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RUTHERFORD COUNTY'S BIGGEST AND BEST NEWSPAPER VOL. VII—No. 32 AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT CLAIMS LIFE OF FINE YOUNG MAN Ernest Summey Meets Death-Miss Margaret Sloan and Mr. Paul Doggett Injured in Automobile Accident Sunday Night A fearful automobile accident on the Caroleen road, occuring about 7:30 o'clock Sunday night, claimed another death victim and resulted in injury of two others and the al most total demolition of two cars. The Dead —Ernest Summey. The Injured—Miss Margaret Sloan and Paul Doggett. Mr. Summey received a fractured skull and other injuries, dying at the Rutherford Hospital at 3:40 p. m. Monday. He never regained con sciousness. Miss Sloan received a fractured rib and a general shaking up. Mr. Doggett escaped with slight bruises and a severe nervous shock. The accident occurred beyond Alexander, near the residence of Mr. Dave Earley, just above where the old road crosses the railroad. Mr. Summey was driving toward Carc leen, when he passed Mr. Jas. Wise man, going in the same direction. Be fore he could get back on the proper side of the road, it is said, he ran in to the car of Mr. Paul Doggett, com ing toward Forest City. Both cars were demolished. Mr. Doggett was accompanied by Miss Margaret Sloan, who, as above stated, received a fractured rib and other slight injuries. Mr. Summey was driving alone. Mr. Wiseman, who was accompanied by Miss Rollins, hastened to the scene of the accident, and assisted in re moving Mr. Summey to the hospital. The others were takeh to their homes. Mr. Summey was driving a new Buick coach, while Mr. Doggett was driving a Buick Coupe. Both cars were smashed into kindling wood. Large crowds hastened to the scene of the accident when the report was spread of the disastrous occurrence. It is said that fiom the appearance of the two cars, that it is a mystery that more than one death did not occur from the fearful collision of the cars. General opinion seejms to incline to the belief that the acci dent was caused from the fact that, after having passed Mr. Wiseman, Mr. Summey did not have time nor space to get on the right side* of the road before his car and that of Mr. Doggett, coming in the opposite dir ection, came into collision. While the car driven by Mr. Wise man was damaged to some extent, neither he nor his companion, Miss Rollins, were/injured. Miss Margaret Sloan, injured in the Doggett car, is a stenographer in Henrietta Mills office, Caroleen. It is thought she will quickly recover, her injuries being attended to by a physician at her home'. Mr. Paul Doggett, manager of Dog gett Motor Co. at Henrietta, is the sen of Mr. B. B. Doggett. His in juries are not thought to be serious, but the severe shock necessitated his staying in bed for a few days. * * * The Wreck Victim Mr. Ernest Summey, aged about 21, was the son of Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Summey, the latter being superin tendant of Alexander Mills. A young man of fine character, a mehiber of the Methodist church, and just in the prime of vigorous young manhood, his death has cast a shadow over the en tire county. The eldest son of a splendid family of fine boys, his un timely death comes as a shock to the devoted parents—a shock that can only be leavened by Divine Provi dence. Besides his parents, he leaves four brothers —Louis, Charles, Paul and Samuel. Funeral services were held at the home of the deceased, at Alexander at 1:30 p. m. Tuesday, conducted by Revs. O. L. Simpson and C. C. Ma theny. interment followed in Prov idence cemetery. Active pallbearers were Messrs. Sherly White, Dennis Camp, Grover Kiser, Louis Smith. Toomer Thomp son, Robert Neal, all friends of the young man. The list of the honorary pallbear ers were made up of overseers at Alexander Mills, as follows: Messrs. L. R. Champion, L. D. Allen, E. L. FOREST CITY COURIER HOPEWELL NEWS Ellenboro, R-2, May 19.—Most of , the farmers throughout this section had to plant over their cotton last •weak. Miss Myrtice Doty spent Sunday with Misses Effie Mae and Alma Robbins. Memorial services were held at Hopewell Methodist church Sunday and a large crowd attended. Mr. Roy and John White, who have been visiting relatives in this community went home yesterday. Mrs. J. T. Robbins who has been on the sick list has gone to her daughter's, Mrs. Mart Ramsey. Mr. Lee Swink spent Sunday with Mr. Avery Owens. Mr. Earnest Carpenter and Miss Madge Robbins surprised their many friends Thursday by motoring to Rutherfordcon and getting married. 