13 Dec 1893
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Newspaper
Wilson Mirror
Location
Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1893
Page
1
A compilation of quips and humorous musings on society politics and daily life. Jests about death in Tennessee courtesies of officials and a doctor in Philadelphia are intertwined with light satire and social observations from the era. Multiple pithy anecdotes highlight human foibles.
Sheriff Smith reports that the Cumberland County area Cooperative Bank of the Carolinas has closed a local branch following a review by State Treasurer Tate and an examination led by bank examiner Clement Dowd.
Grand Master Pleasants presided as the Masons laid the corner stone of the Masonic Home in the Grand Lodge room due to snow. Captain F. W. Cunningham led music while Rev. George H. Ray offered prayer and Hon. R. T. W. Duke delivered a notable address on poverty and charity.
The piece critiques Minister Willis and the U S administration over Hawaii relations and a proposed approach to the Provisional Government. It notes Congress debates sparked by Mr Dolph of Oregon and Cleveland’s stance on the Nicaragua Canal. The report also mentions slow progress at Pitt Superior Court and rising calls for an Inferior Court due to delays.
The article from The Old Dominion by Thomas Nelson Page in Harpers Magazine describes postwar Virginia and the South as utterly prostrated. It details widespread dearth, labor disruption, and the destruction of personal property, leaving a population of former laborers as vagrants and a region mired in debt and upheaval.
A brief chat reveals community interest in Chas. Softleigh described as a mild, milk-and-water figure. The remark about his blue blood prompts gentle amusement among locals.
A brief exchange notes Tue Lion in THE Way Digsley writing for magazines. He faces difficulty getting magazines to publish his material, suggesting limited success and ongoing effort.
A 12 year old colored girl fled after threats of harsh punishment by Mrs. Leonard Crockett. She slept on ground at a tanyard, then hid behind barrels in a cellar until a servant found her on Sunday morning. The Crockett family previously employed her as a helper in their home.
A North Carolina Times issue from July 13 1864 is analyzed as a curiosity. It records prices in enemy-occupied New Bern, theatre ads, and a report that Lincoln and Johnson first appear on the masthead. It notes Congress voting rights for states and details the Alabama sinking by the Kearsarge with Capt Semmes. High officials attend religious meetings.
The M. E. Church South held its conference in Wilmington on Wednesday December 6 with Bishop Duncan presiding. Delegates attended in large numbers and showed strong interest in the proceedings. Mr. Ivey of Wilson served as one of the secretaries.
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