April 21, 1898
Mr. Eph. Weaver, who lives near Enterprise, started out to plow Easter Monday morning. He had just taken his horse to the well to water when
Mr. Weaver was seized with a pain in his head, from the effects of which he died in a few hours. His age was about 50 years.
During the dedication services at the new Moravian Church, at Enterprise, Easter Monday, Mr. Samuel Tesh was stricken with paralysis upon one
side as the congregaton were filing out to see the new corner-stone laid. He was conveyed home. At last accounts he was improving. His age
was about 60 years.
April 21, 1898: OLD "CONFEDS" NOT IN IT
The Heart is Willing but the Flesh is Weak
All this talk that we see in the papers about the "Old Confeds" going to war and marching with gallant steps to the music of Dixie or Yankee Doodle
will never materialize. The average "Old Reb" is too old and feeble and broken up to hold his place in the procession. His hear is willing, but his
flesh is weak. His eye flashes with the patriotic fire of the days of the long ago, but time's corroding touch has enfeebled his once manly form and
he will have to bow to the inevitable and realize he is growing old. It has been thirty-odd years since the war and they have been years of toil,
hardship and in many instances suffering. They were young then and according to the eternal logic of events they are all old men now. Few of
them are under 55 years of age, most are more than sixty and some are three score years and ten. Service on the field with them would be an
utter physical impossibility. No the old veterans of the Civil war will cut no very prominent figure in the conflict with Spain should there be one, but
they have sons and grandsons whose numbers are plentiful and whose courage and valor will survive the test of fire. No, the old "Confeds"
cannot go, they can only do the grunting while the younger generation does the lifting (Washington, NC Gazette)
April 28, 1898: 10th of May Exercises
Norfleet Camp of Confederate Veterans met at the Armory one night the past week. There was a creditable turnout. A committee was appointed
to revise the roll members and put the camp in first class condition. A committee was appointed to select an orator for the 10th of May exercises.
Also to assist the Daughters of the Confederacy in providing dinner for the veterans. Those of the latter both in city and county, in good standing
who have not joined the Camp, are earnestly requested so to do at once. Application for membership should be handed to either T.J. Brown,
commander, S.H. Smith, adjutant, or Z.T. Bynum, Secretary. It is hoped there will be a good attendance on the 10th of May. The following
Committees have been appointed to arrange for the celebration:
Committee on Arrangements-- Maj. T. J. Brown, Dr. Jas. Blum, Jim Miller, Thos Wiles, Henry McIver and Z.T. Bynum
This Committee has made the following appointments:
Committee on Orator-- CB Watson, Chairman; DP Mast, Dr. H.T. Bahnson and S.H. Smith
Committee on Carriages-- Col A.B. Gorrell, Chairman; HE McIver, Alex Rights, WP Hill, PH Hanes, John McCreary and RM McArthur.
Table Committee--John G Young, Chairman; R. Lamberth, Henry Wooters, TB Douthit and Geo. Morris
Carving Committee-- Alex Rights, JH McAdden and JC Fagg
Committee on Badges, Books and Dues-- SH Smith, Chairman, ZT Bynum and RE Wilson
Committee to Assist the Ladies on Dinner-- Dr. Jas Blum, Julius Lineback and WA Whitaker
Sentinels -- SA Ogburn, Fred Reynolds, Rom Cox and GL Dull
Marshals-- Gen Boggs, RE Wilson, DP Mast, JA Gray, ML Ogburn, BL Farabee, Wesley Sapp, JC Wommack and Ed Welfare
It is earnestly desired that there be a large attendance on this occasion. SH Smith, Adjutant Maj. TJ Brown, Commander
Mr. Jacob Essick, aged 83 and Julia A. Craver, aged 43 years, both of Hampton township (Davidson Co.) were married on the 13th by D.L.
Brinkley, Esq. Register Harris says this is the oldest marriage on record in the county.
APRIL 1898
April the 4th, Mr. S.H. Coffin, of High Point, NC was granted a patent upon a shaft hanger.
