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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-09-23

But Stephsnie was wrong; for.
as she ended. Better appeared At
the end OF the studio In the fading
light. His young wife came slowly
forward beside him. The strain,
the tension, the EFFORT. all were
visible. but the girl held herself
erect and the man fairly 30.
There WAS tea for them-no
easier way to mitigate their OF
deal Conversation became care
lessly general: strawberries and
little cakes were tasted; = cigarette
or two lighted,
Then, after a while there CHANGED
to fall a silence: and the young
wife knew that the moment be-
longed to her.
but still' little voice, ''that we
ought to- go home. II you are
ready. Harry
CHATTER xxvIH.
BY the end of the hrst week in
June Cleland was in a highly ex-
cited state of mind In regard to his
infant novel, in which all the prin-
cipals were now on the edge of ca
tastrophe.
II don't know how they got
there" he said nervously to Badger
Sphinx. who had dropped in to sus-
gest himself as illustrator in ease
any magazine took the story for Sc
rial publication.
Spink's clever. saturnine features
remained non -committal. II Gle
land turned out to be a coming
man, he wished to participate and
benefit; IL he proved a failure he
desired to remain pleasantly aloof.
For the only thing in the world
that interested Badger Sphinx was
his own success in life: and he had
a horror Of communicating II by any
professional association with medi-
ocrity or failure.
Whats your story about?' he in
Quired with that bluntness that
usually passed for the disinterested
frankness of good comradeship.
''Oh, it's about a writer of stor-
les" said Cleland. vaguely.
Hes the hero?"
IF you'd call him that. What Is
a hero. Sphinx? / never saw one In
real life"
Sphinx 'squiuted. 1t was his way
of grinning.
Well, a literary hero" he said.
sis one who puts IL over big on his
about his book. the girls go crazy
over him, publishers go painting
after him waving wads; editors flag
him with futtering checks. That's
one sort of hero. Cleland. But he's
a myth. The real thing is a Charlie
Chaplin. All the same, you'd bet
ter let your hero make hit with
his novel. Ii you don't, good night"
CIeland's features became trou-
bled.
81 suppose his book ought to
make hit to make my book popu-
lar" he said. But as a matter OF
fact 1t doesn't. I'm afraid the char
acter I've drawn is no hero. He's
like us all, Sphinx: he writes a book;
friends fatter; critics slam: the
public buys a number of copies, and
it's all over in a few weeks. A
punk hero-what?
BOOKS YIELD TO DANCE.
VERY. He won't get over with
tina young person." said Sphinx. in
these days Of the movie and the
tango nobody becomes very much
excited over novels anyway; and II
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-09-23
WHAT DO YOU THINK?

Write frankly briefly and truthfuy your views the
problem as Marriage SUGGEST" you think it not al
together success do fail suggest what think Is
the remedy WHAT the trouble, and what could be done
Write your opinons experiences, and suggestions Write
frankly and fesrlessy-yo confidence will be respected
No of writers published except with the wier'
consent, Use only side Of the paper.
Address your contributions to
MARRIAGE EDITOR
The Washington Times,
Washington, D. c.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-09-23
SUCCESS IN
EVERY WAY.

Marriage 10 a success In every
way, when you cast your lot win
tho idol of your fondest affections,
and one whose heart has been con-
verted into the deepest OF pure love
You cannot do otherwise than 10
love. honor and respect her, the
sweetest and dearest companion
that God gave to man. when the
two hearts beat as one.
Love will forever cling In the
d.rkest of DAYS. G. S. T.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-09-23
Risky at Both Ends.

what on earth are We dom
now?" inquired the sergeant in
pained tones. of a recruit who was
doing funny things on-and oh-a
horse. "'E-'s'ly hurt mel" walled
the recruit. "Shut up" cried the
sergeant. "Git old Of is head. man
and e cant kick yew." "Ho, yus!
An IL get old OF his tail e can't
bite me-"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-09-23

Directed by George ID. Baker.
By Jane Mclean.

