Queen Esther and the Wilson Voice Stars Shine
Wilson notes recount the musical production Queen Esther presented Friday night with Miss Lily Gay in the title role and Miss Maggie Moore as a leading performer. The review lauds the ensemble’s vocal purity, especially Miss Gay, Miss Moore, Mrs Lat Williams, Mrs Billie Simms, and Miss Hattie Churchwell, plus John Bruton’s powerful bass and Miss Annie Thomas at the organ. It highlights Miss Lat Williams and Miss Fannie McDonald among others and calls the event one of Wilson’s finest entertainments.
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Fred. Woodard
Empyrean
Pareppa
Nilsson
Patti
Lucca
Malibran
Lily Gay
Esther
Maggie Moore
Heaven
Billie Simms
Lat Williams
Hattie Churchwell
Fannie McDonald
John Bruton
Capt
Lmnth
Mordecai
Haman
Annie Thomas
Wilson
Eloquent lecture by Mr Tuttle on Potter Power over Day
On Wednesday night Mr Tuttle delivered a lecture centered on the theme Potter having power over his day. The reviewer lauds the lucid, forceful exegesis and fair, Christlike charity in stance and speech. The piece compares his eloquence to divine inspiration enriching biblical truths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuttle
David
Milton
Isaiah
Homer
God
Obligation to Col Andrews Enables Short Cut Rail Route
The Eastern populace gains a swift Raleigh route via the Richmond and Danville and Wilmington and Weldon railroads. Citizens from Wilson and Raleigh areas may travel day and night, returning next day for supper, with ample daylight for business. The arrangement benefits Wilson Black Creek Toisnot Rocky Mount and Fremont residents, offering quicker northward trips and fewer delays at Weldon or Goldsboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Andrews
Richmond& Danville Railroad
Wilmington & Weldon Railroad
Raleigh
Wilson and Fayetteville
Wilson
Black Creek
Toisnot
Rocky Mount
Fremont
Raleigh & Gaston
Raleigh & Greensboro
Richmond and Petersburg
Weldon
Goldsboro
A Good Preacher at Presbyterian Pulpit on Sunday
The scholarly and popular pastor Rev. Mr. Pell will fill the Presbyterian Church pulpit Sunday morning and night. He is described as a fine forceful preacher with elevated style, strong certitude, and vigorous sermons. His oratory blends choral harmony with occasional poetic metaphor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. S. Jones
Wake County
Baptist Church
Presbyterian Church
Pell
Rocky Mount blast harms Sam Coley family
The Rocky Mount Phoenix reports Sam Coley’s house was blown up with dynamite. He wife and children were inside and narrowly escaped death. A son suffered facial lacerations from debris as furniture shatteringly scattered. the blast appeared aimed at the house side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocky Mount Phoenix
Sam Coley
Danamite
A Christian Life Bright With Hope and Beauty
A sermon-like meditation describes the Christian path as grand and glorious with comfort and radiant hope of immortality. It compares a holy life to pure mountain streams whose currents widen and shine as they flow toward the sea of eternity.
Rail Service Extends Raleigh Wilson Connection on Short Cut
A new direct Raleigh Wilson train operates daily via the Short Cut route. The Raleigh departure is at 8:00 am with a 2:10 am arrival in Wilson, linking to Weldon and northern lines. The Wilson to Raleigh return departs at 2:35 pm, with no car changes en route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Raleigh
Weldon
Wilsoneigh
Man Defends Hat Loss In Snow Knock Incident
A snowy mishap on the Bank building sidewalk sees a lump of shoveled snow knock a gentleman's silk beaver into mud. The passerby praises honesty after the hat is said to be ruined, triggering a flood of profane lament.
Maney's Despondent Act Reported In Friday Incident
A despondent man attempted self harm by slashing his throat with a knife during a fit of agitation. The blade did not penetrate a vital area and no fatal injury occurred. police and witnesses recounted the Friday event at the Willa Blarris clerkship setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maney
Willa T Blarris
The Youths Companion Advertises A Wide Readership
Two million readers claim for The Youths Companion a world wide reach among English readers. The publication is billed as safe pure entertaining and instructive with strong parental recall. Subscription is 1 75 a year including four holiday numbers supplements and premium list with 500 illustrations. Address The Youths Companion Boston Mass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youths Companion
Companion
Illustrated Weekly
The
Youth's Companion
Boston
Mass
Dress Cutting Lessons By Mrs Ayer In Town
Mrs V Ayer, a notable conversationalist, is guiding local ladies in the new dress cutting system. She has formed a good class and will remain a few days at May Warren's rooms for instructional sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V Ayer
May Warren's
Spring custom garments offered with perfect fit guarantee
Take Notice. A. Herreronere invites inquiries for clothing made to order for the Spring season. After arranging with a first class establishment, Spring orders can be taken and delivered in ten days. Guarantee a perfect fit, or no sale.
Man Claims Kiss Rights During Meteor Walk
On Tuesday evening a man and woman walked close, he claiming a kiss for every shooting star. She initially demurred but finally yielded. The scene included mention of meteors, lighting a lantern swung by Capt. Murd Muse as he moved cars on a side track, leaving the landlady puzzled by the next morning’s lack of strength to sip coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capt. Murd Muse
The Dapper Man and the Puppy Ticket Tale
An exquisitely dressed man with a pomaded mustache enters the ticket office leading a small dog. Clerk Wood Farmer tells him he can travel like a gentleman, prompting amused laughter as the man seems to miss the joke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood Farmer
Wood
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J. W. Shepard
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