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Newspaper
Wilson Mirror
Location
Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1924
Page
3
Poem tribute lamenting the death of a close friend named Ingersoll. The speaker recalls the friend’s quiet passing after a year of companionship and the deep grief felt at waking to find the hands that toiled for them still.
At ten thirty this morning at the Presbyterian church Miss Helen Uzzell became the bride of Jere Duke Karnes. Rev. B L Flanagan officiated with only close family present. The couple plans a northern honeymoon and will reside in Greensboro after a return visit. Out of town guests included Maud Karnes Betsy Karnes S B Karnes Ned Karnes Lillian Liverman Janie Liverman Marvin Owens W W Hogge Mrs John L Hagan and others from Durham Newport News Danville and nearby areas.
Sam Worthington Jr. spends the Thanksgiving holiday with his parents in town, visiting relatives and catching up during the festive period.
Miss Elsie Townsend spends the week end with Miss Bessie Britt in Richmond.
L. L. Sloop visits city reporting Elm City finishing the last coat of concrete on streets. Citizens express pride in the improvement and the progressive step. Mrs. S. T. White recovers well after surgery at a local hospital. Mrs. Grady and children spend the weekend in Kinston with relatives.
Mrs Steve Anderson hosted the Friday Morning Bridge Club yesterday at the Country Club. The rooms were prettily adorned for the occasion and a delightful game of bridge was played. A dainty and refreshing course was served after the game.
Mrs Pattie Woodard Izzell announces the marriage of her daughter Helen to Mr Jere Duke Karnes on Friday November 28 1924 at First Presbyterian Church Wilson North Carolina. Rocky Mount visitors S S Pritchard stay with W W Sims over the holidays. E T Barnes Jr home for holidays with his parents.
Miss Edna Cline and Miss Loretta Cline from Hickory and Mr. and Mrs. Roy Lawrence and Bill Bailey from Wilson spent yesterday in the city with friends. The group returned home after their visit. Mr. and Mrs. Williams and Mr. and Mrs. Davis also returned home following holidays with Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Davis.
Mrs Doane long time manager of the ladies ready to wear department at the Oe¢ettinger store will open her own shop the first of the year in the former Cartwright Music Co location. She has many city friends who will welcome her new venture and expect it to be a success. The shop will offer a full line of ladies ready to wear with an announcement to follow.
A blaze at the Tia Juana track in San Diego destroyed three barns housing more than fifty owners, burning to the ground and threatening the entire stable area. The fire began late this afternoon and left the sabbles of numerous owners incinerated.
Nanine Simpson Brevai a New York City modiste has admitted a secret marriage to wealthy New York clubman Maxwell. The pair had earlier announced then denied the marriage, but now declare they are happily wed in Portchester.
A reader signs as CLAUCUS NEWSOME asking Santa for a baseball bat glove and a variety of nuts apples and oranges plus everything else Santa can provide. The note reads like a holiday wishlist submitted to the paper.
A letter from eight year old N. A. Edwards requests a cook stove toy dishes and candy if possible. The note ends with well wishes for Santa’s trip and signs as L.hope.
A nine year old named Paul Barnes writes to Santa Claus from the country, listing desires for an air rifle a dog candy a radio a bicycle nuts and a flute. The letter speaks in a simple hopeful tone typical of a child’s holiday request.
A collection of handwritten Santa letters from children ages seven to eight details Christmas wishes. Names include Garland Batchelor from Nash road and Mary Francis Moore near Elm City. Requests cover dolls, a wristwatch, toy bugle, candy, tea sets, fruit and nuts, plus clothing and a carriage.
A nine year old girl in Elm City named Thelma Thorne expresses gratitude and affection, sharing thoughts on friendship and helping others in a brief community note.
Santa says he received the first batch of letters from The Mirror and will try to grant the wishes. He sent the letters to the toy department foreman with orders to fill them if possible and invites children to keep writing.
Pauline Rountree of Kenly asks Santa for a doll bed along with fruits nuts and candy with loving thanks in a brief old newspaper kid’s plea.
An S O S from the Italian steamer Castel Porziano about 1200 miles east of the Virginia capes was picked up by the Naval Communication Station in Norfolk. The message said the ship's steering wheel was broken and the British steamer Miami is headed to assist, due to reach about 7 tomorrow morning, with the liner Martha Washington and Cunarder Barangia also moving to aid.
An auction on Tuesday December 2 will sell the subdivided Wiggins property on Wiggins Mill Road at Five Points in Wilson. The Atlantic Coast Ready Company expects a large crowd as Wilson’s realty market shows an upward trend with previous sales proving unusually successful. Investors and home buyers see a fine opportunity in the sale.
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