Richard TUCKER, col, a former Senator from this county, and a trusted servant of Judge GASTON, died in this city last night.
Source: Daily Commercial News, 13 August 1881, page 4.
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HENRY, Addie (d. 1881)
DIED – In Newbern, NC., on Saturday night, August 6th, 1881, of Continued Fever, Miss Addie HENRY, in the 21st year of her age. The funeral took place from the Presbyterian Church, Monday afternoon, August 8th, when a large concourse of sympathising friends assembled and followed her remains to Cedar Grove Cemetery.
Thus has the stern Reaper Death, again plucked a beautiful flower, shining amid the bearded grain. Grey headed manhood and tender girlhood are together hasting from our city to the great white-robed multitude above; and breaking hearts and tear-dimmed eyes are watching their receeding flight. Suddenly has Addie HENRY been summoned to join that army over the river. Gentle, amiable, unobtrusive, adorned with the ornaments of a Christian spirit, above all price – and possessed of fine and highly cultured musical abilities, she was indeed the light of her home. Always cheerful- full of sympathy and kindness, she was day by day developing into a beautiful womanhood, with promise of much usefulness, under the admiring eyes of loving parents and hopeful friends.
But this opening flower has been suddenly transplanted to the heavenly garden by the Great Husbandman. This sad providence is very cloudy to our eyes but we shall soon cease to look through a glass darkly, and shall know clearly the wisdom and love of earthly sorrows. Even now light shines; for death found Addie with her lamp trimmed and burning through sovereign free grace. Almost in the act of repeating to her Pastor the 23rd Pslam, and 14th chapter of the Gospel of John, she passed on to give herself to the Good Shepherd of her trust and love. Blessed are they, who remember their Creator in the days of their youth, for when the Lord calls them, they are taken from the evil to the perfect rest and bliss of the eternal and heavenly inheritance of His chosen ones, with whom He has made a covenant. “Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints.” – L.C.V.
Source: Daily Commercial News, 13 August 1881, page 1.
H.A. Prince Moves (1890)
We regret to announce that Mr. H.A. PRINCE, formerly of South Mill, but who has resided in Plymouth for the past year, has moved with his family to E. City. Since coming to Plymouth, Mr. PRINCE and his family have made many friends, whose best wishes go with them to their new home.
Source: Roanoke Beacon, 25 April 1890, pg 3. Available online at digitalnc.org.
W.J. Jackson Not Guilty (1890)
We are pleased to note the fact that Mr. W.J. JACKSON, who was charged and tried for perjury at this term of our Court, was declared not guilty. The speeches made by Hon. S.B. SPRUILL and J.E. MOORE for the defense were able efforts.
Source: Roanoke Beacon, 25 April 1890, pg 3. Available online at digitalnc.org.
Capt. Beasley Returns Home (1890)
Capt. John BEASLEY, who was visiting his daughter, Mrs. J.A. WILLOUGHBY last week, returned to his home in Currituck county Saturday.
Source: Roanoke Beacon, 25 April 1890, pg 3. Available online at digitalnc.org.
W.L. Lewkowitz Opens Store (1890)
Mr. W. L. LEWKOWITZ has located in Plymouth and opened a dry goods store at W.C. AYERS‘ old stand.
Source: Roanoke Beacon, 25 April 1890, pg 3. Available online at digitalnc.org.
Cora Taylor Visits (1890)
Excerpted from the Beacon Flashes column:
Miss Cora TAYLOR of Baltimore, is the guest of her aunt, Mrs. S. THOMPSON.
Source: Roanoke Beacon, 25 April 1890, pg 3. Available online at digitalnc.org.
Jamesville Jottings (April 16, 1890)
Dear Sir – Fishing has been very good for several days. Buyers are seen in town almost every day, and the man of moderate means can afford the luxury of eating while shad and rock.
The J. & W. Road is being much improved at this end of the line. If you want to ride a long time for a little money choose this route.
R.W. STANCILLE, State Evangelist, has been preaching at the Church of the Disciples and assisting the pastor, Rev. H.C. BOWEN, ever since the dedication. He has delivered a series of earnest discourses. Seven have been added to the church, and the meeting is still in progress. The preacher has impressed himself upon our people as one having lots of stick-to-it-ativeness.
Many in this vicinity regret that Dr. WARD has ceased to practice. We need a physician in Jamesville. We did our best to get Dr. COX to fall in love with Jamesville but Plymouth seemed to have greater attractions for him. However, we are glad he is not far away, and will be glad to see him often.
Source: Roanoke Beacon, 18 April 1890, pg 3. Available online at digitalnc.org.
W.A. Spruill Family Erects Tomb (1890)
Excerpted from the Creswell Letter:
The family of W.A. SPRUILL, dec., have erected a tomb at his grave.
Source: Roanoke Beacon, 18 April 1890, pg 3. Available online at digitalnc.org.
Invitation, An (1890)
Col. Thos. S. ARMISTEAD, of this place, has received an invitation, as President of the Confederate Veteran Association of Washington county to be present at the unveiling of the Lee Monument at Richmond, Va. The invitation is also extended to all ex-Confederates of the county. Mr. ARMISTEAD informs us that he will attend, and it is likely that some of the old soldiers will accompany him.
Source: Roanoke Beacon, 11 April 1890, pg 3. Available online at digitalnc.org.