RUTHERFORD
COUNTY'S
BIGGEST AND
BEST
NEWSPAPER
VOL. VII—N». 14
LATEST NEWS
FROM HENRIETTA
jl Death Of Mr. Hayden A. Wall,
Prominent Citizen —Other
News Of Interest.
Henrietta, Jan. 12.—Mr. Hayden
A. Wall died at his home here Sun
day morning at 11 o'clock, after an
illnesß of more than two months. Mr.
was a popular merchant of this
and an excellent citizen. He
years of age and reared in
Rutherford county. He was one of
the leading church workers in this
community, being chairman of the
Board of Deacons of High Shoals
church, of which he was an active
member. He was married to Miss
Docie Lovelace and is survived by her
and five children, all of Henrietta;
Thomas Wall, Miss Lucile Wall, Mrs.
J. F. Sherard, Mrs. Hardaway Wall
and Mrs. Walter Jenkins. Funeral
services were conducted at High
Shoals church by his pastor, Rev.
Washburn, assisted by Rev. Jenkins,
of Avondale. Interment was made in
the High Shoals cemetery with Ma
sonic honors, conducted by the Hen
rietta lodge.
Miss Cristeen Roper entertained
at a pretty birthday party at her
home on Haynes street Saturday eve
ning. Fruit and candies were served.
Miss Roper had as her guests:
Misses Virginia Hughes, Grace McMa
han, Etna Bridges, Sarah Tate, Besse
and Jam? Mathis, Mesdames Walter
Mahaffee, Eugene Riddle, Boyce Pad
gett, Henry Brindle, Dan Smith, W ay
Hughes and Mr. and Mrs. L. P. Fran
cisi-
Henrietta High school was to play
Forest City High last Thursday eve
ning. Due to a misunderstanding as
to when they would play, the game
was called off until one night next
week.
Mr. Ernest Gillespie entered school
at Mars Hill.
Mr. Tom Wallace died suddenly at
his home here Monday morning. In
terment was made at Providence
Methodist cemetery. Mr. Wallace
leaves a wife and family.
Our sympathy goes out to Mr. and
Mrs. Henson, whose baby died Mon
day after a brief illness.
Mrs. Luther Camp has returned to
her home after visiting her parents
in Pulaskie, Va. Mrs. Camp's mother
and father returned with her for a
visit.
On Saturday evening, Jan. 17th,
the Shelby Novelty Orchestra under
the management of Mr. Dewey Plum
ber, will give a program in the school
auditorium. The proceeds will be for
the benefit of the Woman's Mission
ary Society of the Baptist church.
The lyceum number given at Caro
leen Saturday was considered greatly
improved over the last number given
at Henrietta.
DRAMATIC CLUB MEETS
WITH MISS BIGGERSTAFF
The Dramatic Club held its regular
meeting on last Thursday evening at
the home of Miss Robbie Biggerstaff.
(f j> Several plans for the good of the
 b were discussed. After the busi
ness meeting, Miss Nelle Young read
an interesting review of plays.
Miss Biggerstaff, assisted by Mrs.
R. E. Biggerstaff and Mrs. Spurgeon
Moss, served a delicious sweet course
followed by sandwiches and coffee.
Mrs. Tom Vernon, who is visiting
relatives here, was a most welcome
guest at this meeting.
Mrs. G. P. Reid had as her dinner
guests on last Friday Dr. and Mrs.
Ware, Rev. and Mrs. Huston, and Dr.
Wood, a former pastor of the Presby
terian church of this place.
A CORRECTION
In the hurry of handling news last
week, a Courier writer made the an
nouncement of the K. P. oyster sup
per read that the event had taken
place on the previous Monday. Cor
rectly it should have been stated
that the meeting and oyster supper
was to be held on Monday night of
this week.
The occasion Monday night was a
most enjoyable one. In addition to
the supper, splendid music was en
joyed. There were two candidates
for the second rank.
The K. P. lodge is composed of a
splendid body of men and is showing
a healthy growth.
FOREST CITY COURIER
CLEVELAND NEGRO
HAS STORMY CAREER
Jule Logan Dies From "Poison
Liquor and Colored Minister
Relates Truth At Funeral
Jule Logan, colored man of Moor
esboro and parts, well known, or the
opposite in many parts, died Friday
at Mooresboro, death resulting, ru
mor has it, from "poison liquor."
or as the doctors would say from al
coholic disturbances. And in his pass
ing there will pass from the Cleve
land county superior court dockets a
murder never "aired" by the courts.
