Randolph County AlArchives News.....Newspaper abstracts for SEPT 1924 September 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 22, 2006, 10:52 pm The Roanoke Leader September 1924 NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE ROANOKE LEADER", Roanoke, Randolph County, Alabama for SEPTEMBER 1924 NEWSPAPER Issue of Wednesday, September 3, 1924 REUNION OF FAMILY OF MR. AND MRS. J.E. TAYLOR Mr. and Mrs. J.E.J. Taylor, a prominent and estimable couple living several miles north of town are enjoying this week a visit from a number of their children with the prospect of a complete family reunion at the old homestead next Sunday. In addition to the daughter living in the home and Mrs. W.A. Arnold of Roanoke, the following members of the family have already arrived: S.D. Taylor and family of Dallas, Texas Dr. J.C. Taylor and family of LaGrange, Ga. T.Z. Taylor and Miss Ruth Taylor of West Point, Ga. Mrs. Herbert Hardin of Halsell, Ala. The remaining children, L.H. Taylor with his family of Dallas, Texas and W.L. Taylor of Arizona are expected to arrive on Sunday. This will be a happy reunion. ---- WEDOWEE News Sept. 1st Charles B. Matthews, a brother of Mrs. J.H. Kerr of Wedowee, was married last Sunday morning in Red Bay to Miss Eula Waldrep. This bright young man is an instructor in the Birmingham Southern college. He has many friends in Randolph county where he lived several years as a boy. --- UNION News Sept. 1st Mrs. William Woodruff and children have been visiting her father and mother Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Bowen. --- LOWELL News Mr. John Smith and family left Sept. 2nd for Oklahoma to make their future home. --- WEHADKEE News Sept. 1st Last Sunday afternoon at the residence of John T. Camp, Esq., Mr. Talmage Stephens of Waresville, Georgia and Miss Willie Mae Moman were united in marriage, the former officiating. These young people have the congratulations of many friends. ---- LOCAL News Mr. and Mrs. Steve Pittman visited the former's mother Mrs. F.J. Pittman at Camp Hill. This good lady is 80 years of age and was recently stricken with paralysis. Her condition remains unchanged. --- Pick Hollinger left this morning for Blountstown, Florida where he will work in a bank with his uncle, Mr. Pick Higgins. Pick's many friends wish him every success in the land of alligators and other things. --- Mr. Lon W. Tomlinson, a prominent citizen of the Lamar beat, underwent an operation last Saturday to relieve pressure on the brain. He is reported as doing well at this writing. --- NEWSPAPER Issue of Wednesday, September 10, 1924 FATHER KILLED BY SON IN NORTH RANDOLPH COUNTY ON SUNDAY A deplorable tragedy occurred last Sunday in Beat 14 in the northern part of the county when G.Z. Edwards was killed by his son who is eighteen years of age. The report reaching Roanoke is that the elder Edwards was under the influence of strong drink and a quarrel arose between him and his son. Also that Edwards drove the son from the house and followed him with an open knife when the latter turned and delivered a blow on the head with a stone. The injured man was brought to the hospital in Roanoke and it was found that his skull had been broken. In spite of all that could be done for him he died that night. The remains were taken back home for interment. Sheriff Ballard informed The Leader in Roanoke on Monday that the youth had not been arrested at that time, as his act ws considered justifiable. By a coincidence, another man by the same last name, Mr. J.L. Edwards, died a natural death suddenly the same day. He resided near Motley and was talking with his pastor, apparently in good health, when he fell forward on the minister's breast and expired. He was a good man and about 65 years of age. His remains were interred at Motley on Monday. ---- NEWS AT THE HOSPITAL Mrs. Nelia Morrison of Newell community underwent an operation last Wednesday. Mrs. W.B. Rodgers ws operated upon this morning. ---- DEMISE OF W.W. HINTON AT MALONE ON SATURDAY Last Saturday occurred the death at his home in Malone of Mr. Willis W. Hinton, long a well known citizen of this county. He was 67 years of age and had been in failing health for many months. Interment was at Malone on Sunday in the afternoon in the presence of a