We regret to learn that our little friend Willie JOYNER was quite badly hurt by being run away with by a horse last Sunday.
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BREWER, J.L. (d. 1878)
On Sunday last a Jury of Inquest was held upon the body of Dr. J.L. BREWER who was drowned at this place several weeks ago. A full investigation was made several witnesses being examined. The Jury returned a verdict to the effect that the deceased came to his death by drowning while in the act of crossing the river at this place.
Beacon Flashes – August 10, 1900
The following items appeared in the Roanoke Beacon newspaper in the “Beacon Flashes” section.
- Miss Clara WEEKS, of E. City, is the guest of Miss Vonnie LEGGETT.
- Miss Ruby HASSELL, of Scotland Neck, is visiting Miss Adelia SKITTLETHARPE.
- Miss Gertie WOODARD, of Roper, has been visiting Miss Callie STUBBS this week.
- Miss Ella May BRINKLEY, of Winton, is the guest of her cousin, Miss Nona BRINKLEY.
- Mr. and Mrs. N.O. WARD, of Winton, spent a few days in our town this week visiting their son, Hon. H.S. WARD.
- His many friends in this section will regret to learn that Dr. S. HASSELL intends to leave Plymouth on or about September 1st and locate at Belhaven.
- A social dance was given in the town hall last evening complimentary to Miss Mary NEWBOLD, of Creswell, who is the guest of Mrs. Fletcher AUSBON. The managers were Mess. W.A. BLOUNT Jr., J.M. VAIL and O.R. LEGGETT, with Mrs. Mayor SMITH and Mrs. Senator WARD as chaperone.