Earnest BOWERS shot Madison BAUN on Saturday evening in the bar-room of C.T. SPRUILL one mile from Creswell.   The case was heard by W.J. MERCER, J.P., and in default Continue Reading →

Married — At the home of Mr. A.N. WATERS on Jefferson street, Wednesday evening at 8 o’clock, Mr. Richard T. VENTERS to Miss Connie WATERS.   This marriage was a Continue Reading →

On Saturday afternoon Abe AUSBON and Dawson ARMISTEAD became engated in a fight, and AUSBON struck ARMISTEAD with a 2×2 baulister (sp?) inflicting almost a death wound.  AUSBON was bound Continue Reading →

Mr. and Mrs. John BATEMAN had their son, Ben Franklin, christened in the M.E. Church at Bethlehem Chapel on the Fourth Sunday.  Source: Roanoke Beacon, 1 Apr 1898, pg. 2

Our heartfelt sympathies are with Mr. and Mrs. Thos. BERRY who mourn the death of their 12-year-old daughter Martha, who died suddenly on Saturday night last, having been sick only Continue Reading →

Photograph of James “Jim” Emerson DAVENPORT (1901-1966) taken around 1905 when he was about 4-5 years old.  He is standing anding on a box in front of  his parents home and in Continue Reading →

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 Continue Reading →

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 Continue Reading →

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. Continue Reading →