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Newspaper
Wilson Mirror
Location
Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1890
Page
4
An appeal to readers pleads for back subscriptions with comic misery and high-spirited sarcasm. The editor recounts past indulgence during hard times and declares money is in circulation, urging payment to avoid further hardship and to fund the paper's operational needs.
A reflection on editors like Fairbrother of the Durham Globe and the public's misperception of newspaper work. The piece laments how merchants dismiss ads as charity while the paper serves as town booster and chronicler, paying printers and informing readers even as subscriptions go unpaid.
Report describes President Elliot of the Wilmington and Weldon railroad as affable and brilliant, praising his leadership and noting his election as President of the Norfolk and Carolina road. Also advertises Radam's Microbe Killer with a druggist in Wilson, North Carolina, and a court notice in Wilson County Superior Court Phyllis Barnes vs Robert Barnes.
On or about August 12 1890 a note dated January 25 18s payable to our order for 65 dollars lost near Saratoga Wilson county North Carolina. Polly Moore and Louisa Thigpen warn against trading for the note and offer reward to the finder returning it to Saratoga North Carolina.
By order of the Superior Court in W. W. Simms et al. as commissioner, sell to the highest bidder before the Court House door on Monday December 15 1890 the lot at Green and Pine, adjoining P E Moye A W Row land now occupied by W M Gay and Betsey Jones comprising one acre with an eight room house kitchen and outbuildings. Terms half cash day of sale residue in 12 months credit with interest from Jan 1 1891. Commissioner GEO W BLOUNT.
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