Wilson society notes and regional shuffles in North Carolina
Local Wilson notices celebrate Mrs Pell and Mrs Boykin’s movements, social calls by Marion Butler and Nora Graves, and a colorful mix of visits, church organization at Wilcox, and professional departures. The piece also salutes Miss Callie Quarles, Lizzie Crowell, Dave Pearsall, and Dr Wright, with travels to Kinston, Asheville, Thomasville, and Nash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nora Graves
Wilson
Brodie
Fannie
Wright
Ladis
Upe
Thomasville
Ohn Hutchinson
First National Bank of
Callie Quarles
Kinston
Lisa Ake
Dave Pearsall
Dave Pear
Lizzie Crowell
Asheville
Balsamin
North Carolina
Miss Rosa Young Birthday Celebration Delights Attendees
The event honored Miss Rosa Young on her sixteenth birthday with an elegant display of beauty and joyous entertainment. Wilson's maidens graced the gathering, their presence described as enchanting and the mood as blissful and deeply affectionate among attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Rosa Young
Wilson
Mantua
Admirable Selection at Lexington Female College
Prof Scroggs announces Miss Julia Gay of this place to preside over the musical department at Lexington Female College. Miss Gay has studied under Miss Lily Gay and Prof Bauman, and is praised for elegance, refinement, and notable talent in music. The notice extols Prof Scroggs and his wife as charming and tasteful surroundings for Miss Gay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scroggs
Lexington Female College
Julia Gay
Gay
Lily Gay
Bauman
Peace Institute
Miss Gay
Prof
Reflections on a Birthday From Wilcox Mirror
A note from the Wilcox Mirror’s Brother Biount offers touching reflections on his birthday. The writer praises the editor’s generous friendship and compares aging to fading sunlight, affirming enduring youthful spirit and warm encouragement.
Compliment for Wilson Mirror editor from North Dakota reader
Col P Conan praises the Wilson Mirror of North Carolina for its poetic reflections and rich imagery. He lauds the editor as a born journalist with a graceful pen able to beautify any subject, noting florid but vibrant style and spontaneous eloquence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. P. Conan
North Dakota
Wilson Mirror
Down
North Carolina
A Poether Address Sends Postal Scene Into Gales
Last Friday at the post office Willie Stallings convulsed with amusement as his clothing stretched during the display of a letter that reveals a poetical imprint. The note claims a radiant queen in St Louis Missouri on Lucas avenue 2813 inspires love vows from local males.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Stallings
St. Louis
Lucas Avenue
Gesture Size Pun Sparks Storeroom Escape
A man seeking an oversized coat for a public speech clashes with a witty clerk on Tarboro Street. The clerk quips about needing one gesture size, prompting a terrified retreat as the would-be literary aspirant bolts from the shop, leaving the punmaker in blank astonishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tarboro Street
Strange decline of Nash County ex sheriff ends in asylum
The former Nash County sheriff Lewis is described as severely mentally impaired and confined to the Raleigh Asylum. A Clinton Caucasian note reports Victory Faison a 15 year old girl on Mr M L Faison’s plantation suffered convulsions and vomited a live water puppy which was preserved at Dr Stevens’ office for public viewing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis
Nash
Raleigh
Clinton
Audi Alteram Partem A Call For Fair Hearing
The author urges avoiding premature condemnation and favors hearing both sides before judging. Emphasizes the maxim audi alteram partem as wise and beautiful. Warns that the innocent can be ruined by public scorn when only one side is heard.
Fatal Shooting Reported At Merchants Hotel Basement
An exchange notes Bill Jones was shot in the basement of the Merchants' Hotel in this place and is expected to die, marking the site as a dreaded fatal spot in local lore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merchants
Bill Jones
State Fair Twenty-Ninth Annual Exhibition Records
The State Fair showcases a long standing event with unmatched exhibits and participants from manufacturers artisans and workers. The page highlights the ongoing fair noting its enduring legacy and various entries though exact names and dates are unclear due to damaged text.
Mrs E W Adams Opens New School for Boys and Girls
Mrs E W Adams will open a school for boys and girls on Monday September 2. She is renowned as an admirable Christian lady and successful teacher, aided by competent ladies. Children entrusted to them will receive skilled, faithful instruction and training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Adams
New Castle
Railroad from Scotland Neck to Greenville Opens for Freight and Passenger Traffic
Roanoke News reports the Scotland Neck to Greenville line will open for freight and passenger traffic on Thursday the 22d instant to Riverton near Tar River. Two trains daily will run. The distance Weldon Greenville is 64 miles with segments Wetton Halifax 27 Hobgood 34 Cooper's 41 Hassell 45 junction with Williamston road 52 Riverton 64.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Roanoke News
Scotland Neck
Greenville
Riverton
Tar River
Weldon Greenville
Wetton
Halifax
Hobgood
Cooper’s
Hassell
Promotion of Jimmie Simpson to train conductor Bliss
Jimmie Simpson, a popular and meritorious young man, was promoted from baggage master to conductor. He now commands a train running between Richmond and Weldon, in recognition of his sterling character and fine qualities. Capt. Simpson is saluted for his deserved advancement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmie Simpson
W. P. Simpson
Merit
Richmond
Weldon
Capt. Simpson
The Richest Blessings
A woman's endearing ministry is the richest blessing God has given to man. Her love is a refreshing fountain sending pure waters of earthly comfort in unceasing streams. It gladdens and purifies existence and creates an atmosphere of Heaven like purity and goodness. A man learns value of a woman’s support only after it is withdrawn.
Minister’s Address Offends Delicate Sensibilities
A minister is criticized for remarks from the pulpit deemed repugnant and revolting to modest sensibilities. The speaker argues sacred authority does not grant license to utter inappropriate or offensive statements to a mixed-gender audience.
Not Harmonious Flies and temper in a curious reflection
A humorous anecdote notes no known case of a bald man being converted during fly time. It contrasts perfect equanimity and repose of temper with a swarm of flies, suggesting that where flies abound, cuss feelings increase.
Banana Peel Caution Rumors Stir Church and Army Warnings
A comical warning speaks of a banana peel causing scandal and distraction, joking that it can pull a man from church and into backsliding as well as tearing his suspenders and trousers. The warning urges caution to avoid the peel's “power.”
Absent-minded Man Swallows Piece of Cigar Called Cigarette
In a curious incident a man chews a cigar into bits and swallows a fragment by accident. The event prompts discussion on whether such an act constitutes a cigarette.
Jewel on my pathway by Rosextr D Jounsro
A fragmentary line presents a unique jewel referenced as the rarest on the speaker’s path. The attribution to Rosextr D Jounsro remains unclear in origin or context.
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Pell
Ae * A
J. R. Boykin
Ce Christian
Rountree
Pat Ome
Marion Butler
Clinton Caucan
Shuames
Ie ‘Yalious Emmet Kyle
Leta Daniel
Hansley
EU' Yak
Cain
J. R. Allen
Ptueag Beach
Caro
Parker
Jarvis
Myra
Washington
Roselle Stevens
Wilcox
Sam Vick
Frank Slount
Gray Farmer
Braswell Winstead
Edward Pool
Brother Biount
Wilcox Mirror
Ponce de Leon
Wilmington Messenger
Messenger
State Fair
Wade
Ufacturer
Rosextr D. Jounsro
Wilson, N.C
Mili
N.C
Ron Bitiers
Oak Ridge Institute
Raleigh, N.C
Hollins’ Institute
Oxford Female Seminary
Oxford, N.C
Catarr
ELY
ELY Brothers
Warren St
New York
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