Wilson Life and Business Notes from a Local Paper
Local column reports on a bank deed, a merchant selling out to J. T. Wiggins, a court case assignment to creditors, and multiple town items. Mentions Rev Lide, Rick's circus in March, Dan Rice, Mr. Gorham recovering after a shooting, and grange growth. Also covers school openings, hotel changes, and obituaries of Joan Peele and W. J. Strerr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson Cotton Mills
P Farmer
J. T. Wiggins
Mr. Lide
Baptist Church
C. F. Grifo
T Jay
Rick
Wilson
Rice
Dan Rice
W. Gorham
Theodore Hobgood
Joan Peele
Old Field Township
Nogist of Dee
Sittve
the. S
Walter Brodie
Cmrd Jones
Crare Wilen
Court House
Lodge Street
Jones Street
Thomas Johnson
The Old Year Reflections At Year End
An **1887** year end meditation notes the last minutes of the year, memory, sorrow and hope. It laments changing time and celebrates future peace, prosperity, virtue, and safety for readers of the Mirror, with prayers for a bright, cloudless dawn and restful, heavenly endings.
Sweet Sunday Sermon and Music at Episcopal Church
Parishioners heard an excellent sermon by Rector Bronson at the Episcopal Church on Sunday. Miss Seaborne provided faultless instrumentation and Miss Mena Branch delivered entrancing vocalism performing Consider the Lilies with angelic tone and celestial echoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Episcopal Church
Bronson
Miss Seaborne
Mena Branch
Earth
Heaven
Meeting with W. R. Ilines Praised as Magnificent Gentleman
A Modern tan reflects on Christmas cheer and recalls a meeting with W. R. Ilines of Florence. The tribute celebrates his big heart noble character and refined manners as a true gentleman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Ilines
Florence
Colored Industrial Association Fair Opens with Notable Speakers
The first Wilson County Colored Industrial Association Fair was held December 26 and 27 with Alfred Robinson introducing Dr R W King who opened the event. Rev Moye and Sam Vick praised progress as J C Price and John Clancy gave strong orations. The fair's display impressed, poultry exhibits shone, and a large local turnout supported the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson County Colored Industrial Association
Alfred Robinson
R. W. King
Moye
Sam Vick
J. C. Price
John Clancy
Dancy
Price
Floral Hall
Delarge
Association Heads Mark Prosperity as Leadership Changes
The local association reports strong growth and wider influence, noting the resignation of assistant secretary Bruton due to rising duties. F. M. Nadal is elected to replace him, with officials praising his fitness and commitment to the association’s welfare. Bruton’s farewell cites the association’s large and growing business and his need to focus on law work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruton
F. M. Nadal
Retirement of Editor Brother Buck Kitchen at Scotland Neck Democrat
The Scotland Neck Democrat bids farewell to Brother Buck Kitchen who retires from editorial control. His successor, Mr Hilliard, is described as cultured and capable, poised to carry on Kitchen’s bold, vigorous journalism with grace and honesty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buck Kitchen
Scotland Neck
Mt Lebanon Commandery Installs New Officers
The Mt Lebanon Commandery lists officers with F M Moye named Eminent Commander and a banquet held after installation. Other officers include 5 C Wells Generalissimo R G Briggs Capt Gen G W Blount Prelate J K Peacock S W W W Richardson J W Harriss Treasurer J W Bays Recorder B F Briggs Standard Bearer J W Crowell Sword Bearer J D Wells Warden W P Snakenberg Sentinel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Lebanon
F. M. Moye
C. Wells
R. G. Briggs
G. W. Blount
J. K. Peacock
S. W
W. W. Richardson
J. W
W. J. Harriss
J. W. Bays
Recorder
B. F. Briggs
J. W. Crowell
J. D. Wells
W. P. Snakenberg
Sentinel
Marriage of Capt Charles Slocumb and Mollie Dewey in Goldsboro
