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Newspaper
Wilson Mirror
Location
Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1894
Page
3
A fragment from a 19th century notices column discusses charges for church notices and obituaries. It mentions guardians of thanks and related items, with unclear percentages and rates, reflecting archival newspaper pricing practices.
The Central Executive Committee calls 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 September 6 County Convention which canvasses the primary vote. J D Bunlock, chairman.
Local items report funderable social events and political activity. Mentions attend the prima ries next Saturday and a Democratic club gathering Thursday night. Cotton and tobacco markets show rising prices and farmers seek better markets in Richmond and Wilson. A new University weekly White and Blue debuts, band reorganization discussed, and Rev Mundy preaches at the Presbyterian church.
The Wilson rally drew about a thousand people despite heavy rain as Senator Matt W. Ransom delivered a forceful defense of Democratic policy. He praised repeal of Federal Election Laws and tariff reforms, praised Woodard and Winston, and urged continued Democratic strength in North Carolina.
A Democratic appeal urges Wilson County voters to support George W. Blount for State Senator from the Seventh District, which includes Franklin, Nash and Wilson counties, citing his character, ability and popularity in the three counties. The primary is set for Saturday September 22, 1804.
The Wilson audience packed Mamona Stall last Saturday night to see the Barlow Brothers Magnificent Minstrels. The review notes a large crowd including many ladies and laughs at dirty jokes with chestnut flavor, praising the chorus and two tumbling men while calling the limber man extraordinary. The act faced a tough venue in the Opera House.
Local society notes list residents in town and traveling plans including Henry G Willians Edgar Gay Clyde Rhodes Erskine Lula Deans Swineford Elizabeth Anderson Judge Connor Paul Anderson George Wootten pharmacy studies Mary Hadley Mattie Hadley and Addie Davis move announcements detail travels to Baltimore St Louis Tarboro and Greensboro. A political update announces D Bardin candidate for Clerk of the Superior Court Wilson County with Democratic primary backing and thanks.
At public sale at 1 o clock M on the Plank Road three miles from Wilson the Rountree Farm a two thirds interest comprising about 400 acres highly cultivated and valuable. Also two brick stores at Tarboro and Barnes Streets two stories pressed brick front with cotton yard 150 by 114 feet in the rear, currently rented and in thorough repair.
A public notice from the Wilson County Treasurer announces candidacy for re election subject to Democratic primaries. The statement praises past service and requests voters to renominate the incumbent, dated July 11, 194.
A mass meeting advertised in Wilson County drew far fewer attendees than expected. Dr. Freeman presided and urged negroes to back the Third party in the primaries. A slate of candidates was named for various offices, but overall turnout and mood were disappointing for the populist faction.
The Democrats of Wilson township met at the Court House last Thursday night to organize a campaign club. Meeting was called to order by Mr J D Bullock chairman of the County Executive Committee.
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