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Newspaper
Wilson Mirror
Location
Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1887
Page
5
An OCR fragment from Tarboro coverage highlights new railroad progress to Axon, local meetings and partnerships, faith leaders like Rev Beaman and Rev Roney, and community reflections on aspiration, modest improvements, and social events. It mentions various clergy, the Goldsboro Advance editor, and local business activity.
Early Thursday morning Captain La tham was found dead in his 100m brick building room on the Nash Tarboro corner. Neighbor Sam Farmer entered after no answer and found him slumped in a chair as if in prayer, a shock to friends who believed him ill the day before. His death is described as peaceful with religious reflections on awaiting the Presence Chamber of God.
Stage star Patti Rosa headlines a Goldsboro appearance on the 26th with reduced rail rates arranged to draw Wilson crowds. Described as a premier comedienne singer and dancer likened to Lotta, she charms both ladies and men.
W A Potts a young Washington lawyer was tried convicted and sentenced to hang on January 26 for entering Paul Tinckes room at night and shooting him asleep with a child in his arms. Mrs Lincke charged as accessory was acquitted due to insufficient testimony.
The passage extols sympathy as love and solace, a lifelong work of healing. It presents the selfless role of a compassionate figure who eases sorrow and oppression, melts gloom with gentle care, and embodies charity and hopeful resignation.
At the Colored Fair on December 26 and 27 a museum exhibit by Prof. Jimaribus GiSerditelkaniin will showcase curious items and “wild war” tales from Japan. Drakeitellaire will discuss the merits of the exhibits as patrons enjoy a season of courtesy and free passes.
Fragmentary verse recalls romance and sleep images as a dove, rose, and star appear. The lines suggest tender themes of love and gentle, dreamlike moments between lovers.
Mr. McMillan, renowned across the state for culture, visited Wilson last week to explore founding a first class male school. The plan envisions drawing local and surrounding county youths with high merit. The school is set to open the first Monday in January and an advertisement will run next week.
Mrs J M Bart of Nashville visits Sheriff Crowell's family in Wilson praising hospitality. Miss Georgia Adams returns to Wilson welcomed home. Miss Lena Taylor and Miss Sarah Wilder visit friends and relatives in Wilson.
Miss Lula Gay daughter of T D Gay post master is visiting friends in Richmond and is missed by Wilson admirers. A complimentary ger man was given in Wilmington to Miss Mena Branch for her polish and popularity.
Glenwood Notes reports editor Henry Blount of the Wilson Mirror is invited to deliver the closing address December 15. The writer praises Blount as a charming southern orator and expresses hope for his attendance despite prior engagements preventing their own presence and turning down three other invitations.
Vast kaolin deposits in Macon and Jackson counties draw nationwide interest. The immigration commissioner receives many inquiries about locality and ore quality. Fine specimens sent to New Jersey impress capitalists. Mrs Jarvis owns a North Carolina kaolin tea set rivaling fine china. Several factory proposals are under consideration for the coming session.
Johnny asks his girl's father for assent to marriage. The father refuses sponsorship but jokes about matrimony, prompting Johnny to wilt as the pun lands.
The excerpt urges avoiding a jealous, suspicious spirit to keep home peaceful. It warns that mistrust quickly corrupts a paradise into pandemonium and urges prayer for trustfulness rather than imaginary fears or accusations.
A marble front bank building on Nash street in front of the Court House is to be used as a banking establishment by Branch, Esq., aligning with Merchant-Prince of Wilson in a broad financial venture. The First National Bank of Wilson remains under capable leadership, enhancing Wilson’s banking facilities to be among the best in the state.
W Pool editor of the Johnson county Journal Nebraska visits this place for the winter. He is affable cultivated and energetic and leaves a strong impression on all he meets. Hope his stay here is pleasant and that he carries fond memories of this section.
A reflection on the brief sweetness of early marriage giving way to disputes over daily duties and keeping warmth alive. The poet laments that happiness fades as time and routine intrude, reminding of quarrels about who rises first to kindle the fire on a cold morning.
The Mutual Benefit and Relief Association paid promptly the death claim of Captain H. G. Whitehead the same day proof was filed. It marks the fourth death in which the association has paid claims quickly and in full, with members increasing and affairs prosperous. An advertisement details membership terms.
Sam Joyner, a colored man, died after being run over by a freight train Monday near Lucama while attempting to steal a ride. Capt. Southerland placed him on the car to ease his pain, but he died before reaching Kennev for medical aid.
The Rev Dr Brooks a leading reasoner preacher and logician is appointed Presiding Elder of the Shelly district. The writer laments he was not assigned to this district and predicts a rich blend of Brooks and Pastor Wilson would have blessed the area.
The Green County Enterprise quotes the Wilson Mirror praising a Snow Hill Enterprise Thanksgiving editorial as elegant and exquisite. It lauds John W Blount as a dear and beloved friend, nearly equal to his celebrated editor brother, highlighting literary merit.
In the year ending September 30, 1891, Granite shipments reached 1 891 carloads of top quality stone from Linehan X Co. quarries. Brownstone quarries at Wadesboro are in full operation. A new company with $60 000 capital plans an extensive quarry project there but is proceeding cautiously at first.
Nadal's drug store announces the largest holiday stock yet with autographs and photo albums at Dr. W. S. Anderson's, a grand opening today, and a wide assortment of stationery gifts. Shoppers are urged to inspect prices and secure bargains early, with new items arriving daily to fill gaps.
Executor's Notice informs all persons with claim to W.OON.H will to present their claims with proper authentication to the Superior Court clerk by December 1938 or be barred from recovery. Filed by Feorge Hinckney with date and location details.
The document requests all persons indebted to or holding claims against the estate of David Daniel Deesth of Wilson County to present them with proper authentication by a specified date. Failure to comply may result in the claim being barred.
By power of sale Webb and wife Christis Webb and BD 1 Webb J Harriss offer a tract of land of about ninety acres in Wilson County for sale at the Court House in Wilson on January 2. The land adjoins Esther Webb and others. Title is good. Record shows deeds on file in Wilson County. Dec 22 5387.
Public sale of property in Wilson County as registered in Book 21 Page 81 to satisfy a mortgage secured by land described under Gardner's note. Parcel lies near Gardner’s, adjoining Bennett Webb, Rufur Parks, Ashley Page. approximately acres, terms cash. offered by W. S. Marriss, December 7, 1537.
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