Roxboro High School - Rocket Yearbook (Roxboro, NC)

Text from Pages 1 - 64 of the 1921 volume:

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MISS MILDRED DAVIS SATTERFIELD i Quitents Dedication: 0f.2) 2 vent ok: oa et Martel antares 4 Editorial: Statts 22 seers... ges ee en ete et 8-10 Faculty -:2 20a enter 11 Class of Nineteen-twenty-one 2... eee 12-21 Literary Departmentes= 2-9 eee 22-27 Junior: Classe, eee 28-34 Sophomore’; Classaetae eee) o 2 ate ees 35-37 Freshman Glass ie a-sset:. 2.25 eee es on eee 38-39 Athletic Department ...... Re cea eee 40-46 Editorials ::2 sate sehen oc oe eae oe oes 47 JokeScetce. cA elt ee eee 48-50 E Dil O RAs = Shit Atta LITERARY DEPARTMENT Editor-in-Chief as 1 ee al Isabel de Vlaming Literary - Editors eae seat ee Nellie Bird Woods, Willie Crowder, Julia Yancey BUSINESS DEPARTMENT BusinesssManagerse) (203k Sam Merritt, Robert Long. Giles McCrary ART DEPARTMENT A tatiditore wae 7.4 ie eee es ee lhe.) GIOMRE AER ae, sri Kee Edwin Eberman, Jr. PICTURES OF EDITORIAL STAFF ISABEL de VLAMING WILLIE CROWDER JULIA YANCEY PICTURES OF EDITORIAL STAFF ROBERT LONG IcCRARY GILES ¥v EDWIN EBERMAN, JR. SAM MERRITT 10 mM T CCT teens see et ROXBORO HIGH SCHOOL FACULTY ons... Mir. As B. Stalvey le es re ek ee ee VliSS e Mie Del Geode BEBE OMA MALICU HG CHGHMe fa.) eRe an se eam ea Miss Annie Talbutt Mathematics... SEs SAR ee Kee ee mame eet Se Jes LA Miss Ruth Redfern SOLUS. A AAAI occ eae 9 een ERMINE errs _.Miss Mildred Satterfield GRAMMAR GRADES First: Grade... Tale PRS cc ak ce Ae Me MS a ead EN et FEE Mrs. W. F. Long claggrercy |g ASOT Rela eee Se cern SN Sea Fa Miss Swannanoa Baucom “ele eage (8 a Ca a a On REGED oe Pen eel ec perimen en eect Miss Ethel Newton MATER. GEAGC. ce ee Sh ee ee Miss May Wilson Mert ACE. Fe oa Sg a career Miss Cornelia Sample RAE, EAC css oo ocx ahha acessomnece cence eeegete cn 8g na ei ae tae naa Miss Beatrice Sievers Seventh Grade......... do eR ae Re ke fee Ae _Miss Ollie Moore Miss Josophine Craven, Music Teacher. = gt 4 EY f, ‘ ie Si ' = Siss LE I) CLASS OF 1921” CLass Motto: “To-day! Tomorrow lies in the land of never.” Class Flower: White Rose. Class Color: Blue and White. ROLL Beth Brewer Bessie Bradsher Robert Burch Willie Crowder Ethel Daniels Isabel deVlaming Willie Hall Robert Long Sam Merritt Giles McCrary Clarence Owen . Hallie Pugh Nannie Perkins Nellie Bird Woods Minnie Lee Winstead Mary Lou Winstead Julia Yancey CLASS OFFICERS President2 ae ee ey Be ee se ed PY eed REN Med Bye aba koa Vice-President aa ess pentane) Mesos aan Ok ee Ti ee Willies Crowdce SECT CLADY se Aaa c aeese ney A cea i ae se eT en eter e Vlaming UCeaSUt cham ee ees, a ae ee SS ae Le ies: Se Sam Merritt [ee SES 2 S= St Seas as ee ee eee eee ee Bad iS ee ys nn Poe E SES CS Eb Se ees ese Se bebe ee See eb ese Seer beer Seer oe se Se SeGeSeseseses We rt hh i at fh = : . ‘=| rT 4 Pictures of Senior C lass uy u NS —i Ss _ = = — = = —= = i= ui bss Sas aS esas aaa Ses aaa aS aga sass Bee es SS SSS Bases ass ERMA BETH BREWER “Wit is the Salt of Conversation.” Dear old Beth is just a bundle of natur- al humor. You are not surprised when you laugh at what she says, you are rather sur- prised if you do not. Beth has a good dis- position and we realize we have a treasure in her. BESSIE MARY BRADSHER “Give me honest fame or give me none. Bessie is a lover of “peace”. She is gentle and honest, and never gets into a stew. She believes in honest work, doing her work to-day and not waiting until to- morrow. She also anticipates in dry fun. tf ROBERT AUGUSTUS BURCH “He attains te whatever he pursues” Robert is always in a good humor. He grumbles over some things if they do not go his way; but gets into so much mischief it does not last long. We know Robert will succeed as a lawyer for when it comes to class meetings, there is none who can argue more. WILLIE EVELYN CROWDER “I have often heard defended, Little said is soonest mended” By loving all Willie has caused all to love her. We find few of her type. She is modest and shy but always uses these virtues at the right time. She is a hard worker and clear thinker. Willie is never unmindful of the other fellow arid will make any sacrifice to help another. Whena few years has de- veloped her into womanhood surely we can truthfully apply the words of Wardsworth to her. “A perfect Woman, nobly plann’d, to warn, to comfort, and command.” 14 ETHEL MARGARET DANIELS “I'll be merry, I’ll be free, I’ll be sad for nobody” Ethel is one of the joliest girls of the class of ‘21. She is animated even to the sole of her shoe. But Ethel possesses a heart as true as steel, and if you once gain her friend- ship you have one that lasts. She has plenty of common sense—a girl well worth knowing and liking. GEORGE WILLIAM HALL “Tet the world wagge, I take my course in speed’ William has not been with us all of our High School'course. He entered our class in our Junior year and started out at once mak- ing good. He studies harder than any other boy in the room, and when he goes to do any- thing, he goes to itin such a speed he is through by the time the other fellow starts. William is very quiet in school and is often bothered by the noise that happens behind him. 15 ROBERT ERWIN LONG “His smiles show his happiness, His friends his popularity” Robert is a great “heart-smasher”. He is very popular among the girls, and this fact was found out when he had his picture made for the annual. It was just by luck he hid two pictures—one for the annual—the other for “Mama”. Did you ever hear Robert laugh? If not you have missed a treat. JAMES SAMUEL MERRITT ‘‘Ambition arises in Athletics’’: Sam is one of the best sports in the senior class. Heis always ready to enter into everything even when a little feast happens to occur in school. Sam is very much interested in athletics, his specialty is Basket Ball. We know when he gets to Trinity he will be be one of the champions of the team. ' 16 GILES MEBANE McCRARY “Things of greatest value are done up in smallest packages” “A Giles of all trades”, good bluffer; looks most intelligent when he knows the least. He isa great bragger over his three lessons a day, but is always cheerful and ready with a bigger yarn than the one last told, WALTER CLARENCE OWEN “Men of few words are best” Clarence knows that in school one should be seen and not heard, and so he takes his spare time to study. Clarence is study- ing when the other boys are playing and talking, and does not come to recitation un- prepared as most boys do. We have always known Clarence was a good fellow. 17 HALLIE VERNON PUGH “Her air, her manner, all who saw admired, courteous tho’ coy, gentle tho’ retired” Hallie carries the heaviest course in the senior class, but she always does her work well. She is never too busy tho’ that she doesn’t find time to read a good nov- el. Give her an interesting book, an easy latin lesson and she is contented. Capable, dependable, true as steel—what more need be said? NANNIE PEARL PERKINS “A peaceful mind by which good deeds are done” Nannie is one of the most friendly girls of our class. She does not make a big differ- ence in some of the class then ignoring others. She is always glad to help anyone if she can, and does it willingly. We may tease her as much as we like, still we find her the same good natured Nannie Pearl. 18 ISABEL de VLAMING ‘She is intellectual, and attractive too, If you are with her you can’t be blue” Isabel is a good old sport. She _believ- es in taking up everything that is worth while and nothing ever comes up in school but what she is willing to do her part. Isabel has a very lovable disposition, and is always ready to help one out of a difficulty. She is a true musician, and brightens many dark rays by her touch on the piano. We do not know what Isabel is going to do in life, but we do know whatever she does, it will be done well. NELLIE BIRD WOODS “Of surpassing beauty and in the bloom of youth” Nellie Bird is the youngest member of her class, yet itis her leadership the class follows for she is our class president. A sweeter or better disposition is seldom found. To have her friendship is a prize sought by many. Her work throughout high school has been excellent. Her conduct above reproach. Her attendance perfect. Would that we had more such girls. 