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Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-07-02
GOOD TURNS BY BOY SCOUTS.

Somerville, Mass, Troop No. T. act
ed as messengers during telephone
strike.
The Rotarians of Sheboygan, Wis,
have bought weekend camp as a
present to the boy scouts.
East Chicago boy scouts plan the
construction Of a wireless station ca
pable of sending messages 500 miles
and receiving from 1900 to 1000 miles
away. A class in radio telegraphy is
being formed.
Harrisburg, Pa, scouts collected
broken glass and nails under the d.
rection Of the Motor club, acted as
traffic officers at parades, and formed
fire lines at all fires.
Royston. Ga, Troop No, ! has con-
tributed $40 toward the Roosevelt
Memorial fund, and Troop 6 Of Au.
gusta, Ca, is helping advertise the
navy recruiting campaign.
When Good Turn week was ushered
in with a snowstorm that tied up COM
pletely all the cities in the East, scouts
turned to and made their first service
a big community good turn Of helping
rid their cities Of snow.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-07-02
ROBERT J. THoRNE ON SCOUTING.

Robert ]. Thorne, president of the
Chicago Scout council, Is one Of the
country's most distinguished business
men. He is president OF large mail
order house and director Of several
other corporations and banks. Recent.
~ in a talk made by Mr. Thorne to II
group of men interested in boy scout
organization, he said
1.-THE thing that appeals to me most
in the boy scout movement Is the boy
scout habit to do good turn daily
As I become more and more actively
interested in this movement and prac-
flee its precepts with the boys, re-
alize have been missing a great deal
in life; that | have been living only
for myself.
"The realization that I am doing
something for someone else makes me
the happieSt man in Chicago. Any man
who has intimate contact with the boy
scouts finds that It warns and en-
Iarges his heart. My only regret Is
that was not boy forty years later
20 that could have teen boy scout"
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-07-02
SCOUTS NOW IN So COUNTRIES.

Few people realize the magnitude
of the boy scouts as a world move
Inent for boyhOod betterment. There
FIRE boy scouts now in % nations.
When you stop to consider that there
nre at present approximately 100000
scout leaders in the United States
alone and that million and half
boys In this country have had the bene-
1T of scout training during the ten
years since the movement started. you
Gan see that II scouting Is conducted
on anywhere near so great scale in
other countries the figures are stag
sering. The fundamentals Of scouting
ere the same everywhere, so, though
each country is organized Independent
ly, the boy scouts is really one great
big world movement, perhaps numeri-
cally the largest ever known.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-07-02
44-I3OAa
SCOUTS
SCOUTS WANT A BOY CENSUS
cted by National Council OF
Boy Scouts of America.)

At the recent annual meeting of the
National Council of the Boy Scouts of
America, Vice President Mortimer l..
Schiff In offering resolution calling
attention to the need Of more con-
plete census Of the youth Of the nation,
said that this was "a resolution hav-
Ing to do with what probably every
body connected with boy scout work
has run up against, the lack Of data
about the youth In this country. AS
has been stated, We know the number
Of hogs, but we don't know the num-
Der Of boys"
The resolution declares that 1t is Of
the utmost Importance that there
should be available for use OF the
scouts and other organizations inter-
ested In the welfare OF the youth Of
the nation, all possible data relating
to this subject, and states that inves-
tigatlOn has proved that practically no
uniform data of this sort Is available
as basis for thorough study Of the
situation and further development Of
their respective programs for the serv-
Ice of the youth.
1t was therefore resolved to request
that the federal government and the
various states of the United States
shall at their earliest convenience,
through their various appropriate de-
partments, collate and make available
for tie scouts use and that Of other
organizations such data as will pro-
vide intelligent, efficient aud economic
promotion Of the program tending to
the making of good citizenship; and
that the United States bureau Of edu-
cation, census bureau and department
Of child welfare be especially urged TO
cOllate such data as Is absolutely nee
essary for thorough investigation Of
the problems involved.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-07-02
IS PASSENGER STOP STATION
Lexington Chamber Of Commerce will
Secure Data Relations to Tobacco
Acreage and Now Growers