'Mrs. Carpenter is the charming and talented daughter of Mr. J. L. Rob bins, of Route 3. Mr. Carpenter is the son of Mr. D. G. Carpenter, a prominent citizen of Route 3. Miss Bessie Ramsey spent a f*w days last week with her grandmother. Mrs. J. T. Robbins. A large crowd attended the birth day dinner at Mr. Lee Gordon's Sun day. M;M*JRR Y-BURGESS WEDDING A wedding of interest throughout this section was that of Miss Eliz abeth McMurry to Mr. James Bur gess, which occurred at the home of the bride, last Saturday sfternooii at 2:00 p. m. Dr. W. R. Ware of ficiating. ' Mrs. Burgess is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lee McMurry and is well known in Forest City. Mr. Burgess is a well known young man of the upper county section, his home being near Green Hill. After a short honey moon trip to ! Asheville and other points in western North Carolina they will be at home in Shelby. A close and interesting game of ball was played Saturday afternoon, between Mt. Pleasant and Oak Grove. Mt. Pleasant won by a score of 15 to 11. Peeler at short and Doggett at second played well for Mt. Pleas ant while Randall was the outstand ing player with the bat, getting three singles and a three r bagger out of five times to bat. The Woman's Missionary Society of the First Baptist church met in the church May 7, 1925, with each circle represented. No. present 23. Began by singing "O Zion Haste." Prayer by Mrs. W. A. Ayers. Scrip ture lesson was by the presi dent, Mrs. W. C. Bostic, Acts 16th chapter, after which two verses of "How Firm a Foundation" was sung. Then the business was taken up. It was voted to send $6.00 to a church in Mexico. Personal service report is incomplete as two of the circles failed to report. No. visits to sick 109; trays sent out 20; garments given 38; flowers given 42. Col lection $44.05; to charity $1.80; other objects $1.25. Let's get the regular monthly meeting in our hearts and make it a point to be there and bring up the point of at tendance on our standard of exc - lence. Cantrell, M. G. Allen, L. C. Hicks Oscar Crawley. Flower girls were members of the young man's Sunday School class. Large crowds and lovely floral offerings attested the love and sym pathy of those in attendance. * * « Fatal Wreck Just Year Ago It will be recalled that the wreck Sunday night follows one of just a year ago to the day, in which Har old Long, of Forest City, lost his life l , and Paul Moore was severely injured. PUBLISHED IN THE INTEREST OF FOREST CITY AND RUTHERFORD COUNTY BASE BALL W. M. S. MEETS FOREST CITY, NORTH CAROLINA, THURSDAY, MAY 21, 1925 MRS. L. W. HARRIS (ENTERTAIN FOR DIED THURSDAY BRIDE AND GROOM One of Rutherfordton's Well- Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Morgan Known Ladies Passes Away j Gi *? Elaborate Dinner For Mr. and Mrs. J. Worth After Long Illness. • Morgan. Rutherfordton, May 18. —Mrs. Laura Wylie Harris, widow of the late Dr. Edgar Brockman Harris died at Cedar Hill, her home on South Main street, Thursday, May 14, at 2:45 o'clock, after an illness of sev eral months. Mrs. Harris was born in Chester, S. C., on July 13, 1860, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wylie, and coming to Rutherfordton more than forty years ago as the bride of a popular young physician and a mem ber of a prominent family, she was welcomed into religious and social circles. By her charm of person 2nd manner she at once won a place in the hearts of our people, whose love and admiration for her has strength ened and increased as her many lov able traits of character have proved ■ her sterling worth. As a friend she was true and loyal, a mother who brought up her children in the fear and admonition of the Lord, leading and guiding them through all the problems of childhood, man and wo manhood, firmly yet in tenderest love; as a church member and a christian, her consecration and joy ous service, has left a record whose influence for good will go on through the ages. Aware for months of the inevitable termination of her illness, the question of the other life settled beyond the shadow of a doubt, she faced the issue calmly and unafraid, watching and praying through the long hours of silent night, she lived so close to the Master that his glory was reflected in her face and it was an inspiration to be near and witness her sweet resignation to His will. Bright and cheerful to the! end she spoke of her going away with sad ness at the parting but with a radiant hope of meeting loved ones gone be fore and happy in her Saviour's home. An active member of the Presbytdrian church, at one time president of the Woman's Auxiliary, a teacher of the Ladies' Bible class and also the beloved chaplain of the Davis-Dickerson-Mills chapter of U. D. C., each of these organizations will miss the helpful instruction and kindly association of this faithful worker in Lord's vineyard. Mrs. Harris is survived by four daughters and one son, Mesdames J. M. Sample, H. N. Kluppelberg and Mr. J. E. Harris, all of Fort Pierce, Fla.; Mrs. E. W. Justice, Ruther fordton and Mrs. Jas. A. Abernethy, Lincolnton and one sister, R. A. Love, of Chester, S. C. The funaral services was conduct ed from the Presbyterian church Thursday afternoon, Rev. J. C. Grier assisted by Rev. W. W. Akers, pastor of the First Presbyterian church of Lincolnton and the body was tender AN OLD FASHIONED REVIVAL BEING CONDUCTED AT WESLEYAN CHURCH Rev. J. V. Roberts, pastor of the Wesleyan Methodist church, began an old-fashioned revival at his church Friday, May 15th. Rev. Roberts will do the preaching and is being assist ed by local help. Old-fashioned Bible REV. J. V. ROBERTS i Weaverville, May 16.