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Norwich bulletin., 1919-11-05

Nearly $,ooooco worth of navy food stuffs will be offered for sale to the New York public upon completion of arrangements by Dr. Jonathan c. Day, commissiontt' of public markets.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-11-05

The Swedish barkentine EIha has been abandoned at sea and her crew of eight has been rescued by tle steamshi Afel, according to a wireless message received from the Afel.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-11-05

The Shipping Board steamer Lake Glebe sent word by radio that she was short of food and water and would stop at Boston instead of Bal
Norwich bulletin., 1919-11-05

The shipping board steamer Hoxie, which was partly disabled on Oct. 2s by the loss of propeller blades. has reached Halifax. N S.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-11-05

The British, government will an nounce during the resent week a new scheme of Irish government, accord ing to strongly supported report, in parliamentary circles.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-11-05

Repatriation Of sone of the men who died in uniform overseas was indicated with the information that the steamer Lake Daraga was bringing the remains of Hi soldiers from Brest.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-12-19
NOTICE

BY virtue of deed Of trust made By
Charles J. Adkins, to me as trustee
dated the LIST, day Of December, A: D.
1918, recorded in the Office Of the Reg
ister Of Deeds of Halifax county. North
Carolina, on the 18th day Of December
1918, in Book No. 900, at page No. l6b,
default having been made IN the pay
ment of the Indebtedness thereby Sc
cured. and at the request Of the holder
Of the note evidencing the said indebt.
edness, ! will, on Monday, 18th, l92o,
at the hour Of 1880 O'Clock. T. NJ. in
front of the Court House in Halifax.
North Carolina. offer for sale at public
auction to the highest bidder for cash
the following property, to-wit:
A certain tract Of land lying and be-
ing in Halifax county, North Carolina,
being those three (3) lots In South
Weldon, North Carolina, beginning at
the intersection of Clark Street and
Marshall Avenue; thence Northwardly
along Marshall Avenue to Camps lot;
thence along his line one hundred and
(l4O) feet at right angles with Marshall
Avenue to the lot of Ada Sledge bought
of Edward 7. Clark; thence along the
Eastern line of said lot and the Eastern
line of the lot of B. F. Collins, bought
of Edward T. Clark. one hundred and
fifty (l5O) feet to Clark Street; thence
one hundred and forty ll40) feet along
Clark Street to the beginning. contain
ing Twenty One Thousand III, 600, OO
square feet more or less.
This, the llth., day Of December,
A. D. 1919.
l2.l2-4t A. L. CLARK, Trustee.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-12-19

to see II can't find someone equally
lonely"
Suiting the action to the words. Miss
Holllster donned her coat and left the
house. calling to the maid, Probably
I'll bring home some guests for din.
ner."
Looking along the street for some
one to share her loneliness she spied
young girl walking listlessly along.
apparently without any destination, as
II she had missed altogether the JOY
Gus meaning Of the holiday.
merry Christmas" she said putting
her hand forward. The girl paused q
second, and then repeated. MERRY
Christmas" adding. ut may be merry
for you but not for me-"
"why are you so lonely on such Q
glorious day." said Miss HOLSTER.
"the air just seems to Jingle with
radiant light"
at seems strange to tell ones
troubles TO q stranger, but left
home because thought I could sing.
and l have been unsuccessful In my
attempt. and am too proud to let
the folks know. When think Of the
tree at home--the turkey dinner. and
only myself missing, l Just can't bear
It." Her big blue eyes filled with
tears.
"Cheer up. grille! No one can en-
Joy a Christmas day alone. You can
only have a merry Christmas II others
share II with you. Let's celebrate to.
gether. have a dinner already pre-
pared, but no guests.
Lets find one or two others equal
ly lonely. and maybe we can all get
together and have a good time. May.
be we have something In common. !
left home years ago because thought
I could write something worth while.
But the only real human interest Is
not In books and magazines. but oil
around u.s."
"But," questioned the girl, "can you
20 up to strangers Just like thatT with
q wave of the hand.
Hardly. One must be moved By
the Christmas spirit. Look at that
man over there. staring at that doll
In the window"
The man turned at the sound Of
her voice and asked: "Pardon me. do
you know any little girl who would
Just love to have doll1 There must
be hundreds Of little girls Just aching
for one. That doll IL the counterpart
Of picture my partner has on his Of.
nee desk-dark curis, blue eyes and
all. That picture has been q mascot
to me. and I would love to buy the
doll. But I missed my train. and l
am not acquainted in the city. Talk
about q bachelor being lonely at
Christmas! Why. Christmas In = big
city alone-never. never again for me-"
Miss HOLSTERS face beamed with
pleasure. You are Just the person we
want. We will form a triple alliance
Of 'has-been' lonelies. You Just come
along to my place. It's only around the
corner. and share my Christmas din.
ner. Christmas Is really the children's
day, SO let's Just pretend we are chill
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-12-19
NOTICE.

