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VOL. VII No. 6
BOSTIC NEWS
INTEREST
Missionary Lectures Happen
ings Of Interest and
Social Events.
Bostic, Nov. 18. Rev. I. C. Mc
Elcoy, Jr., foreign missionary to Ja
pan, gave an interesting lecture on
Japan and the missionary work there
at the Presbyterian church Sunday
night.
Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Cannon and
daughter, Birdie, of Rutherfordton,
spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs.
$y. W. Harris.
i' Mr. Cleve Harrill, of Monroe, spent
the week-end with homefolks.
Rev. E. J. Poe spent Wednesday at
Rutherford College.
Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Harrill and
daughter, Hilda and sister, Beulan
Bailey and Mr. Baylus Harrill, of
Casey, S. C, spent the week-end with
Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Smith.
Mr. Lewis Green, of Cherryville,
spent Sunday with his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. T. M. Green.
Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Blair and son,
Burless, spent Saturday and Sunday
at Boone, visiting relatives.
Miss Jessie Pearl Bridges, of Gas
tonia, spent the week-end at home.
Miss Jessie Whitaker, who has been
a student at the High School here,
has moved to Rutherfordton this
week.
Messrs. Moody Bridges and Ray
mond Vogt, of Boiling Springs High
school, spent the week-end with
homefolks.
Mrs. Julia Grayson, of Pea Ridge,
is visiting Mrs. Lucy Grayson.
Mr. Paul Stroup, of Cherryville,
spent Sunday here.
Mr. William Lattimore, of Blue
Ridge, spent Sunday with his moth
er, Mrs. Margaret Lattimore.
Miss May Smith spent the week
end with her parents, Rev. and Mrs.
L. L. Smith, of Morganton.
Mrs. Quinn Kendrick and son,
Billy, have returned from a week's
visit to Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Sloan, of
Gastonia.
Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Naggle and lit
tle son, Burrell, spent Sunday io
Morganton.
Mr. Hammond Clemmer, of Mon
roe, spent several days with his moth
er, Mrs. M. J. Clemmer.
Mrs. A. W. Harrill, of Avondale,
spent several days here with her son,
Mr. Dennis Harrill.
Mr. and Mrs. Baxter Biggerstaff
spent Saturday and Sunday with her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Robin
son, of Forest City.
Mr. Ralph Harrill, of Monroe, is
spending some time at home.
Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Harrill spent
Sunday with Mr. Henry Carson, of
Pea Ridge.
Messrs. Maurice Kimball and Terry
Smart and Erie Walker spent Satur
day night near South Mountain Insti
tute on a camping trip.
BASKETBALL SEASON OPENS
THURSDAY NIGHT.
The first basketball practice was
held Monday afternoon at the local
high school. Quite a number of the
boys reported for practice prepara
tory to the opening' game with the
Rutherfordton high school Thursday
night. The game will be played at
tin fair grounds near Spindale. Be
iniihe opening game for both teams
it will serve for the coaches to get
a line on the men. Prospects for a
good team are very favorable here.
The members of last year's team
back are: Moss, Ayers, Wilkie, Col
lins, Sherrill. Others looking good at
practice are Tedder, Carpenter, Dor
sey and Blanton.
The schedule for the season is in
complete but one good trip with sev
eral week-end trips are being planned
for by the manager.
REV. HUSTON INSTALLED
Rev. O. C. Huston who was recent
ly called to the pastorate of the El
lenboro andl Bostic Presbyterian
churches, was installed as pastor over
these churches last Sunday afternoon
at Ellenboro, by Rev. J. C. Grier, of
Rutherfordton; Rev. W. A. Murray
and Prof. Griffin of Shelby; consti
tuting the commission appointed by
Kings Mountain Presbytery to in
stall. Mr. Huston.
Clean and more sanitary. Give us
a trial. Phone 158. Rutherford Coun
ty Laundry.
