17 Mar 1884
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Newspaper
The Banner Enterprise
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1884
Page
1
The document lists pastoral appointment rounds for the Wilmington District for April May and January. It names circuits including Summerville Dudley Whiteville Rehobeth Graham Abbottsburg and Lumberton with assigned presiding elders and chapter verses for each circuit. Locations mentioned include Wilmington Smithville Holly Ridge and Lumberton.
July executions show rounds across Dudley Mt Camels Sellers Wilmington St James and other circuits with numbers 5 6 12 13 19 20 26 27 2 3 9 10 16 17 24 35 across locations Rehobeth Graham Abbottsburg Michel Grove and Whiteville districts.
The article lists quarterly and round by round appointments for the First Wilmington District of the North Carolina Annual Conference of the A. J. E. Church. It names circuits and churches such as St Stephens Zion Brunswick Rocky Point Lillington Burgaw Deep Bottom Acorn Branch Shaw Branch and Northwest with dates from March through November. J. G. Fry acts as P E.
In 1873 H Stephens praised Wendell Phillips for self sacrifice as an abolitionist while recounting Phillips debated at Williams College. The committee faced ban from the president, an improvised gathering in Agricultural Hall drew students and townsfolk, Phillips delivered The Duty of the American Scholar in the Present Crisis, startling and electrifying the audience.
The New York Times reports Haiti’s southern rebellion collapsed with Jeremie and Miragoane surrendering after bloody battles. Bazelais and followers, aided by an American-flagged shipment, were tied to neutrality violations fined by a U S court. Port au Prince faced fires and murders amid foreign naval presence.
A fragment discusses boycotting a four colored reporter from the Philadelphia Times. It argues color-based bias is as unacceptable as denying someone to breathe. The text predicts rising objections to colored reporters and mentions the Star of this city.
A Duplin county mass meeting adopted resolutions opposing ongoing patronage and demanding removal of Deputy Collector R. C. Kehoe and replacement by a Southern appointee. They urged J. J. Young in Raleigh to enact staffing changes, denounced “bossism,” and vowed to back candidates who recognize their interests.
A sermon urges young men and women to spend the Sabbath wisely by attending Sunday school. It calls on both genders to quit disordered habits, abandon card tables, and join Sunday classes to read sing and learn of the Saviour. The piece stresses duty to promote the Master and the great religious cause.
A historical sketch recounts Senator Henry Wilson of New Hampshire, who rose from poverty and temperance pledge to political power. He refused wine at a Texas petition dinner with Adams, later defending his vow before guests at a Boston hotel. His steadfast convictions drew cheers and highlighted his rejection of intemperance.
A reflective piece argues that American boys face uncertain futures and that colleges do not magically transform mediocrity. It contends success depends on choosing the right studies and personal effort rather than blaming social class or economic conditions.
The Wilmington Wrightsville and Queenslow Railroad Company announces an offloss at 119 Princess Street where the secretary will receive subscriptions and related business.
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