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Newspaper
Wilmington Post
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1869
Page
1
A collage of city items includes church service times, printing notices, tax and election reminders, theft and arrest notes, shipping arrivals, road and rail updates, social commentary on fashion and propriety, and announcements from local officials and merchants.
Letters discuss scarce water supply and locked service in Whittington, urging city officials to provide wholesome water. Citizens critique Fourth of July preparations and national symbols, urging restoration of respect and public celebration. A New Comer comments on civic duties. E. F. Martin is endorsed for a legislative seat amid race considerations, with citizens backing his candidacy.
In regular session on June 21 1869 the Wilmington Board of Aldermen reviewed minutes waived, discussed a possible eighteen percent loan, granted retrenchment more time, referred police force applications, insuring city property, and heard bond approval for Wm H French with six others as sureties. The marshal was ordered to grade Market street and a police protection ordinance passed.
Advert says Hagan's Magnolia Balm gradually restores beauty by removing redness blotches and pimples and curing tan sunburn freckles. It claims a smooth pearly skin eye brand clearer cheek glow and youthful countenance. Also recommends Lyon's Katharion for hair care.
Governor Holden issues a proclamation announcing a special election to fill the vacancy in the North Carolina House of Representatives from New Hanover County caused by L G Estes resignation. Election set for the first Thursday in August at county voting places, Raleigh June 21 1869.
News items report Fourth of July celebrations in Salisbury and New Berne lightening events, a Beaufort railroad meeting, special rail service to M E Conference in Tarboro, and a sheriff fee dispute. Also noted are a tornado in New Bern with fires, wheat prospects improving in the Carolinas, and local politics on railroad stock subscriptions.
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