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DEMOCRATS DON'T FAIL rp VOTE NEXT TUESDAY Rutherford County Offers Unequalled Opportunities To Manufacturers and Others VOL. XIII— No. 4. ELECT OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS FOR NEW BANK 1 - \V. s. Moss President and G.! B. Harrill Cashier —Other j Officers Selected at Thursday's Meeting. At a meeting of the directors of j the newly-organized First National; Bank, held Monday afternoon at 3:00 o'clock, W. S. Moss was elect ed president of the new bank. At i the same time T. R. Padgett and J.I V. Daltan were elected vice-presi-j dents, G. B. Harrill was elected cash- j ier, and C. 0. Riding was elected at torney. A seal and by-laws were a dopted, and a resolution was passed to apply for six percent of the bank's capital in stock of the Federal Re serve Bank of Richmond, Va. »It was also resolved to call payment of fifty percent of the purchase price of the stock subscribed for on November 5. It is planned to open the new bank on Monday, November 10. The president, vice-presidents and cash ier were empowered to act as a pur chasing committee for the purchase of supplies and equipment. A dis count and examination committee | were also appointed at this meeting. An organization meeting was held , last Thursday afternoon at four o'- clock, in the rear of the building now occupied by the Industrial Bank, at which time the directors were elect ed. and other business transacted.! The entire capital stock pf $50,000, was s u bscTibetfr'*fJtfy3BliP which, according to those familiar with the banking business, is a rec ord. It is said that the First Nation al bank organization was the quick est on record, while a new record (Continued on Page Eight) REPLYING TO THIS WEEK'S ISSUE OF THE "INDEPENDENT" RUTHERFORDTON SUN The Democrats of Rutherford county are not going to be misled, or bluffed either, by the desperate methods of Mr.. Fred Hamrick and his personal organ of vituperation and mis representation. The Courier having been delayed until Thur&-, day morning of this week on account of the illness of the ec i- j tor, gives us a chance to see a copy of this week s Sun before; going" to press. The wliole sheet is given oyer to attacks on. Mr. Dunagan, the Democratic party, and Editor Alcock. I A whole page is devoted to abuse of Editor Alcock because he published a court record showing that Jobn Ed Pearce had , been indicted for libel in Kentucky. Not being able to den> , the facts in the case, The Sun devotes a page to abuse ana alibis, winding up witli this amazing statement: "A matter like this is regretable in public print and Mr. Pearce had no wish to engage in any altercation with a man of the type and mentality of Alcock, who is manifestly seed ing trouble." Mr. Hamrick and his organ, not finding any real grounds on which to attack the editor of The Courier, falls into the pitiful course of attacking the mentality of Mr. Alcock, know ing that no self-resoecting new r spaper man could, or would discuss a matter of this kind in public print, or try to defend himself from such an attack. The public can decide this is sue. We would say, though, that the Republican organ is hard put when it can find no other grounds upon which to at tack The Courier and its editor. The whole vile attack upon The Courier was brought aboiu when this paper questioned the "independence of The Sun, when that paper was directing a vicious attack upon the Democratic Board of County Commissioners and other good Democrats of the county. The Sun, in its desperate effort to scare The Editor ot The Courier, publishes an article purporting to come as a special dispatch to that paper under Forest City date line nx October 29, saving that "it has been learned from leliable sources that a new, up-to-date weekly, or possibly a bi-weekly, will be established here soon after the first of next year." Well, well, isn't that too bad. After nine years of faithful service to Forest City, Rutherford county and the Democratic party, The Courier is to be shoved off the board by a set of rien who are incensed because this paper has dared to defend he right and fight for the principles of the Democratic party. For the past four years The Courier has successfully with stood the assaults of all opposition, and does not fear the re newed efforts to destroy this Democratic newspaper. Come on with your new paper, boys. You will find The Courier ready for any emergency. In conclusion, we will say again, you can not bluff Ruther ford county Democracy, nor can you frighten the editor af The Courier. FOREST emaeou R I ER