Harrill Dies After Car Truck Collision In Rutherford
Thomas M Harrill merchant of West Main street died Monday at Rutherford hospital from injuries after a Saturday accident when a touring car struck a rear of a truck he stood beside. Funeral services were held at Pleasant Grove church. He leaves a widow seven children and several siblings. Two accused men were arrested on assault and battery charges with a preliminary hearing planned this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. M. Harvill
West Main Street
Rutherford Hospital
Mr. Harrill
Pleasant Grove Church
Pleasant Grove
Martin
C. B. Iver
Lois
Ruth
Palmer
Eudophis Harrill
Cleve Harrill
Spindale
Palmer Harrill
Pleasant Grove Methodist Church
Harrill
Divas Logan
Johnie Humphries
Har
Charles Price
Rutherford
Wilkie and Huntley Plan Sale in Newland North Carolina
Wilkie and Huntley real estate agents announce a large sale in Newland Avery County on Saturday July 13 featuring 40 business and residence lots. The partners expect all lots to bring strong prices in this growing county seat town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkie & Huntley
Newland
Avery County
Messrs
Wilkie and Huntley
Legion Post Meeting At City Hall Urges New Member
The Willis Towery Post of the American Legion will meet in City Hall Thursday night in regular session. All members are urged to attend and bring a new member to join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis Towery
American Legion
City Hall
Youth Drowns at Sunshine Lake Near Ellenboro
Ezell Green aged twenty of Boiling Springs drowned Sunday afternoon after a boat capsized on Sunshine Lake near Ellenboro. Paul Green survived. Ezell was son of Mr. and Mrs. Lester Green. Funeral services were held at Boiling Springs with a memorial sermon planned for next Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellenboro Lake
Ezell Green
Sunshine Lake
Ellenboro
Rutherford County
Boiling Springs
Here
Green
Paul Green
Ezell
Prominent Young Couple Weds in North Carolina
Mr and Mrs H A Barnes announce the marriage of their daughter Murriel to Mr Charles C Erwin on Tuesday June 25 1929 in Greensboro North Carolina At home after July 10 at Forest City North Carolina Mrs Erwin is well known in Rutherford county for teaching in Cliffside and Forest City Mr Erwin serves as principal of Forest City high school a position he has held for several years
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Barnes
Murriel
Charles C. Erwin
Greensboro
N. C
Forest City
Erwin
Rutherford County
Cliffside
Ellenboro Child Dies After Illness
Ellenboro June 25 William Rudolph Beam two and one half years old son of Mr and Mrs J Burchell Beam of near here died Saturday morning after an illness of several months of cancerous tumor of the bladder Funeral services were held Sunday morning at 10 o'clock at the home with Rev W C Rourke pastor of the Presbyterian church in charge The child is survived by his parents one brother and three sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellenboro
William Rudolph Beam
J. Burchell
Beam
Near Here
W. C. Rourke
Presbyterian Church
Klan Jubilee Planned for Forest City July Fourth
A large Klan Jubilee is planned for Forest City on July 4 with a 3:00 p.m. closed meeting led by the South Carolina Grand Dragon and H. K. Ramsey from Washington. The program includes a barbecue, burning of a cross, a parade led by the Spindale Band, and an open air ceremony at an uncertain site near the former Biggerstaff property. Thousands are expected from across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest City
Grand Dragon
South Carolina
H. K. Ramsey
Imperial Kialiff
Washington, D. C
Biggerstaff
West Main Street
Spindale
Lightning damages house in Spindale this Sunday
A house owned by Max Dobbins and occupied by Harlan and Mrs. Mayse in North Spindale was struck by lightning Sunday afternoon, tearing a large section from the structure and damaging furniture. A bed caught fire but neighbors put it out. the family was away. Special services will be held at Spindale Methodist Church for elderly residents, with chairs provided. Captain and Mrs. Smith receive farewells from the Sunday school. they leave for Shelby. Mrs. Clarence Griffin and son visit Columbia, S C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spindale
Max Dobbins
Harlan Mayse
North Spindale
Spindale Methodist Church
W. Arthur Barber
County Banks Buy Short Term Notes
