Category Archives: Washington

Breaking From Jail (1890)

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Excerpted from the Beacon Flashes column:

Alex NIXON and Willie WALKER, both colored, broke jail on Friday night last, or rather they kicked out a few of the rotten bricks which was only the work of a few minutes.  The jailer offers a reward for the capture of NIXON.  He is a yellow man about 6 feet high.  We do not think the Sheriff of jailer either should be held responsible for the escape of prisoners unless a better jail was built, the present one is almost useless.

Source: Roanoke Beacon, 4 April 1890, pg 3. Available online at digitalnc.org.

Chas. T. Howard is Business Manager (1890)

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Excerpted from the Beacon Flashes column:

Mr. Chas. T. HOWARD, who has for the past few months had charge of the paint department, has taken charge of the Old Reliable Carriage Factory of H. PEAL, as Business Manager, vice C.W. HOLLIDAY resigned. Mr. HOWARD is an active businessman and under his management the factory is now turning out some fine work.

Source: Roanoke Beacon, 4 April 1890, pg 3. Available online at digitalnc.org.

A.S. Leggett Accepts Position (1890)

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Excerpted from the Beacon Flashes column:

Mr. A.S. LEGGETT, one of Plymouth’s young drummers, formerly with Sam’l T. WHITE, has accepted a position with the firm of Foster, Knight & Co., manufacturers of hats, caps and straw goods, of Baltimore.  Success to you, “old Git.” Your Plymouth friends wish you well.

Source: Roanoke Beacon, 4 April 1890, pg 3. Available online at digitalnc.org.

J.B. Waters House Destroyed (1890)

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Excerpted from the Beacon Flashes column:

The dwelling house on the farm of Mr. J.B. WATERS three miles from Plymouth and occupied by a tenant, was destroyed by fire yesterday morning about nine o’clock.  Origin of the fire not learned.

Source: Roanoke Beacon, 4 April 1890, pg 3. Available online at digitalnc.org.

Teachers Present (1890)

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Source: Roanoke Beacon, 21 March 1890, pg 3. Available online at digitalnc.org.

Entertainment (1890)

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Note: This article describes an entertainment program given at the Courthouse .

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Source: Roanoke Beacon, 21 March 1890, pg 3. Available online at digitalnc.org.

Liquor Business Closes (1890)

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Excerpted from the Beacon Flashes column:

The liquor business conducted by Mr. J. F. JACKSON on Washington street has discontinued and the building occupied by him is being remodeled and Mr. Jos. TUCKER will soon open a harness store therein.

Source: Roanoke Beacon, 21 March 1890, pg 3. Available online at digitalnc.org.

John Hampton Visits (1890)

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Excerpted from the Beacon Flashes column:

Dr. John HAMPTON and wife of Philadelphia, are visiting this place as the guests of the doctor’s brother, Mr. W.H. HAMPTON in the city, and sister, Mrs. A.M. JOHNSTON, at Roseneath.

Source: Roanoke Beacon, 21 March 1890, pg 3. Available online at digitalnc.org.

Mrs. Walker Returns (1890)

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Excerpted from the Beacon Flashes column:

Mrs. Annie WALKER and son Robbie, after an absence of a month visiting relatives North, returned home Wednesday last, accompanied by Mrs. WALKER’s sister, Miss Emma LAYTON.

Source: Roanoke Beacon, 21 March 1890, pg 3. Available online at digitalnc.org.