The passing of Jule Logan and the
recount of his career is a bit of Cleve-
land county history, be it history not
desired. The colored minister who
delivered the funeral oration Sunday
told of the history, spoke more truth
and gave the career nearer like it
had been lived than is usually the
custom at the time when the dirge is
on, so say some of the colored peo
ple and a few of the whites who were
present.
In December 1922 Jule's wife, Ma
rie, died—bled to death from a bul
let wound in her elbow. At the time
the impression was left, or perhaps
made, that it was suicide, but Jule's
temperament, the characteristics that
made him an outstanding figure in
his own race, were recalled and at
the inquest Coroner T. C. Eskridge
and his jury made their verdict to
read: "Death resulted from a gun
shot wound in the elbow, intentional
ly inflicted by deceased, or some un
known person." The "unknown per
son" brought Jule under the eye of
the law and so it was that a charge
was entered on the court docket
against him. Continued for several
courts gossip, continued to work its
wonders and much was the talk of
Jule and his wife's death. As it is
Jule will never face a superior court
jurist on that count or any other, the
death angel checked the charge off
the docket, not for one term, but
forever.
From the new grave in the colored
cemetery and the things that tool:
place there in the interring of Jule's
earthly remains there comes an un
usual story—of a colored preacher
who told of Jule as he was, of the
crowd that attended and of the splen
dor with which the cbead negro was
"put away."
Known all over the county to the
members of his own race and feared
by many, large numbers attended
his funeral, as is the case always with
rare personality. Moreover, Jule had
amassed a considerable bit of prop
erty—just how rumor varies with sev
eral stories, and a moneyed negro,
dead or alive, is a bit of an attrac
tion. And again Jule was known as
courteous to white people, despite his
bad characteristics, and this drew a
number of white people to his funeral.
He was embalmed, carried to the
cemetery in an up-to-date motor
hearse from Gastonia and buried in a
steel vault.
In his funeral oration the colored
minister described Jule as a "man
who gets what he wants. If Jule
wanted some money, he got it. If Jule
wanted liquor, he got it. If he want
ed another wife, he got her. If he
wanted to fight, he started for it and
every other negro in the country ran.
If Jule wanted anything, he came
mighty near -getting it." So runs the
story of the funeral as reported here.
One report has it that the minister
stated that in his day the deceased
had shot 13 negroes. Respected by
some, feared by some, known to oth
ers as a "bad man" in the extreme
sense of the word; a gambler that
could win when the nerviest of
chance-takers were losing—Jule Lo
gan was a character of a type origi-
nal and that in dying he evaded a
murder charge is symbolic, some say,
of his life.
M. E. CHURCH SERVICES
Next Sunday' is the regular time
for preaching at the Forest City
Methodist church. The pastor, Dr.
I W. R. Ware, will fill his appoinments
I morning and night. It is earnestly
desired that all the members be pres
ent at these services. Plan now to be
there.
(Shelby Star)
Wife Suicided?
"Got What He Wanted."
PUBLISHED IN THE INTEREST OF FOREST CITY AND RUTHERFORD COUNTY
FOREST CITY, NORTH CAROLINA, THURSDAY, JAN. 15, 1925
NEWS HAPPENINGS
AT CHIMNEY ROCK
New Bank Making Fine Rec
ord; Fire At Freeman's
Camp; School News.
Chimney Rock, Jan. 12.—The
Chimney Rock Bank has been in op
eration only five months and has al
ready declared a dividend of four per
cent. This speaks well for
ficers, especially for the Cashier, Mr.
L. C. Cobb.
Freeman's Camp, the home of Mrs.
Jerome Freeman, came near being
destroyed by fire of an unknown ori
gin Saturday night about 1 o'clock.
It having caught in a down stairs
closet and burned through the closet
upstairs into the attic before it was
discovered. By the heroic effort of
the family, who carried water in
buckets—not taking time to dress and
with the help of the members of Mt.
View Inn, the fire was extinguished.
Freeman's Camp has lately been re
modeled and painted which adds much
to its appearance.
Mr. W. T. MeSwain, formerly of
Rutherfordton, has opened up a new
and up-to-date cafe in the Dalton
building.
Mrs. Clare Freeman was appointed
Postmistress in place of Mr. S. S.
Huntsinger who resigned in Decem
ber.
The Chimney Rock school has sev
eral new pupils who have moved into
the community since the holidays.
