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Newspaper
Forest City Courier
Location
Forest City, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1922
Page
4
Valedictory announces Forest City Courier transferred to J C Alcock and partner from Danville Kentucky. They pledge a broad liberal Democratic stance, open columns, county focus, improved news service and stronger weekly paper for Forest City and Rutherford County with community backing sought.
Businessmen assess stock levels, pricing, and sales prospects for the new year. They review what merchandise is on hand, how long items have been in inventory, costs, and current selling performance. Analyzing best sellers, potential shortages, and pricing strategies, they plan purchases for optimal turnover.
The College boys and girls who have added so much pleasure to the social life of Forest City for the past two weeks have returned to the various colleges.
Clarence Lee Early and Ethel Pearl Robbins married at the Methodist parsonage in Caroleen. Rev. Parker Holmes officiated the Saturday afternoon ceremony at 4 o'clock.
C M Martin, proprietor of the Crowell House, fell in his room Tuesday while attempting to turn on an electric light and was shaken up. It is feared he has a broken rib.
Misses Jennie Vonnie and Luna Philbeck hosted Monday supper with guests including Fannie and Alice King Fran cis Schwartzman Earnest Magness Morris Schwartzman Jack Philips and Sam Sherron from Chesnee South Carolina in attendance.
The Courier explains readers should bear with the paper as it launches under new management. Staff report difficulties producing the first issue after taking charge Monday and pledge improvements with reader support.
R W Hardin moves his barber shop to the Butler building on Mill Street. The shop features bath and shower improvements and full modern fittings and is now open for business. He invites friends and customers to call at the new location.
New blacksmith C M Wilson plans a shop in a new building on Powell street near Florence Mills next Monday. He previously operated locally and is well known here. An advertisement runs in his home paper. Read it.
Bro. Jeff L. Nelson of Morganton, assistant lecturer of the Grand Lodge, spent a week in Forest City meeting with Forest City Lodge No. 381. He praised the lodge’s work, exemplified the third degree, and noted strong growth. A charter for a Commandery was granted, with plans for a Masonic temple next year.
Sheriff Logan received a report of liquor sales in the woods beyond Mr. Charlie Hamrick's. Deputies Dixon and Austell found a black leather bag with 12 quarts of bottled in bond Haig and Haig. The liquor was taken to the courthouse where many gathered to see and smell.
A new blacksmith shop will open in a building on Powell Street near Florence Mills on Monday January 9. The proprietor plans to offer metalwork and repair services with a focus on local trades and prompt workmanship.
Former local business owner appeals to residents to support the shop with a share of patronage, promising first class work and reliable service.
Rev and Mrs Parker Holmes thank Forest City Methodist and Pleasant Grove church members and friends for a generous pounding Friday night. Dee also thanks the Forest City stewards for a handsome cedar chest given at Christmas.
Hardin reports on Mills and Rutherford County coverage plans. He notes a gathering at his home with young friends and entertainment including games and refreshments. Attendees included John Reid Paul ton Huntley Hubert J. Davis Lewis Reid Vernon of Spartanburg.
Wanted a good man in every community to sell marble and granite tombstones and monuments Write us Liberty Marble Granite Co Spartanburg SC Household furniture for sale Dresser heating stove sanitary couch Morris chair rocker Call at Smith bungalow on Broadway by Friday noon Mrs H C Hull
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