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Tomahawk Newspaper (1889)

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The Tomahawk is the name of a new paper at Henderson, NC.  May it be hurled at success, from the hand of its Chief, Mr. A. HATCHETT, with the accuracy that the “Red Man” hurls his Tomahawk at the “White Face.”

Source: Roanoke Beacon,  13 September 1889.  Available online at digitalnc.org.

Riot in Halifax (1889)

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From the Scotland Neck Democrat – On last Monday the colored people of Wilmington excurted to Halifax to the number of a thousand or more.  In the afternoon some of the party became intoxicated and were disorderly, engaging in a knock down fistcuff. The town authorities had them promptly arrested.  Friends of the arrested parties threatened to rescue the prisoners from the Halifax authorities, but the citizens of the town armed themselves, and showed determination to stand together.

Mayor J.T. GOOCH, of Weldon, was telegraphed to and soon an engine and car was procured and 40 armed men under the direction of Sheriff B.I. ALLSBROOK, were in Halifax to see that the intruders from Wilmington were made to stand at the proper distance.

Mayor T.L. EMRY and Mayor GOOCH commanded the force, and order was finally restored without any damage more than the firing of some pistols before the Weldon force reached Halifax.

Joe McNEAL and Sam REESE were each fined two dollars and cost for disorderly conduct, and Chas. ONSLOW and Alexander LORD were both committed to jail in default of a justified bond of $50.  It was the attempt to rescue them from the officers while on the way to jail that caused the greater part of the riot.

Source: Roanoke Beacon,  6 September 1889.  Available online at digitalnc.org.

A Fearless Youth (1889)

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The Durham Globe gives the following account of a romantic elopement which occurred at the Greensboro (N.C.) Female College, last week:

“Ed HEILIG, of Mt. Pleasant, N.C., was a suitor for the hand of Miss Mattie KINOLY, of the same place.  Objections seemed to have been interposed by the young lady’s parents who dispatched their daughter off to a boarding school, hoping to break off the attachment.  HEILIG went to Greensboro, procured a ladder, mounted to his love’s window, and in the darkness of night, carried her off and took her to Salisbury, where they were married.  The last legislature of this State granted this institution special police powers for the prevention of such disturbances, and making it a  misdemeanor to enter the grounds for the purpose of interfering with or inducing any student to violate the rules of the institution.  As this is the first violation since this enactment, it is thought that suit will be instituted against young HEILIG.”

Source: Roanoke Beacon,  6 September 1889.  Available online at digitalnc.org.

Marriage Licenses (September 6, 1889)

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The following marriage licenses were issued by Register J.P. HILLIARD, during the month of August —

  • WHITE: A.D. LEARY and Ella YOUNG, Chas. T. BIGGS and Nora OLIVER
  • COLORED: Richard SIGHT and Lethia BRICKHOUSE, Peter ROGERS and Maggie NORMAN, W.H. SPENCE and Harriet JONES.

    Source: Roanoke Beacon,  6 September 1889.  Available online at digitalnc.org.

Beacon Flashes (September 6, 1889)

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Excerpted from the Beacon Flashes column:

  • Mr. W.T. HARNEY has accepted the mateship of Str. Plymouth.
  • Miss Mattie JOHNSTON was guest of Mrs. E. LUDFORD.
  • Mr. J.L. HOWELL, jeweller of Creswell, was in the city.
  • Mr. John DAY accepts position as salesman with DAVENPORT & PIERCY.
  • Mrs. H.E. EVERETT has been guest of her brother, Mr. J.H. BRINKLEY of Lees Mills.
  • Miss Vonnie LEGGETT who has been visiting her sister Mrs. J.L. BOWERS of Palmyra, returned home.
  • Mr. H.H. BROWN, formerly with Messrs. DAVENPORT & PIERCY, has accepted a position with Messrs. REID & DUKE as chief dry goods salesman.
  • The Plymouth High Scool, C.W. TOMS, Principal, opened on Monday, with quite a large attendance.
  • Our old friend, Prof. W.S. DUNSTON, gave us a call on Wednesday.  He will open school in the Creswell Academy on the 12th inst., so he tells us.
  • Mrs. Leah N. HOWCUTT, who has been spending the summer with her sons Messrs. P.N. and Al. C. HOWCUTT, in Washington, D.C., returned home on Tuesday.
  • The many friends of Col. W.H. FITCHETT, who has been sojourning among the mountains of Virginia, will be pleased to hear of his improved health. He reports himself as almost clear of rheumatism, and is now on an excursion across the Blue Ridge.
  • The Board of Education, Thos. S. ARMISTEAD, Esq., Chairman, has begun suit against Dempsey SPRUILL, ex-treasurer of this county, for the school money deposited by him in the Exchange National Bank, of Norfolk, VA., lost in its failure a few years ago.  The suit will be heard at our October term of Court next, before Judge BROWN.

    Source: Roanoke Beacon,  6 September 1889.  Available online at digitalnc.org.

Kenyon, H.R. – (d. 1889)

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At Newton, North Carolina, H.R. KENNEDY, a young banker, formerly of Rochester NY, walked out of an upper story window and was killed.  He was delirious with typhoid fever.

Source: Roanoke Beacon,  6 September 1889.  Available online at digitalnc.org.

Perry, W.K. – (d. 1889)

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W.K. PERRY, the aeronaut who has hurt by falling from a baloon at the Mount Holly Fair, near Charlotte, North Carolina, ten days ago, died at that place as a result of internal injuries.

Source: Roanoke Beacon,  6 September 1889.  Available online at digitalnc.org.

Langly Kelly Ill (1889)

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Excerpted from the Long Ridge Letter column:

Mrs. Langley KELLY the oldest lady of this place is seriously ill, we sincerely wish for her a speedy recovery.

Source: Roanoke Beacon,  30 August 1889.  Available online at digitalnc.org.

Jones, Thomas – (d. 1889)

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The funeral services of Thomas JONES (colored), who died June 25th, at the residence of his son J.W. JONES, in this town, took place at the colored Methodist church on Sunday, August 25th. Rev. H.H. WHEDBEE, of Edenton officiating. The deceased was aged 72 years and was one of the most highly respected colored citizens of this place.

Source: Roanoke Beacon,  30 August 1889.  Available online at digitalnc.org.

Cottie Harilee Visits Sister (1889)

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Mrs. Cottie HARILEE who has been visiting her sister Mrs. E.R. LATHAM returned home.

Source: Roanoke Beacon,  30 August 1889.  Available online at digitalnc.org.