Miscellaneous items and notices from The Wilson Mirror
A mix of local anecdotes,ingrained humor and brief incidents from Wilson. Mentions include a larceny case against Sylvester Seaberry, a fall on a scaffold at Mr Hutchinson’s residence, a robbery of William Peel, and the mercantile district’s Saturday deals at A Branch & Co. plus Marker. Also notes on Anier from Wasl and reflections on community figures and events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Witte
Tom Barnes
Hutchinson
The Black Diamonds in Wilson
A Wilson audience enjoyed two performances by The Black Diamonds. The four North Carolina musicians delivered harmonious singing described as enchanting and soporific, praised for blending voices like waves and streams and moving listeners with ethereal, heavenly tones.
Maplewood Sunday Sermon Sparkles With Resurrection Hope
A bleak Saturday gives way to a radiant Maplewood Sunday as sunbeams lift leaves and pledge immortality. Silent mounds speak in sermons of rest while the hopeful mood centers on Cordon's eloquent gospel about resurrection and the gospel of immortality.
Coast Line buildings praised as elegant home labor project
The Wilmington Star extols the Atlantic Coast Line officers and Wilmington builders for a fine new depot project. It notes brick and carpentry by the line’s own workers supervised by S J Johnson and J H Hanby, with hollow walls for dampness control and pine finish. The paper urges a Wilson depot upgrade with offices and a lunch counter, criticizing current waiting areas as inadequate. It closes with a charitable tease about offering advice to managers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Wilmington Star
Atlantic Coast Line
Wilmington
S. J. Johnson
J. H. Hanby
North Carolina
Loton
Albion Hotel
Wilson Depot
Coast Line
Marriage of F. M. Draughn and Miss Annie Barnes at Toisnot
The Toisnot Methodist Church was packed for the wedding of F. M. Draughn and Annie Barnes with Rev. Culbreth officiating. Organist Miss Annie Thomas played the Wedding March as family and friends, including ushers L. E. Watson and G. A. Barnes, gathered before attending a reception at Mrs. Hester Winstead's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Hays
Toisnot
F. M. Draughn
Annie Barnes
Annie Thomas
Mr. Culbreth
G. A. Barnes
L. E. Watson
S.J. Carter
Lou Winstead
W. G Sharp
Mollie Braswell
M. C. Pridgen
Lily Bailey
W. H. Dixion
Nannie Barnes
J. B. Deans
Annie Taylor
Sallie Price
Hester Winstead
In The Country Affective Tour Through Nature
The excerpt extols country life as stirring many temperaments and awakening alertness. A stroll in nature is described as inspiring awe yet also provoking unsettling thoughts as restless musings arise from encounters with bugs and gnawing memories. The author asserts such a country visit cannot fully heal cares.
A Pure Sweet Flower and Maiden Inspire Heavenly Imagery
A nostalgic tribute describes a fragrant flower as the life breath of a pure maiden. The passage extols beauty, virtue, and friendship, linking the flower and the lady to Heaven and angels.
Passage Teaches Comfort As Life's Trials Pass Away
The reader is urged to find solace in the idea that hardships temptations disappointments and cherished memories will all fade and pass away like winter giving way to spring. The message uses religious imagery to reassure enduring troubles will end and memory relics of love dissolve.
Sunday Night Courtship Turns Into Unnerving Moment
A couple returning from church on Sunday night engage in a dramatic exchange as a man tries to embrace, then withdraws in a sharp moment, citing the risk of poking pins in a woman while using florid language. The episode ends with a quiet admission of caution and restraint.
Return of Miss Mena Branch Delights Community
Our community greets the safe homecoming of Miss Mena Branch from Europe last week. The article praises her charms travel polish and engaging manners while noting a recent Advance letter praising her refined English writing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Mena
A Model Man
Our esteemed friend Billie Pullen of Stanhope was in town Saturday and shook hands with us. If all men were like this upright fair minded gentleman, life would be more pleasant with no jars or strife. He is indeed a model man, and we are always delighted to see him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Peel
Wilson
A. Branch & Co
Sip Hittram
Rocky Mount
Wilmin
Tisston Star
J. H. Narron
W. S. Ander
Fort Son
Anier
W. Snakenberg
Dgecombe
Feachin
Earth
Billie Pullen
Stanhope
Sam Earl Returns to North Carolina After Sojourns
Sam Earl of Nash after visits to Arkansas and Alabama has decided there is no place like the Old North State. He reached Wilson last Saturday and now enjoys the hospitable welcome at the home of Sheriff Crowell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. W. Jonson
Wilson
Sam Earl
Nash
Arkansas
Alabama
Old North
Sheriff Crowell
They Strolled From Church In Silent Rapture
The couple walked away slowly from the church in a hushed, spellbound mood. He wore a black coat and she a white dress, giving the scene a dreamlike air as onlookers speculated about unseen signs or meanings in their departure.
For Sale Farm Near Postoffice with Mill and School
For sale a farm described as having about ten thirds cleared and in good cultivation with several acres of clover this season and low lands suitable for cotton corn clover rice tobacco wheat oats and potatoes. Portion lies within a quarter mile of a mill and gin two and a half miles from the post office and near a local school. A large house of 17 rooms cost more than the land. price is 3000 dollars with Aug 30 terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court
Wilson County
Wilson
Contentnea Creek
J. T. Wiggins
Sallie Smith
Peter Dew
G. W. Barefoot
George Barnes
Quaker Road
Davis
Wilson Barnes
Edwin Lamm
Bunyan Barefoot
Bunyan Resard
W. F. Barnes
J. L. Privett
F. J. Wigges
David Davis Lind
Ferrell
Black Creek Road
Barefoot
Silas Lucas
Smithfield Road
W. Blount
E. Woods
Farm at Hilliardston Noted for Water Soil and Crops
A Hillardston farm is described for its water healthfulness and fertile soil suited to cotton and tobacco cultivation. The write up highlights its productive land and favorable conditions for these crops.
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Hilliardston
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Wm. Friedberg
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Old Cemetery
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Geo. D. Green
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J. Metzger
Ames Brocket
James Brocket
Mom
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