Wilson Mirror notices and social chatter from 1883
A long miscellany from Wilson with local society notes and announcements. Mentions Miss Kincaid traveling for a dental appointment, Mrs H G Whitehead leaving for Morehead City, Minnie Carraway visiting the Gay Escr family, and a Court House lawn party benefiting a local cause. Includes remarks on Miss Mena Branch, Col Charles R Jones humor, and local residents reuniting with old friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Die Kincaid
Rocky Mount Offee
Irs
H. G Whitehead
Eweed Jay
Morehead City
Lili
Acme Club
Wilmington
Will
Wilson
Court House
Vince Stallings
Postal Service
Colored Methodist Sunday School
Sesson
Charles R. Jones
Charlotte Observer
Marcellus Edwards
Lauringburg
A. M. Wappett
South
Annie Young
Warrenton
0Sa Young
Untimely Death Reflections On a Child And A Teen
The piece laments an infant’s death and mourns a nineteen year old Francis Marion More Ward. It contrasts innocence with loss and frames death as a passage to Heaven. It notes Moyton in the county as the place of death and pleads that God’s will makes sorrow bearable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James E. Rountree
Potts
Francis Marion More Ward
Moyton
Israel
Ella and the fence climb conundrum in graceful missteps
A playful column records Ella and two ladies attempting to vault a fence. Describes the awkwardness, despair, and mystery of mastering the ascent with humorous critique of their technique and poise in a light, period voice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella
Rocky Mount School Names Mr Lineberry Principal
The Rocky Mount school introduces Mr Lineberry as principal after his Wake Forest College degree with high distinction. The community cheers his energy and intellect and welcomes support from Misses Annie Pearce and Lillie Arrington as they join the school’s strong faculty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocky Mount
Lineberry
Wake Forest College
Wake Forest
Annie Pearce
Lillie Arrington
Exquisite Recitations Admired for Dramatic Queenliness
The writing praises Miss Arnold’s Wednesday night recitations as a grand triumph of intellect and dramatic inspiration. It extols her precise rhythm, pure enunciation, and polished delivery, comparing her lines to rippling waves and melodious birds. The piece lauds artistic culture and emotional vigor fueling her performance.
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Arnold
The Wilson Normal praised for its faculty and work
The article lauds the Wilson Normal as well equipped and highly effective under Prof. Mc Iver with a strong corps of assistants. It notes Prof. Winston’s illness prevents his presence, while Prof. Kennedy from Durham Graded School joins as a replacement.
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McIver
Wilson
Winston
Kennedy
Durham Graded School
Changed Cars Conductor Howell Dies After Illness
Capt Howell, beloved Nashville Branch Road conductor noted for courtesy, died after a brief illness. He was taken sick in Williamston, returned to Pine View, and passed away Saturday morning with Dr Herring unable to save him. The obituary depicts his transition to immortality in solemn religious language.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capt. Howell
Nashville
Crystal River
Williamston
Pine View
Herring
Bingham School Expands Military Instruction and Reach
The Bingham school reports 219 pupils from 14 states plus two sons of army officers and two from England. A circular highlights impressions on Lieut Batchelor and Capt Bryant, U S Army Tactical Officers. Superintendent ceases attending the State Fair as counterproductive. artillery drill now part of military instruction, a feature unmatched among Southern preparatory schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bingham School
Union
England
Batchelor
Wryant
U. S. Army
South
North Carolina
Irishman in Raleigh Jail Claim Ties to Wilson Brick Yard
A Raleigh jail inmate said he had worked at Taylor & Cobb’s brick yard in Wilson. Taylor recalls the man as Irish and coerced him to talk, noting a Buncombe County birth, past residences, three marriages, two widows, one divorce, and distinguishing facial scars and a missing finger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
Taylor & Cobb
Wilson
Mr. Taylor
United States
Buncombe County
N. C
Johnson
Mass Meeting Protests Police Chief Dismissal
Town commissioners dismiss officer Privett and appoint W W Barnes provoking a mass rally at the Court House. A citizens committee issues resolutions denouncing the move and demanding explanation through local papers or otherwise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Privett
W. W. Barnes
Court House
A. N. Daniel
Will Cantwell
A. W. Rowland R
Wilson
A Perfect Gentleman Prof Blair Celebrated by Community
A local newspaper extols Prof Blair a beloved instructor at the Normal School. The writer lauds his refined character and elegant demeanor praising his influence on students and townspeople, noting the lasting memories left behind as he departed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blair
Kinston Baseball Team Edges Wilson In Two Games
The Kinston Base Ball Club visited Wilson and lost 10 to 0 in the first game. The following day Wilson won 10 to 1 as Deans and Nadal replaced Simms and Woodard from the first nine. The Kinston players are praised as a clever genteel group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kinston
Wilson
Simms
Woodard
Deans
Nadal
Kinston Boys
Wilmington Seaside Access Requires Cheaper Excursion Fares
The writer urges extending railroad reach to Wilmington and proposes chartering trains or offering season excursion rates. If brokers can profit with cheap rates, railroads should offer affordable fares to attract crowds and boost Wilmington enterprises during the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
Wilmington Enterprises
Gesture Size Coats Up Prominent Candidate on Tarboro Street
A candidate told a Tarboro Street merchant he needed a coat large enough to gesture freely. The merchant responded with a pun and a satisfied smile, delivering a witty retort to the remark.
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Tarboro Street
Oak Bridge Institute’s Growth and Notable Facilities
The Oak Bridge Institute outlines remarkable progress with enrollment rising from 6 to 219 across five states. From one teacher to seven, classes expanded from one room to nine by 1888. A new building and a chapel seating about 1,500 mark the school as a premier private institution in the state.
Torchlight Procession with State Candidates Across North Carolina
A series of torchlight processions led by the Cleve land Fowle Club will visit Wilmington on July 9, New Bern on July 11, and Goldsboro on July 13 to showcase the State ticket candidates, Senators, Congressmen and notable North Carolinians. Railroads are asked for reduced rates for attendees, with details to follow. County executive committee chairs oversee preparations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
Gth
New Bern
Goldsboro
Delightful Lecture by Mr J Y Jowner on Poe
A Goldsboro lawyer, Mr J Y Jowner, delivered a Monday night lecture in charming style about Edgar Allan Poe. The oration, praised for eloquence and finish, added to a growing leaflet in a fragrant garland of celebratory pieces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y. Jowner
Goldsboro
Edgar Allen Poe
Shilohs Remedies Promote Quick Relief Across Ailments
advertisement notes Shilohs Cure Pep o tash Life quilt and Vitalizer claimed to treat cholera infantum teething catarrh diphtheria canker mouth and summer complaints. products sold by Dr W S Anderson Wilson N C and E G Moore Toisnot with Southern Chemical Co Charlotte N C promoting diarrhea remedies and a testimonial from Rev Geo H Thayer of Bourbon Ind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiloh
W.S. Anderson
Wilson
E. G. Moore
Toisnot
Geo. H. Thayer
Bourbon, Ind
Mysels
W. S. Anderson
Southern Chemical Company
Charlotte
N.C
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wilson Mirror
Coop Blount
Wilsons W. C
Tag
Oan
Eteiss
Minnie Carraway
T. D. Gay
Escr
Bob
Johnny
Henry Foote
J. T. Wiggins
Rocky Mount School
Scott Partin
Gentleman
Oak Bridge Institute
Peace Institute
Raleigh, V. C
Suhday
Burwell
Collegiate Institute
Silas EF. Warren
Prin. Wilson
R. B. Lineberry, A. B
RE. B. Linerery
A. B
H. D. Avexa
Rocky Mount, N. C
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