19 MINNIE LEE WINSTEAD ““A face with gladness ever spread, Soft smiles by human kindness bred” Minnie Lee’s gentle manner has no doubt won for her many friends. She has al- so become very studious and we are sure she will reach her goal. Though very pretty, she has the unusual faculty of not thinking so herself, but leaves it to other people to do the thinking. MARY LOU WINSTEAD “She is as good as the best of them” Mary Lou came to us asa_ stranger in the ninth grade. Because we did not know her we though of her as a quiet girl who never wanted to join in any fun, but wanted to study all the time. We have been with her for three years, and now find her a good friend, ready for fun and glad to join in all good sport. 20 JULIA FRANCES YANCEY “In every rank, great or small, Tis industry that supports us all” Yes, Julia always performs her duty. She made a faithful student and will certain- ly succeed, because labor never loses its re- ward. Now, don’t think she is too serious, for she has always taken part in outside ac- tives of the school and made good. She has also the ability to appreciate the humorous side of life, and even likes to sit with other students “to study.” Pat is.) Sia ot tel A er OUR CLASS Our Class in number is seventeen, With as fine a teacher as ever was seen. Beth is a girl, who is full of fun, And Willies motto is “lesson’s well done. We all know Hallie, who loves to read, And Bessie, who does not believe in speed. Giles has the easiest course of us all, And Julia is studious, quick and tall. Argument, for Robert Burch is sport, While on spelling Robert Long is short. Willie Hall’s in a constant rush, And Mary Lou can assuredly blush. His firm foundation is Samuel’s pride, While Clarence loves in a Ford to ride. But speaking of Jewels, Nannie’s a “pearl”, And Isabel’s a good old musical girl. Minnie Lee is expert in dressing hair, While Ethel, a senior, can fall from a chair. Last of all is a girl named Nell, Less said the better so “Fare Thee Well”. —NELLIE B. WOODS. ES ee ne, ee EAN HISTORY OF THE SENIOR CLASS The High School career of our class began on September 10, 1917. We all came on that first morning, thirty-six in number, feeling our importance, because we were in the High School. It seemed that our hearts desire was fulfilled. The year passed without any very exciting events except the society parties. We attended them for the first time and were so thrilled over the fact that we could think of nothing else for days before hand. We won for ourselves the name, “Angels”, in our Freshman year, and lam _ sure we have certainly lived up to it all the remaining years. It was here that we were initiated into the mysteries of Latin and Algebra. May I not add that to the future Freshman classes, we all wish them as much pleasure in the studying of these subjects as we have had. We all returned the following year full-fledged Sophomores, although our number had been reduced to twenty-nine, we could hardly realize that we were ever as green aS the Freshmen seemed to us. We were certainly never as young and inexperienced, as they. As we look back over.our four years we all agree that our Sophomore year was the very happiest. We had become accustomed to High School life and things were not new to us then. We did not have to take life so seriously, and I may say none of us did. That year some of the most attractive members of our class entered. We were glad to have them and all led the gay care free life of a sophomore. But not so with our Junior year. We settled down to hard work. Always we were reminded, “Now children you will be Seniors next year.” I really think we came to stand in awe of the word “Senior”. All during the year we were constantly thinking of the “Junior-Senior Banquet,” we were looking forward to it, yet we were dreading it, because we knew that “Banquet” meant money, and everybody knows that a Junior never has any money. But when it all came around we were ready, and gave the Seniors a banquet in keeping with their dignity. We also gave to the world our first publication during our Junior year. First it ap- peared in the form of a small newspaper. After that attempt, we decided to try some- thing better. So we published the first Annual from Roxboro High School. Although it was not the best annual in the world, we were proud of our work. Finally, the wonderful day arrived and we were Seniors at last. But none of us felt a bit different from last year. We were not dignified in the least. Our class had been re- duced to seventeen, but for all that, we still had the largest graduating class that Roxboro High School had ever sent out into the world. We had been told by people whom we thought much wiser and more experienced than we, that our senior year would be easy. Not so with us, we could understand fully, now just what the teachers meant when they reminded us that we would be seniors the following year. Although we have had to study so hard, our last year together has been a very happy one. We are so congenial that we have learned to pull and work together. All the members of the class are interested in everything that happens. . We all say we will be glad when graduation comes, yet there is not one of us that will not be a little sad, when the time comes for us to séparate, and to make a place for ourselves in life. In after years all of us will look back on our few years in High School and truthfully say that they were the happiest years of our lives. THE PROPHECY From the day I was appointed to foretell the future of the class of 1921 until the night of March the first I was troubled very much as to what would become of sone of cur 22 members. My worry was brought to an end that night, for [had a dream that told the destiny of each member of the class, all of them being very much worth while. As I slept a fairy spoke to me saying:— “Do not worry for I shall show you each member of the class as he will be twenty years hence.” In rapid sequence the fairy waved her wand and the members of the class of 1921 appeared on the screen one after another. ; The picture shown was the office of the President of a college for young women; in it I recognized Beth Brewer. From her mien, I judged her to be the lady principal, near her was seated Bessie Bradsher at a typewriter, whom I judged to be her stenographer. In another room of the same building I found Willie Crowder who was teaching Latin toa class of “green horn” Freshmen. She still wore glasses and was very quiet. At another wave of the fairy’s wand the White House was before me. In it I found Sam Merritt as President. To my astonishment I also recognized Robert Burch in the office of the President. They seemed bent over a small blue back English Grammar that we used to study, and the importance Robert in times passed attached to such things, I concluded that he was reviewing the President on the conjugations of lie, lay, sit and set. The Saint James Hotel, just two or three blocks from the White House, was the next place of interest, where I found Mary Lou Winstead, manager. Upon the register | found Senator Robert E. Long’s name. The next picture was a court house. There I saw Minnie Lee Winstead and Giles McCrary. The fairy said: “You always thought that Minnie Lee would take up some profession, and you are not surprised to see her a noted young lawyer, with her first and last case”. The opposing party was Mr. Giles McCrary, who after overcoming many difficulties won. In a progressive rural section I saw a little brown school. Inside I found Hallie Pugh presiding with all the dignity of the Pugh’s combined. She still had the smile of old and still was fine in all school work. The