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Newspaper
Wilson Mirror
Location
Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1891
Page
5
The column lists local events from North Carolina towns including wheat and corn reports, rail and road projects, new papers and editors, and notable marriages. It mentions the Piedmont Wagon works, a charity ball for the Soldier's Home, oyster pirates, and a pending bond issue to aid farmers. Governor Fowle pardons two for forgery.
The calendar lists civil cases set for trial by number and party across Wednesday February 4th to Friday February 6th. Cases include Trespay Fes versus Hadhey. Whitley versus By rns. Dock Smith versus Jane Jones. Celia Edwards versus James Edwards. Lucas versus Lucas. Gardener et al versus Washington Sugg et al. Davis vs Lee and Sons. Wilson vs Mathew Boykin et al. Amy Hinnant versus W W KR Co. Weill Bro versus Woodard Adm r. Farmer versus Williamson. Hales versus Hayes. Finch versus Pearson. Griffin versus Horne. Beamon versus Move. C Barnes versus S A White. S A White versus C Barnes. Newsome versus Newsome. J J Farmer versus J W Crowell. State ex rel Worthington versus C Barnes. Draughn versus Draughn et al. James Gardner versus W R Wiggins. Whitehurst versus Branch.
A new Caranation variety with long stems and large pink blooms attracts florists and ladies for corsages and decor. James Vick of Rochester endorses it. price 50 cents each with bulk discounts and a 10 cent Vick's Floral Guide offer that can be deducted from the first seed order.
Laura Jean Libbey writes a passionate opening chapter in this week’s Family Story Paper titled Abnont Ulvesford. The tale, praised as a delightful love story, follows Miss Middleton’s Lover and promises intrigue for admirers of the author.
Wilson county Board of Health calls a meeting at Wilson courthouse on Monday February 2 at noon to elect a new County Superintendent of Health after the death of Dr. R. W. King. The board comprises physicians eligible for the State Medical Society plus the Wilson mayor the county commissioners chairman and the county surveyor. Jonn K. Ruffin chairs.
Having qualified as administrator upon the estate of Dr. Walter Brodie deceased I hereby give notice to all persons indebted to the deceased to make immediate payment and to those holding claims to present them properly authenticated on or before the 15th day of January 1892 or this notice will be plead in that of their recovery This January 15th 1891 Ella R Brodie Administratrix
Having qualified as administrator this notice requires all debtors to pay immediately and all creditors to present claims by January 10 1592 or be barred. This January 10 1801. Wm Woodard Jr Administrator J D Bardin Attorney.
Notice to all indebted persons to pay promptly and to all claimants to present claims on or before January 14 1892. If not timely presented, the notice will be read to recover debts. Dated January 5 1801.
The Spring Session begins Monday January 19th 1891 at Wilson Collegiate Institute For Young Ladies. An accomplished lady assistant teacher has been added to the faculty and will assume duties at the opening of the term. For details apply to the Principal.
By decree of the Wilson County Superior Court a sale is ordered for a two thirds acre lot on the north side of Green street Wilson adjoining the Mercer and Bridgers properties known as the Morgane Bridgers lot. The sale will occur at the courthouse door on a specified Monday date. Ferris Cask, Commissioner, notes the Dec 26 timing.
An appeal urges readers to pay outstanding subscriptions this fall after last season. The notice hints at favorable crop prospects and asks locals to spread the word about a special offer for new and existing subscribers.
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