Duke offer stirs debate on Trinity name change
The Terrible Mirror notes J B Duke proposes forty million dollars for educational and religious purposes in North and South Carolina. Some endorse the generosity while Trinity graduates oppose renaming Trinity College Duke University. Also: dolls from The Mirror for a year’s subscription are running low amid heavy demand. W A Finch returns from Washington on Major George Butler’s federal judge prospects. Meekins and other candidates’ delegations are noted. Wilson County Medical Society meets at Hotel Cherry at 6 30 p m for officer elections and other matters.
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South Carolina
W. A. Ind
Washington, D.C
George Butler
Carolina
Mh Finch
Ike’ Meekins
Isd
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Wilson County Medical Society
Cherry
Wilson Theatre praised for welcoming Wlashesie of the White Way
Local theatre-goers congratulated Manager Tan Phillips of the Wilson Theatre for a warm reception of Wlashesie of the White Way. The show drew finer applause than most, with strong memory as one of the best seen locally. Phillips announced several other attractions for the present season.
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Tan Phillips
Wilson Theatre
White Way
Wes
Merhie
Dod Det
Mig Phillips
Four British stars join Norma’s new film Secrets
Prominent English actors George Cowl Emily Fitzroy Carissa Sawynne and Frank Elliott take major roles in Norma Talmadge’s First National production Secrets. The cast spans London stage veterans across years of theatre and motion pictures before premiering at Wilson Theatre on Monday.
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Pou
Norma
Talmadge
George Cowl
Emily Bitzroy
Carissa Sawynne
Frank Elliott
Emily Fitzroy
Charles Wyndham
Arthur Luthier
George Ringold
Bernarel Beere
William Farren
Birth Announcement and Local Notices in Wilson
Mr and Mrs W 3 Taylor announce the birth of a son at their home on West Na Road Rocky Mount mourns the loss of W AV Thomas a prominent merchant funeral held yesterday My nascent Hodieee the birth of yesterday wanted five or six young men to sell best selling automobile in Wilson address C B care this paper 26 2tc Yarnes an a baby daughter
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Taylor
West Na Road
Rocky Mount
Ww. W. Thomas
W. AV. Thomas
Myink
Wilson
C. B
Klan Parade Draws Wilson Members to Tarboro
About a score of Wilson Ku Klux Klan members attended the Knights speaking and parade in Tarboro last night. Reports describe the event as a big BUCKRSS with crowds lining the sidewalks as hooded figures passed through the city.
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Wilson
Ku Klux Klan
Tarbovo
Tarboro
Arrest in killing case nets white farmer Brantley
Deputies Weathersby and Flowers arrested Sam Brantley a white farmer on a charge of shooting and denying involvement with the killing of Rev Ennie Pearson three years ago. Brantley is confined in jail awaiting a Friday preliminary hearing after evidence found last night allegedly tied him to the crime.
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Weathersby
Flowers
Enniie’ Pearson
Free Will Baptist Church
Sam Brantley
White - Farper
Brantley
Ife
Notice of Summons in Wilson County NC
The defendant Martha Watkins Griffin is summoned before Rex L. Farmer Justice of the Peace in Wilson County for a $15.00 note due on account. She must appear and answer or demur to the complaint at his office in Wilson on December 21, 1924 at 10 A.M. The notice is dated November 20, 1924.
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North Carolina
Wilson County
Wilson
W. A. Muchner
Martha Watkins Griffin
Rex LL. Farmer
Rex. T. Farmer
Sai Pidintitt
Said County
Said
Service with a capital S boosts trust in quality fuels
A grocery store style pitch extols a “Service with a capital S” promising the very best grade of gasoline oils and greases. It claims sales are not just by the gallon but aimed at the personal satisfaction of every car owner.
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