Local notices and society chatter in a Wilson NC paper
A dense collage of social notes and notices from a Wilson area paper recounts weddings engagements travel and local personalities. Mentions Judge Avery Rev Lyte Miss Pattie Woodard Miss Nettie Hansley Miss Emma Greenwood and others with brief references to residences visits and local events across Wilson Scotland Neck and surrounding towns.
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MercieLt
Baptist
Pattie “Woodard
Mamie Blount
Martin
Hickory
Mr. Lyte
Scotland
Wilson
A Short Sermon on a Poor Man's Funeral
A quiet funeral procession follows a plain pine coffin for a poor man. His widow eulogizes him with simple, heartfelt words, contrasting worldly rank with the noble virtue of a modest life and the promise of eternal peace beyond.
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John
Farmers' Institute Call for Wilson County Meeting
Farmers in Wilson County are invited to meet the Commissioner of Agriculture in Wilson on Friday May 4 1888 to organize a County Farmers Institute and establish a County Experiment Farm. Citizens are urged to elect a capable superintendent and to learn how the Department of Agriculture will assist with seeds and testing.
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Wilson County
Commissioner of Agriculture
Wilson
Department of Agriculture
County Experimental Farm
Farmers’ Institute and Experiment Farm
Merry Makers Entertain Wilson With Music and Comedy
ARMSTRONG and Fitzpatrick presented two lively shows in Wilson this week featuring songs dances wit and Swiss Bell music. Fitzpatrick’s drolleries and eccentric impersonations drew roaring laughter and strong applause while Laura’s dancing won hearts with charm and sprightliness.
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Armstrong and Fitzpatric
Merry Makers
Wilson
Fitzpatrick
Laura
Johnny and the Poetess in the Court House
A humorous scene unfolds as Johnny occupies the editorial chair and encounters a Spring poem delivering a playful clash of wit and gendered banter. The moment ends with a dramatic exit and a curtain of slow music.
Editor Jo sephus Daniels to wed Addie Bagley in Raleigh
In Raleigh this morning editor Jo sephus Daniels of the State Chronicle marries Miss Addie Bagley. After the ceremony the couple will tour Northern cities by train and begin a new life together with warm congratulations from friends and colleagues.
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Raleigh
Josephus Daniels
State Chronicle
Addie Bagley
The Meeting Closed After Nine Weeks of Soulful Prayers
The union meeting ended Sunday night after nine weeks of sermons songs and prayers. The write up praises a triumph over sin and the world and says many lives were saved and guided toward salvation and immortality.
A Fine Hotel Ad at the Mc Adoo House
A Greensboro advertisement promotes the Mc Adoo House as an elegant well kept hotel. Manager Will Humphrey is praised as a clever polite charming gentleman ensuring full comfort and delightful stay for guests.
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McAdoo House
Greesboro
Will Humphrey
Admirable Appointment in Franklin County
Judge Connor appointed Billie King to succeed A W Pearce as clerk of the Superior Court after a county delegation urged his selection. Davis Harriss Mitchell Massenburg and others argued their claims with zeal, but King’s reputation as a pure and true man won broad support and satisfaction.
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A. W. Pearce
Superior Court
Franklin Couty
Judge Connor
Franklin County
Wilson
Messrs Davis
Harriss
Mitchell
Massenburg
Connor
Billie King
Farewell to Billie McSwain to Sail for Scotland
A notice recalls Billie McSwain a highly esteemed engineer as he prepares to depart on an ocean steamer for Scotland. The writer wishes him a safe voyage and hopeful return to friends, invoking blessings to guide him across the sea.
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Billie McSwain
Scotland
Lon Moore as Republican candidate for Congress
The piece endorses Lon Moore of New Bern as a top Republican nominee for Congress, praising his abilities as former solicitor and prosecuting officer and expressing preference over the current representative if the seat is open.
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Lon Moore
New Berne
Simmons
Notable Praise From The Roxboro Courier
The Roxboro Courier praises The Mirror as an excellent and admired journal. It commends editor Henry Blount as a fine fluent writer and the most gifted word-painter in North Carolina journalism.
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Roxboro
The
Mirror
Henry Blount
North Carolina
Bold candidate praised for Congress nomination and magnetism
The speaker B. H. Bunn is described as bold fearless and impassioned. He is anticipated to win the Metropolitan district nomination and receive public support for a vigorous campaign driven by his personal magnetism and spirited enthusiasm.
