06 Sep 1877
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 5 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Western Sentinel
Location
Winston, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1877
Page
1
A Robeson County note recalls a fisherman witnessing Henry Berry Lowery emerge naked from Lumber River after a woman undresses on the bank. The covert escape ends with Lowery wading across the river and vanishing into the woods, an episode relayed with sensational detail.
Artist Ralph Bertram sketches a river scene after meeting two enigmatic women one old and sad the other young and hopeful. The painting becomes famed in a grand gallery and the public hails it as a masterpiece, while Bertram remains consumed by thoughts of the unnamed beloved.
Ralph Bertram, a famed painter, discovers his mother and sister Agnes after a lonely voyage from France. He visits Agnes as they share his art and memory, while his public success grows with his great picture and a benevolent marriage.
A humorous column discusses Mars readiness with two moons, arguing planetary life, cats on fences, and lovers amid a mock scientific tour. It lampoons astronomers and notes Mars spectacles while mixing astronomy with playful anecdote and social commentary.
A special session of the Court of General Sessions in South Carolina began with Judge Kershaw presiding. The court heard a grand jury charge and nine indictments were handed up by Solicitor Abney, including a case against Cardoza the former State Treasurer over $6,000 in relief bonds funding not issued.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.