Category Archives: Roanoke Beacon

Mary Charles Goes Home (1890)

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Through inadvertence we failed to notice in the last issue of the Beacon the departure from us of Miss Mary CHARLES for her home in Tarboro, on the 17th inst.  For the past three months Miss CHARLES has been engaged in our town in instructing a class in art studies and judging from the work we have seen has proved herself a most thorough and successful teacher.

She has unquestionably talent of high order for painting and what is more is thoroughly en rappert with her profession.  So that we fear not to predict, as we surely hope may be the case, that a distinguished name yet awaits her perseverance and skill in the work she has chosen.

By all means should she be well encouraged by our people, and the day may come when she might become to North Carolina what the painter girl was to France – the pride of the State.  Her charm and manenrs and person left impressions most favorable upon our people, so that whenever she may choose to visit us again – which we trust will not be a long time off – Plymouth stands ready to bid her hearty welcome.

Source: Roanoke Beacon, 30 May 1890, pg 3. Available online at digitalnc.org.

The Dead Alive (1890)

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James DILLON, of Tyrrell county, mysteriously disappeared in Alligator River some six months ago, and the body of a drowned man was found in Alligator River some three weeks ago and identified as that of Dillon.  He made his appearance in Tyrrell county last week, and took his acquaintances by surprise — E. City Economist.

Source: Roanoke Beacon, 30 May 1890, pg 3. Available online at digitalnc.org.

Mrs. Hargrave Visits (1890)

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Excerpted from the Beacon Flashes column:

Mrs. Bettie HARGRAVE, of Snow Hill, has been visiting her sister, Mrs. L.N. HOWCUTT for the past week.

Source: Roanoke Beacon, 30 May 1890, pg 3. Available online at digitalnc.org.

Mrs. Louisa Bell Visits (1890)

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Excerpted from the Beacon Flashes column:

Mrs. Louisa BELL, of Currituck county is in the city as the guest of her daughter, Mrs. J.F. TUTTLE.

Source: Roanoke Beacon, 30 May 1890, pg 3. Available online at digitalnc.org.

From Creswell (May 30, 1890)

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Excerpts from the “From Creswell” column:

  • Mr. H.T. HASSELL made a flying business trip to E. City last week.
  • Mrs. H.T. HASSELL is expected home in a few days from Plymouth, where she has been visiting relatives.
  • Mrs. Dr. J.L. HASSELL is expected to visit her sister, Mrs. DAVIS of Middleton, Conn. in a few days

Source: Roanoke Beacon, 30 May 1890, pg 2. Available online at digitalnc.org.

Caught After Two Years (1890)

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Mr. ADAMS, who was implicated in the murder of Josiah COX at Blount’s Creek, Beaufort county about two years ago, was lodged in Beaufort county jail a few days ago, having been captured by a Mississippi sheriff and transported 950 miles.

It will be remembered that FRAISER, who did the shooting, was lynched by a masked mob.  NEWTON was tried as accessory and sentenced to hard labor in State prison for seven years and ADAMS now awaits his trial upon the charge of murder.

Mr. ADAMS is represented by Mess. REDMAN, SMITH, and ALEXANDER, while Solicitor BLOUNT and Mess. SIMMONS and WARREN represent the State.

Source: Roanoke Beacon, 23 May 1890, pg 3. Available online at digitalnc.org.

DARDEN, Hester A. – (d. 1890)

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Mrs. Hester A. DARDEN, after a long and painful illness, died on May 10th.

Source: Roanoke Beacon, 23 May 1890, pg 3. Available online at digitalnc.org.

Beacon Flashes (May 23, 1890)

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Excerpts from the Beacon Flashes column:

  • Mayor LATHAM has erected a nice little cottage on East Main street for his own use.
  • Miss Lucille OWENS is visiting Greenville as the guest of her uncle, Hon. Louis C. LATHAM.
  • A pleasant call yesterday from Mr. Wheeler MARTIN a popular attorney from Williamston.
  • Mrs. H.T. HASSELL and children, of Creswell, have been visiting her mother, Mrs. T. MIDGETT, this week.
  • Miss Eva LEHMAN who was visiting her grandmother, Mrs. C.E. GOELETT, returned to her home in Raleigh on Friday last.  She was accompanied by her cousin, Miss Lizzie GOELETT.
  • Mr. B.F. OWENS has purchased from Mr. S. BAYNOR his livery business known as Kentucky Stables.  Mr. OWENS proposes to run both stables, the one on Main street also the Kentucky Stables on Water street. We wish him success.

Source: Roanoke Beacon, 23 May 1890, pg 3. Available online at digitalnc.org.

Clark Birthday Party (1890)

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A birth day party was given on Monday evening at “Vine Hill” the residence of Mr. P.D. CLARK in honor of the fourth anniversary of his daughter, Ruth.  Quite a number of her little friends were invited and the evening was spent very pleasantly.  At an early hour the little folks bid good night to Ruth and departed wishing for her many birthdays and a happy life.

In extending our congratulations to the little Miss we would say that it has never been our pleasure to meet a sweeter or more beautiful child and she is as good as she is pretty.  Possessing as she does the most <…> manners.  She has won the love and admiration of all who know her.

Source: Roanoke Beacon, 23 May 1890, pg 2. Available online at digitalnc.org.

Beacon Flashes (May 16, 1890)

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Excerpts from the Beacon Flashes column:

  • Mrs. Chas. MARTIN of Norfolk, is the guest of her sister, Miss Lottie NEWBERRY.
  • Mr. S. BAYNOR had his hand badly bitten on Monday by a wild horse which he was handling.
  • Mr. N.D. NORMAN of Norfolk, is the guest of his son, Mr. M.J. NORMAN on East Main street.
  • Mrs. Claud SPRUILL of Creswell was in the city this week the guest of her sister, Mrs. H. PEAL.
  • Mr. R.J. MANNING left on Saturday last to accept a position on the U.S. Snag fleet now at work near Scotland Neck.

Source: Roanoke Beacon, 16 May 1890, pg 3. Available online at digitalnc.org.