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The Cordova daily times., 1920-12-06
CAPTAIN STICKS
 BURNING SHIP
 CREW DESERTED

KINGSTON, Ont, Dec. 6 (by Asso- ciated Press) Recalling the heroic deed of Jim Bludsoe, is the action of Captain Thomas Sughrue, who with his 1,OO0-ton vessel, School Craft, aflame fore and aft, stuck to the wheel and guided the craft until 1t
The Cordova daily times., 1920-12-06
NEBRASKA FARMERS
 ARE IN NEED OF AID

WASHINGTON, Dec. (by Associ- ated Press) Unless they are imme- diately aided over the present depres- sion, thousands of tenant farmers of Nebraska will be obliged to leave their lands, Governor Mckelvie of Nebraska testified before joint con- gressional committee.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-12-06
FIRE ON STEAM LIGHTER
 BOMBARDS BROOKLYN

NEW YORK, Dec. 6 (by Associated Press).-A hundred homes in the Fort Hamilton section of Brooklyn are virtually under heavy artillery bombardment resulting from intermit- tent explosion of six and ten-inch shells on steam lighter which caught fire while moored to the army reservation dock. No fatalities are reported.
The Cordova daily times., 1920-12-06
BANDITS GET PAYROLL
 OF BIG DYEING HOUSE

ST. LOUIS, Dec. (by Associated Press).-Five men held up the office force of a fur dyeing establishment in the residential district Saturday and secured s10,0OO in payroll funds.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-12-03
Merchants Association
Organized

A Merchants Association was
organized this week. Three
meetings being held, two Of mer-
chants in general and one by the
retail grocers. Permanent organi-
zation will be effected, officers
elected and a constitution and by
laws adopted at a meeting to be
held in the offices of the Herald
Publishing Company next Mon
day. The present plans provide
for a parent association of all the
merchants of Roanoke Rapids
and Rosemarywith several units
or divisions. Namely: a retail
grocers unit, a dry goods and
notions unit, a drug unit, a furni-
ture unit, and any other that is
necessary fer the welfare of its
members. Every merchant of
Rosemary and Roanoke Rapids
is invited and urged to be pre-
sent at the meeting next Monday
night.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-12-03
Warren.W Williams

Mr.. B. Frank Williams and
Miss May Belle Warren were
quietly married at the home of
the BRIDES uncle, Mr.. ]. H. Mat.
kins, Wednesday evening at 600
O'Clock, Rev. 7. S. Crutchfield Of
the Baptist Chnrch and pastor
of the young couple, performing
the ceremony.
The bride and groom are both
we'll known here, have made
their home in Roanoke Rap
ids for quite a number of years.
The bride with her uncle, Mr..
Matkins and the groom with his
parents. They will make their
home here among their friends
who wish them much happiness.
Mr.. Williams is connected with
the W. G. Lynch Music Co.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-12-03
Thanksgiving Dinner

A very quiet informal Dinner
was given at the home of Miss
Sally Saunders last Thursday
evening at six o'clock, in honor
of her guests, Misses Doris Fer.
rell and Pearle Smith, of Lynch
burg. The dinner consisted OF
five courses which were elabor-
ately served in harmony with the
custom of the season. The living
room, hall and dining room were
beautifully decorated with Au'
tumn leaves, cut flowers and
potted plants.
Among those present were
Misses Annie and Fannie Taylor,
Sallie Saunders, Hazel Hancock,
Messrs. Ivy Mohorn, Marion
Saunders and Mr.. and Mrs.
Saunders.
Out of town guests were Misses
Smith and Ferrell Of Lynchbug,
Mrs. H. O. Blankenship, sister
of the hostess, of Big Island Va
Messrs. Charles Dickens anG
Badger Reid. of Halifax.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-12-03
Mr.. and Mrs. E. c. Padgett
Entertain
(Reported)

