Local notices and social notes from Wilson area society
The column records residents and visitors in Wilson and nearby towns. Mentions include Mrs. Graham Winstead in Rocky Mount, a dentist in Wilson, Odd Fellows temple plans in Oxford, sheriff and deputies, Corinne Barnes in Wilson, church sermons by Mr Guthrie and Elder Gold, Miss Emma Vaughan from Scotland Neck, Prof. Middleton and wife, Fenner Stickney and wife, Y M C A secretary Coulter, Miss Cora Winstead singing, Mt Lebanon delegates to Asheville, and several local young women returning from schools. It closes with reflections on community life and prayers for a ill child.
The Concert at Wilson Collegiate Institute Delights Audience
The Wilson Collegiate Institute presented a brilliant concert on Wednesday night praised for its graceful and richly merited performances. Miss Lily Gay led the program with skill while Miss Addie Davis and Miss Bee Allen received standout notices for recitations and singing, with numerous students contributing in overtures, duets, and readings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson Collegiate Institute
Lily Gay
Addie Davis
Ella Foote
Anna Walston
Lady Clare
Louis Heilbroner
Darkie
Louis
Bee Allen
Division of North Carolina Conference Revealed
Treasurer Bain reports from the general Conference on the dividing line between the North Carolina and Western North Carolina Conferences. The split places Currituck Camden Pasquotank Pesquimans Gates and Chowan east of the line with Virginia Conference. the eastern conference will meet in Wilson around December 1. Bishop J C Keener will preside both sessions at designated times. about 2000 members in each conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh News-Observer
Bain
North Carolina
Virginia
Rockingham
Guilford
Randolph
Yadkin River
S. C
Tennessee
N.C
Louisiana
Keener
Remarkable Bertie County Marriage Involving Army Officer
A Lewiston area marriage in Bertie county surprised locals after Eliza Wren, illiterate and 220 pounds, answered a newspaper matrimonial ad. Correspondence with a Fort Riley quartermaster named Gaultz spanned about 150 letters before he arrived with money and attire, took her on a bridal tour to Washington, planning to return her home before taking her to Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotland Neck Democrat
Lewiston
Bertie County
Eliza Wren
Jockingly
United States Army
Fort Riley
Kansas
Washington
Gaultz
Bertie
Court records note fines and a perjury sentence
A court disposed of several cases with a $500 bond forfeiture, fines of $200 and $100, and a one year penitentiary term for perjury. Batts v. Railroad awarded Batts $750 after a two day trial for injuries from a door collapse. A coal discovery near Durham and Chapel Hill spurs a mining venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batts
Raiilroad
Orton of Wilmington: A Rare Retreat Shines
The Orton of Wilmington, under the refined Montague, stands as a rare retreat with spacious rooms and gracious service. The hotel’s prosperity grows as its courteous clerks and delightful management attract high praise and steady business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orton
Wilmington
Chesterfield
Montague
Death of Mr. B. H. Bardin in Wilson
The 2 am Thursday death ends long illness of Mr. Bardin, a respected Wilson surveyor and businessman. His passing ends years of painful affliction and is mourned by community friends who recall his service and character.
