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VOL. VIII—NO. 30
SUPERIOR COURT
WILL CONVENE
MONDAY, MAY 10
Judge Webb and Judge Stack
to Preside—Jurors Selected
—The Calendar.
Rutherfordton, May 5. —Criminal
Court (\vill convene "here Monday,
May 10, with Judge Jas. L. Webb,
of Shelby, presiding over the first
week, in which it is expected to dis
pose of the criminal docket of about
100 cases. Fifty of these cases are
continued from other courts. The
charges against the various de
fendants are for violation of liquor
laws, reckless driving, embezzlement,
larceny, etc. «
Judge A. M. Stack will preside
over the civil term.
L. C. Haynes, colored, will be tried
for killing and burning the body of
Johnny Johnson. It will be recalled
that the crime took place between
Forest City and Ellenboro Christmas
week when Haynes killed and burned
the body of his victim. He has been
in jail here since.
Jurors Selected.
The following jurors have been
selected:
First Week—K. E. Simpson, J. T.
Harris, W. P. Robbins, Don Melton,
J. B. Miller, E. W. Justice, O. T.
Waldrop, J. P. Rollins, B. J Melton,
T A. Bostic, John Glover, T. L. Reid,
M. F. Nanney, J. Worth Morgan, F.
L. Shytle, Barney Butler, J. T. Rob
bins, J. G. Reid, W. T. Bennett,
Isaac Lancaster, George W. Jones,
F. L. Pendergrass, Zeb Clements, H.
Braxton Elliott, G. M. Huntley, C.
0. Dycus, C. J. Freeman, E. T. Da
vis, M. L. Nanney, J. A. Gurley, G.
W. Matheney, A. G. Harrelson, F.
L. Sorrels, J. L. Young, S. B.
Flynn.
Second week—H. M. Rucker, John
F. Huntley, G. C. Harrill, C. E.
Owens, W. G. Harris, W. B. Blan
ton, W. B. Bland, M. D. Melton, Wat
son Clerk, W. B. Doggett, A. S. Tan
ner, J. Landrum Robbins, J. D.
Bland, G. W. Griffin, G. W. Callahan,
H. P. Rucker, W. H. Biggerstaff, V.
A Ruppe
Civil Cases.
It is understood by The Courier
that Judge A. M, Stack will preside
over Civil cases. The calendar is as
follows:
Monday, May 17.
Divorce cases: Greene vs Greene,
Waldrop vs Waldrop, Butler vs But
ler, McGinnis vs McGinnis, Lane vs
Lane, Taylor vs Taylor, Robbins vs
Robbins, Moore vs Moore, Harris vs
Harris, Proctor vs Proctoi*, Husky
▼s Husky, Bright vs Bright, Cogsdell
vs Cogsdell, Hudgins vs Hudgins.
In re: J. J. Harrill, Will matter.
Poteat vs McEntire.
Railroad vs Williams Grocery.
Powell vs Bradley.
Cold & Co. vs J. A. Conner.
Tuesday, May 18.
Swift & Co. vs Champion.
Scott vs Kenyon & Willis.
R. B. Quinn vs J. L. Taylor.
Bridges vs C. C. & O. Railroad.
Hospital vs Porter & Boyd.
First National Bank of Brenson vs
Farmer's Mfg. & Ginning Company.
J. R. Carroll vs Jno. F. Hardin.
F. B. Stanley vs Andy Wright.
American Agricultural Co. vs J.
P. Wells.
G. W. McAllister vs R. R. Morris.
Wednesday, May 19th.
Bishop Babcock vs John Turner.
Mrs. Panola Ruff-Bailey vs Ely
Haynes. /
Willie McKinney vs Lloyd and Ada
Williamson.
Lizzie Dyer vs C. C. & O. Rail
way.
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MR. W. OSCAR GEER
FOR REGISTER OF DEEDS
Mr. W. Oscar Geer, of Ruther
fordton, this week announces for the
office of Register of Deeds. He has
been connected with the Geer-War
lick Motor Co. for the past five years
and is well known all over the coun
ty. Mr. Geer is the son. of Mr. A.
F. Geer, of Gilkey, and is a young
man of fine qualifications. His
friends expect him to make a strong
race.