FOREST CITY—"ONE OF THE TEN BEST PLANNED AND MOST S. A." U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE SURVEY~ FIRE DESTROYS J. M. BUTLER , ! Fire destroyed the home of Mr. J. M. Butler, of near Sandy Mush, j Saturday night, resulting in a loss lof nearly $5,000. The fire occurred ; about eight o'clock. Mr. Butler, who (resides on Forest City, R-l, was ab jsent, he and his family being away • • • I visiting relatives. A light was observ «ed in the house by neighbors a short J time before the fire, but no attention ' ; was given to it. When next noticed, ;the house was a mass of flames. Al- ( ■ though neighbors gathered at the i house, nothing could be saved. All i furnishings were fourned. Mr. Butler I _ I CLYDE R. HOEY WILL I SPEAK HERE FRIDAY 1 •• ** * I «► ! ' FOOTBALL ] t I i 1 I The Cool Springs "Golden Tor- j i' nado" will play Christ Prep School« jon the local ground Friday, October ! I 31, at 3:3o'o'clock, Christ school is I i • i | located at Arden, near Asheville, and 1 ■ has one of the best football squads! i t jto be found in the mountains of • l western North Carolina. J f Kings Mountain High will play I | here Armistice Day. The game will j j begin at two o'clock. ; j On Friday, November 21, Hickory ■ j will play "here- j 1 FIRST TO PAY TAXES. j j • • Tax Collector Fed B. Rarrill in-' to her usual custom, Mrs.'P. D. Har | rill, Sr., was the first person in. this township to pay her 1930 coun ty taxes. ISrs. Harrill Is one o"f the county's best business women, and efficiently handles a large estate. . PUBLISHED IN THE INTEREST OF FOR AND RUTHERFORD COUNTY FOREST CITY, NORTH CAROLINA, THURSDAY, OCT. 30, 1930. HOME OF AT SANDY MUSH estimates his loss at around $4,500, part of which is covered by insurance. Mr. Butler is one of High Shoals j J township's most progressive farmers and dairymen. He suffered a similar los two years ago, when his home was burned, together with all furn ishings. £ Mr. Butler extends to his friends and neighbors his thanks for themany expressions of sympathy upon his heavy loss; also for the articles of house furnishings and clothing donat .ed by them to Mr. Butler and his family. .. -• - , 1 The origin of the fire is unknown. - 'j»h. afcftV V | Shelby Orator Will Close Caiti- I paign in County With Ad dress at High School Building. \ I j Hon. Clyde R. Hoey, of Shelby, North Carolina's "silver-tongued ora ; tor," will speak at the Cool Springs high school building here Friday evjen | ing at 7:30 o'clock. This will tiiark | the close of the Democratic catm -1 paign in Rutherford county. : > ! Mr. Hoey's ability as a, speaker and orator are too well known in I Rutherford county to require conh I ment. He will examine the issues, of j the approaching campaign . sent them in a logical, foTcefjfem&|| I ner. All voters in Rutherford a cordial-invitalioii .t» hear Mr. Hoey on Friday evening. Plans are being made to accom modate ten thousand people. Work men began Wednesday morning to install amplifiers which will carry , voice of the speaker several blocks. Seating arrangements are : being made whereby ten thousand people can be seated. The Caroleen band has been secured for the oc casion, and will spend Friday adver tising the big eveniL. BAPTISTS CLOSE ; REVIVAL MEETING I Twenty-One Days 7 Meeting Concluded—Many Receiv ed Into Church. 1 The evangelistic meeting which : was conducted at the First Baptist church here by Dr. J. M. Haymore, ' of Atlanta, Ga., came to a close last Sunday night. As a result of the preaching of this noted evangelist during the twenty-one days' meeting more than forty were -received into the membership of this church. Twenty-five of these new members were converted during the meeting, while about fifteen placed their let ters in the church. The ordinance of baptism was ad ministered to the converts Monday evening by the pastor of the church Dr. W. A. Ayers. At the beginning of this service the pastor spoke to the young people on their new duties as church members and urged the parents to help them and to set an example which they could follow. This revival, which began on Oc tober 5, resulted in much good, not only to the church, but it is hoped, to the entire town. Large crowds were present at each of the services, both morning and night. The morn ing services, which were held at 8 o'clock were attended by larger num bers this year, than any morning ser vice held in any previous meeting. Inspirational and powerful were the messages of Dr. Haymore dur-. ing the meeting. Endowed with a great faith, the personality of this evangelist fairly shone with his be lief in the Lord. Not