Newspaper Abstracts:
PEOPLE, PLACES, MARRIAGES, DEATHS, ETC. OF
UNION COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA,
ANSON COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
and also:
MECKLENBURG COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
CABARRUS COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
STANLY COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA
LANCASTER COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA
(And other surrounding areas…)
August 1879-December 1879
Please take into consideration variations in spelling.
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-We learn of the marriage at Lumberton on last Thursday night of Mr. M.L. FLOW of this place, to Miss Kate, daughter of Rev. D. MAY...
-Died in Jackson Township on the morning of the 30th ult., James Francis LEE, M.D., after a protracted and painful illness, aged 82 years.
-Died in Brown Creek section,
this county, on 29th ult., Henry L., son of W.F. and S.F. TIMMONS. Aged 9 months and 20 days.
Wednesday, August 6, 1879 PEE DEE HERALD (Wadesboro, Anson County, NC)
-Marriages – During the month of July, the Register of Deeds, Mr. P. J. COPPEDGE, issued marriage licenses to the following persons - Whites: James T. SEAGO to Catherine F. DIGGS, Wm. WEAVER to Eliza MEEKS, Benj. LAMPLEY to Jane HYATT. Colored: Gaston PLUNKETT to Dora LITTLE, Milton RORIE to Isabel CROWDER.
-Died: Near Wadesboro, on Saturday, the 2nd inst., Mr. John WADDELL.
-Died: In this place, Sunday, 3rd inst., a child of Henry Henry (?) STURDIVANT, colored.
-Notice – Having this day qualified as Administrator of the estate of G. W. WILLOUGHBY, dec’d., I notify all persons having claims against the said decedent to exhibit the same to me o…
August 9, 1879, MONROE ENQUIRER, (Union County, NC)
-In Memoriam, Died: after a long and protracted illness, in the town of Monroe, on the 10th day of June 1879, Mr. William Henderson SIMPSON. By reason of strength, the deceased had almost finished his three score year and ten, being 69 years, 11 months and 27 days old. He was born and raised in Union county – then a part of Mecklenburg. As a citizen he was faithful to his trust, serving as magistrate for about thirty years, and as Clerk of Court for about fourteen years – both of which offices he filled well. In 1868, he was licensed to practice law, and continued in his profession up to the time of his sickness. – He was kind to the poor, the widow, and indulgent to the debtor. At the age of 23 Mr. SIMPSON with some of his family, joined what was then known as “old Union church,” now Bethlehem Presbyterian church; and at the organization of the Presbyterian church in Monroe, or soon thereafter, he became one of its members; - thus, for over 40 years, he was a member of the church. Mr. SIMPSON was confined to his bed for over three months. He bore his sickness with much resignation, and studied how to be as little trouble as possible to his kind and watchful wife and friends. During his sickness, his wife, speaking to him about his condition, and apparent changes, he replied that he had made preparation for that change long ago. One by one our friends are passing over the river. A faithful husband, a kind father, and one possessing many virtues, has been called up higher. He leaves a widow, eight children, and numerous friends to mourn his loss. – Bereaved widow, know thou that God has promised to be a father to the fatherless – disconsolate friends, know that God has promised to be a friend that sticketh closer than a brother. Weep not, friends. True, the father’s voice is hushed; his step will be heard no more, and to earth no more will he come, but you can go to him. “My grace is sufficient; I will not leave you comfortless.” “In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.” PASTOR.
-Died in this place, on the 6th inst., after a brief illness, Dr. Jas. W. DOSTER, age 65 years...
-Died, after a long and protracted illness, in the town of Monroe, on the 10th day of June 1879, Mr. William Henderson SIMPSON...69 years, 11 months and 27 days...serving as magistrate... Clerk of Court...licensed to practice law...joined “Old Union Church...
-The closing exercises of Miss Sallie TYSON'S School in Buford Township will take place on next Wednesday...
-Administrators Notice: M.H. TRAYWICK, adm'x of B.S. TRAYWICK, deceased.
...The several committees were
then appointed:
-Births: A daughter to Mr. and Mrs. J. A. MORTON, on the 31st inst.
-Died: On the 6th
inst., near this place, Daniel HAILEY, colored.
