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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-11-10
EAST ALMA

Mr.. and Mrs. DeYoung, Republic
avenue, are the proud parents of a
daughter, born to them October 2S.
The Switzer family has moved from
Eastward street TO home on Repub-
lie avenue.
The Frederick family has moved
from Elmwood avenue to a home on
Plum street.
Mr.. Evilseizer and his grandson,
Dan Cole, have gone on a hunting
trip.
Miles Snyder, Highland avenue, is
quarantined with mild attack of
scarlet fever. Some of the members
of the family are staying with the
neighbors while he is i'll.
Rev. j. NJ. Gelston, ID. d., will oc-
cupy the pulpit at Westminster chapel
Sunday. Mroning service is at 1880
a. IN. and the evening service is at Z
p. m. Sunday school is at 1890 a.
m. There has been a good attendance
at Sunday school for some time past.
Mrs. Peterson, Eastward and Mrs.
Dean were callers at the home of
Mrs. Grierson one day last week.
Mrs. Ollie Cole visited at the farm
home of her son near Edmore Tues
day.
Ruth Grerson, Emma Ritter and
Pauline Strick, all Of the college,
were guests of Miss Alice Seeley, at
her home in Carroll over the week
end
Mr.. and Mrs. j. c. Thomas of Lon
don, Ontario, have rented the house at
the corner of Eastward and Linden.
Records hisdlMrOJ
The little child of Mr.. and Mrs.
Pratt, East Superior street, died last
week. Funeral service was held Fri
day.
Reports from various sources indi-
cate that vacant houses in this sec
ton Of the city are filling up more
rapidly than has been the case in
some months. Business men are re-
porting a noticeable improvement in
business.
Miss Stitt reports an attendance of
$50 pupils at Republic school.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-11-10
SCRIPTURE
Psalms 34:I-S

| will bless the Lord at all times,
his praise shall continually be in my
mouth.
My soul shall make her boast in
the Lord; the humble shall hear
thereof and be glad.
o magnify the Lord with me, and
let us exalt his name together.
sought the Lord and he heard me,
and delivered me from all my fears.
They looked unto him, and were
lightened; and their faces were not
ashamed.
This poor man cried and the Lord
heard him, and saved him out Of all
his troubles.
The Angel of the Lord encampeth
round about them that fear him and
delivereth them.
o taste and see that the Lord is
good; blessed is the man that trusteth
in him.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-11-10
orioin Of Word "poII" obseur.

The origin of the word doll" Is
obscure, but the common explanation
frequently given that the word is an
abbreviation of idol" or idol" Is
said by the best authorities to be GER
talnly wrong. 1t is thought probable
that the word Is derived from Doll
or Dolly, diminutives Of the woman's
name, Dorothy" which in Greek sig
niflcs the gift of God hence the idea
of gift TO a child for plaything.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-11-10
Hlnh Blood Pressure Durable.

High blood pressure can be overcome
In most cases by exercise, says the
Canadian Life. This cause Of the many
reflections in life insurance is not usu-
ally a permanent disorder. 1t can be
cured by exercising, gently at first.
and increasing up to a reasonable
amount. Clients who have been re-
jected on this account should be adj
vised to take up some moderate form
of exercise. and In the course Of few
months they may be acceptable.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-11-10
THEY LET HIM SLEEP

II. T. Strayngc, Gainesville, Ga, r.
r. No. 3, was unable to sleep all night
without getting up. Sometimes only
a few minutes after going to bed, I
would have to get up, and / tried
everything ! heard of for the trouble.
Finally / tried Foley Kidney Pills and
after taking one bottle believe / am
entirely cured, and sleep soundly all
night" Foley Kidney Pills tone up
weak, sluggish kidneys, rid the body
of poisons, give appetite, energy and
refreshing sleep.
fAfvos-fi
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-11-10

