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The Courier Only $1.50 Per Year VOL. VIII—NO. 47. MT. PLEASANT ! COMMUNITY FAIR ORGANIZED MONDAY List of Officers and Committees —Box Supper Saturday. (Special to The Courier.) * Sandy Mush, Aug. 31.—At a meet ing Monday night at the school house the Mt. Pleasant community fair was organized and the following of ficers elected: President—J. A. Peeler. Vice president—Claude Elmore. Secretary-treasurer—A. V> Ham rick. Assistant secretary-treasurer Mrs. David Earley. Farm , and Field Crops—D. M. Harrill. Horticultural products—J. R. Mc- Daniel. Live stock—Ralph Elmore. Poultry—H. C. Vickers. Canned goods—Mrs. A. V. Ham- j rick. Fancy work—Mrs. Max Smith. Poultry supplies—Mrs. A. B. Price. Children's department —Miss Flora Matheny. Entertaining committee —Mrs. G. S. Morgan, Mrs. J. D. Smith, J. S. Morgan, T. A. Davidson. Refreshment committee —Mrs. J. S. Wall, Mrs. Mary Horn, Mrs. Chi vous Tate, Delbert Morgan. It was decided to have another fair meeting Tuesday night. Hope a large crowd will attend. Box Supper. Saturday night, September 11, there will be a box supper at Mt. Pleasant school house to raise money for the fair. Ice cream and other re freshments will be served. Let every body come and help make this a success. AVONDALE SCHOOL OPENS WITH BRIGHT PROSPECTS Avondale school opened auspiciously Monday morning, the first day at tendance being 156. With the splen did new building and the most ex cellent faculty, the school's prospects are bright for one of the best terms ever held. There were no particular opening exercises, (the time beiig spent in organization on the first day. This work was rapidly accom plished, owing to the fact that the same faculty as last year is in charge, consisting of: Prof. F. S. Hall, principal, 7th and Bth grades. Miss Lila West, Whitestone, S. C., 6th and 7th grades.' Miss Alice Edwards, Cliffside, 4th and sth grades. Miss Lila Freeman, Shelby, 2nd and 3rd grades. Miss Bess Jackson, Boiling Springs, Ist grade. PROTRACTED SERVICES AT M. E. CHURCH A protracted meeting will begin September 12, at the Forest City Methodist church. The pastor will be assisted by Rev. A. D. Wilcox, of Charlotte, and W. Arnold Smith, of Gastonia. Dr. Wilcox is a great preacher, and one of the best in North Carolina Methodism, and a man of God. Mr. Smith is director of religious education and music, at Main Street Churchy Gastonia. This church and our town are for tunate in the coming of these men of God to hold a meeting in our midst. It is hoped and desired that all the good people of the town and community will give their presence and moral support to this meeting, and that all churches will receive sub stantial benefit therefrom. Such can be the case. Let's all try to make it so. FLORENCE MILLS WORKING FULL TIME Florence Mills, the big industrial plant which means so much to the prosperity of the city, announced Monday morning that they were starting up full time, after a short lull in business. Day and night forces are now at work and the mam moth plant is running at full capa city. FOREST CITY COURIER f PUBLISHED IN THE INTEREST OF FOREST CITY AND RUTHERFORD COUNTY HENRIETTA NEWS OF PASSING INTEREST Local and Personal Items Ters ly Told By The Courier's Special Correspondent.. — m Henrietta, Aug. 31.—Misses Eliza beth Hames jand Christine Roper spent the week-end with Miss Hames' mother, Mrs. R. T. Bryant./^ Mrs. B. A. Hamrick wiM return this week from Baltimore, where she has been purchasing ladies and chil dren's ready-to-wear for the Hen rietta Mills stores. Mrs. E. B. Pigford and daughter, • Mrs. Emma Phillips, and son Mr. Clyde Pigford, spent Saturday night with Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Hyder. Mrs. Kansas West has returned from the Rutherford Hospital, where she was treated for an injured arm. Mr. and Mrs. Scipio Whisnant, of Charlotte, were guests of Dr. and Mrs. J. F. Whisnant last week. Several of the teachers are expec ted to arrive this week-end as the