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Newspaper
Wilson Mirror
Location
Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1894
Page
3
Scrambled text references poetry and social critique from a July section. It mentions verses, voices, and a potential discussion of human experience, seeking broader cultural context. Names or precise events are unclear due to damaged OCR.
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The Democratic Convention of the Third Judicial District will meet in Rocky Mount on Wednesday August 11 at 8 pm to nominate the district’s judge and solicitor.
The Democratic voters of Wilson county are urged to assemble at township meeting places on Saturday July 21 1804 to elect delegates to the County Convention to be held July 25 in Wilson. Township meetings will choose new executive committees and delegates to the central committee. Each township casts one vote for every twenty five Democratic votes from the last gubernatorial election.
Daily notes report 62 pound watermelon sale, whale multiple tobacco forecasts, and upcoming conventions. Democratic County Convention at Court House at one, Third Party events at Rock Ridge Academy, and various social notices including weddings, receptions, and church services.
The Wilson township Democratic convention met in the Court House on Saturday at 4 p.m. Col. John F. Bruton was chosen chairman and H. J. Serrick secretary. A three member committee named J. R. Uzzell F. W. Barnes and John Selby to select delegates to the County Convention. The committee reported forty six delegates and five township executive members W F Woodard F W Barnes Joshua B Farmer O F Beaton and W H Yar borough. The gathering was harmonious and the community united. Local visits include Mrs W P Pinnix of Virginia and Mrs Herbert Rountree visiting relatives in Wayne County.
A Sunday evening downpour drenched Wilson and surrounding areas with about 3.05 inches of rain, washing out bridges and turning streets into ponds. Farmers fear continuing rain may worsen crop damage across the countryside.
August First next Wednesday promises a great day in Wilson with horse races baseball games and other attractions booked. A large crowd is expected and organizers aim to ensure everyone has a good time. Come one come all.
Pursuant to a decree of the Superior Court in the case H G Connor Ex et al v Robert Raper et al, the first Monday in August 1854 is set for sale before the Wilson Court House door. Multiple tracts in Spring Hill Township are described with adjoining owners and acreage, including a 52 acre mill tract and a 10 acre Sullivant tract, terms to be announced at sale.
The Marble Contest at Branch's cotton yard drew a good crowd last Saturday. Wilson County entrants Whitley and Mattox defeated Edgecombe's Moore and Harrell by 75 to 61. Mattox impressed with strong play while Whitley fell ill from the weather. Edgecombe hosted a barbecue after the match.
Oak Ridge Institute reports a strong year with 237 students enrolled across departments and 26 diplomas awarded at Commencement. The campus features commodious facilities and a renowned location, backed by a youthful, aggressive faculty and widespread patron endorsement from over two thousand students and business leaders.
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