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Newspaper
Wilson Mirror
Location
Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1893
Page
5
Daniels receives appointment as County official in Oklahoma with a salary of 3.90. Mrs Daniels proud of her sons while a tobacco market hustler travels the country. Five new church members added and a Graded school expands faculty. Wilmington plans a November fete as Tarboro street crafts new buildings and nearby stores stay in demand.
Personal notes list H B Hardy of the Carolinian visiting town, Hirman Nicholson of Macon visiting, Jacob Battle a Rocky Mount lawyer in town, J L Fryar of Weldon visiting relatives, Ec Scarboro of Raleigh joining the Advance office, R B Evans leaving for Washington to work in Government Printing Office, Mollie Ellis to World’s Fair via Richmond with Mrs Swineford, and a roster of others including Annie Simpson and several named families and professionals.
The article notes Judge Connor's return to private practice after serving on the bench. It stresses anticipated remunerative work and his continued connection with the people, describing him as “one of the people” and a longtime friend Groves.
Henry Blount opens a Missouri and Arkansas lecture tour starting in Springfield on the night of October. The Springfield Democrat praises his talk at Baldwin Theatre calling it brilliant and entertaining with sparkling wit and eloquence. The piece notes his unique style and hopes for another appearance in Springfield.
The Trustees of Wilson Lodge Knights of Honor paid Mrs. Lelia Cobb widow of B J Cobb deceased two thousand dollars on the treasury warrant. The order is praised as prompt and reliable and urged for wider local uptake of its benefits.
The Roanoke and Tar River Agricultural Society announces the 23rd Weldon Fair to run October 31 through November 3, 1893. Tom Emry leads the event with usual agricultural, mechanical, and horticultural attractions and a grand dress ball on Wednesday and Thursday nights, offering a pleasant trip for Wilson residents.
Raleigh correspondent reports a new North Carolina judge A T Chambers. The Richmond Dispatch notes Chambers' appointment of Junius Davis as receiver and Col A M Waddell as special master to examine receiver Davis accents, questioning the validity of the names in the 3rd District.
The handbill notes Henry Blount’s lecture at James Opera House on the subject Beyond the Alps Lies Italy. Attendees describe the talk as instructive and entertaining and request a repeat performance soon. The Mirror reports receiving a postal money order from Paris in French, hinting at international interest.
Our good friend Roselli T Stevens and Miss Maliie Cooper are to be married tonight. Bon voyage over life's sea is what we wish for the happy couple.
Dr. H. D. Lucas of Black Creek died last Thursday after several years of poor health.
The advertisement asserts that catarrh worsens in those with scrofulous diathesis and claims Ayer's Sarsaparilla is the only effective cure that expels scrofula, causing catarrh to disappear. Local treatment is described as a waste of time.
The stock holders will meet in the Court House next Tuesday the 17th for election of new officers and review of the year's work. The secretary reports a healthful, prosperous condition, and a new series will begin January 1.
The Great State Fair of 1593 runs four days from October 17. Hon Z B Vance will speak opening day and Wake Forest plays Trinity. Cyclone John performs free daily, with races offering $300 purses on October 18 and 19. A cyclorama, Indian village, Hurd Berry show, knife throwing, Midway Plaisance, and a State Fair Marshal’s Ball add to nightly theatre programs.
An advertisement notes a cheerful home featuring The Rochester lamp by the Rochester Lamp Co of New York. The catalog copy highlights the lamp as a source of warm morning light and domestic contentment.
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