Sandy Run Association Met With Bethel Church Ellenboro
The Sandy Run Association met with Bethel Church in Ellenboro on Oct 16 with 47 churches and 73, members. Rev Z D Harvill was elected moderator. 731 baptisms were reported this year, averaging over 17 per church. The association plans next meeting at Big Springs on Oct before the second Sunday in 1923.
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Peslore
Sandy Run
Oro
Z. D. Harvill
G. B. Pruett
Gerk
A. L Jolly
Treasure
W. K. Colins
Dillard
J. H. Quinn
Boiling Springs High School
J. A. Snow
South Fork Association
Livingston Johnson
Biblical Recorder and Missions
Recorder
Big Springs
Rutherford County Fair Ends With Grand Displays
The third annual Rutherford county fair closed last Saturday on the association grounds after five days of large crowds and strong exhibits. About 12,000 visitors witnessed premier needle work culinary products poultry and livestock displays with extensive amusements for children and balloon parachute jumps.
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Rutherford County
Rutherford
Marriage licenses issued in Rutherford County list of upcoming vows
In Rutherfordton on October 2, a batch of marriage licenses was issued as September activity picks up. The list includes Chas C Blanton and Gertrude Link Forest City, J L Brown and Dora Rhodes Union Mills, Earl Harriss and Leora Hill Forest City, Roy Epley and Fannie Belle Towery Forest City, Ed Wilson and Zadie Mull Uree, Stead Fowler and Lydia May Kinsley Cliffside, John Roberson and Clara Lee McDade Forest City, George G Tate and Addie E Henson Harris, Curtis Cordell Ruth and Ora Edwards Ruth, J C Hutchins Union Mills Ina J Freeman Bostic, Halon Mere Ezra Constance Columbus A Pardon Gilkey Ethel J Ledbetter Union Mills G H Crow and Mary M Blankenship Bostic, John C Thompson and Birdie Lee Skipper Harris, C F Huffstetler Spindale and I M Owens Spindale. Fifty to one hundred hens on every farm promise cash income. A G Oliver, poultry club specialist at Raleigh, explains.
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Rutherfordton
Wilkie
Chas. C. Blanton
Gertrude
Harris
Curtis Cordell
Ruth
Ora Edwards
J.C. Hutchins
Union Mills
Tolj
Ina’ J. Freeman
Bostie
Ezra
Constance
Columbus
A. Pardon
Gilkey
Ethel J. Ledbetter
G. Hi. Crow
Spindale
Mary
M. Blankenship
Bostic
John C. Thompson
Birdie Lee
C.F. Huffstetler
M. Owens
Judge George Assured Seat in U S Senate
Walter F. George of Vienna Georgia won 318 of 400 county unit votes in Georgia's special primary to nominate a successor to the late Senator Thomas F Watson. Hardwick 74, Wright 22, Cooper failed in Macon. Nomination in Georgia's Democratic primary means election. George expected to be confirmed in November. He is 44, with a long Georgia court career including Supreme Court judge and State Court of Appeals tenure after serving as solicitor general.
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Atlanta
Walter F. George
Vienna
Georgia
United States
Thomas F. Watson
Thomas W. Hardwick
George
Seaborn Wright
John R. Cooper
Macon
W. H. Felton
Jad
United States Senate
Watson
Cordele
State Court of Appeals
Supreme Court
Lawndale Boy Killed in Auto Accident
In Shelby on October 17 eight year old Ralph Latti more son of Mr and Mrs Philector Lattimore was fatally struck near his Lawndale home after stepping into the road. He darted behind a passing car and was hit by an oncoming vehicle driven by Lester Self. The boy died about an hour later and was buried at New Bethel Baptist church with Rev W A Elem conducting the funeral.
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Shelby
Ralph _Lattimore
Philector Lattimore
Lawndale
Ralph
John Pool
Lester Self
Self
The
Auto collision injures Mrs Medford near Forest City
An October 12 crash on a state highway near Forest City involved Thomas Higgins of Spindale driving into the back of a buggy carrying Mr and Mrs Logan Medford. Mrs Medford suffered both arm fractures and severe bruising, while Mr Medford was shaken but uninjured.
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Forest City
Thomas Higgins
Spindale
Logan Medford
Higgins
Med
Local Notes Highlight Visits and Town News in Henrietta
Miss Estelle Hamrick of Jeffersonville Ga returns home after a week with uncle W S Moore. Rev Tabor travels to Monroe for the Methodist Conference. George Sands of Johns Island S C spends weekend at Dew Drop Inn. Alma Whitaker visits home near Bostic. Rev W T Tate fills in at Spartanburg for Rev Cobb as meeting nears close. Laura Baker Hightower to move to Greenville after visiting. George Flowers of Dovesville DC visits Harley Flowers. Johnnie Jones welcomes a set of twins last week. J L Newton injures his toe. in Rutherford Hospital and improving.