Mr. Charles Loeper, a former Winstonite, sailed from Seattle last week for the Kiondike gold fields.
Two well-known ladies of Salem, Miss Amelia Church and Miss Cyntha Thomas celebrated their 50th anniversaries Saturday
Today A.R. Bennett, of Piedmont Warehouse, is announced to wed Miss Mollie Burgess, at Regulas, VA. The couple will make Winston their
home.
Judge. T.R. Purnell and family, spent Easter Sunday in this city, as guests of Capt. Chas Buford, his brother-in-law. Judge Purnell married a
Miss Zevely, of Salem, and was for some years a resident of that town.
Saturday was the thirty-third anniversary of the surrender of Gen. Robert E. Lee at Appomattox Court House. Gen. Joe E. Johnson
surrendered some months later at Greensboro and General Kirby Smith laid down his arms a long time after this in Missouri.
Joe Farrar, of this city, was to be tried at the Federal Court in Greensboro, this term for sending objectionable matter through the mails. The
case came up Saturday and was compromised by Farrar paying some $300 and the cost.
John Collins was out horseback riding Saturday night. On North Liberty Street he collided with another rider going the opposite direction. The
sudden contact was sufficient to knock John from his steed and rendered him unconscious for awhile.
In the vicinity of Belo's Pond, Monday, John Johnson and Tom Snow celebrated Easter by a fight. Johnson carved Snow severly about the
head. John Snow, an uncle came to the rescue when Hitt Watt, a Johnson man, struck the uncle with a rock, or stick, which came near putting
one of his eyes out.
The little three year old son of Mr and Mrs. George Cox, narrowly escaped death by poison one day the past week. The child mistook a
poisonous medicine for strawberry juice and drank a quantity of it. The mistake was soon discovered and by the aid of two physicians the life of
the little fellow was saved.
Cards are out for the marriage of Miss Mamie Simmons, daughter of Hon. F.M. Simmons, to Mr. L.A.Maher, in the Church of the Good
Shepherd, Raleigh, Tuesday morning, April 19, at 10:30 o'clock. Miss Simmons was a resident of this city for a time, during which period her
father conducted a law and real estate office here.
President McKinley sends into the Senate the nomination of First Lieutenant Henry R. Lemly, Third artillery, United States Army, stationed at
Fortress Monroe, Va, to be captain of the Third Artillery. Mr. Lemly is a native os Salem and a brother to W.A. Lemly, president of the Wachovia
National bank of this city, and of Judge Advocate General Sam'l Lemly of the United States Navy.
MAY 5, 1898- LOCAL NEWS
Greensboro sent a committee to Washington City to protest against a removal of the Federal Court from that point to Winston. A bill is now
pending before the Judiciary Committee. A decision will hardly be reached this session
DIED -
In Davidson County, on April 25, Mrs. Emsley Nance
In Davidson county, recently, Mrs. Cathrine Swicegood
Near Mt. Tabor, this county, last Sunday,
In Tyro Shops township, Davidson county, on April 24th, Mrs. Lucy Williams.
Near Clemmonsville, this county, May 2nd the 7 year-old daughter of
At Centerville, the past week, Mrs. McGee, mother of Policeman John McGee, aged 76 years.
In this city, May 2nd, Mr. L. Bryant, of comsumption, aged 53 years. The deceased was well known as a engineer on the Southern Railway
between Greensboro and Wilkesboro. He had been confined to his room about 10 days.
At his home, 11 miles southwest of Salem, April 27th, Mr. Uriah Nelson, aged 45 years. His wife, who was a daughter of Mr. Harrison
Crouse, is also suffering from nervous prostration and it is feared that her mind will be permanently impaired from the effects.
At Walkertown, this county, April 30th, Mr. V.S. Carmichael, aged about 30 years. The deceased was sick only about two weeks with
meningitis. A wife and one child survive in the immediate family circle. Since Sept. 20, 1897, he has been a valued employee of Mr. E.R.
