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Subscribe for " f '%e COURIER —Only SI.OO pet year in County VOL. X—No. 24 'DYEING METHOD IS PATENTED BY I. B. COVINGTON s Former Forest City Man Patents Machine For , Dyeing Roving. ■ ' Wadesboro, March 19.—-I. B. Cov ington, superintendent of the Wade Mill here received a patent recently for a dyeing apparatus on which he kas been working for over two years. H is an appliance which dyes roving instead of yarn and the only ma lihine ever gotten out which does w-.kis kind of work. It reduces J 'of dyeing and will be a great l»elp to the textile industry. Mr. Covington formerly lived in City whertf be is well known. He was superintendent of the Flor ence Mills for several years. CAROLEEN NEWS (Special to The Courier). Caroleen, March 21.—One of the most interesting and inspirational meetings of the W. M. U. was held at The home of Mrs. A. C. Lovelace's last Friday evening, occasion was the observance of the Ruby anniversary of the Baptist Women's Missionary Union. Such meetings are being hi Id throughout the, organizations of the Southern Baptist conventions. A most appropriate and inspiring pro gram was planned by Mrs. R. N. Childress and carried out in her usual splendid manner. Two large wall posters were arranged by Mrs. Chil arJlfes showing the goal of the W. M. U and a large red hand painted torch, signifying the light sent throughout the world b ythe W. M. U. Each member was presented a red heart which bore this message, "Open Your Heart Loyally to the Ruby anniver sary and on the other side was writ ten the aim of the Ruby anniversary which is as follows, 40 per cent in crease over present number organi zatf&OTiby close of year 1928; 33,000 orgßiii|ktions by close of year 1928 is th£- 40,000 new members in existing oganizations \ four million dollars to be total of all W. M. U. gifts .during year 1928. Little leaf lets, fied with red ribbon were also presented which told a wonderful SB>ry."The Woman Who Gave Her lf." The W. M. U. Hymn for the year, "Jesus Calls Us," was sang followed by the devotional reading by Mrs. H. Holland. Mrs. Chas. McCurry of Gliffside gave the history of the W. M. U. for the past 40 years which was very interesting and showed the wonderful growth and good of the unadM Mrs. Byron Hamrick read a entitled "Rubies" describing and origin of this precious *tone. Mrs. Oscar Lynch also read » l»iece, "Pray Ye," while Mrs. S. H. Holland gave a fine reading on Greetings from the va rims states, of the Ruby anniversary were read: Miss Amanda Head, gave N. C.; Mrs. M. A. Higgins, Alabama; Xr4. U. K. Allen, Virginia, and Miss Mafgaret Lynch, Tennessee. Mrs. B. >M. Melton gave a fine talk, "To You From Falling Hands." After a clos- ing prayer a social hour was enjoyed at. which time Mrs. Lovelace served , cherry jello witH whipped cream, and hot coffee. Those affsnding were Mesdames. R. N. Chil dress, H. R. Holland, U. K. Allen, Ur cilla Lynch, Waldo Lynch, S. H. Holland, Bruner Beam, Margaret Haney, Mario Hawkins, B. T. Haw kins, Dave Lynch, B. M. Melton, Sam Melton, Byron A. Hamrick, Jim Ear ley, Mrs. Luther Campbell and Mrs. Chas. McCurry of Cliffside; Misses Amanda Head, Mi.nnie Harrill, Marg aret Lynch and Mrs. Oscar Lynch. Announcement was also made of meeting next Friday afternoon at 3:00 o'clock at Avon dale Baptist church. Mis? Ruth Lynch, returned week to Asheville Normal, after a two weeks stay here, observing in the schools. She is a member of the graduating class there this year. Mr. Jim Earley, who is working in Spartanburg, is spending a few days at home with his family. Mr. Mary Hamrick, has returned FOREST CITY COURIER PROF. C. A. ERWIN TO ADDRESS STATE BOARD Prof. Clyde A. Erwin, superinten dent of public instruction, left Wed nesday for Raleigh where he is at tending a meeting of the State Board of Education. Mr. Erwin is on program snd will address the meeting on "Economy and Transpor tation," using Rutherford county school board's system or centralized purchasing and economical transpor tation system as examples. MR. T. L GROSE DIED SATURDAY Gunshot Wound Received Accident ally Several Years Ago Re sults in Death. Mr. T. L. Grose, aged 39 years, died at his home near Midway Satur day evening about 6:15 p. m. Fu neral services were held Monday af ternoon at two o'clock at Pleasant Grove Methodist church with Rev. J. B. Tabor and Rev. R. T. Baker in charge. Mr. Grose lost an eye several years ago by an accidential discharge of a gun while hunting. For sometime he had been complaining of a severe headache. Death came suddenly Sat urday afternoon, and doctors pro nounced the cause as complications of the brain, due to his former injury. He is survived by his wife, who is a 'laughter of Mr. H. C. Carson, of near Bostic, two brothers, Messrs. Olin Grose, of Forest City R-2, and Lee Grose, of Eufaula, Ala., survive also