Mr.. and Mrs. E. e. Padgett
entertained at their home last
Thursday evening, the occasion
being Mr.. Padgett's birthday
Intimate friends were invited
over to spend the evening; dane
cling being INDUCED in until 11:3O
at which time the guests were
invited into the dining room
where refreshments were served.
A beautiful birthday cake with
burning candles formed the CEN
ter piece and much merriment was
created over counting the flames.
1t being at last decided that no
one there was so we'll educated as
to count them, it was unanimous
ly carried that there were only
twenty one. After returning to
the living room dancing was re-
sumed, alternating with eating of
fruit until almost an early hour.
The entire lower floor was
beautifully decorated with Au-
tumn leaves and holly artistically
arranged.
Among those being present
were: Misses Annie and Fannie
Taylor, Hazel Hancock, Sally
Saunders, Messrs. Ivy Mohorn,
Marion Saunders.
The out of town guest were
Misses Doris Ferrell and Pearle
Smith. of Lynchburg, Mrs, H. O..
Blankenship, of Big Island,
Messrs. Charles Dickens and
Badger Reid, of Halifax.
The Chaperones were: Mr.. and
Mrs. E. c. Padgett, Mr.. and Mrs.
w. S. Saunders, Mrs. ]. M. Rice
and Mrs. Hosten Rice.
The guests departed at the
above mentioned hour, each one
declaring himself having spent a
most enjoyable evening, and
stating that Mr.. and Mrs. Pad
gett were charming entertainers.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-12-03
DARDANELLA PLAYS
TO BIG HOUSE

The Dardanella Company offici-
ally opened the new Peoples
Theatre last Tuesday evening.
Although tie weather was very
inclement, a big crowd greeted
the company, which was about
up to the average road musical
comedy.
The leads" all played their
parts well, with Mr.. H. G. Over
ton, as Josiah Pettibone, a mil
lionaire pickle king, admittedly
the star. The musical numbers
were catchy and we believe the
audience was we'll pleased with
the presentation of Dardanella
the first real musical comedy to
play in Roanoke Rapids.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-12-03
FRATERNAL NOTES

Carolina Lodge No. 225I. O. 0,
F., conferred the Third Degree
on a class Monday night, Nov.
29th. On Dec. 9th the lodge
will start their regular monthly
class. Every member Of the
Degree team is making a special
study this week for the new
class which begins next Monday
night. Also held its first nomi-
nation of officers. They nominat-
ed some of the most enthusiastic
members Of the lodge for officers
for the first term of 1921. The
lodge had a good attendance and
one visitor from Hopewell, Va.
Lodge visitors always welcome.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-12-03
POWELLTOWN ITEMS

Mrs. L. M. Bobbitt, of Oxford,
and Mrs. |. C. Bobbitt were
guests of Mrs. A. D. Glover
Thanksgiving week end.
Miss Mamie Leeper spent the
weekend in boswell, Va.
Messrs. J. M. Pearson and Joe
Williams carried tobacco to mar
ket recently,
Messrs. M. D. and ]. B. Glover
spent Thanksgiving Day with
their brother, A. D. Glover, in
South Rosemary.
Miss Meta Andrews visited her
parents in Chapel Hill during the
Thanksgiving holidays.
Miss Reeley Sisk attended the
N. C. State Wake Forest football
game in Raleigh Thanksgiving.
Miss Annie Hockaday was a
visitor in South Rosemary last
week.
Misses Helen Powell and Sallie
Parsons spent their holidays in
Roanoke Rapids.
The next Community Service
Program at South Rosemary will
he on Thursday Evening, Decem-
Der 9, at s O'Clock. The moving
picture show will be followed by
a song program by the school.
Miss Washburn has offered a
prize of $25 to the school that
wins in a singing contest during
December. Next Thursday night
is South Rosemary's chance. The
patrons of the school will be very
much interested in hearing their
children sing and all of them are
most cordially invited to hear
the singing and to join in it.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-12-03
AURELIAN SPRINGS NEWS

Miss Margaret Kinlaw, accom-
panied by Miss Lois Crawley and
Master Chas. Shaw spentThanks.
giving at her home in Bladen
County.
Miss Mamie Pigg attended
the Teachers Assembly in Ashe-
vile, she brings back much en-
thusiasm and reports a very in
teresting meeting.
The new pastor, Mr.. B. B.
Slaughter, came last Sunday and
was greeted with a hearty well
come. He had services at
Ebenezer and Tabor at the
regular appointments, we are
very glad that he and his family
will make their home with US
next week.
On Thanksgiving night a
spinning party was given at the
home of Mr.. N. H. Chichester.
About 7:30 a crowd Of young
people gathered for a general
good time, Mrs. Chichester card
ed some, rolls and spun some
thread, several of the young
people tried to spin and were
successful. We had candy cook
ed which we pulled in the moon.
light.
We played games that were
full of life and fun. The candy
was served and about HOO
o'clock the crowd dispersed.
y On account of a bad rainy
night, Saturday night, Nov. 9th,
the crowd was very small at
Community Service. There were
only fifty present but it was en-
joyed by the small crowd just
the same. There were shown
some very interesting pictures
and everybody enjoyed the re-
citation by Miss Pigg as well as
they did the pictures.
Everybody come Saturday
night Dec. 18th and help Aure-
lian Springs win the $25 prize on
singing.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-12-03
Mrs. w. L. Long Entertains

