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Newspaper
Wilson Mirror
Location
Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1888
Page
5
Community items and remarks from Wilson area papers mention political ticket reception, campaign writing, and local notables. Highlights include Fowle and Thurman affiliations, Joe Robinson praised, and upcoming July events. personal notices cover Mrs. Bronson and May Emory, with deaths and local social updates.
The Wilson Collegiate Institute hosted closing exercises last week with student performances and praise for Principal Warren and staff. Notable acts included Miss Mary Gold and Miss Lula Norris in a refined instrumental, Mr. Peele of Raleigh delivering Law and Ladies, and Miss Addie Earl of Nashville earning admiration for her Virgil recitation.
J. N. Campbell becomes manager of Park and Bellevue hotels in High Point. George T. Leach, proprietor, with Newt as manager, aims to attract merchants and guests by offering refined service and hospitality.
Miss Lizzie Barnes daughter of F W Barnes won the Peace Institute music gold medal for superior attainments. The report praises her talent and effort, noting she reached high in achievement and gained a star in her reputation.
An excursion June 26 27 under Mr R S Tuck Fayetteville features extra ladies car two per seat to 10 crowding limit and special car requests for $1. Fares cover Smithfield to Wilson for $3 with return to Richmond 5 PM June 27 allowing 27 hours to tour sights including Hollywood cemetery Confederate monument Stonewall Jackson and Lee Davis homes with electric railway access.
The fire engine arrived and, aided by grown folks and boys, was tested on Monday afternoon with full approval. Wells at Hadley gin house and nearby sites were emptied quickly as steam routed through long hose into Nash Tarboro and Goldsboro streets. With ample water and competent crew, town foresees efficient fire response. cisterns will be placed and a youth volunteer company may form, led by foreman W P Snakenberg.
Brother C. C. Daniels, editor of the Advance, is elected to the State Executive Committee and praised for his bold leadership and party contributions. F. A. Woodard is named chairman of the Congressional district, commended for legal ability and political tact.
Hon E W Kerr introduced Henry Blount of the Wilson Mirror as orator of the day at Belvoir Commencement. Blount spoke on the lives of great men, detailing their rise from obscurity to fame in a poetic, humorous, and highly polished address that held the audience spellbound for an hour.
A large audience at the Baptist Church heard Rev. Newton open with prayer as Hon. D. H. McLean gave the salutatory. Henry Blount, editor of the Wilson Mirror, delivered an eloquent address praised for its humor and poetic beauty, especially his tribute to women.
The eloquent Mr. Cordon preached before the Henderson Female College graduates. His sermon from John 14 12 impressed listeners, held their attention for an hour, and was praised as admirable and powerful, with eloquence, courage, and emotion that moved hearts.
Dispatch from Greensboro reports Gov Fowle and Lieut Gov Holt arriving by northbound train to a massed welcome. A torch light procession, band in full dress, burning tar barrels and high enthusiasm mark the Greensboro crowd for Cleveland and Fowle as Guilford Democrats rally.
The Wilson Society laments the loss of Misses Seaborne and Bouldin described as women of refined breeding and social charm whose absence will be deeply felt like stars hidden by clouds.
Dr. Brooks chairing the Board of County Commissioners announces a healthy county treasury. The county is out of debt and has funds on hand, with every county order as good as a bank check. The statement portrays county matters as admirably settled.
The principal reports 104 pupils enrolled in the past session, doubling the first session’s attendance. The school is praised for solid merit and is seen as a haven guiding students from ignorance toward enlightened learning under strong leadership.
At rest on Monday at noon Mrs. John O Hagan died peacefully after a devout life in the Episcopal church. She departed with blissful assurance of Jesus promises and now rests in Heaven while her earthly body lies in the sod.
The Maid dreams of joyous picnics in visions of happiness. At noon she walks with sighing bows and touches with loving licks. But by night the scene turns woeful as she endures sore limbs from scratching red bugs ticks and similar pests.
The tone celebrates the end of the school term with children returning home in high spirits. It contrasts the current happiness with a warning that life’s contrasts of light and shade are necessary to complete the human experience.
A Fourth of July event in Wilson promises pomp and ceremony with a barbecue for attendees. Judge Fowle and other distinguished speakers will entertain and inspire with rhetoric and oratory to mark the Declaration of American Independence.
The Daily Tobacco Plant is described as a neat daily with strong backing and accomplished journalists at its helm. Promises a bright future and being one of the best papers in the state due to brilliant attainments.
A historic ad notes Shi lohs Cure promises immediate relief with prices 10 cents 0 cents and 1 dollar. It markets Pep-o-tash as a specific for cholera infantum or teething infants and children.
A colonial advertisement page touts Shilohs Catarrh Remedy for catarrh diphtheria and canker mouth with Pep o tash and Life Quilt as featured cures. Testimonials from Rev George H Thayer praise Shilohs Consumption Cure while Diarrhea preparations are offered by Southern Chemical Company. Shilohs Vitalizer promoted as a remedy for indigestion constipation dizziness and yellow skin with Dr W S Anderson and E G Moore as sellers.
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