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B. H. Bardin
Wilson
Bardin
New Jerusalem
Hymen's Shrine Revels in Wedding Promise
A refined notice hails Ed Exum of Wayne County marrying Miss Sarah Edmondson of Green County. The writer extols Exum as esteemed, prosperous, and of high character and vows the couple, united in marriage, will enjoy a life full of sunshine and song.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Exum
Wayne County
Sarah Edmondson
Green County
Census officials face bid to replace appointed enumerators
Census Wilson has two groups of enumerators at work one with books and papers and another seeking instructions. Sanford Warren John Clark and R. S. Barnes were first appointed and qualified. Frank Blount and A. J. Dawson seek to oust them with later appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Sanford Warren John Clark
R. S. Barnes
Frank Blount
A. J. Dawson
Couple from Marion Weds in May Civil Union
In Marion South Carolina on May 30 A B Guyton married Miss Avalina Green of Wilmington. They formerly lived in Wilson and have friends here who wish them happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
S.C
A. B. Guyton
Avalina Green
Wilmington
Wilson
Leary submits Trinity College building plan
Mr S L Leary of Charlotte submits a design for Trinity College costing 125 009 with a main building estimated at 60 000 and possible increases from committee suggestions. The project includes a Y M C A annex, buildings for professors, a gymnasium, labs, Bible house, baths, and an athletic track. Construction to begin in two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
S.L. Leary
Charlotte
Trinity College
Cupid's Conquest a Greenville Marriage Notice
In Greenville Tennessee on Saturday last W. J. Davis led to the altar Miss Susve Simms a leading belle of Wilson society. Davis a respected, popular youth of refined character and high social position marries the charming Susve. The notice extends blessings and wishes for a blissful union free from care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenville
Tennessee
W. J. Davis
Susve Simms
Wilson Society
Davis
Prospecto Shows Major Gold Find Near Woodward Vein
The Nashville Argonaut reports Jim Leonard Campbell and Lyon’s prospecto in town yesterday. It has cut four feet further across on the Woodward vein, making ten feet in all, and has not yet finished. It hints at a huge discovery with immense potential value if confirmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville Argonaut
Jim Leonard
Campbell
Lyon
Woodard
United States
Sixteenth Annual North Carolina Dental Meeting in Wilmington
Dr S P Hillard president invites members to the sixteenth annual meeting of the State Dental Association in Wilmington June 25 26 27. Clinics by noted specialists and a large dental supplies exhibit including the latest improvements. Eminent professionals from other states will attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. P. Hilliard
North Carolina State Dental Association
Wilmington
Diplomas Presented by Charlie Ayr at Institute
On Wednesday night at the Institute Charlie Ayr gave a speech while presenting diplomas to Misses Mary Groves Connor Annie Harriss and Ida Batts. His oration was graceful and eloquent before the admired group of maidens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Ayrcock
Institute
Mary Groves Connor
Annie Harriss
Ida Batts
Col Wharton J. Greene Delivers Notable Fremont Address
The annual literary gathering at Fremont featured Col Wharton J. Greene, a strong Congressional candidate, delivering a brilliant and polished speech. The event showcased his eloquence and scholarly attainments, enhancing his notable reputation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hand
Fremont
Col. Wharton J. Greene
Tobacco Flues by Robert L Wyatt Offers Quality Pipes
Robert L Wyatt manufactures flues in approved patterns with quality materials. Prospective buyers should inspect his stock and price lists before ordering, as Wyatt aims to provide superior workmanship at lower costs. His reputation as a reliable craftsman reflects skill and sound judgment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robt. L. Wyatt
Aly
Bob
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Wilson Mirror
Eypy Blount
Siialoie
Geef Arest
Graham Winstead
Rocky Mount
Wright
Oxford
Miss Myrtie
Murfreesvoro
Sailie Herring
Miss
Daniel
Witt
Sheriff Crowe
Qur Gallant
Sam _ Earl
Nashville
Corinne Barnes
Lumber Bridge High School
Guthrie
Methodist Church
the Baptist Parsonage
Emma Vaughan
Scotland
Elder Gold
Prof. Middleton
Eli Mercer
Fenner Stickney
Coulter
Cora Winstead
Disciples Church
George Wainwright
Bledsoe
Lucy Whitehead
Alice Barnes
Baltimore
W. H. Savage
Clifton Jorge Virginia
Warren
Evangelist Stancil
Disciples
Urch
Maggie Moore
Woo
Wil‘San
James E
Lari
G. Blount
A. Moore B. Harriss
Masaniello
J. Batts
I. Warren
A. Norris
L. Pearson
S. Gay
R. Boyette
Eva Royall
Lillie Warren
Brook
Little Fisher-Maiden
Deans
M. Hadley
B. Savage
L. Warren
B. Deans
H. Hargove
M. G. Connor
A. Harriss
I. Batts
Miss Bee Allen
Swanage Bay
Robt, Connor
Les Dames de
Sunday Fishin
William Tell
M.G. Connor
Gay
Our
Wilmington Star
Durham
Chapel Hill
University
W. A. Guthrie
Atkins
Hymen’s
Fryar
Mrs
Julius Watkins
Mrs Churchwell
Cupid
Science
State Dental Association
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