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Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-04-01
Malicious information.

Are those C4rls of Maude's nat
rail-"
~ should say they were. defy
anybody to tell them from the real
thing"
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-04-01
True.

Teacher-Now, children, what Is 1t
we want most in the world to make
us perfectly happy?
Bright Youngster-The things We
amt got.-Stray Stories.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-04-01
Revive Road Improvement.

The good roads movement Is seeing
big revival now that business Is
becoming normal. II is trite to say
that the war and Its needs taught "
the value Of good roads.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-04-01
Still There.

Hello, old man! Seen Bobby
Sppnger lately?'
"Yes. Bobbys down at my shore
place. | invited him down for week
end"
"Why, thought that was two weeks
ago"
ut was, but you know Bobby is an
expert at making both ends meet"
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-04-01
SenSible Man

Wife-Now, dear, here's the doctor
to see you.
Merchant Prince (lrascIbly from sick
bed)-Send him away and fetch the
undertakerl You know | never deal
with mlddlemenl
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-04-01

Efficiency Expert--.1 am very graft
fed to see how many new men you
have taken on since installed my sys-
tenn"
"Yes. hired 'ern to take care OF tho
system."-Judge.
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He Inquiries.

"How about that million-dollar win
caseT
"They settled 1t to the satisfaction
of the attorneys on both sides"
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-04-01
Dollar Per Foot.

PENNSYLVANIA is spending $4,000 a
mile-almost dollar a running foot
for maintenance, and $500 per mile,
or about S12 per running foot, for the
construction Of state highways.
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Man, rs, Held for Death Of Brother, 81

Stephentown, N. Y.--Authorities
have arrested Thomas silk, rs years
old, on suspicion Of having murdered
his brother, Michael silk, 81. Thomas
admitted he had fight with his
brother.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-04-01
Kills Husband Who Charged Inf1deIIty

Newark. N. J.-Accused of friend
ship with other men, Mrs. Rose Spade,
n years old, killed her husband
George Spade, machinist, with 0
shotgun.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-04-01
She Wasn't a Fan

She-I'm so interested In football
| have a cousin you know, who was
on the college team last year.
He-Indeed. What did he playf
She--Well ! forget just whether hs
was touchdown or n punt.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-04-01
SIN, There II Was.

Curious Passenger-Captaln, how
far are we from land?
Skipper-Oh, bout three miles.
"Only three miles. It's funny we
can't see It,"
"Yes'm. Ocean water amt clear
enough."-American Legion Weekly.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-04-01
Test of Philosophy.

Il care not for the filings of fate"
Said one whose name was Jeptha Tate.
But when he to a dentist ran
He was a sad and mournful man.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-04-01
LEGION IS HIS MIDDLE NAME
Adjutant and Amerlcanism Director Of
Chicago Post First to Name Him
self After Organization.

"Every American ought to have an
American name," said Jacob Teinowltz,
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-04-01
QUEEN OF LEGION CARNIVAL
Faribault, Mimi, Young Woman Hon.
ored in Connection With Celebra.
tion to Raise Funds.

Miss Title Olsen Is not posing for
a motion picture Of feudal days. She
has merely assumed her position as
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-04-01

CongFesswoFnan Attends Legion Ball.
Among the guests at dance of the
American Legion pest In Muskogee,
Okla, was Miss Alice Robertson, the
new seongresswoman-elect from Okla
bona. -.------,. 80.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-04-01
HOLDS TWO LEGION OFFICES
Winchester, Va, Man Is State Histo-
rian as Well as Chairman Of
Americanism Commission.

B. NJ. R0szel of Winchester, Va, has
been entrusted with two offices by the
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-04-01

whom he told the threats he had re-
ceived and promised to return for the
trial, providing his present hiding
place was kept secret
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1921-04-01

SELLING FOR SOS TOO
| understand that there Is only
about S5.27 worth Of wool In the new
"all WOOL spring suits.
Horrors I'd not be seen In such
an indecent outfit.
The citizen., 1921-08-04
SCHOOL TEACHER KILLS
TENANT

Jackson, Ky, Aug. 2.-Fred Fletch.
er, 25 years old, school teacher Of
Breathitt county, shot and instantly
killed Samp Mann, 30, tenant on the
farm belonging to Fletcher's father,
at a store on Frozen Creek, six miles
from here, Monday morning.
Fletcher came to Jackson at once
and surrendered. His examining
trial was held before County Judge
J. Wise Hagin and he was released
on $1,000 bond.
According to Fletcher's attorney,
Mann had had trouble with Lynch
Fletcher, from whom he rented the
farm. Monday morning Mann is
said to have followed the elder
Fletcher to the store Of Proctor
Mann. There, it is said, Mann
threatened Fletcher with gun.
Fletcher, who was unarmed, lodged
behind mule. At this moment Fred
Fletcher approached, and before
Mann could fire, shot him down.
Both men are married and Mann
is survived by several children.
Fletcher's case will come up for trial
August l2.--Richmond Register.
The citizen., 1921-08-04
PAGEANT OF PROGRESS OPEN
Vice President Coolidge In Boston,
Presses the Button That Starts
Chicago Exposition.