next scene was one of the most beautiful buildings that I had ever seen. I look- ed eagerly to see who owned it. Much to my surprise I saw “Hall Owen” written on the large window. I wondered if this could be Willie and Clarence, and was soon con- vinced that it was, for Clarence stepped out and got into a fine limousine. They were real estate agents and swaping was their game for each had married the one the other had liked back in our school days. : What would you imagine had become of Isabel de Viaming? She was President of the Southern Conservatory of music, and her musical talent has won her much praise and distinction. Our old friend Nellie Bird Woods is also here as an instructor. Splendid was she in all she undertook for not one mite of her friendliness had she lost. Nor was she still a “Bird of the Woods”—She had married a professor at Trinity College, and as each was interested in Educational work, Nell still reserved her place as an instructor. All the class I had seen but Julia and Ethel, I was afraid something had befallen them. Addressing the fairy I asked: “What has become of Ethel Daniels? Has anything ‘befallen her? A pleasant smile spread over her face as she answered: “No indeed, she is this very minute engaged in an air flight between New York and Chicago, carrying some very valuable government papers, she gets a handsome salary and is in high standing with the government officials.” I exclaimed that I could not believe Ethel to be an aviator, and to prove her word the fairy waved her wand and showed an airplane landing at the Chica- go field. I looked again and to my surprise it was Ethel, for her nose was the same as ever. My thoughts then turned to Julia and without waiting for me to ask about her, the ; ; : u ied, “No.” t the vision d: “Do you recognize the lady yonder?” I replied, “No. She brough fairy sal ‘i 1d maid. She was so stout I scarcely recognized her. nd, behold Julia Yancey an 0- : Ente pulling down the window, and I laughed to recall her usual occupation in High School as she could scarcely stand a breeze. THE FOUR ERAS THE FRESHMAN So vivid is his verdue, so awkward are his feet, As he saunters through these halls of fame or ambles down the street. That his teachers sigh in anguish and every lawn in town, Just withers up in envy and turns from green to brown. THE SOPHOMORE. The all important Sophomore is sometimes quite a bore, She knows it all already and then she knows some more. To attempt to argue with her would surely be in vain, For the wisdom of the ages is confined within her brain. THE JUNIOR Now, here we have the student right, who realizes that Everything worth knowing is not underneath his hat. By earnest application with no thought for fun or play, He hopes to be rewarded on examination day. THE SENIOR. See the wishful looking senior, with the slightly wrinkled brow The school’s fair name and honor are in her keeping now. To discharge her duty fully, so faithfully she’s tried, That she’s dignity and soberness and praise personified. RECAPITULATION. 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To the Junior Class we bequeath our most dear and less used Senior privi- leges. Juniors, use them all for we have been unable to make any sign of wear on them. Second. To the Sophomores we bequeath the smallest things we have, as they have proved that small things agree with them. Our ability to get out of hard work, we think that when they get to the Senior Class they will be able to have their lessons in the cloak room. Third. To the Freshman Class we bequeath our pep, our intellect, our liking for our books and our “get along spirit” with Miss Redfern, and last our good looks, (excuse us we will have to laugh). They should be able to finish high school in three years with these. Now, that these are well provided for, we turn to bequeath other gifts to other people, that they be not left in cold darkness. ERR Fourth. To Mr. Stalvey we give this advice, “Let not old age and athletics interfere with your work.” Fifth. To the girls of the High School we give this advice, “Do not attend too many ball games that the High School schedules, you know that disease germs spread rapidly in large crowds.” Sixth. To the teachers we extend this advice, “Do not let the pupils of the High School run over you, always stand up for your rights, that should be easy as Bismark said, “Might Makes Right.” Seventh. To Miss Goode and Miss Talbutt, we give those names they took from us. Teachers you took them without our permission, but you may have them, we do not want them back. Eighth. To Miss Mildred and Miss Redfern we give our best wish. “May your homes be blessed with much happiness.” Ninth. Sam Merritt and Giles McCrary bequeaths their likizg for Athletics to Ken- neth Oakley and Winfrey Clayton, also the leg part of their Basket-ball suits, the foot has gone to its reward. Tenth. Minnie Lee Winstead and Bill Hall bequeaths their unexcelled Algebra grades to Elizabeth Featherstone and Nathaniel Warren. Eleventh. Robert Burch bequeaths his “wiggling” to Edward Bowles. Twelfth. Mary Lou Winstead bequeaths her “ability to know it all” to Mattie Hatchett. Thirteenth. Robert Long bequeaths “his get along ways with the girls” to Nathan- iel Warren. Fourteenth. Julia Yancey bequeaths her ability to pull down windows to Elizabeth Featherstone. Fifteenth. Isabel de Vlaming and Giles McCrary bequeaths their gift cf working the “old bluff” to Muzette Winstead and Helen Harris. Sixteenth. Willie Crowder and Minnie Lee Winstead bestows all their forms of for- mality to Louise Wilburn and Margaret Carlton. Seventeenth. To William Walker and Lawrence Allgood we bequeath this right, “To play on any team the High School may put forth for the next six years, we are sure they will still be here. —SAM MERRITT. CLARENCE OWEN WILLIAM HALL, Witnesses. 26 WHITE GRADED SCHOOL OF ROXBORO FROM 1911 TO 1921 The growth of our white school can best be appreciated by comparing some of the statistics for the years 1911-1912 and 1920-1921, respectively. These cover the ten years of the administration of the present superintendent. 1911-12 1920-‘21 Number of teachers (including suqerintendent).......... 10 14 Number of pupils enrolled... ee OME Bk vee DE oe oe ES 431 Number of pupils in average daily attendance... 244 360 Total salaries of teachers and superintendent ..................... $5,348.00. $15,180.00 Total expenditures-for-all- purposes: cocccccccccccccccccsscscssssssssesses cttccesee $5,940.88 $16,971.65 The items of average daily attendance and total expenditures for 1920-‘21 is a care- ful approximation, as the reports for the year have not yet been made out; but the other items are accurate. During the years 1911-1912. there were only two high school teachers. and only 63 high school pupils were enrolled. There are now four high school teachers, and already 91 high school pupils have been enrolled for this year. To be sure, during 1911-1912 the superintendent did. more teaching in the high school than he is doing now. A third high school teacher was added at the beginning of the year 1912-1913, and the fourth high school teacher at the beginning of 1919-1920. The fourth year of the high school was given for the first time in 1918-1919. In 1916-1917 we ran a primary, one-teacher school in a cottage in East Roxboro for the benefit of the small children east of the railroad and also to relieve the congestion in the primary grades of the main school. That was continued for four years; but, in 1920, the mill authorities erected a modern two-room school building, and we are nowrunning a two-teacher school in that community and are doing the work of five grades. During the year 1919-1920, we reached the limit of our capacity and had to refuse admission to many outside Roxboro who applied for admission. On the first day of the present year admission was refused to several who were here seeking to enter our schools, because of a lack of room. We have been