Mrs. W. L. Long entertained
the Bridge Club on Monday af'
ternoon from three to six. There
were three tables and those
playing were Mrs. Aston, Miss
Mary Hunter, Mrs. E. W. Leh.
man, Mrs. Job Taylor, Mrs. Sam
F. Patterson, Mrs. T. W. M.
Long, Mrs. c. A. Wyche, Mrs.
Hewett, Mrs. Loeb, Miss McKen.
ney, Miss Moncure and Mrs.
Fred Peck. The next meeting
will be with Mrs. Job Taylor
Dec. II.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-12-03
HOLLISTER NEWS ITEMS

Hollister Community will pre-
sent Valley Farm" Frida,
night, Dec. 8. This is a very
unique play all star cast" Ad.
mission 25 and 40 cents.
On last Tuesday night Miss
Cunningham's Music pupils gave
a recital; a large crowd attended
After the recital a defamation
contest took place between the
Wilson Literary Society and the
Tar Heel Literary Society. The
Wilsonians won unanimously
and Will Morris was voted the
best orator.
On Thursday afternoon Miss
Hayes entertained her Sunday
School Class at Mrs. Hills home.
The little tots played games and
were entertained with music and
story telling, apples and candy
were served.
The painting of the school
house is nearly finished and the
building is indeed beautiful in
its Ivory coat with brown trim
mings. 1t is a concrete example
of the generosity Of the patrons
of the school.
Miss Riva Binford spent the
holidays visiting in Virginia.
Misses Eva Cunningham,
Julia Cunningham and Miss
Hays spent Saturday afternoon
shopping in Rocky Mount.
Thanksgiving Day was ap-
propriately celebrated at the
school. A play I'm Plymouth
Town" was presented by the
children,
Last Tuesday Hollister 9TH and
9Th grades competed with Cal
vary 9TH and 9Th grades on the
Hollister grounds. Hollister
won all games except one, which
was a tie.
New basket ball goals have
been erected.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-12-03
Subscription $500 a Year in Advance
Woman's Club to Present
Petitions to County Com
missioners

The Woman's Club of Roanoke
Rapids have begun action to re
medy the conditions found exis'
ting at the County Home. Petit
ions reading as follows will be
presented to the Commissioners
at their regular session Monday,
from several Townships.
To the Honorable Board Of
County Commissioners
of Halifax County, North Caro-
lima.
We, the undersig n e d
citizens of Roanoke Rapids
Township, Halifax County,
North Carolina, do most
respectfully call to your atten-
tion the deplorable condition of
our County Home for the aged
and infrm and do earnestly
ask that you will Immediately
take the proper steps to provide
adequately for the care of our
aged and infrm. The present
county home, its equipment, and
method of administration is total
ly unworthy of any civilized COM
We respectfully urge
that a suitable and modern home
be erected as soon as possible at
some location more public and
more accessible, that it be prop
erly and comfortably equipped,
and efficiently maintained with a
view to the health and comfort
of the inmates. This December
9Th, 1920.
If you read the reports of the
Clubs Committee and want to
sign the above petition you may
do so at either Taylor. Mathews,
Roanoke Pharmacy or the Rose
mary Drug Company.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-12-03
SUPERIOR COURT
NOW IN SESSION
Convened Monday With His
Honor c. c. Lyons Presiding
Criminal Docket Includes One
Eight Year Sentence.
A DIVORCE EVERY 3 MINUTES
: FOR A SHORT WHILE THURSDAY

