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The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-06-24
DIR. ", o. THOMPSON.
Drugs, Medicines, Soda Water, Etc.
No I3 West 4rh Street

In modern life the sale of drugs,
chemicals and remedies Of all kinds
has assumed proportions of great mag
nitude, this line of business occupy
ing a most important position in every
community, and 1t may be said that
the skillful and accurate pharmacist
does as much to alleviate suffering
and to prevent the spread of diseases
as does the practicing physician. 1n
Winston one of the largest and most
representative firms in this line Of
business is that Of DR.. V. o. Thomp
son. His handsome store is situated
at No. 13 w. 4th ST., and is lavishly
stocked with the very best aod strict
ly pure drugs, chemicals, an elegant
line Of toilet articles, perfumes, cigars,
etc while his soda fountain is we'll
known and popular source Of refresh
menJ. A leading speciality is made in
the manufacture of "fhompson's
Cough Syrup" Magic Liniment" and
worm Confectionery, also "Thomp-
sons Pink Liver Pills." "Creole Hair
Tonic" Compound Sarsaparilla," and
"Eradine" for removing grease, paint,
oil, etc from clothing. The prescip-
tion department is in charge or P A.
Thompson, who is graduated phar-
macist, and an experienced night.clerk,
and physicians Prescriptions are care
fully compounded. DR.. Thompson is
an expert pharm icist all is respected
and esteemed by all in this commu-
DitV
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-06-24
NEWMAN & KING.
Housefurnishing Goods, Shoes, Etc.
No. 42O Liberty Street.

Housefurnishing Goods, Shoes, Etc.
No. 42O Liberty Street.
Metropolitan in appearance, methods
and purpose Newman & Kings Va
riety Stove with it's many complete
departments has given TO shoppers in
this county every advantage in enor-
nous stock, great variety and ex-
tremely low prices that are afforded
by the large variety stores of our lead
ing metropolitan centres. Because Of
the extremely large transactions
these immense concerns cannot only
buy and sell much less than the small
er firms but their assortment is much
more complete and the goods better.
Messrs. Newman s. Kings premises
are well appointed and arranged with
every facility, calculated to aid the
business. A thorough system per-
vades every department. in which a
large force of assistants are employed.
In the different departments are
fancy goods, notions, tinware, glass,
China, wood and willow ware, kitchen
utensils, ETC., while they make a lead
ing speciality of the shoe department.
All goods are purchased direct from
the manufacturers both foreign and
domestic. Messrs. Newman & King
are gentlemen of high character
whose strict commercial integrity
and correct business methods have
done much to place their house In the
high rank 1t now holds.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-06-24
R. L.. HENDRICKS.
Spot Dash Bargain House, Maine
Street, Salem.

In this age of keenest competition
when small profits and quick sales are
the order our most wide-awake busi-
ness men devote much attention to
the problem of how to sell on the
smallest margin. Mr.. r L Hendricks
has solved this great problem by sell
ing goods at cash, which enables him
to buy FIR cash at a large discount
and enables him to sell at prices
which save customers many dollars
each month He handles dress goods,
linens, underwear, notions, fancy
goods, ETC., while the shoe department
is most complete Ia all the best goods
such as Richardson's, of n. Y, fine
shoes for ladies and children and the
Eagle Shoe Co. ,of Virginia, in ladies'
and mems fine and medium goods He
is making shoes asrecialty and he buys
direct from the factories, you will
always find his prices as low as the
lowest. Mr.. Hendricks stands by the
wear of his shoes and always refunds
the money IL shoes are not as repre-
sented. He always carries line of
trade winners such as Oxford Ties,
38c. per pair, best calf skin for men,
81, Dongola, button or lace, for ladies,
patent leather tip 75c. To be well
dressed in the shoe or hat line at a
very close price this is the place to
deal. Mr.. Hendricks is one OF our
most active and popular business men
and his patronage is rapidly fncreas-
ing as his superior methods become
known.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-06-24
FRANK @. BROWN,
Dry Goods, Groceries, Shoes, Etc,
Corner Main and 18th Street.

