Then and Now Rutherfordton War Memories 1856 to 1865
A reminiscence of the Civil War era from 1856 to 1865 in Rutherford County North Carolina. The author recalls the slavery dispute within the Methodist Church, the path to secession, and mobilization at Burnt Chimneys muster grounds. The piece reflects community patriotism and wartime atmosphere in Cool Spring Township and surrounding farms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Virginia
North
Fort Sumter
Charleston
North Carolina
Rutherford County
Confederate States
Jeff Davis
Lincoln
Southland
Spartanburg
Shelby
Highlands
Scotland
Moores
Kings
Eaves
McMahons
Webbs
Groses
McBrayers
Goodes
Bosties
Alexanders
Hills
Hamricks
McDaniels
Morrows
Harrills
Carpenters
Abraham Lincoln
Coolspring
Bostic Boys Lose In Cliffside Thriller
Cliffside defeated Bostic 9 to 8 in a high scoring baseball thriller. Dobbins and Waters provided key hits for Cliffside while Kirksey pitched well for Bostic but lacked support. Cliffside visits Bostic again on April 13 at Wearn Field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bostic
Cliffside
Dobbins
Waters
Kirksey
Wearn Field
Blair
Padgett
Both
Harris
Thomas
Washburn
Carpenter
Scruggs
Nanney
Goode
Curry
Callahan
Cooker
Paraphrase Debate Between Charles and Miss Darden
A dialogue features Charles asking what a paraphrase is and Miss Darden giving a long-winded technical definition about circumscribed verbal depth. The exchange ends with Charles thanking her for the explanation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles
Darden
Farmers Await Mild Weather Before Cotton Planting
The piece notes corn planting has finished and predicts a cold wave delaying cotton. A lament is voiced over fruit loss. Myrtle Hoppert and Annabelle Hoppert of Shelby visited Mrs. C. H. Lowery and attended Mrs. L. B. Lowery on Sunday. Isiah Padgett with family visited Noah Padgett near Concord. Charles Hopper and Isiah Padgett visited L. B. Lowery last Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle
Annabelle Hopper
Shelby
C. H. Lowery
L. B
Lowery
Isiah Padgett
Ollie
Noah Padgett
Concord
Charles Hopper
L. B. Lowery
Tom Edwards Honored on UNC Track Team
Tom Edwards of Rutherfordton son of attorney and Mrs M L Edwards is a UNC student and varsity track member. He was selected for two events the 220 and 440 yard runs and recently led in the 440 yard dash with a win and placed third in the 220 at Chapel Hill against Washington and Lee University. The University secured most points and Edwards contributed heavily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tomt Edwards
M. L. Edwards
Rutherfordton
University of North Carolina
Washington and Lee University
Chapel Hill
Tom
Young Edwards
Alumni Banquet at Lawndale Saturday
Piedmont high school alumni banquet will be held at Lawndale Saturday night April 18 at 7 30. J A Capps will be toastmaster ensuring a good time. Banquet lasts two hours with a brief get together afterward. Reservations to Prof. C A Ledford Lawndale. Plate price one dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piedmont High School
Lawndale
J. A. Capps
C. A. Ledford
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Forest City
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Harrill
Market Forest City, N. C
Brown Insurance Agency
L. Brown
Ome
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Rutherfordton, N. C
Ellenboro R.2
Forest City-Marion-Spartanburg
Beave
Marion, Rutherford To
Bpindale Forest City Gardeen Henrietta
Alifisize
Shesnee
Leavi Santa
Cherokee
Mayo
Chesnee
Cliffside Ie
Henrietta
Forest
Tom Edwards
Foley
H.L. Kanipe
N. C
the Courier
Stokeley’s Canned Goods
Secco
Whisnant & Son
Courtney
Charlotte
Asheville
Ford
Ford Motor
B. B. Doggett
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