Local jottings feature community figures and notices
A collage of short notices and gentle vignettes from Wilson area life. Mentions include Dope in Wilson, Grand Jury foreman M. Warren Jr., Rev Reed’s sermon on God is love, A Hatchett taking over Tomahawk, Noun Herring’s seed store discounts, and Davis & Gay store bargains. Also notes on Baptist preacher D. Gold, Capt H F Price, and local merchants in their circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esse Baker
D. Gold
South
Avels
H. F. Price
Gorgetown
South Carolina
Orator Henry Blount Praised In North Carolina Letter
A Charlotte Chronicle excerpt highlights Henry Blount of the Wilson Mirror as a gifted editor and orator. The letter lauds his grace, gesture, and verbal skill shown at political events, commencements, memorials, and banquets, noting his ability to move troops with humor, dignity, and patriotic sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meines
Charlotte Chronicle
Saliel
The
Chronicle
Sanford Express
North Carolina
the Express
Col
Lovely Loveable
Polk
Henry Blount
Wilson Mirror
Mr. Davis
Selittone
A Brilliant Advocate Draws Large Crowds for Speech
A Brilliant Advocate attracts a stacked crowd at the Court House as Charlie Aycock speaks. The audience admires his crisp vigorous delivery, rich diction, and entertaining, instructive oratory. He is hailed as a brilliant and effective speaker at the Bar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Aycock
Court House
Wilmington extension to Fayetteville opens February seventeenth
General Passenger Agent W. E. Kyle announces the Cape Fear and Yadkin Valley rail road has completed the Wilmington to Fayetteville extension. The 83 mile line opens February 17 and links Wilmington with Fayetteville Greensboro Winston NC Lynchburg VA and points west. The line offers quick despatch and solicits liberal patronage.
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W. E. Kyle
Cape Fear
East Carolina Exposition in New Bern Promises Big Event
East Carolina's Exposition to be held at New Bern promises importance. It opens Monday February 24 with Gov. Fowle and continues one week. Notables include ex President Cleveland Governors Lee and Gordon Senators Vance Ran som Minister Jarvis and Hons Branch Polk Alexander. Each day features parades Alliance Gala Fireman's day and a band. Low excursion rates from principal points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Carolna
New Ferne
Fowle
Cleveland
Fitzhugh Lee
Gordon
Vance
Ransom
Jarvis
W. O. B Branch
L. L. Polk
S. B. Alexander
Davis School at Ia Grange Suspended Over Meningitis Outbreak
The Davis School in Ia Grange is temporarily closed due to an epidemic and the death of two students from meningitis. Physicians say no local causes are evident and recurrence is unlikely, but the superintendent chose a temporary suspension to protect student health.
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Argus
Davis School
Ia Grange
Meningit’s
Revival Prolonged at Nashville Methodist Church
The Nashville Argonaut reports a three week protracted meeting at the city Methodist church with unusually large congregations and strong religious interest. About sixty professions of religion have occurred and forty one have joined the Methodist church, with others expected to join later. Reverend L. J. Holden of Littleton has assisted and preached effectively.
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Nashville Argonaut
Methodist Church
Nashville
L. J. Holden
Littleton
Holden
Grand musical entertainment for YMCA benefit in Mamona Hall
A grand and superb musical entertainment is planned for Tuesday night at Mamona Hall to benefit the local YMCA. The event will be directed by a distinguished lady whose taste judgment tact and skill promise a radiant program and splendid achievement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mamona Hall
Obituary Remembering Moses Moore Father of Dr Charlie Moore
Moses Moore of Nash county passed away last week at rest in peace. He was a good upright citizen and devout Christian respected by all who knew him. His life was blameless in conduct and honest in dealings, and he is described as entering Heaven to receive blessed coronation.
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R Farmer
Wilson
Icksford Virginia
Levi Williamson
William Mercer
J. F . Mercer
Mercer
Bardin
S. A. Woodard
C. C. Daniels
F. A. Woodard
Ossa
Pelion
John E. Woodard
Mc Woodard
Woodard
Charlie Aycock
Murat
France
Nash County
Moses Moore
Charlie Moore
Moore
Penitentiary Farm Expands on Roanoke River
The Scotland Neck Democrat reports the penitentiary farm along the Roanoke River is expanding. Superintendent H. J. Pope says quarters are nearly ready. The workforce totals 196 with 76 on the Halifax side and 126 on the Northampton side. They will operate 75 horses and plant 1 000 acres of cotton, 500 acres of corn, 400 acres of oats, and have 2 000 acres in wheat plus rye and clover already in.
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Scotland Neck
Roanoke River
H. J. Pope
Halifax
Northampton
Remarkable Triplet Birth Feats At Henderson Farm
The Tomahawk reports a local tale that the wife of John Young near Henderson gave birth to three children in one week. The trio allegedly arrived in the sequence sun day the sixth and the seventh with a humorous quip about a tri weekly issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Young
Swain
Henderson
John
That Awful Pun
The exchange features Mr. Tuttle praising blue as nature’s color and a punster quipping about a La Grippe like his nose would be blown. The light banter plays on color and illness in a playful, old fashioned tone.
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Mr. Tuttle
Rival Winter Not Yet Breaking Historic Record
A rival winter report from the Caucasian quotes Mr Loftin Boykin, a venerable citizen, noting this season has not broken the memory record. He states the rival of winter 1890 stands at .529 and that the term was much warmer than the current period.
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Loftin Boykin
Religious Service Set By Deacons Thursday Evening
The church announces a special service with the elected deacons Lad Battle and preaching to attend. M. L. Read, pastor.
Leading editorial warns parents against forcing marriages
The editorial urges parents to consider their daughters' wishes and feelings before arranging marriages. It argues that pressing daughters into matches can lead to wretchedness and despair, and calls for guidance to avoid coercive matchmaking practices.
For Rent or Sale on Elk River Street Near Town Center
Property listing notes a large street in Egy at ons with easy access to town and Fort Ply. Nearby landmarks include Bae Wilson and N C. area features a quick walk to rgbie town and schools. Listing emphasizes convenient location and mobility.
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Egy
Ons
Rgbie
Schaos and
Fort Ply
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Moys As
Jjorhin
Dope
Sas
Rave
Polar
Wilson Collegiate Institute
Pres
S. M. Warren, Jr
Grand Jury
Mr. Reed
A. Hatchett
Tomahawk
Noune Herring
Davis & Gay
East Carolina’s Exposition
Entertainment
Penitentiary Farm
New Church
Seus
M. L. Read
Isso
East Carolina
Indus
New Berne, N.C
Joe Frid
Cae
Annie
Baptist Church
H.W. Battie
Bae
G. W. Sir
N. C
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