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And the prices recommend X themselves. ft ; 1 TOMATOES K 4 30c ♦ — tmmmmmrnmmmmt mbb—— mmmmm __^ mm m tmm•— vM % Crushed Corn, 2 No. 2 cans 25c ♦ ♦ /■ \ ♦ ♦ I Quaker Grits 3 pkgs. 25c ♦ X Shredded Wheat, pkg. 12c ♦ ♦ I Mil M Carnation Smalr Tall i n f ♦ MILIV or White House can can lUC ♦ : | Yellow Cling Peaches, large can 19c \ r* > v . ♦ I Corn Flakes 15c H I 1 ♦ Encore Olive Oil, 1-2 pt. can 29c ♦ ♦ / | 8 O'CLOCK COFFEE lb. 35c ♦ I x ' X Sultana Jam, Assorted flavors, 43 oz. jar 49c T| \ i olive SOAP 3 CSKbs 20C ♦ i ♦ t X ___> ♦ V ¥ ! omTAMOTIC* FAOFSC' t C« MR. C. T. WRIGHT DIES AT BOSTIC Former C. C. & O. Railway Engineer Passes at Age of Forty Years. Bostic, April 16. Mr. C. T. Wright, aged 40 years, died at his home here Thursday after being ill more than two years. Complica tion of diseases brought about his death. Funeral services were held at Bostic Baptist church Friday after noon at 3 o'clock, and were in charge of Rev. I. D. Harrill. Inter ment took place in Concord ceme tery. The interment services were in charge of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers of which he was a member, and were very impressive. Mr. Wright is survived by his wife, who before her marriage was Miss Mae Grayson; three children, Charles, Jr., Frederick and Marylin, all at home. He is also survived by his parents, and by one sister, Miss Sue Wright, of Bostic. Mr. Wright was, until two years ago. employed by the C. C. & O. Railway as an engineer. Failing health forced him to abandton this work, and since that time he has been residing with his family at Bostic. He was a native of Ten nessee, but had made Bostic -his home during the past six years. He was a member of the Christian church, at Milligan, Tenn. Bankers ot Oklahoma will co operate in endeaovring to see that a capable agricultural agent is se cured for each county in the state. THE FOREST CITY COURIER, THURSDAY, AURIL 19, 1928 Champion Reader of County llin Ei m RL ■ R"LL^GGP^£*. , •■ L IF • 1 *! . (- R^ li w|jfll 'I If f jf ■ll IB ! Miss Maude Wright, of Ellenboro High school, who won the Clyde A Erwin Silver Cup on March 20th for the best reader in the county. She won a reader's medal at Ellenboro MRS. J. L MATHENY OF ROUTE 3 DEAD Cancer of Stomach Results in Death for Well Known Woman. Forest City, R-3, April 16.—Mrs. J. L. Matheny, aged 52, died at her home Tuesday, April 10; following a lengthy illness of cancer of the stomach. She had been in ill health for sixteen months and her death was not unexpected. Funeral services were conducted from Pleasant Grove Methodist church Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock, with Rev. J. B. Tabor, Jr., in charge. Interment was in Pleas ant Grove cemetery. Mrs. Matheny is survived by her husband, J. L. Matheny, her father, Mr. Elisha Cox, of Mica, N. C., and Stepmother; one sister, Mrs'. Alfe Smith, Shelby; three brothers, Messrs. Bud Cox, Gastonia; Nelson Cox and Will Cox, of Mica, N. C. Mrs. Matheny was a devoted mem ber of the Methodist church. She became a member of the church when sixteen years of age, and was always found in her place at church when her health permitted. CARD OF THANKS We take this opportunity to thank our friends and neighbors for their many acts of kindness shown us during the illness and death of dear mother, Mrs. S. A. Morris. May God's richest blessings be on all of you. Mrs. Clara Hubbs, of Baton Rouge, is the third women to be elected sheriff of a parrish in Louisianna. FOR SALE \ 2-TON RUGGLES TRUCK FOR SALE. Good condition. First $285.00 takes it. JACK'S LEADER STORE Forest City, - N. C. % MISS MAUDE WRIGHT THE FAMILY. —Photo by Gilbert's Studio commencement last spring and won second place at Mars Hill last fall in the state readers contest. She is the daughter of Mr. (and Mrs. J. 0. W right The Knoxville Sentinel