three sisters and his mother. For sometime he had been employ ed in the cloth room of the Florence Mills here. The church was filled to capacity for the funeral services Monday af ternoon. A large and beautiful floral offering attested to the high esteem in which he was held in the community. The pall bearers were Messrs. Dewey Long, Wilbur Mcßrayer, Lee Grose, Olin Grose, Chalmers Grose and Walter Daniel. Beautiful salad bowls, special, 15c and 25c each. Stahl's Ten Cent Store. home from the Rutherford hospital, after undergoing an operaton for appendicitis recently. Mr. Clinton High, of Durham, N. C., spent a few days htre last week visiting his sister, Miss Berta Lee High, and other friends. Mrs. T. C. Smith, Mrs. Gerard Lip scomb, Misses Margaret and Ruth Walker, of Rutherfordton and Miss Ada Smith spent Tuesday in Char lotte. Mrs. Rosie Lamar, of Spartanburg, S. C., spent the week-end here visit ing Mr. and Mrs. Bruner Beam. Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Dedmond and Miss Cox, of Columbus, spent Tues day here visiting at the home of Mr and Mrs. John Hamrick and other relatives. Miss Mary Lynch and friend, Miss Ada Phillips, who teaches school at Mills Springs, spent the week-end here, visiting Mr. and Mrs. D. B. Lynch. Mr. L. B. Robbins, who has been manager of the Cherokee Mills Store, at Cherokee Falls, S. C., since leaving Caroleen, purchased the store, stock of goods, and house of Mr. D. F. Beachboard. Mrs. Robbins will not take charge until the first of April. Mr. Beachwood will continue the mercantile business in Forest City. Mr. Robbins moved his family back to his home here last week. Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Tmmerman, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Edwards and Mrs. F. O. Hands spent Tuesday in Ashe ville, N. C. A training school is being held this week at the Baptist church here, sev eral different courses being given, from Sunday school Manual and B. Y. P. U. Manual. The various clas ses are being taught by Rev. and Mrs. R. N. Childress, Rev Crawford Lynch and others The classes are being well attended. Lunch is being served in the [dining lfall of the church each evening for those pres ent. The baby daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hamp Jolley, has been very seriously ill with pneumonia, but is some bet ter, we are glad to learn. PUBLISHED IN THE INTEREST OF FOREST CITY AND RUTHERFORD COUNTY FOREST CITY. NORTH CAROLINA THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 1928 DECLARERS AND READERS CONTEST TUESDAY EVENING Cliffside and Ellenboro Stu dents Win Silver Loving Cups in Contest. The Rutherford County High School Readers and Declaimers' Con test was held here Tuesday evening in the Cool Springs high school audi torium. A total of nineteen students, ten girls and nine boys, took part, representing the high schools of Rutherford county. These contest ants were selected in a series of pre liminary contests in which more than 125 students took part. The winners Tuesday evening were Miss Maude Wright, of the El lenboro High school, who gave a neg ro dialect reading "High Culture in Dixie." Butler Pruettt, of Cliffside High school, won the Declaimers' Cup with his declamation "Heroism and History." During the contest musical selec tions were given by the Cool Springs Musical Club, Cliffside High school quartette, and a chorus by students from South Mountain Industrial In stitute, and a solo by a young lady from Ellenboro. Prof. Clyde A. Erwin presided. The cups were awarded to the win ners by Mr. Erwin and Mr. R. E. Price. The silver loving cup 'loll3' ed to the reader was given by the Coun ty Board of Education, while R. E. Price donated the declaimed s cup. These cups became the property of the school when won twice in succes sion. CITY HALL CONTRACT AWARDED TUESDAY W. H. Hand, of Belmont Successful Bidder. Farmer* Hardware and Robert Holmes Get Heating and Plumbing. The contract for the erection of Forest City's new city hall was let Tuesday at noon. W. H. Har.d, of Belmont, was the successful bidder,, ;the contract for the erection of ! building going to him for $23.650.(w. i The Farmers Hardware Company of Forest City were awarded the con tract for installation of the heating system, their bid being The plumbing will be installed by Robert Holmes, who took the cob|T tract for $1220.00. Excavation work will begin within a few days. Actual construction work is scheduled to commence about April 1. The contractors have 120 working days in which to complete the project and barring extremely in clement weather the city should see the building completed by September 1, at the latest. DOLLAR DAY AT ELLENBORO SATURDAY Twelve business firms of Ellen boro will inaugurate a co-operative dollar day for next Saturday, March 24th. It is said that never before has Ellenboro put out such efforts in co-operation