school opens Monday, Sept. 6. Mrs. Will Hightower has reurned home after an operation at the Ruth erford Hospital. Mrs. T. C. Lovelace, Miss Ostine Whisnant and Mr. Joe Whisnant spent Tuesday with their uncle and aunt, Mr. Tom Willis and Miss Sallie Willis, near Fallston. Prof, and Mrs. T. J. Hilton and young son, of Raleigh, spent a few days with Mr. and Mrs. M. B. Ma haffee last week. Prof Hilton is a member of the* faculty at N. C. State college. Dr. and Mrs. T. C. Lovelace had as their dinner guests Sunday evening, Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Lovelace, Misses Daisy and Lillie Lovelace and Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Lovelace, of Morres boro. The Epworth League gave a spe cial program at the Methodist, church last Sunday night which was enjoyed by the large crowd present. The pro gram consisted of songs, recitations, instrumental music, a pantomime, "The Old Rugged Cross," and a Drama. "The Girl Who Chose Worldly Pleasure." The young people received much praise for the splendid program. Prof. Lonnie Sides, of Chapel Hill, spent Monday |night and Tuesday with his ,uncle, Rev. J. P. Hornbuckle. Prof. Sides is superintendent of the public schools at Chapel Hill. A revival meeting starts at the Methodist church next Sunday night. Rev. J. O. Ervin, of Rutherfordton, will assist Rev. J. P. Hornbuckle. Mr. Ervin needs no introduction to the people of Rutherford county, having been the beloved pastor at Ruther fordton for a number of years. He has assisted in revival services over the county. He believes in hewing to the line, let the chips fall where they may and the people hear him i gladly. A cordial invitation is ex tended to the people to attend these services and all Christians are urged to be prayerful that the sinners may be saved and the church revived. The many friends of Mrs. B. Doggett will learn with regret that she does at the Ruther ford hospital where she was taken last week for treatment. STANDARD OIL COMPANY TO OPEN NEW STATION The handsome new service station of the Standard Oil Company, corner Main and King streets |is rapicfily nearing completion, and will open the latter part of this week. This service station is one of the hand somest and best equipped lin ''the state, and is in every detail up to every standard specification. Mr. Carl Huntley, popular local man, will be manager of the new Standard station. REPUBLICAN SPEAKING Htm. Johnson J. Hayes, of North WilkVboro, Republican candidate for the U. S. Senate, has two speak ing dates in the county, as follows: Rutherfordton, Tuesday, Septem ber 7, 2 p. m. Foreest City, high school auditor ium at 8 p. m. same date. New 54 inch flannels, $1.98 per yard. Dalton Bros. FOREST CITY, NORTH CAROLINA, THURSDAY, 1926 CLYDE ROBINSON INJURED WHEN CAR OVERTURNS Young Man Has Fighting Chance For Life In Ruth erford Hospital. Clyde Robinson, aged 19 years, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Robin son, of the Frog Level section, was seriously injured when his Ford car overturned Sunday night. He suf fered severe injury to his head and his life was depaired of for a time. A message from the Rutherford Hospital at 2 o'clock Wednesday af ternoon stated that the young man's condition was favorable and hopes for his recovery were entertained. The accident happened late Sun day night in front of Rev. Geo. Har ris' residence, near Mcßrayer's store. The young man was. driving and the only occupant of the car. Just what caused the car to turn over has not been learned. Rev. Horn and Mr. J. J. Jones heard the crash and hastened to the scene. They found the young man badly injured and took him to the Rutherford Hos pital. The car was badly damaged. MISS ROBINSON ENTERTAINS Miss Amorae Robinson delightfully entertained the High Shoals Inter mediate B. Y. P. U. at a watermelon slicing, given at her attractive home near Cliffside, Monday night. Numerous games and contests were enjoyed throughout the even ing by all, after which the hostess, assisted