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Newspaper
Western Sentinel
Location
Winston, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1880
Page
5
Weather cool. May observes two moons and 8 Mondays. Several licenses issued, churches discuss services. Trinity College address by Gen J A Young. Light Infantry, O F hall, and tobacco flies noted. Many local happenings include pardons, auctions, store sales, and church events.
The article notes the death of ZiJno Brown, a colored worker, with suspected heart disease by some and alcohol-related issues by others. It reports local labor trends, factory closures, and employment signals for colored workers, alongside community notices from Salem and Winston.
Kernersville voters chose A. D. Lindsay for mayor and four commissioners W. H. Leak N. W. Sipp I. E. Griffith F. M. Stafford R. B. Kerner, with W. D. Stockton as constable. The Midland Extension Railroad survey aims routes via Walnut Cove or Winston Salem and to connect westward.
Citizens of Winston and Vicinity are urged to join a Memorial Society committee in arranging festivities for May 10 to honor Confederate soldiers who gave their lives in the Lost Cause. The plea stresses patriotism and remembrance across the South and questions waning participation.
On Sunday John Smith visited Peter Watkins in Stokes County to surrender. Smith drew a pistol and threatened to kill Watkins, who fired a double barreled shotgun, wounding Smith and his brother Jim as they fled across the yard. The pair were chased for hundreds of yards and remained at large.
Monday's proceedings note many poll tax exemptions and pauper claims. Reports from fence law districts declare completion and full force of the stock law. Elections set for June 7 1880 with judges Willis Hall P A Wilson and W B Johnson and registrar A B Gorrell to decide on a $40 000 railroad subscription by Winston to a Danville line. A South Fork road petition is granted declaring the Gus Samuels road public. Winston Township to be divided for colored schools into two districts with Winston town as one and Salem as the other. Sheriff authorized to hire Adam Sales to Phelps in Reynolds tobacco factory with wage deductions. Deputy tax collector authorized to collect single taxes and waive doubles or adjust where needed. Adjourned.
Anna Mara Ege consort of Christian Hege died in Salem Friday last at age in the 790s. She was praised as a faithful wife and mother who trusted in God and chose the better part. Her pious life and devotion were noted as she passed in tranquil faith.
Samuel Swain married Susan A Hege at the bride’s father residence F Hege on the 201h inst. officiated by Charles Rothrock E q. Both new spouses reside in this county.
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