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Newspaper
Wilson Mirror
Location
Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1889
Page
5
Local column recounts social updates in Wilson with notices of travel, births, illnesses, weddings, and community events. Mentions Miss Mary, Miss Lucy Herring, Mr. Thad Garry, Dr. Herring, and Captain W T Newell among residents. reports on church services, entertainments, and a recent banquet speech.
The popular and handsome Capt John Horne returns to duty filling Capt Newell's vacancy. An excellent conductor and noble gentleman, he is now a widower in a town eager to greet his presence. Ladies are urged to smile and show their wiles as he forges new fond affections.
The Wilmington Star outlines selections for House Speaker Leazar of Iredell and other key posts. Robert M. Furman of Buncombe returns as Senate Chief Clerk. T B Womack of Chatham named principal Clerk. H A Chatham of Washington Gazett Reading Clerk. A M Noble of Johnston and W V Clifton of Louisburg return as Senate officers. D B Nicholson of Sampson elected Reading Clerk. Bradshaw of Ashboro Courier elected Engrossing Clerk. J M Brown of Catawba named Enrolling Clerk. Julian of Rowan becomes House Doorkeeper with Kilpatrick of Lenoir as assistant.
Nash County reports show 16 021 bales of cotton valued at 6400 000 and tobacco planting at 600 acres yielding about 600 060, averaging 166 per acre. Notable growers include R N Ricks and W M York. estimates compare tobacco costs and profits with Granville County figures. editorials praise Governor Seales message and call rail passenger schedules from Wilson via Atlantic Coast Line.
A fragmentary notice laments the death of Will, invoking sympathy and religious comfort. The brief text speaks of life’s fever, peace, and Jesus at the Father’s right hand, hoping for a compassionate word for the deceased.
The News-Observer notes a brief Auditor's Report showing year end treasury balance at 373,022.87 vs higher balances in 1886 and 1887. Receipts drop due to drummer license tax noncollection amid a Supreme Court challenge. Disbursements stay relatively low. local marriage announced in Mount Olive with Mollie Herring and M S Witherington.
Prof McMillan of Wilson High School shares views on the Lost Colony planted by Sir Walter Raleigh on Roanoke Island in 1587. The discussion cites Croatan ancestry and historical errors while promoting the book priced at 30 cents.
A fragmentary text notes that in man there is a daily bread and life motion, with unclear details. It presents an afliction theme and references general human experience rather than specific events or identities.
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