Tag Archives: HALLSEY, B.F. (Dr.)

Roper Letter (August 5, 1890)

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The following items are extracted from the Roper Letter column (dated August 5, 1890):

  • Miss Ella KNIGHT, an attractive young lady of Tyrrell county, is in the village, the guest of her cousin, Dr. B.F. HALLSEY.
  • Miss May JOHNSTON, of Pantego, formerly of this place, is visiting Mrs. J.G. BLOUNT.
  • Miss Gertrude CHESSON, one of the fairest places of the Mackey’s Ferry beauties,  is in town, the guest of Miss Gussie CARSTARPHEN.
  • Mr. H.C. SPRUILL, who has been confined for some time with an attack of typhoid fever, is, we are glad to learn, convalescent.
  • Mr. W.H. DAILY, our polite and accommodating postmaster, has moved his office from the old stand to the shed belonging to Mr. HUTON’s store.
  • Another store has been opened in our midst by Mr. M. ROSENSTEIN. He is occupying the main body of HUTON’s store.
Source: Roanoke Beacon, 8 August 1890, page 3. Available online at DigitalNC.org.

Jno. Alexander Has Operation (1900)

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Beacon Flashes — A difficult surgical operation was performed recently upon Mr. Jno. ALEXANDER, a farmer of this county.   He was suffering from a dangerous disease of the lower bowels, and his death seemed to be the only hope of relief.  Dr. S. HASSELL, his physician, decided to perform the operation, which he did successfully, with the able assistance of Dr. W.H. WARD of Plymouth, and Dr. B.F. HALLSEY, of Roper.  We are glad to report Mr. ALEXANDER out of danger at this writing.

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