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.
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.
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.
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.
W.K. PERRY, the aeronaut who has hurt by falling from a baloon at the Mount Holly Fair, near Charlotte, North Carolina, ten days ago, died at that place as a result of internal injuries.
Source: Roanoke Beacon, 6 September 1889. Available online at digitalnc.org.
The funeral services of Thomas JONES (colored), who died June 25th, at the residence of his son J.W. JONES, in this town, took place at the colored Methodist church on Sunday, August 25th. Rev. H.H. WHEDBEE, of Edenton officiating. The deceased was aged 72 years and was one of the most highly respected colored citizens of this place.
Source: Roanoke Beacon, 30 August 1889. Available online at digitalnc.org.
Two girls, aged 12 and 14, daughters of Nelson SHEPPARD, of Beaufort county, NC, met a horrible death. The parents were at church and the children lighted a fire and poured kerosene from the can upon the blaze. A terrible explosion took place, the clothing of the girls took fire, and both were burned to death.
Source: Roanoke Beacon, 16 August 1889. Available online at digitalnc.org.
DIED — After a long and painful illness, at his late residence, on Third street, Wednesday morning at 5 o’clock Mr. C. Warren WALKER, age 43 years. The funeral services were held at the M.E. Church, of which the deceased was a faithful member, on Thursday morning at 11 o’clock, Rev. C. W. ROBINSON, officiating.
The pall-bearers were Messrs. J.F. NORMAN, N.B. YEAGER, W.D. CARSTARPHEN, M.J. NORMAN, E.R. LATHAM and W.C. AYERS.
Source: Roanoke Beacon, 23 August 1889. Available online at digitalnc.org.
A colored woman named Hanah AYERS age 96 years died at the home of Allen WATERS near this town on Saturday last. She had been confined to the house for fifteen years.
Source: Roanoke Beacon, 23 August 1889. Available online at digitalnc.org.
Charlie McDONALD, a son of George McDONALD, one of our highly respected colored citizens, died at his home in this town on Wednesday morning.
Source: Roanoke Beacon, 23 August 1889. Available online at digitalnc.org.