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Newspaper
Wilson Mirror
Location
Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1894
Page
3
The N press association adopts a policy charging under five cents for cards of thanks positions of respect obituary notices and other notices the editor will classify as news. Church and society notices and all entertainment items generating revenue will be billed at five cents per line.
Local notes report Chick's Medicine Company extending performances for another week after good crowds. Town visitors include Editor Roscover and Senator Hill. various social tidings and Thanksgiving plans fill the page along with memorial notices and church services.
Prof Poteat spoke at the Graded School on The cell and what it can do. Marie Burroughs, a Nash County native and kin of Nick Arrington, rises on New York stages. Wilson hosts a Merchant's Carnival for a good cause. Methodist revival closes with strong sermons by Dr Mundy and Rev Ivey. twenty two join the church.
The village mourns as Pauline Martin, six, daughter of James A. Martin of Hickory, died Monday afternoon November 26, leaving a void in G W Blount's home. Friends recall her bright gentle nature and widespread affection as a heavenly chorus awaits beyond mortal life.
Henry Blount lectured at the Thomasville Orphanage drawing eager attention from the orphans. The lecture mixed humor with tender sentiment and strong religion, leaving listeners impressed by Blount’s unique character and impact.
A notice reports the death of Mrs Brownley at her home after a two week illness. She was a devoted wife of Calvin Brownley and a longtime Presbyterian member, praised for her loyalty, ministry, and exemplary character. The piece notes the couple’s deep bond and hopes for reunion at resurrection.
By decree of the Suneriva Court WE. Yelverton administrator will sell at the Cos House door in Wilson North Carolina on December 24 1904 real estate in Black Creek Township Wilson County One tract on the eastern Wilmington road bounded by A L Taylor W A free and others containing more or less acres another tract known as Buck Teasley Jot adjoining H D Lucas J W Hunt and others containing about one acre another tract adjoining E E Bass Alfred Moswell Mason Bass and others bought from J J Rowe and wife containing about acres land on the south side of the Wilson Fayetteville Railroad bounded by Warren Tomkinson Martha Tomlison Jacob Lamm and others bought from FE T Lucas and wife containing about 11 acres all subject to widow dower homestead rights of infant children and other encumbrances Terms cash W E Yelverton Admr F Breton Atty Cem This Nov 20 1904
Pursuant to a writ of the Superior Court of Williams County dated 04 04, the house at Nash and Main streets in Williams is to be sold at public auction on Monday. The deed names Eli Mercer and others. The mortgage note carries six percent interest from the date until paid, with six months in escrow. Executors Connor and Edward Burns, deceased.
Fragmentary OCR shows mentions of a sale in 1894 with references to real estate and agents Mgnt and Tay. Details are unclear but indicate a property sale notice from a historical issue.
Administrator P SHMPSON announces sale of the late Prof Silas Bo Wärurn estate. Personal property listed includes desks, chairs, tables, beds, furniture, bedding, lamps, china, glassware, utensils, wagons, farm implements and farm stock. All items to be sold for cash. Auction to be held at Wilson Collegiate Festinite location.
Having qualified as executor of the last will and testament of Noel Matthews, deceased, of Wilson County, North Carolina, the executor requests all claims against the estate be presented by November 1, 1895, or they may be barred. Creditors must make prompt payment to the estate and attorney Bruton.
The Durham Sun lauds Henry Blount as an electric orator combining tragedian comedian and mimic. His lecture Beyond the Alps Lies Italy impressed two hour audience with humor wisdom and pathos. Introduced by C. E. Turner the talk pleased listeners and North Carolina pride is voiced.
By decree of the Succi Court in the civil action Amy Vinnant and others versus Pinintil and chairity Cole and others, the Tillman McGowan lot on the corner of Vaiee Street and Maplewood Avenue in Wilson will be sold at the courthouse door on Monday December 10 184 for cash. The parcel is about one half acre and adjoins Mrs J T McCraw and W J Weaver. R T Stevens and Joan F Bruton attorneys.
A land sale is ordered by the Superior Court of Wilson County by decree entered September 2, 1804 in Bardin et al v A L Taylor et al. The sale, to settle debts of the estate, will occur December 1 at the court house, auctioning a tract near Black Creek adjoining the properties of Woodard and Ella St. Taylor. Commissioner Bardin notes cash bidding only.
Notice shows Nt PEE Cares PV ES Wiksow Gauxty and others sue Charity Cole Nelson Cole Mary Cole Aaron Cole and John Cole as Martha Cole heirs to seek court action in Wilson County MO for division of land. Defendants must appear October 22 before the Wilson County Superior Court to answer. Clerk Bass and attorney Brettton represent plaintiffs.
Having qualified as administrator of July TL Barnes, deceased, late of Sisan County North Carolina. All persons having claims against the estate are notified to present them to the undersigned or his attorney at cor fa fore the 24th day of October. This notice will be pleaded in recovery. All indebted to said estate please make immediate settlement. Bamyes Admit Kuatar John Breton Attorney. This 4th day of October, 190.
A brief notice states a vendor will close out entire stock of monuments and tombstones at reduced prices over twenty days. Another line urges subscribers who owe money to mail in payments to cover ongoing expenses.
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