11 Jun 1885
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Newspaper
Western Sentinel
Location
Winston, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1885
Page
1
Fragmentary readable text shows a dated public notice from Sept 27 1883 in Winston North Carolina. Mentions Gora and Evis with numeric 54, unusual spacing and misspellings indicating OCR damage. No clear event, agency, or outcome fully present.
Special correspondence from Washington notes a striking spectacle of Dunlop a rich maniacal eccentric known as a crazy cockcomb. The Sentinel describes his den in the Corcoran Building with mirrors coins fresh money and a parade of oddities as President Cleveland aims to lower the public debt while the National Conference on Charities and Corrections continues its work.
Ex Governor Jarvis of North Carolina is sworn in at the State Department as Minister to Brazil, escorted by Senators Vance and Ransom. He refrains from raising his right hand, recalls past conflicts, and praises the United States as the grandest country on earth while departing for a foreign post.
Decoration Day in New York featured a foggy morning clearing to sun as the G A R and New York Militia paraded up Fifth Avenue to Madison Square. President and cabinet were greeted, and Gen Grant was honored at Jerome Park and Union Square. Baseball at the Polo Grounds drew thousands. police procession and the Finest parade preceded a public dinner and civic ceremonies.
The Raleigh Chronicle reports Guiteau’s curse tied to the assassination trial, noting deaths and misfortunes among closely linked figures. It explains Republican caucus rules on nominations, cites Clingman’s tobacco cure for cancer, and mentions threats to the administration and Col. Randall’s quiet oratory.
Arrivanne Bats proclaims the largest and finest stock of this season in the state. The selection covers every style and grade of goods manufactured for the trade, offered at prices unmatched south of New York.
A sharp briefing asserts that headquarters pride itself on originality while accusing rivals of copying and imitation. The message emphasizes unmatched standards and warns against diluted practices but offers no concrete external events or dates.
A catalog-style notice markets an assortment of fabrics including Silks, Satins, Mohairs, Cashmeres, and many listed textiles in new shades. Black silks priced from 50 cents to 3 dollars a yard and summer Silks and Sarahs from 50 cents upward are highlighted. The text promotes a wide selection for careful buyers in a clothing or dry goods shop setting.
White goods are described as the prettiest seen, featuring Indis Linens Linen Lawns Persian Lawns India Divinity Vine Stripes Alsian Nainsooks Fig ured Swiss in white and colors with Satin Checks Crazy Cloth Terry Cloths Mulls and Embroideries and Laces for trimming. White and colored Embroidered Robes priced from 3.50 dollars and up. A choice line of All Over Embroideries Laces Flounces and own importation also offered.
Gloves isery and handkerchiefs in endless variety. Handsome parasols and fans for ladies and children. Gents furnishing department offers hats neckwear gloves hosiery handkerchiefs shirts and underwear. In charge of a first class artist our stock includes latest Paris novelties.
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