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Newspaper
Western Sentinel
Location
Winston, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1882
Page
2
GEO M MATHES editor notes a Democratic convention to nominate a candidate for the 48th Congress in the Seventh District. The meeting is set for August 10 in Yachtingville, with the party seeking a fresh candidate to contest the district.
The Democratic State Convention meets in Raleigh next Wednesday to nominate a candidate for Congress at large a Supreme Court Judge and five district Judges and Solicitors. Seventh Judicial District Convention to be held at the Court House in Yadkinville on August 22 1882 to nominate a Solicitor. By order of Executive Committee Co B Watson Chairman.
A July first Monday mass Democratic meeting is planned at Dobson with a parallel county convention and township delegates to be appointed by the Township Committee chairmen. Other items include a Colesville post office relocation, Governor nomination notes, and reflections on pensions, tariffs, and party strategy.
The New North State markets a biting view of the late Republican Convention, noting expediency as key and lamenting loyalty to sore-head Democrats. It highlights the Anson judge race, hints at R. T. Bennett’s likely nomination for congress, and questions Col. Folk’s Supreme Court bid while contrasting claims about Dr. Mott’s integrity. It also recalls Tyre York’s congressional ranger and critiques star-route graft prosecutions amid party infighting and historical notes on Governor bill authorship.
The Forsyth mass meeting elected T. T. Best as chair with Democratic press secretaries. Delegates to the State Convention were Linville, Boyer, Watson, Buxton, Lyon, Butler, with alternates Kerner, Mathes, Fries, Robinson, Keith, Mast. The chair announced all Democrats in good standing at the Judicial and Congressional Conventions may attend as delegates.
The Boston Post links GOP efforts to replace Democrats with Republicans to large claims before Congress totaling 700.9 million, urging a strong Republican majority to approve payments. The piece criticizes Speaker Keifer for GOP domination and highlights issues of honor, justice, and taxation. It notes Col. Boyd’s partisan stance and calls for fair investigation into a government swindle tied to forged vouchers. It covers tobacco tax repeal debate and contrasting views on tax burdens on the poor and working class, with Democrats pressing abolition and Republicans resisting. The New York Times comments on Democratic officials who shift loyalties for office, portraying them as unstable and costly to the party.
The Pennsylvania GOP temperance slate faces trouble as ex Attorney General Lear urges Don Cameron to bow out to save the party. Beaver leads the ticket but temperance ties and German voters oppose the ticket. Democrats loom hopeful, aiming for candidates with broad appeal and strength.
A letter from Col. W. J. Green and L. L. Polk urges ex Confederate soldiers to meet at county courthouses on the designated day, form county survivorship groups, roster ranks and regiments, and send delegates to Raleigh. The aim is to preserve identity, record tales, and renew fellowship while honoring the Lost Cause through yearly meetings and a state-wide organization.
Washington dispatch details the Vance committee inquiry into Dr. Mott with testimony on forged vouchers and inflated payments to staff including Jim Harris and Capt. Ramsey. Clerk Joseph Clark admits signing vouchers. Kestler says several signatures are forged, undermining Mott's reform image and prompting sharp blame at the commission.
A historical notice warns that many imitations of Hop Bitters misuse the Hop name to mislead consumers. It urges trust in genuine Hop Bitters, distinguishes authentic labeling with green hops, and cautions druggists and dealers to avoid counterfeit products.
A North Carolina fruit fair under the State Fruit Growers Association will run August 8 and 10 in Greensboro. The event is expected to be one of the state’s best exhibitions. A committee led by J Van Lindley and including D W C Benbow J M Ward G L Anthony J S Ragsdale M S Armfield and J A Lineback will handle arrangements.
A short piece urges health through Parker's Ginger Tonic for stomach liver and kidney issues. It also denounces radical rule and endorses independence, claiming opposition to enemies of civilization and the people.
An advertisement claims Mop Bitters destroys the germ or cause of Brights Disease Diabetes and related kidney and liver complaints. It asserts positive proof from a trial and neighbor references. Also listed are annual metal yields: gold 34.7 million and silver 43 million with Colorado leading US production over 20 million, California close to 19 million, Nevada now third under 9 million.
Colonel Frederick A. Conkling asserts that over 22 years of Republican rule the public domain totaling 296 million acres and government bonds worth 64 million dollars were handed to railroad corporations and their monopolies.
A promotional note asserts Hop Bitters cures kidney and urinary complaints including Brights disease diabetes and liver troubles. It claims local cases prove effectiveness and mentions C. R. Breckinridge Democratic candidate for Congressman at large in Arkansas as a son of John and Breckinridge.
A broad list notes Thompson's Drug Store prices for envelopes, Thurber's 34 Coffee at Gimer and Joyce's, and Piedmont Warehouse buying top rates for tobaccos. It promotes Star Brand Special Tobacco Manure, various dry goods, clothing, shoes, hats, sugar, tin ware, and large hardware stocks with an invitation to visit.
Market notes list various tobacco qualities and packaging terms in a fragmented 19th century commerce style. Entries reference bright smokers leaves wrappers and prices in cents and dollars, reflecting regional trading terms and item conditions.
A fragmented obituary note records the death of an infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Forman in Winston, a three year old child of Mr and Mrs Stevens in the same region, and the death of Mrs H Serle from Kutland. It mentions a June Paul in Mt Airy, Surry County, who left Stokes County for health, and notes sorrowful reactions of friends and family.
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