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Newspaper

Forest City Courier

Location

Forest City, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1925

Page

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Henrietta Death and Local News Highlights

Mrs. R. H. Henson died at Rutherford hospital after a month of illness leaving a husband five daughters two sons and extended family. Funeral held at Holly Springs cemetery with Rev. Tom Harris officiating. A large crowd attended. Also notes: Dr Kerr leaves for Spencer to become a druggist, Dr J F Sherard to succeed him. Local social and church events include a singing convention at the Baptist church and a quiet marriage of Grace Harmon to Walter Smith in Spartanburg.

Henrietta R. H. Henson Rutherford Hospital Clyde Lowry Allie Jessie Mae Eunice Ruby Henson Festus Kelly Henson Holly Springs Tom Harris Guy Scruggs Boiling Springs Vena Camp Mary Ella Clegg Shelby The Baptist Church Kerr Spencer N. C J. F. Sherard Broma Layne Gramlin D. M. Layne Minnie Lee Fagan Campobello S. C Grace Harmon Walter Smith Spartanburg Georgia Smith W. E. Harmon Gaffney S.C Will Smith Henrietta Mills Mrs. Smith

Power Turned On In Rural Sections

Boiling Springs February 19 power was turned on at the Mooresboro substation built by the Southern Power company to supply lights for Boiling Springs Mooresboro Lattimore Ellenboro and nearby communities. Residents rush to wire homes and expect light and industrial growth along a planned rural electric network. A $15 000 central heating plant at the high school near completion will heat three buildings now and five later.

Boiling Springs Mooresboro Southern Power Company Lattimore Ellenboro

Splendid Lecture at Rutherfordton

The noted lecturer Mrs. Horton Williams Clegg comes to Rutherfordton on Friday February 27 at 7 30 p m in the Methodist church. An admission charge of 25 and 50 cents will be collected. If you have not heard Book Agent Friday you have something to look forward to.

Horton Williams Clegg Rutherfordton Methodist Church

Khansaman at Spindale Sunday

Albert Osborne of Bhupalpatran India will speak in native costume at Spindale Methodist church Sunday night March 1 at 7 30 oclock. His subject Jesus Christ in the Modern World. He is native of India born of parents and a graduate of Oxford University. Rev O L Simpson speaks at 11 00 a m on Gods Comfort for a Troubled World.

Khansaman Albert Osborne Bhupalpatran India Spindale Methodist Church Suny Osborne Oxford University England O. L. Simpson

Avondale Home Economics Club Sponsors Community Party

The Avondale Home Economics Club held a community party at the local hall last Saturday night. The program featured the Avondale band two songs by teachers a group of high school girls and a men's quartet amid music stunts and games. The event drew many residents and showcased the club’s wider aim to furnish a simple tasteful cottage for their meeting place as a model home for Avondale women.

Avondale Home Economics Club Avondale Home Economics Club Murriel Barnes Cliffside School

Delia Thompson Hosts Edith Faulkner Party in Bostic

Mrs Delia Thompson and her sister Ethel hosted a Monday night gathering in honor of her niece Edith Faulkner. Guests included Gladys Harris Esther Bailey Minnie Elliott Bertie Lee Kendrick and others who played games and enjoyed refreshments. Several locals, including Ethel and Elizabeth Daves, visited relatives in Converse Shelby Alexander and Shelby that weekend.

Bostic Delia Thompson Ethel Edith Faulkner Mrs. Thompson Converse 8. C Gladys Harris Esther Bailey Minnie Elliott Bertie Lee Kendrick Lester Bailey Farrice Bailey David Hoyle Kendrick Worth Elliott Colmen Harris Weldon Harris B. B. Smart Elliott Minnie Eliott Mr. Worth John Elliott Wiss Bertie Lee Kendrick Elizabeth Daves B. E S. C D. H. Kendrick Alexander Ed Faulkner E. Daves Shelby Dick Carson W. B. Jenkins W. C. Harris Hulda Huntsinger Esther and Wilma Bailey

Widowhood prompts search for No 3 says wife

A married woman who wishes to be widowed first seeks No 3 as soon as she becomes a widow, reflecting a curious post marriage superstition or omen in the text.

First Woman Deputy Attorney General Named in New York

Mrs. Jeanette Brill a Brooklyn lawyer becomes the states first woman appointed deputy attorney general.

Jeanette Brill Broklyn State of New York

Washington Supper at Kiwanis Club Open Conference

Kiwanis Club members and guests enjoyed a Washington Supper with notable visitors including Mrs. Edwards and Miss Minish. A private screening invitation from Cliffside Theatre manager Chas Moore was extended for Abraham Lincoln. Dr Abernethy of Charlotte will open the Older Boys Conference in Rutherfordton March 13 to 15.

Washington DR. Abernethy Kiwanis Club J. M. Edwards J. H.thomas Juanita Minish Ruth Moore R. W. Minish Kate Mullican W. H. Hall Chas Moore Cliffside Theatre Abraham Lincoln W .A. Ayers J. W. Dalton W. L. Brown Prof Lee Finch C. C. Blanton Paul Moore J. E. Abernethy Charlotte Rutherfordt B. L. Smith S. E. Elmore Harry Price Davidson College North Carolina R. L. Lemons Shelby C. M. Richards Davidson Grady Leonard Hickory Forest City

Real estate sales reported by Blanton and Greene

Blanton and Greene announce last week real estate sales in Mooresboro and Cliffside. Transactions include T A M Bridges 49 acre tract sold to W J Ramsey for 2700 dollars and W F Daves bungalow with seven lots sold to J W Rhymer for 3000 dollars. Alexander Motor Company sold to J W Rhymer for 1500 dollars and J W Rhymer sold 20 acres to W F Daves for 5000 dollars. J P Smith house and four acre lot in Cliffside sold to John M Whisnant for 1700 dollars. Spindale Gingham Bundles offered at Bostic Mercantile Company on Wednesday March 4.

