Rutherford County to Implement Chain Gang Program
The Sun reports Rutherford County establishes a chain gang with the old jail as headquarters. Superintendent Thomas Blanton and guard Guy Edwards will oversee 20 to 30 able-bodied prisoners who will work on county roads, receive tobacco and monthly time off for good behavior, and be examined by the county physician. Lunches provided, with heat and water installed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutherford County
Thomas Blanton
Guy Edwards
Ellenboro
Quiet Christmas in Oak Grove and Local Marriages
Christmas passed quietly in Ellenboro R-2 with a Spartanburg wedding. Paul Harrill married Flossie Harrill after a short drive to Spartanburg. The Randall family faced illness and loss as Mrs. E T Randall died after pneumonia. Rev Hornbuckle led the Oak Grove service, with many relatives visiting and expressing sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Webb
J. N. Randall
D. K. Randall
M. G. Smart
Etheleen Randall
Mae
Leigh Harrill
E. T. Randall
Randall
Thomas Blanton
Oak Grove
Hornbuckle
Jones
Squire Bean,Ties Rutherfordton Couple in Dec Marriage
Mr Wilson Hill and Miss Birdie Lane were united in marriage by Squire John P. Bean at Rutherfordton on December 22. The bride is daughter of Adem Lane of Rutherfordton and the groom son of Mrs. Robert Hill of Union Mills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Randall
Rutherford College
Lenith Randall
Brevard Institute
K. M. Randall
T. E. Randall
J.T. Webb
Lucile
Cletus
Pearl Randall
Claude Dobbins
Eugenia Randell
C. B. Harrill
Lenith
Elija Hamrick
Elsenboro
Belle Wilkie
Polk County
L. D. Wilkie
Willard Randall
Rock Hill
S. C
Wilson Hill
Birdie Lane
John P. Bean
Rutherfordton
Adem Lane
Robert Hill
Union Mills
Poultry Meeting Set for Rutherford County January 2
A county poultry meeting will be held at the County Agent's office in Rutherfordton on Saturday January 2 1926 at 10 am. The session aims to organize a cooperative order for baby chicks to raise broilers for March and April markets. Attendees will discuss prices from hatcheries and how to ship a carload if enough participants join, potentially making Rutherford county first to ship a carload in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutherfordton
Rutherford County
Avondale News Highlights Local Social Notes
Miss Essie Ledford, daughter of Mrs. J. L. Hawkins, visits Avondale. Ledford, a Shelby Hospital student nurse, spends the week with her mother. Little Harlan Melton remains ill. Evie Hawkins and Ollie Kate Spratt visit home folks over Christmas. Ethel Hawkins contracts a severe case of mumps. T A McNeely hosts his Lincolnton father-in-law for the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avondale
Essie Ledford
J. L. Hawkins
Miss Ledford
Shelby Hospital
Shelby
N.C
Harlan Melton
Fletcher
Melton
Evie Hawkins
Hawkins
Kall
Mt. Holly
Ollie Kate Spratt
Charlotte Presbyterian Hospital
Ethel Hawkins
5Pindale Alexander M E Church News
Rev E C Cole of Marion was named presiding elder for the Marion district and will preach January 1 at 7 00 p m Members of both congregations urged to attend The first quarterly conference will meet at Alexander January 7 at 7 15 p m Capt B L Smith to lead morning worship at Spindale January 1 11 00 a m Sunday school attendance praised as good despite cold weather Card from Oscar L Simpson wishes a Happy New Year and signs off December 28 1926
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E. C. Cole
Marion
New
Will Peach
Aldepmdee Statey
Alexander
B. L. Smith
Spindale
Oscar L. Simpson
Tate's Garage License Tag Notice
Tate's Garage will not sell any au to licenses after January 1 1926. They can be bought at Raleigh direct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tate
Raleigh Direct
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Southern Railway
Citizens Bank and Trust CO
L. Miller
Chm
J. H. Thomas
Cline
W. Keeter
J. L. Taylor
B. Walker
Cashier
Ariail
W. G. Scoggin
Asst
Hampton
Dr. T. B. Loveiice
J.C Ledbetter
Redicud
W. W. Hicks
D. Geer Clin, J. H. Thomas
J. F. Flack
W. L. Long
B. Erwin Kenneth
Tanner
Brown
Building & Loan Office
Chaingang
OAK Grove News
R-2
Spartanburg
Paul Harrill
Flossie Harrill
Harrill
Hanson Harrill
Miss Harrill
Thomas Harrill
Annie Randall
Mrs. J. N. Biggerstaff
Squire Bean
Avondale News
T. A. McNeely
Mr. McNeely
Lincolnton
Palace Barber Shop
Kenney’s
C. D. Kenny Co
C.D. Kenney CO
Spartanburg, S. C
C. Alexander
Texaco Gas and Motor Oils
Doggett
Main St
B. H. Carson
Forest City, N. C
C. E. Huntley
M. J. Harrill
G. C. King
J. A. Wilkie
Cyclone Auction Company
Robinson’s Business. College
North Church
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