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Newspaper
Wilson News
Location
Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1899
Page
6
The News & Observer notes a 1901 school book adoption to be printed and posted at each schoolhouse while reporting a Durham incident where a hypnotist helped a tobacco manufacturer quit by scent-triggered sickness and the man later resumed work after a follow up suggestion.
The Weldon Fair opens October 3 with promises of strong exhibits in agriculture needlework fine arts and livestock. Railroads will offer low rates and excursion trains as crowds from near and far are expected, while prizes and races attract visitors to Henderson Gold Leaf Greensboro Bradstreets ties and unclaimed letters at Wilson post office listed with names and initials.
A Black man employed by Jesse T. Hayes is charged with burglary and attempted entry at Lucama home of 17 year old Ella Bass. The case stalled as witnesses unavailable and trial postponed to next court. Jefferson case sees new counsel and plea hearing amid courtroom changes. Dr Nathan Anderson leaves Wilson for a paid position with Payne Seay Anderson in Lynchburg.
Professor Mangum left for Raleigh to view the State Fair exhibit by Wilson Graded School. fifth and sixth graders entered a globe contest for the best continent map and Charlie Benton aged 12 sent a colorful croquet-ball globe, a remarkable work displaying notable talent.
The Weldon Fair in eastern North Carolina is shaping up as a major occasion with experienced organizers promising a big, well prepared event. Improved railroad access should draw many Wilson residents to Weldon for the planned days of a substantial gathering and festive activities.
Miss Bessie Worthington chose the Infirmary at the Baptist Female University in Raleigh to be named the Julia Wheeler Worthington Memorial room. The Womens Missionary Society of Wilm Baptist church will equip it, honoring Mrs Worthington, founder and president of the society.
Paris reports the Minister of Colonies received an official despatch stating Captains Voulet and Chamoine were shot by their own men.
The text warns that patients surrender to doctors for dangerous operations because they do not understand cancer. It argues such operations and external treatments fail, and that true cure lies in eradicating the internal poison rather than external measures.
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