Communicated — Collie NORMAN, a worthy colored girl of Plymouth, and a prominent member of the Baptist church, departed this life on Saturday, 13th. She died expressing her great hope in Jesus, and made a selection of the 23rd Chapt., 14th verse of St. Luke to be preached from for her funeral, by Rev. S.P. KNIGHT, on Sunday, the 14th, which services was well attended and nobly performed. — B.H. LANE.
Source: Roanoke Beacon, 19 July 1889. Available online at digitalnc.org.
Col. L. C. JONES, Superintendent of the Carolina Central Railroad, died of heart disease, in Wilmington, on Friday of last week. Col. JONES was born in Richmond county and was about fifty-four years old.
Source: Roanoke Beacon, 19 July 1889. Available online at digitalnc.org.
Nathan FOX, a highly respected farmer of Person County, N.C. committed suicide by taking a dose of “Rough on Rats,” He was just recovering from a protracted spree, and it is thought the act was committed in a fit of despondency. He was about sixty years of age.
Source: Roanoke Beacon, 19 July 1889. Available online at digitalnc.org.
Another soul has entered the Gate that stands ajar. This time it is is little Loulie, the daughter of Mrs. E. AYERS, age 4 years, who died Sunday night the 6th inst. Grieve not fond parent for it is Gods work. He says: “Suffer little children to come unto me and forbid them not for of such is the Kingdom of Heaven.” The burial services were held at the Baptist burial grounds on Tuesday by Rev. C.W. ROBINSON, of the M.E. Church.
Source: Roanoke Beacon, 12 July 1889. Available online at digitalnc.org.
Mrs. W.A. HASSELL, wife of W.A. HASSELL, Esq., died early yesterday, the 4th.
Source: Roanoke Beacon, 28 June 1889. Available online at digitalnc.org.
Death of a Soldier of the War of 1812 – Bryant WATERS, age 97, a veteran of the war of 1812, died on Tuesday.
Source: Roanoke Beacon, 28 June 1889. Available online at digitalnc.org.
Mrs. Deborah DAVENPORT, age 77, died on the 6th. Rev. L. EBORNE preached at her funeral.
Source: Roanoke Beacon, 28 June 1889. Available online at digitalnc.org.
Resolutions of Respect
Whereas on the 27th day of January 1900, the Death Messenger entered our midst and summoned hence our dear sister, Mrs. Isolind L. NORMAN, a member of the Ladies’ Aid Society of the M.E. Church, South, Plymouth, N.C. therefore be it resolved
1. That our Society has lost one of its truest and most zealous members who always had the prosperity of the church at heart and who by her cheerful Christian spirit and untiring activity did much to enhance the interests of the cause which we represent.
2. That we extend to the bereaved husband and other loved ones our heartfelt sympathy and devoutly pray for Divine guidance and heavenly comfort to be afforded them in this great affliction.
3. That a copy of these resolutions be spread upon the minutes of the Society; that a copy be sent to the bereaved family, and that a copy be sent to the Raleigh Christian Advocate and to The Roanoke Beacon for publication.
Mrs. A. BARDEN
Mrs. C.J. NORMAN
Mrs. Emma LATHAM
Source: Roanoke Beacon, 9 March 1900. Available online at digitalnc.org.
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.
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 “in 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.