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Newspaper
Wilson Mirror
Location
Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1889
Page
5
The Clinton Mirror reports community happenings including weddings, baptisms, and local events. It notes JOAN Corbett and her companion on a bridal tour, six baptisms at a Baptist church, a fair upcoming next week, and remarks on local merchants Frank Powell and Dave Boykin. It also mentions Will Vann visiting and a feature on Mr. MiRROR.
The Fall Term of the Wilson Superior Court convened with Judge McRae on the bench. A Grand Jury chaired by T. R. Eagles was formed and given an instructive charge that mingled humor and legal guidance. The docket notes one major case: Algie Vaughan charged with rape of his stepdaughter, with civil business to follow. Local social items include Evangelist Pearson visiting Wilson and sermons by Rev. Read and Rev. Tuttle, plus praise for performers and society figures like Miss Tassie Earl and Miss Sallie Weldon.
A reflective piece describes sitting on a railroad track with a worn tramp who longs to return home to die among memories of childhood and family. The narrator recalls a mother’s devotion and scenes of youth, imagining how past joys still shape faith and hope for an eternal home.
A young man in intense emotion proclaims love to Irene with grand reference to classic lovers and poets. Irene interrupts with a practical, teasing remark about his tight suspenders. The scene ends as Gus retreats in despair, muttering of the Wilson girls and their blunt timing.
Attendees enjoyed a cold windy day at the Goldsboro Fair with fine displays in Floral and Agricultural halls. Captain S. B. Alexander delivered an insightful Farmers Alliance speech praising organized fairs and criticizing market trusts, while highlighting North Carolina soil's agricultural promise and urging farmer prosperity.
The Rev N B Cobb assists Mr Read in a protracted meeting at the Baptist Church delivering edifying sermons. His sermons flow with symmetry and warmth, praising Bible truths and aiming at salvation, with no display or personal gain evident.
Henry Spiers of Weldon married Miss Nannie Price, daughter of Henry F. Price, at the residence of Geo. H. Wainwright. The ceremony was performed by Mr. Cordon. The groom is praised as a high-toned Christian gentleman and the bride as a virtuous jewel whose union brings happiness.
J W King near Crowells farms with two horses and no hired labor. His year yields include 12 bags of cotton 50 barrels of corn 1000 pounds of fodder 2000 pounds of hay 100 bushels of peanuts 200 bushels of potatoes 5 thousand pounds of oats and two thousand pounds of meat ready to fatten. The crop value reaches about 1100 dollars with total outlay of 150 dollars. He and his sons run the farm and he praises The Democrat as the family favorite.
Raleigh correspondent reports a Confederate Home for soldiers to be built at Ridgeway with potential western sites. Sixty six sheriffs report from sixty six counties show fifty counties have no ex Confederates in poor houses and sixteen counties contain twenty inmates. Estimated annual cost per inmate is 75 dollars. Cottage system likely with cottages costing around 2500 dollars named after North Carolina Generals to be built around a central building donated by Col Heck.
A Wilson building and loan association was formed last Friday with W P Wooten as President and G W Blount as Vice President. E M Nadal serves as Secretary and Treasurer, with John F Bruton as Attorney. Directors include W P Wootten, G W Blount, J T Wiggins, C A Young, G D Green, S P Clerk, Jonas Oettinger, Jim Lipscomb, and D Hackney. The paper lauds the organization as a safe, beneficial venture led by respected locals.
A correspondent reports a grand revival in Reidsville led by Evangelist Bill Fife. Hundreds join the Lord, churches unite, lawyers seek prayer, the Y M C A gains use of the Young Men's Clubroom, and gamblers turn toward faith. The bars are torn down and workers in a factory largely convert to Jesus.
A Wilson man suspects his son loves a Nash Street beauty and tells him that a woman's best is a delusion. The son retorts that men love to hug a delusion and departs as he hums a flirtatious tune. The exchange recalls old fashioned wooing.
D Edmundson reports planting two acres of orange cane and producing 203 gallons of syrup this year. He cites an efficient apparatus and neighborly sales, noting less labor than corn and urging farmers to grow and consume the product locally.
John Andrews of Hadley township in this county at about 86 years old threshed his 75th wheat crop and has plowed for over 75 years. He has never left the state nor ridden a steam car or steam boat, never living far from his birthplace, and remains in good health as Chatham stays ahead.
A Greensboro North State note links the phrase too thin to a Shakespearean usage and to a remark found in a person's mouth, suggesting common expression in language.
A brief appreciation note honors a woman for her charm and virtues, praising her warmth and generosity in a concise tribute.
A local tribute praises an editor as one of the cleverest, gentlemans in the state. It lauds his merit and success, noting his exalted excellence and the sparkling brilliancy he brings to his role and character.
Capt. W. A. Darder appointed to the 2nd Congr with joining counties and families. Includes mentions of wives sons and households. Notes describe local area around Wilson count Apple-ree and the Eagles' Store in the North district.
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