Raleigh Dentist and Nash County Figures in Local Notes
A Raleigh dentist named ay Wright is mentioned amid social chatter from Wake Forest College trustees and Nash County residents. The piece highlights marriages, visits to Goldsboro and Carolina Beach, a jailing for wife cheating, and praise for editor Henry Blount of the Wilson Mirror alongside celebratory reflections on local society.
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Wright
Raleigh
Wilson
G. W. Blount
Wake Forest College
Snakenberg
Tis
Alex Qualls
Goldsboro
Louise Thompson
T. L. Bryant
Bursaw
Bnd
Anerson
Wm. Porter
Anderson
Jiss Exum
Nash
W. E. Warren
Lula
Carolina Beach
Boddie
Nash Coun
John R. Green
Nash County
Connor
Wiley Floyd
Floyd
Women Elevate Men Through Civilizing Influence
The text praises women for refining men who seek their company. It compares a woman's sphere to a grand school where life lessons are learned, rubbing off roughness and polishing character. Her presence is described as a refreshing oasis amid hardship.
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Itfe
Sahara
Editorial boost strengthens Advance with C F Wilson
The Advance gains C. F. Wilson a young writer of force and pungency boosting the editorial staff. The paper pledges strong bipartisan effort in democracy and maintains its proclaimed position of ability and fidelity.
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C. F. Wilson
Chowan Baptist Female Institute Ad Highlights Benefits
The advertisement touts Chowan Baptist Female Institute for scholarship health and beauty of location and reasonable charges. It notes prominent southern alumnae and urges readers to request a catalogue to compare advantages before choosing where to send daughters next session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chowan Baptist Female Institute
South
Woodard Backed as Strong Democratic Senate Candidate
A Black Creek correspondent urges James S. Woodard as a suitable representative for the Senatorial district. The letter lauds his constitutional law knowledge, farm leadership, and dedication to Democracy to unite factions and boost educational, financial, and social progress.
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Black Creek
James S. Woodard
Woodard
Reverend Arnold Delights Congregation With Tender Sermon
The report praises Reverend Arnold for a Sunday sermon on the fatherhood of God and brotherhood of man. It describes his message as nourishing to the soul rather than dazzling with scientific rhetoric, and notes the evening service left a favorable impression on the community.
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God
Acclaimed Scholar Commends Editor in Soaring Rhetoric
In a public lecture a leading scholar lavished praise on the editor of the Wilson Mirror, calling him a sceptered monarch of thought and a crowned king of eloquence. The speaker’s ornate admiration drew smiles as he extolled the editor’s refined language and poetic grace.
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Wilson Mirror
A Delightful Visitor Delivers Lectures in Wilson
Col Waddell of Wilmington spoke in Wilson last week delivering two engaging lectures. The speaker impressed attendees with intelligence and breadth of knowledge, presenting clear positions on major issues and displaying steadfast conviction and integrity.
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Col. Waddell
Wilmington
Wilson
Oak Bridge Institute Standout Private School Growth
The Oak Bridge Institute has grown from 6 to 219 students across five states in the last scholastic year, expanding from one to seven teachers and moving from one room in 1875 to nine in 1888. A new building now houses the school, including a chapel seating about 1,500, praised as a premier state auditorium.
Entertainment Tonight at the Institute Promises a Stellar Show
The Institute event centers on Miss Lillian Arnold delivering a radiant dramatic turn while Miss Lilly Gay, famed Empress of Music, performs with captivating stage presence. Additional participants may join, but these two form a glorious core and foretell a successful program.
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Institute
Lillian Arnold
Lilly Gay
Elegant Young Lawyer Will Ruffin Leaves for Alabama
Our esteemed young friend Will Ruffin associated with Jnc. E. Woodard leaves for Alabama as his future home. He is a talented, polished lawyer with a promising career ahead. We will miss his beaming face and delightful presence, though we wish him well on his journey and hope for future meetings beyond the dark river of separation.
