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COUNTY, NORTH
CAROLINA
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1891
January 1, 1891, CHARLOTTE NEWS (Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, NC)
-Mr. James LONG was accidentally shot and killed while hunting rabbits in Union county, near the Cabarrus line. The Concord Standard says that Mr. LONG was in a cotton patch and climbed upon a stump so he could see that rabbit if it should come his way. He had his gun on the stump by his side, and it slipped off, the hammer striking the stump as it went down and was discharged, sending the whole load into his side. When his comrades arrived at the spot he was found to be unconscious and dying. He died in a few minutes.
Thursday, January 8, 1891, Monroe
Register (Union County, NC)
-Hack HARTIS, a son of Mr. William HARTIS, of
Sandy Ridge township, met with instant death on last
Thursday. He was working in the Hemby Mine when a rock
fell a distance of about 40 feet, striking him on the head crushing the skull
and killing him instantly. He was about 21 years of age.
-An elopement last night, at the
residence of Abel HELMS, Esq., Mr. T.C. KEZIAH to
Miss CURLEE, Abel HELMS, Esq., officiating.
-Last night in the Presbyterian
Church, a brilliant marriage was celebrated, the contracting parties being Mr.
Stafford S. WOLFE and Miss Minnie,
daughter of Mr. S.R. WILLIAMSON...
-On New Years
Day, a brilliant marriage was celebrated in the Methodist Church at Laurinburg.
The contracting parties were Mr. Walter WALLIS
of this place and Miss Lula GRAHAM,
the attractive and accomplished daughter of Mr. B.G. GRAHAM of Laurinburg...
Thursday, January 15, 1891, Monroe
Register (Union County, NC)
-Rev. W.C.
GANNON, who during the years 1887
and 1888 was pastor of the Methodist Church in Monroe, died at his home in
Winston last Friday evening, aged about 60 years...
-Last Thursday, Mr. J.H. LEE of this place, was married to Miss Nora ALLEN, a beautiful and accomplished young lady of Taylorsville. Mr. Lee is a prominent merchant and highly esteemed by all...
-Mr. J.W. Rudge has moved into the residence lately vacated by Rev. D.M. Austin.
-Attention Firemen: There will be a meeting of the Acme Steam Fire Company tomorrow (Friday) night, an every member is earnestly requested to be present. There will be business of importance to transact. By order of the foremen.
-Last Tuesday evening, Messrs. Milas Pyron, Archie Chaney, W. Medlin, W.P. Gaddy, M.C. Hagler and Frank Bass, with their families, and probably one or two others whose names we failed to get, all of this county, left for Arkansas. We regret to see them leave North Carolina, but hope they may meet with success in their new homes.
-Messrs. Hart, Green & Co. have consolidated their machine shops with the Monroe Iron Works, and the entire business will hereafter be conducted under the management of the iron Works, of which company Messrs. Green and McEwen are now members. We hope this arrangement will be mutually profitable to all parties interested, and that their success in the future may be greater than ever before.
-Dr. W. D. Pemberton, recently of Big Lick, has located in Monroe for the practice of his profession. He arrived Tuesday night, and is occupying the office recently vacated by Dr. S. L. Montgomery. Dr. Pemberton is an accomplished physician, a high-toned gentleman, sober, moral, and in every way worthy of the confidence and patronage of the people. We are glad to welcome him as a citizen of Monroe.
-Messrs. Shute & Starnes have closed out their stock of goods, and retired from business.
-School Notice – On Feb. 2nd 1891, I will open in Monroe a select school for boys. Only a limited number will be taken, and only such as can read moderately well. If you desire to give your son a thorough, practical, business education, or prepare him for college, it will pay you to consult the undersigned at once. J. F. Moser.
-From Negrohead – John, son of Mr. T.J. Polk, has been very sick. Mr. J.R. Griffin reports killing a hog which weighed 532 pounds. Mr. W.T. Carpenter is teaching at the Stewart school house. Miss Belle Bivens is teaching at the Gaddy school house. Mr. H.F. Liles returned a few days since from a visit to Anson county. Mr. S.H. Liles, of Asheville, has been visiting relatives in Union and Anson counties. Mr. H.S. Williams and family, of Mecklenburg county, have been visiting relatives in this vicinity. Mr. Ellis M. Griffin has been teaching penmanship in Anson county.
Thursday, January 22, 1891, Monroe
Register (Union County, NC)
-Mrs. SNIDER, wife of Rev. D.A. SNIDER,
died at her home 2 1/2 miles south of Beaver Dam Monday morning of Typhoid
fever...aged about 38 years...
-Wolfsville
Items-A few days ago a lady living on the lands of Mr. E.J.
HEATH, at Howard's Mill, N.C., by
the name of Mrs. TURNER,
accidentally caught fire and burned to death, as no one was present...She
leaves a husband and many relatives to mourn her loss.
-Married on the 20th inst.,
Samuel SECREST and Miss Annie WOLFE, Squire ESBERT, S.C., officiating.
-Stump Hill Items-Sester, the little son of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob MULLIS, died on last Saturday.
-Mr. G.M. McBRIDE was born February 20, 1855, and died at the
home of his brother W.J. McBRIDE, near Sanford, Florida on
Saturday evening, January the 10th at 5 o'clock, aged 35 years, 10 months and
20 days...
January
22, 1891, Monroe-Enquirer Register (Union County, NC)
List
of letters remaining in Post office at Monroe, Union county, N.C. uncalled for
Jan. 1st, ’91: Mrs. Preston Bennett, Mrs. Amanda Ashcraft, Mrs. S.V.
Byrno, Chisler Craig,
Geo. Cureton,
Miss Lula Crump, Saida
Eraser, R.A. Farley, C.C. Fesperman, Miss Roxana Hill,
(col) C.B. Hunter, Affie
Garris, W.P. Griffin, T.T. Hay, Walkup
Gaddy, Thos. Johnson, 2 D.T. James,
Miss Visie McKethan, P.C. Morris,
Miss Carrie Monroe, Ned Medley, William Perry, A. Phifer, Martin
Parker, Mr. Perry Agt. For patent churns, Milton Patterson, Washington Reid,
J.L. Secrest,
Miss Ema L. Sowell,
Rev. Jack Steed, Nancy Smith, Rev. J.W.
Thomas, (7) Noah Williams, Mrs. Susan Walkup, L.D.H.
Williams, M.A. Wals, When calling for any of the above please say
advertised.
John J. Hasty, P.M
Thursday, January 29, 1891, Enquirer
Register (Union County, NC)
-Mr. Adam C. PENINGER and Miss Jennie SECREST were united in marriage at the
residence of the brides
mother in this township on the 21st inst by Rev. J.W.
STRIDER...
-Olive Branch Items-Mr. Richmond
EDWARDS and Miss Julia DAVIS were united in the holy bonds of
matrimony on the 22nd inst. Rev. E.L. DAVIS tied the matrimonial knot.
-Col. Russel
ROGERS died yesterday morning at the
residence of his son in law, Jerry LANEY,
Esq., in Buford township, aged about 87 years...
-Mr. Lonnie YANDLE, a young man about 21
years of age, died at his home at Stout, last Sunday of diphtheria.
-Mr. William HELMS and Miss Melissa
HELMS were united in marriage at the home of the bride, last Sunday
morning, Abel HELMS, Esq.,
officiating.
-Married on January 25th, at the
residence of Esquire Jerry FUNDERBURK,
in Lancaster Co., S.C., Mr. John W. RICHARDSON to Miss Arminta BROOM, both of Union Co...
-Mary A. SNIDER, wife of Rev. D.A. SNIDER, departed this life January 19, 1891, aged 50 years, 6 months, and 20 days. She was married to Rev. D.A. SNIDER, Nov 24, 1867...
February 2, 1891, CHARLOTTE NEWS (Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, NC)
-The Monroe Register says John E. MORGAN and wife, S. N. FORD and Luther MEDLIN, charged with burning a house belonging to Henry DRY, in Goose Creek township, had a preliminary hearing a few days ago and were bound over to the Superior Court.
March 5, 1891, CHARLOTTE NEWS (Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, NC)
-Fire in Monroe. Two Young Men Burned To Death. The Monroe High School was totally destroyed by fire last night and two of the students were burned to death…Thomas E. PEMBERTON of Little Rock, Ark., Albert BOST, of Cabarrus county, and Sherbert RHODES, of Darlington, S.C., roomed on the third floor. RHODES and BOST awoke and started down stairs but the heat became so intense that RHODES, after being severely burned and nearly suffocated, turned back and made his escape at the other side of the building. BOST was in advance and became suffocated, it is supposed, and perished in the flames. PEMBERTON’S room could not be reached and he could not get out of the room…The building was a three-story brick structure and cost over $8,000… Mr. BOST, one of the unfortunate students, is a son of Mr. Martin BOST, of Cabarrus county, and a brother-in-law of Mr. James W. CANNON of Concord… [also see march 11, 1891 issue]
March 7, 1891 THE NASHVILLE CHRISTIAN ADVOCATE (Nashville, TN)
-Martha MOORE wife of Alexander HARBISON born Anson Co., N.C.; orphaned in youth; married in 1844 and moved with husband and 3 children to Williamson Co., Tenn. in 1854 where she died Feb. 13, 1891.
March 11, 1891, CHARLOTTE NEWS (Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, NC)
-Mr. A. C. RHODES, the young man who was in the Monroe High School Building at the time of the fire, was taken to his home in Darlington, S.C., Monday afternoon. While he is burned very severely hopes are entertained for his recovery.
March 12, 1891, THE LANDMARK (Statesville, Iredell County, North Carolina)
-Monroe Dispatch, 5th: Fire was discovered in the Monroe High School building early this morning. An alarm was at once sent in and the students of the school were aroused as soon as possible, but it was too late to save the building and two unfortunate young men, Thomas E. PEMBERTON, of Little Rock, Ark., and Albert BOST, of BOST’S Mills, Cabarrus county, N.C., perished in the flames. At the first alarm the young ladies, who roomed on the ground floor, made their escape. The young men roomed on the third floor and when the alarm reached them means of escape were partially cut off and the building filled with smoke and flame. Albert BOST and A. C. RHODES were in a room together. Albert awakened first and discovering the fire awoke RHODES. In trying to escape, Albert started for the west entrance, which was in the part of the building where the fire originated. He was suffocated by the smoke, overcome by the heat, and went down with the building. RHODES sought the east entrance and managed to escape after being severely burned about the neck, head, and arms. Thomas PEMBERTON was not seen at all and his remains were found on the wire springs of his bed, leading to the belief that he did not awake at all. Rocks were thrown through the windows to arouse him and tongues of flame licked through the openings in the glass… The building was completely destroyed, together with school furniture, four pianos and the library. The loss is some $10,000 with small insurance. The fire is supposed to have been incendiary.
April 14, 1891, CHARLOTTE NEWS (Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, NC)
-Mr. Dennis ROSS, who lives near Marion [sic] in Union county, has 127 bales of cotton stacked around his gin house. It is all his own property.
-Deputy United States marshall William LITTLE arrived in the city this afternoon from Marven [sic], Union county, with Joe FLOWERS and F. S. CRANE, white, and Berry HOWIE (col) charged with illicit distilling. They are being tried before United States Commissioner MAXWELL this afternoon. [See April 15th issue.]
April 15, 1891, CHARLOTTE NEWS (Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, NC)
-It was for the illicit retailing of Eau de Snake, and not distilling, that the Union county crowd was arraigned before United States Commissioner MAXWELL, yesterday. The parties were put under a bond of $100 each. The white men gave bond, but the negroes went to jail.
Apr 22, 1891, Biblical Recorder (Raleigh, NC)
-Died: Hector Palmer HAWLEY, Polkton.
April 27, 1891, THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION (Atlanta, Georgia)
-Charlotte, N.C., April 26 – Thomas RICKETS, a white man, who lived near the South Carolina line, about thirteen miles south of Wadesboro, was killed by his brother Calvin RICKETS yesterday evening. They were disputing about two feet of a common trace chain, each claiming the chain to be his. A fight ensued, when Calvin seized a board and struck Thomas two licks, one on the back and the other on the head. When the lick upon his head was struck, Thomas fell to the ground with his scull broken.
May 1, 1891, CHARLOTTE NEWS (Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, NC)
-The Monroe Chamber of Commerce appointed the following committee to look after securing the Seaboard Airline Shops for Monroe: Prof. H. W. SPINKS, A. M. CROWELL, W. H. PHIFER, H. B. ADAMS, J. M. FAIRLEY, J. J. VANN, Rev. J. F. MOSER and M. A. UNDERWOOD.
-Monroe’s Masonic Hall. Mr. PRITCHARD, the decorator has just returned from Monroe, where he decorated the interior of the handsome hall of the Masonic fraternity of that place. The hall is 54x24 feet and is one of the most handsomely furnished in the State.
May 6, 1891, CHARLOTTE NEWS (Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, NC)
-Jurors for the Federal Court. Jurors for the June term of the United States Court at Charlotte have been drawn as follows: …Union County-F.D. WOLFE, J.H. COLLINS, Ashley JACKSON, B. F. HASTY, Garrison MEDLEY, H. A. BAKER…
May 18, 1891, CHARLOTTE NEWS (Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, NC)
-Marriage of Mr. SIKES
and Miss
July 23, 1891, THE LANDMARK (Statesville, Iredell County, NC)
-How a Citizen of Union County Got Picked Up in a Trade. Monroe Enquirer. A few days ago a citizen of Buford township, returning home from Monroe, wearing a new suit of clothes for which he had paid $10, met a stranger in the road wearing a rather old and battered suit. The stranger bantered him for a trade, offering him $5.00 to boot. The citizen of Buford acceded and they undressed and exchanged clothing, even down to shirts and drawers, the citizen getting a “hickory” shirt for his nice white one. The $5.00 was handed over and this the citizen discovered to be a Confederate bill as soon as he tried to pass it.
August 21, 1891, DAILY NEVADA STATE JOURNAL (Reno, Nevada)
-In A Miser’s Hut – A dispatch from Columbia, S.C. says: “Uncle Billy BOST, an eccentric character of Cabarrus county, N.C., is dead. He was a bachelor, about eighty years old. His only companions were two dogs and an old negro. His real estate consisted of 1,800 acres of land, which he left to his nephews. He had a safe which was thought to hold thousands of dollars, but when it was opened the only money found was a nickel. However, in bureau drawers, in old cupboards, in pitchers and jars, in old clothes closets, in old stockings and in cracks in his miserable house was found $10,000 in gold, besides a large quantity of gold dust and bullion and a few hundred dollars in greenbacks.
“In the search a package from a Charlotte bank was found containing $700 that had never been opened. This was received by him in 1880. He had corn and bacon on hand four years old, and some hay that had been stacked for twenty-five years. He made his will only three weeks ago, and there is much talk of contesting it, for some of his kin have been left without anything.”
August 29, 1891 THE NASHVILLE CHRISTIAN ADVOCATE (Nashville, TN)
Martin T. CHEAIRS born Anson Co., N.C., May 19, 1804; died May 12, 1891 in residence of son-in-law, A. M. BAILEY, Maury Co., Tenn.; son of Nathaniel CHEAIRS who moved from N.C. to Tenn. about 1810.
Sept. 2, 1891, Biblical Recorder (Raleigh, NC)
-Died: Mrs. Ann HENRY, M. Lilesville Baptist Church, Lilesville.
September 3, 1891, THE LANDMARK (Statesville, Iredell County, NC)
-Maj. and Mrs. W. M. ROBBINS left Monday for Monroe in response to a telegram announcing the dangerous sickness of Mrs. R. G. BARRETT, Maj. ROBBINS’ sister. At last accounts, she was not improving.
September 17, 1891, THE LANDMARK (Statesville, Iredell County, NC)
-Maj. and Mrs. W. M. ROBBINS have been again called to Monroe by news of the critical sickness of Mrs. R. G. BARRETT, Maj. ROBBINS’ sister.
- A supposed incendiary fire at Beaver Dam, Union county, last week destroyed three stores and a shoe shop, with their contents. The losses were small.
September 24, 1891, THE LANDMARK (Statesville, Iredell County, NC)
Died: At his home in Union county on the 15th, Rev. J. M. GARRISON, a minister of the Baptist Church, aged 78 years.
October 1, 1891, THE LANDMARK (Statesville, Iredell County, NC)
-Mr. O. Ed. CROWSON, who will be remembered as having lived here with
his father, Mr. H. B.(?) CROWSON, about two years ago,
but who has since that time lived at Monroe, was
married last evening in the Presbyterian church at
Maxton to Miss L. Maud BURNS of that
place.
October 15, 1891, MESSENGER
INTELLIGENCER (Wadesboro, Anson Co., NC)
-Fatal Accident – Mr.
Ambrose Caudle, a Prominent Citizen of Polkton, Dies
from Injuries Received in a Gin Accident – The terrible cotton gin is
responsible for the death of another good citizen of Anson. Mr. Ambrose Caudle,
of Polkton, was running his gin last Saturday afternoon, and by some means his
left arm became entangled in the saws and was amputated just below the elbow.
The elbow joint was also mutilated so badly that amputation above the joint was
necessary. Dr. Ed. S. Ashe, of Wadesboro, and Dr. Hawley, of
Polkton, performed the operation as soon as possible after the accident, but
all to no purpose, as Mr. Caudle died from the effect of his injuries
about six o’clock the same afternoon. Mr. Caudle was about 60 years old,
and was an excellent citizen.
[note: Ambrose A. Caudle was
the son of Jesse and Abigail Caudle, and he was 1st
married on Oct 25, 1855 in Union Co., NC to Elizabeth Austin (b.Jan 14, 1830-d.bef.1860); and 2nd
married before 1860 to Emeline "Emma" Covington. He
was a 2nd Lt. in the 81st Regiment, 20th Brigade, Anson Co. Militia during the
Civil War.]