Messick, this city, and was taken sick and left for home April 20, 1898. Mr. Messick paid worthy tribute to his upright life and faithfulness
and efficiency in business in the daily press of this city, Monday.
MARRIED
At High Point NC, recently, Chas. Snider to Miss Clemie Thompson
At Leaksville, NC April 28th, H.C. Moir to Miss Fannie W. Carter
At Lexington, Davidson County, recently, Mr. William Byerly and Miss May Roberts Leonard.
At Statesville, Iredell county, on the 27th of April. Mr. Elisha Parlier of Wilkesboro, to Miss Annie Mott
In Ashe county, recently, Walter Hamilton to Miss Maud Wilcox, Rev. Jas. A. Weston of Wilkesboro, officiating. The bride is a daughter
of Dr. J.O. Wilcox.
Mrs. Ida M. Beard's book called "A Deserted Wife," is on the market. Those who have read the volume say that it is red hot. Mrs. Beard was a
Miss Crumpler, is a native of Winston and still resides in this city. John Beard, her divorced husband, is also "to the manor born." He left Mrs.
Beard and two children, went to Virginia, and married again. Such separations are sad affairs and a parade of the particulars in print does not
heal the breach or tend to elevate the moral good of a gossip loving public.
The Forsyth Riflemen were out on a farewell parade Saturday. The Salem Band tendered their services and made some stirring martial music.
Dr. G.T. Evans tells us that Capt. Wm. Barrow and A.B. Mock, Esq., living a few miles West of the city, are convalescent after a recent attack of
sickness.
Mr. James Reed, an aged citizen, of Old Richmond Township, this county, was paralyded this week and is in a critical condition. His age is eighty-
odd years.
After fifty years Mrs. J.S. Douglass, of Fairfield county, S.C., visits Salem and the Academy for the first time. She is the mother of Mrs. W.L.
Timmons, this city.
Mrs. Manly, widow of the late Judge Matthias E. Manly, and mother of our townsman, Hon. Clement Manly, died at Newbern, April 27th. Her
age was 83 years.
MAY 12, 1898 - LOCAL NEWS
At Wentworth, N.C., May 18th, R.D. Reid and Miss Lucile Reid are announced to wed.
Mr. J.J. Thompson represents the local Lodge I.O.O.F., Raleigh this week at a meeting of the Grand Lodge.
Capt. R.A. Jenkins went down to Wilmington, Monday to get ready for opening his popular Hotel at Carolina Beach.
W.H. Miller, Sr., a well known citizen and carpenter, is suffering from a slight stroke of paralysis. He lives on Cherry Street.
Two more lawyers have taken out license to this county to practice law, Ellis Spainhouor of Donnaha, and
J.D. Williams, at Lewisville.
Mr. S.T. Neal, late-chief clerk under U.S. District Attorney Holton, accepts the Superintendency of the Inter-State Telephone Co., this city
Mrs. Stonewall Jackson will be the guest of Salem Female Academy Alumnae during the approaching commencement. Mrs. Jackson was a
pupil at the Academy.
Tomorrow an excursion will be run from Winston-Salem to Raleigh. Dr. W. J. Conrad is the manager. A number speak of going to see the
soldiers encamped in the Capital city.
Dr. R.F. Gray, who is receiving special treatment in a Baltimore Hospital, is reported as improving. This is gratifying news to his many friends
generally and his practice especially.
John Orrell, col., and Dan Caton, a white boy, had a difficulty at Advance, Davie County, Monday night. Orrell shot Caton in the left shoulder.
The would is reported as being serious.
Miss Clara Kimel, of this city, left for Chester, S.C. the past week, at which place on the 4th inst., she was met by Mr. W.N. Dounes, of Georgia,
and a happy wedding ceremony was performed.
Rev. G.W. Callahan and Rev. J.A. B. Fry, two Methodist ministers, of this city, called upon and shook hands with President McKinley last
Sunday. These two divines are attending the Methodist Conference at Baltimore.
