Randolph County AlArchives News.....Newspaper abstracts for NOV 1926 November 1926 ************************************************ 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 July 8, 2006, 10:42 am The Roanoke Leader November 1926 NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE ROANOKE LEADER", Roanoke, Randolph County, Alabama for NOVEMBER 1926 NEWSPAPER Issue of Wednesday, November 3, 1926 WEDOWEE News Nov. 2nd Mrs. Ruby Ann Clifton who had been in bad health for many months, died here Monday afternoon at the home of her daughter Mrs. P.F. Green. She is survived by there daughters and one son and a number of grandchildren. --- WADLEY News Nov. 1st Mr. John Yarbrough died at midnight Sunday and will be buried Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. He was an aged and worthy citizen. He was the father of Mrs. J.P. McGill of this place. --- BURCHFIELD IN OPELIKA JAIL ADMITS KILLING Opelika, Oct. 30th John Burchfield, age 23, sought in connection with the kidnapping and slaying of Howard Dudley, 15 year old high school boy of Abanda, is safely in jail here following his capture a mile from Abanda where he is said to have confessed the crime. He was brought under heavy guard through LaFayette where a few days before a mob had threatened to lynch the slayer on sight. There were no disturbances when the party came to the city, Sheriff Simpson of Chambers county said. Burchfield is said to have told his captors he slew the boy because of an old grudge. Chambers county officials had been working ont he theory that Dudley knew of Burchfield's alleged bootlegging activities and was killed because Burchfield feared exposure. Burchfield was captured within a mile and a half of the scene of the crime. He had wandered through a great distance and had returned Friday, taking shelter in the home of Willie Taylor who, with his family had spent the night away. Taylor's children, returning Saturday morning, found Burchfield in bed. They spread the alarm and a posse was formed. Burchfield had taken shelter in the attic of the house when the posse arrived. Unarmed, he offered no resistance. The posse took him to LaFayette and delivered him to Sheriff Simpson who took him to the Opelika jail. In an interview with a reporter for the Opelika news, the reporter stated that Burchfield admitted the killing and said that he was mad at the Dudley boy but refused to say why he was mad. The News stated that Burchfield seemed to be very little concerned. There is a rumor that an early trial will be held. ----- CARD OF THANKS We wish to express our thanks and gratitude to our physician, to our nurse, to Bro. Martin and to the many friends and neighbors who so freely extended service to us during the sickness and death of our husband and father John Yarbrough. Mrs. M.L. Yarbrough and children ---- MT. CARMEL News Nov. 1st On last Tuesday morning, October 26th at 8 o'clock, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Crenshaw, the spirit of the latter's sister Miss Angela Mays departed. The deceased lacked just a few days of being 70 years of age. Interment was made at Midway cemetery on Wednesday at 11 o'clock at which church she had been a member for about 45 years. ---- Mrs. W.M. Florence continues very low. Her sister Mrs. Tom White attended her bedside the past week. --- Mr. and Mrs. S.M. Florence and Mr. and Mrs. Henderson and family of Stroud attended the funeral of Miss Mays last Wednesday. --- LOCAL News J.S. Yarbrough of Dallas, Texas was in town Monday, having been called here by the death of his father in Wadley. --- Mrs. Mollie Sturdivant of Dadeville was the guest of her niece Mrs. L.M. Stevenson last week. --- Mrs. C.J. Sudduth, aged 76 years, former resident of Roanoke, died in Columbus last Saturday night. --- LEGAL NOTICE OF DAY SET FOR HEARING TO PROBATE WILL State of Alabama, Randolph County Probate Court In the matter of the Last Will and Testament of James M. Gay, deceased Notice to: Mrs. Jake Crowder, Hogansville, Georgia Dewey Kilgore, Pittsburg, Pennsylvania R.L. Gay, Lake Stearns, Florida Mrs. Blanche Stone, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma You will please take notice that on the 22nd day of October 1926, a certain paper in writing purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of James M. Gay, deceased, was filed in my office for probate by Mary Jane Gay and that