Randolph County AlArchives News.....Newspaper abstracts for JANUARY 1925 January 1925 ************************************************ 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 June 2, 2006, 12:33 am The Roanoke Leader January 1925 NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE ROANOKE LEADER", Roanoke, Randolph County, Alabama for JANUARY 1925 NEWSPAPER Issue of Wednesday, January 7, 1925 REMAINS OF MISS GLANTON BURIED HERE SUNDAY The remains of Miss Hassie Glanton were brought to Roanoke on Sunday and interred in the public cemetery at three o'clock that afternoon, after services conducted at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. W.A. Pool by Dr. Hines. Miss Glanton died at Bowdon, Georgia where she was making her home, at 2 p.m. Sunday afternoon, after a weeks' illness of pneumonia. Miss Glanton was a sister of the late Mrs. J.T.B. Awbrey and had in other years spent considerable time here, where she was well known and liked. A half-sister, Mrs. Courtney Harper of Atlanta and Mr. and Mrs. Beck of Bowdon, accompanied the remains to Roanoke, as did relatives from this place who were called to Bowdon by the sad circumstances. ---- JUDGE BLAKE WILL TAKE PLACE OF LATE BROTHER Judge Stell Blake, prominent citizen of Roanoke and former probate judge of Randolph county, has been appointed to succeed his brother Mr. Henry Wilson Blake who died in a Birmingham hospital ten days ago. The deceased held a position in the Fire Marshall's department at Montgomery. Judge Blake left early this week to begin his new duties. --- WEDOWEE News Jan. 5th The Windsor boys who were charged with an attempt to murder Harvey Windsor, were acquitted and Henry was bound over to the bound jury under a three hundred dollar bond. --- CARD OF THANKS We wish to express our deep and abiding gratitude to the physicians, nurses and friends whose kindness and sympathy helped us to bear the great sorrow that has come to us in the passing on of our dear wife and mother. Friends were good to us by furnishing cars and by the abundance of floral remembrances not only from Roanoke but also from LaGrange, Lineville, Wadley and other places. For every kind deed and every expression of sympathy we are deeply grateful and we pray God's blessings upon all of you. J.M. Yates and children ---- DEATH OF MRS. ARRINGTON OCCURRED TUESDAY At nine o'clock Tuesday morning, Mrs. J.A. Arrington died at the home of her daughter Mrs. R.J. Breed in Lowell, after an illness of some days. She was a good, christian woman, 74 years of age, and a member of the Baptist church. The funeral services will be held at one o'clock this afternoon from the Second Baptist church. Interment will be in the city cemetery, where the remains of her husband were laid to rest less than a year ago. ---- LOCAL News Mrs. Byrd P. Blake and children went to Birmingham on Sunday where they will make their home, Mr. Blake having preceded them there several weeks ago. --- Mrs. Holley Bishop is ill with pneumonia. --- NEW HOPE News Jan. 5th Mr. Sylva Traylor and Miss Lorena Braden were married last Thursday. The bride was one of the teachers of New Hope and the community regrets very much to give her up. -- Mr. Hazle Calhoun and Miss Ruby Ramsey were married last Wednesday. --- Mr. and Mrs. George Huey of Collins, Miss., have returned to their home after spending two weeks with home folks. --- Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Huey of Macon, Georgia spent a few days this week with home folks. --- John and Luke Huey of Macon, Georgia returned last Wednesday after spending a few days with home folks. --- Mrs. Lem Wilson is very ill with not much hope for her recovery. --- ALMOND News Jan. 5th Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Clardy and children of Texas are with the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.B. Clardy. --- HAYWOOD News Jan. 5th The death angel has visited the home of Mr. L. Jones and took his wife to her reward. Besides her husband she leaves 7 children and other relatives. Funeral services were held at Rocky Branch church Thursday evening. --- NEWSPAPER Issue of Wednesday, January 14, 1925 LOWELL news Mr. J.D. Swann is seriously ill at Boss Swan's home. --- Mrs. Marshall Faulkner is very ill at this writing. --- HOME MADE SILK EXHIBITED Mr. W.A. Yeargan exhibited at this office Monday an interesting bit of home made products, rivaling our report of last week of the bale of cotton 54 years old. The samples he had were a hank of silk thread and also a silk shawl spun and woven by his wife, now deceased, in the days of the Civil War. He stated that the family to which his wife then belonged cultivated the production of silk by caring for the caterpillars that made the material, the worms