"Winston Zouaves" is the name of an organization, with military proclivities, just organized in this city. A.F. Moses, is Captain. Lorenzo Norvell,
First Lieutenant, and Wingfield Young, Second Lieutenant The Captain will appoint the other officers.
A meeting by a number of Confederate Veterans was held in this city one day the past week and decided to organize themselves into a Home
Guard during the absence of the Forsyth Riflemen. Maj. T.J. Brown was empowered to write to the Adjutant-General for permission to organize
and for arms and equipments.
Eleven of the Forsyth Riflemen rejected for physical disability, rolled in from Raleigh Saturday night. Three were regular members, Messrs. H.C.
Valentine, W.H. Hughes and J.A. Jones. The others were new volunteers viz:
George Allen, Clarence Shepherd, Ernest Hege, Sam Fulton, Ed. Smith, Chas. Estep, Hicks and Stephens.
Four insurance agents had a fisticuff in this city one afternoon the past week. The participants were J.F. Ferguson and Sam Ebert, of the
Virginia Company, and J.H. Cox and J.E. Lane, of a Baltimore Company. Blood flowed freely. The trouble was about their respective business.
The Baltimore is a new Company here. Justice McIver tried the combatants and sent them away to fight no more with a small fine and the cost.
SALEM FEMALE ACADEMY COMMENCEMENT: The 98th Commencement of Salem Female Academy will be held May 22nd and 26th.
[Thursday, May 20, - Commencement. Oration by Judge Advocate Gen. Samuel C. Lemly, LL. D., U.S.N.]
(FCHA Editor's note: Samuel C. Lemly, a local Salem resident, began his career first as a Midshipman, 26 June, 1869. Graduated 31 May,
1873. Ensign, 16 July, 1874. Master, 24 February, 1880. Lieutenant, Junior Grade, 3 March, 1883. Lieutenant, 20 January, 1886. Lieutenant
Commander, 3 March, 1899. Judge Advocate General, with rank of Captain, from 5 June, 1892.)
May 12, 1898:
Capt. J.C. Bessent and Sergeant Jos. D. Terry acknowledged the receipt of the above box sent to the Forsyth Riflemen by the good ladies of
Winston-Salem. The letters are subjoined:
Capt. Bessent Says: We received the boxes Friday and you may rest assured that their contents are highly appreciated by all the boys. I
delived the especially directed packages properly.
The boys are being rapidly equipped as the Quartermaster gets supplies. Rations are now very good--plenty of potatoes, fresh beef, bacon,
sugar, coffee and other substantial food. Of course we do not have pie and ice cream for desert. The best I can say is God bless the good
people of Winston for their kindness to the Riflemen. Yours very truly, J.C. Bessent, Capt., Co. C, 1st Reg't. N.C. Vol. Infantry.
Sergt. Terry Says: Please accept the thanks of the entire Company for the very nice box of very good things received Friday from Winston. It
was highly appreciated by every man in the Company and they gave a rousing cheer for the ladies of Winston-Salem. We are getting on tolerably
well at present, but do not know how long it will last, as we get our orders changed so often that we never know what we are going to do next day.
It is awful warm down here, but we have a very good breeze at night and can sleep very well. Thanking you again for the nic box, I beg to be,
yours truly, Jos. D. Terry, 1st Sergeant.
Mr. Frank Renigar and Miss Lillie Sellars were married at Burlington, N.C. yesterday. They arrived in this city last night and are the guest of
the groom's brother, Mr. T.K. Renigar.
Lightening struck a tree and killed 12 hogs near W.B. Stafford's, a few miles below Salem yesterday. Eight of the porkers belonged to Mr.
Stafford and four to Mr. J.H. Reich.
MAY 12, 1898:
Eleven of the Forsyth Riflemen rejected for physical disability, rolled in from Raleigh Saturday night. Three were regular members, Messrs. H.C.
