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Newspaper
Wilson Mirror
Location
Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1894
Page
3
The Wilson Mirror states a minimum charge of five cents per line for cards of thanks resolutions of respect and obituaries not authored by the editor. Notices of church society and other entertainments with paid content will be billed at five cents per line.
The notice urges subscribers to renew for the coming year by paying in advance after a price cut. It promises a first class paper and hopes for a liberal response from readers.
Fremont physician Dr. R B Cox dies. rail washouts delay trains near Goldsboro and Black River. August races set for Raleigh with Wilson expected to attend. Wilson highlights include baseball wins, school openings, and plans for a county fair. Local ads note LaFayette Military School and new lemonade saloon owners.
The Third District Judicial Convention met in Rocky Mount on August 1 with Hon. F. S. Spruill presiding and Col. John F. Bruton elected as chairman. Delegates selected credentials and Nash county received 26 votes after dispute. Judge Jacob Battle nominated for judge with broad support, and ballots for solicitor favored Woodard over Shaw. Executive Committee members chosen to lead after adjournment.
An advertisement-like line claims a repurposed life extension of ten years for an average businessman via Ripans Tabules, asking readers to find someone who desires those extra years.
Postponed land sale advertised by H G Conner and Gee W Bleant commissioners now set for the first Monday in August next Monday. See advertisement for details.
Died Paul Vernon infant son of Robert J and Frankey Dar den departed this life at Wilmington the home of its parents on Monday morning August 6 1804. Interment took place in Wilson yesterday afternoon. On Friday morning at ten o clock Mrs Rodel mother of Henry Rodel departed this life. Mrs Rodel native of Cologne Germany came to this country about three years ago. She had lived in Wilson a little over two years. Funeral held Saturday afternoon. The Mir kon extends its sympathy to the bereaved son.
A trip is planned from Wilson to Wilmington and nearby Sea Coast resorts aboard a party boat for two days. The excursion costs £1.60 and includes meals. Those wishing to join should depart Wilson on Friday morning the 16th.
A Rocky Mount meeting set for August 22 will hear a list of delegates and alternates to the Second District Congressional Convention. The roster includes H. G. Connor F. W. Barnes J. E. Woodard J. W. Crowell A. B. Deans J. D. Bardin J. F. Branton S. M. Warren G. I. Green W. T. Farmer and many others with alternates listed sequentially.
Mrs Herbert Rountree announces the opening of her music school on September 5 1884 limited pupils accepted for lessons terms available at her residence Augusta Street now seeking inquiries and enrollments.
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