Saturday, August 16, 1879, MONROE ENQUIRER (Union County, NC)
-Died in this county, on the 7th
inst., Mrs. Mary A. THOMASON, aged
66 years.
Wednesday, August 20, 1879 PEE DEE HERALD (Wadesboro, Anson County, NC)
-Polkton Argus: On
Thursday afternoon the wife of Mr. James KIKER who lives about two miles
from this place, was killed by lightning.
She was sitting on the floor near the fireplace, when the lightning
struck the top of the chimney, running down on the side where she was sitting and
killed her instantly. One of her children was asleep on the floor and did not
even awake.
Saturday, August 30, 1879, MONROE ENQUIRER (Union County, NC)
-Mr. R.H. BROOM left here this morning for Trinity College...Mr. C.A. PLYLER, Jr., also left at the same
time... Mr. S.B. BUNDY will go next
week.
Wednesday, September 3, 1879 PEE DEE HERALD (Wadesboro, Anson County, NC)
-Marriages – Our Register of Deeds, Mr. P. J. COPPEDGE, issued marriage licenses to the following persons during the month of August - Whites: Wm. N. COLLINS to Cornelia LOWRY, Jas. BUNN to Sallie E. CUTHBERTSON, D. S. THOMPSON to Flora A. HILDRETH. Colored: Jas. WHELIS to Naomier REED, Chas. HYATT to Nancy DAVIS, Robert STATON to Harriett TYSON, Dosier LILES to Laura LILES, Frank THOMPSON to Marinda CAPEL, Joe NIVENS to Nancy LEAK, Josiah JOHNSON to Adaline CRUMP.
-Births: On the 1st
inst., a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. H. BROWN. A son to Mr. and Mrs. Dr. W.
H. BATTLE on the 28th ult. On the 29th ult., a son
to Mr. and Mrs. J. A. ALFORD.
Saturday, September 6, 1879, MONROE ENQUIRER (Union County, NC)
-We learn that Mr. James R. SIMPSON will soon begin the erection of a mill on Stewart’s Fork Creek, some two miles north of town...
-On last Thursday, Robert PARKER, who our readers will remember, stands charged with the slaying of Leander STACK last Spring, was brought to Monroe by Mr. Joseph THREATT, and lodged in jail...
-We learn of the sudden death of Mr. Charlie BOWMAN of Anson county...about 20 years of age and resided in the vicinity of White’s Store...
-The death of Miss Maggie TURNER ...occurred in this place on
last Saturday, after an illness of about three weeks...
Wednesday, September 10, 1879 PEE DEE HERALD (Wadesboro, Anson County, NC)
-Mr. Charles BOWMAN,
about 20 years of age, residing near White’s Store, was found dead in his bead
on Friday morning last. He and his brother Joseph were living by themselves –
their parents having moved to Polkton – to which place Joseph went on Thursday
evening to spend the night with his father. A Mrs. CARTER was employed
to wash for the two brothers; and on Friday morning went to the house for the
purpose of getting their clothes. Not finding Chas. up, she sent a negro boy to
his room to awaken him, but he soon returned, stating his inability to arouse
him. Mrs. CARTER then called a
neighbor (a Mr. SYKES) who went to his room and found that he was
dead. H. M. INGRAM, Esq., the
Coroner, was notified…. A verdict was rendered that deceased came to his death
by a stroke of apoplexy.
Saturday, September 13, 1879, MONROE ENQUIRER (Union County, NC)
-Died in Jackson township on the 1st July, Walter Lee, son of W.P. and Annie H. NEELY, aged 6 months and 5 days.
-We learn of the death of Mr. J. Coleman AUSTIN, an aged and much respected citizen of Sandy Ridge Township, which occurred on yesterday evening, about five o’clock.
-Married at the residence of Dr.
D.M. SMITH, Polkton, N.C. on the 4th
inst., by Rev. W.H. BOBBITT, D.D.,
Mr. J.F. BUNN to Miss Sallie A. CUTHBERTSON.
Wednesday, September 17, 1879 PEE DEE HERALD (Wadesboro, Anson County, NC)
-We are sorry to learn that while Mrs. Ann PARKER of Burnsville township, was on her way to Rocky Mt. Church, a few days ago, her horse became frightened and ran away, throwing her out of the buggy. She received some severe injuries, which, it is feared, will prove fatal.