Chicago, Aug. 1.-The Pageant Of
Progress, the greatest exhibition un-
dertaken In Chicago since the Worlds
Fair more than % years ago, is now
under way. II will be open until Au-
gust L. Vice President Calvin Cool
idge, In Boston, pressed the button
that formally opened the display. The
ringing OF the bell by the vice presi-
dent, was signal for the outbreak Of
noise from bells, whistles and can
non. A parade featured the opening
ceremonies. Secretary of Labor James
J. Davis, was the chief guest Of honor
In the reviewing stand. Designed
chiefly Ms commercial exhibit, the
Pageant OF Progress has assembled an
attractive display along the entire
length Of the Municipal pier. which
will house the exposition. II marks
an effort by Chicago business men to
countersct existing reaction In CON-
merce and industry.
The citizen., 1921-08-04
STATE BOARD OF HEALTH
TAKES ACTION TO ENFORCE
PURE WATER SUPPLY

Louisville, Ky, July 30. - Con-
tinuing its policy Of taking action in
those cases in Kentucky where mu-
inequalities themselves do not exer-
else sufficient care to see that the
water supplied customers by muni.
cipal waterwofks is pure, the State
Board Of Health has taken out war.
rants against the Mayors and Boards
Of Aldermen Of Versailles and Hazard.
These warrants give the officials Of
those two cities thirty days within
which to take the needed measures
to purify the water supplied. II this
has not been done by the expiration
Of that period, according to DR.. A.
T. Mccormack, State Health Officer,
the State Board of Health will pro.
ceed as in the Maysville case, where
a suit was brought in the Mason Cir
cult Court. That case now is before
the Kentucky Court Of Appeals.
The citizen., 1921-08-04
LATEST DATA REGARDING vO-
CATIONAL EDUCATION
WORK

Washington, Aug. 1.-The latest
data touching the work of the FEEDER.
al Board for Vocational Education is
furnished by Harry L. Fidler, mem.
Der of the board representing the in.
dustrial section and designated acting
director of the board replacing Uel
W. Lamkin, who resigned the direc-
torship June 1st.
The board to date has registered
3ss,OO0 ex-service men as eligible for
training; has accepted 25S,OOO for
training. and is actually training lOs,.
600. OF the number actually in
training, 4l,00O chose trades and in
dustries; 10000 business courses, a.
900 agricultural courses and 1000
professional courses.
The citizen., 1921-08-04
YOUTH BEARS NAME OF POPU-
LAR MOTOR CAR

Dodge Brothers, Inc, is an institu-
tion, but Dodge Brothers is an indi-
vidual.
Which, tho it sounds somewhat in
volved and perhaps even enigmatic,
is but a very simple and very truth.
full statement.
Fifteen months ago son was
born to Mr.. and Mrs. George E.
Brothers, Cleveland, o. Mr.. Broth
ers, it happens, is a salesman for the
Barnes Motor Co., Cleveland dealer
for Dodge Brothers. He had been
selling the Dodge Brothers car a
long time and was exceedingly proud
Of 1t. He was also exceedingly proud
Of his son. So he decided on a sim
ultaneous tribute to the two. The
youngster was christened Dodge"
Master Dodge Brothers is a very
bright young gentleman and gives
promise Of achieving a renown quite
an propostion with the weight OF his
name.
The citizen., 1921-08-04
ONE TO TWENTY

In his account of the manner in
which he bought his company out of
its financial difficulties, Henry Ford
relates that on investigation he found
that there was a needlessly large Of
hce force and one foreman for every
five workmen. He cut the Office
force in half and reduced the number
OF foremen to one for each 20 work
men. We literally took out and
sold trainload of desks" he asserts.
Probably something of this sort is
what is needed to get the United
States government out of it's difficult
ties.
The citizen., 1921-08-04
OLDEST BAPTIST CHURCH
GROUNDS IN KENTUCKY SEAT
OF MEMORIAL SERVICE

Kentucky Baptist Memorial Serv-
ice will be held on Sunday, October 2,
1921, three and one-half miles from
Lancaster. Garrard county, Kentucky,
on the Lancaster and Crab Orchard
pike, on the foundation grounds of
the first Baptist church ever in Ken.
tuoky. known q. ss,. Old Gilbert
Creek Church. brought to this coun.
try from old virginia by Lewis Craig
and others. There will be a splendid
program rendered on that day by the
ablest preachers of the State. Every.
body is invited to come and bring a
basket of dinner. We owe this in
memory Of our Lord and the heroes
of old
Evangelist George Childress,
Chairman of Arrangement Com.
The citizen., 1921-08-04
Would Help Poor Boys.

