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RUTHERFORD COUNTY'S BIGGEST AND BEST NEWSPAPER VOL. VII—No. 15 KELLUMDUO COMING TUESDAY Last Number Of Lyceum Course At Schoolhouse, January 27th. Forest City has enjoyed three ex- cellent Lyceum numbers this season, here by the Piedmont Bureau, and made possible by a few public spirited citizens who have gladly done their part in furnishing whole some amusement. The fourth and concluding number 0 will be the Kellum Duo, who will f appear at the High school auditorium on T evening, January 27th, at B:'.^^!^;]. \^esd^y=i v ,. e i s n0 guarantee, the Lyceum jni/'eau expects a certain amount for the four numbers. This goal has not been quite reached, and us urge that a large crowd be present at the concluding number, in order to show our appreciation of the first-class entertainment that has been provided. For this last perform ance, the committee has decided to inaugurate popular prices of admis sion, so that no one need miss this last number and have cut the tickets to 15c and 25c. The concluding number is a splen did one—sure to please. The Kellams have had ten years of successful tours of the United States and Canada and have estab lished for themselves an enviable rep utation as lyceum entertainers. Only recently they filled eleven weeks kime for The Piedmont Bureau on its Evening Star Festival circuit with satisfaction to all concerned. The company includes Mr. T. J. Kellam, dramatic reader and imper sonator, whose interpretations are both .original and unique. Mr. Kel lam is naturally a humorist, but is also a splendid musician, playing the violin, mandola and piano. His assistant, Miss Lela Lowry, has a strong and attractive soprano voice, is also an excellent pianist and plays most successfully the piano-accord ian. Miss Lowry also appears in a number of costumed songs, i The Courier takes pleasure in rec ioramending this duo, for we know all Kvill be pleased with their entertain pnept. They will give you an evening ioi fun and clean entertainment. It ps hoped that a large audience will 'be present at this last number of a |most excellent lyceum course. [ Last number of the lyceum course fat the schoolhouse Tuesday, Jan. 27, \8 p. m. Don't miss it. Popular prices, 15c and 25c. MR. GREEN RECOVERING Raleigh, Jan. 19.—Through your paper we want to announce to the friends in and around Ellenboro that O. 0. Green, formerly of that place, Raleigh, is recovering nicely Kit Kex Hospital from wounds, con sisting of a broken leg and other aruises, received by being hit by an automobile on the night of January L2th. We want to say to you we are a subscriber and reader of your paper [and enjoy it so much, don't see how we could get along without it. (Respectfully yours, X. Y. Z. ; OAK NEWS Ellenboro, R-2, Jan. 19.—Mr. C. B. and family spent Sunday very pleasantly at the home of Mr. T. E. Randall's. Messrs. Albert and Howard Earrill spent Sunday with their uncle and aunt JMr. and Mrs. Henry Wells. Mr. Leard Wells spent the week end with his sister, Mrs. D. M. Dob bins. Messrs. J. M. K. and K. M. Randall spent Friday in the Mt. Pleasant sec ition, visiting their brother, Mrs. A. |G. Randall. J + BIG RABBIT HUNT Messrs. Van McMahan and C. W Mayfield, of Route two, in company with Mr. Goforth, enjoyed a fine day's rabbit hunting near Cowpens, S. C. The hunt took place in the forks of Thickety and Broad Rivers. The hunters had twenty-one good logs along and the result of the lay's hunt was fifty rabbits killed, jesifles what g*e dogs eaught. S ♦ r FOREST CITY COURIER MT. PLEASANT NEWS Forest City, R-2, Jan. 20.—We still continue to have plenty of rain. Miss Mattie Toms spent Sunday with Miss Ola Mae Matheny. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Randall and little daughter and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Wooten spent Sunday at the home of Mr. A. G. Randall. Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Toms and Mr. and Mrs. P. G. Toms and children visited Mr. P. G. Womick and fam ily Sunday. Messrs. J. M. K. and K. M. Ran dall, of the Oak Grove section spent last Friday with their brother, Mr. A. G. Randall. Mr. and Mrs. Lerby Holland and daughter, Miss Janette, went to Shel by shopping one day recently. Arrangements are being made to light the church at Mt. Pleasant with electric lights which will be a great benefit to B. Y. P. U. and prayer services on Sunday nights. COUNTY CLUB HAS GOOD MEETING Much Business Transacted and Plans Formulated For a Busy Year. Considerable business of import ance was transacted at the meeting of the County Club at the Isother mal Hotel, Rutherfordton, Tuesday noon. The attendance was large, considering the condition of the county roads. The dinner was up to the Isothermal standard and was highly enjoyed by all present. A motion to have the club meet bi-monthly was killed by an almost unanimous vote. Much stress was laid upon the importance of the work before the club for this year, and an enthusiasm and determination to work for the best interests of the county was manifest. Great good will be accomplished by this splendid body of citizens. Announcement of committee ap pointments for the year were made and the list follows in this column. Also a resolution by Mr. R. E. Price was adopted, which also appears be low. After adjournment, a meeting was held with the county commissioners for discussion and formulating plans for the raising of money to maintain the county roads. Mr. W. G. Harris was chairman of this meeting, and a full discussion was had, after which a committee, composed of M. L. Ed wards, C. F. Cline and J. H. Thomas, was appointed to draft a program to be presented to our representatives. * * * Resolutions Adopted Resolutions adopted by the Ruth erford County Club, Jan. 20: Whereas, There are a number of wayward boys in Rutherford county who need training at Jackson Train ing school and said boys are denied admittance to this school for lack of room. Whereas, There are two empty cottages at the said Jackson Train ing school for lack of maintenance fundSs. Therefore, be it Resolved, That it is the concensus of opinion of the Rutherfordton County Club that it is a loss to have buildings standing empty at Jackson Training school and that we urge the Legislature of North Carolina to appropriate sufficient funds to maintain said institution and that ample funds for mainten ance be given first consideration, as we deem it wasteful to continue the erection of cottages unless they can be maintained. That a similar situ ation exists at Caswell Training school for feeble minded white chil dren at Kinston and we urge the Leg islature to appropriate sufficient funds to maintain this and other worthy institutions of the state. Further, that we urge the Legis lature to continue the Good Roade program for the state, if the deficit now due each county can be partly or all replaced, and each county share equally, according to area, population and wealth in the new funds which would be created. That a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to our representatives PUBLISHED IN THE INTEREST OF FOREST CITY AND RUTHERFORD COUNTY FOREST CITY, NORTH CAROLINA, THURSDAY, JAN. 22, 1925 FARMER MEETS A HORRIBLE DEATH Dead Body Of H. G. Bennett Found Pinned Beneath Wagon Body. (Special to The Courier) Rutherfordton, Jan. 21.—Mr. H. G. Bennett, who lived near Shiloh, left home Saturday morning to get a load of fodder from a neighbor who lived several miles away. Not re turning as expected his family decid ed as it was raining and the roads very bad that he was spending the night with friends, but on Sunday they found his body where the wagon had overturned, pinning him under neath. It is suposed that he was stunned by the fall, as there was a bruise on his head where he had fall en against, the bank, and in all prob ability did not regain consciousness. The wagon body had fallen across his chest. He leaves a wife and three children. The burial was at Shiloh church on Monday afternoon. The Kathleen Alexander Mission ary Society, of the Methodist church, met with Miss Grace Watkins at hev home on Arlington street. After the 1 business session Miss Watkins served a salad course with hoc chocolate. BUYS HOME IN CITY Mr. Jack Michalove last week pur chased the residence he has been oc cupying on Arlington street from Mr. L. C. Cobb at a private price. The residence is an attractive five-room bungalow and will make