Randolph County AlArchives News.....Newspaper abstracts for MARCH 1925 March 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 5, 2006, 4:04 pm The Roanoke Leader March 1925 NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE ROANOKE LEADER", Roanoke, Randolph County, Alabama for MARCH 1925 NEWSPAPER Issue of Wednesday, March 4, 1925 CHAMBERS COUNTY LOSES TWO CITIZENS IN 2 DAYS The death of two well known citizens of Chambers county occurred the first two days of this week. Mr. Frank Hill, a good citizen living near Standing Rock, who in early life lived in Randolph county, died Sunday and was buried on Monday. At one o'clock Monday morning, Mr. James M. Allen was taken by friends from his bed on the second floor of the Allen store building, at the southeast corner of the square in LaFayette, apparently suffocating from smoke which had filled his room from a fire which had broken out in the store room below. Every effort to revive Mr. Allen failed. He was a crippled man and about 75 years of age. He was long a prominent business man of LaFayette. He was a brother of Mrs. W.J. Landers of Roanoke, who with other relatives from this place, attended the funeral in LaFayette on Tuesday. ---- HOSPITAL News Mrs. George Evans of Wadley is still at the sanitorium but is reported as improving. --- Mrs. L.A. Brown of Springfield, Mrs. H.A. Hester of Wehadkee, Mrs. Bessie Ward of Roanoke and R.L. Whitlock of Hickory Flat have all recently undergone major operations and the condition of each one is reported favorable at this writing. --- LOCAL News FOR SALE - - Home of J.A. Arrington, four room house with lights and water, also good well on one acre lot. See R.J. Breed, Roanoke, Ala. --- A daughter was born one week ago to Mr. and Mrs. Roy Hines at their home on Guy street. She was given the name Zona Malissa in honor of her paternal grandmother in the first instance and of her own mother in the second. --- Mr. and Mrs. N.H. Abernathy are the happy parents of the third son, born last Thursday. He bears the name of his paternal grandfather John Thomas. In his day the grandfather was known to many of our older readers as one of the best citizens in Chambers county. --- MRS. H.H. KITCHENS DEAD The following notice from an Erie, Ohio newspaper will be read with interest by friends of the Kitchens family in this section: Funeral services for Mrs. Edith Kitchens, wife of Harper H. Kitchens, were held at the residence, 1204 West 28th street, yesterday afternoon at 4 o'clock. Rev. Leroy Carter of the First Church of Christ presided. Further services will be held at Akron, Ohio tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock. Burial will take place in Glendale cemetery of that city. Mrs. Kitchens was a native of Canton, Ohio where she was born in 1895, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Fletcher. She had lived in Erie only three years previous to her death. The survivors consist of the husband, two children, Catherine and Roy, ages 7 and 4, respectively and one aunt, Mrs. Charles Moore of Akron. ---- ROCK MILLS News March 2nd Mr. Emmett Yarbrough and Miss Myrtle Lee Owens were married at Evansville on Saturday afternoon. --- MOUNT CARMEL News March 2nd A serious accident happened in our community last Thursday afternoon when Mrs. R.L. Waldrep, while visiting her mother Mrs. Tom Bassett, near Broughton, had her clothing literally burned off of her. She is in a serious condition. --- WEHADKEE News Feb. 23rd Mr. Charlie Webb and Miss Gladys Morman were married Feb. 22nd. J.T. Camp Esq., performed the ceremony. --- Mr. Thomas Williams, the blind man who has been teaching music in this community for some time, leaves this week for Talladega to make his home there again. --- ROCK SPRINGS News March 2nd The people of this community were shocked when they heard the sad news that Mrs. Bob Waldrep was so seriously burned. She is doing as well as could be expected. --- NEWSPAPER Issue of Wednesday, March 11, 1925 DEMISE OF MISS DAVIS OCCURRED ON THURSDAY Miss Zenobia Davis died at four o'clock last Thursday afternoon at her home in this city, where she had lived for many years close beside her half-brother, Mr. J.T. Shanks. Interment was in the city cemetery after funeral services conducted