Local weddings and community notes reflect changes and events
The notice covers marriage engagement plans and a union service with pastors to arrange it at a local office. It also notes a residence raid incident thwarted by a son, street scene around Tarboro street stores, and local efforts to improve sidewalks, heatkeeper nuisances, and police attention. Invitations announce Miss Mary Bunn’s engagement to Dr Wimberly of Rocky Mount on the 16th.
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Union Vgs Z Eervices
Uc Mess
Mary
Congessman Bunn
Wimberly
Rocky Mount
Oyster Night at Masonic Lodge Hosts Fellow Crafts Degree
Next Monday evening the Masonic Lodge invites Visiting Masons to attend as the Fellow Crafts degree is conferred. Members and guests are warmly welcomed to join the event.
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Masonic Lodge
Wilmington Hosts Welcome Despite Difficulties
A festive welcome is planned for Wilmington despite ongoing challenges. Officials urge residents to mark December and the upcoming day, promising a royal time for attendees and visitors alike.
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Wilmington
Injunction papers served in assignment validity case
U S Marshal Hill delivered papers to W J Davis assignee of M Rountree & Co for a suit by W dD Co and National Bank. The agenda is to test the validity of an assignment as against a prior transfer, with a hearing set for the Seymour term at Wilmington. The amount involved is between twenty and one dollars.
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U.S. Marshall Hill
W. J. Davis
M Rountree & Co
W. Dd and Co
National Bank
S Nort
Bon
Seymour
Wilmington
Unclear OCR Fragment Sparks Food Term Debate
A garbled OCR passage questions a food item described as a pie or cake with a mixed filling. The text references Trinity Football Team at an orphanage and a print shop, with stray phrases about diet and “pot-pie melange” as a culinary riddle.
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Caneconnawas
Trinity
Thomasville
Stary
Local social notes and visits mark a busy week
Mrs. W. C. Gorham left Monday for Miss Mary Bunn’s marriage tonight. Miss Fannie Rogers visits Miss Mary Groves Connor then heads to Goldsboro. Pat Gorman of Greenville was in town on business and pleasure. Maj. W. W. Simms of the NC State Guard to inspect the Rocky Mount Light Infantry next Friday. Rev. Dr. J. A. Mundy of Greenville to preach at the Baptist Church next Sunday seeking a pastoral position. Miss Fanne Adams back from Washington on leave. Miss Bettie B. Walab of Hyde County visiting Judge Lancaster’s family. Pace was out of town. tobacco news from the Centre. New arrivals include Roward Barnes Bruton, said to resemble his father. Rocky Mount Fair travelers back footsore. some missed church Sunday. Wilson’s German visitors treated cavalierly in Queen City. Marcellus J. Edwards, ex-Wilson mayor now in Laurinburg, spotted in Wilson en route to Greene County.
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Marcellus J. Edwards
Wilson
Laurenburg
Greene County
Dr Henry M Tupper Dies Lone Voice for Black Education
Dr Henry M Tupper longtime Shaw University president died last Sunday November 12 1893 in Raleigh He helped found Shaw University chartered 1875 and grew it into a major Black school employing prominent Southern white professors He urged self help and student labor to build the campus and facilities Burial will be at Shaw University grounds with a monument planned and the university to continue under Baptist oversight.
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Henry M. Tupper
Shaw University
South
J. C. Price
Livingston College
Salisbury
Tupper
Raleigh
Messenger
Monson
Mass
Amherst Colherst College
Newton Theological Institute
Massachusetts
American American Baptist Home Mission Society
Baptists
Died Lemon Tahon Barber Known for Quiet Conduct
Lemon Tahon widely known as a barber in Witton died after paralysis on November 7 at his home. He served in the 4th regiment before and after the war and returned to his barber trade. Also noted is the death of Mrs Lucy Beaman wife of Richard Beaman after a sickness and faith in the Baptist church. The community offers sympathy to Dick Beaman and family.
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Lemon Tahon
Derry
Witton
Wilson
J. S. Barnes
Lucy Beaman
Richard Beaman
Redeemer
The
Baptist Church
Unclear OCR reminiscence hints at Silver Wedding anniversaries
Fragmentary 19th century reminiscence recalls a November 1 event and a 25 year later Silver Wedding celebration. The text then mentions another couple planned to share a similar joyous milestone on an upcoming game day with celebratory lines and garbled names.
Local Business Notices and Trades Listing
Short classifieds list daily offerings from Joe McCraw for family supplies Willie Lee in the fish business Piver the veteran fish man fresh oysters Misses Erskine and Deans millinery John Selby beef market Sanders ration stand and F M Winstead portrait shop announce offerings Market street businesses and services for the week
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Willie Lee
Market Street
Misess Erskine and
Deans
John Selby
Sanders
North Carolina Budget Notes High Beard Costs
A state accounting line cites annual expenses totaling 296.50 covering Beard items, highlighting overall cost concerns for the year.
University plans new buildings and courses in professional fields
The proposal outlines expansion with 11 buildings to house libraries and laboratories and to add general and professional courses in law medicine engineering and chemistry. It calls for annual scholarships and loans for needy students and mentions President Winston at Chapel Hill.
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Proce
Hyameay da Eiedente
Addres
Winston
Chapel Hi
Loomington and Weldon RR Branches and Provence Railroad Cond Schedule
Schedule details for the Loomington and Weldon railroad branches and the Provence railroad conditions. Covers route connections, timings, and regulatory context as printed in the local rail notice.
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Lmington & Weldon RR
Provence Railroad
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Fannie Rogers
Mary Groves Connor
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Rocky Mount Light Infantry
J. A. Mundy
Fanne Adams
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Bettie B. Walab
Hyde County
Pace
Wilson Fist
Roward Barnes Bruton
Queen City
Joe McCraw
Candicu Apnee AC
F. M. Winstead
North Carolina
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Florist
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Court House
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Wilson County
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