Dry Goods, Groceries, Shoes, Etc,
Corner Main and 4th Street.
This well known and'popular house,
which is the recognized leadership in
this section, was founded in 1890, and
its success has been gratifying aud
sure, owing to its sound and popular
business methods. There is no house
in this part Of the State that eXcels it
for variety and quality of goods, popu-
lar methods and able management a
thorough system pervadts Lhe entire
esta blishment, and the immense and
varied stock is adopted to the wants
OF purchasers in this vic:nlty, and en-
braces select line OF dry goods,
notions, laces, silks, fancy goods, etc ,
choice dple and fancy groceries,
country produce, fruits, etc while a
most complete line Of boots and shoes
are carried. Mr.. Brown has made
special prices on all Crusset'S shoes for
the next 80 days. All goods are pur
chased direct from the manufacturers
and are sold at prices that attract
custom. Indeed this house has the
reputation Of being d great place to
get bargains and it is quite certain
that while Mr.. Brown conducts This
reputable business there will be no
need for the most faStidious TO 60 Ou5
of town to make purchases in any Of
the varied lines of goods carried in
his mammoth stock Mr. Brown is
favOrably known in leading financial
affairs and is popular with large
circle of friends.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-06-24
THE DARTS OF CUPID.
ROMANTIC MARRIAGE AT11:3
p NJ. JUNE 16.
Miss Lola Wade and Mr.. Henry Hersh-
berger, of Roanoke County, Va,
the Contracting Parties-Rev.
DIR. Greasy Tied the Knot

N easy
There was a romantic marriage il
/ Winston last week
Lola W .de and Mr. Henry Fl Harshberg
er, Of Roanoke county, Va.
Tue couple arrived here on the "
& w. train at 9 n p m. June I6. Thel
came mp to the Pbg TX hotel and tht
groom-elect al once btglu to max,
enquiry for the L gis.er Of Deeds
Mr.. Miller was at his boarding house
Mrs. Terry's, when IL policeman called
and notifi ID hun THAT gentleman al
the hotel wished to purchase the
necessary papers To get married
Mr. Miller went to his otfice hut he
refused To issue the license until salts
factory evidence was furnished re-
garding the young lady's age. Before
going To the Court house the Register
was advised that the girl was very
small.
Mr.. Hershberger plead earnestly for
the papers but MIR. Miller said he
must have an affidayit before he is
sued them. After some delay, Mr..
w. r.. Franklin, who is notary pub
lie, was brought in and before him
MIR. Hershberger and Miss Wade testi
fed that the latter was 20 years old.
The license was furnished without
further delay.
As soon as the coupe arrived at the
hotel from the depot telephone mes
sage was sent TO Dr. Greasy. asking
him TO come down and perform a
marriage ceremony. The DR. hurried
To tGe hotel, but was advised that
there was 'hitch" about getting the
license After waiting for some time,
he decided that his services would not
be nee ded aDd returned home A ID lut
1l:l5 he was called again. This time
he was told that ''ail things are now
in readiness for the marriage feast -
Accompanied by friend, the Dr.
proceeded To the hotel parlor aud at
ll:3O in the presence of the trolley
party and other spectators, the mar
rlagn cere mony Was beautifully
sole mniZed.
After congratulations had been ex-
tended, Dr. Greasy said that he was
going nome, bat that If any other
couple wished To get married that
night he would gladly serve them
provided they did not call him later
than two o'clock
THE OLD FOLKS OPPOSED.
Mr. Hershberger and Miss Wade
admitted that there was opp Sitipn 10
their Irriage-Dy the young lady's
parents Mr. Hersh berger WAS al
lowed TO visit MISS Wade at her home
and The only obi njsction heard was That
he was poor DDy aud would Got BE-
able, financially speaklng, to take
care OF a wife.
Mr.. Hersh berger gave his age at "A
He said he was formerly railroad
man but did not state what business
he was engaged in now
Miss Wade (now Mrs. Iier>hhereer)
is a brunette and fairly good looking.
Her parents live near Roanoke. Those
who saw and heard her talk expressed
the upiuian that she loves Jue man
She married and will make him a
good wife She went before the Reg
lister OF Deeds and asked bun 10 issue
the license, assuring .lim That there
would be NO trouble.
The happy couple left on the n &
w traiI at $40 next morning for Rpa-
noke. Ii Is believed that up ia Iheir
arrival home, the ''uld folks" will for
give them and extend the hand Of
welcome.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-06-24
r. B. CRAWFORD & co.
Hardware, Paints, Oils, Etc, 4rh
Street.