Mr.. SIMON expressed his pleas
W ure and asked Joe to call
again. 1t was reassuring to
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-09-23

VERY. He won't get over with
tina young person." said Sphinx. in
these days of the movie and the
tango nobody becomes very much
excited over novels anyway; and II
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1920-02-26
We Handle the Best Makes Of Cars
and Trucks

When you are in the market for car or truck, do
not make your purchase until have let us explain to
you in detail the many desirable features of the cars we
SELL We feel that have the best that the market af
fords when we offer such cars and trucks as
Buick Automobiles =
Oakland Automobiles
Diamond T Trucks
You will also find us prepared to meet your re-
quirement with full line of Auto Accessories Supplies,
Oils Greases and Gasoline When in need Of anything
in the above lines, call to see us.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1920-02-26
A Few Of the Strong Features Of
Our Garage

Our garage will be equipped with modern appi
handle every kind of repair job needed an au
tomobile.
We will have large floor space for the parking Of
cars awaiting repairs which will facilitate work the
and make possible easy entry and exit to and from
garage.
We will be prepared to make any repairs on any
make of car using only standard parts where parts
necessary in putting your in stclass condition
We will employ only irst-class mechanics to do
therepar work and make adjustments your car there
by insuring the best workmanship possible.
We are installing modern and up-to-date Acety-
lene Welding outfit making possible the repair Of many
parts that heretofore had to be replaced by ones
First-class battery recharging and overhauling
Special rates on car washing
Tires bought from us will be put on in the shop free
Of charge.
We will call for cars for repairs or adjustment In
any part of town.
We have an air station on the outside of our garage
and patrons and friends invited to use it free OF
charge.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-07-02
Sent up for Stealing and Receiving
Stolen Goods. One for Indecent
Conduct.

Chief Dobbins broke up wha
appeared to be an organized
bunch Of negro loafers who gain.
ed their livelihood stealing from
various warehouses, when he
arrested, Eugene Martin, Regi-
nal Martin, Richard Harrison,
Will Ingram and John Blackwell.
The first three for house break
ing and stealing, and the other
two for receiving stolen goods.
Martin was convicted on the
charge of breaking into the S.
A. l.. Warehouse and Harrison
and Ingram the warehouse of
the l.. G.. Shell Co., all five were
placed under $500 bond, in de-
fault of which they went to jail.
Marie Mills was convicted of
indecently exposing his person
and went along with the others
in default of a $500 bond.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-07-02
PRIMARY JULY 3

Resolved by the County Board
of Elections of Halifax County
l. That Saturday July Srd, 1926
be and the same Is hereby fixed
as the day and the various voting
precincts of Halifax county as the
places for holding a second pri-
mary for nominating certain OIL
GERS for offices which failed of
nomination in the primary held on
June the 5th, 1920.
2. That the primary shall be
held under the same rules, laws
and regulations as the Primary of
June 9TH, 1920, and in accordance
with Section 1892 a and the SUBJ
sections thereof of Gregory's
Biennial Revisal of 1917 and
amendments thereto.
by order of the County Board
of Elections of Halifax County,
North Carolina.
Whit. A. Johnston, Chairman.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-07-02
BAND CONCERT

The hands of Roanoke Rapids
and Rosemary are indebted to
Mr.. S. +. Patterson for their new
summer uniforms, which will be
worn for the first time at the
concert at the Roanoke Rapids
Park on July 18th to be given by
the combined bands,
Seats sufficient to accommodate
several hundred people have
been placed in the Park, and the
band stand will be completed in
time for the concert On July 4th
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-07-02
NOTICE

Attention Of all ex soldiers who
served in the War with Spain al
home or abroad, or those who
saw service in the PHILIPPINE In
surrection or the China relief eX,
pedition and their widows the
late Congress passed laws of the
utmost interest to above class of
soldiers and if they will send
name and address to Walter S.
Buchanan, National Aid de-
Camp, Army and Navy Union,
Route z, Louisa, Va, he will be
glad to advise you fully as to
your rights under the new law,
prompt action will mean the pos
sible saving of money, as the
pension commences from the
filing of the claim. Mr.. Bucha-
nan is also a member of the
General Nelson A. Miles Camp,
No. !, United Spanish War Vet
Grams and the Presidents own
Garrison, No. 104, of the Army
and Navy Union, and wishes to
assist his comrades in every pos.
sihle manner, Write him and on
close stamp for reply.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-07-02
POWELLTOWN ITEMS