large concourse. Rev. H. Willoughby conducted funeral services after which the Woodmen of the World took charge. Several from Roanoke attended. --- WEDOWEE News Sept. 9th Sheriff Ballard and Deputies Cofield and Seegar raided a big copper still of 80 gallon capacity on Saturday morning in Beat 13. It was in operation and four barrels of beer were found. The officers watched it all night and caught a negro named Bud Jenkins. A white man and another negro escaped but warrants have been issued for them. Mr. Cofield blacked his face and slipped up near the still. --- Lonzo Hill, colored, was arrested on Sunday for poisoning Rev. Jim Vowell's cow and later on confessed to the crime. --- MR. W.N. GLADNEY DIED IN LAGRANGE ON SEPT. 4th Mr. W.N. Gladney, one of the city's highly esteemed citizens, passed away at his home on the LaGrange-Hogansville highway on Thursday morning, Sept. 4th at 7 o'clock. Mr. Gladney was 78 years old and a native of Randolph County, Ala., where he was born April 12, 1846. Since moving to LaGrange he had won the love and esteem of a large circle of friends in this city, who learn with sorrow of his death. The funeral will be held at the home Friday afternoon at 4 o'clock, Rev. A.D. Echols, pastor of the Dixie Methodist church, officiating. The interment will take place in Hillview annex. Besides his widow, Mr. Gladney is survived by three sons, R.G. Gladney of Tifton; G.F. Gladney of LaGrange, G.S. Gladney of Mimms, Fla.; three daughters, Mrs. E.C. Arnett, Mrs. J.W. Awbrey and Mrs. J.H. Bennett, all of LaGrange; he is also survived by one sister, Mrs. J.B. McPherson and two brothers, Messrs. Breed and Jack Glandey of LaGrange. The LaGrange Graphic News ----- WEHADKEE News Sept. 9th Woodrow is the name of the fine boy that came to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Royce Brown one week ago. --- CORINTH News Sept. 8th The little nine year old son, Denson, of Mr. and Mrs. W.S. Hester was taken sick at his home last Saturday and was carried to the Roanoke hospital on Sunday for an operation and died on the operating table. He was laid to rest in Forester's Chapel cemetery on Monday. The family has the sympathy of the people of this community. --- LOCAL News Mrs. Gillerstedt of Troy is visiting her daughter Mrs. William H. Wright. --- Mrs. Page F. Reed of Tuscaloosa is upon a visit to her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H.B. Radney. --- Mr. W.R. Avery and family of Lanett spent Sunday with Mrs. Avery's mother Mrs. W.J. Clark in Roanoke. --- Bob Burden and son of Monroe, Louisiana have been spending several days past with the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.A. Burden. --- Mrs. Mittie Bartlett has returned to Atlanta where she will make her home with her sons for a while. --- Mr. Robert Brown is ill at the home of his daughter Mrs. Turbeville, this city. Another daughter Mrs. Maggie Askew of Newnan is here with him. He is reported as improving. --- Mr. and Mrs. T.C. Ussery left Sunday in their car to carry the latter's mother Mrs. Duff to her home in Lenoir City, Tenn., who had been visiting them quite a while. --- UNION HILL News Sept. 8th The remains of Elbert Nichols, the 17 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Will Nichols of near Wedowee, were laid to rest here Saturday. He was bitten by a snake on Friday afternoon while pulling fodder and it is said that he lived only forty minutes. The bereaved ones have the sympathy of this community. --- Mrs. Fannie Oliver and daughter Ruby have returned to their home near Wadley after spending several weeks were with the former's daughter Mrs. Mark Green. --- Robert Birdsong and Captain Brewer have gone 175 miles north of Birmingham where they will work for the Alabama Power Co. --- Mr. and Mrs. Wes White of Shawmut visited their daughter Mrs. H.J. Browning on Saturday and Sunday. --- MOUNT CARMEL News Sept. 8th One of the saddest events to this community occurred last Friday afternoon in the death of Elbert Nichols who was bitten by a snake and only lived about 40 minutes. Elbert was pulling fodder when the snake bit him. He pulled the snake from his foot and called for his mother to come, that he was dying. He did not live to get home. The snake was hunted for but wasn't found. He leaves a father, mother, six brothers, two sisters and a host of friends to mourn his going. Interment was at Union Hill on Saturday morning. ---- ROCK STAND News Sept. 8th What came near proving a fatal accident, occurred in our community last Saturday morning when a horse fell with Johnnie Hughes and threw him so violently to the ground that he was unconscious for several hours. He seems to be better at this writing. --- OFELIA News Sept. 8th Mr. Omer McCollum and Miss Florence Yates motored over to Wedowee on Sunday and were happily married. --- WADLEY News Sespt. 