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Newspaper

Forest City Courier

Location

Forest City, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1922

Page

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Mrs S S Horn Passes After Illness at 64

Mrs S S Horn died after a three month illness at her home, age 64. Born March 4, 187?, she married George B Horn and raised ten children, seven living. She led a large family, headed a strong county business with her sons, and was a devout Baptist. Funeral held at Baptist church with Rev S N Watson and others, large attendance, burial at Cool Springs.

S. S. Horn G'Elock Isis Geo. D. R. R Floyd. Marie Alton Horn Jessie R. K. Hollifield Baptist Church S. N. Watson Harrill Teale Cool Springs Comerce Messrs F. I. Barber R. E. Big J. CG. Scruggs J. F. Weathers E. 0. Thomas R. Reinhardt

Rock Corner Notes Mention Visits and a Birth in Spindale Area

Farmers and families in Rock Corner share weekend visits across Spindale Spruce Pine and Cleveland County households. Miss Jennie Hardin of Spindale spent the weekend with P. D. Wiseman and sister. Mr Lovelace Crofts and sister visited Mrs J B Carpenter. Mr and Mrs Lee Newton welcomed a new baby boy. Continuous social calls involve Gosh Crowder Davie Crofts and other Carpenter kin.

Seaion Jennie Hardin Spindale P. D. Ie Wiseman Spruce Pine Gosh _ Crowder Davie Crofts Robert Newton Cleveland County Ewton

Georgia Man Shoots Self at Home Near Jeffersonville

The Courier reports J. H. Horn aged 35 shot himself at his Georgia home near Jeffersonville around 7 AM after attempts with shotgun and rifle. He was from Frog Level, spent years in Wake county, ran a lumber business, married with three children. His body was brought to his old home for funeral at Adaville Baptist church conducted by Rev. M M Huntley with many mourners.

J. H. Horn Jeffersonville Horn Jonathan Horn Wake County Georgia Adaville Baptist Church M.M. Huntley

Advertising drives Rutherford County prosperity in the Courier

The Rutherford County Courier urges readers to consider local ads as a driver of prosperity. It touts wide circulation and strong news service while highlighting extensive advertising to support business and encourage readers to trade with local merchants. It invites comparison with other papers and asks residents to spread the word.

Rutherford County North Carolina Rutherford Courier Eptenidvan Ead

Mr E M Taylor Named New Foreman in Forest City

Mr E M Taylor formerly of Belton South Carolina has moved to Forest City to supervise the erection of a new cotton oil mill. He aims for a rapid finish and oil production by September 1. He assumes duties as superintendent and brings経験 in his field. We welcome him to Forest City.

E. M. Taylor Belton S.C Forest City Taylor

Harrill and Oxentine MARRY in Morganton

Rutherfordton July 10. Friends announce the marriage of Claude Harrill and Lena Oxentine at Morganton on July 1. Rev J T Bowden officiated. The bride wore Canton crepe with orange blossoms. They toured Chimney Rock Hendersonville and Asheville before settling with his parents. Pinkie Harrill and Frances Jolly attended.

Rutherfordton Claude Harrill Lena Oxentine Morganton J. T. Bowden First Baptist Church Marion Round Hill Academy Union Mills Columbus C. Har Ris Cleveland County Chimney Rock Hendersonville Asheville Pinkie Harrill Franseis Jolly

Card of Thanks for Mrs. S. S. Horn

The family thanks friends for kindness during mother Mrs. S. S. Horns last illness and for offerings after her passing. Opportunity knocks at all doors, but it generally duck before most of us can open up.

Practical Education and the Call for Master Mechanics

A critic argues that modern schooling drains initiative and practical skill. He urges establishing technical schools to train master mechanics, warning that current unions and public schools produce overtrained technicians while factories rely on foreign-trained workers. He stresses hands on mastery, self reliance, and direct contribution to industry.

Succe Apprentie Peestione

Passing of J. B. Blanton prominent man

Obituary notes John Bailey Blanton of Forest City born February 19 1838 in Cleveland county near Shelby died at his daughter’s home after a long illness. Confederate veteran, long time public servant, founder of Forest City and promoter of local church and school. Survived by his wife 79 and several children. sister and several grandchildren.

John Bailey Blanton Cleveland County Shelby R. E. Biggerstaff Forest City Blanton Gettysburg Webb's Ford Rutherford County Dr. Young Southern Railway Main Street The Baptist Church Mr. Blanton Agatha Stroud W. C. Blanton Roy R. Blanton B. A. Hampton Ruth T. R Broadus Blanton Alda Blanton Maggie Doggett

Union Trust Company Buys Lattimore Bank

The Union Trust Company acquires the Lattimore branch of Farmers Bank and Trust Company Forest City and keeps the former assistant cashier Carl B. Wilson in charge. Dr. L. V. Lee of Lattimore elected one of six vice presidents and to supervise the new institution. The Lattimore branch deposits notes accounts furniture fixtures goodwill real estate pass to Union Trust. Wilson continues as assistant cashier.

Union Trust Company Shelby Lattimore Farmers Bank and ‘Trust Company Forest City Carl B. Wilson L. V. Lee Lee Wilson

Luther Padgett Dies at 66 in Cleveland County

Luther A Padgett prominent Cleveland County figure dies after years of illness from injuries in a railroad accident and a mule team mishap. Survived by wife and six children, three half brothers. Funeral held Monday at Sandy Plains Baptist Church with many mourners attending.

Luther A. Padgett Cleveland County Lattimore Padgett Mr. Padgett Roy Ralph Rush Padgett S. C. Brooks A. B. Walker T. R. and Hague Padgett Forest City Will Padgett Charlotte Sandy Plains Baptist Church

Funeral Held at Baptist Church for Local Resident

The funeral service led by Rev. S. N. Watson with assistants Rev. Hickson and Rev. Teale began at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday at the Baptist church. A large crowd attended, and burial followed at Cool Springs cemetery.

S. N. Watson Baptist Church Hickson Teale Cool Springs Cemetery

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Frog Level the Courier Aunthettes Rex MA. Matthews DD Ll.d J. B. Blanton Lattimore Bank New Banking Institution of Luther Padgett Sandy Plains
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