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Forest City Courier

Location

Forest City, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1922

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Roach Severely Injured in Auto Accident

Mr B E Roach, editor of the Cliffside News and head of the Haynes Memorial building at Cliffside, was struck from a running board by a passing car near Spin Gate Tuesday morning. He suffered a broken collar bone a dislocated shoulder and severe cuts but was carried home for treatment and later taken to Rutherfordton Hospital for care.

B. E. Roach Sin Duncan Spinfeet Dun Rutherfordton Roach Cemtas Ation Mr. Roach Cal Haynes Memorial Cliffside Cliffside News Broadus Roach

Mrs Mooney Dead In July Momentary Obit

Mrs. Sarah L Mooney died at her daughter Mrs M G Allen home on June 22 after six months illness Her funeral was led by Rev W T Tate and burial followed at First Broadchurch She is survived by her husband E D and children Mrs M G Allen Mrs E W Panther Mrs J W Keller Mrs J D Mooney of Ferry Mooney of Rutherfordton and others The community offers sympathy to the bereaved family

E. W. Panther J. W. Keller J. D. Mooney JM. Mooney Ferry Mooney Rutherfordton

Birthday Celebration Honors Harle and Har Hil Seventy

Forest City July 3 Friends of Mr and Mrs J held a birthday and 70th anniversary party for Mr Har d and Mrs Har Hil Nine children 57 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren plus many relatives attended over 109 people were present Gifts were given A dinner was shared with attendees from Henrietta Shelby Cliffside Alexander Caroleen Forest City and nearby communities Rev T Tate and Rev C D Barton attended with their families and many others from area towns joined in the celebration.

Forest City Hard Har- Hil Henrietta Shelby Cliffside Alexander Caroleen

Winners in Second Primary Quiet Vote Declines Noted

The second primary passed off quietly last Saturday with a notable drop in voter turnout. Runover results show a diminished tally across contests and indicate lower engagement compared with the initial primary.

Ellenboro News Highlights Local Visits and Sports

Scoggins of Rutherfordton visited Mr and Mrs J C Byers last week. Mary Martin spent time in Shelby visiting her sister Mrs Leverizh. The Dobbins church choir sang in Ellenboro Sunday afternoon. Mr and Mrs M Z Wright hosted Odus Horton of Monroe for the weekend. Ellenboro baseball beat Cliffside 6 to 8. Mr and Mrs J P Stockton visited relatives near Mooresboro. Mrs N E Blanton returned from Charlotte after visiting her son B B Blanton. Billie Doggett and Lois Martin of Cowpens S C spent the weekend with Inez Doggett.

Oa Scoggins Rutherfordton J. C. Byers C. H.ee Mary Martin Shelby Leverizh Dobbins’ Church Ellenboro M. Z. Wright Odus Horton Monroe

Hollifield Resigns as Manager of Lumber Firm

Mr. R. K. Hollifield resigns as manager of Hollifield Champion Lumber Co after about fifteen years. Stockholders enjoyed steady dividends and the business prospered through depressions. H. B. Doggett to take over, Hollifield to stay in Forest City and may pursue other lumber ventures.

R. K. Hollifield Hollifield Champion Lumber Co Hollifield Hollifield Champion Co H. B. Doggett Forest City

Forest City C C proposes Marion to Spartanburg train

Forest City Chamber of Commerce letters urge adding a gasoline motor car from Marion to Spartanburg via the C C O & C route. Backing comes from Spartanburg Asheville and Charlotte Chambers. Officials in Spartanburg Asheville and Marion express interest and support, with no final railroad response yet. The move aims to improve connections among Wilmington Raleigh Charlotte and city trade.

Forest City Chamber of Commerce Marion Junction Spartanburg Chambers of Commerce Charlotte Asheville Forest City Chamber of Commerece Wimington Raleigh Chas. A. Webb Southern Marion R. O. Self Corporation Commission Self Commission C. C. & O. People Forest City E. W. Long Seaboard Hugh F. Little

Patriot Child Born in Blanton Family on Independence Day

The Fourth was a memorable day for Attorney R. R. Blanton’s family as a stork delivered a fine boy. The infant is described as certain to be 100 percent American, marking a patriotic birth milestone in the city.

R. R. Blanton

Proof of the pudding is in the eating thereof

Thousands praise Tanlac and Reinhardt Drug Co. The ad asserts the medicine’s strong appeal and urges readers to try Tanlac through Reinhardt Drug Co.