gton.-Lexington will become
regular passenger stop for three Of
the Southern's fast trains that have
theoretically given the place the go
by in the past Information reaching
here from Supt. Shelton, of the Dan
vile division, is to the effect that Nos
%, 50 and 1877 will make regular stops
here to receive and discharge pas
sengers. With view to reecting at
least two tobacco warehouses in Lex.
ington this summer and fall, the
chamber Of commerce appointed a
committee to secure data on the acre
age planted by new growers in the
southern and eastern sections OF the
county and confer with expert tobac-
co market men as to the feasibility Of
warehouses here.
Mrs. Walter Beck, wife of a well
known farmer, living about two miles
east OF here, ended her life by jump
ing into the waters Of Abotts Creek
near her home.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-07-02
Nlnety.sixth Cotton Mill

Gastonia. -That the cotton manu-
facturers of CASTOR county are not all
dismayed at the program Of curtail-
ment In the production OF cotton
yarns, announced a few days ago, is
evident from the announcement that
CASTOR county's ninety-sixth cotton
mill is soon to be built Coming upon
the heels Of the curtailment, this
news will be of paramount importance
as showing that the CASTOR cotton
manufacturers have absolute conf
dence In the future steadying OF the
cotton yarn market.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-07-02
Company Buys Entire Village

Hickory.-The whole village OF
Mortimer Caldwell, the site of the Rit-
ter Lumber company's plant, has been
purchased by several Hickory men
and A. M, Kistler, OF Morganton, and
9 5000 spindle cotton mill will be
erected there and put in operation AS
soon as the machinery can arrive.
The land comprises 1,400 acres and
valuable waterpower rights, together
with so frame buildings, dozen Of
which are handsome bungalows. The
waterpower will be developed.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-07-02
kinston Short OF Coal

Kinston .-Wanted-To borrow or
buy from residents or dealers or any
body, enough coal to run the city pow
er plant through the night. The fuel
situation here is precisely that seri.
Gus. John e. Weyher, the superlnten-
dent requested loans OF coal in any
quantity from any persons who would
furnish 1t, to prevent the plant having
to suspend during the evening. The
city daily faces the possibility of go
ing to bed In the dark, with total
cessation of nearly all business and
pleasure activities after shutdown.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-07-02
Two Accidents In Watauga

Boone.-John Keller, was killed
when he was caught under a wagon
loaded with tan bark. Keller was
pinioned under the vehicle in some
manner when 1t overturned He had
been dead several hours before the
body was found.
A very serious accident occurred
IN this county when Mrs. Tri-
vett was accidently shot while attemp-
ing to take pistol from boy. The
bullet took effect in the abdomen. At
last reports she was getting along as
well as could be expected.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-07-02
The Conuueror.

He who looks with unafraid eyes on
life. He who walks patiently and with
cheerful heart the unknown path, cock
ing with steadfast gaze the invisible
goal. He who is not overborne by the
past nor overawed by the future but
fakes the utmost from the present. He
who Is neither conquered by defeat
nor defeated by victory, but lives In
time for eternity. He who knows
shat men may kill the body that is ali
they can do, and commits himself I'M
reseryedly to the enterprise of Cod
Rev. Percy T. Olton.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-07-02
Bride of Eiehty-Seven Summers
Would Divorce Middle Aged Groom.

Chicago.--Mrs. Albert Ropp. eighty.
seven-year-old bride, has asked for a
divorce from her recently acquired
fitty-twoyear-old spouse, because she
can't reform him.
Although she limited his liquor al
lowance to half gallon OF whiskey
a week, she told the judge in court of
domestic relations her husband was
hopeless. Besides she described him
as terrible person VINO wears col
lar and shirt to bed
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-07-02
Mourning for Sin.

