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Newspaper
Wilson Mirror
Location
Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1889
Page
5
Local notes cover social chatter in Wilson North Carolina with mentions of editor C B Aycock, Miss Nannie Hall, Congressman Bunn, Mr Cordon, Mrs C F Griffin and several townspeople. Anecdotes on fashion, wit, sermons, and home life appear alongside civic mentions and light humor.
The writer recalls a joyful visit to Murfreesboro and the Chowan Baptist Female College. They praise President John B Brewer and wife, Miss Ella Bruton, Prof. Scarborough, Prof. Boggs, and other faculty noting culture, refinement, and hospitality. The piece closes with fond memories and affectionate reflections.
A reverent editorial extols the Sabbath as God ordained and for man’s good. It praises rest, divine communion, and heavenly guidance while warning that neglect breeds crime and ruin, citing social harm from ignoring the holy day.
The state should support the East Carolina Fish Oyster and Game Fair to be held in New Bern February 16 20 21 22. The second annual show aims to showcase Eastern resources and attract investment to boost statewide welfare and prosperity.
A frightened young maiden walking to school encounters a Knight of the Yard Stick who jokes about her meditative mood. She answers with a bizarre scholarly aside about alembrechimic and infra lapsarianism before he bolts, leaving her pondering his strange behavior and distant stare.
A genteel book agent arrives in town with Bancroft's History of the Constitution and the American System of Government promising editors lawyers and educated readers access to the valued work. He stays several days to allow the public to purchase this informative volume.
The Superior Court opened promptly at 10 o'clock Monday with Judge Armfield presiding. Foreman of the Grand Jury was Captain J. H. Baker, praised as exemplary. The judge's charge was lauded as one of the best, delivered in clear, elegant language. Col. Worthington, the Solicitor, is praised for zeal and fidelity, and his honorable conduct is noted with high regard.
A reflective essay notes that great trouble reveals strength and flaw in people. It argues catastrophe exposes loyalty, dispels counterfeit friendships, and separates merit from sycophancy. It warns prosperity hides true character and emphasizes the value of tested fidelity.
The News-Observer reports Halifax and Scotland Neck Railroad extended to Williamson and Tarboro junction three miles below Bethel with through cars to Halifax this week. Grading to Greenville continues, with Greenville to Halifax service set for June 1. The Chowan and Southern bridge over the Chowan is finished, enabling Norfolk to Tarboro service by March 1 and Roanoke crossing by June 1, aided by firm Roanoke bed and lighter trestling needs.
Miss Florence Connor of Wilson North Carolina marries Mr R B Perkins of Anniston Alabama at the residence of H G Connor Esquire on January 11 1889 by Rev B S Bronson. The notice extols the bride’s merit and predicts happiness and blessed influence of a good wife’s faith.
The article records the death of Sam Farmer on a Saturday at noon. It notes his age of about six, a sudden illness, and that he was a wealthy, prominent citizen with a kind, genial nature. The obituary speaks of pleasant memories and avoids reproach or harsh judgments.
In town this week D C Sugg, a respected Black man, visits from Sains and is praised as an intelligent leader. The piece notes Prof Sugg’s work for his race and urges following his example to improve race relations in the South, addressing the so called Negro Problem with a hopeful path.
A historical court schedule outlines cases for Wednesday February 1 to Monday February 11. Names include Wells Manning East Harriss Williams Brugers Taylor Oung Sharpe Watkins Crowell Daniel Tyson Branch Applewhite Boswell Hadley Fire Association Manning Atwater Finch Pearson Gay Youne Hales Williford Weldon Rountree Barnes Scott Brooks Dodd Newvil and others in various matters across multiple sessions.
Up to press time three individuals were sent to the Penitentiary. J R Turner white man received seven years for stealing money. Amos lark colored got three years for stealing a hog. Daniel Mercer colored was sentenced to one year for stealing sausage. Only jail cases were tried this term.
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