t.. , , The Courier Only $1.50 Per Year VOL. VIII—No. 28 MRS. SUTTON IN "FOLK SONG" AT HIGH SCHOOL Mrs. Ingram, Of Lenoir, Miss Wilder and Miss Goggans in Pleasing Program Friday. Friday evening, April 23rd at eight o'clock in the High School au ditorium, Mrs. D. H. Sutton will give an interesting and instructive talk on "Folk Song in the Blue Ridge." Mrs. Sutton, who is quite a pleas ing speaker, has appeared before a number of the largest women's clubs in the state and the music depart ment of the woman's club of Forest City is fortunate to be able to give the public an opportunity to hear her. She will be assisted in the eve ning's entertainment by Mrs. J. T. Ingram, of Lenoir, who will sing types of mountain songs. Miss Mary Wilder, our efficient music supervisor, will give two selec tions by her High School Glee Club. At the conclusion of the program, Miss Katherine Goggans, who is a pianist of much ability, will render two selections in keeping with the evening's program. This meeting will not be confined to club members but the general public is cordially urged to attend. MR. ROY R. MORRIS ANNOUNCES FOR SHERIFF In the proper column in today's Courier will be found the official an nouncement of Mr. Roy R. Morris as a candidate for the Democratic nom ination for Sheriff. Mr. Morris is no stranger to the good people of the county. He is a young man who did his bit in the great World War and who has suffered for his patriotism. He is making the race upon his merits and qualifications for the position, however. He made a strong race for the place in the last election, and his friends are confident that he will be a hard man to beat this time. ALEXANDER TO PLAY SULPHUR SPRINGS The Alexander baseball team will play Sulphur Springs at Sulphur Springs Saturday afternoon. Lancas ter will be in the box for Alexander and Miller behind the bat. Alexander's line-up for Saturday's game will be as follows: Miller, Catcher, Henson, first base; Matheny, second base; B. Lancaster, short stop; Bivins, third base; Laughridge, left field; Vassey, centerfield; Lavender, right field. All fans are urged to attend and see Lancaster perform in the box for Alexander. FORMER FOREST CITY BOY MARRIED AT NORFOLK Mr. Melvin A. McGinnis, formerly of Forest City, was married to Miss Elizabeth May Holland at the bride's home in Norfolk, Va., last Saturday. The bride is an attractive and pop ular young lady, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Holland, of Norfolk. The groom is pleasantly remem bered in Forest City, his former home. He learned the printer's trade on The Courier a number of years ago. He now holds a lucrative po sition in Norfolk. KIWANIS CLUB NOTES The inter-club meeting Monday evening, when the Rutherfordton club came over to meet with Forest City, was largely attended and one of the most interesting meetings held for some time. The speaker of the evening was Lieut.-Gov. Jos. Johnson, who made a splendid talk, one long to be re membered. He brought out many points of interest and benefit to the clubs. He was accompanied by Mr. T. L. O'Keily, both of whom are con nected with the schools at Barium Springs. „ Mr. R. E. Price read a resolution calling upon the Seaboard to give better service and restore former schedules. This was unanimously adopted. Capt. Benj. L. Smith spoke in be half of the Woodrow Wilson memo -4* FOREST CITY COURIER HENRIETTA NEWS Henrietta, April 20.—Dr. J. F. Sherrard of Hendersonville spent the week-end with his family here. Dr. T. C. Lovelace and Dr. J. F. Whisnant went to Hendersonville Monday on business. Miss Blanche Burke who is teach ing at Lincolnton attended the Alum ni banquet at Boiling Springs Sat urday evening. She was the guest of Miss Lucile Wall Saturday night and Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. George Hoyle of Shelby visited Mr. J. W. McDaniel last Friday. Mr. McDaniel is an uncle of Mrs. Hoyle's. He has been very sick and his friends are much concerned about him. Miss Mary Ella Clegg spent the week-end at Shelby with relatives. Mrs. Britt and son and Mr. James Wiseman of North Wilkesboro spent the week-end here with Mr. Wise man's mother, Mrs. C. B. Wiseman. Dr. and Mrs. T. C. Lovelace, Misses O'Lemma Flack, Dovie Sue Harris and Phebe Day visited at Chimney