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Newspaper
Wilson Mirror
Location
Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1892
Page
5
Short days and dog days in August mark the season as crops mostly good with exceptions. Notices include two new Register of Deeds candidates, travel to relatives, barn and tobacco losses by fire, and upcoming baseball games. An Odd Fellows lodge gathering, tobacco sales by Anderson & Jones, and an Asheville excursion advertised.
In Wayne county a Methodist camp meeting started Sunday at Saul's Cross Road and runs ten days. The Fourth District Democratic Congressional convention is set for August 3 in Raleigh. The Eastern Tobacco Journal and Planter's Guide will debut in Greenville in about two weeks. Democratic clubs multiply statewide with a new group formed in Vance. Obituaries note the death of K H Cutchin of Edgecombe, at Whitakers. A Hoodoo doctor in Charlotte is jailed for claims of boiling a silver dollar in water to extract a beneficial acid. The Henry and Redding sawmill boiler exploded near Asheboro killing a fireman and injuring another. Mrs. L. Edwards died in Goldsboro leaving six children. A Missionary Baptist meeting continues at Eaglesville with Rev J W Powell assisted by Rev George W Duke. Raleigh papers say third partyites in the state are pressuring Democrats. An 8-year-old boy, son of John Palmer, was killed in Cabarrus county by a gun misfire. Two men, N Morgan and E B Morgan, of Meadow township, faced illicit distilling charges and were bound over to federal court. New lodges of Odd Fellows planned in Wilmington on Aug 29 and Laurinburg on Aug 2. Senator Vance and party arrived in Charlotte via private car and faced demonstrations in Lumberton and Laurinburg. A Moying’s Grove mass meeting drew about 2500 in Johnston County, with Elias Carr, Octavious Coke and John C Scarborough backing Democrats. The day closed with orderly crowds and expectations of increased Democratic turnout.
John D. Gold, efficient manager of the Landmark Office, resumes duties after an encampment. He notes the warm dusty open field and limited Wrightsville station transport, yet reports light duties and high morale. Co. F. received many compliments for soldiering and gentlemanly deportment, with Capt. Killett praised as caterer and motivator for the inner man.
Advertisement touts Avyer's Sarsaparilla as a cure for liver complaints and blood diseases and claims Ayer's Hair Vigor surpasses rivals in merit. It eradi cates dandruff and keeps the scalp moist and healthy, restoring vitality and color to weak or gray hair.
The repeated line recalls Castoria as a remedy from infancy through motherhood in a nostalgic vignette. It highlights the product as a familiar caregiver across generations.
Odder patent medicine advertises a salve that allegedly heals cuts bruises ulcers salt rheum fever sores chapped hands chilblains corns and skin eruptions with guaranteed satisfaction or money back. Sold for 25 cents per box by A. J. Hines.
The university offers four general courses of study six brief courses many special courses and programs in law medicine and engineering. The Faculty comprises twenty teachers with scholarships and loan funds available for deserving youths. The next session begins September 1 for a full catalogue write to jetotf.
Charlie J. Warren announces a patent on a bed brace that prevents slats from falling and reinforces the bedstead. The invention aims to secure exclusive rights to manufacture and sell the device.
The Vogeler Manufacturing Company of Baltimore promotes a remedy praised by Dr. S P Moore a former Confederate surgeon and Dr Edward Warren former General in Egypt for curing bowel disorders dysentery rheumatism neuralgia and piles. The physicians claim long standing high reputation in the South and Europe.
Notice to creditors and debtors of Mrs. Winnefred Pipkin deceased in Wilson county. Administrator PDP. GOLD requires all debts to be paid and all claims presented by July 22, 1895 or be barred. F A Woodard, Aug. July 27.
The fall term starts Monday September 5 1892 at Silas E Warren’s school offering a thorough preparatory course and a full collegiate program comparable to any female college in the South. Strong music and art facilities, high scholarship standard, healthful location, ample buildings and grounds, moderate charges. Catalogue and circulars available on application.
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