Mrs. Annie Toppins and little
daughter, Virginia. of Richmond,
is visiting Mrs. A. G. Medlin
this week.
Mrs. M. A. Daniel has arrived
from Petersburg where she has
been for some time.
Mrs. Moody left Monday for
Norfolk Hospital.
Misses lola and Annie Bell
Gray spent Sunday in Norfolk.
Little Nellie Luter, daughter
of Mrs. D. E. Luter, entertained
a few friends at her home Satur-
day afternoon
Mrs. Marvin Starks was the
guest of Mrs. L. A. Hudson
Monday afternoon.
MIR. Nathorn Ethridge, of
Hobgood, spent Saturday and
Sunday here with relatives.
Miss Eula Hodgens, of Scot
land Neck, is visiting relatives
here this week.
Mr.. Robert Merritt left Sunday
for Norfolk,
Miss Annie Hockaday, of Bol-
ling, spent the weekend with
Miss LOttie Hudson.
Mr., Major Morris of Rocky
Mount, is visiting friends here
this week.
Mr.. Robert Medlin, of Durham,
is visiting relatives here.
Mr., Eugene Ethridge, of Hob
good. spent Saturday and Sum-
day here with relatives.
Mr.. Pepper, of Littleton, spent
the weekend here with relatives.
Mrs. John Dickens and family,
of Norfolk, are visiting Mrs. L.
A. Dickens this week.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-07-02
Presbyterian Church
Rev, Stanley White, Pastor

Sunday School 1000 A. M.
Morning Service HOO A. M.
Christian Endeavor 7:15 P. M.
Evening Service 500 P. M.
Prayer meeting 500 P. M. on
Wednesday.
Choir practice on Wednesday
following prayer meeting,
There will be 2 prepatory SER
vice for the communion on Satur-
day night at 800 P. M.
The sacrament of the Lords
Supper will be celebrated at the
morning service.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-07-02
SANITARY LAWS TO
BE RAPIDLY ENFORCED

To enforce strict complianc
with the State sanitary law tn
engineering division of the Stat
board of health is placing add
tlonal inspectors in the field fo
the purpose of checking up com
munities which have previousl.
been inspected by the regula
field men of the health depart
ment. Where previous instruc
tions for the construction ant
maintenance of sanitary privies
have not been followed prosecu
tions under the law are being
made.
Owing to the large territory
contained within the State it has
been an impossibility for the in.
spectors employed to complete
the work Of inspection through
out the State since the law be-
came effective. This work is
going forward, however, as
rapidly as it can be efficiently
done. This reinspection just be-
gun is for the purpose of check
ing up and making sure that the
law is obeyed.
Laurinburg was the first of
the towns to receive a reinspec-
tion, and this was officially re-
quested by the local authorities.
Spring Hope, GAINESVILLE,
Robersonville, Plymouth,
Henderson, Nashville and Nor
wood are among others visited.
From all these reports indicate
the desire of the people generally
to follow the provisions against
the spread of typhoid fever, coli
tis and other diarrheal diseases
the germs of which are distri-
buted by flies.
Among recent prosecutions
were three of the largest
holders in the town of
Henderson. Each defendant
plea of guilty and
judgement was suspended for
thirty days pending their COM
oliance with the law. At Nor
wood six property owners were
for failure to provide
sanitary privies,
R. B. Wilson.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-07-02
HOW PRICES ROSE AND FELL

Interesting conclusions may b,
drawn from recently complet
ed analysis of wholesale and re
tail prices and wages for tn,
years 1860 to 1872 in which tend
encies strikingly like those oi
the present day are revealed,
showing finally a slump il
prices which, economists an(
students of market condition!
say, soon may be expected i
history is to repeat itself.
The figure of 100 is taken az
the basic level of all three ir
1860. There was a gradual rise
during 1861 and 1862 and 1863,
and at the end of the last year
wholesale prices were at $50; re-
tail prices at lao; and wages al
1870. During the year 1864 came
the sharpest rise and wholesale
prices jumped to the 2l0 mark,
reaching the peak in January,
1865. Meanwhile both retail
prices and wages had taken a
more gradual rise, the former
standing at 165 in January and
wages being at $50.
In April, 1865, the war ended
and there came a sudden dro p in
wholesale prices, which fell to
100 in July of that year and then
rallied up to 1870 by the end of
the year. Retail prices and
wages continued a steady rise
throughout the year.. not being
affected by the end of the war
and reached the respective levels
of ITO and 165 at the end of 1865.
In the year following the
close of the war, or 1866, there
was a marked variation in the
trend of the three. Wholesale
prices fuctuated rather violently
but with a constant downward
trend, and they continued this
downward course with occasional
sharp rallies for seyen years
following the war, scoring a net
loss of from five to ten points a
year. until in 1872, just proir to
the great panic, they were at
100 or just 80 points above the
pre-war figure.
If history is repeating it self
the man who now denies himself
useless luxuries and puts his
money in government securities
or in other standard investments
will be on a sound financial basis
when the present troublesome
days are over.
War Loan Organization,
Fifth Federal Reserve District,
Richmond, Va.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-07-02
BOTH LOCAL TEAMS
LOST LAST SATURDAY

