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RUTHERFORD COUNTY'S BIGGEST AND BEST NEWSPAPER 12 P ages 72 Columns PUBLISHED IN THE INTEREST OF FOREST CITY AND RUTHERFORD COUNTY VOL. VII No. 5 FOREST CITY, NORTH CAROLINA, THURSDAY, NOV. 13, 1924 $1.50 Per Year In Advance SPECIAL TERM COURT FOR DECEMBER 8TH IIG CROWD FOR ARMISTICE DAY SOSTIC SUFFERS ORES! CITY WINS LATEST NEWS PfAMH MITMDl mo BI HE CLOSING GAMi h 1 b OM HE LYCEUM TONIGHT The Celebration a Success in Every Particular Splen did Program. Seaboard Hotel and Residence Of R. S. Stout Destroyed By Blaze Plonday Night. Defeat King's Mountain Boys Easily in Armistice Day Contest, 27-0. Surprise Birthday Dinner P. T. A. Meets Today Social News Of Interest. Richmond's Little Symphony Orchestra At School Audi torium The Program. To Try Ca ses Of County Com missioners Henderson Coun ty vs. R. H. Staten, Admr. K All roads led to Forest City Tues day. People began arriving by seven o'clock ami were coming and going all uay. There were more than 5, 000 present throughout the day. ine weather was iaeai lor suca gathering. There were no disorder and not a single arrest was made. Seven extra policemen were sworn in to assist Chief Putnam and they handled the crowds and traffic in a commendable way. The streets were beautifully decorated with flags and bunting and the business houses and residences bore a gala day appear ance. The program for the day was open ed by an excellent band concert at 9:30 by the Cliffside Band, from a platform erected just below Miller's store. The address of welcome was delivered from the same stand by Attorney C. O. Ridings, at 10 o'clock. One of the many features of the day was the athletic events. These created a vast amount of fun and ir. terest. The fifty-yard dash was won by Johnny Ware and the prize for the sack race was won by Lester Stewart. The three legged race and barrel race furnished a great deal of amusement. Messrs. F. F. Black and C. O. Ridings were winners in the former and Charles Hardin in the latter. The street parade started at 11:00 o'clock from the graded school build ing. The line of march was led by the Haynes Band, of Clitfside. Fol lowing were the ex-soldiers in com- j pany formation. A company of , young ladies, dressed as Red Cross nurses, representative of that noble organization, came behind the sol diers, bearing arms full of flowers. The Boy Scout float, winner of the $20.00 prize, led the Boy Scout troops. The troops from Forest City, Alexander and Cliffside, led by As sistant Scoutmaster Arval Alcock, of local troop No. 1, presented a beautiful sight, dressed in their regu lation uniforms. Their line of march was almost perfect. The float was prepared by Scout Executive, R. M. Schiele, of Gastonia, and repre sented the principals on which the organization is founded. Miss Mar garet Bostic, dressed as "Miss Amer ica," smiled on Scout William Big gerstaff as he knelt at her feet and offered the assistance of the Scout organization to the nation. Mr. R. M. Schiele was awarded second prize in the parade, a motor robe, given by the Forest City Motor company. The Forest City schools was well represented by the grammar grades. Several hundred children of the school brought up the rear of the line. Hon. Clyde R. Hoey was scheduled to speak at 11:30 but could not be here. Rev. W. A. Ayers filled his appointment and delivered a master ful address. This was followed with a prayer by Rev. Ware. The boxing bout, held at 2:30, be tween five colored boys, was declared by many to be worth the trip here to see. All were placed in the ring and che scheduled battle royal ensued. "Tennessee" Moseley was the winner, -putting three out in the first round and getting his other man soon after the opening of the second. . The unveiling of the monument was attended by a large number of people. The dedicatory speech was delivered by Dr. Chas. H. Stevens, of Cliffside ; prayer by Dr. E. V. Hudson, one of Rutherford county's sons who has made his mark in the world. The plate on the monument bears the names of Rutherford's thirty-three sons who made the supreme sacrifice. This is the first memorial to be erect ed in this county to these world war heroes. The plate