-Also, Mr. M. L. STATON
of Burnsville township, while at work, a few days since, fell from a
scaffolding and received injuries on the head that may cause his death. Very
little hopes are entertained for his recovery.
Saturday, September 20, 1879, MONROE ENQUIRER (Union County, NC)
-Died in Goose Creek Township on 10th September, infant daughter of M. and M. WILLIAMS. Aged about 5 months... (photocopy)
-Fatal Accident - We learn that on Friday the 12th inst., Mr. Marshall STATON, who lived near Polkton, fell from a scaffold, a distance of 15 of 20 feet, striking head first on the ground and receiving such internal injuries as to produce his death on the following Tuesday. (photocopy)
-Tall Cotton – We have a sample stalk of cotton from the farm of Mr. Sheppard EDWARDS, who lives near Polkton, which measures [___] feet in height. Mr. Jno. M. LILES, who brought this specimen in, says that Mr. E. has about half an acre that will average 8 ½ feet in height… (photocopy)
-A Glorious Day for Old Union - Four Hundred and Fifty “Good Old Rebels” in Ranks Again:...A Crowd of 2,500 - Stirring, Eloquent Speeches by FOWLE, STEELE and BENNETT - Old-time Scenes and Barbecue... (photocopy)
-Miss Mary Ann WEBB, who was living with the family of her brother [__] WEBB, near Beaver Dam, had committed suicide in the woods near home by hanging...[lengthy article] (photocopy)
-Died of whooping cough in this place on the 13th inst., Cora Benton, infant daughter of Capt. R.A. and Mrs. Elizabeth CARTER…. [lengthy obituary] (photocopy)
-We call attention to the advertisement of Miss Maggie S. LOVE and sister, dress’ makers, to be found in this issue. They come well recommended as to the quality of their work and neatness of style and are in every way worthy of the patronage of our citizens. (photocopy)
-We regret to learn that Mr.
M.J. MYERS recently a salesman in the employ of Messrs. LICHTENSTEIN
& LEVY has severed his connection with that house, and will removes
from Monroe. Mr. MYERS is a very popular young man of good qualities,
and his many friends here will join us in our regrets at his departure.
(photocopy)
Wednesday, September 24, 1879 PEE DEE HERALD (Wadesboro, Anson County, NC)
-Mr. John GADDY of Gulledge township had two children to die of dyptheria last week.
-We have to record the death of one of Anson County’s oldest citizens – that of Jno. L. WALL, who died on Saturday night last very suddenly of heart disease… He was in the 64th year of his age, and died in peace…
-Died, near Wadesboro, 17th inst., a child of Mrs. Susan SYKES.
-Departed this life on the morning of the 22nd inst., at the Anson Institute, Mrs. Ann BROWN, about 85 years of age. She was the mother-in-law of Rev. E. T. ROCKWELL and Rev. S. C. ALEXANDER. Her remains were taken to Davidson College for interment.
-Died: In Chester County, S.C., August 25th, of congestion of the brain, Margaret Lurana, daughter of F. M. and Virginia WADDILL HOUGH, aged two years, eight months and twenty-five days.
-Died, in Lilesville, on
Wednesday, September 17th, Eugenia BOYETTE, youngest child of
S. P. and Ella CRUMP, aged one year and six months.
September 27, 1879, MONROE ENQUIRER (Union County, NC)
-Obituary - Margaret Ellen TURNER, daughter of Capt. L.A.W. and Mrs. M.M. TURNER, of Monroe, N.C., was born October, the 20th 1860, and died August the 30th, 1879...
-Absent in Person, But Present
in Spirit- Capt. T.J. CURETON, the veteran officer, who, from the death
of the gallant WILSON, lead the glorious Company B, of the 26th
through all its bloody charges, and weary marches, and who surrendered it on
the memorable field at Appomattox, was unable, on account of sickness in his
family, to be present on the “Reunion Day.” Though unable to cheer the hearts
of “his boys” by his presence – he did
it nevertheless, with a good, healthy keg of lager, which was relished and
enjoyed by Company B, who drank many a toast over it to the health, long life
and prosperity of their gallant Captain! (photocopy)
Wednesday, October 1, 1879 PEE DEE HERALD (Wadesboro, Anson County, NC)
-A Miss Mary Ann WEBB committed suicide near Beaver Dam, Union County, by hanging herself a few days since.