a lovely res idence for Mr. and Mrs. Michalove. Mr. Michalove is proprietor of The Leader, which he opened about a year ago, and by strict application has brought to a pronounced business suc cess. He tells The Courier that he will fittingly celebrate his first an niversary at an early date. WORLD WAR VETERAN BUYS FILLING STATION Mr. J. P. Harris, formerly of this county, but later of Johnson City, Tenn., has purchased the Mcßrayer Filling Station, on King street, and is now in full possession. This is a good stand and he should have a splendid business. He will handle the standard product, as heretofore sold at this stand, and also a nice line of accessories. Some few years ago, Mr. Harris was connected with Cliffside Mills, is a native of the county and has many friends who will be glad to know he has come back to make his home. Mr. Harris is a World War veteran, having been wounded during service overseas. We have just received loads of new merchandise. You will find the things you want here. Dalton Bros. in the General Assembly at Raleigh and a copy given the press. Respectfully submitted by R. E. Price. * * * Committees For 1925 Membership—Fred D. Hamrick, Tom J. Moss, Charles H. Stevens. Program and Entertainment—C. E. Alcock, O. C. Erwin, 0. L. Simp son. Grievance—J. H. Thomas, F. I. Barber, J. 0. Ervin. Nominating—Charles H. Haynes, F. D. Hamrick, G. B. Howard. The County Commissioners have equested that the Rutherford County Club appoint a committee to meet with the County Commissioners and with like committees from Forest City and Rutherfordton Kiwanis Clubs to meet immediately after ad journment together to discuss the matter of county road maintenance: M. L. Edwards, M. O. Dickerson, C. F. Cline, J. R. Moore, B. 13. Doggett, J. H. Thomas, C. E. Alcock, R. E. Price, K. S. Tanner and others. We have been requested to ap point a committee of the Rutherford County Club to meet with like com mittees from other organizations in the county to discuss the organization of an Older Boys' Council for Ruth erford County. This committee is to meet Friday night at 8:00 p. m., at the s«hool house at Spindale. The following are appointed: Chas. H. Stevens, of Cliffside; W. T. Tate, Caroleen; C. F. Cline, Gilkey. m * m Committee Meetings CIVIL COURT FEBRUARY 2ND Judge B. F. Long to Preside; List Of Those Who Will Serve on Juries. (Special To The Courier) Rutherfordton, Jan. 21.—Civil court will convene here on Monday, Feb. 2, with Judge B. F. Long pre siding. Jurymen drawn to serve at the term are as follows: First Week Chas. McFarland, Gordon Moore, M. W. Williams, W. E. Owens, J. C. Powell, A. T. McMahan, Anderson Rome, Wm. Cunningham, J. L. Ivir bv, W. N. Spratt, S. L. Taylor, A. W. Tate, M. G. Godfrey, J. M. Brackett, D. D. Webb, W. J. York, U. K. Allen, Joe C. Erwin, G. D. Horn, A. O. Hill, J. C. Toms, J. H. Francis, J. A. Honeycutt, P. D. Street. Second Week. Henry C. Carson, Zeluska Clem ents, G. M. Huntly. James B. Free man, W. A. Harrill, Jr., Joseph B. Freeman, J. C. Hampton, L. L. Weeks, G. O. Holland, H. C. Wil liams, Earnest Cole, J. C. Ross, G. A. GufTey, J. W. Pearcy, Geo. Grif lin, J. C. Roberson, G. W. Morgan, C. A. Owens. FOREST CITY TO HAVE NEW TEN CENT STORE Mr. U. S. Courtney, of Goldsboro, N. C., has leased the building for merly occupied by Whitlock's De partment store, and will open with a modern and up-to-date ten cent store just as soon as the Sinkoe sale is completed and the present occupants move out. Mr. Courtney has had a valuable experience in his line, being a mem ber of the Consolidated Merchants' Syndicate, which has over 500 mem bers and operates over 800 stores, with a purchasing power that en ables them to run this class of store on a par with the best in the coun try. The new store will add to the drawing power of the city, as custo mers will come from miles around to trade at a high-class store of this character. Mr. Courtney has moved his fam ily into a residence on King street, but is now on the Eastern markets purchasing goods for the new store. ROY R. MORRIS GETS PATENT ON INVENTION Mr. Roy R. Morris, overseas veter an and. popular young business man of this city, was granted a patent on Jan. 6th for an invention which his