Local Wilson News and Social Highlights 1888
Wilson N C December 19 1888 features local notes on Christmas gifts Gorham's stockmarket and Dr Anderson's Drug Store offerings. Reports on Paul Bunn's appointment at the Auditor's Office Wilmington Weldon Railroad and upcoming entertainment at Greensboro Female College. Church sermon by Rev Tuttie praises Jesus and peace with reflections on weddings and social events.
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Paul Bunn
Wilmington , Weldon Railroad Company
Tuttie
Methodist Church
Jesus
Heroic death on the Western North Carolina Railroad
Miss Lewis daughter of Sheriff R. G. Lewis of Halifax and a 13 year old friend were struck and killed by a passing train as they tried to cross a trestle near Alexander's. Miss Lewis rushed back to save her companion but both died. her remains traveled to Halifax for burial amid widespread sympathy.
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Wilson
Halifax
Moonlit Parlor Scene Ends With Quiet Romance
A couple withdraws to a darkened parlor as a lamp is dimmed and a hush falls. Subtle sounds of fingers cracking and a cork pop insinuate hands clasped and lips meeting, preserving the timeless courtship amid a poetical twilight mood. Selah.
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Selah
Nadal's Drug Store Offers Exquisite Christmas Goods
Attractive attractions abound at Nadal's drug store with a display of exquisitely bound poems elegant editions of Bulwer Scott and Dickens toilet cases lap tablets collar and cuff holders baby sets finest extracts and a varied collection of Christmas goods.
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Nadal
True Brave Women Smile Through Poverty and Pain
A reflection on the strength of women who endure hardship with cheerful smiles. The piece claims a wife’s smile brings light to a troubled home and elevates the family, portraying maternal resilience as a powerful, angelic virtue.
Resolution of Respect for Dr. A. G. Brooks
The State Board of Agriculture passes a resolution expressing profound regret over the death of Dr. A G Brooks on September 24 19 (year obscured) noting his service as a valuable citizen in agriculture and as a respected member of the board. The clerk will send copies to the family and to the Wilson Advance and Mirror for publication and include the resolution in minutes.
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A. G. Brooks
Brooks
State Board of Agriculture
Wilson Advance and Mirror
Democrats Ally With Sheriff Vacancy In Greene County
The Newborne Journal reports Greene County shifted from a Republican County Commissioners board to a more prudent setup by the General Assembly. In June Justices elected three capable men, and in recent elections Dixon won the sheriff seat. Democrats avoided bond issues allowing John Sugg to be elected to fill the vacancy after Dixon failed to assume office.
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Newborne Journal
Greene County
General Assembly
Dixon
John Sugg
New Judges Named for Superior and Supreme Court
The new judge Armfield starts at Pitt Superior Court in January. The successor to Judge Avery begins in Durham on January 14. The successor to Judge Shepherd starts at Cabarrus on January 28. Judges Shepherd and Avery take the oath as Supreme Court judges on January 1.
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Armfield
Montgomery
Pitt Superior Court
Avery
Durham
Shepherd
Cabarrus
Supreme Court
Illness of Hon. Thomas Ruffin at Baltimore
News from Raleigh reports the Hon. Thomas Ruffin is critically ill and receiving treatment in Baltimore. Bananas by the case and Gorham advertising offer plush albums and dressing cases at half price.
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Raleigh
Thomas Ruffin
Baltimore
Gorham
Gorham’s
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Genialohn Walker
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Nash and
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A. E. L. Kennedy
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Rosa
Nora
Lucy
Greensboro Female College
Goldsboro
B. Thompson
Aate Edgerton
Ndt
Carona
Morganton
Hubert Rowntree
Addie Marsh
Sex
Greene
Alex
Wilson Collese Institute
Lily Gay
L Hunter
Gregory House
Seibtinas
Will “Unter
Arthur Lowe
Mamona Hall
Hymen's
Albert Anderson
Pattie Woodard
William Woodard
Jamess. Woodard
Corden
Dr. Anderson
State Agricultural Department
W. S. Anderson
T. M. Nadal
Headquarters
Jim Lucas
Nash and Goldsboro Street
Santa Claus
Dea
Wilene
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