being fed on mulberry leaves. ---- NAPOLEON News Jan. 12th Mrs. Alvie Laney celebrated her eighty-fourth birthday at the home of her son, Mr. D.A. Laney on Jan. 6th. --- NEW HOPE News Jan. 12th Mrs. Lem Wilson died last Tuesday night after several weeks of sickness. Mrs. Wilson was a good woman and will be greatly missed in her home and community. She leaves nine children, a husband and many friends to mourn her death. The remains were laid to rest Wednesday afternoon in Liberty Grove cemetery. --- BROUGHTON News Jan. 12th Mrs. Bill Pullens of Stone Chapel community was buried here last Tuesday afternoon. She was 53 years old and had been a member of the Christian church for 35 years. She leaves a husband and several children and a host of friends to mourn her going. Revs. Homer Willoughby and J.D. Dollar were in charge of the funeral services. This sad family has the sympathy of this community. --- BACON LEVEL News Jan. 12th Mr. and Mrs. J.J. Arnett are exepcted home today from a visit to their daughter Mrs. Louis Halsey who lives in Florida. --- LOCAL News Mrs. M.L. Griffin is the guest of her sister Mrs. J.W. Hooper. --- Frank Dorman, charged with the murder of Curtis Turnham, had a habeas corpus hearing in LaFayette last Thursday before Judge Denson and at the close was granted bail in the sum of ten thousand dollars which he made. --- Mrs. L.B. Lott returned last Thursday to her home in Americus, Ga., after a visit to her daughter Mrs. P.G. Moss. --- Mrs. J.W. Stewart of Wedowee was in Roanoke last Thursday, going to LaGrange to attend the funeral of her brother Mr. Joseph Liles. --- A letter from J.T. Treadwell, formerly of this county, now located in Deport, Texas, states that he made a fine crop last year and indicated that he is doing well in his adopted home. --- R.J. Camp, a prominent citizen of north Randolph county, is moving with his family to Weslaco in the famous Rio Grande Valley of Texas where he has purchased property. --- ALMOND News Dec. 12th Mrs. Oscar Pair of Albertville spent the week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.B. Clardy. --- Dr. and Mrs. Andrew Clardy and daughter of Wadley spent Sunday with the latter's mother Mrs. Hearn who has been very sick. --- WEHADKEE News Jan. 12th Mrs. Robert Young is ill with pneumonia. --- Mr. and Mrs. Mabry Stitt have moved to the old T.J. Stitt home place. --- Walter Pittman has moved into our community, having recently purchased the old home place of his father the late Mr. J.M. Pittman. --- Homer Pittman and family will leave in a few days for Florida to make their home. --- Mr. J.F. Brown celebrated his 75th birthday last Friday. He and his aged wife have been keeping house 55 years. They are the parents of 11 children, one dead. They have 80 grandchildren and 41 great grandchildren. --- ROCK MILLS News Jan. 12th Mr. and Mrs. John Whatley of Lanett have been visiting their daughter Mrs. Elmer Howell. --- Mrs. Mat Hall is recovering from a fall she received several days ago. --- MOUNT CARMEL News Jan. 12th Mrs. D.E. Waldrep visited her mother Mrs. W.M. Mickle one day this week. --- DEATH OF MRS. G.W. BARSH A sad case is reported from the Taylor's Cross Roads community where Mrs. G.W. Barsh died Monday morning of pneumonia, following a long period of infirm health. She was 35 years of age and leaves a husband and five children, the eldest being a girl of about ten years of age. --- NEWSPAPER Issue of Wednesday, January 21, 1925 MRS. MARSHALL FAULKNER DIED MONDAY EVENING Mrs. Marshall Faulkner died at six o'clock Monday evening at her home in Lowell. She had been in declining health for months. Her husband died a year or more ago. The deceased is survived by two children, her parents and other relatives. Her body was laid to rest Tuesday at Broughton, her former home. --- FORMER AGED ROANOKE WOMAN BURIED JAN. 17th The remains of Mrs. Stanmore H. Carlisle arrived in Roanoke on the 1:19 train from Birmingham Saturday afternoon, she having died the 15th at the home of her daughter Mrs. M.W.J. Young in Louisville, Ky., after a long period of declining health. The body was carried to the residence of Mr. and Mrs. M.W. Carlisle, where funeral services were conducted at three in the afternoon by Dr. Hines in the presence of a gathering of friends and neighbors of the family. Interment followed in the family lot in the public cemetery. Mrs. Carlisle, with her husband, was a long time resident of Chambers and Randolph counties, being widely known as members of one of the prominent families of east Alabama. Her husband died fifteen years ago. A few years later Mrs. Carlisle left Roanoke to make her home with her daughter in Louisville. Her eyesight failed and the last two years were spent in total blindness. In all her