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Newspaper
Wilson Mirror
Location
Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1894
Page
3
The notice calls subscribers to renew for the coming year after a price reduction. It states payment should be made in advance and promises a first class paper, hoping for liberal responses from readers and advertisers.
The Central Executive Committee requests Democratic voters in Wilson County to meet at their voting precincts on Saturday September 22 for a primary to nominate county officers and state legislators and to select delegates to the County Convention called to canvass the primary vote.
Local items report several Wilson residents leaving for college and travel to Augusta and Chapel Hill. Notes on sales, funerals, lectures, a tobacco prize house fire, school openings, and upcoming primaries. Also mentions marriages, deaths, and local business activity.
Carolina growers report rising buyer numbers and efforts to assist farmers as tobacco is directed to Wilson for top prices.
An obituary tribute honors Miss Aida Leigh Best of Green County praising her purity and promise. The piece also supports Wiley Barnes for Wilson County Sheriff, urging Democratic voters to nominate him as a strong party candidate.
The Monday meeting appointed registrars for several precincts including Black Creek Cross Roads Spring Hill Old Fields Taylors Toisnot Gardners Saratoga Stantonsburg and others. All listed are Democrats. The Third party sought assistant registrars but the commissioners declined to act on those requests.
The Kinston Free Press argues A. Woodard earned renomination through faithful service in Congress. It notes he was away on private business with a sum at stake and defends his voting record and endorsements. The piece calls for Democratic unity to defeat opponents.
The Second District renominates Hon Fred A Woodard praising his service and record in the National Congress. The Retlector says he stands as a peer to any man and promises to be heard again in legislative halls if re-elected.
The newly chosen chairman J. D. Bullock is described as a man of sterling worth with intelligence energy and keen perceptions. He will lead the campaign with spirit and zeal and enjoys the support of the Democratic hosts rank and file as they pledge to march toward victory.
A household hint suggests keeping Ripans Tabules for early signs of headache or illness. It claims a single tabule relieves symptoms rapidly, encouraging immediate self treatment at first signs.
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