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The Courier Only $1.50 Per Year VOL. VIII No. IS RUTHERFORD BANKS ARE ALL PROSPEROUS Bespite Adverse Conditions the Year 1925 Best in His tory of County Banks. Annual stockholders' meeting of the various county banks were held test week, and from deposits it is mdicated that, despite some adverse conditions, the year 1925 was one of the best in the history of the county banks. Statements printed last week •howed the condition county banks as of Dec. 31, 1925. A peru sal of the Statements show that every County bank is in a strong and healthful condition and all made substantial gains last year. Farmers Bank The Farmers Bank and Trust Co., • ' Forest City now has 17 men on the Board of Directors, two having died since the last meeting and two uew ones being added, making a total of four new directors on the board as follows: Geo. F. Bradley, C. M. Young, H. M. Johnson and J. H. Steadman. The two above who have died since the last annual meet ing are: J. F. Alexander and C. M. Holland. Mr. J. H. Thomas was elec ted president; .B. B. Doggett, Chair man of the Board of Directors; B. H. Long Cashier R. E. Bigger staff and J. A. Dennis, assistant cashiers and R. W. Minish, assistant to the president. This bunk had the best year in its history last year. The total re sources are now $2,690,850. and will poon cross the three million mark. It is one of the strongest banks in ?/estern North Carolina and is one ®f the fastest growing institutions in the state. The capital stock is $200,- •00. with a surplus fund of $200,000. National Bank The annual meeting of the officers • f the National Bank of Forest City was held Tuesday night, Dec.l 2. While this is the youngest bank in Rutherford County it is one of the fastest growing. Total resources •n Jan. 1, 1926 were $338, 959.01. Mr. J. D. Ledbetter is the president with M. W. Harriss, cashier. A new Modern three story home will soon he completed for this bank. Industrial Bank The stockholders meeting of the Industrial Loan & Investment Bank was held Jan 12, at which time G. B. I-larrill was elected cashier. All •ther officers remain the same. The stockholders were well pleased with the showing of this fast growing bank. Citizens Bank The annual meeting of the stock holders and directors of the Citizens Bank & Trust Co., was held Tuesday, Dec. 12. Mr. C. L. Miller was elec ted chairman of the board of Direc tors; J. H. Thomas, president; J. L. Taylor, vice-president; C. F. Cline and C. W. Keeter, vice-president; W. B. Walker, cashier with Messrs. R. J L. Airail, assistant cashier of the Spindale Branch and W. G. Scog gin, assistant cashier of the Union Mills Branch. The bank has had a good year and has total resources of about $750,000 with $60,000 capital stock. Commercial Bank At the "annual meeting of the stock- i holders and directors of the Commer- j cial Bank held in the bank office, the same officers were re-elected for ! another year, viz; K. S. Tanner, pres ident; M. O. Dickerson, vice-presi dent; T. F. Oates, cashier and W. W. Nanney, asst.-cashier. The total re sources of this bank are over one million dollars. It had a most pros perous year in 1925 and earned 30 percent on the capital stock, which is $50,000. The surplus iand profits of the bank were $62,687.16 on Jan. - 1, 1926. »: :jt * Statements printed by Haynes Bank, the Bostic Bank, Chimney Rock Trust Co. and the Bank of Ellenboro all shoAV increased strength by these popular institutions. Rutherford county on the eve of what promises to be its most pros perous year, is fortunate in the strength and stability of its banks, which play such an important part in the county's development. FOREST CITY COURIER PRAISES FOREST CITY On one of the thru buses Monday : a traveling man said to a Forest City man, "I travel from Memphis to Wilmington and Forest City is the best looking town on the route. It seems to be a coming little city." This is fine publicity and it behooves our good citizens to keep up the reputation of our good town. Every body be a booster, a constructive j booster. Tell the world we have a good town. FALL FROM LADDER CAUSES DEATH OF MR. JOSHUA L. GRANT Caroieen, Jan. 19. —On last Wed nesday morning, Mr. Joshua L. Grant fell from a ladder while on