Roper Letter (July 25, 1890)

Excerpts from the Roper Letter (dated July 20, 1890):

Miss Fannie CARSTARPHEN, one of Washington county’s favorites, and who is now teaching at Weises’ school house, was in town today, the guest of her sister, Miss Gussie.
Mr. R.L. WILLIAMS has accepted a position with T.W. BLOUNT as bookkeeper.
Among those who went on the excursion Saturday night were Mess. T.W. BLOUNT, Guy WINDLEY and G.W. ROPER.
T.W. BLOUNT has laid off a lot in Roper upon which it is proposed to build an Episcopal church.

Source: Roanoke Beacon, 25 July 1890, pg 2. Available online at digitalnc.org.

Beacon Flashes (July 18, 1890)

Excerpts from the Beacon Flashes column:

We are pleased to see Miss Stella LATHAM out again after an illness of several weeks.
Miss Ailene LATHAM is visiting Greenville, as the guest of her uncle, Hon. L.C. LATHAM.
Miss Fannie CARSTARPHEN has opened the school at Wesies’ school house, near Mackey’s Ferry
Mrs. Annie WALKER and sister Miss E. LAYTON left yesterday for a visit to relatives in Bridgeville, Del.
Mr. Jos. BUNCH, after an absence of several years, is on a visit to his brother, Mr. F.M. BUNCH.
Mr. Denwood NEWBERRY, of New York, who has been visiting his aunt, Mrs. L. BLOUNT, for some time, returned to his home on Saturday last.
Dr. E.L. COX has located at the residence of Mrs. P.N. AUSBON, where he may always be found after office hours, when not professionally engaged elsewhere.

Source: Roanoke Beacon, 18 July 1890, pg 3. Available online at digitalnc.org.

Miss Fannie CARSTARPHEN, who is now teaching school near Mackey’s Ferry, was home on Saturday last.

Source: Roanoke Beacon, 9 August 1889. Available online at digitalnc.org.