II is one thing to mourn for sin be.
cause It exposes us to hell, and anoth.
er to mourn for It because 1t Is an IN
finite evil. one thing to mourn for II
because Il is injurious to ourselves,
and another to mourn for II because II
Is wrong and offensive to God. It Is
one thing to be terrified; another, to
lie humbled. &C. Spring.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-07-02
French Federation Of Labor to
Suffer Dissolution OF Unions

Paris.-The French cabinet at a
meeting here instructed Master Of
Justice L'Hoplteau to open proceed
ings against the General Federation
of Labor with view to the dlssolu-
ton of the organization which has
been supporting the strike Of the
French railwaymen's calling other
strikes.
The decision Of the government to
seek the dissolution Of the federation
came after an hours discussion.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-07-02
To Build lnterurhan

Winston-Salem- Hahn, con.
tractor for the construction Of con.
.-crete buildings, is behind movement
looking to the building, is behind a
movement looking to the building Of
an interurban railway between Win
ston-Salem, High Point an Green's
boro, and later to extend the line
Mr.. Hahn states that he has dis.
cussed the proposition with several
hnanciers and that they are interest
ed in the movement and he feels GER
tain that the project viii take definite
steps within the NEXT month
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-07-02

Gastonia.-One million pounds of
combed yarns weekly will be taken off
the markets as the result Of one
third production curtailment announc-
ed by the combed yarn mills of Gas
ton county representing half million
spindles producing combed and fine
yarns according to Fred NJ. Allen, sec
rotary OF the Gastonia chamber Of
commerce.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-07-02
q. v p u. In Sssalon

Durham. Despite the torrid fsa-
ture Of the weather the state conven-
tion OF the Baptist Young Peoples
union. which is holding its annual ses-
sion in the Temple Baptist church
here. swung into its second days SEES
sion In the First Baptist church with
enthusiasm.
A unique feature Of this session Is
the number of lady speakers on the
program, who are quite able to hole
their own with the sterner sex in the
speaking art II they do not surpass
hem.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-07-02
IMPROVED UNIfoRM INTERNATIONAL
SUNlNXS01OQL
LESSON
fBy REV. Z. b. FlTZWATER. D. D..
Teacher OF English Bible In the Moody
Bible Institute OF Chicago.)
Copyright. 1920. Western Newspaper Union,
LESSON FOR JULY 4
DAVID IN CAMP AND COURT,

LESSON TEXT Sam. T:1-1S.16.
GOLDEN TEXT--David behaved him
ser wisely In all his ways; and the Lord
vas with him.-I Sam. 1874.
ADDITIONAL MATERlAL-I Sam. 10.
LII; Ephes. 6;lO-2O.
FhlMARY TOPlC-David and the Giant.
JUNIOR TOPIC - The Shepherd Boy
Conquers Giant
INTERMEDIATE AND SENIOR TOPIC
Fighting the Good Fight.
1ouNG PEOPLE AND ADULT TOPIC
ovcrthrowing Modern Goliaths.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-07-02
HOUSING Problem.

"Have you any housing problems on
your hands"
~ should say We have" answered
the hotel clerk. Excepting up the
rates with the guests getting scarcer
day by day is matte of some expert
calculation"
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-07-02

TO pay the present British gold debt
would take 47171 tons of the precious
metal.
Winding armatures for electric mo-
tors is the purpose of new motor.
driven machine.
Among the aboriglnes of the Anda-
man islands skulls of relatives ara
worn around the neck.
Several Million Dollars May Be
Expended In Securing Post Sites.
Washington Expenditure Of mora
than $1,O00,000 at eight Southern
points to acquire the land occupied by
warehouses, wharves and other Inn
provements erected during the war
was proposed by Secretary Baker I'm
asking for an appropriation from con
gress Investments on the properties
are worth $e0,0O0,0O0, he said.
The purchase Of the land, the serre-
tary explained, would not commit tn
government TO permanent retention
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-07-02

Greensboro.-At division offices
here Of the state highway commission
It was announced that authorization
had been received from Raleigh for
six new surveys and one bridge for
this division, which is the largest in
the state as pertains TO the amount OF
work being done. Two of the new
surveys are 16 miles in length.
A survey has been completed on
seven miles of highway in Caswell
county between the Rockingham
county line and the Virginia line.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-07-02
INTERESTING ITEMS

An English invention is vest
pocket liquor flask, about the size of
and resembling a cigarette case.
London has a banking institution
controlled and managed by women
and with clientele confined ex-
clusively to women.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-07-02

Ashevllle-Mrs. William Jennings
Bryan is in the city visiting her son,
William Jennings Bryan, Jr., and fam
lily, at their home in Grove Park. Mrs.
Bryan arrived here from Miami.
Florida.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-07-02

