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PULL FOR rOREST CITY VOL. V—No. 2. little CHILD BURNS TO DEATH AT SPINDALE Home of Alonzo Carver Destroyed Fire in Which Child Loses Life— Other Spindale News. Spindale, Oct. 23.—One of the most tragic events that ever oc curred in Spindale was the burn ing to death of the small son of Mr. and Mrs. Homer Grose last Friday afternoon when the home of Mr. Alonzo Carver, local Con tractor, was destroyed by fire. Mrs. Carver was confined to bed and her sister, Mrs. Grose, was staying with her. About 2 o'clock p. ra. f Mrs. Grose put her small two year old son, Ernest, to sleep and went to the garden, some distance from the house. Mrs. Carver was also asleep. Some neighbors noticed the smoke issue ing from the upstairs windows and ran in the house and carried out Mrs. Carver and her week old child. By this time the house was a solid mass of flames, and if the fact had been known, it would probably been impossible to have then rescued the small Grose child. Nothing was saved. All furni ture was burned, also some prop erty belonging to Mr. and Mrs. Grose and to Doc Moore, a board er. It is not known how the fire originated. Mr. Carver had just had the house painted. It was a modern eight-room, two story house. It was covered by $1,500 insurance. A few days previous the house and lot had been sold to a Mr. Wilkins, of Polk county, and he is erecting a store adjoin ing to where the house stood. After the house was burned the body of little Ernest, or what re mained of it, was taken from the ashes. It was under the bed springs and it is thought that he awoke and crawled under the bed. The limbs were burned up and part of the head goned, and did not resemble a human being, in the slightest. It was buried at Pleasant Grove Methodist church Saturday morning, Rev. D. J. Hunt conducting the funeral ser vices. The fire truck from Forest City came to the fire but arrived too late to be of any service. 8 ¥ « Work in the Spindale school continues to go forward nicely. A new teacher, Miss Lillian Beasley, of Louisburg, N. C. } has recently been added to the faculty, chang ing the number to ten. Prospects tor a basket ball team are bright er. It appears now that we will have practically the same "line up as we had last year. It is understood that the exhibit build ing on the fair ground has been secured by the school. A stirring comedy drama, in four acts, "The Hoart of the Hero,"' will be given by the high school soon. See our advertisement in this issue. The play will require two hours and is a fine, high class play. The pro ceeds will go to the athletic and general school fund. Last Fri day morning the high school the ninth grade and eleventh grade each had pictures made. Mr. Price, a local citizen who took t iem is contemplating opening a studio here. Mr. Ocie Nanney, student at ars _ Hill, spent the week-end visiting prents here. Interest in politics is now being a loused here. A number attended at the Zebulon Weaver speaking last week, at Rutherfordton, Hon. • I'. Giles, of Marion was sched to speak here last Saturday Zoning but was unable to come and Hon. Carson, candidate for Solicitor of the 18th Judical Dis tnct filled the engagement. He Made a plea for all Democrats to jegister and see that their neigh bor registflred to vote. He stated that since the organization of the party in the Democratic party) !t had survived and stood by the gia\e of twenty-six other political Parties. He attributed the Demo eiauc survival to the democratic I'inteiples of justice and equal to all and special privi ie S Q s to none. He predicted that A '.nrc many more years that they Id stand by the grave of the epublican party, which is in' its miancy compared with the Demo cratic party. Hon. Giles will FOREST CITY COURIER For Representative of 68th Con gress, 10th District— ZEBULON WEAVER For Solicitor 18th Judicial Dis trict — JAS. M. CARSON For State Senator, 27th Senator ial District — B. F. GILES of McDowell; SAMU'L C. LATTIMORE of Cleveland For House of Representatives— J. E. McFARLAND For Recorder . 