by Dr. Hines at the Baptist church. Miss Davis had been afflicted all of her life but was brave and cheerful and filled well her place in the community. She was a devoted member of the Baptist church. For some time she had been in wretched health and gradually declined until death came to relieve her of her sufferings. To the end she had the faithful ministration of relatives and friends. --- DEATH OF MRS. W.R. DAVIS IN ROANOKE SANITORIUM At 8:45 Monday morning the death of Mrs. William R. Davis occurred at the Knight Sanitorium in Roanoke. She had been seriously ill at her home in Fredonia for several days previous and it was thought that by bringing her to the hospital she might receive such attention as would prolong her life. Surrounded by hospital attaches and loved ones she peacefully passed into eternal rest. Funeral services were conducted in the Methodist church at Fredonia at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon and interment was made in the cemetery nearby. A large company of friends and relatives was present. Rev. C.B. Martin was in charge of the services, assisted by other ministers. The deceased was in her seventy-third year and had been a member of the Baptist church since girlhood. She and her husband had only recently celebrated the fortieth anniversary of their marriage. They had lived in Fredonia about thirty years, where they were held in the highest esteem for their many christian virtues. With the husband there are surviving two daughters, Mrs. J.N. Barrow of Lanett and Miss Mattie Frank Davis. Mrs. J.D. Myhand of this city is a sister of the bereaved husband. ---- ALMOND News March 9th Mr. and Mrs. Willie Clardy and the latter's mother Mrs. Amoson spent Saturday and Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. L.A. Hodge. --- POTASH News March 9th Mr. G.J. Davis had the misfortune of getting his right eye knocked out while plowing in a new ground on Friday p.m. --- LANE'S CHAPEL News March 9th Mr. W.O. Dodgen's sister from Langdale, Mrs. Lizzie Jennings, spent Sunday with him. Also her son-in-law Mr. W.B. Phillips and his mother visited. --- CORINTH News March 9th Mrs. Henry Screws was called to Roanoke on Sunday where her mother is very sick. --- Mrs. Jack Langley was taken very sick on Monday while cooking dinner and fell and was unconscious about six hours, but is some better at this writing. --- CARD OF THANKS We take this measure of expressing our heartfelt thanks to the people of Standing Rock and community for the kindness shown us during our recent bereavement in the death of our dear husband and father. May God reward each and every one. Mrs. H.F. Hill Mrs. C.P. Lane Mrs. E.A. Smith Mrs. Edward Brooks J.H. Hill W.D. Hill ---- CARD OF THANKS We take this method of expressing our sincere thanks to our many friends in Roanoke who so willingly and gladly administered to the wants and needs of Miss Zenobia Davis, our sister and aunt, during her recent illness and death. Your aid and sympathy at this time will never be forgotten. Mr. and Mrs. A.J. Shelnutt and family ---- LOCAL News Horace Kirby left on Saturday to join his two brothers who are working in Dallas, Texas. --- Mrs. J.F. Pruett returned home last week from Memphis. Her mother continues very ill. --- WEHADKEE News March 9th W.J. Fincher happened to a serious accident Sunday afternoon. While driving a Ford car at fast speed in company with three boys, the car turned over near C.H. Green's. Mr. Fincher had two ribs broken and was painfully hurt internally. The boys escaped injury. --- NEW HOPE News March 9th Mr. Hilliard Fields who once made his home in this community was buried at Rocky Branch last Tuesday. --- MALONE News March 9th A birthday dinner was enjoyed at the home of "Uncle" Johnson Jones last Friday. A host of friends and relatives were present. Mr. Johnson is 85 years old and is in very bad health. --- LOCAL News The trial of Frank Dorman, charged with the murder of H.C. Turnham, is set for Thursday in the circuit court at LaFayette. --- HOSPITAL News Gent Holley is in the hospital, having been badly cut by another negro, Otis Drinkard who was also cut, but less seriously, in a whiskey scrape two miles east of Roanoke on Sunday. Buck Pool who was hurt at the cotton