Gossip and Social Notes From Wilson County
A fragmented January 1888 column records local anecdotes and names. It mentions social events, departures to Durham, a bride’s maid, and remarks about residents like Miss Annie Brewer and Mrs. Ella Davis, with scattered notes on sermons, health moves, and community chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhea
Mr. Duke
Nash
Baptist Church
Johntty
Fannie Brook
Henderson
Annie Brewer
Durham
Ella Davis
Johnny
A Courtship Trials In A Patchwork Tale
A lengthy rustic scene shows Maria Jane Sophia Ann and George debating marriage. He resists the burden of partnership while she underscores love’s soothing promise as they resist leaving home. The piece shifts to scattered local notes about a church meeting and property actions, ending with a nod to a valuable parcel and public interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mariah Jane Sophia Ann
George
Dramatic Parisian Play Stuns Cieldsboro Audience
Millicent Rhea stars in a powerful French drama with Frou-Frou and Peirre roles. The production features lavish Parisian costumes by Worth and Mme Alexander. Reduced rates offer a thrilling theatre experience for local crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cabove
Cieldsboro
Lalate Phurscay
Iain Wi H
Liik Gaghssye
Milic
Iad
Mississippi Valley
M’'le Rhea
Peat
Mile Rhea
Frou-Frou
Die Rhea
Mons. Worth
Mme. Alexander
Paris
Edgecombe county child homicide shocks Tarboro jail
A brown girl allegedly killed her eighteen month old by placing it in a hollow stump and stifling cries with rags then burying it under bark and a weight. She claims her paramour Bill Pouton urged the act and aided burying. The Southerner reports the brutal scene and neighbors react with horror. Both suspects are jailed awaiting the penalty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgecombe
Bill Pouton
Bill
Tarboro
Remarkable visitors charm Wilson with maidens in town
The piece describes several refined ladies visiting Wilson over recent weeks. Their presence stirs admiration and playful courtship as local youths respond with lighthearted folly, while lingering sentiments celebrate beauty and warmth amid changing seasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Paradise Regained
Farewell to W. J. Cobb of Lewiston in Bertie County
An obituary note laments the death of W. J. Cobb aged 44 at his Lewiston home in Bertie County on Thursday the current month. The tribute recalls his noble generous nature and close ties as a respected citizen and brother of B. J. and J. T. Cobb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommie Daniel
Wilson County
Daniel
W. J. Cobb
B. J
J.T. Cobb
Lewiston
Bertie County
John P Clark and Eugenia Leonard United in Marriage
At the Methodist parsonage in this place on January 11 the handsome John P. Clark and Miss Eugenia Leonard of Baltimore were joined in the bonds of matrimony by Rev. Mr. Corden. The couple are presented as entering a blissful, hopeful marriage and life together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. Clark
Eugenia Leonard
Baltimore
Corden
Bates supports Wilson Poopie festival of dramatic art
Nedaced Bates announces reduced rates to Goldsboro on Thursday the 1st to witness Frou-Frou and enjoy a display of magnificent dresses. the article praises a generous heart and urges local attendance for the Southern stage event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson Poopie
Noah
Goldsboro
The New Pastor Arrives at Baptist Church
Rev. Mr. Lide preached his first sermon as pastor last Sunday despite bad weather. The congregation heard a vigorous, fluent address and welcomed him warmly, believing his ministry here will be useful and pleasing to the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lide
Wilson
Baptist Church
Congression
Metsan
Honest testimony to Mr Jones as a first class job printer
A letter extols Mr Jones for superior taste judgement and all required qualifications for reliable work. The printer is described as honest conscientious painstaking and perfectly reliable with a well equipped office ready to deliver neat, elegant results promptly at low figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jone
New Paper Emerges in Dina on the Wilson and Fayetteville Line
The Enterprise and the new Dina newspaper begin amid growth. editors FH Fenton, a noted writer, promises a bright future. The paper aims to be a potent, influential factor in developing the embryonic city and railroad town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dina
Wilson and
A Fine Artist Winsstead Returns with New Gallery Plans
Photographer F. M. Winstead arrives from the North with scenic material and equipment for an already handsome gallery. The artist earns praise for his excellent pictures and satisfactory prices, and is reported to be conducting splendid business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Winstead
Mr. Winstead
Excursion Rates Announced for Wilmington-Weldon Trips
Beginning tomorrow and for one month, an excursion fare of one full fare will apply for Wilmington and return travel from all stations. Tickets valid for 24 hours on all regular trains and issued only on Thursdays. If the trial succeeds, the railroad authorities may make the arrangement permanent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
Weldon
Tribute to Wilson Post Office Officials and Staff
In praising the Wilson post office, the writer lauds Major Gar and his assistant T. D. Gar for their obliging courteous conduct amid duties, calling them born gentlemen. Willie Stallings is affirmed as a splendid clerk supporting these accomplished officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson Post Office
Major Gar
T. D. Gar
Willie Stallings
Return of Lou Sumner and wife to Rocky Mount
The couple, praised for Lou Sumner’s upright walk and gentlemanly deportment, moved back to Rocky Mount. Readers recall his respected character and the many friends who wish them happiness and prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lou Sumner
Rocky Mount
Our Wilson Jewel
Miss Mena Branch praises Washington City life and extols a Wilson jewel as unparalleled in radiance and purity among gems and female adornments in a vivid promotional boast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Mena
Washington City
Wilson
Six Hundred Arrivals at the Gregory Resort in January
During the first fifteen days of January six hundred visitors arrived at the Gregory resort in Goldsboro. They left convinced of Will Hunter’s eminent fitness for the post he admirably fills and adorns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tere
Gregory
Goldsboro
Will Hunter
Hacking cough remedy marketed in noisy ad
An noisy ad touts a cure for a hacking cough with bold claims of zero cost and quick results. It lists sellers and dubious guarantees, mentions medicines and tonics, and references various names and places in a disjointed sale pitch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shitoh
Mae AW
S. Andereen
Wilson
Judicial Sale, eHian: He Ate. Say he whext Ndder foc cask
Court records describe a judicial sale and a defendant, with unclear OCR text indicating a case action and participants. The readable fragments reference a sale process and possible involvement by a local official or judge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
eHian
Executor's Notice Read in October Court
The notice warns of an executor’s handling of estate matters with details on a due date in December and related claims. It references a formal proceeding and a required action by interested parties.
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Wilson Mirror
Kéitor
Joey
Airis
Dy, Slaith
Wiliam Murray
Wien
Tiysmen’s Shrine
Nedaced Bates
Greod
de W. Ds. Anderson
Was Ison
Eeers G. Moore
Toisnot
Corb
Be Ward
Onslow
Simasons
Agricultural Department
New Berne
de Wilson
Ane
Henley i Saperi
Wilpeat
Ceon Lal
Broturx DracwMens
Cobb
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