BY virtue Of deed Of trust made by
Lillian Assad and Charles Assad, her
husband, to me ~ trustee, dated the
SOth day Of November. A. D., 1918, re-
corded In the Office Of the Register Of
Deeds Of Halifax County. North Caro-
lima, on the 18th day Of December,
1918, in Book No. go, atPage No. 1855.
default having been made In the pay
ment Of the Indebtedness thereby Sc
cured. and at the request Of the holder
Of the note evidenc:ng the said indebt-
edness, | will. on Monday January 10th,
1920, at the hour Of IL. so o clock, P. M,
in front Of the Court House in Halifax.
North Carolina, offer for sale at public
auction to the highest bidder for cash
the following property, to wit:
A certain tract Of land lying and be.
ing In Halifax County. North Carolina.
and being that lot purchased on the
3Oth, day Of November, A. ID. 1918,
from Edward T. Clark, and beginning
1t On iron stake on the east side of the
Public Road leading from Weldon to
Halifax. N. c.; thence South II West
along said road fifty (5O) feet to the lot
Lillian Assad previously bought Of the
said Edward T. Clark; thence along her
said line at right angles to said road
one hundred and forty Q40) feet to her
corner; thence at right angles to her
line North II East fifty 1907 feet to
Mabry's corner; thence his line one
hundred and forty (140) feet to the be-
ginning, the said Public Road.
This. the 18th. day Of December,
A. D. 1919.
l2.l2-4t A. L. CLARK, Trustee.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-12-19

Would Just Like 70 rave peHT
dren again and don't need any intro.
duction. Just 'come-on over"
my name Is Merton. and I think you
must be Mrs. Santa Claus"
mo. I'm not I'm Miss HOLSTER, and
this Is Miss"
"Aiken," interrupted the girl.
"Why, my partners name Is Aiken.
and ! was on my way to Join him at
his mothers house."
"You mean, Thomas Aiken7"
"Sure enoughi"
"0h, he Is my brother"
swell, / declared Then surely !
must buy that doll for your sister,
Doesn't Il look like herf"
II haven't any little sister. That
must have been my picture whoa ] vas
. little GIRL
Il don't understand why Jon arc
here, Miss Aiken, but you are going to
take the next train with me to your
mothers home. You have lost that
'baby.doll' expression. How strange
that the little picture girl and you
should be the same. Why. one Of the
inducements that Jack offered me was
that hts sister would be home for
Christmas. I'll run In and buy that
doll, and then we will proceed to Miss
HOLSTERS"
As they entered Miss HOLSTERS
apartment, they uttered . cry Of m
pzlss FOR standing n ne middle g
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-12-19
suylMc UNSUITABLE TIES


Look at the trouble that 10 being
stored Up there sassred the morbid
pesslnist a. he pointed to Z group
Of women around the nscktis counter.
ut would b funny" he continued,
III II were net % tragic. Why II IL
that lovely woman with oil her eye
for the beautiful and with oil her
accomplishments cannot select q neck
tie for q man h one Of the things
that rank with the unbelievable mys.
tories Of life. I would sooner send q
blind man to buy ne . warranted
sound" horse than I would enlist the
services of q woman 10 select 4 neck
he.
. think Of the fat msa that win wake
up on Christmas morning to 6nd In
their. stockings q delicate emaciated
baby pink neektis that win look like
q consumptivs shoestring when u re.
poses on their bountiful expanse Of
white shirt bosom. Then on the other
hand. Bones. The human skeleton. VIII
probably get dslirium tremens when
he is made the recipient Of . spotted
necktie BIG enough to make . shawl
for grandmom. OF course nothing
win do for the aics. dignined old gen.
tieman who never wears anything but
q little black how. but q flowing sash
Of passionate hue. Willie. the gay
sport. on the other hand. will get some
thing that would look nice on grandpa.
and 20 It WIN 30 % down the line.
-Oh. the Christmas necktie! What
Tragedies are written In thy namel"
The pessimist paused.
Then he added thoughtfully: II
would. though. rather have my wife
bay me q neckfls than pick out my
cigars."-PhiiadaDhis Inetirer.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-12-19