Hardware, Paints. Oils, Etc, 4rh
Street.
The hard ward business in Winston
Salem has an efficient and popular rep
resentatiye in the house of r b
Crawford & Co., who occupy hand
some and well arranged building on
4bh st. Mr.. Crawford is the youngest
man in business in Winston and
graduated with hOnors at
TriUity College two years ago with
the degree OF PHI. B. The premises
occupied are spacious and thoroughly
equipped with every convenience for
the successful prosecution OF the bust
ness, while the vast and varied stock
carried embraces everything in heavy
and shelf hard ware, machinIsts' tools,
farm and mill supply, chain, bar iron
and steel house furnishing ,Ods, oil
and wood stoves, refrigerators, water
coolers, and all kinds of hardware
sundries-as nails, bolts. screws. locks,
building material, etc This has be-
come the standard and popular store
in this section for the purchase OF
anything In these lines. Me ssrs.
Crawford & Co. give their personal at
tenhiOn to the business and their care
full selection OF the best in every case,
their comprehensive assortment, com
bIned with their personal popularity,
have been the elements Of their graft
tying success.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-06-24
THE WINSTON IRON WORKS,
Kester Bros. ProprietOrs, Office 40.
Main Street.

Kester Bros. ProprietOrs, Office 40,
Main Street.
These gentlemen have gained the
highest reputation for the production
of their saw mills, planning and match
ing machines and iron work Of all
kinds. They occupy extensive premi-
ses, thoroughly equipped with every
modern convenience and appliance
in the way OF the most highly i'm
proved machinery and tools for the
successful manufacture OF their cele-
Drated productions, which include in
addition to saw mills, planning and
matching machinery, mill gearing,
Turbine water wheel pulleys, shaft
ing hangers, hydraulic tobacco ma
chinery and their widely known in
yention, Kester's combination box
clamps and press, tobacco casing and
Touring machine, tobacco brushing
and cleaning machine and other ma
chinery used in the manufacture Of
chewing tobacco, while machinery of
all kinds is thoroughly renovated
and repaired. An extensive business
is done in all parts of the country aud
the superior style and finish OF their
productions have won for them wide
reputation. Messrs. Kester Bros. are
thoroughly practical and experienced
in every detail of the business and
carefully supervise the operation OF
| the work and the superior excellence
OF the workmanship and the prompt
ness with which all orders are flied
give the most universal satisfaction
while it is in every way one of our
| most important manufacturing inter
eStS.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-06-24

facility for the prompt receipt and
distribution Of lumber and timber and
an extensive planning mill, fully equip
ped with all the very finest and
most highly improved machinery for
the manufacture of the highest grades
Of wood work. sash, doors, blinds.
mouldiDgs, house trimminks, dressed
flooring, scroll work. hardwood man.
ties and interior finish etc, and
every thing used in building. The
stock OF lumber includes pine, birch
and hard wood lumber, ldths, shingles
post and rough and dressed lumber of
every description, and they are pre-
pared tn furnish plans, and estimates
on all kinds of exterior and interior
finish. The members of the firm are
gentlemen OF practical experience in
this industry and of high reputation
in the community and their affi are
so conducted as to commend them to
the favor and confidence OF all with
whom they have business relations.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-06-24
A STEP FOR WARD.
Winston ii Distributing Point for IA
Mammoth Mandatory.

