Cal Mosely Harvests Area's First Watermelon, July 2, 1925

First in Watermelon; Second in Cotton Bloom

D. Cal Mosely, colored tenant on Mr. Shaw Randall’s farm in the Doggett’s Grove section, exhibited cotton blossoms to The Courier last Saturday, being the second to report so far.

Cal claims to be first with a home grown watermelon, having found one large, luscious one to ripen last week. His melons were planted April 1st,and he is the first to make report to The Courier of any having ripened this early in the season.

From the front page of the Forest City Courier, Thursday, July 2, 1925

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Spindale Marking July 4, With Baseball

Baseball at Spindale Saturday, July 4th

Spindale baseball park will be the scene of what promises to be two of the best baseball games of the season when Sulphur Springs team meets the Rutherford county all stars at 10 o’clock Saturday morning, July 4th, also at 3:30 in the afternoon.

Simmons, Wake Forest star pitcher, who has been working with the Charlotte Knitting Mill team in the Twilight League, during the summer, will pitch one game for the All-Stars, and Tomblin, rising young Spindale pitcher who held the fast Sulphur Springs team to four hits and one run last Saturday, will be in the box during the second game.

Cole and Lancaster, both well known twirlers in this section, will perform for Sulphur Springs.

From the front page of the Forest City Courier, Thursday, July 2, 1925

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Court House Building Sold Monday, June 29, 1925

Court House Sold Monday. . . Building to be Moved Within 60 Days—Officers to Occupy Hicks Building

Rutherfordton, July 1—According to advertisement the court house was sold at public auction on Monday, M.L. Justice being the highest bidder at a price of $500. The conditions of sale require that the building be removed from its present site within 60 days.

The Cliffside Mills purchased form Mr. Justice the heating plant, and the seats in the court room to be used in the school building at Avondale, and men were at work Tuesday morning moving the same.

It is reported that the officers will occupy the Hicks building while the new court house is in course of erection.

From the front page of the Forest City Courier, Thursday, July 2, 1925

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Mr. and Mrs. W.P. Crowder Have a Son, July 2, 1925

Born to Mr. and Mrs. W.P. Crowder of Forest City, R-3, Wednesday, a son, James Hiner Thomas. The young gentleman is a namesake of Mr. J.H. Thomas, vice-president of the Farmers’ Bank.

From the front page of the Forest City Courier, Thursday, July 2, 1925

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Secret Sept. 6, 1924, Wedding Announced, July 2, 1925

Popular Wedding Is Announced. . . Miss Sallie Holmes Collins and Mr. Charles Earl Carswell Announce Marriage

A wedding of much local interest was solemnized in Spartanburg, S.C., September 6th, 1924, when Miss Sallie Holmes Collins, daughter of Mrs. Julia Collins, became the bride of Mr. Charles Earl Carswell.

Both the bride and groom are from two of Forest City’s most prominent families, Mr. Carswell being the son of Mr. and Mrs. Rufus W. Carswell.

The marriage was kept secret until last Tuesday when it was announced that they were married in Spartanburg, S.C., September 6th. Their marriage comes as a surprise to their many friends who wish for them a long and successful voyage upon the matrimonial sea of life.

From the front page of the Forest City Courier, Thursday, July 2, 1925

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Minnie Carpenter, Fred Webb Wed June 24, 1925

Prominent Couple Wed at Cliffside. . . Miss Minnie Carpenter Becomes Bride of Mr. Fred Webb of Forest City.

Cliffside, June 30—A wedding of interest throughout the State was that of Miss Minnie Carpenter and Mr. Fred Webb, which was solemnized Wednesday evening, June 24th, at the home of the bride in this city.

The house was beautifully decorated and a color scheme was made very effective by the use of ivy, palms, ferns and Queen Ann’s lace. The altar was a scene of beauty with a background of ivy, palms and ferns interspersed with Queen Ann’s Lace, flanked on either side with tall candelabra holding Cathedral candles.

Prior to the ceremony, Miss Nell Padgett of Forest City sang “The Sweetest Story Ever Told” and “I Love You Truly,” accompanied by Mr. Broadus E. Roach at the piano. Mr. Roach played the “Bridal Chorus” from Lohengrin, as the bridal party entered. McDowell’s “To a Wild Rose” was rendered softly during the ceremony and Mendelssohn’s “Wedding March” was used for the recessional.

Dr. Chas. Hadley Stevens, pastor of the bride, and Rev. D.J. Hunt, a former pastor, entered and took their places at the altar, followed by Miss Willie Carpenter, sister of the bride, who was lovely as maid of honor. Miss Carpenter wore a yellow georgette dress and yellow picture hat and carried a bouquet of Ophelia roses and valley lilies. Next to enter was little Miss Louise Carpenter, little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.P. Carpenter, and cousin to the bride, daintily dressed in yellow organdie and carrying the ring in a large lily.

The bride and groom entered together and taking their place before the altar were united in marriage by an impressive ring ceremony which was closed with a prayer by Rev. D.J. Hunt. The bride was lovely in an ensemble suit of blue and white crepe back satin, carrying a shower bouquet of bride’s roses and valley lilies. She wore a handsome diamond bar pin, a gift of the groom.

Immediately after the ceremony, Mr. and Mrs. Webb left for a motor trip after which they will be at home at Forest City.

From the front page of the Forest City Courier, Thursday, July 2, 1925

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James Phillips, 74, Dies Following Fall, June 28, 1925

Death Follows Fall from Window. . . J.V. Phillips Found Dying When Relatives Return from Church

Spartanburg, June 30—James V. Phillips, 74, of Clifton, who was found in a dying condition beneath a two-story window at his home Sunday night, was laid to rest in the Goucher Creek church yard at 3 o’clock Tuesday afternoon, the Rev. J.D. Henderson officiating. Mr. Phillips, who suffered with asthma, is believed to have gotten up and in his wanderings about his room fallen out the window. He was dying when found by relatives returning from church.

Mr. Phillips was a member of the Cowpens Baptist church and for many years prominently identified with county affairs, having constructed a number of bridges throughout the county. He had served as township supervisor and was a candidate for the position of county supervisor.

The deceased is survived by his widow, Mrs. Martha Phillips, and the following sons and daughters:

J.J. Phillips of Converse; G.R. Phillips of Hawaii; Mrs. J.J. Guthrie and Mrs. J.R. Shippey of Spartanburg; Mrs. T.A. Lockman of Whitney; Mrs. O.C. Turner of Forest City, N.C., and Mrs. A.L. McDaniel of Gilkey, N.C. Three sisters, Mrs. Agnes Petit of Spartanburg; Mrs. Allen Thomason of Clifton and Mrs. Mary Brown of Rock Hill, also survive.

From the front page of the Forest City Courier, Thursday, July 2, 1925

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