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Dr. J. Francis KING Monument (1880)

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Wilmington Star: The erection of the monument to the late Dr. J. Francis KING, of this city, in Oakdale Cemetery, heretofore alluded to, has been completed.  It is of blue granite. On the front panel is a record of the birth, birth place, age and death of Dr. KING, and on the right and left sides appropriate inscriptions, one of which is, “Erected by His Friends and Patients as a Tribute of Their Respect.”  It is a handsome monument, and attests the high esteem in which the deceased was held by his many friends in the community.

Source: Raleigh News and Observer. 14 Sep 1880. pg. 3.

Ed FULLER Shot (1880)

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Washington Press: On Sunday last, as Joe KING and Ed FULLER, both colored, were on their way home from church, near Pantego, a difficulty arose between them, which resulted in FULLER being shot with a pistol in the left lung.

Source: Raleigh News and Observer. 14 Sep 1880. pg. 3.

GRIER & SHIPP In Jail (1880)

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Gastonia Gazette: Ben GRIER and Jessie SHIPP, colored, were put in jail last week for the supposed poisoning of Ben. FRONERBERGER, colored.  The deceased attended the colored camp meeting at Brevard’s Station, and in company with these darkeys became the victim of a sad death.  His bowels have been sent to the State chemist for analysis.

Source: Raleigh News and Observer. 14 Sep 1880. pg. 3.

TOMLIN, C.S. and RAMSEY, J.V. (m. 1880)

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Statesville American: Tuesday night Statesville was enlivened by the marriage of Mr. C.S. TOMLIN and Miss J.V. RAMSEY. The ceremony took place at the Episcopal church, the knot being tied by the Rev. John HUSKE. 

Source: Raleigh News and Observer. 14 Sep 1880. pg. 3.

B.F. MANNING Family Stricken (1880)

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Greenville Express: Typhoid fever is raging to a great extent in and around Greenville.  Six members of the family of Mr. B.F. MANNING, who resides about four miles from town, were stricken at one time.

Source: Raleigh News and Observer. 14 Sep 1880. pg. 3.

Wm. McGARLAND Arrested (1880)

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Morganton, NC, September 13 – Col. Thos. B. LONG, of the Postoffice Department, arrested in this place today Wm. McGARLAND, for robbing the postoffice at this place, on the 26th of August last.

Source: Raleigh News and Observer. 14 Sep 1880. pg. 3.

W.B. SMITH Escapes Death (1880)

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Mr. W.B. SMITH, living three miles this side of Wake Forest, had a narrow escape from death Sunday morning.  He was on his way to church, with his wife, in a buggy, and when just about to cross the railroad heard a scream from a boy.  He pulled up his horse, and the next instant and engine and car flew by like lightening, passing within a foot of the horse’s head.

Source: Raleigh News and Observer. 14 Sep 1880. pg. 3.

BEIRNE, Charles (Mrs.) – (d. 1880)

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Title: Died

Mrs. Charles BEIRNE died Sunday night.  She lived on east Hargett street, near Camp Russell.  She was a laundress of the troops here for many years, and will, at her own request, be buried at the National Cemetery, at noon today, Rev. Dr. M.M. MARSHALL conducting the services.

Source: Raleigh News and Observer. 14 Sep 1880. pg. 3.

Sam BETTS Family Robbed (1880)

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Title: Robbery

While Mr. Sam BETTS and family were looking at the circus parade yesterday morning, his house, at the corner of Lane and Dawson streets, was entered by thieves.  The house had been carefully locked up and the windows fastened, but the thieves forced one of the windows.  They found $40 in a cigar box in a bureau, and appropriated it, as well as a lot of silverware.  They threw clothing, etc., all over the floor in the rooms.  The police were notified of the robbery at once.

Source: Raleigh News and Observer. 14 Sep 1880. pg. 3.

Dennis HAYNES Arrested (1880)

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Dennis HAYNES, colored, who is wanted by the town authorities of Hillsboro for various sundry crimes, among which was the cutting of the pocket of Mr. PARKS, and relieving him of $20, was last night arrested by our police, and will be sent up to Hillsboro today.

Source: Raleigh News and Observer. 14 Sep 1880. pg. 3.