many friends hope will make him a 'rich man. The patented device is a lock for stationary nuts, and will be used on railroads, automobiles and in many other ways. It is said for the device that it will keep the nut lock ed and will not work loose under any pressure. Several nut and bolt con cerns have asked for drawings of the invention and are intensely interest ed in the device. Mr. Morris has not as yet decided upon just how he will have his patent placed upon market, but is con fident that it will at once prove its worth and after introduction have a wide sale. Mr. Morris, who recently spent some time in a government hospital for injuries received in the great World War, has not fully recovered and is leaving this week for Missis sippi, where he will undergo treat ment in a further effort to regai\ his health. He has thousands of friends here and in the county who hope for his complete recovery, and also that his patent will meet with his fondest expectations. MARRIED IN SPARTANBURG Rutherfordton, Jan. 21.—At Spar tanburg, S. C., Tuesday afternoon Mr. J. W. Bridges and Miss Murl Bridges were married. The bride who is the charming daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Bridges of Henrietta, has been engaged in teaching for the past year and is a young woman of cul ture and attractive personality. Mr. Bridges is a former deputy sheriff and tax collector and is now associat ed with the Beason Motor Company. They will be at home after Thursday in the Beason cottage on Meridian street BOSTICNEWS Bostic, Jan. 20.—Last Tuesday afternoon little Miss Frances Calton delightfully entertained about twenty of her little friends at her seventh birthday party. She was assisted in entertaining by her mother, Mrs. W. T. Calton. Ater two hours spent in playing games singing and other fun, the children were led to the dining room where delicious refreshments were served. Here a color scheme of pink and white was carried out in the cake, candles, favors and flowers. Coffee and sandwiches were served to the mothers, who were present. Those enjoying the party were: Elea nor and Louise Hollifield, Dorothy and Sibyl Moore, Mary, Rose, Ruth and Katherine Harrill, Birdie Green, Margaret Ann Smart, Eugenia and William Harrill, Jennings, Ernest and Hubert Harrill, Robert Padgett and Velsie Fouch and Mesdames Buron, J. B. and G. B. Harrill, Cordie Bos tic, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Bostic and Miss May Smith. PLANNING FOR BOYS' CONFERENCE Endorsed By County Club and Kiwanis Clubs—A Great Work. Plans are under way for a Ruther ford county older boys' conference to be held probably early in April. This announcement was made by S. E. El more of Spindale at the Tuesday meeting of the Rutherford county club, held at Rutherfordton. In pre senting ths plan for the club's en dorsement, Mr. Elmore explained that for six years the State Y. M. C. A. has held annually a regional Old er Boys' Conference as a part of a movement that has now become inter national in its scope. On the average only about six or eight boys from this county have had the privilege of attending these conferences. If such a conference were held in the county with the backing of the various edu cational and religious organizations, probably no less than two hundred boys will be glad to attend. The club endorsed the plan out lined! by Mr. Elmore by a unanimous vote. A committee composed of Rev. Chas. H. Stevens, Rev. W. T. Tate, and C. F. Cline, appointed by the chair, will co-operate with similar committees from various organiza tions in working out details. The Rutherfordton and Forest City Clubs are actively behind ths movement. It is certain that other organizations will lend their support as soon as the plan can be presented to them. BUCK SHOAL NEWS Gaffney, S. C., Route 9, Jan. 20. — The Buck Shoal School has purchas ed a basketball outfit and the boys and girls are very much interested in this sport. Mr. and Mrs. V. L. Jolley visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Jolley last Saturday. Miss Pettus Mosteller, who is a member of the Forest City high school spent the week-end with her mother, Mrs. John Mosteller. Mr. J. L. Kirby and family visited at the home of