Cedar Point. O.-Means Of placing
college education within the reach OF
every youth desiring 1t were discussed
during the days session of the annual
convention Of the Alpha III Society, or
National High School Alumni Fra
ternity. "Obtainlng college educa-
[ ON is one of the problems confront
ing the poor boy curly in hfe," said
1. A. BrOokover, Of GAINESVILLE, the
socletys Financial Secretary, leader
of The movement 10 extend aid.
The citizen., 1921-08-04
ALLEGED Big
NATIONAL STEAL
STATES SELL ROAD MACHINERY
DONATED BY THE WAR
DEPARTMENT.
Result Of Federal Investigation In
Connection With Millions Of Dol
lars Worth Of Surplus War Mate
rials Turned Over to States.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
Washington, ID. C.-Reports OF
a great national steal are cut
rent as result Of Federal in
vestlgation in connection with millions
of dollars worth OF surplus war ma
terlals turned over free to various
gates for a specified purpose. ropd
huifdiug. State officials have betn
selling that material. Automobiles.
isacks, tractors, road scrapers, cement
mixers and gasoline engines, neces-
sary for road building, have been hand
ed over to the states by the War De
partment under the authority Of Con
gress. Congress now is said to be
preparing a complete investigation OF
alleged bad faith on the part of the
states.
Large demands OF states for this
machinery aroused Federal suspicion.
Inquiry developed the fact that in GER
tain cases the equipment, instead OF
being used on the roads, was being
sold at ridiculously low prices. I'm
der the survey contemplated. DISPOSE
tion OF every piece Of machinery may
be determined. Senator James w.
Wadsworth and Representative Clar-
ence MacGregor. OF New York, have
undertaken collection of evidence for
presentation TO Congress. Meantime
the War Department and the Depart
ment of Justice are attempting to de-
termine the guilty states and TO learn
what individuals are responsible for
the diversion.
At the conclusion of the World War
the Government had great quantities
Of surplus material on hand. Con
gress, realizing the desirability OF
road improvements throughout the
nation, proposed this methods OF dis
posing OF the machinery, which other
wise would glut the market. There
was in the contract with the states,
however. specific provision that the
materials be used solely for the pur-
pose of building roads. The Govern
ment has had no meann of regulating
the use OF the material. but can bring
to justice any agents Of states respon'
s'ble for a wholesale diversion.
The citizen., 1921-08-04
Need Of Pacific Cable.

Construction by the
Government OF a trans-Pacitic cable,
II private enterprise should be unwiil-
ing. is recomme ended By Secretary
Charles Il. Hughes and approved by
President Harding In letters made pub
lie by Senator Wesley l.. Jones, OF
Washington. Republican, author Of q
cable bill. Allooation to the United
States of the former German cable be-
tween the islands OF Guam and fsp
was probable. Secretary Hughes said,
referring TO proceedings Of the Inter
national Communications Conference
The citizen., 1921-08-04
DIR. GANFIELD TO LEAVE
CENTRE COLLEGE

IL is reported that DIR. Garfield,
President Of Centre College, DAN
vile, has accepted the Presidency of
Carroll College, Waukesha, Wis, and
will leave Kentucky sometime dur
ing the next college term.
President Garfield made it clear
that his decision TO leave Centre was
not due to any misunderstanding be-
tween himself and the Centre Col
lege Board. He stated that their
relations had been very pleasant.
DR.. Garfield has been active in Y.
NJ. G. A. work in Kentucky and a
staunch supporter of every move
ment for public good. The entire
State Of Kentucky hates to see him
20.
The citizen., 1921-08-04
Convict Killed In Riot.

Mcklester, Okla.-One convict was
killed, a bulldog was wrecked and sew
eral guards were in a riot In the shirt
factory at the State Penitentiary.
Mack Whitehead, life termer from
Pittsburg County, was killed when at
tempting to rush guards. The plot Of
the convicts 10 break up the shirt fas
tory evidently was Matched several
days ago. according to prison authori-
ties. With one accord, they began to
wreck machinery, break windows and
beat all the guards in the factory.
The citizen., 1921-08-04
Seek Pot Of Gold.

