Randolph County AlArchives News.....Newspaper abstracts for AUGUST 1924 August 1924 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/al/alfiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: C. Teal Gravelle tealtree@comcast.net May 21, 2006, 1:57 pm The Roanoke Leader August 1924 NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM " THE ROANOKE LEADER", Roanoke, Randolph County, Alabama for AUGUST 1924 NEWSPAPER Issue of Wednesday, August 6, 1924 A TRAGIC STORY Chief Deputy Sheriff Henry S. Hill returned Wednesday afternoon with Oliver S. Cameron, whom he brought from Portland, Oregon to face trial on 22 year old charges of assault with intent to murder and carrying concealed weapons. Cameron is lodged in the county jail with his bond fixed at $300. for the assault charge and $100. for that of carrying concealed weapons. Special arrangements have been made to prevent a repetition of Cameron's two suicide attempts according to members of the sheriff's department. With mind and body somewhat enfeebled by weeks of privation in Portland and years of mental torture caused by remorse over the crime he committed more than a score of years ago in Shades Valley, Cameron is reticent regarding the charges. He referred to them as little as possible during the journey to Birmingham from Portland, Chief Hill says. Cameron's detention in Portland and subsequent return to Birmingham were caused by his confession, of committing a murder near Birmingham in 1902. Investigation by local authorities revealed that W.J. Gay, the man whom Cameron thought he murdered, had recovered from his wounds and is still living. In his statements to newspapers he has expressed an eagerness to prosecute the man, who he claims shot him from ambush and nearly caused his death. During the period that he was confined to a Portland hospital awaiting the arrival of Birmingham authorities, Cameron made an attempt at suicide according to reports from that city. An attempt to escape the custody of Chief Hill was made by Cameron during the first night of the return journey. While the train was passing at a small town station, Chief Hill says that Cameron made an attempt to leave the Pullman compartment which the two were occupying. Hill blocked his path and a tussle ensued during which the Pullman conductor was needed to aid in subsiding Cameron. Following his attempt to escape, he remained passive during the rest of the trip. The Birmingham Age Herald, the 2nd. ----- J.R. HOLLINGER'S AGED MOTHER DIED YESTERDAY Late yesterday, Mr. J.R. Hollinger received a telegram announcing the death of his venerable mother at her home in Greencastle, Penn. She had reached the age of 87 years. The deceased had been in feeble health for many months and was confinued to her bed the past several weeks. Owing to the continued serious illness of his wife, Mr. Hollinger is prevented from attending the funeral. He has the sympathy of his many friends. ---- BURNS FAMILY HELD REUNION AT OLD HOME SATURDAY It was again the editor's good fortune to attend a family reunion on Saturday in the prosperous New Hope section of the county. On this occasion it was a gathering of the family of Mr. and Mrs. Ed S. Burns at their old home place, Burns' Mill, three miles east of Wedowee where this honored couple still live. Eleven children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Burns, none of whom are living. These were all present. They are: Mrs. C.L. Parker of Wedowee Dr. J.T. Burns of Wedowee M.G. Burns of Wedowee Mrs. T.J. Benefield of Wedowee E.R. Burns of Pittsview H.T. Burns of Wedowee Mrs. C.L. Webb of Haleyville Mrs. G.M. Bynum of Florence Mrs. Curtis Marion of Birmingham Upon the occasion of the happy family gathering last Saturday a count showed that there are 39 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. All of these were present except nine. A few friends were invited including Mr. W.T. Bradley, another fine citizen of the old South, a long time neighbor and a fellow Confederate veteran, who was accompanied by his wife. After a bountiful dinner had been enjoyed, group pictures were made, first of the original family of father, mother and nine children; then the entire connection was photographed and afterward representatives of the four generations embraced in this prominent family. The Burns old residence was built 72 years ago. It has been occupied by this family many years. It is located in a rather narrow valley and it is related that during a flood back in the '80's, the house was flooded, the water rising to the windows. Members