October 22, 1891, THE LANDMARK (Statesville, Iredell County, N.C.)
-The Monroe Enquirer-Express says Mr. Ambrose CAUDLE, and old citizen of Polkton, Anson county, got his arm cut to pieces in a cotton gin and died from the effects of it on the 10th.
November 12, 1891, THE LANDMARK (Statesville, Iredell County, NC)
-The Monroe Enquirer says that Mrs. John DIXON of Union county, pointed a gun in the direction of a hawk, shut her eyes and pulled the trigger, and down came the hawk. Accidents will happen in the best regulated families.
1892
January
21, 1892 THE NASHVILLE CHRISTIAN ADVOCATE (Nashville, TN)
-"Sister" HOOKS born Anson Co., N.C., May 17, 1814; migrated to Henderson Co., Tenn.; married Kindle HOOKS, Mar. 7, 1834; 12 children, 6 surviving her; she died Nov. 13, 1891.
January 29, 1892, THE LANDMARK (Statesville, Iredell County, NC)
-Samuel WILLIAMSON, of the firm HEATH & WILLIAMSON, of Monroe, was in Wilmington last Friday, and returning home that night took the sleeper, telling the conductor to wake him at Monroe. During the night, Mr. WILLIAMSON'S snoring and heavy breathing disturbed everyone in the sleeper. Several times the conductor and porter went to him to arouse him so that the other passengers could sleep. As the train neared Monroe they called him to get up, but could not arouse him. He seemed in a heavy stupor. Every effort to awaken him failed, so the car was side-tracked at Monroe and a physician sent for. His condition was soon pronounced serious. The stupor gradually deepened and in a few hours death ensued. Apoplexy is thought to have been the cause.
February 27, 1892, CHARLOTTE NEWS (Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, NC)
-Monroe Enquirer: The damage suit brought by Milton CARELOCK against the G C & N road for $15,000 damages for killing Alex CARELOCK some two or three years ago, was tried last week. The case was decided in favor of the railroad.
Mar 2, 1892, also Apr 13, 1892, Biblical Recorder (Raleigh, NC)
-Died: Rev. J. A. HILL, M. of
Mar 16, 1892, Biblical Recorder (Raleigh, NC)
-Died: Rev. P. G. HARTSELL, C. of Big Lick, N.C.
March 20, 1892, CHARLOTTE OBSERVER (Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, NC)
-Monroe, N.C., March 10 – Mr. Jordan COLLINS, one of the most respected and well to-do citizens of this county, met with a serious and painful accident this morning. He had started on horseback from his home to Monroe, when the horse became frightened, throwing him and breaking a leg between the ankle and knee. The bone was broken into several pieces and has been very painful but it is said amputation will not be necessary. Mr. COLLINS is 55 years old.
March 22, 1892, CHARLOTTE OBSERVER (Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, NC)
-John WATSON, of Morven (sic), Union county, was bound over to court yesterday by Squire MAXWELL in the sum of $100, for obtaining a horse from Mr. W. O. BALES, of Pineville, by false representation.
March 23, 1892, CHARLOTTE OBSERVER (Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, NC)
-Miss Lizzie SHANNON, of Union county, aged 22 years, died several days since after an illness of four months.
-Miss Mollie SIMPSON, of the same county, died Saturday, aged 35 years.
March 24, 1892, CHARLOTTE NEWS (Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, NC)
- Now that the Georgia Carolina & Northern railroad is completed from Monroe to Atlanta, the Seaboard officials are thinking of running a passenger train between Charlotte and Atlanta via Monroe. The News learns that all the officials, save one, is in favor of the project, and that the train will be put on shortly. The schedule time from Charlotte to Atlanta by this route will be 10 hours...
March 30, 1892, CHARLOTTE OBSERVER (Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, NC)
-Walter McCORKLE sustained a serious accident Saturday evening. He and Wm. PRESSLY were wrestling and when they fell. Mr. McCORKLE hit the ground first and broke his arm above the elbow.
April 9, 1892, CHARLOTTE OBSERVER (Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, NC)
-Monroe, N.C., April 8 - Last evening at Brouda??e, the handsome new residence of Mr. D. A. COVINGTON, the most enjoyable musicale and reception of the year, was given in honor of Miss Willie SIMMONS, of Wake Forest...
April 14, 1892, CHARLOTTE OBSERVER (Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, NC)
-Monroe, N.C.-The county commissioners were in session Saturday and yesterday considering plans and bids [for the construction] of the new jail….Four or five parties filed bids for the contract, but the Pauly Jail-Building and Manufacturing Company of St. Louis, was the lowest bidder and was awarded the contract at $12,000…the old jail will be sold at public auction…
April 15, 1892, CHARLOTTE OBSERVER (Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, NC)
- Monroe, N.C. ...A very novel case of a man who sticks to his own business is known in the eastern part of this county. Mr. Jack RAMSEY, a man 65 or 70 years old, has been living 18 miles from here all his life, but has never been to Monroe, though friends have frequently invited him to ride with them to town. He is an excellent chair and wheel-maker and lives well.
April 25, 1892, CHARLOTTE NEWS (Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, NC)
-The first passenger train from Charlotte to Atlanta over the new route through Monroe, left Charlotte this morning with a good passenger list...
April 28, 1892 THE NASHVILLE CHRISTIAN ADVOCATE (Nashville, TN)
-Mattie W. HARRIST born Anson Co., N.C., Sept. 18, 1836; daughter of the Rev. W. T. SMITH, South Carolina Methodist Conference who died when she was an infant; moved with her mother to Pickens Co., Ala.; married (1) Joseph S. COOKE, 1867; he died in 1868; (2) R. C. HARRIST, July 8, 1886; died January 1, 1892.
Apr. 28, 1892, PEOPLE’S PRESS (Salem, Forsyth Co, NC)
-Died: Walter S. LITTLE, aged about 45 and unmarried, one of the most intelligent citizens of the county and a county commissioner for four years, suicide, by shooting himself with a pistol, at his home in Wharf, Anson County.
April 29, 1892, CHARLOTTE NEWS (Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, NC)
Mr. B. W. SIMPSON the young man from Monroe who was Texas-bound, but who was arrested in the city to await the arrival of his father, was returned in care of the latter to the paternal roof yesterday.
May 4, 1892, Biblical Recorder (Raleigh, NC)
-Died: Thomas HARTSELL, (killed in mill accident), Locust Level, Stanly Co.
May 4, 1892, CHARLOTTE OBSERVER (Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, NC)
Monroe, N.C., May 4 - The municipal election was held here yesterday and resulted as follows: For mayor, Charles H. POLLEY; for Alderman- A. F. STEVENS, J. M. FERRELL, J. M. STEWART, W. B. HOUSTON and A.M. CROWELL. The election passed off quietly and a light vote was polled.
-Minor JORDAN, an employee in the cotton mills, had the fingers on one hand badly mangled this morning, by letting them get caught in the rollers of a lapper.
-Mrs. E. S. ELLINGTON, a sister of Dr. I. H. BLAIR, of this place, died at her home, at Mint Hill, yesterday evening, at five o'clock.
May 5, 1892, CHARLOTTE OBSERVER (Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, NC)
-At BELK’S School House, in Union county, N.C., on last Sabbath morning a Presbyterian church was organized by a commission of Mecklenburg Presbytery…
-The train dispatcher's office of the Carolina Central Railroad is being moved from Monroe to this city...
May 6, 1892, CHARLOTTE OBSERVER (Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, NC)
-The Enquirer says some eggs were bought in a store at Monroe some days ago by a son of Mr. C. G. McLARTY, and it was discovered that a hole had been made in the shell of one of them and then closed up with glue. The egg was opened up and in the meat was found a white substance which was ascertained upon analysis by Dr. ASHCRAFT to be strychnine. The merchant did not know from whom he had bought the egg; it is supposed to have been "fixed" for a dog. The Enquirer recalls the fact that nine years ago John C. MARSH, of Union, came to his death, and four other persons narrowly escaped death, by eating eggs which had been impregnated with strychnine.
May 8, 1892, CHARLOTTE OBSERVER (Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, NC)
-Wadesboro, N.C. - Mr. W. A. WATSON, the contractor who built the Wadesboro Cotton Factory, a large two-story brick store for H. WILLIAMS, and did the brick and stone work on the new Methodist church, leaves for Monroe, where he has the contract for building a large jail.
May 11, 1892, CHARLOTTE OBSERVER (Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, NC)
-Mr. T. A. SIKES, of the Observer composing force, has been at his home in Monroe a few days, celebrating the "coming of the first - a boy." He returned yesterday.
May 11, 1892, Biblical Recorder (Raleigh, NC)
-Died: Robert JOWERS, killed while stealing chickens, Wadesboro.
May 12, 1892, CHARLOTTE OBSERVER (Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, NC)
-Yesterday afternoon, J. W. HASTY, a revenue officer near Beaver Dam, brought William and Thomas SIMPSON here and lodged them in jail on a charge of illicit distilling and concealing liquor…
May 14, 1892, CHARLOTTE OBSERVER (Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, NC)
-The royal arch chapter met last night and conferred the royal arch degree upon Prof. S. M. DAVIDSON, of Charlotte, J. D. HELMS and J. M. BELK, of Monroe. Rev. W. G. CAMPBELL, of Concord, who has taken 32 degrees, was present and participated in the ceremonies.
May 19, 1892, CHARLOTTE OBSERVER (Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, NC)
-NOTICE OF SEIZURE. Having seized at Cleone, Union county, N.C., four barrels of corn whiskey, the property of E. W. BELK, notice is hereby given that any interested party will present their claims to me at Asheville, N.C., on or before the 24th day of May, 1892, or it will be sold and forfeited to the United States. W. W. ROLLINS, Collector, 5th District, N.C.
May 22, 1892, CHARLOTTE OBSERVER (Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, NC)
-Mr. H. H. McCALL, age about 90 years, died yesterday afternoon at 4 o’clock at the residence of his son, Mr. J. D. McCALL, on North Graham street, of old age…had been sick about a week…had no special diseases, but gradually wore out, and the wheels of life stood still. Deceased was born in Union county, near Philadelphia church. After his son came here to live, he moved here also, and has since made this his home. His children who survive him are: Mr. J. D. McCALL, Messrs. Wm., S.Y. and J.E. McCALL, Mrs. Adam YANDLE, Mrs. Rufus TROTTER, Mrs. A. M. HOUSE, Mrs. G. W. HUCH, Miss Mary McCALL and Mr. John McCALL. The interment will take place at Philadelphia church.
May 23, 1892, CHARLOTTE OBSERVER (Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, NC)
-Monroe, N.C., May 23. -More interest is now being taken in the general improvement of the town and its sanitary condition, than ever before. The streets are being nicely fixed up, wooden bridges removed and replaced with masonry and piping, etc. A general inspection has been made, every premises not in good order will has been reported and will be attended to at once. A contractor has made an estimate of the amount of money spent on new buildings, during the past year and fixes it at $60,000, which does not include repairs on old buildings. The population of the place is larger than indicated by the last census, as they do not include Broomtown, Prospect Hill and North Monroe. the population, including these places, which are just outside the corporate limits, is something over two thousand and two hundred.
-Two new magistrates have been appointed in this county, W. J. HUDSON in Sandy Ridge township and J. W. PRICE in Jackson township. They are among the best citizens of the county.
May 24, 1892, CHARLOTTE OBSERVER (Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, NC)
-Mr. B. F. HOUSTON, of Monroe, has a Bible published in 1697. It is well preserved, and is highly prized by its owner for its antiquity.
May 26, 1892, CHARLOTTE NEWS (Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, NC)
-Mr. and Mrs. E. T. BYERS left today for Monroe where they will take up their residence. Mr. BYERS will run as fireman on the G.C. & N.
May 27, 1892, CHARLOTTE OBSERVER (Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, NC)
-Monroe, N.C.-One of the most brilliant marriages ever performed here was that solemnized last evening by Rev. G. W. HARMON in the Methodist church. The contracting parties were Capt. W. A. LANE, one of the popular conductors on the Georgia, Carolina & Northern road, and Miss Lily AUSTIN, of Monroe…[lengthy article]
-Frank ARMFIELD, of this county, a student at Trinity College, has recently been awarded a scholarship at Yale…
-The Monroe Enquirer says that in plowing, recently, Mr. W. P. BROOM, of Stanly county, plowed over a burnt log and under it found $32.50 in silver, which had evidently been there a long while. One quarter was dated 1861 and his was the newest coin in the lot.
June 1, 1892, CHARLOTTE OBSERVER (Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, NC)
-Monroe, N.C., May 31. -Mr. John C. AUSTIN died at his home here yesterday afternoon, after a lingering sickness of several months. He was about 47 years old, a good citizen, a man of unusual energy and an ex-Confederate soldier. At the time of his death, and for many years before, he was coroner of this county, and a most efficient one.
-Two boys met with serious accidents in the county last evening. The little son of Jos. HENDERSON who lives two miles from here, was riding a pony, which threw the little fellow, breaking both arms just above the wrists. In Buford township a son of Mr. Isaac LITTLEMAN was fishing under BELL'S mill house and was caught by a piece of shafting. He was thrown violently on some rocks and one of his thighs broken. The two boys received medical attention at once and are now getting along well.
-Mr. John A. McCALL, who has been in the United States army for five years, is on a visit to relatives here.
June 2, 1892, CHARLOTTE NEWS (Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, NC)
-Monroe Enquirer: Mr. J. A. CLONTZ, a 17-year old son of Mr. T. T. CLONTZ, of Goose Creek township was in town Friday, the 20th instant, and while here secured license from the register of deeds to marry Miss Nora E. HAGLER, a buxom 16-year old lassie of the same township. He had the written consent of his parents and also of the girl's, to the union. On Saturday, Mr. Henry HAGLER came to town for the purpose of securing license to marry the same girl. After reaching here he found that CLONTZ was ahead of him, but declaring that he would have the girl he purchased a road cart and returned to Goose Creek for the purpose of perfecting his arrangements to get her. This he did satisfactorily and early Sunday morning he appeared at her residence accompanied by a few friends, and securing the girl the party proceeded to South Carolina, where they were happily married, returning home the same day.
-Monroe Enquirer... The best evidence of the healthfulness of our section is the large number of very old people living in all sections of the county. Among the oldest citizens is Mr. Jerre WENTZ, who lives with Rev. J. D. A. SECREAST [sic: Secrest], his son-in-law, in this township. Mr. WENTZ is over 90. Mr. Andrew STARNES of Vance township, is about 90. Mrs. ----- HARGETT who lives in two miles of Monroe is near 100.
June 2, 1892 THE NASHVILLE CHRISTIAN ADVOCATE (Nashville, TN)
-Charles W. LEDBETTER born Jan. 1, 1814; died Anson Co., N.C., Feb. 5, 1892.
June 9, 1892, THE
LANDMARK (Statesville, Iredell County, NC)
-The Monroe correspondent of the Charlotte Observer says Mr. John HOWIE, of that, vicinity "happened
to a serious accident" Friday. About two months ago his arm was broken and
on the day above mentioned his team ran away with him and broke his arm again
at the same place.
June 14, 1892, CHARLOTTE OBSERVER (Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, NC)
-Mr. W. W. DAVIS, of Monroe, died Sunday after an illness of a month or more. Deceased was about 51 years of age. He was a member of the Presbyterian church, and highly thought of. For some months he was foreman at the foundry. He leaves a wife and seven children. The funeral services were conducted yesterday.
June 17, 1892, CHARLOTTE OBSERVER (Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, NC)
-The residence of Mr. Baxter WILLIAMS, of Union county, was destroyed, with nearly all of its contents, by what is believed to have been an incendiary fire, last Thursday afternoon.
June 22, 1892, Biblical Recorder (Raleigh, NC)
-Died: Harry E. Gallant, Charlotte (drowned).
June 23, 1892, CHARLOTTE NEWS (Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, NC)
-The Monroe Enquirer says that Mr. F. H. WOLFE, clerk of Union county Superior court, who was so badly injured by a fall while attempting to board the Carolina Central train in Charlotte, a few nights ago, is improving, but is yet unable to walk.
June 23, 1892, CHARLOTTE OBSERVER (Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, NC)
-Monroe will be a dry town after the first Monday in July. At the last session of the Legislature the omnibus prohibition act had a clause in it making it a misdemeanor to sell liquor within two miles of Monroe High School. No one seems to know anything about how it came to pass the Legislature...
June 26, 1892, CHARLOTTE OBSERVER (Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, NC)
-Monroe, N.C. ...The following officers were installed in masonic lodge No. 244 last evening W. H. FITZGERALD, W M; W. O. WOLFE, S W; C. H. RICHARDSON, J W; W. H. BELK, treasurer; T. D. WINCHESTER, secretary; Dr. J. M. BELK, S D, A. C. JOHNSTON, J D, and C. W. BRUNER and O. C. CURLEE, stewards...
-Mr. F. H. WOLFE, clerk of the court, who was injured a few days ago by getting a fall, is up and about and will soon be entirely well.
July 7, 1892, CHARLOTTE OBSERVER (Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, NC)
-Noah CUTHBERTSON, colored, who recently disappeared very mysteriously, is still missing and can't be found, although a diligent search has been made for him. His mind is wrong and it is supposed he wandered from the field in which he was working and is lost somewhere in the woods.
-A negro child two weeks old, son of Laura COVINGTON, in New Salem township, is reported as having sixteen toes and sixteen fingers, all well developed.
July 13, 1892, CHARLOTTE OBSERVER (Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, NC)
-Mr. W. M. McR
July 14, 1892 CHARLOTTE OBSERVER (Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, NC)
-Monroe, N.C., July 13 ...The little two-year-old son of Mr. Robert STEVENS died yesterday afternoon, of congestion of the brain. The funeral services took place at the residence this morning at 10 o'clock, and the remains were interred in the town cemetery.