8th We are glad that Carl Canady who underwent an operation last week in Roanoke is improving. --- LOCAL News Mrs. Mary Sharp fell and broke her arm last night at the home of her daughter Mrs. W.T. Weathers in Wedowee. --- NEWSPAPER Issue of Wednesday, September 17, 1924 LOCAL News Mrs. Elizabeth Tatum, widow of the late Mr. A.S. Tatum, died Monday at her home in LaFayette. --- LOWELL News We are sorry to report that Mr. J. Kirby was seriously injured Monday morning while at work at the mill. He is in the hospital. --- R.J. Clark of Columbus, Ga., Mr. and Mrs. T.L. Adcock and Mr. and Mrs. C.H. Allen of Rock Stand were the guests of their parents Mr. and Mrs. W.J. Clark last Sunday. --- MR. J. KIRBY DEAD OF INJURIES RECEIVED AT WORK IN COTTON MILL Mr. J. Kirby, 44 years of age, son of Mr. John D. Kirby, died at the Knight Sanitorium at eventide yesterday, as a result of being caught in the machinery while at work in the cotton mill of the W.A. Handley Manufucturing Company. All possible efforts were made by the mill officials and the hospital force to save the life of the desperately injured man, but in vain. The remains will be carried today to the former home of the deceased and interment made at three o'clock this afternoon at Haywood. Services will be in charge of Rev. J.D. Dollar. The deceased was a useful member of the Church of the Disciples and was a gentleman of the highest character. This death is unusually sad from that the fact that Mr. Kirby leaves eight children and a child of his deceased sister he was rearing, besides his wife and many others to mourn their great loss. --- UNUSUAL FAMILY RECORD Mr. L.A. Cavender is relating a story that makes a remarkable record in some respects. His twin children, Emory and Emma, married a brother and sister by the name of Dunson. These two families occupy the same house in Lowell community. On the 12th, Mr. Emory Cavender became the father of a boy. On the 16th, Mrs. D.W. Dunson, Emory Cavender's sister, became the mother of twin boys. "Grandpa" Lem submits that three boys in one home in four days from twin parents on one side and a brother and sister on the other side, is not an every day occurrence and the Leader is inclined to agree with him. ---- AVA News Mr. John Tom Reaves and Miss Lula Wright surprised their friends on Sunday by getting married. --- AUSLIN CHAPEL News Sept. 15th Mr. Tom Edmondson was 86 years old the 15th of September when he had a birthday dinner. About seventy people were present. --- A DEATH IN FRANKLIN, GEORGIA From The Franklin, Ga. News & Banner Parties passing Mr. Ernest Owensby's plantation, four miles south of town on the Owensbyville road Tuesday morning last, made a gruesome find at the home just beyond where Tobe Hyde and family have lived for several months. The old gentleman, Mr. Hyde, 68 or 70 years old, was lying in the back of the veranda of the house with a frightful fracture of the skull and it was evident that the had laid there all during the stormy night. Sheriff Miller was notified and with Mr. Sim Phillips, Dr. Daniel and others, hastened to the scene, where they found a frightful state of affairs and many evidences of a general drunken brawl, most of the occupants of the place apparently still drinking. Some 8 gallons of whiskey were found on the premises but no facts about the killing could be secured. The old lady Hyde, after some resistance on her part, and man giving his name as George Doss of LaGrange, were brought to town and placed in jail, being unable to make the bond of $1000. Will Yearta and a girl giving her name first as Lemma Phillips then later as Haynes were likewise jailed to await developments. Mr. Hyde died Tuesday night, never having regained