January, 1939
Vol. 16; #1
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Deaths:
Mr. Hezekian FARROW died suddenly
January 9, 1939 in the Washington Co. Home in Plymouth, N.C. where he had
been making his home since the county authorities placed him there in 1939.
He had been in declining health for a number of years but not completely
confined to bed. His body was transferred to Hyde County by the BERRY Company,
Hyde County Funeral Directors, and was buried January 10 in Soule cemetery
at 11 o’clock with services conducted by D.L. BERRY in the absence of his
pastor, Rev. R.Z. NEWTON. He was the son of Hezekian FARROW of Hyde County
who was a local Methodist preacher. Hezekian was a member of Providence
Methodist Church at Swan Quarter since he was a young man. He leaves no
known relatives to mourn his loss. [IMO states Hezekiah FARROW died January
9, 1939 at Plymouth and was the son of Hezekiah FARROW and Martha DAILEY.]
The mother of Mr. Warren WILLIAMS
died at the hospital in Washington on January 6 after a brief illness at
home. Mrs. WILLIAMS was born July 12, 1861. She united with the Primitive
Baptist Church about 1898 and attended when her health permitted. She leaves
one son, Mr. B. Warren WILLIAMS of Swan Quarter; and one daughter, Mrs.
George BALLANCE of Norfolk, Virginia. Services were conducted by Rev. Jabie
HARRIS and Rev. R.Z. NEWTON. [IMO states Sarah Jane “Sadie” WILLIAMS was
born July 12, 1861 and died January 6, 1939. She was the daughter of Zachariah
Robert Russell MIDYETTE and Clarissa Elizabeth JARVIS and wife of Elisha
Chase WILLIAMS. She was buried in Soule cemetery in Swan Quarter Township.]
On January 6, 1939 Mr. Charles “Charlie”
JENETTE of near Middletown, passed to his reward at the age of 69. He was
a member of Amity Methodist Church. Rev. C.K. WRIGHT conducted services.
Interment was made in Amity cemetery. Surviving are his wife; two sons
and one daughter. [IMO states Charles C. JENNETTE was born February 6,
1870 and died January 6, 1938. He was the son of Benjamin Franklin JENNETTE
and Juliana Ellison FARROW and husband of Elizabeth C. BURRUS.]
After a brief illness of 10 or 12
hours, Mrs. Stephen CARTWRIGHT, SR. died December 23, 1938 at the age of
64. She leaves her husband and 10 children—5 boys and 5 girls. S.H. CARTWRIGHT,
JR lives in Belhaven, all others are living at or near Kilkenney. She was
a member of the Christian Church. Services were conducted by Rev. Roe L.
HARRIS.
Marriages:
Birth:
Born to Mr. and Mrs. William
MIDYETTE of Pantego, formerly of Engelhard, a daughter on November 11,
1938.
Judge Jack L. WINDLEY recently
resigned the post of Recorders Judge of Hyde County to take the position
as patrolman and game warden. Rev. J.C. GRACE of Engelhard has been appointed
to fill the unexpired term. W.J. LUPTON was re-elected for the position
as county accountant for 1939. Mr. Roland JONES was elected to fill the
vacancy on the Board of Education made by Mr. S.D. COX. Captain R.B. BURRUS
has recently been appointed oyster inspector for Pamlico and surrounding
tributaries, in command of the boat “Pamlico”.
February, 1939
Vol. 16; #2
The following boys from Lake
Landing Township are in the Navy:
Aleen CUTRELL, daughter of
Mr. Ben T. CUTRELL, recently underwent an operation for appendicitis at
Tayloe Hospital.
Mrs. A.A. JESSIE, formerly Miss
Lena CUTRELL of Fairfield, returned to her home at New York after 6 weeks
visit with her mother, Mrs. Annie CUTRELL of Fairfield.
Death:
Mr. Joseph John JOHNSON died
suddenly at his home Monday night, February 6, of a heart attack. He was
67 years old and had been in the printing business for 50 years. For 41
years, that is since 1898, he had been head of “JOHNSON’S Printing House”.
In 1916 he founded the “Beaufort County Record”, a weekly publication.
He was affiliated with the Prebysterian Church in Washington.
