January, 1938
Vol. 15; #1
Mr. C.Y.TILSON, who for more
than two years served as County Agent, left Hyde County with his family
on January 15 to take a new field of work in Asheville, N.C. He was superintendent
and a deacon of Swan Quarter Baptist Church. We welcome Mr. A.J. HARREL
of Snow Hill, N.C., who comes to take the place of Mr. TILSON.
Births:
Born to Mr. & Mrs. Willie
DUDLEY, a daughter named LaRue. (No date)
Born to Mr. & Mrs. George Clafton
WILLIAMS, a boy named Willie Lee who was born on December 1, 1937.
Born to Mr. & Mrs. C.Y. TILSON,
Nancy Letitus TILSON, on December 11, 1937.
Born to Mr. & Mrs. John Harold
SWINDELL, Richard Joyner, on December 7, 1937. He died after living six
hours.
Born to Mr. & Mrs. W.W. WHEELER
of Sladesville, a son on December 10, 1937.
Born to Mr. & Mrs. Walter SAWYER
of Sladesville, a son on December 14, 1937.
Born
to Mr. & Mrs. Walter BAYNOR, Lois Francis on December 30, 1937.
Born to Mr. & Mrs. Clifton GIBBS
of Swan Quarter, a son on January 1, 1938.
Born to Mr. & Mrs. Eugene SADDLER
of Engelhard, Edward Eugene on September 7, 1937.
Born to Mr. & Mrs. Ned SPRUILL
of Columbia, a son. Mrs. SPRUILL was formerly Miss Eva Gray BERRY of Engelhard.
Born to Mr. & Mrs. A.A. JESSIE
of Long Beach, California, Mildred Evelyn. Miss JESSIE was formerly Miss
Lena CUTRELL of Fairfield.
Born to Mr. & Mrs. Earl SANDERSON,
Lois Ann on October 31, 1937.
With an electric plant at
Engelhard, the immediate vicinity has advantages of electricity. The line
has been extended to Swan Quarter and vicinity. Recently the Pamlico Ice
and Light Company borrowed $61,000 from the federal government to extend
service to Stumpy Point, Fairfield and Rose Bay. Mr. J.M. LONG has done
most of the wiring in the homes.
Deaths:
Mrs. Sarah E. McGRATH, one
of Crisfield, Maryland's most respected citizens, passed away on Saturday,
December 25, 1937, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Retta NEAL of Engelhard,
where she had been visiting. Her death was due to a stroke. She was 71
years old and was an active member of the Baptist Temple, having joined
45 years ago. She is survived by eight children: Mrs. Della CAREY of Salisbury,
John Henry McGRATH, Joseph S. McGRATH, Hammond W. McGRATH and Miss Bessie
BOZMAN, all of Crisfield, Mrs. Retta NEAL and Mrs. Lena ROPER, both of
Engelhard, and Maurice S. McGRATH of Rahway, New Jersey; three brothers
and fifteen grandchildren.
Funeral services were held for Mrs.
Susan E. NEAL, who died at her old home near Engelhard. She lived with
her eldest son, William NEAL. Burial services were held by Rev. J.C. GROCE
on Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 on January 29, 1938. Mrs. NEAL had been
in ill health for several years. She was a native of Hyde County, spending
all of her 73 years and 10 months in the vicinity of Engelhard. She united
with the Christian Church early in life. She mothered and practically raised
Milburn & Horace RICHARD, two of her grandsons. Mrs. Ann PATRICK took
sick and died at her home. Mrs. Maranda NEAL, her husband's mother, cared
for them during sickness and death. Surviving Mrs. NEAL are William, Johnnie
and Tinker NEAL, Mrs. Willie McKinney, Miss Neita NEAL, all of Engelhard,
and Mrs. Frank MOONEY of Fairfield; one brother; 16 grandchildren and one
great-grandson. [IMO states Susan Elizabeth NEAL was born February 7, 1864
and died December 29, 1937 (this differs from the above obituary). She
was the daughter of Benjamin Kitt GIBBS and Nancy WILLIAMS and was the
wife of William Spencer NEAL. She was buried in Fulford cemetery.]
W.B. NIXON, JR., son of Mr. &
Mrs. W.B. NIXON of Fairfield, accidentally shot and killed himself instantly
while out hunting quail on Sunday, December 26, 1937. He went out hunting
birds with a hunter and walking up a covey he shot and killed one with
his .410 gauge gun. He returned home with his bird rejoicing. This was
between 8-9 o'clock. He went back again and his gun was heard to fire around
9 o'clock. Some children passing down the road saw him and reported to
his parents that W.B. was asleep beside the road. He was found about 10:00.
He was 10 years and 11 months old and was in the 6th Grade at school. Services
were conducted at the home by Rev. R.L. HARRIS. He was buried in the Fairfield
cemetery. [IMO states William Benjamin NIXON, III was born January 15,
1927 and died December 26, 1937. He was the son of William Benjamin NIXON,
JR. and Elma CUTRELL.]
