Local notes praise Wilson residents and regional prospects
A popular column greets new arrivals and social notables in Wilson and surrounding towns. It lauds Mrs. Warren and Miss Regia Moore, celebrates Mr. Cordon’s recovery, commends Capt. Cal Barnes as a decisive justice, and notes the upcoming Rally or Guide paper in Farboro. It also highlights Hickory’s growth and the Star’s new outfit.
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Cal Barnes
Farboro
Rally
C. G. Bradley
Sheriff
Hickory
All's for the Best Hope in Trials and Providence
A moral exhortation urges Christians not to despair amid hardship. The text argues that reverses refine character and deepen faith, presenting God’s plan as good and storms as temporary, with calls to courage, trust, and cheerful perseverance.
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Norway
Earth
Winter Weather Described As Warm And Radiant
The piece portrays an exceptionally mild January day across the North. It likens mid winter warmth to spring, noting snow ermines, icicles, bright beams, and starry, gentle nights. The tone praises a sunshower of light and the sense of blessings on the land.
Mirror plea for overdue payments to editors
A lively call to readers to remit back subscriptions and current dues to the Mirror. The piece mocks creditors and extols the pride of supporters who pay, recounting past payments and promising public praise and homage for timely contributions despite humorous braggadocio.
Man Shot In Greenville North Carolina Incident Report
Sidney Owens was shot twice as he returned from supper near Hotel Macon Greenville. J A Hatton was arrested after the shooting and denied bond. preliminary examination held before Judge Boykin. Owens, from Scotland Neck, aged about eighteen. Hatton, native of Pitt County, about twenty two.
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Carolina
Sidney Owens
Macon
Greenville
N. C
Tie
E.G. Leggett
Latham and Skinner
I. A. Sugg
J. A. Hatton
Owen
Scotland Neck
C. A. White
Beautiful table scarf by Mamie Mercer shines at institute
Achiremarkable piece by Mamie Mercer, a bright student at St. Marys Benedictine Institute in Richmond, displays faultless craftsmanship in fancy work and rapid progress across studies reflecting cultured development.
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Mamie Mercer
St. Mary’s Benedictine Institute
Richmond
Correction on Sharpsburg saw mill fire announcement
A correction states George Robbins of Sharpsburg did not have his saw mill burned. Robbins reports his milling operations are flourishing, with expanded capacity and plans to ship lumber broadly, praising his industry and enterprise.
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George Robbins
Sharpsburg
Wilson
Littleton Female College Catalog Highlights Prosperity
The Littleton Female College catalogue shows strong prosperity with a robust curriculum and skilled faculty. Located in Littleton near the Raleigh and Gaston Railroad, the campus offers well arranged buildings and recent additions for boarding pupils. Mr Rhodes is praised as a cultured educator whose success validates his vocation choice.
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Littleton
Raleigh & Gaston
Rhodes
The New Road to Tarboro Fully Near Completion
The Norfolk and Carolina railroad extending to Tarboro will be finished in about six weeks. Iron laid both directions to Roanoke river, stone work across the stream to finish in three weeks, then three weeks to position the iron bridge. Raleigh distance 157 miles via new line, 161 via Norfolk and Carolina, 55 via Coast Line, 25 via Richmond and Danville. East of Roanoke river to begin lumber business next week. general business after bridge completion.
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Tarboro Southerner
Norfolk and Carolina Railroad
Tarboro
Roanoke River
Raleigh
Norfolk & Carolina
Coast Line
Richmond & Danville
Hix igh Praise Hix igh Praise ae
The readable fragments describe praise toward an individual named Hix and suggest a context of recognition. No clear event, date, location, or organization is identified in the preserved text.
Love's Young Dream Marry at Thirteen in Davie County
In Davie County a couple wed with parental consent. the groom John Rie aged thirteen years. The bride weighs about 75 pounds and the ceremony drew many friends and relatives.
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Davie
John Rie
Publisher seeks permission to reprint Henry Blount writings
A Washington City publisher requests extracts from Henry Blount writings in the Wilson Mirror and plans to publish a book. The Seotand Neck Democrat notes the compliment and praises Blount’s flowing NC style.
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Hilliard
Seotand Neck Democrat
Washington City
Henry Blount
Wilson Mirror
North Carolina
Rosa Rhodes Wowed at Episcopal Church Solo
Compliments flowed for Rosa Rhodes after a Sunday night solo at the Episcopal church. The young singer was praised for her brilliant voice and pure character, becoming a general favorite and bringing cheer to attendees.
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Rosa Rhodes
Episcopal Church
Fragmentary Verse Parody Reflects Pain In Love
A garbled 19th century style verse about love and pain argues that even sweet things sting like a pin. It quips that the best experiences come with thorns and compares a woman to an angel unseen behind pins.
Weldon Advances on Water Power and Mills Plan
The Roanoke News reports that January 1 1590 marks the start of a canal project on the Roanoke river diverting water to Weldon. A brick mill for 2000 bushels daily will be built this summer, aiming to make Weldon a leading manufacturing town by 1591.
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Roanoke News
Weldon
Roanoke River
Greene Couple Weds in Quiet Sunday Ceremony
Just as we go to press Mr John Grant of Greene married Sunday to Miss Bettie Best of the same county. The bride is described as an admirable woman possessing rare noble qualities that bless life and make marriage a heavenly gift.
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George Lewis
Springhope
John Grant
Greene
Bettie Best
Gaze Sought In Dictionary Dig
A school girl seeks a hidden page 304 reference in Webster's dictionary. The note directs readers to a point three inches from the top of column two to find the coveted object.
Notice of Bottle Identity by J L Fryar
A 1890 notice warns patrons to look for the name brown on bottles to avoid deception as the exclusive use of a patented beer bottle device expired and other beers appear in bottles previously used by the signer J L Fryar. issued January 15, 1890.
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J. L. Fryar
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