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Newspaper
Wilson Mirror
Location
Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1887
Page
5
The piece extols the Reverend Gordon, praising his ten months of spiritual work in Wilson. It lauds his popular, uplifting sermons that cast religion in joyful, hopeful terms. It credits his calm conduct, blameless walk, and effective outreach with planting seeds for a rich future harvest. It hopes for his return to Wilson.
The Rev. Mr. Lide of South Carolina preached twice on Sunday about the value of the soul. He impressed listeners with lucid illustrations and steady delivery, avoiding ornate flourishes yet delivering a fervent, concise sermon praised by all.
The Wilmington Messenger will publish in full Hon. A M Waddell's address delivered at the Army of Northern Virginia reunion in Richmond on the 28th. An extra edition will be printed. orders by mail at five cents per single copy or six for 25 cents. Address The Messenger Wilmington NC.
A renowned theologian and scholar preached at the Methodist Church Sunday morning, delivering a learned address that inspired reflection. Tuesday night he lectured on The Mind and Soul, presenting a lush, metaphor rich exploration of psychology and knowledge.
The Snow Hill Enterprise recounts last week's tender reunion of six Best brothers at Miss Bettie Best’s hospitable home. The six brothers are described as remarkable symbols of manhood, tall and upright, upstanding in character, reflecting the memory of their Christian mother.
The union with 25000 members and 6287 insured gave 300000 to widows and orphans. At the recent convention delegate Tom McMillan of the W and W Railroad was praised as a faithful engineer, and the note closes with a nod to his whistle.
The obituary recalls Mumford Franklin known as the old lamp lighter who walked Wilson streets nightly brightening darkness with cheerful light. After a long career, his health declined and he died last week, passing to eternal rest as Time's Saturday Night ends its earthly toil. May he rest in Endless Day.
The Mirror reports the departure of foreman Stacy Kelley to Goldsboro and his former home. The piece praises his honesty faithfulness and the harmonious relations maintained with the daily Argus, noting a blemish free record and high regard in Wilson.
Our excellent cotemporary the Oxford Torch Light is now printed on a power press with live vigorous content beam ing out in bright type. Its editor is a noble specimen of manhood with a big heart and generous impulses.
A devotional meditation on life as written pages in a person history urging vigilance against sin and folly. It uses imagery of ink drops and leaves to stress repentance and prayer as cleansing.
The Charlotte Chronicle reproduces a tender tribute by Henry Blount on removing Confederate dead to Maplewood cemetery near Wilson. The benediction calls memory sacred and touches every heart, calling it a gem of the purest ray and a lasting remembrance for the living.
Col Marry Skinner praises Harry Skinner of Pitt as the best choice for chair of the State Democratic Executive Committee praising his cool head poise tact and popularity as a leader in the party.
A prominent American, John Wannamaker, carries 606 136 in life insurance to set an example. The piece urges moderate earners to consider life policies, noting how Mutual Benefit and Relief of Wilson provides aid for families in distress after a death.
The News-Observer expands to a 32 column format and is praised as ably edited and highly readable. The paper is described as a steadfast defender of Democratic principles with clear allegiance and an unwavering voice in party duty and organization.
The ad touts Hotel Farrar as an elegant commodious and beautiful establishment. It credits H. B. Bryan, a popular Southern hotel manager, with top leadership and predicts the hotel will become a favorite resort.
Van Johnston of Edgecombe county was convicted and sentenced to hang at Edgecombe court last week for raping his twelve year old step daughter. The defendant, described as a notorious negro, was deemed a very bad character by his own witnesses. Judge A C Avera delivered a pointed charge to the jury full of practical common sense.
Advertises Woodford’s Sanitary Lotion as the sole cure for itch mange and all scratches in 30 minutes. Sold by E M Nadal, Druggist, Wilson North Carolina novily.
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