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Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1886-01-21
Something About Surry.
From the M. Airy Nc,os.

Surry county was formed April the
1st, 1771. The boundary as recorded
in the Acts Of the Legislature which
made it a county, were as follows: A
line beginning at point II miles
North of Earl Granville's line thence
running North to the Virginia line
thence Westwardly along the noun
tains to the ridge that divides the wa
ters of Yadkin and Catawba rivers
thence along the ridge to the North
western corner of Rowan county, then
East along Rowan county line to the
beginning. Seven counties have been
formed from Surry. Wilkes was cut
off in 1777; and from that were after
wards taken Ashe, Allegheny, Watau-
ga. and part of Caldwell. In 1899
Surry was divided into equal portions.
The one Surry, the other Stokes. From
Stokes, Forsyth was afterward formed.
Surry was again divided in 1852, Yad
kin being cut off.
Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1886-01-21
A Dangerous Experience.
From the Shelby Aurora.

The Raleigh Register, ably edited,
has after one years existence gone to
rest from its labors. The Statesville
An,erican, bitterly Republican, reviv-
ed few months ago to find a second
grave. Its former editor committed
suicide, and its present editor an
nounces that want of patronage forces
its retirement. The Asheville Tribune
begun with lofty aspirations and
bright hopes, has also Joined the long
list of rnfortunates and has vanished
like dream. The majority of news
papers are ephemeral-living for II
day or two. 1t is with many a dan
gerous experience, but when a man is
struck with the idea that he is born to
edit newspaper no counter advice
will profit him, until bitter experience
teache. his error.
Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1886-01-21
AFTER TWENTY YEARS.
Father and Son Reunited after a Long
Separation.

A strange reunion has just taken
place at Clinton in the Eastern part of
the State In 1861 the venerable Rev.
H. S. Spivey parted from his son,
John G. Spivey, at Goldsboro. The
latter, then youth, left behind him
his loved ones to link his fate to that
of the South. He served with the
Army of the Southwest, and was pres
ent at the seige Of Vicksburg' the bat
tie of Corinth. and many other engage
ments. Detailed to some special duty
in Arkansas, he was captured at Dar-
danell, in that State, III 1868, and car
ried a prisoner to Johnson's Island,
where he remained until the following
FEBRUARY. He was then sent to Shreve-
port, La. Here he was placed in COM
mand of his Regiment, in which post
he served until the close of the war.
After the surrender he went with
some of his comrades to try his for
tunes in the Northwest. After living
short while in several States he set
tied at Salina, Kansas, where he lived
for sixteen years, practicing law with
great success. His father heard of his
capture and Imprisonment and thought
he died in captivity In 1872 Col.
Syivey wrote to his father. The letter
was misplaced and came to light only
few months ago while Mrs. Spivey
was looking through an old bandbox.
The discovery that the letter had never
gone on its mission to North Carolina
suggested that the old man might still be
alive. The old letter was sent through
the mail just as it was found on its
original errand. It found the father
lingering in life, and from it resulted
a visit from the son, accompanied by
his daughter, Miss Nettie, to the old
father, who had so long mourned him
| as dead.
Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1886-01-21

