Wilson Mirror notes changes and local events in May
The Wilson Mirror reports on community life and notable figures including Alfred Boykin's death at seventy seven, Miss Bessie Hadley’s Greensboro College honor, and Miss Lida Leigh Best's hospitality visit. It praises the Nashville Argonaut and recounts a May trip with editorial reflections and commemoration days.
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Alfred Boykin
Barnes Boykin
Bessie Hadley
Wilsons
Greensboro Female College
Wilson Collegiate Institute Closing Exercises
A large audience enjoyed the closing events at Wilson Collegiate Institute. F M Simmons of New Bern delivered a two hour, eloquent address that captivated all. Tonight features the annual concert led by Lily Gay with diplomas presented by Charlie Aycock in a celebrated ceremony.
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Spacio Chapel
F. M. Simmons
New Berne
Simmons
Lily Gay
Charlie Aycock
Ly on Bridge High School to Welcome Henry Blount Speech
Principal and friends of Ly on Bridge High School celebrate securing Henry Blount of the Wilson Mirror to deliver the literary address at the commencement on the 12th. The note lauds Blount as witty gentle noble and impressive and predicts a memorable occasion with hopeful expectations for the graduates.
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Lyon Bridge High School
Henry Blount
Wilson “Mirror
Henry
Sumptuous feast marks Mount Olive events with notable speakers
The Mount Olive High School annual address on Friday morning June 13 will be delivered by Col. T. W. Strange of Wilmington. The Henry E. Shepherd Literary Society address follows by C. B. Aycock on Thursday night. Friday night features an annual concert directed by Mrs. Britton.
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Britton
Mount Olive High School
Col
T. W. Strange
Wilmington
Henry E. Shepherd
The Wrong Passenger on the Railroad
A young man walking with two women jokes with a tramp and boasts of superior intellect. The tramp retorts with scathing mockery, then winks at the ladies and says farewell, resuming his journey.
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Solomon
Sweet Life Blessed by Two Servants of God
A poetic tribute praises two young women, Hattie and Marie, for closing nightly prayers with Lord bless Mr. Henry Blount. The prose extols their purity, charity, and emboldened life as they dispense blessings, shaping life and the world with gentle devotion.
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Henry Blount
Hattie
Marie
Remembering Newt Campbell on a Mount Airy visit
A letter recalls a warm encounter with Newt Campbell in Mount Airy. The author praises Campbell as a generous friend, noting his honesty and loyalty. Sentimental reflections evoke memories of past days and enduring friendship in a Memorial Hall of the heart.
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Mount Airy
Newt Campbell
New Appointment Mentioned for Government Office
A report notes the acceptable completion of required steps by the candidate for a government post. It praises Prof Middleton as a highly accomplished, polished, and capable educator and describes him as a suitable selection for the position.
Magistrates Approve Ten Cent County Tax and Elect Officials
County magistrates met Monday to levy a ten cent tax for county purposes and to elect a new Board of County Commissioners. The new commissioners are J. D. Wells, W. W. Farmer, Perry Renfrew, Johnathan Tomlinson, and Shade Felton. For Superintendent of Public Instruction, W. S. Barnes was elected after several ballots, defeating nominees E. M. Nadal and J. W. Lancaster among others.
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Perry Renfrew Johnathan Tomlinson
Shade Felton
E. M. Nadal
J. W. Lancaster
S. A. Woodard
J. D. Bardin
W. S. Barnes
And She Had Eureka Delights At Grand Summer Event
A nostalgic Eureka reminiscence describes a soft midsummer gathering with Mrs Barnes and her daughters Corinne and Edwina, praising the elegant festivities and affectionate moments. Local notices promote Fryar’s beer, Mrs Churchwell’s hats and Julius Watkins fish market offerings with casual, self contained appeals.
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Julius Watkins
Mrs. Churchwell
Fryar
Tebbacceo Flues
Robt L Wyatt makes flues of approved patterns and quality materials. Those supplying themselves should inspect his stock and price lists before ordering as he aims to do work better and cheaper than others and is regarded as one of the state’s best and most reliable workmen.
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Robt. L. Wyatt
Bob
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