Mysterious death of prominent Charlotte music dealer
Special correspondence from Cuamorre, North Carolina reports the death of H. McSmith, a renowned music dealer known for enterprise and patronage. He killed himself in a warehouse organ box using a pistol, with coworkers discovering the scene after noticing missing keys. His finances were troubled and his death leaves Charlotte mournful.
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The
Sentinel
Cuamorre
N. C
H. McSmith
Mr. McSmith
Charlotte Tal
Greenville
True
Central Hotel
Charlotte
Tie
Plan of Organization for North Carolina Democrats
The Democratic Central Executive Committee publishes the Plan of Organization detailing township, county, district, and state conventions. It sets election methods for township executive committees, delegate counts, quorum rules, and vacancy filings to structure party governance across counties and districts.
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Democratic Central Executive Committee
Democratic Party
Democratic Executive Committee
Court House
Seral Boll
Octavics Coke
J.L. Lireurern
Court Week in Surry Counts Humble Town Notes
Staff correspondent from the Sentinel reports on East Bend Dobson and Rockford in Surry County. The piece describes a productive fruit belt, the Blue Ridge view from Dobson, and mentions murder case prosecutions, notable residents, and local crops with rye reaching five feet.
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The
Sentinel
Cousex
N. C
Surry Court
East Bend
N. W. Crsi
North Carolina
Rockford
Surry
Yadkin
Dobson
Hort
Ikin
Roan
Allene
J. A. En Mass
Anderson Adams Davis
Robted Wim. Waugh
Blue Ridge Mountains
Chang
United States
Indy
Lizzie Bunker
Eng
Fish River
Franklin
Congress
North Carolin
King’s Mountain
Guilford Court House
Surry County
Fish River Gap
Hattons
Old North
C. T. Couxter
Plaid Manufacturers Convene to Form South Union
The Plaid Manufacturers meeting in Benbow Hall elected Col. Thomas M. Holt as chair and formed a permanent South Plaid Manufacturers Association. Mills represented included Willow Brook High Point Randleman Naomi and E. M. Holt Plaid Mills, among others. Officers named L Holt president and an executive committee including T. M. Holt G. Rosenthal FM Odell J. H. F. Schoolfield and R. Y. McAden. The group committed to promoting cooperation, exhibits, and funding with a May 1585 adjournment date.
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Spenidence
The
Sentinel
Plaid
Benbow Hall
Thos. M. Holt
W. R. Odell
Concord
J. M. Odell
Plaidaufacturers
South
Willow Brook Manufacturing Company
High Point
B . Randleman Manufacturing Company
Randleman
J. H. Ferree
Naomi Manufac Company
Heman
5Nite Mills
Haw River
Thomas M. Holt
Alamance
Graham
L. B
L. S. Holt
Carolina
J. H. de E. M. Holt Plaid Mills
Company
I Tolt
Gibsonville
J. N
Falls Neuse Atitcaane Company
Swepsonville
Rosenthal
Rompany
Grahame G. Cutti Williard Seompany
Orange
W. Williard
Odell, Manufacturing Company
J. M
MecAden Mills
Lowell
McCreek Manufacturing
R. A. Schoolfield
Manufacturing Company
Columbus
J. F. Cle
Tuscaloosa
Tuescaloosa
Ala
J. H. Pitt
Belmont
Holt
Glencoe, Company
W. E
Ug Trac
J. I. Ferree
M. Rosenthal
W. E. Holt
J. M. Holt
H. A. School «Law
L Holt
Lee
T. M. Holt
G. Rosenthal
FM. Odell
J. H. F. Schoolfield
R. Y. McAden
TL Lane
Neeed
Southern Plaid Manufacturers’ Association
The Young Man in Politics Age Not a Qualification
Raven May 5 notes unanimous push by some to make age a political qualifier. The writer argues youth bring ambition but not automatically fit for office. many young men lack breadth, while older leaders show restraint. The piece urges electing capable, proven individuals and highlights North Carolina needs seasoned, reputable public servants over mere youth.
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North Carolina
Boston
New Orleans
Lenoir
L. L. Polk
Polk
the Sentinel
Raven
Jarvis
Vance
Mr. Coke
God of Nations
New England
Lebor
The Way They Built Up New York Shows Changeful City
A London style summary notes New York’s constant building and tearing down from Wall Street to Broadway and Fifth Avenue. Historic structures yield to progress as carriers of wealth and power shift, while Central Park area retains memories amid rapid modernization. The piece contrasts old refuges and new offices with portraits of rail magnates, and hints at public interest in development along the city’s frame.
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Ame
New York
London
Wall Street
Broadway
Upper Fifth Avenue
Ial
M. m
Central
Harlem
Henry Villard
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British Museum
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Eorrll
Thos. L. Clingman
Peville
Willy Fe
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Buslind
Asheville
Thoma
Nena
Thie Lee Cultural
Ite Busines
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Judi' Sists Ishiengo
Mlinnia
Democratic Organization
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Winston
Mr. Heiter
Tomlinson
Magnolia
Duplin County
Wilmington & Weldon
Wilington
Thomas Rivenbark
Dr. York
Alfred M. Scales
Raleigh News and Observer
Washington
Wicehington
Patrick Henry Winston
United States Treasury
Kenneth Raynor Mene
Twtanapolia Journal
M. Rupt
Wilan
Wilson Aden
Raleigh
John A
Iter L. Steele
W. Merriman
G. Connor
Geo. Howard Dt
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Know! Ede
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Washington Cazette
Fayetteville
Winston Hep
Tee
Statesville
N.C
Prio
W. Perit Winston
Ater Maat
J. C. Sicholson & CO
Prop’ts
J.S. Grogan
Cray Building
Wensiow
Utograpis
Ialthen
Sutietien H. A. Lineback
Tutetn & Warthur Cruthfield & Marthur
Winston, N. C
J. M. Robinson
Winston, WN. C
Privs
J. M. Ronimsan
Robert D. Johnston
Think 1
Cerriu
Hay
Reno
Willington
E. M. Griffin
Salem Female Academy
Salem
Noy
Yount
Newton, N.C
Nevery Respect
Vance Youn
J. Montague
McNeely House
Revvons
Uecentre
J. B. McKenney’s Steam Dye House and Cleaning Establishment
Marshall Sueet
Tucumuosy
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