Wilson Mirror enters seventh annual volume
The Wilson Mirror marks its seventh year with praise from News Observer Star Argus and others. Editors Henry Blount and staff are lauded for courtesy and wit, reflecting the paper's growth and Democratic stance as it continues to brighten Wilson County.
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Wilson Mirror
News Observer
Henry Blount
Mirror
Star
Argus
South
Henry Biount
Advertiser
Kennedy matriarch passes after Thursday afternoon departure
In this place on Thursday afternoon the 15th inst at the cosy home of her daughter Mrs B H Tyson Mrs Kennedy departed this life. She was the wife of the late Col William L Kennedy a refined gentleman of Eastern Carolina noted for hospitality and generosity. She had lived with her daughter after his death and lingered peacefully awaiting the spirit to leave for a blessed harbor.
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B. H. Tyson
Kennedy
Col
William L. Kennedy
Carolina
Eternal Rest Greeting in a Beloved as Beloved Passed
The text portrays a mourner's voice praising eternal rest and heavenly welcome. It speaks of departure to the unknown sea toward God's throne, with loved ones grieving and angels placing garlands on a sinless head. It emphasizes release from sin and secure bliss in the fold.
North Carolina Rail Improvements Promising Year Ahead
The Asheville Citizen notes plans to push several railroad projects across the state. Major lines include the Murphy division extension, Carolina Knoxville & Northern across the state, Raban Gap to the Tennessee river, and the Cape Fear & Yadkin Valley from Fayetteville to Wilmington. The Cape Fear and Yadkin Valley, Onslow to connect Wilmington and New Bern, and a near air line from Weldon to Charlotte are highlighted as especially significant and promising.
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Asheville
North Carolina
Murphy
W.N. C
Carolina, Knoxville & Northern Road
Raban Gap
Tennessee River
Carolina Central
Rutherfordton
Shelby
Cranberry
Cape Fear
Richmond Dispatch News Boys Bid Opens
A lively notice praises the Richmond Dispatch for fresh North Carolina news and announces early delivery by the 4 PM train. It invites bids for the first bundle of Dispatch papers to reach newsstands quickly in Wilmington and Raleigh markets.
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Richmond Dispatch
North Carolina News
Dispatch
Wilmington and Weldon
Devout Congregation Praises Sunday Service and Singers
The Rev. Mr. Howard delivered a plain earnest gospel sermon and the service featured notable singing. Miss Mittie and Miss Florence Her ring performed a duet and Mittie impressed with clear pure notes while Florence won over strangers with a remarkable voice and wide compass.
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Mr. Howard
Soto
Mittie
Florence Herring
Florence
Sermons by Rev Higes Impress Pisco Audiences in Warrenton
The Rev Mr Higes of Warrenton preached a series of sermons in the pal church during the latter part of last week and impressed all listeners with ease grace and elegance. He is a gentleman of profound learning and culture and his discourses edify and nourish. While he was here the scholarly Mr Bronson filled his place in Warrenton and delivered gems from his inexhaustible mine of wisdom and knowledge.
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Higes
Warrenton
Pisco
Pal
Terrible Accident Near Savanna Claims Many Lives
A fast mail train wreck occurred about seven miles beyond Savanna, when a bridge failed. Nineteen people were killed and fifty nine wounded as cars plunged into a ravine. Lifeless bodies were later returned to northern homes.
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Wilson
Savanna
Bridge
Illiptical Wrangle Reported in Local Love Lab
A flirtatious verse in the Mirror recounts a playful bargaining over kisses between a man and woman. The pair exchange affections and vows to share the last sip of sweet nectar, continuing their romantic parley without regret.
May Morning Dreaming in a Light Filled Glade
The prose paints mornings wrapped in silvery light dreaming of May splendor. It speaks of budding flowers perfume and woodland music filling hearts with rapture and delight as gentle breezes bathe the earth in radiant calm.
