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Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-02-06
ROANOKE RAPIDS PERSONAL
AND LOCAL ITEMS

A. Mr.. ]. w. House has served
Ibis conection with Northington
AGrocery Co. Mr.. McRae Faison
ahas accepted a position with
ahem.
{lR Lieut.. Kelly Jenkins, of New
'SXork, is visiting his mother Mrs.
EIK. Jenkins.
!!sE Mr.. P. C. Duncan and Mrs.
Mamie Peele are in New York
IFySis week buying Spring goods.
ss Mr.. Rufus Creech. Of Four
E0akes, has accepted a position
saibre with the Barber Shop.
\ sMr. A. G. Oliver, State Poul-
stfy Agent, has been doing work
liz the County this week with
SMiss Leatherwood.
vi, Mrs. J. P. Wrenn and children
pagnal and J. P. Wrenn Jr., are
Visiting in the home of Mr.. and
Mr.. G. E. Williams.
81 MRS. M, F. Patttrson, of Wins.
tn-Salem, spent several days
here this week visiting her son
iMr. S. F. Patterson.
3as Mr.. and Mrs. R. B. Lawson
Ehft Sunday for Richmond after
Spending some time here with
relatives.
Miss Pearl Robinson, of Rocky
Mount, spent the weekend here
ih the home of Mr.. and Mrs. G.
sE Williams.
;fsMr. F. C. Williams spent the
weekend in Franklin with re-
ilatives.
/. Mr.. C. A. Patterson left Satur-
day for Four Oakes where he
tfas accepted a position.
IN Miss Viola King spent the
week -end in Norfolk with re.
iatives.
Misses Minnie Daughtry and
Bette Sue Buffalo spent the
week -end in Norfolk.
AiMrs. G D. Shell and son
are in Baltimore and
New York, buying Spring goods.
III Mr.. Ivey Mohorn spent the
Weekend in Richmond with
friends.
Mr.. R. B. Benthall, of Wood
and, spent a few days in town
this week.
Y Mr.. W. H. Jones spent Satur-
day in Rocky Mount on business.
gMr. w. J. Kee spent Sunday in
Norfolk.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-02-06
i1r. w. R. Cullom at Baptist
Church Sunday

#aDr. w. R. Cullom, of Raleigh.
will preach at the evening SER
vices in the Baptist church
Sunday, February, eighth.
,Dr. Cullom is a distinguished son
of Halifax Comfy, and occupies
avery prominent place in the
activities of the Baptist denomi-
NATION in N. C. and in the South
,Iatn Baptist Convention. The
sppbEc is cordially invited to hear
ahtm Sunday evening.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-02-06
All Saints Church
(EpiseopaD
Rev. Lewis N. Taylor, Rector
Roanoke Avenue

Next Sunday is Sexagesima
Services 7:S0 Holy Commun-
ion.
9:45 Church School and Adults
Bible Glass, T. W. Mullen, Supt.
Devine services II and 1880
Mems supper in parish hall to.
night.
The Church with a welcome.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-02-06
AURELIAN SPRINGS NEWS

AhN VboNh AAs~ANAJ SNSASSy
held it's regular bi-monthly meet.
ling Friday afternoon, January
80, at 2:30.
The following program was
rendered.
Song, There's Glorious
Work"
Prayer, Rev. Bailey.
Song.
Roll-Call and minutes.
Recitation, THE Mule" by
Percy Crawley.
Chorus, "Massa's in the Cold.
Cold Ground"
Debate, Resolved, that women
have accomplished more in the
world than men have.
Alternative: Misses Anna
Shaw and Eula Glasgow. Mega
tive: Wilson Browning and Willis
Lilies. Judges: Mrs. Bailey,
Ambrose Pittard, and Miss An
ME Cherry.
Recitation, 1.-THE Earth
Quake" by Elsie Butts.
Chorus, "Old Black Joe."
Decision of Judges, Rev. Bal
ley.
Benediction. Adjournment.
The decisien of the judges
were in favor of the Negative
side. After the adjournment
q basket ball game was played
on the grounds.
Miss Ruth Lilies is visiting re-
latlves here.
Rev. Towe and Miss Fannie
Towe were visitors at the
Springs Friday afternoon.
The Choral Society meets
every Wednesday evening. Be
OH hand and learn your part in
the Community Choruses. We
are preparing Italia" at pre-
sent.
Mrs. Kelly and Miss Annie
Cook are visiting relatives in
Dunn. ,-u
Mrs. M. C. Crawley is visiting
friends in Portsmouth and at
tending lectures of Billie Sunday.
Mr.. Sam Harris recently at
tended the sermons of Billie
Sunday in Norfolk.
Misses Bertha and Olin War
rem were guest of Mrs. Walter
Harris recently.
The Epworth League held its
bi-monthly meeting February, l.
The new captains read the names
of those on their sides. 1t was
very exciting to find out wheth-
er you was a gold" or white.
There were readings by Charlie
Brewer, Anna Shaw, Lois Craw- |
lew and Miss Overton. Discuss
ion, Have Ever Had My Prayers
Answered? The general discus
sion next meeting will be Ser
vice"
Rev. and Mrs. Bailey spent
the weekend with friends at
Calvary.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-02-06

