Category Archives: Roanoke Beacon

Scuppernong Union Meeting (1889)

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The Scuppernong Union is composed of all the Missionary Baptist Churches east of Jamesville as far as the Atlantic ocean.

This body was convened last Saturday morning at 10 o’clock in the Baptist Church of this town, by the Moderator, Mr. J.C. MEEKINS Jr., of Tyrrell.

The introductory sermon was preached by Rev. J.H. BARNES, of Virginia.  Nearly all the churches were represented.  An invitation was extended to all visiting ministers, whereupon the Rev. Mr. ROBINSON, pastor of the Methodist Church at this place, was introduced to the convention by the pastor of the Baptist Church.  Mr. ROBINSON favored the Union with several fine speeches during the day.

The Union meeting raised $300 to assist Roper City in erecting a house of worship.

The next session of this body will convene with the Church at Creswell, on Saturday before the 5th Sunday in December.  In behalf of the Union, the writer wishes to publicly thank the good people of Plymouth, regardless of church connections, for the very great hospitality extended to the visiting brethren. — R.B. COLLIER

Source: Roanoke Beacon,  4 October 1889.  Available online at digitalnc.org.

SPRUILL, W.T. and HILLIARD, Alice – (m. 1889)

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Marriage Bells — Just as the soft shades of twilight were falling around the historic old town on Wednesday evening, the stillness was suddenly broken by the merry chimes of the bell as it rang out from the lofty steeple of old Grace church, upon the still moonlit night, giving the call to the multitude of friends of Mr. W.T. SPRUILL and Miss Alice HILLIARD, to gather and witness them, as happy a couple as ever bowed at Hymens altar, joined in the holy bonds of matrimony.

The groom is one of the most successful young farmers of the county and the bride one of the most attractive young ladies of the town and a daughter of our worthy Register of Deeds, Mr. J.P. HILLIARD.

The ceremony was performed at 6:30 o’clock by the Rector Rev. Luther EBORNE. The bride entered the church from the western door leaning upon the arm of her father.  The groom entered from the eastern door attended by Mr. L.L. NEWBERRY and as the solemn wedding march drifted out upon the still moonlight night they marched up to the chancel where they weer, in the most solemn manner, pronounced man and wife.  The bride was attired in a beautiful costume of blue silk.

Immediately after the ceremony the happy couple, accompanied by a number of friends, left for the home of the groom at Lee’s Mills where a reception was given.

The BEACON extends to the happy couple congratulations and best wishes for a long and prosperous life.

Source: Roanoke Beacon,  4 October 1889.  Available online at digitalnc.org.

Beacon Flashes (October 4, 1889)

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The following items are excerpted from the Beacon Flashes column:

  • The charming Hope HUNTER, after a most pleasant visit to her mother at Enfield, had returned.
  • Mrs. H.T. HASWELL, of Creswell, was the guest of her mother, Mrs. Capt. MIDGETT and others this week.
  • Dr. H.P. MURRAY, has moved his family from Main street to the Thompson House on Washington street.
  • Miss Fannie MANNING spent several days at Jamesville this week as the guest of her cousin, Miss Lizzie WALTERS.
  • Miss Annie, the beautiful and attractive little daughter of Rev. R.B. COLLIER, has been visiting friends in the city this week.
  • Mr. T.W. BUTT has again returned to the paint department in the “Old Reliable Carriage Factory,” after a pleasant visit to friends in E. City.
  • Mr. C.V.W. AUSBON has accepted a position with R. Schultz & Co., of E. City to which place he went on Monday.  Our best wishes go with you brother.
  • The many friends of the beautiful and accomplished Miss Mary GENT will rejoice to learn that she has again, after an absence of nearly a year, honored our town with her grace and beauty.  She is with Mrs. S.A. BLOUNT, milliner, and we ask our lady friends to call on her when in want of a hat, she can please the most fastedious.

Source: Roanoke Beacon,  4 October 1889.  Available online at digitalnc.org.

Would Be Assassin (1889)

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While Mr. T.J. MARRINER and Mr. S.B. SPRUILL were sitting in the latter’s office on Saturday night last, about 8 o’clock, some unknown person threw a brick through the window, which, luckily passed between the gentlemen, who were sitting near together.

Had the brick struck either of the gentlemen, it would, no doubt, have killed them, as it was hurled with great force.

Who the would-be assassin is no one knows. Neither of the men knew that they had an enemy that would try to take their lives in such a cowardly manner.

If it is possible, the guilty party should be brought to justice, for the coward who sneaks about the premises of good citizens and seeks to murder them, while hidden by the shadows of darkness, ought to spend the remainder of their days behind the bars, or else end them on the gallows.

 

Source: Roanoke Beacon,  27 September 1889.  Available online at digitalnc.org.

To Miss Nellie Chesson (1889)

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By Mrs. Anna N. Irwin

Her complexion is of an almost transparent delicacy; and its lovely roseate tint accords well with the intelligent tone of her features, which are cast in the finest mould of grecian symmetry.  A benignant smile plays round her lips; and her laughing lambent eyes are the softest liquid blue. The rose of health in young and dewy freshness blooms upon her cheek; and from her eye the spirit of each thought looks out in undisguised expression; and diffuses its own pure loveliness.