afflictions, she was tenderly cared for, insomuch that when the end came the faithful daughter who had attended her was unable to make the trip to the old home where her mother's body was laid to rest. Death came to Mrs. Carlisle at the advanced age of 79 years and five months. She was a member of the Baptist church from early life. She is survived by her six children, Mrs. S.C. Burpee of LaGrange, Mrs. M.W.J. Young of Louisville, M.B. Carlisle of Roanoke, Ernest Carlisle of Griffin, Ga., and Charles and Holstun Carlisle of Atlanta. All were present at the funeral except Mrs. Young who was represented by her husband. ---- S.H. STRIPLIN, PROMINENT MAN, TAKEN BY DEATH (photo of S.H. Striplin shown with the article) News was received in Roanoke last Wednesday, January 14th, that Rev. Samuel H. Striplin had died in Atlanta at 2 o'clock that afternoon. He and his family had moved to that city the first of December and were making their home with a daughter of Mrs. and Mrs. Striplin. However, Mr. Striplin's health, which had been very bad for more than a year, continued to decline until death came to his relief. The deceased was 76 years of age and died on the 56th anniversary of his marriage. He is survived by his wife and a number of children, among whom is Dr. J.T. Striplin of this city. The remains were brought to Roanoke on the 12:40 train Friday and borne to the residence of Dr. J.T.Striplin, where they rested until carried to the Methodist church where funeral services were conducted at 2 o'clock. The pastor, Rev. N.H. Abernathy was in charge and was assisted by Revs. W.P. Hines and R.M. Archibald. Interment was then made in the family lot in the city cemetery. Mr. Striplin was long a prominent and active citizen of Randolph county, coming here from Clay county. He settled at Rock Mills where he resided for many years, later coming to Roanoke. It was his lot to live his life through many trying experiences, when conditions were not nearly so peaceful and prosperous as they are today. Being a man of convictions and the courage to express them, he was in the thick of many a contest over public issues, always standing for what he conceived to be for the best interest of his people. He was active in his efforts to suppress the liquor traffic. Mr. Striplin rendered signal service in this line while acting as chief of police of Roanoke, which position he held for many years. He had a reputation for fearless discharge of his duties. In those days a great deal of intoxicating liquor was drank and conditions were consequently more unpleasant than now. It required a man of iron nerve and indomitable will to deal with the lawless element hand to hand as he did. In earlier life Mr. Striplin gave considerable time out of his busy life to the ministry, being a local preacher in the Methodist church. This relationship he maintained until his death. His activities covered a broad range. Those of the present generation cannot comprehend all the difficulties through which he forged his way, and the amount he contributed toward laying the foundation for the improved conditions of the present. In his last days he was called upon to suffer much, but he bore his afflictions with the heroism that had ever characterized him. He confided to his friends that he was ready to go, that he was at peace with God, at the same time acknowledging his imperfections and mistakes. In his passing, a most picturesque figure fades from view. His was a character that flamed across the stormy background of the past half a century, leaving no uncertain light in its wake. His individuality stood out bold and clear. He lived his life in the open. He has lain down the weapons of earthly warfare and responded bravely to the final call of the Great Commander. ----- DR. JOHN T. STRIPLIN IN SERIOUS CONDITION IN HOSPITAL On Monday, Dr. John T. Striplin underwent a very serious operation at the Knight Sanitorium. Local surgeons assisted by Dr. Kent, a specialist of Birmingham. Dr. Striplin withstood the ordeal well and his condition continued favorable until early this morning when he began to grow rapidly worse. Everything possible is being done for the patient but grave fears are entertained for his recovery. This is distressing news to the many friends of Dr. Striplin. At noon, as we go to press, it is not thought Dr. Striplin can live an hour. His daughter is leaving Chicago for Roanoke today. ----- ROCK MILLS News Mrs. Fannie Yarbrough spent last week with her sister, Mrs. John Harry at Glenn, Georgia. --- NEW HOPE News Jan. 19th Mrs. Gross, who had been very feeble for several months, died at her home near Hobson on Sunday, January 11th. Mrs. Gross lived in New Hope community for several years and had many friends in this section. She