Lincoln Ancestry Claim Stirs Rutherford County Debate
The Shelby Star cites J C Elliott and Rev Coggin as arguing Lincoln's line may trace to Rutherford County, with claims that Enloe of Buncombe County was Lincoln's father and Nancy Hanks's origins tied to Virginia and Kentucky. The letter notes local families and places and recounts alleged sightings of Lincoln in 1805 at General Meade’s Petersburg HQ.
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Abraham Lincoln
Rutherford County
J. C. Elliott
Cleveland’ County
Shelby Star
Nancy Hanks
J. H. Cathy
Sy Va
Lincoln
Buncombe County
Swain County
Abraham Enloe
Ellenboro
Bostic
Nancy
Manda
Spratt
Hannon
Kentucky
Cathy
el- Tenboro
Enloes
Coggins
Buncombe
Rutherfordton
Enloe
Hanks
Belmont
Gaston County
Polly Alley Price
Barnhills
Duncan's Creek
Duncan’s Creek
Polly
Dick Martin
Audrey Hamilton
Hamilton
Barnhill
John Gettys
General Meades
Petersburg
Richard Martin
Audrey Hamilton Martin
Child Study Club Meets At Mrs Dalton's Home
The Child Study Club gathered Monday afternoon at 4 relock at Mrs. J Worth Morgan's Carolina avenue home. Reports noted flowers for a sick member and gifts for three babies born to members. New members Mrs A B Dillingham Mrs M W Horns Mrs W L Horn and Mrs F H Harrill were welcomed.
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Child Study Club
John W. Dalton
J. Worth Morgan
Carolina Ave
F. H. Chamberlain
North Carolina Federation Woman's Clubs
Cleveland
Springs Hotel
Shelby
Sepember
F.I. Barber
J. M. Edwards
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
J. E. Caldwell
R. L. Henry
R. W
A. B. Dillingham
M. W. Horns
W. L. Horn
F. H. Harrill
Lincoln legends and local gossip from Ellenboro history
B B Doggett notes traditions about Joe Byars and Lincoln ancestors. Twisted tales claim Bill Baxter was Lincoln’s father and Granny Holfield nursed Lincoln, with Granny Holfield dying aged 115. Enloes Baxters and Hamiltons noted as prominent families. author hopes Coggins's book lightens long-held beliefs about Lincoln era in North Carolina.
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Joe Byars
Ellenboro
Bill Baxter
Lincoln
Granny Hollifiel
Granny Holfield
Enloes
Hanks
Nancy Hanks
Baxters
Hamiltons
Mr. Coggins
North Carolie
Tina
Kentucky
Tom
North
Forest City Preacher to Lead Evangelistic Series
Beginning next Sunday G R Gillespie of Forest City conducts evangelistic services at Long Creek Presbyterian Gaston County church. On October first he preaches at Kings Mountain, then Unity Lincoln County, then Macpelah Lincoln County, with a dedication proclamation for the new Presbyterian Chapel in North Belmont around the Lincoln meetings.
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G. R. Gillespie
Forest City
Long Creek Presbyterian Church
Gaston County
Kings Mountain Church
Unity Church
Lincoln County
Macpelah
Card of Thanks for kindness after loss
The Hopper family thanks friends and neighbors for their acts during the illness and death of their husband and father. They appreciate the many beautiful floral offerings. Mrs. M. F. Hopper and children express gratitude. W. L. Horn Overland Co. notes urge driving on Overland for worry free living.
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M. F. Hopper
W. L. Horn Overland CO
Notice of Summons by Publication for Defendant
A summons has been issued and returned by the sheriff showing the defendant cannot be found in the county or state. The defendant has fled the state and cannot be reached by due process. The defendant is indebted to the plaintiff and must answer or demur to the complaint by October 8, 1926.
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Justice of the Peace
Legal notice fragment from September 6 1926
The fragment lists T. J. Moss as attorney for the plaintiff and L. Brown as a Justice of the Peace. The corroborating docket number or case details appear as 48-41, with limited surrounding information available from the readable text.
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T. J. Moss
Plaintiff
L. Brown
High Shoals Social Notes Spotlight Local Visitors
Mrs S C Robinson entertained Sunday guests Clarence Hames and Mr and Mrs Herbert Paris with family. Belle Hawkins leaves for Boone to attend school. Etta Bostic visits Mooresboro relatives. George Bowen once Alda Greener seen with Greene grandparents. Birthday dinner held at Geo Elam Greene home. Annie Laura Dobbins born September 7 to C R and wife. Hicks attend Asheville Sunday school convention. Minnie McGinnis and Virginia visit Sallie Robinson. Lucile Rolling visits Elora Hames. Sid Wail and Jamie Hames visit daughter Mrs Hames.
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S. C. Robinson
Clarence Hames
Herbert Paris
Grace
Herbert
Spartanburg
S. C
Belle Hawkins
Boone
Etta Bostic
Mooresboro
Gladys Iris
Ray Robinso
George Bowen
Alda Greener
Asheville
Minnie McGinnis
Virgi
Sallie Robinson
Lucile Rolling
Elora Hames
Sid Wail
Jamie Hames
Hames
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A.B. Chapin
Buck Dempsey
Gene Tunney
Abe Lincoln
Rutherford
J.C. Elliott
B. B. Doggett
State OF North Carolina
M. B. Smith & Co
V. Jack Mays
Charlotte Office Appliance Exchange
High Shoals
Haarlem
Thedford
Snow King
Jarantee
Femens Pays
the ‘Kenton Baking PowerUo
Cincinnati, Ohio
Chesnee
A. E. Johnson
Twitty
G. N. McBrayer
Union Mills
W. C. Tate & CO
Caroleen F
Bostic Kirkley
E. N. Washburn
Melvin Hill
Westbrook
Feagan
Pills FC
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