Varied Local Observations Mentioning People and Events
The fragment references a ministerial appointment at a Presbyterian church, a prominent Mrs Adams who runs a respected school, and the Daisy noted in Greene county. It also mentions a firm Davis and Gregory of Oxford advertising tobacco shipments, a congressional district convention in Kinston, and the Wilson Light Infantry praised at Wrightsville Encampment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis
Gregory
Oxford
Kinston
Goldsboro
Wilson Light Infantry
Wrightsville
Health of Wilson Is Said To Be Healthy
A coastal town census criticizes health bulletins claiming Wilson NC is healthy with clean drainage, ample shade, and pleasant summer living. The article notes low summer departures, some insurer refusals, and lists deaths 1889 to 1896 with causes including heart disease and consumption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fieana
Gs Bieta
Uae
Ourlown
Herring
Wilson
North Carolina
Board of Health
Night Meeting and Passion in a Garden Gate
A tale of forbidden love ends in a comic misfire when the lovers are interrupted by a voice from the kitchen. The piece references a writer James A Hollomon of the North Carolina Intelligencer and compliments his Wake Forest education and literary style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Hollomon
North Carolina Intelligencer
Brother Hollomon
Wake ‘Forest
A Noble Woman Inspires in Whitakers Post Office
A descriptive tribute to Miss Mollie Battle for her poised and diligent mail duties in Whitakers. The piece extols noble womanhood, contrasting refined social standing with practical service, praising women who labor faithfully in daily tasks and kitchen duties alike as embodiments of virtue and divine gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitakers
Mollie Battle
Parthenia
Selah
Obituary Notice of Mrs Wiley Daniel at 64
Mrs Wiley Daniel died Friday at home after long illness. A 64 year old Methodist since 1854 she lived a devout Christian life and was highly esteemed for purity piety and consecration. She leaves fourteen children headed by W D Rountree Norfolk and Mrs H C Moss this place. Funeral was held Sunday at the Methodist church with appropriate services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Daniel
New Jerusalem
W.D. Rountree
Great Commission
Norfolk
H. C. Moss
Fading Embarrassed Singer Recoils From Praising Note
A story fragment depicts a singer praised for emotion as a man compliments her singing. She lashes out, flees to mirror, and laments aging with a dramatic cry about fading as time leaves wrinkles. The scene ends with her exclaiming I am fading.
A Scrarkling Jewel Queen of Petersburg Passes
A literary tribute recalls Queen of Petersburg as a radiant, sparking figure whose memory outlives her, described as a gem of luminous spirit whose presence brightened life like sunbeams. The piece uses florid imagery to compare her to diamonds, lightnings, and radiant dawns, ending with the word Selah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petersburg
Selah
Vanderbilt Expands Holdings Along French Broad Front
The Twin City Daily reports William Vanderbilt may own western North Carolina peaks if current purchases continue. In ten days he added about 88 660 dollars in property and may seek 25 000 more. Prospective buys cover the Swannanoa French Broad confluence, controlling riverfront seven miles up the French Broad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twin City
Vanderbilt
North Carolina
Biltmore
Asheville
Swannanoa
Alexander
Connely
Changes of Schedule for Raleigh Richmond and Danville Trains
On and after August 16 changes affect trains arriving at and departing Raleigh. Train 51 from the west arrives 1 05 p m and departs for Goldsboro at 1 10 p m. Train 50 from Goldsboro arrives 4 49 p m and departs for Greensboro at 4 45 p m. Train 2 fast freight with coaches will not leave Goldsboro until 5 p m and arrives Raleigh 11 9 p m and departs for Greensboro at 1 30 a m nightly. Train 3 fast freight with Pullman cars arrives Raleigh from Greensboro at 7 45 a m and leaves for Selma and Goldsboro at 9 a m daily except Sunday, with connection at Selma for Wilson and Eastern Carolina. No other trains will be altered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
Richmond
Danville
Goldsboro
Greensboro
Selma
Wileon
Carolina
Fragmentary note hints at factory payroll and shortages amid production
A damaged OCR fragment mentions payroll and supply issues at a factory. It references hands on deck, expenditures, and manufactured goods though the full context is unclear. The text implies operational strain and cost concerns without detailing dates or names.
Edwards denies candidacy for Solicitor seat
Theophilus Edwards of Greene County rejects reports he will run as an independent solicitor candidate. He visited town last week and says he is not responsible for the rumor, plans to back the Democratic nominee, and remains a square Democrat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theophilus Edwards Esq
Greene Co
Edwards
Ile
Picnic invitation from Rock Ridge Academy
Acknowledges receipt of an invitation to attend a picnic at Rock Ridge Academy next Saturday the 16th. Describes the hosts as thorough in all they undertake and expresses intent to attend and enjoy their openhearted hospitality. Also refers readers to an advertisement for the Wilson Collegiate Institute on page Sth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Ridge Academy
Rock Ridge
The
Wilson Collegiate Institute
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wilson Mirror
Sien
Elount
Flues
Dysnat
Day
Lay
Sollo
Cern
Rei
Presbyterian Church
Maj. Weaver
Daisy
Greene County
Heaven
Mbeki
Phamas
Cafaness
Earth
Artacipat Ec
Fonny
Hie
Hwamhky
Fr. Worth
Robert C. Stockton
Radam
Sam
D. K. Daniels
Houstons
Doane Heering
Donerry
Celeste St
New Orle
Na. Felsa
Doax Hick
Ine
Gray
Goern
Cael
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