Local fans and players were
slam out of luck last Saturday
both the Rosemary and Roanoke
Rapids teams losing their games
to the time of 6 to3..
A team from Rocky Mount
crossed bats with Roanoke Rap
ids and the Woodland team with
Rosemary,
Both visiting teams made their
six runs in one inning in the
early part OF the game midst a
comedy of errors mingled with a
few hits.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-07-02
FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION

The combined bands of Rose
q mary and Roanoke Rapids, nun
q bering forty. musicians, have al
q ranged an unusually attractiv
program for the concert to b
r given in the Park on Sunday
July 4th commencing at $3.50 .
m. No efforts are being spared
to make this concert the bes
ever given in Roanoke Rapids
and it is to be hoped that every
body will attend. The program
will be as follows:
PART
l. March, National Emblem,
Bagley.
2. Overture, Empyrean, Hayes
3. Waltz, Lifes Dream, Buhals.
a. Overture, The Troubadour,
Myers.
5. Mexican Dance, Santa Rosa,
Kiefer.
6. Overture, The Iron Count.
King.
Z. Two-Step, Our Director,
Bigelow.
PART II
8. March, Indiana State Band,
Farrav.
3. Overture, Inspiration,
Hayes.
10. Waltz, Kittiwake, Myers.
IL. Overture, Arcadia, Lam
veus.
IL. Intermezzo, The Flower
Girl, Wenvich.
IL. March, The Union Forever
Scouton,
IA, Fantasia. The Soldiers |
Dream, Whiteley.
a. Trumpet Call.
b, Tramp, Tramp. Tramp.
c. Tenting Tonight.
d. Bugle Call.
e, Glory Hallelujah.
(. Just Before The Battle
Mother.
g. Yankee Doodle.
h. Home, Sweet Home.
i. Dixie.
j. Star Spangled Banner.
X, Taps.
]. Soldiers Payer.
Ed. Owens, Director Rosemary
Band.
Author Whitley. Director Roa-
loke Rapids Band.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-07-02
NAVY PICTURES
EXHIBITED HERE

A navy recruiting station stop
ped over a couple of days this
week, pitching their tent on the
vacant lots just beyond the
Glover building.
A unique feature of this party
was their moving picture outfit,
A screen was placed on the side
of the small Office building occu-
pied by J. H. Cranwell, and pic
lures exhibited showing some
parts Of navy life.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-07-02
Ro;emsr ry Methodist Church

Service II and s.
Meeting of the Board of Stew
ards Monday s ?. M.
Womans Missionary Society
Tuesday 8 Z. M. at the parson-
age.
Prayer Meeting Wednesday
8 P. M.
The public is cordially invited.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-07-02
PARCEL POST SALE

The Ladies of Tabor Church
will have a parcel post sale" at
the School House Monday July S,
$3.50 O'Clock for the benefit Of
the new church. Cream will be
sold and every body will have q
good time. Come!
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-07-02
MR.. J, M. TAYLOR HOST

Mr., j. M. Taylor gave the
members of the local camp of
Woodmen of the World. a very
enjoyable ice cream supper in the
rooms of the camp last Monday
evening.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-07-02
WITH THE CHURCHES
All Saints Church
(Episco opal
Rev. Lewis N. Taylor, Rector
Roanoke Avenue
Leonardo Andrea, Layworker

Next Sunday is the Fifth
Sunday after Trinity.
Church school and Adults
Bible Class, T. W. Mullen,
Supt. at 9:45
II Celebration Holy Commun-
ion and sermon. s evening SER
vice and sermon.
The Church with a welcome.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-07-02
NORTH CAROLINA, HALIFAX
COUNTY-IN THE SUPERIOR