The Story of
Our States
By JONATHAN GRACE
XIV.-VERMONT
~Mo~ THE derlva-
q !: :: :: !: ! !
NslSE, S2lAU from the
EAEN31 {IZZ French "verts
WSS&qEZW monts." or
~ AES green noun
tains, and II was likewise the
French who were probably the
first white men TO see those lofty
landmarks which so appropri-
ately give this state its name.
This was In July, 1909, when
Champlaln made his memorable
voyage up the lake now called
after him.
The first permanent settle
ment was made In 1924 at Brat
tleboro, where the Massachusetts
colony established fort as Il
buffer against invasion from the
north. The territory used was
part OF what was known as the
Equivalent Lands" which were
sold at public auction in Hart
ford for about farthing an
acre, the proceeds being donated
to Yale college. Shortly after
this, settlers pushed eastward
from New York across Lake
Champlain and westward from
New Hampshire. This led TO dis
putes between these two colo
pies as 10 their boundaries. I'm
der the leadership of Ethan AL
len New Yorks claims were re-
sisted by local military force,
which proudly called themselves
"the Green Mountain Boys" 1t
was these same men who played
such brilliant part during the
Revolution.
In 1777 q formal Constitution
for the state was adopted ana
Vermonters are proud of the fact
that theirs was the first of the
states TO prohibit slavery by
constitutional provision. For
number Of years Vermont re-
mained as q separate republic,
hut in 1901 Ii was admitted TO
the Union as the first addition TO
the original thirteen states.
In size Vermont has 1854
square miles, and its congress
sional delegation numbers four.
II thus casts four votes for the
president.
90 oy Mcclure Newspaper syndicats)
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-11-10

"Tanlac made me feel younger"
ut put me back on the payroll" 81
can eat whatever | want now" 81 no
longer suffer from Indigestion" 81
gained weight rapidly" These and
many more expressions are now
heard daily as people tell, of their ex-
perience with Tanlac. Look Paterson
Drug o.-advertisement
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-11-10
Prcnaredness.

One of our eminent and doubtless
reliable statistcians announces that
there is only one chance in 29,oS0 that
ones house will ever burn down and
yet we suppose lots of girls who
would be much more comfortable In
outing nnannel nlghtgowns are wear
ing their crepe de chine ones regularly,
on the possibility that It mfght.-Ohio
State Journal.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-11-10
A Lady in Chicago Telegraphs for
Rat-Snap

Read Mrs. Phillips wire: "Youells
Exterminator Co., Westfield, n. j.,
Rush SO worth of RAT-SNAP." Later
reed following letter: "RAT-SNAP
arrived. 1t rid our house of rats in
no time. Just moved here from Pa,
where | used RAT-SNAP with great
results"
Three sizes, 35c, G5c, SIPS. Sold
and guaranteed by c. r. Murphy and
Winslow Bros. Drug Stores.-adyer-
tisement
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-11-04
Resolutions Of Sympathy

Whereas, God in His All-wise
Providence has seen fit to call
from US the soul of the wife of
Sovereign G. W. Bailey, a men,
ber of Poplar Springs Camp No.
1886. W. O. w., Rosemary N. C.
Therefore be it resolved; that
this camp in session assembled
express our heartfelt sympathy
to the family and friends of the
deceased wife and we deeply
mourn their loss and commend
them to Him who doeth all things
we'll.
Also, be it resolved: That
a copy of this resolution be
spread on the minutes of this
camp, a copy sent to the family
and a copy sent to the Roanoke
Rapids Herald for publication.
W. C. Bowers, Chairman
]. 7. Killiebrew,
w. G. Curtis,
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-11-04
Girl Scout News

The Girl Scout activities are
being carried on with much en-
thusiasm.
On last Friday night the Hal
lowe'en parties were given by
the three girl scout troops.
The Red Rose and Golden-rod
troops entertained the Boy Scouts
and the members and teachers of
the 5th, 9Th, 7th and 9Th grades.
They met first at Central build
ing and later ended the evenings
fun around a huge bonfire.
Marshmallows were served.
The Pine Cone troop entertain
ed the members and teachers of
the 9th, 10th and 18th grades
and the Franklin Foot Ball team
at the new school. The rooms
were beautifully decorated for
the event. Fortune telling and
games amused the guests. Re-
freshments consisting of apples,
candy and peanuts were served
At the last regular meeting of
the troops the announcement
was made that Mr. Sam Patter-
son had shown his interest by
buying uniforms for all members
and officers. The uniforms have
been ordered and Girl Scouts will
soon be recognized by their at
tractive khaki costume. The
scout members and workers
would like to take this opportun-
ity to publicly thank Mr.. Patter-
son for his splendid gift which
will do much to make possible
more effective Girl Scout work.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-11-04
DENTAL CLINIC

The dental clinic which is be-
ing conducted in the Roanoke
Rapids Public Schools has had a
very successful week in the Gen.
tral School. The response Of
parents and children has been
splendid. The dentists chair"
has no horror for the children.
Some Of the smallest tots have
walked up bravely and said, Il
want my tooth pulled. Up to
this date seventy-five children
have been treated. The work
will continue in the Central
School next week.
Mr.. J. D. Muse of Cameron, N.
C. is the dentist in charge. He
is employed by the State Board Of
Health and works with the De-
partment Of Medical Inspection
Of Schools. The money for this
clinic is appropriated BY the
State and the service Of the dem
tist is free to all children be-
tween the ages Of six and thir-
teen.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-11-04
HALLOWEEN ENTERTAINMENT
AT PRESBYTERIAN 5. S

