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Newspaper

Forest City Courier

Location

Forest City, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1922

Page

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Caroleen Schools to Open on Sept 11

Caroleen schools set to begin Monday September 11 with Principal J. E. Caroleen and a staff of Misses Amanda Lynch Etta Head Leona Ud ton Carrie B Sloan and others. The new term includes complete laboratory equipment and home economics and domes 2 science taught by Miss Virginia Graham. Prof J B Jones praises the faculty as experienced and predicts a successful term.

J. 1 Caroleen Amanda Margaret Lynch Etta Head Leona Udton Mill Springs Fin Ean N.C Ulla Tyneh Ollie Mae Shelbyrade Carrie B Granite Falls Edith Lonon Arnes Pitts Letitia Landrum N. C Carey Heath Sarepta ‘S Canton Eme

Forest City Schools Open September 18 Date

Forest City public schools open September 18 with classes starting in the old building while contractors finish the new one. Officials assure the new building will be ready soon, and every pupil should plan to enter on the first day. Benj L Smith confirms instructions and the adage about half-done work applies to school tasks as well.

Forest City Public Schools Benj, L. Smith

Betterment Club to Hold Carnival in Forest City

At a club meeting held at Mrs. R E Biggerstaff home plans were made for a carnival in Forest City on Saturday Sept 9 on the old hotel lot northeast corner public square. Festivities begin at 4 pm with supper and a carnival program including a minstrel circus clowns and a fish pond. Numerous committees were named for program material refreshment and business needs with a follow up meeting scheduled next Friday at Mrs Biggerstaff home to finalize plans.

Betterment Club R. E. Biggerstaff Forest City Northeast Corner Iircus Parker Holmes Ed Thomas RE. Biggerstaff T. Stone T. R. Padgett W. C. Bostic C. E. Alcock A. C. Jones M. Geo. Huntley J. H. Thon Wm. Blanton C. E.cock I. B. Covington Paul Vernon Geo. P. Reid B.C. Harrill Alice McDaniel Beulah Moore P. D. Harrill Chas. S. Hemphill Geo. Huntley J. H. Thomas

West End Social Notes Highlight Local Visits

Mr and Mrs H D McCoy of Charlotte and Mr and Mrs Deal of Atlanta spent the day with Mr and Mrs J P Williamson Tuesday. Eleanor and Dorothy McCoy of Charlotte visited last week. Ccie and Craig McClure visit their uncle C A Lawing at Chimney Rock. L A Severs and family of Charlotte visited Mr C L Lawing. J P Williamson made a business trip to Charlotte Thursday. C A Lawing manager of Mountain View Garage at Chimney Rock was a visitor in West End Friday. John Baker and family attended dedication exercises nearby last Sunday.

Charlie Ide Eula Forest City Spartsburg Chimney Rock Asheville Points Janell ‘Oler C. P. Hamrick Cliffside Spartan Spartanburg Janell Helland J. C. Toms Fatheney Lizzie Toms Hickson Womick Joseph Sudall May Fortune Seri H. D. McCoy Ofarlotte Mrs. Deal Atlanta J.P. Williamson Eleanor Dorothy McCoy Charlotte J. P. Williamson Ccie Craig McClure C. A. Lawng L. A. Severs and C. L. Lawing C. A. Lawing Mountain View West End John Baker Therryville

Mr Chas Harvill Hurt After Fall From Bridge

Mr Charlie Harvill received painful bruises in a fall from the new bridge over Second Broad river last Monday morning. It is said that it will possibly be ten days before he can resume his work.

Charlie _Harvill Second Broad River

Moving Into New Home In Caroleen

Mrs. W. W. Poole of Caroleen moved into a newly completed bungalow on the Caroleen road near Forest City this week. The Courier and The Atlanta Constitution rate is two dollars a year. send all orders to The Courier.

W. W. Poole Caroleen Caroleen Road Forest City Atlanta Constitution

Fleeing Officer Drowns in Broad River Tragedy

George Evans an employee of Henrietta Mills aged 20 fled from Deputy Sheriff Bridges attempting to serve a warrant. Evans ran toward the river, shed his shoes, and drowned within a few feet of shore as rescuers were unable to reach him before he sank. Coroner ruled accidental drowning. Burial held at Brown's Chapel Pacolet South Carolina after services in Henrietta.

George Evans Henrietta Mills Second Broad River Bridges Henrietta Evans Young Evans Dew Drop Inn A. C. Duncan

Our Boys in Cliffside at Cliffside Mills Store

Mr Elmer Hollifield of Forest City begins duties in the Cliffside Mills hardware department. He is the second Forest City youth to join the Cliffside Store, following Mr Martin Mauney who started last week. Friends predict success for the young man.

Elmer Hollifield R. K. Hollifield Forest City Cliffside Mills Cliffside Martin Mauney

Mrs Huntley Breaks Arm in Yard Accident

Mrs George Huntley fell in her yard on E Main Street at 11 Wednesday morning and sustained a fracture of both bones in her right arm. Dr Bostic reduced the fracture and she was resting easy at press time. Friends regret the accident.

George Huntley E. Main Street Bostic Huntley

Services at M. E. Church

The Rev Parker Holmes announces Sunday September 3 services at the Methodist church Morning topic Christ in the World's Thought and Life Evening topic The Jew's Place in the World and the Church.

Parker Holmes Methodist Church

Interesting relic molds counterfeit Spanish coin found

Newton Jones brings a pair of eight year old molds plus a lead piece that imitate a 1794 silver Spanish coin. The molds were buried on the old Jones homestead eight miles above Rutherfordton on Maple Creek, now owned by Hays Early.

