Lawn Party Boosts Charity Funds at Wilson Baptist Grounds
A Friday lawn party on the Wilson County Court House square drew crowds with music, dancing and ice cream sales. The event, staged by the Baptist church ladies led by Mrs. W C Gohman, raised sixty five dollars for charity, with prize awarded to Mabel Foote for selling the most flowers. Sheriff J W Crowell provided venue support and credit for overall efforts.
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Court House Square
Addie Earl
Minnie Deans
Mabel Foote
Crazy George Finds Peace After Wanderings
An editorial praises a formerly wandering man now described as having attained angelic intellect and heavenly comfort. It declares he will no longer beg and will sup with angels, asserting divine plans favor even the craziest of God’s children as they find rest.
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Els
Wilson man Henry Benton builds timber sawmill venture
The Raleigh Signal lauds Henry Benton of Wilson for installing machinery to saw shuttle and bobbin timber. Orders for timber will fill fifty rail cars. The piece contrasts Benton’s energy with stagnant capital and notes his startup began with under $2,000 and substantial drive.
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Raleigh
Benton
True Grit in Roanoke News Editorial Note
Fragmentary quotation shows a defiant tone about continuing the Roanoke News run and challenging readers to support the paper. The speaker insists no one else will carry the paper if they do not proceed, signaling a stubborn editorial stance.
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Roanoke News
Where Grace and Beauty Dwell at Mr. Eli Mercer’s Home
A lyrical note from a young poetess pledges love and admiration, moving toward a location at the home of Mr. Eli Mercer. The speaker, Imogene, expresses longing for grace and purity and invites Imogene to seek comfort and fulfillment there.
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Eli Mercer
Imogene
Delightful visit from Jesse Battle to sister's home
A cordial greeting marks Jesse Battle, once of this place and now a prospering chemical manufacturer in St. Louis, visiting his sister Mrs. B. B. Rhodes with his wife and daughter Nell, described with affectionate detail.
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Jesse Battle
St. Louis
B. B. Rhodes
Nell
Del
Hon. W H Glount to headline Oxford event
The Wilcox Mirror reports that Henry Blount will deliver an address at Oxford with the audience invited to witness his celebrated style. Blount, described as a gifted writer and speaker, is praised for his eloquence and thought, promising a memorable evening in a refined literary ceremony.
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W. H. Glount
Wilcox Mirtor
Oxford
Henry Blount
Ruffin Nearing Death in Hillsboro
The Wilmington Messenger reports Hon. Thomas Ruffin of Hillsboro lies very low at home and is not expected to survive long. He is praised as a premier North Carolina lawyer, a man of integrity and exemplary character, and a generous neighbor in Orange.
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Wilmington
Thomas Ruffin
Hillsboro
North Carolina
Orange
Glowing Lawn Party Exchange Over Song Quality
A woman at a lawn party tells her companion she is a stickler for euphony. He replies with a playful remark about three words filling life with music. She smiles, eats ice cream, bites a cake morsel, and seems pleased with how things are going.
Extraordinary Poultry Record From Clinton Caucasian
The Clinton Caucasian reports twenty one chickens hatched from fifteen eggs in a curious note on poultry. The playful wording hints at a larger joke about hens and cows in a lighthearted records page.
Resignation reshapes Wilmington Star leadership
Dr Kingsbury withdraws from the Wilmington Star leaving journalism with the loss of a bright star described as a gentleman Christian patriot and sage. Major Duffy succeeds him as the new writer and editor bringing a cultured reputation to the post.
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Kingsan
Wilmington Star
Major Duffy
Dr. Kingsbury
Presbyterians Hear Sermons by Rev McMullen in Meeting
The ongoing meeting at the Presbyterian Church features pastor Mr Ped with assistance from Rev. Mr. McMullen of Goldsboro. Reports praise his sermons as chaste, fervent and sound, and commend the scholarly delivery and wholesome Gospel truths.
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Presbyterian Church
Ped
McMullen
Goldsboro
Mt Lebanon Chapter Represents Masonry Fraternity
Mt Lebanon Chapter represents the Masonic fraternity in the Grand Commandery and Royal Order activities, honoring W. in a regional fraternal gathering with ceremonial duties and sworn commitments.
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Mt. Lebanon
Masonic Frater of
Wilson
Grand Commandery
Agian Royal Eertn Od W. ‘i
Fragmentary Wilmington Star note on land sale habits
Incomplete report from the Wilmington Daily Star references a county sheriff and five years tenure without selling more than one tract. The readable fragment hints at land sales and a traditional sale day but lacks details to confirm date, amount, or parties involved.
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Wilmington Daily Star of
Pithy Paragraphs and Cost Cutting Appeals
Fragmented ad copy shows sales pitches at Young Bro's with jokes about stamps parasols and a chicken at a cost. The noisy text hints at a shop offering various items at reduced prices and playful quips aimed at attracting customers.
Lucy Whitehead Shines In Raleigh Exhibition
The Raleigh News Observer notes Miss Lucy Whitehead, a noted jewel of Wilson, performed admirably at a Peace Institute exhibition in Raleigh. She recited The Two Valentines with grace and power, meriting the high praise given.
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Raleigh News-Observer
Lucy Whitehead
Wilson
Peace Institute
Raleigh
Life's Sunshine at Beaufort Courtship Group
Life's Sunshine Miss Sadie Wiswall of Beaufort county lends her charms to the refined circle of the courtly Col Stickney. She is joined by the fascinating Miss Annie Satterthwaite whose charms would make the desert bloom with joy, forming a dazzling display that captivates male spectators.
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Sadie Wiswall
Beaufort County
Col Stickney
Annie Satterthwaite
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