The Morse Literary Society will
have charge of the exercise Friday
morning this week. Miss Webb's
room next Friday morning and Miss
Kennedys and Miss Flack's the fol
lowing Friday mornings.
Miss Willie Flynn was elected
president of the Morse Literary so
ciety in place of Miss Jessie Flynn
who was married during the holidays.
CYCLONE AUCTION CO. HAVING
SOME BIG SALES IN FLORIDA
A postcard from members of the
Cyclone Auction Co., states that the
company is to have two sales in Flori
da this week. The first of the sales
was held at DeLand Wednesday,
while on Thursday the company is
having a sale at Kissimmee.
The writer states that they have
some nice property at both places* and
that it is certainly a fine country.
The weather is very warm there now.
Friends here feel confident that the
Cyclone Auction Co., will make a
name for itself in Florida. The com
pany that succeeded so well here last
year is sure to make its mark in Flori
da. After about 60 days in Florida
the members of the company expect
to return home—and then watch
things hum in old Rutherford county.
The Courier wishes to thank the
company for a nice box of fruit, re
ceived this week. The box contained
fine, fresh oranges, tangerines and
grape fruit, all grown on the prop
erty of the Cyclone Auction Co.
EXTENSION CLASS FOR
TEACHERS TO OPEN SOON
To the Teachers of Rutherford
County Who Are Interested in Ex
tension Classes: Dr. Terry, who has
been conducting an extension class
for teachers at Rutherfordton and
Spindale, will begin a new class the
last of this month or the first of next.
Any teachers in the county that will
be interested in taking this course
this spring should communicate with
me at once.
ATTORNEY R. R. BLANTON
NOW COUNTY SOLICITOR
Attorney R. R. Blanton, of this
city, is now County Solicitor, having
taken the oath on Monday, Jan. sth.
He succeeds Attorney Gudger W. Ed
wards, who has filled the place very
acceptably for the past two years.
Mr. Blanton is widely known thru
out the county and numbers his
friends by his acquaintance. He is
an able lawyer and a splendid Chris
tian gentleman.
Mr. Edwards is a member of the
well known law firm of Edwards &
Edwards and will continue the prac
tice of his profession. This is a strong,
popular firm, made up of clever gen
tlemen and splendid lawyers.
W. R. HILL, County Sup't.
K. OF P. LODGE
HAS BIG FEAST
Member Receives Second De
gree—Good Music—Big
Rally to be Held At El
lenboro Soon.
The Forest City Lodge No. 82 K.
of P. met in their hall Monday night
at which time one member, Mr. Jesse
Arlectge, was given the second de
gree. Much fun and amusement was
indulged jn by the members of the
lodge until time came for the mem
bers to "eat." They were called up
on to repair to the Kiwanis hall where
a most sumptious feed of oyster stew
was served.
Everyone enjoyed the afternoon
very much and hope for the time to
come again when they will be called
together by the "dinner bell" and
served another one of those splendid
feeds of which the one Monday night
was only an amateur.
One of the most enjoyable con
certs that has ever been rendered
in the town was rendered by the
Moore Orchestra at this meeting.
This orchestra is one of home talent
and is one of the best orchestras in
this part of the State. The boys are
to be congratulated upon their fine
musical talent and especially Mrs.
Burwell Moore.
Report was given out at this meet
ing that there would probably be a
meeting of grand lodge at Ellenboro
some time in the near future. This
meeting is looked forward to with
great interest and it is expected to
be one of the best ever held in this
section of the State.
There was a large attendance at
this meeting and everyone expressed
themselves as having the time of their
lives.
FLORENCE MILL NEWS
Sorry to say that little Boyce
Webb, the thirteen-months old son
of Mr. and Mrs. Winford Webb, had
the misfortune of getting his leg
broken Monday when he fell down
the steps at his home.
The little five-year-old son of Mr.
and Mrs. John Maloney is under the
treatment of Dr. Bostic for a serious
case of pneumonia.
Mrs. Helen Frasier is very ill at this
writing.
Mrs. Dora Nanney, Mrs. Dock
Owens and Mrs. Myrtle Barnes are
all on the sick list.
A revival meeting began at the
Missionary Methodist church last
Saturday night, conducted by Rev.
H. C. Sisk and co-workers. Every
body is cordially invited to attend.
Mr. Lon Jones has returned to his
home from Charlotte, where he has
been spnding a few days.
