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Newspaper
Forest City Courier
Location
Forest City, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1920
Page
1
A Sunday service in Forest City drew a full house with Bishop A. V. W. Dar delivering a masterful expository sermon that moved many to tears. The talk, praised as one of the most inspiring ever heard, was followed by praise from trustees and residents across the county. plans for another sermon there are hoped for.
Otto Long and Hoyle Elliott spent Sunday in Charlotte. Numerous residents, including Mrs. Hague Kiser and Miss Laura May Watson, visit relatives and friends across Spartanburg Charlotte and Forest City. C C Proffitt and Thrash travel to Hickory for cattle. Rev. A P Jones and wife visit Inman. Community notices highlight visits, travel, and social gatherings around Forest City with several named individuals and nearby towns.
Miss Belle Proctor spent last week in Asheville with relatives. J.M.Tate now runs the City Cafe with Manzy Neal assisting and Mrs Waters as head cook. The Carolina Cafe adds help, plans a printed menu, and extended hours from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. Mrs G Flagiey and Mrs D H Johnson visit local residents. Selma Butler travels to Charlotte. Jennie Carpenter and Sarah Cowan visit Forest City. Long Drug Co promotes Bonnie B hair nets and veils.
Post Master W C Blanton was indisposed on Wednesday leaving Linda to manage the post office alone. Long Drug Co advertises Scott Preserving Powders. Rutherfordton visitors Mr and Mrs Bynan Higgins stay with Dr and Mrs G P Reid. Ft Gaines guests include Mr and Mrs C M Young and Misses Gladys Taylor and Annie Sue McAlister visiting Miss Sadie Young. Local operator Lorena Hill resigns August 1 due to inadequate pay. Mahogen touted as a tonic. Long Drug Co promotes Malto Gen for run-down folks.
Misses Rush Ho land and Lois Neighbors from Charlotte and Miss Laurette May of Wilmington visit Mrs Gaither Trout of West nd. Readers urged to sign items before publication. For sale: four room house on Cherry Mountain Street with barn and outbuildings, reasonable terms. See E Weir for details.
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