Bechtler Gold Coins Pioneered in Rutherford County
In 1831 German jeweler Christian Bechtler coined miners gold locally amid travel costs and time losses. Bechtler minted 2, 1, and 5 dollar coins bearing C Bechtler Rutherford County N.C. on the face, value and carats on the reverse. Coins circulated with government approval as bullion value matched denomination. Bechtler and later his nephew minted until 1857, with weeks of up to 84,000 coins, though exact totals are unknown. Now rare and commanding a premium per Geological Survey Bulletin.
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Christian Bechtler
Rutherfordton
Rutherford County
C. Be
Bechtler, Jr
V. C. Geological Survey Bulletin
Pinehurst Dramatic Union Delivers Strong One Act Farce
A large Pinehurst audience enjoyed the Pinehurst Amateur Dramatic Union performance of My Turn Next in Village Hall. Cast members St Clair Baxter Kennedy Vale Sloan Smith Barber and Miss Lindsey delivered polished makeup and convincing character work with a lively first half and refined musical numbers by the Holly Inn Orchestra. The second program portion featured solos quartets and trios including Star of My Heart by Miss Ellis and Lindsey, with the troupe promising Turn Him Out next Tuesday.
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Pinehurst Amateur Dramatic Union
Pinehurst
Holly Inn Orchestra
Taraxicum
St. Clair
Tim Bolus
Charles Baxter
Tom Trap
C. E. Kennedy Farmer
Florence I. Lindsey
Barns
Aoe
J. Garrett
Miss Ellis
Miss Lindsey
Mr. Vale
Dr. Hersey
Holly
May G. Ellis
Lai
the Three Chasers
Trhun
Seifert
Belineon
Mr. St. Clair
Jesse Martini
Ellis
Lindsey
Vale
Chaters
Dr. Nersey
Master Robinson
Messrs
Misses Ellis
Holly Inn
Village Whist Party At Village Hall Hosts Large Turnout
The bi weekly progressive whist party in the Village Hall drew many guests from the hotels, boarding houses, and cottages. The hall featured tasteful decorations, and eighteen tables were in use with players enjoying the event.
Evening Whist Winners at Village Social
The event concluded with prizes for ladies and gentlemen including a pearl handled nail file won by Mrs. Humphrey and a souvenir loving cup won by Mr. H Grattan Donnelly. Mrs. Colt received the Mexican leather stamp case and Mr. A B Whiteman the leather bag tag. Mrs. Litchfield claimed the booby prize candy. Ice cream and cake were served by Caterer J L Pottle. committee members were Mesdames Stowe Smith and Barber.
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Humphrey
Colt
Litchfield
H. Grattan Donnelly
A. B. Whiteman
C. E. Kennedy
J. L. Pottle
Magnolia
Mesdames Stowe
Pinehurst links set new golf records in weeklong burst
The Pinehurst Golf Links posted new amateur and professional records with both class scores at 81 for 18 holes. Lloyd B. Hillock and J Millard Wilson topped the professional line with 51 for 18 holes, while George C. Dutton of Boston lowered the amateur mark to 81. Dutton defeated Rev. P M Prescott 5 up 4 to play to win the cup, as John Dunnlucker's windy round stretched the pro record. A casino wagonette runs daily to the course at 9 30 am and returns at 12 30 pm, fare 10 cents each way.
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Pinehurst Golf Links
Lloyd B. Hillock
J. Millard Wilson
George C. Dutton
Boston
P.M. Prescott
Washington
Dutton
Prescott
John Dunn Lucker
Hallock
Magnolia Hosts Celebrate Sixth Anniversary of Beloved Couple
The Magnolia guests noted the national holiday while honoring the sixth anniversary of a universally beloved couple. The event shared honors with Mr. and Mrs. Curtis of Montreal as part of a simple but festive gathering.
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George
Curtis
Montreal
Choice Vegetables Free of Charge at Nassau Street
Free vegetables offered at Nassau Street New York by CHOICE provide public aid information. Residents may collect produce at the Nassau Street site without payment while supplies last.
Magnolia wedding feast evokes patriotism and custom
A Magnolia household hosted a wedding dinner with crayoned menu cards and souvenir hatchets dated 1894 1900. The event featured a grand cake, songs including the Star Spangled Banner God Save the Queen and America with Whittier Barbara Frietchie readings. An original poem honored the couple and guests before Auld Lang Syne closed the evening.
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Magnolia
Whittier
Barbara Frietchie
Curtis
Heaton Ives Treadway Celebrates Fifth Birthday
Master Heaton Ives Treadway marked his fifth birthday with about twenty friends at the Holly Inn music room. Guests helped dispose of a beautiful cake and received a musical instrument dulcimer drum whistle or bells. Heaton is greatly liked by spectators and friends.
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Heaton Ives
Treadway
Holly Inn
Heaton
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Taruxicum
Twitters
Charles 3. Kennedy
Charles E. Vale
Farmer Wheatear
Annette Sloan
Lydia
Esther B. Smith
Cicely
Mrs. Barber
Peggy
Denza
Nassau St
New York
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