—Mr. and M':s. G. W. Morgan, of Union Mills, entertained at an elaborate dinner Tuesday evening honoring their son and his bride, Mr. and Mrs. J. Worth Morgan. | Covers were laid at the prettily 1 decorated tablei for Mr. and Mrs. G. !W. Morgan, Mr. and Mrs. J. Worth Morgan, Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Morgan, of Shelby, Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Scog gin, Mrs. J. R. Scoggin, Miss Nan Dobbins, Mr. W. G. Morgan, of Cliff side and Mr. Oscar L. Morgan of Shelby. ! Mr. and Mrs. Morgan were mar ried in Chestnut Street Methodist church at Asheville at high noon, Monday, May 11. The ceremony was performed by Rev. B. C. Reavis, of tha Weaverville Methodist church, j pastor of the bride. The impressive ring ceremony of the Methodist church being used. The bride was attractively gowned in a navy blue and tan ensemble suit i with hat and accessories to match. She' wore a corsage of bride roses and ! swansonia. Mrs. Morgan received her educa tion at the Asheville Normal. For the past four years she has been teaching in the Weaverville high school, and is recognized as one of the* outstanding primary teachers in the State. She did demonstration work with her class for the North Carolina Teachers' Assembly in Ashe ville for the past two years. She has also been connected with the teacher training department of the State Board of Education and was an instructor in the Tri-County Summer School at Round Hill Acade my, Union Mills, in 1923 and also in the Yancy County Summer School at Burnsville in 1924. She is a member of one of the state's oldest and most prominent families, the daughter of Mrs. A. Barnard Dillingham, of Weavejrville. The bride was the recipient of many social events in Weaverville previous to her marriage. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Morgan, of Union Mills, and is a graduate of Round Hill Academy, class of 1917. He holds a responsible posftion with the Farmers Bank and Trust Company, at Forest ♦City, and was formerly a merchant in Union Mills. He is a young man of sterling qualities, recognized worth and ability. ly laid to rest beside that of her hus band and two infant childreii, beau tiful flowers from many loving friends covering the grave of "one •loved and lost awhile." preaching is a feature of the revi val, and much good is being accom plished. Everybody is cordially in vited. Services each evening at 7:30. The meeting will continue through Sunday, May 24. SUPERIOR COURT WILL CONTINUE ALL THIS WEEK Grand Jury Recommends Thai Court House Be Remodeled and Repaired; Whitesides Acquitted in Murder Case; Vess Case Compromised, SHILOH NEWS Rutherfordton, R-l, May 19.—A large crowd attended memorial serv ice at Shiloh Sunday and enjoyed a splendid talk by Rev. C. M. Rollins and a sermon by the pastor, Rev. A. G. Melton. Mrs. J. A. McCraw and littjo daughters, Louise and Gei-aldine, of Gaffney, Route 0, visited relatives or. Route 1 last week. Mr. and Mrs. Grant Allen and daughters, of Union Mills, spent Sun day at Mr. G. N. Mcßrayer's. Mrs. Ella Wilkins and family, of Polk County, and Miss Kilpatrick, of Hendersonville, were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Watson Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Wylie Hines and family of Polk county, Visited at Mr. Ed Dobbins Sunday. Mrs. W. G. Abrar-.s is spending this week with her daughter, Mrs. J. A. McCraw, near GalTney. Misses Lueile and Gertrude Allen, of Union Mills are spending this week at the home of their uncle, Mr. G. N. Mcßrayer. Miss Dora Ledb; Iter of Splndale visited Miss Odessa Jones Sunday. The Tanner's Grove baseball nine played the Shiloh nine on the latter', diamond Saturday afternoon. The score was 6 and 3 in favor of Tan ner's Grove. Misses Nella and Grace Mcßrayer entertained Monday evening in hon or of their brother, Sewell's twenty first birthday. Games, fortune-tell ing and general conversation were enjoyed after which the hostesses as sisted by Lucile Allen, Worth Abrarns and Roy Mcßrayer served ice cream and cake. The following were pres ent: Misses Ollie and Bess Ruppe, Ella Dobbins, Ollie Belle Abrams, Pearl Nash, Lucile and Gertrude Allen, Nelle and Grace Mcßrayer; Messrs. Sam Ruppe, Columbus Dob bins, Arthur Henderson, George Owens, Worth Abrams, Charlie Nash, Creaton, Allen, Ransey and Curtis Hines and Sewell and Roy Mcßrayer. POPULAR COUPLE WED In a pretty and impressive cere mony, Miss Ellen Hollifield and Mr. T.