Local Wilson notices praise and society updates
The Wilson Mirror reports on a stabbing victim improving, a convention in town, and various social events. Dignitaries like A H Ricks and J B Phillips are mentioned along with weddings, visitors, and the Grand Lodge meeting in Greensboro. Local talent and venues receive cordial notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray
A. Castets
la Grange
Wahood
A. Hi. Ricks
Nash
Streek
Wilson Colla Institute
Nettie Ug
J. F. Farmer
Cordon
Prince of Preachers
Lena Taylor
Wilson
T. Wicorns
Erne i
The Theatrical Entertainments Praise Cora Van Tassel Company
The Cora Van Tassel Company staged three entertainments in Wilson last week and received high praise for its portrayal of life and virtue. Miss Cora Van Tassel is hailed as a dramatic genius and Edwin Young as the state’s finest comedian, with the tour described as the best company to visit Wilson, despite minor blemishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora van Tasse
Wilson
Muelans Vale
Cora van Tassel
Edwin Young
Wilson Normal Welcomes North Carolina Normal School Staff
The Wilson Normal faculty includes Silas E. Warren of Wilson Collegiate Institute and Chas. D. McIver of Peace Institute Raleigh as superintendent, Geo. T. Winston of UNC Chapel Hill as principal, with Miss Lillian Arnold teaching elocution. Each new to the Wican region, all natives of North Carolina with substantial normal school experience.
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Wilson Normal
Silas E. Warren
Wilson Collegiate Institute
Chas. D. Mciver
Peace Institute
Raleigh
N.C
Geo. T. Winston
University of N
North
Carolna
Therincipal
Sparta State Normal School
Winston
Wilson
Goodwin
Kinston
Greensboro
Blair
Winston State Normal School
Arnold
Greensboro Female College
New York
Death Notice for Cordelia Vernelson
The death of Mrs. Cordelia Vernelson last week is noted. She was the beloved wife of John A. Vernelon and spent much time ministering to the sick. Tributes speak of her charitable deeds and lasting memory beyond monuments.
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Cordelia Vernelson
John A. Vernelon
Sir. Perkins
Ornamented Introductions by J Y Joyner Highlight Goldsboro Event
The piece extols Goldsboro speaker introducer J Y Joyner praising his ornate and graceful remarks at a Memorial exercise. It quotes Wilmington Messenger praise for Joyner and notes the orator Henry Blount of the Wilson Mirror receiving eloquent introduction to a patriotic audience.
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J.Y. Joyner
Goldsboro
Wilmington Messenger
Henry Blount
Wilson Mirror
Two Verse Ions Through Poetic Reinvention
An old verse lampoon shows two stanzas celebrating Poesy with a plea to a woman in leisure. Johnny alters the piece into a risqué variation asking the woman to sit on knees and improvise a playful, cheeky squeeze that tickles her nose.
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Johnny
A Gifted Orator Delivers Memorial Address
A Goldsboro stop for the Memorial address by Henry Blount drew high praise from a correspondent of the News-Observer. He lauded Blount’s superb eloquence and delivery, noting the electrified audience and unanimous admiration of his rhetoric.
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Goldsboro
Henry Blount
Admirable Address at Memorial Celebration
The piece lauds the memorial event with admiration for orator Henry Blount and editor Henry Dhonnt. Attendees included soldiers and townspeople who welcomed Mer. J Joyner and recognized women for preserving patriotic memory. Blount was praised as a gifted future figure by many present.
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Lange
Mer. J. ¥. Joyner
Henry Dhonnt
Wilson Mirror
Mr. Blount
Henry Blount
Portrait gift to Miss Jeff Davis Drake praised in Nash ville
The Nashville Courier prints a grateful notice praising President Davis for sending a portrait to Miss Jeff Davis Drake of the county. Neighbors join in the remembrance, linking the gift to memories of Jefferson Davis and lasting admiration for his virtues and patriotism.
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Nashville Courier
Davis
Jeff Davis Drake
Jefferson Davis
Everest
Old North
Third Party Convention Nominates State Tickets
The Prohibition State Convention met in Greensboro with fifteen debates. I. M. Temples was chairman and W. F. Steele secretary. Rev. Sam Small opened with remarks on the third party movement. Nominations followed: Governor W. T. Walker, Lieutenant Governor Moses Hammond, Treasurer Hugh M. Dixon, Auditor J. M. Winstead, Superintendent N. C. English, Congress Fifth district S. J. Montague, Seventh district C. P. Frazier. No nominations for Secretary or Attorney General. The meeting was harmonious.
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Greensboro
I. M. Temples
Wake
W. F. Steele
Sam Small
W. T. Walker
Greesboro
Moses Hammond
Randolph
Hugh M. Dixon
Alamance
J. M. Winstead
N. C. English
Congress
S. J. Montague
Winston
C. P. Frazier
Pharaoh Bryant Opens Refreshing Drinks at Tarboro Street Pavilion
In the heat of a scorching day Pharaoh Bryant provides cooling drinks at his pavilion near Wiggins' store on Tarboro Street. His well assorted offer aims to relieve thirst and refresh patrons, promising quick relief from the heat and a cheerful mood.
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Pharaoh Bryant
Greas
Wiggins
Tarboro Street
Pharaoh
Town Treasury Audit of 1557 Shows Market House Sale and Rebuild
Audit of the town treasury for June 1557 notes on hand 2545.49 dollars, payment to Isaac B. Farmer for the market house 1350.95, leaving 1197.54 turned over to the new board. The market house sold for 1550, new lot bought for 32000, fire engine contracted, with about 2000 likely to be turned over to the new board. Streets well kept and Nash street clay foundation laid, though last winter was slushy. now solid for next winter.
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Isaac B. Farmer
Nash Street
Sermons Hear Good Appraisal from Rev Dr Johnson
The Rev Dr Johnson preached at the Presbyterian church in this place on Sunday morning and night. His discourses were described as sound wholesome practical gospel sermons and are hoped to yield a fruitful spiritual harvest.
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Dr. Johnson
Presbyterian
Pledge Fulfilled Acknowledges Life Policy Claim
Members of the association announce that after March 7, 1585 they fulfilled their pledge by paying the full death claim on the life of their esteemed friend S. P. Gill. Agents worked with vigor as membership surged beyond expectations in support of the settlement.
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S. P. Gill
Union Hope Payment Acknowledged to Association
V. S. Grit, administrator of S. P. Geet estate, acknowledges receipt of a two thousand dollar check from the M. B. R. Association in full payment of certificate 283. He thanks the gentlemen for prompt settlement and expresses appreciation for their kindness.
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M. B. & R. Association
First National Bank
Wilson
S. P. Gil
Grit
Wits Cad Adminstrarix
S.P. Geet
Shi rohs Porous Plaster and Cure Ads from Wilson and Toisnot
An old advertisement promotes Shi roh s Porous Plaster for back side or chest pain and Shi roh s Cure for croup whooping cough and bronchitis. It claims Summer complaints relief and notes sale by Dr W S Anderson of Wilson and E G Moore of Toisnot with prices 25 cents to 70 cents per bottle.
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Shiroh
W.S. Anderson
Wilson
E. G. Moore
Toisnot
Shiloh
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