Valentine, W.H. Hughes and J.A. Jones. The others were new volunteers viz: George Allen, Clarence Shepherd, Ernest Hege, Sam
Fulton, Ed. Smith, Chas. Estep, Hicks and Stephens.
Cards announced the marriage of H.F. Thompson to Miss B.O. Davis, at Burkhead M.E. Church, this city, June 22nd at 9 p.m.. The groom is
foreman of the Daily Sentinel.
MAY 19, 1898
The First Regiment has been completed. Companies Charlotte A, Goldsboro B, Winston C, Reidsville D, Statesville E, Asheville F, Shelby G,
Waynesville H, Durham I, Raleigh K, Concord L, and Charlotte M.
The women of Charlotte have organized a "Girls Home Guard" composed of ladies who are in sympathy with the spirit that actuates the volunteer
service on the part of the patriotic young men. The object is to render such assistance and help as will add to comfort and cheer the spirit of the
soldiers. Winston-Salem's "Daughters of the Confederacy" work along the same line.
Col. Wm. T. Gray, whose appointment as paymaster of the Navy, THE REPUBLICAN announced a week or more ago, is at present on the warship
Franklin at Norfolk, Va. As a native of Winston, our people feel an especial interest in him, and in ever home boy for that matter who gains
recognition abroad.
Mr. John Banner was married Sunday to Miss Ada Tuttle. J.N. Anderson performing the ceremony.
Mr. C.H. Fogle, senior member of this firm of Fogle Bros., Salem, is suffering from a severe attack of heart trouble. A blood vessel is through to
be ruptured.
Jones Tilden Hedrick, of Lexington, NC and Miss Velna M. Sheepard, of High Point, NC are announced to wed in the latter place May 25th at
8 o'clock 8pm
The Greensboro Record says E.D. Jones, of Winston, came down to that city the other morning and appeared before Squire Eckle for the
prosecution in a suit against Register of Deeds Kirkman for issuing a marriage license to a young man to wed a Forsyth girl who was under age.
Squire Eckle dismissed the case by making the plaintiff pay the cost.
Mr. Lewis Louder desires us to state that the Sunday School picnic at A.C. Wharton's near Clemmonsville, announced for May 28th will be held
next Saturday May 21st. Union Hill, Clemmonsville Methodist, Baptist and other schools will particpate.
Mr. Chas. S. Shore, of Twin-City, returns from the Georgia-Alabama Business College where he has taken a thorouogh course. He accepts a
position as drummer for a local firm and possesses qualities that should soon win for him an extended trade.
MAY ??, 1898
Last week we noted the illness of Mr. C.H. Fogle, senior and surviving members of the firm of Fogle Bros., Salem, N.C., and this week it is our
painful duty to chronicle his departure to the spirit world, together with a sketch of his well applied and useful life.
On Sunday afternoon, May 15th, while performing his duties as teacher of an advanced class in the Salem Home School, he complained of an
illness which increased in intensity during the afternoon and night of Sunday. The faithful and efficient physician in charge soon found that the
diseased had developed a complication of heart trouble and called in consultation with him the best medical talent of our community. All that
human skill could do to relieve suffering and cure disease was tried, but Mr. Fogle continued to grow worse until the afternoon of May 22nd, when
about 4 o'clock he quietly passed away surrounded by his immediate family and numerous friends.
His is a man who will be sadly missed throughout the entire community; he was a devoted father and husband, a devout and consistent member of
the church, an energetic, patriotic and exemplary citizen, a just and sympathetic employer; no death in recent years has affected so large a portion
of our community, and for the reason we hereto attach a brief outline of his comparatively short but very useful life.
He was born in Salem on August 30, 1846, in the old Fogle homestead which was situated near the present location of the Norfolk & Western
depot. His boyhood and early youth were spent in Salem. At the age of 17 he responded to the demands made upon the young men of our state
and went to the war as a member of the 21st Regiment Band. He continued in service until the surrender at Appomattox and then with other
companions returned home, having walked a good portion of the way from Appomattox to our town.
