Local Notice from Wilson Mirror Henry Blount Wilson
The Wilson Mirror in Wilson, Minnesota lists a notice by Henry Blount dated May 31, with details readable in the fragment.
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Newspaper
Wilson Mirror
Location
Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1890
Page
5
The Wilson Mirror in Wilson, Minnesota lists a notice by Henry Blount dated May 31, with details readable in the fragment.
A collage of remarks and notices from Wilson including witty lines, social updates, marriages, courtship, and travel. It highlights local people such as Miss May Gay, Capt H. F. Price, D. W. Thorpe’s wife, and Gen. Cullen Attic’s mayoral election in New Bern, along with church and lodge movements.
Last Thursday's Wilson County cattle show drew many visitors and showcased fine stock. Speeches at the courthouse by A B Deans Bed dingfield and Prof McIver praised public education and urged enlightenment for the farming community. The day featured a stock parade, the Fire Department, the Light Infantry, and evening entertainment with music recitations and a Rip Van Winkle performance.
A reflective piece contrasts outer beauty with inner turmoil, warning that appearances deceive. It describes the soothing roar of water amid chaos and a radiant maiden who may suffer unseen unease, emphasizing that trust should not be placed in appearances alone.
The Twin City Daily laments Henry Blount and the editor of The Dairy, arguing for practical support to ease current hardship rather than funding a grand memorial. The writer blends praise with satire, urging immediate aid over posthumous honors.
Memorial Day remarks in Wilmington honor Maj Stedman praise for a gallant county defender. The piece recounts Captain John I Thorpe of the 47th North Carolina and 1st North Carolina, noted for heroism at Bethel and frontline leadership with MacRae's Brigade.
The Wilmington Messenger plans a sixty four page State Industrial edition to mark its fourth year on June 28. The issue will require over 20 000 pounds of paper and aim to cover every section of the state, showcasing Southern journalism.
A private letter from a renowned preacher lauds the newspaper for its family appeal and vivid imagery. He swears by its ability to dispel ennui and urges broad support from Wilson County and North Carolina.
The passage extols a peace born of religion, held firm like a granitic mountain of faith. It compares this serenity to star beams on mountain peaks and a calm sea, bringing comfort to life and rest amid earthly trials.
The well known hotel man W. E. Humphrey, formerly of the McAdoo House, has accepted a position at the Benbow House in Greensboro. He is described as affable sunny and highly popular with travelers, bringing a strong following. The Benbow House touts the hire as a ten strike ensuring continued guest appeal.
A vivid compliment colors the scene as flowers and smells evoke the beloved woman’s head and heart. The prose images her beauty and grace, likening them to heavenly sweetness that eases earthly cares.
An upcoming election in June aims to form a new or enhanced cattle club to raise funds for the Fair Ground. A committee has secured subscriptions in the hundreds to support the effort, while a local writer jokes about a man who sells writing pens being deemed wicked for causing people to steal pens.
The piece extols General Manager Fry and General Passenger Agent W E Kyle for courtesy and expert management. It lauds Emmet Kyle as noble and gallant, crediting his character with upholding high standards, right conduct, and a road praised for comfort, efficiency, and public popularity.
The page advertises Fryar’s bottling business with beer advertised as fresh daily and reliable delivery. Mrs Churchwell offers millinery hats and lace goods at low prices. Julius Watkins markets fish eggs chickens and country produce with regular market availability. Additional notices promote ice cream and nursing mother tonic, plus minor sales at Ruther’s stand and bottle specials.
Doane Herrine offers Radam Microbe Killer for sale after many neighbors report wonderful results using the remedy.
An advertisement notes the name change from J Ford and Co to Old Nick Whiskey Co for the syndicate behind Old Nick. a Falls City notice dated May 15 1889. includes a testimonial praising Microbe Killer and mentions availability by Doane Herre.
Robt Wyatt advertises flue making using approved patterns and top materials. He urges customers to examine stock and price lists before ordering, claiming to work better and cheaper than others and that Bob is one of the state’s best and most reliable workmen.
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