26 Dec 1888
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Newspaper
Wilson Mirror
Location
Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1888
Page
1
The column muses on the approaching year’s end, recalling past joys and sorrows. It contrasts cheerful memories with trials faced by many, from love and family to war and loss, and suggests the passing year remains a mixed tapestry before the concept of peace beyond the grave.
Leon imagines festive scenes and the visit of Kriss Kringle as Christmas memories unfold by firelight. The piece blends biblical nativity visions with a boy’s belief in Santa, interwoven with era notices and brief local items about politics, commerce, and inventions.
State notes report Bishop Lyman of the American Episcopal Churches in Europe will sail home January 2. Obituaries mention Dr D A Smith of Mt Olive. Goldsboro Rifles discuss regulation overcoats at a recent armory meeting. The NC State Guard is praised for growth to 1200 active soldiers over twelve years. Dr P H Wright of Macon Ga, once a Goldsboro physician, is remembered fondly. News & Observer cites Dunn buying 6500 bales of cotton, with a new hotel planned in the two year old town on the Wilson Fayetteville Short Cut road. Oak Ridge Institute reports 235 students from seven states enrolled. Dr Randthaler plans Moravian visit to Europe. supporters fund Holy Land trip. Goldsboro Argus notes a major hunt record planned near Wilmington on Christmas Day. Wake Forest College seeks 50000 more endowment, warning of cramped operation. cadetship exam for West Point in Rocky Mount December 27, 1558 administered by Kinsey, Carr, and Stancil.
A reader advertises a product named EREE said to permanently cure consumption with timely use. The author offers two bottles to readers who mail their express and post office addresses to MM. C. at Peart Street, New York, in hopes of publicizing the remedy.
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