the room ives q child.
"Why, here's Just the one we are
looking for. Here's Z bexutifnl doll for
youl Look. little enc" said Miss Hol.
lister.
S"Boys don't want dolla.' cried the
tot; they vast soldiers asd guns. and
steam cars, and
"But why are yon dressed like . M.
tie girlr'
Because my father doa't know any
better. He lsft me home al alone on
Christmas. - Just came In here--ths
turkey smsilsd % good"
Suddealy 4 voice wee heard, full Il
anxiety. asking: IL my boy herer
Yea" said Miss Hellister; come
right In"
"John!" she added h great aston
ishmsnt.
"Yes. Mary" said The man: ito think
I have found you after al these years.
My wife died last year. and this 10 an
] have" b said. poiating to the hoy.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-12-19

"Mary. y II toe late for you to take
both Of - for . Christmas presentr'
-How wonderful! This Christmas
wss 70 lonely. and now II b 70 full Of
happiness I had always hoped for Z
chance to explain everything. but when
I heard yeu were married, thought
there was no chance"
"Cemsl Lets ell - In 10 dinner
and talk II ever"
"Yes." saiA Mr.. Msrtea, u IVES just
telling Mics Aiken that when We know
each other. better. naAybs I win give
Johns sister senethins better than a\
doll"
TAKE II from NE, Miss Alkea." said
Mr.. Nsrtsa. "tAs besl II Jet 10 b., and
Chrislsass bells - well a. wedding
bells. may rins sut the same merry
tune for all Of ~"
'Te BE- sbls 10 siag Or write may b.
oil right. Mics Aiken. but | think to
write the words wife % mother after
ones name IL more important than
writing the best sellers ever written"
added Mss Hellistsr.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-12-19

Bfyants writings transport m Into
the depths Of the solemn. primeval
forest, to the shores Of the lonely lake,
tho banks Of the Wild nameless
stream, or the brow Of the rocky up
land rising like a promontory from
amidst wide ocean Of foliage. while
they shed around u the glories Of a
climate fierce in ito extremes, but
splendid In it, vieissltudes. Irving.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-12-19

An aid-de-.amp 10 an officer at
tachcd to the generals statf who as
sists him in his work; he IL an acting
assistant adjutant general by reason
Of his detail as aid. He attends the
general, acts practically a. his pri-
vate secretary and may BE- designated
to some special military duty. Dur
Ing our Civil war the aids carried or
dsrs and acted In all sorts Of useful
ways.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-12-19

ISIS HOLLlST " X
glanced up from her
paper. That's pretty
good advice she muir
INJURED as she read the
words once again.
The custom of for
getting eself and
making merry with 9TH
ers ind for others Is .
wise and wholesome
one" II believe I'll
stroll along the streets
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-12-19

Jack-Weve put the chest OF draw
err in front Of the fireplace.
Hareld--YM.
Jack--You tied the string to the
handle Of tAs doori
Harold-Ye; md I tied The other
end = ~ suing 10 The watsr,jus.
Jack-Thea W ought to and cut ~
psal fhcls ahens 1aAts GAIA
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-12-19


Msthss - I - - nsvsa y .
new Dat = . nv whsfs he sntrances
were ~ slullsr. TAs nrst svsaiqg
when ] came hsus I pusssd sur -
ttancs without oAssrviro he nunbss.
finding the eutails 6oer sDsn ! mn
up to The sscssd ness. tfis1 NJ hsy.
and could not ua,seh The Der. Then
I knscks1 go heaytng 10 fsepense.
sAssk the deer uslsatiy. Whsa .
stnnss man u Z dressing gown
opened tAs lsse>I apslosissd pro
fusely.
The NEXT evening whsa ! ran up the
stairs. tried my Key, and heard :
mans heavy tread appssaching I had
ssnse enough to realise ny mistake
and made 4 an ~ IL outside door.
Just then ~ mans yeice calls1
evsr ~ rSIls rsyhe n itf'
soh.s IsaI4, I'm asv&r q 4 so1ias
end I nsysr did.- f1lcaoe IilrnA
49, a. = -. & II
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1919-12-19
Making
MerryWith
Others
By ELEDA LEDMAN

