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Newspaper
Wilson Mirror
Location
Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1894
Page
3
The Wilson Mirror announces a price reduction and urges subscribers to renew for the coming year with payment strictly in advance. The note promises a first class paper and asks for a liberal response from readers.
The association sets charges for classed notices and social items, with six lines per inch and specific rates for cards of thanks notices of respect and obituary notices. Revenue from these items will support news coverage and church society notices.
Democrats in Wilson county are called to assemble across township precincts on Saturday to elect delegates to the County Convention in Wilson on July 25. Townships vote one county convention vote for every 25 Democratic votes plus fractions of 15, with new executive committees to be chosen and meet in Wilson. By order of the County Executive Committee, Walter F. Woodard chairs.
The Mirror promotes itself as the campaign paper of choice for Wilson. It notes meat prices rising after a Chicago strike and hints at a proposed daily paper. It mentions excursions to Wilmington, local watermelon season, and calls for Democratic support with speeches by Marion Butler and Cy Thompson in the Court House.
The County People's party assembled at Wilson's court house with about fifty of eighty delegates. Dr. Freeman opened with prayer, as Rev Hoover spoke, endorsing fair elections and finance as campaign poles. The convention condemned county officials for poll holder bias and endorsed Populist congressmen while denouncing alleged voter coercion.
The piece recalls St. Mary's School opening on Sept Voth under Dr. Smedes, praising it as a top state school. It covers Central Executive Committee actions in Wilson appointing July 21 primaries and July 25 county convention, Ed Barnes resigning as chairman, Walter Woodard elected in his place, a local entertainment by Frank Weston and associates, and Baptist church construction progress seeking public aid and a central site church for town and Baptists alike.
A speaker urged colored people to join the People's party and spoke of his upbringing to work with Negroes. He pledged sympathy with the colored man. A county officers nomination convention will be called in September.
The paper urges candidates to submit free campaign cards and announcements as a cost effective way to announce candidacies, noting the necessity of print space for political affairs and encouraging participation.
The Democratic Convention of the Third Judicial District will meet in Rocky Mount on August first at 7:30 p m to nominate the Judge and Solicitor for the district.
F H Woop of Nash County writes a heartfelt tribute condoling the death of Nicholas W Odddie. He recalls the deceased as kind benevolent and willing to aid the humble and conveys sympathy to the widow and children.
In a formal announcement D Bardin declares candidacy for the Wilson County Clerk of the Superior Court. He asks for Democratic primary support and signs the note Very respectfully.
A candidate states he seeks renomination as Wilson County treasurer, citing a proven record and asking the Democratic primaries for support. The note, dated July 11, 1914, is signed by W. T. Farmer.
Roy Warren announces his candidacy for re election as Register of Deeds in Wilson County pending Democratic primary action. He cites past service as guarantee of future conduct and expresses sincere thanks for prior support. Date July 11.
Notice to all debtors to pay immediate amounts owed to the estate and to claimants to present their claims by July 5 1895 or be barred from recovery. Joseph B Farmer as administrator.
The Executive Committee of the Third Judicial District met in Rocky Mount with representatives or proxies from Wilson Franklin Nash and Vance counties. Frank B Spruill elected chairman replacing F A Woodard who resigned. The convention will be held in Rocky Mount Wednesday August 1 at 3 30 pm. Rocky Mount chosen as most accessible location.
Raleigh report says Andrew Syme died last night at 53. Born in Petersburg, Virginia, he lived in Raleigh since 1856 and worked in the State Department, banks, and insurance. Twice married to Blanche Bragg and Annie Bryan, he leaves a wife, daughter, and three sons. Funeral held at Christ Church. he endured erysipelas and severe suffering after a bicycle accident.
Pursuant to a Superior Court decree in the Connor case the first Monday in August is set for public sale at the Wilson Court House. Eight tracts in Spring Hill Township totaling 439 acres, with various adjoining landowners, will be offered with terms announced at the sale.
The undersigned qualified as Executor of Lydia A Ferrells last will and testament of Black Creek Township gives notice to those indebted to the estate to make immediate payment and to those holding claims to present them duly authenticated on or before the 2th day of May 18% or this notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery.
We will be glad to publish cards of candidates or letters from their friends setting forth their claim for office at our regular charges.
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