The funeral services of Thomas JONES (colored), who died June 25th, at the residence of his son J.W. JONES, in this town, took place at the colored Methodist church on Sunday, August 25th. Rev. H.H. WHEDBEE, of Edenton officiating. The deceased was aged 72 years and was one of the most highly respected colored citizens of this place.
Source: Roanoke Beacon, 30 August 1889. Available online at digitalnc.org.
Mrs. Cottie HARILEE who has been visiting her sister Mrs. E.R. LATHAM returned home.
Source: Roanoke Beacon, 30 August 1889. Available online at digitalnc.org.
Miss Hope HUNTER visits her mother Mrs. J.B. HUNTER at Enfield.
Source: Roanoke Beacon, 30 August 1889. Available online at digitalnc.org.
While Mr. Willie SPRUILL accompanied by Miss Alice HILLIARD were out driving on Friday afternoon last, the horse became frighten and turned the bugy overthrowing them to the ground. No serious damage was done farther than the spraining of Miss HILLIARD’s arm, which we are pleased to note, is almost well.
Source: Roanoke Beacon, 16 August 1889. Available online at digitalnc.org.
Mr. H. PEAL has taken Mr. C.W. HOLLIDAY, formerly of Tyrrell county, into his employ as business manager of the “Old Reliable Carriage Factor.” Mr. HOLLIDAY invites his friends to call on him when in want of first class work or a fine buggy. See notice in this issue.
Source: Roanoke Beacon, 16 August 1889. Available online at digitalnc.org.
Dr. E.E. MURRAY, our popular young dentist, is off for his summer vacation. While absent the doctor will visit his old home in Duplin county, also Carolina Beach, and other points of interest. We wish him a pleasant trip and an early return.
Source: Roanoke Beacon, 16 August 1889. Available online at digitalnc.org.
On Saturday, 17th. Wilson ALEXANDER was arraigned before Justice MERCER for failure to work on public road. After hearing the allegations, &c., the defendant was found not guilty and released from custody.
Source: Roanoke Beacon, 23 August 1889. Available online at digitalnc.org.
DIED — After a long and painful illness, at his late residence, on Third street, Wednesday morning at 5 o’clock Mr. C. Warren WALKER, age 43 years. The funeral services were held at the M.E. Church, of which the deceased was a faithful member, on Thursday morning at 11 o’clock, Rev. C. W. ROBINSON, officiating.
The pall-bearers were Messrs. J.F. NORMAN, N.B. YEAGER, W.D. CARSTARPHEN, M.J. NORMAN, E.R. LATHAM and W.C. AYERS.
Source: Roanoke Beacon, 23 August 1889. Available online at digitalnc.org.
MARRIED — At the Latham House, on Tuesday last, at 3 o’clock, Mr. Chas. T. BIGGS and Miss Nora OLIVER, Rev. C.W. ROBINSON, officiating.
The couple drove in town in great haste, and on stopping at the hotel, requested the knot tied at once, which was done, thus ending another – the old folks object and the young folks don’t.
Source: Roanoke Beacon, 23 August 1889. Available online at digitalnc.org.
Justice Thos. S. ARMISTEAD informs us that a reply has been received to his letter written to the authorities of the colored Insane Asylum, in which they say they cannot take “Crazy Mariah,” so she will have to remain in jail here until there is room for her at the asylum.
Source: Roanoke Beacon, 23 August 1889. Available online at digitalnc.org.