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Newspaper

Forest City Courier

Location

Forest City, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1922

Page

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Forest City to get new Masonic Temple on Main Street

Forest City residents heard plans for a three story brick Masonic Temple to rise on 65 feet of Main Street and 100 feet on Powell. Will Moss yer property sold for the project, stock pledges near completion, and officers were elected to form a permanent association to oversee by-laws and construction.

Forest City Masonic Temple Nne Temple Association Will Mossyer East Main Powell Main Street Masonic Hall G. M. Edwards J. A. Wilkie Temple Association Edwards T. R. Padgett B. H. Long T. G. Stone F Modern Co Uction

Oxford Orphanage Singing Class Concert at Forest City

The Oxford Orphanage Singing Class will give a concert at Forest City Baptist Church on August 2 at 8 p.m. The class has built a reputation for high quality, entertaining and uplifting concerts. Attendees are promised pleasant, profitable use of an hour and support for a worthy cause.

Oxford Orphanage Oxford Orsasnage Forest City Baptist Church Osford Forest City Baptist

Pleasant Grove revival closes after vibrant week

The West End area reports a successful Pleasant Grove revival meeting led by Rev. Parker Holmes with help from Rev. W. M. Heck ard and Daddy Bryant. Music director Prof. Esley Owens guided singing with guests Lila Woodward of Kings Mountain and Iva Spurlin of Shelby. Community praise, Owens singing school conclusion, and local visits noted as well as Mr. S. L. Lawing selling his cotton gin to Oil Mill Co, and various local visits from Chester and Whitmire residents.

Pleasant Grove Parker Holmes W. M. Heckard Spindale Daddy’ Bryant Esley Owens Caroleen Lila Woodward Kings Mountain Iva Spurlin Shelby Fannie Bell Trout S. L. Lawing Oil Mill Lawing Odell Nesley Nan Gilliam Chester S.C T. M. Gilliam A. C. Williamson Whitmire, &. C C. L. Williamson J. P. Williamson The Carolina Motor Co Chimney Rock

Gallant Campaign for Mrs Barber in Local Contest

Mrs F I Barber a leader in the Asheville Citizen contest fights for a grand prize. Rutherford County neighbors urged to unite in support as the contest closes next Saturday. Barber is noted for tireless community work with Betterment Club and PTA. B Doggett sells Fords.

F. I Barber Asheville Rutherford County Barber Betterment Club Parent- Teacher Association

Longtime Mrs Emily Logan Dies After Illness

Mrs. Emily Logan, aged about 84, died at her home Monday at 4 am after a cancer battle. Born January 8, 1837, she married William D. Logan in 1859 and had two daughters. A Forest City teacher for forty years, she was a devout Baptist and beloved community figure. funeral held at the Baptist church Tuesday at 3 pm with burial in Cool Springs cemetery.

Emily Logan Cen J. G. Landrum Tom Anion Z. W. Jackson Panola Logan Logan Forest City Baptist Church Cool Springs Cemetery

Henrietta Notables and Visitors Chronicle Local News

Local residents and guests are noted in a roundup from Henrietta with visits from J. E. Christopher of Henrietta Mills Store to Pickens South Carolina, government official Maude Hester arriving from Washington to stay, Ruth Turner visiting grandma, and other residents including the Wall and Moore families traveling for study, vacation, or family time.

J. E. Christopher Henrietta Mills Pickens S. C Maude Hester Washington, D. C L. C. Cobb Ruth Turner Shelby J. M. Hamrick C. D. Barton Boiling Springs Zeno Wall Idsboro Sid Wall B. C. Whitehead Spartanburg Tom Moore Mars Hill College Clyde Mshaffe M. Hicks Charlotte W. S. Moore Perry Wiseman Richmond Lucile Wall Virginia Hamlet Ruth Freeman Essie Dessie Carroll Tanner's Grove Mae Daniel Lannie Hester Spe M L. C. Cobb Moody Bible] School Chicago

Pratt Receives Merited Promotion to Providence Role

Otto Pratt longtime stock keeper for Henrietta Mills has earned a well deserved promotion. He transfers to Providence Rhode Island to study methods with the National Ring Traveler Co and will later return to the state with division headquarters in Charlotte. Pratt is noted as an efficient popular young man whose friends cheer his advancement.

Otto Pratt Henrietta Mills Providence R. I National Ring Traveler Co Charlotte Pratt

Ellenboro Defeats Lattimore 6 to 0 in Home Game

Ellenboro beat Lattimore 6 to 0 at home as Jones held the visitors to two hits. Edwards collected a double and two singles in four at bats, while H Edwards, C Wilson, R Wilson and Hamrick each had two hits. Lattimore never advanced past second. Ellenboro 6 1 4 2 Duttingte 5 5 0 2 7 2 0 0. Batteries Jones and Edwards. McKee and Brooks.

Ellenboro Lattimore Jones G. Edwards H. Edwards C. Wilson R. Wilson Hamrick Edwards McKee Brooks

Opening of South Mountain Industrial Institute

S. M. I. L Bostic Route 4 announces its opening on September 1 with students arriving September 4. Faculty includes Miss E Gladys Denham from University of London and Baptist Bible Institute, Miss Margaret Rucker, Miss Lucy Brown, Miss Eva Jones, and Mr. L O Fisher. Institute gains a Ford truck. boarding nearly full. applications invited.