The interest which he and others, during those trying times, took in church work was clearly demonstrated by the fact that those who were
returning with him, carrying their musical instruments, were so greatly fatigued that they left their instruments some miles below Kernersville,
feeling that they could scarcely be able to reach home with that additional burden. Reaching Salem just before Easter Sunday, and finding that
there were not enough instruments in town to use at the Easter Morning service he and others returned below Kernersville, all weary and footsore
using their weary inferior and jaded horse for fear better stock would be captured, by roving bands of soldiers and returning to Salem at 1 o'clock
Sunday morning, started upon the regular rounds awakening the citizens and by their energy and devotion keeping unbroken a custom which has
existed for nearly a century.
In 1865, although but 19 years of age, at the request of Major Malone of Alabama, he gathered together a large number of Major Malone's
former slaves and undertook the perilous task of taking those former slaves, and much valuable property through the country privately from here
to Alabama. This trip was successfully accomplished and after remaining in Alabama for some years, he returned and carried to Major Malone a
second delegation of his former slaves who were dissatisfied with their surroundings here and longed for the scenes of their master's old
plantation. He remained with Major Malone until 1870 and on his return took a position with F. & H. Fries. His connection with the above firm was
brief, but ripened into a true and undying friendship.
Previous to his return, his brother Mr. Chas. A. Fogle, had formed a co-partnership with Mr. J.G. Sides and had started a small contracting
business in the old shop which still stands near the former tan yardsite. In 1871, Mr. C.H. Fogle bought out Mr. Sides' interest and soon thereafter
the new firm of Fogle Bros. was established in the location where they still continue business.
He was married, October 25, 1872, to Miss Emma A. Reich, their union was blessed with two children, both of whom survive their father. The
community has always felt a great pride in the constant growth of that enterprise which the brothers established in 1871 and noted with great
interest the enlargements which have taken place in their plant from time to time many buildings which will still stand for many ages to come bear
testimony to the faithful and conscientious work which Fogle Bros. always performed.
He, as well as the entire community, was greatly grieved by the death of Mr. Chas. A. Fogle, which occurred in October 1892. After his brother's
death he still retained the original firm name and in addition to the duties which devolved upon him as proprietor of so large a business, he found
time to interest himself in all other enterprises which tended to the up-building and success of our community. He was prominently and intimately
associated in the management and building of the Roanoke, and Southern railroad leading from this point to Roanoke, Va. His efforts were not
only confined to his community, but the substantial building erected at May Mills and those at the Yadkin River Power Plant will for all time bear
testimony to his careful judgement and honest work. Although scarcely 52 years of age he has accomplished more than many men have done in
very much longer periods. For four years he successfully administered the affairs of Salem as its Mayor and for nearly 15 years has given almost
continued, uninterrupted service to the affairs of the town as a commissioner..
MAY 26, 1898
Our Business Manager, Mr. W.B. Lemly, went to Washington last week and stood a successful medical and physical examination for a position
with the Marines. He returned home Monday and to-night will leave for Washington again and go through a course of several months instruction
with a class of twenty-odd, and then Cuba, Spain, Phillippines, or wherever duty calls him. Mr. Lemly is a young man of excellent qualities and his
business relations with THE REPUBLICAN have been pleasant and saisfactory in every way. He carries away with him the best wishes of the entire
management. May he "do up" every Spaniard that comes across his path if called to service in that direction and the probabilities are that such
will be the case.
A little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John R. Johnson, Salem, was made seriously ill yesterday morning by drinking a concoction used in silver
plating, and which doubtless contained some poisonous substances. Drs. Griffith and Pfohl were summoned and the little one was tided over what
might have proven of fatal result.
The will of Mr. C.H. Fogle, of Salem, was probated yesterday. The widow and Col. F.H.Fries are appointed executors. The business of the firm
is to be continued. The estate is valued at $195,000 and is left to the widow and two children.
