Tag Archives: PRINCE, H.A.

H.A. Prince Moves (1890)

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We regret to announce that Mr. H.A. PRINCE, formerly of South Mill, but who has resided in Plymouth for the past year, has moved with his family to E. City. Since coming to Plymouth, Mr. PRINCE and his family have made many friends, whose best wishes go with them to their new home.

Source: Roanoke Beacon, 25 April 1890, pg 3. Available online at digitalnc.org.

Fire (1890)

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The Historic Old Town Threatened with Destruction

Six Houses Burned — The Efficient Work of Our Fire Department — The Interest Manifested by Our Citizens both White and Black

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Source: Roanoke Beacon, 17 January 1890.  Available online at digitalnc.org.

Beacon Flashes (January 17, 1890)

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The following items are extracted from the Beacon Flashes column:

  • Mr. B.F. OWENS received a fine horse from Baltimore yesterday.
  • Miss Mattie JOHNSON is teaching school at Cool Spring, near town.
  • Mr. T.J. MARRINER, Clerk Superior Court, spent the past week in Norfolk.
  • Mr. E.A. CARTER has returned from a visit to the western part of the State.
  • Misses Allie RODGERSON and Fannie MANNING are visiting friends at Scotland Neck.
  • Mr. Eddie TARKENTON, formerly with J.O. MIDGETT, has accepted a position with J.W. BRYAN, druggist.
  • Geo. McDONALD has opened a bar at the old stand of W.H. WEST, and says “the old man is not dead yet.”
  • Dr. H.H. NORMAN having permanently located in Plymouth, offers his professional services to the public.
  • Mr. Eddie YEAGER, after an absence of several years, is home on a visit to his father, Mr. N.B. YEAGER.
  • Mr. Clarence LATHAM, assistant Post Master, is taking a vacation, and in his absence the position is filled by Mr. Eugene MARRINER.
  • We are informed that Mr. H.A. PRINCE will build a large shingle mill on the site where his grist was burned.  Mr. PRINCE is an energetic man and we trust that any effort made by him will be crowned with success.

Source: Roanoke Beacon, 17 January 1890.  Available online at digitalnc.org.