Charlotte.--A car load Of IL Neck
lenburg Jersey cattle was shipped to
Grover c. Greer, OF Bel Air, Md, the
lot having been purchased from seS-
eral Mecklenburg farmers. the total
price having been $4,000 an average
OF $3.50 head, Charles L. Miller, live
stock agent, said.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-07-02

Asheville. --Bear meat Is on sale In
several western North Carolina towns
as a result o fthe hunting trip of Dolp
Wilson of Busick. Mcdowell county
who has just returned from Yancey
county, near here where he killed two
o fthe largest black bears seen in the
mountains of western North Carolina,
for many years.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-07-02

New Bern-The people OF New
Bern are face to face with a serious
fuel situation. Failure of the rail
roads entering thecity to transport
consignments of coal for the use Of
the electric and water plant is threat
ening the shutting down fthe plant
and the curtailment Of light and
power.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-07-02

Asheville. Hello Ashevlle! Is
this the board of trader" Yes" This
is Tom Turner, Esmeralda inn, Chin
ney Rock; the telephone line from
Esmeralda to Ashevile is completed
and I'm giving you the first message
from Esmeralda through Henderson
vile to Asheville"
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-07-02

Smithfeld-M A. N. Lee, Of this
place, was instantly killed when he
came in contact with live wire
blown down during a heavy electrical
and rain storm. Mr.. James Lewis, a
local cafe man, who attempted to re-
lease Mr.. Lee, was knocked several
feet, but not seriously injured.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-07-02

Winston-Salem- special term RI
Forsyth superior court, running two
weeks and presided over by Judge
Shaw, of Greensboro adjourned. Only
80 of the 140 criminal cases on the
docket were disposed Of, and the jail
continues full of prisoners.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-07-02

New Bern.-Though the season Is
rather far advanced large shipments
of Irish potatoes continue to pass
through New Bern en- route to the
northern markets, and the railroads
are being rushed to the limit to handle
this crop in addition to the usual
amount of general shipping.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-07-02

Raleigh Methodist orphanage trus-
tees received from S. C, Vann. Frank.
linton, 100000 in liberty bonds for
the use of the institution.
The bonds represent the full $780,
1000 in money. Mr.. Vann has previous.
ny given literally but no such gift as
this had been made at one time.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-07-02

Greensboro.-The executive direc-
tors OF the Carolinas Automotive
Trade association, representing deal
ers of North and South Carolina.
meeting here selected Greensboro as
the city In which the. second annual
convention of the association will be
held on next September "a and rs.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-07-02
'CH|LDREN'S HOME
TO Be ENLARGED
BUILDING PROGRAM PROVIDES
FOR SPEEDY ERECTION OF
THREE NEW BUILDINGS
DEATH HOSPITAL ENDOWMENT
The Third Building Provided for In
Plans will be a Cottage Contain.
inp Rooms for Thirty Girls

Winston-Salem.-In addition to re-
slecting the old officers for another
term, the board Of trustees of the
Methodist Children's Home, at their
annual meeting outlined building
program for the coming year which
includes the construction Of three
handsome buildings, work on which Is
to begin at an early date. Superinten-
dent Walker Thompson, who has
made an enviable record since he
took charge Of the institution, was I'M
animously reelected.
- The first building to be constructed
kwill be known as the Cicero Tlse build
ing, the name being chosen Oh &C.
count OF the handsome provisions
made In the will Of the deceased pro.
viding for the erection OF building
for boys.
The next structure will be hos.
pital, built with funds contributed by
Winston-Salem Method!st5 during
their recent campaign Tor this specific
purpose. II will be known as the
Heath Hospital for Children, with the
understanding that the 100000 left by
the late D. d. Heath Of Charlotte, and
known as an endowment fund, will be
available to maintain this institution.
The hospital building will cost APP.
proximately $4,000.
The third building provided for will
be a cottage to accommodate 30 girls.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-07-02

Washington, Especially .-Greenvill
North Carolina, showed an increase in
population during the last decade OF
40.7 per cent. according to figures CIV
en- out by the Census Bureau. Green
ville's census figures are 5,772, an in.
crease In number of persons OF 1871.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-07-02