of the family were carried out on horses, leaving chairs floating around in the house. Mr. Burns was born in Georgia but came to this section when seven and a half years of age. In June of this year he became 80 years of age. His wife is a little older. Both have enjoyed remarkably good health and are still active. They are familiar figures at many public gatherings, particularly at church services. Besides rearing a fine family they have been instrumental in all good ways loking to the advancement of their community and country. Mr. Burns was a brave defender of the South in the trying days of '61 to '65. He was at one time a member of the Commissioner's Court of Randolph county. While a man of reserve and poise, he is known to be firm and fearless. He and his good wife deserve all the love and esteem that is given them by family in friends in such large measure. The writer has long prized the friendship of Mr. and Mrs. Burns and is gratified to have the privilege of recording these simple lines of appreciation of them. ----- NEW HOPE News Aug. 4th The wife of John Angel, a well known colored woman, died last Saturday and was buried Sunday at Zion Rest church. About fifty of her white friends attended the funeral. --- ROCK MILLS News Aug. 4th Mr. Joe Foster and Miss Ina Criswell drove down to Evansville on Saturday afternoon and were happily married. --- Last Wednesday, Mr. J.M. Keeble suffered a stroke of paralysis on one side. --- LOCAL News Mrs. Mollie Lane with Clark Singletary and family of Shawmut are visiting Mr. Singletary's people at Cooper Heights, Georgia and Chattanooga, Tennessee this week. --- Mrs. M.J. Shipp died Monday at Broughton at the age of 72 years. The funeral and interment were at Rock Springs Tuesday morning. --- The children of J.M. Riley, an esteemed citizen of the Lowell community, will give him a celebration at the home next Sunday in honor of his 64th birthday. --- A reunion of the Elder family was held last Wednesday at the old home near New Hope in Chambers county. It is estimated that there were four hundred people present including members of the family from the Carolinas and other states. It was a great day for all. --- Roy Slaughter went to Opelika on Friday to attend the fuenral of his cousin Emmett Mitchell, a fine young man who was drowned in Chesapeake Bay the Saturday proceding. His body was not found for several days. The unfortunate young man was reared in Lee county. --- The Leader was pleased to have a call one day recently from Mrs. James Flemming of Oklahoma, who was formerly Miss Grace Neely of Roanoke. She had not seen Roanoke in five years and reported she was greatly enjoying her visit. She is the guest of her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Adams. --- G.P. Green of Lawrenceburg, Tenn., has been spending a few days with his brother J.J. Green and other relatives in this section. --- NEWSPAPER Issue of Wednesday, August 13, 1924 REUNION OF KITCHENS FAMILY AT WARESVILLE The reunion of the family of Mr. and Mrs. E.O. Kitchens was held at their home at Waresville, Georgia last Sunday. Their ten children, all married, were present. One son-in-law was absent. Of the 40 grandchildren all were on hand except one who lives in Ohio. There are 7 great grandchildren. Mrs. Emma Pennington of Covington, Ga., a sister of Mrs. Kitchens, was a member of this happy gatherhing, as were many others connected with the family, the total number that day being 105. These good people propose to make this occasion an annual gathering on the second Sunday in August. --- J.M. RILEY'S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATED IN LOWELL ON SUNDAY Mr. J.M. Riley celebrated his sixty-fourth birthday on Sunday by having all of his children present at a dining. These, with their families were: Mrs. W.P. Cook of Roanoke Robert Riley of Roanoke E.E. Riley of Roanoke Mrs. B.M. Howard of Hogansville, Ga. Claudell Riley of Atlanta, Ga. Visiting relatives were Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Reynolds and children of Newnan; Mr. and Mrs. Fulton Smith and children of Roanoke. After dinner was serviced, Mr. O.L. Mullendore came over and made a family group picture. The Lowell Band also arrived and gave a delightful open air concert in honor of the occasion. A number of other friends called to pay their respects to Mr. Riley. The ladies of the family served delicious cake and ice cream. ---- JOE ROBERTS BADLY HURT IN LOWELL SWIMMING POOL About five o'clock yesterday afternoon, a deplorable accident occurred at the cement swimming pool