July 17, 1892, CHARLOTTE OBSERVER (Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, NC)
-Monroe, N.C., July 10 - Yesterday a considerable crowd was attracted to the court house by the trial of B. C. BROOM, of this county, who had a hearing before S. S. McCAULEY, Esq., and was bound over to the Superior Court in the sum of $500 on the charge of seduction under a promise of marriage.
-A new and large bell was placed in the belfry of the Presbyterian church today and hereafter will ring in the place of the small one that has been there since the erection of the church.
-Robert FOWLER, a white man living in this county, was yesterday evening arrested and committed to jail on a charge of larceny. He is said to have stolen a buggy cushion and a bridle, both worth about seventy-five cents. He will have a hearing in the morning.
July 20, 1892, Biblical Recorder (Raleigh, NC)
-Died: Deacon Willie J. FOUNTAIN, member of Ansonville Baptist Church, died in Southport.
July 26, 1892, CHARLOTTE OBSERVER (Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, NC)
-Monroe, N.C. - Mr. Charles BLAKENEY, a former citizen of this place, returned Saturday from Cleburn, Texas, where he has for some time resided. He was accompanied by his relative, Mr. and Mrs. BEARD. All will spend the summer here.
July 28, 1892, CHARLOTTE OBSERVER (Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, NC)
-Mr. P. D.
July 29, 1892, CHARLOTTE OBSERVER (Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, NC)
-Mr. S. A.
July 31, 1892, Biblical Recorder (Raleigh, NC)
-Died: J.
August 4, 1892, THE
LANDMARK (Statesville, Iredell County, NC)
-Monroe Enquirer: Mr. A. D. AUSTIN,
of LONG Store's neighborhood, raised
on a piece of ground measuring 34 rods square, by the thresher machine, 25
bushels of oats, and by weight 319(?) bushels. This is at the rate of 140
bushels to the acre, and is an unprecedented yield for this section. The land
had been run in clover four years.
August 5, 1892, CHARLOTTE OBSERVER (Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, NC)
-Mr. Robert L. LONG, of Clear Creek township, left yesterday to visit a brother in Texas and will go thence to Indian Territory. He will be gone a month or more.
August 18, 1892, CHARLOTTE OBSERVER (Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, NC)
-Shocking Crime in Union. Monroe, N.C., Aug. 10.-The most brutal and horrible negro murder that has ever occurred in this county, took place last Friday at the corner stone of Union and Lancaster counties, and in connection with the murder there was also one of the most brutal whippings inflicted that perhaps ever taken place in the county. Charlie YOUNG and his wife, Elizabeth YOUNG, had living with them two of their nieces, Amanda ALLEN, aged 12 and Becky ALLEN, aged 7. Elizabeth was boss of the house and whipped her husband when she pleased and did the same with the children, and the brutal whippings she frequently gave the children formed a general topic of conversation for the neighborhood. Some time last week she brutally beat to death the oldest child...The murder took place 50 yards this side of the State line and the body was buried about 200 yards the other side in South Carolina...All the evidence went to show that the negro woman was guilty of the most cruel and brutal treatment of the two children and she and her husband were committed to jail here to-night...The defendants came from South Carolina a year ago...[lengthy article]
-Raymond BIVENS, of Waxhaw, left yesterday for Baltimore, where he goes into the drug business.
August 26, 1892, CHARLOTTE OBSERVER (Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, NC)
-The Monroe Enquirer says that Mr. J. T. HELMS, of Lane's Creek, made 208 bushels of wheat on his farm this year.
-The Monroe Enquirer reports the sudden death of Miss Emma REEDER, daughter of the late Rev. B. C. REEDER, who lived at Mr. Clark HARKEY'S in Vance township. She dropped dead Monday morning while engaged in milking a cow.
-Died: J. B. BATTON, Concord.
September
1, 1892 THE NASHVILLE CHRISTIAN ADVOCATE (Nashville, TN)
-Thomas C. MOORMAN son of Benjamin and Martha MOORMAN, born Anson Co., N.C., July 30, 1812; moved with parents to Henry Co., Tenn. in 1837; to Calhoun Co., Miss. in 1841 where he died January 18, 1892.
September 11, 1892, CHARLOTTE OBSERVER (Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, NC)
-Mrs. Col. A. H. CROWELL, of Monroe, died at her residence at that place at 8 o'lock yesterday morning, after a lingering illness. She was 75 years of age and a most excellent lady in every respect, dividing her means with the poor and showing kindness to all. She had been an earnest and faithful member of the Lutheran Church for about 55 years. The funeral will be conducted today from the Lutheran church at Monroe. Deceased was an aunt of Messrs. W. M. and A. H. CROWELL, Mrs. T. D. FAULKNER and Mrs. T. A. SIKES, of this city.
September 13, 1892, CHARLOTTE OBSERVER (Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, NC)
-Miss Sallie CAMPBELL died at the residence of her father, Mr. J. H. CAMPBELL, in Monroe, Saturday night, in the 21st year of her age, after an illness of several weeks. Deceased was a most estimable young woman. Her bright, happy disposition endeared her to a large circle of friends, and her sad death is greatly deplored. The funeral services were conducted yesterday from Amity church, of which she was a member, by Rev. Mr. DIXON, of Monroe.
-A little child of Mr. and Mrs. E. W. PAINTER'S, of Monroe, died Sunday, after a few days sickness, and was buried yesterday.
Sept 28, 1892, Biblical Recorder (Raleigh, NC)
-Died: Susan W. HARRELL, M. of
October 9, 1892, CHARLOTTE OBSERVER (Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, NC)
-There was an interesting marriage in ‘Squire B.P. BOYD’S office yesterday. Miss Alice STARNIN, a buxom country lass, and Mr. D. H. JACKSON, of Union county, were the contracting parties. The ceremony was performed by Squire BOYD assisted by ‘Squire D. P. HUTCHISON. The former acted as book rack, while the latter did the reading. This was necessary as the elder ‘squire had left his glasses at home, and did not know his matrimonial lesson by heart…
October 13, 1892, THE
LANDMARK (Statesville, Iredell County, NC)
-Two miles south of Monroe Saturday night a train on the Georgia, Carolina and
Northern Railroad ran into a team driven by Mack McCORKLE. The team had
stopped on the track and refused to move. Both were killed and the wagon
smashed into splinters. McCORKLE
was badly injured and may die.
October 19, 1892, CHARLOTTE OBSERVER (Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, NC)
-Messrs. J. C. LONG
and W. H. C
November 9, 1892, CHARLOTTE OBSERVER (Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, NC)
-Dr. W. C. RAMSEY, of Monroe, died at his home place yesterday morning at 6 o'clock of consumption [torn]...He was one of the most prominent and popular physicians of Union county [torn]...72 years of age [torn]...For years he had been one of the leading elders of the Presbyterian Church. Deceased was a brother-in-law of Mr. Thomas WALSH of this city...
November 18, 1892, CHARLOTTE OBSERVER (Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, NC)
-The remains of Mr. D. F. HUNTLEY, who died Wednesday night in Salem, went through here yesterday to Monroe where they will be interred. The remains were accompanied by Mrs. HUNTLEY and child.
-A Man Crazed with Liquor - Runs Amuck in Monroe-He Draws His Gun on Everybody He Meets but is Finally Brought Down, Very Seriously Wounded.
Monroe, N.C., Nov. 17-A very sensational shooting affair took place here this afternoon at 5 o'clock and caused a general scattering among some of the people. Joseph GRIFFITH, a white man, a citizen of this county, was in town today and was intoxicated. It seems that he had been drinking for some few days and had become crazed from the effect. He was armed with a pistol and made his first attack on John CARPENTER, a peaceable and quiet citizen of this county. He did not use his pistol on CARPENTER, but struck him on the back of the head with the band from the hub of a wheel, cutting a considerable gash. He then took out his pistol and went for Warren JONES, a colored man, shooting him through the head. By this time, B. A. HORN, the town marshal, was on the spot, but GRIFFITH grew his pistol on HORN, but seeing the latter reach for his pistol dodged behind a corner and started on drawing his pistol on every one he met...GRIFFITH then took a notion to attack Ransom ARANT and ran him 40 or 50 yards with his pistol presented...HORN pursued...GRIFFITH fired on him again. HORN then shot and the ball took effect and GRIFFITH ran about 200 yards and lay down with his face towards HORN and his pistol presented...and he was hauled to the jail, where his wound was examined and found to be very serious. Whether he will recover is doubtful...It was the liveliest frolic of the kind that has been here in a long time.
November 20, 1892, CHARLOTTE OBSERVER (Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, NC)
-Joseph GRIFFITH, who was seriously shot in the back a few days ago, is improving, and the indications now are that he will recover entirely.
-A very fatal accident is reported to have taken place on the plantation of Mr. F. P. LOWERY, about 18 miles from here, in Chesterfield county, S.C., yesterday. The boiler of an engine which was used for ginning and sawing exploded with terrific force utterly demolishing the building. John HUNTER and F. P. LOWERY were instantly killed and another man seriously injured, though it is thought he will recover. The cause of the explosion is not known, though it is supposed the water in the boiler got too low.
November 23, 1892, CHARLOTTE OBSERVER (Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, NC)
-The conclave of Charlotte Commandery was well attended last night. The order of the Red Cross was conferred on Dr. J. M. BELK, of Monroe.
December 1, 1892, THE LANDMARK (Statesville, Iredell County, North Carolina)
-Wednesday morning of last week Mr. Francis TALLY, who lived alone near New London, Stanly county, was found brutally murdered. He had been killed with an axe. His neck was cut about half off and five gashes were cut on the back of the head and he had been struck over the left eye with the pole of the axe, mashing in his head and eye. The Stanly News says he was a very quiet man and it is not known that he had an enemy in the world. Robbery is supposed to have been the object of the murder. The Salisbury Herald says two white men and a Negro have been arrested and jailed on suspicion.
-The Stanly News says some days ago Mr. Augustus TAYLOR got his left hand caught in PARKER’S cotton gin at PENNINGTON’S mills, about 10 miles from Albemarle, and his hand was torn off and his arm badly mangled. Only a short time before he lost his right hand in a similar way.
December 21, 1892, CHARLOTTE
OBSERVER (Charlotte, N.C.)
-William Fletcher RAE, a veteran of the
Mexican war, whose home has been in Union county, has moved here to live, and
has rented a house on East Eleventh street.
ADDED TO
MEXICAN WAR(done)
-Little Tom FLETCHER, son of Mr. FLETCHER, of the hotel at Monroe, came
near causing a big fire at Monroe Monday night.
He set a can of kerosene oil on fire in the steward’s room, which in
turn set the house on fire, and but for the prompt action, the building would
have been burned.
December 21, 1892, CHARLOTTE OBSERVER (Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, NC)
-Monroe, Dec. 10 - The purse of Mr. J. C. FLETCHER, which was lost on Saturday, has been found. It was picked up on the road by Mr. Gilbert PRESSLAR, who returned it to the owner. Mr. FLETCHER offered him $20 which was refused, an offer of $10 was made but refused. Thereupon Mr. FLETCHER made him accept $5. Mr. PRESSLAR is one of the most honorable men in the county and it was a streak of good luck that the money fell into the hands of such a man. The purse contained $121 in cash and notes and checks to the amount of $500.
December 24, 1892, CHARLOTTE OBSERVER (Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, NC)
-Mr. C. W. BRUNER, of Monroe, on moving into his new residence several days since, gave a large reception. The Enquirer says the house is one of the finest and most substantial in the place, and that the plans were furnished by Mr. C. C. HOOK, of Charlotte.
December 29, 1892, CHARLOTTE OBSERVER (Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, NC)
-Monroe, Dec. 27- Mrs. A. F. STEVENS, one of the most highly esteemed ladies in this place, died yesterday evening at 7 o'clock after a lingering illness.
1893
January 12, 1893, THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION (Atlanta, Georgia)
-A Negro who was arraigned in a Charlotte, N.C. police court on a trivial offense, was unable to pay his fine and offered an old gold watch as security. The chief of police opened the watch and found engraved on the case the name: “Dr. HOWZE, Wadesboro, N. C.” He telegraphed to Wadesboro and learned that the doctor was long since dead, but that his widow was living, and that the watch was stolen from her house at the time SHERMAN’S raiders passed through that section. It was rather remarkable that the watch should have been recovered, after so many years, in such a manner.
January 4, 1893, CHARLOTTE OBSERVER (Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, N.C.)
-Jesse CARTER, the young man who was shot several weeks ago at Fort Mill, S.C., by a negro, and who afterward was moved to his home at Sandy Ridge, Union county, died from the effects of his wounds several days since.
-Monroe, NC, Jan. 3. –The marriage of Miss Nina ADAMS and Dr. Cyrus HOUSTON, of Concord, took place this evening in the Methodist church at 7:30 o’clock. The beautifully decorated church was literally packed and jammed with the numerous friends and relatives of the contracting parties….[lengthy article]
-The old jail, which is valuable only for the brick and iron in it, was sold at auction yesterday and was purchased by the town for $2,825.00 and will be used as the town sees fit.
The new jail, a model of neatness and almost absolute safety, is nearly complete and the prisoners-about 20-will soon be placed in it, much to their gratification, as the old jail is not altogether as fragrant as a flower house.
January 10, 1893, CHARLOTTE OBSERVER (Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, N.C.)
-Monroe, January 9-Mr. Robert McCAIN, one of the best citizens of this county, was on Friday night carried to the Morganton Asylum by Mr. M. D. MYERS. About 15 days ago he became suddenly insane and had been getting gradually worse up to the time of his departure last night. He became very much frightened during the earthquake in ’86 and his nervous constitution has not been very well since that time, but he never showed symptoms of insanity until about 16 days ago. He was a well to do farmer and a very excellent citizen and his affliction is very much to be regretted.
Jan. 11, 1893, Biblical
Recorder (
-Died: Mrs. Laura EDGISON, Cabarrus Co.
January 12, 1893, CHARLOTTE OBSERVER (Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, N.C.)
The following named citizens of the upper part of Union county will leave here on the 31st inst. for Collins county, Texas, where they will remain: Messrs. T. E. LONG, T. F. WILLIAMS, W. A. HUFF, Cicero FLOW and G. W. POLK.
January 14, 1893, CHARLOTTE OBSERVER (Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, N.C.)
SENATE-…A bill to allow the town of Monroe to issue liquor license came up with a favorable report. (The town was some years ago included in the limits of a territory in which the sale of liquor was forbidden as being in two miles of Monroe High School)…
January 15, 1893, CHARLOTTE OBSERVER (Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, N.C.)
-Troubles never come singly. Mr. and Mrs. WATT, parents of Mr. James WATT, who was scalded at Central, S.C. Thursday, arrived here Friday to see their son. They had scarcely reached here before they received a telegram stating that Mrs. WATT’S mother died suddenly Friday morning at her home near Monroe. Mr. WATT is not in a condition for his mother to leave him. He is, however, improving, and it is hoped he may recover.
January 19, 1893, CHARLOTTE OBSERVER (Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, N.C.)
-The infant of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. TRAYWICK of this city, died Tuesday night, at the home of Mr. E. W. THOMAS in Union county, after an illness of ten days. The remains were brought home yesterday, and the funeral service will be held this afternoon at 8 o’clock, from the residence on East Ninth street, by Rev. Dr. CREASY.
-Monroe, Jan. 17-The weather in this section has been colder than for the last ten or fifteen years; it is the general topic of conversation. So far as is known the only injury worthy of mention, and caused by the extreme cold weather, is the hard fate of a white man and a negro who camped out in South Carolina near Hornsboro. They built a fire and retired, and were found frozen next morning…
-Died: Bill CUNNINGHAM (colored), Monroe.
January 28, 1893, CHARLOTTE OBSERVER (Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, N.C.)
-Fireman James WATT Dead. Fireman James WATT, after two weeks of suffering and agony, breathed his last yesterday morning at 7:30 o’clock. He was perfectly conscious from the time of the first recovery from the shock of his accident until late Thursday night. He then became unconscious and remained so until death relieved him of his pain. Mr. WATT was fireman on the Air Line road, running between here and Central B.C. Two weeks ago yesterday, while at his post, the arch-pipe of the engine, when some miles from Central, blew out, blowing him out of the engine, which was running at the rate of 25 miles an hour…Mr. WATT was 24 years of age. He was a son of Mr. and Mrs. A. B. WATT of Union county. Both parents were present when he died. Mr. WATT was married several years ago, but his wife died last October. He leaves a little daughter 2 years old. His remains will be taken to MOORE’S chapel…
January 31, 1893, CHARLOTTE OBSERVER (Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, N.C.)
-Mrs. Albert BOYETTE, mother of Mr. Jo. BOYETTE of this city, died suddenly Sunday night at her home in Monroe. She was sitting in her chair by the fire, when she suddenly fell over dead. Mrs. BOYETTE was a most estimable woman, and ready for the swift summons to enter into “the rest prepared since the foundation of the world.”
February 1, 1893, CHARLOTTE OBSERVER (Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, N.C.)
-Mr. T. E. LONG and family of Monroe, were here yesterday on their way to McKinney, Texas, where they will reside.
February 9, 1893, CHARLOTTE OBSERVER (Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, N.C.)
-Parties up from Monroe yesterday report that Monroe is once more a wet town. The bars were opened Tuesday evening, and “the press was so great,” said one who was present, “that you couldn’t get in hollering distance of the bar.”
February 7, 1893, CHARLOTTE OBSERVER (Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, N.C.)
