Uncle Johnny Long Retires After century of service in Rutherford County
A longtime Forest City merchant known as Uncle John or Uncle Johnny Long has sold his drug and mercantile business to Charles E. Hardin of Forest City. Long, born 1857 in Logan Township, Rutherford County, traced Forest City’s growth from a sparse, forested town to a 4000-strong community. He recalled Klan era exiles, early stores, and fire destruction that reshaped the town’s street grid. Hardin, son of Mr and Mrs R Hardin of Forest City, takes over with plans to continue the business.
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Charles E. Hardin
Johnny Long
Vc Drug Company
Hardin
R. Hardin
Forest City
Long
John
Logan Township
Rutherford County
Waynesville
Ku Klux Klan
Mr. Long
Morristown
Lt. Biggerstaff
Logan Store Township
Logam
Biggerstaff
Taylor
Texas
Biggerstaff and Taylor
Blanton & Ung
Josee Harrill
J. Long
Tim
Bartanburg
Shelby
Uncle John
Rutherford County Club met to discuss Boy Scout program
The Rutherford County Club luncheon at the First Baptist church heard Rev. Wm C Rourke and R E Price outline the Boy Scout funding issues with Piedmont Council. S E Elmore warned of shrinking interest and potential demoralization and a committee was formed to consult civic clubs. County Agent Patton spoke on the county fair set for September 23 27 with Farmers Federation rep Boyd also introduced.
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Rutherford County Club
First Baptist Church
Wm. C. Rourke
Eilesboro
C. J. Heller
R. E. Price
Price
Piedmont Council
Rutherford County
S. E. Elmore
Rutherford
Lake Lanier
C. P. Parks
Urgin
Duncan
al Moss
E. B. Jenkins
Rutherfordton
al Q. Duncan
Mn. Boyd
The
Farmers Federation
O. J. Holler
Shotgun death of Spindale youth shocks town
Gordon Green aged 21 son of local police man George F Green died Saturday morning in Rutherford Hospital from a shotgun wound suffered while trying to free a jammed shell loaded shotgun. He and three companions camped near Central High School, and the gun exploded as he attempted to breech it. The discharge severed three arteries. he died at 10 30. Funeral held at Tanner's with Rev M M Huntley Rev T M Hester and Rev B P Parks presiding. large attendance. He left parents three sisters five brothers and grandparents. Pallbearers were Stonecutter Mills office staff. Green born March 22 1909 was remembered for his cheerful, popular character.
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Spindale
Gordon Green
George F. Green
Rutherford Hospital
Herman Martin
Kenneth Clay
Odell Dimsdale
Central High School
Green
Cartidge
Elock, Ee
M. M. Huntley
Spindale Baptist Church
T. M. Hester
B. P. Parks
Huntley
George F. Greene
Spin‘dale
Madgalene
Mary
Lula Mae
J Fred Green
Harris
Frank Green
Lattimore
Leroy Green
Chesnee
Wade
George W. Green
G. W. Green
Henrietta
Barney Fite
Gastonia
Stonecutter Mills
Messrs
Russell Northy
Hugh Armstrong
C. Carpenter
C. ©. Smith
J. H. Puckett
Merrill Freeman
Death Claims Mrs P M Reinhardt in Caroleen
Mrs Eliza Ann Reinhardt aged 78 died at her home in Caroleen after months of illness. Funeral at Oak Grove Methodist Church with Rev H E Waldrop in charge. Interment at C Andy Bates and Pierce Reinhardt. Survived by husband Pinkney M Reinhardt and three children W M Reinhardt of Carddeen Mrs J F Price of Shelby and R P Reinhardt of Caroleen, plus grandchildren and great grandchildren.
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Caroleen
Eliza Ann Reinhardt
Pinkney M. Reinhardt
Oak Grove Methodist Church
H. E. Waldrop
C. Andy Bates
Pierce Reinhardt
Opal Lena
Nellie Price
Lucille
Ruth Reinhardt
Mabel
Bedie
Mae Bates
Stein's Dept Store Damaged by Fire in Town
Fire of undetermined origin heavily damaged Stein's Department Store Thursday night around 10 30. Stock valued about 20000 burned or water damaged. insurance 11000. Building owned by Mrs. J F Alexander and Mr. A C Alexander fully insured. Stein plans temporary quarters while repairs proceed. He has run the business six years and intends to reopen soon.
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J. F. Alexander
A. C. Alexander
Stein
Long era brings many marriages to Forest City justice
Mr. Long, known as Squire Long, has served as justice of the peace for 35 or 40 years in Forest City. During this time he has married about five hundred couples. Only three Forest City residences remain from his early days: the Old Yarboro House on West Main, Miss Anola Logan’s home on West Main, and the Padgett home on East Main.
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Forest City
Mr. Long
City
Yarboro
West Main Street
Anola Logan
Padgett
East Main Street
Squire Long
Funeral Held For Mrs B M Hamrick In Rutherfordton
Mrs B M Hamrick widow of Rev B M Hamrick a longtime Baptist minister died at her home on June 17 after a long illness. She was 74 and had belonged to Shiloh Baptist church for over 50 years. Twelve ministers led the service at Shiloh Baptist with a large crowd in attendance and many floral tributes.
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Rutherfordton
B. M. Hanwick
B. M. Hamrick
Shiloh Baptist Church
E. P. White
M. Hester
M. M. Huntley
E., Roberts
F. Hi. Fikes
W. W. Rimmer
C. C. Matheny
D. J. Hunt
G. P. Horn
H. C. Culbreth
Tom Ruppe
N. L. Wright
Tarantula Found In Forest City Banana Shipment
Mr J W Sanders caught a tarantula that had been shipped from its tropical home in a banana bunch. He noticed the spider on a shelf and captured it, placing it in a bottle for exhibit.
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J. W. Sanders
Forest City
Democrats to Meet Saturday in Rutherford County
North Carolina Democrats organized precinct meetings across Rutherford County to name delegates for the county convention and ultimately the state convention in Raleigh on July 3. The gatherings produced a harmony filled push for a strong Democratic majority this fall with delegates and executive committees named at the 2 PM sessions.
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Rutherfordton
Democratic Party of
North Carolina
Rutherford County
Court House
Raleigh
Tiphook
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