17 Jun 1891
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Wilson Mirror
Location
Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1891
Page
1
The piece highlights Miss Mary Rufin and Miss Annie Mills visiting Wilson, with praises for Miss Clyde Rhodes, Miss Mattie Brown, and Miss Rena Stewart. It notes Miss Lily Gay’s Sunday night solo in the Methodist church and extols charity and comfort as a noble mission.
A praise laden sketch extols Dr Lafferty’s genius across lecture platform and pulpit. It lauds his rhetoric and humor, notes his Richmond Christian Advocate writings, and commends his Friday lecture and Methodist sermons for rich imagery and eloquence.
The Forty third Annual Convocation of the Grand Royal Arch Chapter of North Carolina met in Morehead City on June 9 1891. The session effected routine business, revived several dormant Chapters, and boosted Capitular Masonry in the jurisdiction. Officers elected and installed included Benj F Briggs Grand High Priest Wilson and others from Winston Greensboro Raleigh Tarboro Everitts Wilmington and Wilson with multiple key posts filled.
A nostalgic ode celebrates collegiate summers and the freedom of undergraduates. It envies carefree days, laments exams, and urges girls to enjoy vacations while cherishing family, faith, and blue skies as they await future responsibilities.
Professor Winston, born in Windsor North Carolina in 1852, has been chosen as President of the University of North Carolina. A North Carolinian by birth he studied at Oxford Cornell and UNC and served sixteen years as Latin chair. He was also a lecturer at Summer Normal Schools and other leading institutions.
Ed stands beneath his beloved’s window pouring passionate verses into the night. A sudden cry from the dreamer asks for food, shattering the romantic spell as he struggles to understand her hunger.
The Journal praises Henry Blount editor of the Wilson Mirror for a witty presentation speech and entertaining recitation. His anecdotes and humor elicited applause and merriment from the audience during the exercises.
The writer recalls a brief stay in Greenville praising its hospitable citizens and fine business blocks. They note two local papers the Watch Tower and the Eastern Reflector and mention plans to build two tobacco warehouses. The visit included delivering the annual literary address at Greenville Collegiate Institute, with a spirited elocution competition won by Miss Latham and praised the students' training and performance.
The Hickory Mercury extols Miss Gertrude Blount of Wilson who graduates top of her class at Claremont College. At a Baptist Sabbath School ceremony she receives a music stand from the church and school in appreciation of her organist and teacher work. The event moves the school to tears as she departs for home.
A reflective piece extols the country as a tonic for temperaments and emotions. It describes nature’s temple of woods and streams, praising spring’s beauty while noting nuisances like mosquitoes and pests that mar the experience. The essay contends country strolls soothe only partly and presence remains poignant.
A florid Southern scene honors Col I A Sugg in Greenville where his refined wife and blooming daughters, joined by guest Miss Minnie Exum, create a romantic and Edenic atmosphere. The piece praises their gracious hospitality and the family’s noble bearing.
At 1 o'clock Prof J D Ezzell introduced Henry Blount of the Wilson Mirror as speaker. He delivered a one hour and a quarter address on Pluck and Energy full of vivid illustrations and humor, leaving a lasting impression on the vast assembly.
A glowing promotional note for The Very Best New York and Paris Ladies Fashion Bazar praising its beauty and Paris fashions. It advertises a 33 per year subscription and suggests sending 25 cents for a sample copy to George Munroe in New York.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.