Mrs. Irene LITCHFIELD of Creswell,
N.C. died January 5, 1938 at the ripe age of 82. She was a member of the
Mount Pleasant Baptist Church. Services were conducted by her pastor, Dr.
G.A. MARTIN, at the home. He was assisted by Robert BRICKHOUSE of Warrenton,
N.C., a young minister from her church, the Rev. John W. HARDY and Rev.
Forest WAGNER. Mount Pleasant choir sang "How Firm a Foundation",
"In the Sweet By and By", and "It is Well With My Soul".
Burial was made in the family cemetery. Surviving are two daughters: Mrs.
READ of Hartford and Mrs. Jessie HOLMES of Creswell; two sons: H.A. LITCHFIELD
of Virginia and Roy L. LITCHFIELD of Creswell. Also several grandchildren.
Card of Thanks:
I wish to take this opportunity
to express my sincere appreciation for the kindness shown us during the
illness and death of my sister, Bettie MANN. [signed: Janie MANN]
Marriages:
Colored Marriages:
Churchill V. HARRIS to Lucy
CREDLE, both of Swan Quarter—Nov. 24, 1937
Nathaniel SLADE to Lucy KING, both
of Scranton—Dec. 4, 1937
George FARROW to Mary SLADE, both
of Swan Quarter—Dec. 4, 1937
Thomas RICHARD to Annie May SPENCER,
both of Engelhard—Dec. 11, 1937
Cemore HARRIS of Swan Quarter to
Lyde Mae GIBBS of Scranton—Dec. 22, 1937
Ben BLOUNT to Julia SELBY, both
of Lake Landing—Dec. 23, 1937
Jule MANN to Sylvia SHAW, both of
Lake Landing—Dec. 28, 1937
February, 1938
Vol. 15; #2
Deaths:
D.C. MARTIN, age 47, died
at his home in Asheville, N.C. on December 10, 1937. He was a lay-evangelist
and a native of Pamlico County. He married Miss Ida ROUGHTEN of Elizabeth
City and they made their home in Elizabeth City until 1932 when Durham
Life Insurance Co., whom he had worked with for 23 years, moved him to
Asheville. He is survived by his wife; one son, D.C. MARTIN, JR.; three
daughters: Misses Ruth, Francis and Delma MARTIN; two sisters: Mrs. Ira
DIXON and Mrs. H.T. KEEL, both of Alliance, N.C. Services were conducted
by Rev. E.G. DAVIS, former pastor, and Rev. G.C. COX, pastor of Merriman
Avenue Church in Asheville.
Mrs. Orpha SAWYER of Rose Bay died
Saturday, February 12 and was buried February 13. Services were held by
her pastors. She was a member of the Primitive Baptist Church and is survived
by 3 sons, one daughter and a host of grandchildren. [IMO states Orpha
SAWYER was born April 3, 1859 and died February 12, 1938. She was the daughter
of Redden BERRY and Sarah SPENCER. She was the wife of Peter SAWYER. She
was buried in the JORDAN-SAWYER cemetery at Rose Bay-Hodge's Fork Rd. in
Hyde County.]
Marriages:
Walter SPENCER was married
to Miss Bessie Earle HOLLOMON, both of Swan Quarter, at the home of Mrs.
O.G. MASON on February 6, 1938.
John S. JARVIS and Miss Evelyn MAYO,
both of Swan Quarter, were married at the Baptist parsonage on February
5, 1938.
The women of the Pamlico Association
are providing a $100.00 scholarship to help Miss Rosa Lee STILLMAN of Mount
Pleasant Church through college.
March, 1938
Vol. 15; #3
Birth:
Born to Rev. and Mrs. E.H.
MEASERMER of Dover, N.C., formerly of Fairfield, a daughter on February
22. They have named her Nancy Lugenia.
Deaths:
Early on Saturday morning,
December 18, 1937, Miss Bettie MANN quietly fell asleep to awaken in Heaven.
She was the daughter of the late Sophia L. SWINDELL and Joseph Spencer
MANN. For 70 years she had been a member of Amity Methodist Church, a faithful
Sunday School teacher, and supporter of the minister in charge. The passing
leaves a vacancy in the Aid Society, the church, and the community. [signed:
Mrs. J.S. MANN, Mrs. Mary JENNETTE, Mrs. L.J. WESTON, and Mrs. Blount CREDLE.]
[IMO states Sarah Elizabeth MANN was born August 24, 1855 and died December
18, 1937. She was buried in the Joseph Spencer MANN cemetery in Lake Landing
Township.]
