David CABLE, of Stanley county, N.C., is the father of 32 children, of whom 25 are now living; 14 boys and 11 girls.
Source: Roanoke Beacon, 28 February 1890. Available online at digitalnc.org.
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THOMAS, W.G. – (d. 1890)
Dr. W.G. THOMAS, a prominent North Carolina physician, aged seventy-two years, died of diphtheria in Wilmington, NC.
Source: Roanoke Beacon, 28 February 1890. Available online at digitalnc.org.
W.A. Alexander Almost Loses Life (1890)
Excerpted from the Creswell Letter column and dated February 14, 1890:
Editor Beacon: Mr. W.A. ALEXANDER, whom we mentioned in a previous letter as losing a barn in 1883, and one also in 1889, by fire, came very near losing his life on Friday last, while taking down an old barn, which he had purchased of Mr. C.L. PETTIGREW. The wind at the time, was blowing hard, and as the props had all been knocked from the rafters, they were blown down, falling on Jacob BASNIGHT, (who was assisting) killing him almost instantly; and Mr. ALEXANDER, in getting out of their way, fell on a joist, seriously injuring himself. Two doctors are attending him daily, and when last heard from he was improving slightly, although he is badly hurt, and will no doubt be confined for a long time.
Source: Roanoke Beacon, 21 February 1890. Available online at digitalnc.org.
Letter of Thanks (1890)
Mr. Editor – Dear Sir: – I beg you hereby to extend my thanks to the young men of Plymouth and especially to Mr. H.S. OWENS and the Deputy Sheriff, Mr. L.I. FAGAN, for their kindness and courticies they have shown me in hours of trouble. – Very respectfully, P.C. HAND.
Source: Roanoke Beacon, 21 February 1890. Available online at digitalnc.org.
WHITE, Warren and LONG, Lizzie – (m. 1890)
MARRIED — At the residence of Mr. J.W. BLOUNT near Mackey’s Ferry, yesterday afternoon at 3:15 o’clock, Mr. Warren W. WHITE of this place to Miss Lizzie LONG, of Mackey’s Ferry. Rev. C.W. ROBINSON performed the ceremony in his usual solemn but grand style. Immediately after the marriage the happy couple left for this town where they arrived at the groom’s residence on Jefferson street at 5 o’clock and were welcomed by a few invited guests.
The Beacon extends hearty congratulations to the happy couple.
Source: Roanoke Beacon, 21 February 1890. Available online at digitalnc.org.
Beacon Flashes Excerpts (February 21, 1890)
The following are excerpted from the Beacon Flashes column:
- Mr. Joseph TUCKER has opened a harness shop in connection with the shoe shop of Capt. C.W. ASKEW.
- Hon. L.C. LATHAM, of Greenville, was in the city this week, the guest of his father, Mr. Chas. LATHAM.
- Mr. Robert ETHERIDGE having accepted a position on the Steam Tug Chowan has moved his family to Berkley, Va.
- Mrs. Chas. MARTIN, of Norfolk, nee Bertha NEWBERRY, of this place is the guest of her sister, Miss Lottie NEWBERRY, on Main street.
- Mr. A.S. LEGGETT, formerly of this place, but now travelling salesman for Sam’l. T. White & Co., hatters , of Baltimore, was in the city this week.
- Mrs. Annie WALKER, accompanied by her son, Master Robbie, left on Wednesday for a visit to her parents at Bridgeville, Del. In the absence of Mrs. WALKER, her millinery business is being conducted by Miss Adelia SKITTLETHARPE.
- Miss Chlode MORGAN who was visiting our town last year but who returned to her home at E. City some weeks ago has, we are pleased to note, returned to Plymouth where she will make her future home with her sister, Mrs. J. O. MIDGETT thus adding her grace and beauty to the social circles of our town.
Source: Roanoke Beacon, 21 February 1890. Available online at digitalnc.org.
Henry Throar Charged (1890)
Henry THROAR (col.) was taken before the Mayor on Sunday morning last charged with assault upon Wiley STUART (col.). The Mayor heard the case and required THROAR to give a bond of $300 but upon failure to give same he was ordered to jail to await the action of the next Superior Court.
Source: Roanoke Beacon, 21 February 1890. Available online at digitalnc.org.
He is Not the Sheriff (1890)
Excerpted from the Beacon Flashes column:
In speaking of the arrest made in this town on Thursday evening of last week by Mr. T.M. REDDICK, we said that he was the Sheriff of Perquimans county, but since we learn that such is not true. Said REDDICK holds no office, and in justice to the Sheriff of Perquimans we make this correction.
Source: Roanoke Beacon, 21 February 1890. Available online at digitalnc.org.
Forgery Committed (1890)
It seems that forgery has been committed in Knoxville, Tenn., by one T.C. PAYTON, for which a reward of $750 is offered. On Thursday last a citizen of Perquimans county, one Thos. RIDDICK, came here, and without any authority, other than the discription [sic] of said PAYTON, arrested Mr. P.C. HAND, and caused him to be confined to our jail until Monday, when the officers of the bank came and testified that HAND was not the man wanted.
If such an action is law we say repeal that law at once, for the safety of strangers, as well as our own people. The idea of arresting a private citizen and an innocent man, at the point of a pistol, tying him and dragging him to jail, because he, by chance, resembles a man who is wanted for some crime, and is held until he can prove his identity, then released without redress.
We believe the decision of Justice ARMISTEAD was correct, when he fined Mr. REDDICK, or as the boys now call him the “Sadly left Detective,” for carrying a concealed weapon, and we trust when Mr. REDDICK is arraigned before the Superior Court for assault and battery upon Mr. HAND, while under arrest, that the jury will render a verdict according to the evidence as will be given by many of our most prominent citizen, and that the judge may make his sentence so that it will answer as a warning to such men as may be trying to secure a reward.
Such actions as in the above case should not be tolerated by good citizens. If we are to be taken up and thrust in prison in any such style, losing our time, besides the disgrace and embarrassment that naturally attends the shades of the prison wall, where is he protection of our government? What is the use of having laws and officers?
Source: Roanoke Beacon, 21 February 1890. Available online at digitalnc.org.
Luther, James – (d. 1890)
In Union township, Randolph county, N.C., D.H. MILLER killed James LUTHER, having shot him three times with a revolver in the doorway of George LUTHER‘s house after a quarrel and struggle. There was a feud between MILLER and LUTHER, and MILLER had gone to George LUTHER’s house, which he was endeavoring to enter. He made his escape just after LUTHER fell dead. Four shots were fired at MILLER as he fled.
Source: Roanoke Beacon, 21 February 1890. Available online at digitalnc.org.