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Newspaper

Wilson Mirror

Location

Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1888

Page

7

Lame but triumphant: the sermon on the prey taken by the lame

In a Sunday sermon Rev. Dr. Tadpage argues that the weak and disabled have often achieved great spiritual wins in faith, citing poets and reformers who labored despite infirmities. He urges humble workers in churches and Sabbath schools to serve using ordinary means and to see grace empower unlikely people to take life’s spiritual prey.

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Old Settler’s garb sent to Africa stirs local satire

In Sol’s Ridge a benevolent aid society led by Brother Van Slocum plans to send old red flannel shirts and worn corduroys to Africa, provoking humorous protests from the Old Settler who mocks the venture’s logic and worries about heathen comfort. Maria renovates garments while debating the charity’s reach and motive.

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Bridge Dies on Canal and Town Remembers

A Kingston Freeman account recalls Bridge a famed canal boat queen. Locals recall her skill steering, grace, and acts from saving a child to praying publicly. She is mourned as the life of the towpath with a wreath planned for her coffin.

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Prayer tale from Washington Critic about siblings

Kitty aged three asks to pray for self improvement while her two year older brother George eludes prayers. The mother suggests praying for both, but Kitty replies she knows that boy too well, insisting on self change only. The anecdote captures a humorous family moment.

Kitty Mamma George Washington

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