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Forest City Courier

Location

Forest City, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1922

Page

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Change In School Teachers In Spindale

Spindale North Carolina reports a teacher change as Prof Ray Setzer from Hickory takes high school post after training at Lenoir College. Pearl Harrelson named superintendent. The report notes Setzer's fitness, the basketball team gains, and a few local events including a railway depot car use and community notices.

Spindale N. C Ray Setzer Hickory E. Wade Crawford Setzer Lenoir College Pearl Harrelson

Robberies Strike Ellenboro Stores In Quiet Town

Two Ellenboro shops were entered by robbers in the night, Harrill drug store and A M Ney store suffering rear-window break ins. Items taken include watches, clothing, knives, shoes, fountain pens, and more. Bloodhounds proved infeasible as tracks had grown cold, with no clues to the thieves.

Ellenboro W. A. Harrill Courlier S. & W. Revol A. M. Ney Nde Harrill

State Sanitary Inspector to Visit Forest City

Hickory official Mr Fritz announced a state sanitary inspector will visit Forest City next month to inspect premises and assess the sanitary condition. Citizens are urged to prepare by cleaning up before the inspection and to consult the City Clerk for full information on state sanitary laws.

Hickory Courier Office Fritz Cliffside Henrie Caroleen Forest City

Forest City social and church notes January evening

Mr Morris Price entertained friends at his home Tuesday evening with rook at tables. Miss Frances Holmes provided music and Miss Bertha Morris sang. A pound supper followed. D L Hamrick and family moved to Alexander. C M Holland Jr visiting Roy Holland in Atlanta. Despite rain a large crowd attended Sunday church services. Fannie Lou Dogget spent the weekend in Caroleen. Wilbur Smith of Cliffside visited relatives.

Forest City R-4 Morris Price Frances Holmes Bertha Morris D. L. Hamrick Alexander C. M. Holland Atlanta

Depot plans spark Forest City growth and rail investment

A local Courier contributor reports the Carolina Clinchfield and Ohio Railway plans a new depot at Forest City near the National Highway underpass. The facility will ease cargo handling, cut drayage, and attract business, with several new homes and factories planned as commerce and industry expand.

Carolina, Clinchffe and Ohio Railway Coasi Expres Spartanburg Charlotte

The Power Of Pictures In Print

A Canadian Printer and Publisher column argues that a single picture communicates more than pages of text. It claims pictures transcend age class and literacy, provoking instant emotion and visualization, unlike cold printed words.

Barrie

Burglar Robbery at Bostic General Store

The general store of Mr. O. B. Biggerstaff was entered last night and a considerable amount of goods stolen. Four arrests were made by local sheriffs and deputies, including two white men named Will Price and Junie Smith from Charlotte. Three black suspects were arrested in connection with the loot. A preliminary check could not determine the total value of the goods. Authorities praised the swift roundup of suspects.

O. B. Biggerstaff Will Price Junie Smith Charlotte Burkeman McKinney Mooresworo Eilenboro

Farmers Bank and Trust Co Stockholders Meet

The annual meeting of the stockholders of the Farmers Bank and Trust Co was held in the new directors room and well attended. The bank entered the year in strong financial condition with a satisfactory statement published in this issue. John W. Smith was elected as a new director and the regular semi annual dividend was declared. The officers and directors are regarded as among the finest citizens of the county with high integrity.

Farmers Bank & Trust Co Courier John W. Smith Farmers Bank & Trust Company

Bible Classes to Meet in Mobile for Southwide Convention

Raleigh NC January 11 Organized Bible classes in North Carolina Baptist Sunday schools plan to send a large delegation to Mobile Alabama February 7 to 9 for the first Southwide convention of Bible class representatives. Railroad rates have been reduced. North Carolina secretary L Middleton named transportation manager. Speakers include W Jennings Bryan Roger Babson and John D Sage with John J Davis tentatively set to speak on labor. The aim is to enlist Baptists for soul winning and broader Christian work statewide and beyond.

Raleigh N. C Bapti Sunday Schools North Carolina Mobile Ala Baptist Leity Gilbert J. St Nson inston-Galom North Carolna Raytist Fo Goe South Possifor William Jennings Bryan Roger W. Babson John D. Sage Union Central Life Insurance Company John J. Davis

Robber Gives Up in South Carolina Bank Looting Case

Horace Andrews surrendered to Deputy Sheriff J W Lee last week confessing to a bank robbery and store looting at Trenton and McCormk South Carolina The deputy transported him to Greenwood and handed him to the sheriff A $50 reward for the capture was offered and the alert deputy ensured no escape by the guilty party.

Horace Andrews J. W. Lee Trenton McCorm+k S.C Greenwood Lee

Jail break at Murphy shares escaped prisoners

In Cherokee jail last night a general jail delivery freed inmates including Ros Levingood and John Black. Ford Logan, held for larceny, was among those who escaped by sawing through iron bars. Bloodhounds were sent to trail the fugitives amid reports of a prior escape nearby.

Peptona Special At Reinhardt Drug Co One Week

The Reinhardt Drug Co runs a one week sale on peptona tonic offering the $1 25 size for 198. This promotion highlights a temporary discount on a popular health tonic.

Reinhardt Drug Co

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January High School Columbus C. H R. F. Hardin L. V. Grose Yelton R. G J. A. Grose L. G. Columbus R. Arledge R. F T. Arledge L. F Landis C. Hebd R. G. Pittman LG. McFarland H. S Williams R. He Southern Railway Mill PH. Putnam Josephine Hill The Fox Ale New Officers Society Cted Ice Nanney Gay A. M. McKinney ITARY Easant News Apentier Arlington Southern Power Company the Courier Bostic Baptist Sunday Schools Murphy
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