describes the modern young woman as being "self-supporting, independent, fear less,determined to take orders from no one, except in the line of em- ployment." And it might be added that even in the line of employment few of them exhibit servility to any alarming extent. A Marvelous Collection of SPRING HATS Little close-fitting hats—with upturn- We could go on describing these hats ed brims .. . Skull-caps that are fasci- forever . . but come and see for yourself, natingly new many with little lace You wi]l be enchanted . AU sizes _ hats veils . . . Fashions that are being worn lt , . . ... , today by whose choice dictates the fash- that are made to flt your head as a * love j on fits the hand—all colors, all materials, Felt and straws . . crocheted, s^^es * sisal, ballibuntl, hair braid and a new string braid . . .in black as well as in A marvelous collection and at mar the smartest colors of the season. - velously low prices! SI.OO $1.95 SO-95 BUCKS STORE, Inc. Next to Peoples' Drug Store, Forest City, N. C. A. D'K WALLACE DIED FRIDAY One Time Politican Passes at Age of 80 Years Rutherfordton, April 16.—Mr. Alphonso DeKalb Wallace, aged 80 years, died at his home at Ruth Fri day morning. He had been in ill health for several weeks, but seemed better Thursday. When some mem bers of the family entered hi§ room to awak him Friday morning h was found dead. Funeral services were held at the home Sunday afternoon and inter mnt took place in the Rutherfordton cemetery. He is survived by five children as follows: Mrs. M. L. Huntsinger, Greensboro; V. V. Wallace and Mrs. Ada Jewel, at home; A. D. K. Wal lace, Jr., of Batesburg, S. C.; and Mrs. Creed Hampton, of Rutherford ton. A large number of grandchil dren also survive. Mr. Wallace was one of the coun ty's best known men. He was the first postmaster in Rutherfordton to ever issue a postoffice money ordfer. He was born on Sept. 14, 1848, two miles northwest of Rutherfordton. During the War between the states, Mr. Wallace was a member of The Junior Reserves, and at one time was captured by Stoneman's cavalry and held a prisoner for several months. A few years later he became assistant clerk of court under Mr. M. O. Dickerson, Sr., a position which he held for some time. He was appoin ted postmaster in Rutherfordton in 1869 and continued in this capacity for about five years. He later tried merchandising and civil engineering. He was married in 1878 to Miss Margaret Padgett, of Edgefield, S. C. To them were born six children. In 1890 Mr. Wallace became secre tary of the Farmers' Alliance and in 1892 assisted in forming the Populist party. Mr. Wallace played a promi nent part in fusing this party with the Republican party in 1894. The following year Mr. Wallace was En grossing Clerk of the Senate of North Carolina, and took an active the next two years. In 1895 he was part in shaping legislation during Teller at the State Treasury. He was chief clerk in the State Department at Raleigh, in the following year. Several years were spent on his [ farm near Spindale. The death of his wife and the accidental shooting of his son, Wertz, by his brother, brought much sorrow to him in his later days. He sold his farm near Spindale a few years ago and moved to Ruth where he established a home for the remanider of his days. Car Bargains If you want a good used car, well conditioned and priced right, see us. Below we list a few. Come in and let us show you the very best values to be had in used cars. 1 Standard Buick Sedan. Ex cellent condition; pratically new tires. A real buy. 1 Standard Buick Coach. „New tires; car looks like new. 1 '26 Standard Studebaker Coach. In good condition. 1 Dodge Sedan. 1 Hudson Coach. A real bargain. 1 Late Model Whippet. Se dan. Slightly used. 1 '26 Dodge Coupe. New tires; new paint. 2 New Olds Sedans. Priced right. 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