Wilson Mirror highlights and social notes from town
The Wilson Mirror chronicles local life with praise for residents such as Miss Nannie Price, Miss Lizzie Barnes and Miss Sallie Ruffin, mentions Captain A. J. Hines moving to Greensboro, and notes events at churches and the opera house. It also covers the Franklin Times’ new dress, a theatre bill for Marie Prescott in Goldsboro, and a vivid Montgomery visit description by Toe Robinson.
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Wilson
Washington
Sallie Rufffin
Franklin Times
Thomas
Franklin County
Bonitz
Goldsboro
Marie Prescott
Shakespeare
Death's Drama: Every death a tragedy across class lines
A reflective meditation on mortality arguing that death halts all social distinctions. From palace to hovel, health to poverty, all share the same end. The piece contemplates judgment, mercy, and the elusive truth of each heart's secret intents.
Familiar Face Returns to Lead Ministries
The Rev. Mr. Willis, once a beloved Methodist pastor here twelve years ago, preached again Thursday night attracting many friends. The article recalls past congregants now in Paradise and praises his sermon for stirring memories and blessing the gathered audience.
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Willis
Methodist Church
Jesus
Paradise Regained
Capital farming from Greene county rewards
Our correspondent reports Bob Bryan of Greene county visiting town on Saturday. His son Will, described as the new block of the family, praises a fountain of youth while noting Will's work: one mule produced twenty one bales of cotton thirty barrels of corn and ten thousand pounds of oats. On another tract Mr. Bryan yielded thirty one bales of cotton from thirty five acres. The piece lauds intelligent energy and successful farming.
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Bob Bryan
Greene County
Will
Ponce de Leon
Mr. Bryan
Rocky Mount Banquet Delivers Lofty Oration by Henry Blount
At nine, guests gathered in the hotel dining rooms as Jacob Battle introduced Henry Blount editor of The Wilson Mirror. Blount delivered a praised speech, described as beautiful, grand, and eloquent, moving listeners with poetry and force.
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Phaenix
Rocky Mount
Jacob Battle
Henry Blount
Wilson Mirror
The Youths Companion Features Year Ahead
The Youths Companion lists six serial stories one hundred fifty short stories and illustrated tales of travel humor scientific and historical articles household pieces and a page weekly for children. It claims wide household reach in nearly half a million families and offers double holiday numbers with supplements at a reduced annual price. Address Boston Massachusetts.
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The
Youth's Companion
Boston
Mass
Gold Discovery at Woodard and Hedgepeth Plantations Near Nashville
The Woodard plantation near Nashville bought by B H Bunn W A Campbell and E W Lyon yields a free milling gold ore vein nearly one and a half miles long with ore widths from eighteen inches to two feet and grades from ten to twenty collars per ton. A nearby slate and iron ore body over thirty feet wide adds value with five to ten dollars per ton. The development promises a bonanza for the owners.
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Argonaut
B. H. Bunn
W. A. Campbell
E. W. Lyon
Woodard Plantation
Nashville
Hedgepeth Farm
A Blessing to the Community for Healing With Humor
The text extols a person who can turn sorrow into laughter and lift cares with joy. Humor is praised as a bland philosophy of life that knits together trials, smooths trouble, and sweetens bitterness, described as a radiant thread weaving cheer through daily events.
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Philosphy
Skipped by the light of the moon at Wilson
A Saturday night performance in Wilson drew a fine crowd for a light hearted farce with music singing dancing and humor. Review highlights wholesome merriment and cheerful relief from care as lively entertainment washes away troubles.
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Wilson
Illness and recoveries reported in local update
Mr. Burtis Cone, once critically ill, is much better and nearing outdoor activity. Dr. Pennington has returned to Wilson and is in perfect health again. Mrs. Herbert Rountree has been quite sick at her home for several days.
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Branch
Burtis Cone
Lent Services and lectures at St Timothy's Church
St Timothy's Church outlines weekday morning prayer through Mid Lent with litany services Wednesday and Friday at noon and evening prayers with a short lecture at 5 p.m. Sunday service begins with holy communion at 6 a.m. until Mid Lent, then 11 a.m. sermon. Sunday nights feature a 7:30 p.m. lecture series. Nash County plans to plant at least a third more tobacco than last year, growing twenty times more in 1834 and adding 33 percent, warning of Nash County becoming a leading tobacco center.
