We are all deeply touched and mourn the death of our distinguished townsman, Honorable S.M. Brinson. Rarely has there been reared in any community a gentleman of such noble character, possessing the traits of many fine qualities which made him a distinguished citizen and statesman, and endeared him to the hearts of us all. Therefore I feel it fit and proper, in respect to the memory of him whom we all held in love and esteem, to request all business houses to close their respective places of business this afternoon, between the hours of 3 and 4 o’clock in honor of him show served so well.
Very respectfully,
EDWARD CLARK, Mayor
April 14, 1922
From the front page of The New Bernian, New Bern, N.C., April 14, 1922
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