Raleigh, N. C. Oct. 26 – Josiah Turner, the most historic character in North Carolina, died this morning in Hillsboro, aged 80 years. As editor of the Raleigh Sentinel, amid reconstruction, he conducted a bitter campaign against carpet-baggers. In 1870 he was jailed a kulux. Released by the federal court, his ovation here was immense. He was a member of the Confederate congress. He was elected to the United States congress after the war and refused his seat.
Source: The Oklahoman 10/27/1901. Transcribed by Dale