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The
Presbyterian Church
St. Timothy's Church
the Argonaut
Nash County
Death of Iberia Arquer in Petersburg
Mr. John Kersey mourns the death of his wife Iberia daughter of L D Arquer in Petersburg. Her remains were brought to Wilson and laid to rest in Maple Wood funeral conducted by Rev Tuttle. Golden Walston killed a large hog and raised 2500 pounds of meat, selling manure to pay for the hogs’ food.
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John Kersey
Iberia
L. D. Arquer
Petersburg
Wilson
Mr. Tuttle
Golden Walston
Golden
The Orator Henry Blount in a Mock Julius Caesar Quotation
The Wilson Mirror editor Henry Blount is quoted in a mock Julius Caesar scene with lines about Brutus and blood. Dr Kingsbury comments on the adjectives and figures in the piece, while Mark Antony speaks on stabbing and the blood that followed.
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Wilson Mirror
Henry Blount
Dr. Kingsbury
Wilminton Star
Brutus
Mark
Mark Antony
Julius Cesar
Butler of the Caucasian Receives Flattering Notice
A brief congratulatory note praises Butler editor of the Caucasian for his paper’s handsome appearance. The message lauds the new op as bright and crystal like, comparing its radiance to a clear, cloudless bow in the air.
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Butler
A Force Of Habit And Whimsy In A Faded Scene
A fragmentary reminiscence recalls a flirtatious moment between a pretty salesgirl and a blushing suitor as a kiss is shared before the conversation drifts. A bank affidavit appears, with John Hutchinson as cashier, sworn on March, 18xx9, in Wilson County North Carolina.
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North C Carolina
County of Wilson
John Hutchinson
A. B Deans
Beautiful Flowers GEO. Thompson and 8 Cent Pay
Fragmentary item notes a flowers advertisement or notice involving GEO. THOMPSON and an 8 cent per year rate. Limited readable context prevents full details.
Henry Blount to Speak at Honor School Commencement
The Franklin Literary Society invites Henry Blount editor of the Mirror to deliver an address at the thirty eighth Annual Commencement on June 4. He is described as an ornate eloquent orator and polished writer, promising a delightful address.
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Henry Blount
Our
the Mirror
Franklin Literary Society
Blount
A Sermon by Rev C J Woodson Draws Praise
A Baptist church sermon Sunday morning by Rev. C. J. Woodson is praised as sharp and precise. The report notes his eloquent language and impressive delivery left a lasting impression on the audience.
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C. J. Woodson
Baptist Church
New Raleigh Wilson Short Cut Train Inaugurated
On January a new Raleigh Wilson line via the Short Cut connects Raleigh with the Wilmington Weldon and Richmond routes. The Raleigh train leaves at 9 o clock a.m. and arrives Wilson at 12 10 p.m. with connections north. Return from Wilson at 2 35 p.m. arrives Raleigh 5 30 p.m. No car changes between Wilson and Raleigh. A capital arrangement.
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Raleigh
Wilson
Notice of Sale and Examination for Perfect Fit
Take Notice that examination for a suitable and perfect fit will be conducted to determine eligibility or sale terms. A HetLeronen appears to be the contact for the proceeding and further instructions.
Exodus of Negroes Diminishes County Farms
A Spring Hill township resident reports twelve families left his area on Friday while another says twenty seven left Old Fields that day. About seven hundred have reportedly left the county in ten days, all bound for the North West.
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Spring Hill Township
An Honored Visitor from Tennessee District
An honored visitor, James 5S, spoke of his transfer to the Tennessee district and impending departure from North Carolina. The writer laments losing such an accomplished gentleman whose polish and courtly influence are deemed a credit to the state.
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James
Battle of the Revenue Department
Tennessee
North Carolina
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First National Bank
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Greensboro
Nannie Price
Lizzie Barnes
Peace Institute
Stacy Kelly
Lizzie Redden
Tuttle
John T. Privett
Black Creek
Nona Taylor
Jessie Taylor
Verdue
Congress
Newberne
Simmons
Athens
Toe Robinson
Montgomery
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