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Wilson Mirror

Location

Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1924

Page

2

Races At Fair Grounds Draw Big Crowd and Fast Horses

The Fair Grounds hosted exciting harness events with crowds cheering the 2.14 Pace and 2.14 Trot. Just Willie and Stella Direct led thrilling heats while Lady Bennett captured the 2.14 Trot final. Secretary L. S. Hadley previews today's likely hotly contested card and starter C. A. Reppert earns praise for twenty two years of driving and race knowledge.

Yester Hermis Holly Rood Peter Silver Willie Stella Stella Direct North Baron Lady Bennett Silaqua Lywood Nellie Mad Start Just Willie Bud Hamnab Northern Baron Belle Wood Ford Bud Hamab Belle Woodford Mabel Gray Lula Wood L. S. Hadley C. A. Reppert

Eastern gridiron lacks clear early season leader

New York Oct. 22 Notre Dame and Illinois are seen as the strongest in the Midwest while the East lacks a definite favorite. Harvard Yale Princeton Syracuse Dartmouth Penn Lafayette Washington and Jefferson Williams and Rutgers remain unbeaten but no single leader stands out as the Eastern powers open their campaigns against strong Western rivals.

New York Notre Dame Illinois Ilinois Miller Crowley Army Tinois Michigan Grange Britton Heston

Southern Golf Is Due For Boom This Winter

Golf enthusiasts anticipate a strong 1924-1925 season as new courses expand across the Mason-Dixon area. Pros like Wal Hagen Joe Kirkwood Johnny Farrell and Gene Sarazen plan exhibitions at Bear Creek Tampa and Hollywood clubs to attract players and boost local tourism.

Wal Hagen Joe Kirkwood Bear Creek Country Club Pas- 21A Fla Johnny Farrell By Cruikshank Tampa Leo Diegel Gene Sarazen Hollywood Rell Cruikshand Chamber of Commerce Diego and Sarazen Hagen Bear Creek Kirkwood

Pep and Ginger Revue Opens at Wilson Theatre

Two Ladies Admitted for Price of One at matinees Thursday and Friday during the three day engagement. The Pep and Ginger Revue, record long run for a popular attraction, returns after fifteen weeks in Evie Pa and contracts to return there in December. The show features six vaudeville acts, elaborate scenery, lighting and a dancing chorus. Thursday’s screen will be The Bandolero and Friday’s feature The Light That Failed from Rudyard Kipling.

Wilson Theatre Evie Rudyard Kipling

Civil Service Examinations To Be Given Again

The Civil Service Commission announces another round of examinations for junior observer in meteorology and assistant observer in Meteorology in the Weather Bureau. In Washington and other cities applicants were insufficient. Examinations will be held December 10. See the Secretary at the local post office for details and application forms.

The Civil Service Commission Washington D. C United States Weather Bureau Secretary of the United States Civil Service Board

The Bat theater review at Wilson Theatre

A lively Wilson Theatre showing of The Bat staged a living room scene in a pur chased Long Island home. Mary Lewis as the mistress dazzled with presence while Lizzie the maid stole the spotlight with perfect screams and ghostly intensity. Ernest Howard and O Keefe delivered strong performances as Dr Wells and Billy the Butler. The final garret sequence heightened the eerie mood with bats cats and moonlight. Clara Coleman aided with ominous cues and candles and omens.

Wilson Theatre Long Island Nan Gardner Mary Lewis Ghost Land Lizzie Ernest Howard Dr. Wells O'Keefe Billy Clara Coleman

Dawes Slams La Follette In West Virginia Rally

Charles G. Dawes Republican vice presidential nominee told a Wheeling audience that no split is possible between pro and anti constitution groups. He spoke to West Virginia Ohio and Pennsylvania Republicans continuing his attack on La Follette’s independent bid as an assault on the constitution and government.

Wheeling W. Va Charles G. Dawson John W. Davis West Virginia Ohio Pennsylvania la Follette

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