Stedman Emerges as Sentinel’s Pick for Lieutenant Governor
The Winston Sentinel, Wilson Mirror, Caucasian, and several papers endorse Major Charles M. Stedman of Wilmington as a strong Lieutenant Governor candidate. They praise his popularity, Democratic loyalty, oratorical skill, and wartime record, urging the office seek the man and predicting he would perform well if nominated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles M. Stedman
New Hanover
the Sentinel
Major Stedman
Maj. Stedman
Democratic Party of
North Carolina
Wilson Mirror
Winston Sentinel
C. M. Stedman
Wilmington
Chas. M. Sted
Ollie
Kathaleen Bawne
Rory O'Moore
Ma LE
Penny
Pound
The
Richmond Herald
Rice Chalk and Peanuts from Mt Airy Gossip
A collage of humorous local anecdotes and small town misadventures from North Carolina papers. Includes Rev Geo M Duke of Nash County, a go at a pastor, a field goat tumble, a runaway bride tale, a Clayton leap year prank, a Scots Neck anecdote, and a Morganton love note, all with playful regional flavor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Airy
Missionary Baptist Church
Geo. M. Duke
Nash County
Oldchurch
Ival
Bradder Jukes
Physician and Surgeon of Winston County North Carolina
Classified card announcing a physician and surgeon with office and residence on Church Street between First and Second in Winston, North Carolina. Dated January 17, 1884.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church St
Winston
X. C
Goop Worx Ad Promotes Low Prices and Quick Appointments
Local ad copy touts low prices and expedited service with a bold call to action. The message emphasizes affordability and prompt availability on a single line, using informal phrasing and scattered brand-like terms.
Newton prospers as Court sits in Catawba county
A Newton correspondent notes the Superior Court in session with Judge Shipp presiding. Newton shows rapid growth with a population around twelve hundred, thriving mercantile firms and a cotton factory owned by a joint stock company. Local hotels, the Yount House, and Boss, are popular, and Dr. Geo A Lowe operates a busy drug store with a well stock of goods. A March 1 1884 update includes reflections on greatness and a light weekly column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senti
Newton
N. C
Superior Court
Shipp
Western North Carolina
Salisbury
Chester & Lenoir
Vance Yount
Yount
W. O. Sherrill
J. R. Gaither
Messrs Ramseur & Wilson
W. H. Williams
Geo. A. Lowe
Yount House
Lowe
J. T. Finger
Rhyne Mehaffey
Olen & Eee Pee Mills
Catawba High School
Clapp
C. T. Counter
New Home sewing machine deals advertised in office
Readable ad promises NE fifty dollar sewing machine for thirty with others at fifty five for thirty five. Claims never been used and entirely new. Call the Sestees Office to talk before buying a machine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sestees
Valleable Tobacco Machinery For Sale In Salisbury
Auction note from January 1, 1894 offers tobacco plant items including pumps, retainers, mills, shrouds, lumps, shapes and two Erie City portable boilers available FO.B. at 250. Also seeks plantation and distillery purchases. For details contact D. B. Lanter in Salisbury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie City
Tiuy
Methodist Centennial Celebrates Century of American Methodism
A detailed overview of the 1884 centennial of the Methodist Episcopal Church in America. It notes growth from 14,958 members in 1784 to vast expansion across the United States, highlights key figures like Coke and Asbury, and cites financial and educational investments, with plans for a national Centenary observance in Baltimore and regional commemorations led by the Central Centenary Committee in Nashville and Greensboro District leaders. It also critiques national reading choices, urging families to choose high quality literature over inferior options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sentinel
Nasurete
Tenn
Methodist Episcopal Church
Plana
America
Methodist Church
Org
Baltimore
Coke
Asbury
John Wesley
Foreign Missions
Snum
M. E
South
Methodist Epise Church In
London
Europe
Methodist Church In America
Wesleyan Methodists
Great Britian
Central
Nashville, Tenn
E. R. Hendrix
D.D
Missouri
W. P. Harrison
East Lynne drama stirs quiet Bertie County town
March 1 1854 correspondents report Windsor Dramatic Club performances in Bertie County. F D Winston and cast praised for Archibald Carlyle and Lady Isabel roles. Noted costumes and strong elocution. Local politics favor Gilmer for governor amid smooth surface with under current. Also anecdotal notes on newspapers and patent office curiosities in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spion
N.C
Burg
East Lynne
Windsor Dramatic Club
Winsor
Messrs
Winston
E.W. Gray
Thos. Gillam
W. Leigh Williams
Chas. Bond
P. H. the
Alice C. Winston
Carrie Pugh
Skriye
F. D. Winston
Archiball Carlyle
Ee Winston
North Carolina
Isabel
Misa
Wilkes
Gilmer
Matenart
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E. L. P.ector
Orrice Owen Hames
Danton & Hunt
Lissrny Binet
Salem Female Academy
Salem
Statesville, N.C
West, Au
Eoues
J. B. McKenney
Marshal Street
Ricewasp
Wright
Sane
Lineback
Main Street
Heis
Main St
E. M. Griffin
Sale Ard
Cruthfield Bueressors
McArthur, J6
Said
I. W. Durham
Pomona Hill Nurseries
J. van Lindley
Junction
Sear Greensboro
J. M. Robinson
Brown
Winston, Kh. C
Tam
Miorses
Charles HM. Stedman
Tarbeelia
Fayetteville
Fromihe
Kilby
Aler
Wilkesboro
Taylorsville
Clayton
Scotland Neck Commonwealth
Bryan & Whitehead
Jene
Hickory Press
Sallie Boyd
Morganton Mountaineer
Morganton
Valentine
Amanda
Abeen
Robert D. Johnston
Winston, N.C
New York
V. C. Thompson
North Side Court House Square
Winston, N. C
Saul, Wy
Montague
4Th Street
Winistey, G. C
Catawba
Tts
Maggie
Sentins Retosvinie
Chicago
Bill
Jay Gould
Shakespeare
Neer
Horavian Ae Academy
Valleable Property
B. Lanter
Bertie County
Dramatic
Avery
Beansville Argus
George Salisburys
George
Notlee
Lis
BIG Blaze
VNL
Suverat Corcessandeace
H. PF. Northrop & Cr
D. A. McAllister
W. W. Fry
L. A. Monroe, Crouch & Bro
L. A. Parker
Sciences
Samuel Shetler
Ransom
the Patent Office
Andiny
Washington
D.C
Maurice Pinchov
Washi
Connel
Patent Office
Daniel Pinchover
Congress
Sergant Ar Arma
Anylum
Whigan
Billy
Pepe
United States
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