mill a week ago, is also a patient in the negro ward. --- NEWSPAPER Issue of Wednesday, March 18, 1925 WILLIAM C. HIGGINS DIED IN PLANT CITY, FLA., ON MONDAY William C. Higgins died Monday morning at Plant City, Florida where he had been working since Christmas. His death followed an operation for appendicitis. The deceased was a member of one of the most prominent families of Chambers county. Mr. Higgins was about 30 years of age and is survived by a wife and one child, many relatives and friends. The body will be laid to rest this afternoon at Five Points, the old home of the family. ---- WEDOWEE News March 16th Mrs. Warren Whaley who lived three miles west of town died Saturday evening of pneumonia and was buried Sunday afternoon in Wedowee. Our sympathy to the husband and children. --- Sheriff Ballard and deputies visited Morris Bend on Sunday and captured Garner Peek, said to have been wanted in Clay county by the officials for some time. --- Judge A.J. Weathers is in very feeble health, confined to his room. --- Mrs. Al Fincher who lived near New Hope, died yesterday and will be buried today at Rocky Branch church. --- LOCAL News The courthouse in Talladega was completely destroyed by fire Friday night. Many of the records were lost in the flames. --- Frank Dorman who was tried in LaFayette last Thursday on a charge of murdering H.C. Turnham, was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to three years in the penitentiary. He took and appeal and is out under bond. --- Clark Wilson, an aged negro living near High Shoals, was in town yesterday, calling on people to help him defray the expenses for the shipping of the body of his son, now enroute, home for burial. The son, Noah Wilson, died in Michigan. --- LEVEL ROAD News March 16th Mrs. Sadie Austin from Broughton spent several days with her sister Mrs. Mat Gatlin last week who is slowly recovering from a broken leg. --- ALMOND News March 16th "Uncle" Jim Clardy celebrated his sixty-ninth birthday with a dinner last Wednesday. Those present were Dr. and Mrs. Will Clardy of Roanoke, and Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Clardy of Wadley. There were several of the old people of that place also there, --- Beatrice Clardy spent last week with her brother Dennis Clardy in LaGrange. --- "Uncle" George Clegg is quite ill, suffering from flu. Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Clegg and children of Wedowee spent Sunday with the former's father, Uncle George Clegg. --- UNION News March 16th Sorry to note that Mr. J.P. Snuggs is seriously ill. --- JOS. H. HESTER DIED LAST THURSDAY Last Thursday at his home at Woodland, Rev. Joseph H. Hester died following a few days illness of flu. He was 77 years of age and was one of the best and most honored citizens of the county. He had lived the past 54 years in the community where he died. He was a useful minister in the Baptist church. Funeral and interment were at Zion on Friday afternoon. A very large congregation was present. Revs. H. Willoughby and G.L. Hicks were in charge of the services. The deceased is survived by seven grown children, among them being Mrs. C.G. Lovvorn and Mr. Weldon Hester. ---- LOWELL News Mr. Cash Sherror and Miss Annie Lou Whitlock motored to Evansville on Saturday evening and were married. --- Mr. Bill Criswell and Miss Gladys Turner, both of this place, were happily married March 7th at Rock Mills by Rev. J.D. Dollar. --- We are sorry to report the death of Mrs. Frank Sherror who died March 12th and was buried on the 13th at Broughton. The funeral was conducted by Rev. J.D. Dollar and Rev. Horace Keeble. --- HOSPITAL News Otis Brown is again in the hospital for further treatment and an operation on his diseased arm. S.T. Traylor of Ashland is also at the hospital for treatment. --- NEWSPAPER Issue of Wednesday, March 25, 1925 A.J. WEATHERS GONE TO REST; Prominent and Useful Citizen Buried in Wedowee Randolph county lost one of its most prominent and useful citizens when Judge Andrew Jackson Weathers passed from this life last Wednesday afternoon at his home in Wedowee. He had suffered for years with a fatal malady and in his latter days was confined to his room much of the time. Yet he bore his afflictions bravely and patiently