duty as an employee in the Clifton Mill at Clifton, S. C. About two hours later he was carried to the general hospital at Spartanburg where he remained until death came Friday at 6:55 a. m. He remained unconscious from j the time he fell until he died. Mr. Grant had "always enjoyed splendid health, having worked regu larly in this same mill since he mov ed there in 1906, with the exception of six months he lived at Whitney, S. C., and one month with his daugh ter, Mrs. S. H. Scruggs, of Caro ieen. His wife died 12 years ago. Since that time one of his grand daughters has made her home with him. His age was 67 years last Nov. He is survived by two sons, Messrs. A. M. Grant, Clifton, S. C., J. F. Grant, Caroieen and one daughter, Mrs. S. H. Scruggs, Caroieen; 16 grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Saturday, Jan. 16, with Rev. J. P. Felmet in charge at the Henrietta- Caroleen cemetery. Interment was in the Grant lot. Mr. Gx*ant had been a faithful member of the Baptist church since he was a boy. CALTON-DAVIS Mr. and Mrs. Charles Spurgeon Calton, of Hurtsboro, Ala., announce the marriage of their daughter, Bon nie Jean, to Homer Allman Davis, of Macon, Ga., formerly of Eufaula, Ala. The wedding took place December 26, 1925, at 4:30 o'clock in Hurts boro, Ala. The young couple left immediate ly after the ceremony for Eufaula and from there to their home in Ma con, Ga., 208 Hines Terrace. Mrs. Davis, nee (Miss Calton), has often visited her aunt, Mrs. J. M. Tate of this city and has many friends who will be interested in her recent marriage. W. M. S. MEETS The Woman's Missionary Society of the First Baptist church of For est City met in the hut Monday aft ernoon, Jan. 11. The regular month ly business meeting was to have been Friday afternoon, Jan. 8, but on ac count of the snow it was postponed until Monday. The weather was still unsettled so we only had a few at the first meeting of the new year. A very interesting meeting was held with our president, Mrs. B. B. Dog gett, in charge. Plans for the new year were discussed and a mission study class was voted to begin at an early date with Mrs. W. A. Ayers as teacher. Everybody missed the face of our faithful secretary at this meet ing, who v/as kept away on account of sickness. We truly hope she will be with us at our next meeting. In her absence Mrs. W. C. Bostic acted as secretary. The report is incom plete as one or two of the circles failed to send in their repoi'ts. Per- 1 sonal service report: Visits to the sick, strangers and shut-ins, 64; Trays sent out 10; garments given 21; collection $43.50; to charity $31.75; other objects $2.50. The banner was again carried off by the Emily Logan Circle. Mr. J. C. Powell has traded his house and lot in Forest City to the Cyclone Auction Co., for the J. R. Tate farm, which adjoins Mr. Powell's place, near Floyd's Creek church. While Mr. Powell will reside on his farm, he will continue as salesman for the B. B. Doggett Motor Co. Mr. J. B. Duckett, of Whitmire, S. C., spent the week-end with his wife here. Mr. Duckett expects to locate in Forest City Feb. Ist. PUBLISHED IN THE INTEREST OF FOREST CITY AND RUTHERFORD COUNTY FOREST CITY, NORTH CAROLINA, THURSDAY, JAN. 21, 1926 LOCALS LOSE TO GASTONIA IN FAST GAME Round Hill Academy Here Fri day Night 7:3o—Basket ball News. ' - The local high school lost their annual clash to the fast Gastonia team last Friday night by a score of 34 to 20. Neither team was able to find the basket for several min utes but when Schneider and Jack son got loose they counted for four baskets in as many minutes. The first half ended 8 to 18 for Gastonia. The second half was more evenly divided, ending 12 to 16 in favor of the winners. The game thruout was one of clean sportsmanship. The Gastonia team would be a mighty fine example for other teams to ob serve from the standpoint of playing for the love of the game and the school and not merely to win at any cost. The Forest City boys received the usual cordial greeting from the Gastonia fans and one that they will keep in their memory chest for days to come. For Gastonia Schneider was the outstanding player getting six goals from a guard position. For Forest City McKeithan and Cav enaugh played the' most aggressive game but every other man