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Wilson
Akrrell
Dockery Named Republican Governor Candidate in North Carolina
Raleigh correspondent reports Oliver H. Dockery poised as the Republican standard bearer for governor. Announcement to come this week confirms his acceptance and place in the race.
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Raleigh
Richmond Dispatch
Oliver H. Dockery
Noble Nash figure in town praised as capable representative
A popular gentleman from Nash visited last week, meeting many friends. The writer notes his frequent mention in connection with legislative honors and argues he would be an excellent and honorable member for the constituency.
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Old Nash
Wilson Normal selects Warren and McIver to lead
At Friday’s Local Board of Managers meeting Silas Warren of Wilson Collegiate Institute was elected Superintendent and Prof McIver of the Peace Institute was chosen Principal. The paper praises the board’s wisdom and predicts a brilliant era for Wilson Normal.
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Wilson Normal School
Silas Warren
Wilson Collegiate Institute
McIver
The
Peace Institute
Wilson Normal
Local Woman Opens Private Art Collection
A resident has begun arranging a private display of paintings she created herself to add color and style to the current artistic fad. The collection showcases her personal technique and visual experiments.
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Daugh Place
Sterling Ruffin Promoted to Treasury Clerkship
The Greensboro Patria reports Sterling Ruffin, praised as a model young gentleman, has been promoted to a $1400 clerkship in the Treasury Department in Washington.
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Greensboro Patria
Sterling
Ruffin
Treasury Department
Washington
Oxford and Clarksville Railroad Completion Celebration
The Oxford event on April 15 will feature free excursions from Richmond Clarks ville and Henderson to Oxford. Distinguished speakers and Richmond music accompany exercises at the Oxford Asylum, with a nighttime finale a recherche German. Electric light will illuminate the festivities.
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Oxford & Clarksville
Oxford
Richmond
Clarksville
Henderson
Oxford Asylum
A Fine Horse Delivers More Fine Trotter News
A descriptive notice extols Wilie Edwards and his new mare, praised as another splendid daisey trotter. The piece emphasizes quality and harmony between the man and his horse, noting the elegant specimen will bear him company.
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Wilie Edwards
A Severe Trial of Mortal Frailty and Sudden Dilemmas
A meditation on human adversity and self control argues that trials train the spirit yet sudden mishaps reveal the frailty of plans. The passage reflects on discipline versus impulsive choices when small accidents spark thoughts of drastic ends.
Toisnot Plans Cotton Factory Expansion
The citizens of Toisnot announce steps to erect a cotton factory, expecting progress and prosperity. Local business leaders are described as intelligent and enterprising, and the project is anticipated to reach a successful, brilliant termination.
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Toisnot
Cape Fear and Yadkin Valley Railway Extends to Wilmington
The Fayetteville Journal reports the extension to Wilmington is now an assured fact with rapid progress westward. The line aims to unlock vast regional wealth in wood and minerals and connect to world markets through the Atlantic coast.
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Fayetteville Journal
Cape Fear and
Yadkin Valley
Atlantic
Wilmington
Hackmetack fragrance on sale by local merchants
A lasting perfume priced at 25 dollars and zero cents is offered by Dr. W. S. Anderson of Wilson and E. G. Moore of Toisnot. The region notes the completion and occupancy of the new Supreme court room library and offices.
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Hackmetack
W. S. Anderson
Wilson
E.G. Moore
Toisnot
Supreme Court
Court
Shiloihs Cure advertised for multiple ailments
The ad proclaims Shilohs Cure will relieve croup whooping cough and bronchitis with Dr W S Anderson of Wilson and E G Moore of Toisnot selling it. It notes a guarantee for Shilohs Vitalizer for dyspepsia and liver complaints and mentions a Nasal Injector free with Shilohs Catarrh Remedy. The State YMCA convention dates are listed for Charlotte.
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W. S. Anderson
Wilson
E. G. Mooore
Toisnot
Shiloh
W.S. Anderson
E. G. Moore
EF. G. Moore
Totenot
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