North Carolina Newspapers

FOREST COUMIER v e 11... No. 34 ' (i Wide Inter it Both Carolinas Lb- Forest City Linked ' Matrimony 0 p V • !? '"' ITY, June 1. The s Marie Biggerstaff -y Dorton of Shelby, '■'' in the* First Baptist iv evening at nine ' o'- mutch.- 1 ; - as-beautifully decor '. i and andi silver r-,. v • : vntfg c 'ftgb£ed,'candlW ff; :i -y-s%oid!rfe Tmge baskets ;o rc?ses' tied : with *Hea y ■ I ■, * ' . • v. impressive scene. |r. riate * musical program L c edeci the cereihony.. Miss ,Par- L 0 f igeburg, S. C.,,gowh6d ;! ' >;?v'ta ; wit'h hat. to match iLided at the organ in-a most rim annet.Hiss' Nolle Pad- St-gowned ni pitik taffeta with, silv trim mi gs and Wearing a corsage 'troses -ird sweet peas sang, s 'Why Ti and "Because." To the strains of Lohengrin's wed ifog man! ':he honorary, brides ijaids. Miss Anna Stewart of Laurin- C., Miss Elizabeth Wilkins, rf Spartanburg, S. C., Misses Mayme Kartin and Ruth Moore of Forest City, gowned in pink taffeta with gold 'lace hats and slippers carrying im nense shower bouquets of roses and preet peas formed a semi circle on ihe altar. Following the honorary bridesmaids were the ushers, Messrs. Chas. Z. Flack, Chas. Wat ion, Paul Reinhardt and Cowan Blan ton of Forest City. Next came the jroomsmen entering from opposite tides in the following order: Dr. T. I Spencer, of Concord, with Harry Hudson, of Shelby and John Wynne Doggett, of Shelby, with James Dor ton of Concord. The bridesmaids ■trying killarney roses were: Miss Jiell Young, gowned in rainbow tulle with silver trimmings with Miss jQadys Flack, of Gaffney, S. C., pwned in nile green taffeta with silv r trimming, Miss Margaret Young (owned in blue chiffon embroidered s silver with Miss Lynda Blanton {jwned in yellow taffeta with silver ■femings. Miss Robbie Biggerstaff ■aid of honor and sister of the bride ■atered alone wearing white taffeta ■ith silver lace and carried a bouquet lif Russell roses. The dainty flower IprLs Evelyn Blanton and Ruth Dog ■stt preceded the bride taking their Hues in front of the altar. They Hire charmingly dressed in white Rile with pink ribbons. * I The bride entered with her father, ■t Robert England Biggerstaff. She lovely in her gown of dutchess and real lace. Her veil was Bwnet fashion and caught with or- W 1 blossoms. Her only ornament a string of pearls, the gift of the ■Pom. ■ lie groom entered from the pas study with the best man, Mr. ®>l Webb of Shelby, and was met Bhhe altar by the bride. The pas the bride, Dr. S. N. Watson, using the impressive ring Btao&y. strains of Mendelsohn's march, the bridal party left ■"church, and after an informal ■Won at the home of the bride, ■ wide and groom left by automo ■ for Spartanburg, S. C., where ■ftook the train for Washington, and other northern points. V * bride wore a becoming travel ■®it of blue tricotine with acces- PjMo match. The bride is the ■geit daughter of .Mr. and .Mrs. R. SHe is beitatifuf and PMUhed, being especially talent ■ 'ocal and piano. She is one of ■•at popular of the yoaager so ■£ °* City and enjoys a P* friends throughout the Caro- M formerly of Concord, ■ *of Shelby, is a successful Veterinarian and has a of friends. He graduat- E,. nßas City, Mo., in his chosen ■*« ion. w edding presents were nura- K lnd ver y handsome, bearing Wr y wide popularity of couple. R?®it-of-town guests were: Mr. H. J. H. Dorton, Mr. and Mrs. ■J® 11 ' Misses Helen and May ■J ,of Concord; Mr. and Mrs. ■J Charlott e; Mrs. T. P. Mc hisses Camilla and Jennie K^ c Dill, a u 0 f Greenville, S. ■r s and Whitsitt Hiott, S. C.; Mr. and Mrs. Robt. occoa, Ga.; and Miss Maud °f Rutherfordton. Quite a ■J of People from Shelby, Ruth ■L n Salisbury attended the The Long Drug Co. Makes Improvements Harold Long, Manager .of the Long Drug Co. has made quite con siderable improvements in the in terior of {he store, the .change ad ding much to the looks and appear ance of things. \ Counters have been taken'out, floor .show cases put in a-platform erected across the> back? .curtains put up, tables -and chairs, •put' in,' the service advanced- aud tlftngs in general.speeded up. The "Deacon", is some architect when it comes to planning and deco rating for interior effect, as any one will readily see when they step through the door. The back space, which is approx-. imately square, has been fitted up for the serving of cold