0. C. ERWIN For Clerk of Superior Court— D. B. JOHNSON For Coroner — PERRY H. HARDIN For Sheriff — J. W. BEASON For Register of Deeds — M. T. WILKIE For Treasurer — MRS. MINNIE F. BLANTON For County Board of Education — MRS. C. B. WISEMAN W. W. NANNEY PLATO GETTYS For County Commissioners W. G. HARRIS 6 year term G. W. ROLLINS 4 year term GEO. F. WATSON 2 year term * * * REPUBLICAN TICKET For Representative of 68th Con gress— 10th District RALPH R. FISHER For Solicitor 18th Judicial Dis trict GARRETT B. BAILEY For State Senator —27th Senator ial District D. F. MORROW of Rutherfordton J. Q. A. MICHAEL of McDowell For Houses of Representatives— W. M. WATSON Clerk of Court BLAINE MELTON For Sheriff — JAS. P. LEWIS Register of Deeds — HATCHER MELTON For Treasurer — 0. H. HILL County Board of Education — MRS. JOHN S. SANDERS MRS. R. L. SMITH B. B. SMART For County Commissioners — DR. W. L. WALKER 6 year term J. 0. LEDBETTER 4 year term Beautiful Luncheon Tor Miss Esther Suttle. Shelby Star: Among the many attractive hospitalities \vhich are being showered upon Miss Esther Suttle, bride elect whose wedding takes place on November Ist, none has been more beautiful than the one o'clock luncheon which Miss Ruth Moore gave in her home last Saturday in Forest City. The handsome old fashioned ma hogany dining table was covered with a beautiful hand embroider ed oragne blossom lucheon cloth with a lovely center piece of ferns and giant white crysanthemuns, the place cards being dainty little nut baskets the handles of which were tied with wedding bells and orange blossoms and a corsage was also found at each place. At the bride-to-be's place was a cun ning little doll bride in her beau tiful wedding attire. A delicious and tempting five course luncheon was served in faultless style, and just before the ice course was served the hostess graciously pre sented the honoree with an ex quisite hand-embroidered luncheon set, and Miss Marion McCord shar ing honors with Miss Suttle, as another bride-to-be of next week, was presented a piece of Maderia lingerie. Those going over from Shelby for the luncheon were Misses Mar ion McCord, Dorothy Dover, Helen Eskridge, Sarah McMurry, Mary Harris, Corrine Allen, Elizabeth Suttle and Mrs. Joe Cabaniss of Hartford, Conn. speak here Tuesday evening. Rev. R. F. Bryant and Mr. G. B. Howard attended the 33rd annual conference of the M. E. church, South, at Monroe last week. PUBLISHED IN THE BUSIEST, BEST, BIGGEST AND FASTEST GROWING CITY IN RUTHERFORD COUNTY THE TICKETS Election, November 7, 1922 DEMOCRATIC TICKET FOREST CITY, NORTH CAROLINA, THURSDAY OCTOBER 26, 1922 CAROLEEN NEWS Caroleen, Oct. 24.—Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Cudd and Miss Clara Cudd, of Newton, N. C., spent the week end with Mrs. Cudd's parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. B. Lynch. • Hon. Zebulon Weaver delivered a splendid, political speech at the Caroleen hall Thursday night. He boldly attacked che Republicans for not bringing the peace and prosperity which - they promised, and praised the Democrats for their good work in the past. A very large crowd was present and most of them seemed to enjoy the speech very much. Opinions are about equally divided in Caroleen as to the outcome of the next election. Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Harvey re turned to their home in Spartan burg after a week's stay with Mrs. Harvey's parents Mr. and Mrs. B. A. Stalnaker. The night school of Caroleen is now in full sway, and quite a great deal of interest is being shown. A course in English, Arithmetic and mill calculations is being given. There are thirty eight on roll, the highest num ber that has ever attended a night school at Caroleen, and the attendance has been almost per fect. The school is in charge of Prof. J. B. Jones with the able assistance of Mr. G. V. Frye and Mr. Dearborn. The teachers are very much interested in this work, and are expecting this school to go down in the history of Caro leen as the most successful night school that has ever been conduct ed here. Miss Leona Edgerton, accompan ied by Miss Mary and Mr. James Lynch, spent the week-end at Miss Edgerton's home at Mills Springs. