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Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-10-25
Mr.. Isham Cherry

Mr.. Isham Cherry, aged 76
years, died at his home in Rose.
mary, Wednesday morning at
eight o'clock. Mr.. Cherry's
death was caused by paralysis.
He came to Rosemary about
six years ago from Edgecombe
County and enjoyed the friend
ship of many people in his COM
munity.
Funeral services were conduct
Thursday afternoon by Rev. G..
M. Lance, interment being made
in the Roanoke Rapids Cemetery.
Mr.. Cheary is survived by his
wife and several children all of
which are grown.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-10-25
ROANOKE MILLS COMPANY
A Big SUBSCRIBER

The Roanoke Mills Company
is probably the largest buyer of
bonds in the Fighting Fourth" /.
Liberty Loan in Halifax County
having bought $4,000 worth OF
them, distributed as follows:
$50, 900 here, $4,000 in Rich
mond, and $50, 600 at Baltimore.
The reason for distributing the
purchase in this manner, being
a request from the Treasury De-
partment that corporations or
firms carrying bank balances in
one or more cities to distribute
their purchases accordingly as
quotas for each town were figur-
ed on banking resources.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-10-25

Spanish influenza and tubercu-
losis are commune ated in the
same way. There is, however, a
marked difference in the incuba-
ton period. Influenza shows up
in from a few hours to few
days after the infection enters
the body. tuberculosis, on the
other hand, may not show up for
a number Of years.
The prevention of both these
diseases is the same. The FLU"
is spread by the cough >and the
sneeze, without shielding the
mouth and nose. thereby spray
ing the air and all persons near
by with the infective material; or
it is spread by kissing, or by
handling things that have been
handled by a sick persons and
then putting the fingers into the
mouth without first washing
them; or by splitting on the floor
or ground; or by using the same
towels, drinking vessels, eating
utensils that are used by thesick.
Schools, pictureshows, theatres,
churches, and all other public
gathering places are being closed
andall assemblages being prohib-
tied to prevent the spread of
influenza. These precautions
are most necessary if theepidemic
s to be checked and controlled.
But this particular epidemic
will in all probability be over
shortly. While it is terrific in
the number of people made i'll,
and the number of deaths that it
has caused, yet tuberculosis is
killing more people than infu-
enza; it was killing more yester-
day, and will be killing more to-
morrow; this week, next week,
and the next, right here in North
Carolina, tuberculosis is causing
more sickness, more pain, more
suffering, right now, than is
influenza.
While it is imperative that all
possible measures be to combat
the influenza epidemic, the
greater scourge Of tuberculosis
should not be over looked.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-10-25
First Christian Church
Raleigh L. Topping Minister

If possible we shall have a
unified program next Sunday
morning for Sunday School and
Church. The Sunday School
lesson is Isaac and Rebeckah"
The sermon subject is, "The
Message of an Ancient Preacher"
Birthday offering will be taken.
Lords supper WILDE observed.
The evening subject is, THE
Disciples Prayer.
Christian Endeavor, prayer
meeting at home of Mrs. Minnie
Boggan on four hundred street,
on Wednesday night.
State Convention meets in
Robersonville, N, G. Nov. 5, 6.
2, 8,
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-10-25
Mrs E. F. Davidson

Mrs. E. F. Davidson, died last
Sunday of influenza. Mrs. Day.
idson had been a resident of
Rosemory for about two years,
and was a native of Rockingham
County, of this State. She is
survived by her husband and one
child. Interment was made
Tuesday in the Roanoke Rapids
Cemetery, Rev. Stanley White,
of the Presbyterian Church, con-
Quoting the burial services.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-10-25
Mrs. Alvin A. Hobgood

Mrs. Alvin A. Hobgood died at
her home on Middle Snreet,
Roanoke Rapids, Tuesday, after
an illness of about two weeks be-
ginning with influenza and 60
ing into pneumonia.
Mrs. Hobgood had only been
married a few months and her
husband is now in France. She
was II years of age and is
survived by her husband, father
and three sisters.
The body was taken to Conway,
her native home, Thursday for
burial, the services being con-
Quoted by Rev. ]. j. Boone.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-10-25
NEARLY 700 SUBSCRIBERS
To FOURTH LIBERTY LOAN
Roanoke Rapids, Rosemary and
Vicinity Practically Double
Quota.

