Local New Items from Wilson, N.C., April 23, 1919

From The Wilson Daily Times, April 23, 1919

Fire Last Night

A fire of unknown origin which started in the supply room of the Patterson Drug Co., about 9 o’clock last evening caused a loss of about $300. Fortunately the fire was discovered early. But for this it might have proved very disastrous. The firemen, who were quickly on the spot, report prospects of a big fire if it had got under headway, located as it was among a lot of inflammable drug material over the store. The fire started from a defective flue.

Mr. A.M. Daniel Honored

At a recent meeting of the Albemarle Presbytery at Washington, N.C., Mr. A.N. Daniel of this city was chosen as a commissioner to the Southern Presbyterian General Assembly, which will meet in New Orleans on May 15^th. This is one of the highest distinctions that can be bestowed on an elder in the Presbyterian church.

Funeral of Mrs. Green

The funeral of Mrs. Fannie Green, a prominent lady and highly esteemed by a large circle of friends over the entire state, occurred at Whitakers from the Methodist church at 5 o’clock this afternoon. The services were conducted by Rev. W.G. Lowe, pastor of the Whitakers church, Rev. L.B. Pattishall of the Bridgeton, and Rev. E.M. Snipes of Weldon, presiding elder of the district. A number of relatives from Wilson attended the funeral.

Released From the Service

Mr. Charlie Walton has been released from the United States Army. He returned home yesterday from Camp Jackson, where he had been in training.

Leading Colored Minister Marries

Rev. Spurgeon Davis, pastor of the First Baptist church (colored) of Wilson and Miss Nancy Jones of Wilson were quietly married at Rocky Mount this evening at 8 p.m.

Congratulations and presents will be received at 139 Pender street after 6 p.m. Thursday.

Mother’s Club at Eagles

Miss Sherman and other ladies from Wilson visited Eagles School House yesterday and organized a Mother’s Club, and give them an initial lesson. They will be at Lucama this afternoon.

Will Speak at Christian Church

Mrs. Garste of Japan will speak at the Christian church tonight at 8:30 at the prayer meeting. All members of the church and others are invited to be present. Mrs. Garste is a very interesting speaker and has had long experience as a missionary in Japan.