could be counted for his share of the work. With the exception of one game with Rutherfordton every game from now on is booked for home. Forest City fans should see some victories in the near future. The team is picking up right along and should give somebody a run for the money before the season is over. All the boys are in good shape with the ex ception of Blanton who suffered a torn ligament in the Gastonia game. It is hoped that Thomas will be back in the game within the next few days. Due to a missent letter a change in schedule has been made. Round Hill has been substituted for Dallas Friday night, Jan. 22nd. Dallas will probably be met here later in thg j season. The schedule for the remainder of j the season: j Jan. 22 Alexander Schools, Inc. j here. Jan. 27 Waynesville, here. Jan. 29 Rutherfordton, there. | Feb. 2 Boiling Springs, here. Feb. 5 Marion, here. Feb.s Marion, here. (Double header) . Feb. 9 Henrietta-Caroleen, here. Feb. 12 Rutherfordton,here. Feb. 16 Boiling Springs, here. Tickets to these six games will be sold for one dollar. MUSIC CLUB On Friday afternoon, Jan. Bth, Mrs. J. M. Edwards and Miss Juanita Minish delightfully entertained the Music Club at the home of the for mer. The house was artistically de corated with potted plants. The following program, which consisted of music by American Composers, was well x'endered: Leader of the program—Mrs. R. W. Minish. Piano —Valse Impromptu—Thorlow Lieurance.... Mrs. R. W. Minish. Vocal —Homing—Theresa del Reigo Miss Bell Vocal Trio —Dreaming of My 01' Home Godfrey O' Hara Mesdames Ayers, Biggerstaff and Miss Meares. Piano —Valse Caprice—Joseph Hoff man Mrs. Frank Wilkins. Vocal —One Fleeting Hour (Violin Obligato)— Dorothy See Misses Meares and Wildex*. Piano Duet—Robin Red Breast... .. Mrs. Beach Misses Goggans and Taylor. Curx-ent Events—Mrs. Clyde Whis nant. At the conclusion" of the program a delicious and dainty salad coux-se was served. The favors which consisted of miniature music rolls, music satchels, and violins were in keeping with the occasion. The club adjourned to meet with Mrs. F. R. Wilkins and Miss Luna Taylor, Feb. 20, at 3 p. m. ! GENERAL REPORT j OF SCOUT MEETING I HELD AT GASTONIA I I i 1 Rutherford County Makes Splendid Showing—Of ficers Elected. I One of the most profitable and largest attended meetings in the his tory of Piedmont Council, Boy j Scouts of America, was held in Gas tonia Thursday night. Around the banquet table was heard the annual reports of all committees of the coun cil attesting the magnificent growth and development of Scouting in Rutherford, Cleveland, Lincoln and Gaston counties during 1925. More than a hundred representative citi zens, interested in Boy Scouts were guests of the occasion, together with all Eagle Scouts including Scouts Morrison and Geroge, of Cherryville, who were decorated as Eagle Scouts by Regional Executive Hunter. Scout Executive R. M. Schiele made a fine report on work accom plished and spoke enthusiastically of the enlarged program for 1926. Officers elected for the ensuing year were Fred L. Smyre, of Gas tonia, president; F. C. Kinzie, of Spindale; L. A. Kiser, of Kings Mountain; J. F. Page, of Lincoln ton; vice-presidents, Geo. R. Gilles pie, of Forest City, commissioner and H. P. Lineburger, of Gastonia, treas urer. Judge A. C. Jones, of Gastonia, delivered an appropriate and instruc tive address and Judge 0. C. Erwin, of Rutherfordton extended greetings of this county. Commissioner Gilles pie, of Forest City, told of scouting progress in Rutherfordton county, setting forth the wonderful natural and acquired advantages of this county over all others as especially adapted to scout purposes and the fact if Rutherford still continued ac tive in Piedmont Council, the head quarters of the new assistant scout executive must be located within her bounds. Rutherford county, the farthest away, had the largest delegation of any county in the council outside of Gastonia. Those in the delegation were Messrs. Jones, Erwin and Shu ford, of Rutherfordton; Messrs. Simpson, Kinzie and Howard, of Spindale; Mr. Buff, of Ruth, O. R. Coffield, of Ellenboro and Messrs. A. C. Duncan, Frye, Alcock and Gilles pie, of Forest City. Assurance was given that when ready the Annual Summer Camp of the council