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Newspaper
Wilson News
Location
Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1899
Page
5
Carl Moore son of Dr C E Moore sustained a serious accident Monday while playing at Nash and Tarboro streets. He was thrown to the ground and his right arm broken near the wrist. He received prompt care and is recovering well.
On her journey home Miss Agnes Moore, once ill at the Normal, arrived in Wilson Tuesday morning en route to Saratoga. A niece of John Moore, she was placed in a carriage under the care of Dr. C. B. Walton. She appeared very weak and emaciated from her severe attack.
The article notes Wilson’s leading bright tobacco maker status with shipments this season surpassing prior records. The holiday market will close from December 22 to January 4 due to extended operations and labor. Also mentions Hall's Catarrh Cure promotion and local marriage notices for Willey Williams and Bullock Sykes with ceremony details.
A Wilson county meeting is called for Monday January 1 1900 at 11 o clock in the Wilson courthouse to select delegates for the Raleigh January 17 1900 tobacco growers convention.
Information from Washington North Carolina reports Miss Celia Bridgman sister of Mrs Deane Herring is rapidly improving after typhoid fever. She was brought to Wilson from the State Normal and returned home with her father last Saturday. Her condition is described as steadily better. Green's August Flower touted as a remedy for dyspepsia disturbed liver and constipation with free sample bottles at Hargrave's Pharmacy.
Mr. Chas J Parker of the Educational Bureau Raleigh offered a thirty dollar Tellurian prize for the best free hand map drawing exhibit at the North Carolina State fair. The Wilson Graded Schools exhibit won and Mangum received the prize on Monday September. The pupils are proud and appreciative of Mr Parker's kind words.
Dr W D Crocker of Lucama was thrown from his buggy five miles beyond Lucama. His horse bolted in the violent fall and his right ankle was dislocated. He is reported to be suffering greatly. The Home of Santa Claus Racket Store attracts crowds daily. Judging from the throngs, it is the home of Santa Claus with shelves full of gifts. The store notes high demand and fast disappearing stock for beautiful and useful presents.
A local Confederate Veterans group met Tuesday night with many survivors from the War for Southern Independence attending. Officers were elected, including Commander and John K R Moore as Secretary, with a committee formed to draft a constitution and by-laws and conduct minor business before adjourning.
C C Daniels secured releases for Geo Robert Burner accused of burglary and assault in Lucena. The habeas corpus hearing before Judge Rabdirson in Greensboro Saturday discharged him due to lack of evidence. Judge Robinson praised Daniels for handling the case.
List of unclaimed letters dated December 19 at Wilson North Carolina includes Willan Anderson Johnate Bryant Rena Belk Sid Blade Tabitha Divice William Moore Field Joseph Gardner DM Loyd Addie Middleton Airs Mallet Miller Albert Oats Rowe Edgar Smith Mary Scarborough Miss Nettie S and others with illegible scraps of text included.
Fragmentary OCR mentions a fall morning, distant figures, and scattered numbers. The readable content hints at a weather or scene observation, with no clear event, names, or locations to anchor a fuller report.
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