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Forest City Courier

Location

Forest City, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1922

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Tragic Spindale Fire Claims Grose Child Life

In Spindale on a Friday afternoon a two year old, Ernest Grose, died in a house fire that destroyed the Alonzo Carver home. Mrs Carver and a newborn were rescued, the child perished under bed springs. Funeral held at Pleasant Grove Methodist as restoration and school news follow.

Alonzo Carver Spindale Mir Homer Grose Pleasant Grove Methodist Church D. J. Hunt Forest City

Political ticket listings for 68th Congress and local offices

The document lists Republican and Democratic candidates for the 10th District seat in the 68th Congress, solicitor of the 18th Judicial District, state senator positions for the 27th District, and various county roles including recorder, clerk, coroner, sheriff, register of deeds, treasurer, education board, and county commissioners. Voters are shown party lines and names such as Zebulon Weaver, Jas M Carson, B F Giles, S C Lattimore, J E McFarland, D C Erwin, D B Johnson, Perry H Hardin, 4 W Beason, M T Wilkie, Minnie Blanton, C B Wiseman, W W Nanney, Plato Gettys, W G Harris, G W Rollins, Geo F Watson, Ralph R Fisher, Garrett B Bailey, D F Morrow, J Q A Michael, W M Watson, Blaine Melton, Jas P Lewis, Hatcher Melton, D H Hill, Mrs John S Sanders, Mrs R L Smith, B B Smart, Dr W L Walker, J D Ledbetter.

Spindale Lillian Beasley Louisburg N. C Ech Price M Plating Oole Nanney Hill Zebulon Weaver Rutherfordton D. F. Giles Marion Carson Democratic-Republican Party Democratic Party Republican Party Democratic’ Party Giles Jas. M. Carson B. F. Giles McDowell Samuel C. Lattimore Cleveland House of Representatives J. E. McFarland D. C. Erwin D. B. Johnson Perry H. Hardin W. Beason M. T. Wilkie Minnie Blanton County Board of Education C. B. Wiseman Garrett B. Bailey D. F. Morrow J. Q. A. Michael Houses of Representatives W. M. Watson Blaine Melton Jas. P. Lewis

Beautiful Luncheon for Miss Esther Suttle Bride Elect

Shelby Star reports a 1 pm luncheon in Forest City given for Miss Esther Suttle bride elect whose wedding on November 1st inspired elegance. Ruth Moore hosted with a colonial mahogany table, orange blossom cloth, ferns and white chrysanthemums, dainty baskets as place cards, doll bride at her seat, five course luncheon, a hand embroidered luncheon set presented to the honoree, and a Madeinas lingerie gift to another prospective bride. Attending guests included Marion McCord, Dorothy Dover, Helen Eskridge, Sarah McMurry, Mary Harris, Corrine Allen, Elizabeth Suttle, and Mrs Joe Cabaniss of Hartford Conn.

Shelby Star Esther Suttle Ruth Moore Forest City Marion McCord Miss Suttle Madeinas Shelby Dorothy Dover Helen Eskridge Sarah McMurry Mary Harris Corrine Allen Elizabeth Suttle Joe Cabaniss Hartford Conn

Ministers Attend 33rd Methodist Conference in Monroe

Rev. R. F. Bryant and Mr. G. B. Howard attended the 33rd annual conference of the Methodist Church South at Monroe last week. The event highlighted regional church affairs and community ties within the denomination.

R. F. Bryant G. B. Howard M. E. Church South Monroe

Caroleen News Highlights Local Happenings and Speech

Caroleen residents report a week of visits by H L Cudd and Clara Cudd from Newton. Zebulon Weaver spoke at Caroleen hall criticizing Republicans and praising Democrats. Night school enrollment reaches 38 with Prof J B Jones leading classes in English arithmetic and mill calculations. Social events include rallies, singing at Forest City tent, and a wedding between Ola Teal and Ernest C Rhyne.

