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Newspaper
Wilson Mirror
Location
Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1888
Page
5
Mrs. W. H. Watson of Robersonville visits Col. H. G. Williams's family in this place, bringing a flood of reminiscences of home and youth. The writer laments aging and recalls a bygone era, eased by the refined presence and cherished memories stirred by the guest.
Beloved newspaper man Jim Robinson weds Miss Alice C Page in Morrisville on February 1. The couple is described as united in blissful bonds and destined for a joyful future as their lives together begin amid affectionate well wishes.
The piece extols Wilson County officials led by Clerk A B Deans and Sheriff J W Crowell. Deputy W P Snakenberg, Register B J Barnes, and County Commissioners are praised as capable, honest, courteous, and trustworthy keepers of county affairs.
A renewed appeal explains that from March 15 the Mutual Benefit and Relief Association will pay death losses in full. It notes rising membership, higher expected liabilities, and a 33 percent increase in quarterly calls, while promising no more than eight calls in 1888 and stressing a strong 1883 1888 record.
The text extols a woman as a source of brightness and encouragement whose smile lifts ambition to higher peaks. It portrays devotion to a woman as a religious-like act that regenerates the inner man and elevates life to a nobler, diviner state.
Our neighbor the Advance begins its eighteenth volume and earns praise for thorough local coverage, clear Democratic stance, and reliable merit. Readers commend its editorial discretion and sagacity, noting public confidence and appreciation for the paper in the state.
The piece likens Christian character to flowers planted among tears on rocky riverbanks. It praises religious comfort as a God swept melody heard above roaring waters, conveying the calming promise My peace I give unto you not as the world giveth.
Judge Avery presided over a session of the Superior Court delivering calm intelligent instructions to the Grand Jury. Only nine criminal cases stood for trial, with the Civil docket awaiting after those are disposed of. Solicitor Col. Worthington represented the State with fidelity and ability.
Mr. Jim Baker, a longtime respected resident, died at his home after a brief illness. He was known for honesty and charity, once hauling wood to the poor during a severe sleet and snow period, and his acts of kindness reflected in a hopeful farewell for his soul.
The Greensboro Patriot reports Patty Lindsay, a severely obese woman, died here after years of immobility. Weighing about 750 pounds at death, she was sixty years old, and her coffin looked like a piano box.
A curious remark wonders why a school teacher touches the seat of a chair with care before sitting. The author suggests the chair may harbor evidence of mischievous behavior by a troublesome pupil, implying the teacher acts from caution.
An honored attendee, Brother C. B. Aycock, a skilled lawyer and writer, graces the court. Described as brainy and level headed, he is viewed as a future brilliant star in North Carolina’s legal and literary circles.
The Wilmington Star editor is asked whether the compass directions North South East and West should be capitalized or printed in lowercase. A scholarly quarrel among learned gentlemen led to this inquiry, awaiting the editor’s ruling.
A poetic observation on women's burdens of fealty and reverence, describing them as a hedge of sweet peas that flutter with longing to cling to a strong, guiding force even in dark times.
The Greensboro Patriot cites a beautiful memorial in the Wilson Mirror praising Henry Blount for a poem titled The Old Mother. The writer is praised as gifted and brilliant and the unprecedented eloquence is highlighted by the newspaper.
A vivid rhetorical passage extols the ideal feminine beauty using poetic imagery of peacock feathers sunset dyes and a thousand butterflies to express flawless adornment.
The Mirror offers to compose your obituary in a famous speaker’s voice, promising a respectful, straightforward tribute that honors your honesty and life. Subscribers are invited to provide details for a tailored remembrance.
A patchwork of ads notes J Palmer Gorden florist Ashland Va recommendations, Shiloh’s Cure and Vitalizer by Dr W S Anderson Wilson and E G Moore Toisnot, a nasal injector free with Shilohs Catarrh Remedy. The piece mentions 19 North Carolinians in Congress and a Charlotte Autumn fair. It cites fertilizer spending in NC about 33 million with crop value near 1 million.
The firm Harriss, Ellis & Farmer dissolved January 1 1585 by mutual consent. W J Harriss authorized to collect all notes and accounts and assume liabilities. Jan 23 1888 statement from W J Harriss announces new general mercantile business in a store two doors above the old Harriss Ellis & Farmer stand beside the new Bank asking continued patronage.
The firm Bynum & Daniel dissolved January 1 1888 under the terms of the partnership. All debts will be settled by A N Daniel and all creditors must pay him at once as the business must be closed.
A. N. Dante announces the dissolution of the partnership between Bynum and Daniel and states he will continue the mercantile business at the old stand. He thanks the public for past patronage and pledges fidelity and square dealing, dated January 16, 1888.
The speaker commends A N Daniel to old customers of Bynum and Daniel after entrusting him with sole management of the business during their partnership. The parties state their dealings justify this public commendation.
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