drinks, viands and,edibles, and has a seating cap acity of approximately 60 persons. Here you will find all the latest drinks and all of the latest edibles — boullions,. teas, sandwiches etc. lust place your order—the "Deacon" will fill it. This is an innovation for Forest City, the service is proving quite popular with our people and Mr. Long is to be commanded for his enterpri sing spirit and should achieve the success he so richly deserves. o Mrs. W. C, Bostic and children, Misses Otielee Long, Hattie Jones and little Miss Miriam Green, left Saturday and Mrs. A. C. Joces Sunday for Asheville, to attend the commencement exercises of the Normal, where Misses Bunah Jones and Margaret Bostic graduate this year. Harrill & Huntly sold a lot of cars last Saturday at auction. They came out whole, but didn't make much money — the oars really went too cheap. This is the second sale they have had, and the cars each time were regular "pick-ups" to the buyers. Attend their next sale if you want a car at a bargain price. "BUND HUSBANDS" The . Most Enthralling Pic ture that Universal has ever produced At Movie Theatre Saturday June sth I am asking you to read this care fully for the reason that "blind hus bands" from the point of view of quality, is a most extraordinary pic ture and the description of this quality can not be put in a few words. I want to say, first, that I have not known in all my years as a Pro ducer a picture in which sub-titles were so unnecessary. At least six of the eight reels of "blind husbands really need no titles at all. This means—as of course you know—that ( blind husbands" as a story, is well nigh perfect. Second, as to the general impress ion left in the minds of tbe audience for this, gentlemen, is a most imp. ortant matter —I want to say that while "blind husbands" isa picture of a mas who tries by every means known to the polished scundrel to separate a b asban d and wife he fails, in the end to accomplish bis purpose—and the reconciliation bet ween the two, who really love each other, is at once tbe most affecting and uplifting thing I have seen in pictures. As to the Setting. I shall only repeat what Julian Johnson, Editor of Photoplay, has said:"The simul ation of the Tyroen Alps is almost beyond belief". The Acting of "blind husbands" I speak of last, not because it is fourth in importance, but simply be cause it is acting so flawless as to be more than acting —it is lifel. Life so perfectly portrayed that you re fuse to believe that these are only players. Summing it all up, I say that "blind husbands" is tbe most ab sorbing, enthralling photodrama of modern life that Universal has ever produced. And here'smy hand on it! Manager GREATER FOREST CITY'S OWN HOME NEWSPAPER FOREST CITY, NORTH CAROLINA, THURSDAY, JUNE 3, 1920 Knitting Mill Ready For Occupancy Soon The Parsley and Tanner Knitting 1 mil. interests in. Forest City have j been consolidated and will soon be j housed under one roof. A brick building, 62x80 feet has be.en erected on the East side of' Cherry Mountain street, and. diag onally across; the street from the .-p ; • , Courier, office. t It is...of. brick.'! modernly constructed, well lighted, j ventilated and steam-heated. It ; • J has been wired for lights and power, j some shafting, hangers and pulleys are being placed,-and machinery wMll '-soon be set down. One of the hitches, a solution- of which is now being worked out, is the matter of the toilets. These are intended to be connected to the city sewer, but it will be some time be fore this can be done. In the meantime, some plan for a septic tank is being promulgated, and when it is successfully worked out, the plant will be put in operation. The owners do not thinkitwill be but a short time now, until they will have the mill running to its full capacity. Or West-End Locals Miss Ada Long spent Saturday and Sunday in Cliffside. Misses Mayme and Ua Eaker of S. C., spent the week-end with Miss Ray Hughey. Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Wood of Hen rietta spent Sunday with Mrs. Wood's brother, W. H. Blanton, Miss Fannie Bell Trout visited her siste*' Sunday in Henrietta. Miss Ethel Robinson returned home Wednesday from Meredith College to spend her vacation. Miss Thelma Eaker of Cowpens, S. C. is spending this week with her grandmother, Mrs. J. M. Hugh ey. Mysses Ida and Dora Ledbetter spent Sunday with their sister, Mrs. S. S. Trout. Mr. Jessie Hendrix of Tryon, N. C., was a West-End visitor Sunday. Mrs. J. C. Roberson.spent Sun-, day in Caroleen. Misses Maude Carswell and Grace Brackett of Forest City spent one night last week with Miss Ray Hughey. W. H. Blanten and J. P. Hardin attended the singing convention at Shiloh Sunday. Items of a Local and Person Interest Tom Moss and Chivous Bostic, are at home from Wake Forest for the summer vacation. C. A. Lawing has accepted position as superintendent of the city water and light plant, succeeding A. W. Lynch. Mrs, F. 1. Barber and Mrs. Claude Laucbridgeof Bostic will leave Mon day to attend the meeting oI the Grand Chapter of the order of the Eastern Star. Miss Mary Bridges left Wednes day-tor JPort Mill 8. C. to attend the wedding of Miss Mabel Smith and Rev. Gary Windall. Miss. Bridges will be ooe of the bride's maids at tbe wedding. Little Robert Taylor, who wns visiting his grandfather, Mr. Tom Queen, took sick last Monday night and died Saturday night. Rev. S. N. Watson conducted tbe funeral at Mr. Queen's Sunday afternoon and the remains were laid to rest in Cool Spring cemetery. The Forest City baseball team cross ed bats with the Henrietta team and some mighty good playing was done by both clubs. From the fourth to the ninth inning it looked like a tie game, each team having 4 scores to its credit. At the last however, the Henrietta boys got a hit off of the Forest City pitcher, which allowed them to score. The result was 5 and 4 in favor of Henri, etta. A goodly number of Forest City fans were in attendence. Will Open Bakery In Forest City! T. W. Wood worth, proprietor of, j "Becker's Bakery,' of Spartan- J burg, S. C , was in our.city. Monday i looking over the situation, with a; view to opening a bakery here in the near 'future, a.-; soon as he can get i a.suitable place,*~to do so. i In a conference held with J. F c • « » ' ' • - . 't . , .. ; Alexander, he "was assured of a room -in the. very near future, as |.M r. AlexandeV informed him that he j j would begin the erection at once of. two handsome store-rooms on the ; North side of Ea*t Main street. I .Mr. Putman, who is the'resident j ' ' J. | manager of Becker'* Bakery, in- 1 forms us fch6 .trade has grown to such proportions he can not take care of it and have his goods ship ped from Spartanburg, so it will be an absolute necessity *before very hjpg to open up a branch bak3rv here. Mr. Wood worth, anticipating the growth and expansion of his busi ness in this territory, is taking time by the forelock and preparing for an increased consumption of Becker's pies, cakes and bread, while he can. This, as weTl as all other enterprises, will be heartily ( welcomed to our town. • • Items of Local Interest To Our Many Readers | |Mrs. H. Dixon Smith is visiting friends in Forest City this week. The Jones Grocery Co, fed the Mighty Haas Shows and they can feed you. Misses Fannie Towery snd Carrie Bradlev of Forest City, spent Sunday with friends in Shelby. Miss Mary Dickerson, a most charm ing young lady of Rutherfordton, was in the city shopping Monday. Miss Humphries, one of Spartanburg s beautiful and accomplished young ladies, is visiting Mrs. A. L. McDaniel. J. H. Thomas and family of Forest City and Mr. Weathers of motored to Spartanburg Monday after noon. Mrs. W. C. Bostic, Miss Ottalie Long, Miss Dorthy Bostic and Chivous Bostic went to Asheville Sattirday to attend commencement exercises at the Nor mal. , Messrs. Arthur White, Clarehce Jones and G. W. Maurice and Misses Addie Goode, Estelle Proctor and Myrtle Par ton, were among those from here who attended the singing convention at Ellenboro Sunday. A large crowd was present and a most enjoyable time was had. , A bunch of officers with a car and bloodhounds, were in Forest City Tuesday, in an endeavor to locate a man who had broken into a Jewelry store Lincolnton the night before. They trailed him a good long ways, but he finally got away by means of an automobile. The series of meetings were begun at the Baptist Church yesterday and good congregations are in attendance at each service. Bro. Watson, filled with the fire and spirit of the Holy Ghost, preaching with vim and vigor, hewing to the line, as laid down in the Gospel of Christ, and letting the chips fall where they may. It is to be hoped that much