In loving memory of our dear Mary
Elizabeth (no last name mentioned), who died January 12, 1938. Her memory
is as dear today as in the day she passed away. Our darling leaves to mourn,
a father and mother, Mr. & Mrs. James L. JARVIS of Aurora, N.C., and
grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. Joe PEGRAM of Pinetown, N.C. [reported by:
Mrs. John GAYLORD]
Mrs. Mary Louise HUDSON reached
the sunset of her life on February 10, 1938. She was 83 years, 4 months,
and 10 days old. For the past two years she made her home with Mr. and
Mrs. B.H. BERRY. She was not confined to her bed until six days before
her death. She was the daughter of Nat and Mary PEDRICK. She was married
to Nehemiah HUDSON. God sent them one child, a daughter, who passed away
a few years ago. After the death of Mrs. HUDSON'S husband, she lived with
her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Isaac JARVIS. Later in life when
God called the mother, Mrs. HUDSON or "Big Mammy", as she was
called by her grandchildren, tenderly filled the mother's place. The five
grandchildren stayed with her until grown. She also raised an orphan niece
who is now Mrs. Solon GIBBS of Swan Quarter. She was a member of the Primitive
Baptist Church. Funeral services for Mrs. HUDSON were conducted in the
home by her pastor, Jabie HARRIS and Rev. R.Z. NEWTON of the Methodist
Church. Burial followed in Soule cemetery. She is survived by a son-in-law,
Mr. Isaac JARVIS; five grandchildren: Mrs. Bryan MASON of New Holland,
Mrs. B.H. BERRY of Swan Quarter, Mrs. Millar HARRIS of Leechville, Elliott
JARVIS of Washington, and Elbert J. JARVIS of Swan Quarter. Also four great-grandchildren.
[signed: One who loved her, Ella L. BERRY] [IMO states Mary Louisa HUDSON
was born September 16, 1854 and died February 10, 1938. She was the daughter
of Nathaniel PEDRICK and Mary HARRIS. Her daughter, Minerva Rodantha JARVIS,
who died in 1922, is buried beside her.]
The Senior class of Swan Quarter
met on February 18 and elected the following superlatives:
April, 1938
Vol. 15; #4
Marriages:
Deaths:
May, 1938
Vol. 15; #5
Births:
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Becton
SAWYER of head of the river near Fairfield, a son on May 14, 1938.
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Sammie CUTRELL,
a big girl weighing 9 1/2 pounds. They are at home with her
mother at Middletown.
Marriages:
On Friday night, May 13, a
crowd gathered at the home of Mr. & Mrs. H.W. MASON'S and gave a shower
to Mr. & Mrs. Hallet BRIDGMAN.
Card of Thanks:
I wish to thank the many friends
for their kindness shown my dear mother during her illness and death. [signed:
her daughter, Mrs. S.V. CAHOON, Bath, N.C.
Deaths:
On the morning of May 11,
1938, the death angel visited the home of Mr. & Mrs. J.L. BLAKE, with
whom Mrs. Clara E. SMITH, widow of Rev. S.T. SMITH, made her home. She
was born June 4, 1875 and was a life-long resident of Fairfield and a member
of the Christian Church. She leaves four children: Mrs. Walton HUDSON of
Roanoke Rapids, Mrs. Silv CAHOON of Bath, Mrs. Roy DAVIS of Tarboro, and
Miss Nellie SMITH of Fairfield; six step-children: Rev. D.A. HUDSON of
Roanoke Rapids, Mrs. Clifton MOONEY of Fairfield, Mrs. J.L. BLAKE of Fairfield,
Mr. Carroll SMITH of Fairfield, Mr. Loften SMITH of Wenona, and Mr. Langston
SMITH of Creswell; four brothers: Mr. J.L. BLAKE and Mr. T.D. BLAKE, both
of Fairfield, Mr. Charlie BLAKE of Hickory, Virginia, and Mr. Jim BLAKE
of New Holland. Burial services were conducted at the home of Mr. &
Mrs. J.L. BLAKE by Rev. Roe HARRIS, assisted by Rev. NEWTON and Rev. STEWART.
Services were concluded at the Fairfield cemetery where she was laid to
rest. [IMO states Clara Eleanor "Ellen" SMITH was the daughter
of James Mathias BLAKE, SR. and Nancy Jacqueline CUTRELL. She was first
married to Alexander G. HUDSON then to Rev. Stephen Tyler SMITH.]
J.F. ARMSTRONG was born February
2, 1866 and departed this life May 12, 1938, being 72 years of age. His
death, which came suddenly from a stroke of apoplexy, was a great shock
to his aged wife who is blind. He was a member of the Pleasant Grove Christian
Church. He leaves a widow, Nancy Elizabeth ARMSTRONG; and seven children:
Rev. W.P. ARMSTRONG, Mrs. Sallie SPENCER, E.D. ARMSTRONG, Stanley ARMSTRONG,
Rosey ARMSTRONG, and Mrs. Clydie ROSE, all of Fairfield, and Isaiah ARMSTRONG
of St. Bride's, Virginia. Services were conducted at the GIBBS cemetery
near Roderville by Rev. Roe HARRIS. [IMO states John Franklin ARMSTRONG
was the son of Thomas Nelson ARMSTRONG and Mrs. Kesiah Jane Cutrell JORDAN
and the husband of Nancy Elizabeth SADLER.]