was given by the Willis Towery Post of the American Legion. The names include those who died in camp as well as those killed in action. There are thirty- two white soldiers' names on it and one colored soldier's name. The pie eating contest was won by Jim Brown, colored. The Forest City Highs won their sixth consecutive victory in footbal at 3 p- m., when they downed the fast King's Mountain team by a 27-0 vie Flames, said to have originated in a kitchen flue, destroyed the Sea-1 board Hotel at Bostic Monday night. The fire was discovered between 12 and 1 o'clock, and had gained such headway that the hotel and contents were practically a total loss. The hotel was the property of Mr. J. T. Withrow and was operated by Mrs. Frank Kendrick. The loss will prove a heavy one, as only $2,150 in insur ance was carried. Flames spread to the residence of Mr. R. S. Stout, which was a less with only a few household goods be ing saved. Only a small amount of insurance was carried by Mr. Stout. CLOSES MEETING AT BLOWING ROCK Dr. W. A. Ayers, pastor of the First Baptist church, closed a success ful meeting at Blowing Rock Wed nesday of last week, where he had gone to conduct a ten days' meeting for Pastor F. M. Huggins, of the Baptist church at that place. Large crowds attended every service and a great good was accomplished in the community. There were about 35 conversions. BEAUTIFYING CHURCH GROUND The Ladies' Aid Society of the First Baptist church met at the par sonage Friday night, November 7th. One of the main topics discussed w is beautifying the church grounds. A committee was appointed to purchase shrubbery to carry out the plans of the landscape gardener. Mrs. John Hester Parks prepared a most inter esting program which was greatly enjoyed by all present. One of the pleasant features of the evening was presenting the retiring president, Mrs. T. R. Padgett, with a beautiful corsage of roses. Mrs. G. M. Padgett and Mrs. W. A. Ayers were hostesses and served block ice cream and cake. tory. The local team has not lost a game this season. The eight round boxing bout be tween amateurs, at 7 :3'0, was won on a decision in the second round by Tony Carsey, of Cincinnati, a light weight boxer, -syeighing 133 pounds. lis opponent, Ernest Head, of Caro- een, formerly of the United States Navy, won the first round but was unable to hold his own against Car sey in the second. This bout was f ol- owed by a number of amateur con- ests. The baby contest was held in the Ciwanis hall at 2:30. Wallace Amos Gee, son of Mrs. Minnie Gee, was udged the most perfectly developed child under one year old and Robert Elliott, son of Hoyle Elliott, as the best under two years old. The judge .vas Dr. Hugh Clarke of the Ruther ford hospital. There were a number of entries and the contest created as much, or more, interest than any oth er event of the day. The ex-soldiers were given an ex cellent dinner by the ladies. There were 214 world war veterans, 17 Con federate and two Spanish-American veterans registering. The program was concluded by an exhibition of fireworks at 7:30, fol lowed by a parade of the members of the Ku Klux Klan. About 150 toolc Dart in the parade. All were dressed in full uniform of the order. The flag, used to veil the monu ment, was the one that draped the Coffin of Private Laxton Huntley, when his bodv was returned from France. The flag was taken by mis take by someone from the monument Please return to Mrs. George Hunt ley. The material for finishing the me morial monument was donated by Chas. Z. Flack. Mr. A. W. Falvey did the work free of charge. The American Legion boys wish to thank the merchants and business men for their assistance and dona tions that helped to make the day a snecess. The Forest City High school foot ball team brought its season to a successful close Armistice Day when the young demons swept King's Mountain off their feet to a 27 to 0 victory. King's Mountain won the toss and chose to kick. Then almost before anybody knew what it was all about Forest City had advanced the ball down the field within strik ing distance and Ayers carried! it over. Ayers then kicked goal. King's Mountain elected to kick again and when the quarter ended the