LEST WE FORGET
"When God looked down upon the
earth
And chose to put new blessings there,
Gifts from above
To show His love,
And lighten earthly joy and care,
He gave the sky the sun-set glow;
Gave fragrance to the lily's blow;
Gave laughter gay
To childrens play;
And then to every yearning soul,
He gave that gift of tenderest
worth—
A mother."
—Sarah N. Latham.
Since the oirth of the idea of
Mothers' Day in the heart and mind
of Miss Anna Jarvis, of Philadel-
MR. A. C. ALEXANDER NAMED
PRESIDENT ALEXANDER MILLS
At a recent meeting of the di
rectors of Alexander Manufacturing
Company, Forest City, N. C., Mr. A.
C. Alexander was elected president
of the corporation to fill the vacancy
caused by the death of his brother,
the late J. F. Alexander.
Mr. Alexander is one of the origi
nal stockholders and directors, and
has always taken an active interest
in the plant, attending practically
all meetings of shareholders and di
rectors since its organization.
Mr. Alexander has been actively
associated with his latbrother in
his numerous enterprises in North
Carolina, Georgia, Alabama and Flo
rida, where they have large lumber
interests. Mr. Alexander is not only
in charge of their lumber
but is also first vice president of the
Alexander National Bank, of St.
Petersburg, Fla., which was founded
by the two brothers. They are also
large holders of business property
in St. Petersburg.
At the same meeting Mi*s. Alex
ander, widow of the late J. F. Alex
ander, was elected on the board of
directors to fill the vacancy caused
by the death of her husband, as Mrs.
Alexander's estate was left intact
and in full charge of Mrs. Alex
ander.
This gives the corporation a very
strong board of directors, consisting
of A. C. Alexander, J. B. Lattimore,
J. R. Moore, Mrs. J. F. Alexander,
T. J. Lattimore, D. G. Bland, T. A.
Moore and J. P. Lattimore.
The Literary Club division No. 1,
will meet with Mrs. A. C. Duncan,
on Thursday, May 13, at 4 o'clock, j
Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Kynard Bay
nard, Sunday, April 25, a fine boy,
Paul Thomas.
PUBLISHED IN THE INTEREST OF FOREST CITY AND RUTHERFOH D COUNTY
FOREST CITY, NORTH CAROLINA, THURSDAY, MAY 6, 1926
phia, and the subsequent unanimous
votes of House and Senate of the
United States Congress, creating a
special day, with the immediate
by the President, this day has be
come almost universally observed.
This year it falls on Sunday, May 9,
next Sunday, and should be observed
in all homes, churches and Sunday
Schools.
Some churches and Sunday
Schools object on the ground that it
interferes with regular programs
and Sunday School lessons, but this
need not be. With appropriate mu
sic, singing, flowers and short
eulogy the entire program of either
church or Sunday School can be
built around the usual sermon or
regular Sunday School lesson.
INTERESTING MEETING AT
THE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
Mr. H. B. Easom, of Asheville, ar
rived Sunday afternoon and had
charge of the service Sunday night.
The pastor was in Cherryville,
preaching the commencement ser
mon for the school there. The at
tendance at the meeting has been
large and the interest very fine. Mr.
Easom is not only a very capable
and attractive soloist and song lead
er b"* he is also an attractive and
interesting morning
at 10 o'clock he is holding a brief
service of worship which is grt*?.&ly_
enjoyed. The pastor is preaching
at night, 7:45, and the meeting will
continue through Sunday night, May
9. This quiet campaign grew out of
the suggestion that "Each one seek
to win one soul to Christ." The in
terest became so manifest that the
deacons requested that services be
held for a week, closing on "Mothers'
Day." Everybody is invited to at
tend these services.
TELEPHONE SYSTEM
FOR LAKE LURE SECTION
Mr. S. V. Hooker resigned his po
sition as district manager of the
Piedmont Telephone Co., May first to
go with Chimney Rock Mountains
Inc., as manager of the Lake Lure
Telephone Co. Mr. S. M. Gault, of
Gaffr.ey, has assumed the duties of
district manager with "headquarters
in Gaffney. The local trouble man
will take care of the exchanges at
Forest City and Rutherfordton. There
are four operators at Forest City,
Miss Wilma Stalnaker, chief.