and calmly awaited the inevitable end. When the last honors were paid to his memory on Thursday afternoon, the community in which he had so long been a beloved citizen and for which he had done so much, sought every possible means to show appreciation of him and his bereaved family. Every store and office was closed for the time of the funeral. The high school faculty and pupils marched in a body to the residence and thence to the Baptist church where the services were held and where the departed held his membership. The Masons and the Order of Eastern Star constituted a guard of honor. The church could not contain the large congregation that gathered. On the rostrum were seated the pastor of the church, Rev. J.W. Dean, Revs. S.R. Towns, T.N. Crumpton and W.L. Groover and Judge E.M. Moore who took part in the services. In speaking of Judge Weathers as an official, Judge Moore called attention to the remarkable fact that this death was the first that had occurred among the men who had served Randolph county as probate judge in 44 years. Sincere personal tributes were paid the deceased by the ministers. Interment followed in the Masonic cemetery where the rites of that ancient order were performed as the body was laid to rest. A.J. Weathers was the third to the youngest child in a note Randolph county family of twelve children, nine sons and three daughters. Of these there survive Messrs. B.F., J.A., J.L., and J.B. Weathers and Mrs. S.A. Gladney. The first named is the eldest of the family and is now over 85 years of age. The deceased lacked two months and one day of being 71 years of age. Of the nine sons in this fine family, five of them were soldiers in the Confederate Army and made splendid records. While living near Roanoke, Mr. A.J. Weathers was elected probate judge in 1892 and moved to Wedowee, serving one term very acceptably. His home has been in that place every since. He and his good wife dispensed there during these years a generous hospitality. In this family were born thirteen children, eleven of whom are living. Among these, two reside in Roanoke, Mrs. W.K. Owens and Miss Etta Mae Weathers, a teacher in the City schools. The children reflect honor upon their worthy parents. Judge Weathers was a man of most genial disposition and of charitable nature. His hand was open to all in need. He was a liberal supporter of good causes. He donated ten acres of valuable land in the town of Wedowee for educational purposes on which the Randolph County High School is now located. The going of such a man is a grevious loss to the county, yet his good influence lives to bless succeeding generations. In an account of the death of Judge Weathers, his home paper, The Randolph Star, among other statements, has the following fine words: " Judge Weathers had been prominent in the affairs of the county for more than a quarter of a century. He served the people as Probate Judge for six years and had served them in various other ways. He was untiring in his efforts to build up his community, giving largely of his time and means to the various causes and was especially interested in the schools. The deceased probably assisted more people who were down and out than any other man in the county. He was one of the finest spirits the writer has ever known. Quiet and unassuming, but at all times ready when he was needed. True to his friends, kind to all and a good neighbor." ------ LOCAL News Lon, the 15 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Mitchum, accidentally shot himself in the left leg last night on a fishing trip. The wound, made with a 22 caliber rifle, is not expected to cause serious trouble. --- DEATH OF GEO. E. LEE OCCURRED TUESDAY A.M. At 4 o'clock Tuesday morning, Mr. George E. Lee passed peacefully into the final sleep at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Glover T. Keeble, the latter being his niece, where he had been staying only a short time. He had been in feeble health a long time but his death was sudden and unexpected at the time. Mr. Lee was 72 years of age this 17th of this month. He is survived by two brothers, Messrs. W.T. and J.F. Lee and four sisters, Mesdames Emily Pittman, Mattie Avery, Lizzie Couch and Dora Taylor. Funeral and interment will be at