Beacon Flashes — Mr. J.P. DAVENPORT and sister, Miss Eloise, of Brunswick, Ga., are in our town, having come to visit their father, Capt. Haywood DAVENPORT, in his last illness.
Source: Roanoke Beacon, 2 March 1900. Available online at digitalnc.org.
Beacon Flashes — Mrs. T.J. LEWIS and children returned on Tuesday last from a visit to Mrs. LEWIS’ parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.M. CHESSON, at Mackey’s Ferry.
Source: Roanoke Beacon, 2 March 1900. Available online at digitalnc.org.
Beacon Flashes — Mrs. Claudia WALTERS, of Washington, is visiting our town, having been called here by the extreme illness of her aunt, Mrs. P.N. AUSBON.
Source: Roanoke Beacon, 2 March 1900. Available online at digitalnc.org.
Mrs. Priscilla N. AUSBON was born January 24, 1833 and died at her home in Plymouth, N.C., March 1, 1900.
For many years she was a worthy and consistent member of the M.E. Church, South, being at the time of her death one of the oldest members on the church roll. So long as her health would permit she was always a <…> attendant upon the ordinances of her church , and showed a willingness to make any sacrifice to advance the cause of Christ.
She was indeed a devoted and sweet spirited Christian, and those who were intimate with her felt uplifted by the influence of her godly life.
Her latter days were times of great suffering, but while she knew that death could not be far off she was still patient in her afflictions, for she endured as seeing him who is invisible. The Death Messenger found her ready and willing to obey the summons hence, and the tradition from this world of suffering to that of peace and joy was for her a happy change.
Therefore are they before the throne of God and serve him day and night in his temple; and he that sitteth on the throne shall dwell among them. They shall hunger no more, neither thirst any more; neither shall the sun light on them, nor any heat; for the Lamb which is in the midst of the throne shall feed them and shall lead them unto living fountains of waters, and God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes. Rev. 7: 15-17.
Among the surviving loved ones are an aged sister and two sons. Her husband, Mr. W.J. AUSBON, who was a brave soldier in the civil war, preceded her to the other shore just 30 years.
A large concourse of friends attended the funeral services held by her pastor from the church of her communion, and then her mortal remains were carried to the grave to await the hour “in which all that are in the graves shall hear his voice and shall come forth, they that have done good unto the resurrection of life. — J.L. Romley
Source: Roanoke Beacon, 9 March 1900. Available online at digitalnc.org.
The death of Capt. Haywood DAVENPORT on Tuesday morning last sent a thrill of grief throughout this town. He had been in ill health for a year or more, and his seeking relief under the treatment of the best medical men was of little avail.
He recently came to Plymouth to make his home once more where his early years were spent; he contracted a deep cold which terminated in pneumonia, causing his death seven days later. There never lived a truer man; kind-hearted, sympathetic, and generous to a fault. Those who knew him best loved him most.
He leaves two children, a son and daughter, a sister and other relatives as well as a host of friends to mourn his death.
His remains were laid to rest in family graveyard under the shadow of the M.E. Church, to which he belonged, on Wednesday.
The writer, who if possible, loved him better than the rest, join all in heartfelt sympathy. — FLETCHER
Source: Roanoke Beacon, 2 March 1900. Available online at digitalnc.org.
His many friends here will be pained to learn of the death of A.S. KELLY, which sad event occurred at his home in Washington on Tuesday night last. Mr. KELLY was a former resident of this town and was beliked by all who knew him. The remains were brought to this county and interred in the Jackson burying ground, near here, yesterday.
Source: Roanoke Beacon, 7 September 1900. Available online at digitalnc.org.
We are glad to see Mr. Andrew DAVENPORT on the streets again. Mr. DAVENPORT received a fall while at work at the Company mills about two weeks ago and was hurt quite badly. He is very sore yet, but we hope he will soon be alright again.
Source: Roanoke Beacon, 7 September 1900. Available online at digitalnc.org.
Miss Lizzie GOELET returned last week from a visit to her sister, Mrs. A.C. LEHMAN, of Raleigh. She was accompanied home by Miss Emily LEHMAN, who is now her guest.
Source: Roanoke Beacon, 7 September 1900. Available online at digitalnc.org.
It is with sorrow for the family, relatives and friends that we chronicle the death, at the home of her brother, Mr. Mathias OWENS, in this town on Tuesday last of Mrs. Thos. SWAIN, of Tyrrell county. Accompanied by relatives and friends the remains were taken to Tyrrell county on the Str. Edith on Wednesday and laid to rest in the family burying ground.
Source: Roanoke Beacon, 31 August 1900. Available online at digitalnc.org.
There was a pretty home marriage at the home of the bride’s mother, Mrs. Sabra HARRISON, near this town on Wednesday morning last at 6:30 o’clock, the contracting parties being Mr. S.O. LYNN, of Suffolk, Va., and Miss Modie HARRISON, one of Washington county’s most charming young ladies. The ceremony was performed by Rev. N.H. HARRISON, and the wedding march rendered by Miss Adelia SKITTLETHARPE, of Plymouth. The attendants were, Mr. Milton RIDDICK, of Suffolk, and Miss Eunice LYNN, sister of the groom, and Mr. Joe VAIL and Miss Pauline HARRISON, both of this town. Directly after the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. LYNN left for an extended trip to Raleigh, Washington City, and other points of interest, after which they will go to Suffolk, the home of the groom, to reside in future. They were accompanied as far as Edenton by Mr. Joe VAIL and Miss Pauline HARRISON. The BEACON joins their many friends in best wishes for the continued happiness of this newly wedded couple.
Source: Roanoke Beacon, 31 August 1900. Available online at digitalnc.org.