and lasting spiritual good may be accomplished. Joe Walker, who spent the week-end with his family in Forest City, says that things are lively aronnd the mills and booming, and he learns that the Star Furniture Co., is expecting a big run on their Star Vapor Oil 'Stove, which special sale begins Friday. Also that the special sale at the Henri etta Mills Store last week was well attended. Joe is a "wheel horse' 7 and a staunch friend of the Courier. A series of meetings will be started at Caroleen, on Saturday June 6th, by Rev. W. F. Stamey. L. A. Harvey will have charge of the singing. The meet ing will be held in the Wesley*n Meth. odist Church, and preaching only at j night, beginning at 7:45. The services j on Sunday will be in the morning at 11, j and at night at the usual hour. Rev. Stamey is a forceful preacher and no doubt will accomplish much spiritual good. Valuable City Proper ty To Be Sold Saturday Some valuable property to go under the auctioneer'* hammer Sat urday e'VH.ii in j/, Jime sth, ai 2:30 • p m , in Forest City, a full rlescrip tfon of which- eurr be found in tbe j advertising co'umns of this paper. The W, .s. .Moss property ou East Main and Powell stre. ts will he cut* up into business lots au>l soul to the highest bidder. This prop* rt\ will, in a ver\ short time oe valu able as it will soon be the main ch; noe for business blocks, a> the business interests has a tendency to go that direction The other property is that of the Harrill estate and is' along West Main street, running back to the Southern railroad and will t,e cut >nto residence lots. On this proper ty are some nice dwellings. To liven up things, prizes will he I given away, a brass band will make music and a balloon ascension will be made. Everybody come to Forest City that day and have a good time o Charlie Flack, who is connected with Lineberger's Hardware Store, at Shel by, is spending the week here with homefolks. He expects to go into the hardware business here, just as soon as he can get his building, which, he hopes, will be some time next month. He will occupy the building now occu pied by Horn's Cash Store. As soon as the Weathers bijilding is finished and occupied the Forest City Bargain Store will move into the building now occu pied by Mr. Weathers and Horn Bros, will remodel the Mcßrayer building and occupy it. Oh! it will soon be moving day in this town. Everybody come to Forest City Sat urday evening, as some very valuable property will be sold. There will be a free balloon ascension that evening by a lady aeronautist, who will do many thrilling and wonderful stunts on the swinging trapese while in mid-air. a Street Paving Be Extended The work of laying the sewer pipe, water lines and the street paving are all being carried on as fast as possible, but it will be some little time before it is all completed. The sewer line is quite a lengthy one and some of tbe hardest work on it is yet to be done. Practically the first contract of paving will soon be finished, but the town has about closed a deal for extending the work on East and West Main street and from the Square to tbe Southern depot. The paying of the street leading to the depot is one which should be done by all means. It is the one artery that tbe bulk of travel comes over. and. to the strangers coming to our city, would cause an unfavor able opinion to be formed, if it is not paved. Remember, tbe first im pressions are tbe most lasting. We believe the Southern Ry., the mill and the town can get together and pave this street —we earnestly hope so, any way. o Re-Enters Cafe Business. J. C. Johnson, who, a short Itime ago, sold his restaurant to Mrs. Walers bought it back last Thursday to enable Mrs. Waters to go to C himney where she expected to go into business, but not being able to secure a suitable location,, she returned to Forest City, when Mr. Johnson sold her back a half interest in the restaurant. Now, with the help of both Mrs. Johnson and Mrs. Waters, Jonas says he is able to serve the people with cold drinks, "hot dogs" and feed all who are hungry. Mr. Johnson is contemplating the renting of one of the store looms in the C. C. Moore new building, when it is completed, and opening up a first class restaurant. 