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Newspaper
Forest City Courier
Location
Forest City, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1922
Page
4
Methods church announces services next Sunday at 110 o clock morning sub je jesus and the Multitudes evening subject jeer all and Covenant a welcome to attend these services
A barn owned by Mr. L. A. Wrng of the Seaboard Depot at Rutherfordton burned Sunday afternoon January 1. The blaze started after two boys fired atches with an air rifle near the barn, igniting the structure.
The Peoples Electric Co has secured wiring contracts on the new residences of Mr. W. E. Lynch and Mr. Josh McMurray. The firm is composed of experts in their line and is sure to give satisfaction.
Hollifield Champion & Co. have begun the erection of a new office building adjoining their lumber plant. The structure will add greatly to the convenience of the firm in handling their fast growing business.
Editor Gary Hiott of the Pick as Sentinel spent part of the holidays with relatives here and returned to his home last Thursday. He is well known locally, former editor of the paper, and son in law of R. E. Biggerstaff. He spoke warmly of Forest City noting its wonderful improvement and healthy growth during a talk with the Courier editor.
Local trades note W C Tate buying back goods from Harrill on Depot Street and the Tate Mill street business changing hands. Harrill Huntley sold to I B Covington. City Lodge No 381 names J A Wilkie as representative to Indiana Lodge. meeting January 17 promises solid attendance.
W A Harrill the progressive merchant at Ellenboro had the Courier job department print a large run of bills announcing a January clearance sale. The notice said the sale would run through January 7 and early reports indicate the sale has been a complete success. Harrill is described as a hustler and his success pleases many friends.
Rev H W Hawkins newly appointed pastor of the Wesleyan Methodist church is expected to arrive with his family tomorrow from Charlotte. He traveled there Monday to arrange the move and will reside at the Dr McBrayer house on Main street. The community plans a warm welcome for the Hawkins family.
The war risk insurance and vocational rehabilitation act pensions and family allotments may be exempted from income tax for ex service members after an American Legion appeal. The exemption also covers gifts to Legion posts and the women’s Auxiliary units for their use.
Forest May last Saturday the school board let the contract for a new two story brick school building to J. P. Little & Son of Charlotte. Work to begin in early spring and be finished for the next term. The project promises convenience and pride for Forest City.
In Mayor's Court since the last report Arthur Morrow and Claude Hardin were fined five dollars and costs for affray. C Lawrance and Neal Green were fined ten and six dollars respectively for intoxication. Jess Aldrich and Crawford Hardin paid thirty six and three dollars plus costs. Dewitt Harrill and Walt Settlemyer faced three and five dollar fines with costs. Otis Tate vs W M Wilkins noted as a compromise. One Shelby man fined eight dollars for speeding. An advertisement for Tanlae sleep aid appears.
Messrs. E. C. and J. H. Weir have opened a general merchandise store in their new building at the forks of the National Highway and the Marion road in West End Forest City. The firm, Weir Bros, will offer a first class line and are considered up to date merchants likely to succeed.
Prof Raymond Peele of Gibson has been elected to replace Miss Blakey at the high school. He is a Trinity College graduate with prior school leadership experience. New entrants include Albert Abernethy, 9th. Harnest Summey, 9th. Dorothy Hollifield, 10th. The Parent Teacher Association meets Wednesday at 3 pm. The school board awarded the building contract to L and E contractors of Charlotte. Miss Mae Nanney is out sick. Miss Margaret Young and Mrs B L Smith are teaching in her absence. Capt B L Smith travels to Raleigh for school business. Helen Keller Literary Society elected officers: Louise Harri President, Anemo Kanipe Vice President, Frances Holmes Secretary, Ruth Dorsey Chaplain. Letitia Blakey ill and absent. faculty wishes her a speedy recovery. Old Hickory Literary Society elected spring officers: Cha B T President, Faye E Vice President, Frank Biggerstaff Secretary, Robert Blanton Censor, George W H Chaplain. Program Committee Paul Moss, Ralph Biggerstaff, Clyde Whitlock.
The Rev H W Hawkins, pioneer Wesleyan preacher and former NC Conference president, arrives to lead after Rev J A Johnson resigns to move to Florida. First services Sunday Jan 22 will dedicate the new church, with the conference president and others expected to attend. further details to follow in the Couriex.
Forest City notes real ter weather with residents moving in on Church Street. Rev Z D Harrill from Ellenboro preaches at Missionary Methodist Saturday night. J R Steadman visits home near Hollis after weekend travel. Rev Jas A Johnson resigns from Wesleyan Church for Florida health reasons. Rev H W Hawkins succeeds as pastor. Mary Reddick ill with pleurisy and pneumonia. community members visit and attend Bible class sessions.
Second-hand wood saw with six horse engine mounted ready for work at a bargain from Farmers Hdw Co. Also Ford tow truck for sale cash or time from same store. House and lot on West Main Street one acre with good outbuildings offered by J A Black Forest City. Wanted readers urged to use classifieds to buy or sell items.
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