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Newspaper
Wilson Mirror
Location
Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1888
Page
4
Proprietor announces subscription options with yearly and advance periods and advertising rates on application. Claims the largest circulation in eastern North Carolina.
The News and Observer notes good grounds for acquittal on forgery charges as no money was taken on forged papers. It argues the misdeeds aimed to cover bank defalcations, with Cross and White returning voluntarily. Local officials urge strict enforcement of crime penalties.
The Bulletin notes encouraging crop prospects for North Carolina with favorable atmospheric conditions and a mild winter. Delays from heavy rains exist in parts of the state, but farmers anticipate a larger corn area and normal plantings with good conditions for wheat oats and rice.
President Cleveland reappoints and selects the Rev E R Smith colored principal of the State Colored Normal School at Fayetteville as Minister to Liberia a post carrying four thousand dollars annually Smith is a licensed Baptist preacher and a respected moral educator for his race the appointment is praised and expected to receive broad approval
Ex Senator Allen G Thurman spoke at the Columbus Ohio Democratic Club meeting noting the Democratic Party will enter a new national contest with its traditional principles The speaker praised the party as enduring due to its natural love of free speech and equal rights and claimed its immortality lies in these core values.
The Gospel Herald, monthly by the State Convention Board at Raleigh North Carolina, editor Rev C Dearham associates Revs W L Wright A G Mc Manaway and Dr John Mitchell, promises to be an invaluable addition to Baptist family lists. It will report on the denomination's work across boards to spread the Gospel.
Governor Jarvis writes from Brazil that he will not seek the gubernatorial nomination and will not return to North Carolina until his term ends. The race narrows to two candidates, Judge Fowle and Lt. Gov. Steadman.
Daniel G. Fowle is ahead in all calculations for the gubernatorial nomination. His supporters claim he can beat any rival two to one in Wil eon county unless a concealed opponent enters the field, and he deserves the nomination. He can endure a heated campaign and uphold dignity when elected.
An admirer extols The Sunny South as the finest Southern journalism, calling it a large eight page paper full of instructive and entertaining content. The author offers a subscription deal: Mirror plus The Sunny South for $3.10 in advance, urging readers to act now.
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