15 Jan 1890
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Newspaper
Wilson Mirror
Location
Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1890
Page
1
Fragmentary reminiscence on memory and aging compares spring rebirth with the one spring of life. It laments changing friendships, fading beauty, and the passage of time from youthful promise to later life, echoing wistful questions about time’s changes and lost dreams.
Description depicts a cathedral tower rising above buttressed walls with a high parapet and pinnacle. A huge cross atop the summit glows in morning light and shines after dusk, contrasting with surrounding structures as darkness envelops the pile.
In Snow Hill on the 27th, a charity entertainment by town ladies and gentlemen for the Episcopal church featured charades tableaux and music. Notable participants included Miss Sallie Grimsley Irene Grimsley Bertha Thompson Carrie Dail and Dr Galloway with Miss Julia Dixon at the piano and a charming duet by Bertie and Clarence Sugg. The piece praised the performers and anticipated a future event.
A telegram proclaims Jeff Davis is dead but a counter claim says he is promoted to a loftier station amid angels. The piece honors Davis alongside Webster, Clay, Calhoun, Jackson, and Lee, praising his life of hardship and glory and urging a solemn funeral reverence.
A mosaic of humorous items and facts from around the globe. Observations on long days in Stockholm and Spitzbergen, quirky quotes, politics, and social quips. Includes notices on Victoria, Maine, and U S topics, plus playful jests about manners, manners and manners.
Reports note 22 500 barrels of rice crop in NC, 1100 Africans left Raleigh on special trains westward, and a Raleigh banker’s death. Rail and tobacco plans emerge for New Bern to Onslow, and Winston waking to Baptist college. court cases mention John C Parrish’s hanging. Bank deposits paid 163 049 74 to State National Bank claimants. Exodist agents strike Charlotte. L L Powk moves to Washington as National Farmers Alliance head. E C Beddenfield becomes State Alliance secretary. Grassy Creek Baptist growth. Trinity College receives large library gift from Rev Dr Moran.
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