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JUNE 9, 1898
Never too old to marry, it seems. License was granted the past week for the marriage, in this county, of Caleb W. Sapp of Abbott's Creek, aged
70 years, to Mary Wilson of Kernersville, aged 48 years. Also to Alfred Bean, of East Bend, Yadkin County, aged 65 years to Mrs. Mary
Smotherman, of Salem, aged 48 years.
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A little son of Mrs. A.G. Barnes, East Winston, fell out of a tree yesterday morning and broke one of his legs. It is feared that the boy also received
internal injuries.
The box of necessaries and good things which was sent by the ladies of Winston-Salem to the Forsyth Riflemen; at Jacksonville, Fla, June 8th,
weighed over 700 pounds. Its contents comprised 15 hams, 14 pieces breakfast bacon, 1 ham dried beef, 8 beef tongues, 1 piece corned beef,
about 115 cans of potted meats, 15 cans pork and beans, 18 bottled pickles, 8 cans fruit, 6 glasses jelly, 5 jars preserves, several pound
crackers, about 2 bushels biscuits, 40 loaves light bread, 2 cakes, 1 box crullers, enough money to pay the express freight, 7 dozen lemons, 10
pounds sugar, 5 pounds coffee. A number of young men sent 600 cigars, a large box of chewing tobacco. The ladies applied to the Express
Company of special rates, but the local agent had no authority and District agent at Charlotte was similarly situated or if not, refused to grant the
favor. If men respond to the call of their country and make great sacrifices in so doing at small remuneration and the risk of their lives, and the
good ladies kindly solicit and contribute a substantial remembrance like the above, it is certainly a small thing for the Express Company to refuse
to transport the box at a nominal cost. THE REPUBLICAN condemns such a lack of gratitude and appreciation of patriotism on the part of the
Express Company.
JUNE 23, 1898
The last issue of the Statesville Mascot contained the death and biographical sketch of Mr. Joseph Weisner, at Vashti,, NC. The deceased was
for years a resident of Salem and has many relatives and friends residing in this vicinity::
Mr. Joseph Weisner, of this place, died Sunday morning at 3 o'clock. He had been in feeble health for some time. Last Friday he was stricken
with paralysis and lived until Sunday. The interment will take place today at Moss church, Iredell county, about 2 miles from Olin, of which he was a
member.
Mr. Weisner was born December 22, 1805 in Stokes county, now Forsyth, and died June 12th, 1898, being 92 years, 5 months and 20 days old.
He was of the good old Quaker family, but joined the Methodist church at 30 years of age. He was married to Miss Sarah Crews about 1829, in
Christian Blum's office, Salem, N.C., and lived in Winston until 1854. He ran an iron foundry all the time while there. It might be well to note that
he built the second iron foundry in the State. He then moved to Trumpet Branch, north Iredell, and ran an iron foundry until 1869. He then moved
to Statesville and lived there until 1885. After his wife died he went to live with his son-in-law, Mr. Thomas M. Walker, and lived with him about 10
years. He then came to Vashti to live with his youngest son, Mr. Augustus T. Weisner, and had been living with him ever since. Mr. Weisner
had lived a devout Christian life. He is the father of 14 children, 8 sons, and 6 daughters, all of whom are living except one daughter and two
sons. He was of German Quaker descent. He has quite a number of grandchildren, many of whom are holding responsible positions. Among a
few we will mention are Rev. Amos Crater, of Randolph, Mr. Geo. Crater, business manger of the Charlotte Observer; Mr. Charlie Crater, of
New York, traveling for a drug company, who graduated at Baltimore a few years ago; Mr. Ed. L. Weir, of Winston, and many others we could
mention. Mr. Weisner was well known in Winston, in Iredell county and in Statesville. Truly a good man has gone to rest. June 13, 1898 J.N.C.
In connection with the above, a grandson in sending in the above states that Mr. Weisner assisted in building the Belo House, Salem. The models
for the big iron dogs and lion, that can still be seen there were made by him, castings and all. They are his own designs and at that time was
considered a find piece of work of the kind. The first foundry he erected was at the spot where the Winston waterworks are located.
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