Wilson Mirror notes and local happenings in Wilson County
A collage of items from Wilson County including court attendance, a tribute to music and poetry, a deadpan joke about a dog, a runaway Texas move for Calvin Woodard, and reports on church sermons, an overweight cotton crop, and the need for rest and peace. The page also mentions a few names and local events such as Rev. Phillips sermon and the jail population.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ouida
Phillips
Fayetteville
Wilson
Presbyterian Church
Rockingham Rocket
Sey
Laurinburg
Datennes
Ions
Rocky Mount Fair Opens In Rainy Grand Style
The Rocky Mount Fair drew huge crowds despite rain and gloom and posted net receipts around five thousand dollars. Floral Hall showcased Miss Mary Gold and Miss Frankie Wiggs among admired works while a Friday ladies tournament led to Clio of Orange taking first prize. Secretary John R. Underwood received praise for organizing the event.
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Floral Hall
Wilson
P. D. Gold
Mary
Hattie Churchwell
Churchwell
Floral
Frankie Wiggs
Clio
Orange
Bryan
Nash
Fields
Edgecombe
Nevel
Halifax
Forth
Death of G L Hyman Clerk of Inferior Court in Halifax
The Roanoke News reports the death of G L Hyman Esquire Clerk of the Inferior Court in Halifax. Fire from a lamp overturned on a bed burned him severely. authorities believe he suffocated before awakening. Remains moved to Scotland Neck for burial in the Episcopal cemetery amid many mourners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. L. Hyman
Halifax
Hyman
Scotland Neck
Episcopal Cemetery
Roanoke News
Baptist State Convention Opens in Greensboro with 335 Delegates
The Baptist State Convention met in Greensboro last Wednesday morning with 335 delegates and about 500 total attendees including visitors. W H Pace of Raleigh was re elected president. Notable speakers from Philadelphia Atlanta and Missouri boosted the gathering. Charity and Orphanage interests were highlighted with Mills reporting a generous $500 contribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist State Convention
Greensboro
W. H. Pace
Raleigh
McAdoo House
Bitting
Philadelphia
J. William Jones
Atlanta
Brown
Missouri
Husham
Skinner
Pritchard and Bailey
Battle
Savage
Taylor
Wildman
McManaway
Cade
Mills
Richmond Dispatch
Mr. Mills
J. H. Mills
J. E. Carter
James M. McManway
J. L. Tomlinson
Mamie Adams
Jessie Cunningham
Startling Death Before Wedding in Pikeville Township
In Pikeville township this week on Wednesday, soon after the bridal party gathered for Mack Talton and Miss Becky Pike the bride collapsed and died from heart disease. The tragedy struck at the home of Miss Pike’s brother, Mr Matthew Pike, turning a home wedding into a funeral scene. The couple had married only a year and the groom-to-be left to prepare for the bride's funeral.
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Pikeville Township
Mack Talton
Becky Pike
Matthew Pike
Pike
House of Joy
Goldsboro Argus
Remark on Warde's background and character
The Star recalls Fred Warde and notes he claimed birth in Norwich England and maintains Southern ties. The writer admires him as a cultured gentleman and a brilliant conversationalist and regards him as one of the era's best actors.
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Warde
Fred Warde
Goldsboro
Norwich
England
Do You Take Me For A Door Ed Dies Best Girl Scene
An offhand stage moment brings Ed into an awkward encounter with his beloved as the curtain falls to slow music. The exchange plays on affection and consent with theatrical humor in a lighthearted finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie
A Cruel Remark and the Wounds of Remembrance
A narrator recalls overhearing a young man boast of pursuing only a “good time” with a woman. The piece laments lasting heartache, the ache of memory, and the fragile balm of time and faith as the past haunts the present with sorrow.
Life's Sunset: George Hannah Remembered as Generous Nobleman
The piece portrays George Hannah as a genial, generous, noble, and popular gentleman nearing death. It praises his knightly honor and gallantry, noting he was a universal community favorite with no hint of malice. Upon his passing, hundreds will mourn his hallowed resting place and bid a long farewell. Clinging Women.
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George Hannah
Clinging Women Described In Playful Naval of Ivy and Oak
The speaker imagines clinging women as ivy wrapping the oak in gentle caresses and soothing influence. When clinging turns to forceful grabbing of hair or scalp, the speaker pleads Oh deliver us from such clingings, contrasting tender support with aggressive possession.
Bank of Durham Faces Large Assignments Rumor Was True
The Bank of Durham led by Col W T Blackwell and several major local firms were assigned. Liabilities include about 400 000 for the bank 190 000 for E J Parrish 110 000 for J W Blackwell 53 000 for W F Ellis 10 000 Muse & Shaw and 8 000 Robbins & Strong. Total liabilities likely near a million dollars.
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Bank of Durham
Durham
Col. W. T. Blackwell
E. J. Parrish
J. W. Blackwell
W. F. Ellis
Muse & Shaw
Robbins & Strong
News Observer
Coronation Address Praised by Weldon Tournament Ball
The Roanoke News lauds Henry Blount of the Wilson Mirror for delivering the coronation address at Weldon during fair week. It compliments his style, humor, and eloquence, noting readers will recognize his gifted versatility in word-painting and speech.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke News
Weldon
Manning
Henry Blount
Wilson Mirror
Brother Blount
Reflection on Summer's Loss and Enduring Heartache
A reflective meditation on seasonal change and human sorrow. The author contrasts nature's cycles of rebirth with the unyielding permanence of a blighted heart, noting that affection's dew cannot revive a heart wounded in its spring and that past hopes never regain their former bloom.
Newbern Fair To Be Held In February
The Journal praises the Mirror as a generous neighbor and predicts a brilliant fair. It notes the Mirror’s time is mistaken and confirms the fair will be held in February with Brother Blount expected to attend along with a celestial host of Wilson beauties he describes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newbern Fair
the Bright and Sparkling Journal
Dr W S Anderson Drug Store Sunday Hours Change
Notice states Dr W S Anderson's Drug Store will not be open on Sundays except in emergencies for prescription fulfillment or medicines in Wilcox North Carolina next door to the Post Office offering occasional exceptions for urgent needs.
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W. S. Anderson
Wilcox, N. C
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Sames
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Sebyterian Church
Onillips
Pell
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Ughter
Joe Cobb
Ang
Calvin Woodard
Texas
A ‘S of Friends
Rocky Mount Fair
John R. Underwood
The
J.D. Bardin Attor. Wilson
N. C
John. D. Woody & Co
Cotton Commission
Norfolk, VA
Woody & Currie
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R. E. K- Wright
Wilson, N. C
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