Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1898-01-06
WALTER LETTER.
A Condensed ChrOnicling of the
Happenings of a Week.
Walter. N. c.. Jan. 5. &c

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very much of interest in our con-
munity. The festivities of Christ
mas have all passed and every
one is now planning for the
duties of the new year. May it
prove a prosperous and happy
one to every one.
"Uncle" Wiley Hollowell one
Of u very best citizens, and a
man of remarkable piety, and
noted for his kind, gentle dispo-
sition, a good neighbor and an
afectionate father. a true chris
tian. died yesterday, from the
effect of a paralytic stroke. His
smiling countenance will be
greatly missed in our co community,
where he has been a familiar fig
ure for a number of years.
The Sunday School at Pine
Forest held Christmas exercises.
consisting of recitations, a nice
tree, etc, last Friday night. The
little folks enjoyed it very much.
and each one received a present.
The marriage of our young
friend MI. Geo. Sasser to Miss
Minnie Bizzell, which took place
during Christmas week, was at
tended by quite a number of
relatives and friends of the con-
tracing parties. An elegant re
ception was given the happy
groom and his charming bride at
the home of the groom's parents,
MIR. and Mrs. A. L. Sasser. We
learn they will take up their
abode in your city, and best
wishes attend them for a long,
happy life.
Mr.. L. B. 'Sasser, one of "The
Forks" boys, now a druggist in
Wilmington, N. c., was at his
cid home last week, having come
to the marriage of his brother
Geo. Sasser.
Miss Minnie Raiford, who is
conducting a very fourishing
school neal Dudley, spent the hols
idays with her aunt Mrs. M. K.
Crawford.
Mr.. lobe Croker happened to
quite a painful accident last Fri
day morning, which might have
been more serious, but for the
ditch into which he fell. AS the
Smithfeld train was standing near
Mr.. Jno. Smiths, Mr.. Croker
walked by a box car, just as train
hand pushed n of the heavy
doors to shut it, the door slipped
from its position, and fell, striking
Mr.. Croker, splitting his left ear
open, and otherwise brusing him
up. He was knocked into a ditch,
and the door fell across it, which
saved him from being mashed.
Mrs. NJ. K. Crawford gave her
school children an old fashioned
candy stew at Ebenezer school
house last Thursday evening
which was hugely enjoyed by
each one. We would judge from
the pulling and licking candy
that they had a sweet time.
Mr.. David Sasser and family
speat Christmas at Mrs. Sasser's
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Robt. Vel.
VertoL's, near Stantonsburg.
Mr.. Phil Crawford, who has
held a position in Greenville, is
at home again, where his many
friends are glad to see him, bu'
sorry to know he has been in de-
clining health,
Miss Olivia Weeks, of Faisop
has been gladdening the heart;
at the home of Mr.. H. II. Jones,
by her delightful presence dur
ing the holidays.
Our good friend and neighbor
Mr.. w. H. Neal has been on
visit to his old home near Hills
boro. N. G.
Mr.. r. L. Hooks and wife
spent Christmas with Mr.. ant
Mrs. j. w. Perry, of Princeton
Miss Matte Caldwell, one o
our most popular and charming
young ladies', who has been teach
ing at Pinkney, is at home, to tn
delight of her hosts of friends.
Miss Lula Yelverton, a perfec
type of womanhood, spent the hol
days with her sister, Mrs. Gee
l.. Becton.
Mr.. Larry Overman and wife
(nee Miss Sarah Yelverton) spen
Christmas at the hospitable HON
OF Mr.. Geo. L. Becton's.
Miss Barber, from Charlotte
is visiting her friend Miss Matti
Caldwell.
Death visited our communit
again, last Wednesday evening
just after the evening shades ha
fallen, and myriads of shinin
stars were looking down frol
their abiding placeinthe heaven
and with ~noiseless tread, as tn
family we're gathered around til
home circle, with n tOuc
Of his icy finger, sudden
snapped the tender thread whit
has held the life of our much To-
ed and esteemed friend, Mrs. Jul
Gurley, for several months, al
her bright spirit leaped from Il
tenement of clay which bound b
to the world, and sped through Liz
itless space, try to the realities of t
spirit land. She was the below