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas, of Ken tucky, are visiting Mr. and Mrs. W. V. Smith. Miss Virginia Graham, Home Demonstrator and Welfare Work er, has returned from a visit to her parents at Greenville, S. C. She reports a most enjoyable visit. A very interesting rally day program was given at the Meth odist church Sunday evening. The children recited well and good music was furnished by the choir. A solo by Miss Smathers was the feature of the evening. All pres ent enjoyed the program fully. A number of the Caroleen peo ple are attending the Forest City tent meeting. Mr. Eules Dobbins had a sing ing Sunday, Oct. 21. A large crowd attended. There was some good singing which all enjoyed very much. After the singing was over, the young folks played games and had much fun. We are hoping he w T ill have another singing again before long. Mr. and Mrs. B. S. Haney and daughter, Ida Maude, of Newton, are visiting Mrs. Haney's parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. B. Lynch. Rev. N. H. Rhidenhour, of the Caroleen Methodist Protestant church, preached his farewell ser mon at Caroleen, Sunday night where he has been preaching for the past year. He is going away with a sorrowful heart and many are sorry to see him leave but they wish him success in his next year's work. Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Green and family, of Lattimore, spent Sun day with Prof, and Mrs. J. B. Jones. The Intermediate B. Y. P-. U. gave a social Saturday night at the Welfare House. They report a nice time. The Farmers' Bank & Trust Co., have their new building- al most ready to occupy Miss Eunice Melton spent the week-end in Avondale with her brother, Mr Flether Melton. Teal—Rhync. A wedding of interest to a wide circle of friends here was that of Miss Ola Teal, of High Shoals, and Mr. Ernest C. Rhyne, of Dallas, N. C., which occurred in Gastonia Thursday, October 12, 1922. Mrs. Rhyne is a daughter of the Rev. and Mrs. C. M. Teal, and has for the past few years held a splendid position in High Shoals. Mr. Rhyne is a progressive young man, possessing sterling qualities. The host of friends of this couple wish for them a life of happiness and success. Buy a Ford and spend the differ ence. B. B. DOGGETT. HENRIETTA NEWS Mr. J. E. Christopher, assistant manager of the Henrietta Store, visited his brother, Rev. W. A. Christopher, near Spartanburg Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. B. A. Hamrick, Mrs. T. C. Smith and Mrs. John Webb visited relatives in Ruther fordton Sunday. Mr. Tom Moore, of Mars Hill College, is spending a few days here visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Moore. Rev. and Mrs. Tabor returned Monday from Monroe where they have been attending conference, jWe are sorry to learn that Rev. Tabor and his splendid family i will, not be with us another year, as he goes to Burnsville. Rev. J. C. Postelle will be the pastor here. He is from Burnsville, so the pastors will just exchange places. Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Moore, ac companied by Miss Edrie Boylston whose home is in Greenville, at tended the Textile meeting there this past week-end. Several others from here attended the meeting including most of the overseers in the mill. Miss Francis Haynes has been confined to her bed for several days suffering an attack of ap pendicitis. Her condition seems better now and we hope that she will soon be able to be out again. The revival meeting at the Baptist church closed last Friday night. Much good has been done during the meeting and many new members was added to the church. Twelve young people were bap tized Sunday night by the pastor, Rev. W. T. Tate. Mrs. Laurette May was called to the home of her brother Friday night in Forest City owing to the illness of her sister-in-law. She returned to Henrietta Monday. Last Saturday evening at the Welfare House sandwiches, oyster stews and coffee were served to the public the purpose of the af fair being for the benefit of the church. Quite a nice sum was realized. Our first lyceum number will be given here Saturday night, Oct. 28. The program is expected to be an unusual number, it includ ing the Pellitier Players. Don r, forget to be there, or the time and the place—Henrietta School auditorium, at 8 o'clock, Miss O'Lema Flack spent the week-end with her parents in Forest City. Mr. B. C. Whitehead has been sick for several days with la grippe. He went to his home in Spartanburg last Saturday and has not been able to return yet. We hope his condition is better and he will soon be able to be back on his job. CONGRESSMAN WEAVER SPEAKS IN COUNTY Rutherfordton, Oct. 23. —Con- gressman Zebulon Weaver of this district, opened. the democratic campaign in this county Wednes day night