Category Archives: Roanoke Beacon

Magett, John – (d. 1889)

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While on her last trip the steamer Lucy lost one of her crew, a deck hand named John MAGETT.  It seems that while off North river MAGETT slipped off a pile of shingles into the water and was drowned before assistance could reach him.

It seems that the Lucy is very unlucky with her crew, this is the second man lost off her deck within twelve months, whether the ill fat is attributed to the inconvenience of the steamer or the carelessness of the crew we can’t say but the latter we expect.

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

BLOUNT, H.A. and LAYTON, Sallie – (m. 1889)

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MARRIED — At the residence of the bride’s sister, Mrs. Annie WALKER, on Third street, Wednesday evening at 8 o’clock, Mr. H.A. BLOUNT, one of Plymouth’s most popular young men, to Miss Sallie LAYTON, formerly of Bridgeville, Del. but who, for the past year, has added much to the social circle of Plymouth by her charming presence.

The marriage was very quiet; only a few of the relaties and friends of the contracting parties being present.

The ceremony was performed by Rev. C.W. ROBINSON, of the M.E. Church, in a most solemn manner.

We extend to the two happy lives that are thus made one, our congratulations and best wishes for a long, happy and prosperous journey through life.

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

Harry Cooper Catches Shark (1889)

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Excerpted from the Beacon Flashes column:

  • Harry COOPER, colored, captured a small shart at the mouth of the Roanoke river on Saturday last, while fishing with a net.  It was about seven feet long and when brought to town created much excitement.  This makes the second shark caught in these waters of late.

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

Beacon Flashes (September 20, 1889)

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Excerpted from the Beacon Flashes column:

  • Miss Lizzie BEASLEY, of Coleraine, is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Dr. H.E. WOLFE, near town.
  • Mr. John H. CARTER, of Pungo, has been employed as salesman by W.H. HAMPTON of this place.
  • Mr. Gilford DAVENPORT has removed his family to the old homestead in Tyrrell county.  We regret to give them up.
  • Mr. M.W. NEWBERRY, who has been located at Edenton as a photography, for some time, has returned to his home in Plymouth.

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

Beacon Flashes (September 6, 1889)

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Excerpted from the Beacon Flashes column:

  • Mr. A.S. JACKSON has accepted a position with the firm of M.J. Bunch & Co., as salesman.
  • Mr. C.C. JACKSON has been appointed Deputy Marshal of this section of North Carolina.
  • Mr. J.A. KEENAN, shoe maker and sign painter is now located on Water street, opposite the old hotel.
  • Mr. L.L. NEWBERRY is having the old hotel repaired. It is to be occupied by Miss Fannie O. MELSON.
  • Miss Nellie E. CHESSON, of this county, left on Wednesday for Murfreesboro to attend school at the C.B.F. Institute.
  • Miss Gertie CHESSON, who was the guest of her uncle, Mr. W.M. CHESSON, of Mackey’s Fery, last week, returned home on Sunday.
  • Mr. Ed. WINLEY had his hands badly lacerated one day this week while fooling with the bear, which he supposed to be perfectly harmless.
  • Mr. Rheuban SANDERS and wife, of Mildridge, NC., have been spending the past week with their daughters, Mrs. A. BARDEN and Mrs. J.S. CHESSON, of this city.
  • Mr. W.W. CARRAWAY, Post Office Inspector, accompanied by his wife, was in the city a few days this week as the guests of Mrs. CARRAWAY’s brother, Mr. J.P. HILLIARD.
  • Miss Margie GARRETT will open a Primary School at the Free School building, on Sept. 23rd. Miss GARRETT is a fine teacher, and we wish her much success. See “ad” in this issue.
  • One of the most beautiful sights to be seen on our streets these pleasant evening is Mrs. J.W. READ with her beautiful pheaton and stylish pony, which turnout corresponds well with her grace and beauty.  Mrs. R. handles the reins and whip with as much grace and ease as the most skilled horseman.

Source: Roanoke Beacon,  13 September 1889.  Available online at digitalnc.org.

Tomahawk Newspaper (1889)

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The Tomahawk is the name of a new paper at Henderson, NC.  May it be hurled at success, from the hand of its Chief, Mr. A. HATCHETT, with the accuracy that the “Red Man” hurls his Tomahawk at the “White Face.”

Source: Roanoke Beacon,  13 September 1889.  Available online at digitalnc.org.