Mr. C. D. Tate at Ferry last Sunday. Miss Christine Camp, of near Ches liee, spent the week-end with Miss Ocie Jolley. SAYS THE COURIER ONE OF COUNTY'S BEST "GafTney, S. C., Jan. 15th. Forest City Courier, Forest. City, N. C.: "Gentlemen: Herewith enclosed check for $1.50 to cover one year's subscription to The Courier, which kindly mail to Mrs. C. J. Wilkie, For est City. Allow me to take this opportunity of again complimenting you on pub lishing one of the best papers Ruth erford county has ever boasted. It is a genuine pleasure to receive The Courier. With kind personal regards, and hoping you a most successful year, I am, "Yomrs very truly, "W. H. WILKIE." $1.50 Per Year In Advance KIWANIS CLUB ENDORSES PROJECT Favors Raising Money For Road Maintenance and Boys' Conference. Considering the inclement weather, the attendance at the Kiwanis supper Monday night was most gratifying'. The supper was splendid and the re arrangement of the hall was most pleasing. The recommendations of the board of directors and the public affairs committee were read and approved. The report was as follows: 'Due to the fact that the last legis lature reduced the emergency fund tax frcm 5c to 2 l-2c, we make the following recommendations: "That the present 2 l-2c applied to the emergency fund for mainten ance be raised to sc, or add 2 l-2c to the general fund, making a total of sc. "Also that a county license of 33 1-2 per cent of the state license be charged for all automobiles in the county. "The above recommendations are made to be effective until a state wide gas tax can be secured, which we confidently expect in the near fu ture. "The above recommendations, if carried out, will give our county com missioners approximately $50,000.00 for maintenance during the year 1925. "If not practical to put a tax on automobiles, put it all on property." The above recommendations are made, due to the fact that our county commissioners are compelled to have more money with which to maintain the roads in the county. Just as to what action will be taken by our rep resentatives is yet to be known. The recommendations of the county Ki wanis clubs and the county club will be presented to them, after which they will be guided by the sentiment of the county at large in making their decision as to how best raise the nec essary money for the proper mainten ance of our roads. The county com missioners have done a great work for the roads, but can not keep them in proper shape without more revenue. Everybody realizes the importance of keeping our roads in proper shape, and no one will fail to see the neces sity of raising more money for the purpose. Capt. B. L. Smith, former beloved superintendent of our city schools, but now of Spindale, appeared before the club to urge the endorsement of the older boys' conference for this county. He made a touching talk and showed that his heart was in the pro ject, which has for its goal the wel fare of our older boys. The club went on record as endorsing the prop osition. A meeting will be held at the schoolhouse in Spindale next Friday night to further perfect plans for the conference, which has the endorse ment of the two county Kiwanis clubs and also the County Club. A motion, offered by Mr. T. G. Stone, was unanimously carried, that the club go on record as appreciat ing the faithful work of the ladies in serving meals for the clyb the past year. The attendance prize went to Mr. E. 0. Thomas. BOSTICR-l NEWS Bostic, R-l, Jan. 20.—Mr. and Mrs. Luther Johnson spent last Sunday with Mr. H. L. Johnson. Mr. E. G. Murry visiced his par ents, Mr. and Mrs. Murry, one day last week. Miss Lucy Hoyle made a business trip to Forest City last Wednesday. Miss Daisy Murry spent last Sun day with Miss Nora Belle Johnson. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hutchins spent last Sunday night with the latter's sister, Mrs. Emma Murry. Mrs. Viola Witherow and little daughter, Ida, spent last Saturday night with Mrs. Withrow's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Duffie Freeman. See our new dress goods. We have some attractive patterns. Dalton Bros. BUY A FORD AND SPEND THE DIFFERENCE. B. B. DOGGETT. 8 Pages
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