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I FULL FOR i FOREST CITY - - VOL. IV- No. 46. CAROLEEN SCHOOLS TO OPEN. SEPT 11 New Laboratory Equipment In -taHed —List of the Teachers- Kxpect Successful lerm. Caroleen, Aug. 29 ; --The lee i public school will begin ,».on ± Sept. 11th. The following teachers will assist Principal J. 1> "first Grade-Misses Aiuanda Hrad Margaret Lynch, Etta Head, Second Grade—Miss Leona iA , -on of Mill Springs, and Miss pinkie' Jones, of Sun N. C. Third Grade —Miss Llia Linen, "fourth 6 Grade —Miss Ollie Mae Guld, of Shelby. . • Fifth Grade-Miss Carrie B. S-arnes of Granite Falls, N. C. " Sixth' Grade-Miss Edith Lonon, W to-enth N ' Grade-Miss Letitia r. ntreli of Landrum, S. C. Hign School Miss Carey Heath, of Harmony, N. C, and Miss Sarepta Smathers, of Canton, N. C. Each teacher has had excellent •preparation and most of them have taught several years in some ~T the best schools in the state. We expect this to be the best ses sion in the history of the school. Complete lboratory equipment has been installed not on:y for pure science but also for home econom- j c = \n elaborate course in domes tic'science will be offered, taught iMi ss Virginia Graham, who has ■ a teacher of domestic arts . t Flora McDonald College, Geor gia State Agricultural School, and Southern College, Petersburg, Va. The Courier predicts a most suc cessful term under the efficient leadership of Prof. J- B. Jones. >IT. PLEASANT NEWS Forest City, Route 2, Aug. 29 On August 6, 1022, Mr. Charlie Jones, of Cliff side, and Miss Eula Mae Price, of Forest City, Route 2, were happily married in Spar tanburg. They kept their mar riage a secret until last Wednes day, and on the following day left for Chimney Rock, Asheville and other points. They returned to L iff side Saturday, where they will Make their home at the present. The many friends of Miss Janell Peeler were surprised to learn of her marriage to Mr. C. P. Ham rick, of CI iff side, on Monday, Aug ust 21. They motored to Spartan burg in the early part of the day and their lives were made as one. Only a few intimate friends were They left Spartanburg and went South on their honey moon. They will make their home in Chffside. We wish both young couple a long and happy life on their new journey. Miss Janell Holland delightfully entertained a large number of her friends to a birthday party Satur day night. The guests had a most enjoyable evening and voted Miss Hand a charming hostess. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Toms spent £ i-'iday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Matheney. Miss Lizzie Toms had as her guests Sunday afternoon Mr. and Mrs. Hickson Womick, Mr. Joseph Randall and Miss May Fortune. Miss Mira Green, of Fingerville, is visiting her sister, Mrs. H. B. > assey. kittle Miss ennie Vassey re turned 'home Sunday after spend *ng a week visiting relatives in Greenville. Mss Mardie Toms returned Jioine today after visiting her Mrs. G. D. McSwain, of Boiling Springs. -e are sorry to say that Mrs., VTortlon Toms is on the sick list this week. We hope she will soon be better. -t i* reported that Master Flay m t had the misfortune to fall tree and break a rib on last Sunday. -here will be a play given at Mt. Pleasant schoolhouse Friday entitled "The Old Farm | Folks." SCHOOLS OPEN SEPT, 18 -ne rorest City public schools Vt --1 open September 18 It will be n- ecssary to begin in the old ■ nding, but the contractors say tnat. the new building will be Kauy j n a s h or t while Let every r : T>il arrange to enter sch. ! the hrst day. The old adage "Well be &-;n is half done" applies to 8(1 'o! work as well as elsewhere. BENJ. L. SMITH. . ; - . . _ * 5%- - 'JL . - >*" " * FOREST CITY COURIER ! BETTERMENT CLUB Splendid Program Being Arranged for Saturday, Sept. 9 —To Be Biggest and Best Ever Given. At a meeting- of the Betterment Club, held at the home of Mrs. R. E. Biggerstaff Monday night, plans were formed for the holding of a big carnival in Forest City on Saturday, Sept. 9th, on the old hotel lot, northeast corner public square. Backed by a great record of accomplishing in fine style every undertaking, the announcement that the cWb is to put on a car nival will be received by pleasure on all sides. There will be some thing doing every minute and all attending may come prepared to enjoy themselves to the utmost. Festivities will be