pany. will be pleased to serve
my friends with their grocery
and meat requirements, and as
sure them the best service pos
sible.
W. C. Allsbrook
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-02-06
W. C. Allsbrook

Balloons to Raise Ships.
A Japanese inventor has patented
q device employing balloons to help
saisr snnken vessels.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-11-04
FRANCE FAST RETURNING
TO NORMAL FROM WAR

NEW YORK, Nov. 4.-Henry Stan
ley Todd, president of the Universal
Turbine company, who has been Red
Cross commissioner in France and
Belgium since his discharge from the
army last December, with the rank of
major, has returned from Marseilles.
He said he felt confident that France
would be in normal condition within
three years, and possibly in one or
two, SO rapidly was she recuperating.
Mrs. Todd, who has been doing re-
lief work among IT," BLUE Devils,
said orphans are still in great need
and that she hopes to raise $4,000
in America to build a community
trade school for the little ones.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-11-04
CLOSE STORES
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CONTINUED from Page One)
suggested that some manner of decora-
tions to direct the public to the South
Tenth street park be put up, and will
be taken up with Mr.. Fern. Decora-
tions will also be hung around the
Pennsylvania depot and business
houses in the north part Of the city.
Army Trucks Here.
Two army motor trucks filled with
war relics from the Indianapolis re-
cruiting station arrived in Richmond
Wednesday and will form a nucleus
for the overseas exhibit which the
Knights of Columbus are sponsoring
to be held in the Tenth street park.
DR.. George Hunt, commander OF the
Harry Ray Post of the American Leg
ion, has called upon all overceas vet
Grams to help in making the display a
successful and educational one by con
tributing their collections. A commit
tee will take charge of the trophies
and guard them carefully so that all
can be returned to their rightful own
er after the exhibit. Mrs. Arnold Klein
is chairman of the committee collect
ing and ticketing the trophies at the
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-11-04

Starr Piano company sales room at
Main and Tenth streets.
Fireworks in Evening.
Fireworks display will be set off
about Z p. m. The nine boxes of war
rockets, shells and balloons are in the
city. Sergeant Thompson, of the local
recruiting station, will probably attend
to the firing of the display. The ex-
act location has not been decided up
on, the Main street bridge. Roosevelt
field and Tenth street park being I'M
der consideration.
Reports from organizations having
floats under construction lead to the
belief that some of the most gorgeous
exhibits ever seen locally will be in
the pageant. The entire width of Main
street will be needed for some of the
exhibits. The Elks have contracted
for a mammoth float which took first
prize at the national Elks carnival in
Chicago this year. The body of the
float will arrive in the city soon at
tended by four men who will assemble
and have charge of it during the pa
After careful consideration of tie
advisability of merchants closing their
stores on Armistice Day, Nov. IL, the
executive committee decided at its
meeting Wednesday night to issue the
following statement:
ut is the sense of the executive
committee of the Armistice Day cele-
bration that a fitting tribute to the ex-
service men would prompt all business
| houses, factories and schools to close
| at IL a. m, on Nov. IL.
| In order to show proper hospital
| ity to out-of-town visitors We suggest
that theatres, restaurants, confection
cries, cigar stores and such places
should remain open except during the
actual time the parade is passing
Original plans to have a speaker OF
national repute speak during the after
noon in the Coliseum were abandoned
by the committee because Of the vary
ing attractions that were in progress
throughout the day. Several men had
been mentioned, but regimental re-
unions over the country prevent the
| most desirable army men from COM
ing. and rather than have a second
rate speaker it was decided to dis
pense with this part of the program.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-11-04
ESTATE OF EMPEROR
is USED FOR Benefit
OF INVALID SOLDIERS
fBy Associated Press,