Rock Sunday. Mrs. Ralph Davis and children of Virginia are spending a few weeks with Mrs. Davis' mother, Mrs. C. W. Crocker. On account of the revival at Car oleen there will be no services at the Baptist church next Sunday night. A cordial invitation is extend ed to the people of Henrietta to at tend the services at Caroleen. The Junior Missionary Society un der the leadership of Mrs. J. P. Horn buckle will give at Missionary pro gram at the Methodist church next Sunday night. The ninth grade stu dents attended the ball game at El lenboro last Friday afternoon. After the game they went to Piney Moun tain and enjoyed a picnic supper. The girls of the ninth grade fur nished the "eats" which all enjoyed very much. The sixth grade taught by Miss Sane went to King's Mountain battle ground Tuesday afternoon. After looking over this historic spot they enjoyed a delicious picnic supper. Mrs. T. C. Lovelace who is grade mother accompanied the party. Mr. Otis Daniel has beeh visiting his brother, Mr. J. F. Daniel. Mr. Cato McGinniss driving a Ford roadster collided with a car coming into the highway near the Henrietta- Caroleen high school last Friday aft ernoon. Mr. McGinniss' car turned over wrecking two wheels and other wise damaging the car. A wedding of much interest to a wide circle of friends was that of Mr. Grover Riddle and Miss Estelle Sorgee which occurred at Pacolet, S. C., last Wednesday afternoon. Rev. W. T. Tate, former pastor of the young people performed the cere mony. Returning to Henrietta the wedding party were entertained at an elegant supper at the home of the groom's parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Riddle on Henrietta St. The bride is the second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Sorgee of Floyd's creek. She is pretty and attractive and num bers her friends by the circle of her acquaintances. The many friends of this popular couple extend congratu lations and best wishes. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Sorgee enter tained at dinner last Thursday com plimentary to Mr. and Mrs. Grover Riddle. Mr. and Mrs. T. N. Lumley enter tained at dinner last Friday in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Grover Riddle. Mrs. Lumley is an aunt ©f Mrs. Riddle's. Messrs. Clyde and Walterboro and Charleston, S. C. Mrs. Clyde Mahaf fee who has been spending a few weeks with her parents at Walterboro returned with them Monday. Mrs. J. P. Hornbuckle went to Asheville Tuesday to attend the missionary convention. WOFFORD GLEE CLUB COMING MAY Sth The Wofford Glee Club is coming to Forest City, May sth, under the auspices of the Hi-Y Club, at the High School auditorium at 8 o'clo'ck p. m. Twenty-five well trained voices and a good jazzy orchestra, known as the "Terrier Aces," will provide a snappy program. The "Terrier Aces" were recently award ed a silver cup as the champions of South Carolina and is a strong organi zation. No doubt a large crowd will greet the collegians on their appear ance IWre. V * PUBLISHED IN THE INTEREST OF FOREST CITY AND RUTHERFORD COUNTY FOREST CITY, NORTH CAROLINA, THURSDAY, APRIL 22, 1926 ' GASTONIA PAPER PAYS TRIBUTE TO REV. GILLESPIE Tells Of His Great Work in Giving Account Of Meeting Of Presbytery Here. (Gastonia Daily Gazette) Rev. Dr. J. H. Henderlite and Dr. C. E. Adams were delegates of the First Presbyterian church to the semi-annual meeting of Kings Moun tain Presbytery held in Forest City, April 13-14. These delegates car ried with them a report from the First church of $59,000 given for all causes last year. Kings Mountain Presbytery is com posed of the churches in Gaston, Lin- M wm s ; slfi|l 111111 Si HHPKiI REV. GEO. R. coin, Cleveland, Polk and Rutherford counties. There were present at this meeting, 50 delegates, ministers and elders from these five counties, each church sending its pastor and one ruling elder. Outstanding among the business matters transacted was the eleition of Rev. G. R. Gillespie, of Forest City, as permanent superintendent of Home - Missions in this Presbytery. His work for the past year during time he was temporarily em ployed, in connection with supply work in churches, came in for the highest praise from Presbytery. Every vacant field has been regular ly supplied and dormant