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Newspaper
Wilson Mirror
Location
Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1887
Page
7
A fragment notes an organization date of October 8 1883 and a legislative action dated March 9 1885. It appears as a clipped historical reference with incomplete phrasing and missing context about the entities involved.
J. W. Barnes, president of First Bank of Wilson, also listed as branch head and state board member, is involved in an official inquiry connected to Wilson Corton and Mr. M. NapeL, highlighting governance concerns in the regional banking sector.
B F Bricas General Agent notes quarterly dues for certificate holders. On each certificate, a member must pay 50 cents per quarter, with 1.08 dollars specified as the due amount.
Fragmentary text mentions agents outfits payments and medical work. It references MO F Bruton and Wilson North Carolina. Contains drafts checks postal handling and agency terms. Overall, the readable content is incomplete and lacks a coherent event or notice.
The article recalls the 1880 Maiwand clash where Ayoub Khan’s forces defeated Brigadier General Burrows near Kandahar. It details the British and Indian troops marching from Mundabad, the deadly Afghan artillery, and the brutal retreat to Kandahar with heavy losses. It notes subsequent British victory under Sir Frederick Roberts.
Mr. O Polson, long-time Columbia River fisherman, caught a twelve foot fish in Youngs River described as not the star species. Its head bore a thirteen inch bony projection between the eyes, tapering to a sharp point. He has preserved the specimen.
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