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Newspaper
Wilson Mirror
Location
Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1888
Page
5
The Wilson Mirror notes Miss Thompson's return and coverage of local entertainments. Rosa Jordan of Washington visits Claring family. Al Branch attends Auguste Exposition. Medical Society entertainment praised. reflections on life, faith, and cheer pervade the issue as Wilson hosts and visitors gather.
A reflective piece on young love and its sacred beauty, with poetic descriptions of dawn, spring, and devotion. It notes a bright day, singing birds, and a churchgoing mood, then praises Rev. Mr. Willis as Presiding Elder, highlighting his charity and character.
The Supreme Court’s allowance of a writ of error delays North Carolina executions, granting an appeal to the United States. If NC courts had jurisdiction, sentences proceed. if not, trials revert to Federal Court. Rest of text notes a death obituary and a local funeral.
Exquisite entertainment by The Till Family at Mamona Hall on Saturday night described as novel and charming. The act featured rock instruments and a Cumberland stone piano like keyboard with Wordsworth and Coleridge inspired tones, plus humorous quartette selections and favorable reception.
The author reflects on the deepest human existence noting many brilliant minds perish unseen and unsung. Visionaries and benefactors fade as time winds silence their ambitions. The piece laments neglected science, unfulfilled potential, and lives ending in obscurity.
At a regular Conclave in Mount Leba non Commandery No. 7 Knights Templar in Wilson North Carolina on Monday evening November 26 officers were elected for the coming Templar year F M Moye Eminent Commander 8S C Wells Generallissimo R G Briggs Captain General G W Blount Prelate W M Ward Senior Warden J K Peacock Junior Warden W J Harris Treasurer J W Hays Recorder B F Briggs Standard Bearer J D Wells Warder B P Snakenberg Sentinel The piece praises the order noting its prosperous condition bright prospects and hallmarks of Masonry and commends Eminent Commander Dr F M More as a polished gentleman.
The board did not meet on Thursday due to a holiday. The amendment tally was 121,961 for and 29,393 against. Judge results: Davis 146437, Shepherd 146780, Avery 46175, Guthrie 130537, Buxton 129747, Furbes 129351. Shepherd led Davis by 243 and Avery by 613.
Reports from President R. R. Bridgers and General Manager H. Walters detail road operations and finances. The Wilmington and Weldon line shows gross earnings of 1,135,232.32 with expenses of 587,102.65 and net receipts of 548, _20.67. Through and local passenger gains total 25,867.33 and 17,690.42 respectively, with 251,495 passengers carried.
The Greensboro obituary notes Judge Settle, Republican gubernatorial candidate in 1856 who lost to Gov. Vance. It recalls his later appointment by President Hayes as District Judge of Florida and praises his brilliant campaign and judicial work.
A playful verse on how to treat an oyster with care and restraint. It humorously warns against drowning or over seasoning and encourages gentle handling and a careful bite to savor the creature. The piece uses whimsical imagery to describe the tasting moment.
The passage reflects on true kindness given without seeking praise, comparing it to tying violets and mignonette to perfume the day. It notes the joy of helping older persons through trouble, and how shared tenderness sustains a generous spirit through hardship.
The Greenville Reflector reports engineers survey a rail line across Tar river near Greenville. No decision yet on bridge location above or below the county bridge. Grading contract let to Albemarble road. iron likely by April. Right of way through farms, Greenville town, and depot land guaranteed by local citizens.
In the column the sea woman is praised for steadfastness while the queen relies on public affection. A kitchen hand is imagined lighting a kerosene fire, illustrating how belief can mislead. The undertaker's world is invoked to show the ease of deception.
A medical writer claims women are unable to jump and proposes an absurd challenge to a doctor involving a mouse in the same room. The remark underlines a satirical or controversial stance about science not knowing everything yet.
Notice states Dr W S Andersons Drug Store will not be opened on Sundays except for emergencies when prescriptions or medicines are needed for his son's customers. Located next door to the Post Office in Wirsos NC.
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