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Estelle Hamrick
Jeffersonville
W. S. Moore
Tabor
Monroe
George Sands
Johns Island
S. C
Dew Drop Inn
Alma Whitaker
Bostic
W. T. Tate
Spartanburg
Cobb
L. C. Cobb
Union
Jennie Baker Hightower
Greenville
Laura Baker
Laura
Hightower
George Flowers
Dovesville
D. C
Harley Flowers
Johnnie Jones
J. L. Newton
Rutherford Hospital
Matt McBrayer Lawyer Dies After Stroke in Rutherfordton
Matt McBrayer prominent Rutherford County figure dies at Rutherford Hospital from a stroke suffered days earlier. A longtime lawyer and former Recorder, he served as judge of the lower court with a merciful administration. Survived by wife Loui Wilkins and children Nelle Annie Agnes Fred and Dr Matt Jr. Funeral held with Masons in charge.
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Rutherfordton
Matt McBrayer
Rutherford Hospital
Loui ‘Wilkins
Nelle
Annie
Agnes
Fred McBrayer
Andrews
N. C
M. A. Adams
The
Baptist Church
McBrayer
Forest City
Masons
National highway work by Caroleen started
Caroleen October 17 work on the national highway through Caroleen has begun with a steam shovel available. A. R. Willard and Son of Spartanburg, S.C. hold the contract. The road will run from Spartanburg to Forest City and is expected to take about 10 to 12 months to grade. Locals celebrate the route through their town.
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Caroleen
A. R. Willard and Son
Spartanburg
S. C
Forest City
Construction of Paved Road to Forest City to Begin
Construction work on the hard surfaced road from Forest City to Rutherfordton will start soon. A camp is set between here and Spindale, with survey finalization nearly complete. Robert Harristor Jr. of the Star Highway Commission has an office in Forest City. Carl Semindinge will oversee as superintendent under Capt. Ackerson.
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Forest City
Rutherfordton
The
Fiske-Carter Construction Co
Here
Spindale
Robert Harristor Jr
Star Highway Commission
Carl Semindinge
Capt. Ackerson
Fiske-Carter Co
Armistice Day Celebration Planned in Forest City
Elaborate arrangements by the local post of the American Legion to mark Armistice Day on November 11 with a grand program. A top state speaker is billed for a path address and Forest City and the county are promised one of the biggest celebrations yet. Look for the full program next week.
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the American Legion
Forest City
Infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Seay dies in city
The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. P. O. Seay died at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday. Burial followed Wednesday morning at Cool Springs cemetery after funeral services by Rev. O. L. Stringfield. The family receives sympathy for their loss. the remaining twin is recovering.
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P. O. Seay
Cool Springs
O. L. Stringfield
Fine Boy Born to Reese Couple on October 10
A fine boy was born to Mr and Mrs K J Reese on October 10 in a local hospital. The family awaits the baby’s first days. Mother and child are reported in good health.
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K. J. Reese
Garfield quote on initiative and pluck in life
A Garfield maxim asserts that effort and initiative uncover opportunities. It emphasizes that bold action and persistence trump mere luck in achieving success.
Buy a Ford and spend the difference billboards
The entry by B. B. Doggett promotes purchasing a Ford and paying the price gap, urging readers to choose the brand and use the savings from the difference.
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B. B. Doggett
Rutherford County Alumni Link To General UNC Network
The Rutherford County Alumni Association of the University of North Carolina met at Spindale Inn for a well attended supper. Members voted to affiliate with the General Alumni Association and set dues of 1 per year to the general body and 25 cents yearly for the county group. A clubhouse for Rutherford students near the university was discussed with a committee formed to pursue it. R E Price was re elected president and John W Dalton became secretary treasurer replacing D F Morrow. Next October gathering planned again at Spindale Inn.
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Rutherfordton
Rutherford County Alumni Association
University of North Carolina
Spindale Inn
General Alumni Association
University
Ruther County
Rutherford
R. E. Price
John W. Dalton
Forest City
D. F. Morrow
Death of Sam McCurry in Burke County
Sam McCurry of the Glenn Alpine Hotel Burke County died Wednesday Oct 4 at age 62. Born March 29 1882 he was son of Jule and the late family details note two children from first marriage Lou Jones, later remarried Buia McCurry, and three more children. Surviving relatives include his parents four brothers Arch Rufus June and Charlie McCurry.
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Bostic
Sam McCurry
Glenn Alpine
Burke County
Jule McCurry
Golden
Lou Jones
McCurry
Buia McCurry
Messrs
Arch
Rufus
June
Charlie McCurry
Knights of Py and Barker Lodge Prepare Oyster Supper
Knights of Py and local lodge members gathered Monday in Barker to handle squire and other business. They plan a grand possum and oyster supper on November ilith with high anticipation as preparations move ahead for the event.
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Barker
Pythe
Ambiguous Local Notice on Property Loss and Insurance
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a noon destruction incident involving D Wright Arthur Hamrick and a damaged property. Insurance questions and loss of goods are implied, but details are unclear and names appear garbled.
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Tehant
D. D. Wright
Arthur Hamricks
Hamrick
Seeeto
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