MR. BUFORD FLACK
.IPO ATHAMI7III7D
im ill nuiTift nm
Burial At Cool Springs Ceme
tery Sunday Member Of
Prominent Family.
Mr. J. Buford Flack, aged 59 years,
died at his home in this city Saturday
afternoon, following a long illness of
heart disease and high blood pressure.
He had been a long and patient suf
ferer but bore his sufferings with
Christian fortitude throughout. For
the last ten days his condition was
critical and he was unconscious most
of the time.
Mr. Flack was a native of this
county, a son of Mills H. Flack, de
ceased, and a member of a widely
known and highly respected family
that has for many years been iden
tified with the advancement and up
building of the county. He spent
some years in Shelby, but for the
most of his life he was engaged in
business in his native county. A high
type of Christian gentleman, he' was
ever faithful to church and friend
alike, being a consecrated member of
the Baptist church.
Surviving, besides his wife and one
daughter, Mrs. Wm. Lineberger, of
Shelby, are four brothers, Messrs.
Posey, Otho, Braxton and Sam Flack,
of this county; three sisters, Mrs.
Walter Wilson, of Boone; Mrs. Joe
Elliott, of Ellenboro and Mrs. Ar
thur Young, of Rutherf oi'dton.
Funeral services were conducted at
the Baptist church Sunday afternoon
at 3 o'clock by Dr. W. A. Ayers and
Rev. A. L. Stanford, of Shelby, in the
presence of a large crowd of sorrow
ing friends and relatives. Quite a
tribute was paid to the deceased when
the ministers announced that his life
had done more to brighten others
and set a high example for them to
live by than anything they could say.
Splendid floral tributes and the large
concourse present paid mute testi
mony to the high regard in which the
deceased was held.
Interment? followed in Cool Springs
cemetery.
STOCKHOLDERS' MEETING
The annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Florence Mills was
held at the office of the company on
Friday, November 14.
The business was routine and all
of the old directors were elected for
the ensuing year with the exception
of Mr. S. S. Widger of Boston, Mass.,
who was forced to retire on account
of bad health. The directors' meet
ing was postponed on account of a
lack of a quorum and will be held at
a future date in New York City when
a new director will be appointed to
fill Mr. Widger's place. Mr. Widger
has served the mill faithfully for six
teen years as a director and a resolu
tion of regrets was unanimously
adopted by a rising vote of the stock
holders on his retirement.
Those attending the stockholders
meeting were: D. D. Little, treasurer;
Hugh F. Little, assistant treasurer;
Morris Hadley, of New York; J. H.
Thomas, J. F. 4f exander, J. M. Ed
wards, J. L. Morgan, of Marion; E.
C. Hovey, of Greenville, S. C; Chas.
H. Haynes, of Cliff side; Dr. R. Hicks,
of Henrietta.
A delightful six-course dinner was
enjoyed at the home of Miss Mayme
Martin before the meeting.
MR. COLUMBUS McDANIEL
DIES AT RUTHERFORDTON
Mr. Columbus McDaniel, promi
nently connected and widely known
itizen of the county, died at his home
in Rutherfordton Saturday night, fol
lowing a stroke of paralysis. He was
about 72 years old and a member of
the Methodist church. In his pass
ing the county loses one of its sub
stantial citizens. He was a member
of the Methodist church.
Surviving are hisc wife and two
sons, Mr. Horace Lee McDaniel,
Caroleen, and Mr. W. N. McDaniel, of
Sandv Mush; also one brother, Mr.
A. H. McDaniel, of Forest City.
Funeral services were conducted at
Providence church Tuesdjay morning
at 11 o'clock.
Rutherfordton Vs. CHf fside.
Rutherfordton and Cliff side will
play basketball at the fair grounds
Saturday night, Nov. 22 at 7:30
o'clock. Public invited. This pro
mises to be a most excellent game.