consciousness and was buried in the city cemetery at Franklin on Wednesday afternoon. The parties in jail have demanded a hearing which has been set for tomorrow. The officers who worked the case so quickly and efficiently, have their theory of the killing and are sure that the quartet in jail did the job or know all about it. It is evident that it was a whiskey muddle, for operating on their clues Sheriff Miller and Mr. Phillips made a search in the vicinity on Wednesday and soon succeeded in locating a large wilcat distillery and some 12 barrels of beer with several clues of evidence connected with the operation of the big outfit. ----- LOCAL News Mrs. Frank Foster of Madison, Wis., formerly Mrs. W.M. Weathers, spent Saturday and Sunday with her sister-in-law, Mrs. J.R. Simms. --- Roy M. Ussery left last Thursday for Dennison, Texas to visit his father Mr. Millard F. Ussery who is in feeble health. --- Jim Simms left Sunday for Oxford, Miss., where he will teach chemistry in the State University. --- Mrs. Fannie Horne of Jacksonville, Fla., is expected Sunday to visit her nephew and niece, Mr. and Mrs. E.B. Parker. --- E.N. Reid and family of Laurens, S.C. are guests of Mr. and Mrs. T.E. Landers. --- Mrs. J.F. McGinty, sister of Mrs. Carrie Randle, died in Chattsworth, Ga., Sept. 5th. Mrs. Randle was with her when she died. --- ROCK MILLS News Sept. 15th The spirit of Mrs. Lula Owens departed this world at eleven o'clock Friday night. She had been in failing health for several years. However her death came as a shock, as she seemed to be as well as usual when she retired Friday night. She was a faithful member of the Primitive Baptist church. "Aunt Lula" had almost reached her seventieth milestone. She leaves a husband to mourn her passing away. The interment was in Wehadkee cemetery on Sunday. --- MOUNT CARMEL News Sept. 15th Mr. Arthur Henderson and his cousin Jeff Brown went to Greenville, S.C. on Tuesday morning. --- LOCAL News If Mr. James Carter Wright appears more jovial than usual to those who meet him today the explanation is that yesterday was his birthday and his most appreciated gift was that of a grandson and namesake, who was born to Mr. and Mrs. William Wright. --- Mr. J.A. Wilson is seriouly ill at his home on Route 3. --- Mrs. F.M. Burdett is reported to be critically ill at her home on Route 1. --- On Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. G.H. Handley, Ben Handley and Paul Lane and Mr. and Mrs. G.W. Heard went to LaGrange to attend the funeral of Mr. James M. Handley, a kinsman of these people. The deceased was a prominent farmer living her LaGrange. His death was comparatively sudden. He was 35 years of age. His mother, wife and five children survive him. After services conducted by the pastor of the First Baptist church the Masons had charge at the grave. ---- NEWSPAPER Issue of Wednesday, September 24, 1924 OTIS GAY AND MISS PINKARD MARRIED At seven o'clock last Sunday evening in LaFayette, Mr. Otis O. Gay and Miss Lem Pinkard were married. Judge Fuller officiated. Mr. Gay is a member of the police force of Roanoke and is well known throughout this section, having served as Deputy Sheriff for several years. His bride is the daughter of the Widow Pinkard, living near Pearson's school house in Chambers county. --- LOCAL News Andrew Young, who has been living on the farm of Mr. J.A. Wilson, while sitting up with the latter last Monday night, was stricken with paralysis and was unconscious at the time this report was made to The Leader. --- DEATH OF MRS. BURDETT OCCURRED LAST SUNDAY At her home near Mt. Olive, several miles southwest of town, occurred the death last Sunday of Mrs. F.M. Burdett, who had nearly reached the age of 74 years. She had been an invalid for many months, so that her death came not as a sudden shock to the devoted husband and other loved ones, although they feel their great loss most keenly. Mrs. Burdett, with her husband, had long been a faithful member of the Methodist church and a good neighbor, so that in her going there are many left to miss and mourn her. She was tenderly ministered to by those who loved her until death came to release her from the frailties of the mortal body. Interment was at Lane's Chapel at two o'clock Monday afternoon in the