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Newspaper
Forest City Courier
Location
Forest City, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1922
Page
4
Advertising rates shown per column inch and per line for notices. Cards of Thanks and similar notices charged at five cents per line. Classifieds are one cent per word. No ads after 10 o clock Wednesdays to ensure timely delivery. Front page advertising not accepted. Communications directed to The Forest City Courier.
The Rutherford Democrats renewed Gudger W. Edwards as chairman of the Democratic Executive Committee at last Saturday’s county gathering. Edwards, praised for two years of service, is expected to play a prominent role in the upcoming Senatorial race two years hence.
Mr W C Hardin announces for Sheriff in the Courier to the gratification of his many friends. He has served in official work for years and made a great record as Chief of Police at Rutherfordton. Four years ago he ran for Sheriff and finished third.
A cheerful advertisement urges readers to strengthen their stomach with nourishing foods to build up their system. It promotes Tanlac as the remedy and credits Reinhardt Drug Co as the distributor.
The County Commissioners nominated themselves for re election. Three numbers 2 4 6 were placed in a hat last Thursday. M T Wilkie prepared the numbers. D D Fortune drew 2 G W Rollins drew 4 and W G Harris drew 6. They announce their plans for the respective terms and supporters predict re election.
A splendid new line arrives at Long’s Drug Store offering Vantine’s incense to help make homes more delightful and inviting.
The Board of Directors, Chamber of Commerce, will meet tonight in the directors' room at the Farmers Bank. Every member is urged to be present. The regular meeting of the Chamber will be held on Wednesday night, April 26.
The Negro Manless Wedding was staged at the school auditorium on Wednesday night last week by the Betterment Club ladies. A large crowd attended and praised all cast members for a creditable performance. Proceeds totaling $94.25 were raised for park improvements.
The Betterment Club ladies have cleaned the city beauty spot and are raising funds to buy seats for the park. The park draws favorable comment, aids local visitors, and serves as a lasting monument to the club, urging all citizens to help with improvements.
The Parent Teacher Association held its last meeting of the term on Wednesday afternoon April 12 in the school. Miss Francis Hoyle read a paper on Citizenship. Mrs. Mary Lawrence Claxon-Camnitz presented an Organization piece. Miss Cornwell contributed an article. The treasurer reported a healthy balance allocated to the piano fund. Elected for the coming year were President Mrs G P Reid Vice President Captain B L Smith Secretary Treasurer Mrs W C Blanton.
The Post of the American Legion requires a membership to be organized at Forest City. Mr. D Harrill has not met all ex service men. contact him rather than waiting. A meeting will be held soon to elect officers and handle other business. Ex service men urged to attend and join. Purning Vantine's incense. Splen 1Long's Drug Store.
Spindale students delivered a strong showing at Rutherfordton exercises with 32 points from events. Medals won by Margie Wright and Catherine Hovis boosted scores. controversy over dodge ball scoring and a rematch against Forest City affected final placing.
A Ford driven by Bayless Harrill of Bostic collided with a motorcycle ridden by Elam Martin of Caroleen on West Main Street Forest City at about five o clock last Sunday afternoon. Martin suffered a compound fracture of the right leg between ankle and knee. He was treated at Mrs Beulah Moore’s home by Dr Reid, then moved to Caroleen and later to Rutherfordton Hospital where his condition was reported as improving.
Mr J D Smith of Mt Pleasant announces his candidacy for Recorder in the Courier. A longtime Justice of the Peace he is familiar with statutory law and court procedure and pledges to enforce the law honestly for the honor of the State and County.
Long's Drug Store features new improvements creating a bower of beauty. The store is attractively arranged with fine painting and decorations and service matching the outward appearance. Drop in to see the beautified interior and appealing layout.
In Tampa Florida Owens Fruits and Produce Co seeks chickens and eggs with payment in cash. J C McArthur and Sons advertises tin or galvanized roofing Ridge Roll and Valley and sheet metal work. They also note a new line of moulding for picture framing.
Minburn Iowa May 6 1920 Rheumatism Herb Co Ocean Park Cal Gentlemen My mother suffers rheumatism Doctors patent medicines and liniments failed sister in law Mrs W F Antle Norwalk Iowa told me to get a pound of your Herbs it cured her and neighbors Please send quickly Free booklet of letters from people over the U S Testifying to the wonderful results Men and women agents building a business selling them Agents wanted Price 1 pound postpaid Rheumatism Herb Company Advt Ocean Park California
A compact note invites readers to sample Mavis chocolate available at Longs Drug Store, highlighting its appeal and urging purchase.
Attorney James M. Carson of Rutherfordton announces his run for Solicitor of the eighteenth judicial district and reports no opposition in the district.
The son served as campaign man for Zebulon Weaver of Asheville during the 1920 race and received congratulations from friends after Weaver’s election win.
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