Fragmented 1887 Wilson NC column with local notices
A stream of short items mentions names such as Col. Stickney Judge Lancaster and Miss Lilly Gay, updates on a Greensboro convention set for January 12, and local chatter about parlor events, visits from Mr Royce and Miss Pat Ruffin, and arranging newspaper business in Nash and Wilson counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ratus
Scotland Neck
Greenville
Paney
Tuk Farmers State Convention
Greensboro
Col. Stickney
Lancaster
Lilly Gay
Rose Osborne Company Charms Wilson With Trio of Plays
A Wilson audience praised Rose Osborne Company led by Mitchell for three nights of high quality theater. The troupe featuring Rose Osborne delivered strong performances in Article 47 and a vivid, emotional portrayal of love and betrayal, supported by an able cast including Muller Adams Todd Donsbach Decia Mitchell Corduan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Wilson
Paris
Rose Osborne
Venus
Muller
Adams
Todd
Donsbach
Decia Mitchell
Lydia Corduan
Brilliant Entertainment Delights Audiences Aboard
A Tuesday night concert led by Miss Lillie Gay impressed with refined beauty and luxurious vocal artistry. Mena Branch Delzel Ruffin Sue Davis and other performers contributed with solos duets and polished chorus, delivering a harmonious program praised for its melodic richness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillie Gay
Mena Branch
Lark
Heaven
Delzel Ruffin
Sue Davis
Lizzie Crowell
Hattie Gardner
Annie Barnes
Rosa Young
Bessie Hadley
Minnie Deans
Little Wade Sings in Church Echoing Mother’s Faith
Sunday morning a small boy joined the congregation in a church service. He sang along with the hymn All hail the power of Jesus name echoing his mother’s faith and his own fragile voice. The piece honors a mother in heaven and a son who follows her path toward glory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
Wade
Earth
Heavenly
Hamilton Railroad and Lumber Company Nears Completion
The Tarboro Southerner reports rapid progress on the Hamilton to Tarboro railroad. Grading is nearly finished, track laid to Shiloh farm two miles from the bridge, on embankment above high water. Depot will be at Princeville foot of bridge. Final nail due around December 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tarboro Southerner
Hamilton
Hamilton Railroad and Lumber Company
Shiloh Farm
Princeville
Crystal Wedding Celebrates 15th Anniversary at Episcopal Church
The Episcopal congregation marked the fifteenth anniversary of Rev. Bronson's marriage with a crystal wedding. Generous hearts prepared a day long celebration. The rectory gleamed with crystal ware and lights as the couple’s welcome left attendees impressed by the rector’s wife and her gracious, noble bearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Bronson
Episcopal Church
Wilson’s Esteemed Citizen Willis Hackney Passes
Distinguished town resident Willis Hackney died yesterday morning after a lifetime of integrity. The longtime Masonic member will be buried this afternoon with honors reflecting his blameless life and respected character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Willis Hackney
Mason & Hamlin Pianos Show Advanced String Fastening
Mason & Hamlin pianos may rival their organs in fame. The key feature is a new metallic string fastening replacing wood pins, promising stable tuning, reliable performance in varying climates, and superior construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason & Hamlin
Pleasant affair honors beloved superintendent at Sabbath School
A Sunday afternoon gathering in the Methodist Sabbath School celebrated John F. Bruton the beloved superintendent. Pupils presented a silver pitcher and goblet by Daisy Weaver whose short speech moved Bruton to tears. He accepted with a heartfelt, fitting reply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Bruton
Daisy Weaver
A Comforting Thought on Life and Eternity
A reflective meditation frames earthly decay as bright pencilings leading to Eternity's Sunrise. The author envisions God's touch reorganizing wasted energies into perpetual duty and melody, preparing souls for immortal raptures in a cloudless daylight beyond death.
Sermons of Rev Dr Johnson at Presbyterian Church
The Rev Dr Johnson preached at the Presbyterian Church this week with two sermons on Sunday morning and night. The discourses were plain practical wholesome gospel addresses, tender and comforting to weary hearts, inviting listeners to Christ rather than creed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Johnson
Presbyterian Church
Christ
Death of Rev. Dr Burkhead in Fayetteville
The Rev. Dr. Burkhead prominent Methodist preacher died suddenly in Fayetteville on Friday night. He attended Conference that morning and was in good health, then at supper with Mr. J. W. Welch where he felt unwell, asked to be excused, retired to his room and died shortly after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burkhead
Methodist
Fayetteville
J. W. Welch
Nadal's Drug Store Christmas Stock Opens Next Week
In Wilson the Nadal's Drug Store will open its largest ever stock of Christmas goods next week. Dr. W S Anderson offers autograph and photograph albums, stationery, pens, pencils, watch charms, toilet sets, manicures and shaving sets at reasonable prices. The store promotes Holliday gift friendly items and a festive assortment from Nadal's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nadal
Wilson
W. S. Anderson
W.S. Anderson
Mortgagee’s Power of Sale on Ninety Acre Wilson County Land
By power of sale in a mortgage dated January 6 1866 and recorded in Wilson County deed records, D J Webb and Christina Webb and Webb’s husband convey to W J Harriss. The undersigned offers for sale before the Wilson Court House on January 1855 a tract of land ninety acres more or less adjoining Esther Webb and others. Title good. Terms cash. J Harriss Mortgagor. December 2 1887.
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Was Webb
Christina Webb
D. J. Webb
W. J. Harriss
Office of Register of Deeds
Wilson County
Wilson
Esther Webb
J. Harriss
John Webb
Register’s
Gardner's Township
Bennett Webb
Rufur Forks
Ashley Page
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FBI
Wilson Mirror
Youss Laly
Frank Rackley
Nashounty
Texas
S. M. Warren
Patte Ruffin
Hillsboro
J. K. Ruffin
Luna
Brooks
J. T. Wiggins
Royce
Lone Osborne Orchestra
Cinceere Indones Ieacco
Uys Mamir Erwin
Richmond
J. W. Crowell
Stone
Sinegs
Rose Osborne Company
Crystal Wedding
N. C
the Central
Joe Cobb
Southern Chemical Company
Charlotte, NC
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