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Pettiford – Register of Deeds Candidate (1890)

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Thos. PETTIFORD, the colored candidate for Register of Deeds of this county seems to be sure of his election, but he may get left, he has the Democrats on one side the Alliance on the other side and worst of all his white Republicans will put out a man and though every negro in the county may want PETTIFORD, we will see them on the side with the white man.  It’s  hard but it’s true, you know the old adage, “white man seldom sartin and the nigger never shore.”  

Your white brethren don’t propose to tote fair Tommie, as long as you kept quiet it was all right, but now you want office you will find that the white Republican swears you shan’t have it just as loud as the Democrats.

Source: Roanoke Beacon, 12 September 1890. Available online at DigitalNC.org.

F.L. Bond Goes Missing (1890)

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Excerpt from the Beacon Flashes column:

Mr. F.L. BOND, a well-known citizen of Tarboro, disappeared Monday night, Aug. 25th from his home, leaving his clothes and shoes just as he had taken them off to retire.  It is supposed he has committed suicide by drowning, as his track was seen near the river next morning.

Source: Roanoke Beacon, 5 September 1890. Available online at digitalnc.org.

Dennis Arnold Recaptured (1890)

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Excerpt from the Beacon Flashes column:

Dennis ARNOLD, the negro who escaped from jail at this place and was afterwards recaptured and sent to Williamston jail for safe keeping, has been brought back and placed in the jail here since it has been repaired.

Source: Roanoke Beacon, 5 September 1890. Available online at digitalnc.org.

Mrs. J.E. Vincent Returns Home (1890)

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Excerpt from the Beacon Flashes column:

Mrs. J.E. VINCENT after a pleasant visit to Whaleyville, returned on Wednesday. She was accompanied by Miss Daisy PARKER of Gates county, who will enter the Plymouth High School next session.

Source: Roanoke Beacon, 5 September 1890. Available online at digitalnc.org.

Beacon Flashes (September 5, 1890)

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Excerpts from the Beacon Flashes column:

  • Mrs. N.B. YEAGER is visiting relatives in Gatesville.
  • Mr. Henry FREEMAN has accepted a position as salesman with S. ADLER
  • Master Tommie RODGERSON of Norfolk is the guest of his mother, Mrs. Mary RODGERSON.
  • Mess. J.C. and Henry SPRUILL have opened a general merchandise store in the brick store formerly occupied by R. Schultz & Co.
  • Mr. B.F. STEARN late of Roper, has been appointed agent for the A&P Railroad at Belle Haven the Southern terminus
  • Mrs. Leah N. HOWCUTT left per steamer Plymouth on Wednesday for Washington, D.C., where she goes to visit her sons, Mess. P.N. and A.C. HOWCUTT.
  • We are pleased to note that Mrs. Maria HARDISON, mother of Dr. W.H. HARDISON, of Creswell, who met with the misfortune of falling on our street a few weeks ago at which time she received a severe injury, is still improving and her recovery assured.  She is yet at the home of Mr. C.L. PETTIGREW where she has received at all times the kind attention of family.
  • On Wednesday a negro entered the shoe shop of Mr. J.A. KEENAN and pretended to have some work for Mr. KEENAN but he had other business there, for as Mr. KEENAN turned his back, the negro left, taking with him a pair of shoes.  Mr. KEENAN missed the shoes and started in pursuit of the man who made for the country and being cramped, dropped the shoes and made his escape.
  • Mrs. W.H. HAMPTON, whom we mentioned two weeks since as being on a visit to Maryland, was taken sick on reaching Wolford. On hearing of her illness, her mother, Mrs. S.A. BLOUNT, went at once to bring her home.  They left Wolford but on reaching Baltimore Mrs. HAMPTON’s condition as much worse and the doctors thought it dangerous for her to be moved.  Mr. HAMPTON was telegraphed for and he went at once, and as soon as advisable had his wife brought home.  They arrived on the Str. Meteor yesterday, and at this writing the patient is improving.

Source: Roanoke Beacon, 5 September 1890. Available online at digitalnc.org.

