Andrew BOWERS died at his home near Thomasville, on Monday, the 10th instant. He was about sixty-five or seventy years old.
Source: Davidson Times-Dispatch, 19 February 1890. Paper available at Google News Archive.
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KENNEDY, Arthur and MORRIS, Virginia – (m. 1890)
Thomasville Couple Married at High Point — Despite the sombre weather hanging over our town last Thursday afternoon there were glad hearts that breathed the sweet incense of anticipation. About three o’clock a team came flying around Perry’s corner and halted right in front of the Enterprise office. A stalwart young man alighted and asked for ‘Squire SMITH, while a blith and handsome girl remained in the buggy with a serene and placid visage that portrayed in word satisfaction. We were immediately on the scene and asked the honor to assist in helping the couple bring about the happy consummation. Knowing ‘Squire SMITH to have been sick at his home we got another witness in solemn ceremony marched to his home. There was no time to be lost. We gave the signal and all stood up. In two minutes Arthur KENNEDY and Virginia MORRIS, all of Thomasville, were made man and wife. After the magistrate was satisfied we conducted the happy pair to the Enterprise office where was held for 5 minutes a reception. At 4 o’clock the couple left for the home of the bride as bold as lions. – High Point Enterprise.
Source: Davidson Times-Dispatch, 5 February 1890. Paper available at Google News Archive.
New Midway Methodist Church (1890)
The building committee of Midway Methodist church will meet on the first day of March to receive bids and award a contract for building a new church. The church will be 40×60 feet. The members will furnish the framing timber, and the contractor will do the rest, including painting. Any person desiring further particulars, should apply to Rev. M.W. BOYLES, pastor, or Dr. J.M. ROTHROCK, chairman of the building committee.
Source: Davidson Times-Dispatch, 5 February 1890. Paper available at Google News Archive.
Two Weddings (1890)
On the 30th of January, at the residence of the writer, Mr. R.T. HILTON of Davidson, and Miss Nannie BOWERS of Guilford, were united in matrimony. The ceremony being concluded, the writer, in pursuance of a previous engagement, made a flying trip to the residence of Mr. George KINNEY where he found a number of guests assembled to witness the marriage of Mr. T.A. LIVENGOOD and Mrs. Sallie E. HIATT. After the wedding came a dinner, which was all that the inner man could desire. The next morning, a different case at another place required attention. At ten o’clock a quorum was present, and the plaintiff seemed to be very anxious to file his please. After consultation and consideration it was decided that the coming together was a dead failure, and the meeting adjourned sine die. — Isham REGANS.
Source: Davidson Times-Dispatch, 5 February 1890. Paper available at Google News Archive.
F.R. Loftin Has 100-Year-Old Clock (1890)
Mr. F.R. LOFTIN, register of deed, has a clock of the grandfather persuasion in his office. According to the family records and traditions of Mr. David CLODFLTER from whom he bought it, the clock is fully a hundred years old, and nobody knows how much older. It is as Dutch as limburger cheese, and is apparently a native of the father-land.
Source: Davidson Times-Dispatch, 5 February 1890. Paper available at Google News Archive.
BOWERS, F.S. and SULLIVAN, Martha – (m. 1890)
‘Squire S.B. LORE writes the Dispatch as follows: “On the 30th of January, Mr. F.S. BOWERS and Miss Martha SULLIVAN came to my house to be joined together in the holy bonds of matrimony. They were apparently a very loving couple. They furnished a conveyance for me, and I had to go with them to take dinner. We had a bountiful repast of good things.
Source: Davidson Times-Dispatch, 5 February 1890. Paper available at Google News Archive.
STRICKLAND, (infant) – (b. 1890)
Dr. J.T. STRICKLAND, of Thomasville, was in town last week, wearing a particularly happy expression on his countenance. The explanation is easy. A recent turn of the wheel of fortune made him a father. He has a right to be happy.
Source: Davidson Times-Dispatch, 5 February 1890. Paper available at Google News Archive.
HUMPHREYS, Mattie – (d. 1890)
The funeral of the late Mrs. Mattie HUMPHREYS took place last Thursday at the residence of her husband, Mr. R.H. HUMPHREYS. The exercises were conducted by Rev. M.V. SHERRILL, pastor of the Methodist church.
Source: Davidson Times-Dispatch, 5 February 1890. Paper available at Google News Archive.
TOMLINSON, Z.J. and STONE, Francisco – (m. 1890)
At the residence of Mr. John STONE, Thomasville, on last Thursday, Mr. Z.J. TOMLINSON was united in marriage to Miss Francisco STONE, by Isham REGAN, Esq.
Source: Davidson Times-Dispatch, 5 February 1890. Paper available at Google News Archive.
LUTHER, Geo. – (d. 1890)
Murder in Randolph County — A murder was committed in Union township in this county on Saturday last between sunset and dark. The particulars are as follows: D.M. MILLER, went was heard to explain, “take Jim LUTHER off of me.” MILLER fired three shots at LUTHER, two to the residence of Geo. LUTHER, and had a scuffle with James LUTHER, in the doorway. MILLER of which took effect, either was sufficient to produce death. LUTHER died instantly. The supposed cause of the shooting MILLER made his escape. Four shots were fired at him. — Asheboro Courier.
Source: Davidson Times-Dispatch, 5 February 1890. Paper available at Google News Archive.