opened at 4 o'clock Saturday afternoon, Sept. 9, with a supper. Following will be the opening of the carnival, and the ladies have planned a great program for the occasion. First will be the ministrel with circus clowns "and everything." There will be a fortune teller to tell the young and old many of the "hidden secrets" of their lives and to untangle any love affairs that may need the "expert" at tention of the one who looks into the future. A number of booths will, be pro vided wherein will be sold all kinds of good things to eat. There will be ice cream and cakes, coca sandwiches, meats of all (kinds and possibly "hot dogs/' An interesting feature will be the fish pond. You must not miss the chance to go "a-fishing." At the meeting Monday night a number of committees were ap pointed, as follows: Program Committee —Mrs. Park er Holmes, Mrs. Ed Thomas. Mrs, R. E. Biggerstaff, Mrs. T. G. Stone, Mrs. T. R. Padgett, Mrs. W. C. Bostic,, Mrs. C. E. Alcock. Material Committee —Mrs. T. R. Padgett, Mrs. A, C. Jones, Mrs. Geo. Huntley, Mrs. J. H. Thomas, Mrs. Wm, Mrs. C. E. Al cock. Refreshment Committee Mrs. I. B. Covington, Mrs. Paul Ver non, Mrs. Geo. P. Reia, Mrs. B. C. Harrill, Mrs. Alice McDaniel, Mrs. Beulah Moore, Mrs. P. D. Harrill, Mrs. Chas. S. Hemphill. Business Committee —Mrs. T, R. Padgett, Mrs. A. C. Jones, Mrs. Geo. Huntley, Mrs. J. H. Thomas, Mrs. Wm. Blanton, Mrs. C. E. Al cock, Mrs. R. E. Biggerstaff. A meeting of the Program Committee will be held next Fri day night at the home of Mrs. R, E. Biggerstaff, when the plans of the carnival will be perfected and work assigned to the com mittees. Mr. and Mrs. li, D. McCoy, of Charlotte, and Mr. and Mrs. Deal, of Atlanta, spent the day with Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Williamson last Tuesday. Little Misses Eleanor and Dor othy McCoy, of Charlotte, spent -a few days with Mrs. J* P. William son last week. Ocie and Craig McClure are vis iting their uncle, Mr. C. A. Law ing. at Chimney Rock. Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Severs and family, of Charlotte, visited Mr. S. L. La wing last week. Mr. J. P. Williamson made a business trip to Charlotte Thurs day. i Mr. C. A. Lawing, manager of Mountain View 'Garage at Chim ney Rock, was a pleasant visitor in West End Friday. Mr. John Baber and family at tended dedication exercises at Cherryville last Sunday. Mr. Charlie Harrill received painful bruises in a fall from the new bridge over Second Broad river last Monday morning. It is said that it w r ill possibly be ten days before he can resume his work. Mrs. W. W. Poole, of Caroleen. this week moved into the hand some new bungalow recently completed on the Caroleen road, near Forest City. The Forest City Courier and The Atlanta Constitution both for only $2.00 a year. Send all orders to The Courier. PUBLISHED IN THE BUSIEST, BEST, BIGGEST AND FASTEST GROWING CITY IN RUTHERFORD COUNTY TO HOLD CARNIVAL WEST END NEWS MR. CHAS. HARRILL HURT MOVING INTO NEW HOME FOREST CITY, NORTH CAROLINA, THURSDAY AUGUST 31. 1922 FLEEING OFFICERS; DROWNS IN RIVER Gc ,rge Evans, Young Mill Work er, Meets Death in Attempted I:. cape Across Broad River. Fleeing- from officers of the law, George Evans, an employee of the Henrietta Mills, aged 20, was drowned in Second Broad riv er last Friday. The tragedy, so unusual and so uncalled for, cast a gloom over th- entire community. Deputy Sheriff Bridges came to Henrietta to serve a warrant upon Evans. Just after reaching the entrance to the mills, young Evans broke away and ran. The deputy and others gave hot chase, E\ans running up by Dew Drop Inn and then across the road and on to the river. Reaching the wa ter, Evans cast off his shoes and sprang into the river. Frighten ed and exhausted from his race with the officers, Evans sank when within almost a few feet from the river's bank. The river at this point is about 75 yards wide and from 6 to 8 feet deep. None of the pursuers attempted to enter the water when Evans first started across, and when it was seen that he was sinking, it was too late to reach him before the body went down for the last time. However, a few men reached the spot shortly after he sank, but were unable to raise the body, which was raised with grappling hooks 45 minutes later. The body was immediately tak en to the office of Dr. A. C. Dun can, where heroic efforts at resus citation were of no