Excerpt from the Long Ridge Letter dated February 10, 1890
Mr. F.L. MORRIS, spoken of in our last, has closed his school and is at home, much to the joy of our young people, with whom he is quite a favorite.
Source: Roanoke Beacon, 14 February 1890. Available online at digitalnc.org.
A festival was given by an organization of young people at Chesson’s Hall on Tuesday night, for the benefit of the M.E. Church. Quite a large crowd was present and all seemed to enjoy the occasion to the fullest extent.
The ladies, under whose management this entertainment was given, deserve great credit for their untiring efforts to make it a success. Nothing was left undone that could tend to add to the enjoyment of the guests. The hall had been skillfully arranged and the tables were decorated with the most choice flowers, and on entering that room at 10 o’clock was like being ushered into an earthly paradise, so inviting was the scene.
In addition to all this which seemed almost too heavenly for earthly men to enjoy, Prof. PIERCY marched his band to the center, and no sweeter music could be asked for than that furnished by the Plymouth Cornet Band.
At 11 o’clock adjournment was announced and repaired to their respective homes with heavy hearts. The proceeds amounted to about $10.00.
This association was organized a few weeks ago and as yet its members have not decided upon a suitable name. It is composed to young people of the Methodist congregation, and the young ladies have sole management of it, which is a true sign that much good will be accompanied by it. The members will endeavor to give monthly entertainments for the benefit of the M.E. Church and the enjoyment of our people.
We extend to them our congratulations on the success of their first attempt and wish for them all earthly success and at last a home with their only superiors, the angels in Heaven.
Source: Roanoke Beacon, 14 February 1890. Available online at digitalnc.org.
The following are excerpts from the Beacon Flashes column:
Source: Roanoke Beacon, 14 February 1890. Available online at digitalnc.org.
Steven ABRAM (colored) brought to our office on Saturday last a sample of strawberries raised by him, on his farm, near town; they were the finest we have seen for quite a while. Steven says: “The niggers can hunt for other parts but he is satisfied to stay in Eastern North Carolina, the garden spot of the world, where crops can be produced every month of the year, and the black man has a showing.” Steven is correct, and if all his race was like him this country would be much more prosperous.
Source: Roanoke Beacon, 14 February 1890. Available online at digitalnc.org.
A white man claiming to be P.C. HAND of France, was arrested in this town last night by Sheriff REDDICK of Perquimans county upon suspicion as being the man wanted at Knoxville, Tenn., for forgery. A hearing was had before Justice ARMISTEAD. The bond was fixed at $500 upon failure to give same he was sent to jail to await developments.
Source: Roanoke Beacon, 14 February 1890. Available online at digitalnc.org.
We were shown a few days ago by Mr. J.L. HOWELL, of Creswell, a deed, or known in olden times as a patent, which was made by William GOOCH to Joshua PERRY, for 200 acres of land in the county of Isle of Wight, Virginia, for which the sum of twenty shillings was paid. It is dated June 16th, 1744. Said deed or patent is written on sheep skin.
Source: Roanoke Beacon, 14 February 1890. Available online at digitalnc.org.
Excerpt from the Beacon Flashes column:
Mrs. Jane HUNTER, of Enfiled, is the guest of her sister, Mrs. J.F. NORMAN, on Main Street.
Source: Roanoke Beacon, 14 February 1890. Available online at digitalnc.org.
DIED – At the residence of Mr. A.O. GAYLORD on Main Street, Tuesday morning at 4 o’clock, Mrs. Charlotte WOODSON. Her remains were interred in the M.E. Churchyard on Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock. Rev. C.W. ROBINSON officiating. Our heartfelt sympathies are extended to the bereaved family and friends.
Source: Roanoke Beacon, 14 February 1890. Available online at digitalnc.org.