Washington.-The 100000 pot OF
gold that figured 50 largely In the
escape Of Grover c. Bergdoll. wealthy
Philadelphia Stacker, has been dc
manded by the Federal Government
Colonel Thomas w. Miller, Allen
Property Custodian, Informed Chair
man John A. Peters, Of the special
House committee investigating the
Bergdoll escape, that he had demand
cd an accounting Of the money from
Mrs. Emma G. Bergdoli. the slacker's
mother.
The citizen., 1921-08-04
Plenty % ENax Seed.

Toledo, O.-The largest movement
OF daxseed on the Great Lakes this
year started with the arrival OF two
boat loads OF l50,OO0 bushels each as
part OF an order Of 100000 bushels TO
Re stored here. Another boat load Is
on the way. The first load came from
Winnipeg and netted the Toledo Gus
toms Office $4,000 In duty tax. The
second was American fax and came
from Duluth.
The citizen., 1921-08-04

Paducah. h.--Charles Adams, n. son
OF President Charles Adams, Of George
town College, died st Riverside Hos.
pilal OF a fractured vertebrae after
four days OF paralysis following u dive
into the Ohio River Young Adams 81
twisted his neck that his spine snapped
ms ne Strengthened out In dive. Com.
panlons pulled him out and he was
rushed TO the hospital. Slight hope for
his recovery was dissipated when he
began to sink rapidly. DIR. and Mn
Adams were at his bedside. Young
Adams was the star individual athlete
vi Georgetown College.
The citizen., 1921-08-04
Pelted With Pastry.

Boone. Iowa.-Mrs. Ida Crouch Has-
lett, national socialist lecturer. from
New York. was pelted with pastry and
ordered on the streets Of Boone
when she was alleged to have crit
icized the preseIa form cf govern
ment In the United States A near
riot resulted.
The citizen., 1921-08-04
SMALL To FACE
SHERIFF SOON
Illinois Governor Says He Will
Return to Springfield
This Week.
MUST INSPECT GOOD ROADS
He Alleges Cement Trust" 10 Among
the Enemies Responsible for
Mathematician Officiai
Statement.

Chicago, Aug. 1.-Gov Len Small of
Illinois has announced that he will re-
turn to Springfield about the middle
OF next week" 10 face Sheriff Mester,
who holds warrants charging him with
embezzlfng S5OOOoO of the taxpayers
money and with conspiring to embezzle
S2.OOOIO from the same source.
Aurora was the first stopping place
Of the governor on his good roads in
spection tour" which. 1t was an
nounced when he left Chicago late FRI
day afternoon, would prevent him tenn
porarily from going to the capital.
Saturday he toured through Kane
county, inspecting roads In the neigh
borhood of Elgin. Marengo, Frankfort
and Dwight were on the governors an
nodnced itinerary. The trip is being
made In connection with plans for the
awarding Of contracts for state high
way construction work, the governor
said. He denied that 1t had anything
TO DO with delaying the serving Of war
rants for his arrest
II will be available 10 anybody who
has any official business TO transact"
the governor said.
Revives Old Charges.
In a new statement he featured an
alleged cement trust" among the en-
emies that he claims were responsible
for his indictment.
In connection with the road inspec-
tion he revived his pre-indlctment
charges that the road material Inter
ests are also In the group that are
assailing his record as state treasurer.
lie issued another official statement,
containing these paragraphs:
Attorney General Brundage, his as
sOciates and the interest which they
represent have had open access to my
official record all during the last four
years. They have known all the while
the exact amount Of moneys which
had In my custody as state treasurer,
and they know, as l know, that l am
absolutely innocent OF every charge
made In the indictments voted against
me by the Sangamon county grand
jury.
II want the good men and women
Of Illinois TO realize that the interests
who planned TO rob the people Of this
state OF $4,000 or more mile. or
nearly $54,OOO.OOO. for the building Of
roads are not now idle In Springfield"
The party included, in addition TO
Mr.. Small, his son. Leslie; his son-in-
law, Col. A. Il. Inglesh; X. q. Miller,
director Of public roads and buildings,
and 5. Il. Bradt. superintendent Of
highways; Clifford oder, highway en-
gineer. and W. w. Schroeder, secre-
tary of the Legislative reference bu-
reau.
The citizen., 1921-08-04

