Forsyth City consolidation hints in Weldon notices
Readable fragments show local interest in Forsyth City consolidation plans amid advertisements and notices. The Riverside mentions Salem Female Academy, hotel ads, and exchanges with foreign papers while recalling public library and Confederate veteran context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
We Institute
Te Vyaista
Jonisiana Lowery
B. Barkow
Aguer Bros
Grand Ented
Salem Female Academy
JM. West & Co
Richardson
Arehan
Portrait of Capt. Suorwe L. leads NC paper tribute
The text honors Capt. Suorwe L. a six foot tall, about 40 year old officer in North Carolina journalism, praising his physique and character. It notes General Orders and debates within the North Carolina State Guard over officer commissions, with letters from Col. Glenn and Gen. Jones detailing encampment leave and authority. The piece also includes Winston tax ordinances and various town notices about licenses and taxation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shotwerr
Suorwe L
Peatle
North Carolina
Tarheelia
Younc
Bosurrr
Lowenxstern
North Carolina State Guard
Jones
Col. Glenn
Gen. Jones
Col. Glexy
Oxford
Durham
Reidsville
Winston
Statesville
Asheville
Waynesville
Reidaville
Maj. Smith
3Rd Regiment
Jynes
Astan
Ron
James D. Glee
N.C
G. P.S
Young
Adjutant General
Washington Boers Special Corresponces of the Sentinel
The dispatch notes Consul Beckford Mackey’s transfer to Nuevo Loreto Mexico and praises the new appointee as a younger man. North Carolina gains several postmasters including W. M. Gray, Washington J. Barrett, and Josh H. Allen. It also mentions the President and Cabinet absence, Adirondacks rest, and about 40,000 postmasters still unscathed as Billy Vilas roams the Adirondacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Sentinel
Wassixaroy
Beckford Macley
Nuevo Loreto
Mexico
Rio Grande Do Sul
Mackey
Cas
Brazil
North Carolina
W. M. Gray
Wilson
Washington
J. Barrett
Kinston
Josh H. Allen
Durham
Cleveland
Adirondacks
Billy Vilas
Adironacks
Sirapow
Elkin Postmaster Acknowledges Local Ties and Views
The writer, a long-term Elkin resident since 1872, served with R. R. Gwynn Manufacturing Co. as bookkeeper and salesman. He notes he was appointed postmaster by a petition of Elkin residents after James Minish’s death and rejects imports of officials from other areas, listing local figures and counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Republican
Winsto
John Nt. Richardson
Reid
Elkin
Surry County
KW. C
Richardson
Surry Man
Rockiney
Surry
R. R. Gwynn
Boo
Vila
Elkinan
James Minish
Rockingham County
Airy
Mocksville
Farmi Davie
Stalisbury
Batesville
Dress Goods and Household Textiles on Sale
Large stock of Canton flannels in colors and white, dress and sack flannels, con and twisted flannels, dress linseys and plaids, table Damask and napkins to match, linen cloths, ready-made tablecloths, crash, towels, table oil and shelf cloths, counterpanes from 90 cents to 2.50, blankets and quilts from 75 cents to 10 per pair, bleached and brown domestics and drills, velvets, veiling, mosquito netting and related items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellemont
Variety of women’s apparel and accessories on sale
A sweeping catalog of women’s fashion items including shawls, scarfs, plain and fancy garments, skirts, parasols, fans, belts, gloves and hosiery. Prices range from a few cents to several dollars with numerous fabrics and brands listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashmere
Saratoga
Mousquetaire
Foster Lace
Warner's Health
Uooley’s Health
Globo
Princess
Cleopatra
Paragon
Vast Range of Ladies Accessories and Fabrics for Sale
A listing describes a vast assortment of lace and embroidery threads, silks and braids, ribbons and trimmings, fringe and lace borders, buttons, and sewing materials. Also offered are toiletries, cosmetics, hair oils, bay rum, tooth powders, swan’s down, cascarula, and many other articles.
Shoes a Specialty at Local Store Describes Varied Footwear
The advertisement lists slippers for men and children including perforated and fixed lace designs. It notes options in morocco, kid, pebble, goat and calf materials with cloth and leather lace, buttons, gaiters, and buckles. Prices range from 40 cents to 5 dollars per pair.
Miles' Sons Shoes Sell Through Hixsuan & Brieux
An advertisement touts Miles' Sons Philadelphia Iland-made fine Shoes for style fit and durability. The dealer Hixsuan & Brieux sells thousands of the celebrated Bay State Shoes with growing trade each month. A large assortment includes medium price shoes and is sold exclusively by Hirsnaw & Busey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles’ Sons
Philadelphia
Hixsuan & Brieux
Bay State
Hirsnaw & Busey
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Western Sentinel
Oldham Publishing House
Bkiwarhd Ocahour
the Sentinel
Winston - Salem
Gloham Publishing House
Wineton
Uis
Winstop
Salem
Forsyth City
Mant Fuirors
Tex Sentinen
Weldon News
Creditshore Papersn
A. B. AppRews
Cons
M. Soepmax
Tuos. M. Hopf
Octavies Coke
Morning News
Paris
Jurance
Eta
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Se Letters and Arts of
Sporwein
Press
Farcoyres B. Anrenpaut
Ar Renwall
Gay
Scates
Fixcen
Laugpers
Trustees of Public Libraries
Shotwehe
Gspt
Raxpoten A. Smopyein
Raleigh
Rutherford County
Albany
Ap Charlote
Gegersh
Meck- Jenburg County
Journalisay
Ralsigh
Fupmer and Mechanig
Scatme Appoii
Tur 'Sentrser
Capt
Saorw Elu
Corporation
Sach
Hall &Co
Winston Market
Board of Commissioners
Foliar Stersith
Mevangeles
Isin al
Adam Kiger
Anig
Mr. Atryt
MT. Airy, Surry CO
Rhe Collceae
Ruvos Roberts
Joseph Hollingsworth
Stuart
Patrick
Danville
Springs
Rufus Roberts
Burch’s
N. C
Mt. Airy
T. M. Osborne
Dobson
Ibrown
Rogers & CO
McCormic
Thomas Hay Rakes
Geiser
Phatons
Rempson
Winston, N.C
Dy Winston
J. A. White & Son, Buggy Manufacturers
Liberty Street
Winston N.C
C. Quick
Eure
J, S
Barrow & Sons
Biu
Main St
Endenhalla
A. Reynolds
J.r.mendenhall
Cnairy
Greensboro Sash and Blind Factory
Corsini
GEO. W. Hinshaw
Wade
Byygy
Hinshaw & Bynum
Winston, m. Cc
T. Mile
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