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Newspaper
Western Sentinel
Location
Winston, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1879
Page
2
The Gélinston Sentinel notes price changes for subscribers. Prepaid year readers pay $1.50, while those who fail to prepay will be charged $2.00. The rule applies uniformly with no variations.
A local editorial argues gratitude for obeying laws despite harsh enforcement. It questions rumors of Deputy Collector Joyce being shot near Danbury and urges the public to seek facts, warning against government persecution and urging restraint if violence occurred. It notes disputed reports from Winston and Danbury and cites a physician’s examination.
Memorial notice from Greensnoro North Carolina dated April 21 1879 announces Col J L Scales will deliver the Memorial address on May 16 Winston recognition of his service a gallant soldier and a free speaker is noted the letter expresses appreciation for the honor and intent to attend mending the association's choice in Winston in May next year
Last Saturday Winston voters rejected consolidation by 201 to 120 while Salem favored it by 120, a split over extending Salem’s boundaries and control. The Times dispatch notes joiners leaving Durham collieries, with emigration rising to the United States and British America.
The Richmond Dispatch mocks the migration idea as futile and harmful, calling it the most absurd plan and predicting no benefits for the NEZEOLS. It notes the second trial of John Poin dexter for Curtis’s killing began in Richmond with only one juror seated. Also mentions Memorial Association of Statesville inviting Hon. W. M. Repsixs for May address, Pope aiding Hungarian relief, a politicized view of coal, and a 20 inch snowstorm in parts of New York.
State Treasurer J M Worrel clarifies fruit tree dealers exempt from peddlers tax while noting wholesale versus retail status hinges on quantity and resale intent. Also reports salt production 1878 by region, and comments on Southern politics. Myra Boon, near Jackson, Northampton, burned to death.
The act concerns civil actions for recovery of debts contracted for land purchases. It requires plaintiffs to state the land description in detail, defines jury issues on purchase money, and mandates judgments and executions reflect the land description. Ratified March 13, 1876.
The article reports renewed belief that the moon may be inhabited. Camille Flammarion, famed observer and writer, proposes building a colossal refracting telescope costing about 2 million dollars to reveal lunar inhabitants, arguing existing lenses cannot show small surface objects.
State news item notes Wesleyan Female College in Mar feesboro will be rebuilt. Reports slight fruit injury near Greens boro from recent cold, while two thirds of the peach crop are killed. Weldon Wells notes fever to go West has affected Weldon’s Black residents, with caucuses held on relocation. Goldsboro growth praised by Tatboro Southerner as city of ample streets and promising civic spirit. A Washington letter reports a Southern train wreck near town on the W and JBR line, a 16 year old Black boy killed in the incident.
The competition for admission to West Point will be held at the Male Academy in Statesville on Saturday May 17 starting at 9 AM. Applicants must reside in the 7th District. The age limit is 17 to 22 with height and health criteria and basic English and geography knowledge tested. Medical examiner Dr. W. M. Campbell to oversee.
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