as these wide-awake business men and merchants have to give an effective and money-saving dollar day. Circulars will be distrib uted giving full details of the dollar day event. Our husting neighbor city is to be congratulated upon its enterprise and the event will not only be a success, but will demonstrate the effect of co-operation. Messrs. Chas. Z. Flack and Lee Stein have let the contract for hand some new residences. Mr. Flack will build on Magnolia avenue, while Mr. Stein will build on Arlington street. Gold band cups and saucers, 15c complete. Stahl's sc, 10c and 25c Store. Ten pounds granulated sugar for 62c. Horn's Cash Store. ANNUAL OLDER BOYS' CONFERENCE OPENS MARCH 20 Approximately 250 Dele gates Expected ta Attend Conference Here. The Fourth Annual Rutherford County Older Boys' Conference will be held in the Baptist church here March 30, 31 and April 1. Indica tions are that there will be approxi mately 250 delegates from the va- rious churches, schools and school clubs over the county. The conference will open Friday! afternoon at 4 o'clock at the Baptist j church, with the registration of dele gates and the election of conference officials. Dr. Ashley Chappell, pas tor of Central Methodist church, of Asheville, wiH be present Friday eve- ning at the banquet and will deliver the principal address of the eve ning. On Saturday morning the program will consist of short talks by various to the conference, follow ] by an address by some speaker w hose names will be announced later. Saturday afternoon will b e devot ed to athletics. Coach E. Z. Seitz, of Cool Springs high school, will have charge of this, and the events will be held at the Cool Springs High school building. A session of the conference will be held Saturday evening, followed by the closing session Sunday after noon, at which time Dr. Zeno Wall, of Shelby, will be the principal speak er. WITHDRAWS FROM RACE Due to pressing business in the practice of law with the firm of Rid ings & Jones in Forest City, N. C., I am forced to withdraw from the race as a candidate for Recorder of Rutherford county. KIWANIS CLUB The Kiwanis club held an interest ing meeting Monday evening. The /speaker of the evening was R. E. Price, welfare officer, who gave an instructive talk on the welfare work in the county. C. E. Alcock and Howard Doggett were named as delegates to the Seattle convention. Wednesday the Kiwanians, Prof. D. H. Sutton and his boys and a dele gation of farmers worked on the new curb market building which will open Saturday. A big dinner was served in the hall at noon. . Next Monday will be "Merchants' Night." MR. J. T. HARRIS ELECTED TO BOARD OF EDUCATION At a special meeting of the Ruther ford County Board of Education, held in Rutherfordton Wednesday, Mr. J. T. Harris was elected as a member of the board to succeed Mrs. J. T. Wiseman, resigned. The board as now constituted 1 consists of Messrs. Plato Gettys, W. W. Na iney and J. T. Harris. TO MASONS ONLY—The Acacia Mutual Life 1 Association is now rep resented in this territory by Bro. J. Johns, Forest City, Box 324. The Acacia is the cheapest and the best protection you can buy. Let Mr. Johns explain more fully. 24-4t His many friends are pleased to know, that Mr. N. H. Welsh has re turned from the hospital, and is m*:ch improved. Rose bushes, colieus, ferns and geraniums, 10c each. ' Stahl's Ten Cent Store. Rose bushes, colieus, ferns and geraniums, 10c each. Stahl's Ten Cent Store. B. T. JONES, Jr. FOREST CITY BAKERY TO OPEN SOON The Forest City Bakery will open within about ten days, in the building formerly occupied by the Morris Bakery, according to a statement made this week. This bakery is be ing promoted by local men. New machinery is being installed, and the plant is being thoroughly overhauled. Only the best grade of bakery prod ucts will be put on the market, and the promoters ask that the local people give their support to this in stitution. 'CURB MARKET TO OPEN SATURDAY Rules and Regulations for Governing Market Adopted Monday | Evening. The Forest City Curb Market will open Saturday morning, March 24, at 8 o'clock. The building, being erect ed by the joint labors of the Forest City Kiwanis Club, the local farmers and the agriculture students of Cool Springs High school, will have forty stalls, and a good number of farmers have expressed their intention of be ing at the opening with farm pro duce. Any farmer or farm woman in Rutherford county may sell on the curb market, and any thing that is grown or made on the farm may be | sold on the market. Mrs. M. M. ! Young has been elected manager and j the following is a tentative list of ( farm products that may be found at ?the market Saturday: Whole milk, buttermilk, butter, whipping cream, cottage cheese, live chickens, dressed chickens, broilers, capons, eggs, can ned fruit, pickles, onions, turnip cakes, pies, candy, nuts, hams, saus |age, liver mush, and pork. Rules and Regulations At a meeting of the board of di rectors, Monday night the following rules and regulations were adopted for the sellers: - > 1. Keep within the enclosure made by the tables, so as to avoid congestion with the customer, who should be on the outside. 