Tarboro General Directory Major Major-Fred and Officials
A fragmented 19th century Tarboro directory lists officials and street notices. It includes names such as Major-Fred Philips, Jacob Feldenheimer, Daniel Hurtt, Alex McCabe, Joseph Cobb, and officeholders like Clerk HL Staton Jr, Sheriff Joseph Cebp, Treasurer Rev. 11 Anatin, and many county roles. It also covers mail arrivals, Masonic and fraternal lodge details, church services, and Adams Hotel at Main and Pitt Streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tarbor
Fred. Philips
Jease A. Williamson
Jacob Feldenheimer
Daniel W. Hurtt
Alex. McCabe
Joseph Cobb
Robt. Whitehurst
John W. Cotten
Wm. T. Hurt
Madra
Jas. E. Simonson
Altimore
Joints
HL. Staton, Jr
Alex, McCabe
Joseph Cebp
Anatin
John £. Baker
Licks
Shaw
A. Duggan
R.S. William
Wm. A. Duggan
Commissioners—Inc
Lancaster
Wiley Well
J.B. W. Norvitle
Frank Dew
M. Exem
A. McCabe
The Runaway Match and a Saloon Case in Morris Illinois
In Carboro and Morris Illinois a tale unfolds of Minnie Danforth and her farmer lover Joe Walker eloping with Danforth’s aid, ending in a pledged union and a reconciled father. A Morris court prosecutes three saloon keepers for selling liquor to minors. Judge Reading denounces licensed sales while condemning the ruin wrought on families and urging lawful restraint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie
Danforth
Minnie Danforth
Walker
Joe
Joe. Walker
Old Danforth
Joe Walker
Morris
Grundy County
Illinois
J. N. Reading
Punches Prophesies for 1876 from Punch the Good and the Great
A satirical list predicts leap year chaos including many marriages and mischief, rail and ship accidents, stage ambitions, under mistletoe refusals, and a year of sensational trials. It foresees government changes in France, stock exchange panic, and Punch appearing fifty three times to delight the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawk
Derby
France
Admiralty
Stock Exchange
The Country Press Promotes Strength of Rural Journals
The article argues country newspapers are thriving and influential despite metropolitan rivals. It praises editors for public service, cooperation over rivalry, and the role of local papers as essential community educators with strong, independent voices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Country Press
New York
Comic Sparks From Daily Life and Jokes On Duty
A light column rounds up quick humor from Detroit streets. A Beech Street dispute ends with the husband praising Consistency while the wife vents about chores and six children. A kind officer escorts a head-wounded citizen to the station as a New Year’s prank joke leaves a curious onlooker puzzled. A few obituary verses mimic a cheerful tone about a child’s passing. A pun about clocks notes their modesty and habit of running down their works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ife
Porteous Pyre
Tommy Tayre
Tommy
Tom
Valley of Nod
Detroit Free Press
Mr. Arnold
Arnold
Also Mentioned on This Page
General Directory
Tarboro
Wasarietos
Greenville
Alkland
Sparta
T. Scare
Concord R. A
N. M. Lawrence
Masonic Hall
Concord Lodge
Thomas Gatlin
B. Paramountain
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Edgecombe Lodge
J. G. Charles
N. G
Edgecombe Council
Friends of Femile
Advance Lodge
Zanoah Lodge
Henry Moris
Episcopal Church
J.B. Cheshire
Methodist Church
Mr. Swindell
Presbyterian Church
T. J. Allison
Missionary Baptist Church
T. R. Owen
Primitive Baptist Church
Adams’ Hotel
Corner Main and
Pitt Ste
F. Adama
Express
Southern Express
Main Street
N.M. Lawneser
Warner P. Williamson
N. C
2Nd Judicial District
Pit Street
A. Whitlock & Co
Rank Powell
Tarboro, N
M. E. Lawrence
OS. Blount Cheshire, JR
Bank Building
Trade Street
JeQb
Hew & Perry
N.C
Ww. H. Johnston
Ror Philips
J H
W. L. Thorp
Rocky Mount
Ednercombe
Halifax
Nash and
Wilson
Supreme Court North
G. L. Shackelford
Adams
Nash & Co
Louis Fillard
Mancellus Moore
Greenville, N
N. C. Hilliard & Moore
Cotton Factors
and General Commission Merchants
McPhail's Wharf
Norfolk
Weber's Bakery
Bank of New Hanover
Jacob Weber
IN. Co
Seinen & Go
Forti
Maine
Tments
True & Eh
Augusta
William & CO
Wan
National
Atlanta
P.O. Vickery & CO
Agusta, Me
Euneka Mp's Co
Hartford
Conn
Bannet
Samuel Benner
Bainbridge
Ross County
Pas Pon
Arbross
Arpregions
Appletors’ Journal
Charles Dickens
Journal
Gadshill
Neuberp
Appleton
D. Appleton & CO
Broadway
Pool Brothers
Rathbone
Acorn Cook
Rathbone, Sard & CO
Albany
N. Y
W.G. Lewis
Boston
Philadelphia
T. H. Gatlin
ROBT
Lawson & CO
West
Baltimore St
Baltimore
Blatchley
Uade
Botchiey
C. West & Sons
Howard Fire Ins. Co
Messrs. C. West & Sons
Havig
Andrew Reese
Pres.t
Rocky Mount Hotel
G. W. Hammond
Tarbonro Lager
J. A. Williamson
S. Erhard Demuth
Carboro
Clover
Morgan
Phoeton
Ajndee
Punch’s
Emeline Arnold
Jake
Amos
Brudder
Détroit
Detroit
Beech Street
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