American Legion to celebrate Armistice Day plans
Rutherfordton September 17 Fred Williams Post No 75 American Legion met September 10 in the courthouse and elected officers for the coming year. Plans for a large Armistice celebration on November 11 were discussed with a possible joint event with the Kiwanis club. A drive for new members will be conducted urging every ex serviceman in Rutherford county to join and help make the event a success.
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Rutherfordton
Fred Williams
American Legion
Court House
S. L. Powers
Hall
Avondale
A. C. Duncan
Forest
W. D. Avery
D. S. Wilkins
J. S. Dockery
H. F. Devenny
Kiwanis Club
Rutherford County
Prize exhibit at Atlantic County Fair a crowing henlike rooster
Atlantic City reports a young cockerel at the Atlantic County Fair that crows and reportedly lays eggs. L. J. Wood of Elwood discovered the bird in a hatch this year and plans to preserve the eggs and incubate them.
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Atlantic City
N. J
L. J. Wood
Elwood
Preserving Apples in Salt Brine Method
Wash and clean withered apples and place in a stone crock filled with salt brine. Use one handful of salt per three gallons of water. Change the water every six hours until the apples appear fresh.
Rutherford county pastor takes new Polk post
Rev. Chas. B. Trammel and family from Washington, D. C., visit his mother Mrs. J. B. Trammel. He resigns as Grace Baptist pastor in Washington and is elected pastor of Columbus Baptist church in Polk county to succeed Dr. A. E. Bomar. He will move to Columbus later and serve Mill Spring church as well, visiting Mill Spring once each month with service at both churches.
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Chas. B. Trammel
Washington, D.C
J. B. Trammel
Trammel
Rutherford County
Grace Baptist Church
Washington
Columbus Baptist Church
Polk County
A. E. Bomar
Columbus
Mill Spring Baptist Church
Mill Spring
The Lewis Family of Albemarle and Rutherford Faces
Noted genealogist recounts Charles Crawford Lewis born 1761 in Albemarle County. A hatter who joined the Revolution at 14, later served in General Lillington’s Brigade, became Rutherford county magistrate and long time register. His widow later claimed pension. family history details Irish George Russell and 1780 Ferguson invasion impacts.
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Charles Crawford Lewis
John
Sarah Taliaferro Lewi
Albemarle County
Rutherford County
Mountain Creek
Rutherfordton
Wm. Terrell Lewis
Lewis
America
Charles
Bruin
Charles Lewis
Lillington
Robert Gilkey
Andrew Hampton
General Assembly
Elizabeth Russell
George Russell
Ireland
Broad River
Hickory Nut Gap
George Russell, Jr
John A. Whitesides
Elias Lynch
George Russell, Sr
Ferguson
Rutherford county hunting season opens with licenses required
Rutherford county opens hunting season with state and county licenses available from the clerk of court or license centers. State licenses cost 3.25 covering hunting across the state. county licenses limit hunting to the issuing county. No license needed to hunt on owned or leased property if the hunter is the owner or tenant. Wardens may act as fish and game wardens. Season dates and bag limits listed include squirrel and dove from Sept 15 to Jan 15 and Dec 81 respectively, deer Oct 1 to Jan 15 with two per day, and other species through late winter and early spring.
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Rutherford County
Plundering Soldiers Seize Money from Feather Barrel
Soldiers entered the house and began stealing valuables they found. One man waded into a barrel of feathers, seized a money bag, and fled. The family hid remaining clothing and bedding in a hogshead before the enemy arrived.
Proper handling of cotton seed during rainy season
Mr. Kime explains that picking during rain lowers germination and causes seed heating. Cotton should be sun dried for two to three days before storage, and unginned cotton must be thoroughly dry and not piled large. Store seeds in bags on end to allow air circulation and avoid saving seed after frosted bolls open.
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Kime
Rain Damaged Cotton Seed and Lint Warn of Planting Loss
Raleigh report notes extended rains injuring cotton lint and seed. Breeder P H Kime warns damp fibers may heat, causing damage if picked or stored wet. Sprouting observed in some cases and seed unfit for planting after ginning. Local farms face reduced seed quality and potential losses.
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Raleigh
N. C
P. H. Kime
State College
Kime
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B. B. Doggett
T. R. Padgett
F. I. Barber
F. Beachboard
J. R. Carroll
B. H. Long T. J. Moss
J. W. Smith
W. M. Whitaker
W. E. Moore
Fred E. Webb
Forest City
Industrial Loan and Investment Bank
G. B. Hamill
Tom Tarheel
W.C. Rountree
M. D
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W. L. Stallings Certified Watchmaker
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