*D. Flack were united in marriage Thursday morning at 10:00 o'clock at the home of the bride's uncle, Mr. J. L. Bridges. Rev. C. C. Matheny, pastor of the bride, officiated. Only a few near relatives and f rionds witnessed the ceremony. Miss Eutha Neighbors was the bride's only attendant. She wore green crepe de chinc«*and carried sweet peas. Mr. Flack was accompanied by Mr. H. M. Maples, of Wadesboro, N. C., who served as best man. The bride was lovely in blue and gray with accessories to match and carried bride roses. She wore a hand some strand of pearls, agift of the groom. Mr. and Mrs. Flatk left immedi ately for Wadesboro where they will make their home. Mrs. Flack is the talented daugh ter of Mrs. M. D. Hollifield, of Ches nee, S. C., but has made her home here for the past year. Mr. Flack is connected with Wade Mfg. Co., and is a young man of splendid ability and is widely known here and at Wadesboro. POSSIBLY LOCATE NEW TELEPHONE OFFICE HERE Mr. R. B. Babington, General Man ager of the Piedmont Telephone and Telegraph Company, of Gastonia, and his plant manager, Mr. McKee, were in Forest City last week look ing over the telephone property of the Rutherford County Telephone Co., for possible location of a new telephone office and getting general information for immediate improve ments as soon as the Interstate Com merce Commission approves of the | transaction for the Piedmont Com pany to take over the local company. A lot of thei new magazines at Courtney's Ten Cent Store. $1.50 Per Year In Advarci Rutherfordton, May 19. —In part the report of the grand jury submit ted to Judge John M. Oglesby, pre siding at the term of the Rutherford criminal court, follows: "We have Examined the county court house and find that the same is in bad condition and that the same is too small and inadequate. The offices are not large enough to take care of the business and to provide the proper filing space for records. The toilets are insufficient and cannot be prop erly maintained and kept and are in bad condition. The roof is leaking and the supports which sustain the same are partially decayed, and we therefore, recommend that the cour', house be remodeled, provided the same can be done at a reasonable cost and provided further that tin; same can be done in a satisfactory manner without jeopardizing the safety of the building on account of insecure foundation, and without de stroying the light in the offic* or without injuring the architectural design and appearances of the tme. In the event that the said building cannot be repaired, in satisfactory manner without producing the re sults named, we then recommend the erection of an adequate, modern fire proof, court house upon the present court house lot." ♦ * * Court is still in session and will be likely to continue al! the week. The following cases have been di; posed of since last Thursday: C. R. Vess, plaintiff vs. Stonecut ter Mills, defendant. Case com promised and defendant agrees to pay Vess .$2,950 and cost of the ac tion. The Rutherford Hospital sued Vess and the Stonecutter Mills and got SBOO from the mill. Attorneys Mcßorie and Ridings and Clyde R. Hoey of Shelby ap peared for the plaintiff, while Quinn, Hamrick and Harris represented the defendant. This is the case in which Vess was on an errand for the mil! and got badly burned when some one 'lit a match which ignited gasoline. I Statd vs. Preston Whiteside—Trial I resumed, after evidence was all | heard, on motion of counsel for de fendant the court instructs the jury to return a verdict that defendant is not guilty. This was the case in which Whiteside was given trial for killing Tom Jackson. I State vs. Terrence McKinney—De fendant pleads guilty, judgment sus pended on payment of costs, i State vs. Loroy Carpenter—A true bill. ! State vs. Loroy Carpenter—A trm bill. j State vs. Keith Jolley—P!ea::fc guilty. State vs. Sallie Millc*', Bess.e Lynch—A true bill. State vs. Sa'.iie Miller and Bessie Lynch—A true bill. State vi-j. Var ■ i i.iay.-:—A trut* bill. State vs. Fie ' Johnston—A tru«. bill. ' State vs. J. £>. Martin —A true bm. State vs. Zeb Searcy—Trial, jury empanelled. Verdict not guilty. Noah Davis—Trial, jury empan elled. Verdict not guilty. John H. Pritchard—A true bill. O. D. Harris—Continued for bill. Andrew Carpenter, Lester Carp enter and Columbus Carpenter. The defendants, Andrew Carpen ter and Columbus Carpenter, thru counsel enter plea of guilty of trans porting liquor and having liquor for beverage purposes. In the first count judgment suspended on payment of of costs, costs to include $25 to of ficers as reward for making arrest under statute applying in this count. In the sdcond count, judgment of the Court, defendants to be confined in the common jail of Rutherford ■county for a period of six months, to be assigned to work on the roads of Rutherford county, or any other county the Commissioners of Ruther ford may designate; capias to issue on motion of Solicitor in evelit that defendants, or either of them, vio late any of the prohibition laws of the State for a period of two years. (Continued On Page Five) 12 Pages 72 COLUMNS
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