On April 27, 1938 the death angel
came for Mrs. Sarah Jane WATSON, who was 76 years and 38 days old. She
suffered a stroke of the brain after several weeks of illness. In 1922
she united with the Baptist Church at North Lake. She later became a charter
member of Fairfield Church. She was born March 18, 1862. Services were
conducted by her pastor, Rev. E.R. STEWART, in the Baptist Church, assisted
by Rev. Roe L. HARRIS. She was married to Mr. Locker Washington WATSON
and to this union were born five children. Those who survive are: Romulous
WATSON, John WATSON, and Mrs. Enos COOPER, all of Fairfield, and Mrs. Marshall
LILLY of Columbia, N.C. She was laid to rest at Fairfield cemetery. [IMO
states Sarah Jane WATSON was the daughter of Benjamin McKINNEY and Sally
__________. She was married to Thomas Locker WATSON.]
After weeks of illness at Taylor
Hospital and then at Duke Hospital, Mr. B.S. CARTWRIGHT, a leading merchant
of Fairfield, died April 17. He was 41 years old and a life-long resident
of Fairfield. He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Mattie CARTWRIGHT of Fairfield;
his wife, Mrs. Isabell CARTWRIGHT of Fairfield; his sister, Mrs. R.F. BAYNES
of Roxboro; one aunt, Miss Mary R. SIMMONS of Fairfield. Interment was
made in Fairfield cemetery with services conducted by Rev. E.H. MEASMER
of Dover, N.C., a former pastor of Fairfield Methodist Church. [IMO states
Benjamin Simmons CARTWRIGHT was born May 28, 1896 and died April 17, 1938.
He was the son of Robert Nixon CARTWRIGHT and Mattie SIMMONS. He was the
husband of Isabelle Carter MIDYETTE.]
Recently news has come of the death
of Captain D.T. ALDREDGE who was captain of the Currituck boat while the
inland waterway was being dredged out. He was a member of the Fairfield
Masonic Lodge #520 and was active when he lived here. A telegram carrying
the news of his death was answered by a return message from Fairfield Lodge
asking the Baltimore, Maryland Lodge to put on a Masonic service. Mrs.
D.T. ALDREDGE writes, "The Masonic Order officiated wonderfully. There
were 15 to attend the funeral including the Grand Master."
June, 1938
Vol. 15; #6
Election Results:
July 2 has been set aside
as the time of the second primary to decide who will be sheriff of Hyde
County, Mr. P.C. SIMMONS or Mr. Orlanda JONES. It is reported that Mr.
JONES lacked only 26 votes getting as many votes in the first primary as
Mr. P.C. SIMMONS and Mr. Nathan CUTRELL combined.
Captain Bob BURRUS is now
operating a boat line from Swan Quarter to Ocracoke. He leaves Swan Quarter
every Saturday morning at 8:00 and returns Sunday afternoon at 6:00. Captain
BURRUS also operates a couple of farms in Swan Quarter.
Mr. Walton BURGESS of Belhaven,
recently purchased the grocery business of Mr. T.R. ROUSE, and is now doing
a grocery business as well as the variety store.
Deaths:
After months of sickness,
Mr. George JENETTE passed away at Tayloe Hospital on May 24, 1938. He was
68 years old. He was a life-long resident of Hyde County and the father
of 13 children who survive him—Mrs. Jim BRINN of Swan Quarter, Will JENETTE,
B. JENETTE, Mrs. Dallas WILLIAMS, George D. JENETTE, Mrs. Lloyd WILLIAMS,
Monroe JENETTE, Mrs. Odie WILLIAMS, Lena JENETTE, and Arthur JENETTE, all
of Scranton, Mrs. Fred SMITHWICK of Ponzer, Stella JENETTE of Taylor Hospital
in Washington, N.C., and L.H. JENETTE of Front Royal, Virginia. Others
surviving are his wife; two brothers: Dave JENETTE of Pantego and Maning
JENETTE of Rose Bay; two sisters: Mrs. Mary O'NEAL of Pinetown and Mrs.
Hunt HARRIS of Scranton. Services were conducted at the home by Mr. D.L.
BERRY, the undertaker. Interment was made in the burial grounds opposite
his home. Mr. JENETTE was a prominent farmer. [IMO states George Washington JENNETTE was born February 22, 1871 and died May 24, 1938. He was the son
of Jesse JENNETTE and Margaret SHALLINGTON and the husband of Lydia Frances
ALCOX. He is buried in the JENNETTE-WARNER cemetery in Currituck Township.]
Henry R. BRIDGMAN was born August
12, 1852 and departed this life May 24, 1938 after three years illness.
Mr. Neatus stayed by him during the long years of his suffering. He was
a member of Scranton Christian Church. Rev. W.P. ARMSTRONG conducted services
at the Sam SILVERTHORNE graveyard in Scranton. He leaves two sons: Neatus
and Hiram BRIDGMAN; two half-brothers: Mr. Guf and Jad BRIDGMAN; one half-sister:
Mrs. Mag JARVIS; six grandchildren: Mr. Edsal BRIDGMAN, Mr. Hallit BRIDGMAN,
Miss Lidia BRIDGMAN and Miss Mary Doris BRIDGMAN, all of Scranton, Mrs.