Blanton and Greene Mooresboro T. A. M. Bridges Cliffside W. J. Ramsey W. F. Daves Alexander J. W. Rhymer Alexander Motor Company J. P. Smith John M. Whisnant

Run Over By Car In Spindale Accident

Ike Frady of Green Hill was struck by a Ford truck driven by Clyde Miller of Rutherfordton near Spindale Hardware Co. He suffered a fractured skull and was hospitalized. Latest reports say his condition shows little change and the incident appears unavoidable.

Ike Frady Green Hill Spindale Frady Spindale Hardware Co Clyde Miller Rutherfordton McFarland Bros

Income Tax Assistant Coming March 9 10 Forest City

A letter from Deputy Commissioner of Revenue R B Boger states he will be in Forest City on March 9 and 10 to assist taxpayers with state income tax returns. Roger will provide free help to anyone who wants it.

R. B. Boger Morganton N. C Forest City Roger

Greatest offer ever made by The Courier

An old advertisement promises a special subscription deal offering The Courier one year, Southern Ruralist one year, and the Dixie Wall Atlas for 2.00. The four page map is described as essential and worth the price, encouraging readers to send orders to The Courier.

The Courier Southern Ruralist

Building Residence Erection on Young Street

Mr Q A Collins is erecting a fine room residence on Young street and expects completion soon for occupancy. His son in law C C Thornton of Lockhart S C will move to Forest City and also build a home here. He is an electrician and a Clemson College graduate.

Q. A. Collins Young Street C. C. Thornton Lockhart S. C Forest City Clemson College

Local business deals and property purchases announced

Mr. C. S. Hemphill bought the Watkin's grocery storeroom from J. D. Ledbetter and plans to sell his stock and rest. Geo. Jones purchased the Smith storeroom on Depot street and several cottages. P. N. Long bought his Depot street storeroom from the Biggerstaff estate. C. C. Blanton and John Pool bought a building site beside the new ten cent store on East Main street to erect a business house. C. E. Alcock purchased a residence lot on Arlington street from Blanton. Cyclone Auction Co. secured the Lynch property on West Main street for development. The company will sell the Bud Simmons farm near Harris next Saturday. A major development plans to convert J. A. Wilkie’s property between the city schools and Caroleen road into a subdivision, with rapid market sales anticipated.

C. S. Hemphill Watkin’s Grocery J. D. Ledbetter Hemphill Geo. Jones Smith Depot Street P. N. Long Biggerstaff Messrs C. C. Blanton John Pool Ten Cent East Main Street C. E. Alcock Arlington Street Cyclone Auction Co

County Commissioners Back Two Year Term Plea

At a county mass meeting in Forest City residents debated road funding and county official terms. Sen Roach and Rep Moss attended to hear constituents. They favored reducing the county commissioners term to two years and sent a telegram urging passage of the bill likely to become law.

Forest City Senator Roach Representative Moss House Senate

Forest City Man is Vic Victim of Eye Fraud

A Forest City man, Confederate veteran R A Callahan, was approached by Dr L J Miller who claimed a partner Dr Butler could treat his eyes for 6 to 7 dollars per visit. Miller was arrested for defrauding Callahan after a large proposed fee. He posted a 100 bond and disappeared before his Rutherfordton trial, with doctors suspecting radium or flax seed in Callahan’s eyes.

L. J. Miller Tometrist Miller Fores City R.A. Callahan Callahan Butler Butt Callan Confederates Building and Loan Secretary Re= rorder Rutherfordton Pos

Miss Sadie Whiteside Weds Ralph Beason in Spartanburg

Ferry News reports Miss Sadie Whiteside, longtime Ferry school teacher, married Ralph Beason of Mooresboro. Local relatives and friends offered congratulations as the couple plans a home based on love, while Ferry school residents enjoyed a Dodge ball win over Floyd Creek 17 to 6 under supervision of Mr. Hampton and Miss Byrd.

Mooresboro R-1 Sadie Whiteside Ferry School Spartanburg Ralph Beason Beason Robert Bea J. D. Whiteside Rutherfordton Union Mills High School Ferry Wayne Bridges Carrie Beson Morton Scruggs Benson Claude Scruggs D. F. Scruggs Allien Bertha Whiteside Bryan Whiteside Byrd Great Falls Floyd’ ‘Creek Hampton Miss Byrd

Making of tom the largest item of expense in the frucial Lee industry

The text notes coal as the major cost in generating heat for steam expansion in the compressor ice machine era. It remarks that water and machinery cost little, while coal drives the frucial process and overall energy expenditure.

Frucial Lee

India Leads in Old Seeds Production Record

India shows a large oil seed output with over 5 million tons and leads in crop varieties among nations. A county measure on taxes for drivers is expected to pass, set to affect local transportation costs and policy.

India

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Smith-Harmon C. B. Wiseman North Wilkesboro Mr. Wray Rutherford County Bostic Mercantile Company Dixie Wall Atlas Dixie U. S Alaska United States Vic Charlotte Tometrist Ferry News
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