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Newspaper

Wilson Mirror

Location

Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1890

Page

5

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.

Whimsical Snippets and Local News From Wilson

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.

D. W. Thorpe Nash Wilson May Gay Wilie Edwards Richmond Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows Wilmington John F. Bruton J. B. Deans Toisnot Spencer L. Hart Rocky Mount Gen Cullen Attic New Berne New Tne Battle W. Battle The Baptist Church

Wilson County Cattle Show Delights Crowd

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.

Wilson Wilson County Court House A. B. Deans Wilson Cattle Club Beddingfield McIver Darden Court House Green Eli Mercer Light Infantry Henry Blount

Trust Not Appearances And The Illusion Of Beauty

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.

Marble shaft or noble harp tribute in North Carolina journalism

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.

Henry Blount North Carolina Twin City Selah

Richly Merited Tribute To Captain Thorpe

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.

Stedman Wilmington MacRae John i. Thorpe N.C Bethel Nash County N. C

Bonitz Promotes State Industrial Edition for Fourth Year

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.

Bonitz Cape Fear Yadkin Valley Wilmington Messenger Wilmington Mesenger Wilmington South

Words that Praise a Local Newspaper’s Worth

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.

Wilson County North Crrolina

Undisturbed Peace From Faith Lifts Spirits

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.

Humphrey Joins Benbow House Greens bor o Hostelry

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.

W. E. Humphrey North Carolina McAdoo House Benbow House Greensboro

Sweet Flowers and Charms Invoke Heavenly Vibe

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.

Cattle Club Election Sets Stage for Fair Ground Funds

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.

Cape Fear and Yadkin Valley praised for leadership

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.

Fry Cape Fear Yadkin Valley W. E. Kyle Emmet Kyle

Local Ads Showcase Bargains And Bottled Goods

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.

Julius G. Watkins Ruther’s

Parate to P O Linerty County Mr Radam Microbe Killer

Doane Herrine offers Radam Microbe Killer for sale after many neighbors report wonderful results using the remedy.

Linerty County Mr. Radam Wm. Radam

Old Nick Whiskey Co Succeeds J Ford and Co in Falls City

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.

Old Nick J. Ford and Co Old Nick Whiskey Co Falls City New

Tebsuc co Flues and Wyatt 110 percent in quality and price

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.

Wyatt i Bob

Also Mentioned on This Page

Wilson Mirror Scott Sir Walter Josephus Daniels Ed Rawlings Stenderson Southern Farmer of Raleigh Crichton H. F. Price M. McManaway Shelby Baptist Church Virginia C. V. Bunting Whitakers Aidens Teachers’ Institute Gare Missie Ates Heaven Cattle Club Itt Rapam D. L. Fryar Aml Mrs Fryar Julius Watkins Tarrington Parate P. O Doane Herrine Cilanged Doane Herre Tebsucco Flues
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