Local Holiday Goods Offerings in Wilson Markets
The Wilson area shelves boast the largest cheapest Xmas stock at Briggs' Hotel retail stores and at the ginnery and Bazaar. Lee Woodard and Miss Min Applewhite marry tonight at Moyton with best wishes for the couple. Brisk holiday selections from Br ap & Deans promise a prize unlikely to be matched by buyers.
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Ods
Wilson
Briggs’ Hotel
Lee Woodard
Gin Woodard
Min- Applewhite
Moyton
Ginnery and Bazaar
Br“ap & Deans
Change of Schedule for Wilson Trains 1883
The new schedule effective December 3, 1883 lists South Bound trains No 41 Shoofly arriving 7 35 A M No 23 Short cut arriving 7 49 P M No 47 2 05 P M No 48 6 23 A M North Bound trains No 48 Short Cut arriving 12 50 P M No 14 8 00 P M No 40 Shoofly 10 38 P M The writer notes the schedule is nice for Wilson if they run on time.
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Wilson
Ice Storm Ravages Elm Lined Streets Causing Widespread Damage
Tuesday morning brought a heavy ice fall that crushed trees and wrecked elms along Nash Street and Court House Square. The landscape appears ruined with debris blocking paths as workers clear the mess and rehabilitate the area amid limited remedies.
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Nash Street
Court House Square
Wilson County Commissioners Reaffirm Bonds in Harmony
The Wilson County Board of County Commissioners met in regular session to approve appropriations for outside poor and finalize routine business. Officers renewed bonds with receipts shown, noting notable stability despite deaths affecting sheriff and treasurer bonds.
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Board of County Commissioners
Wilson
Masonic Lecture Series Announced by Rev H R Coleman
The Rev H R Coleman delivered a well received lecture to the Masons on Wednesday night. A free public lecture on the Holy Land is planned in Wilson on the 16th Sunday night. He will join the Masons at their Lodge on Monday night the 11th of December and welcomes Masons from sister lodges to attend.
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H. R. Coleman
Masons
A Thetre
Wilson
Znn
The
Holy Land
Superior Court
Nash County
D. R. W. Finch
Griffin Brd
G. B. Morgan
N. A. Morris
Court House
Nashville
H. Morgan
Jno
E. Moore
Mal
Bryant Lamm
Spring Hill Township
Wilson County
Daniel Ballance
Hane
S Davis
Chesterfield
John E. Moore
Tolstot Township
Wilson Co
Toisnot Township
J. H. Barkley
Braswell
Marcella- Robbins
EG. Moore
John F. Moore
F. Bruton
Farewell for Rev T N Ivey After Pastoral Year
The Rev Mr Ivey, longtime pastor of the Methodist church, preached his farewell sermon last Sunday. The church and community praised his charity, learning, and devoted service, hoping the bishop will assign him back to the Wilson station.
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T. N. Ivey
Methodist Church
Wilson
Rocky Mount Stopover Features Old Friends and Local Commerce
Returning from Nashville our party spent several pleasant hours in Rocky Mount with friends and relatives. We visited George Parker in his jewelry and print shop, noted three job presses and readiness for quick work. Tobacco warehouses showcased lively bidding with prices around 25.50 and 15.75 dollars, while buyers from Wilson were keen rivals. We met Judge Thorpe and Dorsey Battle at Keeley Institute, heard gratitude letters, and sensed Dorsey’s possible January return to law practice.
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Nashville
Rocky Mount
Capt. Thorpe
Col. Worthington
T. T. Thorne
George Parker
George W. Robbins
Wilson
Rocky Mount Fellows
Judge Thorpe
Bro. Fountain
Tarboro
Ourself
Keeley Institute
Bro
Dorsey Battle
Dorsey
Institute
Keeley
Brilliant Marriage Unites Miss Barnes and Dr Wright
The season’s social highlight celebrated on November 29 at the Methodist Episcopal Church with Miss Alice G. Barnes and Dr. Edward K. Wright uniting in matrimony. Decor by Mrs. J. T. Wiggins featured white and yellow, with Miss Gretchen Barnes and Master Josh Branch leading the bridal party. The couple, welcomed by Rev. Ivey, prepared for a reception at the Barnes home and received lavish gifts.
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Methodist Episcopal Church
Alice G. Barnes
Edward KK. Wright
J. T. Wiggins
Hill
Cheatham
Messrs
Anderson
Barnes
Graves
Whitehead
Mendelsohn
Gretchen Barnes
Josh Branch
Mattie Branch
Wright
Edgar Gay
Garner
Lucy Whitehead
Frank Barnes
Everitt
Raleigh
Ivey
Humorous Advice and Patent Remedy Endorsements
A light local note from Briggs' hotel offers congratulations and advises against grumbling over indigestion. The Mirror urges readers to take Aver's Sirsaparilia for relief, claiming it helps both men and women.
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Aver
Castoria Mentioned in Early Health Advertisement
The fragment references Castoria used for children and noted by a caregiver in a parent context. It mentions age related use and a general recommendation pattern typical of historical medicinal advertising.
President Cleveland’s clear but cautious message on finance
The President’s address is long and direct, urging no new financial legislation beyond delaying action. He hints Congress should clarify bond issuing authority. Currency matters are avoided, while tariff reform looms as the central issue requiring action.
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Cleveland
Congress
News-Observer Chronicle
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Briggs
the Mirror
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Lindhildren
Ayer
W. H. Wrixitams
Crook City
Eczema
Abe
Servistes
Spes
Derias
Atlantic
Washington, D. C
John Selby
Sanders
North Carolina
College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts
Holladay
Raleigh, N
DRS. Starkey & Palen
Arch St
Phil
Sutter St
San Francisco
Cal
DR. Uc.ke. Moore
Im R. W. Joyner
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Stephen H. Morris
G. W. Blount
Barnes and
Spring Streets
Genuine
J. Palmer Gordon
Florist
Ashland
E. G. Moore
Dingee & Conard Co
West Grove
Prt
Hecin
Ed Free
Scrofula
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