Local notices and social snippets from Wilson area
Fragmented OCR passage mentions Nashville political meeting and Democratic Senatorial event, sheriff Crowell headlines, Baltimore population note, local business L H Folcher store on Tarboro Street, Mary Souis visiting Wilson, Bunn daughter leaving for Murfreesboro Female College, auctioneer description of a man on a dove theme, W T Barnes praised as a noble woman, Maj John L Weaver hosting in Wilson.
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Taghiy
Crowell
Baltimore
L. H. Folcher
Tarboro Street
Mary Souis
Wilson
Je Bunn
A. T. Bunn
Voere
Murfinsboro Femal
Mix W. T. Barnes
Maj
John L. Weaver
Sermon and Social Notes From Wilson Town
Rev H W Battie preached on earthly instability and eternal reward, praised for tenderness and pathos. The report also notes generous donations, tobacco sales, and arrivals of Wilson visitors planning permanent relocation for large manufactory work.
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H. W. Battie
Baptist Church
Gattle
Red Letter Day Opens Wilson Tobacco Warehouse
The Wilson Tobacco Warehouse opened with a large crowd from Nash Greene Pitt Edgecombe Wayne Wake and Johnson counties in attendance. Captain Ed Pace managed the busy floor while buyers from near and far filled the spacious space, achieving satisfactory sales and promising future success.
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Wilson
Wilson Tobacco Warehouse
Mammouth
Nash
Greene
Pitt
Edgecombe
Wayne
Wake
Johnson Counties
Ed. Pace
That Serenade Eddie and the Attack of Nip the Dog
The tale recounts Eddie serenading his girl with shrill notes that fail to soothe and provoke a ferocious dog. A chase ends with Eddie injured and Nip the dog triumphant, while the old man sings taunting lines about the escape and the bite marks on Eddie’s breeches.
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Eddie
Pacific
Aegean
Nip
Shrine of Enchantment Dance Echoes Through the Night
The scene describes a Wednesday night gathering where twelve couples danced to dulcet melodies. Lithe figures moved gracefully as romance and intoxication of Beatrician charm stirred visions of leaving barren life for a future of joy and harmony.
Reverend Thomas to Leave Baptist Pulpit After July to September
The Rev Thomas who supplied the Baptist church for July August and September will soon finish his work and return to the Theological Seminary in Louisville Kentucky. He has made a fine impression and earned warm affection from the congregation and community for his devout, dignified leadership and generous character.
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Mr. Thomas
The
Baptist Church
Theological Seminary
Louisville
Kentucky
Thomas
Tragic Ambush Slays Whitley and Son Near Wilson
On Wednesday a buggy ride to town ended in disaster when H. S. Whitley and his son Robert were shot by unknown assailants about five miles from Wilson. Six gun reports pierced the air, twenty eight bullets struck the father and fifteen the son, both dying at the scene and the killers remaining at large. The editor remarks on the victims’ reputed misdeeds but condemns the murder and calls for swift punishment of the perpetrators.
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Wilson
H. S. Whitley
Robert
Whitley
Tonacco Sales Peak Despite Bad Weather
The report notes a peak sale of six hundred plus tons with 42 717 pounds sold on opening day across brighter grades from orange to mahogany. Subsequent days lagged as severe weather delayed shipments, urging Wilson factories to keep the ball moving.
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Wilson
Promotion of J. R. Ailen to Conductor on ACL Line
Ailen, a former townsman, has joined the Atlantic Coast Line and is promoted to conductor. He will manage a train operating between Florence and Charleston. The notice highlights his push, pluck, and perseverance, along with courteous manners.
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J. R. Ailen
Atlantic Coast Line
Florence
Charleston
Allen
A Sweet Remembrance of a Lovely Maiden
A nostalgic tribute praising a beautiful, enchanting young woman whose charm lifts spirits and inspires hope for the future. The piece extols her kindness and radiant presence as a source of encouragement amid modest efforts.
Wilson Tobacco Warehouse opens with record North Carolina sale
The biggest tobacco sale ever seen in North Carolina occurred at the opening of The Wilson Tobacco Warehouse on a Wednesday. Buyers from other places say no prior sale like it has been seen in the state and predict Wilson's rise to prosperity and progress.
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North Carolina
Wilson Tobacco Warehouse
Wilson
A Jewel Shines at Mincey’s Female Seminary
Praise fills the music hall as Miss Lessie Worthington is hailed as a brilliant jewel enhancing the seminary’s reputation. The piece extols her virtue and beauty, presenting her as a luminous symbol of womanhood within the institution.
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Mincey
Lessie Worthington
Bridge replacement after Yadkin River disaster near Salisbury
The wrecked wooden Yadkin River Bridge east of Salisbury will be replaced by a fine iron structure. Railroad authorities acted promptly and decisively, earning high commendation for energetic, courteous service and capable officers.
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Yadkin River
Salisbury
Weil Represented Rocky Mount At German Gin Mamona Hall
Rocky Mount delegation showcased in a formal event at Mamona Hall on Wednesday evening. The group included Misses Maggie Tillery Bette Vaughn Myrt Stitison Mary Bunn Flora Abram Lizzie Wilcox Mrs E G Muse and officers Capt H R Thorpe Lieut mo Artington and Emumet eds.
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Rocky Mount
Mamona Hall
Maggie Tillery
Bette Vaughn
Myrt Stitison
Mary Bunn
Flora Abram
Lizzie Wilcox
E. G. Muse
Drs. Braswell Ad Wimbdery
Capt
H. R. Thorpe
Mo. L. Artington
Emumet
Couple Struck by Train While Resting on Tracks
On a Wednesday night Jonathan and Lou Driver attempted to take a train ride to rest and fell asleep on the tracks. The train ran over them. the woman was tired while the man suffered severe bruising and injuries.
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Jonathan
Lou
Prize houses contract awarded. building to begin
The contract for three prize houses has been awarded and erection will start soon. Two more large tobacco warehouses will be built between now and January as prosperity is urged by celebratory readers.
Why a School Teacher Brushes Seat Before Sitting
A friend asks why a school teacher checks the chair seat before sitting. We speculate he has seen stern evidence that a bad boy abounds and that a chair often becomes the mainspring of such mischief.
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