0oooooocococcoooo6
Copyright, 1919. Mcclure Newspaper syn.
dicste.l
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1919-07-18

The readers of this paper will be
pleased to learn that there is at least one
dreaded disease that science has been
hble to cure in all it's stages, and that is
catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure is the only
positive cure known to the medical fra
ternity. Catarrh being constitutional
disease. requires constitutional treat
ment. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken in
ternally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surface of the system, there
by destroying the foundation of the dis
ease, and giving the patient strength by
building up the constitution and assist
ing nature in doing its work The pro-
prletors have so much faith it's cura-
tive powers, that they offer One Hundred
Dollars for any case that it fails to cure.
Send for lists of testimonials, Address,
E. Cheney, & Co.. Toledo, 0.
Sold by all druggists 75c.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1919-07-18
CORRESPONDENCE
STOUGHTON

The American Cigar company Friday
finished sorting tobacco after sea-
sons run of six months, employing a
good sized crew up to the last.
Frederick Lindberg, employed for
the past ten years at the Grand hotel,
lied suddenly Friday forenoon OF heart
failure. He has no known relatives.
He was born in Norway SO years ago.
The remains were removed to the
funeral parlors of Kjolseth & Borrud
and the funeral was held from that
place Saturday.
East siders met Friday evening to
take preliminary steps for incorporat-
ing a park association, the purpose be-
ing to acquire the three acres of ground
on the east side from the 0. M. Tur-
ner estate. More than enough money
for the deal has been subscribed.
Funeral services over the remains OF
Mrs. Ragnild Skillestad were held Sat
urday afternoon at 1:30 from the Paul
Hanson home on North Division street
and at 2 from Our Saviours Lutheran
church. Interment at Riverside.
DR.. Harry A. keenan,, with Mrs.
keenan,, who has been visiting her SIS
ter, arrived home Friday night. He has
been given Is days leave, at the close
of which he will be discharged at Camp
Grant, July 10. Capt. keenan, arrived
from France two weeks ago. He Will
resume practice here this month.
Word comes from Chicago that a son
was born July to Lieutenant and Mrs.
Teige in that city. Lieutenant Teige
is married to Stoughton girl, whose
maiden name was Miss Pauline john
son, a daughter of Peter N. Johnson
and a cousin of the Messrs. Yea OF
Stoughton.
il. Haakenson, administrator for
the Chris Norman estate, has sold to
Ben o. Johnson, east side, a residence
on South Monroe street, belonging to
the heirs. Ole C. Anderson has bought
of Mrs. Bertha Otto of Edgerton
house on South Madison street that
will be occupied by Mr.. Anderson's
son, Carl Anderson, and family, who
will remove from Madison to Slough
ton about August l.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1919-07-18
Motor.Drjven Potato PeeIer.

A machine which will peel 40 pounds
Of potatoes in three or four minutes
was described and illustrated in Pop
nlar Mechanics Magazine, the peeling
being done by revolving drum
driven by one-third horsepower mo-
tor. The inner surface of the drum
has been roughened by making numer-
ous perforations in the metal. When
tiled it is lowered into a wooden con-
tainer and set to running.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1919-07-18
Cases of Summer Complaint

Stomach and intestinal disturbances
are frequently corrected by the use of
Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for
Children. They tend to cleanse the
intestinal tract and promote digestion.
Used by mothers for over 80 years.
All druggists sell them. 32w4
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1919-07-18
Be It Ever So Humble

The heart goes out on leaden wings
In hopeless longing. The pent-up heat
of unspent love fevers the dispirited
soul. The minds eye narrows les
concentrated energy on single spot.
Anguish, sweetly bitter, slows the beat
of a downcast heart A veil passes
over the woodland again Is gone.
Such is inconsistencies. - Milwaukee
Journal
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1919-07-18
Thousands of People Sent Packages

of Aliens Foot Ease to their sons,
brothers or sweethearts in the army
and navy, because they knew from ex-
perience, that it would freshen and
rest their feet, make their shoes COM
Portable and walking easy. Those who
use Aliens Foot Ease have solved their
foot troubles. 32w4
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1919-07-18
Cotton Gears.