Miss Bessie Jones has returned to
her home after spending a few days
with her sister, Mrs. May Bell Step,
of High Point. On her return she
stopped over at Marion to see rela
tives there.
Mr. Henderson Freeman, from Ma
rietta, Oklahoma, was the week-end
guest of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Free
man.
Mrs. Bud McFarland, of Shelby,
was the guest of her sister last
week, Mrs. Lon Jones.
WALKER-ROBERTS
A marriage of wide interest oc
curred last Thursday at 8:40 p. m.,
when Miss Margaret Walker became
the bride of Mr. John Roberts. The
marriage was solemnized at the Meth
odist parsonage, Rev. W. R. War?,
pastor, officiating. Announcement
of the affair came as a surprise to
their friends here and elsewhere.
The bride is the oldest daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Joe T. Walker, of this
city. She is a student of Forest City
High School, is unusually attractive
and has a charming personality.
Mr. Roberts is the youngest son of
Mrs. Joe Roberts, of Key West, Fla.,
and a brother of Mr. Mitchell
Roberts, of Rutherfordton. He is a
man of estimable character and num
bers his friends by his acquaintances.
For some time he has been an engi
neer on a steamship line, running
from Key West to Havana.
The bride and groom will leave for
his home in Key West, Fla., Jan. 26,
where they will make their home.
The Courier joins the host of
friends in best wishes for a long and
happy life for this popular couple.
NEW HOTEL
AND ROAD TAX
Important Questions Before Ki
wanis Club—Committee
Appointments.
An increased attendance was a
pleasing feature at last Monday
night's meeting of the Kiwanis Club.
Reading of some splendid recom
mendations by Mr. T. G. Stone and
the reading of new by-laws by Mr.
F. I. Barber came during the lunch
period. The roster of membership
was also read at this time.
"The Needs of Our Town and
Club" was ably discussed by Mr. J.
Edwards, his talk opening the pro
gram period. He was accorded a
warm applause when he arose, and
immediately went into the subject in
a masterly manner, although saying
he had had but very little time to
prepare his subject.
"The Club is now functioning one
hour per week, with few exceptions,
but to bring it to 100 per cent some
work must be done outside the club
room," said the speaker.
"Every member should be sold 100
per cent on every project before the
club, to get best results. We should
not undertake too many things at
one time, for if we do, interest will
lag," declared Mr. Edwards, which
statement awakened general interest.
The speaker then went on to declare
that our formost need at the pi-esent
time is a new hotel, and gave some
valuable suggestions as to the best
manner in which to promote the pro
ject. To buy a lot and raise at least
50 per cent of the necessary amount
of money was the first requisite ac
cording to Mr. Edwards. "We must
all give the matter some thought
while away from the club, and con
centrate upon what is best to do,"
said the speaker, who hopes that all
will do their part in going after the
new hotel.
The speaker then related how
Hickory set a goal of $50,000 for a
new hotel, raised this amount, found
it insufficient, and then in a second
campaign raised the amount to $107,-
000. "No few men can put over the
project in this city, but we must have
the co-operation and hard work of
all," declared Mr. Edwards, who went
on to say that we must first decide
what we want and then go after it;
then decide on the procedure. "We
should then push this one project
through, rather than have a diverted
interest by having several different
undertakings on hand at one time,"
according to Mr. Edwards, whose
speech aroused considerable interest
and will most likely be the means of
an early concerted action in the in
terest of the new hotel.
Dr. W. A. Ayers acknowledged the
urgent need of a new hotel and also
discussed the matter of free mail de
livery in the city. This matter is one
that will likely come later, but not
until after a new map of the city is
competed and other things done in
ordei \o be ready for this innovation
Commissioner G. W. Rollins
brought before the club the matter
of an additional tax for the county
roads. The commissioners have done
a great work in trying to improve the
roads but £re badly handicapped
since the 5c emergency tax was cat
to 2 l-2c at the last session of the
legislature, and the county license tax
going out with the new year.
This is a matter of grave import
ance. It will be brought before the
Kiwanis Club at Rutherfordton and
also the County Club.
Mr. Rollins suggested that peti
tions to our representatives are in
order, to get before them the senti
ment of the county on the question
of road tax. The commissioners have
as yet never found it necessary to
levy a tax and do not wish to do so,
byt may have to if no special tax is
levied.
There are several ways to raise the
needed money—restoration of the tax
on automobiles in the county, special
gas tax, etc. Let the people of the
county give this matter attention at
once and map out a line of action.