able to accommodate about twenty-five more children this year than last only because of another room and another teacher in East Rox- boro. If we could have admitted all who desired to enter our schools, there is no doubt that our enrollment would have gone to between five hundred and six hundred. There were some in our graduating classes of 1912 and 1913 who did not complete a full course of even the three years which was then offered. These were given certificates instead of diplomas. Three boys and four girls received certificates at these two com- mencements. After'1913 it was decided to discontinue giving certificates, but to grant diplomas to all who completed the high school course. During the nine years 1912-1920 in- clusive, there have been twenty-five boys and forty-six girls, a total of seventy-one, who have received our high school diploma, in addition to the seven who received certificates. There were no graduates in 1918, because of the addition of a fourth year to our high school course. Of our graduates, sixteen boys and thirty-two girls, a total of forty-eight, have gone on to college or some other higher institution of learning. Also two ofthe three boys and two of the four girls who received certificates went on to other institutions of learning, besides a considerable number who have been studenrs in our high school but did not graduate. ; Most of our graduates of the last two years, since we have had a four-year high school course, have been admitted without condition to our colleges. A few have had some conditions to remceve, because of failure to meet fully the entrance requirements on account of the loss of time from the influenza. As soon as we get our new high school building, equipped to meet the requirements of a modern high school, we shall be in posi- tion to prepare our graduates adequately to enter college; and, for those who cannot go to college, to enter the battle of life with greater hope of success. A C) JUNIOR CLASS ROLL Janie Abbitt Millie J. Brooks Janie Bradsher Pearl Bradsher Sallie Day Edwin Eberman Bertha Featherstone Robert Featherstone Elizabeth Featherstone Felix Fleig Elaine Goode Mary Hatchett Mattie Hatchett Mary B. Hall Clyde Hall Foy Jones Odelle Lunsford Elizabeth Masten Odell Mitchell Eva Newton Kenneth Oakley Eddie Perkins Marion de Vlaming Nathaniel Warren Muzette Winstead ' Dorothy Younger 28 SSV1D YOINNF AHL 29 THE MODERN PRODIGAL SON Davie Conley, a brilliant boy of twelve, and the only son of Mr. and Mrs. Westmore- land M. Conley, was gleefully playing with Beauty, his pet dog. His parents were sitting in quietude in a large swing, located under the spreading branches of a big elm tree that stood near the house. They seemed to be perfectly contented watching the mannerly ac- tions, the courteous graces of their boy, as he went to and fro, in merry romps with his dog. They had a daughter also, who was three years the junior of “Brother Davie,” and equally as lovely. However, she, Adriene by name, was visiting relatives in a near-by city at the time of this little event. “Oh, father! Isn’t it real joy to have such a son as Davie?” asked Mrs. Conley with a happy air. “He’s so obedient, so pleasant and graceful.” “Yes, if only—if only we can succeed in keeping him that way. You know boys are so easily influenced, and so often the subject to changes in character when they come in contact with others,” was Mrs. Conley’s somewhat serious reply. “That’s right; and Davie must go to the city to enter high school, andthere he will be with all types. Ill be glad when those tedious high-school years are over,” responded Mrs. Conley, solemnly. The Conley’s were possessors of a beautiful farm home, in the heart of Henry County, Virginia. The farm was utterly wrapped up in country nature, game-filled forests, emerald fields, sparkling streams, and warbling birds—everything the human heart could desire. Mr. Conley was a prosperous farmer, though not an extremely wealthy one. How- ever, he went wanting nothing that was necessary for a pleasant life. Neither father nor mother of Davie were unexcelled in kindness and good disposi- tion. They lent happy smiles and kind words everywhere. Besides their excellent char- acter, they were graceful in form and had enduring constitutions. Mr. Conley was noted for his strength and courage. . So how could one wonder at the loveliness of Davie Conley, or Adriene, being the offspring of such praise worthy parents? They, as children possessed all the individual characteristics of father and mother. These characteristics so perfectly blended in the children, tended to bind them closely to their parents with cords of love, hard to be brok- en. If such ties of affection are broken, intense sorrow and suffering must fall upon some- one. In this case they were destined to be broken as shall be seen later. ar During the next two years, those of Davie’s first teens, he worked earnestly in school combating every temptation to do anything wrong with real success. At the age of four- teen he entered high school. The first year there proved to be remarkably good. | He: gained the confidence and love of his teachers by his obedience, courteous manners and honesty. His parents rejoiced in his excellent work; they urged him on, and did everything in their power to incourage him. The people of the country enjoyed his presence, honored him, and many times he was the subject of conversation among them. This exalted merit clung to Davie until he was about in the middle of his second year in high-school. What then? Ah! woe betide thé two succeeding years—the blossom- ing time of his future. At that point in his schoolincy, Davie fella victim to the usual lessening mcral standard that boys of his age all want to do. He began to associate with boys of low force of character. Gradually he yielded to their persuasions, and more and more did things to undermine his good foundation, He succeeded for some time in keeping his parents igno- rant of the part that he was sadly wandering astray. Ruta revolving wheel cannot turn noiselessly forever, so the dreadful fact finally became known to father and mother. They 30 eee ae knew, but they had to, and to believe it was almost a Penidibrine hae ‘i egan Pee with their boy, they told him what such a career hey , they urged a turning back to the “right way,” but all seemed to be in See aa strange as it may seem, this boy, once so pure in character, gradually changed goo to bad, bounded from bad to worse, and finally reached the point where he would commit acts that were almost odious to his family. He would skip school, go with bad associates to moving picture shows, and engage in the most degrading forms of pro- fanity. The scenes that he saw in the theatre influenced him much and created in him a lust for things that were reckless and wild. Possible that is not the tendency that the mo- tion pictures extend to all boys, but naturally, Davie Conley, on his down road, took that side of them. Finally the idea of going west got into his head, and the more he thought of it the more determined he was to go. He simply knew not or cared not that he was bring- ing his parents, especially his mother—the dear of all earthly friends—to a state of sorrow that could hardly be borne. “Davie,” said a good gentleman one day, you’re grieving your parents much by your conduct of late. Your friends, too, the people that have so loved and praised you are los- ing confidence in you. They will, if you don’t change forsake you soon. To do that would hurt them greatly, to do less they cannot unless you reform. Davie, won't you give up those reckless ways you are pursuing and make your parents and friends happy once more? I, and everybody else I think, would like so much to see you do that.” No, sneered the headlong boy, “I care not what my friends do or say. So far as father and mother are concerned, nobody could please them and have a good time. I’m out for a good time—any old way I can get