-“Uncle” Johnnie MORRIS, whose illness has been previously noted, died at his home in Union county Saturday evening, at the advanced age of 82. Mr. MORRIS was a remarkably preserved man. He was in the habit of driving to Charlotte in a low-back buggy every week or so, never being fatigued in the least by the ride. For years he had been a member of the Methodist church, and was a good man, a kind neighbor and faithful in all relations of life. Deceased was an uncle of Messrs. J. P. and J. C. LONG, of this city. The funeral took place yesterday afternoon.
February 14, 1893, CHARLOTTE OBSERVER (Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, N.C.)
-Monroe, N.C., Feb. 13-Cards are out announcing the marriage of Mr. Lex MARSH, of this county, to Miss Kate HOUGH, daughter of Senator HOUGH, of Chesterfield county, S.C. The ceremony takes place tomorrow.
February 22, 1893, CHARLOTTE OBSERVER (Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, N.C.)
-Monroe, N.C., Feb. 21-A very brilliant wedding rook place near here to day the contracting parties being Miss Belle BIVENS and Mr. John CULP, of South Carolina. The ceremony was performed by Rev. J. C. POSTELLE….The bride is the daughter of Mr. E. J. BIVENS and one of the most accomplished and popular young ladies in the county…
March 2, 1893, CHARLOTTE OBSERVER (Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, N.C.)
-Legislative. Bills Ratified and Now Laws…To establish Marshville township, Union county…
-Monroe, N.C., Mar. 1 -The contract for putting in an electric light plant here was let out to day…The plant will consist of one 70-horse-power boiler and one 70 horse power engine, which will be sufficient to drive the two Westinghouse dynamos. There are to be 25 arc lights of 2,000 candle power each, and three hundred incandescent lights of 16 candle power….Work will begin as soon as possible, and the plant will be in operation sixty days from the time work will begin.
-Thomas J. PRICE, of Monroe, has been granted a patent for a churn power.
March 4, 1893, CHARLOTTE OBSERVER (Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, N.C.)
-Monroe, N.C., March 8 –Mr. Thomas J. PRICE, of Unionville, was in town to day and had on exhibition a sample of his church which was patented last Monday.
March 7, 1893, CHARLOTTE OBSERVER (Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, N.C.)
-Mr. C. C. HOOK is making plans for a handsome residence for Mr. W. H. FITZGERALD, of Monroe. The house will occupy the prettiest site in the town, and will be supplied with all modern conveniences.
March 16, 1893, CHARLOTTE OBSERVER (Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, N.C.)
-Architect Chas. C. HOOK, of Charlotte, has about completed the plans and specifications for the new town hall for Monroe…[lengthy article]
March 25, 1893, CHARLOTTE OBSERVER (Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, N.C.)
-Mr. C. C. HOOK yesterday completed plans and specifications for a handsome residence for Mr. S. O. BLAIR, a well-known druggist, of Monroe; also plans for a large residence for Mr. D. W. HEATH, of the same place. Both buildings will be modern in style and convenience.
March 26, 1893, CHARLOTTE OBSERVER (Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, N.C.)
-Monroe, N.C. – At the residence of Mr. J. W. WATKINS, Miss E. W. VONSDEL of Wilmington, and Mr. A. S. TREZEVANT, of Fort Moots, S.C., were happily united in wedlock, Rev. J. MOSER officiating. They left for the groom’s home.
March 31, 1893, CHARLOTTE OBSERVER (Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, N.C.)
-A Model Union County Farmer. One of the best farmers of Union county, and one of the best citizens, is Mr. J. R. LATHAN, of Buford township. He never bought a sack of flour, a bushel of corn or a pound of meat because he had it to do; he had bought them some times to trade on but not for his own use. There has not been a year since he was married, 27 years ago, that he has not had some of the necessities of life to sell to neighbors, who neglected these things to devote their whole attention to raising cotton…On the night of his marriage he resolved that his wife or children, if he ever so fortunate to have any, should never see him intoxicated, and from that day to this a drop of liquor has not entered his mouth.
April 4, 1893, CHARLOTTE OBSERVER (Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, N.C.)
-Monroe, N.C., April 1 –A very destructive fire swept over a considerable section of country a few miles west of here to-day. Fire was put in a new ground belonging to Mr. Clark RAPE yesterday to burn logs and brush, but late in the evening the fire was put out and was thought to be entirely extinguished. When the wind began to blow to-day, though, the fire was kindled and a spark got into the woods. The flames made a clean sweep of everything in their course dry enough to burn….and a house belonging to McKoy SECREST, occupied by a Mrs. ALEXANDER, was burned and two other houses, the owners of which your correspondent does not know, were burned….
-Sheriff HORN to-day moved into the new jail. There were only two prisoners to transfer, one white and one colored. The jail is one of the finest and best in the State and is pointed to with a great deal of pride by the people of the town and county.
-Mr. Garrison MEDLIN, of Indian Trail, was recently elected secretary and treasurer of the Monroe Cotton Mills and goes on duty Monday.
April 13, 1893, THE LANDMARK (Statesville, Iredell County, North Carolina)
-The Standard says a 12-year-old son of J. W. McLAUGHLIN, of Cabarrus, was driving a team to Concord and when near town a breast-chain broke and the horses ran away, throwing the boy out of the wagon. The wheel passed over him injuring him so that he died in a short time.
April 20, 1893, CHARLOTTE OBSERVER (Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, N.C.)
-C. AUSTIN, Esq., of Monroe, died yesterday morning.
April 23, 1893, CHARLOTTE OBSERVER (Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, N.C.)
-Miss Rowena REDFEARN, one of the most popular young ladies in this place and Mr. Eugene McRAE, of White’s Store, are to be married Monday evening. Both are well known and have hosts of friends.
April 25, 1893, CHARLOTTE OBSERVER (Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, N.C.)
-Arlington, N.C., April 24-It is reported here to-day that Porter GRAY killed a peddler the last of last week, eight miles below here, at BELK’S distillery in Union county. It is said GRAY was under the influence of liquor and made demand for the peddler’s watch, which was refused. The weapon used was a rock.
April 27, 1893, CHARLOTTE OBSERVER (Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, N.C.)
-Monroe, April 26 -Miss Rowena REDFEARN and Mr. Eugene McRAE were married last evening at the residence of the bride’s sister, Mrs. Dave STEVENS…
April 28, 1893, CHARLOTTE OBSERVER (Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, N.C.)
-Mr. HOOK is about completing plans for a handsome residence for Dr. J. E. ASHCRAFT, of Monroe.
May 4, 1893, CHARLOTTE OBSERVER (Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, N.C.)
-Daniel JACKSON, a white man, of Union county, who went to Long Creek recently on a visit, became insane while there, and Sheriff SMITH was sent for to bring him to town. He was placed in the “Tombs” until yesterday noon, when he was sent to Monroe in care of Deputy JOHNSON, there being turned over to friends.
May 5, 1893, CHARLOTTE OBSERVER (Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, N.C.)
-Monroe, May 4 –There is a strong movement on foot here now to organize a Y.M.C.A….
May 6, 1893, CHARLOTTE OBSERVER (Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, N.C.)
-Mr. H. C. LONG learned yesterday of a distressing accident which befell the little three year-old child of his brother, Mr. L. Mac LONG of Union county. The mother left the child in the house while she stepped out to the barn to attend to some work being done there, and while out, the child fell in the fire, and was badly burned. There are hopes of its recovery.
May 7, 1893, CHARLOTTE OBSERVER (Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, N.C.)
-Monroe, May 6 –A fantastically dressed man, claiming to have been at one time a native cannibal in Hindosta, arrived in town last evening, on a missionary tour. He spent a week or two at Waxhaw and Lancaster, and came here from the former place. He was doing missionary work among the negroes and giving lectures to make money to pay his expenses.
He says he is seventy years old, can speak twenty different languages and dialects, and that he can distinctly remember how human flesh tasted to him in his younger days, but has been civilized and Christianized and is working for the good of others…
-Mr. Green B. LONG died this morning at his home at STEVENS’ Mill. He was well known in Charlotte and was a brother of the LONG brothers. He had many friends in this and Mecklenburg counties. The burial will take place here to morrow afternoon.
May 9, 1893, CHARLOTTE OBSERVER (Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, N.C.)
-The funeral services over the remains of the late David Green LONG were held Sunday at Monroe. Messrs. John and James LONG returned yesterday from attendance on the funeral.
May 10, 1893, CHARLOTTE OBSERVER (Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, N.C.)
-Monroe, May 9 –At a meeting of the military company this afternoon, R. B. REDWINE, Esq. a promising and popular young lawyer, was elected captain. All the old officers were re-elected.
May 10, 1893, Biblical Recorder (Raleigh, NC)
-Died: Dr. William H. BATTLE, Lilesville
May 13, 1893, CHARLOTTE OBSERVER (Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, N.C.)
-An interesting spectacle on the street yesterday was a two-story wagon from Union county. In the lower story were seven sheep, and in the upper 160 chickens. They were retailed by the owner, Mr. John AUSTIN.
May 18, 1893, THE LANDMARK (Statesville, Iredell County, North Carolina)
-Stanly News, 11th: Mrs. Pleas REDWINE tried to commit suicide this morning by jumping into a well. Her husband saw her tying the well rope round her wrist and asked what she was doing that for. She replied: “I am going to drown myself.” And then jumped into the well. Strange to say she was not hurt badly.
-The Stanly News says Clementine SMITH, wife of Benton SMITH, who lives three miles north of Albemarle, gave birth to a child Saturday night of last week. It seems she had been married but a short time and desiring to conceal the birth of the child from her husband, she put it in a bucket and thrust it under the bead, where it was discovered a few days later.
-A crowd of 27 horsemen and one man in a cart leading a horse rode quietly into Wadesboro Sunday night of last week. They rode through town, past the jail and in a few moments returned and left the town in the same manner in which they entered it. It is thought their business was to lynch Andy HARRIS, colored, who killed Herbert LEROY, white, in Anson county week before last, but it is supposed their courage failed them at the last moment. The authorities, anticipating another attempt have removed the Negro to Robeson county jail.
May 28, 1893, CHARLOTTE OBSERVER (Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, N.C.)
-Monroe, May 27 –Messrs. H. B. ADAMS and J. J. VANN have gone to Statesville to attend court there. They are interested in the case of Frank ASHCRAFT, who has sued about five citizens of this county for $30,000. ASHCRAFT, at one time, lived in this county, but removed to Alexander…In all, about one hundred witnesses from this county are wither there or on their way…
June 1, 1893, CHARLOTTE OBSERVER (Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, N.C.)
-Monroe Enquirer: It is a fact not generally known we suppose that Gen. James H. LANE’S life was on one occasion saved by a Union county soldier, Mr. Sandy PARKER, of Lane’s Creek township. A Yankee soldier was in a few feet of Gen. LANE and had his gun leveled on him when he was shot by Mr. PARKER. Mr. PARKER and Gen. LANE have been corresponding for several years.
June 2, 1893, CHARLOTTE OBSERVER (Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, N.C.)
-The Fight Almost Over. J. A. THARRELL, an old Confederate soldier, who arrived here Wednesday evening from Mississippi en route to Monroe, his former home, was taken sick here, and sent to St. Peter’s Hospital. Mr. THARRELL was reared near Charlotte, but went to Mississippi before the war, volunteering in a Mississippi regiment. He is now suffering with consumption and is in a very feeble condition.
June 3, 1893, CHARLOTTE OBSERVER (Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, N.C.)
-Mr. John Q. LEM
June 4, 1893, CHARLOTTE OBSERVER (Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, N.C.)
-Mr. J. E. DUVAL and bride, of Monroe, who were married last Tuesday at Monroe, were at the Buford yesterday en route to Philadelphia. Mr. DUVAL is an electrical expert.
June 8, 1893, THE LANDMARK (Statesville, Iredell County, North Carolina)
-D. M. GADDY, of Polkton, Anson county, graduated at Wake Forest College last Thursday. He had been sick for a few days and that night died of dysentery. He was 27 years of age.
June 9, 1893, CHARLOTTE OBSERVER (Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, N.C.)
-The stock of goods belonging to the late Green LONG, in Union county, together with a few personal effects, was sold at public auction Wednesday, by the administrator, Mr. William PHIFER, of Monroe.
June 15, 1893, THE LANDMARK (Statesville, Iredell County, North Carolina)
-Mrs. Margaret STARNES of Union county, aged 70 years, dropped dead some days ago.
June 15, 1893, CHARLOTTE OBSERVER (Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, N.C.)
-An Old Confederate Soldier Dies at the Hospital. Died at St. Peter’s Home and Hospital in this city, of consumption, yesterday, Julius A. THERRELL, aged about 50 years. The deceased was an ex-Confederate soldier, having served in the 19th Mississippi Regiment during the war, when he was shot through one lung. He said that he was born and raised not far from Charlotte, in Union county; went to Mississippi to see a brother, and there enlisted when the war began. A few weeks ago, poor, old, and sick, he made his way back to Charlotte to try to find some of his kinsfolk. He was so ill when he reached here, two weeks ago, that he was taken to St. Peter’s Hospital and in spite of care and kindness, died without finding the relatives he sought. He was buried in the Confederate Soldiers’ plot in Elmwood, by request of some members of the Veterans Association. The funeral services were held at the hospital, Rev. E. A. OSBORNE, chaplain, C. V. A., officiating.
June 20, 1893, CHARLOTTE OBSERVER (Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, N.C.)
-Monroe, N.C. June 19-The wife of Mr. William BROOM was buried here yesterday afternoon. She had been sick for only a short while and leaves a small child. She was an excellent woman and Mr. BROOM is an industrious, hard working man.
June 29, 1893, CHARLOTTE OBSERVER (Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, N.C.)
-Rev. John Darling BELK,
pastor of B Street church, died yesterday afternoon…of fever, after a brief
illness. The city was prepared to hear
of Mr. BELK’S death, as his critical
illness had been previously noted in the Observer, but nevertheless the news
was a shock, as he was just in the prime of his young manhood, being only about
26 years of age, and one did not associate death with him…was born in Union
county. His parents were devout
Christians, who trained their children for God, the consequence of which
training was that the three entered the ministry. Rev. S. R. B
July 2, 1893, CHARLOTTE OBSERVER (Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, N.C.)
-Gen. LANE has kindly sent the Observer a copy of a letter which he has recently written to Private Peter A. PARKER, of Lane’s Creek, Union county, giving the circumstances of PARKER’S brave action in saving his (Gen. LANE’S) life. The letter is published below and it makes the heart of every North Carolinian swell with pride to hear such good report of her brave soldiers…[lengthy article]
July 4, 1893, CHARLOTTE OBSERVER (Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, N.C.)
-Last winter a large crowd of Mecklenburg and Union county people removed to Texas, hoping thereby to improve their conditions. Several of the party have since returned, they say, to never leave again. Mr. Nat McMANUS, of Union county, seems to be the man who suffers most. Shortly after reaching the Lone Star he purchased a pair of mules, and, in breaking them to harness, he got his back hurt and was disabled for several months. About the time his back got well he had one of his hands mashed badly, which inconvenienced him very much. A few days ago he accidentally let an axe fall upon his foot and cut it in a manner off.
July 5, 1893, CHARLOTTE OBSERVER (Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, N.C.)
-Monroe, July 4-Mr. Elisha STANCIL, an aged and good citizen of this county, served in the Creek and Seminole Indian war, in 1835, and has just been notified by the government that a pension of $8 per month has been granted him for his services. He is among the best of the old landmarks, and deserves the aid given him by the government.
July 6, 1893, CHARLOTTE OBSERVER (Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, N.C.)
-Monroe, July 5-The board of aldermen are highly complimented by our citizens for passing an ordinance which imposes a fine of $10 on any minor who shall enter a bar-room. It takes effect this afternoon at 4 o’clock and many a little negro will be deprived of his drinks, which he has been in the habit of earning by blacking shoes, carrying notes, etc.
-…the Monroe Enquirer of this week notes that the CROWELL family will have its second annual reunion at Mrs. HUNTER’S – the old Michael CROWELL homestead – on Thursday, the 3rd of August. The family numbers over 200 persons; at the reunion last year 143 were present.
July 7, 1893, CHARLOTTE OBSERVER (Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, N.C.)
-J. SHUTE & Sons, one of the most enterprising and progressive firms here, have erected a bathing house and this has been their day to give free baths to the public.
July 8, 1893, CHARLOTTE OBSERVER (Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, N.C.)
-In Memoriam…John Darling BELK, pastor of B. Street church, Charlotte, N.C….
July 11, 1893, NEWS AND OBSERVER (Raleigh, Wake Co, NC)
-Died: Julius MULLIS, July 4, Clear Creek township, Mecklenburg County (whipped to death).
July 17, 1893, CHARLOTTE OBSERVER (Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, N.C.)
-Mrs. L. B. LOWDER, who lived on East Vance street,
died yesterday. She was convalescing
from typhoid fever and her case had been dismissed by the physician. During Mr. LOW
July 25, 1893, CHARLOTTE OBSERVER (Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, N.C.)
-Mr. L. D.
July 26, 1893, Biblical Recorder (Raleigh, NC)
-Died: Fenmore E. HARE, Wadesboro
-Died: Miss Vivian HENRY, Lilesville.
August 6, 1893, CHARLOTTE OBSERVER (Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, N.C.)
-Monroe, August 5-Two miners found some very rich gold ore between the Monroe Cotton Mills and Bear Skin Creek. They found one or two teaspoonsful in some gravel and made some excavations which show very rich ore. It is not probable that it is extensive or that it will amount to much.
-Mr. J. E. KIKER, whose little daughter made the gold find some days ago at the Surface Hill mine, was in the city yesterday with his pocketful of gold, or the same thing, gold ore. In four days’ time Mr. KIKER got out 58 pounds of rich specimens, one lot of 17 pounds being one-fourth gold.
August 9, 1893, CHARLOTTE OBSERVER (Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, N.C.)