PUBLISHED IN THE INTEREST OF FOREST CITY AND RUTHERFORD
FOREST CITY, NORTH CAROLINA, THURSDAY, NOV. 20, 1924
Let us thank God our nation is at peace and our
boys are at home. Let us be thankful, too, that be
hind our frank American smile, behind our whimsical
wit, behind our seeming carefree indifference, there
stands, rekindled in the American character, that
power, that courage, that love of country marked in
the lives of the Nation's founders, and upon which
rest the safety of American ideals.
Thanksgiving is perhaps the most beautiful of
American holidays. It opens the floodgates of mem
ory, it draws from the heart our human love and
links anew our kinship with the Christ.
Yet, what say we of those among us who are lonely
at this hour, those who try, bewildered, to fathom
the mystery of Almighty reasoning, those who in
their suffering look with pleading eyes to learn what,
in their time of sorrow, they have at hand for which
to offer thanks.
In the suffering heart to-day let there be thanks
for Jesus and His ability to, run the gamut of divine
emotion to the last resonant tone. God has ruled
that only from out the melting pot of the agonies
may come the gold refined and pure.
All is well. The nation lives: angels kiss the
cheeks of sleeping childhood, while those who have
gone to rest repose in the arms of God at peace.
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LOCAL HAPPENINGS
AT HENRIETTA
News Notes and Social Hap
penings Of Interest to
Courier Readers.
Henrietta, Nov. 18. Misses Nellie
Hicks and Mattie King, of Alexander,
were the guests of Miss Ola Wilkins
during the week-end.
Mr. Hugh Neal, Mr. R. J. Neal, Mr.
Robert Neal, Mrs. Drewey Neal and
Miss Victoria Neal, all of Patterson
Springs, visited at the home of Mr.
Efear Neal, Sunday.
Rev. J. C. Gentry and family spent
the day Tuesday with Mr. and Mrs.
Will Smith.
Born, to Mr. and Mrs. David
Weese, last Saturday, a fine son.
Miss Bertha McRorie spent the
week-end at her home in Rutherford
ton.
Mrs. W. S. Moore and son, S. B.,
went to Spartanburg Tuesday where
Mrs. Moore is taking treatment from
Dr. Cook.
Mr. H. A. Wall was taken to the
Rutherford Hospital Tuesday and will
undergo an operation Wednesday.
His many friends hope for him a
speedy recovery.
Miss O'Lema Flack spent the week
end at her home in Forest City and
attended the funeral of her uncle,
Mr. Buford Flack, Sunday after
noon. Misses Annie Belle Sane, Minnie
Lee Fagan and Christine Roper spent
the week-end in Campobello, S. C,
with relatives.
Mr. Edgar Neal has been confined
to his bed for several days suffering
from an attack of grippe.
Mr. and Mrs. Clarke Harrill went
to Charlotte last Wednesday where
Mrs. Harrill received medical treat
ment from Dr. Whisnant.
Mrs. C. B. Wiseman, Miss Cupid
and) Mr. James Wiseman visited Mr.
and Mrs. Theron Childs of Lincoln
ton Sunday.
Miss Broma Lane spent the week
end here visiting her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. D. M. Lane.
Mr. J. F. Daniel and family attend
ed the birthday dinner of Mrs. J. P.
Reid at Spina ale, Sunday.
An interesting meeting of the Parent-Teachers
Association was held in
the school auditorium Thursday. The
program was devoted to school im
provement. $50.00 was donated to
purchase basket ball suits for the
schooL
The committee which was appoint
ed last month to decide the best-kept
room made its report. Miss Anna
Belle Sane's room won first place
while Miss Wacasser's and Miss Me
Eorie's were given honorable men-
BIG LAND SALE
IS POSTPONED
Cyclone Auction Co., Calls Off
Simmons Land Sale, But
Will Sell Alexander
Lots Saturday.