Halifax Superior Court con
vened Monday morning with
Judge C. C. Lyons presiding.
The following criminal cases
were disposed of the first three
days.
Russo PEBBLES, carrying con-
cealed weapon. Fined $50 and
costs.
Henry Clark and J. M. Haw
kins, affray. $25 each and costs.
Guy Stevenson, carrying con.
cealed weapon, 30 days on roads.
Ransom Whitaker, assault
and battery $25 and cost.
Willie Smith, carrying con-
cealed weapon, $50 and costs.
Garfield Boone, and others,
gambling, Judgment suspended
upon the payment of costs.
Bernie Vinson, assault and
battery, Judgment suspended
upon payment of costs.
Gid Gibson, assault and bat.
terry, costs.
Ohara Staron, house breaking
larceny and receiving, 8years in
State pen.
Tom Jones, liquor, Tom had
a little more than the legal quart
but proved good character and
was let off with the costs.
Chas. Smith, liquor, Charlie
wasn't quite lucky he drew 2
years on the roads.
Hawkins Hicks, f and a, costs.
Joe Soloman a and b, $40 and
costs.
William Flythe, liquor, a and b
8 months on roads.
Isaac Mitchell, C W, 30 days.
S. ]. Hudgins a and b, $40 and
costs.
Percy High and Geo. Powell,
affray, costs.
Bert Sherrod a and b, costs.
James S. Wilson, forgery, IL
Wilson got his "easy
money" at Littleton and hied
himself away to Oklahoma, but
was caught and brought back to
earn it.
Henry Boyd a and b, costs.
D. L. Wick, store breaking,
larceny. Wick pleaded guilty to
breaking into Mr.. W. G.
Lynch's Jewelry store. He re-
turned part of the stolen goods
and paid Mr.. Lynch for the bal
ance and his honor let him go
with costs.
S. D. Forester C C W, $50 and
costs.
Eddie Crawford, gambling,
costs.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-12-03
GARNER SCHOOL ITEMS

Miss Mamie Fulgham, Of Rose
mary, is spending the week with
her sister, Mrs. Archie Garner.
Miss Kate Collier spent Thanks
giving with her parents at Aure-
lian Springs.
Miss Matte Summerell, of
Weldon, was the guest of Miss
Ethel Garner last weekend.
Mr.. Raymond Garner visited
friends in Aurelian Springs Sun
day.
Mrs. 7. Cooper was called to
Littleton Monday on account Of
the illness of her aunt, Mrs. Fam
ME Stainback.
Sixty-one dollars was the
amount cleared at the Box party
at Gamers School Thursday
night. The program, prepared
and given by the school children
was also enjoyed by all present.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-12-03
Local Red Cross
Worker Praised

Nov. 26, 1926
Mrs. j. M. Jackson,
Secy. Red Cross,
Roanoke Rapids, NC.
Dear Mrs. Jackson:
We are always pleased to
know that the activities of the
workers in our division are ap-
preciated by other divisions.
We are in receipt of a letter
from Mr.. S. E. Mooers, assistant
to Mr.. A. S. Imrie, director of
Department Of Military Relief of
the Potomac Division.
Mr.. Mooers writes as follows
regarding the service which you
rendered his division. | thought
that you would be pleased to
know that your efforts were so
effective and SO much apprecia-
ted.
Mrs J. M. Jackson, Secy Red
Cross, Roanoke Rapids, N. G.
Gave thorough service and
prompt telegraphic report in A.
w. O. L. case of Pvt. Jimmie
Dodd. From the information
she sent we have saved a soldier
being marked "deserter" and
hope to return him to camp
shortly"
Sincerely yours,
Victor S. Woodward,
Director Civilian Relief.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-12-03
CEMETERY ASSOCIATION
ORGANIZED

AT a meeting held in the May
or's Office last night a commun-
ity Cemetery Association was
organized by delegates of the
various churches and societies of
Roanoke Rapids and Rosemary.
The purpose of the Association
will be to put the cemetery in
proper shape and keep itso.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-12-03
Mrs. Willie G. Bryant

Mrs. Willie G. Bryant passed
away on Friday, Nov. 10Th, 1920.
She leaves a host of friends and
relatives to mourn their loss. A
husband, two children, a mother,
sister and brother. The funeral
service was conducted by her
pastor, Rev. R. L. Topping. min
lister of the Christian Church in
Rosemary. The remains were
laid to rest in the Roanoke
Rapids Cemetery amid a host OF
sorrowing friends and relatives.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-12-03

Living Creatures That Are immortal.
In the Protozoa, as Weismann and
others have pointed out, the recupera-
tive processes are so perfect that nat.
ural death need never occur; the stable
mortal parts Of the colloidal substrat-
um can be reduced and restored piece
meal. and the creature never grows
old. II is probable that the same is
true of simple animal like the fresh.
water hydra, which may also be cred
tied with immortality.--New York
Herald.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-12-03
The Parent. Teachers
Association Meets

The Parent Teachers Associa-
ton will meet in the Central
School Auditorium Monday
afternoon at 3:45. The program
will be an interesting one with
reports from the delegates to the
State Parent-Teachers Associa-
tion at Greensboro, and reports
from the delegates to the State
Teachers Assembly at Asheville.
1t is hoped that a large number
of parents will attend.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-12-03
MORRIS-CARROWAY