only in the pulpit did this man bring the Word but whenever an opportunity pre sented itself. While at dinner with friends, while visiting others or while BON. T. L. JOHNSON j 1 WILL SPEAK HERE I ; ARMISTICE DAY: I . i, Address of Former Superior r -Court Judge Will be a Fea- j ture of Celebration— Tentative Program. iiv - • I, 1. !y. ■ ■ I Judge Thomas L. Johnson, of Ashe-! ville, former superior court judge,! and admitted candidate for gover nor in 1936, will speak here Novem ber 11. Mr. Johnson is one of North Carolina's best speakers; a man of broad mind, and a deep thinker. His ( subject has not been announced, but, it will be appropriate to the occa sion.' The Armistice day celebration ac- • tivities will begin with a band c.on-, cert at 8:30 o'clock Tuesday morn ing. From 8:30 to 10:00 a registra tion of veterans of the War Between the States, Spanish-American War, and World war will be held. All | veterans of any of these wars are > requested to register. , 1 The parade will form shortly be •; lore noon. A number of floats, cars 3 and decorated automobiles will take ; » .{part, and veterans of the wars will :; march in the parade. Prizes will be ■: offered for the best floats. ! i \ Dinner will be served from one .' to two o'clock for ex-service men only. ti EL i; Forest City High school will play |a football game with Kings Moun i .tain in the afternoon. Stunts and y athletic events on the streets will be »£ feature of the afternoon, closing street dance at night. , CANDIDATES IN : GENERAL ELECTION . i l * ; Names of Democratic and Re -1 publican Candidates on 1 State and County Tickets. N ! I The names of the following can j didates will appear on the tickets to | be voted in the general election next ; Tuesday: The letter (D) denotes Democratic candidates; (R) Republi- f I ' • can candidates. | i State Tick :t. | United States Senate: Josiah W. f Bailey (D); George M. Pritchard , (R). | Congress, Tenth District: Zebulon Weaver (D) ; Brownlow Jackson (R) ; 1 State Treasurer: Nathan O'Berrv L (D); I. G. Greer, (R). ; Corporation Commission: (Vote ? for two) George P. Pell (D); Stan ley Winborne (D) ; J. T. Prevette r (R) ; B. C. Campbell R). 1 Judges of the superior court: Wal ter L. Small (D); First District: M.; ; V. Barnhill (D) Second District; J. Paul Frizzelle (D). Fifth District; . Henry A Grady (D) Sixth District E. H. Cranmer (D) Eighth District; Neil Angus Sinclair (D) Ninth Dis , trict; William A. Devin (D) Tenth , District; John D. Humphries (D) ( . Twelfth District; W. F. Hard.inp: (D) - Fourteenth District; Wilson Warlick (D) Sixteenth District John D. Paul (R) First District; No Republican candidates for second and fifth dis tricts; Oscar B. Turner (R) Sixth- District; H. Edmund Rogers, (R) J Eighth District; W. C. Downing (R) : (Continued on Page Eight) — j on the streets, this preacher always had something to say about thej; Spiritual side of life. I An evangelist because he was J j called to do this work, Dr. Haymorej has preached more than five hun- i dred sermons in various churches of . the Southland thus far this year. j The singing during the meeting was in charge of Q. L. Frye, of Hick- j ory, this making his fourth time to ( be in a revival meeting in this } church. Under his leadership the { singing this year was unusually good. ] Mr, Frye is now assisting in a meet- i ing in Greensboro. Men Of Ability On Democratic Ticket Qualifications of Candidates on Ticket—Com mon Sense and Logic to Elect to Office Men of Ability and Previous Experience. REPUBLICANS TRY j .. INTIMIDATION I Two Young Republican Work-j ers Attempt to Force Regis- } ' trar to Violate Law. i j I On last Saturday two Republicans' from Rutherfordton Township ap-! peared before the Registrar of j Green Hill Precinct, Hon. George' Biggerstaff, and undertook to intimi- j date the registrar into registering! two Republicans who could not quali- j fy because of the educational test. It is to be regretted that the two j young Republican workers from Rutherfordton Township acted so in ' discreetly and became so abusive of the kindly old gentleman who oc cupies the position of Registrar for Green Hill precinct. i Such tactics will not advance the cause of Republicanism in Ruther ford county. There is a law to pro tect every election official, as well as the voters, from intimidation. Sec - ( tion 4185 of the Consolidated Sta tutes (Sub-Section 4) provides that it shall be unlawful any per-j son to be of boisterous con-. ; clifcf so as to (disturb any member of | any election or canvassing board, or ] any judge or registrar of election, in j