Wilson Gleanings Highlights Local News And People
The Wilson area reports bustling Planter’s Warehouse activity with heavy tobacco lots and rising prices. Notables include Miss Lizzie Hargrave’s visit to Pitt county, C. W. Jacobs of Nashville, and Miss Annie Thomas taking a private school post in Person County. Sam Jones revival in Wilmington and Dr. Mewborn’s passing are noted along with rail and tobacco market optimism. Greenville and Rocky Mount mentions cover local wills, courts, and prosperity stories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizzie Hargrave
Pitt
Ingis Eurnes
Greece
W. L. Thorp
Rocky Mount
Kinston Free Press
C.W Jacobs
Nashville
Tenn
Mace
Annie Thomas
Ceffo
Person County
Greenville
Wilmington Messenger
Pitt County
Col. Sugg
Pace & Woodard
Jore Aero
Will E Burton Performs Tom Sawyer Farce at Mamona Hall
Will E Burton and his comedy company present Tom Sawyer at Mamona Hall on Tuesday October 13. The production features fourteen character types drawn from daily life with American charm and a strong, versatile cast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Twain
Chicago Inter-Ocean
Tom Sawyer
Academy
Will E. Burton
Prof Lowandas World of Wonders at Metropolitan Hall
Prof Lowanda’s World of Wonders will be in Wilson on Wednesday and Thursday nights with mirth music mimicry and mystery. The News Observer reports the exhibit drew the largest Metropolitan Hall audience, with standing room and extra chairs filled as seats sold out. Admission with one envelope 25 cents reserved seat with two envelopes 35 cents children with one envelope 15 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowanda
Wilson
News-Observer
Metropolitan Hall
Galeries
Ayer's Sarsaparilla Promotes Clear Mind and Body Strength
An 19th century advertisement claims Ayer's Sarsaparilla sends brain pure blood to improve both mental sharpness and physical vigor. The copy emphasizes holistic health benefits and vigor through tonic use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayer
Dr Worthington Cholera Mixture Endorsed by Medical Leaders
The Charles A Voweler Manufacturing Company of Baltimore touts Dr Worthington Cholera Mixture as an established remedy endorsed by eminent doctors in the United States and Europe. Confederate General S P Moore endorses its use for bowel afflictions and army deployment. Egyptian General Edward Warren notes its long-standing South reputation and claims it cures diarrhea dysentery colic summer complaint in children rheumatism neuralgia tumors piles and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A Voweler Manufacturing Company
Baltimore
United States
Europe
S. P. Moore
Confederate States Army
Worthington
Edward Warren
South
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Ewsy Gleanings
Anderson, Jones & Co
Goldsboro
Roscover
Wilson Jake
Charlie
Fayette Edwards
Richmond
Sallie
Tressie Edwards
Sam Jones
Wilmington
T. D. Walker
Washington City
Capt
Calvin Barnes
Foley
Atlantic and North Carolina Railroad
Wilson Tobacco Warehouse
Washington Post
Col
A. B. Andrews
Raleigh
United States Rail Road Commission
Col. Andrews
North Carolina
Raleigh Si
Harris
Saal
Loge 10
Norfolk
Moyton
Mewborne
Mr. Thompson
Mewborn
Sadie May
Norfolk Female College
Annie
Bessie Harris
John E. Woodard
Woodard
W. L. Hart
S. L. Hart
Hart Place
Stock &c
Conyers
Almon Heart
Texas
Dutchin
Agent
Chamberlain
H. B
Frank Hart
Harrison Place
W.A. Hart
Dr. Hart
Julia
Kate Hart
M.E. Church
Church Street
Pennsylvania Grit
Moses
Grit
Williamsport
Briggs
Pitcher’s Castoria
Castoria
I. Edward
Post Office
I. Bowards
Lanier
Barnes and
Tarboro Streets
N. C
M. Pace
W. F. Woodard
Proprietors
Eastern Carolina
Agambrill
OF America
A. N. Daniel
N.C
American Union
Selby Plantatio
Nash County
Spring Hope
Raleigh & Albemarle Railroad
Greeam Street
Town of Wilson
Wilcem
W. Blourt
Miss Strasburg
Ann Hones
Mone Viscului
Miss Perskine
Express
Wilson, N
DR. Worthingtoys
Dr. Worthington Southern Manufacturing Company
Baltimore, Md
A. W. Rowland
Druxcist
C. E. Moore
Arboro Street
Wilson, N. C
T. J. Hackney
Geo. Hackney
W. D. Hackney
W. P. Simpson
Hackney Bros
Wison
R. W. Joyner
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