Wilson News Update on Local Ventures and People
Wilson town items report a new warehouse project in Wilson and possible Railroad Commission appointments. Edwards, Wright, Taborn, and Covington are noted with moves and occupations. Social events include marriages and engagements, while community figures like Sullivan and Nash appear in coverage of visits, sermons, and local commerce.
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Wootten
Wilson Light Infantry
Bruton
Ed Mitchell
O Taborn
Ben Terrell
Alliance
Texas
Terrell
C. R. Thomas
New Berne
Adele Frost Stars in Sheridan Knowles Play at Mamona Hall
Miss Adele Frost, famed stage beauty, appears Tuesday night in Virgin ius at Mamona Hall. Critics praise her Virginia role for grace and fidelity, noting press acclaim from Wilmington Messenger of a prior Opera House engagement.
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Adele Frost
Mamona Hall
Sheridan Knowles
Virginius
Miss Frost
Virginia
Wilson
The
Wilmington Messenger
Opera House
Dossey Battle Lashes Out in Satirical Skies
The columnist Dossey Battle lampoons a mild portrait of a woman via vivid, comic metaphors. Henry Blount of the Wilson Mirror is cited describing women with fantastical, whimsical phrasing as part of the wit-filled defense of satire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Blount
The
Wilson Mirror
Old Rip Van Winkle at City Theatre Saturday Night
J. W. Carner stars as Old Rip with Miss Cora Wilmont as Gretchen in a Boucicault adaptation. Critics praise Carner for his mastery after thousands of performances and compare his portrayal to Joe Jefferson. The piece showcases refined acting and engaging storytelling, drawing strong audience anticipation.
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Wilmington
John L. Sullivan
Pugilist
Sullivan
Joe Lannon
Nash
Cole
Methodist Church
Joe Jefferson
Rip van Winkle
J. W. Carner
Rip
Gretchen
Old Rip
Carner
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Slaremont College
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Will H. Sanborn
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