would be located at Lake Lure, if suitable site could be ob tained. Commissioner Gillespie was appointed delegate to "Conclave of Councils," of entire South in Atlan ta, January 28th. N. C. STATE COLLEGE GLEE CLUB HERE JAN. 28 The people of Forest City have in store a real treat in the coming of the State College Glee Club, Thurs day, Jan. 28. Prof. J. W. Eaks, Superintendent of High School, and Prof, D. R. Sut ton, head of agriculture department and a graduate of State College have secured another concert for the music lovers of Forest City. This club comes highly recommen ded and is composed of thirty-five members, including an orchestra. The program will consist of en sembles, solos, quartettes and instru mental numbers. The boys will arrive in Forest City Thursday afternoon, Jan. 28, and will give their concert that evening in the new High School building at 8 o'clock. Tickets will go on sale Saturday, Jan. 23, at all local drug stores. The Admission will be 50c for adults and 35c for children. A large crowd is sure to attend the concert and give the college boys a warm welcome to our city. The Forest City Ministers Associa tion, scheduled for last Monday, will meet in The Hut at the First Baptist church next Monday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock.- All ministers in For est City are members and urged to be present. THE ADAMS WELSH QUARTET COMING FEB. 12 ! | It is announced by the ladies of the Woman's Club that the next num ber of the lyceum course will be the Adams Welsh Quartet which will be at the High School Auditorium on the evening of Friday, Feb. 12. The Adams will present an exclusive southern directed program in classic, popular and humorous selections. Watch for further announcements in regard to this splendid program. CONSTRUCT HIGHWAY TO HENDERSON COUNTY LINE Road Will Be Hard Surfaced From Rutherfordton With Funds Loaned By the County. Rutherfordton, Jan. 19.—High way No. 20 from Rutherfordton to the Henderson county line, 22 miles, will likely be hard surfaced, or a macadam road built this year. Mr. Kistler, state highway commissioner of the Eighth District of Morganton, made the principal address to the Rutherford county club at the Iso thermal here today and made a prop osition to Rutherford county that if it put up the money the road would be built as soon as possible. The state highway commission, will of course, pay back the money in due time. It is estimated that it will take from $400,000 to $600,000 to build the road. The Rutherford county club endorsed the project and the commissioners decided to loan the state the money before the meet ing adjourned. JUNIORS GIVE CARNIVAL The High School Juniors put on a very clever and amusing carnival at j the high school building on Friday evening, Jan. 15th. The attractions were unusual and the large audience enjoyed them very much. The sum of seventy dollars was realized from the carnival. The feature of the evening was a negro minstrel. It was almost pro fessional in character. The costumes, acting, singing and dancing were fine and kept the audience in roar 3 of laughter all the time. Cortez Ham rick as interlocutor managed the minstrel band and was ably support ed by the cast "Tootsie" Webb's in terpretation of the Charleston brought down the house. The fol lowing students took part in the min strel, Margaret, Ruby and Ethel Moore, Lilah and Phillip Padgett, John Lester Duncan, Adelaide Peel er, Agnes Davis, Lolan Kanipe, Craig McClure, Charles Dalton, Sue Col lins, Kathleen Dorsey, Esther and Leona Rollins. Miss Bailey directed the carnival. ATHLETICS What part should athletics take in the High School? Should we have athletics in the schools unles s it makes better boys and girls morally and physically? Watch the basket ball teams of the Cool Springs High School. Foundation is being laid for championship teams. The players are required to pass their work in order to make the trips on the teams. This does not deprive them of the prive lege of practice which gives them good exercise. The principal of self denial is taught the players. The boys basket ball squad voted unani mously to turn in the name of any player they saw smoking. Each play er volunteered to turn in his uniform if he smoked. With this spirit Cool Spring 3 High