Mammoth ManufactOry.
Very few OF THE SENrINELs read
er- are aware OF the fact, perhaps, that
one OF the largest enterprises in the
United States is represented in Win
stnn. We refer to the Singer Manu-
featuring Company which today fur
uisnes steady work for 10, 600 factory
operatives and employs 10000 men
ana women in the held This Com
pIny, the name OF which is known,
perhaps, ia every hamlet throughout
the civilized world, invests millions Of
money in its SineSs-emplOying 80
900 persons, 900 horses, and has its
own locomotives aud steamboats, in
transporting its machines and mate
rial. The total number of the Com
pdny's offices throughout the world is
over 4, 500, of which over one-third are
in the United States.
The Winston office is under the
management OF Mr.. A. l. Groves, who
has had % years experience in the
machine business, II of these being
With the Singer Co. 1t is needless to
state that Mr.. Groves is thoroughly
competent for the office assigned him.
The time that he has been manager
for the Singer, verities the statement
that he is the right man in the right
place"
Winston has recently been made
the distributing point for this district.
Heretofore machines were sent out
from Charlotte. 1t may not be gen.
orally known but il is a fact that
every agent sells direct from the man
ufacturer this popular machine
wh le those who buy are a ways ready
aud willing to ''sing" its praises Ii
your home is without "siuger" it is
oubtleSs not as musical aud happy
as it would be with one.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-06-24
HOTEL JONES.
il. Jones, Proprietor. Main stree.


This leading aud popular house is
conducted by Mr.. J. l. Jones and un-
der his experienced manage ment has
become one of the best public hostel
rles in this part of the State. The
house is not only We'll conducted but
is excellent in ali It's appointment Is
anu details. 1t is situated most con
veniently close to all the business
streets. 1t is supplied with all mod
eru improvements, including electric
fans in dining room. electric lights,
hot and cold water. and facility for
heating guest chambers when re-
Quired, while the building occupied
is one OF the attractive features Of this
place, being at all times thoroughly
ventilated throughout. The dining
room is prominent and attractive
feature OF this house and has the repu-
tatiOn of being unexcelled in The
State. The cuisine is in charge Of an
accomplished chef and every dish is
served in tasteful style. The large
patronage enjoyed by this house from
both local and transient is strong evil
dence Of the high class style in which
it is conducted. Mr.. Jones is hotel
man of long experience and is model
''mine host" and the pleasure Of stop
ping at this house is enhanced by his
courteous and affable personalities.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-06-24
SAMUEL BREW ER.
Tonsorial Parlor. No. 2ss Main ST.

One of the most thoroughly equip
ped shaving parlOrs in this vicinity Is
that conducted by the well known and
popular barber, Mr.. Samuel Brewer,
who has been engaged in this profes-
sion since 1875 and during that time
he has avalled himself Of all the mod
ern improvements, including fans, hot
and c)ld water baths, five OF the latest
hydraulic chairs, etc. His parlor is
conveniently arranged, and he and
four skilled artists are kept constant
ly busy In the various departments Of
shaving, haIrcuttiDg, shampoOing,
etc, which is done IN the most prompt
and reliable manner. Mr.. Brewer
has left nothing undone that will In
any way add to the comfort Of patrons
and his careful and DaInstaking work
has gained for him An enYiaDle repu-
tation in this section of the State
and he is highly esteemed and respec-
ted by all in this community.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-06-24

Brown, Rogers & Co. hold leading
place. This enterprise was establish
ed in 1880. and from it's inception the
proprieGors have enjoyed the fullest
confidence OF The public. Their stock.
which Is one of the largest in this
part of the State, comprises Very
full and complete line OF heavy aud
shelf hardware, paints, oils. glass,
leather and gum belting. and all kinds
OF hardware specialties. nails, bolts,
locks, etc, besides agricultural i'm
plements Of every description, includ
ing such well known lines as McCor-
mick's mowers and binders, 2l of the
latter being sold this season. Oliver
Chilled plnws, Dandy steel harrows,
Bickfnrd & Huffnan's grain drills,
Ge!>er thfeshers, engines and horse
powers. Thomas s. Kings steel hay
rakes, Browns double shnveIs, Globe
cultivators-in fact everything used
on or about the farm, while they car
ry full line OF stoves, The Times"
cock being household word through
out this section. Messrs Brown.
Rogers & Co. are representative of
the best interests of the WinCiJy
and are among onr most successful
and highly esteemed business men.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-06-24
SUCCUMBING TO AGE.