the 22nd day of November 1926 was appointed a day for the hearing thereof, at which time you can appear and contest the same if you see proper. This 22nd day of October 1926. E.M. Moore, Judge of Probate ----- NEWSPAPER Issue of Wednesday, November 10, 1926 (NOTE: The left side of the newspaper was not scanned well so much of it is cut off on the microfilm roll) DEATH OF MRS. E.B. PARKER The community has again been called upon to mourn the passing of a beloved resident. Mrs. Edward Burns Parker passed from this life, at 11 o'clock last Saturday morning in the Knight Sanitorium, where every effort was made to save her life. The remains were taken to her home and lay until three o'clock when taken to the Methodist church for the funeral rites. One of the largest congregation that ever assembled gathered, many coming from distant points. The numerous and handsome floral offerings filled the altar place. Miss ??? Bass, the deceased was born at Wedowee. From girlhood she merged into womanhood and worthily filled her place in the home upon her marriage to Mr. Parker about five years ago. She was a devoted helpmeet....Her short life of twenty-six years was not spent in vain. The light which shines from it will shine to the end of the pathway of those she loved. For love can not dwindle, nor can any influence stop its power set in motion. The darkness of death as it passes over our heads is dispelled and will be chased away by the dawn of eternal morning. E.B. Parker asks the editor of the Leader to express for him his deep sense of apprecation of all that was done and to those near to him who deeply loved the deceased. The many friends of Edward B. Parker will be interested to know that he is fortunate in having his mother Mrs. Roxie Parker of Wedowee, to come and make her home with him and care for his motherless little son who bears the name Earle Burns Parker. This little man will be a great comfort to his father and grandmother. ---- FATAL AUTO WRECK ON THE HIGHWAY ON SUNDAY Perhaps the most tragic automobile wreck yet recorded in this vinicity was that which occurred late Sunday afternoon on the Roanoke - Wedowee highway at Rock Stand, when a Buick roadster driven by Bill Swann, son of Mr. and Mrs. R.M. Swann of Wedowee, enroute home, crashed into a Ford touring car occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Jack Kirby and their daughter Miss Gippie Lee Kirby who was driving. This car was coming into the highway headed toward Roanoke. The impact of the crash caused such injuries to the occupants of the Ford as to result later in the death of both Mr. and Mrs. Kirby, while their daughter was badly bruised and has since been paralyzed from the waist down, though is somewhat improved this morning. Mr. Swann had his hand severely cut while his wife and sister Miss Lois who were with him, were cut under the chin. Mr. and Mrs. Kirby were hurried to the hospital in Roanoke and given every possible attention but they gradually declined until death relieved them of the sufferings of Mrs. Kirby at eight o'clock Tuesday night, while Mr. Kirby passed away at five this morning (Wednesday). The funeral services will be held this afternoon at three o'clock at White's Chapel, and these good people will be laid to rest side by side, in the church yard nearby. Mrs. Kirby was the mother of Mr. Wyatt A. Arnold of Birmingham and Messrs. C.C. and E.E. Arnold of Roanoke. The sympathy of the public goes out to the sorely stricken family, also to the occupants of the Buick, who were injured and who are grieved by the tragic fate of the others. ----- MARRIED IN MEMPHIS Mr. and Mrs. E. Zobel received a telegram yesterday from their son Arthur Zobel that he was married Monday morning at 11 o'clock in Memphis, Tenn., to Miss Rose Worcester off Sanatobia, Miss. The groom is connected with the Texas Light & Power Co. and located at Mineral Wells, Texas. It is probable that they will visit Roanoke before returning to Texas. ---- LOCAL News Mrs. J.T. King of Tifton, Georgia is spending this week with her sister Mrs. E. Zobel, being called here by the death of her niece, Mrs. Burns Parker. --- FELTON MINICK KILLED BY FALLING FROM MULE On Saturday, Oct. 29th, Felton Minnick, fourteen year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Byrd Minick, was thrown from a mule at the home out on Rock Mills road. He was carried to the hospital and seemed to recover satisfactorily that he was sent home. But Friday last, he suddenly became worse and was hurried to the Sanitorium, but died fifteen minutes after reaching there. The remains were carried on Saturday to Mount Pleasant church near Glenn, Georgia where funeral and interment occurred. The family recently moved here from Heard County,Georgia and this sad experience in their new home calls forth the sympathy of the community. ---- ROCK SPRINGS News Nov. 8th The remains of Mrs. Josie Florence were laid to rest at Rock Springs cemetery last Wednesday afternoon. