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Forest City Courier Published Every Thursday in the interest of Forest City and Ruther ford County. hntered ai the Postoffice at Forest City, N. C., as second class matter. C. E. ALCOCK Ed. and Owner SUBSCRIPTION RATES Payable in Advance One year -- Six months -1 Three months ADVERTISING RATES Display, per column inch Reading Notice, per line -Classified Column THURSDAY, DECEMBER 31, 1925 THE NEW YEAR Another year has come and gone, another milestone passed, and we again take up the pilgrimage, trudg ing forward, onward along life's high way, weary at times and footsore, but ever drawing nearer to the end of the journey where we hope to find perfect peace and happiness in "that home eternal in the heavens." Yet ere we have traveled too far upon our way, should we not as professed Christians at this significant point in our journey, pause and reflect and look back over the way we have come? It is only too true that we cannot retrace our steps, that we can not go back and do the many things we might have done, to have light ened the burden of some fellow trav eler, to have assisted some stumbling mortal over rough places, to have pointed out the right way to those who were groping in the darkness, .and to have kept the weary in good lie art during the long journey. It is ' too late for this. But in our reflec tions, tinged with sorrow or regret as they may be, let us determine to take up the journey again at the be ginning of this new year with a strong heart and sincere purpose to brighten life's highway as we pass along, to assist the weak and waary to reclaim the straying brother, and to bring him into the path that leads to happiness, and to do the thousand and one things during the year we can for the benefit of mankind, with the trust and hope that ere another milestone is reached we shall have come to a greater realization of those underlying principles that distinguish the true Christian. —The Lay Preaeh- ANOTHER PHILANTHROPIST. Up about Forest City, to a ripe old age lived Jake F. Alexander, who died within the last few days and who, in that community, was regard ed as "the rich man," one vyho had amassed a fortune that made him one of the wealthiest citizens of North Carolina. Interested in various business projects, he was one of the few men who had the God-given gift of multi plying his money, of putting it today where it would be added greatly unto by tomorrow, and who, thus, through the years, was able to pile up a for tune because of his thrift and dili gence and good personal habits. When he came to face the inevit able, he so arranged his estate that it would continue to do what he had sought in his life to achieve—to bless mankind with his good works. He bequeathed a good share of it for educational opportunities to boys and girls who might otherwise be de prived of the great blessing of a col lege career and otherwise dealt out his fortune that humanity might be enriched in "the inner man." Thus North Carolina adds to her list of immortal dead the name of Jake F. Alexander.—Charlotte News. HIS SACRED REQUEST. "Thou Shalt Not Take the Name of the Lord Thy God in Vain." Surely this is a commandment that all of us might properly resolve to observe as one of our fixed determi nations for the coming year. The growing use of profanity, particular ly among our boys, and even some of our girls, has reached a point that commands attention and should re ceive immediate correction. Were we to reflect, not one of us would dream of using the name of our father in the loose and offensive manner in which we hear bandied about the name of Him who is father to ®ach one of us. The thought that /profanity adds strength to expression is one of the fallacies. Great men, great women, great writers, great speakers have come to see that strength and power lie in simplicity, and that even the use of adjectives should be avoided when possible. That man is strongest who holds his anger in reserve. Righteous indignation carries point only when sion of mature and deliberate con viction set forth with firmness and re gret. How terribly shocking to one of any refinement to hear from almost childish lips the oath that should be reserved for solemn and sacred oc casions. How disgusting to hear ma ture men and women set such an ex ample to their children. The care less use of the name of God has reached that pass where it has be come almost a part of ordinary con versation. It makes the slipping away of all reverence for the divinity and of respect for the' constituted au thorities; it becomes at once as dis tasteful as it is obnoxious. Let our first and fixed resolution be to end this thoughtless and .unpleasant prac tice. / $1.50 SI.OO .50 lc per word OAK GROVE NEWS Bostic, R-3, Dec. 29.