After the page advertisement was
printed in this issue, and after quite
a number of hand bills had been dis
tributed, the Cyclone Auction Co., on
account of an unexpected hitch in ar
rangements, was compelled to call off
the Simmons land sale, near Harris
Station.
The public will please bear in mind
that the postponement of the land
sale will in no way effect the sale of
lots at Alexander, as advertised. This
sale will be held at 1:30 o'clock p. m.,
Saturday, November 22. There are
about 40 good residence and business
lots to be sold, and the sale should
attract a large crowd, as the offer
ings are the best to be put on the
market in some time. These lots are
near the Alexander school, in one of
the fastest growing and most pros
perous sections of the county.
Remember, the lot sale at 1:30 p.
m., Saturday. Big cash prizes and
a band of music will be provided.
Make it a point to attend.
I ATTENTION, EASTERN STARS
Areme Chapter No. 125, Order
Eastern Star, Forest City, is prepar
ing a box of linens to be sent to the
Oxford Orphanage for Thanksgiving.
All members are asked to contribute
to this splendid cause, as they are
muchly needed at this time.
! Please send your donation to Mrs.
F. I. Barber not later than Saturday
morning, November 22, as it must be
'shipped that afternoon. Let all do
their part at this time.
tion. The best kept room was given
a half holiday.
Miss Sane's room which was the
best kept went on a picnic Monday
Afternoon. Marshmallows were toast
ed and apples served. All reported a
good time.
It was decided to have the meet
ing next month on the 11th instead
of the 18th so as not to conflict with
any Christmas festivities that may be
given.
Next month the subject will be de
voted to Home Study and Reading.
A surprise birthday dinner was
given Mrs. Jake Keller on Sunday by
her children. Mrs. Keller has passed
her 70th birthday. A bountiful din
ner was served.
Contractors have begun work on
the new addition of the Henrietta
school. A modern steam heating sys
tem is being installed to take the
place of the old furnace heating system.
COUNTY
ROAD FUNDS WANTED
BY THE COUNTY CLUB
Strong Fight To Be Made Im
portant Matters Discussed
At Meeting Tuesday.
The Rutherford County Club met
Tuesday at Union Mills, the dinner
being seived in Round -Hill dining
room at 1 o'clock p. m. The attend
ance was small, but many important
matters came up for discussion,
i A good program was rendered by
, some music students and Prof. A. A.
Walker during the feed. Dr. L. B.
Morse presided in the absence of
President Z. O. Jenkins who was de
tained on account of illness.
Mr. O. C. Erwin reported for the
Spartanburg Fair committee and
stated that the project did not seem
wise just now. The report was ad-
j opted and the committee dismissed.
J Mr. S. E. Elmore reported for the
j tree planting committee on the high
way oetween r orest uity ana Kutner
fordton. After a brief discussion
the committee was continued. The
committee on boys and girls club
work was continued until the next
meeting, due to the absence of the
County Agent.
Mr. K. S. Tanner read resolutions
asking the fourth assistant postmast
er general to establish a Star route
between Gaffney and Rutherfordton
to come via Cliffside, Caroleen, Hen
rietta, Forest City, Spindale and
Rutherfordton, said route to leave
Gaffney upon the arrival of main line
Southern Train No. 29 from New
York and Washington. This will
bring mail from the North to the
county five hours earlier, also morn
ing papers. Messrs. K. S. Tanner
and Z. O. Jenkins were appointed to
urge the matter.
The fact that Rutherford county
has secured from 4 to 5 miles of hard!
surface road from $65,000,000 State
Bond issue" came in for a hot discus
sion. Short talks were made by
Messrs. M. L. Edwards, R. E. Price,
K. S. Tanner, W. A. Harrill, Dr. L.
B. Morse and others. The concensus
of opinion was that the county has
gotten a raw deal and that strong
pressure must be brought to bear up
on the State Highway Commission if
the county is to get further road
funds. A committee was elected to
push the matter and will be asked to
report at every meeting of the club
until something is accomplished. The
committee is: M. L. Edwards, chair
man; Dr. L. B. Morse, Z. O. Jenkins,
S. E. Elmore and Tom J. Moss.
A nominating committee was ap
pointed, for the club as follows: N.
