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Newspaper
Wilson Mirror
Location
Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1888
Page
5
The Wilson Mirror reports lively entertainment previews including Gorton’s Minstrels, a fall fair in Goldsboro, and local social notices. It highlights Miss Mary Gold leaving for Dawsonville to lead art and music at a female college, praising her merit and noble choice.
The piece extols mirth as nature’s medicine, boosting vigor and cheer. It praises minstrel performers in Wilson tonight as fitting public benefactors for lifting spirits, likening humor to a silver thread that brightens daily life and eases life’s trials.
The article extols a touring troupe as highly reputable and free from scandal promising a performance full of humor sentiment and joyful entertainment. It urges a large audience of ladies and gentlemen to attend tonight to enjoy the cheerful program.
John O Keife of Rhode Island spoke in Wilson on the Knights of Labor outlining aims and praising some points while warning against pitting labor against capital. The writer urges harmony, fairness, and adherence to the golden rule as the path to resolving labor troubles.
A planned debate today pits John E. Woodard and J. J. Martin as Democratic and Republican Electors for the district. The clash is billed as a vigorous exchange with Martin presenting party claims and Woodard delivering incisive, powerful rebuttals in a contest described as a dramatic arena of argument.
The Morning Star of Wilmington celebrates its twenty first year, praised for enlightenment and guidance toward higher morality. Its editor is described as scholarly and accomplished, providing profit and edification to readers throughout a long career of notable service.
Saturday visitors praised W A Hearn as a top political writer, noting his acceptance of an editorial post with the Wilmington Messenger. His strong pen is expected to boost the paper’s influence and capability.
A tranquil Thursday night encounter unfolds a vivid scene of two young lovers sheltered by moonlight. The narration describes their kiss as long and tender, a sacred moment away from public gaze, with the world’s sorrows unseen and their hopes blossoming in a rose tinted vale of life.
A heartfelt note praises a kind gesture from a refined woman who donated grapes, describing the act as sweet and life enhancing. The writer honors the donor as noble, generous, and capable of brightening the world with her benevolence.
A court house gathering on Thursday night reviewed steps to establish a high grade male school. Thos J Hadley chaired with Henry Blount as secretary. Subscriptions reached 2235 dollars, signaling strong support. A second meeting is set for the first Thursday night in October at 7 30 o clock to elect directors and advance the venture with broad attendance urged.
The weather has stayed dry and dull for a month, yet its impact is mixed. It has worn down spirits with grim forecasts and harmed crops more than tariffs, yet the public remains thankful it is not worse or causing disease.
The Goldsboro Argus reports Howard Anderson has been tried and found guilty of killing William Porter with a brick bat in Goldsboro. He is sentenced to be hanged on November 20, as the editorial defends the verdict as a proper life for a life.
The county board chair Dr Brooks died after paralysis lasting from Sunday morning to Monday night at 16 oclock. A prominent and refined citizen, about 65, he shaped public affairs for years and will be greatly missed for his high character and service. Peace to his ashes.
A tender sermon Sunday morning moved many to tears as Mr Cordon spoke of a saintly sister and Death as the Boatman crossing life to eternity. His touching words drew deep emotion and touched every heart in attendance.
A Thursday night dance at the rink drew eighty plus ladies and about a hundred gentlemen who swayed to music. Special management by the Baker Brothers ensured a smooth, pleasant evening free of disruption.
Painter David D Nolley has invented a novel curtain fastener that folds and holds curtains in place with ease. The device can be finished in various styles and materials including gutta percha porcelain ivory silver or gold. Exhibit at J R Rawls Jewelry Store.
Miss Effie Taylor and town musicians present the cantata An Hour in Fairy Land at Mamona Hall on Friday night October 5 1555. Proceeds support the Baptist Church organ fund.
Col A B Andrews Raleigh N C reports in a Sept letter from Louisburg that Valley Mutual Life Association of Virginia promptly paid the $5000 policy on the late B P Clifton. Checks were sent to the beneficiaries the day the claim was due.
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