Reform of Rutherford County Government Through the Decades
A historical account traces Rutherford County’s shift from magistrate power to elected county commissioners after 1868, detailing the 1876 changes, the 1895 restoration of home rule, a brief 1922 term limit proposal, and a long roster of officials from 1868 through 1928, highlighting political control and local governance evolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justices of the Peace
Rutherford County Commissioners
Court House
Rutherfordton
E. W. Andrews
J. M. Allen
C. J. Sparks
H. H. Hopper
Jonathan Hampton
Eli Whisnant
B. D. Hawkins
H. Harrill
S. Biggerstaff
Jona
Ellenboro Farmers Buy Potato Crates
Ellenboro October 1 a carload of sweet potato crates from Builders Supply Company Rutherfordton arrived and is being distributed to local growers at cost by the agriculture teacher. Crates bought last year should fill two Ellenboro houses storing about 10 000 bushels. Growers are urged to act quickly as crates are limited and a short crop is possible. Sweet potatoes are expected to bring a good price next spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellenboro
Builders Supply Company
Rutherfordton
Teacher of Agriculture
Birthday Dinner for Mrs. R A McDaniel in Providence
In Providence Forest City R-2 Oct 1 neighbors and relatives gathered for a birthday dinner honoring Mrs. R A McDaniel who turned seventy nine. Attendees included J W Phillips Roy McDaniel Christy McDaniel and others. A work accident injured R L Smith Jr while several families spent the weekend visiting relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest City
R-2
R. A. McDaniel
Providence
J. W. Phillips
Roy McDaniel
Christy
John McDaniel
Mable Smith
Vancé Wilkins
Spurgin Clayton
Leland Clayton
Avondale
D. L. Smith
E. Harrill
A. Brandle
R. L. Smith
W. L. Smith
Emery Smith
Frank Allen
W. V. Harrill
Cooperative seed orders advance in eastern North Carolina
Cooperative plans push forward for orders of hairy vetch crimson clover and Abruzzi rye seed in eastern North Carolina with participation from local farms and ag groups. This move aims to strengthen cover crop adoption and soil health across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolina
Corn Cracker Rejoices Over Safety Of Son In Flood Speech
Shelby R-5 Oct 1 The writer recalls wartime sorrow and praise for sons who volunteered, one injured, another rescued in Palm Beach flood calamity. He cites Robt Ingersoll and Christ's teaching on sacrifice, defends Hoover and allies, and predicts a political revival after Gov Smith's funeral.
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Imperial
Germany
Palm Beach
Florida
R. C. Baker
West Palm Beach
Darling
Clyde R. Hoey
Cam Morrison
Smith
Wwe
Sale of Real Estate Under Deed In Trust Notice
Under and by virtue of a power of sale in a 1928 deed in trust from P. W. Eskridge and wife Fannie Bell Eskridge to W. L. Brown as Trustee for Forest City Building and Loan Association the deed in trust is recorded in Rutherford County North Carolina Book 2 page 227. Default on the indebtedness secured prompts the Trustee to sell on a specified date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. W. Eskridge
Fannie Bell Eskridge
W. L. Brown
Forest City Building and Loan Association
Register of Deeds
Rutherford County
N. C
Adlerika Gas Relief Promotes Easy Eating and Sleep
An ad claims Adlerika reduces stomach gas and bloating allowing steak and fried onions to be eaten with comfort. It asserts the product acts on both upper and lower bowel, removing old waste matter and improving digestion, with a testimonial from Mrs J Julian. Also mentions a drugstore ad place Hall Rudisill Drug Co and a 1928 sale notice in Forest City North Carolina.
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Adlérika
Forest City NC Real Estate Boundary Description
Real estate in Forest City North Carolina lies on the west side of Reid Street. The parcel begins at a stake on Reid Street and follows the tract boundary north 43 degrees 142 feet to a stake then north 46 1 4 degrees 50 feet to a stake then north 43 degrees 142 feet to Reid Street and along Reid Street north 46 1 2 degrees 50 feet back to the start. Dated September 12 1928 by trustee W L Brown in the record 149-4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest City
N. C
Reid St.lind
Said Street
C. E. Huntley
B. D. Zarrill
Reid Street
W. L. Brown
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. W. Beam
J. L. McDowell
C. C. Goforth
J. W. Morgan
L. L. Deck
B. M. McMahan
J. W. Aorgan, L. L. Deck
C. M. Lynch
A. G. Thompson
J. L. Hampton
C. P. Tanner
M. K. Lynch
J. B. Blanton
J. F. Flack
J. W. Biggerstaff
J. A. Dalton
S. F. Wall
A. S. McDowell
J. F. Edwards
J. B. Palmer
L. A. Holland
W. G. Flack
Richard Ledbetter
Joseph H. Miller
J. H. Miller
J. M. Glover
J. P. Jones
E. N. Washburn
W. G. Harris
G. F. Watson
C. M. Holland
T. J. Wilkins
J. A. Marti
J. A. Martin
D. D. Fortune
G. W. Rollins
G. E. Morgan
Cardus
Cardui
Providence News
Shelby
R-5
Georgia
Robert Greene Ingersoll
Tammany
Satan
Raskob
Jack Johnson
Tammany Hall
Hoover
Marion Butler
U. S. Senate
North Carolina
al Smith
Ed Holman
Charfront
Farmers Bank and Trust Lotte
G. C. Me Co
Daniel
Mt. Mitchell
Elisha Mitchell
Brown Insurance Agency
Goodyear
Cliffside Motor Co
Cliffside, N. C
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