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Newspaper
Wilson Mirror
Location
Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1890
Page
5
A jumbled column lists names and snippets from Wilson and Eureka residents. It mentions Miss James of Eureka visiting relatives, Ella King’s reputation in Wilson, Mrs Lola Wells visiting Greensborough, and John E. Woodard traveling to Henderson for a major case.
In Wilson a longstanding citizen Gen Joshua Karnes passed Monday at seven in the luxurious home of his son in law Al Branch. Business houses closed and hundreds gathered at Primitive Baptist church for services led by Elder P D Gold celebrating his virtuous life. He was interred at Maplewood as townsfolk spoke of his philanthropy and honored memory.
Town leaders on Monday night advanced a plan to petition voters for bonds to fund Electric Light and Water Works. They push a new railroad line from Wilson through Nash and Halifax to Wedon Ringwood and Hilliardston plus extending the Norlina and Carolina Railroad to Wilson, linking to Wilson and Florence Short Cut. Businessmen demand better marketing facilities while farmers seek improved outlets. A Land and Improvement Company aims to promote Wilson lands with A N Daniel driving efforts, seeking cooperation and factories to diversify crops and boost commerce.
Friends and admirers gathered at the Court House on Tuesday afternoon to pay tribute to Gen. Barnes. Elder Gold led in prayer, J. S. Woodard chaired, and a committee drafted resolutions to be published next week. The event included heartfelt remarks and a benediction by Rev. Mr. Tuttle.
Sunday night in Eureka Sam Earl led Mary Sauls to the altar. The couple, noted for gentleness and beauty, are celebrated by the writer as a luminous match destined for joy and enduring devotion.
The Mirror reports Mamie Hatchett Fairbrother has returned with her husband Col Fairbrother to make Durham their home. Col Fairbrother, an experienced newspaper man, has purchased and now leads The Durham Globe, promising energetic and progressive city journalism.
Revered preacher Rev Thomas Dixon to speak on October 27 in town to benefit the Baptist church Ladies Aid Society. The renowned orator promises a magnetic delivery on Backbone with vivid prose and sparkling humor, recalling his Wilmington appearance and captivating audience with rich imagery and rhythmic cadence.
The county canvass open last Saturday at Black Creek featured candidates debating state affairs. An independent bid for Sheriff by Barnes Boykin is noted as unlikely to defeat Sheriff Crowell. A series of eccentric schoolyard exchanges and health testimonials from Rock Hill and Wilson NC follow, praising a Microbe Killer blood purifier and asthma relief, with local vendors and a March date referenced.
The first annual meeting was held in the courthouse on October 7 1890. The secretary treasurer report shows 4371.98 in thirty nine weeks with 12 percent profit. Directors elected include Wootten Bilount Hacknby Green Wiggins Clark Ettenger Lipsemb Waner Brox die. Officers named President Bilount Secretary Bruton Attorney Nadal. The association appears to have twenty five sheepers per member.
Elder Chick of Maryland, a leading Primitive Baptist preacher, delivered an edifying gospel sermon at the Primitive Baptist church in town. He will speak again today and tonight, inviting all local people to hear the able and gifted preacher regardless of denomination.
A fragmented notice indicates a court event inviting citizens to attend a public session. Details are unclear due to OCR errors but the core action is a call for public participation in a court event.
Fragmentary text reflects religious sentiment about the faithful awaiting a divine call to a bright home above. Language suggests a devotional prompt to workers who endure hardship for heavenly reward.
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