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Newspaper
Wilson Mirror
Location
Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1894
Page
3
The Wilson Mirror announces charges for cards of thanks obituary notices and society notices. It states a five cent per line fee and general removal of other notices unless approved by the editor, with penalties for noncompliance.
The note states a price cut for the Minion and urges subscribers to pay in advance for the coming year. It expresses intent to publish a first class paper and hopes for a liberal response from readers.
Mrs. Kate Williams visits Mrs. Wig gins while Dr Stevens heads home from Clinton N C J T Edwards departs for Kansas City and the West cotton prices slide toward three cents Washington colony returns for Christmas preparations Thanksgiving set for November 2 Third Party candidates threaten Wilson county election Baptist Aid plans candy party Richards and Pringle Georgia Minstrels at Wilson Nov 17 Tremont Opera House audience praises Georgia Minstrels star Billy Kersands J A Watts and the Crescent City Quartette receive applause Gauze as female impersonator draws remarks overall first class show
Drewry Taylor son of the late Dr J M Taylor, who moved to Texas in 1883, has won Red River County Court Clerk by 600 votes amid opposition. He is noted as a Democrat and popular youth, with brothers Jo Taylor editor of the Times and both praised as upright and loyal.
Attendees praised the Rocky Mount Fair last week with the Wilson band providing music. A special term of court opens on the 26th under Judge Allen, with witnesses to attend. A holiday bazaar is planned, Baptist ladies roofing the new church, and a New York celebrity opera visit yielded a poor concert except for Mr. Thomas baritone singing.
The Sunday School committee presents resolutions of respect for Mrs F A Woodard noting the irreparable loss to the school as an amiable competent and faithful teacher. It expresses grief yet humble submission to the divine will and comfort in her eternal gain and extends sympathy to her husband son brothers and relatives. Copies are to be entered in the minute book and sent to town papers for publication.
Notice announces life size crayon portraits by CC O Brown in Wilson at Winsteads old gallery. Orders accepted now with prices from $2.50 and up, depending on finish quality.
Pursuant to a Wilson County Superior Court decree dated October 2 ISM the house and lot at the Nash and Spring streets corner Wilson adjoining Eli Mercer will be sold at the courthouse door on Monday December 3 IS4. The lot fronts the late Dr Edwin Barnes residence. Terms require one third cash with balance on six months credit at 5 percent interest. Title retained until full payment. H G Connor Admr Dr Edwin Barnes deed November 2 '$4. mes se
A two thirds interest in the Rountree Farm on Playk Road near Wilson, valued as one of the county’s best, plus the Fortes Farm Nash Road of about 28 acres with town access and a four room dwelling. Also two brick stores at Tarboro and Barnes streets in thorough repair with a cotton yard, and a vacant lot at Barnes and Pines streets suitable for business.
An homage to The Sun asserting its blue name and heritage as one of America’s first newspapers, celebrating the American Constitution idea and spirit as timeless and enduring.
By decree of the Superior Court in a civil action Amy t Hinnant and others versus Charity Cole and others I will sell at the Court House door in Wilson North Carolina on Monday December 16 1894 the Tillman McGowan lot corner of Vance Street and Maplewood Avenue Wilson adjoining J T McCraw and W B Weaver containing one half acre more or less Terms cash. RE T Stevens and John Fl Bruton attorneys.
On Friday October 26th 184 at 11 a.m at the Wilson Collegiate Institute Wilson N C the late Prof Silas E Warren property will be sold to the highest bidder Items include school desks pianos organ blackboards benches stoves clocks chairs tables furniture carpets bedding chandeliers lamps window shades glassware crockery and more Also a family horse cart plows farming implements corn fodder hay sweet potatoes and other items Administrators name O L S Simpson.
The Sun notice fragment lists pricing for daily and weekly papers and mail subscriptions. It shows rates in 19th or early 20th century style with terms like daily by mail and weekly editions. The readable portion mentions New York as the distribution location.
Court of Wilson County entered a sale in a special proceeding Bardin Joy et al versus A J Taylor W A Brooks et al. On December 3 in Wilson Court House door the 59 acre Dickerson tract in Black Creek township joins F A Woodard and Fila M Taylor is sold to satisfy debt of A G Brooks deceased. Terms cash. D Bardin Sept 24.
Governor Elias Carr orders a special term of the Superior Court for Wilson County beginning Monday, November 26, 1804, continuing one week for criminal and civil trials. Those summoned for the Fall term must attend under the same rules with forfeitures and penalties.
In Wilson County North Carolina the Superior Court action filed by Amy Hinnant Chloe Barnes Lucinda Harder Nathan McGowan Tra McGowan and Delia A Morgan against Charity Cole Nelson Cole Mary Cole Aaron Cole and John Cole seeks a sale for division of the heirs of Martha Cole deceased. Defendants are required to appear before Clerk A B Dans on Monday October 22 1964 at the Wilson County Court House to answer or demur to the complaint or face relief as prayed by plaintiffs.
The Experiment Station offered Crimson clover seed grown on the farm to applicants who could cover transportation and would trial the crop. One thousand five hundred fifty six applicants sought seed, but only 425 names were served. Replies indicate widespread interest and plans for planting across points where seeds could be obtained.
The Station welcomes questions on agricultural tolies from any North Carolina resident seeking information. Send queries to the North Carolina Agricultural Experiment Station in Raleigh. Replies will be authored by the most qualified staff member and, when of general interest, printed in these columns. The Station aims to broaden its usefulness and provide practical farmers with immediate assistance.
Old Dominion line departs Norfolk and Portsmouth Va except Fridays and Sundays with schedule details unclear.
A summary of agricultural advice from FP Ko Emery of the North Carolina Experiment Station on barley. It covers moisture needs, bearded vs beardless varieties, August sowing for green forage, late-fall or early-winter sowing for grain, soil fertility, and recommended seed rates and nitrogen-rich manures for poor soils.
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