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. J.D. Dollar. --- NEWELL News Nov. 9th The people of this community were very sorry to hear of the death of Mrs. Burns Parker. She taught school at Newell one year and was one of the best teachers every employed here. In that time everyone learned to love her. The husband and relatives have our deepest sympathy. --- AUSLIN CHAPEL News Nov. 8th Mr. Bill May from Tallasee spent the weekend here with home folks. --- MOUNT CARMEL News Nov. 9th Last Tuesday night, Mrs. W.M. Florence was called by death. She had long been a sufferer but seemed to bear her sufferings well until the end came. She was a good, christian woman and loved by all who knew her. She was a member of the Christian church a good many years. She leaves a husband and five children, two brothers and a sister and many relatives and friends to mourn her passing. The family has the sympathy of the community. ---- WOODLAND News Mr. G.L. McLeod of Newell will have charge of the blacksmith shop at Woodland this coming year. --- WEDOWEE News Nov. 9th Mr. Bob Parker of Jacksonville, Fla., Mrs. T.M. Francis of Birmingham and Mrs. Ed Conger of Arcadia, La., visited their mother Mrs. Roxie Parker before returning to their homes, each having been called here by the death of their sister-in-law Mrs. E.B. Parker. --- Mr. Robin Pate of Akron, Ohio is visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.G. Pate. --- WEHADKEE News Nov. 9th At 3 o'clock on Monday at Big Springs church, Rev. Herman Caldwell held the funeral services of Mr. Alfred L. Hester. The deceased was stricken with paralysis over three years ago and has been confined to his bed ever since. He was one of the oldest and best citizens of beat five. He had been a member of the Baptist church for many years. He is survived by four children, two brothers and two sisters. --- Jewell Burson and sister Miss Ollie are stricken with typhoid fever. --- Mr. and Mrs. Brewer Walker moved to LaGrange on Monday to make their home. --- LOCAL News Gen. B.F. Weathers, Roanoke's foremost citizen, reached his 87th milepost on Monday. His brother Mr. J.A. Weathers was 81 years old the same day. Both are veterans of the Confederacy. Many more years to them! ---- Mrs. Robert W. Bass and her son and daughter were called from West Point last week by the fatal illness of the former's daughter Mrs. E.B. Parker. --- Mr. H.E. Rice came in from Lanett on Monday where he had been to make the acquaintance of his new daughter who made her arrival Suneay at the home of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. T.F. Rockmore. --- Z.T. McMurray and family arrived last Thursday by automobile from the Rio Grande Valley of Texas where they have spent the last two years. They do not expect to return. --- Robert Parker, brother of E.B. Parker and Lancelot Justice, cousin of E.B. Parker, drove through from Jacksonville, Florida in a Ford car to attend the funeral of Mrs. Parker in this place on Sunday. --- H.E. Hester and family attended the funeral at Big Springs on Monday of the former's brother Mr. A.L. Hester. --- Mrs. J.I. Forrester came Friday from Tifton, Georgia to spend several weeks with her son George M. Forrester and wife. --- Mr. and Mrs. Awbrey Burns came up from Columbus on Sunday to attend the funeral of their cousin Mrs. Burns Parker. --- Mrs. Eldridge Ga of Hamilton, Ga., became the mother of a fine son at the Knight Sanitorium a few days ago. Dr. Gay says his name is to be Pug Cavet. --- NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO SELL LANDS FOR DIVISION State of Alabama, Randolph County Probate Court Notice to: Relia Holloway of LaGrange, Georgia Jim Rollins of Heard County, Georgia You are hereby notified that W.T. Rollins, as an heir of J.A. Rollins, deceased, did, on the 20th day of October 1926, file