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Newspaper
Western Sentinel
Location
Winston, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1879
Page
2
The Syssceirrios price in the Smxriver paper is cut to $1.50 per year for those who pay in advance. Readers who receive the paper but do not pay in advance must pay $2.00. The rule will not be varied in any case.
A SeNring column rebuts a Republican critique of Ohio politics in 1880. The writer rejects the view that Thurman versus Tilden divides the party or that hard money alone will decide the election. They predict a united Democratic front from coast to coast and forecast Republicans facing ballots versus bayonets and a broader political clash beyond money.
A tribute extols the birthday of American independence as the supreme political event, uniting natives and foreigners in liberty under wholesome laws. It questions sectional despair and urges continued celebration of the Declaration and the heroes who secured freedom, tying pride in government to shared heritage.
A Washington correspondent notes increasing bitter factionalism between Grantites and Shermanites as the Capitol circus tightens. Sherman aides Garf ield and others remain busy while colored Republicans Rainey and Smalls gain revenue posts. The piece mentions Leach joining the Presbyterian church, Atkinson traveling for health, Tex convicts on the F Y V road, Wyatt dying in Abingdon, and McCorate declining Wake Forest presidency amid Wykoff murder trials. It concludes that Sherman’s control of revenue offices strengthens Republican power and could boost his 1880 bid.
Samuel A Hyatt a 35 year old revenue department employee died suddenly last Friday at the Colonade Hotel Abingdon from apoplexy likely due to dissipation. He came from a notable family with ties to Gen Joab Hyatt of Greensboro and Judge Settle of North Carolina. He attended the Naval Academy, served in a North Carolina regiment, worked as a balloon ascension performer, and later as an overseer in Smyth County Bartya mines before serving as a deputy marshal. His fellow officers mourned his loss and aided burial costs. He was buried at Sinking Spring Cemetery.
A lengthy Ohio election forecast weighs Sherman versus Tilden and Thurman for 1880. It argues Ohio’s vote will shape party fate, tie to money issues, and test Grant’s influence, while predicting a Tilden victory if Thurman fails in the West. Also notes Congress adjourning prospects and court funding stakes.
A. B. Gillespie, Collector of Internal Revenue for Davie county, seized two mules, a wagon, two stills and nine barrels of whiskey valued about 700 dollars four miles from Mocksville on June 3 and 4. After an overnight chase a gunfight ensued at a stable with a white man and a negro as assailants. A posse pursued the culprits, with two seen escaping.
A Victorian era advertisement extols Allen's Corner for farming tools and machinery. It warns about ruined women tied to abusive husbands, urges caution for daughters, and promotes steel plows, mowing and rake machines, and new farm equipment with affordable prices. It highlights Rakes and Mowing Machines arriving recently and promises ready service at the Lig Circular Law sign.
Notice to buyers about new stock at general merchandise in Norwood building North-side Court House square with cash purchases and special emphasis on coffees sugars and soups. Mention of Isaac H Nelson and invitation to visit. reference to Gates Sytrius Tonsortar Palace barber shop and a hair treatment claim. December 12.
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