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Newspaper
Wilson Mirror
Location
Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1891
Page
5
A bustling town roundup highlights visits from editors and dignitaries, the North Carolina College of Agriculture and Mechanical Arts gains traction, and local public figures attend events. Park prospects emerge from Mr. Wiley Daniel’s West End land sale while railway leadership reshuffles place Kenly and Borden in key roles.
In New Bern, Millie Sutton shot Lucy Smith, wife of Rev. O. L. W. Smith, after believing a fortune teller's claim Lucy harmed her son. Sheriff Crowell, Jesse Mayo, and Wash Taylor arrested Sutton. An inquest ruled Lucy died from a pistol shot by Sutton. Sutton confessed.
An old advertisement promotes Fryar's Beer as a refreshing tonic suitable for nursing mothers. It claims the beverage remains in the market and offers free home delivery or in-room tap service.
The CANADIAN QUEEN in Toronto promotes prize contests with lead prizes such as Shetland ponies a European trip a piano and a summer resort vacation. Readers may request a sample issue and details by sending address and stamps to THE QUEEN Toronto. Also offered are affordable art photo etchings by Mil let Munkaesy and Ronheur with pricing and postage paid delivery.
A historical note recalls that when she became Miss she clung to Castoria and when she had children she gave Castoria to them.
Rail schedule notices follow for Weldon Halifax Kinston and other lines. Dr Worthington’s Bowel Remedy is touted by Dr S P Moore and Dr Edward Warren as a sure cure. Daily train connections and timetable details accompany the medical endorsement.
By order of the Supreme Court as Commissioner I will sell on August 3 1891 at the Wilson Court House door the Rink property adjoining W P Simpson and Mrs Betsey Jones with a 56 by 150 foot building used as a Tobacco Prize House Terms cash or one or two year deferred payments bearing interest from sale at 6 percent G D Green Commissioner July 1 1891.
A claim study promotes Spirituine Balsam, Perusian Inhalent and Perusian Ointment as safe cures. The advertisement urges public trust, cites testimonials and cures where other treatments failed, and promises money back if not satisfied. It notes an establishment year 3354 and urges trials with proper use.
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