churches have been revived. Two hundred and thirty-five new members were added to the Home Mission churches alone. With a budget of $9,500 apportion ments from churches, Mr. Gillespie, as treasurer, collected $11,367.00, paying all debts and wiping out all deficits. Mr. Gillespie's salary of $3,600 for full time next year was assumed by twelve men of the Presbytery, Messrs. J. Lee Robinson, W. T. Love, F. L. Smyre, R. R. Ray and W. R. Armstrong, of the Gastonia First church; S. P. and R. L. Stowe, of Belmont church, S. M. Robinson, of Lowell, C. E. Hutchinson, of Mt. Holly, J. A. Abemethy, of Lincoln ton, C. E. Neisler, of Kings Moun tain and R. P. Roberts, of Grover. A note for borrowed money, $824.40, was taken up by Matthews-Belk Co., Gastonia, SSOO, and the remainder by Messrs. P. W. Garland, R. C. Pat rick, Earl Wilson, H. P. Lineberger and H. G. Wimget, all of Gastonia. This $4,500 was solicited by Mr. J. H. Kennedy, a loyal member of the home mission committee. Since the coming of Mr. Gillespie to Forest City in September the Forest City Presbyterian church has grown in numbers and interest, with all departments organized, all giving to the church and her causes. The financial report made to Presbytery at its recent meeting for moneys giv en to all causes during the church year amounted to almost $7,000. An every member canvas recently made for the ensuing year was subscribed when one-half the members had been seen. In the county one church and nine new mission stations have been organized with the splendid co-opera tion of Reverends O. C. Huston, R. T. Baker and W. L. Latham, of El lenboro, Brittain and Rutherfordton. These Presbyterians acknowledge with gratitude the fine' spirit and splendid co-operation of the good people of all other denominations, full well knowing that the work the Master, has placed in our hands will continue to thrive for the Kingdom of God and moral welfare of the en tire eoufity so lone as this brotherly H*# eftStSftto*:' * •" ' v ' MT. PLEASANT NEWS D. L. McSwain Dead Forest City, R-2, April 19.—Our j community has been saddened by an- j other death. On last Tuesday after noon Mr. D. L. McSwain quietly pass ed into the great beyond. Mr. McSwain suffered a stroke of paralysis a few months ago and has been in feeble health since that time. He took suddenly ill Tuesday evening and only lived a short while. -The deceased was a kind and lov ing husband and father; was a man of upright character and a faithful member of Mt. Pleasant church. He leaves a wife and five children, David, of the Sandy Mush section; James, of Avondale; Bert, Lonzy and Miss Minnie McSwain, at home, to gether with a host of relatives and friends to mourn their loss. Funeral services were conducted at Mt. Pleasant Wednesday at 3 p. m. by the pastor, Rev. M. L. Buchanan. The large crowd and beautiful floral offerings showed the high esteem in which he was held. * * * Mr. Tom Matheny and family visit ed the former's father, Mr. E. A. Matheny, Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Carvus Hamrick spent Sunday with Mrs. Hamrick's father, Mr. J. A. Peeler. Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Holland, Jr., of Henrietta and Mr. and Mrs. Sher man Robbins were guests of Mrs. C. M. Holland Sunday. Mrs. T. J. Toms and family and Mr. Garland Hardin spent Sunday at the home of Mrs. Lettie Hamrick. Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Randall and daughter, Miss Mamie and Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Randall and little daugh ter, spent Sunday at Mr. Gordon Toms'. Mr. Ed Wooten, of Avondale, visit ed Mr. and Mrs. Paul Wooten Sun day. Mr. J. L. Elmore and family visited his son, Mr. Claude Elmore and fam ily on Ellenboro, Route 2, Sunday. Mr. Jenkins and family, of Race Path, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Grady Jenkins Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Matheny spent Sunday with the former's brother, Mr. J. W. Matheny. MEMORIAL SERVICES CHANGED The memorial services which were to be held at Salem M. E. church on' the second Sunday in May, have been changed and will be held on the sec ond Thursday, May 13th. DUKE UNIVERSITY GLEE CLUB WELL RECEIVED The Duke University Musical Clubs gave an * excellent concert at the High School