by her sister, Miss Iris Rob inson, served very enticing water melon. All went away declaring a good time and wishing Miss Robin son would have a social very often. BEAUTIFUL LAWN PARTY AT BOSTIC Bostic, Aug. 31. —Mrs. Bueron Harrill, of Bostic, entertained with a lawn party on Tuesday evening at her home in honor of her sister Miss Jennie Davis, of Forest City, and Miss Virginia Poe, of Bostic. Assist ing Mrs. Harrill were R. L. Likens, and C. E. Laughridge. Many delightful games and music were enjoyed throughout the even ing. Those attending were: Misses Virginia Poe, Viola Hollifield, Sarah Flack, Dorothy Hollifield, Annie Poe, Willie Sherman, Viola Smith, Aileen Hollifield, Brent McKeithan, Eunice Hollifield, Frances Calton, Mattie Wells, Genevieva Hollifield, Julia Grayson, Ruth Hollifield, Mary K. Laughridge, and Mary Poe, Polly Martin, Ellenboro; Mildred and Del la Collins, Ruth Kisfen, Elizabeth, Mary, Jennie and Winnie Davis, Lilah Padgett, Leanette McMurry, of Forest City; Aileen Trout and Pearl Satcher, of Saluda, S. C.; Messrs. Dixon Bridges, Glenn McKeithan, T. Clemmer, Moody Bridges, W. M. McKeithan, E. N. Washburn, Jr., Percy Likens, Pete Greene, Joe Mar tin, of Ellenboro; Bill Butler, Zeb Harrill, George Stahl, James Harrill, Roy Butler, Bronner Harrill, Bus Hardin, Tom Dorsey, J. L. Butler, Jr., Price Hand, Joe G. Jones, Z. But ler, Bob Wycoff, Roland Morgan, Reed Wells, Robert Lee Harrill, Richard Breeden and Bbbert King, of Forest City. S. M. I. I. OPENS SEPT. 7 South Mountain Industrial Insti tute, in Golden Valley Township, will open its eighth session of school on Tuesday, September 7th, at 9 o'clock. Mr. Clyde Erwin, superin tendent of County Schools, will give the opening address. Dr. W. R. Brad shaw, pastor of the First Baptist church, of Morganton, chairman of the board of trustees of the institu tion, will also be present and ad dress the student body and friends. DR. PALMER HERE Dr. J. A. Palmer, formerly of Ma rion, has openede offices in the new Farmers Bank building for the prac tice of his profession. Dr. Palmer is a graduate optometrist and comes highly recommended. He should do well in Forest City. DEATH CLAIMS GEORGE CARSON Dies at Home of J. E. McMurry Sunday Morning—Burial at Salem Church. Mr. George Carson, widely known throughout the county and member of a promineent family died at the home of Mr. Josh McMurry in this "city, Sunday morning. He had been in failing health for the past five years, but was only bedfast for a short time, internal hemorrhage caus ing his death rather suddenly. He had been a cripple from birth, his legs and feet being undeveloped, but he was a man of spirit and un bounding energy, and before failing health set in had made a game struggle for his livlihood by selling papers and periodicals in various places. He was finally forced to accept refuge in the County Home, but had not been there long before the death of a brother, Taylor Car son, in Nevada, last April who left him a nice legacy. He immediately went to Hot Springs for treatment, after which he came to Forest City to make his home. He was 55 years old. Surviving] him are two sisters and one brother, Mrs. Lillian Nelson, Fountain Inn, S. C.; Mrs. Mallie Davis, Henderson ville and Mr. Julius Carson, Spar tanburg, S. C. Funeral services were conducted at Salem church, Monday, in the presence of a large crowd. Beautiful floral offerings were in profusion testifying to the love for the de- I ceased. HENRIETTA-CAROLEEN SCHOOLS OPEN SEPT. 6 The Henrietta-Caroleen schools will begin Monday, September 6. An unusually strong faculty has been secured and all indications point to a large enrollment. One of the most significant im provements since last session has been the addition of a department of home economics. Every girl in the I high school will be given an oppor tunity to take courses in this depart ment. Miss Eakens, who is consider ed one of the best instructors in the state, will have charge of it. Class work will begin Monday morning