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Newspaper
Wilson Mirror
Location
Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1894
Page
3
The notice outlines charges for paid obituaries cards of thanks and poems, with at least five cents per line for cards of thanks and obituary notices not supplied as news. It also states a five cent rate for notices of church society and other entertainments from which revenue is derived.
To our subscribers. We have reduced the Mirror price and urge renewals for the coming year. Subscriptions must be paid in advance. We aim to publish a first class paper and hope for a liberal response.
Mrs Best visits Mrs Weaver while Miss Alice Barnes returns home. Elder Gold spent the past week in Washington. Miss Mattie Exum of Nashville visits Mrs J A Clark. Mr W M Curtis of Winston NC was in town last week. State Third Party Convention meets in Raleigh today. Judicial Convention of Third District at Rocky Mount today. A large Wilson turnout expected. Mrs Wm Woodard and family return from Wayne visits. Several locals visit Tarboro and Washington DC. Mr W J Boykin and family settle in Wilson. Rev Thomas of Rocky Mount preached at the Presbyterian church. Mr Thomas Ruffin of Wilson promoted in the Land Office. Mr Wiley Barnes of Black Creek candidate for sheriff. Asheville excursion draws Wilson crowd. Music School ad in another column. George W Blount returns from Hickory. family to stay away. Salem Female Academy ad in another column. P J Fraily of Franklinville guests of W F Mercer for Mercer-Black wedding. Baseball with Black Creek rain ruined game. Baptists vacate old church for R G Briggs to store tobacco. Norfolk excursion party reports good time. Water Commissioner notes Light Commissioner heading.
Mercer and Black were married last Wednesday at St Timothy's Episcopal Church with Rev. Wingate officiating. The ceremony featured Mrs Mary Groves Connor at the organ, a detailed bridal entry, and a reception at the bride's father's home before the couple departed for Washington. The couple plan an extended Western trip en route to New York, their future home.
The Wilson county Democratic convention met at the Court House on July 25 with Col J F Bruton elected permanent chairman. Delegates to the State convention were chosen and resolutions endorsed Governor Carr and Solicitor Woodard. A county central committee was elected and a primary election plan debated, ending with broader approval of the party’s path to victory.
The Greensboro Female College advertises its providential closure and highlights a nineteen member faculty with a skilled male music director trained in Europe. Laboratory equipment from Germany supports physics and chemistry study toward B S and B S and A B degrees. Rev Dr F L Reid president invites inquiries for catalogues.
New Bern papers praise Mrs Hill for her teaching in vocal music and Wilson residents regret her departure to greater success elsewhere. The notice also extols Wake Forest College, calling it a premier South institution with thorough study, top professors, and a healthy campus near Raleigh for young men preparing for life.
Ten thousand people are expected as Wilson marks the day with a Judicial Convention at Rocky Mount and a Third party State Convention at Raleigh. Jesse Mayo advertised the event, tobacco breaks promise large crowds, and a horse race show plus afternoon baseball featuring Goldsboro white club and Tarboro colored club are on the program.
John H. Barnes of Toisnot township died at his home on Thursday in full health and vigor. A respected county citizen, he was buried with Odd Fellowship honors on Friday afternoon.
Cor. New Bern Journal reports a 350 person bus and train excursion from New Bern and nearby towns to Asheville. The trip ran 5 am to 10 pm with no disturbances, praised for exemplary management by A N Daniel of Wilson and R E Pipken of Goldsboro.
Mrs Herbert Rountree announces the opening of her music school on September 5 with limited pupil enrollment. Applications for terms may be made at her residence.
Pursuant to a Superior Court decree in the H G Connor et al case against Robert Raper and wife, eight tracts in Spring Hill Township Wilson County will be offered for sale on the first Monday in August 1894 at the Court House door in Wilson. Parcels include 100 acres adjoining Bynum B. Davis. 156 acres adjoining Isaac Evans, Dempsey Ward, Green Watson. 61 acres adjoining Joseph Hinnant, Stephen Barnes. 72 acres adjoining Robert Per and others. 50 acres adjoining Dempsey Ward, Isaac Evans. 1 acre adjoining Dempsey Ward and Saou Hinnant. a 52 acre mill tract adjoining Thomas Hinnant and Hardy Renfrew. and the 10 acre Sue Sullivant tract adjoining Hardy Renfrew, Freeman Howell and others.
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