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Forest City Courier | Published Every Thursday by The Courier Pub. Co., in the interest of Forest City and Rutherford County. r Entered at the Postoffice at Forest L City, N. C., as second class matter. | C. E. ALCOCK Editor \ ADVERTISING RATES Display, per column inch 30c Reading Notice, per line 10c | Classified Column lc per word j SUBSCRIPTION RATES Payable in Advance . One year $1.50 Six months . „ SI.OO Three months - -50 THURSDADY, JUNE 10, 1926 > - TWO CLEVER EMPLOYEES JOIN THE COURIER FORCE I The Courier, despite the tactics of a competitor in beguiling employees from this office, has maintained a force sufficient to carry on the grow ing business, and takes pleasure in announcing that Messrs. J. L. O. Thompson, an experienced editor and printer who is well known to oui people and Mr. W. P. Benton, an expert linotype operator, have taken positions with us, .thus rounding out a force of competent printers sec ond to none in any city oi this size. Mr. Thompson has just returned from his home town ot Pickens, S. C., where he assisted Mr. Gary Hiott, formerly of this city, in getting out a mammoth booster edition of The , Pickens Sentinel that is a credit to j the profession. He will look more closely after the job printing de partment of The Courier, and our many customers can depend upon our usual prompt service. Mr. Benton, formerly with The Charlotte Observer, is not only an expert linotype operator, but a clever young gentleman who will prove a strong asset to The Courier. He has moved his famliy here, where they will receive a warm welcome from our people. Another recent addition to The Courier force is young Mr. "Doc" Dedman, and expert press feeder and all-around good boy. S. P. Brewer and W. G. Julian, former employees of The Courier, but more lately of Rutherfordton, are now working in Charleston and Salis bury, respectively. ~ HARRILL-TATE A wedding of much interest to their many friends was that of Miss Ocie Tate and Mr. J. K. Harrill, which took place Wednesday, June 9, at Henrietta. The Rev. J. P. Hornbuckle performed the cere mony, which was a very quiet affair. The bride was beautifully »attired in a dress of navy blue georgette with tan accessories. Mrs. Harrill is the charming daugh ter of Mrs. J. M. Tate, and is one of Forest City's most popular young ladies. The groom is the son of Mr. H. P. Harrill, and comes from one of Rutherford county's most prominent families. Immediately after the ceremony, the happy couple left for Newberry, and Columbia S. C., to spend a few days after which they will be at home in Forest City. Both bride and groom have a wide circle of friends who wish for them a long and prosperous life. KIWANIS CLUB NOTES i All Kiwanis night at the local club ; rooms was enlivened by the presence of many ladies Monday evening. President F. I. Barber read a let xer from the international president, .John H. Moss. Dr. Howes and Chas. Flack read short papers on "Inter-Club Rela tions," and "All Kiwanis Night." A telegram from Prof. Lee at Montreal was read. "Kiwanis Fellowship," was the subject ably handled by J. M. Ed wards. Rural Policeman B. E. Putnam has been confined to his room since last Wednesday, suffering from a se vere accident which cracked a bone in his ankle and resulted in other bruises. He is rapidly rounding to and expects to soon be back on his job. The accident was the result of his motorcycle skidding on a curve and throwing him. Don't die with worry. Drive an Overland. They satisfy, they pro long life and help swell the pocket book. W. L. HORN OVERLAND CO. PROVIDENCE NEWS Forest City, Route 2, June 7. rhe farmers of this section are jusy thinning their cotton. Those on the sick list are Mr. J. j 1,. Harrill, Mr. George McDaniel Mis. Vlabel Smith. We hope for them a speedy recovery. Miss Virginia McDaniel spent the week-end at Forest City, vis.ting Mr. W. V. Harrill and family. Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Smith spent Sunday at Shelby, visiting friends and relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Brandle spent the week-end with Mr. A. Brandle and family. Mr. John McDaniel spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Crawford Lan caster, at Alexander. Mr. Dock Edwards is real sick with pneumonia. MOVIE PROGRAM June 10th to 16th Inclusive THURSDAY, iUNE 10—"Blue Beard's Seventh Wife," and a two reel comedy. FRIDAY, JUNE 11 —Again Va riety Day. A regular feature; also a comedy and the fourth chapter of "Flame Fighters." SATURDADY, JUNE 12—Charles (Buck) Jones, in "The Trail Rider." Also a two reel comedy and a single reel comedy. MONDAY, JUNE 14—"His Secre tary," a special Metro-Goldwyn pic ture. Also a comedy. TUESDAY, JUNE 15—Richard Talmage in "Ridin' Comet," and a two reel comedy, "Heavy." WEDNESDAY, JUNE 16 —"Love Counsel for the Defense. ' Also a two reel comedy. OF MRS. HAMRICK Mrs. Elizabeth Hamrick, aged 74, died at her home at Sandy Mush Tuesday, after a two illness of paralysis. Funeral services were con ducted at Providence M. E. church, at 10:30 Wednesday morning by Dr. W. R. Ware, Forest City, assisted by Rev. Herring, of Sanford. Surviving are three sons, Messrs. D. L., A. V., and J. F. Hamrick, all prominent business men in the coun ty. The Courier expects to print an appreciation of this splendid lady in the next issue, the news of her death reaching us too late this week for an extended notice. The North Carolina farm home is being made more attractive through the addition of modern conveniences. Electricity in the home is becoming a valuable factor in raising the stan dard of living. FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER I hereby announce