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Newspaper
Wilson Mirror
Location
Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1890
Page
5
A fragmented Wilson newspaper item notes Miss Lizzie Reddin of Pitt and Miss Callie Quarles among Wilson socialites visiting Seven Springs and Kinston. It mentions Mrs Annie Ruffin Sims traveling to Virginia and Miss Annie Harriss heading to Norfolk for finishing studies.
Bitter bereavement follows the announcement that Rev. Mr. Pell resigns to become Fayetteville Presbytery traveling Evangelist. He served Wilson over three years with model ministry and deep Christian charity, leaving a lasting impression on the congregation and community.
The Rev. Mr. Thomas, a highly regarded preacher in Wilson, departs for Louisville Kentucky to complete his theological training. The community praises his openheartedness and denotes his sermons as promising great future usefulness in the Master’s Kingdom. He leaves fond memories and broad, musical eloquence in Wilson.
A dreary week day tale describes a gentle tapping at a sanctum door that turns into an earnest rap. The scene blends mood and mystery as a visitor and a quiet admission unfold in a somber setting.
The narrative extols The Gregory as a popular resort in Golders’ast offering a wholesome spread airy rooms and polite service. Guests praise the affable clerk cordial greetings from Will Hunter and deem it one of the best places to stop in the state.
On Mr. Geo W Blounts Selby farm a cotton picking race saw a 13 year old girl and a 14 year old boy each pick 125 pounds in four hours. The superintendent offers a $500 reward to anyone who can beat the record. The farm is up for sale with details in another column.
A nervous man sought a quiet life in a store, sitting for hours while staff offered help. He reveals he wants isolation on doctors orders avoiding crowds. He finally agrees to take the paper for two dollars more, then vanishes and the staff react with astonishment.
The community notes with pleasure that Dr King, a renowned physician and respected gentleman, has recovered enough from his recent injury to appear on the streets again. Admirers commend his high social qualities and enduring popularity.
Our sympathy and solace go to Swift Galloway on the loss of his wife who passed from his embrace in Goldsboro two weeks ago. God bless him with mercy and consolation in this dark bereavement.
Marion Butler, editor of the Clinton Caucasian, nominated for the Senate by the Democratic Convention of Sampson County. Praised as a gentleman of culture and judgment, he is urged to bring credit to the county through his service.
The learned Mr. Wright, rector of the Episcopal church, has tendered his resignation and will depart on October 16. He was a popular and devoted minister, admired for captivating power and tireless service, leaving behind many grateful friends and admirers.
Dr Galloway leads the Sabbath School Conference in Greene county with Rev D Tuttle and Rev W W Rose speaking on topic choices at Tabernacle Church on Saturday Sept 27 starting 9 AM. Ormond, Hookerton, and Rainbow expected to participate. bring baskets and show zeal for the cause.
A Halifax gentleman sold tobacco last Thursday at an average of 23 cents, better than the expected 20 cents, and praised the market as the best he had struck. Seventeen other sellers reported smiles at the low warehouse charges, stating they would return for more tobacco and to keep the market thriving.
Sam Jones will start a large gathering in Wilmington tomorrow night as preparations finish. The taternacle measures 120 feet in length and 16 feet high at the sides, rising to 30 feet at the center, with 40 windows for light and ventilation. It seats about 7,000 and has ten doors for rapid egress, a broad central aisle, multiple side aisles, and a preacher and choir platform midway on the west, raised five feet by 16 feet by 55 feet.
A daily freight line is established on the Fayetteville road with a train departing at 12 40 and arriving at 4 20. Captain Appell, formerly in charge of the baggage car on the passenger train, is promoted and placed in charge of the freight train.
The Wilson Tobacco Ware House announces readiness to grade tobacco by professional graders and to take crops for proper grading and sale to achieve the best advantage.
Col Ike Sugg, known for his liberal heart, offers 35 for the best pound of tobacco grown in Pitt County. Proceeds go to the Oxford Orphan Asylum, reflecting his noted generosity and local support.
Officials report no abatement of interest in tobacco sales with better quality coming in. Farmers are learning the impact of proper grading and stock care, avoiding hurried dumping into carts. Yesterday's sales averaged 19 cents.
The State Chronicle completes its first volume under the discreet management of Josephus Daniels and has grown into a paper of notable excellence and influence across the state.
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