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John L. Ludford Leaves for Columbia (1890)

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Excerpt from the Long Ridge Letter column (dated July 14, 1890):

We regret to miss from our place the pleasant face of our young friend, Mr. John L. LUDFORD, who has left us for Columbia.  Mr. LUDFORD spent several months at this place and while here made many friends among our people who regretted to see him take his departure, and wish for his early return, ever remembering him with kindest thoughts and best wishes for his present and future welfare.

Source: Roanoke Beacon, 18 July 1890, pg 2. Available online at digitalnc.org.

Police Tucker As Detective (1890)

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Police TUCKER as a detective, works up a case and secures stolen goods.  A few weeks ago the dry goods store of Mr. W.C. AYERS was broken into and some goods taken therefrom.  Police TUCKER was notified and has kept a watch out for them. He spotted the man and as a friend, called at the house where the stolen goods, and upon questioning the man gained a confession of the crime.  Not having an officer with him, Mr. AYERS took his goods and came home, leaving the man to escape.  As there has been no warrant issued for the arrest of the guilty party we withold his name, but will say that as he lived in the country, it was out of Mr. TUCKER’s power to make the arrest, or he would have brought this man to justice.

 

Editorial note: There is a correction to this article in the July 25, 1890 issue.

Source: Roanoke Beacon, 11 July 1890, pg 3. Available online at digitalnc.org.

Maud Vincent Visits (1890)

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Excerpted from the Beacon Flashes column:

  • Miss Maud VINCENT, of Murfreesboro, has been the guest of Miss Mary HILLIARD this week.

Source: Roanoke Beacon, 11 July 1890, pg 3. Available online at digitalnc.org.

Beacon Flashes (July 11, 1890)

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Excerpts from the Beacon Flashes column:

  • Miss Nellie CHESSON, of Chessonville, has been the guest of friends in the city this week.
  • Mr. A.S. LEGGETT, one of Plymouth’s former young men, but who is now traveling for Foster, Knight & Co., hatters of Baltimore, was home this week.

Source: Roanoke Beacon, 11 July 1890, pg 3. Available online at digitalnc.org.

July 4th Observance

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Excerpted from the Roper Letter column (dated July 7, 1890):

The 4th of July was observed by the colored people who went on an excursion to Pantego.  The colored band was in attendance and enlivened the party with good music.

Source: Roanoke Beacon, 11 July 1890, pg 2. Available online at digitalnc.org.

Bettie Ward Visits (1890)

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Excerpted from the Roper Letter column (dated July 7, 1890):

Miss Bettie WARD, of Williamston, is the guest of Miss Mollie POLLARD, who is one of Roper’s most attractive belles.

Source: Roanoke Beacon, 11 July 1890, pg 2. Available online at digitalnc.org.

Roper Letter (July 11, 1890)

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Excerpts from the Roper Letter column (dated July 7, 1890)

  • Mrs. W.A. FORBES and her sister, Miss Neva JOHNSTON, have gone on an extended trip to Pasquotank county, and from thense to Lake Drummond.
  • L.G. ROPER and wife will leave this week for a visit to relatives in Colorado.
  • Miss Loula ROWE of Creswell is visiting near town.  We are always glad to see Miss Loula in our midst.
  • Mrs. B.F. HASSELL and daughter are the guests of their son and brother, Dr. S. HASSELL.

Source: Roanoke Beacon, 11 July 1890, pg 2. Available online at digitalnc.org.

Plant Established Near Raleigh (1890)

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A large tanning plant has been established near Raleigh, NC., on the Raleigh and Gaston railroad, by Messrs. W.F. and J.M. WYATT, two enterprising citizens.  The capacity of the plant will be about fifty thousand pounds of hides per year.  Operations will be commenced by the 1st of August, or perhaps sooner, as every convenience will be furnished for an earnest presecution [sic] of the business.

Source: Roanoke Beacon, 11 July 1890, pg 1. Available online at digitalnc.org.

Creswell Letter (July 4, 1890)

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Excerpt from the Creswell Letter column (dated June 30, 1890)

  • Miss Della HICKS has returned home from school.
  • Mr. J.E. ANDREWS was in our midst last week, the guest of Mr. T.B. BATEMAN.
  • Miss Ella MIDGETT left for home on Saturday last leaving some well wishers behind for to return again soon.
  • Master Lorie WEBB is visiting relatives in Norfolk this week.

Source: Roanoke Beacon, 4 July 1890, pg 3. Available online at digitalnc.org.

S.L. Johnston Closes School (1890)

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Excerpt from the Beacon Flashes column:

Capt. S.L. JOHNSTON, having closed his school at Bath, has come to this town.  He will take a school near here until the first of September, when he will open the Pantego Male Academy and Female academy.

Source: Roanoke Beacon, 4 July 1890, pg 3. Available online at digitalnc.org.