it. I’m going West. I haven’t told anybody, but I’m going, and all a dozen preachers could say to me wouldn’t change my mind. I’m going with Billy Chandler to the West.” “Poor boy,” murmured the gentleman, going with Billie Chandler? Why, he’s the worst fellow in these paris. Only experience will convince you. You'll find it out some day, but it may be too late then.” True to his word Davie Conley was found missing one day and on the same day Bil- lie Chandler was absent from his family circle. They had “gone West” but gone West was not the worst of it. Davie had blotted the white sheet of his family name with the black act of forging a check on his father. He bad secureda large sum of money and gone, it was supposed, to the West. “Oh! Mother, mother! We are ruined! Our name is disgraced! Our boy is gone, I know not where to, and has carried off a considerable sum of money,” Mr. Conley told his wife on his return from town in the afternoon following Davie’s disappearance in the morning. “Cod forbid that such pertains to us. Woe! Alas! My poor boy gone! I shall sure- ly die of grief,” mourned Mrs. Conley. “Be calm mother, take it easy, he’ll come back in time. You remember the story of the “Prodigal Son” recorded in the Holy Book? He'll come back, even though he comes like that one did,” said Mr. Conley trying to sooth his grief stricken wife. “Yes, b- b-ut that may all be too late!” answered Mrs. Conley in a half whisper. Adriene too, the same sweet character of former years, was deeply grieved by the conduct of her brother. Many times she had begged him to turn from his reckless career, but all in vain. Weeks, many months, passed and nothing was heard of Davie. Numerous adver- tisements brought no tidings. Was he living or was he dead? Where was he? As time went on the burdensome grief of parents and sister grew heavier and heavier until it had reached a limit of weight, and was accepted by the carriers as a load for life. And that load consumed its full share of human energy, especially from the mother. All the sooth- ing hands of her friends could not lighten her burden one atom; so she continually dwind- led away, and the cheering smile of former times was replaced by the cruel lines of grief. In the meantime Davie was somewhere in the West, gradually approaching the place 31 where he had nothing but himself. His associates took a liberal part in the spending of his money, but when money was gone Billy Chandler was gone, and consequently in course of time Conley was left alone in the raw West with no means of subsistence. Prior to this, he had spent most of his time in sight seeing and had given no atten- tion to the occupations of that part of the country. Therefore, when he came to the place where he had to work or take the consequences—which were of course to beat his way or starve—he could not master any of the few jobs available. Asa result he could get very little employment and soon began to suffer for the lack of proper food and clothes. It was right here that he first realized, seriously, his mistake of leaving home. His conscience be- gan to be aroused by an occasional dream of home. His_ better judgment | now began to shower shame upon him. Oh! how he wished he could see that sweet smile of mother! Often of late he had seen her in his nightly visions, but that loving smile was absent. In its place was a pallid, grief stricken face. How such dreams did bore into his heart! He got to the point where he loathed to sleep. He wanted to write home, but his pride and shame held out stubbornly against it. If he only could get just one line, aye, just one word written by those precious hands at home he would be relieved he thought. Ah! but noth- ing so good as that was for Davie now. Once he thought of going home, but now out of the question. So he did not dwell on that thought long. He was overa thousand miles from home; with not the means of living, much less traveling. One evening, after he had worked long enough to save for himself, the amount of about Twenty-five dollars, his foreman said to him: : “Old Sport, I’m very sorry to have to say it, but I guess you are out of ajob. You’re not skilled in the work, and we are obliged to have skilled workers.” _ “Qh! retorted Davie, “I was hoping to hold my job until Ihad enough money to pay my way home.” “Can’t help that son, you’d no business out here no how, I don’t suppose. Here’s the remaining two bucks due you,” rejoined the man. Davie was at this time in a little manufacturing town of northern New Mexico. He was so much in hope of earning enough money with which to pay his return home, that these last words of the foreman fell heavily upon him. There was no other employment open, so there was nothing to do but go somewhere, and yet there was no where to go. He dared not start towards home, and yet he dared to. A news boy came along from whom he purchased a paper in hope of consoling himself by reading the latest news. In looking through the paper his sight was almost snatched from him when his eyes fell upon a cer- tain item. It was as follows: Mother of Runaway Virginia Boy Seriously III. Roanoke, Virginia, Feb. 18—Mrs. Westmoreland M. Conley of Henry County, Vir- ginia, and mother of Davie P. Conley, the boy who ran away about twenty months ago, is seriously ill with an attack of brain fever. Mrs. Conley has never ceased to mourn the loss of her son, whom she says she believes was killed. It is thought by expert physicians, that her illness was brought on her by the grief of her son. There is very little. hope of her recovery, for Dr. D. O. Dandell is reported to have said: “Mrs. Conley is in a critical condition. There is a hundred chances to one that she will not recover.” “Oh, Heaven forgive me! What have I done? Committed murder, killed the dear- est of all my friends, mother! I'll go to her; but what’s the use now? It’s all too late; she is surely dead now! Nevertheless Il go. These weary limbs shall never rest until I’m safe at home. Oh, Gracious Goodness! Hide from me this overbearing shame and land me safe at home! All this he utteerd in a passionate way, then sat down and tried to sooth himself. “IT must go home, and once more there, I'll never leave again,” he said after cor- quering his emotions. The next day found a sad, haggard face peering wildly around in one of the cars of an east-bound train. The possessor of this face, the Person of Davie Conley, seemed to be void of consolation. His face was pallid, and his tongue almost speechless. Fis clothes Sy were even ragged. Several times passengers on board the train attempted to converse with him, but without success. He was combating an emotion that was long and hard to conquer. His contempt for the last few months of his life was great, and he despised him- self for having allowed them to be spent as he had. Worst of all was the fact recorded in the paper concerning his mother. So, Davie Conley, in deep despair rode on and on towards the eastern horizon, with scarcely the thought to drink water. Eating was almost out of the question. Far ahead of him, somewhere under the eastern stars, was home, and he must go there before he could be there. With the few dollars that he now possessed he could go scarcely half the way. What would he do then? That was a stunning question, hard to solve. But he must go home. This boy that had so heedlessly run away from home might have been seen on the twenty-fifth of February, 1918, with hung-down head and slow step, walking about the sta- tion plaza in an extremely western town of Tennessee. His money had brought him that far by rail and he had the small balance of two dollars. He was told by some idlers that there were no jobs available in the town. If there had been a thousand he could not have taken one of them, for he must go home. As he continued his walk on the station yard he murmured: “I am going to my home. I'll tramp it as others have done. I'll go to father, I’ll go to— but oh! What did that paper