stammer out the simple protest that

stammer out the simple protest that l
didn't know her.
"My dear Billy" she coolly contin-
ued, affectionately stroking my chin
with her pretty little jewelled fingers
and looking tenderly up into my face
as if she expected kiss by all means,
"How could you? Were you trying
to conceal yourself from me? Ecer
since oar engagement | have feared
something would happen, you were
always so fighty, you know and now
l do believe i'll my soul you have gone
crazy !" And the poor creature began
to cry.
l never could stand woman's tears
long. They loosened my tongue; [
sprang from. my chair to an upright
oratorical attitude on ,the carpet ros-
trum;; i made her a real speech of the
mcst approved Ciceronian style of in
jured MISUNDERSTANDING, Of course,
that 1 was not Billy Blank, that l
could not possibly be any such brilliant
character, at all, at all, at all. and
that / was nothing but an Insignificant
reporter ''of the name, madam, of Hall,
Hall, HaUr'
At the conclusion of my oratorical
effort, she laughed-not at her mistake,
as yon mi might-suppose, but at what she
considered fine piece of acting on
my part.
"Come along then, Billy she said,
placing her arm in mine, "I'll take
you to the photograph gallery, and
show you your picture" [ certainly
couldn't be ungallant enough not to
90, when thus compelled.
Imagine, reader, if you can, my
feelings going down Canal street,
arm inz arm with lovely woman |
had newer spoken to before that morn
ing, who most sincerely believed that
l onght to get married to her!
But she took me along to the gal
lery, showed me my picture as large
as life insa fine gilt frame, borrowed
a mirror from the artist and held it up
before me and beside his picture and
made me own that the images at least
looked like twins. At last the artist
took my part and convinced her that
| it was case of mistaken identity and
| was not tie man she took me to be" :"
So she left me, with string of merry
adieus, and turned off to make her
morning call at her milliner's.
That evening | had taken my seat
at the table of the St Charles Hotel, a
large crowd of men being present,
when gentleman and lady entered the
dining room and sat down directly OPP
posite me. ! needn't say that the
rapt gaze of everybody..was centered
upon me and ny distinguished double
till we got up from that table and went
our separate ways. Not loud word
did any one speak; but l heard a busy
whisper all around something like
this /:
Hes come, then! Yes, he's come
But don't he and that confounded re-
porter look two much alike for any
use? If was i'll has place I'd kill
the Bohemian rascal for fear he'd stea
my gal!''
"But what about the temptation
you encountered?' 1 think 1 heal
the readers inquire.
Be good enough to imagine it, i
you please, my dear friends,-I really
haven't words adequate to the occasion
Let it suffice for me to add that m,
strength..to resist the temptation to 'hu
NOR the joke" held out very well, o.
perhaps | wouldn't be here to tell it.
Mt Vernon, N. c., Jan. 18th.
Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1886-01-21

to meet the law of certainty, these cas-
es must be decided on the law of prob
ability. In fact, Mr.. Matson, who has
been re-appointed Chairman of the
Committee on Invalid Pensions, pre-
sents no stronger arguments than the
probabilities of each case. Opinions
often differ when even based on facts.
Mr.. O'Hara is on this committee. But
to turn to the certainty enjoyed by
RICH PENSIONERS,
one can scarcely begrudge these poor
shipwrecked devils all of the benefits
of probabilities. True, these rich pen
sioners are entitle to the benefits of
the law, ut it seems fearfully unequal
that Black who draws 800, per month
Wilson, who draws $72, per month,
and hundreds of others, who draw
comfortable pensions, should receive
handsome salaries from the govern
ment, while thousands of poor devils
Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1886-01-21
THE NEWSPAPER HOLIDAYS.
I ttIs ft'f = -T-TS-
We Never Miss the Water Till the Well
Runs Dry.
From the Charlotte Observer.

We Never Miss the Water Till the Well
Runs Dry.
From the Charlotte Observer.
Our exchange table, which has worn
a lonesome look since the late holidays
began, is beginning to assume its won't
ed appearance, and much to our de-
light, for we have fully realized the
truthfulness of the old saw, that you'll
never miss the water till the we'll runs
dry" All, or nearly of the weekly
papers in the State observe Christmas
by suspending for one week, and now
that the holidays are over, we are glad
to zee eaehyone renewing Its visits to
this office, We've missed 'em, and
tffeff bHef absence has forcibly inn
pressed US with a sense of their impor-
tance to the daily. We would have a
lonesome time without the visits of
our weekly contemporaries, and we ap-
preciate their value. With the hun
dreds of familiar sheets again around
us, we feel at home once more, and if
they will not object, we will take this
Ealing and plenty of cash subscribers
during 1886.
/ From the Pittsboro Record.
/ The suspension of nearly all the
newspapers in North Corolina during
Is the Christmas holidays impressed rs
more than ever with their value and
importance. To, be deprived, even for
a few days, of the pleasure Of reading
our exchanges, in a great measure
marred cur enjoyment Of the Christ
mas festivities, and we doubt not that
all their readers greatly missed their
welcome visits. The press of the State
is doing great work in its develop
ment, and deserves better support
than is generally given it. What
would the people do if no newspaper:
: we're published in4 the State We
commend this question to those who
would break down paper because
they do not agree with the opinions o.
its editor.
Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1886-01-21

