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Western Sentinel in Winston, North Carolina

04 Aug 1881

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Western Sentinel

Location

Winston, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1881

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Mystery of the Mountains and Flora Macdonald’s Escape

The article blends two tales: a San Jacinto mystery with thunderlike disturbances called Tahquish and the famed 1745 escape of Prince Charles Edward with Flora Macdonald aided by Laird of Kingsbury and others. It recounts Flora’s daring disguise, capture, trials in London, North Carolina loyalties, Moore’s Creek, and her death in 1790 with a lasting Scottish legacy.

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Death of Justice Clifford reshapes Supreme Court balance

Nathan Clifford dies ending the last democratic link on the Supreme Bench. The court shifts further toward Republican power as Field remains a southern aligned dissenting voice. Clifford’s record includes opposition to wartime laws and civil rights expansions, with dissents on confiscation acts and the fourteenth amendment cases. Replacement likely chosen from New England to maintain balance. Maine farmer notes orchard site choice prioritizing wind exposure and bloom delay in northern locations.

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Funerals and Follies Spark Spoopendyke Arm Saga

In a comical scene the Spoopendyke couple debate a self-inflicted accident turning morose into farce. He sprains an arm after slipping on ice and wants legal death or comedy relief, while she plans the aftermath with small, stubborn details about dress, flowers, and a coffin.

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Mr Spoopendyke R. Spoopeddyke Mr. Spoopendyke Jattan Solomon
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Automatic track tester for railroads

A Pennsylvania Railroad device uses an automatic track tester resembling a baggage car to detect hidden track faults at up to 25 mph. It records joint faults, alignment errors, rail spread, and gauge issues with self registering instruments, pencils, and a ledger system for precise locations.

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Liar Himself Wanderer Returns Home

A New Hampshire tale describes a young man who after years abroad returns to his village. He shares vivid experiences at a winter gathering, while one listener remains unmoved. He finally reveals his blunt verdict, “I’m a liar myself.” A closing adage warns against taking new feathers.

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