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Newspaper
Wilson Mirror
Location
Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1894
Page
3
The association approves a minimum five cent per line charge for cards of thanks resolutions of respect and obituaries. Notices of church and society events intended as entertainment will be charged at five cents per line unless the editor deems them news.
Pour Subscribers Now that we have reduced the price of the Mirror we hope that all of our subscribers will send in their subscriptions for the coming year. By reducing the price of the paper we must receive the amount of the subscription strictly in advance. We intend to publish a first class paper, and we hope that this will meet with a liberal response.
Local items report Henry Blount near Snow Till lecturing saints and many Wilson residents on weeklong travel. Attorn eys B F Taylor and R A Cooley of Nashville visit. Dr Albert Anderson returns from Greensboro Medical Convention. David Ward of Newbern in town on professional business. Miss Estell Brodie visits Queen City for a Rocky Mount club german. Miss Gertrude Blount returns from Franklin and visits Rocky Mount. Captain Pace and family stay in Wilson. the tobacco market loses no one. Weather dry but crops thriving, then refreshed rains. J Ayer G of Lowell promotes Superior Blood Purifier Sarsa purilla. Judge Connor and Col J F Bruton attend Greene special term. Bruton speaks at court house on Odd Fellowship despite rain.
The funeral service for W. R. Carter was held last week with Majorle ceremonies led by Cayt WL fimme mer at the request of the Lodge. Reverend Nowell preached, filling in for the ill G. Mi Dake, while plans praised Carter as a charitable, neighborly, and active citizen.
The readable lines describe a family dealing with bereavement and seeking consolation after a child’s loss. It mentions parents and kin sharing grief and attempting to find solace during a difficult time.
The Argonaut au Piicenis laud Henry Blount for his Rocky Mount lecture last Tuesday night and thank Franklin Times for mentioning it in Louisburg. The exchange of thanks is noted as reciprocal and friendly.
Local writers argue hundreds of pounds of butter are consumed weekly in Wilson, urging enterprising farmers to market more dairy. Discussion centers on Edgecombe and nearby lands as a potential market expansion, with figures Turner Sapee A. B. Deans and W. T Parner named among supporters.
On account of illness of Prof, the school will end earlier than usual this year. Preparatory closing exercises are cancelled as reports were not ready. The plan to extend the term with a longer nine or twenty week session is debated, while Warren recovers.
Carr selects Morehead City for the Urd and Regiment Star finard encampment citing pleasant quarters on the sound with good water and shade. The move from Wilmington spares a more varied camp but prompts debate over government motives and benefits for officers and residents.
The Orton in Wilmington and the Kennon in Goldsboro are praised as first class, well kept hotels drawing admiration for comfort and management. Montague, Walter Perdue, and Sam Edwards are noted for their courteous service as guests are urged to visit for pleasant stays and memorable experiences.
The piece argues for an open investigation into Bank of New Hanover directors alleged to have misused bank funds. It contends bank officers should face exposure and accountability if they mishandle deposits or loan money to themselves, urging transparency over quiet proceedings.
Fragmentary text discusses a wartime tea phenomenon and medical concerns. Mentions heart disease and arterial issues but content is garbled with many unreadable words. No clear event, date, or proper names can be confirmed from the readable portions.
Mr. Blount received a forged money order from the Satie firm linked to Trand Smith Forster. The order, payable to Geo. Mauree in Wilson NC, urged registered-letter delivery only. Authorities alerted after Blount reported the phantom instruction and similar orders surfaced in Rocky Mount and elsewhere.
An old Nashville Tennessee prospectus promotes Boox Keeping Shorthand and Penmanship courses. It claims rapid credit for methods claiming four weeks equals twelve weeks by old plan and guarantees placement with wages for roles like bookkeepers teachers clerks.
Notice of foreclosure sale and power of sale from Trust and mortgage details in Wilson County. Describes parcels in Wilson town and adjoining lands with dates in June and May, listing property descriptions, landmarks, and conditions of sale. Authorities include commissioners Rankin and Bruton.
A garbled OCR style notice from Richmond Virginia describes a free fountain pen offer with questionable terms. The text repeats pricing and test phrases, mentioning Centage and Pal ee, with scattered references to dates and locations.
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