-Mr. J. D. HELMS, a candidate for the post-office at Monroe, came up yesterday expecting to go onto Washington last night, but learning that Congressman ALEXANDER would be in Greensboro to-day and to-morrow, he concluded to “bide a wee.” Mr. HELMS is confident of being “winner,” as he has the endorsement of both Senators and Congressman ALEXANDER.
-“A good citizen gone,” was the general expression yesterday afternoon when the word was passed from lip to lip that Mr. Joseph McLAUGHLIN was dead.
For seven weeks he had been struggling with the grim monster, which finally claimed him yesterday afternoon…He passed away quietly and without a struggle.
Deceased was a native of County Derry, Ireland. He was born may 1823, and came to this country when quite a boy, his parents settling in Union county. His early manhood was spent in Charleston, he there beginning his business career as clerk in a store. After his marriage with Miss HASTINGS, of Union county, he returned there, settling in Monroe, which place he might almost be said to have been the founder of, he being one of the first settlers, and soon the largest merchant. He moved to Charlotte near the close of the war, and at once became identified with her business interest, engaging first in the grocery and afterward in the hardware business.
…After
retiring from active mercantile life, Mr.
McLAUGHLIN became agent for the Messrs.
August 11, 1893, CHARLOTTE OBSERVER (Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, N.C.)
-The Duke scholarships for Charlotte District, Western North Carolina Conference, have been awarded to Mr. Plummer STEWART, of Monroe, and Mr. J. L. LOVE, of Unionville, entitling them to one year’s tuition each in Trinity College, Durham.
August 22, 1893, CHARLOTTE OBSERVER (Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, N.C.)
-Monroe, August 21-Our people were very sorry yesterday evening to hear of the death of Mrs. O. C. CURLEE, one of the most respected and highly esteemed ladies of this place, yesterday evening at 8 o’clock. She had been ill for only about two days, and her death was unexpected.
August 22, 1893, CHARLOTTE NEWS (Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, N.C.)
-A trade, by which the Monroe Enquirer passed from the editorship of W. J. BOYLEN to Mr. E. C. ASHCRAFT, of Monroe, was effected yesterday…
August 27, 1893, CHARLOTTE OBSERVER (Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, N.C.)
-Miss Sallie KISER
and Mr. Frank
August 30, 1893, CHARLOTTE OBSERVER (Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, N.C.)
-There is said to be in the poor house in Union county, a woman 130 years old. Her name is Mrs. PERRY, and she went originally from this county.
September 24, 1893, CHARLOTTE OBSERVER (Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, N.C.)
-Monroe, September 23- Among the buildings now going up is a handsome house for Mr. J. J. MOODY, on the lot where was burned the house occupied by Dr. J. E. ASHCRAFT.
September 27, 1893, CHARLOTTE OBSERVER (Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, N.C.)
-Monroe, Sept. 26- Mrs. Robert LEMMOND who died night before last was buried in the cemetery yesterday afternoon.
September 29, 1893, CHARLOTTE OBSERVER (Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, N.C.)
-It is expected that E. C. WILLIAMS, of Monroe, will secure a place under Consul general A. D. JONES, at Shanghai.
October
5, 1893 THE NASHVILLE CHRISTIAN ADVOCATE (Nashville, TN)
-Hugh S. CRAWFORD born Aug. 29, 1809; died Wadesboro, N.C., March 1, 1893.
October 15, 1893, CHARLOTTE OBSERVER (Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, N.C.)
-Monroe, Oct. 14- There are now 22 inmates in the poor house, 10 whites and 12 colored. Mr. A. H. BOYTE, the superintendent, is just recovering from an attack of fever. One of the inmates, a white child that was recently hurt about the limbs and body by falling into a fire place, is gradually recovering.
October 31, 1893, CHARLOTTE OBSERVER (Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, N.C.)
-Mrs. L. M. PIERCE, of Monroe, died yesterday, aged 40 years, of consumption. Deceased had been an invalid for some time. She was much beloved and was a good woman.
November 9, 1893, CHARLOTTE OBSERVER (Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, N.C.)
-The Monroe Enquirer says that the administrator of Mr. James WATTS, formerly of Union county, who was killed on the Richmond & Danville Railroad a few months since, has recovered, through his attorneys, Messrs. ADAMS & REDWINE, $2,500 damages. The money goes to Mr. WATTS’ only child, a little girl about three years old.
November 19, 1893, CHARLOTTE OBSERVER (Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, N.C.)
-Monroe, Nov. 18- An interesting meeting is now in progress at the Lutheran church, The pastor, Rev. J. F. MOSER, is being assisted by Rev. Prof. J. C. MOSER of Hickory…The church will be dedicated to-morrow morning…the result of mission work begun here four years ago, and is, without doubt, the most neatly finished church here…In the afternoon the funeral of Mrs. A. H. BOYTE will be preached.
-The little child of Mr. Joseph BROWN died last evening, and was interred in the cemetery to-day.
November 22, 1893, CHARLOTTE OBSERVER (Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, N.C.)
-Monroe, N.C., Nov. 20- If the people of Monroe do not all become religious it will not be for the lack of a sufficiency of good preaching. Dr. BARNETTE, a most scholarly man, ably fills the Methodist pulpit; Rev. Mr. MOSER the Lutheran; Rev. Mr. DIXON the Presbyterian, and Rev. Mr. HILLIARD the Episcopal. All regularly preach good sermons, and every now and then the monotony is broken by a revival.
-Mr. J. M. MILLS, of this city, left yesterday for Monroe on a very pleasant mission. This morning at 11 o’clock he will be united in marriage to Miss Callie HELMS, the ceremony to take place at the bride’s home in the presence of a number of friends….
-There has been noted on the streets this peculiar looking covered wagon drawn by four horses. The team was owned and operated by one Mr. Harry TAYLOR, formerly of Union county, but who left and went to Texas some years ago.
Yesterday Mr. W. C. McCALL, of Monroe, came up, and his first business was to hunt up the sheriff. He explained to him that he wanted him to attach Mr. TAYLOR’S property to satisfy an old claim which he had against him. Years ago, it seems, Mr. McCALL and Mr. TAYLOR were partners in stock raising. The latter went off to make a sale, and did not make the return he should. He went on to Texas, and now after seven years returns and has his property levied on by the sheriff to satisfy the claim which Mr. McCALL forgot not all these years. The conclusion of the whole matter will be heard to-day.
November 25, 1893, CHARLOTTE OBSERVER (Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, N.C.)
-The case of McCALL vs. TAYLOR for the recovery of money embezzled after a horse-trading affair, was compromised at Monroe yesterday by TAYLOR turning over all of his horses and wagon which he brought here from Texas. The sheriff went down with TAYLOR yesterday to Monroe, and after the matter was settled they returned last evening. Messrs. JONES & TILLETT represented TAYLOR.
December 1, 1893, CHARLOTTE OBSERVER (Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, N.C.)
-The Monroe Enquirer says that there is but one government distillery running in Union county. The assessment being raised from two to three gallons of whiskey per bushel of grain is the cause of the shut-down.
December 8, 1893, CHARLOTTE OBSERVER (Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, N.C.)
-Mr. Eugene ASHCRAFT, a capital printer and an estimable young man, well known to the craft in Charlotte, where he has worked, has bought a half interest in the Monroe Enquirer from his brother, Mr. B. Clegg ASHCRAFT.
December 9, 1893, CHARLOTTE OBSERVER (Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, N.C.)
-Monroe, Dec. 8- The military company has had the good fortune to secure as its captain, Mr. WEBSTER, of Statesville, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Capt. REDWINE. The company is now in fine condition and hopes to be second to none in the State.
-Dr. W. A. MONROE, of Waxhaw, was here last night on his way on [to] California and Washington, in one of which states he will permanently locate.
December 16, 1893, CHARLOTTE OBSERVER (Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, N.C.)
-Monroe, Dec. 15- The Presbyterians are making preparations for an entertainment at their church on Christmas night. They will then have a jug-breaking and a fine programme of music. Though the membership of this church is not very large, over $600 has been raised during the present year for religious purposes, besides the pastor’s salary.
-Mrs. Jane TAYLOR died in Goose Creek township last Thursday night. She was married and leaves several children. The cause of her death was congestion of the brain.
-Nathan McMANUS, who left Texas nearly two months ago in a two horse wagon, is expected to arrive in Charlotte Monday evening…
-Mr. Will McMANUS, of Goose Creek has inaugurated a regular building boom. He is now building the largest dwelling house in Union county, outside of Monroe.
December 22, 1893, CHARLOTTE OBSERVER (Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, N.C.)
-A Runaway Marriage – Mr. and Mrs. D. M. AUSTIN had quite a little surprise game worked on them last night. Miss Pauthia GRIFFIN, of Monroe, sister of Mrs. AUSTIN, has been visiting there for some time, and Mr. R. J. FLETCHER, her old sweetheart, had been deprived of seeing her.
But last night, Mr. and Mrs. AUSTIN went to the music recital, leaving Miss GRIFFIN at home. Soon after they had taken their leave Mr. FLETCHER called at the house and secured his sweet heart, her trunk and other belongings and skipped. They soon appeared before Rev. Dr. CREASY and were married and left on the Carolina Central train at 9:45 last night, for Monroe, their future home.
December 31, 1893, CHARLOTTE OBSERVER (Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, N.C.)
-A business change which will be of interest in Monroe and surrounding section, goes into effect on the 1st. This is the retirement from business of Messrs. STEPHENS & PHIFER, one of the oldest firms in this section. Mr. STEPHENS, who is ex-sheriff of Union, was in the city yesterday to attend the sale of the WILLIAMSON property.
-Believe in Witchcraft. The Eight Aged CLONTZ Sisters in Union County, and Their Queer Ways.
Asheville, Dec. 29-In Union county, this State, near the town of Monroe, live a family of aged women of the name of CLONTZ, who are remarkable for their longevity and their strange belief, and whose story carries one back to the days of Cotton Mather and of witchcraft in old New England. There are eight of these women, all of whom are closely related, and whose average age is 85 years. Five of them are maiden sisters, and the youngest of the sisters, who is also the youngest of the eight, is 75 years old. They have lived in the same house all their lives, and the majority of them can neither read nor write. None of them has ever been farther from home than the nearest towns, and has never ridden on a train. Several have never seen either town or train. The women own the farm on which they live, and perform all the labor thereon, and under their efforts the earth yields to them a comfortable living. One of the sisters has ploughed, ditched, split rails and generally performed a man’s work all her life, and until recent years in each season went into the harvest field and cut grain with an old-fashioned grain cradle. They card, spin and weave on old-time cards, wheels and looms, and cut and make their own clothing.
All of this remarkable family of women are believers in witchcraft and hoodooism. One of them professes to be able to effect cures of various diseases in humans and animals by sorcery. It has been the popular belief that the women could put a “spell” on the hooks of fishermen so that a day spent in fishing in the brooks of the vicinity is fruitless. Hunters, too, are particular not to go gunning in that locality, for it is believed that the women can “spell” the gun so that a bullet fired straight at the target will fly wide of the mark.
Every spring when these industrious people shell corn for planting they place the cobs in the creek, which they claim, will prevent a drouth (sic). To show their belief that Friday is an unlucky day, a neighbor once went to their house after some article he had loaned the sisters, but they declined to return it on account of its being Friday. The women belong to the Presbyterian Church, and enter the edifice to attend service in single file, all wearing old style sunbonnets. This headdress, it is said, is rarely if ever taken off, even indoors. They all smoke long stem pipes and dip snuff.
There are also living near these persons five women closely related to them, who are each upwards of 60 years old. The younger community are taking considerable interest in educational work, and the belief in witchcraft is fast passing away. (asked BM abt this one 10/29/11)
1894
February 8, 1894, THE LANDMARK (Statesville, Iredell County, North Carolina)
-The Monroe Enquirer says that two weeks ago P. B. STARNES, of Buford township, Union county, became enraged and seized a pistol and shot his wife, inflicting one wound on her hand and one on her head. After the brute had shot his wife, he then beat her unmercifully with a stick and bruised her most cruelly with the butt end of the pistol. The injured woman is very low and it is not known how badly she is injured. STARNES fled to South Carolina and is hiding.
February 15, 1894, THE LANDMARK (Statesville, Iredell County, North Carolina)
-The Monroe Enquirer says the distillery of Ellis SIMPSON of Union county, was burned a few days ago. The burning was the work of an incendiary, for there had been no fire about the distillery for several weeks. Before the burning there were 600 or 700 gallons of whiskey in the warehouse, but at the burning there was no smell of whiskey in the flames nor any sign of whiskey in the ashes.
February 22, 1894, CONCORD TIMES (Cabarrus County, NC)
Dr. Wm. McILWAINE, of Union
county, died suddenly Sunday while attending services at Banks’ chapel. He left home in his usual health, and
occupied the seat in church where he has been a familiar figure for years. When the service was about half over his head
was noticed to drop to one
side, he gave a gasp, and before even those next to him
could realize what had happened, he
expired. Deceased was one of the most prominent
men of his section. [Note: Cemetery records of Banks Presbyterian Church
show the following: Dr. William McILWAIN, b.June 18, 1818-d.Feb. 18, 1894.]
April 25, 1894, North Carolina Christian Advocate (Greensboro, Guilford Co., N.C.)
-Died at his home in Union county, N.C., March 7th,
1894, Mr. G. A. WINCHESTER, aged eighty-four years, six months and a few
days. For over sixty years he has been a consistent member and a true and
faithful worker in Pleasant Grove M. E. South, Charlotte District, W. N. C. Conference. --- The old story! “A vacant seat and
an empty chair” remind us that time is fleeting and we too must go into the
misty beyond. Mrs. S. E. HOWIE, Potter, N.C., April 15th,
1894.
May 23, 1894, THE NORTH CAROLINA CHRISTIAN ADVOCATE (Greensboro, Guilford Co., N.C.)
-Sister Jane A. McCLURE died at her home in Mecklenburg county, N.C., on April 17th, 1894. She was a consistent member of Trinity M.E. Church, South, on the Charlotte circuit. Her faith was strong, her hopes bright and her love perfect. May the Lord be with and bless her loved ones that are left behind. -------- Jno. M. PRICE.
May 23, 1894, North Carolina Christian Advocate (Greensboro, Guilford Co., N.C.)
-Mrs. Lavicy FINCHER, wife of J. A. FINCHER and mother of Rev. B. F. FINCHER, died at her home in Monroe, N.C., May 8th, 1894. She had lived for 67 years, and had been for a number of years a faithful member of the M. E. Church, South. Sister FINCHER was a great sufferer, but by the grace of God she endured, holding fast the profession of her faith without wavering. She fought well, toiled long and won. She leaves a husband and four children. May God bless all who weep. ----R. M. HOYLE
June 20, 1894, THE NORTH CAROLINA CHRISTIAN ADVOCATE (Greensboro, Guilford Co., N.C.)
-Mrs. Cirona CALLOWAY was born May 6th, 1855 in Montgomery County, and died at her home in Concord, June 4th, 1894, after three weeks illness, age 39 years, 28 days. She was converted and joined the Methodist church at the age of sixteen. Her parents, James and Jane TALBERT, were earnest Methodists, and she was brought up in a Christian home. She was married to George F. CALLOWAY, Dec. 7th, 1876. Her husband, their six children and her aged parents survive her, and mourn their great loss. She said in her last days she was trusting in Jesus. Her remains were taken to her old home in Montgomery, and buried at Lane’s Chapel. “Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord.” ---------Thom. W. SMITH, P.C.
July 11, 1894, North Carolina Christian Advocate (Greensboro, Guilford Co., N.C.)
-Mrs. Eliza Rosser WOLFE was born in Lancaster county, S.C., 1815, and died at the residence of her son-in-law, N. S. OGBURN, Monroe, N.C., May 2nd, 1894. She was a relict of the late Samuel WOLFE of Mecklenburg county For about fifty years she was a faithful member of the Methodist Church. She had been confined to her bed for some weeks and suffered intensely, but endured patiently, and bravely met the end. Four children survive her. May God bless those who mourn. R. M. HOYLE, P.C.
Thursday, November 15, 1894, MONROE ENQUIRER (Union County, NC)
-After three score and nine
useful years of a noble life, John NEELY
of Jackson township, passed peacefully away, on the 9th inst.,
...Buried in the Old Waxhaw Cemetery.
-Mr. A.G. BRUNER of Wadesboro, died on October 31st...He was a brother of our
townsman, Mr. C.W. BRUNER.
-Mrs. Luke SINCLAIR died at her home at Olive Branch on the 11th inst. She was
a member of Olive Branch Baptist Church. A husband and several small children
survive her.
-Mr. Zebulon BAUCOM, age 19 years, died at the home of his father, Mr. Riley BAUCOM of New Salem township,
on the 9th inst.
-Mr. C.P.
GRIFFIN, of Anson Co., died yesterday.
He was about 75 years old and was a good old man. He was the father of Messrs. J.H. and [_].C. GRIFFIN
of Rock Rest.
-Mr. Frank STANCIL of Sandy Ridge township, fell off of a wagon on the 6th inst., while going from
Monroe to his home, and received injuries from which he died yesterday morning.
He died at the home of Mr. James READER.
Deceased was about 40 years old.
-Mr. James GRIFFIN of Monroe township, and Miss Julia MORGAN, daughter of Mr. W.D. MORGAN of Lanes Creek township, were
married at the brides father's house on the 8th inst...
-Mr. H.C. THOMAS and Miss Susan BOYCE were married on the evening of
the 8th inst. at the residence of Mr. Henry KLUTZ in Sandy Ridge township... After the
marriage, the Morning Star band gave the couple a serenade.
-Mr. Thomas HOUSE and Miss Lula RITCH, both of Vance township, married by G.F. CROWELL, Esq., on the 11th inst.
November 24, 1894, CHARLOTTE OBSERVER (Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, N.C.)
-Mrs. Beda LONG died at her home in Union County several days ago, at the advanced age of 71 years. She lived in Goose Creek township and was generally beloved.
