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Newspaper

Forest City Courier

Location

Forest City, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1922

Page

2

Rutherfordton People Attend Events and Travels

Rutherfordton residents share updates from last week with visitors to Marion and Henderson County. Mrs. Cora Cowen and Mr. R. Sidney Williams with Lina Williams visit Mrs. Hattie P. Keeter in Marion. Frank L. Hicks returns to Fort Worth after visiting Rutherfordton. Mildred Taylor of Meredith College attends the Justice Taylor marriage in Rutherfordton. Frank Robinson leaves for UNC Chapel Hill to resume pharmacy studies. James M. Carson tours Henderson County to support his bid for Solicitor. Rev. M. A. Adams departs for Abingdon to assist revival services with Rev. Grady Nanney. Mrs. Fred D. Hamrick and sons attend the Made-in-Carolinas Exposition. Judge J. A. Vanwart of New Orleans visits M. C. Dickerson. Vanwart is a retired Canadian judge formerly from Rutherford County. Fred D. Hamrick returns from Washington, D. C. Ruth Scruggs moves to Charlotte for business training at King’s Business College. Eugenia Twitty, injured in a Union Mills car crash, is recovering.

Rutherfordton R. Sidney Williams Lina Williams Cora Cowen Hattie P. Keeter Marion Frank L. Hicks Fort Worth Texas Mildred Taylor Meredith College Raleigh Justice Taylor Frank Robinson University of North Carolina Chapel Hill James M. Carson 18Th Judicial District Henderson County M. A. Adams Rutherfordton Baptist Church Abington Grady Nanney Fred D. Hamrick Fred, Jr Matt Eugenia Twitty Union Mills

Masonic Mutual Life Insurance Offered Locally

District Agent in Forest City North Carolina promotes Masonic Mutual Life Association and urges readers to learn about its workings and benefits.

Masonic Mutual Life Association

Justice Taylor Wedding in Rutherfordton

Miss Louisa Evans Justice and Mr Leslie Lancaster Taylor wed at Rutherfordton Methodist Church on Wednesday afternoon. The ceremony featured bridal chorus, organ music, and a crew of bridesmaids and ushers from Rutherfordton, Gastonia, Lincolnton, and Hendersonville. The bride, daughter of the late Judge M H Justice, wore blue canton crepe with pale pink roses, and the couple plan a home in Rutherfordton after an extended bridal tour.

Rutherfordton Louisa Evans Justice Leslie Lancaster Taylor Rutherfordton Methodist Episcopal Church South Thomas B. Justice Marvin John Wood Lohenrgin Earl Penny Hendersonville Bobo Tanner E. E. Boyce Gastonia James A. Abernethy Lincolnton M. 0. Dickerson James L.taylor, Jr Gaston B. Justice Marion Miss Justice M. H. Justice Rutherford County Mr. Taylor J. Lloyd Taylor

Take Their County Paper Prominent Bostic Subscribers

Messrs. R. M. Wilson and M. D. Carson of Bostic route 3 visited The Courier office Friday and subscribed. Another new subscriber on route 3 is Mrs. Alpha Hamrick. New subscribers to The Courier are coming in daily.

Messrs R. M. Wilson M. D. Carson Bostic Courier Alpha Hamrick The

Card of Thanks from Mrs. Frank C. Price

A grateful note thanks friends for loving support during illness and death of the writer's husband and for flowers. Mrs. Frank C. Price expresses appreciation for kindness and memorial offerings.

Frank C. Price

Administrator's Notice for Susan Horn Estate in Rutherford NC

W L Horn administrator of Susan Horn deceased Rutherford County North Carolina publishes notice to creditors to present claims by October 5 1923 or be barred. All debts should be paid promptly. Edwards Edwards attorneys handle the matter.

Susan Horn Rutherford County North Carolina Forest City N. C W. L. Horn Edwards & Edwards, Atty’s

Notice of Sale of 1922 Chevrolet Touring Car

Forest City Motor Company offers the 1922 Chevrolet Touring Car, Model 490, serial 2463422, for sale to satisfy a default under a May 18 1922 conditional sale. The sale will be October 28 1922 at 2:00 pm at the Forest City Motor Company garage in Forest City.

