Beech Grove Items
Mr. Henry T. BAYNOR and Miss Fannie BROWNEY were united in the holy bond of matrimony <…>, December 26th. Rev. S.H. HARRISON officiating. We wish them a happy journey on the matrimonial <…> of life.
Source: Roanoke Beacon, 14 Jan 1898.
A Beautiful Marriage
The marriage of Wm. PARKER to Miss W.R. WEBB April 25th was a notable event among our colored citizens. Rev. S.P. KNIGHT, pastor of the New Chapel Baptist Church, united the contracting parties. Quite a large attendance of our white citizens lent their presence, showing thereby the high appreciation in which the bride was held. Many and valuable were the presents given by members of both races.
Source: Roanoke Beacon, 4 May 1900.
“Aunt” Adeline JAMES, a well known and highly respected colored woman died at her home in this town on Wednesday last, of paralysis. She was about 65 years of age and had been sick only a few days.
Source: Roanoke Beacon, 18 May 1900.
Her many friends learn with sadness of the death of Mrs. Sarah THOMPSON, a well known and most estimable lady of this county. She died at the home of Mr. H.J. WILLIAMS, near Roper, and her remains were brought to this town on Sunday and laid to rest beside her husband, the late Capt. Nathan THOMPSON, in the M.E. Church-yard.
Source: Roanoke Beacon, 18 May 1900.
Dr. St. Clair SPRUILL, a native of Plymouth, has been elected Associate Professor of Surgery in Maryland University Medical School, Baltimore.
Source: Roanoke Beacon, 8 Jun 1900.
Furlough Cemetery is located in Lees Mill Township, in Roper, NC. The following list was created in December 1989 by Vance & Veronica Haskett. This list originally appeared in the March 1990 issue of the WCGS Newsletter.
Location: Follow Hwy 64 to Road #1119 East on Mill Pond Road – .7 miles on the right behind the Joseph SPRUILL home.
NAMEBIRTHDEATHNOTES
FURLOUGH, (infant) N/A 1961 daughter of Russell FURLOGH
FURLOUGH, Herbert E. 29 Jan 1909 5 May 1964 double headstone
FURLOUGH, Mamie E. 29 Jan 1911 N/A double headstone
FURLOUGH, Woodson Lee 5 Jul 1915 8 Mar 1958 NC TEC 5 Port Co / World War II
BARNHILL, Paul R. 18 Jan 1943 16 Mar 1972 N/A
FURLOUGH, Marian Faye N/A N/A daughter of Thomas & Zettie FURLOUGH
FURLOUGH, Zettie B. 5 Feb 1890 3 Aug 1941 double headstone
FURLOUGH, Thomas 22 Sep 1884 27 Feb 1956 double headstone
FURLOUGH, J. Edward 6 Dec 1905 27 Apr 1963 N/A
FURLOUGH, Mary B. 5 Jan 1882 30 Mar 1950 N/A
FURLOUGH, Isaac N. 16 Oct 1872 11 Apr 1931 N/A
FURLOUGH, Joe Thomas 9 Apr 1921 1 Mar 1943 son of Isaac N. & Mary F. FURLOUGH
Mr. and Mrs. S.W. BEASLEY gave their daughters, Misses Genevieve and Ercel, a reception last night in honor of their 16th and 14th birthdays. A large number of friends were present and were royally entertained by those two charming Misses. We join their many friends in wishing the young ladies many happy returns.
Source: Roanoke Beacon, 22 Jun 1900.
A larger number of people never assembled in the Town Hall than was there on Wednesday night to witness the closing exercises of the Plymouth Academy.
A more entertaining program was never arranged or more perfectly rendered than on this occasion. That Prof. HASSELL has done his full duty as a teacher, together with his assistants, was fully demonstrated by the manner in which the students discharged their duties. This night was devoted to the advanced classes, and a medal offered on oratory, and so equally matched were the contestants that the judges could not agree as a whole, having halted between five of the contestants, Mises Emily FAGAN and Eva CHESSON, and Mess. Richard LUCAS, Cleveland BEASLEY and Louis GAYLORD. After remaining out some time, the judges returned a decision, two to one, in favor of Louis GAYLORD, and the medal was fittingly presented by Mr. W. Fletcher AUSBON.
Last night the Junior, or Primary department, had its exercises, and was a most pleasing event. We may say more of this later.
The names of those receiving medals or prizes will appear next week.
Source: Roanoke Beacon, 8 Jun 1900.
Mr. Walter PHELPS, the well known hustler for LUCAS’ truck farm, was quietly married on Wednesday last to Miss Maggie WATSON, at the home of Mr. W.J. JACKSON, where Miss WATSON was living. Justice J.P. HILLIARD officiating. After the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. PHELPS drove to the farm of Mr. LUCAS where they will make their future home. Our best wishes attend them.
Source: Roanoke Beacon, 4 May 1900.
The following announcement appeared in the April 13, 1900 issue of the Roanoke Beacon newspaper at the bequest of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. GAYLORD.
