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Newspaper
Wilson Mirror
Location
Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1924
Page
5
Secretary Grantham studied U S and Canadian fairs to gauge the appeal of automobile speed events at fairs. He notes racing autos run about twice as fast as horses on similar tracks and cites faster mile records, while acknowledging the risk and lure of speed.
A Wilson local page notes a local Merchants Association meeting this evening at 7 30. Also mentions a county fair plan including auto racing and a universal closing day for tobacco warehouses Thursday to free townspeople for the fair. Memorial services were held at Maplewood Cemetery for Signor Danton, and Deputy Sheriff Barnes returns from New York on a seduction case. The town displays a large groundhog captured for fair weather folklore. Government notices urge fall voting registration and a theater show repeats tonight with special rates for school children.
Mrs. Willie Olive presides as healing services continue with growing interest. On Sunday evening a woman who had not heard in years was able to hear again, bringing happiness to those present. The ser vies will continue until further notice.
Henry Boston Burnett among the fat family at the Johnny Jones Shows headlines a wager carrying Newark Athletic Association members Bernard W. Mugler Fred R. Itten and James W. Curran who travel 300.09 miles through the city with a $9,000 stake and will visit Raleigh next week en route to Los Angeles.
Jesse Lamm of Black Creek reports over seven hundred pounds of the best tobacco stolen from his barn during Sunday night. An area market check notes tobacco movements in the region and lists a recovery lead, while a separate notice posts an administration claim.
George W. Tomlinson chairs the County Board of Elections announcing a new voter registration drive in Cross Roads Township. The notice states upcoming registration opportunities and directs residents to participate to ensure eligibility for the next election.
Wilson County North Carolina Superior Court action. Sheriff O A Glover will sell at the Wilson County officers’ temporary offices on Monday October 27 1924 between 12 M and 1 P M the real estate of defendant William Mercer including two parcels in Wilson Township and eastern suburb of Wilson bounded by Cemetery Street and Crestent Hosiery Company property. Sale to satisfy the execution issued by Tomlinson & Co Inc and C C Powell & Lloyd A Wells. Sept 26 1924.
Notice of dissolution of professional partnership Barnes & Mints firm name unclear due to transcription errors. The notice states dissolution by mutual agreement and references individuals Mints and Planters Tank location. Dated October 7.
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