Jolly Fellow Faces Sorrow in Tiny Local Tale

A lighthearted readers note describes Jolly feeling down and the day’s mood as the world’s odd twists punt joy. A woman hurries into a hardware shop asking for a mouse trap to catch a train, adding a brisk, humorous moment to the segment.

Collins Department Store Advertises Wool and Cotton Blankets

A retro advertisement touts blankets and footwear with low prices from Collins Department Store. Prices span cotton and wool blankets in multiple sizes, baby blankets, and khaki wool options, plus a broad range of men’s, women’s, and children’s shoes with sizes and prices listed.

Complete Range of Boys and Men's Corduroy and Wool Suits

Local retailer offers a wide selection of boys two piece corduroy suits from ages 3 to 7 at 1.95, knee pants suits up to size 12 at 1.98, and heavy winter all wool options up to size 12 at 4.95. Men’s suits include blue serge at 7.45, French serge up to size 20 at 8.95, extra heavy wool suits up to 44 to 48 at 4.95, and additional blue serge and wool pants ranging from 95c to 3.95.

Fur Hats for Men in All Sizes at Discounted Prices

Advertising blurb notes men’s fur hats available in all sizes for $1.25 and extra quality fur hats normally $3.00 offered at $2.45, signaling a sale on hats with savings across quality levels.

Watch Your Step Toward Bankruptcy and Cash Saving

A promotional notice urges thrift and cash purchases to avoid ruin. It likens reckless spending to leaping a precipice and advises holding to pine pennies while Rollins claims to save money on every purchase.

Rollins

New Fall Styles Highlight Hats for Ladies and Children

Glistening sun highlights new Fall Styles in Ladies Hats with bright childrens felt hats in vivid colors. Children's hats priced at 49c 45c and 85c, plus Ladies Felt Sport Hats at 98c.

Tam O'Shanter Caps Sale at Low Prices

Bright catalogue offers all wool Tam O'Shanter caps for young ladies at 79 cents, blue and green Tam s at 98 cents and 1 dollar 25 cents, broadcloth Tam s at 49 cents, velvet Tam s at 75 cents. Men's and boys caps range 25 to 75 cents, with men s caps at 45 to 95 cents.

Hum worms, boll weevils and bugs menace farms

An old farmer laments summer pests in cornfields and hedges as a lightning rod agent discusses remedies. The ad urges readers to shop at Collins for durable leather shoes priced from 1.98 to 3.98 and notes Rollins buys direct from manufacturers for cash discounts. Mr Burns cites a proverb about pleasures like poppies and snow in the river.

Collins Rollins Burns

Dresses at Collins Offer Gowns and Prices

At the dance Mrs O Shanter’s favorite wore a gown Burns notes as scanty. Collins offers correct fit and price for Ladies wool serge dresses 3.95 4.95 and better in stock. Tricotine and serge dresses 7.95 to 14.95. Brocaded silk dresses 14.95. Bloomer dresses for children gingham 98c. Bungalow aprons 59c and 75c.

Coat Suits Offered in Various Styles and Prices

Wool assorted colors priced at 4.95. Ladies navy blue coat suits listed at 5.95 and additional pieces priced 8.95 9.95 13.95 19.95 and 21.95.

Rollins Low Prices on Cotton Blankets Seen

Rollins advertises a wide range of blankets with stacked prices. Extra large 72x80 at 1.98, 55x72 at 1.50, 60x72 at 1.25, 55x72 at 0.08, 49c and 63c cotton blankets, baby crib blankets from 0.28 to 0.95, wool blankets 66x80 at 4.00 to 5.00, and plaid 68x80 to 70x80 ranges up to 9.95.

Old England Thomas Collins’ Department Store

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Rutherfordton News Masonic Insurance J. Q. A. Collins Forest City, N. C Dee Betty Butterfly Dickinson Carolina Motor Co Main Street Justice Taylor Wedding Spartanbur Street Gibraltar Lllins Acre Burg S. C
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