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Newspaper
Wilson Mirror
Location
Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1888
Page
5
The Wilson county paper reflects on Memorial Day observances and the role of local ladies in organizing ceremonies. It recalls Nashville memories, urges reverence for fallen patriots, and praises Maplewood cemetery as a peaceful site. The piece notes needs for a summer house and rustic seating near the grounds.
The Dunn Enterprise reports Henry Blount, editor of the Wilson Mirror, will deliver the Literary Address at the Progressive Institute closing exercises on May 31, 1888. It praises his journalism in North Carolina, his varied English mastery, and predicts a crowd of about a thousand listeners.
The Wilson Col ored Graded School held its closing exercises last week with commendable presentations by students. Head teacher S. H. Vick, aided by B. R. Winstead, A. W. Jones, and Annie Washington, is praised for guiding the institution and advancing education among the colored community.
In Wilson on Thursday the marriage of J T McCraw, a Nash Street merchant, to Miss Nannie Young was celebrated. The article extols their virtues and foresees a joyful life, praising their union and envisioning a future rich in happiness and enduring love.
At the regular meeting on Friday night the proofs of the death of S H Gill were approved and the treasurer directed to pay to his beneficiaries the amount of 2000 dollars. This marks the first death claim since the association adopted a full payment guarantee. Members urged prompt payment of assessments to enable swift payment of losses and to keep the company solid and mutual.
Our townsman and physician Dr. R. W. King will deliver the memorial address in Smithfield on May 16. He is praised as a patriotic speaker who can recount the heroism and splendor of Southern soldiers in the crimson drama of the war.
A reader questions the caption True Heroes as the piece honors a woman’s self sacrificing life. Johnny insists a man is a hero while a woman would be a shero. Bob Evans faints after the discussion causes distress.
The Commissioner of Agriculture spoke at the Court House last Friday to county farmers. His address was practical and wise, promising substantial benefit. A full report of topics and comments from notable farmers will be printed next week for careful reader guidance.
Maj. John Gattling a noted Raleigh lawyer passed away. His legal career and local impact are highlighted in tributes from colleagues and the Raleigh community.
The Wilson county Democratic meeting is set at the Court House in Wilson on Saturday May 26 at 12 o’clock to elect delegates to State and Congressional conventions. Townships vote May 19 at 1 o’clock at their polling places to choose delegates, with one delegate per 25 or fraction of 15 votes cast for Governor in 1884 for Scales.
Local ads promote Shilohs Cure for consumption and Vitalizer as a cure for indigestion constipation and dizziness with sales through Dr W S Anderson Wilson and E G Moore Toisnot Also advertised are Shilohs Catarrh Remedy and a note on public approval of the Envelope Trust plus a light quip about an eclipse of the honeymoon this year.
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