The report chronicles the December 22 nuptials of Capt. Charles Slocumb and Miss Mollie Dewey in Goldsboro. The groom is praised as a model gentleman with broad popularity and virtuous qualities, while the bride is described as refined, cultured, and worthy of his devotion. The union is depicted as a hopeful, joyous future for the couple and their life together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Slocumb
Mollie Dewey
Goldsboro
To’snot Maidens Charm Wilson With Sweet Witchery
Friday evening a group of To’snot’s maidens visited Wilson to display female charms and attractions. Notable figures included Miss Missie Barnes and Miss Lillie Parker whose beauty drew smiles and stirred delight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Missie Barnes
Lillie Parker
Judge Connor Rules in Mill Store Suit in Moore County
Judge Connor held court in chambers for three days last week in the Mill Store suit from Moore County. He issued an order restraining any interference with the property until disputes are adjudicated. The suit questions state court jurisdiction where the Federal Court had appointed a receiver. Col J W Hinsdale A W Haywood and C M Busbee appeared as counsel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connor
Moore County
J. W. Hinsdale
A. W. Haywood
C. M. Busbee
Rail fatalities from streetcar and train incidents
Dr E G Moore reports a negro boy died last week after being mangled by a hand-car. On Christmas Eve a man named Frank Dears was killed near the Goldsboro fair grounds when struck by a locomotive. The man, allegedly intoxicated, lay with his head on the rails and was fatally severed as the train could not stop in time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E.G. Moore
Toisnot
Frank Dears
Goldsboro
Fair Grounds
Christmas Edition Showcases Greensboro Growth and Patriot Quality
A Christmas issue of the Greensboro Patriot is praised as a mammoth, well written history of Greensboro’s growth and prosperity. Brother Whitehead is lauded as bold, outspoken, and skilled in journalism, while the Fayetteville News extols the Cape Fear & Yadkin Valley Railway as a developing grand trunk line connecting Greensboro to Cincinnati, Cleveland, St. Louis, Chicago, and other Western cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro Patriot
The
Patriot
Whitehead
Fayetteville News
Cape Fear & Yadkin Valley Railway
North Carolina
Cincinnati
Cleveland
St. Lewis
Chicago
Popular Methodist Pastor J S Cordon Receives Gifts
The beloved pastor of the Methodist Church J S Cordon gains esteem among his flock. During Christmas holidays he received valuable presents including a fine gold watch from F A Woodard and a handsome overcoat from C A Young.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
J. S. Cordon
F. A. Woodard
C. A. Young
Fifty-Two Delinquent Subscribers Urged to Pay Up
A local notice reminds fifty two readers who have not paid for the paper to remit the subscription price at once. The notice makes it clear that the message targets the individual reader and not others who have settled accounts.
Mann Arrington Mining Company Builds Huge Machinery at Depot
The Nashville Courier notes Mann Arrington Mining Company preparing to operate with large boilers and engines in the yard at the depot. It suggests about forty mules would move the equipment and estimates potential earnings of about 1500 dollars per day after the mill is running. It ends with a subscription reminder for the Min-Ror.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville Courier
Mann, Arrington Mining Company
Milix
Also Mentioned on This Page
Chesnut
Weil
John Anie
State Chronicle
Briggs Hotel
Smithfield
Oxford
Strerr
Andrea
Mitestney
Manning
the Colored Fair
Julia Castex
Addie Earl
Nashville
Brodie
Gregory
Vance
Rosa Jenkins
Nash
Lucy Herring
Dr. Herring
Hollins Institute
D. W. Thorp
Hicksford
Virginia
Mose
Graham Farmer
Callie Qualls
Kinston
Alice Williams
Tarboro
Maj. Gay
A. King
Wilmington
the Mutual Benefit and Relief Association
Grand Trunk Line
Nota Bene
John Huatchin
BSA
Jrany
Ico
W Blount
Kinley Darden
Wilson County
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