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Henry Blount
The
Wilson Mirror
Mirror
Charlotte Observer
Brother
Will Ruffin
Jnc. E. Woodard
Alabama
Mr. Ruffin
Bingham School Catalog Highlights Military Drill Progress
The Bingham school reports 219 pupils from 14 states with two sons of army officers and two from England. A circular praising Lieut Batchelor and Capt Wygant from the U S Army as Tactical Officers is noted. The superintendent has stopped attending the State Fair as unhelpful. Artillery Drill is added to military instruction, a feature unique among South’s preparatory schools.
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Bingham School
States of the Union
England
Batchelor
Wygant
U. S. Army
South
North Carolina
Meeting on Wilson male school building move
A Friday night meeting at the Court House formed the Wilson citizens movement to erect a high grade male school. Elder P. D. Gold presided and C. F. Wilson acted as secretary. Two committees on buildings and site were appointed and will report at next Friday’s gathering.
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Wilson
Court House
P. D. Gold
C. F. Wilson
The
Advance
First National Bank of Wilson Shows Sound Condition
A quarterly statement reports the First National Bank of Wilson in sound health and vigorous standing under President F. W. Barnes and Cashier John Hutchinson. The text praises prudent management and the bank’s safe prosperous status, reflecting local pride.
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First National Bank of Wilson
F. W. Barnes
John Hutchinson
Love's Language and the Glories of Eloquence
A poetic reflection contrasts loveless existence with love spoken in vivid vernacular. It likens love to radiant stars and perfumes, and claims heartfelt expression grants ecstatic insight into paradise and rapturous delight.
Hollins Institute Vassar of the South praised in ad
The Hollins Institute is extolled for thorough instruction high scholarship and moral improvement with a salubrious Virginia mountain climate. It claims extensive patronage from nearly all Southern States and is presented in a public advertisement.
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Vassar
South
Virginia
Hollins
A Fine Lecture by Professor McIver Delights Audience
Professor McIver delivered a Monday night lecture on education. The talk impressed with sensible ideas and sagest reflections, packed with Solomonlike wisdom for the listeners.
Thomasville Female College Ad Promotes Eastern Support
The notice praises Thomasville Female College in Thomasville with Stallings as principal and Scarborough as associate principal. It highlights the institution’s healthful location, high character, strong teaching corps, and argues parents in eastern counties should consider the college for educational advantages.
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Thomasville Female College
Thomasville
Stallings
Scarborough
Shilohs Vitalizer and Remedies Advertised by Local Doctors
A period advertisement lists Shilohs Vitalizer for constipation dizziness and dyspepsia at 10 and 75 cents per bottle along with Pep-o-tash for cholera infantum teething relief Shilohs Cough and Consumption Cure with a guarantee and Life Quilt Pep-o-tash Life Quilt and Diarrhea remedies from Southern Chemical Company Charlotte N C Porous Plaster for lame back. Sold by Dr W S Anderson Wilson and E G Moore Toisnot.
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Shiloh
W. S. Anderson
Wilson
E. G. Moore
Toisnot
E.G. Moore
Croup
Taisnot
Southern Chemical Company
Charlotte
N. C
W.S. Anderson
Banking Statement Summary of Assets and Liabilities
Over drafts secured and unse Note in suit Due from other Nat'l Banks Real estate furniture and fix Checks and other cash items Bills of other Banks Fractional paper currency nickels and cents Specie Legal-tender notes Redemption fund with U S Treasurer five percent of circulation totaling 211 154 30
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U. S
Bank Statement Fragment from North Carolina Bank
A scanned financial disclosure shows liabilities and deposits figures for a North Carolina bank. John Hutchinson signs as cashier confirming the statement's accuracy, with A E Deans and other officials attesting.
For Rent Cottage on Creene Street with garden yard
For Rent a cottage on Creene Street offering kitchen and dining rooms with a front yard and half acre garden. Opposite the residence of W P Simpson. Apply to the rental office.
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Creene Street
W. P. Simpson
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