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Brunswick County's Role In The American Revolution (Continued from Page 6) this spurred an ongoing controversy about the location of a courthouse and eventually led to four, then six voting districts in the county. Gathering enough children for a school, within a reasonable distance, was a problem, so education was al most entirely a private matter for the affluent, who could hire tutors. In the same way, churches suf fered. Religious activity, such as it was. centered in Brunswick Town. with the spiritual life revolving around the Church of England, the state -supported chureh. When Brunswick County came into be ing. however, there was no minister in residence at Brunswick Town; one arrived in 1 7f>4, only to leave a year later. Although ostensibly an Anglican county in an Anglican province, there was little evidence that Bruns wick County people truly adhered to the Church of England. St. Phill ips Episcopal Church in Brunswick Town, whose construction was au thorized in 1745 legislation, was not completed until 17hS. Disap pointing attendance of less than 20 was reported at the few services held there. A minister noted in 1742 that half the white residents of the coun ty were "dissenters" (not members of the .Anglican church), but in 1762 another man of the cloth insisted there were no dissenters except a few poor fishermens' fam ilies, and he hoped "this frolic will J J V Look For The Yellow Awning... iuiis of T -Shiris even Caribbean Soul Jewelry ? Gifts Shells Hermit Crabs Mel Fisher Atocha Sunken Treasure Swimwear for the Family Hobie ? La Blanca Raisins ? OP ? Jag 50% Off Ladies' Swimwear Every Day California Waves Mix 'n Match Suits (at regular price) Try our delicious Ice Cream 0^ Yogurt Homemade Fudge Gourmet Candy Beach Accessories Chairs ? Umbrellas Boogie Boards Surf Boards Skim Boards Everything you need to enjoy the beach. Ask about our rentals. ...At Your Complete Beach Store! ! 423 Sunset Blvd. Sunset Beach On the island I (910)579-0194 THE Sunset Beach Trading Company ^ y/u st>on dwindle away." It didn't. The dissension came in the form of "new light" Baptists, who became increasingly numer ous. Baptists far outnumber Episco palians in 20th century Brunswick County. Politically. Brunswick County came through the War for Indepen dence with a good share of inde pendence in regard to government and voting. There was no partisan politics until the 1790s, although Federalists were associated with the wealthy and business interests and a strong central government, while Republicans were associated with the masses of people and states' rights. This was to change quickly, as Brunswick Town resumed its life, new towns sprang into being and county citizens fought over the lo cation of a courthouse. The fishing industry gradually rivalled the growing of cotton and tobacco and Brunswick County moved into the 1 9th century. AT SEASIDE CHURCH Musical Observance Set In observance of our nation's birthday, a program of patriotic and American music will be presented at Seaside United Methodist Church on N.C. W4 Sunday, July 3, at 7 p.m. IN SHALLOTTE BRING HOME THEABEACON On Sale At ALICE T'S ATEX GAS STATION THE BRUNSWICK BEACON COASTAL uRuuS EAST GATE SQUARE EXPRESS STOP FOOD UON HANDY HUGOS EXXON HOMESTYLE LAUNDRAMAT JOE'S BAR-B-QUE KERR DRUGS KIRBY'S STEAK HOUSE MARGIE'S RESTAURANT MINUTE MAN OCEAN PALMS EXXON PAWN USA POST OFFICE RESORT PLAZA SANDFIDDLER SCOTCHMAN SHADY PARK EXXON SHALLOTTE PLAZA STARVIN MARVIN TWILIGHT MOTEL WILSON S SUPERMARKET JONES STORE An augmented choir will sing arrangements of familiar songs. Soloists will perform pieces by George M. Cohan, Irving Berlin and Neil Diamond. Instrumentalists will be heard on clarinet, dulcimer, autoharp and pi ano. The audience will be given the opportunity to sing along on several of the well-known patriotic num bers. The public is invited. Shallotte Glass & Mirror For .Ml )'<iur Where Thi ? Workmanship Ma/>< * .Tift' Difference Screens ? Shower Enclosures | Custom Mirror Work ? Store Fronts ? Furniture Tops ( \nnpfctc line nf patio dimrs & scrven haniu arc 24-HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE Open Saturdays s am-1 pm Shallotte Glass and Mirror Bradsher's Auto Glass 645(> Ocean Ilwy 5 minutes south of Shallotte on Ifwv 17 (910)579-6778 1-800-579-6778 Fax #J579^7862 Vacation With A Friend! Take your favorite authors to the beach. Paper back or audio; plus relaxing music for a perfect day in the sun! Before you hit the beach, visit Little Professor and discover new friends waiting for you. LITTLE PROFESSOR 1?? Book center River Run Shopping Center ? Southpoil, NC ? 910-457-9653 MusterCard ? VISA ? Discover Open 7 Days Week
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