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Newspaper

Wilson Mirror

Location

Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1894

Page

3

Thanksgiving Service at Baptist Church Next Sunday

A special Thanksgiving service will be held at the Baptist church next Sunday inviting all members and friends to attend.

The Baptist Church

Death of Mrs PD W Winstead at Rocky Mount residence

Mrs PD W Winstead died December 14 1894 at the home of her daughter in law Mrs Robt Winstead near Rocky Mount. The venerable mother in law of townsman John D Wells had reared a large family and saw great grandchildren reach maturity. She was long a Methodist and died assured of blissful immortality.

Robt. Winstead Rocky Mount PD. W. Winstead John D. Wells Winstead

Wilson notices: five cents per line for cards of thanks

The Wilson on Wednesday December 19 1804 announces charges of five cents per line for cards of thanks resolutions of respect obituary poetry and other notices not authored by the editor. Church society notes and other entertainments will also be billed at five coins per line.

Mirror Subscription Drive Seeks Advance Payments

To Our Subscribers now that we have reduced the price of the Mirror we hope that all of our subscribers will send in their subscriptions for the coming year. By reducing the price of the paper we must receive the amount of the subscription strictly in advance. We intend to publish a first class paper and we hope that this will meet with a liberal response.

Mirror

Meyer Thorne Co to Open M liss at Opera House This Week

Mr J W Eubanks of Fortress Monroe Virginia visits town and tickets go on sale at Hargraves Drug Store for the Meyer Thorne Co opening with M liss at the Opera House Wednesday night December 9. The Rocky Mount Argonaut notes added talent and a rich program with Rast Lynne and Rolla brothers acts along with Maurice Lineke.

J. W. Eubanks Fortress Monroe Virginia M Liss Opera House Hargrave’s Meyer Thorn Comedy Co M’liss Meyer Thorne Co M'liss Rocky Mount Argonaut Rast Lynne Rolla Brothers Maurice Lineke

Child of Professor Suffered Window Injury

An 18 month old son of Professor W Allen was injured when a heavy window fell on his hand. The bones of two fingers are broken and the hand bruised. The accident was painful but the child is hoped to recover due to youth.

Prof W. (. Allen

Enterprise Lodge 1 O F No 44 Moves to New Quarters

Enterprise Lodge 1 O. O. F. No. 44 has relocated to the third floor of the Rawls Building beside the Briggs Hotel. The new quarters are fitted up in elegant style with conveniences lacking in the old hall.

Enterprise Lodge 1. O. O. F. No Rawls Briggs Hotel

Parkhurst Becomes Editorial Contributor to Ladies Home Journal

Dr. Parkhurst signs a contract with The Ladies Home Journal to write regularly. He says he will address social moral and equality questions to women through his upcoming articles, beginning with the next issue.

Parkhurst Ladies, Home Journal New York Arkhurst

Hiome Invention Cotton Seed Crusher market debut

The Wilson Iron Works patent Cotton Seed Crusher is touted as a Wilson invention popular with local farmers though not widely known yet. Testimonials from Greene County North Carolina dated Sep 1, 1894 praise its value and note it would have paid for itself earlier in the season.

Wilson Iron Works Wilson

Cotton Seed Crusher Endorsed by Farmers in Wilson

In Wilson North Carolina on November 10 and 20 1894 farmers praise the Cotton Seed Crusher. KF W Barnes commends its farm value and payback while Janes T Williams reports continued satisfaction with the machine after five years of use. The letters from Paschall Winstead Co. convey strong farmer support for the implement.

Wison N.C Messrs Paschall N. C

Ripans Tabules Aid Headache Suffering Man

The Average Man with headaches and biliousness seeks relief and stomach liver support. Ripans Tabules are offered as the suitable medicine, with one tabule claimed to provide relief.

W Kk T Chaplain Finds Winter Rest in Wilson

In the Briggs Hotel register Mr W Kk T Chaplain of New Haven Conn arrives for the winter for his health. Locals praise Wilson as a balmy climate and hospitable, sociable people who would welcome en route travelers to rest or stay for the season.

Briggs Hotel Florida

Tribute of Respect for Spencer Warren by Mt. Lebanon Commandery

At a special December 2 meeting of Mt. Lebanon Commandery K T No 7 an obituary tribute to Spencer May Warren was unanimously adopted. The resolution honors his service, expresses condolences to his widow and orphans, and directs publication and family copies. Signed by NapaL S C Weis Com B F Briess, with G W Biourn Recorder a true copy.

Mt. Lebanon Wilson Spencer May Warren Mother Earth BE. M. Napal S.C. Weis Com B. F. Briess G. W. Biounr

William Smith and Cora TaylorWed After Delayed License

In Oxford North Carolina William Smith from Oxford sought a marriage license in Wilson and waited as the Board of Commissioners finally approved the vacancy in the Register of Deeds office. Rev Wingate tied the knot at St Timothys Parish as his idol Cora Taylor became his wife. The couple departed on the 11 40 train amid joyous congratulations and goodbyes.

Mr. Smith William Oxford North Carolina Wilson Register of Deeds Board of Commissioners Wingate St. Timothys Parish William Smit Cora Taylor Brodie Cora

Oxford Couple Wed in Wilson Surprise

A News & Observer correspondent reports a marriage at Wilson last night between Miss Cora Taylor and Mr. William Smith. The two Oxford youths, widely regarded as popular and prominent, wed during a visit, with details of the union only revealed this morning. Miss Taylor, 17, previously a student at St. Mary's Institute. Mr. Smith, 20, described as good looking.

