Forest City to elect mayor and five aldermen in May 1929
Notice proclaims a municipal election in Forest City on Tuesday May 7 1929 to select a mayor and five aldermen for a term through May 1931 Polls open 8 am to sunset at City Hall J E Caldwell named registrar E L Roberson and R W Carswell judges Registration books open April 6 1929 at 9 am close April 27 1929 at 9 pm registrar office hours April 5–27 8 am–5 pm except Apr 20 and 27 closing at 9 pm for late voters Candidates must announce by April 29 1929 to appear on regular ticket
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Forest City
J. E. Caldwell
E. L. Roberson
R. W. Carswell
Board of Aliermen
Trustee's Sale of Land in Rutherford County NC
By virtue of a Deed of Trust dated February 12 1925 Jessie Withrow's loan default triggers a trustee sale on May 4 1929 at noon. The land described as about one and one fourth acres lies one fourth mile west of Seaboard Depot and joins Wm Withrow Amos Harrill and others in Rutherford County North Carolina. R R Blanton trustee announces sale at the Rutherfordton courthouse.
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Jessie Withrow
Rutherford County
State of
North Carolina
Court House
Rutherfordton
Seaboard Depot
Isiah Withrow
Wm. Withrow
Amos Harrill
Office of the Register of Deeds
State of North Carolina
R. R. Blanton
Notice of Sale of Ford Truck for Repairs in Default
The undersigned hold a 1926 Ford truck one ton capacity with motor number 11375506. It is in default of payment for labor and repairs and is being sold to recover costs. The vehicle remains in their possession pending completion of the sale.
Forest City mayoral candidate declares bid
A resident announces candidacy for Mayor of Forest City ahead of the city election on Tuesday May 7 1929. The statement names no running mate or platform details but signals intent to campaign under voter action.
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Forest City
What Price Carelessness Mayoral and alderman race in Forest City
A 1929 electoral notice section promotes candidates L. C. Lowrance T. Davis J. C. Harrill and H. Francis Little Jr for Forest City mayor and alderman positions in the May 7 city election. It includes advice on fire prevention and rubbish disposal, quotes fire chiefs, and mentions a truck sale by Kennedy Bros. Garage on May 11 to satisfy labor claims.
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Board of Aldermen
Forest City
R. K. Hollifield
Spindale
N. C
Kennedy Bros. Garage
H. B. Kennedy
Harrill and Alcock Seek City Alderman Seats in May 7 Vote
The statement announces THOS. M. HARRILL as a candidate for alderman in Townsday election on Tuesday May 7 1929 and notes MRS. C. E. ALCOCK accompanying the voters in the City Election.
Dissolution of Rutherford County Laundry Partners Forms Corporation
In Rutherford County North Carolina the partnership of O B Bell and J H Bell doing business as Rutherford County Laundry is dissolved by mutual consent. It continues as a corporation named Rutherford County Laundry Inc which assumes debts and takes over accounts receivable and will be responsible for post dissolution debts. Dated March 29 1929. C B Bell James H Bell. There is no man so friendless as the one who has lost his political pull Subscribe to The Courier.
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State of
North Carolina
Rutherford
O. B. Bell
J. H. Bell
Rutherford County Laundry
Rutherford County Laundry, Inc
Rexall Orderlie Relief for Constipation Sold at Hall-Rudisili
A Battle Creek physician warns constipation causes much misery yet Rexall Orderlie offers relief by drawing water into the colon for a gentle cleaning. Chew a Rexall Orderlie at night for a next day effect. 24 for 25 cents at Hall Rudisili Drug. Water systems for country homes noted by Farmers Hardware Co.
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Battle Creek
Farmers Hardware Co
National Egg Week Promoted Across United States
National Egg Week from May 1 to 7 will be observed nationwide to recognize and promote the poultry industry, spearheaded by the National Poultry Council.
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United States
National Poultry Council
Country Home in Alexander Plans Jersey Foundation Herd
The Country Home in Alexander starts a foundation pure bred Jersey cattle herd using the grandson and granddaughter of the famed old Jersey bull Oa woods Fox.
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Alexander
Oawood
Rutherford School Minstrel Pleases Rutherfordton Crowd
Rutherfordton April 22 The Flashes of 1929 under Fred Rudisill played to a full house at the Rutherfordton Elementary School. Geo Tanner Gene Tanner and Claud Miller starred in jokes and comic songs with Cecil Grice delivering a standout interlector performance. The Happy Harmony Quartette led by Grice and Geer Keeter and Goodyear delivered strong numbers. The Keeter twins, eleven years old, showcased notable talent. The Woman's Club presented the show which drew a large crowd and was financially successful.
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Rutherfordton
Fred Rudisill
Geo
Gene Tanner
Claud Miller
Cecil Grice
Forest City
Happy Harmony Quartette
Messrs
Wade Geer
Wash Keeter
Chas. Goodyear
Keeter Twins
Woman’s Club
Hunting Trouble Grocery Ad Keeps Local Cheer
An Ellenboro acquaintance was arrested for speeding 70 mph and told the judge his wife wanted to visit her parents and he aimed to reach them before she changed her mind. The piece ends with a pushy grocery ad claiming constant praise from housewives proves their groceries are best.
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Ellenboro
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