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Newspaper
Wilson Mirror
Location
Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1889
Page
5
The Wilson Mirror reports on community happenings including deaths, appointments, and moves. It mentions R. T. McAden’s death, Charlie Moore taking an office, Joesphus Daniel’s election, and Charlie Harriss heading to Trinity College. It also notes Mr. Shepard moving to Wilson and Mr. Benton promoting native wood.
The Newbern Fair will feature the beauty of women praised in a festive tone. The event promises vivid descriptions of charm and culture, with Rev. Mr. Lice delivering farewell sermons and tributes lauding his year of pastoral service in the Baptist Church.
A compassionate maxim advises never accusing a friend of wrong until hearing the friend's own explanation. The guideline urges forbearance to prevent misunderstandings and heartache, especially among longtime friends.
A reflective tribute extols a noble woman from Wilson as a source of joy and comfort. The author recalls an intense happiness sparked by an unseen influence and lauds her as a model of purity and devotion whose presence brings heavenly refreshment to the heart.
The Valley Mutual Insurance Association has paid four thousand dollars on the life policy of Dr A G Brooks. Brooks held coverage with Mutual Benefit and Relief Association of Wilson and died soon after the transfer of risks to Valley Mutual. Executor A L Taylor filed the receipt on The Mirror's first page.
Public-spirited Newbern in North Carolina gears up for a grand fair set for February 11 26 21 22 at grounds near the A M C R R depot. The venue will be illuminated with electric lights and accessibility is enhanced by low excursion rates on rail and steamboat lines into the city.
The community mourns George Griffin once of this place now of Abingdon Virginia publisher of the Virginian. His death follows a lengthy struggle with consumption and comes after many friends noted his illness, yet he faced the change prepared and hoped the soul dwells with angels.
A frank, courteous call by J Frank Bell of Franklin brightened the office on Thursday. The writer lauds Bell as a genuine gentleman, honest and refined, whose nature and manners leave a lasting, admirable impression.
Historic court list dated February 6 to 11 shows civil and probate matters in Cruces and surrounding districts. Cases include Wells vs Manning, Harriss vs Crowell, Spicer vs Rentfrow, and multiple Adams County adms and heirs actions. Featured commentary on fashion and a sermon reflection contrasts with docket entries, illustrating daily life in a regional courthouse.
The Wilmington and Weldon and Richmond and Danville railroads launch a new Raleigh to Wilson train via the Short Cut daily from Raleigh at an early morning hour to Wilson 12 10 pm with connections to Weldon and north. Return departs Wilson 2 35 pm arriving Raleigh 5 30 pm. No car changes on the Wilson Raleigh segment.
Trinity College forms a publication society for faculty papers and public addresses. The first edition will publish Col. W. L. Saunders's November 27 address on Lessons from early Records of North Carolina and be sent to college libraries and state historical societies. The Goldsboro Argus reflects on Vi Cela Thompson’s death and obituary and remarks on the editor's demanding duties.
An excited Black man approached Mayor Green shouting to rest a white man. He insists the man has struck him three times and calls him ridiculous, prompting a tense exchange over the alleged assault.
Durham residents decide to enforce the local option law, affirming prior resolve. George Thompson and Co. report the decision reflects a durable record of action by the community.
In North Carolina Wilsox County an ad seeks Dogwood in sticks or pieces four inches square and Persimmon in planks ready sawed in various thicknesses. Applicants contact HM Ee. BEXTON by the 29th. Also named are Lindsay Mowe and Matilda Enklin as heirs to Mumford Frank.
A reflective piece describes a gloomy day brightened by angels sent to earth in the form of a lassie delivering cheerful gifts. The author celebrates kindness and muse fueled by the image of angels hovering near and bringing good things through the slush and mud.
The Biblical Recorder notes Brother Henry Blount of The Wrr SON MIRROR as a renowned writer and speaker will deliver a lecture in Murfreesboro on February 1. The court docket indicates only jail terms will be tried at this session.
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