avail. It was said that the warrant for Evans arrest was in connection with the disposal of an automo bile that carried a mortgage, and it was also reported that Evans had thought that a brother had paid the release of the lien before he disopsed of the machine. George Evans had only been at work at the ; Henrietta Mills about five weeks, having moved there from C'iffton, S. C. Coroner Hardin held an inquest over the body, the verdict being that deceased had come to his death from accidental drowning. The jury was composed of L. P. Hamrick, J. M. Hamrick, J. J. Car son, Fred Kennedy, Roy McDaniel and a Mr. Frazier. Mrs. Evans, young wife of the unfortunate man, was prostrated over the tragedy. Relatives were immediately noti fied and the young man's mother and brother arrived from CI iff ton at the earliest moment to be with the stricken widow. After funeral services .at the home in Henrietta at 2 o'clock Saturday, the remains were taken to the former home of the de ceased, where the burial took place at Brown's Chapel, Pacolet, S. C., Sunday morning. OUR BOYS IN CLIFFSIDE Mr. Elmer Hollifieid, son of Mr. R. K. Hollifield, of Forest City, began his new duties at Cliffside Mills Store last Mon day, and is connected with the hardware department. Pie is a fine young man and his friends predict success for him. Ke is the second of Forest City's young men to go with the Cliffside Store, Mr. Martin Mauney having taken a position there the week previous. MRS. HUNTLEY BREAKS ARM Mrs. George Huntley fell in the yard of her home on E. Main street Wednesday morning at 11 o'clock and sustained a fracture of both bones in her right arm. Dr. Bostic reduced the fracture and at the time of going to press Mrs. Huntley was resting easy. Her many friends will regret to learn of the accident. SERVICES AT M. E. CHURCH The Rev. Farker Holmes, pastor, has announced the following sub jects for the services at the Meth odist church, Sunday, Sept. 3: Morning services—"Christ in the World's Thought and Life." Evening—"The Jew's Place in the World and the Church." The Forest City Courier ana The Atlanta Constitution both for only $2.00 a year. Send all orders to The Courier. NEWTON JONES HAS INTERESTING RELIC Mold Evidently Used to Counter feit Spanish Coin—Tells of Ev ergreen and Indian Mound. Reading in The Courier last week of the old coin found by Mr. Monroe McDonald, Mr. J. N. Jones, of Forest City, comes for ward this week with a pair of molds which were plowed up on his farm about eight years ago, which were evidently made for the purpose of counterfeiting the same coin as that found by Mr. McDonald. The mold makes al most an exact duplicate of the silver Spanish coin, the lettering being the same and the date 1794. A lead piece made in the mold was exhibited by Mr. Jones along with the mold. The place where the mold was found was the old .Jones home stead, now owned by Mr. Hays Early, eight miles above Ruther fordton on Maple creek, where Mr. Jones resided for ten y trs, moving away about four y~ars ago. The mold is made of solid lead and show's evidence of having been buried in the ground for a long time. Coins were made by pouring the metal through an aperture, after the mold had been securely clamped. It is an inter esting old relic and the general surmise is that it was used by counterfeiters. According to Mr. Jones, the old farm where he formerly re sided has a most interesting his tory- It is said to be a part of a land grant, the first in Tryon county, deeded by King George II to Billy Richardson and dated i 76*2. The pioneer Richardson is buried on the place. There is an Indian mound on the place, replete with interest, according to the observations of Mr. Jones, who believes that ii the mound were opened many val uable discoveries as to the life and mode of living of the Indians would be made. He says that in digging into the mound with a stick he unearthed ashes, char coal, etc. Around the mound there is a growth of peculiar evergreen that is found nowhere else in the whole section of country. The bushes produce a yellow blossQin and, according to Mr. Jones, are frequently in full bloom with the ground covered with snow. K. P. NOTES Forest City lodge No. 82, K. P., met Monday night, when the rank of Esquire was conferred upon Mr, J. P. Williamson. The local lodge has been invit ed to Spindale Friday night to help institute a new lodge