building on Friday eve ning, April 16. The organization is divided into groups and each unit a part of the program- This fur nished such a variety of selections that every type of music lover was pleased. The orchestra and Glee Club were splendidly trained and directed; the Blue Devils played jazr with a great deal of spirit and were enthusiastically received. The String Club and male quartette added a great deal to the program and a very clever blackface specialty furnished much fun. The club was presented to the audience by Rev. Geo. R. Gillespie, who said the very remarkable thing abouVthe organization was that it was managed and directed by stu dents. He said that nobody in the group was over twenty-three years old. There were forty-one members. The two directors, Frank Warner and George Leftwich were remarkable and achieved results that were equal to those produced by much older men. In addition to the regular pro gram a great many encores were giv en and Mr. Warner sang a charming group of solos as an interlude. The clubs were sponsored by the Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist church and music lovers of Forest City are grateful to these ladies for the treat. * * *." ' Mr. G. C. Cornelius has resigned as local manager of the A. & P. Store, to accept a lucrative position in Charlotte. Mr, D. L. O'Keily, of Brevard, succeeds Mr. Cornelius here. ■ COMMENCEMENT AT ELLENBORO APRIL 23-28 Splendid Program is Arranged to Cover Five Day Period. Commencement exercises for the Ellenboro High School will be held April 23-28. Following is the pro gram: Friday night 8:00 o'clock—An op eretta—Fourth and sixth grades. Saturday night, April 24, 8:00 "Honor Wins." Admission 25 cents. , Sunday afternoon, April 25, 2:30 i o'clock—Commenceirient Sermon— •' Dr. Shealey. Monday afternoon, April 26—2:30 o'clock—Awarding seventh grade cer tificates; 3:30 baseball, Ellenboro vs. Cliffside. Monday evening, April 26, 8:00, Music Recital by Miss Louise Wilkie's music class. Tuesday afternoon, April 27, 2:30j o'clock, class day exercises; 3:30, ball game, Ellenboro vs. Rutherford ton. Tuesday evening, April 27, 8:00, debate, "Resolved that North Caro lina Should Adopt an Eight-Months School Term." Wednesday, April 28, 12 o'clock, dinner on grounds;; 1:00, reading contest; 2:00, address, Supt. Clyde Erwin; 3:00, ball game, Ellenboro vs. Forest City. Wednesday evening, April 28, 8:00 o'clock, graduating exercises, Liter ary address, Dr. Fleagle. GERMAN CANNON SECURED FOR THE CITY PARK Through the courtesy of Congress man Weaver and Gov. McLean, Willis Towery Post, American Legion, has secured one of the German 76 cannon for the public park in this city. The war memorial will be placed in the park near where the soldier's monument now stands. DISTRICT CONFERENCE The Marion District Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, will meet with the Forest City church Tuesday and Wednesday, April 27 and 28. Rev. E. O. Cole Presiding Elder, will preside at all the sessions of this conference. This is not only Mr. Cole's first year a mong us, but it is his first experi ence as presiding elder. From the efficiency he has shown in holding quarterly meetings we are quite sure his presidency over the district con ference will give good satisfaction. The district includes six counties: Rutherford, Polk, McDowell, Burk, Mitchell and Yancy; 86 churches valued at $363,750; 27 pastors; 10,- 935 members; 84 Sunday Schools; 10,847 scholars. Total amount paid for all purposes last year $127,173. Members received into the church last year 992. The business sessions of the con i ference will convene each day at 9 o'clock a. m. and about 2 o'clock p. m. At 11 o'clock a. m. and 8 o'clock p. m. there will be preaching. Rev. O. J. Jones, Rutherford College, will preach next Monday' evening, and Rev. J. C. Postelle, Old Fort, will preach next Tuesday 11 a. m. The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper will follow this service. The general public is cordially in vited to all the business and preach ing services. EXCITING FOX CHASE Messrs. C. C. Moore and W. G. Magness, well known lovers of the chase, had their hounds in the Harris section Thursday night, where they had a most exciting and enjoyable chase. The dogs jumped a fine male specimen of the red fox, which they finally caught after a nine hour chase, and ten miles from the starting point. REV. H. D. HARRILL IS SERIOUSLY ILL The latest report of the condition of Rev. H. D. Harrill is that he is critically ill, as pneumonia has de veloped and his life is despaired of at the time of going to press. His hundreds of friends will be grieved U fewr ef Ms orKM Sinam. 