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Newspaper

Forest City Courier

Location

Forest City, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1925

Page

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Sudden Death Comes to Rev Teal

Revered Baptist minister Rev. C M Teal dies suddenly at home near Piedmont on March 28 after a life of pastoral work across three churches Piedmont New Pleasant Mayo and Concord Baptist churches. He is survived by his wife Mary J Huskey and seven children. Funeral at First Baptist drew large crowds with multiple ministers speaking and floral tributes.

C. M. Teal Piedmont Teal V. T. Davis Rev Rutherford County Mary J. Huskey Concord Baptist Church Piedmont Church New Pleasant Church Chesnee Mayo Baptist Church Mayo Jesus Key. Teal L. R. Teal Charlotte E. C. Rhyne Dallas N.C Thos. Teal Seale Ala Jrs W. T. Davis Ollie Sue Teal Wofford Teal Forest City First Baptist Church W. A. Ayers D. J. Hunt H. D. Harrill Sam Ezell Thomas Jefferson Wilkins Israel High Schoals Church D. W. Washburn W. B. Jenkins W. T. Tate

Open Restricted Residential Section by J A Wilkie

J A Wilkie announces a new restricted residential division between his house and the public school. The 70 acre area will include paved streets sewer lights and water. Lots will be sold privately with good terms, promising a premier building site if interested.

J. A. Wilkie Wilkie

Quick Service Station Wins Name Contest at Harrill’s

The name Quick Service Station was chosen for Harrill’s new West Main street filling station after a judges’ meeting on Wednesday. Lucy Harrill and Geo. Carpenter of Forest City shared the $5 prize and a year’s Courier subscription, with each receiving $2.50 and a subscription. The station opened yesterday as a modern, customer oriented service point aiming for prompt, reliable care and reasonable prices.

Quick Service Harrill West Main Street Lucy Harrill Geo. Carpenter Forest City Quick Service Station Courier

Sacrament of the Lord's Supper at Forest City Methodist

The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper will be administered at Forest City Methodist Church next Sunday morning. All church members are earnestly requested to attend this important service.

Forest City Methodist Church

Funeral Sermon for Rev Teal Draws Large Crowd in Santon Alabama

Rev Ezell from Santon Alabama delivered a heartfelt eulogy for Rev Teal. Thirteen ordained ministers attended the funeral with a long list of pallbearers and honorary pallbearers. Interment was at Cool Springs Cemetery with Masons in charge.

Ezell Santon Ala Teal O. C. Turner A. L Mauney E. C. Weir J. F. Weathers McCall Rev. Hester W. L. Watson P. S. Lancaster K. D. Edwards Andy Gardner W. L. McDaniel M. T.shields B. T. Hicks W. L. Cash W. B Cool Springs Masons

Obituary notices mark two Rutherfordton deaths

Rutherfordton records the deaths of William Grayson Flack at 79 after a stroke and Thomas Jefferson Wilkins a longtime cotton buyer and legislator. Flack, Civil War veteran and elder, died March 28. funeral at Brittain Church. Wilkins, influential community figure and former Justice of the Peace, died March 26. funeral at High Shoals Church.

Rutherfordton William Grayson - Flack Rutherford Countty The Presbyterian Church Brittain Church J. ©. Grier Geo. Cook Flack Union Mills Susan Guffey Bridges G. A. Flack Greer, S. C J. M. Flack Chimney Rock J. F. Flack S. J. Allen Logans John Ledbetter Shelby Caroleen Thomas Jefferson Wilkins Rutherford County Henrietta Mills Hi County

East Main to be paved in Cleveland County

State Highway Commissioner A M Kistler promised a paving contract for East Main street at the next meeting after a Forest City delegation visit in Morganton. The project may extend to the river bridge and possibly to Ellenboro. Forest City delegates included J M Edwards J H Thomas T J Moss B B Doggett A R Beam J J Reinhardt and W L Horn. The bulletin notes project 824 grading and draining 10.19 miles from Shelby to Ellenboro, let March 24.

A. M. Kistler Forest City Morganton East Main Street Ellenboro Mr. Kistler Messrs. J. M. Edwards J. H. Thomas T. J. Moss B. B. Doggett A. R. Beam J. J. Reinhardt W. L. Horn State Cleveland County Shelby

Opens New Dry Cleaning Establishment in Moss Building

Willie Moss and Paul Harrill have purchased Frank Newton's dry-cleaning business and moved it to the Moss building on Main Street formerly Lynn's 10c store. The shop offers dry cleaning dyeing and hat renovation services and is run by energetic young businessmen Harrill and Moss who seek local patronage.

Messrs Willie Moss Paul Harrill Frank Newton Moss Main Street Lynn 10C Harrill

Y M C Meets by First Baptist Church Circle

The Young Matron's Circle met Friday March 27 at 4:00 pm at Mrs. Hope Harrill's East Main street home with fifteen members present. They studied Present Day Persecutions in Europe, reported 37 visits to the sick and strangers, 7 trays of food, 4 bunches of flowers sent to the sick, added one new member, and enjoyed a social half hour with apricot coats served.

The First Baptist Church Hope Harrill East Main Street Europe

Mrs. R. S. Callahan Dies at 85 in Local Home

Mrs. R S Callahan died Tuesday morning at 7 00 o clock after a long illness. A longtime Baptist, she was esteemed for many fine qualities. Funeral services were held at the Baptist church Wednesday at 2 00 pm with interment in Cool Springs cemetery.

R. S. Callahan The Baptist Church Cool Springs

Mr M Cappel Opens Laurens Store Branch

The Fair Store proprietor Mr M Cappel opens a Laurens South Carolina branch carrying a full line of ladies and mens furnishings. The new store will be managed by Louis Cappel formerly of New York.

