Wages of sin and Rutherford county leaders remembered
Four white men are accused of gas to its credit the deaths of twenty aes ren rich, and in 1925, as in old Puritan THE WAGES OF SIN The wages of sin is death, or at st, much trouble, Stanford White don, his problems when Rutherford County began to recover from the effects of the Civil War and the period of reconstruc tion in the eighteen hundred and late eighties and early nineties, there are certain individuals who occupy a place of pre-eminence in her busi ness life. Among these are the late . B. Tanner, R. R. Haynes, Dr. Geo. F. Young and J. F. Alexander and Dr. T. B. Lovelace, now of Macon, Ga. All of these, with the exception of Dr. Lovelace, have "crossed the river and now sleep beneath the shade of the trees." These men were real builders in their day and time, and the future historian of Ruth erford county cannot write of its wonderful progress without having first in his mind's eye this group of great men. There is not a man in Rutherford 'who knew the mentality and of character possessed by. ander, when he heard of , did not stop and think what a "giant oak in a mighty for est has fallen." His benefactions to Round Hill Academy, Mars Hill and Boiling Springs, all exemplify the lile and generous impulses of the man. Without any ostentatious spirit and unknown, except probably to closest friends and family, he educat ed out of his own funds a number of ministers who are now spending their lives serving others. His life fish devotion to his and his commit was one of anst , his friends
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutherford County
B. Tanner
R. R. Haynes
Geo. F. Young
J. F. Alexander
T. B. Lovelace
Macon
Lovelace
Rutherford
Ander
Round Hill Academy
Mars Hill
Boiling Springs
Hastings Seedmen advertise gardening seed and catalog
A fragmented ad from Hastings Co. Seedsmen in Atlanta GA promotes a large seed catalog titled Hatngy Sess ave The Standard of the South promising collections of seeds and garden items including bulbs and related gardening products The notice urges readers to order and await shipment today.
Fragmented passages reveal sensational murder and local business notes
The text recalls Evelyn Thaw’s attempted suicide after her husband’s killer and ethical sermons, then shifts to Rutherford County publishing changes. Chimney Rock Mountains Inc maintains local ownership of The Sun Printing Company, asserting independence, cardinal morals, and progress while outlining stakes. Also noted are property plats and a bakery-mart merger with J E Grose taking over from R C Harrill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sun
Chimney Rock Mountains, Inc
North Carolina
Sun Printing Company
Rutheford County
Rutherford Sun Under New Management Debut
The Rutherford Sun’s first issue under new management appeared Thursday of the first week after Christmas. Despite after holiday rushes and ongoing adjustments, the paper shows promise of becoming a leading county publication. Messrs. Wilson and Norris are congratulated for the change and progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutherford Sun
Sun
Messrs
Wilson
Norris
the Sun
Overland Six Sets Two Records In Australia
In Australia the Overland Six set two speed and endurance records, covering 1,285 miles in 24 hours at a new car type speed. A separate Sidney to Burke and return run of 1,025 miles took 27 hours 57 minutes, averaging 40 mph to set a record for country roads. Willys-Overland engines demonstrated high speed reliability, with Willys Knight runs also cited as proof.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Overland
Ezog
Overland Se
Sidney
Burke
Willys- Overland
Willys-Knight
R. Corden
Overland-Sidney, Ltd
Willys- Knight
Willys-Overland
Notice of Administratrix in Rutherford County NC estate
Lear Ridings administratrix of Hol Ridings deceased in Rutherford County North Carolina notifies creditors to present claims by January 20 1927 at Harris Route 1 North Carolina and all debtors to pay promptly This notice dated January 19 1926 is signed by Lear Ridings Administratrix and attorney O Ridings 154¢
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hol Ridings
Rutherford County
North Carolina
Harris
Lear Ridings
O. Ridings
Re-Sale of Real Estate in Rutherford County NC
Under a deed of trust dated May 16 1925 Fannie Hamrick and G F Haumtick defaulted on the loan. Trustee R R Blanton will re sell the property for cash January 23 1926 at 10:00 am in front of the Building and Loan office Forest City NC. Property is part of J D Ledbetter subdivision of F B Harrill lands at Alexander Mills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fannie Hamrick
G. F. Haumtick
R. R. Blanton
Register’s
Rutherford County
Forest City
North Carolina
J. D. Ledbetter
F. B. Harrill
Alexander Mills
Notice of Sale of Real Estate in Rutherford County NC
Notice states trustee G R Collins will sell at Rutherfordton courthouse on February 22 1926 at 11 am the property described in deed of trust dated December 28 1923 by E H Callahan and wife Lottie Callahan. Descriptions include two tracts in Rutherfordton Township with references to W B Green W H Carver and others. Sale is for cash to best bidder. notice dated January 20 1926. Also an unrelated ad seeks advertising help in Forest City with guaranteed pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. Callahan
Lottie Callahan
Register of Deeds
Rutherford County
North Carolina
G. R. Collins
Rutherfordton
W. B. Green
W. H. Carver
Byerfordton Township
Mors
McBrayer’s
W. B.ne
W. B
W. B. E. W. H. Carver
Office of the Register of Deeds
S. W
W. A. Harrill
For Sale Good Wales adding machine first loss condition
Reinhardt Drug Co advertises a cash sale item while an announcement notes G. W. Henry resumes business at Ideal Service Station on West Main Street inviting friends and customers to visit Mer. 15-2
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wales
Reinhardt Drug Co
G. W. Henry
Ideal Service
W. Main St
Mer
Also Mentioned on This Page
City Courier
Ruberty
Forest Y, N. C
Puritan
Stanford White
Don
Jake F. Alexander
Hastings CO
Seedsmen
Atlanta, GA
Pittsburg
Thaw
White
Evelyn Thaw
Ead
Henry Ward Beecher
Brooklyn
J. A. Wilkie
Register of Deeds Office
R. C. Harrill
J. E. Grose
Grose
Chivous Bridges
Forest City Battery CO
King ST
G._R. Collins
T. J. Moss
H. V. Sheets
Gen. del
B. B. Doggett
Forest City Lodge No
A. F
J. W. Sanders
Banding & Loan Active
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!