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Newspaper
Western Sentinel
Location
Winston, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1882
Page
3
Town column itemizing varied comes and goings including theatre ads and notices, weather notes, local prices, personal updates, property plans, and road or rail changes. Mentions W.C.C.C serenade, tobacco market, and a police/municipal schedule, with brief society notes and upcoming events.
In Salem Chapel Township last Friday Typhoid pneumonia killed 46 year old J Marshall a church and Sunday School worker and Mason. He leaves a wife and eight children. Buried with Masonic honors. A white infant corpse found during reservoir area on Tuesday. In Nat Suipe territory Crutchtied case discussed. Inquest summoned. Local town letters mention Buxton unable to attend for 30 days and a $25 fine. Mayor and commissioners lifted routine danger.
A circus elephant at Barnum's Circus winter quarters in Bridgeport, Connecticut, has given birth to a calf. This marks the second known instance of a birth of this species in captivity in the state.
An Indiana newspaper notes Mr. Geo F Meldeci of Peru Indiana used many remedies for a condition and found relief with St Jacobs Oil. The report presents his experience as a testimonial without medical claims.
Winston welcomes a new upholstery business led by W I Johnson of Wilmington. The operator brings long experience and offers full service from feather bed renovation with advanced machinery to making hair mattresses, promising thorough workmanship.
Last Saturday night about 12 o'clock a fire broke out in a dwelling owned by Mrs. Lea near the Winston Male Academy and levelled it. Mr. W H D Curtis occupied the house and lost much property. insurance covered some, no policy on building due to lapsed renewal in December. Origin unknown but blamed on sparks from the fireplace igniting carpet as no one was in the house. Neighbors credit timely efforts with saving surrounding homes.
The piece notes Harrison Pitts bought one acre in Winston near the town line twenty four years ago for 81502 and now his investment value has grown to 4162. An 83.7 percent increase is cited while political and civic topics are touched, including a Durham street paving ordinance, a Raleigh Supreme Court license filing, and local talks on Collector Geo. B. Everett.
A February 20 event at the Ope Trouce features Salemaston youths presenting a play and farce with recitations and Wa chovia Cornet Concert Club performances. Proceeds go to St. Paul's Church. posters provide fuller details and readers are urged to attend to support home talent.
Drafts submitted for the church project include one by architect Apmegate and another by Dr Craven of Trinity College both meeting approval. The brick edifice will occupy the existing site with a steeple at least 150 feet high and a total cost estimated between 80 000 and 150 000 dollars. Construction to begin early spring with fuller details forthcoming.
The Harrison Pitts property advertised in our column was sold last Friday at a fair price. Seven 25 by 80 foot lots were auctioned, except one larger lot bought by P. H. Hanes. Bid amounts include J. E. Gilmer’s $505 for the first lot, $382 for the second, a $1,000 bid for the dwelling on the third and fourth lots, Andrew Sink at $105 for the fifth, Geo A Boozer at $360 for the sixth, and $616 for the seventh rear lot fronting Main Street.
A Muscatine Journal fragment recounts a man who suffered six weeks with shoulder and spine pain. After two applications of St Jacobs Extract he found relief and a cure in two days as advised by a friend.
In a Winston meeting the Fire Company adopted its Constitution and By-Laws, elected Ed. M. Pace as Captain, left other offices vacant, and set monthly gatherings for the first Saturday. The group seeks an engine and notes delays until water supply improves amid regional post office consolidation talks.
Madison Square Theatre Company of New York presents Hazel Kirke at the Opera House on Monday evening the 27th inst with perfect arrangements and a strong cast. The engagement promises a grand, well staged performance with new scenery and no seat price increase.
Fragmentary 1922 notice mentions Dalton and March 11, local discussions, bridge questions, and various local deaths and illnesses. It references court cases, revenue officers, a still house discovery, and advertisements for fertilizers and local businesses. The text includes names and ads from Lynchburg and Virginian merchants and mentions Durigeas houses and Woot Amd shoe house.
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