-There was a very unfortunate affair near this place last Saturday evening. … Ellis RHYNE and brother Jeff, Ped HILDRETH and brother Willie (Ped and Ellis being about 22 years old, and Jeff and Willie were mere boys) were playing cards near the town line, just beyond J. P. McRAE’S residence late last Saturday evening… a dispute arose… One word brought on another, until blows were passed, which resulted in the death of HILDRETH [Ped]. Young HILDRETH testified before the jury of inquest that Ellis RHYNE struck the first blow and young RHYNE testified that, HILDRETH struck the 1st blow… RHYNE is now in jail…
-A negro child, three years of
age, son of Hal HUNTLEY, died on Monday, 22nd inst., at the
house of his father, who resides in the lower part of the county, under very
suspicious circumstances… The child came to its death from starvation and cruel
beating at the hands of its father. The negro was arrested and lodged in jail.
Saturday, October 4, 1879, MONROE ENQUIRER (Union County, NC)
-IS HOKE SECREST CRAZY? What Witnesses Say About It. The Testimony Before the Jury-The Judge’s Charge on the Case – How Secrest Looks and How…. [lengthy article] (photocopy)
-We learn that the Steam Cotton Gin of Mr. Eli HINSON, of Mecklenburg, was burned down on last Monday, together with some 5 bales of cotton...
-Married - In Sandy Ridge Township on the 1st inst., Mr. E.N. WORLEY of this place, and Miss Emma, daughter of Capt., S.G. HOWIE...
-Married - In Goose Creek Township on the 25th Sept., by C.J. FREEMAN, Esq., Mr. Isaac DUNCAN and Miss Addie GREEN.
-...five or six weeks ago, Mr. Green HELMS, who lives some 5 miles East of this place, discovered that he had been robbed of several hundred dollars - mostly in gold...
-Died in this place in the 13 ult. (sic), Lilie Leola, daughter of Wm. and Flora WATSON, aged 2 years and 2 months.
-Died in Lanes Creek Township, this county, on the 30th ult., Mr. Henry GRADY, an aged and much respected citizen.
-Died in this place on the 30th ult., little Herbert, son of Thos. M. and Henrietta BROWN, age 16 months and 3 days.
-Died at Happy Home, N.C., on
the 28th ult., Mrs. Isabella NELSON,
beloved wife of Rev. J.S. NELSON of
the N.C. Conference.
Wednesday, October 8, 1879 PEE DEE HERALD (Wadesboro, Anson County, NC)
-Mr. Jno. DAVIS has taken charge of the Government still, in the Southern part of this county as store keeper.
-Married, in the Baptist Church
at this place, Tuesday night, the 7th inst., by Rev. G. W. HARMON,
Mr. Wilson COVINGTON to Miss Bettie HUNTLY.
Saturday, October 11, 1879, MONROE ENQUIRER (Union County, NC)
-We learn that Mr. J.N. WILLIAMS and family are intending to
leave Monroe in a few weeks, and will move to Wisconsin where “Mr. W’s” mother
has been residing for the past year.
