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Forest City Courier

Location

Forest City, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1925

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Superior Court Opens with 100+ Dockets in Rutherfordton

Rutherfordton May 12. Superior Court opened May 11 with Judge John W. Oglesby presiding. Over a hundred cases are set for this week and next. Dispositions include multiple nol pros and fines, with sentences ranging from fines and costs to jail terms and road assignments. Several defendants pled guilty or were continued under former orders, and capiases were issued or continued as noted.

Rutherfordton Superior Court John W. Oglesby Long State Drew Hill J. A. Lowery H. G. Gibbs L. C. Hadden Ed Hill Jim Parris John Queen Mark West Ola Hardin Otis Wall Elizabeth Couch Walker Hayne Claud Couch Paul Hawkins Yates Jones George Condry A. L. Whitworth J. M. Ff J. L. Wells Recorder's Court I State Lewis Jolley Capias North Carolina Willie Hayne W. F. Flack L. W. Arrowood C. Pannell W. C. McKinney Boyd Logan Ued W. H. McKinney Joe Waters Zeb Leatherman Mary Leatherman Pink McSwain Cailed W. A. Crawley Lero Hunt Cap- State Bob Medford Earl Poteat Jake Lattimore Rutherford County Henderson County Mitt Godfrey Will Baynard Lawson Condry Earl Harrill

Poultry Car to Buy Chickens in Local Counties Next Week

The Southern Produce and Commission Company of Hamlet will station poultry cars in Rutherfordton, Ellenboro, and Shelby next week for direct purchases from raisers. Schedule shows Rutherfordton May 19–20, Ellenboro May 20–21, and Shelby May 22 with prices: hens 6? Wait, hens 6? roosters 10 cents, broilers 40 cents, geese and ducks 10 cents, turkeys 20 cents, and guineas 25 cents.

Southern Produce and Commission Company Hamlet Rutherfordton Ellenboro Shelby

Popular Couple Weds in Asheville

News of the marriage of J Worth Morgan and Eva Sue Dillingham in Asheville last Monday draws countywide interest. Morgan, teller at Farmers Bank & Trust Co Forest City, is a leading local young businessman. Dillingham is the daughter of Mrs A Bernard Dillingham of Weaverville. After a wedding trip they will reside on Carolina Avenue Forest City.

J. Worth Morgan Eva Sue Dillingham Asheville North Carolina Morgan Farmers Bank & Trust Co Forest City Union Mills A. Bernard Dillingham Weaverville Carolina Avenue

Forest City grows with steady, statewide notice

Forest City continues to grow steadily attracting statewide attention. Property values rise, street paving and sewer work nears completion. A new township high school on West Main street and plans for banks, a cotton mill, and a hotel highlight ongoing development. New homes and business blocks, including Horn Overland Co. and a Willys-Overland showroom, diversify the skyline as East Main and Magnolia avenues see improvements.

Forest City Township High West Main Street Farmers Bank & Trust Co Forest City National Bank Sinkee Horn Overland Co

Spindale Woman Mrs Max Dobbins Dies After Short Illness

Spindale May 12 Mrs Max Dobbins died at her home after a brief illness and was buried at Mountain Creek Baptist church. She was about 23, survived by her mother seven sisters two brothers and her husband and a infant child born just before her death. Her husband Max Dobbins is a local auto salesman. Kiwanis Club plans advertise the immediate section with funds from Forest City firms and individuals for a two page feature in The Charlotte Observer.

Spindale Max Dobins Mountain Creek Baptist Church M. M. Huntley Dobbins Johnnie Geer Rutherfordton Alma el Ner Geer Morris Elger Mitchem Long Loran Johnson Near Gilkey Lloyd Blanton Messrs Worth Jessie Geer Max Dobbins Miss Geer Rutherfordton R-4 Geer Upper County Mr. Dobbins B. B. Doggett Firm Forest City Kiwanis Club Charlotte Observer Cola Bottling Co Forest City Oily Mill Co Forest City Courier G. F. Bradley Reinhardt Drug Co Florence Mills Farmers Bank & Trust Co Watkins Grocery Harrill Market C. C. Moore & Co the National Bank Blanton’s Cafe P. N. Long J. W. Sanders T. C. Whisnant & Son Marks Shoe Shop H. B. Doggett U. S. Courtney Fair Store Forest City Furniture Co Long Drug Co Harris Oil Co John Thomas Ee Department Store M. H. He

Removal of Trash By City Request Cleaner Streets

Mayor Lawrance urges a citywide cleanup and asks households with trash to call Mr J E Caldwell at the Mayor's office. A crew will remove rubbish, keeping premises clean. Residents are urged to take part and maintain a tidy city.

Ladies, have you seen the new esses at The Leader Store

A brief note asking women readers about new designs called esses appearing at The Leader Store. The item notes a focus on fashion accessories and shopping options for ladies. Specifics on styles or prices are not provided in the readable text.

Leader Store

M E Sunday School Supper Planned by Methodist Class

All members of the Men's class of the Methodist Sunday school are urged to attend the Kiwanis hall Thursday at 7:30. The Reds and the Blues of the local church will have the long awaited supper at that time.

Methodist Sunday School Kiwanisthall Methodist Church

County Club Meeting at Gilkey County Club

The May meeting of the Rutherford County Club will be held in the Gilkey school building on Tuesday May 19 at 1 00 p m. Members should send cards to Mrs C F Cline for headcount and plates. Speaker will be Mr J G K McClure president Farmers Federation and State Agriculture workers of Asheville. All members urged to attend and bring a farmer. reports on outstanding committees and possible new business to be discussed.

