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Newspaper
Wilson Mirror
Location
Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1894
Page
5
The Wilson Advance highlights premium offers and local business notes including American Farmer on page eight, Charles W Tosh piano tuning, and the Bertie Rattler’s move to Bertie County. It reports on March weather, fire department efforts, Winstead the photographer adding an operator, and Henry Blount’s lecture plans. The paper mentions water works safety and a new water motor for the press after replacing the old engine.
A 17 year old Black boy drowned in the Tar River near Penny Hill Pitt County while skimming for shad. Local authorities reported the incident and began a formal inquiry into the death.
John Green bested traveling expert A B Spear in a speed trial, showing skill Spear did not anticipate. The report notes Green’s quick adaptation and speed, alongside a playful remark about newspapers avoiding conspicuous coverage. Other items list local visits by Ringwood’s C A Williams and George W Blount, and notes on Ashley Young, Miss White, Miss Mattie Wright, and T H Best.
A Wednesday night blaze destroyed the three story Hadley property occupied by J G Roney of the American Tobacco Co and a storage warehouse with adjoining wood shop owned by Calvin Barnes. Losses range from 4000 to 6000 for Hadley and 750 for Barnes with little insurance. Hadley cites insurers' higher rates and water works issues for remaining uninsured. Fire department efforts failed to save the structure though nearby buildings were kept from ignition.
While riding home from Finch's mill last Friday they collided with an ox cart, breaking their buggy wheel and throwing them out but they sustained no injuries. Henry Simms about 15 was jailed to answer larceny of a basket of rations from an old colored woman. Charles Taylor and James Dunston jailed for gambling.
J H Futrell of Scotland Neck has been appointed a director of the State Fair. The appointment is seen as favorable by fair supporters. Work under Jule Carr, president, and Hal W Ayer, his lieutenant, advances with strong promise for a successful fair.
Mrs Hill, a skilled musician and organizer, promises a Wilson audience a Tuesday night program at Momona Hall. She will be joined by a Petersburg violinist adding notable talent to the entertainment and aims to earn public recognition for her efforts.
The piece notes the adage March seeks out weaknesses from impure blood and praises Aver's Sarsaparilla as a tonic. It mentions Miz. Co. of Elkhart Indiana reporting lower carriage and harness prices for 1844 and urges readers to save 4 cents in stamps to page their 112 page catalogue before buying wagons bicycles or harness.
From old stock of drugs Hargrave cleanses and now offers a complete line of fresh pure drugs. The store is attractively arranged and he stocks seeds of various kinds for gardeners. Located next to the Postoffice, inviting neighbors to see and buy.
The note highlights Dingee and Conrad Co. of West Grove PA and their $100 prize for naming the new flower Canma No. 1900. The firm, a leading rose grower, also publishes Success With Flowers a monthly guide for amateur culture, with sample copies offered free to readers.
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