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MR. mm. ROBERTSON, TGED 78, SATURDAY City Tax Collector, Former County Coroner and Dep uty Sheriff Succumbs to Heart Trouble Mr. C. M. Robertson, aged 78, died at his home here Saturday morn ing of heart trouble. Mr. Robertson had an attack with his heart last June and had not been well since that time. He had another attack last Monday and rapidly grew worse until death came Saturday morning. Mr. Robertson was perhaps one of the best known men in this coun ty. He had served as deputy sher iff, county coroner and tax collector for the town of Forest City. He was city tax collector at the time of his death. -He was one of the oldest mem bers ©f the Methodist church here. He was a member of the Knights of Pythias and a doky being a mem ber of the Asheville templej. He was also a member of the Moose Lodge. Mr. Robertson was born at Caro leen July 21, 1850. On September 21 1876 he married Miss Mary E. Bailey and to this union were born seven children , six of whom are now living. They are as follows: Mrs. Ada Fortune and Mrs. Grady .Moore of Forest City, Mrs. Lillian Bell, Spartanburg, S. C., Mrs. Leroy Smith, Charlotte, Therman Robert son of Wadesboro and Clyde Rob ertson of Greenville, S. C. On October 6, 1903 Mr. Robert son married his second wife, Miss Virginia Doggett, who survives. To this union were born four children three of which are now living. They are Louis, John Lee and Milton Rob ertson all who live at home. Funeral services were held at the Forest City Methodist church Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock with his pas tor, Rev. M. F. Moores, in charge, as sisted by Revs. John S. Wood, Dr.. 1 W. A. Ayers and Dr. Zeno Wall. of the ministers paid a fitting tribute to the deceased in some form. Interment was in Providence church cemetery. The burial service was in charge of the Knights of Pythias, of which he was a member. The Pythian ceremony was used at the grave side. J ' T*be many beautiful f floral offer ings were borne by Misses Ruth Reid, Alice King, Ruth Doggett, Kathleen Dorsey, Mesdames I. S. Robinson,; Jack Hodge, A. D. Nanney, C. E.? Alcock, M. F. Moores and Almae Davis Ellis. FLORENCE MILLS Forest City, Jan. I.—A wedding of interest to a large circle of friends was that of Mr. William Lytle and Miss Callie Dean which occurred De cember 22, in Spartanburg, S.- C* The ceremony was performed by the probate judge. A number of young friends accompanied the contracting parties. ' Shytle - Davis Saturday, December 22, Mr. Kent neth Shytle and Miss Mattie Davis accompanied by Mr. Guy Toney and Miss Annie Davis motored to Gaff ney, SV C., where the former couple were united in marriage by Probate Judge Lake W. Stroupe. - i The bride is a daughter of Mr. and : iil . I. . ' i • ■ ;Tf > We wish you a happy and prosperous New and take this occasion to thank our patrons for their support in 1928. * • • •' » ✓ • It is our purpose to serve you to the best of our ability in the new year. PADGETT & KING Undertaking and Furniture Forest City, N. C. Mrs. M. C. Davis of Union Mills, R-3, and is quite popular among her young friends. The groom is the eld est son of Mr. and Mrs. George Shytle. Both are employees of the Florence Mills and will make their home with the groom's parents for the present. Their many friends join us in wishing them a long and use ful life together. HENRIETTA NEWS OF LATE INTEREST Engagement of Miss Pearl Gil lespie and Mr. C. Bradley Announced Other Notes of Interest Henrietta, Dec. 31.