The Eccentricities of Senator Sher-
man Embarrassing.
By Telegraph to The Sentinel.
WASHINGTON, June 19.-rhe best
friends OF Secretary Sherman admit
that the sta tesman and hnancier il
succumbing to the infrmity of age.
barrassment to the Administration.
but the President is loath to act.
The Secretary's associates hope lie
may soon be induced to resign
Diplomats are complaining that the
business of the office is transacted
almost entirely by Assistants.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-06-24
A. q. yoGLER * son,
Furnnnre and Undertaking., Main
STREET, Salem

That the public Of this vicinity have
exceptionally fine facilities for fur
nIshIng and Deaut' flying their homes
a tour nf ins pectIon Jtrough the vari-
Gus departments OF the building Occu-
pied hy A G.. Nngler & Son will prove
They eSI ablisGed business in 1858 and
their immense stock includes every
thing in the house furnishing line.
Here is displayed one Of the largest
stocks OF furniture in the State inclnd-
ing parlor, dining and bed room suits,
China closets. dainty furniture for
the ladies' bGudOir, while leading
speciality is made OF rockers and
chairs, etc We notice in stock the
richest and rarest patterns, with
liberal showing of the popular curly
birch, mahogany, birds eye maple and
antique finished goods. Messrs
Vugler u Son pay particular atten-
tion to the undertaking business, for
which they are so admirably adapted,
possessing fully that tact and courtesy
that is SO essential. They take full
charge, furnishing everything, to-
gether with handsome hearse and
relieving friends of all possibility.
The establishment is representative
one and Messrs. Vugler s. Son are de-
serVedly popular with large and in
creasing circle of customers
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-06-24
L.. NEALE.
Fancy and Staple Groceries, No 415
Liberty Street.

Fancy and Staple Groceries, No. 415
Liberty Street.
A leading aud representative grocery
house, and one which affords an ex-
ample OF industry and perseverance
well worthy OF imitation. is the one
conducted by L. Neale, which was
opened in 1891. At his store, which
is spacious and conveniently arranged, /,
may be found a complete line OF staple
and fancy groceries, including full
line of the choicest teas. cotfees,
spices, fresh canned and bottled goods,
etc. He makes a leading speciality of
butter, fresh eggs, fine table delicacies
and fruits and vegetables in season.
A striking feature OF this house is the
cleanliness and good order that meet
the eye on every hand on entering the
store. Mr.. Neale is thoroughly con-
versant with this important business
and he makes a close stndy Of the
wants of patrons with a view to sup
plying them with the very best and
freshest the market affords. Mr..
Neale has gained the fullest con-
fidence OF the entire public, which &C
counts for the great popularity OF his
store and Of the proprietor personally.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-06-24
The Judge Had Watch.

The Fayetteville Observer says: "a
Judge wuo was holding court here
some time ago beng unable To see the
city hall clock on account OF tree
that STOOD on the premises OF j. s. o.
Evaps, on Gillespie street, ordered a
deputy sheriff to cut the limbs of the
tree off The iii er obeyed the courts
der and ia IA few minutes magnif1-
cent shade tree was transformed into
d bare pole. The proprie' ors were
naturally ind 'gnant, and only respect
for the high Office he held saved the
Judge from prosecution"
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-06-24
w. 4. UZZELi.,
Leading Tailor. Corner Fourth End
Liberty Streeis,

Mr.. w. T. Uzzell is one OF the most
prominent and skillful merchant tail
ors in this section, He possesses a
peculiar fitness and an accurate
knowledge of the business necessary
to the successful prosecution of this
branch of industry and never fails in
making becoming and stylish gar
menG. Each season ne presents d
handsome line OF samples, including
foreign and domestic wooden, tweeds,
mellins, cassimeres, diagOnals, chevi-
OTIS, suibingS, etc, in ali the new and
beautiful styles which are well calcu
lated to please all classes. These
goods are selected with great care aud
through his connections with leading
metropolitan houses he is Constantly
receiving the new fashions as soon as
they are introduced and all who
patrOniZe him are assured of receiving
we'll mace and elegantly 6nished gar
ments cut in style after the very latest
fashions. Mr. UzZell is thoroughly
experienced in every detail and all
garments are closely examined by him
before being sent to their destination.
He is very popular in the social and
commercial circles Of Twin City and
is respected by all.