locals were driving toward another goal. The second period started in a rush with Ayers making a beautiful brok en field run for 25 yards to a touch down. Ayers again added the extra point. No more scoring during the first half. Throughout the second half the contest waged on with add ed excitement. The locals scoring another touchdown in each of the two periods. Ayers was the individual star of the game ,scoring all of his team's 27 points. The entire Forest City team played above par. Capt. Moss bore most of the burden of the defense. Every man in uniform got an opportunity to taste a football game. The second stringers did not seem to mar the interest of the game for they marched; right on for & touchdown after they had been pu" in. King's Mountain "put up a stifr fight throughout the contest. The niri wo urn c Innn on1 V o v,r1 -Pruifvlif Txrif-ln ! CA. 4 J--1V- V CIO X VC.-Li U11U 11C11 VX J- Vy I S V 1 few penalties on either side. A large crowd of fans witnessed the game and much enthusiasm was manifested at the spectacular plays and hard tackles by the home boys. Line-up : Position Forest City Position Watkins i King's M't'n Goforth Left End Laughridge Maune? Left Tackle McBrayer Rhynt Left Guard McKeithan M"aso;i Center Duncan Harmon Right Guard Smart T. Goforth Right Tackle Tedder Ledford Right End Ayers (Capt.) Stowe Quarter Back Wilkie Morris Right Half Kerr Plonk Left Half Moss (Capt.) Patterson Full Back Officials: Referee, Moss. Umpire, Dr. Miller. Head Linesman, Black. Score by periods: Forest Citv 7 7 7 6 27 King's Mountain 0 0 0 0 0 CLUB WOMEN VISIT VALDESIAN NURSERIES Forest City, Route 1, Nov. 11. Miss Neill, accompanied by a group of club women, made the trip to the Valdesian Nurseries last Saturday. The ladies were received by Mr. Jones in his usual courteous manner and shown over the nursery plant at Bostic. All expressed! themselves as delighted with the excellent assort ment and thrifty appearance of many rare and beautiful plants. The next trip will include the White Leghorn Poultry Farm at Shel by, Rudisill's cedar chest factory, near Lincolnton and Hilton's Pottery. Any one desiring to join the club women on this trip will be cordially welcome. It will be necessary to meet at Forest City no later than 8 o'clock. Those desiring to visit only one or two of these places need not make the full tour. Each one provides his own conveyance and it would be ad visable to take lunch to facilitate the movements of the party. MRS. M. M, YOUNG. Henrietta, Nov. 11. An occasion enjoyed by all present was a surprise birthday dinner given Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Hvder in honor of Mrs. P. G. Mahaffee. Mrs. Mahaffee is seventy-three years old and enjoys good health for a lady of her age. She is a beloved chris tian character, her life being a great example for her children, seven of whom are living. She also has thirty six grand children and eleven great grandchildren. All children were present except one daughter, Mrs. E. C. Spencer, of Gaffney; those present were : Mr. J. B. Mahaffee, of Alexan der; Mrs. E. C. Rippey, of Shelby; Mrs. E(Igar Pigford, of Grover, Mr. C. B. Mahaffee, Mr. M. B. Mahaffee and Mrs. H. E. Hyder, of Henrietta. There were fifty-six relatives in all present, all enjoying a most bounti ful birthday dinner. Mr. and Mrs. Mahaffee have been married fifty-three years. Mrs. Graham Hamrick, who has been in Danville, Va., for the past few months, is at home visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Furman Ham rick. Dr. and Mrs. J. F. Sherard and Miss Lucile Wall spent Sunday in Mooresboro visiting their uncle, Mr. June Lovelace. Misses Grace Harmon and Rose, Gaffney, S. C, were the week-end guests of Mr. and Mrs. Victor Owens, of Charlotte, N. C. Mr. Leonard Daniel is moving his family here this week and will oc cupy Mrs. C. B. Wiseman's house on Wiseman street, recently vacated by Mr. Jim Bridges. Mr. and Mrs. G. O. Wall and fam ily and Mrs. Sid Wall spent from Friday until Monday in Goldsboro visiting Rev. Zeno, Mr. Raleigh and Mr. Charlie Wall. Mr. and Mrs. T. LeRoy Smith, of Charlotte, spent the week-end here visiting relatives. Mrs. J. J. Webb and son left last week for Aiken, S. C, where they will spend sometime with Mr. Webb who is working there. Miss Blanche DeBrule is teaching at Providence school house this year, beginning her work last week. She is assisted by Mrs. Oscar White. Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Smith and Mr. Fred Smith of Gastonia, visited rel atives here Sunday. Mr. Dennis Camp and Mr. Louis Smith spent a few days last week in Macon, Ga. The Parent-Teacher's Association will hold their regular meeting Thursday afternoon at 3:15 at the school building. A splendid program lias been planned, the subject being 'School Improvements." Prof. J. B. Jones will discuss the "Value of Ac credited Schools"; Prof. C. T. Single- tary,will give a talk on the "Benefits of Beautifying the School Room and Grounds," while the other subject, 'The Co-operation Between Parents and Teachers," will be given by Miss Blanche Burke: Everyone interested are especially invited to come out. Thursday afternoon and- help make the meeting a success. Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Moore enter tained a few friends at their home Monday evening. Music was enjoyed throughout the evening and refresh ments were served to the following: Mr. and Mrs. L. P. Hamrick, Mes dames Tuther and J. W. Camp, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Mahaffee, Mr. and Mrs. Loyd McMahan, Mrs. B. A. Hamrick, Misses Emily Camp and Ada Smith and Mr. Louie Smith. COUNTY CLUB TO MEET AT UNION MILLS The November meeting of the County Club will be held at Round Hill Academy, Union Mills, on Tues day, November 18th. There are many club and eounty affairs tc come before the meeting, which wfll be an important one. Dinner in the academy dining room, while speeial music will be a feature. The second number for the lyceum course," from the Piedmont Bureau, Richmond's Little Symphony Orches tra, will be given at the school audi torium tonight (Thursday) at 8 o' clock. The company is composed of high class artists who will doubtless be greeted with a large audience. The program is as follows : Triumphal March from Opera "Aida" (Verdi) Barcarolle, "Tales of Hoffman" " Offenbach Overture, "Raymond," Orchestra Thomas Violin Solo, "Gypsy Airs Sarasate Mr. Zid'e. Flute and 'Cello Duets: "Serenade" Titi "Dream of the Shepherdess" Labitsky Messrs. Pierce and Crumrine. Hungarian Fantazie, Orchestra Tobani Piano Solo, Selected Mr. LaPierre. String Quartet: "To A Wild Rose" "Minuet in G." Cossack Revels McDowell Beethoven . Tschaikoff Donizetti Sextette from "Lucia" Concert Variations: "Old Kentucky Home". .Foster WOMAN'S MISSIONARY SOCIETY On November 7th members of the Woman's Missionary Society of the j First Baptist church of Forest City, gathered at the church to hold their j regular monthly meeting. All with loyal hearts and true? wanting to know more of the Master's woi-k to do. Devotional exercises were in charge of the president, Mrs. W. C. Bostic, began by singing "Stand Up, Stand Up, For Jesus." Prayer by Mrs. A. H. McDaniel. Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. Like Dorcas of olden times, the women are making and giving gar ments to the unfortunate children of the South Mountain school, who lost so many of their clothes in the recent fire. The Society also decided to give their Thanksgiving collection to this school instead of the orphanage. Good reports were read from all the circles. Each planning larger things for the future than they have done in the past. Personal service report. Visits to the sick 168, garments 129, trays 61 flowers, 21. Collection $81.63. The program was then turned over to Mrs. A. II. McDaniel, chairman of the Adams Circle. The program con sisted of the questions on the lessons answered by the members of the so ciety. Adjournment by repeating the Mizpah benediction. TO THE DEMONSTRATION CLUB MEMBERS Next Tuesday, November 18th, the Home Demonstration Club members will make a tour visiting the White Leghorn Poultry Farm at Shelby, Rudisill's Cedar Chest factory, near Lincolnton and Hilton's Pottery in Lincoln county. These can all be visit ed in same day with ease. We want one or more representatives from each club to go. We will leave the court house at 9:00 o'clock. Those who can