Category Archives: Washington

Beacon Flashes (May 16, 1890)

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Excerpts from the Beacon Flashes column:

  • Mrs. Chas. MARTIN of Norfolk, is the guest of her sister, Miss Lottie NEWBERRY.
  • Mr. S. BAYNOR had his hand badly bitten on Monday by a wild horse which he was handling.
  • Mr. N.D. NORMAN of Norfolk, is the guest of his son, Mr. M.J. NORMAN on East Main street.
  • Mrs. Claud SPRUILL of Creswell was in the city this week the guest of her sister, Mrs. H. PEAL.
  • Mr. R.J. MANNING left on Saturday last to accept a position on the U.S. Snag fleet now at work near Scotland Neck.

Source: Roanoke Beacon, 16 May 1890, pg 3. Available online at digitalnc.org.

 

CLIFTON, Jessie – (d. 1890)

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A Child Drowned

obituary for Jesse CLIFTON, the little six-year-old son of Capt. Thomas CLIFTON, keeper of the Roanoke Light.

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Source: Roanoke Beacon, 9 May 1890, pg 3. Available online at digitalnc.org.

Mrs. A.G. Walker Returns (1890)

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Mrs. A. G. WALKER returned home on Friday last, from Norfolk with her little son Harry, who has been very ill for several weeks.

Source: Roanoke Beacon, 9 May 1890, pg 3. Available online at digitalnc.org.

Beacon Flashes (May 9, 1890)

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Excerpts from the Beacon Flashes column:

  • Misses Laura and Florence BLOUNT, of Roper, were in the city on Wednesday.
  • A picnic will be given today at “Chape’ Hill” near town, to the city free school. Mrs. J.E. DAVENPORT, teacher.
  • Mr. S. BAYNOR is having a new building erected on the vacant lot corner Water and Adams street.  Let the good work go on.

Source: Roanoke Beacon, 9 May 1890, pg 3. Available online at digitalnc.org.

Conveying Prisoners (1890)

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Excerpt from the “Personals” column:

Sheriff J.B. CHESSON conveyed four prisoners to the penitentiary on Monday morning.  The negro Lloyd ARNOLD, convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 20 years was not taken as an appeal has been taken for a new trial.

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

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.

Roy Hampton Visits (1890)

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Excerpt from the “Personals” column:

Our office was honored on Tuesday by the bright presence of little Roy HAMPTON, infant son of Mr. W.H. HAMPTON. 

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.

Ice Cream Supper (1890)

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Excerpted from the Beacon Flashes column:

The ice cream supper given on Wednesday night at Goelett’s Hall by Mrs. W.H. HAMPTON assisted by other ladies of the church, was in every way a grand success, the attendance was large and the affair was conducted in the most satisfactory manner.  The drawing for a quilt was the most exciting feature of the occasion, except the voting for the prettiest lady present, which resulted in the election of Miss Mary HILLIARD.  It is hard to decide on such a question where there are so many Plymouth girls present, and no doubt Miss HILLIARD feels highly accomplished.

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

H.A. Prince Moves (1890)

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We regret to announce that Mr. H.A. PRINCE, formerly of South Mill, but who has resided in Plymouth for the past year, has moved with his family to E. City. Since coming to Plymouth, Mr. PRINCE and his family have made many friends, whose best wishes go with them to their new home.

Source: Roanoke Beacon, 25 April 1890, pg 3. Available online at digitalnc.org.