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Beacon Flashes (October 25, 1889)

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The following items are excerpted from the Beacon Flashes column:

  • Mr. Moses JEFFRY, formerly of this place, but now of Williamston, was in the city this week.
  • Mrs. W.T. SPRUILL, nee Miss Alice HILLIARD, of Roper, is the guest of her father, Mr. J.P. HILLIARD.
  • Mr. Ellis NORMAN and family, of Winfall, were the guest of his mother, Mrs. E. LUDFORD, this week.
  • Mrs. Dennis DAVIS, nee Cottie JOHSTON, of Roper, spent a few days with her aunt, Mrs. I.F. HARRISON, this week.
  • Mrs. Alfred BLOUNT, of Roper, accompanied by her daughter, Mrs. L. DUNSTON, of Creswell, was the guest of her son, Mr. H.A. BLOUNT this week.

Source: Roanoke Beacon, 25 October 1889.  Available online at digitalnc.org.

SPRUILL, W.T. and HILLIARD, Alice – (m. 1889)

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Marriage Bells — Just as the soft shades of twilight were falling around the historic old town on Wednesday evening, the stillness was suddenly broken by the merry chimes of the bell as it rang out from the lofty steeple of old Grace church, upon the still moonlit night, giving the call to the multitude of friends of Mr. W.T. SPRUILL and Miss Alice HILLIARD, to gather and witness them, as happy a couple as ever bowed at Hymens altar, joined in the holy bonds of matrimony.

The groom is one of the most successful young farmers of the county and the bride one of the most attractive young ladies of the town and a daughter of our worthy Register of Deeds, Mr. J.P. HILLIARD.

The ceremony was performed at 6:30 o’clock by the Rector Rev. Luther EBORNE. The bride entered the church from the western door leaning upon the arm of her father.  The groom entered from the eastern door attended by Mr. L.L. NEWBERRY and as the solemn wedding march drifted out upon the still moonlight night they marched up to the chancel where they weer, in the most solemn manner, pronounced man and wife.  The bride was attired in a beautiful costume of blue silk.

Immediately after the ceremony the happy couple, accompanied by a number of friends, left for the home of the groom at Lee’s Mills where a reception was given.

The BEACON extends to the happy couple congratulations and best wishes for a long and prosperous life.

Source: Roanoke Beacon,  4 October 1889.  Available online at digitalnc.org.

Buggy Overthrown (1889)

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While Mr. Willie SPRUILL accompanied by Miss Alice HILLIARD were out driving on Friday afternoon last, the horse became frighten and turned the bugy overthrowing them to the ground.  No serious damage was done farther than the spraining of Miss HILLIARD’s arm, which we are pleased to note, is almost well.

Source: Roanoke Beacon,  16 August 1889.  Available online at digitalnc.org.