Wehadkee church at 11 this morning. Mr. Lee was in business in Roanoke a good many years ago. He was a gentleman of high character and was universally popular with all who knew him. His life was spent in this section and he left a record that is a credit to his memory. ---- AGED GENTLEMAN BURIED IN DADEVILLE ON SATURDAY Dadeville, Ala., March 21st The funeral of Samuel C. Oliver was held at the city cemetery this afternoon, Rev. O.R. Burns and Rev. S.L. Williams officiating. He was the oldest graduate of Emory college of Oxford, Ga., now Emory University, his age being 92 years. He was also the oldest member of the Dadeville Methodist church. He was for 50 years prominently identified with educational affairs in east Alabama. Six children survive him: Ernest M. Oliver of St. Petersburg, Fla., Judge James W. Oliver of Kissimmee, Fla.; Judge J. Percy Oliver of Dadeville; Mayor Samuel Oliver of LaFayette; Mrs. D.L. White of Jackson's Gap and Mrs. J.E. Pinkston of Dadeville. The Birmingham Age Herald Mr. John F. Pearson of Roanoke is a grandson of the deceased. He and his wife and sister-in-law attended the funeral Saturday afternoon. ---- CLARENCE YOUNG DIED IN A HOSPITAL IN ROME, GA. The body of Clarence C. Young, a young married man and son of Mr. Ashbury Young, was brought through Roanoke Monday night from Rome, Georgia where the unfortunate man died in a hospital following an operation. Interment was made at Midway church near Wedowee at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon. It is said that the trouble which resulted in Mr. Young's death originated while he was serving in the Army of his country in Europe during the great World War. --- WEDOWEE News March 24th On Thursday morning last, "Uncle" John Francis Willingham who lived two miles south of Wedowee near Midway church, died and was buried Saturday at Green's Chapel. He was a good man and belonged to the Southern Methodist church, to which he was loyal. We extend our sympathy to his wife and relatives. --- NEW HOPE News March 23rd Mr. R.M. McManus went to the hospital in Roanoke for treatment Sunday. His condition is very serious. --- Mrs. A.J. Fincher who had been confined to her bed several weeks, died last Monday. She leaves one child, a husband and many friends to mourn her death. --- SPRINGFIELD news March 24th On last Sunday p.m., Mr. J. Young of Roanoke and Miss Mary Lee Shelnutt of this place surprised their friends by motoring over to Waresville, Georgia where they were united in marriage. --- MR. JOHN F. WILLINGHAM DIED LAST THURSDAY Mr. John F. Willingham died this morning at his home three miles south of town after a short illness of pneumonia. Mr. Willingham was one of our oldest citizens, having passed the age of eighty years. He was one of our very best citizens, always found on the right side of all questions affecting his county and community. He was long a member of the Methodist church and lived the life of a christian. The funeral and interment will take place tomorrow at Green's Chapel. He leaves a widow and a number of grandchildren. His only child, Mrs. R.M. Yates, preceded him to the better world some years ago. HIs community and neighbors will miss him. The Randolph Star ---- LEVEL ROAD News March 23rd Mrs. Mattie Bonner of Roanoke spent last week with her daughter Mrs. Connie McCarter. --- LOCAL News J.F. Pruett returned Monday night from Anniston where he was called by the serious illness of his eldest brother Mr. Ross Pruett. --- W.A. Arnold and family left Monday for Gadsden, Ala., which place will be their home. May good luck attend them. --- Mrs. Anna Bachus arrived Sunday evening from Dublin, Texas to spend some time with her brothers, Messrs. T.L. and J.M. Belcher and her sister Mrs. J.W. Danielly. --- Mr. J.B. Weathers arrived in Roanoke last Friday to spend a few days with relatives in this county. He is now living with his daughter Mrs. Hubert Mashburn, ten miles from Montgomery. Mr. Weathers did not learn of the death of his brother Judge A.J. Weathers until he arrived, as the message failed to reach him. --- File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/al/randolph/newspapers/newspape1008gnw.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/alfiles/ File size: 21.7 Kb