in this court his application in writing and under oath for the sale of the lands herein described, belonging to said estate for the purpose of division among the joint owners and that the 22nd day of November 1926 is the day and time fixed by the court for the hearing of said application, at which time you can appear and contest the same if you think proper so to do. This 26th day of October, 1926. E.M. Moore, Judge of Probate ---- PEARSON - SMITH MARRIAGE Coming as a surprise to friends in Americus is the annoucement of the marriage of Mrs. Mae Chewning Smith and Mr. Hiram D. Pearson of Wadley, Ala., which took place Sunday afternoon, Oct. 24th at two thirty o'clock. The ceremony was performed at the Methodist Parsonage in Opelika, Ala., the pastor Rev. J.W. Budd officiating. The bride is a descendant of the well known Elder family of Alabama. She has been associated with Joyner's Department Store for several years and her many friends in Americus regret that her marriage takes her elsewhere to reside. Mr. Pearson is prominently connected in Wadley and is cashier of the Bank of Wadley. The Americus Times Recorder. ----- NEWSPAPER Issue of Wednesday, November 17, 1926 BURCHFIELD TO DIE FOR CRME John Birchfield, twenty-three year old white man who killed Howard Dudley near Milltown several weeks ago, has been tried and sentenced to pay the penalty for the awful deed on the gallows the last day of this year. He was arraigned in a special term of the court in Chambers county with Judge Brewer presiding. Solicitor Vann was in charge of the prosecution while Esq. Walton defended the accused by appointment of the court. The plea of the defense was insanity. The accused had admitted the commission of the crime. After arguments of the attorneys, the case was given to the jury at one o'clock Tuesday afternoon. After due deliberation the verdict of guilty was rendered with the sentence of death upon the misguided youth. The victim of his horrible crime was the fourteen year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Dudley. He was kidnapped and slain while returning from school at Milltown. ----- COLLINS MITCHELL LOST LEG AT OIL MILL ON NOV. 10th Collins Mitchell, a young man who recently moved to Roanoke from the Cragford community, had the misfortune to have one leg so badly crushed in the machinery of the Roanoke Oil Mill where was working last Wednesday afternoon, that the injured limb was amputated above the knee. The operation was performed at the local hospital. News from that place this morning is to the effect that young Mitchell is making good progress toward recovery. ---- CARD OF THANKS We take this method of expressing our deep appreciation of the kindness and words of sympathy shown and spoken during the illness and death of our brother and uncle, Arthur D. Stoker. We wish to mention especially our doctor and his wife and our faithful neighbors. May the Father richly bless every one. Mr. and Mrs. S.W. Elder and children ---- CHAMBERS COUNTY LOST A GOOD CITIZEN ON FRIDAY IN THE DEATH OF MR. JOHN REUBEN CUMBEE In his death at 11 o'clock last Friday morning, Nov. 12th, Chambers county lost one of her best citizens in the person of Mr. John Reuben Cumbee, a native son whose life of seventy years was spent in the northern part of the county. He passed from life at his home two miles east of Stroud, having been confined to his room for five or six months with an incurable malady. During all this time he had the best care and attention that love or means could provide. Mr. Cumbee was a member of one of the oldest and most honored families of this section. He was the son of the late Rev. John C. Cumbee, for many years a prominent Baptist minister. He is survived by three children and five sisters, Mrs. H.T. Mathews and Mrs. W.A. Vinson of Roanoke, Mrs. Beulah Hurston of Texas, Mrs. Veazey of LaFayette and Mrs. J.W. Grady of Stroud; and one brother, Mr. Will Cumbee of Stroud. A large concourse of relatives and friends assembed at Bethel Baptist church at one o'clock Saturday afternoon to witness the last rites in memory of this good man. The pastor, Rev. Brady Bartley, was assisted in the services by Revs. W.P. Hines and J.W. Rucker. The tributes paid by the ministers were worthy of the life and labors of the deceased. The voiceless messages of the numerous offerings in flowers also spoke volumes. Mr. Cumbee had long