Riot in Halifax (1889)

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From the Scotland Neck Democrat – On last Monday the colored people of Wilmington excurted to Halifax to the number of a thousand or more.  In the afternoon some of the party became intoxicated and were disorderly, engaging in a knock down fistcuff. The town authorities had them promptly arrested.  Friends of the arrested parties threatened to rescue the prisoners from the Halifax authorities, but the citizens of the town armed themselves, and showed determination to stand together.

Mayor J.T. GOOCH, of Weldon, was telegraphed to and soon an engine and car was procured and 40 armed men under the direction of Sheriff B.I. ALLSBROOK, were in Halifax to see that the intruders from Wilmington were made to stand at the proper distance.

Mayor T.L. EMRY and Mayor GOOCH commanded the force, and order was finally restored without any damage more than the firing of some pistols before the Weldon force reached Halifax.

Joe McNEAL and Sam REESE were each fined two dollars and cost for disorderly conduct, and Chas. ONSLOW and Alexander LORD were both committed to jail in default of a justified bond of $50.  It was the attempt to rescue them from the officers while on the way to jail that caused the greater part of the riot.

Source: Roanoke Beacon,  6 September 1889.  Available online at digitalnc.org.

A Fearless Youth (1889)

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The Durham Globe gives the following account of a romantic elopement which occurred at the Greensboro (N.C.) Female College, last week:

“Ed HEILIG, of Mt. Pleasant, N.C., was a suitor for the hand of Miss Mattie KINOLY, of the same place.  Objections seemed to have been interposed by the young lady’s parents who dispatched their daughter off to a boarding school, hoping to break off the attachment.  HEILIG went to Greensboro, procured a ladder, mounted to his love’s window, and in the darkness of night, carried her off and took her to Salisbury, where they were married.  The last legislature of this State granted this institution special police powers for the prevention of such disturbances, and making it a  misdemeanor to enter the grounds for the purpose of interfering with or inducing any student to violate the rules of the institution.  As this is the first violation since this enactment, it is thought that suit will be instituted against young HEILIG.”

Source: Roanoke Beacon,  6 September 1889.  Available online at digitalnc.org.

Beacon Flashes (September 6, 1889)

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Excerpted from the Beacon Flashes column:

  • Mr. W.T. HARNEY has accepted the mateship of Str. Plymouth.
  • Miss Mattie JOHNSTON was guest of Mrs. E. LUDFORD.
  • Mr. J.L. HOWELL, jeweller of Creswell, was in the city.
  • Mr. John DAY accepts position as salesman with DAVENPORT & PIERCY.
  • Mrs. H.E. EVERETT has been guest of her brother, Mr. J.H. BRINKLEY of Lees Mills.
  • Miss Vonnie LEGGETT who has been visiting her sister Mrs. J.L. BOWERS of Palmyra, returned home.
  • Mr. H.H. BROWN, formerly with Messrs. DAVENPORT & PIERCY, has accepted a position with Messrs. REID & DUKE as chief dry goods salesman.
  • The Plymouth High Scool, C.W. TOMS, Principal, opened on Monday, with quite a large attendance.
  • Our old friend, Prof. W.S. DUNSTON, gave us a call on Wednesday.  He will open school in the Creswell Academy on the 12th inst., so he tells us.
  • Mrs. Leah N. HOWCUTT, who has been spending the summer with her sons Messrs. P.N. and Al. C. HOWCUTT, in Washington, D.C., returned home on Tuesday.
  • The many friends of Col. W.H. FITCHETT, who has been sojourning among the mountains of Virginia, will be pleased to hear of his improved health. He reports himself as almost clear of rheumatism, and is now on an excursion across the Blue Ridge.
  • The Board of Education, Thos. S. ARMISTEAD, Esq., Chairman, has begun suit against Dempsey SPRUILL, ex-treasurer of this county, for the school money deposited by him in the Exchange National Bank, of Norfolk, VA., lost in its failure a few years ago.  The suit will be heard at our October term of Court next, before Judge BROWN.

    Source: Roanoke Beacon,  6 September 1889.  Available online at digitalnc.org.

Kenyon, H.R. – (d. 1889)

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At Newton, North Carolina, H.R. KENNEDY, a young banker, formerly of Rochester NY, walked out of an upper story window and was killed.  He was delirious with typhoid fever.

Source: Roanoke Beacon,  6 September 1889.  Available online at digitalnc.org.