Saturday, October 18, 1879, MONROE ENQUIRER (Union County, NC)
-We were pleased to meet in our office this week, Mr. Albert T. MARSH, formerly a citizen of this county, but now residing in Alexander county... He tells us that Mr. Geo. WALDEN formerly of this county is a near neighbor of his and that he is doing well…
-A Shooting Affray – Frank MELTON and John RICHARDSON, of Anson, indulged in a wrestling match, out of which grew a quarrel. Richardson left MELTON and entered DARGAN’S barber shop , but was followed by his contestant in the wrestling match, where the quarrel was renewed – RICHARDSON being invited to come from the [illegible]--- --- MELTON – and while in the act of coming from the doorway, was fired upon, the shot taking effect in the right shoulder and ranging downward to the spine. A second shot was fired but without injury, Mr. RICHARDSON being pulled in from behind by the barber, and probably thus evading another wound, the parties being within fifteen feet of each other. MELTON decamped, but was captured by Mr. J.H. STEVENS in the Southern suburbs, and brought back to town and lodged in jail, where he now remains. Mr. RICHARDSON’S wound though very painful, is nothing serious. This occurred Monday night, 13th inst. (photocopy)
-[Lengthy article about trial of Robert PARKER, on charges he murdered Leander STACK. Some names mentioned: Solicitor MONTGOMERY; Col. R.T. BENNETT; PAYNE & VANN; Jurors: William BAKER, Jno. L. HOOKS, Calvin MULLIS, J.A. GRIFFIN, W.C. McCALL, Sam’l RAPE, J.D.A. SECREST, B.O. SECREST, L.N. SECREST, J.M. ROGERS, Cader DEASON, N.W. BROOM; Witnesses: Harvey MANGUM, Moses HORN, Sam’l HORN, Burrell THREAT, A.W. BASS]. (photocopy)
-Married at the residence of the bride’s father, in Anson county on the 7th inst., by Rev. J.L. BENNETT, Mr. W.H. BIVENS to Miss M.E. BIVENS. (photocopy)
-A portion of the old Monroe hotel property is being repaired and enlarged, and we learn that Mr. A. A. LANEY will move his shoe factory over there soon. (photocopy)
-We learn that our old friend,
M. Jabez MYERS is now in the employ of Messrs. T.L. SEIGLE &
Co., of Charlotte…. (photocopy)
October 18, 1879, THE MONROE ENQUIRER (Monroe, Union County, N.C.)
-Homicide – At Sandy Plains
Church in Anson county, while religious services were being conducted by Rev.’s
O. J. BRENT and T. W. KENDALL, four desperate and lawless
characters, the VAUGHAN brothers, became involved in a difficulty with
two brothers by the name of GREGGS, which resulted in the death of Clem GRIGGS
by one of the VAUGHAN’S, who, after shooting GREGGS, broke his
skull and terribly lacerated his person with a dudgeon. We learn that the murderer was then joined by
his brothers, and that the quartette of ruffians, armed with pistols and clubs,
defied the entire assemblage, and were allowed to depart at leisure, after
cursing the congregation and breaking up the meeting. These characters are well known as a
dangerous set and have long been an annoyance to the community in which they
reside. Although far from advocating
violent measures, yet we think that where a community and Justice is so long
outraged and defied by a set of cut-throats, as has been that section in the
vicinity of what is known as “Vaughantown,’ that Judge LYNCH should
assert himself and thereby add to the peace and welfare of the whole community.
The penitentiary has been cheated of its dues on one or more occasion by these
offenders, who should have a quietus put upon their bullying and dangerous
disposition by the people immediately concerned, if the law is to be thus
successfully evaded.
Wednesday, October 22, 1879 PEE DEE HERALD (Wadesboro, Anson County, NC)
-Died, near this place, on
Sunday, the 12th inst., Moriah LOCKHART.
Saturday, October 25, 1879, MONROE ENQUIRER (Union County, NC)
-Died in Sandy Ridge Township, on the 15th inst., Lucy Elizabeth, daughter of J.T. and S.A. ROSS, age 3 years and 5 months.
-Married in Sandy Ridge Township on the 22nd, by Rev. Wm. McDONALD, Mr. Jno. J. GRIGG of Charlotte and Miss Maggie A. GRIBBLE. (photocopy)
-Married at Center, Stanly Co, N.C. on the 22nd inst., by Rev. W.H. BOBBITT, H.A. CRAWFORD, Esq., of Wadesboro and Miss Sarah LANIER.
-Married in Goose Creek Township on the 23rd, by E.S. HARKNESS, Esq., Mr. Wm. M. POLK and Mrs. Mary J. ORMAN. (photocopy)
-Parker’s Sentence Reduced – In our last issue we stated
that Judge BUXTON had sentenced Robert PARKER, convicted, of
manslaughter, to two years imprisonment in the State Penitentiary. After our
paper had gone to press the counsel for the defendant prevailed on the Judge to
reduce the term of imprisonment to 18 months….. (photocopy)
Wednesday, October 29, 1879 PEE DEE HERALD (Wadesboro, Anson County, NC)
-Births: A son to Mr. and Mrs. S. S. SHEPHERD on Thursday 23rd inst.