Make it a point to be present at the
next meeting of the County Club,
Jan. 20, at Rutherfordton, where the
matter will most likely be discussed.
The Courier would like to have some
expressions from its readers for our
next issue. Write an article and send
it in.
Committee Appointments
President A. C. Duncan has ap-
pointed the following committees:
sl>so Per Year In Advance
COUNTY CLDB
MEETS JAN. 20
Dinner At Isothermal Hotel At
1:00 P. M.—Large At
tendance Is Desired.
The January meeting of the Coun
ty Club will be held at the Isother
mal Hotel, Rutherfordton, 'on Tues
day, January 20, at 1:00 o'clock. P.
M.
This is the first meeting since the
election of new officers, and will be
a very important one. Many ques
tions of vital importance is to come
up and a large attendance is desired.
Every member shoulJ make it a
point to be present. The Club has
a big year's work ahead and needs
the full co-operation of every mem
ber.
MR. C. M. WHISNANT ILL
Mr. Clyde Whisnant was taken
ill Tuesday while at work in the store
and his condition was such Wednes
day that it was necessary to remove
him to the hospital. Latest reports
indicate that he is recovering.
BAPTIST W. M. S. MEETS
The week of prayer for world-wide
missions was observed last week at
the Baptist church. On Friday the
general business meeting of the mis
sionary society was held. The incle
ment weather prevented a full atten
dance, therefore we give only a par
tial report of the work done last
month.
Personal service report follows:
Visits to the sick 88, trays sent out
41, garments given away 24, flowers
sent to the sick 4. Collection for mis
sions $30.95, collection for charity,
$38.30.
NEGRO MINSTREL AT BOSTIC
Twenty-five business men, assisted
by school faculty and young ladies
of Bostic, will put on a negro min
strel in the Bostic school audStorium
next Saturday night, Jan. 17th. This
play has a strong cast of characters
and under the direction of Mr. S. C.
Gettys, the show manager, promises
to be a play out of the ordinary. The
show will consist of music, songs,
dancing, and dramatic sketches.
Everybody come and have a good
laugh.
Public Affairs —J. H. Thomas, di
rector; J. M. Edwards, chairman; E.
O. Thomas, R. W. Minish, A. R. Beam,
G. W. Rollins.
Inter-Club Relations—Chas. Flack,
director; W. P. Hail, chairman; Paul
Moore, John Dalton, Paul Doggett.
Grievance and House—T. G. Stone,
director; House, T. R. Pacfgett, chair
man; G. C. McDaniel, R. R. Howes,
Roy Morris; Grievance, J. R. Moore,
chairman; R. R. Blanton, E. G. Lee,
E. E. Smart.
Membership and Classification—Dr.
VV. C. Bostic, director, committee
secret.
Music and Program—F. I. Barber,
director; Music, R. W. Minish, chair
man; Chas. Flack, T. R. Padgett. Dr.
W. A. Ayers.
Program—Terry Moore, chairman*
R. R. Blanton, Prof. J. W. Eaks,
Prof. E. G. Lee, Dr. W. C. Bostic,
John Dalton, W. L. Brown, Dr. W.
A. Ayers.
Business Standards and Methods,
Laws and Regulations—R. R. Blan
ton, director; J. A. Wilkie, chairman;
E. E. Smart, C. C.Blanton, Paul
Moore. Business Standards and
Methods—A. R. Beam, chairman; Roy
Morris, G. C. McDaniel, Jack Micha
love, J. F. Weathers.
Education—Dr. W. A. Ayers, direc
tor; J. W. Eaks, chairman; W. P.
Hall, J. A. Wilkie, Terry Moore.
Finance and Reception—W. L.
Brown, director; Finance, B. H. Long,
chairman; C. E. Alcock, J. M. Ed
wards, Paul Doggett; Reception, Dr.
R. R. Howes, chairman; F. I. Bar
ber, T. G. Stone, W. P. Hall.
Attendance—J. W. Dalton, direc
tor; Dr. C. S. McCall, chairman; W.
P. Hall, Jack Michalove, T. R. Pad
gett, W. L. Brown, E. O. Thomas, J.
M. Edwards, F. I. Barber, C. C. Blan
ton.
Publicity—C. E. Alcock, director;
A. C. Finch, chairman; Roy Morris,
E. G. Lee, J. F. Weathers.
The success of the Club depends
in a large manner upon the func
tioning of the committees.
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