14 Pages 84 COLUMNS $1.50 Per Year In Advance CAROLEEN NEWS Hawkins-Parker A marriage that will be of surpris ing interest to their many friends is that of Miss Vera Hawkins and Mr. Fred Parker, which occurred Monday night at ten o'clock in Gaffney, S. C. The couple, in order to carry out their plans secretly, met at the Bap tist church here, seemingly to attend the revival services being held at the church, but left before services for Gaffney, S. C., where they were mar ried by Judge Stroupe. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. G. Hawkins of this place and is a very popular young lady. She is very at tractive and has a sweet christian character. The groom is the oldest son of Mrs. John Parker and is a young man of splendid character, a very industrious and willing worker in church and community affairs. The many friends of this popular couple will be interested to learn of their marriage and join in wishing them much happiness and success. They will make their home with Mrs. John Parker for the present. # * * Baptist Revival Rev. £. G. Davis, of Mt. Airy, N. C., arrived Monday to conduct a se ries of revival services here at the Baptist church. Mr. Davis is deliv ering some wonderful messages and the services are being well attended and much interest is being manifest ed. Rev. Davis is a forceful speak er, not resembling a preacher so much but with every word he con vinces you more and more that he is one indeed, inspired by the word of God. His earnestness is most im pressive and some great and wonder ful spiritual change is bound to be felt by every one hearing him. Come out to the services and enjoy these inspirational messages. ■* * * Mrs. J. T. Harris, Mrs. Chas. Sho ber and Miss Elen Phillips, of this place and Mrs. J. P. Hornbuckle and Mrs. W. B. Doggett, of Henrietta, left Tuesday for Asheville where they will attend the Womans Mission ary Conference being held there this week. They are delegates from the Methodist Missionary Society of Hen rietta and Caroleen. i * * * Mrs. R. C. Heyward has joined her husband here. Mr. Heyward is over seer of the cloth room. We welcome these newcomers into our town. Mrs. .L. W. Head has returned home after a week's visit in Greer, S. C., where she has been visiting her sister, Mrs. W. G. Nichols and her brother, Mr. Fletcher B. Parham. Miss Ruth Robertson accompanied her sister, Miss Grace Robertson, to Raleigh, Monday where she will visit her friend, Miss Ethel Holllfield, who is a student at Meredith. Miss Grace is there to take the state medical ex amination. Mr. and Mrs. Dorsey Randall of Forest City, spent the week-end here visiting Mr. and Mrs. Renn Randall. Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Harrill visited relatives and friends in Shelby Sun day. They called to see Mrs. Sam Melton who is in the Shelby hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Hawkins and children of Cliffside, N. C., spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Harris. Miss Reba Phillips accompanied by Mr. Heywood Thompson spent the week-end in Charlotte visiting rel atives and friends. BANK STATEMENTS In this issue will be found the pre liminary statement of the Farmers Bank & Trust Co., and the regular statements of the National Bank of Forest City and the Industrial Bank. A perusal of these statements will be of interest to the reader. It will show that each institution is sound financially and has made a splendid growth. The strength of our banks makes for the prosperity of the county at large. The Industrial Bank is going to increase the capital stock from $60,000 to SIOO,OOO. This new in stitution has shown a steady growth from its inception. It is most ably managed ana has proven a boon to the community. Always compare our prices before buying elsewhere. D. M. Stahl'a Sire m 4 Tm Cent Store.

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