Then and Now Reminiscences of Home Guard Duty
Judge D F Morrow recalls the South Civil War era Home Guard and Patrols, guarding homes and hunting deserters as rumors swirled of planned slave uprisings led by Sid Gilsom. He notes the era’s fear, the roles of older men and boys, and the tension between Unionist threats and Confederate defense, promising continuation.
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Virginia
Mason and Dixon Line
Home Guard
Southland
South
U. S
Sherman
Sid Gilsom
Sid
Bull Run
James Johnson Dead at Seaboard After Short Illness
James Johnson died June 3 at his home near Seaboard depot after a brief illness. Born in Cleveland county on June 12, 1846, he joined the Baptist church in 1863 and lived a Christian life. Funeral held June 4 at Pleasant Grove M E church near Forest City, with Rev. Henry Clay Sisk officiating. He lived in the county about 16 years and leaves a widow, two sons, and three daughters.
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Mtr
James Johnson
Seaboard Depot
Cleveland County
The
Baptist Church
Pleasant Grove M. E. Church
Forest City
Henry Clay Sisk
Rev Sankey L Blanton Wins Medal at Wake Forest
Rev Sankey L Blanton son of Bert Blanton near Hollis won the Thomas Dixon medal for delivering the best oration in Wake Forest College's senior class with the subject The Function of the Christian College. He earned a Bachelor of Arts and serves as pastor of the First Baptist Church at Franklinton North Carolina.
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Sankey L. Blanton
Bert Blanton
Hollis
Thomas Dixon
Wake Forest College
Christian College
Wake Forest
Blanton
Baptist Institution
First Baptist
Franklinton
N. C
Opening cafe at Chimney Rock
Mr M C Phillips opens a cafe on state highway facing Chimney Rock to serve hot lunches ice cream cigars and candies with fresh mountain water. Forest City residents know him and invite the public to visit by June 15th.
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M. C. Phillips
Chimney Rock
Phillips
Forest City
Phillip
Chimney Reel
Notice of Absolute Divorce Suit in Rutherford County
In Rutherford County Superior Court Lola Johnson sues John Johnson for absolute divorce after five years separation. Defendant must appear before the clerk in Rutherfordton on June 30, 1925 to answer or demur. otherwise, the plaintiff will seek relief as demanded. J. Y. Yelton, Clerk, and O. Ridings, attorney for plaintiff.
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Lola Johnson
John Johnson
Rutherford County
North Carolina
Rutherfordton
J. Y. Yelton
Ridings
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Norfolk and
Virginia Beach,va
VIA
Southern Railway System
Norfolk
Virgi Beach
Charlotte
Pullman
Virginia Beach
Ocean View
Southern Railway
R. H. Graham, D. P. A
Charlotte, N.C
Bird's Roofs
Bird & Son, Inc
East Wi
Farmers Hardware Co
Chase & Sanborns
Seal Brand
T. C. Whisnant & Son
D. F. Morrow
Rutherfordton, N. C
Chapter
Firestone
B. B. Doggett
Forest Firestone Dealer
Forest City, N. C
A. V. Hamrick
Forest City, N. C. A
Jas. Johnson
PrLgEreesoese
O. L. Hollar
Saturn
Lord Baltimore
Reinhardt Drug Co
Zire Rexoll State
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