C. Harris, O. C. Erwin and B. B.
Doggett.
TOWN BASKETBALL TEAM
ORGANIZED MONDAY NIGHT
A town basketball team was organ
ized Monday night, with the follow
ing members: Johnnie Ware, captain;
Hickson Davis, Willie Moss, Robert
Blanton, Wilkie Meares.
Leon Frye was made manager,
while several good substitutes will be
added. He wants to get into commu
nication with any team in this section
that desires a game with Forest City.
RUTHERFORD COUNTY LAUN
DRY MAKES IMPROVEMENTS
The Rutherford County Steam
Laundry has just added a new truck
to its equipment, also a new wash
ing machine. Under the efficient
management of the present owners,
they are prepared to give you first
class service and satisfaction.
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I $170 SCHOLARSHIP
FREE PRIZE CONTEST
Voting Lively, With Several
j New Constestants Nomi
nations Can Be Made At
Any Time To Dec. 1.
Considerable interest is being man
ifested in the free scholarship con
test. Among the new nominations
this week are Kynard Baynard, Jack
Cooper and J. A. Dennis, Forest City;
Miss Hilda McDonald and Howard
McDonald, of Route 2.
Remember, nominations can be
made up to and including the clos
ing day, Monday, December 1st. It
is not too late to get in the contest
and win the prize. Some ambitious
young man or woman is going to get
free a scholarship that will put them
on the road to success. Begin now
and work right up to closing time,
Dec. 1st at 6 :00 o'clock p. m. No one
can lose, as every candidate is given
ten per cent of all cash money turned
in. New or renewal subscriptions
count. Ask your friends to help you
by subscribing or renewing.
Below will be found the vote as
it stands at time of going to press.
This will be the last publication of
the vote until after the contest
closes.
Forest City.
Jack Cooper 6,000
Elmer Hollifield 6,000
Paul Harrill 5,000
Archie Collins 4,000
Kynard Baynard 3,500
Leon Frye 1,000
Miss Statha Long 2,000
Miss Emma Dalton 2,000
A. W. Matheny, R-l 2,000
Miss Hilda McDonald, R-2 2,000
Howard McDonald, R-2 1,000
J. A. Dennis 1,000
Spindale
Herbert Crenshaw
Earl Yelton
1,500
1,000
Bostic
Miss Alva Padgett 2,000
Miss Ned Clemmer 2,000
Caroleen
Miss Ruth Blanton
2,000
Miss Estelle Francis 1,000
Henrietta
Louie Smith
.1,000
Cliffside
Miss Coda Carpenter 2,000
Broad Wilson 1,000
Ellenboro
Miss Verdie Horne 2.000
Fred Hamrick 2,500
Everyone working for subscrip
tibns to The Courier will be given
ten per cent commission on all or
ders sent in. All you have to do is
to notify this office that you are a
worker, nominate yourself or
friend as a candidate for the prize,
and go to work. Even if you do not
wish to work in the contest, you can
nominate any one you please as a
candidate, with the free thousand
votes to start with.
Remember, every subscription for
cue year gets 1,000 votes, six
months, 500 votes. All those
working in the contest will get the
ten per cent commission, thus en
abling everyone to get pay for their
work.
Everybody should take their
county paper. Do it daring this
contest and vote for some ambitious
boy or girl, man or woman, who will
get a free opportunity to take a
valuable correspondence course that
will start them on the road to suc
cess.
The contest is open to any white
person in the county, male or fe
male, and no age limit. Votes eriven
on new or renewal subscriptions.
Clean and more sanitary. Give us
a trial. Phone 158. Rutherford Coun
ty Laundry.
1,000 VOTES