Category Archives: Chowan

Miles Elliott Becomes Assistant Postmaster (1890)

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A Change — Mr. Miles ELLIOTT, of Edenton, has accepted the position of assistant postmaster at this place, vice Mr. Clarence LATHAM, resigned.  We hope the Republican will now be satisfied, that is, the few who have been trying to get Mr. LATHAM out.  The only charge that could be brought against Mr. LATHAM was that he is a Democrat.  The majority of the Republicans were satisfied with Mr. LATHAM, for they appreciated his ability to run the office, but as will always be the case, there were a few who kicked hence the change.

Mr. ELLIOTT, being a Republican, may give that party some satisfaction, but if his ability should fail, then what?  Why we will see a clean sweep made, and the office go, perhaps into the hands of a negro.

Some people say the office has not been run right, well, maybe it has not, but is Mr. LATHAM to blame? We think not, and as a change has been made we will see.  If a Democrat must “git” for discharging his duty, the Republicans must stick to the rack, fodder or no fodder.

Source: Roanoke Beacon, 29 August 1890. Available online at digitalnc.org.

University Examination (1802)

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University – The annual Examination, and Time of conferring Degrees at the University of North Carolina will commence on the 1st day of July next; on which Occasion the Duties of the Committee of Examination, devolve in Rotation, on the following Trustees, viz
For the District of Morgan, W. ALEXANDER,
     Salisbury, Adlai OSBORN
     Hillsborough, Henry POTTER
     Halifax, C.W. HARRIS
     Edenton, Thomas WYNNE
     Newbern, Durant HATCH
     Wilmington, John HILL
     Fayetteville, John HAY
The high importance of this Truth, the individual Responsibility it involves, and the indispensable Necessity of its being properly and faithfully performed, are so well understood, as to leave no Room to doubt of the punctual Attendance of the Members concerned. — Galvin ALVES, Secretary.  Raleigh, May 15th, 1802.
Source: Raleigh Register, and North-Carolina Weekly Advertiser, 25 May 1802, page 2. 

 

JONES, John M. – (d. 1879)

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John M. JONES of Edenton died at the age of 80 years on the 13th inst.
Source: Roanoke News, 27 February 1879, page 3. Available online at DigitalNC.org.

Minnie Holmes Visits (1890)

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Excerpted from the “From Creswell” column dated August 13, 1890:

  • Miss Minnie HOLMES, one of Chowan’s beauties, is visiting relatives in our place.
Source: Roanoke Beacon, 15 August 1890. Available online at DigitalNC.org.

Maud Vincent Visits (1890)

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Excerpted from the Beacon Flashes column:

  • Miss Maud VINCENT, of Murfreesboro, has been the guest of Miss Mary HILLIARD this week.

Source: Roanoke Beacon, 11 July 1890, pg 3. Available online at digitalnc.org.

MURFEE, Sally – (d. 1802)

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DIED – On the 19th inst., at Murfreesborough, Mrs. Sally MURFEE, Consort of Col. Hardy MURFEE, after a long and lingering illness.

Editorial Note: there is more text in this death notice, but it is unreadable.

Source: Raleigh Register & North Carolina Weekly Advertiser, April 6, 1802.

Mary Wrighton Visits (1890)

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Excerpt from the “Personals” column:

The charming Miss Mary WRIGHTON, of Edenton, spent several days in this town during the past week, as the guest of friends.

Source: Roanoke Beacon, 2 May 1890, pg 3. Available online at digitalnc.org.

Georgie White Visits (1890)

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Excerpt from the “Personals” column:

Miss Georgie WHITE, of Edenton, is the guest of her uncle, Mr. F.M. BUNCH.

Source: Roanoke Beacon, 2 May 1890, pg 3. Available online at digitalnc.org.

NIXON, Deliget – (d. 1836)

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DIED – In Chowan county, 7th inst., Deliget NIXON, Esq., and old and respectable farmer of that county.

Source: NC Standard, 28 January 1836.  Available online at Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers

Burgess & Hawkins Visit (1890)

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Excerpted from the Beacon Flashes column:

Messrs. W.B. BURGESS and Geo. HAWKINS of Edenton, gave us a call on Wednesday.

Source: Roanoke Beacon, 17 January 1890.  Available online at digitalnc.org.