Feathery mischief and Easter thoughts fill Wilson pages
The Wilson Mirror reports on local gossips and health notes as Zölle Egerton and Mrs. Herbert Rountree visit relatives in Wilson, a coroner inquest returns justifiable homicide, and Easter sermons uplift readers. The piece also notes a Florida trip, a Waynesville Rifles captaincy, and upcoming union meetings amid a flood of community notices.
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Herbert Rountree
Kinston
Eugene
Wilson
Junce Gudger
Waynesville Rifles
E.per Gotp
Florida
Rocky Mount
Jous S. Boppie
Nash County
Bill Collins
Nash
Ury
Sweetest Solace and praise for Wilson Mirror
A historical letter praises the Wilson Mirror newspaper marking its seventh volume and celebrating editor Henry Blount. It lauds its unique style, humor, and editorial quality, noting readership joy and the paper’s cultural reflection as Fayetteville Observer Progressive Farmer and The Advance convey praise from multiple sources.
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Wilson ,Mirror
Henry Blount
Bright Mirror
Fayetteville
Wilson Mirror
North Carolina
Progressive Farmer
The
Mirror
Brother Blount
The Great Preacher Inspires Star Editor
The Star editor declares Mr. Pearson the greatest preacher heard, praising his ordinary yet powerful sermon on Regeneration. He notes Pearson relies solely on the Bible as his weapon and wonders why other ministers do not achieve similar fruits and seals in their ministries.
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the Star
Pearson
Walker
An Old Landmark Removed Col Albert Farmer Passes In Wilson
Col Albert Farmer, founder of Wilson’s plow factory and early machine shops, died Saturday at his home after weeks of declining health. He was the last of Wilson’s original settlers and left a legacy of industry benefiting agriculture nationwide. Relatives and friends mourn his loss.
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Col
Albert Farmer
Wilson
Col. Farmer
Murray Benton
Wainright and Royal
Castalia Road Proposal Sparks Henderson County Interest
The Henderson News reports a planned road from Castalia, Nash county to Henderson. A May election will decide township subscriptions as Castalia residents rally behind the project calling it a military necessity for the area and tobacco industry growth.
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Henderson
Castalia
Nash County
John Winder
Durham
Nashville superintendent shoots son in law in self defense
Buck Dixon, superintendent of the Poor House in Nash County, shot and killed Bill Collins on Thursday night after a long feud sparked by Collins marrying against his in laws wishes. Collins reportedly drew his pistol first and Dixon fired in what is believed to be self defense. Both men are longtime Nashville residents. Collins is the son of Frank Collins.
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Condor
K Reck
Rocky Mount
Athens
Nashville
Buck Dixon
Nash County
Bill Collins
Collins
Dixon
Bill Colling
Frank Collins
Pocketbook Lost by J. A. Tynes in Thursday Misfortune
The model gentleman and citizen J. A. Tynes reports losing his pocketbook on Thursday last containing about twenty dollars in currency and several valuable notes. He will reward the finder liberally per his notice published elsewhere.
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J. A. Tynes
Holy Week Reflections On Passion Week And Easter
A devotional overview recounts Palm Sunday the triumphal entry into Jerusalem, the Last Supper and betrayal, the crucifixion on Friday, and Easter Sunday when Jesus rose and ascended. It emphasizes redemption through Christ’s sacrifice and the promise of immortal life for sinners.
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Earth
Jerusalem
Israel
Oration and address set for Scotland Neck and LaGrange events
The Advance reports that Henry Blount will deliver the annual temperance club anniversary oration at Scotland Neck on April 16 and has been invited to speak at Davis School in LaGrange on April 20 during the Olympia Games hosted by the school Athletic Club. Blount is described as a striking speaker whose words are bright and gracious.
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Lord
Risen
Azrael
Henry Blount
Scotland Neck
Davis School
LaGrange
Blount
Dr Husham in Town for Baptist Church Meetings
In Town. Dr Husham a preacher of greatest path os and sweetest tenderness is in town assisting in the meetings at the Baptist church. He softens hearts and opens trembl ing strings with sympathetic emotions and holy music. He is an animated benediction and a heaven sent comfort to weary mortals.
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Dr. Husham
Baptist Church
Proposal for a small savings bank in Wilson
Citizens discuss creating a several cent savings bank in Wilson to help those with little income deposit small earnings. They joke about who might use it and urge consideration of newspapermen’s access, warning of consequences if dismissed.
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Wilson
Charlie Daniels
Joe Stone
John Gold
Ourself
Social Glass Play Promises Thrilling Whitakers Event
A Treat. The Social Glass, a play of thrilling interest, will be presented in Whitakers on April 3 by the town's young ladies and gentlemen. Their high talent promises delightful entertainment and the performance supports a good cause. a large audience is hoped for.
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Whitakers
Bank Robbed and Bank Closure Announced
E. R. Stamps, chairman of the board of the State National Bank of Raleigh, announces that directors believe the president and cashier have absconded with assets. The bank will close its doors and turn affairs over to United States government officers.
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E. R. Stamps
State National Bank of
Raleigh
State National Bank
United States
Oh Those Puns On A Porch With Chickens
A porch scene features a husband and wife joking over poultry. The husband notes a rooster’s positive air while the wife quips about an eggitive look. The hen cackles as wit hinges on a playful, fowl perspective.
Methodist Church Evening Voice of Lilly Gay Enthralls Congregation
The Sunday night singing at the Methodist Church stirred listeners with sweet soothing music. Miss Lilly Gay’s exquisite voice delivered pure and angel like notes, described as enchanting mortals and lifting the spirit with the old story sung in heavenly tones.
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Methodist Church
Lilly Gay
Milery store owner Ella Hackney returns from New York
Miss Ella Hackney has returned from New York with a fine stock of goods for her military store. She is praised for elegance and judgment and is expected to pursue a successful business career.
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Ella Hackney
New York
Shiloh's Cure Promoted by Local Advertisers
A Bourbon Indiana resident credits Shilohs Consumption Cure for saving his life. Advertisements from Dr W S Anderson Wilson and E G Moore Toisnot tout Shilohs Vitalizer for indigestion constipation dizziness loss of appetite and yellow skin with prices 10 50 and 1. A Shilohs Catarrh Remedy is also advertised as a cure for catarrh diphtheria and canker mouth sold by the same local doctors.
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Geo. H. Thayer
Bourbon, Ind
Shiloh
W. S. Anderson
Wilson
E. G. Moore
Toisnot
Missing wallet with multiple notes tied to J A Tynes
Lost yesterday between the Bank and Wilson Cotton Mills a Russian leather wallet containing several notes and a first national bank deposit items. The owner J A Tynes warns against payment or trade and promises a reward for return to him or an appointed party.
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Wilson Cotton Mills
Os. Stancil
J. A. Tynes
J. F. Farmer
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Zollie Egerton
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Hickory
G. W. Blount
Bragg
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Primitive Baptist Church
Mary Egerton
Louisburg
G. v. Blount
Tar
Cordon
Methodist
Disciples
Presbyterian
Johnny Snaken
Winn
Willie Mare
Joe
Atienta
R. W. Joyner
Wilson, N. C
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