say? Did it say that mother was going to die? I love father, I love sister Adri- ene, I love my friends, and Ilove——. Heaven help me—but what is home without a mother? I'll go, I’ll go!” With these last words he took an eastern course. For eight long days he plodded his weary way, aided on by almost perfect weather. He slept only when he could go no further without it, and ate anything he could beg from the good housewives of the country. Many times he was mocked and laughed at by chil- dren playing happily by the roadside. When, at the end of these eight days, Davie fell exausted in a good widow woman’s door, he was a pitiful spectacle to look upon. Those pretty firm-set eyes of former days seemed to be without support now. They sank deeply into his head. The bones in his cheeks seemed almost ready to push through, in spite of the apparent toughness of the skin that covered them. His face was wan and wore a sad expression. From shoulders that were drooped, his skinny arms hung limbly by almost withered sides. Many times of late he had allowed his knees to make mock of his. feet by letting himself fall upon them and attempting to walk in that manner. This was shown by the sleekness of his faded trousers in front of his knees. His coat which hung loosely about him, was ragged and soiled. The shoes that were fitted so firmly, were now soleless, and would hardly stay on his feet, laced until their tops lapped. . Occupants of the little cottage at which Davie was forced, by exhaustion, to stop at, were a widow woman and three little children, of whom she was a mother. Her husband was dead. Davie was taken in and given nourishment, after which he told the whole story of his ruthless career. Then smiling tenderly upon him the lady said: ; “Poor boy, I pity you. You have brought this trouble on yourself by your childhood errors. I pity you all the more for that. You have my sympathy and shall have my aid until you are able to go on your way. Your mother may probably be restored to health by the time you get home, and she will be so happy to have her boy back once more. I’m sure you'll never leave again.” “No, never again—God being my Nursed by the motherly hands of t strength and was ready to resume his homewar . Kentucky and had yet a long hard road to travel. So being equipped with better shoes by the woman, and impatient to be on his journey, Davie bade her asad adieu, and went on his way promising to repay her kindness some time 1n the future. Unfortunately for him very bad weather followed his departure from this place for spring had not yet come. One cold morning in March, 1918, near the Conley home in Henry County, Virginia, was found the unconscious form of a half-starved exausted young man, The person who found him, not knowing who he was, carried him to the nearest town, where his face was helper” replied the boy. | he good woman, Davie was soon restored to his d journey. He was now in south-central 33 recognized as that of Davie Conley, Everybody that knew h'm was utterly astonished. His father being in town on this particular day, was summoned When Davie regained his consciousness, he found himself looking into the eyes of his father. “Oh, father, father! lorgive me!” cried the boy in wild astonishment. “I will my son—my only son!” returned Mr. Conley embracing his son warmly. “Is sister Adriene well?” “Is my———? Oh! I can’t Say Jims lweatche—— a “Your mother is well my boy. She has been sent for, and is coming immediately, to you.” “Tell her to come to behold her son—‘“The Modern Prodigal Son.” Then he closed his eyes, and awaited quietly the coming of his mother. —EDDIE PERKINS. Babs i2iNjoy ON 34 i. SOPHOMORE a rar —fowin — ———_—_—— — = EBERMA‘ S R = 2-26-27, SOPHOMORE CLASS ROLL Edward Bowles Winfrey Clayton Thelma Clayton Sue Frederick Paul Hornbuckle Lucille Hart John Loy James McCann Katie Perkins Thomas Robbins David Stone Willie Satterfield Annie B. Thaxton Rosa Thomas Francis Thompson Willie Vanhook Nellie Wade 35 SSV1D AYOWOHdOS 36 PARODY ———— AMERICA Ninth Grade, ’tis of thee, Dear days of liberty, Of Thee I sing. Days when hard we tried, Toiling faithfully side by side, Leaving every joyous ride For Wisdom’s ring. My true Classmates, thee Pupils always kind and free. Thy name I love; love thy smiles and tears, Thy moods and youthful years. My heart with joy fills, Like that above. Our grade’s honor, to thee, Promoters of Democracy To thee we sing. Long may our years be bright, With wisdom’s happy light, Protect us by thy might Great God, our King. —KATIE PERKINS. 37 ——— or rt oa Fe eas ES nah of ( ——— 9 FRESHMAN CLASS ROLL Lawrence Allgood Mianie Allgood Lillian Baird Graves Clayton Margaret Carlton Mary Daniel Robert Daniel Talmage Daniel Mona Frederick Sue Garrett Zula Green Helen Harris Claude Harris Cameron Holt Edith Monk Lillian Perkins Lawrence Perkins Walter Pixley Effie Perkins Isiah Stalvey Edna Stanfield Marjorie Tuck Eugene Thompson William Walker Ida E. Wilson Lorena Wade Virginia Wilkerson Louise Wilburn Polly Walker ao SSV1D NVWHSau4 39 HOW A FRESHMAN FEELS UPON E NTERING HIGH SCHOOL The first day of High School is a glorious one for a Freshman. It seems that a goal which has long been sought for, has been at last reached. You feel more important than you ever did before in your life. You walk arouud with your head in the air, and your nose turned up, as much as if to say, “I am it, I cant notice you children any more.” Here are some of the sentiments as expressed by several members of the class: Helen Harris, “Even the wonderful Seniors aren’t in it with me, you bet!” Polly Walker, “Ain’t it a g-t-a-n-d and g-l-o-r-i-o-u-s feelirg to be in High School!” Margaret Carlton, “I’m simply speechless,” and I felt superior to Miss Goode. But as the year goes on your feathers gradually begin to fall, when you realize how green you are, how little you really know, and that you are facing three more years of hard work before you can say that you are a Senior—as for college, we dare not think of that yet. But here’s hoping that in the year of 1924, thirty happy Seniors will go out the eleventh grade door. —LUUISE WILBURN. es BIA AAA ANOVA ABBA AAA LAA BAA IOG AAA BGAN AA BBB en : ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT a ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION Satie: Merritt 255, 208 02 ea een 5 oe ee ae President Bills Halls soc oe ete av riba ee ee ree Re er See Secretary Giles: “McCrary 222 Sa se i oO yee ce Treasurer Members of the Athletic Club: 1. Lawrence Allgcod 9. Claude Harris 17. Sam Merritt 2. Edward Bowles 10. Wallace Harris 18. Clarence Owen 3. Robert Burch 11. Robert Harris 19, Curtis Oakley 4. James Clayton 12. Paul Hornbuckle 20. Kenneth Oakley 5. Winfrey Clayton 13. William Hall 21. Eddie Perkins 6. Edwin Eberman 14. Robert Long 22. Thomas Robbins 7. John Eberman 15. Johnaloy. 