Herman SPIVEY of Wilson, N.C. and Mrs. Luther POYTHRESS of Wilson, N.C.;
one great-grandson, Herman Aubry SPIVEY of Wilson, N.C. [IMO states Henry Respass BRIDGMAN was the son of Hiram Thomas BRIDGMAN and Mary McGOWAN.
He was married 3 times. His first wife was Mrs. Lydia Liverman DAVIS. His
second wife is unknown and his third wife was Mrs. Annie Elizabeth Evans
PENCE. He is buried in the D.M. BISHOP cemetery in Currituck Township.]
After weeks of illness, Mr. Walter
JARVIS, a life-long resident of Hyde County, passed away on June 3, 1938
at the home of his son, Mr. J.H. JARVIS of Engelhard. He was born June
11, 1855. He lacked eight days of being 83 years old. He was a good citizen
and a faithful father and often asked about the progress of the war. In
1923 he made profession of faith and united with the Missionary Baptist
Church in Engelhard and was made a deacon of the church. He is survived
by two sons: Mr. J.H. JARVIS and H.L. JARVIS of Lake Landing; three grandchildren.
Interment was made in Amity cemetery with services conducted by Rev. E.R.
STEWART, assisted by Rev. A.B. CROCKER. [IMO states Thomas Walter JARVIS
was the son of Thomas JARVIS and Ann C. SWINDELL. He was married first
to Laura E. GIBBS and second to Mary Rebecca WILLIAMS.]
Mrs. Sill GIBBS, who had not been
well for some time, died at Engelhard on May 31. She had pellegra. She
is survived by her husband and six children. Interment was made in the
Jones GIBBS graveyard with services conducted by Rev. A.B. CROCKER. [IMO
states Mary Louisa GIBBS was born in 1877 (no death date given). She was
the daughter of Little John Pugh MIDYETTE , SR. and Amanda PEGRAM. She
was the wife of Sylvester Burge GIBBS.]
Mr. Charlie E. CAHOON, one of the
oldest men in Hyde County, died June 3, 1938, being 93 years and 4 months
of age. He was married three times. He leaves to mourn his passing, his
3rd wife, Mrs. Anna CAHOON, with whom he celebrated his golden wedding
anniversary nearly four years ago. He was the father of 18 children, of
whom eight are living—Eddie, Abraham, Emmet, Thomas and Louis CAHOON, Mrs.
Clifton GIBBS, Mrs. Ottis CARAWAN, and Mrs. Sammie HARRIS, all of Swan
Quarter; 42 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-
grandchild. He was a member of the Christian Church for many years. Services
were conducted at the home by Rev. Z.V. NEWTON and interment was in the
family cemetery near the home. He was a progressive farmer and lived economically
and saved enough to give each of his children a farm and home. [IMO states
Charles Edward CAHOON, SR. was born January 29, 1845 and died June 3, 1938.
He was the son of John T. CAHOON and Nancy COX. He was first married to
Joe Annie _________, second to Mary HARRIS, and third to Susanna Elizabeth
SWINDELL. He was buried on Credle-Tiny Oak Road in Swan Quarter Township.]
Card of Thanks:
We wish to thank the many
friends for their kindness shown to our dear father during his illness
and death, especially Mrs. Hertford DUNBAR, who was a mighty dear friend.
[signed: Neatus & Hiram BRIDGMAN]
The nation's foremost attraction
is in Dare County this summer. Paul GREEN'S drama, "The Lost Colony",
will be playing July 3-Sept. 5, 1938, celebrating the 351st anniversary
of the birth of English civilization in America.
Marriages:
July, 1938
Vol. 15; #7
Mr. Leslie O’NEAL of New Holland
has recently purchased the HOWARD Inn from Mr. Claude GRANT and will take
possession after September 1.
Marriages:
Births:
Deaths:
On July 12, Mrs. Earnest CUTRELL
of Kilkeney, born and raised near Engelhard, succumbed to tuberculosis
after years of suffering. She died at the home of her brother, Mr. Dave
SWINDELL, near Engelhard. [IMO states Nancy E. CUTHRELL was born July 20,
1886 and died July 12, 1938. She was the daughter of Henry David SWINDELL
& Margaret Elizabeth GIBBS and wife of Ernest E. CUTHRELL. She is buried
in the SWINDELL cemetery on Highway #264 in Lake Landing Township.]
Mr. George SWINDELL, age 81 years
and 3 months, died. He taught school for several years at Ocracoke in Hyde
Co. and Kilkeney. He merchandised for a while and did mechanic work. He
leaves a wife; one son, Mr. P.E. SWINDELL; one grandchild, Miss Camille
SWINDELL of Fairfield; one brother, Mr. Will SWINDELL of Ponzer. Services
were conducted at the home by his pastor, Rev. Fred TURNER. Interment was
made in Fairfield cemetery. [IMO states George Washington SWINDELL, JR.
was born April 8, 1857 and died July 7, 1938. He was the son of George
W. SWINDELL, SR. and Ahlie H. GIBBS. He was married to Sarah Matilda BAUM.]
On Friday morning, June 17, God
called Mr. Jim BLAKE of New Holland. He had made his home with his daughter,
Mrs. Eunice WESTON. He was 61 years, 2 months and 2 days old. He leaves
7children and 12 grandchildren. He was a member of the Fairfield Christian
Church. He was laid to rest in the Fairfield cemetery. Funeral services
were held by Rev. R.L. HARRIS, assisted by Rev. E.R. STEWART. [IMO states
James Mathias BLAKE, JR. was born April 15, 1877 and died June 17, 1938.