Marriages:
March, 1939
Vol. 16; #3
Marriages:
Chapter of Sorrow:
Recently another of Hyde’s
oldest citizens, Mr. Graham M. SILVERTHORNE, age 93, passed away at the
home of his son, J.D. SILVERTHORNE of Lake Landing. Services were held
at Middletown Christian Church by the pastor, Rev. A.B. CROCKER, assisted
by Rev. Harold TYER of Washington and Rev. Henry SULLIVAN of Wilson. Surviving
are six sons: J.D. (John Dammon), C.C. (Charles Carroll), and G.L. (Graham
Liston) SILVERTHORNE, all of Lake Landing, S.M. and R.S. SILVERTHORNE of
Fairfield, and E.L. SILVERTHORNE of Elizabeth City; three daughters: Mrs.
Charles McKENNEY (Minnie W.) of Lake Landing, Mrs. Walter JARVIS of Washington,
and Mrs. Guy SAUNDERS of Spray?; 32 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren
and 2 great-great-grandchildren. [IMO states Graham Moore SILVERTHORNE,
SR. was born April 15, 1845 and died March 16, 1939. He was the son of
John S. SILVERTHORNE and Permelia JENNETTE and husband of Annie Elizor
O’NEAL.]
Benjamin “Ben” J. SPENCER, who for
a long time was manager of Pender’s Store, passed away March 23 at his
home in Belhaven after months of illness. Rev. A.J. MacKEE and Rev. W.B.
PENNEY held services.
Mrs. Martha WATSON, who for several
years was an invalid, died on March 20. She was 83 years, 2 months and
9 days old and was a life-long resident of Hyde County, residing in Fairfield.
She was a member of Fairfield Methodist Church for 64 years. She is survived
by her husband who will be 83 years old in October. She leaves very few
relatives but a host of friends. Services were conducted in Fairfield Methodist
Church by Rev. R.Z. NEWTON, pastor, assisted by Rev. R.L. HARRIS and Rev.
E.R. STEWART. Interment was in Fairfield cemetery. [IMO states Martha WATSON
was born January 12, 1857 and died March 20, 1939. She was the daughter
of John EVERETT and Jerusha DANIELS and wife of James Benjamin “Long Jim”
WATSON.]
Mr. Staten SADDLER and Mr.
Cedric BRIDGMAN are back from the hospital where they underwent operations.
Both are better.
Mr. Closs GIBBS of Engelhard, after
spending several weeks at Memorial Hospital, went to Duke Hospital, where
he is reported to be recovering.
April, 1939
Vol. 16; #4
[This issue is missing]
May, 1939
Vol. 16; #5
[This issue is missing.]
June, 1939
Vol. 16; #6
The 4th of July celebration
will take place this year at the home of Mr. Johnnie NEAL who lives about
6 miles from Fairfield on the Engelhard road.
Mrs. Tom HOWARD and Miss Ada TUNNELL
are in Fowle Memorial Hospital, both having undergone operations.
On Sunday, June 11 at 4:30 p.m.,
Miss Annie Weston PAYNE of Engelhard was married to Robert LANGCASTER of
Vanceboro in the St. George’s Episcopal Church. There was a large crowd
to witness this marriage. They will make their home in Vanceboro.
Miss Elizabeth TOPPING of Pantego
spent 10 days in Fowle Memorial Hospital. She returned home May 30.
Mr. Closs GIBBS is at home and continues
to improve.
Miss Pearl PIGRAM recently entered
Tayloe Hospital for an operation.
Recently a boat opearted by Mr.
ROORCH of Belhaven, who had out a fishing party on Sunday, sank off the
shore from Engelhard. Eleven man were in distress for hours until they
were rescued. No lives were lost.
A boat operated by F.L. VOLIVA Hardware
Company, was wrecked enroute to Hatteras. Cecil ROBERTS, age 18, and Eddie
KEECH, age 20, were found drowned a week later. Lloyd EDWARDS has not been
found yet. Mr. EDWARD’S aunt, shocked by the news, had a stroke and died.
Births:
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Nathan
CUTRELL of Swan Quarter, a daughter at Tayloe Hospital. They call her Delores.
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Rupert SPENCER
of Sladesville, a daughter on April 1, 1939. They call her Ellen Louise.
Deaths:
Mr. George A. SELBY, JR. died
in the early hours of May 22, 1939. He was taken to the hospital but little
hope was held for his recovery. He was born in Lake Landing Township and
was the son of George A. and Martha Boomer SELBY. He was 51 years old and
a member of the Methodist Church. He was former supervisor of the W.P.A.
Indexing force at Swan Quarter. He is survived by his wife who was formerly
Miss Minnie McCLAUD; three children: Troy of Newport News, Va., and Martha
and Josie of Lake Landing; and his father, George A. SELBY, SR. who is
82 years of age. Those attending the funeral at Amity Methodist Church
from out of town were Mr. & Mrs. E.C. McCLAUD of Newport News, Va.,
brother and sister-in-law of Mrs. SELBY, and Mr. & Mrs. Will WIGGINS
and niece of Wilson, N.C. The service was conducted by his pastor, Rev.