the performance of his duties as im-. posed by law." Sub-Section 3 is also i very stringent with reference to any ( person attempting to interfere with i the duties of election officers, j Not only was the law violated, but, the people of Rutherford county will present such tactics in no uncerta : n i terms on next Tuesday when the bal-1 lots are cast. 1 ! ELECTRIC POWER WILL i BE CUT OFF SUNDAY i ' ! Notice has been given from the city authorities that the ' electric power will be cut off Sunday from two o'clock to about five o'clock. Thi« is necessary in order to allow work men to do some necessary repair work on the lines. i i Gratss, grate fenders and stoves at .Farmers Hardware Co. A LAST APPEAL TO THE DEMOCRATS OF RUTHERFORD COUNTY On Tuesday, November 4th. the Democrats of Rutherford county will have it within their power to perpetuate Democ racy in this county, or. failing in their duty, to let the Republi cans get the foothold they are so desperately seeking. Mr. Fred Hamrick has headed the desperate clique which •seeks to defeat some of the Democratic candidates in this county. He has been assisted by the "Independent" Ruther ford Sun. edited by a man who only last year was a defeated Republican for the office of State Senator, and who, attacking a brother editor in Pineville, was adjudged guilty of libel. This same John Ed Pearce is now pouring the vials of his wrath up on this newspaper and its editor, in his desperate efforts to break the solid ranks of Democracy in this county. It is not within the bounds of reason to suppose that Mr. Hamrick, or his imported editor, can make any headway in the coming election, and that they will be repudiated at the polls is a foregone conclusion. Rutherford county has forged ahead un der Democratic leadership and proposes to continue in the guidance of party of the great common people. Democrats, arise in your wrath and smite the preposterous would-be Republican leaders who are so desperately trying to entei the \vedge that is hoped to split the Democratic partv in Rutherford county. Let e\ er\ Democrat see to it that he and his neighbors and fiiends aie at the polls Tuesday, November 4th, to cast a vote of 1 ebuke against the presumptious Republicans. Their only hope of e\ en minor success is to cause enough dissention to elect a few Republicans through misinformed and misguided Demociats who have fallen victim to their puerile promises and attacks upon the Democracy of the county. Again, we urge, vote the straight Democratic ticket. 1 8 Pages 108 COLUMNS SI.OO Per Year in Advance ♦ _________ As election day approaches, it may be well to consider again the many qualifications which are held by the democratic candidates. As the Republican county chairman ha 3 appealed to some of the voters to I "vote for the man," we present here j a line-up of candidates that are un i excelled, and have every qualifica ' tion essential to successful office ; holders: O. R. Coffield. j Hon. O. R. Coffield, candidate for ; the Legislature, represented Ruther j ford county inthe legislature sessions iof 1913-1015; has been mayor of ( Ellenboro for a number of years, j and holds that position at present. He is a successful business man, and ' has made a success in life. He is a ! gent for the Seaboard Railway at Ellenboro. W. O. Geer. | W. O. Geer has served as Regis ter of Deeds for four years, and is admitted to be one of the best of ficials to ever serve in that position. His congeniality makes for him friends of everyone he meets. His popularity was amply attested iby the large majorities he received in each of the general elections and . primaries in which he has been a M. O. Dickerson. j Col. M. 0. Dickerson clerk of tha 1 • ' court, is a veteran official, having served in that capacity before. He was recently characterized by one of the superior court judges as be ; ing the most efficient clerk of the superior court in North Carolina, i compliment to Mr. Dickerson and to Rutherford county. W. C. Hardin, j Sheriff W. C. Hardin is rounding' ' out his third term. Only one prison ' er has escaped from the county jail since Mr. Hardin has been sheriff. His ability as a detective in ferret ing out law breakers is almost un canny. He and his efficient corps of offic'als are constantly on the job. As an executive, few have the abili ty that Mr. Hardin possesses. A vote for him is a vote for continued clean government in Rutherford county. M rs. Minnie E. Blanton. . | The old argument that women have no place in the public or busi- I (Continued on Page Eight)
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