was a real good woman. She was laid to rest in Rocky Branch cemetery on Monday. Revs. J.H. Hicks and Joe Hester conducted the funeral. --- HAYWOOD News Jan. 19th We learn that "Uncle" Gus Gross has been mighty sick for a week. --- Mrs. H.N. Shelnutt is very low. --- MOUNT OLIVE News Jan. 19th Mr. F.M. Burdett has been sick the past few days, resulting from a fall on Wednesday night. --- Miss Eva Burdett of this community who has been working in LaGrange about two years was married to Mr. John Williams recently. --- LOCAL News Referring to the old war time silk which the Leader reported about last week, Mrs. Gittings has some fancy work done of Civil War silk that has been handed down through three generations. --- NEWSPAPER Issue of Wednesday, January 28, 1924 MANY MOURN DR. JOHN T. STRIPLIN'S UNTIMELY END When Dr. John T. Striplin passed from this present life last Wednesday afternoon there were left many hearts to mourn. In this large circle, besides those who were near and dear to him, and those of his intimate personal friends, were many who felt the loss that always comes with the realization that a life of helpful service has ended. All the more tragic in this case is the fact that the departed was in the prime of his usefulness. He ceased to live on the anniversary of his natal day at the age of 54 years. By a singular coincidence Dr. Striplin died within an hour of the time that his father Rev. S.H. Striplin died on the Wednesday preceding. The coincidence afforded a parallel also in the fact that the funeral of the son was held at the same hour and place as that of the father with jsut one week intervening, and with the same ministers taking part in the services. Adding to the affliction of the family and arousing the deeper sympathy of the community, is the fact that only last June occurred the sudden and tragic death of Miss Addie, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. J.T. Striplin, who was killed by a falling cornice in Chicago. Thus within seven months Mrs. J.T. Striplin and Mrs. S.H. Striplin have each suffered the loss of husband and eldest child, another sad coincidence in the history of the family. These ladies in particular are the objects of the warmest sympathy of the entire community. Many are those who pray that their christian faith and fortitude may sustain them in this darkest hour. Seldom have more evidences of appreciation been shown than have attended the passing of Dr. Striplin. The doctors and nurses at the hospital manifested the keenest interest in the efforts made to save the one with whom they had been so long and intimately associated. His wife and pastor kept untiring vigils with him. And when the struggle was over friends and neighbors came forward with every tender ministration that love could suggest. Voiced in clusters of beautiful flowers came tributes of respect from many individuals and religious organizations. And when two o'clock of Friday afternoon arrived, the Methodist church was filled with a concourse representing various communities and all classes, including a number of colored friends. A subdued feeling of sadness pervaded the audience and manifested itself in many tears as the solemn yet beautiful services proceeded. Revs. N.H. Abernathy, R.M. Archibald and W.P. Hines had part in the funeral rites. Favorite songs of the deceased were sung by friends with whom he had been associated in services of song, for Dr. Striplin was a great lover of music and himself a singer of considerable reputation. As the remains of this honored member of the medical profession were borne to the church and thence to their last resting place in the cemetery of this city, they were accompanied by the nurses of the Sanitorium in uniform, acting as a guard of honor. The pall bearers were chosen from the associates of the deceased in the ranks of the local physicians. The largest floral offering, upon which rested a white dove with outstretched wings, was from the doctors. Everything done that could be done for one who so often rendered services to others, it remains for us to cherish his virtues and with charity regard the human weaknesses that were his. It is good to know that when a youth he professed his faith in the Savior of mankind and united with the Methodist church. To his pastor just before he died he gave assurance that he was ready to go. Dr. Striplin was loyal in attendance upon public worship, even during the months of physical infirmity that proceded his death. He loved his church. His life was pitched upon the plane of the strictest morality. More than this, he was always ready with his voice and vote to uphold every proposition that looked to the moral uplift of his community and country. He was possessed of both physical and moral