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Newspaper
Wilson Mirror
Location
Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1889
Page
5
Fragmented local notices refer to visitors, ads, and sermons with names such as Fitz, Mary Sauls, and Paschall. References to Charities, lectures, medical ads, and upcoming talks appear, along with assessments of people’s reputations and local business promotions.
February 12 in Norfolk witnesses the marriage of Lily Rountree to Thomas R. Cooke at Mr. W. D. Rountree’s residence. Rev. Dr. Tudor performs the ceremony with Lohengrin’s Wedding March. The bridal party includes Miss Rountree, Miss Sallie Cooke, and Master Louis Rountree. groom’s party includes Mr. Temple Gwathney. A dejeuner follows under floral canopies with La France roses. Attendees include Mr. and Mrs. Dan Burwell, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Page, and about one hundred guests.
A reflective prose piece urges living by the golden rule to heal heartaches, reduce judgment, and foster forgiveness and charity. It imagines a world where kindness guides judgment, support helps the struggling, and seeds of compassion bloom along every path.
The Roanoke News notes Captain J T Scott resigns after years as conductor on the Atlantic Coast Line between Richmond and Roanoke. He sails from New York to Aspinwall on the 26th to take a Panama Railroad post across the Isthmus. The piece honors his honesty, generosity, and strong character.
The Newbern Journal praises Mr J W Shepard a longtime Pollocksville merchant. He visits Wilson to purchase spring stock and open a store on Tarboro street, praised for honesty and strong community regard. His departure saddens friends in Jones County who commend him to Wilson.
The marble front Nash street bank opened Monday under A Branch Esquire management with W P Simpson as cashier. The structure is an elegant monument to Wilson's progress and prosperity and aims to be one of the state’s safest banking institutions.
The First National Bank of Wilson is praised for wise management and rising prosperity. The text lauds its popularity and compares its impact to waves and the Missouri River, while noting a new bank recently started adding to Wilson’s financial prestige.
A minister praised a sermon titled Leave Only as beautiful and unmatched in elegance saying its beauty cannot be surpassed. The remark came during a meeting with two other ministers, highlighting the sermon’s enduring musical and comforting resonance.
A short promotional verse from the Buffalo News urges merchants to advertise to attract customers. It frames advertising as profitable and timely, warning that neglect wastes opportunities and delays business growth.
A noted marriage occurred last Wednesday night in Faison between Marshal Williams of Spout Springs and Mary Sidericks admired as a beauty of the region. The couple are praised as a graceful pair, and wishes for peace and joy are expressed for their life together.
All interested in made to measure garments are invited to inspect the line for the upcoming Spring season. A. Hertteroner, agent for Jacob Reed & Son, has arrangements with a first-class establishment and can deliver orders in ten days with a guarantee of a perfect fit or no sale.
The handsome and clever young townsman Charlie Hutchinson resigns his position at the First National Bank of Wilson and will move to Laurens South Carolina to enter the brokerage business. Trained by his reliable father he will likely find success and be an ornament to any community he joins.
The News-Observer lauds Maj. J. A. Martin manager of the Electric Co and active partner of Shuford Hardware Co for his public spirit and leadership during the establishment of electric light in Hickory, noting his prominence at the festivities and his recent marriage to one of Wil son’s purest and loveliest waidens.
George H. Haigh of Fayetteville arrives this week as the Providence Insurance Co representative. The speaker lauds his exalted merit, genuine excellence, scholar status, gentlemanly conduct, and Christian character, declaring him peerless in the state.
We learn with pleasure that the popular and prosperous furniture dealers Wootten and Stevens will soon erect a large brick building to meet their expanding business. The structure will be an ornament to town and endure as a reward for the intelligent directed energy and fine business qualifications of these respected gentlemen.
Esther the beautiful Queen cantata to be presented in Wilson at Mamona Hall by a 30 member company. Scenic effects promise delight for attendees. Reserved seats 6 cents, general 35 cents, children 3 cents. Tickets from Davis and Gay's store.
Afternoon sessions held at 3 o clock this week in the Methodist Church prepare congregants for the protracted meeting. Mr Tuttle leads earnest prayers to ready hearts for the Gospel seeds to be sown.
The Rev Mr Meeks preached at the Baptist Church on Sunday morning and night. His morning sermon offered sweet gospel promises, comforting and edifying listeners, and left a strong, favorable impression on the community.
Four additional trains added this week. southbound trains stop Wilson at 12 31 a m 7 43 a m 2 25 p m and 7 p m. northbound trains arrive at 8 40 a m 2 97 a m 3 28 p m and 7 2 p m. Fayetteville service arrives Wilson at 12 10 p m and departs at 2 35 p m.
The Star reports the legislature passed the appropriation bill and Governor Fowle ordered a permanent encampment at Wrightsville Sound. The site was offered by Wilmington citizens, making Wrightsville the summer encampment location.
By the learned and talented Mr Pell the pastor of the Presbyterian church announces services on the first and third Sabbaths at 11 and 7.30 Prayer meeting and Sunday School Normal class Thursday night at 7.30 Sunday School singing class 3.00 p.m. Sabbath School every Sunday All cordially invited to attend.
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