Then and Now Reminiscences of Dixie War Years
Judge D F Morrow recounts life in Rutherfordton area from 1856 to 1865, detailing sparsely settled Burnt Chimneys and Island Ford, Confederate money, conscription, and civilian courage. A vivid microhistory blends frontier life, wartime hardships, and postwar growth through letters and portraits of Annie and Bill Sniffles amid a study of Dixie resilience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutherfordton
Island Ford
Dixieland
Sid
Pope Ganes
Old Tobe
Annie
William
Bill Sniffles
Rutherfordtown
Wiliam
Bill
William T
Dixie
Notice of Confirmation of Assessment Roll Forest City 1925
Notice under Section 11 of Chapter 56 of the Public Laws 1915 confirms local improvement assessment rolls for Forest City on August 5 1925. Payments due within 30 days from August 27 1925, with interest six percent if late. Installment option available in ten annual payments at six percent, with annual tax due dates. Streets listed include Beaver Arlington Cherry Mountain Carolina Powell Martin Alley College and Trade streets. Published August 27 1925 by Town Clerk J E Caldwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Commissioners
Forest City
Alexander Street
E. Main
Arlington Street
Powell Street
Loo King Street
College Street
E. Main Street
Trade Street
Martin Alley
Main Street
J. E. Caldwell
Notice of Completion of Assessment Roll for Forest City
The town of Forest City completes assessment rolls for local improvements listed including King Street East Swan to Overhead Bridge and Broadway Street to city limits. Hearings set for September 8, 1925 at 5 p.m. in the mayor’s office to consider allegations and objections. Aug 27 and Aug 21, 1925 notices published. J. E. Caldwell town clerk. Flint hardware ad follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broadway Street
F. T. Davis
Caroleen Road
Arlington Street
Lowrance Street
King Street
Beaver Avenue
East Main Street
Carolina Avenue
Lynn Street
Magnolia Street
Harmon Street
Southern Railway
Joe P. Hardin
Lillie Sander
Board of Commissioners
Forest City
J. E. Caldwell
Also Mentioned on This Page
D. F. Morrow
Rutherfordton, N. C
Gettysburg
Seven Pines
Richmond
Confederacy
Confederate States
South
Confederate Congress
States Rights
Bill Swiffles
United States
Mr. Sniffles
Squire Flacken
J. B. Nevins
Lawrenceburg
Thedford
Palace
F. R. Beam
New Doggett Building
West Main Street
Supreme Service Station
Tion
Supreme Service
Cor. King and Powell Sts
Forest City, N. C
Impeere
Beaver Street
Grace Street
Cherry Mountain Street
Big Springs Ave
Martin Alle
Cherry Mountain
Flack Hardware Co
B. Doggett
Miles
Neavine
Soo Warn
East Swan
Blanton Alley
Cherry Main
Thomas Alley
West Main
Eet
Rutherford County Steam Laundry
United Star
TOAU
U.S
U. S
Beason Motor CO
Forest City Oil Mill Co
Forest City North Carolina
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