Among the numerous Hallow-
e'en entertainments held in town
during the past week, that given
by the Philathea Class of the
Presbyterian church to the Mems
Bible Class. on Monday night was
not the least entertaining.
The entertainment was held in
the Sunday school rooms of the
church and appropriate decora-
tions were used. Fruits of diff
ferent kinds having been hung
from the walls with strings.
Halloween games of different
kinds were played and many
songs were sung, after which
the decorations were consumed
as a part Of the refreshm ents,
small baskets of chestnuts were
also distributed among the
guests.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-11-04
Aurelian Springs Fair

Last Wednesday the 26th, was
a red letter day in the history of
the Aurelian Springs Community
for it was then that the biggest
fair ever given was successfully
staged. The weather was in
keeping with the occasion as was
the large crowd of happy visitors.
The fair opened with a parade
and the combined bands Of Au-
relian Springs and Seaboard,
under the expert direction of
Rev. William Towe, furnished
just the sort of music to get the
crowds in the fair mood. The
address of the day was delivered
by Mrs. Jane McKimmon, of
Raleigh. Mrs. McKimmon, is the
State Home Demonstration
Agent. She was introduced by
Prof. A. E. Akers. In an address
full o f common sense a n d
practical ideas the speaker told
her hearers how a successful home
could be managed. The exhibits
of farm products, live stock and
poultry were very good. The
school exhibits did not quite
m easure up to the standard of
former years on account of the
short time they have had to make
the necessary preparation.
Refreshments were served by
the Girls Clubs. A travelling
show entertained the crowds for
an hour and a half in the after
noon and a basketball game was
also staged to interest the visi-
tors. About fifteen hundred
people were present and the fair
Of 1922 went into history as hav-
ing been a distinct success.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-11-04
WITH THE CHURCHES
All Saints Church
(EpiscopsD
Rev. Lewis N. Taylor, Rector
Mrs. Katherine Webster, Parish Worker
Roanoke Avenue

Next Sunday is the Twenty
Fourth Sunday after Trinity.
The day will be observed as
the CENTENNIAL of the found
ing of the Domestic and Foreign
Missionary Society of the Church.
Corporate Communion Of the
communican is Of the parish and
an historical address at the eleven
O'Clock service. Night service
and centennial sermon at 7:3O.
At 9:45 the Church school will
also observe the day. Next
Tuesday night the 9th, at 7:3O,
a meeting of all the members of
the Church, to be followed by
a reception in the parish hall.
Halloween party tonight at 7:30.
The Church that Makes you
Welcome.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-11-04
RECORDERS COURT
NEWS ITEMS

His Honor had rather a light
week in recorders court with
only five cases coming before
him.
Robert Vincent was taxed ten
dollars and costs for attempting
to defy the license laws of the
town by driving a for hire car
without first obtaining a license
to do so.
Roy Sydnor was assessed only
ten dollars and costs because he
forgot that there were any traf-
fic laws in the corporate limits.
He was found to be driving his
automobile without having either
a license plate, horn or brakes on
same.
Ed Wilson, charged with swear
ing and general disorderly con-
duct in the presence of ladies,
was fined ten dollars and costs.
4 Clarence Wilson tried on the
same charge found not guilty
and dismissed.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-11-04
Annual District Meeting
Of Womans' Auxiliary

The annual district meeting of
the Womans' Auxiliary was held
IN All Saints Episcopal church
yesterday with a large number of
delegates in attendance.
The meeting opened with a
celebration of the Holy Commun-
ion, the rector of the church be-
ing the celebrant and Rev. Bos-
tom Lackey, assistant Of Christ
church, Raleigh, and vicar of St.
Saviour's church, Raleigh, assist
ing. Immediately following this
service a sermon of eloquence
and power was delivered by the
Rev. Mr.:Lackey from the text,
"Ye are not your own, We are
bought with a price" He told
Of how the seed was not its own
but had to sacrifice in order to
gain fruit, that education was
given US not for our, own sakes
but that we might share it with
the world, that patriotism de-
manded a persons all for the
good of all, that religion was a
privilege not just for the good it
did its possessor but that the pos
SCISSOR might impart 1t to others.
Reports from the various chap
ters of the Auxiliary represented
were made and at twelve thirty
the visitors repaired to the rec
tory and luncheon. At the after
noon session, addresses were
made on Social Service by the
rector, on the work of the Church
Periodical Club by Mrs. Shore, of
Raleigh, and the Box Work and
United Thank Offering by the
Diocesan president, Mrs. 7. W.
Beckett, of Raleigh. After ad-
journment a tea was given by
Mrs. S F. Patterson in honor of
Mrs. Beckett and Mrs. Shore.
Last night a stirring mission
ary address was made by the
Rev. C. A. Ashby, rector of the
Church of the Good Shepherd,
Raleigh.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-11-04
Next Number Lyceum Course
November Is