—The follow ing teachers are expected to return Tuesday after spending the Christ mas holidays at their respective homes: Misses Cleo Sane, Margaret Kimsey, Sue Koone, Goldie Lee Mor risette, Virginia Poole. School be gins Wednesday morning. A happy reunion of members of Mr. A. M. Lovelace's family was held on Christmas Day, at his home in Mooresboro. There were twenty children and grand-children present for the occasion. Those attending the dinner from Henrietta were Df. and Mrs. T. C. Lovelace, and daughter Martha Jane, and Prof, and Mrs. W. M. Lovelace. The friends of Mr. Dan Smith, of this community, regretted to hear of the accidtent to his father, at Sandy Mush, last Friday night when Mr. Smith was struck by a car. We are glad to know his condition is more favorable at this time. A special Christmas program was given at the Henrietta M. E. Church on Sunday night, the 23rd, at which time the members of the Sunday School received a nice gift of fruit, nuts and candy. Mr. O. J. Mooney ham, Superintendent had charge of the program. ,-m ~.. An announcement of interest to their friends in this community was made last Thursday night at a party given by Miss Euzelia Smart, of Hen rietta, when the engagement of Miss Pearl Gillespie and Mr. Cy Bradley was made known. Both of these young people are well known here, Miss Gillespie being a popular mem ber of the Henrietta school faculty. One of the most delightful af fairs of the* holiday season was the party given on Friday evening by Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Asbury, Jr. Seven ta bles of progressive bridge were play ed, Mrs. W. M. Lovelace receiving high score ladies' prize, Mr. Henry Jenkins, high score gentlemen's prize, and Mrs. Frank Edwards consolation prize. At the conclusion of the game Mrs. Asbury, assisted by Mrs. Ed wards served a delicious salad course with accessories. Those enjoying the Asburys' hospitality were, Dr. and Mrs. H. L. Robertson, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Haynes, Mr. and Mrs. 0. J. Mooneyham, Prof, and Mrs. W. M. Lovelace, Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Neal, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Jenkins, Mrs. Clyde Mahaffee, Dr. and Mrs. J. L. Whistnant, Mr. and Mrs. Buren Phil lips, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Edwards, Mr. and Mrs. F. O. Hand, Miss Lu cille Wall, Mr. Joe Whisnant, and Mr. W. Louie Smith. The regular meeting of. the Hen rietta P. T. A. will be held on Thurs day afternoon at the grammar school building. Mr. F. H. Price delivered a splen* did New Year's message to his Hen rietta congregation Sunday night. THE FOREST CITY COURIER, THURSDAY, JANUARY 3, 1929 SYMPOSIUM AND NEW YEAR'S GREETING j FROM HORN'S THEATRE Well, folks: Since writing you through these columns, the whole cal endar has been changed, even the day of the week, the month and the year, and we made only one entry of 1928, after 1929 came in, but it was discovered in time not to go out, and don't forget to change yours. We have a lot to be thankful for which the retiring year brought | around, and want to take this time i and space to thank our many friends land patrons for helping us to en- Jjoy and carry on our unequaled I means of enjoyment. These thanks jand appreciations go on down the line to the producers, the directors and the stars, musicians et al who have taken part in these great pro ductions we have been enabled to present to you. for,.the work of 1929: The nymph, called the new year, "has a great work before him, but with our help, encouragement and co-operation, his burden will be a pleasure to us and the next lapse which he has to cover will slide by as though on a greased track, and contribute unconsciously one more notch on our ferule of time. Our aim is to give you the best the industry will afford, and Colleen Moore, William Haines, Alice White, Al Hoxie, Hoot Gibson, Corine Grif fith, Billie Dove, Mary Carr. Claire Bow, Joan Crawford, Ted Wells, Tom Tyler, and many others, which ■space forbids mention, have joined our group, or rather renewed their allegiance to us, for the new year, and we are sure what they will bring