24 Jun 1891
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Newspaper
Wilson Mirror
Location
Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1891
Page
1
A collage of humorous and moral reflections in old prose and verse. The piece comments on religion, temptation, affection, and social virtue with playful aphorisms and notices of local visitors, including Miss Susie Moye and Miss Leola Moore, praising gentlewomanly charms and community sentiment.
The Reflector prints a heartfelt note of gratitude for praise received after Greenville Female Institute's sixth annual commencement. Henry Blount of the Wilson Mirror delivered the address at the Greenville Opera House, praised for eloquence and remarks honoring women.
A crowd of about six thousand packed Wilson streets for Monumental services on a sun baked day. The Rocky Mount Infantry, Goldsboro Rifles, Sampson County Guards, and Wilmington Light Infantry paraded in, then dined at the armory. Senator Ransom addressed a packed Wilson Tobacco Warehouse, praising Confederate soldiers and heritage, followed by a floral parade and a fundraising appeal for a monument.
A visitor recalls a warm Pamlico County trip praising the Pamlico Male and Female Institute led by Prof. Fred Merritt and Mrs Gates. Miss Jennie Grady and her pupils impress with music, while Johnny Cowell and Ike Sugg receive special affection for hospitality and generosity.
The spirit of Mrs. Holden wife of Dr. M Holden died after a painful illness borne with christian resignation. The family and especially her devoted daughters are heartbroken. The obituary offers solace in faith and speaks of the blessed immortality beyond death and the Tree of Life.
A mischievous Budgie causes a humorous scene over spelling Rotterdam and a threat to “Rotterdam teeth out.” His mother chases him as he slips away, blaming the Mirror for pernicious influences.
The Ham mocks resort Island Beach Hotel adds one hundred cottage rooms facing the sea. Manager Will Hunter leads the team to meet high summer demand with comfort and inspiring views of the old ocean as waves surge ashore.
Mamona Hall hosted a two hour performance by a small but gifted troupe led by R. G. Allen. Tom Prosho's violin solos and Harry Seward's charcoal study of Southern life drew praise, while the group’s humor and harmony impressed the audience with refined artistry and emotive music.
A light hearted visitor comes to Wilson’s mansion hoping for happiness but finds Bertha cold and torn by guilt. Eddie pleads for love, yet Bertha declares they must part. She reveals nothing except a flea bitten confession implying a broken relationship.
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