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Newspaper
Wilson Mirror
Location
Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1893
Page
5
A reader summary notes humorous lines about teeth and a political jab at Cleveland. The piece mentions Adian N Daniel aiming for success after a Washington trip and previews a premium offer for Mirror and American Farmer. It also covers a new Odd Fellow publication, Miss Hamme’s musical leadership, a Richmond excursion success, subscription drives, and revivals led by Rev Ivey with many converts.
Mrs. Rob Boykin has returned from the World's Fair. A W Rowland is in town welcomed by friends. George Rountree a prominent Wilmington lawyer visited last week. Miss Hattie Harris returns from New York. Max Harris reports a good time at the World's Fair. Alvin Clark Ruth and Mrs. Tom Davis share news of arrivals. Miss Nannie Branch stops in Baltimore on return from the World's Fair. Captain Baker, former resident, noted by friends. The Hackneys report a pleasant World's Fair trip. Miss Lolie Lewis visits town with Miss Lizzie Pace. Dr William Harris returns from pro tracted visits. wife ill but improved. Mrs G W Blount and daughters Gertrude and Sue back from west. P R Martin of Richmond visiting daughter Mrs Jo Rawles. Misses Nannie Harrison Ivor Deans Eva O'Hagan Sallie Herring Annie Moore Eva Farmer depart for State Normal at Greensboro. R B Evans leaves for Washington to join Government Printing Office. Col John F Bruton Milwaukee delegate to I O O F Grand Lodge returns via Chicago. Ed Barnes and T C Davis back from Washington. Mr B unsure on Post Office matter. Gypsey tea for Miss McGuire of Suffolk abandoned due to weather.
The October number lists Judah P. Benjamin, C S A. Gen Baxton Bragg. Catesby Ap R Jones. Lt Gen Ambrose P Hill. Daniel H Hill. Richard Taylor. November will cover Fort Donelson capture with Floyd, Pillow, Buckner, Forrest plus portraits and maps. Subscription is $1 per year, 10 cents single copies. mail to Lexington Ky or 110 Fifth Avenue N Y.
Col Waddell answers reader questions on bi metallic monetary policy and free coinage. He argues parity of purchasing power can be maintained only by bi metallicism and criticizes the notion that silver is dishonest. He discusses impact on cotton prices and debt payments under gold silver standards.
A prominent local gentleman says the season market leads others with cars of three warehouses receiving large daily consignments. He notes lively bidding and prices near last year, despite a tighter money market and ongoing market stringency complaints.
Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Woodard married in Baltimore on Wednesday evening last. Miss Rushe Peace, now Mrs. Woodard, had many friends in Wilson last winter and settled in Wilson as permanent home. They returned to Wilson last Friday and registered at the Briggs Hotel.
Passengers aboard the Greensboro to Goldsboro train last Friday endured a long hold in the vestibule as two or three late travelers were expected. Disruptions caused missed engagements and costs around 2.50 dollars per passenger, with themes of patience and spiritual reflection amid emigrants bound for the Exposition.
The formula of Ayer's Sarsaparilla is well known to the medical profession and universally approved. The firm's reputation guarantees excellence and uniformity in the medicine and decades of global use demonstrate its value. PRXECUTORS NOTICE.
Oxford Female Seminary at Oxford North Carolina announces the 43rd annual session begins August 30 1893. Emphasizes home comforts first class schooling with reasonable rates and strong programs in physical culture music and art. Catalogues available from President F P Hobgood.
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