when he addressed a large audience at the courthouse. Time and again the speaker was applauded. Many ladies were present. # . County Democratic Chairman G. W. Edwards introduced the speaker. He told what Congress has not done and how legislation in favor of the few had been en acted by a republican Congress. He discussed the Fordney-Mc- Cumber tariff bill at length and cited instances to show that the republican metropolitan dailies had condemned it. While the tariff is supposed to produce about 400 millions in revenue, it will cost the common people of the nation from three to five billions. He made a strong plea for the soldier bonus bill and declared that the country was amply able to pay the bonus, if it could pay an enormous tariff. He paid a glowing tribute to the soldiers of the world war and to ex-Presi dent Wilson. It was one of the most instructive political speeches heard here in many days. He spoke at Ellenboro, Cliffside and Caroleen and will be at For est City Oct. 28. Large crowds heard him at each p.'ace. He will carry this county by at least 1,000 majority over his opponent, Fish er. ... The political pot is beginning to boil strong in this county. Both parties have arranged to hold ral lies and speakings in every school house, village and every nook and corner in the county. THE TENT MEETING Interest in the Haggard can> paign continues to grow. Many people are being saved and re claimed, and uniting with the dif ferent churches of our town and community. Mr. Haggard is preaching some of his most power ful sermons to the thousands of people that attend the services every night. Many people are at tending the meeting from other towns and communities. Over three hundred people came over from Gastonia Sunday afternoon, and many of them stayed over for the night service. Many of the Haggard Club, an organization of laymen who are doing a great work in Gastonia, were present, coming in trucks and automobiles. When men and women will come a distance of fifty miles to be in a meeting of this kind it is cer tainly evidence that it is some thing out of the ordinary. This wonderful laymen's movement in Gastonia is going right on with the revival that was started by Mr. Haggrd in the thirteen weeks of his stay there. Mr. Haggard oniy claims to start revivals, and thinks it a slam oil Christianity to talk about closing revivals. He hopes that within the few weeks of his stay here to be able to start a revival that will go on for years to come. There was also a large delega tion from Gaffney, the home of the evangelist. They are greatly interested in the great work that is being done by Mr. Haggard and they stand all times ready to back him up in any way possible in his undertakings for the Mas ter's great cause. Prof. Sumner had the best choir at the Sunday services that he has had since they came over here. Splendid quartettes and duets were enjoyed by all. The platform which seats over five hundred, was filled to its capa city. Any one has to attend these meetings and hear the preaching and singing to know how to ap preciate this greatest meeting of its kind that has ever come to our town and community. Mr. Haggard delivered a power ful address Sunday afternoon on the subject of giving the devil his dues. He choose for his text Mat. 22:21 "Render unto Caesar the Things that are Caesar's and unto God the Thing that are Gods." * # # Monday and Tuesday nights were best services of all at the big tent. Mr. Haggard brought a very forceful message Monday night on the subject of what to do with life's burdens, reading for his text two verses of scrip ture from Gal. sfcth chapter, "For every man shall bear his own bur den. Bear ye one another's bur dens and so fulfill the law of Christ." Psalms, 55: "Cast thy burdens upon the Lord an He shall sustain thee." Tuesday night He brought a soul stirring- message, and chose for his text, Gen. 19:25. "Shall not the judge of all the earth do right?" Thirty-four men and wo men responded to the last invita tion and bowed at the altar and prayed their way through to God. Some of the most noted charac ters are being converted and go ing right to work to lead others to God and the way of right. St :t * A great crowd came over from Gastonia Saturday to be with and lend their support in the great meeting. A good old-fashioned experience meeting was held in the