at 8:30 and the regular schedule will be followed. PROLOFIC TOMATOES Rev. H. B. Rich, pastor of the Wesleyan Methodist church, takes much pride in his garden and has been very successful this season. He tells The Courier that he measured a tomato plant in his garden the other day, and the stalk measured 70 1-2 inches. Mr. Rich did not know just what variety the tomato is, but said the fruitage on this tall stalk was good, quite a lot of fine red tomatoes being gathered from the plant. FINAL SPECIAL TAX NOTICE The Special Business Tax and the City Automobile License Tax must be paid by Sept. 10 or ordinance governing same will be enforced. By order ot the Board of Com missioners. L. C. Lowrance, Mayor. This Aug. 27, 1926. DEATH OF JAS. M. MICHAEL % Mr. James M. Michael, Confeder ate veteran, aged 84 years, died at the soldiers' home in Raleigh, Mon day of cancer. The body was shipped to Forest City and buriel took place at High Shoals church yesterday, Rev. Zeno Wall, having charge of the services. Mr. Michael was a native of this county, having resided in the Bostic section. He was a volunteer in the Civil War, serving throughout this great conflict. He is survived by his wife, who makes her home with a daughter, I Mrs. C. P. Hall, at East Flat Rock; another daughter, Mrs. Reuben Grant, of High Point, and three sons, Messrs. John, Brack and Dan ! Michael, all of Asheville. He was the grandfather of Mrs. Milson Bos tic, of Forest City. TEXTILE CLUB HOLDS MEETING IN FOREST CITY Fifty-Two Members Present for Good Program—Next Meeting at Henrietta. ( & (Special to The Courier.) Henrietta, Sept. 1. —The Ruther ford County Textile Club held its regular monthly meeting at Forest City last Saturday night. After en joying the good supper the meeting was called to order by the presi dent, Mr. W. S. Moore. Several took part in the discussion for the even ing. A most enjoyable feature of the meeting Saturday night was the music and songs by Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Minish of Forest City. The next meeting, whicn will be the fourth Saturday night in Sep tember, will be held at Henrietta, and will be altogether a social meet ing. Messrs. J. D. Mauney, W. C. McAbee and D. F. Clark, all of Hen rietta, compose the entertainment committee. These gentlemen will leave nothing undone that will add Jto the pleasure of the guests and | it is hoped that every member will be present to enjoy the occasion. Fifty-two members were present Saturday night. Mr. J. M. Gregg, secretary of the Southern Textile Association, was an honored guest. W. M. U. MEETS IN FOREST CITY The fourteenth annual meeting of the Woman's Missionary Union Aux iliary to the Sandy Run Association was held in the Forest City Baptist church Tuesday and Wednesday, August 24, and 25. The meeting opened Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock with the president, Mrs. T. C. Lovelace, pre siding. The following program was rendered. Hymn—Jesus Shall Reign. Devotional —Mrs. R. N. Childress, Henrietta. Welcome—Mrs. Hoyle Elliott, For est City. Response—Mrs. Charles McCurry, Cliffside. Minutes, roll call and reports of Societies. Solo —Miss Emily Camp, Forest City. Mission Study Report—Mrs. W. C. Bostic, Forest City. Superintendent's Report and Ad dress —Mrs. T. C. Lovelace, Henri etta. First Aid to Your Society—Mrs. R. C. Smith, Cliffside. Solo —Mrs. Glickman, Forest City. Address —The Reward of the Faithful Steward—Mrs. Edna Har ris, corresponding secretary, Raleigh. Appointment of Committees. Devotional —Mrs. Y. L. McCard well. Afternoon Session. Devotional —Mrs. D. C. Martin, Bostic. v Roll Call of Junior Societies. Pageant—"The Radiant Life"— Forest City Y» W. A. The Alexander church having had the largest increase in membership the was presented to the president of their society by Mrs. T. C. Lovelace. Report of Committees. Election of Officers. Adjournment. • REV. CHAS. R. TRAMMEL Rev. and krs. Chas. B. Trammel were pleasant callers at The Courier office a few days ago, and