Saturday, December 1, 1894, ATLANTA CONSTITUTION (Atlanta, GA)
-THREE PRISONERS CREMATED. They Tried to Burn Out of the Guardhouse.
Charlotte, N.C., November 30.-Three negroes were burned to death in the guardhouse at Polkton, N.C., shortly after midnight yesterday morning. The prisoners were Henry BUTLER and Oscar THOMPSON, who stole a cow, and Hamp MAY, accused of stealing shoes. Evidently the negroes tried to burn their way out, and lost control of the fire.
December 5, 1894, THE NORTH CAROLINA CHRISTIAN ADVOCATE (Greensboro, Guilford Co., N.C.)
-Died, at the residence of his father, in Anson county, N.C., on the 21st October, Mr. Charles T. NORTHCUTT, aged 28 years and a few months. He joined the M.E. Church, South, when quite young and professed faith in the Lord as his Savior under the ministry of Rev. R. S. WEBB at Pleasant Hill Church, near the village of McFarlin, since which time he has lived a devout Christian life, and where he died a triumphant death. He was a friend true to his Church and his pastor, and was greatly beloved by all who knew him. He leaves a devoted father, mother, brothers and sisters, and a host of friends. Peace be to him now and forever. --- L. L. GASQUE.
December 26, 1894, North Carolina Christian Advocate (Greensboro, Guilford Co., N.C.)
-Monroe cor. [correspondent of the] Charlotte Observer: The most useful mule that has ever been in this section did farm work during the past year on the old WALKUP place for a darkey named Ben CROW. Ben bought the mule on credit for $40, and bought his guanao and supplies for the summer on time. With this old mule he made twelve 500-pound bales of cotton besides other stuff. When he paid for the mule, his guana and supplies, he had a surplus of four bales left. He cultivated a space of about twenty acres.
-Last night when Mr. Will STEVENS
and family, of STEVENS’ Mills, were attending the BARRETT wedding
at Matthews, his dwelling house and all its contents were consumed by the
flames of an incendiary. Mr. STEVENSON
[Stevens?] left home just before night and returned about midnight to find
his home in ashes. To-day, George BARRETTE,
colored, was arrested and brought here by Constable LEMMOND
and confessed the crime. He is
merely a boy.
1895
Tuesday, January 9, 1895, PLOW BOY (Wadesboro, Anson Co, NC)
-The 12 year old daughter of Mr. George GULLEDGE of the Bethel neighborhood died last Wednesday night of dropsy.
-Their was a shooting affair at land last Thursday. A dispute arose among some horse traders, whereupon Tom LITTLE, of Union county opened fire at random with his pistol. The shot took effect in Bridger LILES, who, we are told, was not connected with the affair. LITTLE was arrested after some resistance and placed under bond for his appearance in court.
February 4, 1895, THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION (Atlanta, Georgia)
-Frank LAPP was killed yesterday at a shooting match in Cabarrus county. His gun struck a log and the entire top of his head was blown off.
Wednesday, February 6, 1895, PLOW BOY (Wadesboro, Anson Co, NC)
-Mr. Jno. DUNN of Morven, who has been adjudged out of his right mind for some time, was carried to the Morganton Asylum last week.
-Mr. D. B. WRIGHT and Miss Ellas DABBS of Lilesville township were married at the bride’s father, Mr. J. J. DABBS Thursday, Rev. B. A. YORK officiating.
-Meeting of Commissioners: …Ordered that Joshua BURNS be paid $2.25 for coffin for burial of Rebecca BURNS, outside pauper.
-Mrs. Henry LILES, of Morven, dropped dead while she was at the hog pen last Sunday… She was about forty years of age. Was a sister of Rev. J. C. MASKE who died at Wake Forest last fall. She leaves a husband and several children.
-Last Friday week, while Mr. G. W. TURNER, who lives on Mr. W. A. SMITH’S land in Ansonville township, was adjusting some shafting in a corn mill which had been put out of order, he was caught up by the main shaft and thrown against some lumber nearby, which resulted in his death the following Tuesday night. Mr. TURNER was about 65 years old and was a excellent citizen and that community.
-Peachland Items: …Mrs. Francis COLLINS, mother of W. E. COLLINS, and Mrs. J. W. CAUDLE, has broken up housekeeping near White’s Store and is making her home wither her daughter, Mrs. CAUDLE, of this vicinity.
Wednesday, February 27, 1895, PLOW BOY (Wadesboro, Anson Co, NC)
-The Peachlandites are getting up a petition to have the town of Peachland incorporated.
-Jeff BENNETT, a respected negro of Wadesboro and driver of a bus, died last Sunday morning of yellow jaundice.
-Mr. Lewis RIVERS, an aged citizen of White’s Store township, died very suddenly last Friday. He had gone out to the lot to attend to his cattle and was shucking corn in the barn when he dropped dead. He was 82 years of age.
April 18, 1895, THE LANDMARK (Statesville, Iredell County, North Carolina)
-W. C. McCALL, of Monroe, was kicked by a mule two weeks ago and last week he died from the injury.
May 16, 1895, THE LANDMARK (Statesville, Iredell County, North Carolina)
-The Monroe Enquirer learns that a 14-year old son of Mr. Daniel AREY, of Big Lick, Stanly county, was kicked in the stomach by a two-weeks-old colt and so badly injured that he died in a few hours.
-Mrs. Eunice CURLEE, who lives about two and a half miles east of Monroe, is in many respects a remarkable woman. She is nearly eighty years old and is almost as sprightly as any girl. Not long since she wove ten yards of cloth in one day. She looks after her farm and household affairs and is in every sense a business woman. Her granary is in the second story of her smokehouse and the only way of getting into is to climb a ladder from the outside. Mrs. CURLEE scales this ladder almost as easily as a boy would climb it.
June 8, 1895, THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION (Atlanta, Georgia)
-Ellison BROOM, of Union county, North Carolina, has a mule forty years old last October.
June 20, 1895, THE LANDMARK (Statesville, Iredell County, North Carolina)
-The Monroe Journal says that Lut CRAIG, colored, who lives in about one mile of Waxhaw, Union county, is an example to his race as a farmer. He runs a one horse farm, which he has bought and stocked by money he made as a laborer. He has bought no meat in two years, no flour in four years nor any corn in five years. He sold corn this year. He reads the newspaper and sends his children to school.
July 30, 1895, THE LANDMARK (Statesville, Iredell County, North Carolina)
-Mr. T. D. WINCHESTER, aged 73, a good citizen and the first merchant in his town, dropped dead at his home in Monroe Sunday afternoon.
September 13, 1895, THE LANDMARK (Statesville, Iredell County, North Carolina)
-The Monroe Enquirer says while Mr. A. J. NELSON and family of Jackson township, Union county, were at church a few nights ago his barn and stables were fired by an incendiary. Besides the buildings a lot of sheaf oats, two wagons, a buggy, a milk cow and a lot of pine and poplar lumber were consumed by the flames.
-Monroe Enquirer: On last Saturday Mr. J. C. IRBY, of Potters, came into town with about twelve dollars worth of gold nuggets. He carried them to GRIFFIN’S shop to have them melted. He succeeded in melting the gold and poured it out of the crucible into a small box made of babbitt metal. The gold melted the babbitt metal and Mr. IRBY discovered, to his sorrow, that he had a worthless mass of gold and Babbitt metal on his hands.
Wednesday, September 18, 1895, PLOW BOY (Wadesboro, Anson Co, NC)
-Monroe Items: Mrs. Pattie KEZIAH, widow of Thos. KEZIAH, deceased, died at her residence four miles north of town last Tuesday, and was buried on Wednesday.
-John GADDY aged about 60 years was found dead in rear of HUNTLY’S Stables last Friday. He had been on the streets not more than an hour before he was found dead. Heart trouble the cause.
Wednesday, September 25, 1895, PLOW BOY (Wadesboro, Anson Co, NC)
-Corrie, nine year old daughter of Mr. John GADDY, died Sept. 14. The death angel seems to be visiting this section.
-Lewis BAGGON [BOGGAN?], an old colored man 92 years old who used to belong to major James BAGGON [BOGGAN ?], died last week at his home in Wadesboro township.
-A 13 year old son of Mr. John TREXLER while feeding a cane mill Monday, got his head caught between the lever and the frame of the mill and was instantly killed.
-Mrs. DUNLAP, wife of James DUNLAP, died suddenly on the night of Sept. 19. Mr. DUNLAP heard her struggling and went to her assistance but she died in his arms in a few seconds.
-Monroe Dots: Mr. Andrew SHAW died at the residence of Mr. Geo. ROSS last Tues., in Sandy Ridge township. Mrs. J. McPRICE [Price?], of Sandy Ridge, mother of Dr. PRICE of this place, died at her residence last Wed. night. Mr. Calvin BAUCOM and Mrs. Fannie BENTON were married at the late residence of Wellington BAKER, last Thurs. by Rev. J. W. LITTLE. Mr. Robert FREEMAN and Miss Lina FOARD of Goose Creek township were married on 8th inst., by Esq. E. J. GRIFFIN.
September 27, 1895, THE LANDMARK (Statesville, Iredell County, North Carolina)
-Mr. A. J. HARGETT, of Monroe, was stricken with paralysis and died suddenly Monday. It was his request that Rev. Dr. ROWE of Statesville, conduct his funeral services, he having formerly been Mr. HARGETT’S pastor. Dr. ROWE, however, could not go and the funeral was conducted by Rev. W. R. WARE.
October 8, 1895, THE LANDMARK (Statesville, Iredell County, North Carolina)
-Monroe Enquirer: Johnson EDWARDS, an old colored man, was caught in the saws of Mr. L. M. LITTLE’S gin, in Marshville township, last Tuesday and was mangled in a horrible manner. He lingered until Wednesday morning when he died.
October 15, 1895, THE LANDMARK (Statesville, Iredell County, North Carolina)
-The Monroe Enquirer says Mr. I. A. HOLMES, Sr., of Union county suffered a peculiar accident a few mornings since. He rose and went to put on his pants and stumbled and fell and his throat struck a sharp chair post. The post ran into his neck, making a very ugly and painful wound.
Wednesday, October 16, 1895, PLOW BOY (Wadesboro, Anson Co, NC)
-Miss Sallie LEDBETTER and Mr. Claudius COGGINS were married at the home of the bride’s father near LITTLE’S Mill on the 2nd of Oct. Mr. COGGINS was from Palmersville, Stanly County.
-W. F. HUMBERT, principal of Polkton High School and Miss Susan B. GADDY were married last Friday night…
Wednesday, October 16, 1895, CHARLOTTE OBSERVER (Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, N.C.)
-With regret it is chronicled the death of Mr. Frank HELMS, who lived four miles south of Monroe. It occurred yesterday.
-Mrs. HAMILTON, relict of James W. HAMILTON, who resides in Unionville, it, it id regretfully learned, dangerously ill with a tumor. Her death is expected to occur at any time.
-A curious and serious accident occurred four miles southwest of Monroe yesterday. Miss S. A. HELMS was jerked violently down by a cow she was driving, and had her leg broken.
Wednesday, October 23, 1895, PLOW BOY (Wadesboro, Anson Co, NC)
-Mr. M. A. MARR a highly respected citizen of Wadesboro, died 14 of Oct. of paralysis.
-Mr. George K. LITTLE who has been lingering with consumption for some time died last Friday morning.
-Bob ALLISON, a 12-year old colored boy of Richmond county, while returning from Wadesboro recently, drank about 3 pints of whiskey from the effects which he died in a few hours.
October 29, 1895, THE LANDMARK (Statesville, Iredell County, North Carolina)
-John DEES, a drunken driver, fell under his loaded wagon at Monroe and a wheel passed over his neck. He is expected to die.
Wednesday, October 30, 1895, PLOW BOY (Wadesboro, Anson Co, NC)
-Miss Susie COVINGTON, aged 17 years, died at the home of Jessie EDWARDS Oct. 21st.
-Mrs. Eliza CAUDLE, relict of the late Rev. Allen CAUDLE …. Died Friday evening… about 70 years old… Husband died May ’93.
-Mr. John SIKES and Miss Jennie BROOKS were married at the home of the bride’s father, Mr. Thomas BROOKS, Sunday Oct. 20, by esq. J. T. PHILLIPS.
-Mr. Frank MYERS and Miss Emma TARLTON, both of White’s Store township, were married at the home of the bride’s father, Thursday, October 24th, J. A. BIVENS officiating.
November 1, 1895, THE LANDMARK (Statesville, Iredell County, North Carolina)
-While Mrs. Eliza CAUDLE, relict of the late Rev. Allen CAUDLE, who lived near Peachland, Anson county, was fighting fire on the place last Friday, her clothing caught fire and she was burned to death.
Wednesday, November 13, 1895, PLOW BOY (Wadesboro, Anson Co, NC)
-Mrs. Sarah BURNS, mother of Julius BURNS, died at the home of her granddaughter, Mrs. J. C. GOODMAN, Monday Nov. 4th.
November 15, 1895, MARION DAILY STAR (Marion, Ohio)
-Winston, N.C., Nov. 15- A mob visited the home of William BARBEE in Cabarrus county [N.C.] Tuesday night for the purpose of lynching an Indian doctor named WHITE, who was under arrest there charged with criminal assault.
Wednesday, December 18, 1895, PLOW BOY (Wadesboro, Anson Co, NC)
-Miss Nida MARSHALL, daughter of Mr. James MARSHALL, died of typhoid fever last Thursday morning.
-Married on Thursday the 12th
instant, Miss Daisy GADDY, daughter of Joe GADDY, of Cedar Hill,
to Mr. Robert MATHESON of Mt. Gilead.
1896
Wednesday, January 8, 1896, PLOW BOY (Wadesboro, Anson Co, NC)
-Dr. John H. BENNETT whose death was announced last week was insured to the amount of $2,000.
-Married January 1st, Miss Nancy, daughter of Mr. S. C. LEE to Mr. Thomas HANCOCK, Rev. J. H. MOORE officiating.
Friday, January 10, 1896, WADESBORO COURIER (Wadesboro, Anson Co, NC)
-Mr. Rob ALLEN, an ex-Confederate soldier, of Hyatt, died of consumption at Mr. J. A. LEE’S last Saturday morning. He was 60 years old and never married.
January 14, 1896, CHARLOTTE OBSERVER (Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, N.C.)
-Monroe, Jan. 13. – Esquire John T. ROSS, a prominent Democrat of the county, died at his home in Vance township Saturday night, at the age of about 50 years. Mr. ROSS was a one-armed ex-Confederate soldier. He occupied an honorable and useful position in the county’s history for some years.
-Mr. Trevis EVANS, a well-known and aged citizen of Chesterfield county, S.C., died yesterday.
-Mrs. Cinthia SIMPSON, an aged lady of the town came near dying Saturday from bleeding at the nose. The blood flowed for hours, and it was with great difficulty that the physicians succeeded in stopping it before death ensued. She is now convalescing.
Wednesday, January 22, 1896, PLOW BOY (Wadesboro, Anson Co, NC)
-Mr. Marshal BROADAWAY who lives between Richardson Creek and Rocky River, died last week of pneumonia.
-Mrs. Sarah COX, of Burnsville township, wife of William COX, died Tuesday of last week of pneumonia. She was about 45 years of age and leaves husband and one son.
-Joe WILLIAMS and his wife were buried in the same coffin last Friday. Mr. WILLIAMS was a worthy and much respected citizen of Burnsville township. They were each about 75 years old and both of their deaths were from pneumonia. Mr. WILLIAMS died about 12 hours before his wife.
-Peachland: Mr. G. W. CARPENTER was married last Sunday to Miss Hattie CAUDLE, T. V. HOWELL officiating.
Wednesday, February 26, 1896, PLOW BOY (Wadesboro, Anson Co, NC)
-Bethel: Mrs. Marshall WHITE died last night of pneumonia. A husband and five children survive.
March 8,
1896 , Daily Charlotte Observer
(Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, N.C.)
-Concord,
March 7 - Since the death of Esquire V.N. Mitchell,
which occurred Thursday, only eight of the survivors of a company of 90 volunteer
Mexican veterans from this county live. They are: L.A. Blackwelder, of Charlotte, Riley Blackwelder, of Rowan; Timothy Tucker, Ephraim Tucker, D.C. Faggart, G.W. Barnhardt, James Dorton
and J.N. Brown, of this county, all of whom are
between the ages of 70 and 75 years.
(article contributed by Carolyn
Shank)
March 12, 1896, THE NASHVILLE CHRISTIAN ADVOCATE (Nashville, TN)
W. J. WATKINS born Anson Co., N.C., March 3l, 1847; married Sophie MYERS in Marshall Co., Miss.; died October l3, 1894.
Wednesday, March 18, 1896, PLOW BOY (Wadesboro, Anson Co, NC)
-Rev. Thos. W. GUTHRIE, a prominent minister of Rockingham, died last Friday night.
-Mr. Clem RICHARDSON, Lilesville township, died last Sat. He was buried Sunday by the Knights of Pythias.
-Mr. Tom BARRETT, who lived at the silk factory, died last Saturday. He was carried to Chesterfield county, S.C. for interment.
-W. W. NICHOLSON, who shot Dod MOORE last week, failed to give bond and was sent to jail where he remains till next term of court.
-Commissioners Proceedings: ordered that J. A. NIVEN have an order for $2.25 for coffin for the burial of Katie McDUFFIE, and outside pauper.
-Dr. M. P. BLAIR of Olive Branch was married last Monday to Miss Emma MEIGGS, daughter of Mr. H. P. MEIGGS of Fountain Hill, Rev. B. F. FINCHER officiating.