E (By Associated PreSsl -.
VIENNA, Nov. 4.-The vast estates
OF the late Emperor Francis Joseph
will be devoted to the pension fund of
invalid soldiers under decision just
taken by the cabinet council. Certain
castles and dwellings in this city and
the nearby suburb of Baden will either
be occupied by them or the fund will
receive the rentals and other accrue
ments.
Included in the arrangement are the
splendid estates of Orth, Vossendorf
Maltighoefen, Poeggstall, Augonten,
Laxenburg, Hetzendorf and many 9th.
ers, the decision also covering the
Lainz Tiergarten, near Vienna, on
which a group of some hundreds OF
former soldiers recently squatted.
Income Included.
The income of the Prater, Vienna
most famous suburban park with its
numerous restaurants and amusement
places. is also included Many of the
estates contain model farms and
others are under rentals of much
value.
The late Emperor Francis Joseph.
who died in 1916, bequeathed 60,O0O,.
900 crowns from his private fortune
to fund for wounded soldiers, in
valids and relatives of men killed in
the war. To two daughters and one
granddaughter he bequeathed 100000
900 crowns each, the remaining TO-
600, 900 crowns of his estate to be oil
yided among several other legatees.
1t has since been reported that an
American Dutch company has bought
the Emperor's summer palace at lschl,
in the Tyrol, for hotel purposes. The
hunting estates and lodges of the late
Emperor in the Tyrol were advertised
for sale in January last. Francis con-
sidered these the finest in Europe.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-11-04
Monroe School

MONROE SCHOOL NOTES.-The
Monroe school enjoyed vacation on
Friday, while the superintend and the
entire corps of teachers attended the
convention of the Southwestern Teach
ers' association. at Cincinnati. The
teachers left Thursday evening and
spent several profitable and pleasant
days in the Queen city. Mr.. McDnl
returned to Camden Saturday evening,
where he spent Sunday. Miss Swart-
gel and Miss Burckhardt returned Sat
urday evening to Eldorado. The other
teachers remained until Sunday eve
ming visiting friends and places of
interest. Dorothy Arthur has been
absent from the sixth grade several
days because of sickness. Mary Deaf
on entered the fourth grade Monday
=. The first and second grades gave
q Halloween program Thursday after
noon.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-11-04
Nicholson Says Election
STRENGTHENED Dry Forces

S. Edgar Nicholson, organizer of the
National Anti-Saloon league, said Tues
days election greatly strengthens the
dry forces in Congress. The house will
have from IL to Is more dry votes and
in the senate the temperance forces
held their own, he said.
One of the remarkable features of
the election was the victory of Con-
gresham Shreve IN the Erie, Pa, dis
trict, who was defeated in the primary
by wet Democrat, but was elected
Tuesday on a Prohibition and indie.
PENDENT ticket
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-11-04
CUT CHS OUTFIT is WORTH
MONEY

Cut out this slip. enclose with sc
and mail it to Foley & Co. 1885 Shelf
fild Ave, Chicago, Ill, writing your
name and address clearly. You will re-
ceive in return n trial package con-
tanning Foley's Honey and Tar Com
pound, for coughs. colds and Group;
Foley Kidney Pills for pain in sides and
back; rheumatism, backache. kidney
and bladder ailments; and Foley Ca
thartic Tablets. a wholesome and thor
oughly cleansing cathartic for consti-
patton. biliOuSnesS. headaches, and
sluggish bowels. A. G.. Luken & Co,
go Main ST
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-11-04
"EAN WITHOUT COUNTRY"
PUZZLES RECRUITS

DENVER, Col, Nov. 4.-Jordan
Kelley applied for enlistment recently
and since putting in his appearance
navy recruiting officers have been
scratching their heads and burning up
the telegraph wires between here and
Washington in an effort to learn
whether Jordan is eligible for re-en-
Iistment.
The applicant told Lieutenant Com
alander Paul Thiess that his mother
was a native of France, that his faith
or was English, Scotch and Italian,
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-11-04

that he (kelley) was born in Portu
guese ship at Port Said Both of his
parents died when he was 2 years old
Kelley declares he was adopted by a
Slavonian family. He was brought to
the United States by his foster par
ents when he was 5 years old. They
have since died. Kelley said, and he
does not know whether they were
naturaliZed.
The recruiting officers have termed
Kelley "a man without a country" IN
real life.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-11-04
STUDENTS WILL DEBATE
ON SCHOOL QUESTION

ALEXANDRIA, Ind. Nov. 4.-To de-
eide whether it is the best for the
school systems of the city and country
to consolidate and erect large high
school building in this city, a debate
between country and city school chill
dren will be held in the Methodist
church Wednesday evening, Nov. 10.
Taxpayers in the city favor the con-
solidation, while farmers oppose it.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-11-04

rade. Other organizations also report
extensive preparations.
Thirteen bands will furnish music
during the morning. afternoon and
night Not dull minute is expected
during the day.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-11-04