please come in their own car; however, if any one wishes to go who can't find a way, please no tify me at once. HATTIE NEILL, Care Home Dem. Agt POPULAR COUPLE ARE MARRIED AT RUTHERFORDTON Rutherfordton, Nov. 11. The mar riage of Mr. S. P. Dunagan and Miss Ruby Hicks occurred at the Presby terian manse Tuesday morning at 8 o'clock, Rev. J. C. Grier, pastor of the bride, performing the ceremony in the presence oi a iew minuate friends. The bride is one of Ruther fordton's most popular and accom plished young women, while Mr. Dun agan is a successful young attorney, who began the practice of his pro fesion here several years ago. After their retfcrn from a short trip they will be at home to their many friends who are wishinsr them much happiness in their future life. Rutherfordton, Nov. 12. A special term of court has been called to try the case of County Commissioners of Henderson county vs. R. H. Staten, administrator of Frank Brown. Court is to convene here on December 8th. The following jury has been listed: P. L. Shitle. E. P. Camn. ttorrv ' sr? - - 7 j Williams, P. W. Walker, J. Loyd Tay lor, B. E. Hughes, W. F. Doggett, M. L. Justice, Abner Koon, J. F. Mc Kinney, Joe M. Hodge, D. S. Gray, Wills McKinney, Oscar W. Geer, W. A. Harrill, W. W. Alexander, W. B, Whitlock, A. C. Keeter, J. R. McDan iel, E. E. Davidson, J. M. Swofford, G. E. McKinney, F. Bridges, J. G. Morris, H. L. Fortune, Edgar Owens, J. H. Flack, A. B. Price, R. K. Holli field, 0. B. Culbreth, G. W. Nash, C. C. Wilson, C. E. Owens, P. L. Champion, G. L. James, C. D. Barnes. FLORENCE MILLS NEWS. The meeting has closed at Flor ence Baptist church. Rev. Townes will spend a few days with home folks. Rev. Townes, Rev. Matheny and Mr. and Mrs. Howard Freeman were supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Bax ter Freeman Wednesday evening. The meeting days at the Florence Baptist church is on the first and third SiXndays and the Missionarv society is growing nicely. Mrs. Edna Brock is still on the sick list, we are sorrv to sav. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Horace Sisk, Wednesday, November 5th, a fine girl, Margaret Nadern. Mr. and Mrs. Lavender. ltq all smiles, it's a girl. V f Mrs. Fred Ballenger and, fchilArea. have returned to their home, after pending a few days with her par ents at Greenville, S. C. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Holcomb and lit tle daughter spent the day very pleas antly at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Laucrhter. A large crowd from here attend ed the Missionary Methodist church at Ruth, Sunday night and enjoyed the meeting very much. Messrs. Raleigh Harris, Melvin El liott, Perry and Horace Guffey are going to spend the week at Black Mountain. BASKETBALL SEASON OPENS Rutherfordton, Nov. 11. The local basketball season will open Friday night when Boiling Springs and Ruth erfordton play in the General Exhibit building at the County Fair grounds. The game will start promptly at 7:30 p. m., and as Oaptain Ben L. Smith will likely officiate, the chances are a fast and interesting contest is in store for sport lovers of this section. LYCEUM COURSE SPONSORED BY THE BETTERMENT CLUB (The Forester) It is due to the increasing efforts of the Betterment Club that Forest City has a splendid lyceum course. The Piedmont Bureau has arrang ed four numbers for us. "The Chimes of Normandy" was given October 22 by the Tooley Opera Company. The second number, "Richmond's Little Symphony," will be given November 13th. The oth er two numbers have not been def initely scheduled. The purpose of this course is to give the community a chance to have an "Opera Season." The en tertainers sing standard classics of grand opera and give revivals of comic operas that are dear to the 1 hearts of all lovers of music. This and of the people," opera is "for therefore all the perfomances are given in English. The scenery is like that used by Chicago and Now York opera companies. A goocj lyeeum is educational. It teaches us to appreciate high-elas entertainment, music, art and ex pression. Since we have this advan tage, we should make a special ef fort to attend each Huak.
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