Again this community has dis
tinguished itself. This time by
nearly 700 of its people subscrib-
ing to the Fourth Liberty Loan
buying $l57, 10000 worth #
them.
On the eve of the opening of
the Loan on September 2Sth,
Mr.. S. F. Patterson, Chairman of
the local committee, called the
members together in the Peoples
Theatre at which time the re-
quests of the Government were
reviewed by Hon. W. L. Long,
and plans for the Campaign out
lined. Committees were appoint
ed to canvass every home in the
Township, which was accomplish
ed early in the Campaign.
One of the strongest features
of the Campaign was the address
of DR.. Douglas Freeman, editor
of the Richmond News Leader,
in the Central School Auditorium
on Sunday afternoon. October
9th, under the auspices of tie
Halifax County Liberty LON
Committee, of which Mr.. C. A.
Wyche is Chairman.
But the unselfish work of many
of the committee and the close
cooperation of every manufac-
turing institution in the commun-
ity are responsible for the piling
up of nearly 700 subscribers and
practically doubling its quota.
This accomplishment the Chair
man is justly proud of and has
asked US to thank every solicitor
and subscriber for their material
aid in making the Fourth al d
largest Liberty Loan so far, TIE
most successful of all.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-10-25
subscription $l.5O Year in Advance
NOTICE

On account of the prevailing
influenza in Halifax County the
State Board of Examiners, by
advise from the Secretary of the
State Board of Health, has de-
cided not to hold the institute in
Halifax County, which was
scheduled to begin on the 2Sth
day of October. Teachers will
note this, and await further no.
tice for the opening of schools.
Assuring you that | shall ap-
preciate this favor, | beg to re-.
main,
Yours very truly.
A. 4. Akers
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-10-25
ENJOYING LIFE
"OVER THERE
Sept. II. 1918

Sept. III. 1918
Dear friends,
| am not in Uncle Sans reser-
vatlon but still in his service |
landed safely overseas and have
travelled through the bestportion
of England and France, stopping
at many towns and cities, we
were received with great enthu-
siasm, we had very good trip
all the way through considering
circumstances. | must say we
really enjoyed it, the little town
of Roanoke Rapids is pretty well
represented over here now and
| venture to say from experience
that most of them are enjoying
life just as well or better than
in America. We are stationt d
some where in France but not
near the firing line yet.
Some of the fellows seem anx.
ious to get there before all the
excitement is over, everything
looks encouraging over here we
are receiving glorious news
every day from the various
fronts, but we may yet have the
opportunity Of taking a part in
those achievements which will
determine the welfare of human
ity to very great extent. W.
are glad to give our services tt
defend this noble cause. Before
| close my letter | want to men.
tion our officers, they are mer
of the highest type, they are
taking good care of us hoping
to take US over the top and ther
back to the states. | will also
mention the Red Cross and
urge my good friends to contri,
butte literally to this good cause,
it is doing great work for the
American soldiers.
Now don't you people thinl
because | am in a foreign lane
news is plentiful for it is not
so | close my letter with best
wishes for all my friends, will
be glad to hear from any o.
them.
Pvt. Lewis B. Jones,
Btry. D. 31S, F. A.
American Ex. Forces.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-10-25
ROANOKE RAPIDS PERSONAL
AND LOCAL ITEMS

Miss Inez Ligon has returned
from North where she has been
buying new fall goods.
Mr.. Herman Floyd, of the y.
S. Navy, Philadelphia. spent a
few days in town the past week.
Miss Pearl Wilson, of West
Virginia, has accepted a position
with B. Marks as Stenographer.
Mr.. J. W. Perkins spent the
weekend in Wendell with rela-
tives
Messrs. Charlie Newsom and
Hobson Powell, of Emporia,
visited friends here Sunday.
Mr.. J. H. Moss, of Stancell
was in town Wednesday on busi-
ness.
J. H. Matkins visited his moth
er near Burlington recently.
Mrs. J. W. Martin left Sunday
for Gordonsville, Va.
Mr.. and Mrs. Garner, of
Garysburg, spent Monday in
town on business.
Mrs. W. S. Saunders left Tues
kay for Big Island, Va, to visit
relatives.
Mr.. P. C. Duncan spent the
weekend in Clayton with rela-
tives.
Mr.. Oscar Williams, of Durham
was in town last week.
Mr.. C. H. Hale of Halifax
spent a few hours in town Tues
dry.
Mr.. Robert Cleaton and Miss
Temple Cleaton, of Vultare were
in town Wednesday on business.
Mr.. Robert Utley, of Moncure,
stoped over with friends Sunday
and Monday on his way to enlist
in the U. S. Navy.
Rev. Mr.. and Mrs. J. B.
O'Briant, of Pleasnt Hill, spent
Monday and Tuesday in town
with relatives.
Mrs. j. L. Daughtry, of Nor
folk, Va, is visiting her sister
Mrs. H. M. Faiscn.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-10-25
Methodist Church
Rev. Eugene c. Few, Pastor

