Sentinel celebrates a year of strong letters and readers
The 1885 issue of the Sentinel lauds its contributor network across the country. It highlights Baltimore letters from Mr Ayr spero and Johns Hopkins work, Boston notes by R S Smriixcer, and Virginia insights by Ler tes. Praise is given to Richmond politicos, Saratoga Springs, Petersburg correspondence, and Enwarp Payson Hawt 3 sketches, stressing the paper's broad, skilled staff and growing list of subscribers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Sentinel
North Carolina
London
Tae
New York
Ciances C. Hellatay
Metropolitan
Wwashington
Aurx. Huster
Jonas Henry Boxer
Cr Fro W. Hargis
Thomas C. Vaxce
Philadelphia
Virginia
Richmold
Lertes
Saratoga Springs
Clara Belle
Erica
Yrith Jetters
Petersburg
Hie Sentinel
Tar Sentinel
Payson Hawt 3
M. Tt. Warrr
Arkansaw
Cato
Suyrase
Rey
Sentinel’s illustrated expansion boosts North Carolina paper scope
The Sentinel’s fashion editor and puzzle editor are named, with regional editors and contributors spanning Massachusetts New Jersey Virginia Maine and New York. It boasts extensive illustrations claiming more pictures than any North Carolina paper, and vows to surpass its 1884 record this year as a leading family news journal with frequent new features and state wide circulation.
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ScAues
Maj Stepany
North Carolina
New Orleans
Tur Sentinel
Winston
Family News
Oldham v Burrus in Civil Suit Over Corn Credit
The 1884 Wilmington Superior Court trial of Alexander Oldham and E E Burrus, with Stedman McRae Stranze and Davis Ricaud lawyers, ended in Oldham winning all issues. Damages totaled 1281 for nine months of idle mills and alleged loss from Burrus delaying a $10,000 line of credit, affecting corn purchases in Hyde County and shipments to Wilmington.
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Wilmington
Alexander Oldham
Chas. M. Stedman
D. K. McRae
Thos. Stranze
E. E. Burrus
Geo. Davis
Messrs. Russell & Ricaud
Junius Davis
E. S. Martin
Oldham
Hyde County
Hyde ‘County
Soepete
Burrus
Corp
Burrus & Bro
Norfolk
Tahasa
EL "Burrus
Ilmington
Oldhan
Oldham Burrus debt saga reshapes Hyde County mills
Oldham and Burrus engaged in a long series of loans, mortgages, and disputed judgments from 1872 to 1878. Burrus offered credit against old judgments, demanded security on mills and residence, and manipulated drafts to block Oldham’s corn purchases in Hyde County. Oldham sought Baltimore loans and faced high interest, while Burrus delayed marking judgments as paid to obstruct settlement.
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Burras
Dham
E. E. Burras
Oldham
Burrus
Pew
Burrus’ Bank
Baltiture House
Court House
Baltimore
Russia
Turkey
America
Hyde County
Junius Davis
Oldlam
Burris
Kaleigh
Withringtoms Gulver
Amd
Oakes
Antinori Rage
Auction of Oldham Burrus contract dispute ends in trial
In Forsyth County the Burrus and Oldham contract case concludes with a trial. A key letter dated April 1, 1878, shows Oldham accusing Burrus of silencing him as the dispute over property sales and debt recovery unfolds. The court considers relief in a Forsyth Superior Court summons against A J Waldran.
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Forsytil County
Matilda Waldran
J. R. Waldran
Hattie Sink
S. A. Sink
A.J. Waldran
State of
North Carolina
Forsyth County
County of
Fyreyth
Harser
Forsyth Gounty
Western Sentinel
Havske
C. Dev
Black and Colored Goods Demand Citywide Testing
Local sellers tout stock arriving soon and priced to beat rivals with emphasis on style and quality. They claim their Black and Colored items outshine all rivals in the city and invite customers to examine them. Continuous promotions highlight season open discounts and strong value propositions.
My Stock Of Cloaks Dorsaxs New Markets Jack ets
Declares a sale of cloaks jackets and circunars at greatly reduced prices not to be matched by any competitor. The notice emphasizes low prices on stock items from Dorsaxs and New Markets, urging buyers to act quickly to secure bargains.