park, and some wonderful stories were told by many in the crowd. It is quite a tribute to Mr. Haggard that these people came so far to be with him. An other big delegation attended the Sunday services. MULES MULES We have just received another carload of the best mules we have ever handled. Just from Ken tucky. Among them are several nice pairs. All ranging from 4 to 6 years old. Come in and look over this fine lot of mules, for you will be sure to find just what you want. Terms reasonable. MOSS & McDANIEL Forest City, N. C. The Forest City Courier and The Atlanta Constitution both for only $2.00 a year. Send all orders to The Courier. $1.50 per year, in Advance BIG RALLY ARMISTICE DAY Celebration to Be Held Here Nov ember 11 Promises to Be Big gest and Best Ever Held. Armistice Day, Saturday, Nov. 11, if plans under -way carry prom ises to be one of the biggest events of the year. The move ment to have the big rally held here was started by Willis Tow ery Post, No. 74, and the gallant soldier boys have the backing of the City Council, Chamber of Com merce and the Betterment Club, besides the legion posts at Cliff side and Rutherfordton. At an enthusiastic meeting of the Chamber of Commerce Tues day night committees were ap pointed and the movement given the endorsement and hearty co-op eration of that body. Also on the same evening the City Council gave the boys their unqualified support. A meeting of all interested par ties, and especially every member of the Betterment Club, is called for Friday afternoon at 4 o'clock at the store of Padgett & King. It is earnestly desired that every one be present promptly at the appointed hour. Every ex-soldier is cordially in vited to be present on the 11th, when the day will be fittingly celebrated. They will be hand somely entertained. Forest City is making plans to entertain a great crowd and wants every one who can to come to this city on Armistice Day. Come and enjoy yourself. You will receive a cordial welcome. The legion posts at Rutnerford ton and Cliffside have promised to come in a body and help the local post to make the day a highly enjoyable as well as mem orable occasion. The Courier will publish a full list of the various committees and the program in next week's issue. A splendid program is being prepared and notable speakers will address the crowds. The splendid Cliffside Band has been engaged for the day. DEATH OF INFANT Just as we go to press we learn that the infant of Mr. and Mrs. P. 0. Seay, of this city, has died. Since the death of the other twin, Tuesday of last week, this one has been in a decline but hopes were entertained for its recovery. P.-T. Association Entertains Teachers. The Parent-Teacher's Associa tion entertained Friday evening in honor of the Graded faculty. A number of the women of the association furnished cars and took the teachers for a most delightful ride first, after which they went to the school auditor ium where talks were made by Mrs. G. P. Reid, president of the association and Capt. B. L. Smith. Then a program consisting of music and readings was rendered by Misses Ruth Meares, Virginia Mills, Frances Holmes and Hazel Tate and Master Oscar Harrill. After the teachers were intro duced to the parents and patrons present and a short while spent in conversation, the senior class served ice cream and cake. Forest City has just cause to be proud of its very active Par ent-Teacher's Association. There is not a similar organization any where in the state that is doing more worth-while work for a school or co-operating more sin cerely with school authorities. Interesting Announcement. Mr. and Mrs. George M. Huntley announce the engagement of their daughter, Miss Ellie, to Mr. Spur geon Moss. This announcement touching upon the destinies of two of Forest City's most popular young people, is received with a great deal of interest by their many friends throughout the state. The wedding will take place in November. The bride-elect is one of our most popular young girls and is talented and accomplished. Mr. Moss, who is now in business in Mooresville, where they will make their home, is one of the best young business men to go out from our city, where he made a great reputation in his home town as a business man of more than ordinary ability. 1.3 PAGES 72 COLUMNS
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