Category Archives: Washington

WHITE, Warren and LONG, Lizzie – (m. 1890)

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MARRIED — At the residence of Mr. J.W. BLOUNT near Mackey’s Ferry, yesterday afternoon at 3:15 o’clock, Mr. Warren W. WHITE of this place to Miss Lizzie LONG, of Mackey’s Ferry.  Rev. C.W. ROBINSON performed the ceremony in his usual solemn but grand style.  Immediately after the marriage the happy couple left for this town where they arrived at the groom’s residence on Jefferson street at 5 o’clock and were welcomed by a few invited guests.

The Beacon extends hearty congratulations to the happy couple.

Source: Roanoke Beacon, 21 February 1890. Available online at digitalnc.org.

 

Beacon Flashes Excerpts (February 21, 1890)

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The following are excerpted from the Beacon Flashes column:

  • Mr. Joseph TUCKER has opened a harness shop in connection with the shoe shop of Capt. C.W. ASKEW.
  • Hon. L.C. LATHAM, of Greenville, was in the city this week, the guest of his father, Mr. Chas. LATHAM.
  • Mr. Robert ETHERIDGE having accepted a position on the Steam Tug Chowan has moved his family to Berkley, Va.
  • Mrs. Chas. MARTIN, of Norfolk, nee Bertha NEWBERRY, of this place is the guest of her sister, Miss Lottie NEWBERRY, on Main street.
  • Mr. A.S. LEGGETT, formerly of this place, but now travelling salesman for Sam’l. T. White & Co., hatters , of Baltimore, was in the city this week.
  • Mrs. Annie WALKER, accompanied by her son, Master Robbie, left on Wednesday for a visit to her parents at Bridgeville, Del.  In the absence of Mrs. WALKER, her millinery business is being conducted by Miss Adelia SKITTLETHARPE.
  • Miss Chlode MORGAN who was visiting our town last year but who returned to her home at E. City some weeks ago has, we are pleased to note, returned to Plymouth where she will make her future home with her sister, Mrs. J. O. MIDGETT thus adding her grace and beauty to the social circles of our town.

Source: Roanoke Beacon, 21 February 1890. Available online at digitalnc.org.

Henry Throar Charged (1890)

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Henry THROAR (col.) was taken before the Mayor on Sunday morning last charged with assault upon Wiley STUART (col.).  The Mayor heard the case and required THROAR to give a bond of $300 but upon failure to give same he was ordered to jail to await the action of the next Superior Court.

Source: Roanoke Beacon, 21 February 1890. Available online at digitalnc.org.

Sabbath School Organized (1890)

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Excerpt from the Long Ridge Letter dated February 10, 1890

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Source: Roanoke Beacon, 14 February 1890. Available online at digitalnc.org.

Sadie J. Gurgin Visits

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Excerpt from the Long Ridge Letter dated February 10, 1890

We are glad to see the pleasant face of Miss Sadie J. GURGIN, of Martin county, who is visiting her parents at this place.  We hope her visit will be a long and pleasant one as we are ever pleased to see her in our midst.

Source: Roanoke Beacon, 14 February 1890. Available online at digitalnc.org.

Elizabeth Kelley Improves (1890)

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Excerpt from the Long Ridge Letter dated February 10, 1890

Mrs. Elizabeth KELLEY, who has been quite ill, is much improved, and has left us for quite a long visit to her son, Mr. Alfred S. KELLEY, of Washington.

Source: Roanoke Beacon, 14 February 1890. Available online at digitalnc.org.

Mr. S.S. Davis Visits (1890)

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Excerpt from the Long Ridge Letter dated February 10, 1890

We are pleased to see the handsome face of our friend, Mr. S.S. DAVIS, of Martin county, in our place.  Mr. DAVIS with quite a number of hands are cutting timber for Messrs. Freeman & Hardison.

Source: Roanoke Beacon, 14 February 1890. Available online at digitalnc.org.

Sadie Hardison Visits (1890)

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Excerpt from the Long Ridge Letter dated February 10, 1890

The beautiful Miss Sadie HARDISON of Martin county, after spending several days quite pleasantly with relatives here has returned to her home leaving many sad hearts behind.

Source: Roanoke Beacon, 14 February 1890. Available online at digitalnc.org.

James H. Moore Visits (1890_

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Excerpt from the Long Ridge Letter dated February 10, 1890

Mr. James H. MOORE, of Tarboro, the brother of Mrs. W.F. MORRIS of this place, accompanied by his son, the agreeable Mr. H.H. MOORE, spent several days here, the guests of Mr. and Mrs. W.F. MORRIS.  Many friends welcomed them to this their old home and much regretted to see them take their departure and we hope they will, ere long, visit again the place where a welcome ever awaits them.

Source: Roanoke Beacon, 14 February 1890. Available online at digitalnc.org.

J.W. Jackson Attending School (1890)

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Excerpt from the Long Ridge Letter dated February 10, 1890

Our friend, the handsome Mr. J.W. JACKSON is attending school at Scotland Neck. We sadly miss his smiling face from our midst yet we wish for him the brightest success and every earthly happiness.

Source: Roanoke Beacon, 14 February 1890. Available online at digitalnc.org.