Miles Elliott Becomes Assistant Postmaster (1890)

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A Change — Mr. Miles ELLIOTT, of Edenton, has accepted the position of assistant postmaster at this place, vice Mr. Clarence LATHAM, resigned.  We hope the Republican will now be satisfied, that is, the few who have been trying to get Mr. LATHAM out.  The only charge that could be brought against Mr. LATHAM was that he is a Democrat.  The majority of the Republicans were satisfied with Mr. LATHAM, for they appreciated his ability to run the office, but as will always be the case, there were a few who kicked hence the change.

Mr. ELLIOTT, being a Republican, may give that party some satisfaction, but if his ability should fail, then what?  Why we will see a clean sweep made, and the office go, perhaps into the hands of a negro.

Some people say the office has not been run right, well, maybe it has not, but is Mr. LATHAM to blame? We think not, and as a change has been made we will see.  If a Democrat must “git” for discharging his duty, the Republicans must stick to the rack, fodder or no fodder.

Source: Roanoke Beacon, 29 August 1890. Available online at digitalnc.org.

J.T. Pettiford – Candidate for Register of Deeds (1890)

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Excerpted from the Beacon Flashes column:

J.T. PETTIFORD the colored candidate for the nomination of Register of Deeds is canvassing the county he says is not out in the interest of the Republican party but for Tom.

Source: Roanoke Beacon, 29 August 1890. Available online at digitalnc.org.

William Atkinson Visits Sister (1890)

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Excerpted from the Beacon Flashes column:

Mr. William ATKINSON, of Pasquotank county, was in the city this week the guest of his sister, Mrs. M.E. BOWEN.

Source: Roanoke Beacon, 29 August 1890. Available online at digitalnc.org.

Stanley Norman Accepts Position (1890)

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Excerpted from the Beacon Flashes column:

Mr. Stanly NORMAN, formerly of Hertford, has accepted a position as salesman with E.A. Carter & Co.

Source: Roanoke Beacon, 29 August 1890. Available online at digitalnc.org.

Beacon Flashes (August 29, 1890)

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Excerpts from the Beacon Flashes column:

  • Mr. Johnson CAHOON returned to Trinity College on Tuesday
  • Miss Blanche BARDEN will leave tomorrow for school at Louisburg.
  • Mr. J.B. WHALEY returned to his duties at Westminster, Md., on Monday
  • Miss Pattie Lou TUTTLE left last week to resume her studies at High Point Female College.
  • Miss Annie SPRUILL, of Mackey’s Ferry, was the guest of friends in the city on Tuesday.
  • Mrs. Leah N. HOWCUTT has been having some needed repairs done on her residence this week.
  • Miss Belle LEITCH, of Norfolk, has been the guest of Mrs. L.T. HOUSTON during the past week.
  • Mr. W.H. HAMPTON is having the wharf at the rear of his store extended further into the river.
  • Master Lonnie SCARBORO has entered the carriage factory of H. PEAL where he will learn the painter’s trade.
  • The new residence of Mr. Jos. SKITTLETHARPE is nearing completion. It will be ready for the painters next week.
  • Only one case has been before the Mayor this week, to wit: Wiley STUART and Victoria BOND, for fighting. Found guilty, STUART fined $2.00 and Bond $1.00.
  • Mr. H.H. BROWN, having accepted a position with the U.S. Life Insurance Company, of Washington, D.C., left yesterday for Kansas City, Mo., to which point he was called on official business.
  • Mr. J.P. COOPER, left on the 26th for Trinity College.  Success to you friend “Put” may you win the highest honors of that school, and return next June prepared to give us your hand and say “I’m a dandy, how are you.”
  • Hugh, correspondent from Windsor to the Scotland Neck Democrat, says: Mrs. Anna N. IRVIN, whose poet gems are so popular, is now visiting her friends and schoolmate in Windsor.  Her friends and acquaintances are numerous in this community will be sorry when she departs from here for her home in Plymouth.

Source: Roanoke Beacon, 29 August 1890. Available online at digitalnc.org.