Bostic South Mountain Industrial Institute E. Gladys Denham University of London England Bapist Bible Institute of New Oreans Margaret Rucker Tharlotte Queen's College W. M. U. Training School Louisville Lucy Brown Missouri

American Legion Meeting Scheduled in K P Hall Next Tuesday

Willis Towery Post No 74 American Legion calls all members to attend a meeting in K P Hall next Tuesday at 8 PM urging full participation and timely attendance.

American Legion Willis Towery Post K. P. Hall

Preaching at Methodist Church Sunday August 20

Presiding Elder Rev Paris will preach at both morning and night services at the Methodist church on Sunday August 20. The fourth quarterly conference will be held there at 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon. Public invited. Parker Holmes, Pastor.

Wesleyan Methodist Church Forest City Paris Methodist Church Parker Holmes

Big land and lot sales planned in Rutherford County

The Rutherford County sale scene features the Teal property balloon event postponed to Saturday due to Miss Jaeger’s travel issues and a train wreck. Agent J. T. Horney reorganized ads and invites buyers to the rescheduled auction while noting Miss Jaeger’s expected arrival. Additional sales include the Louis Doggett home place near Forest City and the Beulah Moore estate between Forest City and Spindale, subdivided into small tracts with highway frontage and amenities.

Rutherford Rutherford County Horney Forest City Rutherfordton

Religious Leaders Attend Services and Social Visits in Boiling Springs Area

Forest City Route 2 reports Rev W T Brown of Boiling Springs filled his regular appointments at Adaville Saturday and Sunday. Mrs Smallie and Rev Brown visited E M Crow with Miss Marty Crow, then visited Marvin Crow at Rutherford Hospital. Mrs G M Huntley and son Carl visiting his mother. Mr Webb of near Asheville visited Hunter Carver. Born to Charles Crow and wife on Sunday Aug 13 a fine boy. Clarence Button and aunt Zeb Geer left for West Virginia for Mrs Geer's brother Tom Butler's funeral. Miss Foster of Landrum visited Robert Shehan last week.

W. T. Brown Boiling Springs Adaville Smallie E. M. Crow Marty Crow Marvin Crow Rutherford Hospital G. M. Huntley Hunter Carver Charles Crow J.B Clarence Button Zeb Geer West Virginia Geer Tom Butler Miss Foster Landrum Robert Shehan

Moves to Marion as J L Davis Accepts Position

J L Davis, long time resident of Caroleen, has moved to Marion to take a job with Clinchfield Mills. He has bought a home in Marion. An auction sale of Mrs Beulah Moore property on National Highway is set for August 26 at 2 pm featuring land parcels from 12 to 20 acres with 25 percent cash and rest on notes due 4 months to 3 years.

J. L. Davis Caroleen Marion Clinchfield Mills Davis Beulah Moore National Highway

Dalton Bros. Coming to Forest City

Forest City will welcome Dalton Bros a new store opening mid September in the Moss Furniture Co. space selling shoes hosiery notions and dry goods. J W and C D Dalton residents with extensive retail experience plan to stock only high quality lines and expect Forest City to be a strong growth point with local support.

Forest City Messrs. J. W C. D. Dalton Moss Furniture Co Dalton Bros J. W. Dalton Urier Gilmore-Moore Co Charlotte Florence S. C Cliffside Mills Courier Messrs. Dalton E. H. Dalton

Spindale Church Leaders Begin Summer Revival Series

Rev D J Hunt travels to Ellenboro for viral services as Rev M W Heckard aids Denton revival. Mr W R Vess to be ordained soon. Mrs W R East ridge and Gwen dolyn stay in Spindale. Miss Emma Dixon former resident. Social events include Epworth League watermelon, Clover Hill farm gathering, and youth moves to Round Hill Academy.

D. J. Hunt Ellenboro W. R. Vess Vess W. R. Eastridge Gwendolyn Stonewall North Carolina Meckard Church Lawn Jennie Morris Alma Freeman Round Hill Academy Miss Freeman Foreignfield Tait Ocie Nanney Stonecutter Mars Hill Ivey Cowan Cliffeside Cliffeside Will Take Up Mr. Nanneys Work. ‘the Members of the B. ¥. P. U Epworth League Watermelon Slicing

Caroleen News Highlights Local Outings and Visits

Mr H E Stegall left for Danville Virginia on vacation. Boy scouts led by Henry W Dearborne embarked for a week long outing at Chimney Rock. Miss Ruth Higgins hosted a party for guest Martha Bradley of Gastonia with a group of local youths attending. Ice cream and cake served. Margaret Sloan returned from Goldsboro. Edward Canno of Pickens South Carolina visited Caroleen over the weekend.

H. E. Stegall Danville Boy Scouts Heny W. Dearborne Chimney Rock Ruth Higgins Martha Bradley Gastonia Alice Edwards Emily Hollifield Sadie Jenkins Naomi Phoenix Greensboro Edith Jenkins

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NEW Masonic King's Mountain Shelby Coming Henrietta Caroleen Park West End F. I. Barber B. Doggett Wesleyan H. W. Hawkins County R. Otto Pratt S. M. IL Teal Property Doggett Moore Land Moss Furniture Store Spindale News Caroleen News
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