOm-
goole, of HenricO, Northampton
County, were guests at the
Cooper Hotel last week.
Chas. Emery, of Weldon, was
in Rosemary on a business trip
Wednesday.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-12-13
MOOSE TO FIT
UP QUARTERS


The Loyal Order Of Moose have
rented the hall over the garage
and will Immediately begin to
fit it up as a club room and a
lodge room combined. The
current magazines and newspaper
will be on file. games will be pro-
yided and a comfortable tempor-
ary home for the lodge members
and their friends will soon be a
reality.
When this place has matrial-
,ize q long-felt want for the men
ok,the town will be filled The
housAwill be opened every night.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-12-13

Little Bertha Harris, the two
year old daughter of Mr.. and }.
II. Harris, OF Patterson Village
died Wednesday morning after
an ILLNESS of several days with
influen "a. The interment was
made Friday near Kinston.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-12-13
Baptist Church

Rev. Collins, of Wake Forest
College, will preach Sunday both
morning and evening in the Roa-
noke Rapids Baptist Church.
The public invited.