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Newspaper
Wilson Mirror
Location
Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1924
Page
3
A morning scene near the slough and wind described by locals leads to reports of a New York visitor Mrs. Manly O Kelly and her mother Mrs J Wyatte tase. The district meeting of the Albemarle Presbyterial will be held Thursday in the city with sessions and lunch.
A national study summarizes that employed women average six hours of sleep nightly. The Busy Woman's Clock questionnaire was sent to several thousand women by Laura P. Miller, director of the department of women in industry at the national WECR Ux.
W E Batts offers a 50 reward for arrest of the thieves who entered his home on Saturday afternoon. Stolen items include a diamond ear bob set two gold pieces totaling 5 and 1 notes worth 22000 and various gold pieces.
W A Edgerton reported his Ford coupe stolen from the corner of Tarboro and Green streets Sunday morning. He had left the car briefly and returned to find it missing last night.
The regular monthly meeting of the Wilson Merchants Association will be held at the association rooms tonight. A full attendance is desired.
Regular meeting of the Wilson Kietary club will be held at the Chamber of Commerce rooms starting at 6 30 p m. An address on journalism will be delivered by a Washington University faculty member.
The Mystery Man at the Orgain Chevrolet demonstration at the fairgrounds was 32 years, 2 months and 1 day old. Prize winner announcement was expected today after numerous guesses seeking the closest age estimate.
The Wilson Fairgrounds yesterday showed a desolate scene as the carnival left town. Most exhibits and vehicles have moved on, leaving waste paper debris and empty spaces while grounds are cleaned and gates will stay locked until next year.
Local residents say the oil situation is the talk of the section. Progress on drilling the first test well is good and indications are excellent for a possible gusher. Several Wilson men subscribed to stock and are seeking money for Stollys Royce cars.
The Robert B. Andersen Post of the American Legion is advancing Armistice Day activities with appointed committees and a full day program slated, signaling steady progress for the event.
Yesterday sales on the Wilson Tobalco Market were light though prices improved. The report estimates the average price above thirty cents per pound, indicating stronger market pricing despite low volume.
Wilson Chamber of Commerce secretary M B Beaman spent Sunday and Monday in the city promoting export development efforts. He reports encouraging statewide feedback and predicts a large majority in support. An effort to run a special train from Wilmington to Elizabeth City on Sunday aims to guarantee at least 200 fares. The trip would depart Wilmington at 5 AM and return five hours later.
W R B Smith announced work on a new business building on Spring Street just south of Nash Woerkinen. Work started yesterday to lay off the local industry project.
Records show 34 licenses issued this month per Miss Timpie Batton with 15 white couples and 19 colored. White men average 23 and white women 20. two sixteen year olds appear. Colored applicants mostly around age 30. two men aged nineteen and twenty-one.
Yesterday morning Judge Wo OA Devin opened a heavy docket for civil court with ninety six cases on the calendar. Today’s slate includes Eagles House Realty Co versus Bruton and wife Art Metal Works versus L V Burtner eight R farmer versus F K Bass W R Wyatt versus AS W Clark Wilson Live Stock Co versus A GC L Railway Barnes Harrell Co versus B H Farmer Ky Horse Co versus Davis Mawkins C A Boswell versus Henry Davis.
Paris on October 27 reports the Soroptimist Club of Paris a women’s organization uniting 96 professions. The aim is to promote high moral value of professional life and support women. Madame Alice La Maziere has been elected president with Madame Suzanne Grinberg and Dr. Madame Suzanne Noel as vice presidents.
The regular morning prayer meetings in the mayor's court room continue and draw interest from attendees. Rardin, president of the Layrhyn's Christian Federation, is shown as a capable leader, with more meetings held across various county sections.
Wilson county recorded its first heavy rain yesterday since the flood three weeks prior. A late afternoon downpour caused flooding in several streets where drainage could not cope with the water.
Ramsay evangelist of the Ham Ramsay Evangelistic Company spent yesterday in Elizabeth City with his family. He reported large crowds at morning services and many conversions. Stores closed for services as locals showed strong interest with hopes for more conversions.
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