Battle Fears Loom Amid British Boer Movements
London reports three major battles potentially opening as Gen Buller Methuen and Getaire force movements threaten Boers in fortified zones near Ladysmith Modder River and northern Cape. Dispatches note unknown Boer strength, rail and telegraph lines advancing, and reinforcements rushing to front with fears of early clashes and strategic setbacks.
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London
Dec
Buller
Frere
Ladysmith
Methuen
Modder River
Getaire
Cape Colony
Bloomfontein
Bainsvier
Stormberg
Genacre
Molleno
Spytfontein
Kimberly
Mafeking
Polo Carew
Porter gold mine expanding with new mill and plans
Raleigh observers report Portis gold mine on the Nash Franklin county line now owned by Raleigh investors. A 15-stamp mill has been installed, sluice washing used, and a hydraulic plant is planned after securing a falls of 105 feet. The ore body is large with shallow shafts. deepest around 30 feet. Statewide there are about ten stamp mills active and about 15 idle. Regular lodge meetings and fraternal notes follow with dates and leaders listed.
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Raleigh
Portis
Nash
Franklin
Death of Capt. John Williams at Oxford
Oxford NC December 9 Captain John Williams died after paralysis Friday evening. He was brother to Col H G Williams of Wilson and the late Hon A H A Williams and uncle to L E Cooper proprietor of the Watson warehouse. Relatives mourn a devoted companion.
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Oxford
N. C
John Williams
Col. H. G. Williams
Wilson
A. H. A. Williams
L. E. Cooper
Watson Warehouse
LOCAL TRAINS DIRECTORY FROM WILSON AREA
Directory lists train routes between Florence Weldon Wilmington Norfolk and Rocky Mount with numbers and schedules. Wilson station times show departures in the afternoon and early morning, including the Shoo Fly service. City officials include C C Daniels city attorney and Jno R Moore city clerk along with water works and electric services staff.
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Goldsboro
Norfolk
Wilson
Wilmington
Rocky Mt
C. C. Daniels
Jno
R. Moore
W. E Deans
W. E. Warren
R. J. Grantham
J. T. Wilson
Ernest Meredith
Amos Walston
Notable names listed in city directory fragment
A fragment shows a roster of individuals including H. Marshbourne chief Frank Felton George Munford G P Bryant Ephraim Harrell. No context or roles are provided in the legible text.
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H. Marshbourne
Frank Felton
Geo. Munford
G. P. Bryant
Ephriam Harrell
Board of Commissioners and County Officials Listed
Gero D Green Nathan Bass Jas G Raper W D P Sharp Sheriff J D Baroin Clerk of Superior Court W B Barnes Register of Deeds W T Farmer Treasurer Dr J K Burrin Coroner Jas E Tayor Surveyor.
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W. D. P. Sharp
J. D. Baroin
W. B. Barnes
W. T. Farmer
J. K. Burrin
Jas. E. Tayor
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War News
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St. Helena Bay
Australia
Melbourne
Queensland
Victoria
South Australia
Great Britain
Bulletin
Sydney
Chamberlain
Mogala Phy
Gabrones
Pretoria
Paris
Kimberley
Dumdum Bullets
Queenstown
Gatacre
Peace Commission
Schriner
Durban
Frere Camp
Calesburgh Fron, Navupourt
Elliot
Griquiland
Steyn
Frazer
Getacres
Orange River
Gohe
The
Charlotte Observer
Mt. Lebanon
A. M
Nash and Goldsboro
W. J. Boykin
W. M
Masonic Hall
H. P
Lat Williams
E. C
U. A.M
I. O. O. F. Hall
R. H. FutGuem
Councellor
Wilson Lodge
F. Bies
Contentnea Lodge
Odd Fellows
S. Bound
Florence and Weldon
James T. Wiggins
Ep. B. Mayo
Ward
W. J. Davis
W. P. Anderson
OHN
Y. Moore
John Riley
Police
the Daily News
the Wilson News
Seven Springs
Lagrange
NGS
G. F. Smith
Seven Springs, N. C
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