at that place, and it is urged that all who can do so attend the exer cises. About twenty new mem bers will be initiated and the Spindale lodge will start with good prospects. Lodges from Forest City, King's Mountain, Gastoma, Cliffside and Charlotte will take part in the installation ceremon ies. Forest City lodge has been in vited to attend a big meeting of the Knights of Pythias at Rocky Mount on Sept. 13. It is said that following a big drive, 300 new members are to be inducted into the lodge. FOUR MILLION DOLLARS FOR RUTHERFORD FARMERS The Farmers Bank & Trust Co., Forest City, has just com pleted arrangements with the Virginia-Carolina Stock Land Bank, of Elizabeth City, N. C., whereby they can loan to the farm owners of this county any part of four million dollars. This money will be loaned at 6 per cent. In an advertisement in this is sue, the Farmers Bank & Trust Co. says: "In keeping with the policy of this institution since its begin ning it is an earnest desire to render to the farm owners of this county every accommodation possible, and we will -be glad to extend to them at this time the benefits of our new connection." Read the ad in this issue, and, better still, call at the bank, where the plan will be fully explained. Buy a Ford and spend the dif ference. SUPERIOR COURT ADJOURNED FRIDAY Result of Civil Cases Coming Be fore Judge Bryson at Ruther fordton. (Special to Courier) Rutherfordton, Aug. 29. The August term of Superior Court for the trial of civil cases, after a session of five days, adjourned Friday afternoon. The most im portant case on the docket was Peoples Bank of Union Mills vs Morgan Lumber Company. This was an action brought by the plaintiff, G. W Watson, Receiver, to recover the sum of seven thou sand dollars upon two notes ex ecuted to the Bank for loans and overdrafts. The defendants, J. D. Morris and G. W. Morgan, claim that sufficient money had been paid to the defendant, W. F. Fl.nck who while he was i ei*.reta.ry ol the Morgan Lumber Company was also cashier of the Peoples Bank. The matter was heard before O. C. Erwin, as Referee, who found in favor of the plaintiff and the referee's report was affirmed by the Superior Court. An appeal was taken to the Supreme Court by defendants. Mrs. A. C. Jones asks for $3,000 for damages to her property at Forest City when the Town Coun cil the sidewalk and cut down shade trees in front of hei home. The jury rendered a ver dict awarding her $l5O. The de fendant appealed to Supreme Court and was allowed 30 days in which to make and serve case. Carolina Storage Company vs Forest City Motor Company. Con tinued for plaintiff on grounds that notice of appeal has not been given. Rutherford Transfer Company vs. P. M. Morrison. The case went to the jury on Tuesday afternoon of last week and after twelve hours discussion they returned through their foreman that they were hopelessly disagreed. The ballot stood three to nine in favor of the plaintiff. Juror was with drawn and a mistrial ordered. Ulus Mayse vs. A. C. Miller. Judgment that a line should be run directly through the three acre tract cf land in controversy dividing it in half and that each party to the suit should pay his own witnesses and half the court cost. Montgomery Ward Company vs. Harrill Bros. Judgment foi plaintiff in the sum of $1443.43 and interest. Wm. McCurry vs. Roxie Bigger staff,. et al. Case in which there was a controversy as to the own ership of sixty-five acres of land in Golden Valley Township. Judg ment that plaintiff recover the land and $l5O rents. Walter Hsynes vs. Lester Hop per, Judgment for the plaintiff in the sum of $1253.42. J. W. Hampton vs. W. H. & E. D. Setzer. Judgment for plaintiff. Grace Maurice vs. A. S. Harrill, guardian ad litem of George Mau rice. Compromise judgment by which plaintiff recovers the sum of SIOOO in settlement of the questions involved to propoit.