Polk County’s turbulent birth and long rebirth tale
An 1847 act created Polk County from Rutherford and Henderson, misnaming Skyuka as Schuywicker. Repealed in 1849 returning lands to Rutherford and Henderson, then reestablished later. Court actions, seat moves to Columbus, and a series of legal and political struggles surround Polk’s status and boundaries.
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Polk County
Rutherford
North Carolina
Henderson
General Assembly
Polk
William Polk
Germantown
Brandywine
Eutaw
Rutherford and
Marville Mills
Mills
Schuywicker
Legi
Howard
Woodfin
C. On Buncombe
Mr. McKesson
Burke
William F. Jones
Br.Columbus Mills
J. B. Edney
Joseph M. Carson
Supreme Court
Pearson
J. J. Erwin
Benjamin
McDowell
John R
Cleveland
Columbus
Columbus Mills
Rutherford Court of Equity
Henry M. Earl
Skyuka
Jonathan King
Hawkins Ridge
Justic Ruffin
Court of Equity
Elizabeth Jones
Curtis H. Brogden
Wayne
Pulaski Williams
T J
Williams
Wilkes County
Stop That Cough Quick Thoxine Prescription Ad
The advertisement touts Thoxine as a famed doctor's cough remedy with immediate irritation relief and internal action. It claims safety with no chloroform or dangerous drugs, suitable for the family, and money back if not relieved. Available at People's and other drug stores in 35¢ 60¢ and $1.00 sizes.
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People’s
Murdered-but Alive Shocks Caruthersville Court
In Caruthersville Missouri Peter Thomas a Black man was sentenced to life for killing another Black man in a dance hall shooting. The supposed victim later appeared alive prompting Thomas to be freed after his life sentence.
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Caruthersville, Mo
Peter Thomas
Caruthersville
Thomas
Miss Padgett Gains Noted Radio Acclaim from Berea Glee Group
A Berea College glee club sextet including Miss Alba Padgett drew praise after broadcasts on WLS Chicago. Letters from Berea official John F. Smith recount telegrams of appreciation and quotes from Chicago critics lauding the folk singing and Miss Padgett’s natural harmony.
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Alba Padgett
WLS
Chicago
Bostic
Berea College
John F. Smith
Berea
the Courier
Allea Padgett
County
Glee Club
Miss Padgett
The
Chicago Tribune
Weekend Social Roundup in Salem SALEM NEWS
A Salem News column notes pleasant weekend weather and social visits. Henry Griffin and Charlie Lee hosted gatherings with the Stacey, McDaniel, Walker, and Wells families. Visitors included Clarence Wells, Thelma Walker, Sisk, Tessenear, and others, with trips to Bridge and Pittsburgh mentioned.
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Bostic
Henry Griffin
Charlie
Lee
Clarence Wells
Salem
W. E. Stacey
James Walker
Cliff Hollifield
Ellenboro
Bud McDaniel
Charlie Lee
George McDaniel
Oak Grove
Florence Lee
Earl Stacey
Jessie
Ruby Stacey
Thelma Walker
S. H. McDaniel
Pittsburgh
W. E.stacey
R. E. L. McDaniel
Grady Walker
Wiley Taylor
George
Robert
James McDaniel
Zeb Sisk
Wade ‘Wells
Richard Tessenear
Sunday School Attendance Noted at Pinehurst and Oak Grove
Water Sunday reports a pleasant time. Grady Walter attended Sunday school at Pinehurst. Charlie attended preaching at Oak Grove, with attendance noted for the morning service.
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Grady Walter
Pinehurst
Charlie Are
Oak Grove
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Mr. Ferguson
Haywood County
Southern
South
Southern Railway
Washington
Cincinnati
Louisville
St. Louis
Memphis
Norfolk
Charleston
Savannah
Brunswick
Jacksonville
Mobile
New Orleans
Herald and Examiner
Salem News
E. T. Randall
Forest City, Cc
Spartan
Sparton
Equasone
A. L. McDaniel
Sparton Radio
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