-Married at Centre, Stanly
County, on the 22nd inst., by Rev. W. H. BOBBIT, H. A. CRAWFORD,
Esq., of this place, to Miss Sarah LANIER.
Saturday, November 1, 1879, MONROE ENQUIRER (Union County, NC)
-Mr. J.N. WILLIAMS and family expect to leave Monroe in the next ten days and
with the close of the month yesterday, closed their boarding house...
Wednesday, November 5, 1879 PEE DEE HERALD (Wadesboro, Anson County, NC)
-We are sorry to learn that Mr. W. H. CAUDLE, a young man who lives at Gulledge’s Township, happened the misfortune of having his leg broken by his horse running away with him last Sunday, a week ago; and last Sunday it was found necessary to amputate his leg, which was done by Doctors CULLOCK, CHEERS and two other doctors whose names we did not learn.
-Died: Mr. Hatch BASS, an old man over ninety years of age, died at the County Poor House one day last week.
-Marriage Licenses were issued
by our Register of Deeds to the following persons during the month of October –
White: Jas. AGERTON to Nancy HASTY, Chas. MOORE to Elby LEARD,
Wilson P. COVINGTON to Rebecca HUNTLEY, Jno. COWICK to Martha
WEST, Wm. S. SPENCER to Alice DeBERRY. Colored: Noah RAMSEY
to Eliz. BENNETT, Lewis KELLY to Patience COPPEDGE,
Charlie LEAK, Jr. to Eliza HUBBARD, Henry TYSON to Mary COLE,
Moses RICHARDSON to Catherine ALSOBROOKS, Eugene SMITH to
Amelia BENNETT, Julius LEDBETTER to Susan POLK, Albert DIGGS
to Harriet RATLIFF.
Saturday, November 8, 1879, MONROE ENQUIRER (Union County, NC)
-Mr. S.D. RICHARDSON, of this county, will move to Texas in December.
-Married at the residence of the bride’s father, in Jackson township, October 30th, by R.T. SISTARE, Esq., Mr. R.L. BELK to Miss M.L. BAKER. All of Union.
-Mr. Thos. HOUGH returned to Monroe last Monday night. He has been in Texas
for the last three years.
Wednesday, November 12, 1879 PEE DEE HERALD (Wadesboro, Anson County, NC)
-We learn that Charles and Henry HICKS, who reside near Cheraw, S.C. shot and killed a young man on last Thursday night by the name of Jno. STROUD. The victims are now in jail.
-It is with profound sorrow that we have to chronicle the death of one of Anson County’s most esteemed citizens – that of Col. Wm. SMITH, of Ansonville – who died very suddenly at the residence of Mr. J. B. LINDSEY on Thursday the 6th inst….
-Col. William Gaston SMITH died
suddenly in Anson County, North Carolina on Wednesday, November 5th,
in his 78th year…
Saturday, November 15, 1879, MONROE ENQUIRER (Union County, NC)
-Married at this county at the residence of the bride’s father on the 11th inst, by Rev. G.S. ROBINSON, Mr. W. McMATTHEWS of Mecklenburg county, to Miss Sallie E. HOUSTON, daughter of [Jas./Jos.?] HOUSTON, Esq.
-Died in Cleburne, Johnson county, Texas, Oct. 28th, Birdie, infant daughter of Mr. Victor C. and Mrs. Nannie REDWINE (formerly of this county) aged 9 months and 24 days...
-[Died] on the 27th ult., a
little son of Mr. Jas. A. POLK of
Goose Creek and aged some 2 or 3 years...was so seriously burned that death
ensued in a few hours...
Wednesday, November 19, 1879 PEE DEE HERALD (Wadesboro, Anson County, NC)
-A woman by the name of Mrs.
Jas. ADAMS, who resides near Lancaster, S.C., a few days since cut her
five children’s throats, and then set fire to her own clothing and was burned
to death. Insanity is supposed to have been the cause of her committing this
rash act.