On Thanksgiving night Miss
Catherine Morris, of Woodland,
N. c., became the bride of Mr..
Mac Carroway. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. R. L.
Topping, Minister Of the Christ
ian Church at his residence.
Their many friends wish for them
a long and happy life.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-12-03
Rev. and Mrs. Few Leave

Rev. and Mrs. Eugene C.
Few left Monday for their new
home in Nashville, where they
will live for the next conference
year.
Mr.. Few came to Roanoke
Rapids four years ago, this being
his first appointment after leav.
ing college. Mr.. Few was popu.
lar with his congregation and
the public generally and leaves
many friends who wish him and
Mrs. Few much happiness.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-12-03
Presbyterian Bazaar
Saturday

The ladies of the Presbyterian
Church will hold their annual
Bazaar Sat. Dec. 4th, over the
old Herald Office. Doors open
at 11:9O. Lunch and supper will
be served.
Therelwill be a booth Of fancy
articles also of homemade candy
Everybody invited to come.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-12-03
Ladies Aid to Give Concert

The Ladies Aid Society of the
Baptist Church of Rosemary will
give a musical concert on Tues
day night at 800 o'clock in the
Baptist Church consisting of in
strumental and vocal solos.
Music furnished by the band.
The public is cordially invited.
Silver offering at the door.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-12-03
ROANOKE RAPIDS PERSONAL
AND LOCAL ITEMS

, spenta a few days here this week.
Miss Ina Allen has accepted a
position with Duncan's, Inc.
Mr.. W. S. Dean spent the
weekend in Oxford.
Mr.. E. w. Ragland left We'd
nesday after spending several
days here with his wife.
Miss Byrdie Williams spent the
weekend in Henderson with
relatives.
Rev. and Mrs. E. C. Few left
Monday for their new home in
Nashville.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. L. Price spent
several days in Littleton
this week.
Rev. l.. B. Jones arrived this
week to begin his work at the
First M. E. Church.
Mrs. D. L. Iraynham has ar
rived here to make her home.
Miss Susan Holladay is spend
a few days in Gordonsville, Va.
Miss Pearl Thomas spent the
weekend in Emporia.
Misses Louise Smith and Duke,
Of Bethel, spent the weekend in
the home of Mrs. 0. L. Smith.
Mrs. J. B. Edmonds is spend
ing some time in Lacrosse, Va.
with relatives.
Mrs. M. S. Chandler and son,
Wilson, of Portsmouth, spent
few days here this week.
Mr.. A. A. Meeder, of Norlina,
spent Wednesday in town on
business.
Mrs. J. T. Chase spent Thurs
day in Norfolk.
Mss Cammie Vaughan spent
several days in Norfolk this
week.
Mrs. F. M. Shute and daugh-
ter, Catherine, have returned
after spending several days in
Williamson with relatives.
Mr.. Sam F. Patterson return
ed Saturday from a business trip
to New York and Philadelphia.
Mrs. H. o. Blankenship spent
a few days last week in Halifax
as the guest of her aunt, Mrs.
W. A. Wilcox.
Misses Doris Ferrel and Pearle
Smith returned to their home in
Lynchburg last Sunday night
after spending the Holidays with
Miss Sally Saunders.
Rev. L. B. Jones, the new pas
tor of the First Methodist Church
has arrived and wishes to an
nounce that the usual services
will be conducted Sunday.
Mise Beadie Clark spent the
weekend in Raleigh.
The members of All Saints
(Episcopal( Church have been
made very happy through the
generosity of Messrs. S. F. Pat
terson and W. L. Long in the
gift of a very handsome Estey
pipe organ which will be installed
Immediately. This will fill a long
felt need and add a great deal to
the effectiveness of the services
and the communicates of the
church feel deeply appreciative.
A recent innovation is the Ju-
nior Choir composed Of the boys
and girls of the Church School.
This choir sings at the church
school service and every Sunday
night. Mrs. S. F. Patterson has
very kindly presented them with
vestments, which will be used as
soon as thew arrive.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-12-03
Basebalps Beginning.

Abner Doubleday of Cooperstown,
N. T., In 1889, was the first to pre-.
pare a diagram Of the baseball dia-
mond. The Knickerbocker club, found.
ed In New York city in 1845, Is said
to have been the first baseball or
ganization.