Mr. WRIGHT, and Rev. F.A. TURNER of the Episcopal Church. [IMO states George
Andrew SELBY, JR. was born November 9, 1887 and died May 22, 1939. He was
the son of George Andrew SELBY, SR. and Martha Jones BOOMER and husband
of Minnie G. McCLAUD.]
George HOWARD, known as “Blind George
HOWARD the Cheerful”, of Washington, N.C., formerly of Sladesville, died.
He went to Washington in 1914 and was seen on the streets with his banjo.
He was brought back to Sladesville and buried. Rev. Mr. TYRE of Washington
conducted services. A large crowd attended.
Gum Neck—Funeral services for Mrs.
Essie COMBS, age 54, who died Friday morning, were conducted Sunday afternoon
at the family cemetery here by her pastor, Rev. W.B. GUTHRIE of the Baptist
Church, assisted by Rev. R.B. SPENCER of Ayden, pastor of the Free Will
Baptist Church. Burial was in the family plot. Survivors are her husband,
B.B. COMBS; a son, Lewis COMBS; three sisters: Mrs. Charles ARMSTRONG,
Mrs. Mart GIBBS, and Mrs. Sabra PARISHER, of Elizabeth City.
July, 1939
Vol. 16; #7
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Death:
Mrs. Bonnie (should be Annie)
WESTON of Middletown, who had suffered for a long while with cancer, passed
away at Washington on July 6. She was a member of St. George’s Episcopal
Church and was laid to rest in the St. George’s cemetery. Services were
conducted by her pastor, Rev. F.A. TURNER. [IMO states Annie Blanche WESTON
was born January 10, 1878 and died July 6, 1939. She was the daughter of
Thomas John MARSHALL and Sarah Ann TODD. Annie was first married to Oscar
Henry GIBBS then to Rodger Byron WESTON.]
August, 1939
Vol. 16; #8
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Deaths:
Mrs. Bruce COHOON of Kilkenney
died at her home on August 5 after a long illness. She was buried in the
family cemetery on August 6. Services were conducted by Rev. J.R. BENNETT
of Vanceboro, assisted by Rev. W.A. DALE of Greenville. She was a member
of the Gum Neck Free Will Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband; two
daughters: Mrs. E. UNISTEAD of Rocky Mount and Miss Opal COHOON of Kilkenney;
five sons: Ira, Ray, Winston, Robert and Archie COHOON, all of Kilkenney;
one sister, Mrs. C.E. GODWIN of Gum Neck.
On August 6, after several months
of illness, Rev. N.G. DUNCAN of Raleigh, formerly pastor of the Creswell
field in Pamlico Association, succumbed to death. He was a brother of Rev.
J.M. DUNCAN of Murfreesboro, who is also well known to Hyde County people.
Brother N.G. DUNCAN had worked with the Historic Commission for several
years in Raleigh.
Birth:
Mr. and Mrs. Linwood H. SNELL
announce the arrival of a daughter on August 11, 1939. She weighed 9 pounds
and they named her Sylvia Patricia.
Marriages:
Edward PEGRAM to Miss Mattie
TAYLOR, both of Swan Quarter—July 18
W.W. MANGUM of Gastonia to Miss
Winfred Lee BAUM of Swan Quarter—July 29
Recently Mr. Mack CAROWAN
purchased the station which carried his name. It is now being renovated
and will no longer be a small station but one fully equipped to give all
needed service.
Recently Mr. W.A. HODSON of Kilkenney
had an experience with lightning. He was sitting by his radio when lightning
struck the aerial running into his radio, bursting every tube. It also
busted the mantel and lamp shade and knocked Wallace to the floor. On the
following day it struck a smokehouse and killed 7 chickens and injured
16 more. Also along about that time, the lightning struck Mr. Dallas W.
CUTRELL’S store in Fairfield, tearing up several posts. We read in the
“Dare County Times” where lightning struck an automobile at CCC Camp at
Manteo and stunned the fellow. He ran to get help but the car burned. We
have had several severe storms this summer.