Paris.-The case OF Mrs. Inez Burns.
who as administrator Of the estate OF
her husband, Bobbon Burns. sued the
Louisville & Nashville Railroad Com
pany for damages In the sum OF $751;
Oo0. alleging negligence on the part OF
employees OF the company, which she
says resulted in her husbands death
at COrbin, Ky, December IL. 1918, was
tried in the Bourbon Circuit Court
Mrs Burns sued for herself and as
guardian for her i've small children.
At u previous trial OF the case two
years ago verdict for the plaintiff
In the sum OF $4,000 was rendered
This was set aside by the Court Of Ap-
peals and a new trial ordered. The
jury rendered verdict for the plaintiff
in the sum ~ $4,000.
The citizen., 1921-08-04

1VNls " NVuHk
man who was tried on charge Of
stealing Liberty bonds and notes val
ued at $1,000 from J T. Crabtree. was
found guilty and sentenced to two
years In the State Reformatory.
Princeton While hunting on their
fathers farm near Providence, Web
ster county. William Woodrow Clark,
aged 10. was shot accidentally and
killed instantly. by his li.ycar.old
brother, Harley Clark. They were the
sons Of Mr.. and Mrs. Luther Clark.
Frankfort total collections of
the automobile department on motor
vehicle license from December, 1920. to
June o, 1921, amounted to Sl,G726S7
-. Of the total amount S3jl3Il was
collected ~ DeoemDer, Sol6.UtI Ia
January. $G},95i In February, SSI.1S5
In March, S99Gii In April. $50, $50 in
May, and Si9,UO2 IN June
Bowling Green.-The citizens ~
Smiths Grove and Pleasant Hill dis
tricts voted, III to :. To discontinue
the Smiths Groye-Pleasant Hill con.
solidated Schools. This vote repeals
the 25-cent tax and returns the sub
district to It's original boundary. The
Pleasant Hin district has fifty pupils
and the smiths Grove district 2O0
The two districts consolidated one year
ago and carried n, that time by
large majority.
LeXingion.-Fire OF undetermined
origin destroyed a large stock barn.
together with It's contents. on the Nor
~ood-N or thington farm, about one
mile from Lexington. The loss ap.
proNin,atcly Is Si.oo0, partially covered
by Insurance Tie origin Of the fire Is
Unknown, although two theories have
been advanced spontaneous combus.
tion or the presence Of trnMps sleep
inc on the hay. who may have lighted
match. igniang The hay or straw.
Frankfort - Authority has been
granted by the War Department to
Adjutant General Jackson Morris for
the conversion OF Company y. In
fantry. Louisville. to a battery OF ar
tlllery. General Morris will go to Lou
isville to confer with officers Of the
company regarding It's transfer. The
company of infantry mustered into
service In Springfield has been con-
v"rted into Troop A cavalry, h3ri Ma
chine Gun Squadron. 10 take the place
OF the company mustered out of serv-
ice st Manchester.
Frankfort. Interior changes to BE-
made at the Eastern State Hospital.
Lexington. st the suggestion Of the
State Board Of Charities and Correc-
tions. will make Il possible To coDcen-
trate a number Of the present ward
dining rooms and provide dining
room for approximately three hundred
women and a like number Of men. The
beard believes that the change will
result In better service. better super
vision and economy. The hoard has
recently inaugurated system where
BY individual records Of all inmates
OF the public institutions, and all Off
GERS and employees, is maintained IN
the central office in this city.
The citizen., 1921-08-04

Frankfort.-Iiyman Godfrey, who
ran down and killed Frank McGrath.
of Louisville, committed no offense
against the laws Of Kentucky for
which Governor Morrow has the power
TO pardon him. This opinion was
given to the governor by Attorney Gen
eral Charles !. Dawson, "a answer 10
a query from Governor Morrow ~ T."
his power IN the premises. Governor
Morrow has on file In his office an al
plication for a pardon for the lad, who
was adjudged by the Juvenile Court
of jefferson County to be Delinquent
and ordered to be placed In the Louis
willie and Jefferson County Chilren's
Home until he arrives at the age of n
The opinion of the attorney general
was sent 10 the governors Office.
The citizen., 1921-08-04
Kentucky News

Owensboro.-Rhoda Yost, young
nan who was tried on charge OF
stealing Liberty bonds and notes val
ued at $1,000 from J p Crabtree, was
found guilty and sentenced to two
years IN the State Reformatory.
The citizen., 1921-08-04

Our Threefold Aim: To give
the News of Berea and Vicinity;
To Record the Happenings Of
Berea College; To be Of Interest
to all the Mountain People.
The citizen., 1921-08-04

Princeton. While hunting OF their
fathers farm near Providence, Web
ster county. William Woodrow CLARK,
aged 10. was shot accidentally and
killed instantly. by his 1l.ycar.old
brother, Harley Clark. They were the
sons Of Mr.. and Mrs. Luther Clark.