—Miss Flossie Harrill and Mr. Paul Harrill surprised / their many friends by going to Gaff ney Thursday and getting married. Mr. Willard Randall.and family of Rock Hill, S. C., spent a few days last week in this community. Born to Mr, and Mrs. Edgar Beam Dec. 20th, a fine girl. Mr. and Mrs. Salie Hamrick and children, Pauline and Robert, of Matthews, N. C., spent Thursday at Mr. M. S. Beam's. The quarterly meeting will be held at Oak Grove next Sunday by the presiding elder, Rev. E. 0. Cole. Little Miss Etheleen Randall has been right sick for the past week but is improving fast we are glad to note. Mr. Bunyan Hawkins and family, Mr. Davie Hawkins and family spent Thursday at Mr. M. E. Hawkins'. Miss Nellie Vassie spent Saturday night with Miss Lucile Webb. Miss Belle Wilkie is spending this week at her brother's, Mr. W. P. Wil kie, of near Melvin Hill. Mrs. Hester Carpenter and Miss Coda Carpenter, of Cliffside, visited at Mr. W." T. Harrill's Thursday. Mr. Alston Bedford and family, of Elgin, S. C., spent Christmas at his father's, Mr. Seth Bedford's. Miss Eva Hawkins, of Mt. Holly, ha s been visiting in this community. Little Miss Gladys Randall spent Sunday with her aunt, Mrs. L. D. Wil kie. Rev." J. N. Randall and family, of Plateau, spent last week in this com munity. Miss Viola Anderson is spending the holidays at her home at Richburg, S. C. Miss Lenith Randall of Brevard In stitute, is spending Christmas with home folks. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Biggerstaff spent Sunday night at Mrs. Esther Matheny's of near Race Path. Mrs. Mollie Crawley of near Latti more, spent the week-end in this community. Misses Mae and Leigh Harrill are on the sick list this week. Mr. Hubert Randall, of Rutherford College, is spending the holidays at home. Mr. and Mrs. Earnest Magness and children, Earnest, Jr., and Sarah Mar tha, of Marion, are spending this week at his mother's, Mrs. Hester Magness. The children of Oak Grove gave a Christmas entertainment last Tues day night. Misses Mary and Clara Randall and Mr. Hubert Randall spent one eve ning last week at Rev. Harris' of near Harris. Mr. and Mrs. Than Tate and chil dren are visiting at her father's, Mr. Justice at Ednaville. Mr. Jack Magness spent the week end at Mrs. Hester Magness. I 1 j ]| New Year Greetings " o To our friends and customers we take this ► opportunity to thank you for the splendid busi- ► ► ness you have given us for the past year. It shall our highest purpose to serve you more [ faithfully and efficiently for the coming year > ► than ever before. Again we thank you and o ❖ wish you a most prosperous New Year. i\ DALTON BROS. \\ o Store Of Better Values." ►! " ■—• - - • - - 1 " ANNUAL STUDENTS DAY AT FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH For the past few years the First Baptist church has been holding an "Annual Students Day" which has proven itself to be of great benefit and pleasure both to the students who attend and also to the church. The time set apart for the service is the first Sunday in January, just be fore the students return to school and college. Therefore, next Sunday is the day for this service. The teach ers and students, of Forest City and the college students at home for the holidays are invited to be the guests of the church next Sunday morning. The pastor will preach a special ser mon and a most cordial welcome is extended to the public generally. ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED Mrs. Minnie V. Spratt announces the engagement of her daughter, Clara Mae, to Mr. John Craton Mills, of - Rutherfordton, the wedding to take place the latter part of January. The bride-elect is the second daugh ter of the late Edward Spratt and Mrs. Minnie V. Spratt. Miss Spratt was educated at Flora Macdonald college, being a pretty and talented young woman, with a wide circle of friends. Mr. Mills is the son of the late Colonel John Craton Mills, and Mrs. Leonora Mills, of Rutherfordton. He is a graduate of the University of North Carolina, being a member of the Delta Sigma Phi, and Kappa Psi fraternities. Mr. Mills is a phar macist, being connected with the Thompson-Watkins company of Ruth erfordton.