The second number of the Ly-
ceum Course is scheduled to ap-
pear Tuesday evening, Novem-
ber Is. The Toy Artist Trio will
be the attraction. Lovers of
good music have a real treat in
store for them. As the name in
Gicates this is a company of real
artists with the, celebrated En-
nest Toy himself directing.
The third number will occur
December 8. Season tickets will
be offered for sale again next
week. For the remaining eight
numbers tickets will sell for
$3.50.
Many patrons of the first num-
ber declared that that attraction
was worth the price of the entire
course. An unusually strong ly-
ceum course has been arranged
and the active support and pa
tronage of the public are solicited
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-11-04
TRUSTEE SALE OF LAND

Under and by virtue of the power
contained in q certain deed of trust ex-
ecuted to the undersigned trustee by
I. W. Northington, which said deed
of trust is dated the 7th day of Decem-
Der, 1916, and recorded in the public
registry of Halifax County, in Book
27S at page 1855, default having been
made in the payment Of the notes secur-
ed by said deed of trust, will on Mon
day, November 28th, at IL o'clock
Noon, in front of the Bank of Littleton,
In the Town of Littleton, North Caro-
lima, offer at public auction, for cash,
the following described two certain lots
of land lying and being in the Town of
Roanoke Rapids, Halifax County,
North Carolina, situated on the West
side of Hamilton Street at its intersec-
tion with Second street, fronting each
thirty (3o) feet on the West side OF
Hamilton Street and running back each
the same width between parallel lines
at right angles to said Hamilton Street
one hundred and forty Q40) feet to an
alley, and known and designated as
lots Nos, 1877 and 139, as shown on the
maps or plots on the property Of the
Roanoke Rapids Power Company, in
and near the town of Roanoke Rapids,
North Carolina, of record In the Office
Of the Register of Deeds of Halifax
County. reference to each map or plot,
together with said deed Of trust being
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-11-04
Canning Club Win. Prizes
At Wilson

Members Of the Roano Ike
Rapids Canning Club were the
winners of several Of the prizes
offered at the Wilson County
Fair. Among the prize winners
were: Exhibit Of Canned Pro-
ducts, canned by girl under 20
years = First prize, $1,000,
Alma Vaughn. Sec ond prize
$500, Gertrude Bray. Exhibit
Of Canned Vegetables and Fruit
First prize, $3.50, Erma Gran
well. Exhibitor Preserves in IL
or. Jars, Second prize, $3.50, Mrs.
Underwood. Exhibit Jams in
IL OF. jars First prize, $3.50,
Miss Lula Brown.
INDIVIDUAL JARS
Canned Berries, first prize,
75c, May Bell Moseley. AIMED
Baby Beets, firstprize, 75c. Wash
ii Kennemur. Canned Field
Peas, first prize, 75c, Pauline st.
Sing. Canned Okra, first prize,
rs, Mrs. G. E. Buckner. Peach
Preserves, first prize, 75c, May
Belle Moseley. Apple Preserves,
first prize, 75c, Mrs. Cox.
Strawberry Jam, first prize,
75c, Mrs. G. E. Buckner. Pear
Jam, first prize, 75c, Katie Merritt.
Fig Jam, first prize, 75c, Mar
tina Daughtry. Peach Sweet
Pickle, first prize, 75c, Mrs.
Daniel. Pear Sweet Pickle, first
prize, 75c, Miss Soph ro n a
Browning. Beet Sweet Pickle
first prize, 75c, Lena Ward.
Chow Chow Pickle, first prize,
75c, Mrs. Pope. Ketchup, first
prize, SOC. Mrs. Hitchin. Home
Made Peanut Brittle, first, prize,
75c, Mrs. Cox. Scuppernong
Grape Juice, first prize 75c,
Thermon Underwood. Best Cali
co Quilt, first prize, $1.0O Mrs.
McGee.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-11-04
i Subscription $500 Year in Advance
Winthrop College Alumnae
Organize