Blest is he who wins her love,
And sips its gentle sweets;
He need not life’s oppressive gloom,
Nor all the cares he meets.

Source: Roanoke Beacon,  27 September 1889.  Available online at digitalnc.org.

Beacon Flashes (September 27, 1889)

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The following items are extracted from the Beacon Flashes column:

  • Mr. L.I. FAGAN has been appointed Deputy Sheriff, vice J.H. TRUETT, resigned.
  • Mr. Walter BREWER, formerly of this place, but now of Harrellsville, was in the city this week.
  • Miss Velma PRINCE left per steamer Plymouth on Monday for a visit to her old home at South Mills.
  • Glad to see Mr. C.W. KEITH back to his post of duty again after an absence of two weeks, owing to illness.
  • In the absences of Purser KIETH from the Str. Plymouth, Mr. J.H.SMITH, of this town, has filled the office.
  • Mrs. Sarah THOMPSON left this week for a protracted visit to relatives and friends in Oneonta, N.Y.  We wish her a safe and pleasant trip.
  • Mr. J.S. LEGGETT, formerly of this town but now of Edenton, where he holds a position as salesman with O. NEWMANN, spent a few days with his parents this week.
  • Miss Margie GARRETT opened the Primary School at the Free School Building, on Monday last.  She reports a very good attendance for the first week.  Miss Margie is a lady of high culture and possesses a degree of educational ability equaled by few of her sex.  We wish for her unbounded success.
  • Thanks to our old friend and former countyman, Mr. W. Cotten DOWNING, who now resides at Turtle Creek, Pa., for papers sent us this week.  Mr. DOWNING has written a story, entitled, “Love at Nag’s Head.” which will appear in our next issue.  Mr. DOWNING still retains his reputation as a writer, and we feel confident that his many friends here, will heartily welcome an article from his pen.  In compliment to him we will say that Washington county has never produced a more gifted writer, and we doubt if the State has ever produced his superior.

Source: Roanoke Beacon,  27 September 1889.  Available online at digitalnc.org.

WARD, Anderson – (d. 1889)

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A horrible murder was committed in Chowan county on the 17th inst., one Anderson S. Ward was the victim.  It seems that he was murdered while asleep in the house with his family, yet, not one of them knew anything whatever, of the affair.

Source: Roanoke Beacon,  27 September 1889.  Available online at digitalnc.org.

Walker, Caleb W. – (d. 1889)

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C. W. Walker was borned in Currituck county, N. C., January 29th, 1847, and died at his home in Plymouth, N. C., August 21st, 1889, aged 42 years 6 months and 22 days. In the year 1880 he was happily married to Miss Annie Layton, of Bridgeville, Del, who with one son, still survive their loss. Brother Walker was soundly converted and joined the Methodist Episcopal Church South, in the year 1874 and lived a devoted christian of the same and the remainder of his days. As a christian he was earnest, meek and sweet spirited as a child, his life was as joyous in the Savior’s love as his translation was triumphant and glorious. For several years he filled the office of stewart faithfully and enerjetically. No man ever lived in this community who was more honored and loved as a christian and citizen than he. He was, indeed, “”a living epistle known and read of all men.” As a member of the church he was true and faithful, a good neighbor, a trusted friend, a loving husband and a kind father. While he quietly lingered on the shores of time, waiting for the call of his Saivour he trusted his promiser to the end for sustaining grace, which was graciously given to him. His last hours were like the beautiful setting sun, without an intervening cloud. The business of the town was almost suspended, and every possible respect was shown by the large concourse of sorrowing friends who followed his remains to their last resting place – the Methodist Cemetery. May the benedictions of heaven rest upon the bereaved wife, and may the Father’s mantle fall upon his son, and may the name left him encourage him to walk in his father’s footsteps. — 
C. W. Robinson

Source: Roanoke Beacon,  27 September 1889.  Available online at digitalnc.org.

Creswell Letter (September 20, 1889)

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The following items are excerpted from the Creswell Letter column:

  • Dr. J.L. HASSELL and wife were summoned to Chowan county last Saturday to the bed side of their sister, Mrs. W.E. HASSELL, who is quite ill.
  • We learn that our popular Sheriff J.B. CHESSON, has appointed, or contemplates appointing, Mr. E.G. EBORNE of our place, his Deputy for this section of the county.  We think he has made a wise selection, and hope the appointment maybe, if not already made, as he is a man who will fearlessly discharge the duties of a Deputy Sheriff, and we think will give general satisfaction.

Source: Roanoke Beacon,  20 September 1889.  Available online at digitalnc.org.

To Miss Neva Johnston (1889)

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By Mrs. Anna N. IRWIN

Thou beautiful enchantress! of such bewitching manners and a lovely brunette, whose silken hair of raven dye, and expressive eyes of jet; your dimpled, rosy cheeks and thy coral lips add quite a charm to your beauty.  May thy presence gild the gayest walks of life, and in after years, may you have the traces of your younger self.  When matchless in your personal grace, still linger the adornment of perfect mould.  May your life be fragrant with good deeds, and the savor of a consecrated existence, and when you die may the coming of myriads of spirits, who guard the gates of heaven, throw open the golden gem set portals for your entrance.

Source: Roanoke Beacon,  20 September 1889.  Available online at digitalnc.org.