Mrs. Claudia Walters Visits Aunt (1900)

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Beacon Flashes — Mrs. Claudia WALTERS, of Washington, is visiting our town, having been called here by the extreme illness of her aunt, Mrs. P.N. AUSBON.

Source: Roanoke Beacon, 2 March 1900. Available online at digitalnc.org.

McGOUGAN, (Miss) – (d. 1900)

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Seventh Fever Victim at Normal

Greensboro, Nov. 30 — Miss McGOUGAN, of Robeson county, a student at the Normal, died this morning of typhoid fever. She had been sick about ten days. During the last days of her illness she was nursed by her mother, who today carried the body of her daughter to her home at Lumber Bridge.

The total number of deaths from the fever at the Normal is seven. There is an improvement in the condition of the patients, though several of the girls remain critically ill. The directors of the college are still in session, and nearly all the members of the board are present. They are still silent. Their conservatism and painstaking efforts to ascertain the cause of the sickness are to be commended.

Source: Roanoke Beacon, 2 March 1900. Available online at digitalnc.org.

AUSBON, Priscilla N. – (d. 1900)

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Mrs. Priscilla N. AUSBON was born January 24, 1833 and died at her home in Plymouth, N.C., March 1, 1900.

For many years she was a worthy and consistent member of the M.E. Church, South, being at the time of her death one of the oldest members on the church roll. So long as her health would permit she was always a <…> attendant upon the ordinances of her church , and showed a willingness to make any sacrifice to advance the cause of Christ.

She was indeed a devoted and sweet spirited Christian, and those who were intimate with her felt uplifted by the influence of her godly life.

Her latter days were times of great suffering, but while she knew that death could not be far off she was still patient in her afflictions, for she endured as seeing him who is invisible. The Death Messenger found her ready and willing to obey the summons hence, and the tradition from this world of suffering to that of peace and joy was for her a happy change.

Therefore are they before the throne of God and serve him day and night in his temple; and he that sitteth on the throne shall dwell among them. They shall hunger no more, neither thirst any more; neither shall the sun light on them, nor any heat; for the Lamb which is in the midst of the throne shall feed them and shall lead them unto living fountains of waters, and God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes. Rev. 7: 15-17.

Among the surviving loved ones are an aged sister and two sons. Her husband, Mr. W.J. AUSBON, who was a brave soldier in the civil war, preceded her to the other shore just 30 years.

A large concourse of friends attended the funeral services held by her pastor from the church of her communion, and then her mortal remains were carried to the grave to await the hour â€œin which all that are in the graves shall hear his voice and shall come forth, they that have done good unto the resurrection of life. — J.L. Romley

Source: Roanoke Beacon, 9 March 1900. Available online at digitalnc.org.

DAVENPORT, Haywood – (d. 1900)

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The death of Capt. Haywood DAVENPORT on Tuesday morning last sent a thrill of grief throughout this town. He had been in ill health for a year or more, and his seeking relief under the treatment of the best medical men was of little avail.

He recently came to Plymouth to make his home once more where his early years were spent; he contracted a deep cold which terminated in pneumonia, causing his death seven days later. There never lived a truer man; kind-hearted, sympathetic, and generous to a fault. Those who knew him best loved him most.

He leaves two children, a son and daughter, a sister and other relatives as well as a host of friends to mourn his death.

His remains were laid to rest in family graveyard under the shadow of the M.E. Church, to which he belonged, on Wednesday.

The writer, who if possible, loved him better than the rest, join all in heartfelt sympathy. — FLETCHER

Source: Roanoke Beacon, 2 March 1900. Available online at digitalnc.org.

White to Leave Congress (1900)

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Washington, Aug. 26 — The only colored man in Congress, Representative George Henry WHITE, of North Carolina, has announced that he will not stand for re-election, and says he will move to some Northern State. “I have three reasons for this determination,” said WHITE. “In the first, my wife’s health has been wrecked on account of the political attacks made on me, and I am sure the excitement of another campaign for re-election would kill her. Second, I am satisfied I could not secure a certificate if I were elected, and third, I must devote myself to some employment that pays me money. I have not sufficient means to carry on a political fight that can only prove expensive.