23. Eugene Thompson 8. Robert Featherston 16. Giles McCrary 24. William Walker 25. Nathaniel Warren AT ab AS IENC SS For the last two years I think that many of the boys have really enjoyed going to high school. Before we started our Athletic Club, High School was looked on with dread by some of the boys. Now every real boy eagerly looks forward to the Basket Ball Season. Who will make the team, how many games will be played and with whom—all these things are talked and thought about by all. Then immediately after we finish Basket Ball to those who did not participate in this field, is open another—Base Ball. Then those boys 40 eat are not passing on all their school work have to work hard if they wish to make the eam. Our greatest trouble at present is our financial condition, we cannot ‘feel that the town or the school either is standing behind us or giving us their support. This year we put out a very creditable Basket Ball team and we were able to go out against many teams that were of long standing, we even took our chance along with many others for the State Championship but only the very best was chosen for this honor and we were left out. Now, we are just beginning our Base Ball Season and we expect to fight hard against our opponent. We think we can put out a very good ball team snd you may be sure we are going to try our best to down the teams that may come against us. In about two years we hope to have our Foot Ball team on the road and thus com- plete our teams. We here wish to thank all the people who have been helping our teams by attending our games, and by contributing to them. We feel sure that athletics in the Roxboro High School has helped the pupils in nu- merous ways. For the past two years we feel that Roxboro has been on the map of almost all Ball teams in North Carolina. We are no longer an unknown town and an unknown High School. We are well known in many of the neighboring towns and High Schools. Athletics has done more to help make our town and school known than any one thing, and we all love and are proud of our Athletic Club. —SAM MERRITT. -FORWARDS Sam Merritt Kenneth Oakley SUBSTITUTE Giles McCrary Roxboro Played Basket Ball With The Following Schools PERSONNEL CENTER We Harris COACHES Dr. B. A. Thaxton Charlie Harris Mascot: Elmer Walker During The 1920-1921 Season: Bethel Hill Cedar Grove West Durham Stem Oxford Durham High School Houston Trinity Park School Bushy Fork Cary 42 GUARDS Nathaniel Warren Winfrey Clayton SUBSTITUTE Lawrence Allgood anid 1T1vd LAXSVd S.AOEd 3 © . 4 N19 T1Vd LAYSVE S.1yID 44 GIRL’S BASKET BALL LINE-UP CENTERS GUARDS FORWARDS Julia Yancey Katie Perkins Nellie B. Woods Beatha Featherstone Nannie Perkins Elizabeth Masten Frances Thompson Thelma Clayton Annie B. Thaxton Ethel Daniels GIRL’S ATHLETIC CLUB Rese ERECLD VV OOCES ei ct ac ee cate Bocce ceet tte te cite eet ee ee President Bertha Featherstme ccc ccccccecce se eseseeceeeccececcctceeeeee eeessnmabeneesererten me fit. X Fener nf Ade Baa, Vice-President eye 1 tah RE ener 6 Uae ct Es ts Te aaa Secretary ere ECTS itu ot aed i TN edi eee a Treasurer BASE-BALL SEASON 1921 OFFICERS Sam. Merritt obec 28h 5 ssc cee cole Captain Wintrey..Clayton 220 oe Manager Elmer Clayton sicccceiseck ce Se Ro ea Coach PERSONNEL Kenneth :Gakley.s:). cc ec oe ete. 21 ee ee ieee gene ee First Base Sam Merrittheg 24.15 See. ee oe Pee RE ke Ne A Aaa eee Second Base James) Clayton... ER RET ON el EM ie ie Me eo Third Base William. Walker tse. e ccs cccciccpecssusen neces estes cena Re On ne gn en Catcher Giles: McCraryuciads then flats uso cessena ee ye ec ine ee are Short Stop Nathaniel Warren............0 2.:....... Ait atid a eat at ae a ats oe Te A pa a ee Left Field Winfrey sClaytons. ccc: cu.n es chee ee Ne Center Field Wilham@iall eee. sone epost on oes. ec oe ns AR eee Soe Right Field Lawrence Allgood s22 5.20) Genego 0 I Mie Py ee Pitcher Paul’ Hornbuckle gui ee perience Substitute Fielder James. Clayton 22.026. J.c ee eee ee eee en Ue it tit eebitchies BASE-BALL The opening of Spring weather always means that the base-ball fever is on hand. Our boys are wide-awake and under the guidance of Captain Merritt and Coach Elmer Clayton, we hope to make a good showing with both the North Carolina and Virginia High Schools. 46 : EDITORIALS PPA EPPCPAPR OP YALL EYP LPP POO AO OY PO OP OO AA DR TEE cad THE ROCKET “The Rocket”! Well where did you ever find such an appropriate name for the An- nual? Who named it?—Why the women of course. We asked everybody we saw and no one seemed inspired to give suggestions, so finally we decided to put the problem before the women of the Research Club. They all gave suggestions but could not decide on any single one. Then a committee, composed of Mrs. A. S. de Viaming, Mrs. R. L. Wilburn and Mrs. T. E. Austin, was appointed to decide. L£fter much thought and consultation they unanimously voted to name it “The Rocket”. Weare all pleased and appreciate very much the interest the club has taken in our work. This name is permanent and we hope that the future Senior Classes of the High School will continue to improve “The Rocket” year after year. i THE TWO MEDALS GIVEN IN THE ROXBORO HIGH SCHOOL To aid and stimulate the work in the Roxboro High School two medals are given. One, the Ebgar Long Memorial Scholarship Medal, is given by Mr. J. A. Long, Jr., to the pupil making the highest average in the four years of high school work. This means the highest average on all subjects combined. No pupil averaging below ninety, however, can win this honor even though an average of eighty is the highest in the class. The other Medal is given by the Research Club, a literary club composed of the women of Roxboro. This Medal is given to the pupil making the highest average in English during the Senior year. This includes both parts of the English ccurse, English Grammar and English Lit- erature. A pupil who enters high school in the last year has as much chance to win this Medal as any other member of the class as only the last years work in English is taken in- to consideration. 47 L.EbERMAW JR RECENT FICTION A wild animal J have known—Hart. The catch of the season—Chickenpox. - The Crisis—Mid-Term Exams. Our Mutual Friend—Miss Goode. A Good Mixer—Brewer. In the Lion’s Den—Daniel. Living the Life of a Nun—Monk. The Seamstress’ Decoration—Tuck. It is not Red—Green. Unquenchable— Wilburn. Very Weighty—Clay-ton. Not as Old—Younger. A S ymbol of Washington—Hatchet. Named for the President-—Warren. The Favorite Topic of Poets—Brooks. The Teacher’s Weapon—Burch. 48 WHAT WOULD HAPPEN IF? Bessie Bradsher was not studying? Robert Burch was in his seat? Beth Brewer didn’t laugh? Willie Crowder ate in school? Ethel Daniel wasn’t talking? Robert Long ever said a “cuss word”? Sam Merritt did not eat in school? Giles McCrary missed his “Latin Lesson”? Hallie Pugh was not reading? Clarence Owen was not riding? Willie Hall was not on time? Nannie Perkins did not learn a new word every day? Mary Lou could not write notes? Minnie Lee ever come with her hair out of primp? Nellie Bird Woods was not in a good humor? Isabel de Vlaming had a fuss with W. C.? Julia Yancey did not pull. a window down? Miss Redfern didn’t pose? Miss Satterfield didn’t tease? Miss Talbutt didn’t giggle? Miss Goode forgot to hear a “Latin Lesson’? Mr. Stalvey taught through on a rainy day? BRIGHT: (ON HISTORY CLASS) Miss Talbutt: Minnie Lee: Miss Talbutt: I dont know. Correct! What three words do high school girls use more than any other? Giles: I want to get a present for a certain young lady. Nannie Pearl: How about a nice box of candy? Giles: Oh! I prefer something more lasting. Nannie P.: How would chewing gum do, then? Mr. Willie Hall: No one admires me. Julia Yancey: No one admires me either. Mr. Hall: We had better organize a mutual admiration society. I admire your heighth. What do you admire about me? Miss Yancey: Your good taste. Bessie: Hallie Pugh has the hysterics. Nellie Bird: Well, I’m not at all surprised. terical novels. Miss Talbutt: (Having History) 1 have told her about reading so many hys- Do you know what was happening June 28, 1914, when the king of Austria was slain? Robert Long: (raising both hands) “Hot Weather” I guess. AQ Hallie Pugh: Beth do you really think President Wilson is crazy? Beth Brewer: Shucks, No! I'll bet he’s got as much sense as I have. Robert Burch: “Anybody hurt in the wreck?” Sam Merritt: “One gentleman, I believe.” Robert: “Bones broken?” Sam: “I think it was his heart. He sat down by a leaking suit case and shed tears.” Miss Mildred: “Nobody ever heard of a sentence without a predicate.” Clarence Owen: “T have.” Miss Mildred: “What is it? Clarence: “Thirty Days.” Willie Crowder: “Every statement I have ever made is true except one.” Ethel Daniel: “Which one?” Willie: “This one.” Mary Lou: Oh! Isabel, I have a last-go trade for you. Isabel: How thrilling, what can it be? Mary Lou: Someone said you had “acute” indigestion. ENDS. CF Ly | NN)? 