Mixed Happenings in Wilson and Nearby Towns
A 25 year old Buena Vista woman gave birth to her thirteenth child on the 16th. The Cunard steamer Campania is said to have 30 000 horsepower engines. Orlando B Potter presents a portrait of Gen. Robert E Lee to Washington and J ee University. Dr Keeley’s bichloride of gold cure sold for 10 000 000. Dr Ros plans to leave May 6 for other duties. eye examinations remain free. The Rocky Mount Cotton Mills plan 14 000 new spindles, totaling 25 000 in the state’s largest mill. A public vote on prettiest girl in Wilson by paid subscriptions. Three military companies pass through Wilson to aid Craven county sheriff at James City. Douglas of Brockton, a three dollar shoe man, may succeed Gov. Russell in Massachusetts. A Wrightsville seaside sanatorium, with $30 000 funding, planned for convalescents. Secretary Carlisle eyeing a 30% tariff average. Wells advises Congress on eastern–western interests. Pittsburgh’s Hi Sellers McKee forecasts electric rail from New York to Philadelphia in one hour with enclosed track and Westinghouse-driven tech. high fences, no grade crossings, special cars, and careful guard crossings.
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Sellers McKee
Pittsburg
Brooklyn
Toeday
New York
Philadel
Trenton
George Westinghouse
Troops Enforce Court Order in James City Standoff
Governor Carr, General Cotten, and General Cameron oversee armed federalized forces at James City opposite Newbern as authorities move to enforce a court decree returning property to J. A. Bryan from African American occupants who claim title by possession. No bloodshed expected. The same report notes the Richmond and Danville Railroad settlement over the Bastian Bridge wreck losses exceeding one hundred thousand dollars and damages to cars and track.
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James City
Newbern
J. A. Bryan
Bryan
Gov. Carr
Richmond and Danville Railroad Co
Bastian Bridge
German Eye Doctor Promises Restored Sight in North Carolina
Notice extols Dr Simon Ros a German eye doctor of 22 years practice in Fayetteville. It cites testimonials from W C McCuvarrney M D Isaac Williams Ars Hal Lee Cons G Cain and Allee Wade praising his pebble eye glasses and claims of restoring sight previously declared hopeless. He offers consultations 9 am to 1 pm from his Wilson and Fayetteville offices with a long list of grateful patients.
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Germany
Wilsson
Fayetteville, N. C
Simon Ros
W. C. McCuvarrney
Newton Grove
N. C
Ros
Isaac Williams
Fayetteville
N.C
Arshal Lee
S. C. Sur
State OF North Carolina
Cumberland County
Superior Court
Cons
G. Cain
Goopwin Station
Allee Wade
Plan Adopted for Wilson County Watch Gift
On September 1 1893 the Mirror announces a voting plan to choose the most popular lady in Wilson County for a Solid Cold Watch. Subscriptions earn votes: $1 equals 50 votes, 50 cents equals 25 votes, 25 cents equals 12 votes. Sample copies count as subscriptions. the watch will be exhibited at the office.
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Wilson County
Catarrh Treated by Dr S Ros at Briggs Hotel
Dr S Ros treats catarrh in its various forms at Briggs Hotel in room 13. patients seek relief under his care at the hotel clinic.
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S. Ros
Briggs Hotel
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Keeley
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Mirror
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Greenville Guards
Craven County
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Russell
Bay State
Wilmington Messenger
Wrightsville
Atlantic View
Hodges
Carlicle
David A. Wells
Washington
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General Cotten
General Cameron
DR. S. Ros
Ralph P. Buxton
U. S
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Kenry W. Lowermant Ford
Carel Dickens
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Linden Farm
Py Mazsimon Derrick’s Daughter
Richard Pardea
Amaxns
Iora Therne
Dora Ther
Hrow Cox
Mildred Ie
Dora Thorne
Gwendoliar
Dore Thiers
Gelien Dawe
Fredret
Grandremium
Mirroe
Wilson Mirxox
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Oxford St
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New York City
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