September, 1939
Vol. 16; #9
Death:
Early Sunday morning, September
16 (another place in the article states Sept. 18), Mrs. Amanda R. HARRIS,
age 76, died at her home after a few days illness with heart trouble. After
the death of Mr. W.J. HARRIS several years ago, she continued to operate
the HARRIS Hotel. She was a native and life-long resident of Hyde County
and member of the Methodist Church. Funeral services were conducted by
her pastor, Rev. R.Z. NEWTON, assisted by Rev. E.R. STEWART of the Baptist
Church. Interment was made at Soule cemetery. She is survived by two children:
Mrs. Clifford HARRIS of Cary, N.C. and Willie Gray HARRIS of Swan Quarter;
two sisters: Mrs. Fannie BAUM of Fairfield and Mrs. E.B. BELL of Swan Quarter.
Several grandchildren and one great-grandchild, Carroll Taylor. [IMO states
Amanda Roena HARRIS was born October 2, 1862 and died September 17, 1939.
She was the daughter of William Wade SWINDELL and Mahala BELL and wife
of William Jabin HARRIS.]
The following are away at
college:
Chowan College, Murfreesboro,
NC
WCUNC, Greenboro, NC
ECTC, Greenville, NC
Presbyterian Jr. College,
Maxton, N.C.
Rouse LUPTON, JR.
University of N.C., Chapel
Hill, N.C.
J.D. MANN
Atlantic Christian College,
Wilson, N.C.
Howard BLAKE
State College, Raleigh
Fowle Memorial Hospital at
Washington, N.C. (Nurses Training)
Miss Marguerite OVERTON
Marriages:
Mrs. Herman SMITH of Salisbury,
Maryland is at home visiting her parents, Mr. & Mrs. Preston JONES
near Swan Quarter.
October, 1939
Vol. 16; #10
The following boys are at
Wake Forest College from Beaufort County:
F.D. BELL, Washington
C.B. CAROWAN, JR., Pantego
B.F. CLARK, Washington
W.R. GAYLORD, Pinetown
E.T. HARRIS, JR., Washington
V.B. LINSEY, Washington
L.H. SWINDELL, JR., Washington
B.E. TARKINGTON, Belhaven
L.L. TAYLOR, Washington
J.D. WEBB, JR., Washington
Births:
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Ned SPRUILL
of Columbia, a son named David Bliss. He was born August 25, 1939, weighing
9 pounds. Mrs. SPRUILL was formerly Miss Eva Gray BERRY of Engelhard.
Born to Mr. and Mrs. S.E. McHARNEY
of New York, a son named Benjamin Manning. He was born August 21, 1939
and weighed 8 1/2 pounds. Mrs. McHARNEY was formerly Miss Maggie Bell JENETTE
of Rose Bay.
Marriages:
Mr. Carlyle JONES will be
operating a new combined filling station and store in Fairfield. Mr. Clifton
MOONEY is building a new barn on his farm near Fairfield. Mr. Lindsey MOONEY
operates the store and filling station. Recently Mr. Lindsey MOONEY has
purchased the small house from Mrs. Lyda SADDLER and moved it over on Church
Street and has converted it into a nice home.
Deaths:
Mrs. R.D. HARRIS, age 50,
died at her home in Swan Quarter on Sunday night, October 8. Interment
was made in Soule cemetery with services conducted by her pastor, Rev.
R.Z. NEWTON. Mrs. HARRIS was the daughter of the late Frank HAYES and Margaret
Bell HAYES. She was born near Haslin in Beaufort County. While a young
girl, she moved with her parents to Hyde County where she spent the remainder
of her life. Surviving are her husband; two uncles: Z.V. HAYES of Swan
Quarter and Hatton HAYES of Belhaven; one aunt, Mrs. W.H. BENSON of Swan
Quarter. Mrs. HARRIS was a member of Providence M.E. Church from early
childhood and was president of the local Missionary Society of her church
for the past 10 years. She served as zone leader of her church and was
treasurer of the Senior Woman’s Club at the time of her death. [IMO states
Martha Mae HARRIS was born April 20, 1889 in Pantego, Beaufort Co. and
died October 8, 1939. She was the daughter of Frank HAYES and Margarette
Ann BELL and wife of Ralph Donal HARRIS.]
After a long illness and operation,
Mr. Mike HARRIS died at Taylor Hospital in Washington. He was buried at
Bethlehem Primitive Baptist Church cemetery with services conducted by
Rev. R.L. HARRIS. He was 63 years of age. He leaves a family of four children:
Mrs. Hugh CRUMPLER of Wilkinson, Roy HARRIS of Pantego, Mrs. Thollie RADCLIFF
of New Bern, and Mike HARRIS, JR. of Creswell; three brothers: Mr. Roe
HARRIS of Pantego, and Charlie and Dallas HARRIS of Swan Quarter; one sister,
Mrs. Nan CUTRELL. [IMO states Michael Morgan “Mike” HARRIS was born August
30, 1876 and died September 21, 1939 in Pantego. He was the son of Seth
Benjamin HARRIS and Susan A. SWINDELL and husband of Carrie Malissa CUTRELL.]
