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Newspaper
Wilson Mirror
Location
Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1891
Page
5
A crowded scene in Wilson today as Snow Hill district votes 1 in favor of going dry. Citizens express mixed views on prohibition and temperance policy while local leaders praise civic engagement and plan follow up discussions.
The Rocky Mount Light Infantry will arrive by the Shoe Fly this morning escorted to the armory by the Wilson Light Infantry under Capt Wooten. By 12 30 the two companies will march to the depot to receive the other units arriving on the 12 57 train and escort them to the armory. After dinner full details appear on the editorial page. At 2 30 P M exercises move to the Wilcon Tobacco Warehouse with prayers, hymn, address by Senator M W Ransom, and remarks by Capt Hadley. Veterans report at One O Clock for badge distribution.
Ann Eliza Latham of Centerville Pitt county, blind for five years, was operated on for a cataract by Dr H O Vatt during his Greenville visit. She traveled to Kinston Sunday and her vision returned. Dr Hyatt has performed several similar operations and gains reputation as an oculist.
The Richmond and Danville railroad begins selling Summer Excur sion Tickets at reduced rates from June 1, 1801, through September 6, 1892, with return validity to October 31, 1881. Coupon offices provide cost of board and timetable details. contact W A Tork Div Pass Agt Raleigh or Jas Taylor G P A for information.
An advertisement for Worthington's Great Southern Remedy from the Charles A Vegeler Manufacturing Co of Baltimore promotes it as endorsed by eminent medical men in the United States and Europe. Quotes from Dr S P Moore and Dr Edward Warren praise its efficacy for bowel ailments and general pains. Also includes railway timetable snippets and a general sales note.
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