Political gossip on North Carolina 1884 governor race
Special correspondence from Raveren North Carolina dated January 27 18384 notes wide candidate variety for Democratic nomination for governor with Gen Alfred M Seales leading the field then Judge Gilmer Honest Joe Davis Tom Holt and Det Coke discussed. Mentions Jarvis era praised as industrial governor and potential for lieutenant governor. Two possible second place picks Major Charles M Stedman and James Edwin Moore with Jarvis not fully supportive of Moore.
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The
Sentinel
Raveren
N.C
Alfred M. Seales
Judge Gilmer
Joe Davis
Tom Holt
Coke
Winston
Jarvis
Gainyaid
North Carolina
Charles M. Stedman
New Hanover
James Edwin Moore
Moore
Robinson
Cato
Growling Rooms and Town Growlers in Aunt Maggie’s Voice
Aunt Maggie laments chronic growling in households and towns, proposes a mythical growling room to vent disputes, notes men’s copious swearing and women’s quicker speech, and reflects on politeness. The piece mixes humor with social commentary and references era papers.
Stores Stocked With Medicines and Perfumes in 19th Century Trade
A historic shop advertises a careful selection of medicines patent medicines mineral waters and perfumery along with fancy goods. The listing highlights a curated array aimed at attracting customers seeking health tonics and decorative items in a period retail setting.
Tobacco Flues and Roofing at 4th Street Wisstox KC
Next door to Brown, Rogers & Co. offers tobacco flues roofing guttering and repairing as a specialty with low prices. Advertisement copy notes April 5th year and Goop Worx.
Growth of Winston as tobacco and fruit hub noted
In Alexander County a local writer praises Winston as a rising business center driven by tobacco and railroad access. The piece highlights Alexander County wrappers, fruit cultivation on Brushy Mountain, and a planned railroad from Taylorsville toward the Tennessee line with private subscriptions and county bonds to spur construction.
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The
Sentinel
Taylorsville
N. C
Winston
Blue Ridge
Greensboro
Asheville
Alexander
Alexander County
Wilkes
Charlotte
Cer
Capt. Neeland
Mooresville
T.F. Adam's
C.C. & A. Railroad
Statesville
Troutman’s
Fine Horses and Vehicles for Hire at Low Prices
J M Robinson announces full stock of horses and vehicles for hire with boarding at very low rates. Willing to convey parties to and from all points at short notice. Resy Nov 22 1888. Winston hk.
The Tariff Debate and North Carolina Politics in 1884
A compilation of political notes from Washington and North Carolina in January 1884. Democrats fear tariff conflicts will delay bills until spring while Ohio platform loyalties echo. Commentary covers posturing on cold tea, Bloody Shirt rhetoric, a rising campaign committee, and Raleigh and Asheville opinions on tariff and internal revenue.
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Rockingham
Democratic Party
North Carolina
Milton Chronicle
The
Sentinel
Wasnarscros
D. C
Ohio
Wsis
Frye
Cony
Congress
Repulican
White House
Criti
New York
Post Office Department
Queen Victoria
Committee On Agriculture
Senator Edmunds
Western Union
J. R. Randall
Augusta Chronicle
Washington
Col
Risden T. Bennett
State Chronicle
Knickerbocker City: social notes and curious suits in 1884
A special correspondence from New York describes a lively winter social season with private balls surpassing Delmonico’s. It profiles young Poultney Bigelow and Edith Jaffray, the Jaffray family’s wealth, and a high stakes wedding gift. The piece also recounts a hotel envelope theft, a garbag e inquiry joke, and a curious equity suit by Thomas King seeking to undo his wife Mary King’s status and declare their marriage and children void.
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Wasmscox
Fred Douglass
Hellen M. Pi
Avon
New York
Dougass
New Yorks
N. Y
Delmonico
Poultney Bigelow
John Bigelow
The
Herald
Edith Jaffray
Papa
Miss Jaffray
Bigelow
Raffray
Hudson
Hhs Dry Goods
Jay Gould
Atlanta
Gould
Jaffr
Earle’s
Mr. Earle
Atlante C
Thomas King
Laco
King
Fulton Superior Court
Mary King
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Moravian Falls Academy
G. W. Greene
Moravian Falls
E. L. P.ector
Derick Orax Hauten
Dartox
Hunt's Stone
Lisuery Brook
Winston, N.C
Twin City
Iicinity
Gus
Salem Female Academy
Salem
J. B. McKenney
Marshall Bérest
Riemuoxp
Wayathas
HW. A
Wilmington
French Bros
Rocky Point
N. R. Richardson
Lon
B.C
Merriman
Y- Serong
D. G. Fowle
Raleigh
Horne
Clayton
Chas. F. Ta Sor & Gar
Richmond
London
Paris
Berlin
Deslers
Express
Fairmount Chemical Co
Mos
Sycamore St
Cincinnati
G. F. Richards & Co
Sanfrancisco
Cal
Cox A Musetter
Denver
Col. F. Fredrickson
New Orleans
Lyman Bros
Minneapolis
Minn
Bush & Co
Worcester
Mass
C.J. Lun
Charleston
Robert D. Johnston
Winston, N. C
J. T. Gathright & CO
Sixth Street
Louisville
Gathrights
Gathright
Ing
Gossiv
Eral
Maggie
Growler
Retnsville
Satan
Thomas Jefferson
Judge Harris
Squire Bennett
Maude
New York Sun
William Ruffin Cox
Greensboro North
Capt
Gov
Salisbury Watchman
Texas
Wilmington Star
DR. V. 0. Thompson
Metal Druggis
North Side Court House Square, Winston, N. C
C., Co
W. S. Rempson
4Th Street
Wisstox, K. C
Sth
Aeir
Cuantorre
G. W. Chalk
C.N. G. Butt
Merchants' & Farmers’ National Bank
Chalk
Gastonia Gazette
Butt
Jibel
Associated Press
Wilmington Review
Col. Wharton J. Green
Morning Star
Col. Green
Gen. Cox
Wash. Cor
New York Globe
Senator Vance
Vance
Norfolk
Arthur
Zeb Vance, Jr
United States Army
Lincolnton Press
Walden News
J. M. Robinson
Brown
Sreidte
Cruthfield & McArthur
Sir Walter Raleigh
Roanoke Island
Forsyta
Leaksville
Bilton
Commonwealth
Clinton
United States
Linsoluto Press
Charlotte Observer
Republican Party
Greenstars
Aurora
Manufacturi
Asheboro
A. Perry
Plymouth, Cre
Balimore
Edington
Edenton
Geo. Brockenbrough
Gaston County
Gastonia
Knickerbocker City
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