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DENHAM Girl Shot through the Temple (1905)

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Louisburg, Oct. 16. – A daughter of Robt. DENHAM, colored, about 14 years old, was shot through the temple Saturday with a pistol in the hands of the son of Reddick ALSTON, also colored, the boy being about the same age as the girl. The ball entered the left temple of the girl and came out of the right temple, but, strange to say, she is still living although she will be totally blind. It cannot be definitely ascertained as yet whether the boy did the shooting maliciously or whether it was an accident, as accounts conflict. It is stated by some, however, that the boy snapped one pistol at her and the weapon failing to fire picked up another which went off. The father of the girl will have the boy arrested and brought to trial today.

Source: Kinston Free Press, October 17, 1905

STRAT, Andy – (d. 1905)

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Charlotte, Oct. 16. — Andy STRAT, the negro who was shot at the colored baptizing a week ago, died this morning at the Good Samaritan hospital of his wounds.  Julius MOORE is in a critical condition in the same hospital and four negroes are in jail charged with the shooting.

Source: Kinston Free Press, October 17, 1905

Tom HUNTSINGER Hurt (1905)

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Rutherfordton, Oct. 16. — Mr. Tom HUNTSINGER, of Forest City, while intoxicated and asleep and near the Oakwood Manufacturing Company plant, was struck by a freight train and severely hurt, though it is believed that he will recover.

Source: Kinston Free Press, October 17, 1905

Robbery in Davie County (1905)

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Winston-Salem, Oct. 16. — Robbers made a raid on the town of Advance, Davie county, Saturday night, but they went away with very little “boodle.” The depot and the stores of W.L. CALL and Co, W.C. WHITE & Co. and J.W. JONES were entered. The safe in the stores of Call & Company and White and company were rolled out of doors and the combination locks were blown off with dynamite. The proprietors had very little cash in the safes.

Source: Kinston Free Press, October 17, 1905

McCRAY, Laner (d. 1905)

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DIED A CENTURY OLD

Newbern Journal — Laner McRAY, a colored woman died at her home in Richardson’s alley in this city a few days ago at the extreme age of one hundred years, eleven months. She was well known in the city, having been nurse for a great many people who themselves are well advanced in years and to whom they are indebted for tender, watchful care.

She had fourteen children living, the youngest of whom is Miriam HODGES, age 52. She is survived by 49 grandchildren.

Source: Kinston Free Press, October 17, 1905

 

Breach of Promise Charged (1905)

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Asheville, Oct. 16. — Summons has been issued from the office of the clerk of the United States court here in a sensational breach of promise suit against D.Francis CANNON, of Concord, who is reputed to be a wealthy and prominent man of that place. The action has been instituted by Miss Nona BURGESS, who is said to be one of the most prominent and fascinating young women of San Antonio, Texas. The amount of damage sued for is not known, but it is said that it will be very large.

Mr. CANNON was married about a year ago to Miss Mattie LEE, of Goldsboro, one of the most popular young women of that city.

In the complaint it will be alleged that Mr. CANNON paid several visits to Miss BURGESS in Texas, and that he proposed marriage and was accepted. It is said that letters will be offered as evidence to prove these assertions. It is understood that Mr. CANNON will fight the suit.

Source: Kinston Free Press, October 17, 1905. 

 

Simon HAGGETT Assaults Bill BOYD (1878)

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Simon HAGGETT, a colored convict, assaulted Bill BOYD last week at Wilmington, N.C., and inflicted serious wounds.

Source:  Washington Post, September 9, 1878. 

BROWN, C.E. (Mrs.) – (d. 1878)

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Mrs. C.E. BROWN, of Salisbury, N.C., died from injuries received from the breaking of a hack wheel. She was sixty-eight years of age.

Source:  Washington Post, September 9, 1878.