Memorial Day observances and local notices in Wilson Mirror
Long list of community notices and personal items from Wilson Reflecting on Memorial Day events, local preachers, visits, and civic activities. Mentions Y M C A meeting, public education address by Prof McIver, Confederate Veterans thanks, Sunday School Convention in Wilson, and Memorial Day observance by Wilson Light Infantry in Goldsboro.
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Wilson
James E. Rountree
St. Louis
Goldsboro
Wilson Light Infantry
Goldsboro Rifles
Memoriam for Mrs W E Deans in this place
Obituary notes the death of Mrs. W. E. Deans at her home on Friday at 3 o clock after a long illness. She was a faithful Meth odist and beloved for gentleness and kindness. The notice offers consoling verses and expresses sorrow, faith, and peace over her grave.
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W. E. Deans
Methodist Church
Glorious Transition of Miss Olie Wescott Remembered
A tribute notes the death of Miss Olie Wescott in springtime of life. It recalls her delicate health, gentle deeds, and the lasting memories she leaves as a pure, joyous, beloved young woman who has gone to rest in the skies.
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Corinne Barnes
Wik
Olie Wescott
Earth
Aurora
Life's Fever Ended Garry Edmonson Passes at 69
On Sunday night Garry Edmonson died after a long illness. He faced death with patience and cheerfulness, saying it was God appointed. A respected citizen, he lived honorably for 69 years and left no stain on his good name.
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Fincer
Garry Edmonson
Ife
Henry Blount Receives Twenty Invitations to Speak This Year
The Raleigh News Observer notes Henry Blount editor of the Wilson Mirror has twenty invitations to deliver literary addresses in a single season. Lumber Bridge High School in Robeson County announces its commencement June 12 with Rev. Dr. A. W. Miller preaching the annual sermon.
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Raleigh News-Observer
Blount
Bridge High School
Charlotte
Green Bay
Sanford Express
North Carolina
L’ress
Hayden
Lumber Bridge High School
Robeson County
A. W. Miller
First Presbyterian Church
Henry Blount
Tur Wilsox Mirror
Brother Blount
Bread Upon The Water Brings Charity Full Circle
A former Wilson Female Collegiate Seminary pupil left with no means receives care from Prof. Brewer. She later borrows funds to cover medical needs, repays donors with interest after forgiveness, and writes that she is now recovered and married in a distant state. The grateful note praises noble spirit and regal character.
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Brewer
Wilson Female Collegiate Seminary
Wilson
Death of Prof. Tomlinson Shocks Wilson Community
Telegram from Greensboro reports the death of Prof. Tomlinson, longtime educator and organizer of instruction. He served as superintendent of the Greensboro Graded School and was beloved in Wilson, Winston, and Greensboro. He leaves wife Mamie Adams and two children, mourned by many.
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Greensboro
Prof
Tomlinson
Wilson
Winston
Mamie Adams
Teachers Institute Opens With Religious Exercises
The Teachers Institute opened on Monday with religious exercises led by Rev. Pell. County Superintendent Hugh Murray presented Prof. Melverth, praised as a powerful, engaging speaker whose remarks promise rich instruction and delight for all listeners.
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Teachers’ Institute
Pell
Hugh Murray
Sista
Melverth
Speal
Aquatic Exhibit Promises Daring Dives and Races
Wilmington paper previews Capt. Paul Boyton's Thursday aquatic show at the beach. The program includes water-walking races with Capt. Boyton’s life-saving shoes, a water polo game, and a novel log-rolling contest between Hl. McFall and Michigan’s champion. Wallace Ross will oversee and row in a boat race with English acclaim.
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Imington
Paul Boyton
Dovton
Hl. Mc.Fall
Michigan
Wallace Ross
England
Startling Statement From Prof Meclver On School Dependence
Prof Meclver in his Monday opening address announced that 1.7 out of every 15 state children rely on public schools for education. He noted that despite a law requiring public school teachers to attend the Institute, only about one third were present, underscoring concerns about teacher interest and effort in education. He urged teachers and the public to listen and engage.
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Meclver
Me Iver
Notable Junior Reserve Alum H F Murray Praised
In Fab Bushee's memorial address, Murray is honored as a scholarly erudite and polished gentleman and successful lawyer among junior reserve members who rose to distinction in our town.
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Fab Bushee
H. F. Murray
Paul thet ie Add re
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Two Episcopal Conventions Convene in Nearby Cities
The Episcopal Convention of the Eastern Diocese of North Carolina meets in Greenville today while the Western Diocese convenes in Tarboro. After Greenville adjourns, both conventions reconvene at Tarboro for the twenty‑first anniversary of the Diocese of North Carolina with elaborate sermons and sermonizers to address the church in the state and colony.
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North Carolina
Greenville
Tarboro
Farboro
Carolina
Episcopal Church
Closing exercises at Hand's Military Academy address
Col. W. J. Greene will deliver the annual address at Fremont marking the closing exercises of Prof. Hand's Military Academy on the 5th of June. The program promises a fine feast and a rare public treat for attendees in the community.
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Hand
Fremont
W. J. Greene
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