New Teachers Entertained By Kiwanis In Charlotte
Adolphus L. McFarland dies at 58 in Charlotte after illness. Funeral set for Sunday at 46 Caldwell Ave. He served 13 years with Southern Public Utilities as chief inspector, earlier street car conductor. Survivors include wife, four daughters, one son and other relatives. Community notes recall his integrity and respected tenure.
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Charlotte Observer
Adolphus L. McFarland
Caldwell Avenue
W. B. Waine, Jr
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Emland
Rutherford County
Southern Public Utilities
Southern Publ
Ruthsfordton
Me. McFarland
Southern Public Utilities Co
Woman's Club notes postpone literary divisions meeting
The two divisions of the Woman's Club literary department, set to meet Thursday Oct 1, have been postponed to Tuesday Oct 18 at 4 o'clock. Members are urged to remember the change and attend on Oct 13.
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Woman’s Club
Presbyterian Services At 11 P. M. Sunday
Preaching at the Presbyterian church next Sunday at 11 p m by Rev G R Gillespie pastor A Christian Endeavor Society organized at the church on the third Sunday in Sept They will meet at the church every Sunday evening at 7 o clock
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Presbyterian Church
G. R. Gillespie
Christian Endeavor Society
POULTRY CAR COMING TO HAMLET AREA
The Southern Producce and Commission Company of Hamlet North Carolina announces another poultry car arriving in Rutherfordton October 6 and 7 Ellenboro Det. Std and Bostic October 7. The car will carry poultry ready for sale with top market prices and instructions on preparation. Read the ad and bring your chickens when the dates arrive.
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Rroqucc and Commission Company
Hamlet
N. C
Rutherfordton
Ellenboro
Det
Std
Bostic
Parent-Teachers Booth At County Fair Seeks Contributions
The Forest Guy PT A announces a booth at the County Fair inviting patrons to contribute items from frying chicken to cakes and pickles. Rural students are asked to bring one dressed frying chicken and 1 2 dozen eggs to the school on Oct 10 for display and sale while mothers are urged to volunteer for fair service.
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Forest
Industrial Bank Declares Second Two Percent Dividend
Industrial Bank states it will pay a second two percent dividend at an unspecified date. The bank reports a good surplus after the payout and notes strong management and an able board of directors. The notice emphasizes gratifying progress and financial soundness.
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Industrial Bank
Jon Day
Ferry News Highlights Local Visits and Rain
Sept 28 report notes a welcome rain last Wednesday afternoon. Miss Ruth Webster from Bolling Springs High School visited Mrs. J. F. Kimball and Lucile Sherlin. Virgil Clinton Alexander of Orange Texas stayed with his brother W. P. Alexander. J. S. Sherlin family spent Sunday at Spindale with Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Monteith. Gaither Kennedy and family toured Charlotte to see son C. H. Kennedy. Rev. W. B. Jenkins preached at Floyd's Creek Sunday. Born recently to F. Z. Elmore and wife Ruth Lyon.
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Peru
Ruth Webster
Bolling Springs High School
J. F. Kimball
Lucile Sherlin
Clinton Alexander
Orange
Texas
W. P. Alexander
J. S. Sherlin
Spindale
J. C. Monteith
Gaither Kennedy
Charlotte Visig
C. H. Kennedy
Baldwin Avenue
Birthday Celebration for L C Hardin’s 78th Milestone
A large gathering at Mr. L. C. Hardin’s home on Sunday Sept 27 marked his 78th birthday. Relatives from the Carolinas attended. Rev G F Settlemyre spoke on Psalm 103 giving thanks to God. Hardin, one of Forest City’s oldest citizens and a Civil War veteran, was praised as a Wesleyan Methodist charter member.
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L. C. Hardin
Carolinas
G. F. Settlemyre
Bro
Hardin
Forest City
States
Wesleyan Methodist Church
Mule Killed by Lightning During Thunderstorm
A mule was struck dead by lightning on a wagon ride Wednesday afternoon as the storm hit. The wagon was knocked over and the rider was not seriously hurt.
Revival at First Baptist Church Gains Momentum
The First Baptist Church of Forest City hosts a great revival led by Dr Ayers with afternoon and 730 PM services. The revival aims to renew Christ central amidst a growing congregation and statewide influence. Under Dr Ayers, membership rose with about 260 new members. the 75 million campaign saw the church pay 1500 over its pledge and complete major projects including a $12000 parsonage and $600 grounds beautification. Dr Ayers also serves on multiple boards and oversees regional Baptist work, including Sandy Run Association. Plans include a modern Sunday School facility estimated at 40000.