Saturday, November 22, 1879, MONROE ENQUIRER (Union County, NC)
-Died in Jackson township on the 19th inst., Mrs. Delphia McWHIRTER, wife of William McWHIRTER, aged 21 years.
-Died in Chesterfield county, S.C. on the 21st inst., Mrs. Drucila MANGUM, wife of Jas. F. MANGUM aged 21 years.
-Married at the residence of the
bride’s father in Mecklenburg county, on the 13th inst., by Rev L.E. STACY, Rev. W.S. RONE of the N.C. Conference, to Miss Annie, daughter of R.C. BELL, Esq.
Wednesday, November 26, 1879 PEE DEE HERALD (Wadesboro, Anson County, NC)
-Wm. COLE, Deputy Sheriff of Robeson County, was shot and killed while reading a State’s warrant to a negro whom he had arrested on Friday night last. Deceased was a nephew of Mr. J. C. YATES of this county.
-Died: In Wadesboro, on Monday
the 24th, Miss Sally LILLY…
Saturday, November 29, 1879, MONROE ENQUIRER (Union County, NC)
-Died at the old TINDALL place, 4 miles West of this place, on the 22nd inst., Mrs. E.V. TINDALL, relict of N. TINDALL, aged 85 years.
-Married in Goose Creek Township on the 19th inst., by T.H. BENTON, esq., Mr. J.M. GUIN to Miss Mary J. PRESSON, daughter of Mr. S.N. PRESSON.
-Married in this place on the
27th inst., by Abel HELMS, Esq.,
Rev. Russell HELMS to Miss Vicey LONG, daughter of Mr. Geo. A. LONG of Goose Creek.
Wednesday, December 3, 1879 PEE DEE HERALD (Wadesboro, Anson County, NC)
-Died, on Monday, the 24th Nov 1879, in Wadesboro at the residence of J. B. BURNS, Miss Sarah Ann, second daughter of Mr. Edmund F. and Catherine LILLY. She was a consistent member of Presbyterian Church for about twenty years…
-Anson Superior Court - …five capital cases to be tried; to wit: OGLESBY for the shooting of WILLIAMS at Laurinburg; Jim GREEN, negro, for the killing of another negro. [The above cases were removed to this county from Richmond County for trial;] Ellis RHYNE for the killing of Ped HILDRETH; Hal HUNTLY, negro, for maltreatment of child, which caused its death; three brothers (VAUGNS) for the killing of a young man named GRIGGS near Cross Roads Church not long since.
-Miss LINKHAW’S trial for the murder of Ed. HARTMAN, came off last Wednesday night, and resulted in an acquittal of the lady. The ground of defense was emotional insanity.
-Wadesboro Court: Three brothers
(VAUGHNS) for the killing of a young
man named GRIGGS near Crossroads
Church...
Wednesday, December 10, 1879 PEE DEE HERALD (Wadesboro, Anson County, NC)
-Died: Near Dry Creek P.O., Montgomery County, November 29th of heart disease, Mrs. Elizabeth RUSH, wife of A. F. RUSH, Esq., of Montgomery County.
-The case of Jim GREEN, colored, for the killing of Bascomb -----, colored, resulted in a verdict of manslaughter… The murder was caused, as most of our readers are aware, by a dispute arising from playing cards, and that on a Sabbath day…
-Married in Jackson Township on the 11th inst.,, by Rev. R.T.N. STEPHENSON, Mr. B.F. NIVENS and Miss Mittie KRAUSS, daughter of W.H. KRAUSS, Esq.