Miss Sue White is one Of the
we'll known women in Suffrage cir
cles in Washington. Although she
has not been a member Of the
Woman's party headquarters long
she has established a reputation as
a worker. She halls from Ten
nessee and when the suffrage fight
bec;-.e hot down there recently she
went right back home and talked
plain southern talk to the home
folks. She is widely known and
liked in her home estate. Her work
now is research.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1920-04-22
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSION.
ERs OF EMMONs COUNTY NORTH
DAKOTA
Linton, N. D., April 10th, 1920.

z o'clock P. M.
The Board of County Commissioners
Of Emmons County, North dakota,
met in regular session. Members
present: L. L. Leg. chairman; y j.
McConville, Ben Matthews, l.. du
Heaume and Louis Weber, commits
sioners.
The minutes of the February meet
ing held on the 18th, 18th, 18th and
10th, were read and approved with the
following correction in regard to the
award of the culverts found on page
Il6, Commissioners Record No. 3.
The same should read and is hereby
corrected to read: "That the bid of
the Northwestern Sheet and Iron
works, be accepted on Century iron
to be used in all culverts, except the
Sc and 48 inch, which bid was accept
ed to Armco iron and which bid was
submitted by the came company"
Mr.. Anton Senger appeared before
the board in regard to the building
of a bridge across Beaver creek, be-
tween sections 26 and IS, T. 1872, R.
rs, also in regard to securing county
aid in improving the section line road
east and west through the township
beginning at the northwest corner of
section 19-132-75, thence due east 6
miles to the east township line. The
board took no action.
Mr.. John Miller met with the board
and advised that it was necessary that
the grade west Of Hague village be-
tween section 2-129-75 and section 35-
1876 be raised about two feet in
order that it might be travelled during
the spring and rainy season or that
he receive reasonable sum as dam
ages caused by the public travelling
across his land in section 2-129-75.
No action taken.
Mr.. George Bosch advised the board
that it would be necessary to do some
work on the section line along his land
in T .132-R. rs, as he is ready to fence
the land He was advised to take
the matter up with the road supervis-
or Of the district.
The application of Andreas Per-
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1920-04-22
GENERAL STRIKE in DENMARK
Threatened A. Result Of Cabinet
oustino BY King.

Threatened A. Result Of Cabinet
oustIng BY King.
Ccpenhagen.-The Trades Union
Federation has postponed the decision
whether to call general strike.
The Social Democratic parliamen.
tary group has issued a manifesto pro.
testing against the kings dismissal of
the cabinet and summoning the people
at the elections to overthrow his IRE.
dictionary designs" The manifesto
says:
"Our watchword is drastic democra.
tizatfon of our constitutions republic
and one-chamber. with suffrage at
the age of 81"
There were lively scenes in the
streets. Cries were raised of "revolu.
lion. down with the king" 'long live
the Danish republic" These were
intermingled with counter cries for
the king.
The new cabinet which has just
been formed is headed by NJ. Liebe, an
advocate in the high court, who takes
the posts of premier and minister Of
Justice.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1920-04-22
names having been submitted to the
board, they chose and approved the
name "Phelman.

| H. -. sol
The petition Of Olaf Larvick and
other residents Of the township of Lar
wick and Templeton for the annexing
Of Larvick townsite in Danbury school
district No. 10 to McCulley school
district No. %, bearing a sufficient
number Of names, having been pre-
scented to the board, the same was up
on motion granted by the board in
conjunction with the county superin-
tendent.
The petition Of Der Yetter and 9th
ers for the removal Of the Willow
hedge along the south of the SW or
of sec. 19-1S5-76 was referred to the
states attorney with a request for a
Written opinion on the same before the
next meeting Of tie board.
Tho bridge petition CT j I. H. Gates,
ct al, for bridge to be built between
sections "a and "a, T. 1876, R. 78,
was laid over until the May meeting
Of the board. -
The petition of w. G. Scott, .et al,
Off "a bridge to be built between sec
tions and 8-137-77, was laid over
until the May meeting Of the board.
The motion authorizing the auditor
to advertise for grading was again
considered and upon motion made,
duly seconded and carried, McConvilie
was instructed to hire by days work
tho grading to be completer between
sections 81 and 81; &c and So; and 35
and 36-13O-78. Il Also Weber was in
structed to hire by days work the
grading to be completed between sec.
18 and 19-131-74, one man and team
to receive not to exceed SO 100 per day.
The County Auditor was authorized
to advertise for bids to be received
up to 2 o'clock May 18, 1920, for
Grading between Sec. 18 and 49,, and
II and 2O-135-77. IS
Upon motion the board adjourned
until 9 O'clock q: m April 9th.
MORNING SESSION.
$50 o'clock a IN. April 9th, 1920.
z The following changes in election
precincts were made: n
The nolling place in Braddock Pre-
lcinct. No. 6, Geo. H. Dextsr's Office,
Edward Van Beck was appointed
inspector Of Westfeld Precinct, No.
l18. 81
It being deemed necessary by the
board. Township 131, Range ~, shall
constitute a new precinct which shall
be. known as Lipp Precinct No. 80.
Egidi Goetz was appointed inspector
Of Lipp Precinct No. 80, and the poll.
ling lace Of said precinct shall be Lipp
lSchool House No. a.
Frank Beska having failed to quail
lily for road district No. II, G. p.
Brooks was appointed as supervisor Of
said road district for the year 1920.
T., duHennme made thu following
motion: THAT Henry Wittmayer' be
appointed supervisor Of road district
mo. %, John SHolzer for road dist.
No. "a, Joe Werlinger for road dis:
trict No. %, Anselmus Volk for road
dist I. No. 35, Anton Mattern for road
Idist. No. 81, r. III. Rypkema for road
4 dist Il No. 80, a.. B !. Rodenberg fol
road dist No Z 40, which was seconded
\ by Weber and upon roll call Weber
Land duHeaume q voted faye" and
Matthews voted "no. Motion car
n NlE 49,
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1920-04-22