been a leading and devoted member of this church. He had also been active in the welfare of his country generally and had in the meantime suceeded in business. Such a man can but be greatly missed when called from labor to reward ---- DEATH OF NIECE OF MRS. G.H. HANDLEY IN ENSLEY Many people in Roanoke regret to learn of the death of the niece of Mrs. G.H. Handley, who formerly visited here as Miss Rosa Blake. The following news notice is taken from the Birmingham Age Herald of Nov. 14th: Funeral services for Mrs. J. Hoke Perkins, age 33, of 2118 Avenue F., Ensley, who died Friday night following an illness of three days, will be at 2:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon at the Ensley First Methodist church with Rev. William H. Mansfield officiating. He will be assisted by Rev. B.T. Waites of Anniston and Rev. J.I. Williams of Woodlawn. Burial will be in Elmwood cemetery. Mrs. Perkins was widely known in church and social work and took an active part in the activities of the Ensley Methodist church of which she was a member. She was reared in Sheffield, Ala., and has lived in Ensley since her marriage in 1922. She taught school in Sheffield and one year in Ensley High school. Mrs. Perkins attended Judson college and Randolph-Macon, receiving her A.B. degree from the latter and did graduate work at Columbia University, New York City. She is survived by her husband and her parents Dr. and Mrs. Wyatt Blake of Sheffield; two young daughters, Martha Louise Perkins, age 3 and Rose Blake Perkins age 10 months; three step-sons, seven brothers and one sister Mrs. John Caden of Memphis, Tenn. ---- BACON LEVEL News Nov. 15th The remains of Mrs. Malinda Robertson, one of the oldest residents of the county, were interred at the burying ground here on Sunday afternoon. --- Mr. George W. Allen, one of our best citizens, is still suffering from a fall from a wagon sustained a week or more ago. --- ROCK MILLS News Nov. 16th Grandma Weathers died here at the home of her son Jenk Weathers last Saturday night. She was apparently in her usual health but died suddenly after eating a hearty supper. She was 87 years old and had been paralyzed on one side for several years. She was the mother of W.D. Pounds of this place. Interment was made at Bacon Level cemetery on Sunday afternoon with Rev. R.M. Archibald in charge of the services. Mr. Tom Pounds and family of LaGrange and Mrs. George Holder of Langdale were called here to attend the funeral of Mrs. Weathers. ---- PROVIDENCE News Nov. 15th Mrs. Verna Carter is sick at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.F. Ramsey. --- LOCAL News Mrs. J.R. Broach of Wadley is a patient in the Knight Sanitorium. --- Mr. G.H. Handley and daughter Mrs. P.F. Lane, attended the funeral in Ensley on Sunday of Mrs. Perkins, formerly Miss Rosa Blake. --- CARD OF THANKS In this sad hour of bereavement and sorrow brought about by the sudden death of our precious son Felton, we want to thank each and every one for the many deeds of kindness, words of sympathy and beautiful floral offerings. We cannot see each of you personally so we take this method of expressing our appreciation through the columns of The Leader. We thank the doctors for the noble efforts they made in trying to keep Felton with us. May God's richest blessings rest and abide on each of you, is our prayer. Mr. and Mrs. Byrd Minnick and relatives ---- CARD OF THANKS We take this meager way to express our thanks to the friends who were so patient and brave during the illness of our father. Words are inadequate to express our appreciation. May God bless and abide with each of you. Carrie Fannie, Addie and Reuben Cumbee ---- NEWSPAPER Issue of Wednesday, November 24, 1926 MRS. J. FAUSETT DIED SUNDAY AT HER HOME HERE Mrs. John Fausett, an old and beloved resident of Roanoke, died at her home in this place early Sunday morning in her sixty-sixth year. She was stricken with paralysis on the third of August and had been confined to her bed since, growing feebler from month to month. Mrs. Fausett was born and spent her life in this vicinity. She was married to Mr. Fausett forty-five years ago. She was devoted to her husband and two children, Mrs. Joe Strong and Mrs. Rufus West and other loved ones, and to the Baptist church of which she was a long time member. Funeral services were held from this church at ten Monday morning in charge of