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Newspaper
Wilson Mirror
Location
Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1894
Page
3
The county convention meets today while tobacco and beef trade thrive. A shooting gallery opens and a Fourth party primary looms next Saturday. Democrats nominate a strong ticket as Knight Templars attend a funeral. National Republicans name Cheatham as Congress candidate, ending White’s race. Farmers report tobacco sale proceeds and voter enthusiasm rises.
Mrs Will McDonald died last Thursday at home leaving an infant. Dr F L Reid president of Greensboro Female College died at forty three. Miss Mary Murray sister of H F Murray died at Mrs H F Murray's home. Sympathy extended to B F Briggs on his father’s Raleigh death. Sons Jonas and David Oettinger mourn father Solomon Oettinger Baltimore merchant. George B Wright Tarboro prominent young man dies. funeral in Tarboro Baptist Church conducted by Dr J A Mundy with Masonic Knights Templar involvement. Sir Knights from Wilson Enfield attend.
The executive committee plans to meet in Nashville as party rules require, while Wilson County Democrats hail a record primary vote and a large country turnout. Officials say rural voters are returning to the Democratic fold, signaling a likely large November majority.
A Cure That Cures extols Ripans Tabules as a remedy desired by many. The tabules are claimed to treat all liver and stomach disorders with a single tabule providing relief.
Hon. R. B. Glenn of Winston spoke to Wilson Democrats at the Court House last Monday. He attacked the McKinley law, praised the Senate bill with reductions, defended Cleveland’s labor and sugar policies, and urged support for the party ticket: Blount, Tomlinson, Crowell, Bardin, Farmer, Warren, Moore.
Mrs. Herbert Rountree and Mrs. Hill present a musical entertainment to benefit Baptist and Presbyterian churches at Mamona Hall on Thursday night. The managers are celebrated musicians supported by the town’s finest vocalists, promising a high quality program and a large turnout.
Rev Mr Akers of Missoni who has led the Presbyterian Church here for five months departed Monday to resume theological studies at Union Seminary in Kentucky. He made many friends and is greatly missed. The church intends to call a regular pastor soon.
By decree of the Wilson County Superior Court in a special proceeding Bardin commissions a sale at the Wilson Court House on the second Monday in October. The 50 acre Dickerson tract in Bhik Creek township joins Woodard and Ella M. Taylor. proceeds go to pay debts of A G Brooks. Cash. Commissioner J D Bardin. September 24, 1594.
On December 1 1894 at the Verner farm near Wilson two thirds of an estate called the Rountrer Mores will be sold to the highest bidder. Items include Lot No 1 a 1 acre farm three miles from Wilson and valuable in the county. Also two brick stores on Tarboro and Artes streets with cotton yard rear 150 by 114 feet. A vacant lot at Dares and Pines streets and a corner lot on Barnes Street. Terms: one third cash, balance in one and two years at 5 percent interest. Also sales at Counties Farm and Forbes Farm on December 3 and 4 with horses, corn, farming implements, and a 12th engine and boiler mounted on wheels. Signed M Routrer Sept 17 1894.
In a Wilson County Special Proceeding Hilliard Taylor and wife v Wells Daws and others the court-appointed commissioners announce a sale on the first Monday in September 1850. The tract of five hundred thirty nine acres known as the John Daws land borders Batchelor Proctor Price Dixon Parker Latham and Skinner and J D Bozeman. The property is offered for cash to partition the heirs at law of the late John Daws.ornejoes Wentieoe DOSHEY BATILE O"TM July 16th Ist.
The Wil son County Superior Court action by Nokim Carolina and others against Charity Cole Nelson Cole Mary Cole Aaron Cole and John Cole seeks sale for division of land owned by heirs of Charity McGowan deceased. Defendants must appear October 22 to answer or demur. notice dated September 6, 1864. A.B. Deans clerk. F. Brubon attorney for plaintiffs.
Readers of the Mikakon may obtain a sample copy of the Southern MacGazine by writing to the Mikron publishers at the Columbia Building Louisville Kentucky. Readers can also secure a club rate on the Magazine and this paper by addressing the Mikron publishers.
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