Departed this life on the morning of Dec. 14th, Mrs. Sadie Barry NICHOLSON, wife of Dr. NICHOLSON of Richlands. This happy couple were married last January, and after a few months of devoted life, the young wife is snatched away, and the Doctor is brought to experience the loss of a second wife while quite a young man. Truly the Lord’s ways are past finding out. He has the sincere sympathy of many friends and relatives.
Source: New Berne Weekly Journal , 20 December 1883, page 3.
Excerpted from the Richlands and Elsewhere column:
Sheriff MURRILL has opened up the lands around Alum Spring, making a decided improvement in the looks of the place. He says he intends to enjoy the breeze next summer.
Source: New Berne Weekly Journal , 20 December 1883, page 3.
Excerpted from the Richlands and Elsewhere column:
Mr. Jos. E. RHODES has bought a residence in Richlands and will move there soon. He or someone else has repented, and come together on terms.
Source: New Berne Weekly Journal , 20 December 1883, page 3.
Excerpted from the Richlands and Elsewhere column:
Mr. Henry KOONCE is the new postmaster at Richlands.
Source: New Berne Weekly Journal , 20 December 1883, page 3.
Excerpted from the La Grange Items column:
W.K. BIZZELL’s absence is still unaccounted for, no tidings from him, and his whereabouts is not known.
Source: New Berne Weekly Journal , 20 December 1883, page 3.
Excerpted from the Swansboro Items column:
We regret to learn that a young man by the name of Walter BUCK, while feeding the gin of Dr. ENNET, on Monday last, had his hand and arm terribly lacerated by being caught in the gin. Dr. BLOUNT was dispatched for, but we have not heard the result. Since writing the above, Dr. BLOUNT has returned from Dr. ENNETT’s, and says he can save Mr. BUCK‘s hand and arm except one finger, which will probably have to be taken off.
Source: New Berne Weekly Journal , 20 December 1883, page 3.
Excerpted from the Swansboro Items column:
There is one more family moved to our town this week, Mr. Asa MORTON, from Carteret county. All we lack is plenty of houses, and we would soon have plenty of people.
Source: New Berne Weekly Journal , 20 December 1883, page 3.
On Monday morning between 12 and 1 o’clock the fire alarm was given, fire having been discovered at Mr. Charles SLOVER’s wood shed near the Foster wharf. Both fire companies were out with their usual promptness, the New Bern company putting on the first stream and conquering the flames. This fire was the work of some incendiary or crank who will yet turn up in the right place. By the time the companies had stored away their engines the alarm again sounded. This time it was on the cotton platform in the midst of about 200 bales of cotton. The New Bern company, though a block and a half further from the fire than the Atlantics, dashed down the street and had on the first stream. So quick did both companies turn on the water that only sixteen bales caught and were damaged probably one-third or one-half. It was held by the National Bank.
Source: New Berne Weekly Journal , 20 December 1883, page 3.
Misses Lena and Laurie HUDGINGS, of the Oxford Orphan Asylum, are in the city on a visit to their aunt, Mrs. C.C. TAYLOR, for the holidays. These girls were sent to the Asylum three years ago, and their deportment, knowledge of books and work and general information show that they have been under good care. What a noble institution is the Oxford Orphan Asylum! And who can guide its affairs with more fatherly care than J.H. MILLS.
Source: New Berne Weekly Journal , 20 December 1883, page 3.
Excerpted from the Kinston Items column:
The Masons (colored) in State convention here last week, had a grand and imposing display last Thursday. About one hundred and fifty in masonic costume turned out and marched through the town to the music of the Kinston colored band. They presented a fine appearance, and during the entire convention, were as quiet and orderly as the best regulated assemblages. Mr. John W. TELFAR was chosen Grand Master for the ensuing year.
Source: New Berne Weekly Journal , 20 December 1883, page 3.