Local notices and tragic deaths reported in Maplewood and Rocky Yount
Miss Annie Bowers of Raleigh died Monday at the Wynne residence in Maplewood. The Methodist church member will be laid to rest there today after service. Cap. Wm. H. Pemberton of Cape Adair and the Yadkin Valley R. R. learned of his brother’s suicide at Sugga, unclear if accidental. Cap. Pemberton travels to Wilson. he married Col H. Pemberton’s daughter of Fayetteville. The incident occurred at Rocky Yount, not Wilson.
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Annie Bowers
Raleigh
Maplewood
Sone
Toe Jock
Wynne
Wm. H. Pemberton
Cape Ad iYadkin Valley
Vna
Iarrel
Sugga
Cap. Pemnon
Wilson
Col. H. Pemberton
Fayetteville
Our Military Company Returns From Wilmington Welcome Week
Under Capt. E. M. Nadal the unit aided in entertainment and a sham battle during Wilmington Welcome Week. The Wilson company was praised for its fine appearance and high quality material and members reported having a royal good time.
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E. M. Nadal
Wilmington
Wilson
New Railroad Schedule Boosts Wilmington Wilson Link
The new railroad timetable routes all through trains via the Short Cut. The Wilmington train arrives Wilson at 12 50 PM enabling transfers to the north bound from Florence. The Shoo Fly departs in the morning and returns at night while the other train goes up in the morning and returns at night.
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Wilmington
Wilson
Florence
Paid the Last Debt
Ray Jones, an inmate released September 21, disappeared December 6 with his son while crossing near Black Creek. They traveled by rail and attempted to cross Centennia Creek where Jones fell and drowned, his body found the next morning lodged on a raft with hands clenched to brush. The lonely location prevented immediate aid.
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Ray Jones
Wilson
Black Creek
Centennia Creek
New Pastor Arrives in Wilson Baptist Church
Doctor J A Munday and his wife and son arrived in Wilson and began his ministry as pastor. He delivered strong sermons both morning and night, drawing a large audience that filled the church. The community expects a new, larger edifice for the Baptists.
Military Company Recalled for Recognition in State
A member describes returning to Wilmington during Welcome Week, noting the unit furnished officers of the 2d Regiment and the Colonel, Yator, and Adjutant. He laments the lack of home welcome with no depot, no brass band, and no bouquet receptions, calling it a real oversight.
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Wilson
Yator
Wilmington
Judge Furches Weals Wedding in Statesville
Statesville judge Furches married last week to a bride two years his junior. The match is praised as wise and fitting with best wishes extended for a happy life together. The piece notes companionship in later life and congratulates the couple on their union.
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Furches
Statesville
Furbhes
Little Nathan Taken
The parish family mourns the loss of Nath am Parish a young boy who died Saturday morning after a brief illness. The article reflects on faith, sorrow, and the community's sympathy for the widowed mother and her able little helper.
Snmercial Collapse Shocks Local Bank and Farmers
Last Thursday morning residents learned a commercial failure has disrupted local credit. The firm extended credit to farmers to support their crops and operations, but mounting bills harmed collections. Competent assignees now supervise assets while hopes rise for a future recovery in business.
Best and Cheapest Xmas Stock at Briggs Hotel Millinery
888 Goods and Ls advertise best and cheapest Christmas stock at the Millinery under Briggs Hotel. The notice emphasizes discounts and selection for holiday shoppers.
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Xmas Wilson
Briggs’ Hotel
Parental Warning on Boys Going Downtown After Supper
A columnist warns parents that letting boys roam downtown after dusk leads to long term harm. The piece cites court cases where youths confessed to drinking and visiting grog shops and urges keeping boys at home with wholesome activities and good books.
Christmass Goods Highlight Millinery Bazaar Revival
Misses Erskine and Deans dress the Millinery and Bazaar store for Christmas with festive displays. Local shoppers are invited to browse hats, accessories, and seasonal gifts featured in a curated holiday window.
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Misses Erskine & Deans
Christmas Goods At Wilson Millinery And Bazaar
Misses Er skin e and Deans present Wilsons heaviest stock and widest holiday selection. They invite shoppers to view the assortment and announce a prize drawing for all buyers, adding excitement to the season.
