Rev. Tyre Suffers Stroke, Rev. Deshields to Hold Revival, 1920

“Presiding Elder Tyre Suffers Paralytic Stroke,” from the July 23, 1920 issue of the Elizabeth City Independent.

Rev. A.P. Tyre, who was Presiding Elder of the Elizabeth City District Methodist Episcopal Church South about 15 years ago, is the victim of a stroke of paralysis and his condition is extremely critical. His daughter, Mrs. W.C. Sawyer of this city, was called to his bedside this week. Rev. Mr. Tyre is now located at Greensboro.

Revival at Coinjock

A revival meeting will be conducted at Coinjock Christian Church, Currituck County, beginning Wednesday evening, August 4. The meeting will be conducted by the present pastor, Rev. Z.N. Deshields, assisted by the former pastor, Rev. C.B. Mashburn of Ellington, S.C.