will merit your time and finance to enjoy. Some of the subjects to be treated in the near future, will be Divine Lady, Synthetic Sin, Divine Sinner, Trail of 98, one of the big ones of the year; Mask of The Devil, Phantom Woman, Show People, Wa terfront, Wild West Show, Out Cast Souls, Red Riders of Canada, Danc ing Vienna. •• — Elsewhere in "this paper you will note billing for the next six days which pictures you will be permitted" to see. There are always surprises coming along which you will be thrill— ! Ed to have thrown on you, and rest | assured if you find it here you will ifind the best to be had. | Again thanking you and wishing you a prosperous and pleasant New Year, we will try to carry our part with and for you. W. L. HORN. ' FORMER COUNTY COMMISSIONER DIES NEAR SHELBY Mr. Joe B. Palme*- Succumbs to Illness at Home of Daughter in Cleveland County Shelby, Jan. 2.—Mr. Joe B. Palmer died at the home of his * daughter, Mrs. Coleman Blanton, five miles north of Shelby, at 2 o'clock Sun-i day morning at the age of seventy years. He had been making his home 1 with his daughter for several years. | Funeral services were held Mon day noon at the Blanton home. Inter- i ment was in the Elliott cemetery. , He is survived by his widow, two daughter, Mrs. Coleman Blanton and j Mrs. Coran Wright, both of Cleve- i land county. He was one of the coun ty's most substantial citizens. He was a resident of Rutherford county un til a few years ago. He was a mem ber of the Board of County Com missioners of Rutherford county from 1898 to 1900. The other two members of the board at that time were A. S. McDowell and J. F. Ed wards. USED CARS FOR SALE I have the following caw for sale: 1 '2B Chevrolet Coupe. 1 '27 Ford 4-Door Sedan. 1 *26 Ford Coupe. 1 *26 Chevrolet Coupe. 1 '27 Buick Sedan. 1 '24 Dodge Coupe. 1 '27 Chevrolet Coupe. 1 '27 Olds Coupe. 1 *26 Chevrolet Touring. 2 '25 Ford Tourings. 1 '26 Chevrolet Coach. , 1 '25 Ford Sedan. 1 '26 Ford Touring. 1 Studebaker Touring. 1 Buick Touring. J. T. CAMP Phone 107 Moss^Bldg* FOREST CITY ■ * January Sale Beginning This Friday, January 4th and continues through next week. Our stock is too large at this time of year and we are going to give you some real values in this sale. Come early. We are putting everything in this sale; nothing held back. Lots of special for this sale. J8 Ladies' Dresses JffPflk. shades and materials at a great saving in this iUmfjf 112.75 Dresses at $6.75 II SB $17.75 Dresses at $10.75 IIP $24.50 Dresses at 513.75 fir / $29.50 Dresses at $16.75 $35.00 Dresses at - $22.75 Ladies' Coats /JL All the newest materials with real fur collars in jMil all colors at prices that will surprise you at 1-2 ' iMbww $24.50 Coats at |J2 25 SUV m $29.50 Coats at $14.75 ' liWr $34.50 Coats at - ... . $16.75 mI 139.50 Coats at $19,75 IB $44.50 Coats at _— 522.25 TO; $59.50 Coats at : $29.75 \IL Vv •■ • . Hr in Satins, Felts, Suade. Special at this sale for— v SI.OO :; One Lot of _ One Lot of Children's Dresses Children's Coats in Silks, Velvets and Jerseys. in all the newest shades and Special at this sale — , . , in. $6.50 Dresses at C«i 7C materials and all sizes at one half price. We only have SILK in piece goods but you can readily see that these prices are right: Corticelli Silks in Radium $1.50 at yard .... 95c Corticelli Silks in Crepe De Chine $1.95 at yard $1.39 Corticelli Silks in Flat Crepe $1.95 at yard $1.39 Corticelli Silks in Satin Back Crepe $2.50 at yard $1.95 Corticelli Silks in Georgette Crepe $2.50 at -yard $1.95 Men's Suits, Overcoats, Shirts, Hats, Caps, Socks, Ties, Gloves, Shoes, Rain Coats at a very special price. Every article in this shop, around the corner, near the post office, will be on sale. Remember the date, January 4th. Petty's Shoppe Forest City, - - - - - N. C.
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