He was the son of James M. BLAKE, SR. and Nancy Jacqueline CUTRELL. He
was married to Elvira JONES.]
Funeral services were held at the
Engelhard Methodist Church on Friday afternoon for Mrs. Robena SPENCER,
72, who died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J.H. JARVIS, Thursday evening,
June 30. Rev. Mr. WRIGHT officiated. Burial was in Soule cemetery. Survivors
are a sister, Mrs. W.J. HARRIS; a son, J.M. SPENCER of Swan Quarter; five
daughters: Mrs. C.F. GIBBS, Mrs. I.B. WATSON and Mrs. J.H. JARVIS, all
of Engelhard, Mrs. R.C. SIMMONS of Fairfield and Mrs. J.F. GRAHAM of Conway,
S.C.; 25 grandchildren. Mrs. Daisy WILKINSON of Pantego, a blind woman
and sister of Mrs. Robena SPENCER, died of sudden death on June 30 after
hearing of her sister’s death. [IMO states Robena SPENCER was born June
12, 1866 and died June 30, 1938. She was the daughter of Milton SADLER
and Elizabeth WESTON. She was married first to Leonidas L. HARRIS then
to William Warren SPENCER, II.]
August, 1938
Vol. 15; #8
On August 14 the new bridge
over the Albemarle Sound was opened to the public. The new bridge will
shorten the route of travel to all points north, south, east, and west.
Seven counties took part in the celebration. The new bridge is a dream
come true and cost approximately $1,556,832.
Mr. P.D. MIDGETT, manager
of the Pamlico Ice & Light Company, has worked hard to get through
a loan from the government to extend the power lines from Engelhard to
Mann’s Harbor and from Engelhard to Fairfield, The company has already
extended the line out to Middletown, Lake Landing, New Holland, and Swan
Quarter. There has been much red tape in getting the government loan, hence
the reason for delay.
Mr. George P. CARTER of Fairfield
has been made roll call chairman for Hyde County Chapter of the American
National Red Cross.
September, 1938
Vol. 15; #9
Marriages:
Z.T. FORTESQUE, JR. of Raleigh
to Miss Lucy Davis FORTESQUE of Scranton—August 3
Sherelle E. FISHER to Miss Sallie
Dixon MIDYETTE—August 17 (The actual marriage certificate states August
28, 1938 at Lake Landing.)
Deaths:
Allen Burrus MIDYETTE died
in the early morning of September 8 of cancer of the stomach at the age
of 67. He was a life-long resident of Fairfield and a member of the Fairfield
Methodist Church. The funeral was held at the home on September 9 by his
pastor, Rev. R.Z. NEWTON, assisted by Rev. GARDNER of Washington, N.C.,
Rev. R.L. HARRIS and Rev. E.R. STEWART. He is survived by his widow, Mrs.
Jennie Carter MIDYETTE; two sons: A. Lindsey MIDYETTE of Swan Quarter and
H. Franklin MIDYETTE of Fairfield; three daughters: Mrs. Ben S. CARTWRIGHT
and Miss Robenia MIDYETTE, both of Fairfield, and Mrs. Paul B. OSGOOD of
Youngstown, Ohio; two sisters: Mrs. Allie M. YOUNG of Fairfield and Mrs.
Charles W. CARTER, SR. of Coinjock, N.C. [IMO states Allen Burrus MIDYETTE
was born February 2, 1871 and died September 8, 1938. He was the son of
William Franklin MIDYETTE and Mary Fletcher BURRUS. He was married to Jane
Lindsay CARTER.]
Mr. C.C. SMITH, age 74, died September
9. He was connected with the Smith Brothers Company or M. System Store
of Belhaven for 40 years. He is survived by one brother, Mr. Clyde SMITH
of Pantego; one daughter, Mrs. George CHARLTON of Raleigh; one nephew,
Mr. L.R. SMITH, who was connected in business with his uncle. [IMO states
Clyde Walter Smith (born in Pantego) was the son of John Smith & Emma
________.]
Mr. Monroe SPENCER, JR. of Engelhard,
died August 11 in a government hospital in Washington, D.C. He died from
cancer of the head. He was a World War veteran. World War veterans acted
as pallbearers. He was a member of the Christian Church. Services were
conducted by Rev. A.B. CROCKER with interment in Amity cemetery. [IMO states
Edward Monroe SPENCER was born in 1895 and died August 11, 1938. He was
the son of James Monroe SPENCER, SR. and Lydia A. MASON.]