Sunday School at 1000 A. M.
W. V. Woodruff, Supt.
Services at HOO A. M. and
S:00P. M.
Preaching both morning and
evening by the pastor.
Prayer meeting Wednesday
evening 500 o'clock.
A welcome is extended all to
attend and worship with US.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-10-25
All Saints Church
(EpiseopAD
Rev. Lewis N. Taylor, Rector
Roanoke Avenue

Next Sunday is the Twenty
Second Sunday after Trinity.
II A. M. Celebration of the
Holy Community.
Services: Church School and
Adults Bible Glass, T. W. Mul-
len, Supt. at 9:45.
Morning prayer and sermon at
IL.
Evening Service at s.
Friday Nov. the first is all
Saints Day, the memorial day of
the Church year.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-10-25

Mr.. Mortimer White and Miss
Gladys Robertson motored to
Garysburg Sunday and spent the
day with Miss Lucy Clements.
DR.. j. W. Martin resigned his
position here Saturday night to
enter the Army, but was given
a 80 days extension and returned
Wednesday.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-10-25
Registration Books Close Saturday

Notice is herby given that the
Registration Books for Roanoke
Rapids Township will close Sat-
urday, Oct, 26th. If you want
to vote in the coming Novem-
ber elections and haven't regis
tered we suggest that you do SO
to-day in order to qualify. Those
desiring to register can do so by
seeing Mr.. A. M. Proctor either
at his office in the Central School,
at home or on the streets,
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-10-25
No CompromIse.

Luke was weighted down with q
pair of feet of O size remarkable even
for a man of his color In the poly.
chrome Of human kind. AS he wau
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.
Luke turned upon him Indignantly
'0st off'n dat foot" he commanded.
s0lt OF. Git ell d way orr
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-10-25
10 The VOTERS OF HALIFAX
COUNTY

If | understand it right, there
are two Amendments to the State
Constitution to be voted on at the
coming Election to be held Nov.
5th, 1918. 1t seems to me
that it is very important that
every voter should cast his vote
for these Amendments. The
first one is for a six (6) months
Public School to be run in every
County in North Carolina, which
will be of great benefit to the
children of the State. The sec.
ond one is for the poor fellow,
who is striving to buy a home;
it will enable him to borrow
money at a cheap rate Of interest
this plan proposes to have the
law so where a man wishes to
purchase a home not exceeding
100000 that he can borrow
money on say 5 years time at a
rate of interest not to exceed
81 per cent and said notes are
to be free from taxation, it will
induce the money lender to lend
money and to seek investments
of this kind, because he will
really get more interest at 81 per
cent than he would at 6 or 7 per
cent, because his notes are not
taxed. If he loaned money at 7
per cent and was taxed 2 per
cent year, you see he would only
get 5 per cent, under this law
he gets 81 per cent clear.
The man who wishes to buy a
home can easily do so and get
a long time and cheaper interest,
so lets vote for this Amendment
and help the man who wishes to
own his own home.
1t is also important that every
Democrat vote this year as the
Republicans in the West and all
over the State are stirring them
selves to poll every vote they
can. There are to be elected
this year one U. S. Senator,
Every Congressman in the State
a number of Judges, Solicitors
and the entire County ticket
throughout the State.
1t behooves every Democrat
to cast his vote in behalf of De-
to show the world that
we are standing solidly with
President Wilson in settling and
bringing this world war to a sue
cessful end so as to make the
world safe and free of Kaiserism
forever. So | beg one and all to
be sure to vote if you don't you
may regret it when too late.
Yours very truly,
J. H. Norman
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-10-25
Gard Of Thanks

We take this oportunity of ex.
pressing our gratitude to our
many friends, for the kindness
and comfort rendered during the
illness and death of our dear hus-
band and father.
MRS. P. V. MATTHEWS
AND FAMILY.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-10-25
turn YOUR CLOCK
BACK SUNDAY NIGHT

