Autumnal scenes and social rounds in Wilson noted
A long town diary recounts visits by Mr Tuttle and Mount Wilson society figures, church services on the Great White Throne theme, and a vivid autumn sunset ride with Dr Thorp. It highlights civic events, academy supporters, and local moves among families, teachers, and merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thorp
Rocky Mount
Heaven
Earth
Ebon
Mr. Tuttle
Celestial City
Lily Gay
Capt. Bruton
Dr. Wright
Mrs. Leath
John Y. Moore
Sam Vick Named Post Master at Wilson Port Office
Washington City dispatch reports the appointment of Sam Vick to the Wilson Port post mastership. The piece notes the previous post master Major W M Gay and assistants T D Gay and Willie Stallings will vacate. It praises Vick as Lincoln University graduate and former leader of the local Colored Graded School, and endorses him as a polite, respectful, and capable official.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Dispatch
Washington City
Wilson Port
W.M. Gay
T. D. Gay, Esq
Willie Stallings
Sam Vick
America
Lincoln University
Pennsylvania
Colored Graded School
Pile of bricks planned near Police Headquarters
The brick stack near the Police Headquarters is to form an engine room complex while the old wooden building moves to the Gospel Tent site. The tent area will host a more enduring tabernacle for worshippers seeking a lasting place.
Poor Jim Thomas Sent to Asylum for Religious Delusions
Jim Thomas, a diligent but demented colored man, was declared a lunatic after public preaching on streets. Police halted his shows. an inquest found him fit for the asylum. He claimed greater sense than the officer who fired at him with Roman candies. his family now faces need.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Thomas
Woodard Elected President Of Local YMCA
At the latest YMCA meeting the townsman John E. Woodard was chosen as President. The noted speaker and cultured leader is praised for his zeal and aim to advance the association and uplift the community. The text includes hymnlike verses about the man who cares for a baby and references multiple period quotes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christaan Association
John E. Woodard
The Re union of ex Confederates to meet in Warrenton
The Warrenton Gazett notes a reunion of ex Confederates from Virginia and North Carolina to be held in Warrenton North Carolina on October 11. Attendance is urged as veterans dwindle with time and stands to be a memorable gathering with distinguished speakers to address comrades from battles deemed bloody and glorious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warrenton Gazett
Virginia
North Carolina
Warrenton
N. C
New Rail Invention Tested On Lynchburg Durham Road
Raleigh Visitor reports three miles of the Lynchburg and Durham road are testing the Noonan invention. The track is dirt covered with only the rail exposed. Spikes allow 34 inch play and the rail crawls ahead of the train. No jarring or sound and the process works with perfect success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
Lynchburg
Durham Road
Noonan
Community Education Leader Recommendation Voiced
An advocacy letter urges the board to appoint Prof Silas Warren as superintendent of public instruction. The writer praises Warren for lifelong teaching commitment, integrity, and success at Wilson Collegiate Institute and argues for elevating the state school system with qualified leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peared
Silas & Warren
Wilson Collegiate Institut
I Ae
Nan
Goldsboro Fair Promises Grand Exhibits and Low Fares
Joe Robinson endorses the Goldsboro Fair to run October 22 to 24 with new attractions daily. Special trains and passenger rates drop to one cent per mile to attract 16 000 visitors who will enjoy fine racing stock poultry and an extensive agricultural display. The Floral Hall will be a showpiece and gambling is absent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Robinson
True and Wideawake Argus
John Robinson
Trial of Priest John J. Boyle Draws Wide Attention
The State versus John J. Boyle the Catholic priest accused of rape in Raleigh last June began trial amid high public interest. Boyle has been jailed since May and faces a defense claiming consent. Prosecution asserts a strong case and notes the historic nature of the trial as potentially first of its kind in America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Boyle
Genevive Whitaker
Raleigh
Boyle
America
A Good Order References Noble Officers
Fragmentary text praises a command and notes worthy and excellent near-officers. The readable portion hints at orderly conduct and commendation of leadership without full context or specifics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genere
Laniers Canning Factory Demonstrates Southern Potential
The Charlotte News reports Lanier’s Salisbury North Carolina plant shows canning can profit in the South. Thirty five acres are planted in tomatoes with production at 135 cases daily. Canned goods compare well with Northern products and command good prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Charlotte News
Lanier
Salisbury N. C
South
Prominent Wilson Native Plans Move to Seattle Territory
The papers note Theodore Hobgood, once connected with the local newspaper scene and well known in Wilson, will leave the state in a few days to settle in Seattle, Washington Territory. The community feels a wistful sadness for friends choosing distant homes in the West.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Hobgood
Wilson
Seattle
Washington Territory
Progress on Cape Fear and Yadkin Valley line to Wilmington
The Messenger reports an old railroad man praising the route from Wilmington to Fayetteville as among the best. He notes the eighty two miles were completed in under thirteen months with dirt started June 11, 1855 and grading finished July 9 last. Officials predict full track between Wilmington and Fayetteville by January 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape Fear and Yadkin Valley
Wilmington
Fayetteville
Sale of 10 Acre Spring Hill Tract Under Court Judgment
By judgment of the Superior Court in the Daniel Adm r versus Peele and Williamson case the 25th day of October 1889 is set for sale before the courthouse door. The tract lies in Spring Hill Township and abuts E R Ellis William Hinnant and others, containing 10 acres and described by a Peele to Darden mortgage on record in Wilson County Register of Deeds Fo 24 212 214. Cash terms. Commissioner Geo V Blount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Daniel
B. A. Peele
John B Williamson
Spring Hill Township
E. R. Ellis
William Hinnant
McKinley Darden
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Wilson Mirror
Caldwell
Geo. D. Green
Sfant
H. F. Price
Barnes
Fae Hescus
Farmers Alliance
Primitive Baptist, Peasee
Se Academy
Ina
Hennie
Morganton
Willie Ricks
Batchelor
Nash
Albert Anderson
New York City
Joe. Dane's
Tering State Chronicle
Henry Farmer
Davis & Bsy
Nash and Tarbor
David S. Barnes
Kic Rowe
Black Creek
Captain Barnes
Het. Kelley
Moe
J. B
Chevale College
Amerson
Ben Amerson
Goldsboro
Etta Dean
He Taylor
Elloree
S.C
Baptist Church
Lide
D. B. Arrington
Nashville
Davis
Times
Jim
New York Mail
Baltimore
Kerchunk
Columbus Herald
Barnum
Burlington
Goldsboro Fair
Wilson Male Academy
J. E. Kerrey
Perserrat
Sec
Board of Trustees
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