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Wilson
Erskine & Deans
Married couples and Christmas goods highlighted
At Moses Dew's residence on December 7 2 30 PM Sallie Dew wed W R Balance with Rev P D Gold officiating. In Wilso Miss Eliza A Tyson to marry W A Murray with Rev J A Mundy presiding. The Mirror offers congratulations. Also a Mrs salutation to Ayer s Sarsaparilla and news of Christmas goods at The Millinery and Bazaar Store in Wilson offering largest cheapest stock.
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Moses Dew
Sallie Dew
W. R. Balance
P. D. Gold
Primitive Baptist Church
Wilso
Eliza A. Tyson
S. W Tyson
W. A. Murray
J. A. Mundy
the Mirror
Wilson
Baptists State Convention Considers School Funding Clash
Saturday sessions featured a Wake Forest College report with Dr J D Ruffham proposing a five member committee to lobby the Legislature about friction between state and denominational schools. The motion urged concerted action with other religious bodies to protect citizen founded colleges from undue competition. The University was represented by Dr Thomas Hume while the defense was led by Revs R Vanard and J D Bluffham.
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Wake Forest College
J.D. Ruffbam
Thos. Hume
RT. Vannard J. D. Hluffham
Millinery and Bazaar Store Ad Near Bridges Hotel
A walk in display at the Millinery and Bazaar Store under Bridges hotel invites visitors to browse hats and accessories. The note mentions counters inside for customer use and suggests stepping in to see available items.
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Briges Hotel
Death of Mrs FE Ward at Fremont in 1893
Mrs. FE Ward daughter of the late Macon Moye and widow of Dr. D G W Ward died at her son in law Dr. Peck's residence in Fremont on December 7 1893 after long illness. A devout Baptist she faced death with fortitude and was mourned by her children and many friends. Funeral by Rev. Jenkins of Goldsboro. Buried in the Moryton family cemetery.
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Dr. Peck
Fremont
Ward
Macon Moye
D. G. W. Ward
Stantonburg
F. M. Moye
Baptist Church of Wilson
Mr. Jenkins
Goldsboro
Moryton
Debt Repaid at Fifth Street Church Through Dr Nash
Conference notes the Fifth Street Church debt, starting at over 32000 dollars two years ago, with 15000 funded in ten year bonds and all but about 1000 paid. The drive credited to Rev Dr Nash who led the effort with tireless energy. An incident of a 10 cent collection for a missing watch is recounted. Rev T N Ivey is assigned back to Wilson.
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Fifth Street Church
Dr. Nash
Nash
Knows No Bounds
Stephen H. Morris and G. W. Broun Named Attorneys
Stephen H. Morris and G. W. Broun are named as commissioners and attorneys in a local official notice.
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Stephen H. Morris
G. W. Broun
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W.w. W
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Nathan
Ayer
The
Baptists State Convention
Tion
Hammerly
Hillsboro
J.C. Ayer
FE. A. Ward
Barnes and
Spring Streets
G. W. Blount
Brown
Genuine
Home Cure
Clicticide
W. G. Boyd
New Bern, N.C
Atlantic Electropoise Co
Washington, D. C
T.N. Ivey
the Dingee & Conard Co
West Grove
Pat Heciny
Hoves
Castoria
John Selby
Sanders
North Carolina
College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts
A. E. Moore
Nash Street
V.R.R. W. Joyner
Superior Court
Nash County
D. R. W. Finch
Griffin Brd
G. B. Morgan
N. A. Morris
Court House
Nashville
Nash County Known As Part of the Even H. Morgan
Bryant Lamm
Spring Hill Township
Wilson County
Daniel Ballance
Hane
S Davis
Chesterfield Atkinson J. D. Barpin
Mortyagee
Otice
John E. Moore
Tolstot Township
Wilson Co
Tolsnet Township
Upper Town Creek Church
J. R. Mercer
J. W. Wilkins
George Armstrong
Tolstreet Township
J- H. Barkley
Braswell
Marcellus Robbins
Scrofula
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