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Newspaper
Wilson Mirror
Location
Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1888
Page
5
Reader gossip highlights returning residents from nearby towns and mountain trips. Mentions Kate Barnes Hattie Slocumb Miss Hattie Churchwell and Mrs J B Sticksing with social updates. Also notes Dr Sid Hilliard to attend National Dental meeting, W R Bryan endorsed for Legislature, and local youths departing for Greensboro College.
A devotional contemplation praising modesty and inner beauty over physical charm. It extols moral loveliness as lasting, cites Mary of Bethany as exemplary, and reflects on how faith refines character, transforms trials, and preserves beauty beyond age.
Thousands gathered for a banquet where Senator Voorhees of Indiana and Senator Butler of South Carolina spoke against Republicans and in favor of Democracy. Voorhees attacked Morton over North Carolina bonds, praised President Cleveland, and denounced Harrison. Butler urged tariff reform, backed Mills Bill, and argued South prosperity despite NorthernRadicals. Governor Young was unable to speak. attendees left confident in Democratic success.
Washington’s C A Hill, once editor of the Progress, is described as an exemplary young man who was greatly esteemed for his virtues after he drowned at Ocracoke last week.
The Rev. Mr. Carter recalls the old Baptist pastorate in Wilson and Tarboro and greets Brother Blount and family visiting Hickory. He praises Blount as a steadfast, honest Christian ally who supported their work and embodies enduring brotherly affection across years and towns.
The Argus reports calm, philosophical coverage of a suspected yellow fever case involving Buck Wiggs who returned from Jacksonville ill. It notes precautions by the city and railroads, asserts no spread yet, and says business and visitors continue as usual despite the family illness.
Hon O H Dockery T P Deverex G W Stanton and J J Sharp addressed Wilson residents on Monday. They refused a division of time, unleashed wild and extravagant claims, and peppered speeches with demagogy and fallacies. A Democratic speaker could refute them with force. we plan to expose the errors in a future issue.
The Raleigh fruit fair last week drew wide praise with no weak displays. Exhibitor Mr Foust showed over 400 kinds of fruit including plums figs pears and grapes. Mr C B Edwards presented Niagara grapes with a single vine yielding 27 pounds. The hall showcased many seedling peaches and other notable produce marking the event as perhaps the best since 1878.
The Knights of Labor released a county ticket described as the weakest possible choice. The piece argues the nominees lack magnetism and will fail to excite enthusiasm, dragging the campaign like a ship without wind.
A traveler may rest in Greensboro at the McAdoo furnished with cool rooms and polite servants. Desk chief W. E. Humphrey is cited as a leading hotel man in the south welcoming knights of the road and weary travelers.
The community congratulates Jim Edwards on his marriage to Miss Mahala Thompson in Greensboro. The couple's union is celebrated with blessings and wishes for enduring love and happiness, symbolized by flowers and sunshine along their path.
A town visitor, D C Sugg son of Washington Sugg, is praised as superintendent of the Colored Graded School of Ashville. The piece lauds Sugg and other educated local Black leaders like S H Vick and Frank Blount for guiding the race toward enlightenment and useful citizenship.
An appeal praises Wilsons Fire Department as skilled and selfless and urges local property owners to support funding for a suitable uniform as a token of gratitude for their service to protect property from flames.
The notice mis-states the opening day as Monday the 6th of September instead of the 3d. The community urges support for a high quality male school, with Mr. McMillan promising to provide the standards desired by Wilson residents after one term as instructor and disciplinarian.
The Convention of the Grand Lodge of Masons chaired by G. W. Blount has been called to meet at the McAdoo House in Greensboro on August 27 to consider relocating the Grand Lodge from Raleigh to Oxford. Oxford cites the Orphan Asylum and urges fraternity members to review its management to inspire further support.
Mrs G T Purvis will teach music at Mrs Adams school for the fall term starting September 3, 88. A distinguished graduate from Richmond Va music schools, she brings seven years of teaching experience and strong testimonials for proficiency and inspiring a love of music.
The message asserts that without enduring the pangs of the present one cannot enjoy the sweets and blessings of what follows. It emphasizes perseverance as a prerequisite to future happiness and glory.
Waiter Winbourn once humorist in the Mirror columns returns to Wilson for a short visit with his parents. He is thriving in the Big City and his familiar face brings back memories of the past in the Mirror office.
The Pee Dee Index of South Carolina has been enlarged and the editor pays tribute to a young man who set type in Wilson. The editor notes the extensive editorial work required and commends foreman Jas H Evans for his speed and skill as a compositor, saying he has few equals or superiors in the state.
Col Dockery requested time for a district speaking slot last Monday but John E Woodard faced a declined invitation as Oliver Woodard resisted public exposure and critique from the political discussion.
The chivalrous George Hannah returns from Virginia to cheers from many maidens who celebrate the presence of his refined and gallant bearing reflecting the town's admiration for his manhood and virtue.
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