courage. Here was a man who was devoted to his profession, which he practiced in Roanoke the past 20 years, and it its pursuit he attained a creditable degree of success. Often has he ministered to others when he himself was probably suffering more than his patient. For the last year he endured much pain. He loved his family with all the intensity of his positive nature, and for them he was willing to labor and upon them to bestow his best. The distressing tragedy that took from him so suddenly his lovely daughter was a great trial for the doting father but perchance this sorrow mellowed his heart and broadened his sympathy for others. If only we could see and know it all, we might not feel that death is so unkind. Rather would we rejoice to know that the storms are over, the suffering past, and the withering blight of time exchanged for the unfading bloom of eternity. ------ DEATH OF A VERY AGED MAN OCCURRED SATURDAY The Leader learns of the death last Saturday at his home in the northeastern section of the county of Mr. Aaron R. Mitchell who was 90 years of age. His remains were interred Sunday at Liberty church where he had been a member for 40 years. Revs. John Daniel and G.W. Poor conducted the services in the presence of a large congregation. Mr. Mitchell was a good man and had been a member of the Missionary Baptist church for 60 years and was a deacon part of that time. He had the distinction of being in the organization of three churches. The deceased leaves a wife and nine children. ----- WEDOWEE News Jan. 26th Saturday night the sheriff's forces were called to north Randolph county near Micaville at which place a fuss had occurred between Joe Echols and W.B. Key. In the riot, Echols shot Key. The officers arrived Sunday morning with one George East who was accused of being connected with the shooting. Sunday evening East made bond. The sheriff failed to get Echols. The wound that Key received was not thought to be serious. --- MOUNT OLIVE News Jan. 26th Mr. and Mrs. G.C. Brown received a letter recently from their son Guy who is attending the State School for the Blind at Talladega, saying that he would probably be ready for the ninth grade next term. He was in the seventh grade at the beginning of the term. --- IN MEMORY OF J.H. LILES Joseph H. Liles was born September 9, 1851 and died January 7, 1925 at his home in LaGrange, Georgia, where he with his family moved a little more than a year ago from near Milltown, Alabama. Truly a good man has left us and what better could be said of him than he was a good man. He was a man of few words but what he may have said would not have lived on like the influence of his quiet life will live on. He was a faithful member of the Missionary Baptist church at Milltown for thirty-five years. The funeral was held from the First Baptist church in LaGrange and was conducted by his pastor Dr. Spencer Tunnell, assisted by Dr. Rucker, Rev. G.D. Hunt and Rev. C.B. Martin. His family, his neightobrs and his friends will miss him but our loss is his gain, for we know after suffering nine long weeks that he is free from pain now and safe at home. "Dearest father, he has left us, Left us, yes, forever more, But we hope to meet our loved one, On that bright and happy shore. Lonely the house and sad the hour, Since our dear one has gone, But, oh! A brighter home than ours, In Heaven, is now his own. Zana Stephenson ----- WEHADKEE News Jan. 26th Mrs. Lizzie Hester has been ill the past week and will be carried to the hospital today for the second operation. --- Mr. Aaron Mitchell died last Saturday at his home in Beat 4, after a short illness. The deceased was 90 years old. He was a member of the Baptist church. Interment was at Liberty East Sunday afternoon. --- WOODLAND News Jan. 26th A marriage of much surprise was that of Mr. Will Smith and Miss Eva Daniel. --- LOCAL News Mr. H.H. Redmond is very feeble at his home several miles southwest of town. --- Mr. R.T. West remains in feeble health, we regret to note. --- Mrs. Mattie Mae Cheever who is employed in Chicago, made the trip to Roanoke last week, called here by the fatal illness of her father Dr. J.T. Striplin. Mrs. Cheever will remain here several weeks and upon her return will be accompanied by her mother who will spend an indefinite time with her in Chicago. --- Mrs. Guy Drake will return Friday to her home in Haleyville after a week spent with her parents, Rev. and Mrs. R.M. Archibald. --- W.A. Wilfe has heard from his son Pick Wilfe who has just arrived in Houston, Texas where he expects to be located for a while. --- File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/al/randolph/newspapers/newspape1006gnw.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/alfiles/ File size: 24.3 Kb