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Newspaper
Forest City Courier
Location
Forest City, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1922
Page
3
The Cliffside News editor B E Roach notes the weekly publication linked with Forest City Courier and invites readers for subscriptions and ads. A poem about autumn colors, migrating birds, sunsets, and a meditation on life and death closes with Escoe’s signature.
Mr. C. F. Mitchell and his nephew S. M. Lillard from Rockingham North Carolina visit Cliffside while house hunting. Mitchell says he once lived here when the town was six or seven years old and now chooses to move back seeking a better fit.
The revival at the Baptist church ended Sunday night after fruitful preaching by Rev Collins. The church and congregation presented him with all contributions as a token of appreciation. Baptismal service is scheduled for Wednesday at seven o'clock.
Shelby visitors and hometown residents figure in a chain of church, school, and meeting attendance. Families and friends travel to Monroe, Forest City, and Greenville for services, exams, and clinics while others welcome guests from Hollis, Harris, and Union Mills. The note mentions trips to Baltimore and New York for shopping and medical patients receiving Pellagra treatment locally.
The ginnery saw a heavy cotton intake last week and extended hours to keep up with demand. The ginning report shows this plant has processed twice as much cotton this season as any other plant in the county.
The death of five year old Harry, son of Mr and Mrs Flay Simons, occurred here last Thursday morning. He was loved by all who knew him and will be sadly missed. Interment was at Mt Pleasant on Friday afternoon. Life without industry is guilt, Ruskin.
At a Friday night meeting of the Cliffside Post of the American Legion parts for the Legion minstrel show will be distributed. The event is planned for early December and the Post Commander urges all members to attend.
A historic notice explains state programs for crippled and handicapped residents, detailing rehabilitation plans, hospital referrals, and the goal of restoring independence. It notes cases in Charlotte and Gastonia, calls for public nominations of disabled individuals, and urges social agents to forward names to F. L. Stanton, State Supervisor.
J L Butler administrator of H L Mosley deceased of Rutherford County announces claims must be shown by October 2, 1923. Creditors should promptly pay debts. Hamrick Harris attorneys handle the matter in Forest City North Carolina.
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