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Newspaper
Wilson Mirror
Location
Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1894
Page
3
The Wilson Mirror lists charges by line for obituary notices cards of thanks and explanations of respect and displays of obituary poetry. Revenue from native church and society entertainments will also incur a five cent per line fee.
The paper announces a price reduction and urges subscribers to pay in advance for the coming year. It states the goal to publish a first class paper and hopes for a liberal response from readers to secure subscriptions.
Local items note Wake Forest commencement upcoming and guests at Wilson including Prof. J B Carlyle and Mrs. Farmer family. Rountree & Co. visitors from New York. Emma Lee Wells graduates from Hollins. Chief Justice Shepherd to join University Law School. Press Convention in Morganton draws G W Blount. deprivations of events noted.
The Wilson trustees met June 11 and elected officers for the graded and colored schools. George Hackney presides, A B Deans is vice president, Geo W Connor secretary, W P Simpson treasurer. Teachers include W C Allen principal and a list for white and colored schools. Connor praised, Allen praised, Miss Snakenberg resigns to join Garfield Hospital.
Hon James Edwin Moore of Martin county described as a brilliant lawyer and eloquent orator after a visit last week. He is widely talked of for the Judgeship in the third judicial district and his supporters will present his claims at the nominating convention.
Prof Silas E Warren of the Wilson Collegiate Institute died after a long illness on last Friday morning. He rebuilt the institute since 1886, surrounding himself with capable teachers and elevating its standing in the state. Born December 5 1857 in Edgecombe county he was 36 years old. He served as a diligent educator, devoted to duty, and faced death with patience and faith.
Convicts received additional sentences for a range of offenses. Frank Locust, three years for a secret assault on Lumford Narron who testified Locust’s guilt. James Holloway eighteen months for breaking into Geo. Wainwright’s workshop. James Mobley two years for perjury in two trivial cases. Henry Simms twelve months for highway robbery with credit for time from a hung jury. Court adjourned without civil jury trials. Judge Bynum reinforced February term impressions.
James M. Gallagher, Southern traveling agent for the Old Dominion Steamship Company of New York, calls readers’ attention to summer excursions on the Jamestown and Yorktown. The two steamers are described as magnificent and powerful, superior to any on the Atlantic Coast, promising a delightful trip short of Europe.
Mr Blount spoke on Beyond the Alps lies Italy under the Ball Club and Cornet Band auspices last Friday night. The lecture blended wit and pathos with engaging anecdotes, drawing attentive response despite fair attendance.
The writers urge the community to prevent the Institute's collapse by placing it under trustees or a board. They warn that selling for general use would strip it of value designed for school purposes and propose dissolving high grades to let the Collegiate Institute act as feeder. They promise further action.
Danville Virginia report states C E Ballou, previously charged with damaging conduct in Wilson North Carolina, was admitted to the Danville Tobacco Association after an executive committee found the charges false. Wilson Board of Trade had expelled him but rescinded that action before his Danville admission.
An OCR fragment advertises courses at a business college offering free illustrated materials and teaching in book keeping stenography and telegraphy. It promises hundred dollar benefits, credits, and job placements for vacancies in bookkeeping, clerical work, and teaching, with vague dates and contact points.
The Y P C U of the United Brethren Church will hold its second National Convention in Elkhart Indiana from June 21 to 24 Delegates from the movement worldwide are expected as railroads offer special rates and Elkhart prepares to host the event including city arrangements for attendees.
The Nash County Sun notes the Stanhope Academy closing exercises with praise for Dr Mundy who spoke on Know Thy Self. He is hailed as an ora tor and thinker. The paper congratulates Wil son Baptists on securing his services and laments Miss Bessie Ford’s departure, wishing her success elsewhere.
The Cape Fear and Yadkin Valley Railroad Co will sell Summer Excursion Tickets from June 1 to September 30, 1894, to Seashore and Mountain Resorts in North Carolina Virginia and West Virginia. Tickets are valid for return travel until October 31 1894 with stopovers at all resort points. W E Kyle General Passenger Agent.
A Kansas City man described as M EL Ross suffered fluttering at night dizziness and breathlessness from heart disease. He claims one bottle of Dr Mills New Cure for the Heart cured him. Advertisement from Dr Oz gists Drie Miles Medienl Co Elktvart Ind.
A fragmented pamphlet-like notice advertises a fountain pen and related plans. It mentions a hard rubber nib, a pattered design, and various names and terms, suggesting a promotional prospectus or sales inquiry from a local vendor. The legible bits hint at a monthly feature and engraving options.
The ceremony joined D P Best of Sampson County and Huldah Walston of Greene at the residence of J S Harrison in Greene County. Rev D L Earnhardt officiated. The happy event occurred on the 6th inst.
As Mrs. Lease shows improvement, observers anticipate news on Mr. Lease’s condition including the possibility of a relapse. The report centers on family health concerns and forthcoming statements from medical staff.
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