Mr. Hooker has already begun the
preliminary work of building a tele
phone system at Lake Lure, which '
will cover Luremont and the whole j
Lake Lure develpment.
By A. B. Chapin
And, why not? In her loyal and
undying love and devotion, in her
heroic and sacrificial life, in her un
tiring devotion to duty, yea, in her
vicarious suffering, mother is near
est like the Son of God than it is
possible for any other human to be.
As individuals, this day to us can
be sublime. Is mother at home with
you? A bunch of white carnations
would gladden her heart. Are you
absent from home and mother? A
letter or telegram received'sthat day
would cheer her soul. Is mother in
Heaven? A bouquet on her grave or
a prayer will surely add to her bliss
among the angels. 'Don't forget
mother next Sunday. "To a man who
has had a mother, all women are
sac-red for her sake"—Richter.
SPECIAL CHAPEL*" EXERCISES
An interesting program was ren
dered at the High School Monday
afternoon, when the following spe
cial chapel exercises were given:
Trio Emily Webb, Margaret
Moore, Brent McKeithan.
Violin Solo —Annie Lee Bigger
staff.
Trio—Ruby Moore, Bern ice Ka
nip§„ Mary Mears.
Readings—Bernice Kanipe.
Solo—Sue Collins.
Piano Duet —Sue Collins, Emily
Webb.
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12 GRADUATE AT
ALEXANDER SCHOOLS
Closing Exercises Held April
30—Fall Term Opens
August 17.
The Alexander Schools, Inc., of
Union Mills, closed April 30, with
graduating exercises in which 12
young people received their diplo
mas. They were Edna Allen, Atlee
Buchanan, Hugh Hemphill, Johnnie
Mae Hemphill, Mary Kate Hartsell,
Gertrude Ledbetter, Fritz Hemphill,
Ina Mashburn, Haydn Sparks, James
Smart, Lillian Street, Mary Lola
Thompson.
The school will open for the fall
term on August 17, 1926, with the
following faculty:
Rev. M. L. Lennon, of Louisville,
Ky.; as principal and teacher of
Bible-Latin.
Prof. W. E. Sweatt of Pauline, S.
C., as athletic coach and teacher of
Frech-Science.
Miss Mattie Price, of Morristown,
Tenn., as lady principal and teacher
of domestic science-English.
Miss Florence Reid, of Drexel, N.
C., as teacher of mathematics.
Miss Ouida Geiger, of Forsyth,
Ga., as teacher of history.
Miss Ruth Meares, of Forest City,
N. C., as teacher of music.
Miss Winnie Stroup, of Louisville,
Ky., as teacher of the primary de
partment.
Miss Pauline Picklesimer, of Har
rogate, Tenn., as teacher of weav
ing.
With this strong teaching force a
great year's work will be accom
plished. A larger enrollment than
any previous year is expected.
The department for motherless
children has enrolled 17 and two
more will arrive this week. Applica
tions for 50 children have been re
ceived but they can not be cared for
until the endowment becomes effec
tive in 1927.
With the opening of the fall term
there will be introduced several new
features in the intustrial depart
ment. This will enable several more
to work their way through school.
Mr. Alexander's idea was to establish
a school where no child would ever
be turned away on account of the
lack of money. The trustees are
carrying out his wishes so fast as
the money is available.
Prof. Lennon will arrive May 15
and take utj his duties as principal.
He will be ready to send out cata
logs about June 1.
MOTHERS' DAY SERVICE
AT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
A special service in honor of
Mothers' Day will be held at the
Forest City Presbyterian church next
Sunday morning at 11 o'clock. The
following program will be observed:
"Praise God from whom all Bless
ings Flow."
Invocation.
"Mother's Prayers."
Offering.
Offertory.
Scripture:—St. John 19.
"When My Mother Prayed"—
Quartet young ladies.
Sermon:—"Honor To Whom Ho
nor is Due*' —Rom. 13-7.
"Blest Be The Tie That Binds."
Benediction.
Wear a red flower for mother liv
ing on earth, a white one for mother
living in Heaven.
Sunday School with classes for all
ages and sizes at 10 a. m. Preach
ing service again at 7:45. All are
cordially invited. A little church
with a big welcome. Come and put
us to the t^st.
