Jacob FINK, an old farmer of Stanley county, N.C., went to mill in a wagon, some eight miles. About night his team pulled up by his hourse. The old man was lying prostrate in the wagon and on investigation it was found that he was dead. It is supposed heart disease caused his death.
Source: Roanoke Beacon, 21 February 1890. Available online at digitalnc.org.
W.J. ROBY, residing in Lynchburg, Va., has been to Warrenton, NC, on a visit to his grandfather, who is one hundred and twelve, and his grandmother, who is one hundred and sixteen years of age. Both were well and hearty people mentally and physically.
Source: Roanoke Beacon, 21 February 1890. Available online at digitalnc.org.
Richmond County Court House, Rockingham, NC, Oct. 4 (AP) – Laying aside temporarily their plea of self-defense, attorneys for William B. COLE tomorrow will continue their introduction of evidence to support their plea that at the time the cotton manufacturer killed W.W. ORMOND he was insane.
Five witnesses were sworn Saturday and three of them had been heard when court was adjourned, Miss Edith McLEOD, W.B. LEATH and George BEVERLY, a student at Duke university.
Miss McLEOD and LEATH, employees of Hannah Cotton mill, described COLE’s “queer” actions since last February. BEVERLY described a conversation he had with ORMOND some time in March.
The two remaining witnesses are scheduled to be called tomorrow, together with medical men who will be asked to describe the reactions of a mind under abnormal conditions.
COLE was visited today by his family. Many of his friends called at the jail during the day to speak to him.
The 12 jurors from Union county this afternoon were permitted to exercise themselves along the winding roads that fringe the town. They left the courthouse about 4 o’clock and accompanied by Sheriff H.B. BALDWIN skirted the business section for a short walk.
Source: Sarasota Herald-Tribune, 5 October 1925. Available online at Google News Archive.
Excerpt from the Long Ridge Letter dated February 10, 1890
Source: Roanoke Beacon, 14 February 1890. Available online at digitalnc.org.
Excerpt from the Long Ridge Letter dated February 10, 1890
We are glad to see the pleasant face of Miss Sadie J. GURGIN, of Martin county, who is visiting her parents at this place. We hope her visit will be a long and pleasant one as we are ever pleased to see her in our midst.
Source: Roanoke Beacon, 14 February 1890. Available online at digitalnc.org.
Excerpt from the Long Ridge Letter dated February 10, 1890
Mrs. Elizabeth KELLEY, who has been quite ill, is much improved, and has left us for quite a long visit to her son, Mr. Alfred S. KELLEY, of Washington.
Source: Roanoke Beacon, 14 February 1890. Available online at digitalnc.org.
Excerpt from the Long Ridge Letter dated February 10, 1890
We are pleased to see the handsome face of our friend, Mr. S.S. DAVIS, of Martin county, in our place. Mr. DAVIS with quite a number of hands are cutting timber for Messrs. Freeman & Hardison.
Source: Roanoke Beacon, 14 February 1890. Available online at digitalnc.org.
Excerpt from the Long Ridge Letter dated February 10, 1890
The beautiful Miss Sadie HARDISON of Martin county, after spending several days quite pleasantly with relatives here has returned to her home leaving many sad hearts behind.
Source: Roanoke Beacon, 14 February 1890. Available online at digitalnc.org.
Excerpt from the Long Ridge Letter dated February 10, 1890
Mr. James H. MOORE, of Tarboro, the brother of Mrs. W.F. MORRIS of this place, accompanied by his son, the agreeable Mr. H.H. MOORE, spent several days here, the guests of Mr. and Mrs. W.F. MORRIS. Many friends welcomed them to this their old home and much regretted to see them take their departure and we hope they will, ere long, visit again the place where a welcome ever awaits them.
Source: Roanoke Beacon, 14 February 1890. Available online at digitalnc.org.
Excerpt from the Long Ridge Letter dated February 10, 1890
Our friend, the handsome Mr. J.W. JACKSON is attending school at Scotland Neck. We sadly miss his smiling face from our midst yet we wish for him the brightest success and every earthly happiness.
Source: Roanoke Beacon, 14 February 1890. Available online at digitalnc.org.