-Murder in Lower Richmond: Last Saturday, Tom McKAY shot and killed his brother Jim McKAY, near the turnpike bridge in Spring Hill township… It will be remembered that Tom and Jim McKAY were the two boys implicated in the trial of Daniel GILCHRIST who was hanged here some time ago for the murder of his father-in-law, Frank McKAY, but obtained the release by turning State’s evidence.
Wednesday, April 8, 1896, PLOW BOY (Wadesboro, Anson Co, NC)
-A child of Caroline LITTLE (col.) of this place died last Friday from the effects of being burned about a month ago.
-Mrs. L. F. TUSTIN, of Goodman, died last Thursday from the effects of measles.
-Mr. William T. HORN, an aged citizen of Lanesboro township, died last Thursday of consumption.
-Miss Florence PAUL, daughter of Mr. Geo. PAUL, who lives three miles from town, died Sunday, the 29th of consumption.
-Bethel: Mr. J. M. TOMLINSON is at the point of death, also his little infant is very low with pneumonia.
April 22, 1896, CHARLOTTE OBSERVER (Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, N.C.)
-Miss Gertrude Laney, a young lady of Buford township, died this morning of fever.
April 30, 1896, WADESBORO
MESSENGER & INTELLIGENCER (Anson County, NC)
-Distillery Seized Near Monroe - Revenue Raiders VANDERFORD, KING and GRESHAM have just seized the distillery of Mr. James R. SIMPSON, two miles from here, together with 32 barrels of whiskey, on account of some irregularities at the distillery. The still and whiskey were brought to Monroe today and stored. SIMPSON has been running a distillery for years but has not had any trouble before. His loss as the matter stands, unless some of the whiskey is recovered, is estimated to be about $2,000, as the seized whiskey was all stamped. The officers came suddenly upon the still, found something wrong, and seized the whole lay-out. SIMPSON has been selling whiskey in Monroe for many years, and now has two bars here.
May 7, 1896, CHARLOTTE OBSERVER (Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, N.C.)
-Almost a Centenarian. Mrs. Sallie LONG, the oldest citizen of Goose Creek, Union county, died Monday afternoon at the advanced age of 93. Deceased was for 50 years or more a member of the Presbyterian church, and was a godly, pious woman. The funeral services were held today.
June 16, 1896, CHARLOTTE OBSERVER (Charlotte, N.C.)
-To-day Mr. D. C. ROBINSON, of Vance township, came to town, and while here received the news of the sudden death of his wife, who had died soon after he left home. He is an old man, and the shock was great on him. When he received the news he was talking with much pleasure of the coming trip to Richmond of the old soldiers. He is a veteran of both the Mexican and civil wars, and in the last war was color bearer of the Thirty-seventh Regiment, Vance’s Brigade.
July 7, 1896, THE LANDMARK (Statesville, Iredell County, North Carolina)
-The Monroe Journal says the 5-year-old son of Mr. Marion SUTTON, of Union, tied a billy goat to a bee gum. The goat upset the gum and the bees swarmed out and stung him to death.
July 21, 1896, THE LANDMARK (Statesville, Iredell County, North Carolina)
-Monroe Enquirer, 16th Inst.: On last Monday Mr. W. C. McGINNISS and family, who live near the cotton mill, were poisoned by eating egg custard. Five members of the family were deathly sick for a while. Dr. J. M. BLAIR says that the poison was arsenic, and it is supposed that someone put the poison in an egg for the purpose of killing a dog.
July 31, 1896, THE LANDMARK (Statesville, Iredell County, North Carolina)
-A little son of Mr. C. N. SIMPSON,
of Monroe, was killed Wednesday afternoon while trying to jump on a train. He was
jerked under the wheels.
Thursday, September 3, 1896, MONROE
JOURNAL (Union County, NC)
-Waxhaw Happenings: The sound of
the hammer and saw is constantly heard in the land, and several handsome
residences are in course of erection. Among these are two-story houses being
built by Messrs. John and Irvin McCAIN...
lower end of town. Mr. EFIRD'S
pretty cottage has just been completed and occupied, also a commodious store, owned
by Mr. C. BROOM, and converted into a first-class furniture store,
occupied by Messrs. W.H. PORTER and Bro. Dr. DOSTER of Tradesville,
S.C., has purchased Mr. McNEELY'S residence
and will make Waxhaw his future home. Rev. W.K. BOGGS,
who has been quite sick with malarial fever, has shown no decided improvement
yet. A new policeman has been elected in the person of Mr. Henry ELLER.
-Court proceedings: H.T KNIGHT vs. Elizabeth KNIGHT; divorce
granted.
List of Letters Remaining in the
Post Office at Monroe, N.C. for September 3, 1896: John M. BLACK, Miss Lessie CRUMP, James Lee CARELOCK, G.F. DUNN, Maurice EICKBERG,
Tom FILMONS, G. GREEN, Miss Rosa GARMON, E.J.
HAMILTON, William JAMES, Miss Carrie McMURRAY,
Haywood MERRITT, W.M. MARCUS, Geo. A. MARTIN,
Ernest ORR, Miss Millie PRESLEY, Adline
M. SMITH, Wade WALKER, John WHITE.
-Mr. G.L.
CHANEY has erected a cotton gin four miles from town on the Morgan
road...
-Raymond, the 9 year old son of
Mr. J.W. AUSTIN, fell from a wagon and broke
his arm. Mrs. AUSTIN, who has been sick for some time is better.
-Dr. James H. PRICE, son
of J. Mac PRICE, was born in Union county, N.C. 29th of April, 1867, and
died Aug. 28th, 1896...
on Jan.
9th, 1895, he was married to Miss Julia REDWINE...
-Mr. Will R. WALSH has
purchased an interest in the grocery and confectionary store of Mr. Lee WHITFIELD...
-Tuesday night, Mr. Robert COLLET, a fireman on the G.C.
& N., well known and popular in Monroe, was killed at Abbeville...only
about twenty-one or two. The remains were carried to Morganton, the old home,
for burial.
-Mrs. VANBONHART,
daughter of Mr. Alex OSBORNE, died last Saturday... had never recovered
from the shock of her husband's death on the railroad several months ago.
-From Olive Branch: Mrs. L.J. SMITH, of our village has gone on a visit to
her son, Prof. W.L. SMITH, in the mountainous
country.
-From Wardlaw:
...talented teachers, Prof. Charles CLEGG and Miss Marie LEE, are
putting forth every effort to build the "Garden Spot" of Union
county. Mr. Sam McMANUS has just completed a
nice store house... Mrs. R.F. HOWARD is in
Monroe this week at the bedside of her brother, who has been sick for some
time.
-Mr. C.L.
CAUTHEN has a position as clerk at the STEWART
House.
-Mr. Howard McLARTY
has returned from school in Baltimore.
-Mr. R.W. MOODY, of
Albemarle has a position with Messrs. W.H. BELK
and Bro.
-Mr. W.C.
OGBURN has a position with Messrs. LEE
& LEE...
Mr. and Mrs. TERRY, of
South Carolina, have been visiting Mr. O.C. CURLEE,
Mrs. Terry's brother, for
some time.
-That clever and popular
conductor, Capt. Geo. WELSH, has returned from his vacation...
-Mr. and Mrs. J.A. SMITH, of Rockingham, have been visiting Mrs. SMITH'S
parents, Mr. and Mrs. M.D. MYERS, for some days.
-Mrs. F.B.
ASHCRAFT returned last week from a visit to her sister in Wake county...
-Mr. Baxter LEMMOND,
of Spartanburg, S.C., is in Monroe, his old home, for some days on a visit...
-Strayed: A brown beagle hound
answering to the name of "Brownie." Please return to me if found and
I will pay suitable reward. D.A. COVINGTON, Jr.
-Advertisement: J.F. BUNN, Veterinary Surgeon, Olive Branch, N.C.
October 1, 1896, CHARLOTTE
OBSERVER (Charlotte, N.C.)
-Killed by a
Hornless Bull. Monroe Journal. Mr. Thomas
PRESLEY, of Vance township, met with a fearful
death Wednesday of last week. He went
into a stall to feed a large bull which he kept. Throwing his arm about the animal’s neck as
he went to place the feed, the beast became suddenly infuriated and turned upon
the old man, throwing him to the ground outside the stable door. The bull was entirely without horns, but
before help could arrive or the man makes his escape, he crushed and broke his
body in a most terrible manner. The
man’s ribs were torn from his backbone and his breast crushed. Help arrived and the animal was beaten off,
but the unfortunate man died in the course of two hours. He asked that the bull be killed, which was
afterward done. Mr. PRESLEY was 66 years of age.
[also see September 24, 1898 article]???
Friday, October 16, 1896, THE LANDMARK (Statesville, Iredell County, North Carolina)
-A Monroe special to the Charlotte Observer says: Mr. J. D. OSBORNE, a young man of Waxhaw, died a few days ago under peculiar circumstances. His death was literally caused by the prick of a needle. Having received a scratch on the thumb by this little instrument, blood poison set in, and he died in great agony.
-Rev. W. K. BOGGS, a Presbyterian minister, died of fever and erysipelas at his home at Waxhaw, Union county, Friday. He had been in the ministry eight years, was 46 years old, and a wife and six children survive him.
-A Poor Farmer Murdered, It is Supposed for His Money. Monroe Special 12th to the Charlotte Observer. There was a murder committed near Marshville, this county, last Thursday night, the news of which has just been brought here. John B. MARSH, a poor white farmer, started from the above named village at night in his ox cart. Not arriving home that night or the next day, his neighbors started to look for him. His body was found near the roadside, about midway between his home and the village, which are four or five miles apart. The body was not removed until Saturday, when the coroner held an inquest.
There were three wounds on the head such as would be inflicted by a heavy piece of timber, the skull being broken. The dead man’s hat was found near the town. Blood on the hat indicated that the man was struck just when starting out and that he rode on in his cart, and finally got down, or fell, and crawled some distance from the road. The team went to the house of a neighbor. The man was seen to have some money at the store, and it is thought that for this the deed was done. The dead man had put his money in his pocket and then tied the pocket above, thus securing it. The robber must have been frightened before he had time to find the money. In the pocket thus tied up was $5.56.
Wednesday, October 21, 1896, PLOW BOY (Wadesboro, Anson Co, NC)
-Miss Eleanor NUTTALL, one of the parties that were poisoned at the GRAHAM-NUTTALL wedding, died Tuesday, Oct. 13th. Miss Clara CROWSON, another of the parties, is quite sick.
1897
January 27, 1897, CHARLOTTE OBSERVER (Mecklenburg County, NC)
Monroe-Last night a stranger was killed on the railroad track on the yard here. The head was severed entirely from the body. Other than that he was killed by the train his death is a mystery. So far it has been impossible to identify the body. [Note: see January 28th and February 4, 1897 issues of Messenger-Intelligencer].
January 28, 1897, MESSENGER-INTELLIGENCER (Wadesboro,
Anson Co, NC)
-Mr. W. J. LEARD died at his home in Lanesboro
township, last Friday, aged about 70 years. In 1868 Mr. LEARD
was elected a member of the board of county commissioners as a Republican, and
acted as chairman of the Board for the two years which he served. He was a good
citizen.
-Dr. J. C. BROWN, a former citizen of this county, died at his home in
Durham last Saturday…..His wife, who was a daughter of the late Dr. KENDALL,
of Ansonville, and several children survives him…
January 28, 1897, Messenger-Intelligencer (Wadesboro, Anson Co, NC)
-Allen TILLMAN, a well known colored man of Gulledge township, died Tuesday.
-Rev. W B. MORTON, an old Anson boy, has accepted a call for the pastorate of the Roxboro Baptist church.
-Since our last issue, license to marry has been issued to Mr. W. E. JARMAN and Mrs. Willie VENO, or Burnsville township.
-Mrs. Anna GRAY died at her home near Ansonville yesterday morning, of grip, aged about 70 years.
January 28, 1897, CHARLOTTE OBSERVER (Mecklenburg County, NC)
-Monroe-The Body of the unknown man killed at the depot has
not been identified. It was buried by
the county yesterday. [Note: see February 4, 1897 issue of Messenger-Intelligencer].
-Monroe-Mrs. J. W. HOUSTON, of Waxhaw, died last night. She was a daughter of Capt. B. T. RICHARDSON, of this county.
January 29, 1897, THE LANDMARK (Statesville, Iredell County, North Carolina)
-The Wadesboro Messenger says Mr. Nathan HIGHTOWER, of Anson county, erected a mill at his distillery to do his own grinding. Monday of last week steam was turned on and the mill started for the first time, and in a few moments there was an explosion, the upper mill stone bursting into three pieces. The mill house was partially wrecked and Rowland TEAL, the gauger at the distillery, was struck by pieces of the flying stone, receiving injuries from which he died that night. Robt. TRIPLETT was seriously injured and is expected to die. Kenney LEWIS, Wm. HIGHTOWER and Bish PORTER were painfully injured.
January 29, 1897, THE WEEKLY LANDMARK (Statesville, NC)
-An unknown white man was killed by a train at Monroe Monday night.
-Sam HOOD was tried in Cabarrus Superior Court last week for the murder of Will HONEYCUTT and acquitted.
February 2, 1897, THE LANDMARK (Statesville, Iredell County, North Carolina)
-The Monroe Enquirer says Mr. Caswell PRIVETT was found frozen to death in Ring’s Fork creek lat Thursday morning. He had left home last Tuesday night for Monroe to get medicine for his sick wife. As he did not return search was made for him and his dead body was found Thursday morning.
-Mr. Ben A. WILLIAMS, aged 35 and unmarried, was found dead in bed at his home at Lilesville, Anson county, one morning last week.
February 4, 1897, Messenger-Intelligencer (Wadesboro, Anson Co, NC)
-Mr. W. J. LEARD died at his home in Lanesboro township, last Friday, aged about 70 years. In 1868 Mr. LEARD was elected a member of the board of county commissioners as a Republican, and acted as chairman of the Board for the two years which he served. He was a good citizen.
-Dr. J. C. BROWN, a former citizen of this county, died at his home in Durham last Saturday… His wife, who was the daughter of the late Dr. KENDALL, of Ansonville, and several children survive him….
-Our whole town was shrouded in gloom last Tuesday morning when the sad news reached us that Ben WILLIAMS was dead. No one could realize that the bright, happy form, so well and unusually full of life the day before was then still and cold in death. He left us apparently in perfect health late the evening before to go to his home near Lilesville, and on going to his ------ before day his relatives were shocked to find him dead…. His mother, one brother and two sisters survive him….
-The man who was run over and killed by a train near Monroe last week turns out to be Mome DIGGS, a son of Mr. D. D. DIGGS, of Peachland, this county. He is the man, who, about 14 years ago, killed Sandy CASH, col., of this place. DIGGS was tried for his life and sentenced to the penitentiary for 20 years, but was pardoned by the Governor some four or five years ago. He had been to Tennessee and was on his way home when he was killed. [Note: see January 27, 1897 issue of CHARLOTTE OBSERVER].
February 9, 1897, THE LANDMARK (Statesville, Iredell County, North Carolina)
-At the evening session bills passed making it a misdemeanor for any person, intoxicated or otherwise, to interrupt or disturb any school entertainment, picnic, political meeting or any lawful assembly; to change the name of Griffinville, in Union county, to Marshville, and make it a dry town.
February 11, 1897 THE NASHVILLE CHRISTIAN ADVOCATE (Nashville, TN)
-Sampson GATHINGS son of James and Jane Gathings, born Union Co., N.C., Mar. 29, 1823; educated Wakefield College, N.C.; married Martha A. Chambers, April 1840 (she died April 1859); married (2) Sue Williamson, 1861. Died Monroe Co., Miss., Dec. 9, 1896.
February 12, 1897, THE STATESVILLE LANDMARK (Iredell Co, NC)
-The Cleveland Star says that Mr. J. B. BELK, a deaf and dumb man, took a walk on the O. R. & C. railroad track near Shelby last Friday and Mr. BELK’S remains were taken to his home in Monroe for burial Saturday.
Wednesday, February 17, 1897 PLOW BOY (Wadesboro, Anson Co, NC)
-Mr. Bun PRICE, of Lilesville township and Miss Margaret McLARIN of Morven township, were married Sunday February 7th.
-Sunday, February 7th, Mr. J. T. PHILLIPS and Miss Bettie TYCE, both of Gulledge’s township, were joined in the hold bonds of wedlock.
February 20, 1897, CHARLOTTE OBSERVER (Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, N.C.)
-Capt. Samuel E. BELK Dead. He lived to be 85 years of age. Captain Samuel Ellison BELK died last night at 10:15 in his room in the CARSON building, corner Tryon and Fourth streets. For weeks Captain BELK had been confined to his bed, in fact, he had never recovered from the effects of a severe fall he had down the stairs last June. That was the beginning of the end with him. He had been in a dying condition for several days, and passed away quietly and peacefully last night. There were with him at the time of his death: Judge BURWELL, Dr. Joseph GRAHAM, Professor BAIRD, Messrs. F. P. SMITH and T. P. ROSS…. …born in 1812 in Lancaster county, S.C. His father’s name was J. Washington BELK. Miss McMURRAY was his mother. The family consisted of S. E. BELK, J. Washington BELK, and Martha, who married a HAYES… He was orderly sergeant of Company A, first U.S. dragoons in the Mexican War… [lengthy article about is life and family]
March 4, 1897 THE NASHVILLE CHRISTIAN ADVOCATE (Nashville, TN)
-Mrs. M. T. CARTER born Anson Co., N.C., April 9, 1823; daughter of Benjamin and Martha MOORMAN; married J. L. CARTER, 1843; he died in CSA service, 1863. She died June 1896.