Cotton which has been put under
hydraulic pressure Of from 5000 to
5000 pounds and made into gears, pro-
duces an article superior to that made
of steel. Softer than steel, the cot
ton gear yields where the steel gear
wears under friction.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1919-07-18
Reporter Plant For Sale.

Owing to i'll health of the editor, The
Wisconsin Tobacco Reporter plant and
building is offered for sale. For fur
Their particulars inquire of P. N Grubb,
Edgerton, Wisconsin. 31tf
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1919-07-18
DaiIv THOUGHT.

He who is false to present duty
breaks thread in the loom, and will
find the flaw when he may have for
gotten the cause.-Henry Ward Beech
er,
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-05-16
For SaIe-MiseeIianeou.


SCREEN WIRE 10 keep the files out;
poultry netting 10 Keep the chickens in-
- latfe, fo9 5. ~ Paso.
LAW BOOKS Tor sale. A Complete set %
Texas supreme court reports and other law
books and office furniture FOR sale Phone
TRUNK-32 In. metal covered. sacrifice.
$500 Bazaar Store, opposite Aihambra
theater. as s. y Paso street
FOR SALE-Two-draw er cash registers. ell
most new and in first class condition Call
sl95s s. ~ Paso or Phone 62l2-
WANTED-ro buy cash register. type
writer. second hand delivery wagon must
Be reasonahle, Phone 5s73R-
500 BUSHELS ane amber cane SEED. VII
sell in whole or part cheap
W. c. PORTER & CO
2ol capies Bldg. Phone 17c2
MAHOGANY -DhonoEraph slightly dana eed
In shipping EiEhest quality, fully guar
aureed- VIII sell at bargain j. A. SOLO
mon. ith floor Times Bldg
4 RARGAIN-Tlr0 metallic tapes. three
Corhin nadloczs. one wardrobe trunk, three
large trunks. two army lockers Irwin
E-r- Co. lls san JacInto.
FOR sALE-Two large Ice Boxes two
complete baking OUTFIT Mcdlckle'a. coo
ssn Antonio
WARDROBE TRUNK-
wonderful harguins 90 Ia high Made BY
lndestructo Trunk Factory Bazaar Store.
-le s r Pazo e.. opposite Ahsmbra
Law BOOKS FOR sale. complete library and
text books Tor home study Used by lead
ing uuiVersitles- Also complete course
sarance- J. Campbell. 81 e Missouri St
Phone 7z7f
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-05-16
Prices SMASHED AT oUR
VICTORY Used CAR SALE

The bargains we are Offering IN
good used ard rebuilt cars are Lru-
y amazing Proven By che num-
Der Of sales made first day. There
are lots OF real bargains left
every car mas 60 Your chance
70 get the best huy ever offered IN
FL Fasc- Here are 1us- a few OF
them There are many more all
makes ard models
BUICK light Pour. new paint.
top. good tirss This IS e mighty
5000 AA. lal 5 $40
BUICK Light -Four. a light. econ
Qmi51l 5-passeneer car in dandy
condition throughout .--------S450
OVERLAND 2-uasseuEer Roadster,
REBUILT, fine rubber. the best road
ser Buy ll p P1su 1920. --f4s5
ONEkLAND speedsrer. orcrhauied.
painted Something. Ne get
about in-" a give away -s245
oaLDelIobiLE t-Huu only 5000
miles an $3.50 car. better thar
new fo- only .-- ..-.-.--Se95
OVERLAND Touring car excellent
running order; fun electrical equip
ment. worth twice ..&2e5
WILLY S-ENIGHT-Rc paired, leW
tires. good service car This e a
bargain OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES fs45
OVERLAND 1-uasseruer. new
TOP, paint. tires More than q bar
gain 1855
OVERLAND 6-Lilze new. top.
paint. seat covers. new tires. a
real buy -.--.....--..--
sLIDEHA kEH 6-Ne- paint. good
condition See thi- 10 appreciate
The bargain --.....-.--s5
There are many others--an makes
and models. Look them over al
our store rooms.
Ell PAsO OYERLAND co.
Cor kansas and Boulevard
Phones lIo-411z