09 Apr 1885
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Newspaper
Western Sentinel
Location
Winston, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1885
Page
1
Liberty Street Winston N C advertises Double and Single Lounges Picture Frames among assorted home furnishings in a local storefront listing.
Sta Correspondence from Wilkesboro notes a Spring term of the Superior Court, a railroad feeling stirring locals as Col. Cowles leads a committee to push a Taylorsville to Wilkesboro line, and a visit to the grave of Gen. Jas. B. Gordon. The piece names judges, solicitors, sheriffs, and prominent Wilkesboro residents amid remarks on the town’s history, resources, and prospects. Dr. York is returning to his Trap Hill farm with plows. ex-sheriffs Fergeson and Somers are among local figures mentioned.
North Carolina General Assembly enacts sections repealing 1245 and mandating deed registration. Provisions set rules for land conveyances, unregistered deeds prior to 1885, and probate procedures. The act details affidavits, acknowledgments, and recording fees, with a transition date and enforcement.
MAJ R L RAGLAND argues canvass or cloth bed coverings for tobacco beds are non royalty items, citing government reports and Col J B Killebrew's census work. He explains frames, edges, and cords, showing how fabric coverings were freely taught by the government and how Garrard's patent claims are limited to a specific combination. Hyco Virginia March 27.
The piece discusses reactions to Mr Pearson’s re appointment as Postmaster with Republicans split over politics and civil service reform. Democrats are wary yet hopeful that the new administration’s wisdom will prove sound, while some Republicans claim Pearson never was, nor will be, a true party man. A clerk’s sharp anecdote reflects disillusionment with funding and patronage in the Postoffice operations.
A lively early 20th century fashion overview links Easter styles to the roller skating craze shaping footwear. Mentions new loom craft, corsets, Gilbert twills, and imported dress trims, with notes on S. T. Taylor cutting systems and Warner Bros. fabrics. Also sketches fashion journalism praise, New York publishing references, and Newark sample sources for spring fabrics.
Immense stock of good goods offered with fair dealing at low prices. Cashmeres, cloaks, shawls, blankets, underwear, gloves, hose, prints, dress goods and cassimeres advertised with deep discounts and special sale prices.
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