12 Mar 1885
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Newspaper
Western Sentinel
Location
Winston, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1885
Page
1
Billing Beck on Liberty Street advertises wood and metal coffins folding beds cots and picture frames plus fancy cabinet frames. They offer repairing and varnishing with J W Stafford and Wm R Merony of Davie County as salesmen with an October date reference.
A lengthy historical piece recounts Lincoln or Cleveland style sentiment and broader themes of government, along with an extended tour narrative of Boston’s Old State House. It covers constitutional commitments, civil service reform, and the enduring value of republican ideals, interwoven with a local tribute to Boston landmarks and Revolutionary era relics.
Special correspondence from Exxo North Carolina reports Elko in Stokes County as the local ghost capital with tales of a haunted mansion and a ghostly killer, along with a wild beast that attacks dogs and poultry. The piece notes runaway marriages, a strong local population and upcoming railroad prospects toward Patrick Court House Virginia.
Reporter from Randolph describes the ongoing Superior Court session in Asheboro led by Judge Sheppard. The grand jury returned a true bill against Peter K. Foust for the murder of Pink Wheeler, with Solicitor Strudwick pursuing the case on Wednesday. Notes mention economic and agricultural details from court week.
An advertisement promoting wool blankets at half price and clothing at one fourth price, located next to the Postoffice at Cheap John's. The copy emphasizes bargains and proximity to the postoffice for shoppers seeking discounted goods.
Local retailer Cheap John's advertises half-price all wool cassimere and cheaper than the cheapest gents furnishing goods. Positioned next to the post office, the shop markets savings on formal wear with direct call to customers seeking value.
Bargain shoppers are urged to visit Cheap John s for a sale on ladies shawls and wrappings offering discounts to about one third of regular prices.
Local ad promotes a broad boot and shoe store served by CIA P Johns located beside the post office offering footwear for ladies gents and children with emphasis on accessible shopping in a small town storefront.
An advertisement proclaims unheard bargains across many items from table and pocket cutlery to hardware, dry goods, hats, traveling bags, musical instruments, and household articles, inviting shoppers to explore wide selection and savings.
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