29 Mar 1893
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Newspaper
Wilson Mirror
Location
Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1893
Page
1
A dramatic divorce scene unfolds as a once devoted couple confronts each other in public court. The piece recalls a passionate past, the heartbreak of abandonment, and the crushing weight of ruined hopes that haunt them and their families.
A rambling old time love letter from Kathrum to Henry asks for marriage vows. She confesses anger, promises fidelity and home life, and mentions family illness and a fever in a closing note. The writer signs as Kathrun An Tlden with affectionate terms and playful asides.
In a reflective Jubilee style Jo Robinson of the Goldsboro Argus extols Easter as the first day of the week when light defeats darkness. He links Genesis and the Resurrection to portray death conquered, life renewed, and humanity lifted to immortality through Christ.
A man at a hotel finishes a meal and, with pompous pride, offers the waiter a quarter of a dollar as tip. The waiter corrects him, saying he does things by quarters, not halves, and thanks him. The exchange highlights the man’s self-assured manner and small gratuity.
A hymn-like passage celebrates Easter with themes of darkness and light, Jesus rising to save, and a glorious dawn that promises peace and a brighter day. It blesses Jesus as risen and eternal Saviour and invites messengers to proclaim the glad story.
A northern Kentucky style reminiscence tours Washington on the Tar highlighting the Blount family history. It notes Miss Mandha Blount Roadman owning the Blount property once tied to Judge W B Rodman and past legal offices, with vivid garden and house details and a local historian’s confirmation of family ties.
A rhyme-like excerpt depicts a girl slipping on skates and falling, with bystanders urged to rush to her aid. The scene describes her foot entangled in a wire and the imminent danger as onlookers watch, stressing care to lift her and soothe her injuries.
Eddie visits the office with eager joy and offers a playful verse about birds frogs roosters and hens. The lighthearted poem celebrates morning song and the call for hens to lay, displayed as a cheerful creative flourish.
A fragment reveals Eddie’s verse invoking shorter nights and a softer sun as spring nears. April rains are hinted after March winds end, with vivid lines about heat and sweat from the day’s toil.
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