We're allowed:
Henry H. Hanson, mileage,
March LIST to April 9Th, 1920 $50 81
Z. H. Briggle, storing molass-
es, four months. .......... 20. O(
Anton Mattern, road work, road
dist. No. 3d.. :. ........ 10. 81
Smith Photo Studio, blue prints
for county -. .......... 9.4(
Emmons County Record, print
ing and publishing, amount
bill $84 35, amount allowed. 81 81
John Otterson, inspector of
election. -. -. 81;
J. H. Gates, judge Of election ST;
Alfred j. H. Wengel, clerk of
election. INTERPRETATIONS. So. 3.7s
H. E Earlywinee, clerk of cleo
ton .:.. .:....:... -. 3.H
Chas. Clark, inspector of e.ec-
A. ". Grabeai, Judge Of cleo = :
c.y VI $50. soft, judge Of election
and { Gaming polling place.. 3. u
VIA. Fl. Baker, clerl. Of election 4 @;
David G. Sites, clerk of election A. Of
j. IL. Horstmeyer, inspector OF
election $3.50. ...... ...... 1912!
Henry Gimbel, judge of election
and cleaninp polling place. 81
Theophiel Girnbel, Judge Of cleo
ton and cleaning polling place 81
Chas. H. Gontka, clerk of cleo
ton. go. ~. 81
Julius Gimbel, clerk Of election 81.
T. p. Lawler, inspector of cleo
ton. $3.50. q. 500
Paul Mausehund, Judge of cleo
ton. -. ~. 40
Mike Smith, judge Of election
and cleaning polling place.. 60
Frank H. Lawler, clerk Of cleo
ton. ...... -. ~. o.
Dewey Lawler, clerk Of election 4.Ol
George H. Dexter, inspector of
election and rent of polling
j. G. Ryan, judge Of election. 4. % q
O. R. Martini, judge Of election 40
G. @. Semple, clerk of election a %
E. f.. Savage, clerk of election A .O
Vie & Long Co., material for
booth. "a
H. =. Bibclheimer, inspector of
election. -. ....... 7.5
Herman sueltz, judge Of cleo !
ton and cleaning polling
place 49,. s.. =. 6. S
e. e. CLARK, Judge Of election 8 s
G.. p. Mauk, clerk Of election 8 s
lJ.sW. Mikesell, clerk of election 3. S
Robert T. Beale. inspector Of
4 election. II ! I. y. .s..l. ....,.5... 9. 6
M. Rush, judge Of election. ~. 40
F. j J. Rotzien, judge Of election a %
w. B. Andrus, clerk Of election 4 %
p. j !. Babcock, clerk Of election A 20
Geo. Shepherd, inspector Of
election, Logan No. o.. 80
Hans Hanson, inspector Of cleo
ton, Tell No. 10. -. 8. 10. %
David Colquhoun, inspector of
election. 7.s
John Weber. judge Of election 40
4 Ed. Cent?, judge of election. Az
4 w. A. Fosll, clerk Of election a 20
Chas: Dewitt; clerk Of election 40
j.. l.. Wells, inspector Of cleo
ton, Dakem No. 49,. .s.. s. !,
Louie Marquart, inspector Of !.