Activities in Congress to have
the daylight saving law continr-
ed, have been dropped and no
further attempts for a continual
ton will be made. Consequent
ly all clocks will be set back an
hour at midnight October 9th.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-10-25
Mrs. c. c. Jenkins

Mrs. C. C. Jenkins died at her
home in Rosemary last Saturday,
a victim of influenza. She was
80 years of age and is survived
by her husband and three small
children. Her remains were
taken to Sneads' Ferry, Onslow
County Sunday for interment.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-10-25
NIGHT CLASS FOR
COMMERCIAL COURSE

Glasses in Stenography and
typewritting will begin thesweek
at the Graded School. On Mon
day, Tuesday and Thursday at
7: 30. Make applications at
Central School Office or phone
$40. Rates $3.50 per month. ad.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-10-25
Obituary
Little Doris Faison

Doris, the one year old
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. J. M.
Faison died this morning at 800
o'clock, after a short illness of
pneumonia, preceded by influen-
"a. Interment will probably take
place tomorrow in the Roanoke
Rapids Cemetery.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-10-25
Dallas W. Morris

Dallas W. Morris, of Franklin,
died in the Roanoke Rapids Hos
pital, Thursday after a brief i'll
ness caused by a second attack Of
influenza.
At the time of going to press
funeral arrangement have not
been decided upon.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-10-25
WITH THE CHURCHES
Presbyterian Church
Rev. Stanley White Pastor,

Sunday School 1000 A. M.
Morning Service HOO A. M.
Evening Service 500 P. M.
Prayer meeting on Wednes-
day 500 P. M.
There will be a special collect
ion for the War Works of the
Church on Sunday.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-03-14

LOCAL MEN WIN SUITS
IN ElKHART COURTS
News fines Special Service:
ELKHART. March IA

News Times Special Service:
ELKHART. March 14.-Lester
Martin. whose suit against Lloyd
HootOn for $1,000 damages for per-
sonal injuries. was tried in the SUI
perior court on a change of venue
from the ST. Joseph county court,
was given a verdict Of 1925. Before
the termination Of the suit it turn
ed out that there was really two
suits. one by Raymond Young.
against HOOtOn for $1,000 damages,
having been tried with the March
suit. He was also given a verdict for
S125. The jury d%eliberated from Il
O'Clock until ) o'clock before a YER
dict was agreed upon.
Martin and Young, both minors.
created a disturbance in front IF
HootOn's home IN South Bend.
Hooton. il was declared. after or
dering them away, went into the
house. loaded his shotgun, followed
the boys. and fired a Dad Of shot
into their backs. so shot striking one
of the boys and % the other boy.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-03-14
NOT ANTICIPATE H. C. L.

BOSTON, March IA. - Increased
cost of living and failure of en-
plOyes in many cases to anticipate
this influence has been n of the
important c-ontributory causes of
recent strikes, according to the re-
port issued today by the national
industrial conference board on
strikes in American industries in
war time.
From April 6 to Oct. 6, 1911,
there were strikes at ",521 estab-
lishments, the existence Of which
was definitely verified by the board.
ZACH establishment was asked TO
report upon causes, but complete
information was received from only
1856. These plants showed 2S3.4O2
men idle and ~6,2S5,519 days of pro-
duction lost. Opinions were asked
also of labor commissioners and me-
diators. Direct conference appear
ed TO have been the most satisf5 c
tory method Of settling the disputes
The conclusions Of the board ds
to the causes of the unsettled con-
ditions Of labor are hat the follow
ing influences we're Of primary i'm
~portance:
Increased cost Of living and fail
ure of employees in many cases o
anticipate this influence.
Widespread discomfort due TO q
belief that undue profits had been
made by employers out of war bust
ness.
Increased independence of the
worker, due in part TO a labor short
age and in part to a feeling tha'
the situation constituted labor's OPP
portunity for forcing union recogni-
ton or closed shop conditions.
" inequality between wages paid
in plants engaged on private work
and government or private plants
engaged on war work.
The unsettling influence Of the
cost plus profit feature of many
war contracts.
THE federal administrations vir.
tual endorsement Of the eight-houI
work day"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-03-14
MONTENEGR|NS
HELD NOT GUILTY
Judge Anderson Directs Jury
to Find for Defendants
at indianapolis.