Mrs. Closs GIBBS died June 27
after several years of feebleness and confinement to bed. She attended
the Methodist Church and is survived by her husband; two sons: Lancy Wade
and Gilbert GIBBS; and one sister: Mrs. C.E. PAYNE of Lake Landing. Services
were conducted by her pastor, Rev. C.K. WRIGHT, assisted by Rev. A.B. CROCKER
and Rev. F.A. TURNER. Interment was made in Amity cemetery. [IMO states
Maude Alice GIBBS was born February 14, 1887 and died June 20, 1938.
She was the daughter of Anson S. GIBBS and Mary Alice SPENCER. She was
married to Closs Cordon GIBBS who died in 1943.]
Mr. Johnson MASON of Engelhard died
August 17. He was buried at Fulford cemetery. Services were held
at the grave by Rev. A.B. CROCKER. [IMO states William Johnson MASON was
born Feb. 1869 and died August 16, 1938. He was the son of James
A. MASON and Belinda J. CUTHRELL. He was married to Rena MIDYETTE.]
October, 1938
Vol. 15; #10
Hyde County experienced its
first county fair on October 21 & 22. The response was fine and the
exhibits showed real interest. The fair was attended from far and near,
being the first ever held in the county.
Three doctors are now in Lake
Landing Township—Dr. Jim MANN of Middletown, Dr. Tom MANN of Engelhard
and Dr. J.W. MILLER of Shelby, N.C., located at Middletown.
Mrs. R.L. JONES of Fairfield
was operated on for appendicitis in Washington Hospital on October 13.
She is getting along well.
Marriages:
Birth:
Born to Mr. and Mrs. S.E.
McHARNEY of 261 Hamilton Avenue, Staten Island, New York, a daughter named
Jeanette who was born September 15. Mrs. McHARNEY was formerly Miss Maggie
Bell JERMETT (JENETTE?) of Rose Bay.
Deaths:
On Wednesday night, August
31, Brother George H. WRIGHT of Boaz, Alabama, passed to his reward at
age 67. At the time of his death he was living with his son, Carl K. WRIGHT,
who is now serving the Mattamuskeet charge as pastor. He is survived by
two other sons and two daughters, all of Alabama.
After a long illness, Mrs. Sophia
BURRUS died at her home near Engelhard on October 15. She was buried at
the family graveyard. Services were conducted from her home. She was a
member of the Christian Church. There survives her, two sisters: Mrs. Maneva
NIXON of Engelhard and Mrs. Lizzie GIBBS of Fairfield; three brothers:
Joshua, Frank and George McKINNEY; three daughters: Mrs. Frank SWINDELL,
Mrs. Laney TWIFORD, and Miss Lizzie BURRUS; three sons: Bryan, Claude and
Andrew BURRUS; and a host of grandchildren. [IMO states Sophia BURRUS was
born September 2, 1865 and died October 15, 1938. She was the daughter
of William Benjamin McKINNEY and Charlotte AUSTIN and wife of Andrew Peele
BURRUS, SR. She was buried in the Andrew BURRUS cemetery on Road #1104
in Lake Landing Township.]
Card of Thanks:
I wish to express my sincere
thanks and appreciation to my many friends for their kindness shown to
me and my children during the death of my wife. [signed: C.T. BELL, Scranton,
N.C.]
The District Health Department
in Hyde County today released vital statistic figures for the month of
August showing a total of 15 births, one being a stillbirth, and no deaths
reported. September brings 17 births, one being a stillbirth, and 7 deaths.
August White Births:
August Colored Births:
September White Births:
September Colored Births:
Herbert & Isabelle
HARRIS of Fairfield, a daughter
James MACKEY & Bessie MACKEY
of Lake Landing, a daughter
Hazel M. GIBBS of Lake Landing,
a daughter
Mahalie MIDGETT of Lake Landing,
a son
Len & Aline Spencer BYRD
of Engelhard, a daughter
Jonnie & Bertha MANN of Scranton,
a daughter
Edward & Hattie Slade MANN
of Scranton, a son
James C. CHANCE & Annie M.
GIBBS of Scranton, a daughter
Conrade & Francis Mann HOLLOWELL
of Scranton, a daughter
Rudolph HARDY & Girtha HOLLOWELL
of Swan Quarter, a son
September White Deaths:
September Colored Death:
November, 1938
Vol. 15; #11
Electricity is coming to Fairfield
soon. It will be necessary for all house wiring to be done by a licensed
contractor before it will meet the approval of the lighting company. Poles
are being set from Engelhard to Mann’s Harbor and from Engelhard to Fairfield.
Mr. P.D. MIDYETTE says he plans to let us light up our Christmas trees
with current from his plant. For those who anticipate wiring their homes,
you can get in touch with Mr. J.M. LONG of Engelhard or Mr. Carlos BERRY,
JR. of Swan Quarter, who are licensed electricians.
Births:
Born to Mr. & Mrs. Benjamin
MASON of Tiney Oak, a daughter on October 9. She is called Dorothy Gay.
Born to Mr. & Mrs. William Midyette
of Pantego, formerly of Engelhard, a girl on November 11.
