Weldon Fair attractions and local social notes
Weldon Fair promotions highlight cheap rail rates and nightly entertainment. Cora Van Tassel and Sardella's Band draw crowds while Mrs McDonald returns to Pittsboro and Frank Wiggs garners praise in Wilson. Local figures Edie Ward and L Ward praised for public roles as drafts of the community scene fade into memory.
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Ce Gadic
Eddie
Weldon Fair
Edie
Cora van Tassel
Bardin
Davis
Sardella
Mamie Boykin
Sampson
Wilson
Marshall Cunningham
Fannie McDonald
Pittsboro
Sher
Frankie Wiggs
Indiana
Vid L. Ward
Washington Territory
Ix Davis
Edgar Gay
Nash and Jardoro
Heilbroner’s
Heiler
A Delightful Sabbath and a Revival Sermon
An autumnal Sabbath described with vivid imagery of color and light as worshippers attend Presbyterian church. Rev Dr Smith of Washington preaches a strong revival sermon praising reawakening, zeal, and persistent worship led by Pearson and a united church effort against sin.
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Earth
Presbyterian Church
Lucy
Dr. Herring
Smith
Washington
Pearson
Sin
Satan
Disappointed but moved crowd hears Mr. Pearson in Goldsboro
In Goldsboro on Friday night a crowd of about three thousand listened to Mr. Pearson preach on What shall we do with this Jesus the Christ. The critic notes earnest piety and straightforward style despite a lack of ornate rhetoric praising the Bible centering on sin and salvation.
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Goldsboro
Pearson
Jesus
County Candidates Speak in Toisnot Town Debate
Report of a political gathering in Toisnot where Sheriff Crowell, Wiley Robbins, Col. H. G. Williams, and candidates J. I. Moore Dr. King Nathan Bass and Benajah Peele addressed voters. Williams attacked the Radical party and Moore over defaulter charges, while Moore denied them. Bass offered practical remarks. Peele offered weak rebuttal.
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Tolsnot
Sheriff Crowell
Wiley Robbins
Nash
Col. H. G. Williams
Radical
J. I. Moore
Moore
Granville County
Col. Williams
Dr. King
Africa
Nathan Bass
House
Benajah Peele
Bass
Toisnot
Maj Stedman to Speak in Wilson Tomorrow
The gallant Maj Stedman, renowned speaker from the Cape Fear region, will deliver an address in Wilson tomorrow. A large crowd is expected to attend and listen to his eloquent patriotism and inspiring words.
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Maj Stedman
Wilson
Cape Fear
Protracted Baptist Meeting At Wilson Welcomes Richmond Preacher
A ten day Baptist revival in Wilson features preachers Needham Cobb Duke and, starting Saturday, Rev Needham of Richmond. The visitor captivates with original, fervent sermons inviting strong local approval and expectant blessing for the community.
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Baptist Church
Needham Cobb
Duke
Needham
Richmond
Wilson
Serenade Legend With Willie S. At Midnight
Story centers on Willie S. known for guitar and love songs. Neighbors recall a midnight serenade during which he played and a woman responded from behind a shutter promising to retrieve the flower gift in the morning. The tale casts doubt on who carried the scene.
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Willie S
Cupid
Sonny
Weldon Fair Set To Open Next Tuesday
The Weldon Fair will run for four days starting next Tuesday and promises one of the state’s finest exhibitions. Management by Emory and Halli is described as energetic and capable, with expectations of a grand success as crowds gather to renew friendships and make new acquaintances.
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Emory
Halli
Weldon
Our Own Pooretry Bright Cora Van Tassel and Ed Young
Poetic piece celebrating Bright Cora Van Tassel and Ed Young. It praises Cora as a cheerful, hopeful presence and Ed Young for humor and jollity. The verse invites people to turnout and share in the cheerful offerings they will bring.
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Cora van Talvor
Pany
Ares
Cora van Tassel
Ed Young
John Brooks Weds Mary Edmonson At Hymens Shrine
In Black Creek last week, John Brooks united with Mary Edmonson in matrimony at Hymen’s Shrine. The couple began their life together amid hopeful vows and blessings, with wishes for a bright, shadow-free future.
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Black Creek
Cupid
Hymen
John Brooks
Mary Edmonson
Brilliant Notice Praises Prof Blair’s Winston Work
A Winston letter pristine in tone extols Prof Blair Superintendent of Winston Graded School. It lauds his past Normal School lecture and current contributions as a splendid statue of merit built from noble character and genius, foretelling enduring renown and immortality.
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Winston
W. A. Blair
Winston Graded School
The Hand Affects Minds and Civilizations
A reflective piece honors the hand as a vital instrument shaping thought and history. It cites its role in Memnon, Thebes, navigation, science, exploration, war, and literature while noting its impact on childhood and liberty.
The Sharpest Pang
A meditation on how pure motives are misread and can become a source of torment when appreciated actions meet ingratitude. It speaks of the pain caused by a scornful response from someone beloved, turning joy into a dagger of ice.
Be Courteous and Its Value to Society
The piece extols courtesy as helpful and civilizing. It urges treating all people with respect to elicit their best efforts and to affirm self dignity as a mark of culture and character. It frames courtesy as vital to both personal virtue and social harmony.
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Alice Exum
They Do Straw Hats Sigh for a Resting Place on Shelves
The passage notes straw hats acquire a tired worn look as autumn winds blow and their dust stained, sweat stained appearance suggests they will soon be put away. The shift implies a seasonal change in headwear use and the resulting feel on the wearer’s head.
Lost note for 152 dollars warned against trading
A notice warns that a note for 152 dollars made by Applewhite and Lane and payable to the author has been lost. Readers are cautioned not to trade for the instrument until its fate is determined.
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Applewhite
Lane
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National Life and Maturity
Washington City
Onty
Mr. Pearson
Memnon
Thebes
Galileo
Columbus
Milton
Shakespere
England
Daniel Whitly
J.D. Bardin Attor. Wilson
N. C
A. W. Rowland
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