Blankets Sale Ad Highlights Deep Discounts
Blanket sale touts savings from 15 to 125 percent with grey wool blankets at 1.50 per pair and white blankets at 2.50 and 3.50. A 3.50 blanket from last season is noted as popular, with extra heavy options at 4.50 and 5.00, previously 6.50 and BE.50.
Fall line underwear for gents ladies and children
A fall underwear line targets men women and children with new seasonal styles offering comfort fit and durability across sizes. Local shops promote the collection highlighting fabric quality and practical everyday wear.
Ladies' French Kid Gloves At Half Dollar Each
Large lot of ladies French kid service gloves offered at 50 cents per pair. Gentlemen driving gloves with stitched back priced at 75 cents, regular value $1.50. Genuine castors offered at $1.00, elsewhere $2.00.
Fall line knitwear for ladies and children
A fall line featuring ladies and children garments with wool and fleece lined options. Includes practical outerwear and cozy pieces designed for cooler weather. Strong emphasis on warm fabrics and functional layering.
Elegant line and dress goods sale ad line
An elegant line at 5 cents. A beautiful line of Dress Goods at 10 and 12 1 2 cents.
Good Wool Jeans and Men's Wear on Sale
Cassimeris for Men and Boys features a sale with good wool jeans priced at 30 cents, worth 50 cents, along with jeans in 15, 20, and 25 cent ranges. The brief ad highlights affordable men and boys apparel and casual wear.
Retail Grocery and Hardware Notes From Local Merchant
A fragmented advertisement lists a wide assortment from groceries to hardware including refined sugars, coffees direct from importers, teas, syrups, meats, flour, grains, nails, horse shoes, saws, locks, knives, scissors, coffee mills, sausage stuffers, shovels, irons, stoves, axes, hoes, scythes, cartridges, caps powder shot lead, and various farm and blacksmith tools. The ad emphasizes broad stock for household and tradesmen. Contains no dates or specific locations.
Boots and Shoes Offer Wide Stock at Low Prices
A historical retailer advertises a broad range of footwear for men women and children. Highlighted items include $2.50 saddle seam boots $2.75 farmer’s hip dress boots Globe Shirts and coats 300 suits and 100 overcoats rubber overshoes and an extensive line of gloves hats and accessories with guaranteed satisfaction and low prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert Dress
T. Mile
Philadelphia
Bay State
Sundries and school supplies listed in trade inventory
A dealer lists items including white lead, red lead, linseed oil, drugs and patent medicines, cedar and painted buckets, rope, brooms, trunks, umbrellas, readers and primers, Webster dictionaries, books, paper, slates, pencils, pens, blotters, slate pencils, crams, cradles of tobacco, blankets, snuff, tobacco, and muslin beds, reflecting a broad merchant stock.
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Lewis
Holmes
McGuffey
Davies
Emerson
Webster's
Fertilizers and Seed Available at Low Prices
We continue to sell Star Brand Guano for Wheat, Oats, Corn and Cotton along with Star Brand Special Tobacco Manure for the Tobacco crop. No fertilizers sold here compete with them, and we urge farmers to rely on their own experience and neighbors. Also on hand are Clover seeds, Orchard Grass, Timothy, Herds Grass and Kentucky Blue Grass seed at the lowest prices.
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AMA
Winston Dust
Opiccun
Sentixen
Ibis
Wilmington Star
South
Star
Wilmingon
N. C
Cape Fear
Pearl Hominy Mayafactory
E. E. Burruss
First National Bank
That City
Brome
Lawther & Cor Ater
Allis Credit
Borrus
Eossly
Cape
Louisiana State Lottery Co
Louisiana State Lottery Company
Academy OF IC
Gates
Onal Bank
Orients
Reliable House
Geo. T. Foust
Main Street
W. Stafford
Wats
Rothy
Geo, W.hinshaw
Hinshaw & Bynum
Liberty Street
Winston, N. C
Double & Sin
Gle
J. W. Stafford
Wm. R. Merony
Davies County
Qet
Smy
Fall & Win
Eece
Vedas
Hoisery
Merino
Arista
Cedar Falls
Fries’ Jeans
Excelsior Gi
Mann
Rulph
Sun
Gail &Ax
AW & Bynum
Wade H, Bynum
Hess & Bros
Ziegler
Sam
Main St
St.awinston, N.¢, OY
Ma Hhouse
Ecneus
Sean
Pemain Yorra
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