the pastor, Dr. Hines. The pastor of the Methodist church offered the opening prayer. Favorite songs were rendered by the choir, including a solo by Mr. Hornsby. Handsome floral offerings bespoke the love and sympathy of many friends. Interment followed in the family lot in the city cemetery. The passing of this good woman removed a resident of Roanoke who had lived here since the town was a village. The Fausett family has had a large and honorable part in the upbuilding of this town and county. Mrs. Fausett was a Miss Slay and her mother was the daughter of the late Captain B.H. Ford, two prominent families thus united. ---- THREE MEN CONVICTED OF MURDER IN CHAMBERS COUNTY Last week, three white men were tried and convicted of murder at a special term of the circuit court in Chambers county. John Birchfield was sentenced to hang on Dec. 31st for slaying Howard Dudley. On Wednesday, the case of Heflin Gunn was taken up, he being charged with killing Jim Shadrick in Lanett. He was given a life sentence. The third case was that of Rex Jarrell who was sentenced to twenty years for killing Lon Fant. All the victims were white. ---- OFFICERS HELD FOR SLAYING A NEGRO AT A STILL Last Friday, Bailiff Otis O. Gay of Roanoke and Bailiff Will Turner of Rock Mills raided a still on the Bud Knight old place near the Parker mill in beat nine. They arrested Andrew Woodget and it is reported that several men fled. Among these it is said was Milus Hill, colored. His body was found Saturday afternoon in the woods about 265 yards from the still, and, according to information reaching the Leader, he was shot through the body under the shoulder. The officers making the raid met Deputy Sheriff Benefield in Roanoke Monday night and accompanied him to jail in Wedowee. The preliminary trial was set for 2 p.m. Tuesday afternoon before the Judge of Probate. ---- WADLEY News Nov. 22nd The writer had the pleasure of being one of the invited guests at the golden wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. G.W. Satterfield on Sunday. Owing to present conditions the festivities were two days early, the correct date being Tuesday the 23rd. Practically all of the family were present as well as a host of friends. In spite of the inclemency of the weather the day was a very enjoyable one. The hospitality and good fellowship which prevailed throughout the day was wonderful. At noon a rich feast was spread. As the guests assembled about the family an inspiring talk was delivered by Hon. W.B. Nolan of Ashland. After dinner a very pleasant afternoon was enjoyed. ---- MALONE News Nov. 22nd Mrs. John Traylor passed away last week, leaving friends and relatives to mourn her death. --- UNION HILL News Nov. 22nd Mrs. Tom Bailey is at the bedside of her mother Mrs. Rainey of Shawmut who is very ill. --- LOCAL News Among those called here to attend the funeral of Mrs. John Fausett on Monday were Mr. and Mrs. Addison White of Opelika, Mrs. R.H. Strong, Mr. and Mrs. C.R. Strong, Mr. and Mrs. H.S. Strong and Mr. John Strong of LaGrange. --- Mrs. Rufus G. West were called here from Florida by the fatal illness of her mother Mrs. John Fausett, and will remain here several days with home folks. --- Mr. and Mrs. Walt Gauntt who sent to west Texas two years ago are back in old Randolph now. They are spending a few days with Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Bradley. --- HOPEWELL News Nov. 22nd This community was greatly shocked Saturday when the news reached here that Mrs. Lon Hampton of Ofelia was dead. --- Mrs. Arilla Bean has gone to Roanoke to spend the winter with her daughter Mrs. Juddie Cole. --- Mr. Rufus Adamson left Saturday to move his son-in-law Allen Smith and family to Tallapoosa, Georgia. --- NEW HOME News Nov. 22nd On the 18th day of this month the children of "Aunt" Lizzie Mize met at the old home place with well filled baskets and together enjoyed her 76th birthday. They also had preaching. We wish her many more such happy birthdays. --- Mr. Jesse Waters left Sunday for Coosa county to work. --- LOCAL News Whit Crisler of this place has been seriously ill for some time in Charlotte, N.C. His sister, Mrs. Byrd Blake of Birmingham went last week to attend him. --- File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/al/randolph/newspapers/newspape1038gnw.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/alfiles/ File size: 26.7 Kb