-A Street Affray – Sheriff HASTY and Constable McCAULEY, seeing on Trade street yesterday, what was likely to be an affray, if not worse, between Mr. W. A. FUNDERBURK, of this place, and W.M. and R.E. GREGORY, two brothers of Taxahaw, S.C., stepped forward and commanded the peace, and ordered the Gregories under arrest – one of them having displayed a pistol..… During the resistance, a pistol shot was accidentally fired and R.E. GREGORY received a wound in the head just above the left temple from a blow. The GREGORY brothers and a friend named Amon McMANUS, had just purchased new pistols and loaded them; and no doubt a bloody tragedy was nipped in the bud by the early arrivals of the officers, as [_____] with the affair are known as “men of good grit.”….. (photocopy)
-An Obstreperous Individual – The Charlotte Observer of Friday says that for several days past a man named J.C. ROGERS, from Union county, (N.C.) had been hanging around the wagon yards of that city, making himself extremely disagreeable to wagoners camping in these yards. On Wednesday night he so annoyed a party of wagoners from York county, S.C., that they undertook to whip him out of the wagon yard of Messrs. SCHIFF & GRIER, where they were camped, and in the melee he cut one of them, a man named McCULLOUGH, right severely in one hand…. He [ROGERS] was afterwards transferred to the jail. He is supposed to be insane from the effects of excessive drinking. (photocopy)
-Died in Lanes Creek Township on the 11th inst., of typhoid fever, Miss Nancy E. ASHCRAFT, daughter of C.A. ASHCRAFT, Esq., aged 13 years and 9 months, after a protracted illness of 6 or 7 weeks.
-On last Tuesday, at Charlotte, Jas. F. PAYNE, Esq. of this place was admitted to practice as an attorney in the Federal Courts. He was there attending Court as council for Mr. G.W. WALDEN, whose case was continued until next term...
-Waylaid and Assaulted - About 9 o’clock on Saturday night last, as Mr. R.L. BRUNER, a young gentleman of the Village was returning from a lady’s house, where he had been taking music lessons, he was attacked by a Negro man who dealt him a severe blow upon the temple with a stick…
-Married on the 13th ult., by Elder L.C.D. PAYNE, Mr. Wm. E. DAVIS and Miss Nancy C. LOVELACE, both of Floyd county. Mr. DAVIS is a native of N.C. and came to this section some 18 months since ... (Rome, GA Courier)
-Sheriff HASTY and Constable McCAULEY, seeing on Trade Street yesterday, what was likely to be an affray - if not worse - between Mr. W.A. FUNDERBURK, of this place, and W.M. and R.E. GREGORY, two brothers of Taxhaw (sic), S.C...
-Our Preachers – By the list of appointments published in this issue it will be seen that Rev. J.H. GUINN, R.T.N. STEPHENSON and M.H. HOYLE, all return to their respective charges in this County for another year…
-Closing Exercises – The present
term of Monroe High School will close on next Friday, 19th inst. The
quarterly examinations will embrace Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. There will
be declamations and compositions by the students on Wednesday, Thursday, and
Friday nights, which the public are cordially invited to attend. The following
young ladies are managers, viz: Nannie CHILDRESS, Chief; Ella ARMFIELD;
Maggie McCAIN; Jennie WHITFIELD; Bettie STEWART; Minnie STITT;
Emma SIMPSON. The following young gentlemen are Marshals: Davis STEVENS,
Chief; Ellis CURLEE; H.C. LONG; Will FLOW; W.R. GRIER;
Rob’t. STEVENS; J.M. SECREST… (photocopy)
Wednesday, December 17, 1879 PEE DEE HERALD (Wadesboro, Anson County, NC)
-State vs. Ellis RHINE [RHYNE] – The jury in the above case remained out from Tuesday night until Friday morning. And after all, they had to compromise – the solicitor submitting to confinement in jail for one year…
-The first passenger train that has ever crossed the Blue Ridge Mountains, passed through the Swannanoa Tunnel on W.N.C.R.R. on last Thursday, with Gov. JAVIS on board. The road is now open to within ten miles of Asheville.
-Married at Providence Church, in Whiteville, on the evening of the 17th of Dec., Miss Ella, daughter of Prof. BROWN and
[_].A. MILLER, Pastor of Monroe Presbyterian Church.
-Married in Sandy Ridge Township, on the 13th ult., by Rev. R.T.N. STEPHENSON, Mr. E.P. ALDRIDGE and Miss Jane PRESLEY.
-Married in Jackson Township, on the 27th ult., by Rev., R.T.N. STEPHENSON, Mr. James E. EASON and Miss Laura THOMPSON.
-Married in this place, on the 18th inst., by Rev J.E. KING, Mr. Hampton HORN, of Anson county and Miss Ida, daughter of John A. McCALL, Esq., of this place.
-Miss Mollie SHERRILL, formerly of our town, has
been giving a musical concert at the close of her school at Olin, near
Statesville...
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