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Newspaper
Forest City Courier
Location
Forest City, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1922
Page
10
Two hundred men's shirts priced at 1.00 1.50 2.00 and 2.50 cover all sizes 13 12 to 19. A selection of English Madras shirts with silk stripes in over two hundred patterns offered at 2.50 3.50 and 5.00. Newest shirts guaranteed fast color with replacement if they fade.
A limited stock of White Jersey Silk Shirts is offered at seven dollars and fifty cents each. The seller emphasizes value for gifts and urges buyers to act quickly to secure the best available option.
The advertisement urges gifting friends with ties in many colors and patterns. It promotes Men’s and Boys’ Knitted Ties at 5c 75e and $1.00, Silk Ties from 75e, and $5.00 options with holiday boxes included. Shoppers are invited to compare and buy from the offer.
Call on us freely to wrap your Christmas packages for the mail. We will be glad to wrap them in holly paper whether you buy them here or not.
A North Carolina man identified as William McKinney, about 30, formerly a real estate? professor and Wake Forest graduate, was arrested in Washington on theft charges. He admitted stealing overcoats in multiple states and kept a diary of his thefts. He declined family notification and claimed to intend to reimburse owners.
S. M. Padgett died November 29 at his son Joe Padgett's home in Bostic after paralysis struck November 27. He married Sarah Michael in 1860 and had 14 children, 92 grandchildren, and 49 great-grandchildren. A Civil War veteran, he joined Concord church and was buried November 30 in Concord Cemetery with funeral by I. D. Harrill, D. J. Hunt, and C. M. Teal.
Miss Essie Mae Hardin and Mr. Arthur Harrill were married November 29 at the bride’s home with Rev H D Harrill officiating. The couple, daughter and son of local families, plan to reside in Hickory after a brief wedding period.
Forest City men I N Biggerstaff and J B Long visited Marion on Thanksgiving to see Mrs Matt Biggerstaff widow of Elijah Biggerstaff. The 80 year old Sunshine native weighs 215 pounds and has been out of the county over 50 years. She now stays with her daughter in Oklo while visiting Morristown Tennessee and Marion acquaintances. She is the youngest of seven girls and the only survivor of her family.
A full line of fruits candies and nuts invites customers to visit for Christmas fruits and holiday goodies at Quality Grocery. Special selections emphasize quality and seasonal gifts for the season.
Asheville history notes wide publicity for Chimney Rock through a Pathe Exchange Review film. James B. Buchanan recorded 2000 feet of footage during a visit, now playing in New York theatres and planned for national and international release due to its spectacular quality.
Florence Mills reports new pickers and warpers arrived and placed in the Florence Mills with more machinery expected soon. Births include Alex Haggard a boy born to Mr and Mrs A H Haynes and a girl to Mr and Mrs F Y Hamrick. Local visits, church notices, and Christmas rally preparations are noted as families and pastors are mentioned.
The Rutherford County Medical Society met in Rutherfordton last week and elected officers for the coming year. Dr. R. H. Crawford became president, Dr. T. C. Lovelace vice-president, and Dr. W. C. Bostic secretary-treasurer. Also note Quality Grocery Store promoting Xmas apples arriving today with 12 barrels of select fruit.
Quality Grocery Store advertises weekly supply of celery lettuce and other fresh produce with emphasis on high quality and consistent delivery.
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