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Newspaper
Western Sentinel
Location
Winston, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1880
Page
3
The Town buzzes with plans as The Evening Dispatch starts in Raleigh and local events unfold. Easter falls March 28, politics resume with a county commissioner meeting, gardens advance, and townspeople prepare for livestock, tobacco leaf demand rises in Winston, while social events and lectures draw crowds.
Greensboro visitor Mr Cons E Sooner spends a few days in Salem. The Wilkesboro Index notes snakes this winter. New citizen O K Howard opens a general merchandise store near the Post Office. Miss Dora Power visits Cascade Virginia. Tobacco lands advertised for sale February 27. A Barrey Brothers move tobacco machinery to Statesville. A Y Stokes Co advertises trusted tobacco lands. Levi Tarem’s Minstrel troupe to perform on days ahead. Fresh garden seeds from Lundreth and others. The Methodist paper Meruonst Advaner debuts in Darilson. A runaway horse disrupts traffic near the Opera House. Mrs T S Brackham, Blackwell & Co traveler, stays at Central. Blackwell & Co plan 50,000 lbs daily factory output. Winston touted as top tobacco manufactory point. Styles of cloths and suitings received by Johnson. Stephen Rogers injures right hand at Sentinel office. State tax law on redeeming lands expires March 10, 1880. Delinquent taxpayers urged to settle. A tipsy man nearly demolishes Mrs Welfare’s front piazza. Miss Sallie of Milton leaves for Winston to teach. J Tope Marrien: I W Durham to Raleigh to marry Sallie Towles, expects to settle in Charlotte. Neighbors raise funds for Missionary work via a chicken auction. Page Hamlin, colored, jailed for arson. bound over after new evidence. G A Reich, inventor of churn and ex-beater, finds success. Kentucky gifted 1,000 acres for state right. other offers pour in.
A Richmond beauty known in Winston social circles wed Mr. R. W. Bury of Albemarle County on January 6. The Sentinel extends blessings and notes the couple’s joyous union with mixed feelings among acquaintances.
January 25 1880 at the bride's father's residence by Rev A Horn Mr C H Karr of Forsythe to Miss Frora M Speas of Yadkin. Numerous advertisements announce Hop Bitters Carolina Lamers lamps Thompson's Drug Store and Carolina Kill Cure. Lamps sold cheap and medical remedies promoted with claims of health benefits and smokable tobacco advertised by local merchants. OxP papers for sale at this office.
Corrected market notes show fluctuations in cereals and produce. Listings include weights for corn and wheat, beans, peas, apples, butter, tallow, and various dry goods, with dealer references and per unit prices.
A Mt. Airy resident unveils a rope or wire portable ladder with a fire escape fitting. The device, described as easy to handle and quick to deploy, suggests multiple uses from crossing streets to drawing water from the ground. Patent status noted. inventor optimistic about commercial success.
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