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind, Mar. IA
Thirteen Montenegrins on trial IN
the United States district court here
on a charge Of conspiring to OBJ
struct the United States IN It's
military preparations were dis
charged this afternoon when Judge
a. 3. Anderson directed the jury 20
return a verdict of not guilty.
The court held that the gov ern-
ment failed TO prove the defendants
obstructed enlistment. and follow
ing the completion OF its evidence
the court directed the verdict for
the defense.
The defendants were accused Of
having assaulted Milosh I%vanovitch,
and George Moukmirovitch, menu
bers Of a Montenegro commission
which came to this country to ad-
vocate a union Of southern Slavs in
Europe and incidently advising
their countrymen 20 join the
American army. The accused men
said the trouble was due to a diff
ference Of opinion concerning Bal
kan politics.
Five Of the defenders live in
Detroit where they publish a Mon
t%enegrin newspaper, two live in
Chicago. one in Alaska and five in
Indiana Harbor, Indiana.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-03-14
GRANT COUNTY WAR
CONFERENCE ENDS
News-Times Special Service:

News-Times Special Service
MARION, Ind, March 14.-Grant
county's all-day war conference was
concluded at Civic hall Tuesday
night by addresses given by Charles
Fox of Indianapolis, Adjt.-Gen.
Harry 3. Smith Of Indianapolis, and
Albert 9. MOuleart. Belgian consul
general at Chicago. The sessions
were largely attended and Of an in
s~tructive character. At the morning
session Mrs. Hugh McGibbony Of
indianapolis. la charge of the Red
Cross section, and Mrs. Curtis
Hodges of indianapolis, presided at
the women's section. c.. B. Fritchie
of indianapolis gave a talk on the
Boys Working Reserve" In the
afternoon. addresses were made by
Harry Miesse on War Gardens;
George Eulch on War Savings:
Arthur L. Roberts Of Chicago. on
boy Scouts; Prof. J. j. Pettijohn
on Education; s. NJ. Frier on
Food Production" and c.. f. Stains
by on Food Regulation"
A patriotic musical program was
given at each session by local talent.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-03-14
NAB QUARTET OF
SUSPECTED "DIPS"

TERRE HAUTE, Ind, March IA.
-Four men believed TO be an or
ganized squad of pickpockets are in
the VigO county Jail. The leader,
who gave his name as John Ho-
ward. So years old, was identified by
Bertillon measurements as John
Dillon King. who has served time in
several prisons in the United States
as well as the Central prison in
Canada. He was known in various
places as Pat Hill, alias Tough Pat,
George Howard, George Carro1,
John King. George Burton and John
Wilburt. The other men gave their
names as Edward Wallace. Norwich.
Conn; Michael Hogan, Chicago, and
Vincent T. Taylor. Toronto. ont.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-03-14
MUNCIE POLICE
MAY HAVE GANG
Two Men and Woman Said to
Have Robbed and Killed
Toledo, O., Man.

MUSCIE. nd. March with
the arrest here this morning Of two
men and one woman DO is thought
the Muncie and Toledo, o.. dctec-
titcs have rounded up all of the
party that was implicated I'M the
robbery OF the paymaster OF the
Dehler Die Casting Co. Of Toledo
OF $500 on March Q. and in the
shooting OF the paymasters guard.
Edward Keller. The men arrested
here gave their names as Joe
Woods n Don Clifford and the
woman gave her name as Alice
Hall Woods and The woman were
arrested at the Grand hotel and
Clifford was taken i'm charge at an
ether rooming house. A diamond
ring. valued at several huIdred dol
lars. $3SS i'm cash ard two %revolv-
ers were found on Clifford. Woods
had only "a few dollars on him. The
two men and the woman have been
spending money here freely and il
was due 90 this falling that the de-
tectives took up their trail.
They were followed i'm and out
Of the city several times by Chief
OF Detectives Pickett. who was
awaiting word from Toledo before
placing the trio under arrest. Last
night local officers were notified
that the Toledo police had arrested
two other suspects I'm the robbery
and they were directed TO arrest
the trio here. They are being held
in jail here pending the arrival Of
officers from Toledo.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-03-14
Bolsheviki Try
to Capture Ship
at Norfolk, Va.

NORFOLK, Va, March 14-Mem-
bers of the crew Of the Russian
steamer Omsk, removed today by
Collector of Customs Hamilton al
the request of Capt. Edmund Yam
vosky because of their bolsheviki
tendencies, on being parolled to-
night by federal authorities, armed
themselves and made an effort Il
take the ship. The American armed
port guard in charge of the vessel
refused to allow the men aboard
and police reserves were sent 20
arrest them.