2. Do not place boxes, crates, or produce on the outside of tables in way of customer. Place them on the inside. 3. Clean up around your place be fore leaving. 4. All sellers must be governed by prices posted on bulletin board. 5. Pay a commission of 5 per cent on total sales to the manager before leaving. 6. The Curb Market will open at 8 a. m. on Tuesdays, and Saturdays, and closes at 11:30 a. m. on Tuesdays and at 2 p. m. on Saturdays^ 7. Sellers must not use more space than allotted. Only one space to each family. 8. Only Rutherford county farm ers are eligible to sell on the curb market. 9. Sellers must guarantee all pro duce to be fresh. 10. Correct weights must be given. Sellers will be required to re fund on any error made if same is found before purchaser leaves mar ket. - 11. Weight on scales provided by curb market for customers shall be final. 12. Each seller is to register with manager before selling each day. 13. Any violations of the above rules forfeits right to sell on the curb ! market. ANNOUNCES FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER Mr. Joe Groves, prominent farmer of Union Mills, Route 3, announces as a candidate for county commis sioner in this issue. Mr. Groves is one of the best known citizens of the upper section of the county, and if elected will make an excellent offi cer. TO CORRESPONDENTS AND OTHER CONTRIBUTORS A break down on our linotype Tues day caused much loss of time, compelling us to leave out many in teresting letters this week. We are under lasting obligations to our neigh bors of the Rutherford News for val uable help given us by Mr. Carl Laughridge. 16 Pages 72 COLUMNS SI.OO Per Year in Advance DR. J. T. BURRUS ADDRESSES COUNTY CLUB HERE TUESDAY Holds Joint Meeting With Rutherford County Medi cal Society. The March meeting of the Rutk erford County Club was held joint ly with the Rutherford County Medi cal Society in the Kiwanis hall heye -riay at 1 o'clock The dinner, served under direction of Mrs. R. R. Blanton, was up to expectations. At the opening of the program Mr. C. F. Cline reported that the roads committee had an avdienee with Mr. Kistlet who was very muck in favor of completing Route 19, but that there was insufficient funds at present. Mr. Z. O. Jenkins and Dr. A. C. Duncan spoke briefly in interest of the Older Boys' Conference, after which Dr. W. C. Bostic introduced Dr. J. T. Burrus in a few well-chosen words. Dr. Burrus, presidedt of the State Medical Society, brought a message of importance to the Club and Society, on the value of he medi cal profession to the state in gen eral. He was followed by Dr. H. A. Crowell, of Charlotte, former presi dent of the North Carolina Medical Society. He made a brief speech and gave away to Dr. Chas. O. Laughinghouse, secretary-treasure of the State Board of Health of Raleigh, who outlined the policies of the state board. Approximately seventy-five guests were present, including members of the club and of the medical profes sion of the county. \ "HELP YOURSELF" The people of Forest City and Rutherfordton county who like good acting, dancing, and singing cannot afford to miss "Help Yourself/' which will be presented at the High school auditorium, Forest City, Fri day, March 23, at 8 o'clock. The Dramatic and Glee clubs, un der the direction of Misses Gaines and Wilder, are giving this play. "Help Yourself" is a musical com edy in three acts, writte/i by the same author as "The Flapper Grand* mother" and has met with equal suc cess and enthusiasm whereever it has been staged. ADAVILLE NEWS Forest City, R-2, March 19.—Rev. D. J. Hunt will be at Adaville next Saturday night to give a lesson in the Normal Manuel. Mrs. 0. H. Sinclair has been sick for the past week but is much bet ter. Mr. Mack Ramsey and family spent Saturday night with his father, near Henrietta. Mr. James Crow is all smiles, it's a new car. Miss Ella Trout, of Spindale, spent the week-end at Mr. A. C. Mores. Mr. Gordon Yelton and family spent the week-end at Mr. T. L. Mc- Brayers. Miss Irene Dixon spent Sunday clairwith Miss Evzelia and Nannie Lou Sinclair. Mr. Price Henderson and family, of Rutherfordton, visited at Mr. A. M. Dixon's Sunday. Mrs. Pegram has been very sick with relapse of measles, but is im proving. Little Miss Myrtle and Master James Collins have been sick, but are better. You can not dress up for Easter without a new hat to match the oth er new things. If you want the best selections, best values, give me a call. Mrs. E. E. McCurry. Rose bushes, colieus, ferns and geraniums, 10c each. Stahl's Ten Cent Store.