The Wilson Mirror Highlights Local News and People
Wilson society notes include the new Y M C A district convention, the Nash county tobacco sale, a festival to raise funds for an assembly hall, and praise for the Reverend Wright's sermons. Mentions Henry Price the engineer, Kate Barnes, Mose Farmer, and Dr. Lloyd upcoming ear nose throat visits in Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mose Farmer
Hicksford
Wilson
Farmers Exchange
Fayetteville
Kate Barnes
Cues
Wilmington
Crich- Mi
Henry Price
Co. Lloyd
Driggs Hotel
Col. N. Polk
Progress Re Farmer
Big Alliance
Rockdge Academy
John Robinsons 10 Big Shows in One at Front Royal
The John Robinson show visited Front Royal on July 11 with a full menagerie and side show. Reporter notes Miss Lulu the tattooed lady and praises the riding acts led by Milo DeMott. The tour is described as well behaved and consistently popular with crowds and local press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Front Royal
John Lowlow
Lulu
Milo
DeMott
John Robinson
Messenger
To A Wilson Jewel On Her Eighteenth Birthday
A birthday tribute to a young woman ends with a poetic blessing and hopes for happiness. The note recalls eighteen years of light and praise, then asks heaven to receive a beloved jewel. The writer mentions receiving The North Carolina Standard dated April 14 1841 from Rev Peter E Hines and notes the paper carries a President Harrison obituary signed by Webster Erving and other cabinet officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter E. Hines
North Carolina Standard
Harrison
Tyler
Daniel Webster
Thomas Erving
Treasury
John Bell
J. J. Crittenden
Francis Granger
William Henry Harrison
United States
Congress
Ste
Presidents House
Thomas
Raleigh North Carolina
Geronimo Chooses North Carolina Home Site
The War Department sent Capt. Burke and Prof. Painter to select a new western style home for Geronimo and his Apaches. They report the Swain county Cherokee reservation in North Carolina as the chosen site. About 2,000 Cherokees occupy the area and are willing to sell. Geronimo prefers leaving Mt. Vernon Barracks and hopes to move toward Arizona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Geronimo
Mt. Vernon Barracks
Ala
War Department
John G. Burke
Third Cavalry
Prof
Painter
Indian Rights Association
Swain County
Marriage of A Heilbroner and Frida Hoffman in Scotland Neck
In Scotland Neck last Wednesday A Heilbroner, a prosperous local merchant, led Miss Frida Hoffman to the altar. The couple receives congratulations and best wishes for a long, joyful marriage and happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotland
A. Heilbroner
Frida Hoffman
Did Stonewall Jackson Inspire Victory
Belfords Magazine thanks readers of Celfords Magazine for the September issue featuring an article on whether Stonewall Jackson inspired victory. The issue also includes the complete novel The College Widow and offers a $2.50 per year subscription. Belford Clark Co., Chicago New York San Francisco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Celfords Magazine
Stonewall Jackson
Belford Clark & Co
Chicago
New York
San Francisco
Sale of Garrett Weller vineyards to Campbell Lyon
Spooner Harrison reported the sale of the Garrett Weller farms for 75000 dollars cash. Harrison family and Miss Lucy Garrett will relocate to the Blue Grass region of Kentucky after this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocky Mount Plain Dealer
Spooner Harrison
Garrett Weller
Messrs
Campbell Xx Lyon
Harrison
Lucy Garrett
Blue Grass
Kentucky
Life in the Wild West and Parade of Chariots
A fragmented excerpt references life in the Wild West and a grand parade with music and chariots. It mentions a Pueblo bill and a large free parade value, along with various names and items like bells and elephants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wild West
S of Music
Canteloupe Pun Causes Villainous Fall in town
An old gentleman rushed for canteloupes saying his daughter planned to elope with a disapproved suitor. He claimed the fruit would trap her, joking that she cannot elope after being fed canteloupes. He suddenly collapsed and died from the impact, the narrator notes.
Six Hogs Weigh 500 Lbs Each at Mr Williams Farm
Mr Isaac Williams of Green county owns six hogs each about 500 pounds and thirty more around 300 pounds. The note remarks his generosity and hospitality but concludes the display hints at hogish notions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. P. Edwards
Greene County
W. R. Bryan
Isaac Williams
Green County
Trial of Boyle Priest Faces Consent Defense in Raleigh
In two weeks the case of Boyle the Catholic priest accused of raping a young woman in Raleigh will go to trial. The defense will be consent. The upcoming proceedings are expected to be the city’s most exciting, with uncertain directions the case may take. The article notes sympathy for the victim enduring the ordeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyle
Raleigh
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W. R. Wood
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Mamama Hall
Argonaut
Nash
Wright
Thomas Haywood
Nash County
Old Nash
Ween
BIC Circus Companies
Triple Air
Imwatu
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Tee
JNO. Robinson
All United
Belfords Magazine
Roman Hippodrome
Nas
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Gira
Rwijey
Dens
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