in Lowell when Joe Roberts, aged about twenty, son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Roberts, was seriously injured by diving straight down into four and a half feet of water. He is a good swimmer and had just before made a similar successful dive. The young man was rushed to the sanitorium where an x-ray examination showed a fracture of the first thoracic vertebrae. Roberts is conscious but his body is almost completely paralyzed. His recovery is considered doutbtful. The young man did not work for the mill company but Mr. Dunson the manager is very kindly giving the victim of this unfortunate accident his close personal attention. The nice cement bathing pool which Mr. Dunson provided in the early part of the year is proving quite a popular place among the young people of Lowell. The waters of this pool are chemically treated and kept pure and sanitary, we are informed. ---- CARD OF THANKS We take this method of thanking our many friends for their kindness and goodness shown us in the sickness and death of our dear wife and mother and also to the doctors who administered so faithfully to her. God will surely reward you in heaven. W.H. and Myrtle Hall, Rock Mills, Ala. --- ROCK MILLS News August 11th Again last Wednesday our little town was bowed in sorrow, this time to mourn with Mr. Walter Hall and his daughter Miss Myrtle, in the passing away of the beloved wife and mother. Mrs. Hall had been in failing health for several years and had been confined to her bed the past four months. Through it all she was conscious of her condition and often expressed herself as being reconciled and submissive to Him "who doeth all things best." For more than twelve years she was a loyal member of the Methodist church and as long as her health would permit she was one of the most prominent workers in it. She lived here the beautiful life of a christian and as we can say that, truly a good woman has gone to rest. ---- Bryant Knight of Glenn, Georgia is spending several days here with Mr. Curtis Poor and family. --- Relatives here of Mrs. Quitman Gamble received the sad news of her death which occurred at her home in LaGrange on Sunday. --- WEDOWEE News Mr. William Crouch and family of Frederick, Oklahoma who twenty years ago moved from the northern part of the county are visiting their parents near Lamar. --- BACON LEVEL News Aug. 11th Mr. Phineas Crews of Florida is visiting his wife's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.J. Echols. Mrs. Crews did not come with her husband on this brief visit. --- CARD OF THANKS We are unable to command words that will fully express our heartfelt thanks for the many kind deeds shown to us and the multitude of sympathetic words spoken to us in our sore bereavement in the death of our beloved wife and foster mother, who was a precious companion and christian example for us. We pray heaven's richest blessings upon every one of you, both white and colored, who so graciously sympathized with us in our heart rending bereavement. John H. Angel and Her Adopted Children ----- LOCAL News Lucius Henderson, a well known and respected negro citizen who resided between Roanoke and Rock Mills, died last week and was buried on Thursday at Wehadkee. He was well spoken of by those who knew him, of both races. ---- Mrs. A.L. Crumpton and little daughter are spending this week visiting in Heflin. --- A caller at the Leader office from the Double Head section reports that Mrs. Henry Burdett has been confined to her room for several weeks due to illness and that Mrs. Munroe Burdett continues quite ill. ---- UNION HILL News Aug. 11th Miss Annie Pearl Workman has gone to Roanoke to spend several days with her aunt, Mrs. Henry Nixon. --- A BAD CUTTING AFFRAY IN CARROLL COUNTY, GEORGIA Frank Simonton, a nearly grown youth from Centralhatchie, Georgia was a called at the Leader office Monday afternoon. He reported passing a point on Highway No. 1 early that morning, just over the line of Heard and Carroll counties, where a man named Wilson Shirey was lying dead, his throat having been cut by Isham Ballard, both well known white citizens. Ballard's throat was also dangerously cut but he was arrested and will be taken to jail. According to our information, the trouble arose over the charge that Ballard had thrown a rock the day before and struck the sixteen year old son of Shirey on the head. The dead man was a renter and left a large family. ----- NEWSPAPER Issue of Wednesday, August 20, 1924 DEATH OF JOSEPH ROBERTS Last week the Leader reported the sad accident that befell