November, 1939
Vol. 16; #11
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Marriages:
Leslie G. MIDYETTE of Lake
Landing to Mrs. Dosha Anne RABURN of Scranton—October 14
W. Otis WHITE TO Miss Hattie Virginia
SPENCER, both of Middletown— October 23
Death:
Mrs. Jenette SAWYER who resided
at the head of Alligator River near Fairfield, died Tuesday, October 31.
She was nearly 83 years old and for years had lived with her nephew, Mr.
John SAWYER. She had been feeble for several years but had been real sick
about two weeks. She was buried in the home graveyard. Services were conducted
by Rev. R.L. HARRIS, assisted by Rev. E.R. STEWART. [IMO states Jennetta
“Aunt Nett” SAWYER was born in November 1856 and died October 31, 1939.
She was the daughter of John SAWYER and Keziah Jane SMITH.]
Among the Sick:
December, 1939
Vol. 16; #12
Recently Mr. A.J. HARRELL,
County Agent, was sought to go back to his home county at Snow Hill, Green
County. Mr. J.P. WOODARD, who for two years was assistant agent in Martin
County, has been secured to succeed Mr. HARRELL.
We welcome Rev. C.K. WRIGHT back
on the Mattamuskeet charge; Rev. W.B. PENNEY back to Belhaven, Pantego
and Sladesville field; and Rev. E.G. COWAN to the Swan Quarter, Soule and
Fairfield charge (he comes from Ocracoke). Rev. R.Z. NEWTON was transferred
to his new field at Pittsboro, N.C.
Mr. W.C. SWINDELL, former City Clerk
and Tax Collector of Belhaven, recently purchased the stock of goods in
the store formerly operated by the late D.W. BLOUNT.
Mr. W.H. BOOMER is about to complete
his hew store where he will operate a meat market near his home in Swan
Quarter. For many years he has butchered hogs and cows for the people of
Swan Quarter.
Marriages:
W.E. BASNIGHT of Elizabeth
City to Miss Elizabeth S. BOOMER of Swan Quarter—November 20
Edward SEXTON of Gum Neck to Miss
Margaret WILLIAMS of Fairfield— November 18. They are making their home
at Gum Neck.
Birth:
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Edison
BAUM, a daughter on October 30, 1939.
Deaths:
Funeral services were held
for Mrs. Annie FULFORD, age 78, of Engelhard, who died at the home of her
son, B.B. FULFORD, Monday, November 6. The service was held at Amity Methodist
Church on Tuesday morning and was conducted by Rev. Frederick A. TURNER
in absence of her pastor, Rev. C.K. WRIGHT. Interment was made at Amity
Church cemetery. Surviving are two sons: B.B. FULFORD and Otis FULFORD,
both of Engelhard; one sister, Mrs. Betty MANN of Fairfield. [IMO states
Annie Eliza FULFORD was born September 11, 1861 and died November 13, 1939.
She was the daughter of Tilmon Farrow CREDLE and Eliza Ann BURRUS and wife
of Benjamin Burrus FULFORD.]
Mrs. Mary JARVIS died at her home
on Tiney Oak Road on November 27. She was 54 years old and a member of
the Disciple Church. She had been sick for over two years. Services were
conducted by Rev. E.G. COWAN, the new Methodist minister of Swan Quarter
charge. Interment was made in the family plot on November 28. A large crowd
attended the service. [IMO states Mary Dorset “Dink” JARVIS was born February
3, 1885 and died November 27, 1939. She was the daughter of Dorset MASON
and Mary EQUALS and was the wife of Leondas Lafayette JARVIS. She was buried
in the L.L. JARVIS cemetery on Tiney Oak Road.]
On November 29, while working up
the lake, Mr. H. Sylvester GIBBS of Engelhard had a heart attack. Before
they could get him to a doctor he died. He was preceded in death by his
wife several years ago. Surviving are two daughters: Bernice GIBBS of Engelhard
and Jencie of Norfolk, Virginia. He was buried in the Fulford cemetery.
[IMO states Henry Sylvester GIBBS was born February 21, 1876 and died November
29, 1939. He was the son of William Benders GIBBS and Martha Ann SPENCER
and husband of Bonnie May GIBBS.]
