Portraits of law and learning from a storied North Carolina town
A lively district notice recalls court sessions with Avery and Scroggins presiding and Bruton, Fowle, and Kerr among figures in Wilson County. It highlights a mock divorce trial, the Progressive Institute’s closing exercises led by Prof. Eltis and Miss Kate McDonald, and a Bellevoir Institute program under Prof. Ezzell.
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Raleigh
Wilson
Sarbecue
Ratisis
Bruton
Lila McDonald
Concord
Winstead
Mamona
San
P. Hart
Cole
Satterth- Washington
Col. Stickney
Selah
Fayetteville Road
J. M. Walker
Dunn
Progressive Institute
Eltis
Kate McDonald
Kate Ste Donald
McDonald
Rte
Vrc
Cupid
Col
D. H. McLean
Crison
Eula Cox
Heaven
North Carolina
Graceful tribute speech crowns Kerr at Sampson event
The speaker praised Kerr as a devoted son who delivered a highly sensible, richly eloquent address. He compared Kerr to Richelieu, extolling Sampson’s glorious future and France’s pride in its eminent leaders.
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Sampson
Richelieu
France
Sampon
Kerr
Judge Shepherd Vindicated in Supreme Court Nomination
Amid intense crowd response J Laughinghouse attacked Judge Shepherd with prior charges connected to the Gen Sivan Grimes case. The first ballot yielded 463 votes, the second produced a clear majority, and Shepherd was declared unanimously elected as the convention proceeded amid strong professional testimonials.
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Supreme Court
Shepherd
J. J. Laughinghouse
Beaufort County
Sivan Grimes
Laughinghouse
Shephe
Metropolitan district convention nominates Bunn for campaign
The Raleigh Metropolitan district convention nominated Bunn of Nash by acclimation amid enthusiastic applause. E W Poll of Johnson was elected Elector. The endorsement promises a vigorous campaign and predicts a brilliant November victory.
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Raleigh
Bunn
Nash
Africa
E. W. Poll
Johnson
Mr. Bunn
Commencement and Concert at Wilson Collegiate Institute
The Wilson Collegiate Institute holds commencement tonight and tomorrow with a grand feast for attendees. Tonight W J Peele of Raleigh will deliver the annual address, followed by a notable concert tomorrow praised as surpassing all prior performances.
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W. J. Peele
Raleigh
Wilson
Roanoke News Reports Disorderly Republican Convention
The Roanoke News describes the Republican Convention of the Second District as chaotic and disgraceful. Credentials delegates clashed with the chair, chairs and sticks flew, pistols were shown, and a mass exodus occurred as factions continued nominating candidates and planning a bolting ticket.
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Roanoke
Gan
Committee On Credentials
H. P. Cheatham
Vance
J. DB. Martin
Edgecombe
L. G. Estes
Chicago
The G ne Thing Needful
The passage laments dull daily life and seeks relief in religion. It suggests faith and spiritual friendship as catalysts to lift spirits amid long, monotonous labor. It envisions divine solace guiding business and personal life toward calm satisfaction and rapture.
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Christ
Wake Forest Commencement Announces June Exercises
The Wake Forest College commencement, invited by H. i. Covington, runs June 12 13 14. Senator Z B Vance will give the annual Literary address at 10 o clock on the 13th, followed by Dr W H Whitsit delivering the commencement sermon at 5 30. A rare treat awaits attendees.
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H. i. Covington
Wake Forest College
Z. B. Vance
W. H. Whitsit
Banner Rise for Judge Fowle Nomination Rally
The nomination of Judge Fowle by the State Democratic Convention excites strong support in Wilson. A large banner appeared across the street featuring a victorious cock and Governor D. G. Fowle inscribed, visible even before delegates returned, signaling early enthusiasm.
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Sims
Hennie Green
Staunton
Ross Nash Street
Martir Hoon
Baltimore
Smithfield
Raleigh
Judge Fowle
Wilson
Maj
Steadman
D. G. Fowle
Marriage of Capt Geo D Hawks and Miss Kate O Anderson
At the bride's mother's Weldon residence on May 26, Capt. Geo D Hawks conductor of the W and WLR Railway marries Miss Kate O Anderson. The verse lauds the couple and sends warm congratulations to the new pair.
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Weldon
Geo. D. Hawks
W. & Wlr R
Kate O. Anderson
Editor Departures Prompt Rural Social Dress Prompt
The piece notes the editor leaving by invitation and advises ladies visiting during the week to dress plainly and practically according to the weather. It mentions a customary shower and urges attendees not to bring delicate gossamer or umbrellas, emphasizing a sensible, cool white attire. The editor’s return is announced with a playful P S remark.
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P. S
Butter in Clark's Ice House Puns Stir Town
The genial Boykin jokes about butter stored in Clark's ice house during a casual street chat. The exchange highlights local humor as we remark on punning and a well stocked grocery shop amid modest town life.
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Boykin
Clark
Shilohs Cure Promises Quick Relief from Hurts and Coughs
Advertises Shilohs Cure for coughs and dry phemonia as a universal remedy. Claims endorsements by Dr W S Anderson of Wilson and E G Moore of Toisnot plus other products Pep oto tash and Life guilt. Mentions James Murray reelected county superintendent and Southern Chemical Company supplying diarrhea remedies.
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Shiloh
Anderson
Wilson
E. G. Moore
Toisnot
James Murray
W. S. Anderson
G. Moore
E- G. Moore
Southern Chemical Company
Charlotte
N. C
Peace Institute Closing Exercises Invitation Noted
The notice acknowledges receipt of an invitation to the Peace Institute closing exercises on June 6th 1555 from two charming girls from Wilson. The writer notes age and remarks on writing for the paper and dodges the tone with a humorous aside.
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Peace Institute
Wilson
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Ocean
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B. Aycock
Art
Board of County
Bennet Bullock
A. B. Deans
Neo County
Maze
Board of Commissioners
F. W. Karnes
First National Bank of Wilson
Chapel Hill
Gregory
Geisberg
Dallas Hardy
Conors
Bellevoire Institute
Terra Firma
Ezzell
E. W. Kerr
Clinton
Wilson Collegiate Institute
Tre Weldon
Wake Forest
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Hawks
Prince of Birds
Pine
George
Kate
Dorsey
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Craegist
Gente
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