Jennie Felton Visits (1890)

Miss Jennie FELTON, of Gates county, is the guest of her cousin, Miss Sallie LANDING, on Jefferson street.


Source: Roanoke Beacon, 3 January 1890.  Available online at digitalnc.org.

 

Assault Case (1890)

Excerpted from the December 30, 1889 Creswell Letter:

Justice HOWELL had a case of assault and battery before him this morning, viz. Burton CRADDOCK vs. G.F. WOODLY.  The defendant asked for a continuance, for want of an attorney, hence the case was continued until the 25, of January next.


Source: Roanoke Beacon, 3 January 1890.  Available online at digitalnc.org.

Mr. Nixon Visits (1890)

Excerpted from the December 30, 1889 Creswell Letter:

Mr. NIXON and lady, of Perquimans county, are visiting our place, and are the guests of Dr. HARDISON, whose wife is a sister of Mr. NIXON. 


Source: Roanoke Beacon, 3 January 1890.  Available online at digitalnc.org.

W.E. Hassell Visits (1890)

Excerpted from the December 30, 1889 Creswell Letter:

Mr. W.E. HASSELL, of Chowan county, spent several days in our place as the guest of his brother, Dr. J. L. HASSELL.  He brought his colt over with him and gave us several exhibitions of his speed.  The colt is 3 years old and moves up well, and with a little more practice and age he will make a record of 2:40 or less.


Source: Roanoke Beacon, 3 January 1890.  Available online at digitalnc.org.