are deprived of pensions, place, and
work. No less unequal does it seem
that Mrs. General This and Mrs. Com
modore That, whose receptions and
parlors are models for society, should
receive $50, per month, me, pinmon
ey, while some poor devils widow Won
ders how she will pay next months
room rent Certainly, if these proba
bilities must be begrudged, let it be
when these officials and social lights
suggest the probability of an increase.
MIR. MORRISON
has abandoned the intricate question
of tariff, and turned his attention to
science. 1t is hoped that Mr.. Morrison
will do less mischief in this direction
than he has in others. Mr.. Morrison
wants the United States to take official
notice of Old Soils eclipse, Aug. 30,
1886 Mr.. Morrison will be at liberty,
then, and pleased to join the expedi-
ton for which he asks the United States
to provide. But Mr. Morrison in his
scientific research, needs more. He
wants 100000 for brand-new Naval
Observatory. 1t is barely possible that
Randall, Warner, Holman, and other
economists will assist Mr.. Morrison in
! his scientific labors.
REPRESENTATIVE BOUTELLE
is a great man from Main, like Reed.
Reed is the greatest man in the dele
| cation, but, of course, he suffers col
| league a chance now and then. Rep
resentative Boutelle saw his chance
last week when he "raked up old
bones" of the rebellion. Reed "wunk." "
1t was doing the Call Of States, but he
smiled out the assurance that he
would give support. Boutelle swal-
lowed the smile, and relied Oh the wink
When Congress knows whether the
Norfolk na7y-yard has been profaned
and illusions to the late rebellion eff
faced, Boutelle and Reed will resume
The shot that the former gave the en-
emy was almost as powerful as the
latter's wink.
/ WAR CLAIMS
are not at an end. The COMMITTEES
on War Claims. Of which Rep. ReiC
is member, will be kept busy this
| SGsSlDI. AIIG1iS u iuUIDCI VI Citlliu'
are under consideration, and will bt
the source of careful investigation
The Committee is fortunate in the pos
session of an energetic member such
as Mr.. Reid.
zERO's ZIGzAR
attempt to strike the Capital gave al
unusually long opportunity for sleigh
ing, Miss Cleveland, and other nota
bles, took part, and Sec. Whitney, wht
wouldn't believe it until he had seel
it, sent home for his turnout. Th
: Avenue has been gay and nois.
) scene And amid the tinkling of tn
.leigh-bells, and Congressional raid
, on the Treasury, everybody seems t
forget that two men had been frozel
to death, in spite of a successful Re
public and an aesthetic Capital.
! SHADOW.
Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1886-01-21
The SentineI's Circulation.
From the Shelby aurora.

The Winston Sentinel, published
at the live town of Winston, has Just
entered upon it's thirtieth volumn, and
during the last three months it has had
an average circulation of 1902 copies
a week. Mr.. Edward A. Oldham,
editor Of the Sentinel, is beyond
question one of the most energetic and
enterprising young men in North Car
olina journalism and he is now reap
ing the fruit of his labors.
Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1886-01-21
A Rid err of Small Hobbies.

FT0xe We hdletyH CHTtSttd1t AuU0cdte
The Morning Star, of Wilmington,
N. c., seems to be considerably vexed
because the people of its city will not
turn to the right in passing each other
on the sidewalks. This is rather LOO
small hobby for such an excellent
paper to ride.
Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1886-01-21
CONGRESSIONAL NOTES.
SENATOR VANCE TAKES PART IN
THE SILVER CONTROVERSY.
He Considers the Depreciation of Sill
yer an Unprecedented Conspiracy
AniInflux of Pensions.

Correspondence Of the Sentinel.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 1S.--Congress
wore more contended air last week.
Suspense had ceased the committees
were in full operation at last. Many
conjectures have been made, but
number promise to prove groundless.
No struggle, long and fierce, took place
over confrmations. Silver men and
tariff reformers really have no policy
outlined. Not few are totally un-
prepared tor such struggle as may oc.
cur. The Presidents views on silver.
tariff, and civil service are backed by
Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1886-01-21
A Sentinel Contributor,

.1g Jgegs poud in Ne'oton Enterprise.
Rev. D. X. Bennett wrote some
verses on Christmas which were pub
lished in the Western Sentinel. The
author did well and We compliment
him on his effort.
Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1886-01-21
A CHICAGO COMMENT.

