Western N C railroad reaches Tennessee line, amid fires and political chatter
The Western North Carolina railroad is complete to the Tennessee line. Bischam's school buildings burned, losses near 30000 with 1000 insurance. Senator Edmunds eyes a daily summer spend as political factions clash over civil service reform. Roan and Williamson exchange gunfire after local disputes in Yanceyville, with both bound over for peace. Robeson, ex Navy secretary, faces scrutiny over costly repairs to the Miantonomeh engines and naval budgets, fueling Republican criticism.
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N C
Bischam
Fess
Republican Party
Springfield
James A. Garfield
United Stats
Roan
Wil’ansen
George Williamson, Jr
Yanceyville
Nat Johnson
Johnson
Johnson O Williamson
Hit
Jolson
Williamson
M Roan
Robeson
House of Representatives
Navy
Grant
Hewitt
Jobe Sun
Navy Department
League Island
The Cacwell Homicide Last particulars of the affair
In Danville Virginia on April 37 a deadly dispute arose after remarks by Col Williamson accusing Felix Roan, new Yanceyville postmaster, of acting as an informer for the internal revenue service. Roan challenged the claim, a confrontation ensued, and Col Williamson was struck.
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Danville, Va
Col. Williamson
George
Felix Roan
Yanceyville
Internal Revenue Department
Roan
Willaison
Williamson
Disturbance and Shootings Reported in Hickory NC
A special to the News and Observer notes a disturbance in Hickory with several arrests. An assault on Ed Bradford injured by gunfire. Pink Rowe Howell Parish Curtiss and others wounded or shot. Two others were accidentally shot. Also mentions Piedmont Warehouse and a planned Grand Chapter meeting in Wilmington with events and hospitality details. Wingate area ads and a hardware store list appear in the same column, dated May 3 1882.
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Arriay
Hicckory
Ranern
N. C
News and Observer
Hickory
N.C
Peman Ed
Bradford
Pink Rowe
Charley Rowe
Pink Symon
Hewell Parish
Carl
Misonic Grand Chapter
Wilmington
Concord
Married in Cary North Carolina in May ceremony
Marriage notices report Frank Martin of Winston to Eva Hendren daughter of the minister L L Hendren at Cary on May 3. John Schott wed Nancy Evans on a Sunday morning by Rev Dodson. In Salon Matehens Crouch aged about 45 died last Thursday after 18 days illness in Dillon.
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Cary
N.C
L. L. Hendren
Frank Martin
Winston
Eva Hendren
Rev. C. ©. Dodson
John Schott
Nancy Evans
Dillond
Salon
Matehens Crouch
Danbury May 1 1882 local notes and appointments
Frost this morning with no known damage. County commissioners appointed to clear Dan River obstructions from Rockingham line to Danbury. Solomon Fulla U added to panp te. AW A. Martin named Deputy Sheriff. Several appointees named for legal and tax roles. An election set for June 17 in Meadow township to test stock law. Registry and judge appointments listed. Superior Court next week. An ad promotes Parker's Ginger Tonic and warns against piratical fabrications by Simmons & Co.
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Stokes
Danbury
Solomon Fulla U
A. Martin
H. Mr. Joyce
S. M. Rierson
J. W. Pitzer
P. Martie
Spencer Isom
Dan River
Rockingham
Battle
Joel L. Hill
State University
J. R. Blackwell
White
Lauratown
Mexdow Township
Meadow Township
Danbarry
Thos Pepper
W. V. McCanless
Store
Joel F. Bill
J.B. Vaughn J
J. Greene Fudge Germanten
T. H. Bain Esq
W. A. Chaffin
F. Petree Jude
Superior Court
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Istan Sentinel
Edmunds
Winston Iry
Seldiny
Cacwell
Floreston Coleg
Fragrenc
Piedmont
M. Stein & Sons
Baltimore Clothing House
Perest
S. Hi. Smith's
E. Allen
Wingsrtos
Portant
Our House Square
Thinsnaw & Brsum
Baltimore House
Ain Street
Winston, N.C
M, Stein & Sons
Simm
J. 1B & Co
Als Court House
Eerhebith & Mas
Piir
Shaun Spatte
William Sewart
Bathead
Sandy F. Pagain
Rem. Gates
P. S.E
Lo'clck
P. M
Ler Yalua
Fifth Street
Ort Norebat
Maurens
Lash
Walnut Cove, N.C
Gilmer & Joyce
Wiesten
J. Monroe Taylor
New York
MonRoe Taylor
Winston, N. C
M. W. Norfleet
J. S. Scales
W. A
Pearce
Piedmont Warehouse
Winston N. C
Prepmont
M. W. Norfleet & CO
Winstox, N. C
We ‘Sef
Pekina & Haure Fiy
Salem-Winston
Samuel H. Smith
Salem, N.C
C. dc
J.J. Waggoner
Richmond
Thompson, Moose & CO
J. J. Waggoner & CO
Virginia St
Richmond, Va
Tobacconists’ Supplies
Olive
Bno
Fouds
Main Street
Winston, N
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