07 May 1890
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Newspaper
Wilson Mirror
Location
Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1890
Page
1
A critique of sectarianism within churches urges abandoning rival creeds and uniting under Christ as compass. The piece compares denominations to vessels following a single chart, arguing harmony and charity prevail when love guides religious practice.
A compact miscellany of brief news items and light items. The column includes short notes on various topics and small anecdotes, mixing everyday observations with casual entertainment.
A long profile on Sam Jones the evangelist, praising his crowd drawing power and blunt sermons. It notes his tactics, nontraditional pulpit style, and the positive impact if listeners cooperate with his gospel. It mentions services moved to hear him and his aim to confront sin with humor and charity.
A mosaic of short items reports medical worries in Germany and revivalist Ira Sankey's retirement, American business moguls in chewing gum and real estate, New York decorating trends, and distant telecommunication feats. Notable dangers, shipping speeds, and political remarks pepper the column.
Gossip says Bishop Lyman may wed soon. Three thousand dollars raised for soldier’s home. Roanoke lowlands reclaim movement advances. Goldsboro cotton industry grows as Carolina Central railroad line expands. Greensboro Iron and Steel stock exceeds three hundred thousand dollars. Orange Presbytery to meet in Winston this October. New Hanover Dare alliances noted. county politics favor Rowland’s term limit challenge. Ar Ae declares mayoral candidacy in Durham. Winston organizes improvement company with three million capital. Edgecombe announces 20 000 pounds of butter to market this year. Cape Fear road progress noted with many workers. Pikeville picnic planned with Captain W A Darden as speaker. A Durham factory may exceed fifty thousand dollars in output. Greenville incident leaves J M King wounded. Rawls shot three times, leg hit but nonfatal.
Poem praising self denial and love as the source of true happiness. It argues that life gains wealth through giving, while selfish living drains the soul. The flow of love nourishes both giver and receiver, matching divine law of recompense. The verse contrasts earthly gold with spiritual treasure that grows as it is shared.
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