Local Wilson News Highlights and Community Notes
Wilson appears to host a mix of notices and portraits with Mary Kevan visiting town and Judge Graves praised for fairness. The column mentions Mrs Exe Jovely, Miss Mary Thexvenan, Dr Wright’s dentistry practice, Professor Grubur and family, and Cong. Jon F. M. Simmons speaking. It notes prep for the Weldon Fair trains from Wilson, and Pool’s nomination for Nebraska legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie
T. S. Kevan
Exe Jovely
Mary
Xvenan
A. B. Deans
Wright
Wison
Grubur
Seof
Wilson
Goldsboro
L. D. Batts
Little Weveland
B. Bridgers
Jon. F. M. Simmons
Oclock
Mr. Simmons
Long Winter Evenings and the Bliss of Home Life
A nostalgic meditation on long winter nights spent by the fireside. Families gather in warmth to read the news and stories, share poetry and memories, and enjoy peaceful, affectionate scenes of marital love and childlike joy. The piece extols domestic harmony as a heavenly, timeless ideal.
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Wineter
Bereavement as a ladder to Heaven and solace in faith
The piece frames bereavement as a blessing in disguise guiding thoughts from earthly loss toward Heaven. It portrays affliction as a rough ladder lifting souls to divine reunion and perpetual bliss, ending with a note on enduring principles and party organization.
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Earth
Democratic Party
Cora Van Tassel Company Charms Wilson in Saved by a Dream
The Cora Van Tassel Company presented Saved by a Dream at Wilson for two nights drawing stormy applause. Cora Van Tassel as Kathleen Mavourneen dazzled audiences with flawless attire and captivating love scenes, supported by Edwin Young and Louis Gossin. The troupe received universal praise for polished stage business and strong performances across the ensemble.
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Cora van Tassel
Wilson
Elysium
Kathleen Mavourneen
Edwin Young
Louis Gossin
Distinguished Citizens Die Within Same Day in Lincolnton and Charlotte
Two notable figures pass away on Friday in the Carolinas. Col. John F. Hoke of Lincolnton dies suddenly on his steps amid a Democratic procession after a long public career in law and state service. W. J. Yates, editor of the Democrat in Charlotte, dies at his home, remembered as a courteous, diligent journalist whose pen served his community.
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Lincolton
John F. Hoke
Colonel Hoke
Lincolnton
Lincoln County
State University
Samuel McPheeters
John W. Ellis
Francis P Blair
Jarvis
North Carolina
Twenty-Third
Lincoln
Gaston
Catawba
Charlott
W. J. Yates
The
Democrat
Brother Yates
Protracted Meeting at Baptist Church Draws Big Attendance
The Baptist church hosts nightly meetings led by the eloquent Mr Needham aided by Mr Side. The writer praises Mr Lide for diligent church work and foresees a harvest of souls redeemed by grace and shining in God’s glory.
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the Baptist Church
Needham
Side
Lide
Mr. Needham
Judge Shepherd Defended by Republicans in Strong Card
The Raleigh Signal endorses Judge Shepherd despite charges of subornation of perjury. Support comes from Republicans C W Grandy George A Sparrow and Jas J Martin who call him honest able and impartial. The piece argues against slander and predicts defeat of Shepherd with the Democratic ticket.
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Shepherd
Supreme Court
Raleigh
Judge Shepherd
Loge Harris
Florence Rowland Dies at Eighteen in Tragic Loss
Miss Florence Rowland, sister of Claude and George Rowland, aged eighteen, passed away last Friday in a serene morning scene. The obituary depicts her as a lovely and excellent young lady whose brief life ended as she yielded to the messenger and crossed the unseen river between time and eternity.
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Florence Rowland
Claude
George Rowland
Another Candidate for Patronage in Life Assurance
The National Life and Maturity Association of Washington City is highlighted as a trusted option to aid wives and children when providers can no longer work. The piece notes a $3000 policy held by the proprietor and urges readers to consider similar protection, asserting prompt payment if the policyholder dies before his wife.
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National Life and Maturity Association of
Washington City
The Sweetest Virtue Charity Theme
The piece extols charity as a core virtue likened to a star and sunshine on a cloudy day. It paints charity as a flower whose fragrance and purity leave a lasting benevolent influence on a person and attract divine blessing.
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Charity
Sudden End to Friendships Shrouded in Winter Frost
A meditation on the abrupt breakdown of a cherished friendship. The heartbroken speaker recalls how quickly beauty and sweetness dissolve after a harsh slight turns love into frost, leaving a once vivid bond blighted and ruined in the cold of betrayal.
A North Carolina Episcopal Wedding Tonight
A brilliant marriage will take place tonight at the Episcopal church in this place as Miss Mena Branch marries Mr. James R. Roberts of Alabama. The ceremony will be followed by a reception in the couple’s elegant home, with friends hoping for a future of happiness and harmony.
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North Carolina
Episcopal Church
Mena
A. Branch
James R. Roberts
Alabama
Mirror reflections praise of a Wilson brother
The New Bern Journal lauds a Wilson brother as a refined mirror of mental beauty and virtue, commending the elegant writer’s generous, chivalrous praise as a refreshing, uplifting fountain amid calumny and wrong.
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Wilson
New Berne Journal
Woman's Influence in Society and Faith
A reflection on the power of women to soften male harshness and uplift spirits through gentleness and care. It extols women as moral guardians, mothers of nations, and guardians angels in danger, arguing their higher nature and divine role deserve recognition.
Coronation Address By Henry Blount At Fair Night
Roanoke News reports Henry Blount editor of the Wilson Mirror has agreed to give the coronation address during the queen of love and beauty crowning at the Friday night fair. The notice promises an elegant and entertaining presentation for attendees.
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Henry Blount
Wilson Mirror
Blount
Roanoke News
Lost note for 152 dollars warned not to trade
A note for 152 dollars made by Applewhite and Lane payable to the author is lost. This notice warns the public not to trade for the instrument and to regard it as void.
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Applewhite
Lane
A Good Paper The Argonaut in North Carolina Journalism
A Nashville based paper The Argonaut edited by B F Long is praised as a capital publication. The write up commends Brother Long as a brains cultured gentleman, fluent writer, and cogent reasoner likely to keep the Argonaut at the front rank of North Carolina journalism.
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The
Argonaut
Nashville
B. F. Long
Warrenton
Brother Long
North Carolina
And She Rested Shirt Front Scene
A fragmentary poem snippet depicts a bedazzled speaker urging a dear one to rest and smear grease from hair on a shirt front. The speaker insists the shirt remain unwashed until it is thoroughly dirtied with the smears. The tone suggests intimate, domestic imagery.
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