Category Archives: Halifax

SIMMONS, Fred R. (d. 1878)

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Distressing Accident — On yesterday morning (Friday) Mr. Fred R. SIMMONS one of the noblest christian gentlemen we ever knew was accidentally drowned during an attack of epilepsy, while bathing in his room.  An appropriate obituary will appear next week.  Hundreds and thousands will moan this unhappy misfortune and his untimely death — Panola Star
Mr. SIMMONS was a son of Mr. J. Fred SIMMONS formerly of this place, and grandson of our venerable and esteemed friend Capt. James SIMMONS, also nephew to Mr. J.C. SIMMONS.  We, with the many friends of the family, deeply sympathize with them, in their affliction.
Source: Roanoke News, 14 September 1878. Available online at digitalnc.org.

Henry SLEDGE Catches Arm (1878)

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Mr. Henry SLEDGE while engaged at work in the Foundry of J.M. FOOTE in this place on Wednesday last, had his arm caught in one of the belts and painfully mashed.  As the band was running loosely it was easily thrown from the wheel, or Mr. SLEDGE would have been seriously injured.
Source: Roanoke News, 14 September 1878. Available online at digitalnc.org.

WARREN, N.G. (d. 1878)

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Mr. N.G. WARREN, an old citizen, died in this place last Friday morning at the age of 63.  His remains were carried to Wilmingte [sic] for interment.
Source: Roanoke News, 14 September 1878. Available online at digitalnc.org.

J.T. FORD’s Catches Fire (1878)

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FIRE – Wednesday morning about one o’clock the alarm of fire was sounded and much excitement and consternation prevailed, as the locality of the fire could not be discovered, but it was soon found to be the well-known establishment of Mr. J.T. FORD.  A large concourse of people rushed to the scene but their services were not needed, as Mr. F. had nearly extinguished the flames before assistance arrived.  Mr. FORD was sleeping in an adjoining room and was awakened by the smoke, but for that, we would have had a large conflagration.  The origin of the fire was supposed to have been the carelessly throwing a lighted match in a pile of wood lying near the stove, as no fire had been made since the early part of the day.
Source: Roanoke News, 7 September 1878. Available online at digitalnc.org.

LEGGETT, Jno. E. (d. 1878)

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We regret to learn that the general health of Capt. Jno. E. LEGGETT has become so seriously impaired as to render necessary his retirement from his position as conductor on the Carolina Central Railroad.  Capt. LEGGETT was, for some time, connected with the W. & W. R.R. at which time he became well known in this vicinity.  He was a model conductor, and while always courteous, kind and obliging to his passengers he never lost sight of the interests of his company.
Source: Roanoke News, 7 September 1878. Available online at digitalnc.org.

REDDING, Bill (d. 1878)

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Bill REDDING, Telegraph operator at Grenada, is dead. He stood to his post throughout all the panic.  Let his name be remembered whenever the nobleness of manhood is praised.
Source: Roanoke News, 7 September 1878. Available online at digitalnc.org.

HAMILTON, Sally Austin (d. 1878)

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DIED – In Baltimore, Md., on August 30th of diphtheria, Sally AUSTIN, aged three years, two months and two days, child of Matthew A. and Sally B. HAMILTON.

Source: Roanoke News, 7 September 1878

Walter E. DANIEL Does Well in School (1878)

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We are glad to see that our young friend and townsman, Walter E. DANIEL maintains his high standing at Wake Forest.  For the 3rd Quarter of 1877-’78, his average standing was 99 out of a possible 100.

Source: Roanoke News, 11 May 1878

Isaiah ANDERSON Locked Up (1878)

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A negro named Isaiah ANDERSON was put in the lock up yesterday morning charged with stealing a pistol from Bill PIERCE. Sent on to the Interior Court.

Source: Roanoke News, 20 Mar 1878

LEWIS, R. J. (Mrs.) (d. 1878)

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We learn with regret of the death of Mrs. LEWIS, wife of R.J. LEWIS, Eq. Register of Deeds for Halifax county.  Mrs. LEWIS died of consumption on Sunday night last. She leaves several small children to mourn her loss.

Source: Roanoke News, 20 Mar 1878