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Newspaper
Forest City Courier
Location
Forest City, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1922
Page
4
Display per column inch Reading notices per line 10 cents Classified per word We cannot accept ads after 10 oclock Wednesdays for timely paper. No ads on front page. Five cents a line for Cards of Thanks and Resolutions of Respect and paid entertainments notices. Address communications to The Forest City Courier.
The American Press Association receives high praise for aiding new publishers nationwide and supporting the Forest City Courier under its new management. The Courier cites improved coverage, advertising strength, Autocaster Service, and exclusive rights, plus local sales items and aluminum ware ads at Flack Hardware and Long's Drug Store with weekend specials.
The Mt Pleasant church dedication was held Sunday March 12 with Rev A H Sims delivering the morning address and Rev Q A Collins preaching at 2 PM. A large crowd attended both services and dinner was served on the grounds. Local residents and Mt Pleasant faculty members were mentioned among visitors and attendees.
Four Boiling Springs high school youths sang in a Baptist church on Sunday night. A play titled A Poor Married Man was staged by Bostic and Ellenboro students, with proceeds of 24 dollars aiding both schools. Local events included PTAs talk, hot chocolate service, and a Sunday sermon by Rev. Vance Hauner.
In Ellenboro area two Black men, Ack McDowell and Roseman Phillips, quarreled over a road use dispute. Phillips, a preacher, shot McDowell with a .38 pistol, wounding him in the arm and chest. McDowell died that night. Phillips claimed self defense. McDowell’s friends alleged Phillips was the aggressor. Phillips was arrested by Constable Wright and jailed in Rutherfordton after Sheriff Benson and Night Policeman Early retrieved him.
The Courier reports the Miss Spelt Word contest ends next week with entries due by 3 PM Saturday March 2. Send answers to Flack Hardware Store for entry, with Mr Charles Flack presiding as judging chairman. Thousands have prepared, though many may fail to submit.
A local grocer announces a barter offer to exchange cotton seed meal for cotton seed on a pound for pound basis. They also report receiving 50 bags of seed potatoes and invite customers to consider their quality staple and fancy groceries.
Mr. T. C. Whisnant and son from Caroleen plan a wholesale produce and fruit store in Forest City in the Biggerstaff building on Mill Street. The shop will sell vegetables fruits and buy all kinds of country produce for wholesale only. They have broad business experience and promise success. Garden Seeds five cents per six packages. Flower Seeds five cents per package. Seed corn beans alfalfa red clover and grasses. Farmers Hardware Co.
We thank friends for acts of kindness during our son's illness and for condolences after his passing. T. C. Hardin and wife. Sale starts at 2.
In Lastonia on March 14 a marriage was held at 8 o clock at the bride’s home. Miss Mary Lineberger, daughter of E N Lineberger, married Earl Jackson, son of Mr. and Mrs J F Jackson. Rev J H Henderlite officiated. The couple left for a bridal trip south.
At the regular O E S meeting on Tuesday night March 7 officers were elected including Worthy Matron Mrs. Mary Marks and Worthy Patron J A Wilkie. Public installation to be announced later.
Saturday afternoon at 2 o clock the Flack Hardware Company offered dish pans water buckets casseroles kettles and assorted kitchenware for 89 cents each.
A committee of Masons including LB Covington Dr Reid and O C Turner was formed to meet the school board and contractor about laying the new Forest City school building cornerstone. If plans hold, the event will be fitting. Also advertised Dr Kings New Discovery at 49c 1 20 size 89c at Longs Drug Store for Friday and Saturday.
A meeting at the Commandery will be held in the lodge rooms here Friday night March 17th with attendees expected to discuss organizational matters and plans for upcoming activities.
The Scott Shows begin a seven day run with strong attendance and full concessions. Organizers plan for the coming year as additional performances and sessions are added. The touring act, famed for decades, will open Saturday and perform nightly through the week alongside Foxy from the same company.
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