presence of a large congregation. Besides the pastor Rev. J.E. Merrill, to former pastors, Revs. J.T. Nolan and J.F. Dunn and the presiding elder, Dr. Chadwick were present and took part in the funeral, all making feeling comments upon the life of this good woman. ----- NEWS OF THE HOSPITAL Mrs. E.C. Cunningham of Double Head is suffering from a badly bruised hip, resulting from a fall. -- Mrs. W.L. Alsobrook of near Wehadkee underwent a major operation on Monday. ---- E.C. RORKE KILLED WHILE WORKING IN CLEARWATER A telegram was received midafternoon on Tuesday by Mrs. E.C. Rorke, announcing that her husband had been killed by a pole falling on him while working for the Western Union Telegraph company at Clearwater, Fla. Instructions were wired that the body be shipped to Roanoke for burial. It is expected to arrive tomorrow. The wife and two children of the unfortunate man have been with the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.T. Shanks, this city, the past month, after having spent a while in Florida. Mr. Rorke was well known in Roanoke, where he was employed several years by the Alabama Power Co. He came here from Cedartown, Georgia. His friends in Roanoke deplore his untimely end and the sorrow which has been brought upon his family. ---- WEDOWEE News Sept. 23rd James Ford visited his uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. W.P. Robert at Corn House on Saturday and Sunday. --- ROCK MILLS News Sept. 22nd Two couples, Mr. Hoyt Barfield and Miss Essie B. Towler and Mr. Bonner Towler and Miss Jessie Pearl Bartlett drove to Evansville on Saturday afternoon and were happily married. --- Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Simmons and Mrs. Winnie Phillips and children, all of LaGrange, were the guests on Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Borders. --- ALMOND News Sept. 22nd An interesting wedding was that of Miss Rosia Clardy and Mr. Almond Liles which took place Sunday morning at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Moncus. They are now with the groom's parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. Liles. --- AVA News Sept. 22nd Mr. Charlie French and Mrs. Lizzie Caperhart were married last Sunday. --- CARD OF THANKS I wish to express my appreciation to the many friends, neighbors and doctors for every kindness shown me during the sickness and death of my dear companion. I shall never forget you and pray God's richest blessings upon you. F.M. Burdett ---- WHITE'S CHAPEL News Sept. 22nd Mr. W.D. Kirby's children took him on surprise Sunday with a host of relatives and friends, by celebrating his birthday. He is fifty-eight years old. --- MT. ZION News Sept. 22nd Mrs. Georgia Ward of LaGrange is visiting her sister Mrs. J.L. Liles. --- LOCAL News "Uncle" Will Truett who is nearing his 65th milepost says it is hard to keep pace with the times, but he has had his hair clipped and his mustache shaved off for the first time in his life. And his wife, who is his senior, and who has been in a rolling chair nearly two years, has had her hair bobbed. ---- MT. CARMEL News Sept. 22nd Miss Lutie Dobson recently visited her nephew Mr. Pierce Jackson who is ill with pneumonia at Oakwood community. --- WEHADKEE News Sept. 22nd On Sunday a week ago, Miss Eunice Johnson and Mr. W. Bryan Green were happily married at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wade Johnson in Beat 4. Rev. W.P. Cumbee performed the ceremony. These excellent young people have the congratulations of many friends in this county. They left on Monday for Jacksonville where they will attend school. --- HAYWOOD News Sept. 22nd A very happy occasion was that on last Sunday when the children and relatives and friends of Mr. T.F. Willingham gathered to celebrate his sixty-second birthday. Quite a large crowd was present and at the noon hour a most bountiful dinner was spread under the large oaks. About ninety persons partook thereof. We wish for him many more such happy occasions. --- BACON LEVEL News Sept. 22nd Mr. James A. Wilson continues very low and is not expected to live many days. --- File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/al/randolph/newspapers/newspape1002gnw.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/alfiles/ File size: 21.8 Kb