Category Archives: New Berne Weekly Journal

Big Wedding (1882)

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Excerpted from the Jones County Items column:

I had the pleasure of being to a “big” wedding last Thursday evening at the residence of our kind and hospitable friend Mr. James K. SCOTT near this place. The contracting parties were Mr. A.Y. SMITH of Texas and Miss Susan SCOTT.  Mr. Christopher SHUTE and Miss Agnes HOLLAND.  The ceremony was performed by Esq. Thomas WILCOX.  The bridesmaids and grooms, especially the maids, were quite handsome.

After the ceremony, which took place about <…> P.M., the music was sounded and the dancing begun, which lasted until 5 o’clock A.M.

Source: New Berne Weekly Journal , 13 April 1882, page 3. 

Pick Pocket (1882)

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On Saturday last Mr. John McSORLEY, while attending an auction sale on South Front street, where a considerable crowd had gathered, had a double case gold watch taken from his vest pocket.  He says it was evidently the work of an expert. No clue has yet been obtained to lead to the capture of the thief.

Source: New Berne Weekly Journal , 13 April 1882, page 3. 

Cedar Grove Cemetery (1882)

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One of the most beautiful spots in the city of New Berne is Cedar Grove Cemetery.  A visit to that hallowed spot on yesterday showed that considerable improvement has been lately added.  Two shell roads, running at right angels, have been made, the work of cleaning up generally is still going on.

Source: New Berne Weekly Journal , 13 April 1882, page 3. 

Seeking Sight (1882)

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Jimmie CAHOON, from Goose Creek Island, Pamlico county, was in the city yesterday, on his way to see some oculist concerning his eyes.  When about six years old he had an attack of fever, and on recovering lost his eyesight. He wishes now to get some celebrated oculist in New York or Philadelphia to perform an operation, and see if sight cannot be restored.  Dr. KENNEDY, of Pamlico, advised him properly about the best plan to pursue.  Good counsel, for Dr. LEWIS, though a  young man, has justly gained a high standing in his profession as an expert oculist.

Source: New Berne Weekly Journal , 13 April 1882, page 3. 

Jack Beasley Escapes (1882)

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Extracted from the Onslow County column:

Jack BEASLEY (white) stole an ox from a negro a few days ago, and ran away, but soon came back, when two officers of the law, named Tom CANADAY, and Burgis WILLIAMS, attempted his capture.  BEASLEY turned upon the officers with a loaded revolver and fired several shots at them, but luckily missed his mark, when they in turn fired at him.  He then ran off, pursued by the officers, but he succeeded in making his escape in a thick swamp.

Source: New Berne Weekly Journal , 13 April 1882, page 3. 

MEWBORNE, Cleon – (d. 1882)

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Extracted from the Kinston Items column:

Cleon MEWBORNE, a son of Mr. Levi MEWBORNE, Sr., of Kinston, died on Saturday night of typhoid pneumonia.

Source: New Berne Weekly Journal , 13 April 1882, page 3. 

Maria Robinson In Court (1882)

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Extracted from the New Berne Items column:

Maria ROBINSON, colored, was before the Mayor yesterday for using boisterous and obscene language on the public streets at Five Points.  This being the second offence recently his honor ruled that she should pay the costs and leave the city within ten days.

Source: New Berne Weekly Journal , 6 April 1882, page 3. 

HUTCHINS, Willie – (d. 1882)

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Extracted from the Jones County Items column:

Willie HUTCHINS a nephew of Mrs. PARKER about 14 years of age, died in this place last Saturday night, of heart disease.

Source: New Berne Weekly Journal , 6 April 1882, page 3. 

SUTTON, Ben F. and HERRING, Elsie – (m. 1882)

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Extracted from the La Grange Items column:

Ben F. SUTTON, of Bucklesbury, took unto himself a third wife on last Thursday. Miss Elsie HERRING, of Wayne county, was selected as the bride.

Source: New Berne Weekly Journal , 6 April 1882, page 3. 

Mrs. Mewborne Injured (1882)

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Extracted from the Kinston Items column:

Mrs. J.M. MEWBORNE had her eye painfully injured last week by the explosion of a pistol cap which she had swept in the fire.  The wound was painful but the eye not permanently injured.

Source: New Berne Weekly Journal , 6 April 1882, page 3.