The Farmers Bank & Trust Company bought $100,000 of Rutherford County notes, revenue anticipation, at six percent interest. The Rutherford County Bank and Trust Company also purchased $50,000. The notes pay principal and interest on outstanding county bonds due within four months and mature in six months in anticipation of tax revenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Bank & Trust Company
Rutherford County
Farmers Bank
Rutherford County Bank and Trust Company
Electric storms cause county damage and transformer fire
The electric storms on the weekend caused damage across the county including damaged crops and power lines. A Sunday fire at the local power plant, triggered by electrical disturbances, required the fire department but was quickly contained. A transformer fire sparked by lightning sent crews Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ee Oe
Rutherford County to mark 150th anniversary in August
Rutherford County celebrates 150 years since its 1779 formation with an all day August 16 event planned by the Rutherford County Club. Speakers include B D Wilson Dave Lindsay Z C Jenkins and J W Harrelson spoke on state conservation and development. Luncheon served by the Baptist missionary society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroleen
Rutherford County
Rutherford County Club
Henrietta-Caroleen
Messrs
B. D. Wilson
Rutherfordton
Dave Lindsay
Spindale
Z. C. Jenkins
Cliffside
R. E. Price
Clarence Griffin
Charles Haynes
J. W. Harrelson
Raleigh
Department of Conservation and Development
Harrelson
J. A. Brock
Missionary Society of the Baptist Church
L. B.harrill
Duncan and Blanton Win Golf Tournament
Dr Amos C Duncan and R R Blanton of the Forest City Kiwanis joined with Hendersonville for a western North Carolina and upper South Carolina Kiwanis golf event held Monday June 24. Hendersonville won the first prize silver cup while Duncan and Blanton claimed the second prize as the Forest City team. Duncan was the low medalist among visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos C. Duncan
R. R. Blanton
Forest City
Hendersonville
Kiwaniang Duncan and
Blanton
Dr. Duncan
Ki‘wanian
Good Will Ambassadors Return Friday
Forest City's Good Will Ambassadors and delegates to the Kiwanis convention in Milwaukee report strong outreach for Forest City as a progressive town. Telegrams detail a flurry of meetings from Detroit to Milwaukee, noting large crowds, lively events, and delegates set to return home Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good Will Ambassadors
Forest City
Milwaukee
Kiwanis
Courier
Rutherford County Commissioner Suit Continued In Civil Action
The civil action of N M Ponder against Hardin H Tucker chairman of the Rutherford County board was set for trial Tuesday afternoon before Justice Lindsay Purgason of Lowland Store township Loa. A small blaze caused by lightning at Forest City Oil Mill was continued to be tried before the recorder here on July 5. The blaze was extinguished quickly with little damage and the justice could not grant a jury trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutherfordton
N. M. Ponder
Hardin H. Tucker
Board of Commissioners
Rutherford County
Justice of the
Lindsay Purgason
Forest City
Funeral Services for C. M. Champion in Shiloh
Funeral services were held for Columbus Mills Champion at Shiloh with Rev. Melton in charge. Nephews served as active pallbearers, with many local clergy and friends paying tribute to his character and Christian life. Champion, known as Uncle Mills, was born March 10 1855 and died June 19 1929 at age 74 after years of public service in North Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Mills
Shiloh
A. G. Melton
H.B. Doggett
J. D. Hunt
M. M. Huntley
B. M. Hamrick
Jim
Mills
North Carolina
Jesus
Christ
Mears
U. A
J. M. Owens
E. W. Wilson
J. N. Jones
J. L. Butler
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Yellow Bird
Spain
Armand Lot Jean Assolant
Rene Lefevre
Arthur Schreiber
Portland
Thos. M. Harrill
Legion Post Meets
Lester Green
Amos
Joe Frank
Mack Elkton
T. A. Green
Flay Crow
Misses Sallie
Addie Sue
Mittie Green
Mr. Jenkins
Baptist Church
Zeno Wall
First Baptist Church of
Shelby
Baptis Church
W. A. Ayers
Wall
Murriel Barnes
Charles C. Ee
Tuesda
Mrs
B. L. Smith
Spindale Sunday School
J. H. Burwell
Donald
Columbia, S. C
Farmers Bank and
Rutherford County Bank
Duncan
Jackson, Mich
Detroit
Battle Creek Club
Chicago
Lansing
Michigan City
Ind
Michigan
Jackson
Wis
Colonial Hotel
Micky
Gillespie
Carolinas
C. M. Champion
J. S.rudisill
Hall- Rudisill Drug Co
Clayton Stalnaker
Peoples Crug
Asheville
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