Excerpted from the La Grange Items column:
W.K. BIZZELL’s absence is still unaccounted for, no tidings from him, and his whereabouts is not known.
Source: New Berne Weekly Journal , 20 December 1883, page 3.
Category Archives: New Berne Weekly Journal
Hand Lacerated (1883)
Excerpted from the Swansboro Items column:
We regret to learn that a young man by the name of Walter BUCK, while feeding the gin of Dr. ENNET, on Monday last, had his hand and arm terribly lacerated by being caught in the gin. Dr. BLOUNT was dispatched for, but we have not heard the result. Since writing the above, Dr. BLOUNT has returned from Dr. ENNETT’s, and says he can save Mr. BUCK‘s hand and arm except one finger, which will probably have to be taken off.
Source: New Berne Weekly Journal , 20 December 1883, page 3.
Asa Morton Moves (1883)
Excerpted from the Swansboro Items column:
There is one more family moved to our town this week, Mr. Asa MORTON, from Carteret county. All we lack is plenty of houses, and we would soon have plenty of people.
Source: New Berne Weekly Journal , 20 December 1883, page 3.
Fire Near Foster Wharf (1883)
On Monday morning between 12 and 1 o’clock the fire alarm was given, fire having been discovered at Mr. Charles SLOVER’s wood shed near the Foster wharf. Both fire companies were out with their usual promptness, the New Bern company putting on the first stream and conquering the flames. This fire was the work of some incendiary or crank who will yet turn up in the right place. By the time the companies had stored away their engines the alarm again sounded. This time it was on the cotton platform in the midst of about 200 bales of cotton. The New Bern company, though a block and a half further from the fire than the Atlantics, dashed down the street and had on the first stream. So quick did both companies turn on the water that only sixteen bales caught and were damaged probably one-third or one-half. It was held by the National Bank.
Source: New Berne Weekly Journal , 20 December 1883, page 3.
From the Orphan Asylum (1883)
Misses Lena and Laurie HUDGINGS, of the Oxford Orphan Asylum, are in the city on a visit to their aunt, Mrs. C.C. TAYLOR, for the holidays. These girls were sent to the Asylum three years ago, and their deportment, knowledge of books and work and general information show that they have been under good care. What a noble institution is the Oxford Orphan Asylum! And who can guide its affairs with more fatherly care than J.H. MILLS.
Source: New Berne Weekly Journal , 20 December 1883, page 3.
Masons Here (1883)
Excerpted from the Kinston Items column:
The Masons (colored) in State convention here last week, had a grand and imposing display last Thursday. About one hundred and fifty in masonic costume turned out and marched through the town to the music of the Kinston colored band. They presented a fine appearance, and during the entire convention, were as quiet and orderly as the best regulated assemblages. Mr. John W. TELFAR was chosen Grand Master for the ensuing year.
Source: New Berne Weekly Journal , 20 December 1883, page 3.
Hunter House Catches Fire (1883)
Excerpted from the Kinston Items column:
The kitchen adjoining the dwelling house of Mrs. Mary A. HUNTER, in Kinston, caught fire in the roof and came very near causing a serious fire. It was fortunately put out, however, before any great damage was done.
Source: New Berne Weekly Journal , 20 December 1883, page 3.
Sheriff J.F. Jones (1883)
Excerpted from the Kinston Items column:
We met on our streets last Tuesday Carteret county’s model sheriff, J.F. JONES. He has too pleasant a face to be in a position through which he might become a hangman.
Source: New Berne Weekly Journal , 20 December 1883, page 3.
Gallows Ready (1883)
Excerpted from the Kinston Items column:
The sheriff has the gallows ready for the execution of the unfortunate, though brutal Guilford SOON, on the 20th inst. His hangman is here.
Source: New Berne Weekly Journal , 20 December 1883, page 3.
Dr. Kirby In Town (1883)
Excerpted from the Kinston Items column:
Dr. G.L. KIRBY, the eminent physician of Goldsboro, was with us last Tuesday, looking after his farming interest in this county.
Source: New Berne Weekly Journal , 20 December 1883, page 3.