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Ayers
W. A. Ayers
Pasin
Baptist Church of
N.C
Theichurch
Baptist State Mission Board
Meredith College
Iso x
The
Baptist Bible Institute
New Orleans
Sandy Run
Whale photographed by Courier reporter in Port Arthur task
A Courier reporter viewed a whale picture credited to M and sketched by L. The photographer has two people in Port Arthur. It is unclear if he joined the party capturing the whale, but it is assumed he did.
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Port Arthur
Pastor Announces Next Sunday's 11 Am Communion Service
The pastor states services will be held next Sunday at 11 a m for the regular quarterly communion. Members are urged to attend. no evening service is planned. The congregation will join Baptist brethren in the ongoing revival meeting.
Farmers Bank Increases Stock and Capital
Clarence Griffin earns a top post as Farmers Bank raises stock from 100000 to 260000 with effects today. Capital then grows to 400000 and directors approve a 2 percent quarterly dividend, plus occasional extra payouts. The Courier notes Griffin’s departure from Rutherford Co and his enhanced role with Spindale’s Southern Railway coverage.
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Great Financial Institution
Mond
Farmers Bank
Rutherford Co
Cotton Ginning Totals by Sept 16 1925 in Rutherford and Cleveland Counties
Cotton ginned in Rutherford County reached 1042 bales by September 16, 1925, while Cleveland County reported 4755 bales. Statewide ginnings totaled 110,046 bales to that date, compared with 2 bales ginned to the same date last year.
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Rutherford County
Cleveland County
Henriet ta News notes and social items from Mennette
Mrs A D Fortune recovering after appendicitis operation last week at Rutherford Hi. Dinner guests included Dr T C Lovelace and others. Rev J P Hornbuckle preached at the Methodist church with baptisms and church vows. Lovelaces hosted by Jones in Caroleen. Manafee family visited from Inman S C. Community preparing for upcoming fair and school events. Tate resigning October 15. Spindale association attendance planned. Wiseman family visiting in North Wilkesboro. Mill running full time after rains with power cut two days weekly.
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J. P. Hornbuckle
Methodist Church
T. C. Lovelace
J. B. Jones
Caroleen
Gerald Manaffee
Inman
S. C
Manaffee
Chiidren
Pacolet
Tate
Spindale
C. B. Wiseman
Cupid
Cyclone Auction Co members to winter in Florida Kissimmee
Members of the Cyclone Auction Co. headed to Florida for the winter season with families. B Huntley and G C King, noted for extensive holdings, plan to settle in Kissimmee for the season. A Wilkie and June Harris also join, signaling expected activity and a business revival in spring.
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B. Huntley
G. C. King
Cyclone Aucton Co
Florida
Kissimmee
A. Wilkie
June Harrris
Cyclone Auction Co
Ladies Question Mrs E E McCurry Hatred Display
A terse notice asks about apparent hostility toward Mrs. E. E. McCurry. The fragment hints at social tension or gossip surrounding the woman in a community page.
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E. E. McCurry
Unusual Accident In City Injures J N McMurry
White man stood on the street near Sfird's store last Saturday afternoon when an automobile jumped the curb and jammed him against a brick wall. He was severely injured but is recovering nicely with no serious results anticipated.
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White
Sfird’s
J. N. McMurry
Unty Well Represented At Carolinas Exposition
Misses Ruth McDonald and Ruth Dawsey Thomas along with Ferne Pruett Lillie Atchley and others from Cliffside aged over 18 are listed. Mrs Everett Walker is noted with Ruth.
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Unty
Carolinas Exposition
Ruth McDonald
Bessie Harrill
Dawsey Thomas
Ferne Pruett
Lillie Atchley
Cliffside
Mrs. Everett Walker
Ruth
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F. Z. Elmore
Ruth Lyon
First Baptist Church
R. J. Bateman
Baptist Church
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Forest & Great Meeting
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Southland
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Vr. W
Clarence Griffin
Southern Ry
Courier
Wr. Creighteen
Southern Railway Co
St Spin Je
Max Watson
Stonecutter Mills
Grant
Spindle News
the Courier
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L. W. Griffin
Spinvale High School
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Neil Church
Ionmg Tim
Southern
Courlier
Henrietta News
Mennette
A. D. Fortune
Rutherford Hi
Cyclone Auction Company
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