On Saturday evening the Win.
throp College alumnae of Roa-
noke Rapids were entertained
at a nine o'clock dinner at the
residence of Mr.. and Mrs. O. L.
Smith. The entire first floor
was decorated in garnet and gold,
the Winthrop colors, and au-
tumn leaves, candles, etc. carried
out the Halloween idea. The
first hour consisted of conversa-
tion of old times and present col.
lege news. Each class, which
had a representative present, was
called upon to give its songs and
yells. The Alma Mater, Athletic
Song and College Call were sung
by all.
The alumnae association was
organized with the following of.
ficers: President Miss Ethel
Byrd, Vice president - Miss
Annie Workman, Sec. & Treas. =
Miss Katharine Mellette, Clean
er = Miss Nancy Boyer. Mr.. and
Mrs. E. J. Coltrane were elected
honorary members of the associa-
ton.
The guests were then ushered to
the dining room where the dinner
of the following menu was SER
we'd:
Frui. cocktail, baked chicken,
dressing, gravy, brown mashed
potatoes, creamed asparagus on
toast, rolls, butter, olives, fruit
gelatin salad, saltines, hot choc-
olate with marshmal o W s,
orange sherbert, cake, after din
ner mints, Misses Helen Jenk-
ins and Hazel Cobb were wait
resses and were dressed in Hallo-
we'en costumes.
Miss Ethel Byrd acting as toast
mistress called on the following to
give toasts: Miss Annie S. Work
man ITO our New Winthrop
College Club" Miss Nancy
Boyer ITO Our College," and Mr..
Coltrane gave one ITO the Win
throp Girls"
The place cards read as follows:
Misses Annie Workman, Marga-
ret Hodges, Sue Wright, Char
lotte Hodges, Christine Temple,
Ethel Byrd, Katharine Mellette,
Nancy Boyer, Alice Stribling,
Edith Keel, Ruby Wheeler, Adele
Holman, Mary Keyserling, Mr..
and Mrs. E. J. Coltrane and Mrs.
Charlie Webb.
After singing the College songs
again the guests departed feeling
that the get together" had
not only renewed their admira-
tion for their Alma Mater but
also had created an incentive for
the alumnae association to have a
monthly repetition of the occa-
sion..
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-11-04
Waging Great War on
Tuberculosis

In a news article issued today
from the headquarters of the
North Carolina tuberculosis Asso-
citation announcements made that
in Halifax County there were
46 deaths from tuberculosis last
year and that at the present time
there are eight times as many
active open cases of tuberculosis,
the majority of whom are taking
no precautions whatever to keep
from killing themselves and in
fecting everyone they come in
contact with; because in a great
many instances they are not even
aware that they have tuberculo-
sis. AS a step toward correcting
this condition and saving the lives
uselessly sacrificed to tuberculo-
sis the Association asks Mr.. Aver
age Citizen, How Much Do You
Carer"
1t is pointed out that 'tubercu-
losis is no respecter of persons un-
less a high standard Of resistance
is maintained by keeping in good
physical condition all the time;
that tuberculosis is not hereditary
as is generally believed and that
the best check on your physical
condition is a thorough looking
over at regular intervals" All of
which is true and good advice.
The Association goes a step
further and volunteers to send an
examiner to this county who will
spend as much time as required in
giving a thorough physical exam
ination for tuberculosis to anyone
who is suspicious that they have
tuberculosis and wishes to know
positively.
This service is provided by the
Association from receipts derived
from the sale of tuberculosis
Christmas Seals and no charge
is made for the examination.
The only requirement being that
someone sufficiently interested
make the preliminary arrange
ments and provide a plac, for the
examinations.
Let's address a request to the
North Carolina Tuberculosis
Association, Sanatorium, N. G.,
for the services Of the specialist
and uncover some Of the work Of
our great foe tuberculosis and
then let US support this work by
a generous purchase of Tubercu-
losis Christmas Seals when they
are placed on sale at Thanks
giving.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-11-04
Roanoke Rapids to Celebrate
Armistice Day With a
Community Sing

All loyal citizens feel that Arm
istice Day must not pass without
some form of celebration in our
community, and as it is now be-
ing widely recognized that one of
the happiest and most enthusias-
tic ways, in which people may
celebrate any event is to come to-
gether for an hour or two of
song and music. A big Commun-
ity Sing is being planned for Fri
day night, November 18th. The
sing will be held in the auditor
ium of the Central School build
ing, and everybody is invited.
The Sunday schools in Rosemary
and Roanoke Rapids are being re-
quested to sing special songs,
and the various organizations
around town will send in the
names of their favorite songs,
so that these songs may be print
ed on the program and we all
NAV sing them. Begin to get
yourselves, your family, and
your friends ready for the big
night! Come to the sing; you
may hear an old favorite sogn
you haven't heard for years you
may hear a new song you'll like.
At any rate, you'll show that
you are a good American if you
help your town in a sane celebra-
ton of Armistice Day.