Huntley Vindicated In Conspiracy To Burn Case
The hearing before Mayor W T Davis cleared Clarence Huntley of charges accusing him of conspiring with Lee Philbeck and Gar Burgin to burn a Forest City dwelling for insurance. Philbeck waived preliminaries and faced $2,000 bond. Burgin testified he planned to burn a house but claimed no intent by Huntley. Witnesses contradicted involvement by Huntley. the court removed Huntley from the bind over consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Davis
Wence Huntley
Garfield Burgin
Philbeck
Forest City
Clarence Huntley
Lee Philbeck
Huntley
Hendersonville
Lee Smart
Burgin
Walter
Settlemyer
Ridings
M. L. Edwards
G. B. Harrill
Boyce Wilkie
Crockett Butler
Blanton
Hope Harrill
Clar Huntley
Terrific Electric Storm Causes Widespread County Damage
A fierce Monday night storm knocked down telephone poles and damaged lines across the county. Lightning struck near Henrietta, shocking an eighteen month old child, as roads, mills, and billboards suffered amid power outages and blown transformers. Crews worked to restore service and clear roads while crops in Avondale Henrietta suffered heavy damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Telephone and Power Company
Ellenboro
Cool Springs
West End
E. Baker
Cool Springs High School
Dutch Grill
Mae Toads
Spencer Mill
Spindale
Spindale Mills
Avondale-Henrietta
Will Putnam
Henrietta
Nominated for State Senate by Georgia Democrats
A. C. Alexander of Waverly Hall Ga was nominated by the Democrats of the Eighth Senatorial District as a candidate for the State senate. The nomination is considered equivalent to election. Alexander is a native of Telfair County and brother of the late J. F. Alexander of Forest County. He is engaged in business in Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Alexander
Waverly Hall
Georgia
Alexander
Therford County
J. F. Alexander
Forest Cty
Mass Meeting Held Monday In Rutherfordton
In Rutherfordton on July 29 approximately two hundred people attended a mass meeting. W W Hicks was elected chairman. Attendees suggested practical measures to reduce the county tax rate. A committee with one member from each township was appointed to study the issue and report back later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutherfordton
W. W. Hicks
Lightning strikes farm and crops cause losses
A barn owned by Charles Davis in Walls community burned Monday at 3 PM after a lightning strike. A mule perished in the blaze. Davis estimates about 500 dollars in damages. Very little feed inside the barn and crops, especially corn, suffered heavy damage across Sulphur Springs township and Golden Valley.
Auction Sale Of The Fair Ground Property Today
Carrill and King announce an auction of Rutherford County Fair grounds property in Rutherfordton. The liquidator John D. Biggs orders sale of the former Rutherford County Bank and Trust building, equipment, and adjacent 500 acres of race track, grand stand, stock barns, subdivided land, and an eight room two story building, with sale at eleven and two o'clock today at the fair ground in the business district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrill and King
Rutherfordton
Rutherford County
Spindale
Eld County Bank and Trust Com
Order of Liquidator
John D. Biggs
Ruthord County Bank and Trust County
Sec
Kerford County
Birth announcement for Horn baby July 29
A girl and a boy born to Mr. and Mrs. Ray Horn on July 29, weighing 7 pounds. Mother and baby both doing nicely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tle
Ray Horn
Shelby Girls Miss Quake by 4 Hours
Nancy Suttle and Kathleen Hord on European tour with a Charlotte party missed the Naples Italy earthquake by about four hours, according to family information received here. They were among Miss Boyte's party from Charlotte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelby
Nancy Suttle
Kathleen Hord
Naples
Italy
Suttle
Hord
Miss Boyte
Charlotte
Opening Furniture Store In Old Cooper Stand
Messrs Alyde Haram and Carl Huntley plan a Saturday morning opening of a new furniture business here. They have purchased a large bankrupt stock and will set up in the old Cooper stand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alyde Haram
Carl Huntley
Cooper
Fred E. Webb Dies Tuesday in Atlanta at 43
Fred E. Webb, 43, died Tuesday morning at 8:20 in Atlanta after a period of illness and treatment at the United States Veterans Hospital. Survived by wife Minnie Carpenter Webb, two children Lois and Fred Jr, mother Mary A. Webb, and sister Mrs. John W. Daniel of Lincolnton. He long helped Forest City business, affiliated with Reinhardt Drug Co for about fifteen years and held directorships at First National Bank, Farmers Bank, and Forest City Building and Loan. he also served on the City Council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred E. Webb
Atlanta
United States Veterans’ Hospital
Minnie Carpenter Webb
Lois
Fred, Jr
Mary A .Webb
John W. Daniel
Lincolnton
Webb
Forest City
Reinhardt Drug Company
First National Bank
Farmers’ Bank
Forest City Building and Loan Associattion
J. H. Thomas Critically Ill After Stroke At Sale
J H Thomas, former president of Farmers Bank and Trust Company, suffered a stroke Thursday afternoon while at a property sale. He collapsed in a local grocery store, was rushed home for medical care, and his condition was reported as critical though slightly improved as the paper went to press. Thomas helped organize multiple banks in Rutherford County after moving from Kentucky in 1910 and remained a prominent business figure despite recent ill health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Thomas
Farmers’ Bank and Trust Company
Thomas
Rutherford County
Kentucky
Caroleen Savings Bank
Caroleen
Caroleen Bank
First National Bank of
Forest City
National Bank
Farmers’ Bank
Mr E C Thomas Heads Buick Co in Asheville
Mr E C Thomas, former Forest City Motor Co general manager, is named president and general manager of the Thomas Buick Co in Asheville effective July 21. The formal opening occurred last Saturday in Cox Street showrooms with the Buick eight debut. Thomas plans to move his family to Asheville soon, while Forest City Motor Co remains in operation with existing staff. J W Ogburn of Smithfield joined the family in Asheville for a visit to Mr and Mrs A. moves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. 0. Thomas
Forest City Motor Co
Asheville
Thomas Buick Co
Cox Street
Thomas
J. W. Ogburn
Smithfield
Frederick E Webb Dies at 43 in Forest City
Fred E Webb a World War I veteran and member of Willis Towery Post American Legion died on his 43rd birthday July 29 1930 in Forest City He was born July 29 1887 and married Minnie Carpenter in June 1925 He returned to Forest City after discharge in 1919 and was considered a prominent and generous citizen His funeral arrangements and final rites were described as forthcoming by the Courier and friends extend condolences to his family
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis Towery
American Legion
Forest City
Minnie Carpenter
Cliffside
Mr. Webb
Webb
Igt
E Courier
Fred E
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E Huntley
Gar Burgin
Superior
Senate
King
Daily Vacation Bible School
Henrietta-Caroleen Baptist Churches
Carleen
U. S. Veterans’ Hospital
Sale
E. C. Thomas
Buick CO
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