Sorrow and Memorial Condolences in Local Pages
The column narrates a death in Black Creek and a long tribute to Mary Edmundson, nineteen, wife of John Brooks. It recalls hardship, loss of mother, absence of stable home, and sorrowful farewell as her remains are interred in Wilson beside her brother.All words carry a somber, hometown obituary tone with focus on her brief life and family grief.
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Mary Edmundson
John Brooks
Black Creek
Black Crock
Wilson
Allie
Eve
Rela
Sublime Sentiments and a Baseball Duel Chronicle
A tribute to Maj Hearne and his wife contrasts with spirited local baseball reports. The piece recalls heartfelt writings about Dr Grissom’s afflicted wife and praises the Wilson and Toisnot Club game where Wilson led 11 to 0 after a dramatic late rally by the home club.
Farewell Letters For Ed Waters Moving To London
The missive recalls Ed Waters leaving a St. Louis hardware job for a savings position in London England. The writer laments young townsmen dispersing across oceans to distant posts as others like Dave Ruffin Dave Ward and Calvin Woodard move far away. The piece reflects on farewells and the ache of separations from home.
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Ed. Waters
St. Louis
London
England
Dave Ruffin
Dave Ward
Washington Territory
Calvin Woodard
Surprise Announcement Sends Tuttle to Texas Conference
On Sunday morning the eloquent Mr Tuttle disclosed to his congregation that a letter from Bishop Key had informed him and Brother Bird of Salisbury they were selected for positions in the Texas Conference. The news, received with sorrow, means his departure after cherished three years of service.
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Tuttle
Texas
Bishop Key
Brother Bird
Salisbury
Mr. Tuttle
Tobacco venture yields promise for Wilson County
The Star notes Captain Calvin Barnes and his tobacco project show soil in Wilson County is suited for tobacco. If cured well and with an experienced superintendent, the crop could pay handsomely and stimulate local tobacco culture, benefiting the community.
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Calvin Barnes
the Star
Wilson
Star
Reverend D H Tuttle Delivers Notable Wilson Sermon
The Rev D H Tuttle of the M E Church at Wilson preached a powerful Monday night sermon to a large attentive crowd. His text from Job 35 sparked praise with a 35 minute delivery noted by Roanoke News as making a fine impression.
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D. H. Tuttle
M. E
Wilson
Pleiades
Orion
Tuttle
Roanoke News
Wilson County urged to exhibit at Rocky Mount fair
The Nashville Argonaut urges Wilson County to send exhibits to the fall fair at Rocky Mount. It notes fine stock in the county and proposes the secretary coordinate an effort to join the exhibit, showcasing Eastern North Carolina.
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Nashville
Drummer Revivalist Conducts Large Revival Meetings
At Fulmore in Robeson County the Drummer Revivalist reports strong results from a series of meetings. About 300 white and 145 colored people reportedly came to Christ and surrendered their hearts, with 150 coming forward in one day as he and his earnest followings continue the work for the Master.
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Fulmore
Robeson County
Empife
Christ
Peason
Brooks Named Resident Physician at Maryland General Hospital
The article notes that Brooks, son of the Receat Gchist Church in this place, has been elected Resident Physician at Maryland General Hospital in Baltimore and extends congratulations on his high distinction for his medical attainments.
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Habetics
I. Brooks
Maryland General Hospital
Baltimore
Well Represented She Seeks Help For Young Men
A clipped notice announces a push to aid several young men named Paul Bunn Graham Farmer Joe Bars and Dox glas in a community effort. The brief fragment implies a fundraising or support event led by a local group to assist these individuals.
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Ps Weldon
Paul Bunn
Graham Farmer
Joe Bars
Lily Gay Sings at Edenton Street Church Service
Miss Lily Gay of Wilson sang in the Edenton Street Church choir during Sunday morning services delivering a solo praised for beauty and expression. The performance drew warm appreciation from listeners.
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Lily Gay
Wilson
North Carolina crop outlook noted in local bulletin
The fragment describes a positive tone about the small grain crop, with signs of promising yields ahead. It mentions regional optimism and refers to crop conditions affecting various sections, though text is incomplete and scattered.
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Twin Pi
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Bob Ricks
Alice Barnes
Kate Barnes
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Dea 2
Aaron
Aga
Liv Sanders
Johnson County
Maj. Hearne
Asylur
Toisnot Club
Toisnot
Beret
Chapel Hill, N.C
Cl &Fti I
Edenton Street
Raleigh, N.C
Hollins’ Institute
Horner
Oxford, N
Oxford
Oxford, N.C
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