Category Archives: Davidson

Younts Boy Burned (1890)

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Monday morning as Mr. Charles M. GRIFFITH was coming to town, his attention was arrested by a woman screaming at the top of her voice. He stopped to see what was the matter, and learned that Mrs. Branson YOUNTS had found her little boy in a large box of burning broom straw and had succeeded in rescuing him in a badly burned condition. The boy, who was about six years old, got some matches and after climbing into the box, set the broom straw on fire. Mr. GRIFFITH did not learn whether the injuries were fatal or not.

Source: Davidson Times-Dispatch, 19 February 1890.  Paper available at Google News Archive.

Eliza Evans Goes Home (1890)

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Miss Eliza EVANS, a pupil of the seminary, was called home yesterday by the announcement that her mother was lying at the point of death.

Source: Davidson Times-Dispatch, 19 February 1890.  Paper available at Google News Archive.

Allison Myers Escapes Death (1890)

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Mr. Allison MYERS, who lives in the south-eastern part of the county, had a narrow escape from death last Friday. While he was operating his saw mill, the shed under which he was working was blown down by a strong wind. He received several severe bruises on his face and head.

Source: Davidson Times-Dispatch, 19 February 1890.  Paper available at Google News Archive.

More Happiness (1890)

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More happiness. Rev. J.B. HURLEY, pastor of the Methodist church at Louisburg, who has been spending some time in Lexington, is the happy father of a daughter, and our esteemed townsman, Mr. W.C.B. LEONARD is a grand-pa. Congratulations.

Source: Davidson Times-Dispatch, 19 February 1890.  Paper available at Google News Archive.

REDWINE, David – (d. 1890)

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Mr. David REDWINE died on the 30th of January and was buried at Lick Creek. Had he lived thirteen days longer, he would have been eighty-nine years old. He was the father of our esteemed county-man, W.P. REDWINE, Esq.

Source: Davidson Times-Dispatch, 19 February 1890.  Paper available at Google News Archive.

Jesse Lindsay Safe and Sound (1890)

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It is reported that Jesse LINDSAY, the negro who was supposed to have been shot by Mr. Thomas J. FINCH, near the Randolph line a few weeks ago, escaped with a mere scratch and is now safe and sound in South Carolina.

Source: Davidson Times-Dispatch, 19 February 1890.  Paper available at Google News Archive.

GRAY, Robert – (d. 1890)

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Mr. Robert GRAY died at his home near Thomasville on Monday. He was probably about sixty-five years of age. He was the father of Mr. J.W. GRAY, Thomasville’s well known sash and blind manufacturer.

Source: Davidson Times-Dispatch, 19 February 1890.  Paper available at Google News Archive.

BOWERS, Lee – (d. 1890)

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Lee BOWERS, died last Thursday at the residence of his father, Mr. Hamilton BOWERS in Thomasville Township. His age was about eighteen or twenty years.

Source: Davidson Times-Dispatch, 19 February 1890.  Paper available at Google News Archive.

BOWERS, Andrew – (d. 1890)

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Andrew BOWERS died at his home near Thomasville, on Monday, the 10th instant. He was about sixty-five or seventy years old.

Source: Davidson Times-Dispatch, 19 February 1890.  Paper available at Google News Archive.

KENNEDY, Arthur and MORRIS, Virginia – (m. 1890)

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Thomasville Couple Married at High Point — Despite the sombre weather hanging over our town last Thursday afternoon there were glad hearts that breathed the sweet incense of anticipation. About three o’clock a team came flying around Perry’s corner and halted right in front of the Enterprise office. A stalwart young man alighted and asked for ‘Squire SMITH, while a blith and handsome girl remained in the buggy with a serene and placid visage that portrayed in word satisfaction. We were immediately on the scene and asked the honor to assist in helping the couple bring about the happy consummation. Knowing ‘Squire SMITH to have been sick at his home we got another witness in solemn ceremony marched to his home. There was no time to be lost. We gave the signal and all stood up. In two minutes Arthur KENNEDY and Virginia MORRIS, all of Thomasville, were made man and wife. After the magistrate was satisfied we conducted the happy pair to the Enterprise office where was held for 5 minutes a reception. At 4 o’clock the couple left for the home of the bride as bold as lions. – High Point Enterprise.

Source: Davidson Times-Dispatch, 5 February 1890.  Paper available at Google News Archive.