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Congress
Fire Injures Mr Haywood Ward and Wife After Dynamite Blast
While walking near the Cotton Mills on a cross street Monday, Mr Haywood Ward and his wife stepped on an exploding object. The blast severely burned both, with bystander Mr Eason aiding in extinguishing the flames. Likely dynamite, exact material unknown.
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Haywood Ward
Eason
Accident on passenger train No 23 derails three cars
Sunday afternoon the passenger train No 23 under Captain Fillvan and engineer Guilford Horn derailed three rear cars and were tossed to one side. A number of people were hurt including Johnny Lanier, a former employee of this office, described as a clever young man.
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Capt. Fillvan
Guilford Horn
Johnny Lanier
Noble hospitality exponent praised for Nash legislative honors
The text praises Ww. C Taylor as a princely host and a wise, reliable candidate for the Nash legislative convention. It notes his sound judgment, broad economic knowledge, and strong likelihood of a flattering convention vote.
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Nash
Familiar Face Returns to Wilson as Popular Clerk
We welcome back Harry Susser to Wilson. He charmed locals during his prior clerkship with L. Edwards last year. Affable and obliging, he has a pleasing address and broad popularity among the people.
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Wilson
Harry Susser
L. Edwards
Town Convention Results by Ward and Votes
Wednesday night tally shows 1st Ward T C Wilson 70 votes with Cobb and Fulcher. 2nd Ward Ed Barnes Jr 37 and J A Clark 36. 3rd Ward C A Young 38 and G H Wainwright 37. 4th Ward J W Davis 24 and P J Roral 20. 5th Ward J R Rawls 24 and Warren Woodard 18. Election set for next Monday.
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1St Ward
T. C. Wilson
B. J. Cobb
L. MH. Fulcher
Ed Barnes, Jr
J. A. Clark
C. A. Young
G. H., Wainwright
J. W. Davis
Roral
Do Your Duty for T. C. Wilson in Ward One
The message urges Democratic supporters in the 1st Ward to use all influence to secure the election of nominee T. C. Wilson, emphasizing honor and duty to the party.
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T. C. Wilson
Democratic County Convention to Elect Delegates in Wilson
The Democratic County Convention of Wilson County meets at Wilson Court House on Saturday May 26 at 12 o'clock to elect delegates to State and Congressional conventions. Townships vote May 19 at 2 PM to select township delegates, with delegate counts based on last Governor vote.
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Wilson County
Court House
Wilson
Cine Tiscbani Inbnunekickaie
Peacee Peates
Cirimnets
Shilohs Remedies Advertised by Wilson and Toisnot Firms
Local advertising promotes Shilohs Plaster Pep o tash Cure and Vitalizer from Dr W S Anderson of Wilson and E G Moore of Toisnot. Claims include relief for back pain bowel troubles croup whooping cough bronchitis consumption and dyspepsia with prices noted as 25 cents and five cents per bottle.
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W.S. Anderson
Wilson
E. G. Moore
Toisnot
Croup
Shiloh
W. S. Anderson
Taisnot
Shilow
Re. AT. S. & Andes
Continuation of Liberal Patronage Praised by Speaker
Message expresses deep gratitude for ongoing liberal patronage and pledges continued support and appreciation for the favors extended in the past. It conveys a formal tone of thanks and intention to maintain cordial relations with patrons.
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Wilson
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Wilson Mirror
Ensit
Avery
Nytt Alt
Jounny
Ella Hackney
John F. Brucen
Dunn
Nettie i Hansley
Kinston
Mary Ruffin
Ong
Nast Street
W. A. Dunn
Scotland Neck
Tut Raleigh
Daniels
Sterling
the Advance
Josefins
Emma Greenwood
W. E. Farmer
Paper Railroad
Aw Es Rbrook
Griggs Hotel
Durham
Angry Blackwell
Illinois
George P. Hart
Ca College
J. A. Try
Wilson Cotton Mills
W. Gulick
Goldsboro
Deen
Big North
Hudson
Catskill
Opti
Ake
the Farmers’ Institute
the Merry Makers
Johnny and the Poetess
Johnny
Evry Rock
Hymen’s
Congressional
B. H. Bunn
Tadly
Ww. C Taylor
Sth Ward
R. Rawls
Warren Woodard
Mondar
F. A. Woop
M. Dem. Co
Joe Meee
Greensboro, N. C
McAdoc
Will G. Hump
Addstrare
Dobbin Holmes
Clinton
Alsoo Ee
J. A. Duvall
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