Salisbury-A big textile deal was
consummated here when the Yadkin
Finishing Company was sold to R. L.
Mahaley. OF Salisbury, who already
was interested in the property. The
mill is about half million dollar
plant and is located about six miles
north OF Salisbury and is the only con-
Germ of its kind in this section OF the
country.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-07-02

Miss Marie Lltzinger of Bedford,
Pa, who won the European Fellow
ship, the highest honor offered to any
student at Bryn Mawr college. She
led the 100 girls who were graduated
from Bryn Mawr.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-07-02

Wilmington. fire originating
near the operating room on the third
floor of the James Walker Memorial
hospital here greatly damaged the
building. Firemen gained control OF
che situation after an hours strenu
Gus work. All patients were removed
ITO place Of safety uninjured. The
total damage will approximate $4,000.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1920-07-02

High Point.-The Wachovia Bank
and Trust Company, OF Winston
Salem. purchased the Bank Of Com
merce seven-story building and all, for
around $4,000. This is the tallest
and largest building here.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-1920, 1920-09-29
BARNET

Edith Wallace spent the day
Thursday in st. Johnsbury at the
home of DR.. C. H. Newell.
Miss May Gilfllan has been APP
pointed County demonstration to take
the place held last year by Miss
Kelly.
Mrs. Emily Albee was a recent
business visitor in St. Johnsbury, also
Mrs. Annie Gilfillan.
MI. and Mrs. Eugene Wilson and
son, Lawrence, are visiting at Chester
Somer's.
Pliny Mason, who has been visiting
his mother, Mrs. Ella Mason, has re-
turned to Boston.
Mrs. Mason Bruso, who sustained
shock month ago does not make
any Improvement towards recovery.
Business at the "Old Homestead"
is rushing since Walkers Inn was
closed.
Benz. Galley is attending the great
Dairymans association and fair that
is being held in Springfield, Mass.
Samuel Stevens of Hawkesbury,
Canada, and Mrs. Harold Clarke Of
Toronto, who has been staying at
Mabel Kelley.
have returned to their home.
A. N. Gilfillan was in Lancaster, N.
H., Friday on a business trip.
John Gilchrist has moved his fam
lily into the tenement over his store.
Hiram Rowe has purchased the house
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-1920, 1920-09-29
EAST ST. JOHNSBURY

C. M. Nichols has sold his farm to
a man from Barnet, possession to be
given about Oct. 1. Mr.. Nichols will
move to St. Johnsbury.
A. d. Gordon is working at the
Fairbanhs-M Morse Company in St.
Johnsbury.
George Copp is having fire place
built in his home.
Silas Donaghv was "ivcn surprise
party at his home on Saturday even
ing by large number of his friends.
A very pleasant time was enjoyed.
Rev. Mr.. Perrin has his two weeks
vacation at this time and for the next
two Sunday there will be no service
in the morning. There will be evening
service as usual.
Mrs. Wilbber Cushman is confined
to the house with hard cold.
Mrs. Clarence Temple spent Sun
day at st. Johnsbury with her broth
or, Lourice Parker.
Samuel Russell OF Georgetown,
Mass, and Miss Clara Gage of
Lyndonville have been visiting at
Chase and Hovey's the past week.
Miss Edith Rudd returns to her
work in Nashua, N. H., this week.
William Rodgers, the faithful
farm hand at Chase and Hovcy's is
planning to take a three weeks vaca-
ton commencing this week and will
visit relatives in Montreal.
The many friends of Mrs. w. P.
Russell will be glad to learn that she
is improving from her long illness.
Richard Rudd is i'll at the home of
his brother, Steve Rudd.
Dick Demars is working for w. r.
Russell on the state road.
On Sunday morning, Sept. 26 Mrs.
Jane Morrill, Burk passed away. She
was born in Kirby, May %, 1856. In
1875 she married Frank Burk and
for about "A years has made her
home in the village She was home
loving woman and has been one of
the faithful ones in the community,
a kind ncighbor and a willing worktr.
She was a,mcmber of the Ladies' Aid
in the church. She is survived bv our
daughter. Ella O'Connor of Charles
town, Mass. and husband, two
brothers. and an aged mother.
Fred j., Wark, who has been visit
ing his brother, Charts Wark, for
several weeks, returned to their home
in California on Monday.