Wilson Editor Recaps Social News and Local Losses
The Wilson section notes Mrs Ella Brodie leaving for Henderson with family and Prof Britton visiting. a house fire destroys Jesse Taylor’s Black Creek home with no insurance. Mrs Alex Quarles departs for Goldsboro as Wilson Male Academy seeks a replacement for Prof Middleton. The Farmers Alliance plans a big rally in Rocky Mount on August 1 with noted speakers. Daisy Bell from Warsaw excites Wilson society while David Lawrence from Wake travels with rare stereoscopic views. Weldon’s transit links praised by Roanoke News. Horner preaches again next Sunday. Mrs W B Hill sings at the Methodist Church. Atlantic Coast Line listed for taxation despite exemption, ordered to pay in, with a grand 4th of July program at Hammocks featuring yacht race, band, shooting, fireworks, and Island Beach Hotel hospitality by Will Hunter. Capt J W Harper and Capt Snell lauded for steamboat service on the Cape Fear. Local agriculture notes 300 acres strawberries and 400 acres truck near Wilmington and Goldsboro, with grape growing prospects. John S Gay marries Lizzie Meeks, a note of happiness in town. Prof Middleton leaves Wilson for Durham Female Institute, prompting calls to boost a big male school in Wilson. Montague of the Orton hotel lauded for refined leadership, with Young providing cheerful support. Mrs W R Carter has died, described with high Christian virtue and condolences to her husband and children. The piece closes with reflections on piety and the hope of heavenly rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Brodie
Henderson
Britton
Eudit
Jesse Taylor
Black Creek
Wilmington and
Weldon Road
Wilmington
Goldsboro
John S. Gay
Lizzie Meeks
Mr. Gay
Tribute to Mrs. W R Carter of Nash Died June 25 Cedar Grove burial
The obituary recalls Mrs. W R Carter of Nash who died June 25 and was buried at Cedar Grove Cemetery Elm City. A forty year Missionary Baptist Church member of blameless life she raised twelve children with seven following her example. Her gentleness and piety inspire enduring memories among kin and church members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.R. Carter
Nash
Cedar Grove
Elm City
Missionary Baptist Church
Buffalo Lithia Water Endorsed as Natural Lithia Spring
A late analysis by Professor E Waller in the Journal of the American Chemical Society confirms that Buffalo lithia waters are natural and suitable for therapeutic use. It notes one sample lacked measurable lithia and another appeared adulterated, while Buffalo lithia springs remain freely accessible to the public in Wilson and available through local druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Waller
School of Mines
Journal of the American Chemical Society
Worthington’s Remedy Endorsed by Medical Authorities
The Charles A Vogeler Manufacturing Company of Baltimore promotes Dr Worthington’s remedy with endorsements from notable physicians including Dr S P Moore former Confederate surgeon general and Dr Edward Warren late Egyptian army general. They claim it cures bowel complaints diarrhea dysentery colic summer complaint rheumatism neuralgia and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Confederate States Army
Worthington
South
Dr. Worthington Southern Manufacturing Company
Baltimore, Md
Spiritine Balsam and Peru sian Inhalent Patent Claim
An advertisement urges public safety and trust in Spiritine Balsam and Peru sian Inhalent Ointment. It touts long establishment since 1554, asserts numerous testimonials, claims cures where other remedies failed, and offers a money back guarantee if used as directed.
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Deep Blue
Alex Quarles
Wilson Male Academy
Middleton
Wilson
Farmers Alliance
Daisy Bell
Warsaw
Eddie
David Lawrence
Wake
Roanoke News
Weldon
W. B. Hill
Methodist
Atlantic Coast Line
Supreme Court of the United States
Second Regiment
Will Hunter
Island Beach
America
J. W. Harper
Snell
Cape Fear
Durham Female Institute
Warren
Wilson Collegiate Institute
N. C
Greensboro
Winston
Asheville
Durham
Raleigh
Montague
Orton
Young
T. J. Hackney
Gero. Hackney
W.D. Hackney
W. P. Simpson
Hackney Bros
N.C
North Carolina
Dr.worthington
Charles A Vogeler
Ing Company of Baltimore
United States and Europe
S. P. Moore
Edward Warren
Scotland Neck
Halifax
Brovevites
Kinston
Greenville
Weldon Mosdays
Scotland Neek
Tarboro
Midland N.C
Smithfield
Nashville
Rocky Mount
Spring Hope
Pring
Rocky Moor
Clinton Branch
Clinton
Wilson & Fayetteville
Rocky Mt
Wilson, Goldsboro
Magnolia
Richmond
Bay Line
J.R. Kenly
F. Divine
T Trans
T. M. Emerson
Pitcher’s Castoria
Castoria
Branch & Co’s
Bank of Wilson
A. P. Branch &Ass’t
E. M. Pruitt
A. W. Rowland
Ocracoke
Washington
Connec
Tion
Spencer Brothers
Washington, N. C
Spirittine Chemical CO
Hansen & Smith, Managers
Oe & Weldon R. R
Fast Mail
Cleave Weldon
Consousak
Saas
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Arnie Wilson
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Eo Sapien
Seima
Fayetteville
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Wesinins
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Socreenserienis
Leslie E. Keeley Co
Dwight, Livingston Chiliz Os
R. W. Joyner
GC. E. Moore
Arboro Street
Wilson, N. C
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W. H. Sanborn
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