the edi tor, who has watcheed the career of this rising .young minister with a great deal of pleasurable pride, was much gratified to learn that he has charge of Grace Baptist church at Washington, N. C., and is making a fine record and doing great good in this charge. This large church, be ing so capably supplied by this young minister, speaks well of the ability of this fine young man who is making rapid stridees in his chosen work. He graduated from Forest City high school and later from Wake Forest. Rev. and Mrs. Trammel are visiting the former's parents at Rutherfordton, but will return home this week-end. 14 PAGES 5 ===== 84 COLUMNS $1.50 Per Year In AdYance CARROLL & BYERS OPENING TODAY Forest City's Newest Store A Credit To Larger City. Forest City's newest store, that of the Carroll & Byers Co., is opening today in the handsome new building of the Cyclone Auction Co. This is a branch of one of Gaffney's largest and best mercantile firms and is under the efficient management of Mr. Claude A. Petty. He will have as helpers the following capable young people of this city: Misses Sue Col lins and Winnie Davis, Mrs. Jud Har rill and Mr. Clyde Hardin. There will be no formal opening at this time, ■tout merely an opening of the store and an invitation to the public to call and see them* The regular fall opening and fashion show will be held in October. Mr. Petty tells The Courier that everything in the new store is brand new and just from the markets. The store will sell both wholesale and retail. They expect to carry at all times a large line of men's and la dies' ready-to-wear, goods, no tions, shoes ana hats. This high class store should prove a drawing card for our city. Neither extreme ly cheap, nor goods selling higher than medium prices will be featured, but everything will be of a nature that appeals to the better class of conservative trade. The large stocks backed by the superb reputation of the Carroll & Byers Co., should make this new store rapidly forge to the front in our city. You are cordially invited to call and get acquainted with Forest City's newest store. PROVIDENCE NEWS Forest City, Route 2, Aug. 31. The revival meeting closed Sunday morning at Providence. There was a large crowd out to hear the last sermon which was preached by Rev. J. C. Gentry. Rev. J. C. Gentry and family, were pleasant visitors of Mr. J. W. Phillips and family, Sunday. Miss Katie Smith spent Saturday night with Miss Louise Smith. Miss Margaret Weathers, of Statesville, is spending a few days with Mr. D. L. Smith and family. Miss Inez Waters has returned from summer school. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Phillips spent Friday with Mr. J. W. Phillips and family. Mrs. Elizabeth Blanton returned Friday from Gaffney, where she had been spending a few days with her daughter, Mrs. Gordon. Mr. Millard Hopper is real sick at this writing. We hope for him a speedy recovery. SCHOOL NEWS School will begin at 8:30 a. m., as usual this year. All new pupils have been classified and regular work will begin the first day, Septem ber 6. Since the Forest City graded school has such a large enrollment in the first grade, it will not be possible to admit pupils who become six years old after September 15th. It is necessary that all beginners enter school at first of the year. Be ginners will not be admitted after Monday, September 20th. T'upils should bring books to school the first day. Pupils who become six years of age after September 15th, will be admitted to the beginner's class, in January. Miss Wilma Stalnaker, chief oper ator in the local telephone exchange, has been ill for several days, but is showing improvement. Services by the pastor at the Pres byterian church next Sunday, morn ing and evening. Mr. Will Collins and wife and Mr. Arnold Gaines and Miss Sue Collins visited several points in the moun tains Sunday. Messrs. Dean Howard and Mont gomery Dedman, "devil" in The Courier office, spent the week end in Tryon. "Dock" says they had a good time.