Death of James Watson at Washburn parish
Mr James Watson a long time resident of the Washburn area died last Wednesday after a lengthy illness He would have been 87 on July 4 and was buried at Salem church near Bostic The Epworth League social at Washburn school house featured many local youths with games refreshments and visits from friends nearby Also notes of weekend visits and gatherings at homes of the Dighs Mus and Meltons in the community
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Bostic
James Watson
Salem Church
Epworth League
Washburn School
Maxine
Ruth Melton
Vernelle Wea
Aileen Melton
Mess Neill
James Andrews
Gleck
Clifton Bostic
Thomas
Joe Melton
Earl
John Philbeck
Harmon Philbeck
Wade Wells
Clay
Cling
Rex Weast
Johnnie
Reuben Washburn
Glenn Harrill
Iwin
Carlisle
Roscoe Melton
Mary Washburn
Layettle
Vernelle Weast
Mr. Durham Digh
Southern Power Company
Hickory
Death notices mark Ellenboro loss and community memories
Ellenboro mourns A B Jones 78, lifelong Baptist deacon, civic figure, and generous Bethel Church supporter. Born 1849 near Shiloh, he married three times, survived by his last wife Texas Davis. Funeral at the Baptist church with Rev. Hunt and Rev. Harrill, pallbearers and floral tributes noted. Relatives gathered from Shelby Spindale Alexander Wingate Inman Shiloh. Baylus Hopper dies at 50 near Forest City. funeral at High Shoals Baptist with Rev. Harrill presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellenboro
A. B. Jones
Ile
Shiloh
Baptist Church
Ruppe
Emmie Harrill
Mattie Walker
Forest City
Texas Davis
New Bethel Sharch
Jones
Shelby
Spindale
Alexander
Wingate
Inman
Baylus Hopper
High Shoals Church
Caroleen Baptist Church
Z. D. Harvill
High Shoals
Sale of real estate under deed of trust in Forest City
Public sale to liquidate an indebtedness secured by a 1927 deed in trust from J. E. Furr and Viola C. Furr to W. L. Brown, trustee for Forest City Building and Loan Association. The property at Arlington Street, Lot No. 14, Block D, Forest City, N C, described by map reference will be sold Friday February 24, 1928, at the Farmers Bank and Trust Company building. The sale is to be for cash or good security, within legal hours.
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J. E. Furr
Viola C., Furr
W. L. Brown
Forest City Building and Loan Association
Office of the Register of Deeds
Rutherford County
N. C
Farmers Bank and Trust Company
Forest City
Soers Teal
Witereeee City
Arlington Street
Biltmore
Register of Deeds Office
Cae
Chickens Pay Their Board and Keep in 1927
Norman Morgan, a Cool Springs High School vocational agriculture student and third year poultry leader, reports paying himself wages from his ninety White Leghorn flock. The Wyckoff strain, started spring 1926, has yielded profits since laying, with blood tests showing no White Diarrhea. He routinely cares for and studies the flock’s needs using class guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Morgan
Norman
Cool Springs High School
Wyckoff
Holly Springs B P U reorganizes. church adds new light plant
Rev R C Smith preached at Holly Springs on Sunday. The Junior B P U reorganized with officers including G B Henderson and Orson Cole. General officers Vera Cole and Lillie Robbins. An adult union to be formed for married members. Ernest Cole improves from a neck carbuncle. The community hosts a singing convention on Sunday January 29 inviting all singers and choirs.
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Ina Robbins
Dommic Henson
Clara Allen
Columbus Cole
Walter Ridings
Vera Cole
Lillie Robbins
Ernest Cole
Forrest Hamrick
Craton Hamrick
Holly Springs
Pure Bred Flock Brings Steady Income for Norman
Norman runs a small flock of pure bred likens and sells eggs to regular customers at market prices. Last year his hens earned $477.90 on $295.90 costs, a $182.00 profit. He logged 182 hours in 1927, claiming $1.00 per hour.
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Norman
Cold spell hits Oak Grove with several local visits noted
January cold weather grips Oak Grove Bostic area. Abs Sah Hopper is very low. Irene Harrill and Mrs. Paul Harvill visited Mrs. J. M. Randall. Edith Biggerstaff Maude Harvill visited Nellie Head at Cercleon. Randall siblings, L. D. Wilkie hosts gatherings. Grandmother Mrs. R. L. Magness hosts Jack and Howard Magness. Various visits among Harrill Randall Hamrick and Wilkie families. Clyde Hamrick of Grover, Thurman Lowery, Ivaree Flack, Odell Tate, W. P. Tate, and others seen with local relatives.
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Bostic
Abs
Sah Hopper
Irene Harrill
Paul Harvill
J. M. Randall
Edith Biggerstaff
Maude Harvill
Nellie Head
Cercleon
Clara
Mary
Ethleen Randall
L. D. Wilkie
J. S. Bedford
C. B. Harrill
Maude
Pauline Harrill
Pearl Randall
Belle Wilkie
Leigh Harrill
Jack
Howard Magness
Forest City
R. L. Magness
Cora Hamrick
Estelle
Charles
Delia Randall
Clyde Hamrick
Grover
Thurman Lowery
Earl Randall
Ivaree Flack
Union
Clyde Hawkins
Avondale
W. P. Tate
Odell Tate
Rutherford County Sheriff Candidate Announcement
I hereby announce myself as a candidate for Sheriff of Rutherford County subject to the Democratic primary on Saturday June 2. Your support respectfully solicited. Latest in Dress Buckles at 25 each. Stahl's 5 and 10¢ Store.
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Stahl’s
Sherif
Rutherford County
Forest City High Defeats Shelby in Thrilling Game
Forest City High edged Shelby 42 37 after a tightly fought contest on Shelby court. Forest City led by seven early, Shelby rallied to lead at halftime 20 17, then Forest City pulled ahead late in the fourth to secure the win. Referee E Hardin. Next Tuesday Forest City hosts Shelby. Admission 35 cents adults Students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutherford County
Shelbey
Shelby
Forest City
Dallas
Gastonia
Shelby Boys
E. Hardin
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Washburn News
Mr.Sunday
Esther Bailey
Ruth Harri
Ice Digh
G. P. Mus
Edgar Digh
Little Nter Ruby
Julius Digh
Rand
Chalmer Weast
T He
Albert and
Baine Cooper
Glaggifree Advertist
Courtney
Rhode Island
Frank Sweeney
Old Fort
N.C
A. L. McDaniel
Marathon
Gillette Razors
Brookdale Poultry Farm
Williams
Cliffside
N. i
Stahl
C. S. McCall
Stahl's
Ellenboro News
OAK Grove News
A. B. Doggett
Forest City High
Tornago
Courtney's Ie
Paris
Sinkoe’s Department Store
Forest City, D. C
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