March 18, 1897 MESSENGER
INTELLIGENCER (Wadesboro, Anson Co, NC)
-The LITTLE’S Bound Over to Court and Also Required to Give a Peace Bond. The case of the State vs. Merrimon LITTLE and Rufus LITTLE, being a peace warrant proceeding instituted by Mr. J.E. (Tug) CAUDLE against them, was tried here last Thursday… This case which is likely to prove one of the most interesting criminal proceedings the courts of this county have had to deal with in a long time, had its origin in animosities engendered by the impounding, by CAUDLE, of hogs, the property of Merrimon LITTLE. LITTLE’S hogs were impounded several times by CAUDLE until finally, according to the statement of witnesses, the old man became very much wrought up over the matter, The last time the hogs were put up by CAUDLE the pen in which they were confined was laid down and they were turned out. The same night CAUDLE’S buggy and wagon wheels were cut up, and a little later his horse was turned out of the stables. But the crowning injury that was done him was the burning of his barn and the night of the 21st February.…. [for more about Merrimon LITTLE and his connection to Jesse JAMES, click here] (photocopy).
Wednesday, March 24, 1897 PLOW BOY (Wadesboro, Anson Co, NC)
-Mr. John TALTON [Tarlton ?] who lives near town is very low. He is known as “Fighting” John TALTON and is 94 years old. [See March 31, 1897 issue]
-Mr. LENTON of Charlotte, has bought out Mr. L. M. LITTLE’S saw mill and other machinery and will move it over to Brown Creek soon.
Wednesday, March 31, 1897 PLOW BOY (Wadesboro, Anson Co, NC)
-Mr. J. T. LIVINGSTON and Miss Arena MEACHUM, daughter of J. J. MEACHUM of Lilesville township, were married Wednesday.
Mr. John TALTON [Tarlton?], whose sickness was reported last week, died at his home near here last Saturday night, age about 95 years. He was probably the oldest man in the county. [See March 24, 1897 issue]
Wednesday, April 14, 1897 PLOW BOY (Wadesboro, Anson Co, NC)
-Mr. James A. DAVIS of Chesterfield and Miss Maggie JOHNSON of Morven, were married on Wednesday of last week, Rev. E. L. SILER officiating.
-Postal Clerk T. C. BENTON
who met with such a horrible death in the railroad wreck at Harrisburg Sunday, was a Union county man, son of Mr. Thomas BENTON,
of Unionville. His brother, Mr. Frank BENTON,
is assistant postmaster at Monroe. Deceased leaves a wife and several children.
His life was insured for $2,000 or more.
Thursday, April 22, 1897 The MONROE ENQUIRER (Union County, NC)
-Mr. R.N. NESBITT has
opened a school at BELK'S school house, in Lanes Creek township.
-Mrs. Julia PRICE has a
position in the millinery department of LEE & LEE'S store and
will be glad to wait on her many friends.
-Mr. D.A. HOUSTON is
erecting a dwelling in the western portion of town....
-Mr. and Mrs. J.C. SMITH,
of Lumberton, have moved here and will make Monroe their home...
-Mr. J.D. STEGALL, of
Marshville township, and Miss Ann RUSHING, of Lanes Creek township, were
married on April 13th. Rev. J.F. MILLS
officiated.
-Mr. B.F. HOUSTON, who
has been sick for some time has been able to be on the streets again this
week...
-Polk MILLER will give an
entertainment here next Thursday night...
-Mr. Geo. S. LEE is
adding greatly to the attractiveness of Church street
in the way of handsome buildings. He is now erecting a cottage on the CAUDLE
lot...
-Mr. H.E. COPPLE
and family of Rock Rest, moved here today and are
occupying Dr. J.M. BLAIR'S residence on
Windsor street...
Mr. COPPLE
has bought an interest in W.J. HUDSON &
Co.'s grocery store.
-Mr. A.M. CROWELL,
industrial agent at this place for the S.A.L., has
appointed the following as delegates to the Southern Inter-State Insurance
Conference, which meets at Southern Pines, April 28th: J.C. FLETCHER,
D.A. HOUSTON, J.D. PARKER, S.B. BUNDY,
R.F. BEASLEY, B.C. ASHCRAFT, S.W. PARHAM,
W.S. LEE, E.A. ARMFIELD,
Dr. S.J. WELSH.
-Miss Flossie GRAHAM, of
Lincolnton, is visiting Mrs. Wm. ARCHER, of this place.
-Dr. Howard SMITH, of
Fla. [Florida], is visiting his mother, Mrs. M.M. SMITH, of this place.
-Misses Pattie MORRIS and
Annie HOWARD, of Mecklenburg, are visiting D. McKENZIE.
-Miss Elise RAMSAY, who
is attending the Presbyterian College at Charlotte, spent Easter with her
"home folks" here.
-Miss Sallie GATHINGS,
of White's Store, is visiting at Mr. W.F. MORGAN'S. She has been
spending some time with relatives in Texas.
-Dr. Cyrus HOUSTON, of
Concord, left yesterday for Wilmington, after spending a few days with his
father, Mr. B.F. HOUSTON, of this place.
-Mr. B.C. REDFEARN,
who has been attending the Baltimore Dental College, returned home last
Tuesday...
-Dr. W.W. BARRETT left
last Friday for Louisville, Ky., where he will take a special course in the
Louisville Medical College..
On last Wednesday evening Mr. T.R. DAVIS and Miss Ella WINCHESTER, both of Sandy
Ridge township, were married at the residence of the
bride's father, Mr. G.R. WINCHESTER...
-Miss Alice SHAFER of
Charlotte, daughter of Mr. J.S. SHAFER, and
Mr. J.D. HELMS of Monroe were married last Tuesday at St. Peter's
Episcopal Church in Charlotte. Ushers: Messrs. D.E. ALLEN, Chas. SHAFER,
R.K. BLAIR, and E.A.
McCAUSLAND...
-On last Monday, Dr. T.W. REDWINE, of Sandy Ridge township, celebrated
his seventieth birthday...In September, 1846, Dr. T.W.
REDWINE came from Davidson county and located at Mr. Samuel HOWIE'S, near Wolfsville,
and commenced the practice of medicine...
-Executors Notice: John W. HARGETT and James C. HARGETT,
Jr., executors of J.C. HARGETT, deceased...
-Administrators Notice: R.B. CUTHBERTSON, administrator of William JONES,
deceased...
-Administrators Notice: H.B. ADAMS, Adm'r C.T.A. of W.L. Whitfield, Dec'd.
Waxhaw Items:
-Rev. Mr. CAUDLE and
family have been gone on a week visit to Polkton, N.C...
-Mrs. Sarah CUTHBERTSON
of Monroe, who has been visiting her daughter, Mrs. H.F. BIVENS,
returned home Monday afternoon.
-Miss Sallie HEATH, on
her return from Monroe where she spent several weeks, was accompanied by Mrs. Fetna CROW...
-Miss Mittie
LITTLE, of Lanes Creek, is spending some days with Mrs. Calvin BROOM,
her aunt.
Items From Wingate:
-Rev. A.B.
CAUDLE and wife visited our village today. He is making preparations for
the erection of a new residence.
-Mr. E.L. MAY, of this place, is very sick...
Wednesday, April 28, 1897 PLOW BOY (Wadesboro, Anson Co, NC)
-Mr. Dorsey GADDY, of Lilesville township, died on Tuesday of last week, of congestive chills. He was 83 years old.
Wednesday, July 7, 1897 PLOW BOY (Wadesboro, Anson Co, NC)
-Peachland: Mr. Bob ASHFORD who has been sick for some time, is lying very low, not expected to live many days.
June
24, 1897 THE
NASHVILLE CHRISTIAN ADVOCATE (Nashville, TN)
-Capt. W. T. HAMER born Anson Co., S.C. [sic: N.C.] 1830; died in Miss., April 18, 1897.
July 20, 1897, THE LANDMARK (Statesville, Iredell County, North Carolina)
-Mr. J. T. BASS, who lives near Marshville, reports that he heard one of his young chickens squalling in his back yard, a few days ago, and that he ran out, thinking that a hawk was after his chickens. To his great surprise he found a large spider was biting a young chicken on the neck. The chicken was larger than a partridge and died in a few minutes after the spider bit it. Strange to say another chicken swallowed the spider and is living and doing well.
November 2, 1897, THE LANDMARK (Statesville, Iredell County, North Carolina)
-Mr. J. B. HARGRAVE, formerly of Mooresville, now of Waxhaw, Union county, was married at Monroe a few days ago to Miss Mildred HEATH.
December 3, 1897, THE LANDMARK (Statesville, Iredell County, North Carolina)
-The Monroe Enquirer says while Mr. Will WARWICK was assisting in unloading a boiler Monday of last week, the boiler rolled on him and mangled him so that he died in half an hour.
December 12, 1897, THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION (Atlanta, Georgia)
-Selma, Ala., December 11 – C. L. LITTLE, of Wadesboro, N. C., representing HEATH Bros., of Charlotte, N.C., was found dead in his bed at 11 o’clock today. He has been here two months yesterday. He attended the races, drank heavily and last night was very despondent. He retired shortly after midnight. When found this morning he had been dead several hours. It is thought his death is the result of heart failure. The remains were shipped to Wadesboro, N. C., tonight. LITTLE was a widower and leaves six children.
December 28, 1897, THE LANDMARK (Statesville, Iredell County, North Carolina)
-A grain of corn lodged in the
windpipe of the 2-year old son of Mr. Vernon TRULL,
of Union county, says the Monroe Journal, causing the death of the
child.
-The Concord Standard hears that Crowson HARTSELL,
who lived near Big Lick, Stanly county, committed
suicide Monday night by shooting himself. Disappointment in a love affair is
said to be the cause.
December 31, 1897, THE LANDMARK (Statesville, Iredell County, North Carolina)
-The Monroe Enquirer says while Mr. Will WARWICK was assisting in unloading a boiler Monday of last week the boiler rolled on him and mangled him so that he died in half an hour.
1898
March 1, 1898, THE LANDMARK (Statesville, Iredell County, North Carolina)
-Friday afternoon J. B. CADIEU, a young man of Monroe, started out hunting when his gun was accidentally discharged. The whole load entered his arm above the elbow and passed out through the shoulder, making a most dangerous wound.
March 16, 1898, ATLANTA CONSTITUION (Atlanta, Georgia)
-The funeral of Claude LAWRENCE, who committed suicide last Sunday afternoon, occurred in Monroe yesterday afternoon at 1 o’clock. The body was carried to Monroe yesterday on the noon train and was accompanied by the father of the young man and by Mr. Harry L. ENGLISH. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Ford McREE, of the Monroe Methodist church, and was attended by a large number of the friends of the young man. The interment was in the Monroe Cemetery.
April 1, 1898, THE LANDMARK (Statesville, Iredell County, North Carolina)
-Rev. M. C. ARROWOOD, pastor of the Presbyterian churches at Wadesboro and Morven, and Miss Lelia Clay ALLEN, daughter of Mr. T. W. ALLEN, of Anson county, were married in the Baptist church at Peachland, Anson county, Thursday evening. Rev. W. B. ARROWOOD, of Laurinburg, brother of the groom, officiated.
July 20, 1898, THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION (Atlanta, Georgia)
-Lieutenant Colonel Samuel H. Smith, chief commissary on the staff of General De Rossett, was born in Wadesboro, N. C., September 15, 1846. He enlisted in the confederate army and served with SOUTHERLAND’S battery of light artillery, company I, Tenth North Carolina troops the last two years of the war. He was courier to General JOHNSTON at the battle of Bentonsville [sic: Bentonville], N. C., and is one of the most prominent citizens of that prosperous towns.
September 27, 1898, THE LANDMARK (Statesville, Iredell County, North Carolina)
-Mr. Thos. PRESSLY [Pressley], of Vance township, Union county, aged 66 years, was killed a few days ago by an infuriated bull. The animal was without horns, but rolled and mashed the old man so badly in its mad attack that he died in a short time.
-The penitentiary directors will establish a reformatory for young convicts at the “Anson farm” near Wadesboro. It is for those under the age of 16, of whom there are said to be about 80. There will be two buildings, one for white and one for colored juveniles.
October 1, 1898, CHARLOTTE OBSERVER (Charlotte, N.C.)
-Killed by a Hornless Bull. Monroe Journal. Mr. Thomas PRESLEY, of Vance township, met with a fearful death Wednesday of last week. He went into a stall to feed a large bull which he kept. Throwing his arm about the animal’s neck as he went to place the feed, the beast became suddenly infuriated and turned upon the old man, throwing him to the ground outside the stable door. The bull was entirely without horns, but before help could arrive or the man makes his escape, he crushed and broke his body in a most terrible manner. The man’s ribs were torn from his backbone and his breast crushed. Help arrived and the animal was beaten off, but the unfortunate man died in the course of two hours. He asked that the bull be killed, which was afterward done. Mr. PRESLEY was 66 years of age.
October 14, 1898, THE LANDMARK (Statesville, Iredell County, North Carolina)
-While on the way to Waxhaw Tuesday morning of last week, Mr. Alford PERVINES [Purvines]of Sandy Ridge township, Union county, was dragged off a load of cotton by a limb and so injured that he died the following Thursday night.
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February 28, 1899, THE LANDMARK (Statesville, Iredell County, North Carolina)
-Wm. CATOE, of Lancaster county, S.C., went to Kershaw on Monday of last week and started for his home near Taxahaw, about nightfall, but he became so benumbed by the cold that he lay down by the roadside, where he was found on Tuesday morning, in an unconscious condition. In attempting to take off one of the unfortunate man’s shoes, a foot broke off at the instep as if it had been a piece of wood. Both feet and one arm had to be amputated. It seems unreasonable that a man could live lying on the snow for ten hours with the thermometer ten degrees below zero.
Wednesday, March 29, 1899, THE GREENSBORO PATRIOT (Guilford County, North Carolina)
-D. L. TAYLOR’S buggy and wagon plant was burned at Wadesboro Sunday morning, entailing a loss of $8,000.
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6, 1899 THE NASHVILLE CHRISTIAN ADVOCATE (Nashville, TN)
-Narcissa B. TILLMAN born Anson Co., N.C., Feb. 24, 1824; moved to Miss. in 1867; died Carroll Co., Miss., Feb. 24, 1899.
May 5, 1899, THE LANDMARK (Statesville, Iredell County, North Carolina)
-At Marshville, Union county, a few days ago, Miss Wilma LITTLE, 18 years old committed suicide by hanging herself. She had been sick for some time.
Wednesday, May 17, 1899, THE GREENSBORO PATRIOT (Guilford County, North Carolina)
-Col. W. H. FITZGERALD, a prominent citizen of Monroe, died Saturday. He was an ex-Confederate soldier and a man of means.
June 22, 1899, THE PEE DEE ADVOCATE (Marlboro, SC)
-Mr. D. HAMER married in Monroe, N.C. last Wednesday.
June 22, 1899, THE ALAMANCE GLEANER (Graham, Alamance County, N.C.)
-In Stanly county Saturday afternoon a week, Ivey KENDALL shot and killed Lum CALSON, both negroes. CALSON went to KENDALL’S house and asked for some money the latter owed. KENDALL got his gun and shot and killed CALSON. The murderer escaped.
June 29, 1899, THE ALAMANCE GLEANER (Graham, Alamance County, N.C.)
-Isaac BOONE, a 16-year-old boy, was drowned at Monroe, while swimming in a large pool at the rock quarry.
August 24, 1899, THE ALAMANCE GLEANER (Graham, Alamance County, N.C.)
-Wadesboro Messenger Intelligencer: Col. H. C. WALL of Rockingham, whose untimely death is so greatly deplored, was probably the wealthiest man between Charlotte and Wilmington.
September 21, 1899, THE ALAMANCE GLEANER (Graham, Alamance County, N.C.)
-A daughter of W. R. MASSEY, near Monroe, about 20 years of age, left home one morning last week to go alone to her brother-in-law’s home, less than a mile away. Not returning home by the next day some member of the family went over to ascertain the reason, when it was found the young lady had not been there. At last accounts no trace of her had been found and her relatives are unable to account for her disappearance.
October 5, 1899, THE ALAMANCE GLEANER (Graham, Alamance County, N.C.)
-Mr. George W. PATTERSON, of Concord, died Monday. He had been there nearly thirty years. He formerly did a mercantile business here, and was a native of this county and a brother of Mr. W. A. PATTERSON.
October 12, 1899, THE ALAMANCE GLEANER (Graham, Alamance County, N.C.)
-Walter McCOY, colored, was assaulted by two unknown men Monday evening a week while going from the depot at Wadesboro to town. …his injuries are believed to be fatal.
November 2, 1899, THE ALAMANCE GLEANER (Graham, Alamance County, N.C.)
-A special from Albemarle to the Charlotte Observer, Oct. 23, says: Yesterday William FLOYD and Henry ALDRIDGE, both white, were playing cards near Silver postoffice, southwest of this place, when they quarreled and fought. FLOYD was stabbed by ALDRIDGE and died from the effects. ALDRIDGE escaped. FLOYD was just off the chain gang of Union county.
-Mrs. Jesse BARNHARDT, an aged lady who lived near Concord, dropped dead Sunday morning a week while at work in her kitchen. She had suffered from heart trouble for 20 years.
November 14, 1899, THE LANDMARK (Statesville, Iredell County, North Carolina)
-The Monroe Enquirer says to give an idea of the short cotton crop in Union – and it is short everywhere – that Mr. W. M. MATTHEWS, of Sandy Ridge township, who is one of the best cotton farmers in that county, has gathered 25 bales of cotton from the same land which last year produced 45 bales. Mr. MATTHEWS lives in a section which the seasons this year were favorable as in any section of the county.
December 28, 1899, THE ALAMANCE GLEANER (Graham, Alamance County, N.C.)
-A stick of dynamite was found fastened to the iron on the railroad track near Concord Saturday morning.
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