Max Gardner from long line of Patriots rises to North Carolina governorship
A detailed profile traces Max Gardners lineage from Dr. Oliver P. Gardner through his German and Southern ancestry. It recounts family service in the Civil War Spanish American War National Guard and World War I era, noting Gardners political and farming legacy in Rutherford and Cleveland counties, plus a 1928 bank report from Farmers Bank & Trust Company of Forest City.
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Max Gardner
Shelby
North Carolina
Gardner
Oliver P. Gardner
Col
Pascal Grigg
Jasper
Texas
Hester
Jesse McMurray
James Young
Forest City
Blanton
James L. Webb
State Superior Court
E. Yates Webb
United States Circuit Court
Congress
Doctor Gardner
Rutherford County
Cleveland County
38Th
North Carolina Regiment
Addie
James T. Gardner
Francis Gardner
Lattimore
Francis
Rufus Gardner
Appomattox
Farmers Bank & Trust Company
State of
Rutherford
J. A. Dennis
A. B. Price
B. C. Horn
Oes Meeting Schedule Note
Oes. meets every second and fourth Tuesday at 8 o'clock. Visitors welcome. J. S. Wood, Secretary. G. C. McBrayer, W. M.
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J. S. Wood
G. C. McBrayer
W. M
Oak Grove News social highlights and church notice
Oak Grove news from Ellenboro R-2 reports visitors including C B Harrill and Harrill sisters Maude and Pauline, N A Green from Spindale, and many locals in weekly gatherings. A preaching service is planned next Sunday at 3 PM with lay leader A G Randall. A surprise party at Esther Bailey’s is noted along with various Sunday visits and community notices.
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A. G. Randall
Esther Bailey
Concord
Kate Harrill
Near Lattimore
Eugenia
Pearle Randall
Z. A. Bedford
J. A. Bedford
Maude Harrill
T. A. Merck
Cotton price speculation and fertilizer take on farming
A Mixed Goods contributor discusses how New York determines cotton prices and market volatility. The piece contrasts buyer uncertainty with the labor needed for cotton and tobacco, notes fertilizer analysis is unreliable, and hints that profitability hinges on underlying factors rather than price guesses.
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New York
Country storekeepers adapt to changes with steady help
Farmers and rural shoppers increasingly rely on local merchants who adjust methods to meet evolving needs. Despite urban options, country stores remain convenient with reliable supplies such as fertilizers and personalized service.
Fertilizer value and farming costs rise in cotton era
An editorial emphasizes fertilizer as a crucial, test-free purchase while buyers compare prices across sectors. It argues farmers must trust brand names, buy early, and balance input costs against cotton and tobacco prices, noting fertilizer and soil fertility drive long term productivity and profits.
Local families visit and health notes from Tirzah area
Visitors include Hannie Lou at L D Wilkie and Belle Wilkie at Mrs J M Randall. E E Bedford of Tirzah spent Sunday with his parents. Elizabeth Harrill remains seriously ill at Virginia Carolina Chemical. Wells and Bailey families travel for weekend visits. Sherman Padgett on sick list.
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N. A. Green
Spindale
J.T. Webb
Ter
Hannie Lou
L. D. Wilkie
J. E. Bedford
Belle Wilkie
J. M. Randall
E. E. Bedford
Tirzah
S. C
J. S. Bedford
Ellenboro R-2 News Briefs Jan 14
Most people in the Ellenboro R-2 section recovering from flu. Mr and Mrs L G Bailey visited Mr A W Bi. Miss Ruth Harrill stayed with her aunt. Mr Grady Wells visited his sister. Mr Ship Harrill and family called on Mr D C Carson. Mrs is reported ill.
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Ellenboro
R-2
L. G. Bailey
A. W. Bi
Ruth Harrill
Grady Wells
Ship Harrill
D. C. Carson Sund
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Frank Wilkins
National Bank Bldg
N. C
Chas. S. McCall
National Bank
B. M. Jarrett
New Farmers Bank
M. L. Edwards Stover
P. Dunnagar Edwards & Dunnagan
Rutherfordton, N. C
Lodge
Loyal Order OF Moose
Pythian Hall
Pierce
Buffalo
N.Y
Sais Ege
Patriots
James C. Elliott
Aycock
Glenn
Bickett
Morrison
McLean
G. B. Harrill
OAK Grove News
C. B. Harrill
Maude
Pauline Harrill
Mii
J.C. Paipwore
Tates Farm
Erdlaer
J. High
the Fertilizer Review
Rexicx W. DuNuar
The
Fertilizer Review
Ginia-Carolina Chemical, Corporation
Elizabeth Harrill
Billy and
Monroe Wells
Malinda Wells
J. D.wells
Avondale
George Jones
Mr. Sherman Padgett
Walter Bridges
J. C. Bailey
Lula
Ruby Wells
B. B. Smart
Elliott
Rhode Island
Ellenboro School Hatchery
Ellenboro, N. C
Wright-Scruggs
Wright-Scruggs Shoe CO
Spartanburg, S. C
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