FTo0s INC Chicdgo Ndtiondz HeeRy.
The Western Sentinel of Dec. 18th
was a sheet of mammoth proportions,
presenting world Of interesting mat
ter pertaining to Winston, N. G.
The Western Sentinel of last Friday
comes out in the form of a II page,
96 column paper and is filled with de-
scriptions of Winston-Salem enter
prises. The editor, Mr.. E. A. Oldham
is to be congratulated upon his sue
Charlotte Observer.
Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1886-01-21

the power of Veto The formal con
sideration of his Message, as distribut-
ed among the committees, may give
ardent anti administration men time
to cool. Randall, as he has proved
before, will prove longer-winded than
many of his opponents, Democratic or
Republican.
THE SENATE
ordered the Secretary of War to turn
ish North Carolina with copies of its
{ n. Cs. )executive letter-books. But
little was done. The mormon question
again came to light, but was quickly
suppressed. A favorable report was
received on the bill to admit Dekota-
that nations, prematurely elected Sen
ators having arrived. The debate on
the silver question was resumed, and
continued day after day. Senator
Vance took part, in one of his happiest
moods and most characteristic style.
The Senator considered the deprecia-
ton of silver an Unprecedented con-
spiracy. This discussion was inter-
| spersed with such novelties as reso-
luton, by Senator ingalls,, to continue
the coinage until an aggregate of $780,
100000 had been reached.
THE HOUSE
had not begun the onset It was Civ
en- notice of several approaching cases
of contested election, and thus warned
that fun was in store A number of
members undertook to again outstr;p
Logan, and submitted handful of
bills at a blow. Such little matters
j impede the House, but consolation is
found in the fact that a number of
these bills will never trouble the House
again. The Presidential Succession
Bill, being reported favorably, was
placed on the calendar, and is no long
er cause for anxiety. The House, on
the whole, is now in good working
condition It's committees having met
and organized, and manifest a wiling
ness to expedite business as much as
possible. One foremost in this
desire is the Committee on Agri-
culture, of which Rep. eileen is prom
inent member.
AN INFLUX OF PENSIONS
is threatened. Appropriation OF al
least fifty-odd millions are usually
granted. But the number ol bills
showered upon the House last week
promise to increase the regular appro
priation beyond all precedent. It i:
noticeable that majority of these erie:
for relief come from the West. Bu
; this by no means indicate decrease
in the East. In fact, not small army
of unrewarded soldiers and dissatisfied
pensioners is waiting to be heard
Soldiers whom technica,ies have beer
excluded, and pensioners whom pen
sion do not salty, wall together. It i
!, A NOTORIOUS FACT
) that cases submitted to Congress hav,
f been shipwrecked. The broken tim
bers are slapped together, and steer,
into the Congressional harbor wit
very few repairs. Congress is aske,
to give an abandoned wreck its las
e chance No wonder some very gen
: erous hearted members expostulat
e when these hulks begin to crowd tn
t harbor. Under the most favorabl
circumstances, since they have faile
Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1886-01-21
The Mississippi Editors Confession.
From the Glostcr ctv. Mss, Ne,cs.

We are indebted to Mr.. d. E. Kelley
for fine lot of turnips. Now, there
are very few things that lie closer to
our heart than boiled turnips and hog
jowl!
Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1886-01-21
Our Scales Portrait.

From The IittSb0To Home.
Our enterprising friend OF Western
Sentinel is getting up very find pore
trait of our worthy Governor.
Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1886-01-21
ROCK LIME.
c. ]. WATKINS. W.. CONRAD.
J. LINDSAY PATTERSON,
Attorney and Counsellor at Law,

WINSTON. s--Fssc. ---' i :
WILL practice in all the State and Federal
w Courts.
Deeds, Martsagos- and other legal papers;
neatly correctly ;tlfd- promptly draw A. lie al
estate sold on commission, Money loaned on
good security. Collection of claims made IN all
parts of the State All business intrusted to
him Will receive prom ,lt and faithful attention
Office over Vaughn & Peppers store. Ros6ly
Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1886-01-21
PARTNER WANTED L

4 LIVE, sober, energetic man of good NOR
N al character to engage in the manufacture
and sale of the best advertised proprietary
medicine in the State; orders already pouring
in. Place of business to be in Winston rChar-
Iotte. No dead heads need apply Addres.
DIR. J. MESTER HOWARD. Mt. Olive, NC.
Dec. loft. r.a
Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1886-01-21
CaSaIOg0S Free.

StEND YOUR name and address for the CEDAR
= COVE NURSERIES, CATALOGUE repre-
senting an immense stock of most beautiful
Fruit frees. Vines and Plants. over One Mil
lion Trees, Vines and Plants Tor pcrmanea at or
cLar,l planting. and stock for Nurserymen.
Every variety OF Apple. Peach, Pear. Cher
rv, Apricot, Plum. Nectarincs, Grapes. Straw
berries OF any other kind of fruits that is worth
growing can be supplied.
Orders solicited from all planters.
Address, y. w. CRAFT, Shore. adkin coun-
ty, N G. Aug. =, Soti
Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1886-01-21
AN OHIO IDEA.