Rutherford County Club Gilkey N. C C. F. Cline K. S. Tanner J. G. K. McClure Farmers Federation State Agriculture Workers of Asheville

Rutherford Hospital Transferred to County in Trust

The Rutherford Hospital once funded by Mr Cal Plank has been moved to county trust with continued medical control. The transfer opens the hospital to endowments and preserves its status as a premier medical institution in the state, per the Charlotte Observer.

Rutherford Hospital Cal. Plank Charlotte Observer

Southern Power Co plans new 100000 volt tie-in station

Plans are under way for a new tie-in station near the Seaboard depot by the Southern Power Co. It will handle 100000 volts and include a warehouse and a few houses for employees. Work on the project starts about June 1, and the new power line from Spartanburg to Forest City is slated to open about the same date.

Seaboard Depot Southern Power Co Spartanburg Forest City

Taxpayers urged to list property in May plea

Notice directs Cool Springs township taxpayers to list their property and poll during May or face penalties. It advises listing with J. T. Fortune at Industrial Bank in Forest City.

Cool Springs J. T. Fortune Industrial Bank Forest City

Dickerson Honored on New Cullowhee Normal School Board

Governor McLean appointed M. D. Dickerson of Rutherfordton to the board of Cullowhee Normal School Sylva North Carolina. The governor formed an entirely new slate of directors for the institution. The Sun.

McLean M. D. Dickerson Rutherfordton Cullowhee Normal School Sylva N.C the Sun

Forest City Boy Honored at Duke Chanticleer Board

Forest City youth Ralph Biggerstaff was elected business manager of Duke University’s Chanticleer for 1925-26. A third year student and Forest City High School alumnus, he is the son of Mr. and Mrs. O. B. Biggerstaff of West Main Street.

Durham, Hien Ree Duke University Ralph Biggerstaff Forest City Chanticleer Ralph Duke O. B. Biggerstaff West Main Street Forest City High School

Thornton Flack Wedding Tuesday in Charlotte

The marriage of Miss Blanche Thornton and Mr. Chas Z. Flack occurred Tuesday at 6:00 p m in Tryon Street Methodist church Charlotte with few guests present The couple left for a bridal trip to New York and will reside on West Main Street Forest City Mrs Thornton daughter of Mr and Mrs C S Thornton is noted for her social standing and teaching in Owell High Schools The groom is a Forest City business leader with Flack Hardware and Flack Holmes Heating and Plumbing institutions

Blanche Thornton Chas. Z. Flack Carolinas Tryon Street Methodist Church Charlotte J. H. Earnhardt Thelma Lucile Thornton Mallins S.C Frank Thornton University of South Carolina Robert Hope R. R. Blanton Robbie Biggerstaff Margaret Young E. G. Abernathy Robert Holmes Forest City Frances Hoyle Shelby Bertha Jones Cherryville Jane Young Troutman B. Arp Lowanee New York Pretty Smith West Main Street Miss Thornton South Carolina Owell Columbia College of Columbia S. C South Carolin C. 8. Thornton Flack Flack Hardware Company Flack & Holmes University of North Carolina Rutherford County

Auto Wreck Near Caroleen Injures Hines Family

The Spartanburg Rutherfordton Jitney collided with Mr G A Hines car at Caroleen Sunday afternoon. Mrs Hines and several children were cut by flying glass but none were seriously injured.

Spartanburg

Revival Services Begin May 15 In Forests City

Rev James V Rob the Forests City Wesley announces a revival meeting starting May 15 at 7 30 p m with services each evening at 7 30 Rev Roberts will do the preaching and a cordial invitation is extended to all to attend this community blessing by a Methodist pastor

Jas. V Wesle Roberts

Memorial Services at Cool Springs Cemetery Saturday

Memorial services will be held at Cool Springs cemetery on Saturday May 16 with long services and prayer at the cemetery. Graves will be decorated afterward as part of an effort to start a movement for a larger and better cemetery. Notable individuals buried there include Harold Long Mrs J B i Rev C M Teal Mr C Ford Mrs J B Blanton Miss Keith Holbert Mrs Robert Callahan Mr J B Flack Theron Moore Bill Young Mrs A B Smith and Catherine Henson. Complete line of picnic supplies at Courtney's 10e store.

Cool Springs Harold Long C. M. Teal C Ford J. B. Blanton Keith Holbert Robert Callahan J.B. Flack Theron Moore Bill Young A.B. Smith Catherline Henson

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Tom Price New Harrill B. Melton Ate R. L. McFarland Qgiate Layton Duncan Lelandar Fox Capies Beri Capias Shannon Glascoe J. L. Horn Gus Price Monroe Melton Vernon Rollins Court of Common Pleas and General Sessions Greenville DeWitt Harrill Clarence Proctor Harrill Proctor J. B. Kanipe Fred Wilkins Hamrick Willys- Overland East Main Street T. R. Padgett A. D. Mills Magnolia Avenue F. I. Barber R. E. Biggerstaff Spurgeon Moss R. B. Doggett Draing G. P. Reid Doggett F. R. Wilkins R. K. Hollifield Green Bay Jearth City Space In Dale M. E Dickerson Thornton-Flack Courtney
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