M. Cappel Forest City Laurens S. C Mr. Cappel Louis Cappel New York Cappel

Orn's Anniversary Sale A Big Success

Mr B C Horn told The Courier the anniversary sale begun March 27 has been a complete success, with last Saturday the store's biggest day in 28 years. The sale runs through April 13, featuring a mistaken ad that offered 50¢ brooms at 24e but still drew crowds, underscoring faith in honest advertising by the Horn brothers and other merchants.

B. C. Horn The Courier Horn Horn Brothers

Growth of Forest City Amazes Former County Residents

Messrs. V. L. and E. R. Toms of Wilmington, once residents here, visited the office Saturday. V. L. is a traveling salesman and E. R. a druggist. They spoke of numerous county relatives and friends and marveled at Forest City’s rapid growth, believing it outpaces any town its size in the state.

Messrs. V. L E. R. Toms Wilmington Messrs Toms Forest City

Dalton Bros. To Expand Into Adjacent Store Space

Dalton Bros. will merge their storeroom with the Moss-Wilkins furniture store next door, creating a large unified space by April 10. The move, began after Moss-Wilkins vacates, expands floor area for a bigger stock, improved displays, and enhanced service, continuing since their 1922 opening.

Dalton Bros Moss- Wilkins Furniture J. W. Dalton Moss-Wilkins Furniture Company Long

Baptismal Service for Children at Forest City Methodist

At the eleven o'clock service next Sunday morning the Forest City Methodist church will hold a baptismal service for children. Parents who wish their little ones dedicated to God in holy baptism are urged to attend with their babies.

Forest City Methodist Church

Forest City May 5 Election Called for Mayor and Five Trustees

The board of Forest City commissioners calls a municipal election for Tuesday May 5 to elect a mayor and five town commissioners. Incumbent J S Bridges seeks re election while former mayor L G Lowrance may run. A Main Street businessman is reportedly being urged to enter. Registrar J E Caldwell named. registration runs April 18 to 25 at the Mayor's office daily 8 am to 4 pm and Saturdays until 9 pm except Sundays.

Board of Commissioners Forest City J. S. Bridges L. G Lowrance Main Street J. E. Caldwell

You get real bargains at

Local shoppers are reminded that advertising prospects promise real bargains on popular goods. The notice highlights value drives and everyday prices, urging readers to compare offerings at area stores for savings.

Mrs Clark dies at Rutherfordton

Rutherfordton April 1 Mrs Twitty Clark widow of late Capt John T Clark died at Rutherford Hospital Saturday after several weeks illness and was buried Sunday at St Frances Episcopal church She was 79 a beloved woman with gentle spirit and bright mind Surviving nieces nephews include Corrie Camp Crawley M O Dickerson H L Carpenter Clarence Gray J C Twitty Robert W C Twitty Camp Out of town mourners listed from Warrenton Spartanburg Blacksburg Green River Marion Morganton with funeral guests from several towns

Rutherfordton Twitty Clark John T. Clark Rutherford Hospital St. Frances Episcopal Church Clark Episcopal Church St. Frances Corrie Camp Crawley M. O. Dickerson H. L. Carpenter Clarence Gray J. C. Twitty Robert W. C. Twitty Joseph Robert Camp Crawley Warrenton Ralph Phifer Spartanburg Will Anderson Blacksburg

Married in Atlanta Sam Michalove weds Jean Adles at Club

Sam Michalove brother of Jack Michalove of Forest City married Miss Jean Adles of Atlanta at the Community Club on Tuesday evening. The couple honeymoon in New York and plan visits to Niagara and Canada before returning to Asheville.

Sam Michalove Jack Michalove Forest City Jean Adles Atlanta New York Niagara Canada Asheville

Opened Mid-Way Garage by Henderson mechanic Ballance

W B Ballance, formerly of Henderson, has opened the Mid Way Garage near Henrietta. The young mechanic brings a solid reputation for auto repairs and will offer all kinds of repairs along with gas, oils and accessories. The new location is described as splendid and Ballance is expected to succeed.

W. B. Ballance Henderson Mid-Way Henrietta Ballance

Clean-Up Campaign Inaugurated By Ladies Of Rutherford County

At a Rutherford County League of Women Voters gathering at Alexander school Tuesday afternoon a county wide paint up and clean up drive was launched to last through the month. Paint dealers will offer discounts and the movement aims to improve homes and save lives. Mrs. Chas F Gold spoke on paint economics and artistry, and Mrs. J R Moore cited Cleveland campaign results. P T Association of Alexander served refreshments. Officers are Mrs. Chas F Gold president Mrs K S Tanner secretary and Mrs Carl Horn treasurer.

Rutherford County League of Women Voters Alexander School Chas. F. Gold J. R. Moore Cleveland County P.T. Association of Alexander Woman’s League K. S. Tanner Carl Horn Treas

Rev Mashburn Dies at 81 in Marion

Reverend A. B. Mashburn aged 81 died in Marion on Monday. Funeral was held at Bethel Church near Marion on Tuesday. Survived by four children I Roberts Spindale Mrs G C Hunter Asheville Mrs John Morris Clyde Mashburn and James Mashburn Nealsville.

A. B. Mashburn Marion Bethel Church M N Surve I. Roberts Spindale G. C. Hunter Asheville John Morris Clyde Mashburn James Mashburn Nealsville

Large Size Package Chesterfield and Camel Cigarettes Sale

Large size package Chesterfield and Camel cigarettes advertised at 2 for 25 cents. The readable line notes a promotional price likely from a mid century newspaper page segment. No specific dates, store name, or location provided in the fragment.

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Har- New Filling Station T. J. Wilkins Wm. G East Main MR. M. Cappel ORN Rev. Washburn
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