Caroleen H. L. Cudd Clara Cudd Newton N. C Lend E. W. Harvey Spartanburg J. B. Jones G. V. Frye Dearborn Leona Edgerton Mary James Lynch Miss Edgerton Mills Springs Thomas Kentucky W. V. Smith Virginia Graham Greenville S. C Methodist Church Miss Smathers Forest City Eules Dobbins B. S. Haney Ida Maude Welfare House Farmers’ Bank & Trust Co Eunice Melton Avondale Fletcher Melton

Henrietta Community News Roundup

Henrietta reports visits by J E Christopher to his brother near Spartanburg and other local travels. Rev Tabor to Burnsville. J C Postelle to become pastor here. Textile meeting attended by Moore and others. ap pendicitis case improves. Revival at Baptist church ends with twelve baptisms. Welfare House event supported church funds. First lyceum set for Oct 1 with Pellitier Players. B C Whitehead ill with la grippe. progress hoped.

J. E. Christopher Henrietta W. A.christopher Spartanburg B. A. Hamrick T. C. Smith John¢ Webb Rutherfordton Tom Moore Mars Hill College Moore Francis Haynes Baptist Church W. T. Tate Laurette May Forest City Welfare House Aft Pellitier Henrietta School O'Lenna Flack B. C. Whitehead la Grippe

Weaver Delivers Campaign Speech in Rutherford County

Congressman Zebulon Weaver spoke to a large Rutherford County audience at the courthouse on October 23. He attacked the Republican tariff and praised the soldier bonus, predicting a 1000 vote edge for his bid against Fisher and noting future rallies across Ellenboro, Cliffside, Caroleen, and Forest City.

Rutherfordton Zebulon Weaver G. W. Edwards Congress Wilson Ellenboro Cliffside Caroleen Forest City Fisher

Armistice Day Rally Draws Wide Regional Support

Interest in the Haggard campaign grows as revival services attract thousands nightly. Delegations from Gastonia and Gaffney travel long distances to attend, with strong local backing from the Haggard Club and area organizations. Armistice Day plans include a major rally, committee meetings, and a Cliffside Band performance as Forest City welcomes visitors and ex soldiers for a memorable observance.

Haggard Gastonia Haggard Club Hagerd Gaffney Evangelist Sumner Caesar God Willis Towery Chamber of Commerce The Betterment Club Legion Cliffside Rutherfordton Padgett & King Forest City Clile Courier Cliffside Band

New Mule Carload From Kentucky At Moss and Daniel

Moss and McDaniel of Forest City North Carolina announce a fresh lot of mules from four to six years old. Several fine pairs available and prices are reasonable. Visit the lot to choose your mule and place orders with The Forest City Courier. The Courier and The Atlanta Constitution cost two dollars per year.

Kentucky Moss & McDaniel Forest City Atlanta Constitution

Infant of Seay Family Dies in City

The infant of Mr. and Mrs. P.O. Seay, of this city, died just as we go to press after a prior twin death last Tuesday. The child had been in a decline with hopes for recovery prior to its death.

P.O. Seay

Association Entertains Teachers and Parents in Forest City

The Parents Teachers Association hosted a Friday evening event for the Graded faculty. Members provided rides for teachers, then gathered in the school auditorium for talks by Mrs. G. P. Reid and Capt. B. L. Smith. A program of music and readings followed, with dessert for the teachers and a brief social period. Forest City highlights its active PTA and praise for its school collaboration.

Pt, Association G. P. Reid B. L. Smith Ruth Meares Virginia Mills Frances Holmes Hazel Tate Oscar Harrill

Engagement of Miss Ellie Huntley to Spur geon Moss

Forest City announces the engagement of Ellie Huntley daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George M. Huntley to Spur geon Moss. The couple plan a November wedding. Bride elect Ellie is noted as popular and talented while Moss is a successful Mooresville businessman known for his ability.

Teal Rhyne Ola Teal High Shoals Ernest C. Rhyne Dallas N.C Gastonia George M. Huntley Ellie Spurgeon Moss Forest City Moss Mooresville Our

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Democratic 18Th Judicial District Republican Ralph R. Fisher 18Th Judicial Dis Miss Esther Suttle Caroleen News B. B. Doggett Henrietta News Congressman Weaver
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