Wit and whimsy fill Wilson notes from July 17 issue
A long读 sequence of quips and sketches from Wilson North Carolina coverage includes jokes about luck and fashion, local people such as Mrs. Florence Pulley visiting Richmond, Captain Calvin Barnes praised for a large cotton crop and fine tobacco, Lizzie Crowell in Asheville, and references to the Confederate Veterans Association. The piece also mentions Joe Batts at Island Beach Hotel, and social rounds with C. W. Priddy, Captain Barnes, and local clergy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin Barnes
Joe Batts
Island Beach
The Little Tycoon Delights Wilmington Audience
A vivid Wilmington review praises Annie DeRosset as a transcendent Venus in The Little Tycoon. Miss Min nie Schwarz and Miss Amoret Cameron also receive high praise for vocal prowess and stage charm. The piece lauds the entire ensemble as a beautiful, flawless, bewitching performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Schwarz
Amoret Cameron
Hurricane
Nuisance Call for Relocation of County Jail from Town Center
A town letter urges the Board of Health to declare the county jail a nuisance and push for its removal from the heart of Wilson. Citizens argue the jail harms health and morals, fouling the square used by visitors and residents alike, and offer to fund a new jail site away from the courthouse area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Health
Wilson
Wilson Male School Trustees Elect Officers and Plan Academy
The Wilson board met July 11 1889 in the G W Blount office electing P D Gold as President and George D Green as Secretary and Treasurer. They authorize articles of incorporation and purchase of a lot for a school building with a July 30 principal election, noting high local costs and naming the venture Academy to attract all boys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Blount
P. D. Gold
George D. Green
Geo. W. Blount
Superior Court
What is a chiropodist explained by a sister
A boarding school girl gives a long formal definition of a chiropodist as an anesthetic helper in modern society who alleviates pain by removing foot excrescences, then laughs as her brother suspects she is drunk or crazy.
Prominent Local Preachers Shine Across Denominations
Our Preachers Wilson stands out with excellent sermons and frequent edification. Readers can hear instructive talks from Mr Read Mr Move Mr Tuttle Mr Peil and Mr Gold in various churches each Sunday, their diligence and talent lighting the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
Lily Gay
Earth
Edmundson
Toisnot
Tuttle
Sam Westbrook
Atlantic View Hotel
Fighteville
Rvices
Wilson
Read
Move
Peil
Gold
Nash County Farmers Alliance Elects Officers
The Argonaut reports the Nash County Farmers Alliance meeting elected J. E. Exum as President W. R. Winstead as Vice President S. R. Hilliard as Secretary Thomas Vestry as Treasurer J. H. Thorpe as Lecturer Hawkins Vester as Assistant Lecturer J. C. Deans as Doorkeeper and Allen Whitaker as Assistant Doorkeeper for the upcoming term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Argonaut
Nash County Farmers’ Alliance
J. E. Exum
W. R. Winstead
S. R. Hilliard
Thomas Vestry
J. H. Thorpe
Hawkins Vester
J. C. Deans
Allen Whitaker
Correction on Mr Whitehurst death notice and sale ads
A correction fixes a misquote in the death notice for Mr Whitehurst noting the phrase misfortune and disgrace did not appear. The page then promotes Mrs Churchwell and Young Bros summer goods with discounts on hats, dresses, fans, parasols, shoes, and light suits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitehurst
Young Bros
Oung Bros
The Japanese Wedding
The wedding last night was grand and brilliant with superb vocalists and thrilling recitations. Miss Rosa Young, the bride, appeared queenly beside her handsome groom and attendants, a vivid picture of loveliness enjoyed by an enraptured audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosa Young
A Lovely Vision Aboard Train to Wilmington
On a hot crowded car to Wilmington a striking maiden captures attention with starry eyes and radiant grace. Mount Olive brings a gleam of light as she sits, inspiring dreams of Eden and love, though her name remains withheld in this humble narrative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
Venus
Annie DeRosset
Alcyone
Mount Olive
Paradise
A Fine Instructor Ellis to Lead Nashville Schools
The piece praises Prof. D. L. Ellis for presiding over Nashville schools, lauding his reputation as a scholar and gentlemanly conduct. It emphasizes his high culture, refinement, and suitability to run a premier educational system in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
D. L. Ellis
Ellis
New Rector Named for St Timothy’s Church in Wilson
Rev. Robert E. Wright of Philadelphia accepts the rectorate of St. Timothy's Church in Wilson. A Wil liam College and General Theological Seminary graduate, about thirty, he begins between September 1 and 5. In the interim lay services with a sermon occur every Sunday at eleven, and Sunday School at nine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert E. Wright
Philadelphia
St. Timothy’s Church
Wright
William College
General Theological Seminary
New York City
Wilson
Praise for Miss Corinne Barnes Educator in High Regard
The Wilmington Messenger lauds Corinne Barnes a Murfreesboro Female Seminary student turning homeward to Greene. Described as accomplished and highly educated, she is recommended as an excellent teacher to any community seeking one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cal. Barne
Lizzie
Crowell
Asheville
Corinne Barnes
Murfreesboro
Grand Excursion to Carolina Beach July 29
A promotional notice invites readers to a Monday July 29 excursion to Carolina Beach Wrightsville and the Hammocks. The low rate is 1.25 dollars for Wilmington round trip with two special 2.00-dollar tickets and a guaranteed seat in a special car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolina Beach
Wrightsville
Wilmington
Specia
Arantees
A. N. Danter. Moe
Table Board Furnished On Reasonable Terms
Table board will be furnished on reasonable terms by Mrs. Hill at her home on Goldsboro street opposite the Episcopal Church.
Catalogues Apply to J. H. Horner for Textbooks
A damaged notional item notes parents seek to obtain books and appliances for their sons, with instruction to contact J. H. Horner in Ox. Digaguante Bovkine, Va for catalogues and purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Horner
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A Scotia
N. C
Wilson Collegiate Institute
Florence Pulley
Richmond
van Winborne
Hic
Hattie Lightsey
Senator King
C. W. Priddy
C. A. Young Brothers
Virginia
Confederate Veterans’ Association
Nash County
John H. Thorpe
Wilson Male School
Young Brothers
New York
Young
Wilmington Messenger
Table Board
Royal Raking Powder Co
Rei
Wall Street N.Y
MRS. O. E. Williams & CO
O. E. Williams & CO
Hollins’ Institute
Horner School
Oxford, N. C
Oxford Female Seminary
Oeer
Fox Cataing
Itso
F. P. Horgood
Pres
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