Deaths:
Mrs. Bonnie GIBBS died at
the home of Mr. Syl GIBBS and took from him his loving wife. She was born
October 26, 1895 and died October 17, 1938. She was 43 years old and was
a member of the Christian Church. She is survived by her husband; two sons:
Burness GIBBS of Engelhard and Geness GIBBS of Norfolk, Virginia; her mother,
Mrs. Retta GIBBS; two sisters: Mrs. Maud SPENCER of Fairfield and Miss
Laura GIBBS of Engelhard; one brother, Loren GIBBS of Fairfield. [Reported
by her sister, Mrs. Herbert SPENCER, Fairfield] [IMO states Bonnie May
GIBBS was the wife of Henry Sylvester GIBBS.]
Mrs. Charles BELL died in Tayloe
Hospital on September 25 after days of illness. A fine baby was born into
the home on August 29. Mrs. BELL was a member of the Scranton Christian
Church and was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clifton GIBBS of Swan Quarter.
She was buried in the MIDYETTE cemetery on Gourd Ridge. Rev. Mr. MARLER
conducted the burial service. Surviving are Mr. Charlie BELL and two small
children, a father and mother, and several brothers and sisters. [IMO states
Ella Louise BELL was born December 27, 1912 and died September 25, 1938.
She was the daughter of Thomas Clifton GIBBS and Mary Alice CAHOON and
wife of Charles T. BELL, JR.]
The death angel visited and took
Mr. Alfred MIDYETTE on October 30 at the age of 87. His faith was with
the Primitive Baptist Church but he had never united with it. He was buried
in the Jones MASON graveyard with services conducted by Rev. Jabie HARRIS.
Survivors are his wife; two daughters: Mrs. Jones MASON (Melissa), and
Mrs. Staten MASON (Evelyn); one son, Carroll MIDYETTE, all of Swan Quarter.
[IMO states Alfred Stanley MIDYETTE was born May 10, 1856 and died October
30, 1932. He was the son of Zachariah Robert Russell MIDYETTE and Clarissa
Elizabeth JARVIS. He was the husband of Eleanor Louise HARRIS. ( The 1880
census states his age as 26; 1900 states May 1856; 1902 Voter Registration
states 46; 1910 states 53; 1920 states age 63.)]
Mrs. Lilly CAROWAN was born February
10, 1895 and died October 25, 1938. She was 43 years, 8 months, and 15
days old. She had been left a widow for several years to provide for six
children. She died at Memorial Hospital in Washington, N.C. She was a member
of the Sladesville Baptist Church. Services were conducted by her pastor,
Rev. E.R. STEWART. Surviving are six children: Wilbur J., B.G., Talmage,
Florence, Mary, and C.W. CAROWAN; her father, Mr. Henry SPENCER; two brothers:
Jim SPENCER of Conway, S.C. and Dannie SPENCER of Scranton.. [IMO states
Lillie May CARAWAN was born February 10, 1896 and died October 25, 1938.
She was the daughter of James Henry SPENCER and Mary Ann HOWARD. She was
the widow of Benaga Green CARAWAN, SR. who died March 17, 1929. She was
buried in Epworth Methodist Church cemetery in Currituck Township.]
December, 1938
Vol. 15; #12
On December 2 around 7 o’clock,
fire wrecked the 3-story Tayloe Hospital. The new annex was saved. Eleven
persons were trapped in the building. Among the dead are: Mrs. Macon TOOLEY
of Pongo, age 26, who had gotten out of bed and crawled underneath the
bed and was found stifled to death but the fire had not burned her or her
clothes, Sue GORHAM (colored) and Jesse GUION (colored). Two jumped from
the second and third floors and were seriously injured. Edna GURGANUS,
a 10 year old of Williamston, was found on the floor in 2” of water with
her face burned and in a delirious state.
Fairfield school will be closed
from December 3-January 2 on account of a measles epidemic. Over 40 cases
have been reported.
Birth:
Born to Mr. & Mrs. Clarence
JENETTE, a daughter on November 19.
Marriages:
Death:
W.E. CLARKE, postmaster at
Engelhard for 34 years, died at his home in Engelhard on November 13 at
the age of 67. He was the son of the late Edward & Martha B. CLARKE.
He resigned his position about three weeks prior to his death because of
heart trouble. He was a member of the Methodist Church. He married Ella
G. SPENCER on January 5, 1898. She, with 3 children survives, Ronald Linwood
CLARKE of Baltimore, Maryland, Walter E. CLARKE of New York, New York,
and Mrs. O.M. O’NEAL of Scranton; seven grandchildren; one brother, S.S.
CLARKE of Columbia, N.C.; two sisters: Mrs. Ella GUTHRIE and Miss Leona
CLARKE of Swan Quarter. Rev. W.C. WRIGHT conducted services with interment
in Amity cemetery. [IMO states William Edward CLARK was born January 17,
1872 and died November 13, 1938. He was the son of Edward M. CLARK and
Martha Spencer BALLANCE.]