From the Bellefontainc Examiner.
The Winston N. c. Sentinel is
sued an admirable number, December
II, consisting of twelve pages devoted
to the commercial and other interests
of Winston The Sentinel is the en-
bodiment of enterprise and progress
ion and is a shining light in North
Carolina journalism.
"a CREDIT TO NORTH CAROLINA
From the Richmond Dispatch.
The last issue of the Westcrn Scnti-
mel, published at Winston, N. c., is a
credit to the Old North State. 1t
consists of twelve pages, neatly illust-
rated and devoted to the rise and pro-
gress Of Winston and her sister city,
Salem.
Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1886-01-21

devoted to the interests of the twin
cities, Winston and Salem. Their at
fractions and advantages and their
progress in trade and manufactures,
are set forth. 1t is paper that re-
fleets credit upon the section that sup
ports it.
"a LIVELY AND PROGRESSIVE PAPER"
From the Neso York Morning journal.
The Winston, N. c., Sentinel re-
Gently published twelve PACED pa
per showing the progress and pros
perity of the town. 1t was the lar
gest paper and the largest edition pub
lished in North Carolina and it re-
fleets great credit on its enterprising
editor, Edward A. Oldham, who is on
ly twenty-five.
A WILD WESTERN OPINION.
From the Knob Noster, Missouri, Gem.
We are regarded as a hustler in
this country, but Ed. Oldham, of the
Winston, N. c., Sentinel lays it all ov-
er us. His paper contained II pages,
96 columns, illustrated and gotten up
in boss style last week. 1t was the
biggest thing the Tarheels ever saw in
the way of newspaper enterprise.
PHILADELPHIA OPINION.
From tie Germantown Phild. Independent.
The Winston, N. c., Sentinel issued
handsome II page trade number for
the holidays, describing the growing
business locality it makes its home
Its editors are young and enterprising
and it is just such enterprise as the
Sentinel exhibits that is turning the
tide of northern capital and industry
towards the "New South"
Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1886-01-21

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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1886-09-02

Will sell the Cheap the Cheapest Quality
When you do your trading call If
purchase in just the shake hands and look
stock. You will receive a cordial welcome.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1886-09-02
Gobleville.

Mrs. DR.. Failing of Grand Rapids, is visit
ing friends and relatives here and in this
vicinity.
Died, last Sunday night, Miss Emily Ras-
bach, aged fourteen years, She was SICK
but few days.
Howard has laid the foundation of his new
saw mill. He expects to attach cider and
sorghum mill to 1t.
Will Ferguson is improving the appearance
of Exchange street by finishing his house in
| a very artistic style.
E. f. Clark has been overhauling the upper
portion of the Fessenden building and put
ting it in condition for occupation. Nicholas
WEIGH is the artist.
Our minister in his sermon last Sunday
carried the idea that the reunion of the
Grand Army meant big drunk. He meant
some of the church members and, probably
was not much out of the way.
Rev. Mr.. Hayden gave his lecture here last
Sunday evening Palestine and the Paths OF
Christ" IL was very interesting and was
listened to with rapt attention Mr.. Hayden
is a brother of an old chum of ours, who died
in the army.
by Orutr Oh committee OF AlVlncenl
Colvin Post No. 50 q. A. r., Nj. A. Westcott
chaplain, desires TO tender to the afflicted
family of Josiah Andrews, the heartfelt sym
pathy of its members in this their hour OF
need. May the grace of God help them to
see their loss as a blessing.
One of our Bloomingdale pettifoggers has
habit of reading the law to the court and
reading it so as to fit the particular case al
bar The justice told him he read the Law
wrong; he insisted that he did not, where
upon his Honor rose up in wrath and offered
to obliterate portion of the b. p's anatomy
A telegram reached here last Saturday
advising the arrest of certain man, describ
ing him and sending photograph. Our con.
stable thought he had found the man, as ht
answered the description very closely, bu
the gentleman refused to be arrested without
warrant telling them he should hurt some
body if they laid hands on him. Second
thoughts are best and he was allowed to &C
on his own recognizance. The question
here is can a constable arrest and hold
man simply on suspicion without warrant