Oxford News & Observer Wilson Cora Taylor William Smith St. Mary's Institute Mr. Smith

Public Auction for Distrain Land in Wilson County

Notice of cash sale to satisfy U S warrants for distraint at Wiley Lamm s Cross Roads N S D on Thursday Jan 3 1885 at 12 m for the J F Corbett Distillery Premises in Old Fields township Wilson Co bounded by J J Wilson and wife s land with further reference to Book 33 Page 317 at the Register of Deeds office Wilson Co Also one Sogation still worm and cap R C Hill Dep Collector Dec 14 1884.

U.S Wiley Lamm Cross Roads J. F. Corbett Old Fields’ Township Wilson Co R. C. Hill

Administrator's Notice for Warren Estate in Wilson County

Having qualified as administrator of M Warren deceased of Wilson County North Carolina this is to notify all persons with claims against the estate to exhibit them by December 1 1595 or be barred from recovery All indebted persons must pay promptly W E Warren Admr Joun Fl Bruton Attorney This Dec 15 1804 OL

Jersey and Guernsey cows offered with stated milk yield

Auction notice lists Jersey and Guernsey dairy cows including yolling stevk and female stock. Vendors claim all stock is charantcuml toe be as represented with a stated milk yield.

Jersey Guernsey

Sale of Real Estate in Black Creek Township Wilson County NC

By decree of a Superior Court W E Yelverton as administrator of Dr H E Lucas deceased will sell at the Court House door Wilson NC on Monday December 24 an estate in Black Creek Township Wilson County consisting of multiple tracts. The parcels total 15 acres 1 acre 9 acres 40 acres and 11 acres more or less and are subject to widow dower and infant homesteads. Terms are cash. Attorney Jonas Breton. Com This Navy 20 15. it. r.

Superior Court W.E. Yelverton Admr HE. D. Lucas John P. Lucas Court House Wilson, N Black Creek Township Wilson County State of North Carolina Wilmington & Weldon Krrk F. J. Woodard W. Anderson James 5. Holt Hardy Hitnnant A. L. Taylor W. A. Stooks H. D. Lucas J. W. Hunt Jonathan Tomlison E. T. Lucas Il. Doucas Adm'r. Jnok Breton Atty

Notice of Administration for John J Gartes Deceased

Qualified as Administranive ed John J Gartes deceased late of Wilson County North Carolina this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate to exhibit them to the undersigned or this attorney on or before the 25th day of October 1964 or be forever barred from recovery All persons indebted to said estate please make immediate settlement Bagsves Administrator June 1964 Erivron Attorney This 1st day of October 1964

George W. Stanton Stanton H. G. Connor John J. Gartes Wilson County N.C Psog Thar Cieir ATL Bagsves JUN FE Erivron Noel Mathews John W. Mathews John F. Bru Eon

Executor appointed for Noel Matthews estate in Wilson County

Notice to all claims against the estate of Noel Matthews deceased in Wilson county North Carolina. Claims must be presented by November 7 1895 or be barred. Creditors urged to pay debts promptly. John W Matthews is executor and John F Brueton is attorney. This November 14,1904.

Decree Sale Of Land Parcels In Wilson County

Pursuant to a Sunerit Court decree dated February 5 4 in the case He G Connor et al against Robert Raper and wife the sale of several Wilson County Spring Hill Township tracts will occur on the first Monday of the month at the court house door. Parcels include the Gaston Watson tract 100 acres more or less the Asa Want tract 40 acres more or less the Wilson Hawley tract 72 acres the Jett Raper tract 64 acres more or less the Home tract 100 acres more or less and the mill tract 44 acres. Terms cash.

Sunerit He .G. Connor Robert Raper Court House Wilson Wilson Ounty Spring Hill Township Gaston Watson Spring Hill Township Jynam Bo Davisa Asa Isaac Evans Dempsy “Ard Green Watson Wilson Hawley Sail Township Foseys Stephen Barnes Jett: Raper Sure Joseph Hinnant Montstip Toawnship Thomas Binnaut Stardy Reutfrow

Old Dominion Lin Leave Notioik eyeer Mandan

Fragmented OCR text describes a transportation or event notice with referents to New York reviews, tickets, ticket agents, and unspecified personnel. The readable bits mention General office, a date in late February, and a Beavies location.

Notioik Arti Ag New York Siericon Obiceonpaiy

Sale of Tillian McGowan Lot in Wilson NC Decree

By order of the Superior Court in the case of Amy Hinnant et al. against Charity Cole et al. the court house door in Wilson North Carolina will offer for sale on Monday December 16 1804 the Tillian McGowan lot a half acre on the corner of Vance Street and Maplewood Avenue adjoining Mrs J T McCraw and W J Weaver at cash terms.

Superior Court Amy Hinnant Cole Court House Wilson, N.C Vance Street Maplewood Avenue J.T. McCraw W. J. Weaver Tillian McGowan R. T. Stevens

Land Sale Notice in Wilson County Ordeal

By decree of the Superior Court of Wilson County dated September 24 1894 Bardin Jowner and others vs A Taylor and others the court orders sale of 59 acre Dickerson tract in Black Creek township Wilson County at the courthouse on Monday January 7 1895 for assets to pay the debts of A G Brooks deceased Commissioner Bardin Sept 24 1894

Superior Court Wilson County Bardin Dickerson A. G. Broos Ji-Dd

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