Reinhardt Drug Co

Round Hill Academy to Open August 22

Round Hill Academy in Union Mills announces the 28th annual session opening August 22, 1922. The catalog highlights an improved athletic field, enrollment growth, 116 students, 25 diplomas from the Home Mission Board, and 10 graduates. The staff expands with Miss Florence Reed joining as a new teacher alongside a strong faculty led by Prof. M. L. Skaggs.

Union Mills Round Hill Academy Home Mission Board Elizabeth Shackelford Eden University of Chicago Florence Reed Reed Meredith College M. L. Skaggs Ethel Parker Josefiaine Lathrop Ethel Elmore Round Hill Church West Baptist State Board Harris Nanney Camp Creek Gallert McFarland Grant Allen Rutherfordton Frank Goforth Lewis Koon Auinie Lewis Eleanor Sparks Chimney Rock Jeff Pennington Gap

Union Mills and Rutherfordton bail game score

Local report notes Union Mills defeated Rutherfordton 10 to 6 in a Saturday bail game. The item mentions various residents including Mr. Skaggs granted a two week absence yearly, Miss Esther Buchanan visiting relatives, and notable health updates on Mr. J W Nanney. Reverend M L Buchanan resigns from Round Hill field to begin evangelistic work October 1.

Skaggs Esther Buchanan Aitapass Bakersville Union Mills Rutherfordton Will Morris Elliott Nealsville J. D. Mor J. W. Nanney Nanney M. L. Buchanan Round Hill Mt. Vernon Mt. Creek Home Board Buchanan Virgie Nanney Oklahoma Miss Nanney Anderson Nanney Missney Alamosa Colorado

Death of J M Carver Farmer From Frog Level

Mr J M Carver aged about 45 a prominent farmer of the Frog Level area died at home last Saturday after a cancer illness. He leaves a wife and several children and is a son in law of A Moore. The funeral was led by Rev Parker Holmes at Pleasant Grove with a large gathering of friends present.

J.M. Carver Carver A. Moore Parker Holmes Pleasant Grove

Breeding Roberson Wedding in Rutherfordton Home

Arvile Breeding and Sliss Effie Dill Roberson wed Thursday June 15 at the Roberson home in Rutherfordton R-3. Rev H C Culbreth officiated before a large gathering. A fruit supper followed and the couple departed that Saturday for a new home in West Virginia.

Arvile Breeding Sliss Effie Dill Roberson George F. Roberson Rutherfordton R-3 H. C. Culbreth West Virginia

Man fatally shoots self in Pleasant Grove yard

Mrs. T S Humphries found her husband dead in their Route 3 yard with a bullet through the head. He, about 63, had powder burns on his fingers and used a 38 caliber pistol. Health troubles and insomnia are noted. Neighbors assisted as funeral plans remained unsettled. He left a wife, two sons, and two daughters as survivors.

T. S. Humphries Route 3 Pleasant Grove Humphries Burrel Bridges Claude Wilson Reides Henrietta Converse S. Ce Gaffney Forest City Smith’ Grove Baptist Church Pre

Birthday tribute for Mrs Powers with guests from Gastonia

A June 25 birthday gathering honored Mrs L E Powers aged 64 with a yard celebration under trees. Out of town attendees included Mrs W N Davis and Miss Mary Neal of Gastonia plus Mr Sam Davis Aunt Jane Baber 82 and other relatives from Gastonia Shelby Bostic Cliffside Henrietta and Forest City.

L. E. Powers W. N. Davis Powers Mary Neal Sam Davis Robi. Craig Jane” Baber Gastonia P. C. Hawkins Cliffside Tj. W. McDaniel Henrietta Bush Butler Near Henrietta S. B. Biggerstaff Nora Sunshine J. B. Long Forest City

Small Eggs From Trammel Family Baffle Courier

Mr. J. B. Trammel of Route 3 left two tiny Rhode Island Red eggs at the Courier office on Wednesday morning. The eggs are only slightly larger than a bird egg, contrasting with the hens usual large, fine production. Trammel is father of Charles Trammel, a noted Courier contributor and high school graduate. The piece cements Charles as a future preacher, predicting he will serve as a noble clergyman rather than pursue journalism.

J. B. Trammel Route 3 Courier Rhode Island Trammel Charles Trammel The

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