8 “ PRE S Is rs i ¥ This Satisfaction Cores s From Patron Advertisers. aL In letting summer’s wind and sun burn your face and arms the ordinary soap and water cure only rough- ens and coarsens your skin. It is the mid-summer use of our toilet necessities that proves its superiority in keeping the complexion always attractive. Protect your skin by purchasing that toilet necessity from us today. WILKERSON DRUG CO. PHONE 50 Ese ee tj sEiseur az See a525= Se icpaic icra! HARRIS BURNS “Roxboro’s Best Store” sake See SE SESE Seseeeseses The rendezvous of all Roxboro High School Girls and Boys. They are always dressed well because they were taught by discriminat- ing parents to buy their clothes at this popu- Bi : lar store. i : y] : 5 d al | HARRIS BURNS | co hi “Clothe the Family” ig _——— : THE PEOPLES BANK F | ez CAPITAL $100,000 SURPLUS $100,000 Sasa asasdses woe sess asesese Sas po ie Io ii Give Us Your Account i, ; : ——— pe IO ISI SISSIES ses ass a S SES ese DSS ae ame at MEREDITH COLLEGE FOR YOUNG WOMEN - E-0-ED- 0- ED-0-EED- 0-0) SED 0-0-0 Admits only those who have completed four years D-DD D 0-12) D-DD OED OCD ( of work in an accredited High School. Confers A. B. and B. S. degrees and presents Diplomas Music after four years of College work. For Catalogue or further information write CHAS. E. BREWER, President RALEIGH, N. C. 2) 0-0-0 0-ED- 0D 0-EEED- 0D 0D 0D (0) (SEED ) 0D (ED 0-0-0) 0-EED- 0-GEED--GEED- 0-GEED- (0) ) A () ) A () A ()- GRAD- C) EED- () -- ©) - ED- )- ED- 0- EREED- O -EEED- ()-CEEEED- OGRE a a4 DD) EE) D-DD) EDO ED) ED) EES [Re oe Sa Sees Se Rar be Se Swe SE SRE SE Re SE Ee Se SEE ER EEE ESESESEST A Dependable MERCHANDISE Counts a More than ever it pays to buy Dependable Merchandise. To get it right---get it from the right place. Quality is our first aim. Every- thing for Ladies and Children---Everything for aSeso5g5 85a SeSESeseses A iu | a5 Men and Little Men. It will pay you to TIE if E TO US. WILBURN SATTERFIELD ; qu 1 SR a 46 A A fr ; f | MONEY SAVED A t : al i ; IS MONEY MADE Wagner Carney | TRADE WITH i fF | N. KEALLY MILLINERS | GENERAL MERCHANDISE Roxboro, Durham and Mebane, N. C. fl ROXBORO, N. C. : [F E MISS ADDIE MAY GENTRY : fi Seamstress i (Over Wilburn Satterfield) ROXBORO, N. C. ; FOX COMPANY i HEAVY AND FANCY GROCERIES, DRY GOODS, NOTIONS, SHOES, ; HATS, CAPS AND HARDWARE fi f BROOKSDALE, N. C. f eS ee v - | i ‘ y ; Staple and Fancy Groceries, Fine Candies, Fruits, Produce, Feed Stuff, Nissen f E i G Prompt Service! Wagons and Fertilizer. % ROXBORO, N. C. f : d A. S. HASSAN @ Dealer in Groceries and Provisions Cigars, Cigarettes and Soft Drinks i E We have a Complete line of Groceries at the best price at all times. a E DEPOT STREET ROXBORO, N. C. a nu ee iy You Have Tried the Rest Try the Best :: i i ROXBORO CAFE i t Ww. Y. CARVER, Proprietor DEPOT STREET F Paap asasesds dsesesesasasas aga sa sas ase Sasa SSS SSeS SS asag Sa. ya CATT” RT TO SR GGA! AQABA iA AIA iA iA WAZ i Gar WOODY, LONG MORTON Up-to-date Clothing, Shoes, Hats, Gents’ Furnishings, Etc. If You Wish to buy a STUDEBAKER, REO, MAXWELL OR OVERLAND. Call at JACKSON MOTOR COMPANY GEORGE W. KANE ENGINEER AND BUILDING CONTRACTOR S. P. SATTERFIELD GENERAL INSURANCE AND BONDING NCR RT RUA 9 RERE RENRNRR RN NRN AE E NE S AACA PACOCAPACLAOCOPOBAP AO AY AIP PP —' AAD PO ee Loe) ' BLANKS MORRIS $ b : SUCCESSORS TO C. H. HUNTER ; : Dealers in Staple and Fancy Groceries, Candies, , ¥ Fruits and Confectioneries. — | : PHONE 25 ROXBORO, N. C. k : SANITARY DRY-CLEANING PRESSING SHOP : _ “ROXBORO'S BEST CLEANERS” ; : OVER PRINCESS THEATRE ROXBORO, N. C. ; PRINCESS THEATRE , Y The Home of Good Pictures Extends to the Public a cordial invitation to visit our K THEATRE WHEN IN ROXBORO. 4 ae Qo Do DD Ds Ba Dlg St ee ote oe, ee aN 56 or PEE Rt SEE SRE ERR REE SRE SEER SE EE EE SE SESE EERE SEE EEESESERESEEE ST 7 1 cos OS HEA WOODS’ ; For Nourishing Things, Such as Groceries q HUGH WOODS, Phone 79 ROXBORO, N. C. ROSE'S Wa 5, 10 and 25 Cent NI Oe SEs ie 25-5E 2GPSeSeeeset G25252 Se Sese : STORE Mechanical Refrigeration f j OUR STORE Furnishes YOUR WANTS PLANT fl | if a Eight (8) Stores Makes it Possible to “The Home of Good Meats” i ; SELL FOR LESS! (Fresh and Cured) f m if E FISH AND OYSTERS H i : FANCY GROCERIES i i Peoples Pressing Shop FRUITS AND CANDIES : E ] il . : (F ) ee 7 Cleaning :; Pressing ‘Phone 175 : j Repairing :: Dyeing E | PHONE NO. 199 ROXBORO, N. C. i F i LUMBER——| From the Brick in the Foundation to the Shingles on the Roof. We are prepared to i furnish you your building material requirements. The lar gest stock in this section. Bought right and sold the same way. v SEND US YOUR ORDERS AND NOTE THE DIFFERENCE ROXBORO LUMBER COMPANY “THE HOME OF QUALITY LUMBER” Ser MIS EE EP: OE A, FE WATKINS BULLOCK SeseseS ace S25 Say asesasssssas u ———DEALERS IN——— 4 Fl LUMBER Ff Flooring Ceiling, Siding Framing, Laths, Lime, Cement, Plaster, Pine and Cedar w e Shingles, Metal Roofing, Paints, Varnishes, Oils, Sash Doors and Blinds. i e BEST MATERIALS—LOW PRICES. “EVERYTHING TO BUILD ie: 3 as parerE Sas BRE NAT US UNE A LTS MA LAI ONDE ANNES TAA OSEAN 57 3) a ) D- - EED- C - GS EED- () GRE () --- 0 SR 0 EE 0 - SE SRP 0-0) GO THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK ROXBORO, N. C. Qi Capital, Surplus and Profits $100,000 Resources over $700,000 SOs “WE APPRECIATE YOUR BUSINESS” i _ WILKERSON, President . CLAYTON, Cashier . WOODY, Assistant Cashier HWS WO os [Organized 1918] ¢ Ss ¥ ee es 4 es, 0- ED - 0-EED-0-GEED- 0-GEED- 0-GEEED-0-GEEED- 0-GEEES- 0-0 (0)-EEED- -GEED- 0-GEEED- 0-GEEED 0-GEEED- -GEEED- O-GEEED-(0)-GEEED-() GED GED O-GEEED- O-GED(0 £ . @ eee eat ST S62 SP Se2Se S2S2Se 52 Sheree se sese ees Sescesese aist i iu i ji Uy FOUNDED 1838 CHARTERED IN. 1859 [F TRINITY COLLEGE.” DURHAM, N. C. IESE . Bae SSeeeE sesekese hace tee pe 7c. a Se hat a a os A College of liberal Arts with an established national reputation for high standards, noble traditions, and A progressive policies. Its large endowment fund makes possible its first-class equipment and large faculty of well trained and carefully chosen teachers. Student fees low. Comfortable, inexpensive rooms in care- Re fully supervised hygienic dormitories. Classical and Scientific courses leading to bachelor’s degree. Grad- |F uate courses in all departments. Schools of Engineering, Education and Law. For catalogue and illustrated booklet, address R. L. FLOWERS, Secretary to the Corporation. Gee 2 a 2 NE LO Davis Drug Company | BANK of ROXBORO | 2525252 Se5e5e5e SNe) lI. = Che Rexall Store Capital $25,000.00 | | Surplus and Profits 30,000.00 PRESCRIPTIONS A SPECIALTY In j | f , : i Deposits over 500,000.00 @ bi WHITMAN’S CANDY p G) Parker Pens Eastman Kodaks YOUR i é f ACCOUNT a tL ROXBORO, N. C. : i SOLICITED Mi vu 1 f =A. LIPSHITZ i iF e € es t a OUTFITTERS FOR THE: ENTIRE FAMILY T. E, AUSTIN W. F. LONG fi wl Victor Victrolas and Victor Records President Cashier f nl ROXBORO, N C. i : COME _TO HAMBRICK AUSTINS | For Soda Fountain Drinks, Blocks Candy, Stationery, Cameras, Kodaks Films, School f Books, School Supplies a QUALITY FIRST : : PRICE SECOND PHONE 27-M wu — ae SS SS SIS Sd ee ape aes sta (eas eeeedaes ase wees SSS as ee gas Th aasas —- ; Bs 5g LoS, PL SE a Fox fe COME TO ‘Real Printing” : OUR GARAGE FOR Done Promptly and For d bare In the Best Ford Service SEND IT TO | or Ford Cars Commercial PIrty. Co. | «Roxbore’s Leading [rinters” | | CROWELL AUTO CO. PAT CLAY, Manager Phone 144 ROXBORO, N. C. ESP GE 0 GED 0-E ) ERE (0) 0 0 ERED- ( SED- (:) EE -( kk. A. SPENCER SON FUNERAL DIRECTORS A complete line and beautiful assortment of metallic, metal lined and cloth covered caskets and coffins. Also robes, dresses, gloves and incidentals. We use the everlasting air-sealed steel burial vault. Our Service is Prompt, — Courteous and Sympathetic. We Furnish Moter, Horse-drawn or Infant Hearse. DEALERS IN Buggies, Wagons, Carriages and Harness. TOMBSTONES GENERAL REPAIR SHOP DAY PHONE 47-M NIGHT PHONE 47-S EDD ED ED SD () D- ()-D- () AED 0D (SED (ED (GED 0-0 CED £3) REED- () Q () GEE () CEE? (0) EE- () (EEE () GED -() () -- () a-( 60 : %