Heroes of Wilmington Rescue at Sea Described as Noble
A Wilmington Messenger editor praises local heroism citing William A. Martin and others who risked their lives to save a niece and a young woman swept by strong currents. The account highlights courage, teamwork, and self sacrifice as enduring community values with a reflection on historic legends of heroism. The narrative notes how Warren and Brown persisted against heavy surf and urged the rescued to trust and cooperate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nic Deerberton
Ajax
Achilles
Catharine
Russia
Wilmington
William A
Martin
Willie Morrison
R. E. L. Brown
Mny Brown
Mr. Warren
Young Warren
Brown
Ocracoke Health and Pleasure Season Described in Detail
The article extols Ocracoke as a healthful pleasure resort 66 miles from Washington and 65 from New Bern. It highlights Silver Lake, fishing nearshore, hunting, a new hotel expansion at Ocracoke Hotel Spencer Gros, a tram to the beach, a steamer service, dances, and the soon-to-come burlesque Engaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Newbern
Pamlico
Atlantic
Portsmouth
Silver Lake
Black Beard
Ocracoke Hotel
Spencer Gros
Pamlico Sound
Ocracoke
Merchants’ Hotel
Washington, N. C
Resolutions of Respect for W G Ellis at Enterprise Lodge
At a May 31 meeting of Enterprise Lodge No 44 the committee reported on the death of W G Ellis. The resolutions praise his honesty, truth, and probity, express sympathy to his widow, announce 30 days of mourning, and request publication of the resolutions. Signed by Joan F Barrox J H Baker committee and Jonas DetTinces secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enterprise Lodge No. 44
W. G. Ellis
Joan F. Barrox
J. H. Baker
R.wokixe
Jonas DetTinces
National Democratic Executive Committee
New York
Calvin S. Brick
W. H. Barnum
Mixed Nuggets Of News And Lore From An 1890s Page
A collection of varied items noting Edison called King of Light, debates on tariffs and free trade, local politics in New York and Virginia, Johnstown disaster aftermath, and anecdotes about notable figures like Bayard Blaine and Grover Cleveland. Includes curiosities on auctions, farming, and social sayings.
State News Snippets of North Carolina Developments
Miscellaneous notes report a man becoming an Evangelist after leaving for Asheville, a fourth five percent dividend for State National creditors, the Raleigh Bank failure claims totaling 326074 with forty five percent proven, a student prank with a five dollar bill swallowed as a joke, UNC catalog noting readiness for a new century of growth with a September 1589 session, and convicts on the Wilmington extension facing illness while others stay healthy.
Fragmentary note on oath oath and home loss
An unreadable OCR fragment mentions oath and loss of food at home around a date in December. No clear individuals or organizations are identifiable.
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Wilmington Messenger
Euphoni
Ously Elucidated
Paris
Inventor Edison
King of Light
Bill Teli
Indiana
Cleveland
Brice
Birmingham
Pennsylvania
Sam Jones
Sam
Hill
State of
Henrie Mathen
Napoleon
Mahone
Virginia
Blind Tom
Johnstown
Mr. Blaine
Berlin
San Francisco
Honolulu
Thomas F. Bayard
Pulver
Vineland N. J
Troy
N. Y
Mr. Carnegie
England
Mr. Gladstone
Oliver H. Dockery
H. Clay Armstrong
Baltimore
Kansas
Tanner
Ates
Sarah
Lee
Judge Gray
Vorhees
McDonald
France
Gordon
William the Conqueror
South Fork Fishing Club
Alger
America
Samoa
China
Seattle
Russell Harrison
Tis
Prince Russell
Siemon Ghanienstk
Grover Cleveland
United States
Democratic Party
Robert I. Chester
Tennessee
Masonic Order
Chester
Senate
State News
PROM
THE
Depp Blipf
Tone Grand Old Mountain
Www. P. Fife
Asheville
R. G. Pearson
Bank of Raleigh
University of North Carolina
Kemp P. Battle
Chapel Hill N. C
Black River
Northarolina
Leslie E Keeley
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