—Charlotte Observer. EAVES-SMITH On the ninth of December, Mr. R. L. Smith, Jr., and Miss Rose Eaves, the beautiful and accomplished daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Eaves, were happily united in the holy bonds of matrimony. The beau-« tiful ring ceremony was used in the vows. The bride and groom were be comingly attired. The vows were pronounced by Rev. J. C. Gentry, pas tor of the bride and groom. At the request of Mr. and Mrs. Smith the announcement was withheld until they could be at home. They are now keeping house in "The House by the Road," and would be pleased for their friends to come. « We wish for this popular couple a long, happy and useful life. NOTICE OF REGISTRATION Notice is hereby given to all per sons who are not registered who de sire to vote upon the question of the establishment of a municipal Record er's Court in said town that the reg istration books will be open at the Mayor's Office in said town each day from the hours of 9 o'clock a. m M un til 5 o'clock p. m., on and from Jan. Ist until Jan. Bth, 1926. J. E. CALDWELL, Registrar. 12-2t ORDER OF APPOINTMENT At a meeting of the Mayor and Board of Commissioners of town of Forest City held in the Mayor's office in said town on the 30th day of December, 1925 the following res olution of appointment was duly passed: That the following citizens and qualified voters of the town of Forest City are hereby constituted and appointed judges of the munici pal election to be held in said town for the purpose of establishing a mu nicipal Recorder's Court: R. K. Hol lifield, C. M. Roberson and J. L. Mc- Farland as judges and J. E. Caldwell as Registrar. This the 30th day of December, 1925. L. C. LOWRANCE, Mayor. 12-2t. THE FOREST CITY COURIER RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT Whereas, • God in His infinite wis dom has seen fit, to remove from his earthly labors our fellow Kiwanian, Mr. J. F. Alexander, be it resolved by the Kiwanis Club of Forest, City: We note with genuine sorrow that this friend and brother has gone to his eternal home. He was truly possessed of the true Kiwanian spirit and nobly exemplified its teachings in his every day life, carrying out most nobly the precept, "We Build." He builded best and most nobly for God and Christianity, spending freely of his means for the church and the schools—for the Hip building of humanity and the teach ing and training of young men and young women. He Aras truly a friend of mankind, FOREST CITY COURIER EXTENDS SPECIAL Subscription Offer So many of our friends were so busy with their fchristmas shopping that they had no time to pause for a renewal of th,eir subscription, therefore we have decided to extend our special dollar rate for the month of January in order that all may avail themselves of the opportunity of saving 50c. Let all start the New Year right by subscribing for their county paper. The Forest City Courier THE COUNTY'S LARGEST AND BEST NEWSPAPER IS TO BE ONE DOLLAR PER YEAR PROVIDED THIS OFFER IS ACCEPTED FEBRUARY 1,1926 This special New Year offer applies to new within the limits of Rutherford County only. If you are a subscriber, send one dollar and get credit for a full year's subscription. « v If you are not now a subscriber, send one dollar for The Courier—and get all the county news for a full year. THIS OFFER MUST BE ACCEPTED BEFORE FEBRUARY 1, 1926. I. thank you and all the other fellow citizens of this community for 3 your generous patronage, for your confidence in our integrity and in our ability to § serve you. 3 -That the New Year be a most happy one, that it may contain for you all that you S desire and much more that we may continue to merit your valued and appreciated ff patronage—are our sincere hopes for 1926. § I National Bank of Forest City | radiating a spirit of brotherly kind ness and love that touched the lives of all with whom he came in contact. He was one of God's noblemen ever striving for the uplift of hu manity. His first great concern was for spiritual needs of his friends and brothers and next in order came v his desire to place within the reach of the young men and women the chance for an education, never stinting his gifts to church or school. It was a pleasure for him to help the needy and to relieve distress. He exemplified the life of a Christian gentleman. He was loyal to y the Great Master, loved Him, served Him and trusted Him. We extend to his family our sin cerest sympathy and commend them to the loving care of the Heavenly OFFERED AT Mail a Dollar Bill to FOREST CITY, N. C. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 31, 1925 Father he loved and served so well. Be it further resolved, that a copy of these resolutions be furnished his family, and be published in The For est City Courier and Carolina Kiwaa- lan. * x KIWANIS CLUB OF FOREST CITY C. E. Alcock, F. I. Barber, T. G. Stone, Weather strips are easy applied. Stop cold air leaks. No special tools and you can do the work yourself. Farmers Hardware Co. ' 12-3t Subscribe before February Ist and get your county paper for SI.OO. BETWEEN NOW AND or renewal subscriptions Committee
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