MR. A. W. DECK FOR
COUNTY COMMISSIONER
In the proper column will be found
the announcement of Mr. A. W. Deck
as a candidate for the office of coun
ty commissioner. Mr. Deck is well
known to the people of the county
and ha 3 many qualifications that
make him an ideal candidate. He is
popular and well equipped for the
place. Mr. Deck resides in Logan's
[Store Township and is a prosperous
farmer and business man. He has
served as supervisor in his
listrict and made a fine record in this
pork.
96 COLUMNS
$1.50 Per Year In Advance
INTERESTING
ENGAGEMENT
IS ANNOUNCED
Miss Edith Jenkins to Wed Mr.
J. C. Cowan, Jr., June 9
Prominent Couple.
Avondale, May 3.—Mrs. Z. O. Jen
kins and Mrs. H. M. Owens gave a
lovely party at the home of the form
er Saturday afternoon, May 1, an
nouncing the engagement of Miss
Edith Jenkins and Mr. J. C. Cowan,
Jr., of Rutherfordton, the wedding
to take place June 9.
The attractive Colonial home was
unusually lovely in its color scheme
of pink and white. The living room
and reception hall thrown en suite
were artistically decorated with
white snowballs and sweet-peas.
Rook was played at five tables. The
high score prize was won by Mrs.
T. C. Lovelace while the consolation
went to Mrs. L. G. Garvin. The hon
oree was presented with a lovely lace
luncheon set. The attention of the
guests was directed to the huge
chandelier from which were sus
pended streamers of pink ribbon.
Each guest on untying her ribbon
found a pink heart with the words
J. C. C.-E. J., June 9, 1926.
The hostesses assisted by Mrs.
Andrew Harrill and Miss Mary Jen
kins, sisters of the bride-elect, and
Mrs. Miles Haynes, served a delicious
x ice course.
Among the invited guests were
Misses Sara Cowan, sister of the
groom-elect, Misses Ruth Higgins,
Lila Freeman, Alice Edwards, Lola
West, Lucile Wall, Bess Jackson, Os
tine Whisnant, Ola Wilkins, Muriel
Barnes, Laura Hall, Willie Carpen
ter; Mesdames J. C. Mills, R. C.
Hinkle, J. G. Roach, T. C. Lovelace,
T. C. Shuford, P. H. Wiseman, J. C.
Holmes, George Philbeck, J. S. Rudi
sill, C. B. Martin, C. D. Hughes, M.
Hendrick, L. G. Garvin, Arthur Ilar
rill, J. W. Mills, W. H. Haynes, and
R. E. Haynes.
The bride-elect is the second
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Z. O. Jen
kins, of Avondale. She is an at
tractive brunette and is a young
lady of charm and pleasing person
ality. She received her education at
Fassifern School, in Hendersonville,
Converse College, Spartanburg, and
Meredith College, Raleigh, graduat
ing from the latter in 1921 with an
A. B. degree. For the past year
she has taught Latin and French in
the ClilTside high school, where she
has proven herself an efficient
teacher and has won a host of
friends.
The groom-elect is the only son of
Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Cowan, of Ruth
erfordton. He is a graduate of the
University of North Carolina re
ceiving his A. B. degree in 1921 and
is a member of the Delta Sigma fra
ternity. Since his graduation he has
been connected with the Stonecutter
Mills Co., at Spindale, of which he
is assistant secretary and treasurer.
He has a sterling character and is one
of the most promising young men of
the State.
Due to the prominence of the two
families, the announcement of the
engagement of this popular young
couple will be received with interest
throughout the Carolinas.
MOTHERS' DAY
Mothers' Day will be appropriate
ly observed at the Methodist church
in Forest City next Sunday. At 11
o'clock the pastor will preach a ser
mon suitable to the day and its sig
nificance. The choir will sing some
songs that will bring s=weet memories
of mother, love and deve'ion to all.
You don't want to miss these ser
vices.
At night the chiidrt n, under Lhe
training of Mrs. R. W. Minish, will
give an excellent appropriate ser
vice. Be sure to come. Wear a
flower in honor of your mother next
Sunday. If she is living, a red
flower; if she has passed on to the
future world, a white flower.
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