'Should be decide to do this il will fit in quite bandy, with the plan of the owner of tbe building as | Mr. Moore intends to use the up stairs as a rooming-hotel. This plan ought to prove a winner as this town is mighty shy on hotel facilities. - $1.50 a Year, in Advance Popular Bride-to-be Recip ient of Many Social Honors Miss , Linda Blanton entertained a number of her friends Thursday even ing .n honor of Miss Marie Biggerstaff whose marriage to Dr. J. Sibley Dorton will take place Tuesday evening, June Ist, in the Baptist church. Shortly after the arrival of her guests Miss Blanton invited them to attend the Movjng Picture Show an interest ing picture being shown that evening. After enjoying the picture the guests were invited to Long's .Drug Store where delicious, refreshments were served. Mrs. J. F. Alexander entertained at a beautiful and elaborate luncheon at her home Saturday in honor of Miss Marie Biggerstaff. In the centre of the table was a miniature bride and groom, on either side were crystal baskets tied with pink tulle and filled with sweet peas. The place cards were pretty pictures of brides. At the bride's place was a tiny bride in full wedding array. An ele gant six-course luncheon was served. Mrs. Alexander wore a pink georgette with corsage of sweet peas and Killarny roses. Miss Biggerstaff, the charming bride-elect and guest of honor, wrtus groomed in grey and coral georgette beautifully - beaded with pink picture hat to match. Mrs. Alexnder's guests included Miss Marie Biggerstaff and sisters Mrs. Gary Hiott and Miss Robbie Biggerstaff, Misses Nell Young, Ruth Moore, Linda Blanton, Mayme Martin, Nell Padgett, Margaret Young, Anna Stewart, of Laurinburg, Gladys Flack, of Concord and Miss Zola Parler, of Elloree. M iss Marie Biggerstaff was again the guest of honor Saturday evening when Miss Nell Padgett entertained in her honor. Upon the arrival of the guests most delicious fruit punch was served Later the guests were invited to attend the Moving Picture Show after which refreshments were served in Long's Drug Store. Sunday evening the bridal party with a few invited friends were entertained by Dr. Dorton, at a six o'clock dinner in Hendersonville served at the Ken tucky Home. The party leaving Forest City Sunday afternoon in automobiles returning that night about 11 o'clock. After the rehearsal on Monday even ing the bridal party and several intimate friends enjoyed an informal reception at the home of the bride. Tempting and refreshing punch was served by Misses Janie Wilkie and Pamilla McDeil. The gifts, beautiful and numerous,, consisting of silver, cut glass, china, linen, etc., were displayed in one of the front parlors. During the evening ice cream in the shape of a bell with cake and mints were served. An interesting feature of the evening was cutting the bride's cake. Miss Nell Young received the thimple, Miss Ruth Moore the but ton, Miss Anna Stewart, of Laurinburg, the ring, and Mr. Harry Hudson, of Shelby, the dime. The out of town guests present at the reception were: Dr. J. S. Dorton, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Webb, John Winn Doggett and Harry Hudson, of Shelby. Dr. P. N. Spencer, Jennie Dorton, Miss Gladys Flack, of Concord. Misses Anna Stewart, of Laurinburg, Elizabeth Wil kie, of Spartanburg, Marie Hiott, of Easley, Mrs. R. S. Long, of ToccoaGa. Mrs. T. P. McDeil and daughters, Janie Wilkie and Pamilla of Greenville. S. C. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ o 1 Miss Georgia Flack Enter tains. Mi as Georgia Flack entertained soma of ber friends at a social party given at her home Friday evening. Games and music were indulged in, and refresh ments were served later in the evening. Those present were: Misses Clara Bryant of Spindale, Alda Champion, Allamae and Winnie Davis, Fay Morris, Beuna Harrill and Belle Lowrance. Messrs. Bob Harrill, Wallace McDaniel, Jay Laughridge, Manly Whitaker, Roy Morris, of Forest City, Bill Jones, Holts Bridges, Miles Wright and Russell Long of Ellenboro, Russell Wells of Spindale. Otis Tate, proprietor of the "City Cafe" has changed and fitted up his place of business somewhat. The front office has been taken over and counter and shelving put in, and in this depart ment he serves cold drinks, ice cream cakes and candies. It is presided over by Reilly Harris, while Otis is "head chef" in the restaurant, Itisunneces sary to state that "Dad" Tate super vises the whole thing and keeps the boys straight.