\ rights and the absolute control of the ten months old child. N. M. Ponder vs. Dobbins Man ufacturing Co. Judgment at Spring Court that Receiver tor Dobbins Manufacturing ' Co. be discharged, it being found as a fact that said Company was not insolvent. Plaintiff appealed but appeal was withdrawn. Mrs. Geo. Poteat et al vs. Tate & Flack. Judgment that the firm of Tate & Flack recover of Val A. Poteat the sum of $863.66 and the costs of this action be taxed against the plaintiff. R. B. Taylor vs. Flossie Taylor. Divorce granted. In the following cases the plain tiff's recover from the Highway Commission of Colfax Township for alleged damages by reason of the construction of the Piney Mountain road: E. A. Martin SIOO, Lou Burns et al, S4O, Cicero Green $35, Adaline Green $75, Whit Burns $25; the defendants to pay the cost of the actions. Security Paint & Varnish Co. vs. P. D. Morrow; C. C. Moore vs. Allen & Connor; R. M. Levi vs. Harrill Bros. In each case appeals were taken from Magistrate's Court; appeals withdrawn and judgment of lower court confirm ed. Non suit resulted in the fol lowing cases: C. F. Silvers vs. W. P. Hardin; W. M. Arrowood vs. Cleghorn Mills; R. C. Gettys vs. J* E. Whisnant; J. W. Reid vs. ffSjEW? ' -■ JJWM 8 PAGES 4B COLUMN S $1.50 per year, in Advance S. 11.1. WILL OPEN SEPT. 5 Road to Golden Valley Top Soiled —Other News of S. M. I. I. Bostic, Aug-. 29.—Under the auspices of the local board of trustees of South Mountain In dustrial Institute, the bad places in the road at "Brandle's curve" have been top-soiled. The ladies furnished pie and coffee for the workers' dinners. Since the county road commis sioners, with the help of the men of Golden Valley, have top-soiled the top of the mountain, the road to Golden Valley should be passa ble all the year round, most of the time on through Bowling Gap to Burke county. Tourists are in vited to make this most beautiful mountain tiip, coming over the mountain, visiting S. M. T. 1., and going on to the Shoals. It is sec ond only to a trip to Chimney Rock. Mr. L. O. Fisher is busy with the boys teaching' them how to build chicken fences and houses. With their help, he is building a new four-room cabin, which is to accommodate the overflow from the dormitories. Miss Lucy Brown is just as busy teaching the girls canning and preserving. School opens Tuesday, Septem ber fifth. Mr. Vance Horner, from the Baptist Bible Institute of New Orleans, will deliver the opening address. The new county text books will be used and can be bought for cash at the school. GREEN —McCARDWELL Shelby Star: Interesting to the wide circle of friends of the bride, Miss Clare Green, one of our county's most winsome and popu lar women and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Green, of Moores boro, is the announcement of her imarriage on last Thursday, Aug ust 24th to Mr. Jas. W. McCard weU, Jr., of Gratz, Ky., the happy [event taking place at the First Baptist church at Spartanburg, S. C., by the Rev. Dr. Ball in the presence of a few near relatives and friends who accompanied the bridal party to Spartanburg. Immediately after the ceremony the happy young couple left for a visit to his relatives in Kentucky, and will later return to Caroleen, where the groom has been making his home for the past few years, being interested there with the Texaco Oil company. Since his sojourn in North Carolina, Mr. McCardwell has made many warm friends both socially and in a [business way and is a near rela- Itive of our popular bankei, Mr. Y. L. McCardwell, of Mooresboro. The bride is a most attractive and accomplished lady, anil winter taught at New House and recently has held the responsible position as bookkeeper ior the Mooresboro creamery. SUCCESSFUL SALE The big auction sale of lots con ducted by the Interstate Land Auction Co., of Spartanburg - , ot the land of Messrs. Thomas and Weathers last Saturday was a success. The lots, situ ated upon f,!ie Highway between here and soine the most valuable in cJ e county and brought handsome prices'. Among those who purchased Jots were the following: C. E. Keeter, 1; V. A. Gilbert, 4; E. C. Weir, 8; Wm. C. Lattimore, 7; Geo. Penny, 2; J. G. Baber, 2; J. H. Daniel, 2; H. Dixon Smith, H Ed. Smart, 5; Capt. Payne, 6. Only the lots were sold, a:d Thomas & Weathers still retain a large tract of land, formerly the Mrs. Bculah Moore property. STUNG BY BEE Mr. Clarence Huntley, the well known real estate dealer and trader, was painfully injured Tuesday afternoon when a hornet stung him on the tongue. The member soon became so swollen that he could not talk and he suffered considerable pain for several hours. Lavania Walker; J. C. Patrick vs. Jno. Gullege; J. T. Patrick vs. Jno. Gullege; Calvert vs. Calvert; Jones vs. Jones; Williams vs. Mc- Dade; Price vs. Owens; Byers vs. Gin Co.; Morris vs. Yelton.
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