School will have a good team this year even tho they did not have a member of last year's team left. Come out and back up the team at the game. They deserve it. KIWANIS CLUB NOTES Several matters came before the Kiwanis Club at its weekly lunch eon Monday evening, among which was a resolution that the club place free of charge markers for the Black Bear Trail, which will be furnished to the club for distribution over the route in this county. Ladies' night will be observed on Monday evening, Feb. 15. Monday's program consisted of readings by Miss Julia Grayson, pop ular young Bostic girl who is con nected with Dalton Bros. She is a reader of exceptional ability and her renditions were highly enjoyed. Among the guests of the club were Misses Julia Grayson and Emma Dalton and Mesdames J. W. Dalton and C. E. Alcock. 12 Pages 72 COLUMNS $1.50 Per Year In Advance CYCLONE AUCTION COMPANY IS GREAT DEVELOPING AGENCY Optimistic Over Outlook In This Section and Expect Great Things in 1926. A word from the Cyclone Auction Co., to the home seekers and invest ors of Rutherford County, adjoining counties and to the entire state: The Cyclone Auction Co., by its ( fair and upright dealings with its ; customers, has grown strong during the pa?t four years, and has helped many people to become land owners. The Cyclone Auction Co., has grown each year since it has been in existence and is expecting to do greater things iti this year, 1926, than in any preceeding year, as property in Western North Carolina has increased in value second to none of any state m the union. It has doubled in value within the last twelve months. The Cyclone Auction Co. sold prop erty in 1923 and in 1925 were of fered three times what they received for the same property. It is thought by the officials of the Cyclone Auction Co., whose opinion is reliable, that this is the greatest opportunity for home-seekers and investors to purchase real estate. Any one interested in a home, wishing to invest in property, or any person wishing to sell, lease or option their land, please call on the Cyclone Auc tion Co., who will give you an at tentive ear and honest advice in the real estate line. WEST HENRIETTA West Henrietta, Jan. 19.—Rev. R. N. Childress filled hi s appointment at the Baptist church Sunday at 11 a. m. The training school taught by Revs. R. N. Childress, A. R. Waters and others, last week, was well attended and seemed to be a success. Miss Kansas Frasheur was very sick last week but is better now we are pleased to say. Dixie, the small child of Mr. and Mrs. B. Alley, is very sick with pneu monia. Mrs. Odessa Huntley is seriously ill with pneumonia. Miss Ellen Huntsinger is on the sick list also. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Ensley Bridges, a son. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Carl Huntley a girl. The first quarterly conference of the Missionary Methodist church was held here Saturday at 7:30 p. m. Tho.se who attended from other places were, Revs. H. C. Sisk and C. J. Goforth, from Forest City and Rev. W. M. Reid, from Caroleen. Most all of the ones holding dif ferent offices in the church were re elected except that the class leader resigned and Mr. Alvin Bradley was elected assistant class leader. There will be a few days prayer service held by the Missionary Meth odist here beginning the 26th at 7:30 p. m. Everybody is invited to come out and worship together. MEET WITH MRS. DORSEY The Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist church met with Mrs. Dorsey on Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 19th at three-thirty. The newly elected president, Mrs. A. W. Fal vey, presided. The study was in charge of Mrs. G. C. McDaniei, Mis 3 Mayme Martin and Mrs. Reid. Miss Juanita Minish made a report on the bulletin news. Miss Ruth Dor sey and Mrs. Ernest Robinson sang a beautiful duet, "What Hast Thou Done For Me?" As it was the first meeting of the new year pledges were made and a report of last year's work turned in. The report ex cellent. Mrs. Dorsey, assisted by her daugh ters, served delicious block ice cream, cake and home-made candy. Mr. R. W. Minish was in Washing ton, D. C., on business last week-end. . Some great pictures are coming to the Movie. Read the program in to day's paper.