myself a candi date for county commissioner of Rutherford county, subject to the action, of the second primary, July 3rd. J. E. GROSE. THE FOREST CITY COURIER,THURSDAY, JUNE 10, 1926 SECOND PRIMARY TO BE HELD JUNE 3 To Select Winners For County Commissioners, Recorder and Register of Deeds. The Democratic primary Satur day, passed quietly with a fair vote being cast. The official vote is tabulated on this page. Senator Overman and Congress man Weaver were winneY*s in their contests. Winners in this county were Hon. Thos. J. Moss, for Legislature, and W. C. Hardin, for sheriff. Three races will be run over in a second primary, to be held July 3, when Price, Grose and Deck will contest the old board of county com missioners. O. C. Erwin will run against J. P. Bean for recorder, and W. 0. Geer and M. T. Wilkie will contest for i-egister of deeds. PROF. A. C. LOVELACE HEAD SHELBY SCHOOLS Prof. A. C. Lovelace, native of Rutherford county who was super intendent of schools at Slyva in Jackson has betfn elected Iby the city school board as High I school principal of the Shelby ' schools, to succeed Prof. J. Horace Grigg who recently resigned to be come county superintendent of edu cation in Cleveland county. Prof. Lovelace was first principal of Round Hill Academy in Ruther ford county and later attended Wake Forest college where he was * .rsn DISTENDED NORMAL jfi Your Most Precious Possession is your eyesight. It would be folly to delay if you need glasses to protect and strengthen your eyes. Let Me Save Your Eyes. Dr. D. M. Morrison Optometrist—Eye Specialist SHELBY, N. C. D Rutherfordton every Thursday from 9 a. m. to 2 p. m and from 3p.m.to sp. m., office in Rutherfordton over Carpenter's 5 and 10 Cent Store, opposite court house. Forest City- on every Thursday at People's Drug Store, hours 8 a. m. to 9 a. m. and 2 p. m. to 3 p. m. Spindale every Thursday at Spindale Drug Store from 5 p. m. to 6 p. m. graduated in 1916. While there he took a high stand in academic work and was assistant in English in the college. After his graduation he was professor of English in Coker Col lege, Hartsville, S. C., while Dr. E. j Walter Sikes was president of the 1 institution. At the outbreak of the war he enlisted for service and made a splendid record. After his charge he returned to his native county of Rutherford and for five years was principal of that school. For the past two years he has been superintendent of the Sylva gjraded school. Prof. Lovelace is splendidly equip ped for his duties and the school of ficials of Shelby feel fortunate in be ing able to find a man that is so well qualified for the position. NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE State of North Carolina, County of Rutherford, Town of Forest City. Whereas, the Mayor and Board of Commissioners of the town of Forest City do deem it wise to advertise and sell certain real estate owned on fee simple by the said town of Forest City, a municipal corporation, for the purpose of creating assetts and for the further purpose of widening ' and re-locating certain streets in said I town, and whereas, the said Mayor ; and Board of Commissioners have, by resolutions duly passed, directed that the following described tracts and parcels of land be sold at public auction to the highest bidder; Now, therefore the said town of Forest City will on Saturday, the 10th day of July, 1926, at the hour &I ' ll iMl#m7 i\ X \, # k '' * >"■ 1 1- V' «» |v:/f^ ! t';m>^' ji ''% ■',' ■ ■ £ !iM!ijS(ist\ ~>* ? !.i J l '"' j 'j l^fr i 5, £■' ' 1 ' '* '. - ' '-&S aifc*"" * ■' * g/ g-l^^l^j:;^.// ; ..:'i of 12 o'clock, noon, sell to the high est bidder for cash all of the follow ing described tracts and parcels of real estate lying and being within the corporate limits of the town of Forest City, Cool Springs Township, Rutherford County and the State of North Carolina and more particularly described and defined as follows: FIRST TRACT. Lying on the North side ot- the Public Square in Forest City, N. C. and being the lot deeded to M. J. Harrill by J. A. Wilkie and wife and B. H. Wilkins and wife conveying a two-thirds interest and one lot deeded to M. J. Harrill by T. C. Lovelace and wife and bounded as follows: Beginning on a stake on the North side of the side walk and runs North 15% East, with line of J. T. Poole and Cowen Blanton 134 feet to an alley, thence South 75 East 50 feet to J. D. Ledbetter's corner, thence with his line south 15 X A West 146 feet to Norht edge of C n Good Banking Service I What it Means Here c E C c c * At this bank "good service' c is more than a convenient c advertising phrase. It is demonstrated every day in prompt attention, courtesy, and a whole hearted endeav or to accommodate you in every way possible. . / t THE NATIONAL BANK OF FOREST CITY . J. D. Ledbetter, Pres. A. B. Price, M. W. Harriss, Cashier. 1 1 Under United States Government Supervision. ] i sidewalk, thence North 61 « West 50 Vz feet to the beginning. SECOND TRACT: Being a part of the tract of land the said C. C. Moore purchased from Mrs. Elizabeth Blan ton sole heir to John -Moore, de ceased, on Buck Shoal branch in the town of Forest City, N. C. Beginning on a stake in said branch also corner of Dr. T. „C. Mc- Brayer thence, with T. C. Mcßrayer's line South 54% East 394.4 feet to a stake in the old line, thence with the old line North 34 East 210 feet to a stone in said old line, thence North 54 % West 300 feet to a stone on North 'side of branchy thence South 58%' West to the beginning, containing about one and acres more or less. This, the 4th day of June,l926. L. C. Lowrance, Mayor, J. E. Caldwell, Clerk. T. J. Moss, Attorney. 35-4t
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