Mr. F.R. LOFTIN, register of deed, has a clock of the grandfather persuasion in his office. According to the family records and traditions of Mr. David CLODFLTER from whom he bought it, the clock is fully a hundred years old, and nobody knows how much older. It is as Dutch as limburger cheese, and is apparently a native of the father-land.
Source: Davidson Times-Dispatch, 5 February 1890. Paper available at Google News Archive.
‘Squire S.B. LORE writes the Dispatch as follows: “On the 30th of January, Mr. F.S. BOWERS and Miss Martha SULLIVAN came to my house to be joined together in the holy bonds of matrimony. They were apparently a very loving couple. They furnished a conveyance for me, and I had to go with them to take dinner. We had a bountiful repast of good things.
Source: Davidson Times-Dispatch, 5 February 1890. Paper available at Google News Archive.
Dr. J.T. STRICKLAND, of Thomasville, was in town last week, wearing a particularly happy expression on his countenance. The explanation is easy. A recent turn of the wheel of fortune made him a father. He has a right to be happy.
Source: Davidson Times-Dispatch, 5 February 1890. Paper available at Google News Archive.
The funeral of the late Mrs. Mattie HUMPHREYS took place last Thursday at the residence of her husband, Mr. R.H. HUMPHREYS. The exercises were conducted by Rev. M.V. SHERRILL, pastor of the Methodist church.
Source: Davidson Times-Dispatch, 5 February 1890. Paper available at Google News Archive.
At the residence of Mr. John STONE, Thomasville, on last Thursday, Mr. Z.J. TOMLINSON was united in marriage to Miss Francisco STONE, by Isham REGAN, Esq.
Source: Davidson Times-Dispatch, 5 February 1890. Paper available at Google News Archive.
Murder in Randolph County — A murder was committed in Union township in this county on Saturday last between sunset and dark. The particulars are as follows: D.M. MILLER, went was heard to explain, “take Jim LUTHER off of me.” MILLER fired three shots at LUTHER, two to the residence of Geo. LUTHER, and had a scuffle with James LUTHER, in the doorway. MILLER of which took effect, either was sufficient to produce death. LUTHER died instantly. The supposed cause of the shooting MILLER made his escape. Four shots were fired at him. — Asheboro Courier.
Source: Davidson Times-Dispatch, 5 February 1890. Paper available at Google News Archive.
Monday noon on the plantation known as the Chas. TAYLOR place in No. 2 Township, John HOWIE killed his brother Oz GALLOWAY by accident. We are informed that bad blood had for some time existed between John HOWIE and another negro by the name of White PHARR who lived on the same farm. At meal time White PHARR approached the house, when HOWIE seized a gun and threatened to shoot if he came in. PHARR seized the gun barrel turning it aside when it was discharged, the load entering GALLOWAY’s side. The victim of this feud lived about half an hour. At a magistrate’s trial the shooting was decided to be accidental, and the accused was discharged. This decision created quite a feeling among the people of the neighborhood and on Tuesday evening he was re-arrested, taken before Esq. Zeb MORRIS and committed to jail to await trial before the superior court. — Concord Times.
Source: Davidson Times-Dispatch, 5 February 1890. Paper available at Google News Archive.
Mysterious Murder in Franklin County – Raleigh, NC, January 23 — A special to the News Observer, from Louisburg, gives an account of a sensational murder in Franklin County night before last. Ransome GILL, a well-to-do farmer, living about three miles from Franklinton, was a juror in court and was going home from Louisburg in his buggy late in the evening, when he was mysteriously shot. He was found next day six miles from Louisburg with a bullet hole through his head. His horse was found unhitched and tied about three hundred yards away. GILL was found lying on his face with his overcoat on and both hands in his pockets. The ball had apparently been fired from a 38 calibre revolver. Robbery was evidently not the object of the murder, as GILL had some money on his person when found. The affair is enveloped in profound mystery.
Source: Davidson Times-Dispatch, 29 January 1890. Paper available at Google News Archive.
Thomasville – Thomas, the younger son of Mr. Frank KINDLEY, of Holly Grove, was seriously burned with gunpowder last week. When he went home from school at dinner to attend the stock, he attempted to fire his gun, but falling to make it go off, he drew the load and threw the powder into the fire. It at once flashed and burned him severely.
Source: Davidson Times-Dispatch, 29 January 1890. Paper available at Google News Archive.
Thomasville – Mr. John BLACK died last Thursday night at his home about three miles from Thomasville, and was buried on Saturday at Immauel’s church. His age was nearly seventy years.
Source: Davidson Times-Dispatch, 29 January 1890. Paper available at Google News Archive.