Monroe McDonald J. N. Jones Forest City McDonald Jones Hays Early Rutherfordton Maple Creek Mr. Jones Tryon County George Billy Richardson Richardson

Knights of Pythias lodge plans extended outreach

Forest City lodge No 82 met Monday night as Esquire rank was conferred on J P Williamson. Members from Forest City King's Mountain Gastonia Cliffside and Charlotte prepare to aid a new lodge in Spindale Friday. About twenty new members to be initiated with larger drive later at Rocky Mount on Sept 13 aiming to induct 300 members.

Forest City K. P J. P. Williamson Spindale King’s Mountain Gastonia Cliffside Charlotte

Four Million Dollars for Rutherford Farmers

The Farmers Bank & Trust Co Forest City has arranged with Virginia Carolina Stock Land Bank to loan farmers up to four million dollars at six percent. The bank invites county farm owners to learn about the new loan plan and visit the bank for full details.

Farmers Bank & Trust Co Forest City Virginia-Carolina Stock — Land Bank Elizabeth City N. C

Superior Court Adjourned Friday in Rutherfordton

The August term of Superior Court for civil cases adjourned Friday afternoon after a five day session. Key cases included Peoples Bank of Union Mills vs Morgan Lumber Co for $7000, with verdict to the plaintiff and appeal to the Supreme Court. Damages awarded to Mrs. A C Jones for sidewalk shade tree removal were $150, with further appeals noted. Multiple judgments and continuances followed, including jury disputes, land ownership cases, and divorces.

Rutherfordton Superior Court Peoples Bank of Union Mills Morgan Lumber Company G. W. Watson J. D. Morris G. W. Morgan W. F. Finck Morgan Lumber Cany Peoples Bank D. C. Erwin Supreme Court A. C. Jones Forest City Carolina Storage Company Farest City Motor Company Rutherford Transfer Company P.M. Morrison Montgomery Ward & Company Harrill Bros Wm. McCurry Roxie Biggerstaff Golden Valley Township Walter Haynes Lester Hopper J. W. Hampton Geo. Poteat Et al Tate & Flack Wal .A. Poteat j_R. B. Taylor Flossie Taylor Highway Commission of Colfax Township Piney Mountain E. A. Martin Lou Burns Cicero Green Adaline Green Whit Burns Security Paint & Varnish Co P. D. Morrow C. C. Moore Alien’ & Connor R. M. Levi C. F. Silvers W. P. Hardin W. M. Arrowood Cleghorn Mills B.C. Gettys J. EB. Whisnant J. W. Reid

MLL Will Open Sept 5 at South Mountain Institute

Aug 29 report from South Mountain Industrial Institute notes top-soiling of Brandle's curve by county road workers and Golden Valley crews to keep mountain road passable year round. Tourists urged to visit S M I S, Shoals, and nearby Chimney Rock. Mr L D Fisher and helpers build a four room cabin for dorm overflow. Miss Lucy Brown trains girls in canning. school opens Sept 5 with Vance Horner of New Orleans Baptist Bible Institute delivering opening address. New county textbooks to be used and sold for cash.

Bostic Board of Trustees South Mountain Industrial Institute Vance Horner Baptist Bible Institute of New Orleans

Green McCardwell Bride Weds in Spartanburg

Miss Clare Green daughter of Mr and Mrs H H Green Mooresboro wed Mr Jas W McCardwell Jr of Gratz Ky at First Baptist Spartanburg S C Rev Dr Ball officiated in attendance of close relatives The couple planned a Kentucky visit then will reside in Caroleen where the groom works Texaco Oil Co and is related to banker Y L McCardwell The bride a former teacher and moresboro creamery bookkeeper is praised for charm and accomplishment

Clare Green H. H. Green Mooresboro Jas. W. McCardwell, Jr Gratz First Baptist Church Spartanburg Ball Kentucky Caroleen Texaco Oil Company North Carolina McCardwell Y. L. McCardwell New House

Successful sale of Spartanburg auction lots along highway

The Interstate Land Auction Co of Spartanburg conducted a large auction of Thomas and partners land, producing handsome prices for prime lots along the highway. Purchasers included E. Keeter A Gilbert B C Weir and others. only lots sold, while Thomas & Weathers retain a large tract including the Beulah Moore property.

Interstate Land ‘Auction Co Spartanburg Messrs. Thomas There Spinda County E. Keeter A. Gilbert B. C. Weir Lattimore Geo. Penny

Real estate dealer stung on tongue by hornet

Mr. Clarence Huntley, a well known real estate dealer, was injured Tuesday afternoon when a hornet sting on the tongue caused severe swelling and pain lasting several hours, leaving him unable to talk briefly.

Clarence Huntley

Legal Notices Listing of Civil Suits and Defendants

Lavania Walker and J C Patrick sue Jno Gullege. J T Patrick sues Jno Gullege. Calvert sues Calvert. Jones sues Jones. Williams sues Mc Dade. Price sues Owens. Byers sues Gin Co. Morris sues Yelton.

Lavania Walker J. C. Patrick Jno Gullege J. T. Patrick Calvert Jones Williams McDade Price Owens Byers Gin Co Morris Yelton

Also Mentioned on This Page

NT News MR. Chas. Harrill Eorge Evans Broad River Mrs. Huntley M. E. Church Newton Jones Indian Mound Rutherford Farmers Uperior Bryson Golden Valley SM. LI
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