Mr. Joseph Roberts on Tuesday evening when his neck was fractured as a result of diving in the pool of the Handley Manufacturing Company. The young man was hurried to the hospital where it was found that his condition was practically hopeless. He died Wednesday night. Interment was at Concord on Thursday. The deceased was only nineteen years of age and was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Roberts of Lowell community. ---- LOCAL News Mr. Grady Allen of Wadley died in the sanitorium of this city Monday evening, following an operation performed last week. The remains were taken to the former home and interred Tuesday. ---- HAYWOOD News Aug. 18th Mrs. Jack Ringer of LaGrange is the guest of Mrs. Ringer's sisters Mrs. Andrew George and Mrs. John Buchannan this week. --- Mr. and Mrs. Bill Bowen are seriously ill. Mrs. Bowen has been ill several weeks with the fever. Uncle Bill, being very feeble, fell and broke his leg and is unconscious. --- ROCK MILLS News Mrs. Arthur Briggs of Bobo, Tenn., is spending a few days with her sister Mrs. J.B. Bailey. --- WEHADKEE News Aug. 18th Oscar Shelnutt of Atlanta is visiting his parents Mr. and Mrs. J.R. Shelnutt at Springfield. --- Mrs. Byrd Huckeba has been confined to her bed for several weeks by illness. --- Mr. and Mrs. R.M. Webb and little daughter arrived last week from Corsicana, Texas to visit relatives here and in Roanoke, making the trip by automobile. The former moved from this community with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A.J. Webb to Texas thirty-three years ago. Mrs. Webb was formerly Miss Hattie Fausett of Roanoke. ---- THREE GREAT GRANDCHILDREN BORN ON SAME DATE Mr. M.L. Robinson was a caller at the Leader office on Monday morning and reported an interesting incident, the birth of three great granddaughters to his father Mr. J.C. Robinson of Arab, Marshall County, on the same date, August 10th. Mr. Robinson is 87 years of age. Two of the children were born in the eastern part of Randolph county in the homes of Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Baldwin and Mr. and Mrs. Homer Bowen. The other was born near Bowdon, Ga., to Mr. and Mrs. James Cummings. ---- LOCAL News Mrs. A.L. Weaver and children will arrive from Opelika tonight to join her sister Mrs. R.M. Causey, visiting their mother Mrs. Alice Manley. --- NEWSPAPER Issue of Wednesday, August 27, 1924 DEATH OF MR. J.W. ELDER AT CHATTANOOGA ON FRIDAY Many throughout this section of the state will regret to learn of the death in a hospital in Chattanooga last Friday of Rev. J. Whit Elder, who was reared at New Hope in Chambers county. He was a prominent minister in the Christian Church and had been living for a good many years in Jackson county where he was pastor of several churches. He had built a home at Pisgah church of which he was a pastor and where his remains were laid to rest Monday afternoon. Rev. G.D. Hunt of Truett went there to conduct the funeral services. The deceased was a good and useful man. He is mourned by a wife and several children besides many friends. --- GOOD OLD NEGRO WOMAN PASSES TO HER REWARD At noon on Monday was laid to rest the mortal body of old "Aunt Judie" Lattimer in the cemetery of the colored race in this city. She had reached the 86th milestone in the course of life. She had lived in this vicinity since before the Civil War. She was a good old motherly soul of the kind not now so common, highly esteemed by her white friends as well as those of her own race. In the homes where she served her simple, modest graces were fully appreciated. Those who knew her thus intimately do not doubt that this faithful and devoted servant of the Master has found a place in the mansions of the sky. ---- TWO DEATHS IN CITY HOSPITAL IN ONE DAY BRINGS SADNESS TO THIS COMMUNITY Last Friday was a trying day on the physicians and nurses at the local hospital as death claimed two of their patients; Lee Hedrick in the forenoon and Mr. J.T. Arnett in the late afternoon. These deaths, under sad conditions, brought sorrow to the entire community. Lee Hedrick was the twelve year old son of a freight engineer on the A.B. & A. railroad whose home is in Lineville. The lad was brought here from that place the week before and operated on for appendicitis. His condition was favorable until Thursday night when he took a sudden turn for the worse. In spite of all that could be done for the young fellow, he died before his father and mother, for whom he had been calling, could reach him, coming in on the 1:19 train. The body was prepared for