NORTH CAROLINA, HALIFAX
C0UNTY-IN THE SUPERIOR
COURT.
Mamie Gardner
vs.. Notice
Charlie Gardner
The defendant above named will take
notice that an action entitled as above
has been commenced in the Superior
Court of Halifax County to dissolve the
bonds of matrimony now existing be-
tween the said plaintiff and defendant;
and the said defendant will further
take notice that he is required to APP
pear at the term of the Superior
Court of said County to be held on the
fourth Monday in August, 1920, at the
Court House of said County in Halifax,
N. c., and answer or demur to the
complaint in said action, or the plain
tiff will apply to the Court
for the relief demanded in said
complaint.
S. M Gary,
Clerk of the Superior Court.
This 29th day of June. A. ID. 1920
A. L. Clark, Atty. n
Jy 2-4t.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-07-02
METHODIST CHURCH
Rev. Eugene c. Few Pastor
Sunday, July 4th 1920.
Sunday School 9:45 A. NJ.

Sunday School 9:45 A. NJ.
W. V. Woodtoof, Supt.
If you are not in Sunday
School we want you, you may
find profit with US.
Preaching services II A. M.
sermon subject, my Declaration
of Independence.
Services s P. NJ Sermon SUBJ
ject, "a Man on Fire"
Prayer meeting Wednesday
SP. NJ.
We welcome you into true
worship with US.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-07-02
UNIVERSITY NEWS
LETTER

to the 1900 mark, a limit fixed
only by the capacity Of the
University to accommodate stud
ents, the 33rd session of the
University of North Carolina
summer school swung into its
second week facing a more vari-
ed activity than Chapel Hill has
ever known in any one summer.
In addition to the more than
700 North Carolina teachers who
are studying courses in education
and the 400 students taking re-
gular college courses, a series of
institutes has been announced
lasting almost to the very open
ing of the University for the
126th session next fall. The
public welfare Institutes, con-
Quoted jointly by the University
and the southern division of the
Red Cross for social workers of
all kinds, will continue until
September 13, the last two weeks
consisting of field work away
from Chapel Hill.
A special child welfare insti-
tute will be conducted July $40
under the auspices of the
National Child welfare Associa-
ton, with Mrs. Ira D. Hasbrouch
field secretary of the association,
in immediate charge. The COM
mercial secretaries of North
Carolina. secretaries of cham
bers of Commerce, boards of
trade. and other industrial and
civic bodies. will hold an insti-
tute, August GA, the first of
its kind in this state.
Overlapping that institute will
come another, the community
service institute, at which W. e.
Crosby. secretary of the North
Carolina community service
bureau, will have his 40 field
agents for a conference and dis
cussion of their problems. At
the same time the second meet
ing of the state and county coun-
Gil will be held, August 1919,
with representatives from many
Of the state and county depart
ments which are closely connect !
ed. present for a rehashing on
both sides of the difficulties of t
their work.
The new public welfare insti- v
.utes, the beginning of the school q
If public welfare in the Univer-
'ity, have attracted a large num- s
Der of social workers. Commits I
iioner Roland F. Beasley has
over almost his entire
'ffice force, including Mrs.
Clarence Johnson, director of
'hild welfare work, Mr.. Harry s
J. Newman, of the state board, h
md Mrs. Powell, his own secre- s
ary, all of them attending s
lasses. Twenty county superin- p
of public welfare are !;
lere now for work and a num- Ii
'er of social workers from out 81
ide the state. n
A lot of attention is being /
'aid this summer to music and {
[ramatic productions in the sum- Il
ner school. Professor Paul j. g
Weaver, assisted by Williams y
Breach, director of community p
inging In Winston-Sale will ST
irect the production of a music p
! cantata and a chorus; and ii
Professor Frederick Koch, direc- n
or of the Carolina Playmakers, 9
1ill have charge of a production n
f some Of the original North el
'arolina folklore plays written q
y University students. He will Al
e assisted by Miss Grace Girls al
'old, director of the Theatre 81
Workshop In New York, -el
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-07-02

The ladies of the Episcopal
Church will hold an ice cream
supper in the park at Rosemary
Saturday night. The public is
invited.