Local Wilson notes and events spread across town
The Wilson area reports on social visits and performances by notable residents, church meetings led by Dr Mundy, and social gossip about Miss Estelle Brodie and Dr Joyner's daughter. The piece also covers a depot fire at Dunns, a train wreck attempt by W H Jones, memorial services for Senator Vance, Henry Hunt’s lecture remarks, and praise for the Atlantic Coast Line. Community birthdays honor W R Carter’s 76th, Dr Harmon’s eye work, and a nod to Thomas J Jarvis as a future U S Senator candidate.
Wilson crowds applaud Henry Blount lecture on Italy tour
An appreciative Wilson audience heard Henry Blount’s six month West lecturing tour. The crowd enjoyed his anecdotes and actor imitations, and praised his Beyond the Alps Lies Italy finale. The editor and speakers expressed gratitude for the warm reception and hoped for another visit.
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Wilson
Henry Blount
Booth
Joe Jefferson
Blount
West
Alps
Italy
Reward Offered for Capture of Frank Benton in Dickerson Murder
The Governor posts a reward for the arrest of Frank Benton for the murder of Wiley Dickerson. Description notes the man’s gait and six appearances to identify him in crowds. Two hundred dollars is offered as consideration for vigilant officers and detectives nationwide.
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Frank Benton
Wiley Dickerson
Pugin
Newbern Building and Loan reports first series progress
The Newbern Building and Loan Association notes its first series matured in six years and a half with $34,000 realized. $20,000 in cancelled mortgages and $14,000 paid in cash to non borrowing shareholders. Stock now valued at $70 after about five years.
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Newbern
Newbern Building and Loan Association
Richmond and Danville R R Fares to Birmingham 1894
Cheap round trip rates to Birmingham Ala for Confederate Veterans Reunion April 25 and 26 1894. Tickets sold April 23 and 24 with limited continuous passage and return valid fifteen days from sale. Inquiries to agents or W A Turk General Passenger Agent Washington 24.
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Birmingham
Ala
Richmond and Daneville Railroad
W. A. Turk
Washington
Wilson alderman primary results show close races across wards
Voters showed strong turnout in Wilson's alderman primary. In ward one Dempsey Bullock led with Ben Paschal behind. ward two Pat Deans 38 and Dr Nathan Anderson 34. ward three Ernest Deans 43 and Dr Albert Anderson 36. ward four George Hackney 1 and John Corbett 13. ward five Walter Woodard 31 and J T Ellis 29. The editor urged unity and civic progress.
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Wilson
Dempsey Bullock
Ben Paschal
Pat Deans
Nathan Anderson
Ernest Deans
Albert Anderson
George Hackney
John Corbett
Walter Woodard
J. T. Ellis
Hargrave’s Drug Store Adds Fresh Seeds and Pure Goods
Hargrave’s Drug Store beside the Post Office advertises fresh seeds from top growers and varieties for harvest season. The store emphasizes new stock, a tasteful display, and a complete line of fresh pure drugs plus garden seeds to meet gardener demands.
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Hargrave’s
Hargrave’s Drug Store
Post Office
Hargrave
Too Much Noise In the Field Unearths a Partridge Tale
Patrick had a fine chance at two partridges but fired and missed. James notes Patrick has shot another bird, yet the gunshot frightened both away, leaving the hunt unresolved and the tone one of quiet amusement.
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Patrick
James
Reward Offered for Arrest of Frank Benton in Dickerson Murder
By the Governor a 1200 reward is posted for the capture and delivery to the Wilson County sheriff in Wilson North Carolina of Frank Benton. Benton murdered Wiley Dickerson in Wilson County on March 24, 1894. He is about thirty five, five feet eight or nine inches tall, 210 pounds, shot build, dark complexion and hair, red face with a large black mustache. He walks lame in his right leg and his right knee is stiff. The reward is issued by order of the Governor with S. F. Terrair, Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas J. Jarvis
North Carolina
Vance
United States Senate
Gov. Cart
Gov. Jarvis
Elisha
Elijah
Wilson County
Wilson, N. C
Frank Benton
Wiley Dickerson
Ladies urged to use Ayer's Sarsaparilla in spring
The article advises women to take Ayer's Sarsaparilla in spring to prevent prickly heat hives sties boils and black heads in summer. Prevention is better than cure and gentle use is suggested for avoiding skin troubles.
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Ayer
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New York Ledger
Oglesby
Jics Carver Joyner
Dr. Joyner
Dr. Bruton
Gertie Blount
Rocky Mount
Louisburg
Iave Woodard
Budgie Weaver
Nashville
Ed Stallings
Eddie
Baptist Church
Dr. Mundy
Estelle Brodie
Dunn's
W. H. Jones
Wilmington and Weldon
Sheriff Crowell
Mamona Hall
Ivey
Henry Hunt
Henry Saint
Opera House
Shepherd
Southwest
Atlantic Coast Line
W. R. Carter
Nash
Carter
Harmon
Briggs Hotel
Mr. Henry Blount
J. N. Foust
Foust
Mr. Ivey
T. G. Boyd
NEW Sean
F. C
Atlantic Electropoises CO
Washington, DB. c
Building and Loan
Vown
the Dingee & Conard Co., Publishers
West Grove, Pa
CG. E. Moore
Nash Street
Wallace Batchelor
Tie
W. B. Hill
DRS. Starkey & Palen
Arch St
Phil
Sutter St
San Francisco
Cal
B. Hell
Green Street
Cornelia
A. J. Moore
Bale
Castoria
T. Chie
S. F. Terrair
Highes
Greene 5 St
J. D. Farriers
J. W. Hays
G. W. Blount
Sec’y Mt
Siwars
le Lacres
Ruggist
Chichester
Pras md
Petern
Chichester Chemical Co
Magson
Ada. Pa
Genuine
Scrofula
Verbenas
J. Palmer GorpDon
Ashland
E. M. Nadal
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