burial and carried to Lineville through the county. Mr. J.T. Arnett, after a full days work in his place of business, the Cozy Corner Barber Shop, was taken ill Wednesday night and carried to the Sanitorium where he was operated on for appendicitis. Other troubles soon developed and he grew rapidly worse until claimed by death Friday afternoon. The remains were carried to his late home in this place whence they were borne Saturday afternoon at four o'clock to the First Baptist church. Here a large congregation of his friends gathered to express in some measure their appreciation of the popular and upright gentleman who had been so suddenly called away and to show their sympathy for the many bereaved ones. Beautiful flowers were silent witnesses to these things. Dr. Rucker of LaFayette conducted the services after which interment was made in the cemetery of this city. Mr. Arnett was 34 years of age. He is survived by his widow, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.J. Arnett and many others closely connected. In his passing the community loses a good citizen. Those who knew him most intimately speak in the highest terms of him. ---- AN AGED LADY DIES Mrs. Offie Brand died August 22nd at Springfield, having reached the age of 81 years. The interment was at Mt. Pisgah in Chambers county the following day, the services being conducted by Elder Satterwhite. The children of this venerable lady authorize an expression of their thanks to the kind friends and neighbors who ministered to them and to their loved one. ---- LOCAL News Mr. D.B. Pepper of Birmingham, Mrs. E.W. Pepper and Mr. and Mrs. W.E. Pepper of Millerville, visited the latter's mother Mrs. T.L. Thompson this week. --- P.S. Crews, after a visit to the family of his father-in-law J.J. Echols, left Monday for his home in Eagle Lake, Florida. He was accompanied there by his sister-in-law Miss Ola Echols who will remain till Christmas. --- Mrs. Haywood Walker of Talladega is visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. R.T. West. --- Coot Foster, the negro who killed Ras Carter near town a month or so ago was tried in Wedowee court yesterday and given a life sentence. --- Mrs. E.O. Kitchens and son Vinson visited at Glenn, Georgia last week. The former's mother Mrs. M.O. Lester came home with them to remain a few days. --- John Will Dunn of Pascagoula, Miss., and Marvin Dunn of Montgomery and Henry Dunn of Birmingham were called here Saturday to attend the funeral of their brother-in-law, J.T. Arnett. --- C.R. Zachry, who lived near Franklin, Georgia, a brother of our fellow townsman J.M. Zachry, died yesterday and will be buried in Hogansville this afternoon. J.M. Zachry and S.H. Tatum with their families, are attending the funeral. --- LOWELL News Mrs. L.B. Cox and Mr. Milton Cox of near Wadley motored to LaFayette on Monday afternoon and were married. --- MASONIC RESOLUTIONS FROM PUTNAM LODGE NO. 212 ON THE DEATH OF F.M. HANDLEY Bro. F.M. Handley was born in Georgia on March 17, 1841, moved with his parents to Alabama when a small boy, where he resided until the day of his death July 8, 1924. Bro. Handley served his country in time of the Civil War as a volunteer and was placed in command of Company F, 25th Alabama Regiment. he was promoted to 1st Lieutenant and soon became Captain of his company and served in that capacity until the end of the war. Bro. Handley was a zealous member of the Baptist church and served as clerk for many years. An all wise Providence having deemed it proper to remove from our midst our worthy and lamented brother, who had served this Lodge for forty-seven years as secretary. Therefore, be it resolved; 1st; that in the death of Brother Handley our time honored institution has lost one its most useful members, the Baptist church a pillar of strength, the community and state a useful citizen. 2nd; that while we do not intend to make any invidious distinction between our deceased brother and other worthy members of the craft, candor compels us to say that he was the most faithful and zealous members of the Masonic fraternity whom it has been our good fortune to know. 3rd; that these resolutions be spread upon the minutes of our lodge, a copy of the same be sent to the family of the deceased, also a copy sent to The Roanoke Leader for publication. A.J. Gibson T.L. Gray J.W. Heflin T.J. Langley, W.M. T.L. Gray, Sec. ----- File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/al/randolph/newspapers/newspape1001gnw.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/alfiles/ File size: 23.1 Kb