01 Oct 1890
Page 5
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Newspaper
Wilson Mirror
Location
Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1890
Page
5
The Wilson Mirror notes social gossip and church plans with mentions of Rev. Mr. Allie arriving to preach, H A Gudger addressing the Wilsca on the Amosion issue, and Mrs Flora Scott moving to Washington City. It also highlights toy and charity events, local business figures like A P Thorp and C A Young, and a children’s entertainment at Mamona Hall.
A long obituary style notice honors the late wife of James E Clark at their home, detailing her faith, baptism, and comfort from scripture. The piece laments the bereavement, offers consolation, and references the family, neighbors, and local church community. Also includes warm notices about arriving relatives and local social figures in Wilmington and Wilson.
A portrait of Henry Blount, editor of the Wilson Mirror, shown as a youthful, ecstatic writer whose prose fills the office with perfume and sunny imagery. The passage echoes mutual affection among editors, praising benevolent cheer and the aim to brighten others with optimistic verse.
The Atlanta Journal details J W Hawley once living in Wilson as a serial spouse. In North Carolina and South Carolina he married twice, then in Georgia he was sentenced to four years for bigamy. Released, he was arrested in Darlington, South Carolina, awaiting trial and had prepared for another marriage.
The Rev Mr Dill preached an eloquent sermon at the Galisboro Baptist Church on Sunday. The piece was tender and beautiful with vivid illustrations and striking metaphors, delivered under a dramatic, glowing sun and leaving a deep impression on all listeners.
The Messenger carries Sam Jones sermons transcribed by Miss Gertrude Jenkins praised as accurate and in tone with the speaker. Praise extends to Bonitz for generous support of North Carolina journalism and public edification through the gift.
The town saw 783 bags of cotton sold for over thirty thousand dollars while tobacco sales added to the day’s wealth. Merchants were busy, farmers buoyant, and expected prosperity from abundant crops, including cane sugar and syrup production cited by the Nashville Argonaut. Dr. Charles Killebrew reportedly produced 1,200 gallons of syrup last year at low cost, suggesting cane farming can be highly profitable.
The note expresses gratitude for the Tarboro Fair Premium List and highlights the event’s central attraction a charming young maiden whose grace beauty and manners appeal to attendees. The writing adopts a playful reverent tone praising the maiden as the fair’s seductively bright focal point.
The Greensboro Southern Democrat hails a Wilson figure known for push and enterprise. Dr Magic Lini ment Drake has purchased a massive five foot diameter hat and travels to Wilkes Court with a Wild West show. He arrives in Wilson and performs as an auctioneer in the Tobacco Warehouse, where his talent and versatility shine.
The editor Briggs is newly at The Durham Globe and praised for his fluent writing and vigorous journalism. The article welcomes him back to the press, wishing success and prosperity upon his path.
A layered verse on Christian patience amid hardship precedes local notices. A. W. Rowland advertises a horse buggy and harness bargain. Royster's candies and Dr. Wright's dental rooms are mentioned. Fryar the beer man promotes daily bottle delivery. D. Y. Cooper, tobacco merchant, touts fair prices, weights, and incentives for growers, including hoe heads on request.
Democratic candidates for Wilson County Wil son address fellow citizens at scheduled times and races. Other speakers are invited and expected. AWE Texas May ha 1 To Wni Radanmi Microbe Killer advertorial claims rheumatism cure with testimonials from Matthews dealer and Doane Herring selling it.
The piece extols Sam Bauersfeld as a genial hotel receptionist at The Ort on, praising his poised manner and appealing charm as a fit companion to Mon tague and Sam Westbrook, noting his welcoming smile behind the desk.
The owner and managers boast that Our Baby sold 42,717 pounds of tobacco on opening day at an average price of $16.77, the highest daily quantity ever for a warehouse in the state. They defend the achievement against critics from other warehouses as unfair and improper.
A lyric scene shows a couple in a fragrant, sunlit setting. One partner clings to sorrow and longs for release as a bitter memory of a tainted kiss lingers in the air, with a grim undertone of death.
Sufferers of debility and decline urged to request the Book of Life from Dr Parker's Medical and Surgical Institute. Sealed volumes sent for 6 cents in stamps to 15 North Spruce Street, Nashville Tennessee.
Mr R T Poole of Cedartown Ga writes that a medicine is one of the best sold and credited with saving his wife from consumption after years of illness. He notes her improvement at home and better health than in two years, adding the product is sold locally by Doane Heerrin.
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