28 Jan 1891
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Newspaper
Wilson Mirror
Location
Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1891
Page
1
A dense, rambling column mixes aphorisms, poems, fashion notes, and social notices. It mentions Miss Ida Barnes, Mrs. Castex, Miss Annie Satterwhaite, Col. Stickney, and Miss Lizzie Battle among others, with reflections on manners, virtue, and social events.
A reflective meditation urges choosing the sunny side of life as a path to happiness. It contrasts human ingratitude and gloom with nature’s bright signs, noting most woes come from dwelling in shadows and shunning sunlit joy.
The article honors Rev Mr Pell praising his sterling virtues and quiet life. It lauds his intellect and culture and his choice of sacred service over secular fame, noting his unselfish labor, humble conduct, and lasting impact on souls and communities through his preaching.
Resurned. The eloquent Mr Battle returned from Warrenton on Saturday and filled his pulpit on Sunday. He described a glorious revival in Warrenton in which he played a leading role and held up Jesus in power and glory. He said hatred and prejudice gave way to goodwill and reconciliation and a calm settled over passion like a calm sea. The meeting was grand and glorious, with Battle acting as a divine instrument for good.
A poem urges sending children to bed with a kiss and a smile while acknowledging life’s wandering paths. It imagines a night when parents whisper blessings and prayers for their safety as guardian angels watch over the sleeping little ones.
A Wilson gentleman overhears his son’s amorous feelings toward a Nash Street maiden and tries to redirect him with the remark that “woman at her best is nothing but a delusion.” The son counters with a playful claim, and the father recalls his own courtship, noting the enduring charm of old wooing.
Two attractive maids from Nash County visited The Mirror last week accompanied by a Wilson jewel. The prose lavishes praise on their beauty and charm, describing their eyes cheeks and smiles as well as the uplifting emotional impact of their visit.
In Cumberland county on Thursday morning the 23 instant Capt R A Southerland wed Miss Susan M Fa ison. The groom is praised as a noble, generous man and the bride as an admirable, virtuous woman. The piece celebrates their union and the blessings of married life.
Judge Farrar gave a lecture in Mamona Hall titled Lights and Shadows or the Story of a Life. The review lauds its vivid outlines, graceful English, poetic sentiment, and radiant humor, calling it a sumptuous fruitage of human genius.
A husband compliments his wife with romantic moonlight imagery but she snaps back that he is "full" every night while the moon is full only monthly. She storms from the room leaving him puzzled by the rebuke.
The spring term began last Monday with strong prospects under Prof. Warren. The Principal leads a highly capable staff of eminent Southern teachers, praised for experience, skill, culture, and tact, placing the institute among the foremost female colleges in the state.
A pleasant gathering occurred Wednesday night as guests enjoyed the hospitality of Capt Ed Pace. In the company of his wife and daughter, attendees savored sumptuous viands and shared bright cheer that eased cares and brought a dreamlike happiness.
The text argues that love marriages are pleasant and marriages of interest are easy, with true happiness arising from mutual friendship and shared sense. It emphasizes long courtships deepen lasting affection, and that good qualities in a life partner determine lasting happiness.
After weeks of rain and gloom the Sabbath dawns radiant and serene. The scene’s quiet radiance evokes spiritual rest, as the world’s labor pauses and all go home to repose on Time’s Saturday night.
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