Randolph County AlArchives News.....Newspaper abstracts for MARCH 1928 March 1928 ************************************************ 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 23, 2006, 6:04 pm The Roanoke Leader March 1928 NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE ROANOKE LEADER", Roanoke, Randolph County, Alabama for MARCH 1928 NEWSPAPER Issue of Wednesday, March 7, 1928 WEDOWEE News March 5th A death which came with shocking suddeness was that of Mrs. Emma Saxon, which occurred at her home here Sunday morning at 11:30 o'clock. It was known by near relatives that her heart troubled her at times but it was not thought that the trouble was at all serious. Only Mrs. Ellie Enloe, a neighbor who had been invited to dine with Mrs. Saxon, was with her at the time of her death. She had been her usual, energetic self that morning and had prepared dinner for her guest with whom she was quietly conversing when suddenly she was seized with an attack of the heart and died almost instantly. Mrs. Saxon had been a resident of Wedowee for about 30 years, having moved here when her husband Mr. Alfred Saxon became circuit clerk in 1898. The deceased was loved by all who knew her. Her life had been spent in service for others. No one was called upon more often than was Mrs. Saxon to render service to the sick, distressed or needy and she always heeded the call. Her home, her neighbors, her church, her town will miss her. She is survived by her two children, Mr. Guy Saxon of Carrollton, Georgia and Miss Eva Saxon of Atlanta and a host of relatives. Funeral services were held at the Methodist Episcopal church, South, on Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Rev. S.R. Towns and Rev. T.N. Crumpton, local pastors and Rev. H.S. Matthews of Five Points spoke words on the life of the deceased. Relatives from Wadley, Abanda, West Point, Atlanta and Carrollton attended the funeral and a host of friends in Wedowee and surrounding communities. ---- LOCAL News Word was received this week of the death in Texas of Mrs. Lou Gauntt, widow of the late "Bud" Gauntt. Mrs. Gauntt will be remembered here by the older citizens as Miss Lou Arnett, a sister of Mr. J.J. Arnett on Rt. 3. --- WOMAN ARRESTED NEAR TOWN IN MURDER CASE A white woman, Evie Kittle, was brought to the office of the solicitor Tuesday morning, having been arrested several miles from town in connection with a murder case and was carried to jail in Meriwether County, Georgia. She was present at the killing near Hogansville on Monday afternoon of J.H. "Will" Kittle. She claims that Ellis Holloway did the killing. He escaped. All are known in this section. It is said that whiskey played a part in the tragedy. ---- MRS. S. DAVIS WAS CALLED BY DEATH ON MONDAY NIGHT Mrs. Sarah Sharp Davis, widow of the late Mr. Henry W. Davis, a Confederate veteran, died suddenly at 9:30 Monday night, March 5th, at the residence of her niece Mrs. O.H. Stevenson, in this city, where the deceased had made her home the past three months, since becoming an invalid by reason of paralysis. Funeral services were conducted at the home at four o'clock Tuesday afternoon and interment was in the family lot in the local cemetery. In the absence of the pastor of the departed, the services were in charge of Rev. W.E. Lockler, Baptist minister. Mrs. Davis was the last surviving member of the family into which she was born and was likewise the last member of her own family to depart this life. Her husband died nearly three years ago. Mr. and Mrs. Davis had outlived their four children, two of them dying in childhood and two in adult life. There were no grandchildren, hence the wife and mother had no closer famiy in her last days than her nephews and nieces. Mrs. Davis was 77 years of age last November. She had been a devoted member of the Methodist church since early life. In her more active days she taught a class of boys in the Methodist Sunday school in Roanoke and fromt heir ranks have come at least two ministers of the Gospel. She had finished her tasks and was ready to go. ---- MRS. NEAL LOSES SISTER WHO DIED ON SATURDAY Many friends in Roanoke of Mrs. F.A. Neal and her sister Mrs. G.W. Hardy, will regret to learn of the latter's death which occurred last Saturday at her home near Opelika. Interment was made in that section Sunday afternoon following services which Mr. and Mrs. Neal attended. Mrs. Hardy lived with her sister here several years ago and is remembered as a lovable christian woman. ---- MRS. S.S. SMITH REPORTS LOSS OF TWO AGED AUNTS Mrs. S.S. Smith reports the loss of two aged aunts in recent weeks. Both lived and died at Langdale. Miss Fannie Gauntt who had lived there about forty years, died Feb. 14th at the age of 82 years. Her sister Mrs. Lizzie Chappell, was 85 years of age and died about three weeks ago. The latter's husband has been dead for several years. ---- ROANOKE LOSES FINE CITIZEN IN DEATH OF MR. W. THOS. HOWELL Last Monday evening about six o'clock, W. Thomas Howell, well known citizen and for about eighteen years a rural mail carrier from the Roanoke post office, passed away after an illness of several months. He was fifty years old and had seemed to be strong and robust until a few months ago. Last November he had to ask for relief from his work and was never able to resume it. The best medical attention and the tender care of the wife and other loved ones failed to stay the hand of disease and at last the end of his earthly life came. Twenty eight years ago he was married to Miss Ida Jackson. A son, J. Trent Howell, now a member of the office force of the W.A. Handley Mfg. Co. is the only child of this marriage. Besides his widow and son he is survived by his mother Mrs. Fannie Howell of Lanett; two brothers, J.L. Howell of Lanett and J.W. Howell of Penton; and two sisters, Mrs. Thos. Barber of Birmingham and Mrs. Allison Frazer of LaFayette. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon at three o'clock from the First Baptist church of which the deceased was a member, by his pastor Rev. W.E. Lockler, who had received him into membership in the church. A large number of friends gathered to pay last tribute to the memory of a good husband, father, friend and citizen. ---- STANDING ROCK News March 5th Mrs. N.L. Littlefield died at her home Sunday morning at 4:30 o'clock. She had been in bad health for several years but was confined to her bed about two weeks. She was 86 years old, and was loved by all for her lovable disposition and christian character. The bereaved family have the sympathy of a wide circle of friends. ---- BROUGHTON News March 5th The triplets of Mr. and Mrs. Rupert McClendon were buried at Broughton last Thursday. The three were girls. --- WOODLAND News March 5th Death called Mr. T.J. Yates on Feb. 29th from our midst. Mr. Yates was 72 years old and leaves four children and six brothers to mourn his death. Funeral services were held at Rocky Branch church last Thursday. --- WADLEY News Feb. 27th Mr. Hub Wilson who lives about six miles north west of Wadley, a few days ago parked his car on the road a short piece above Malone to bird hunt. After going a short distance he turned back to his car just in time to see it driven off. He took off his coat and ran four miles before he was able to secure help, getting a car, and he continued till almost to Lineville where the stolen car was overtaken and the negro lodged in jail. --- Mr. and Mrs. G.W. Walker had a homecoming of some of their children last weekend. Mr. and Mrs. Ralf Shepard of Tallasee; Mr. and Mrs. W.V. Walker of Alex. City and Miss Rosa Walker of Roanoke. --- Mr. John Motley, father of G.G. Motley and brother of Mrs. Mollie Gay, died and was buried at Alex City last week. His death was expected as he had been ill for some time. ---- WADLEY News March 5th Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Dunn of Winters, Texas are moving to Wadley. We welcome these good people back to Alabama which Mr. Dunn left about 35 years ago. He is a brother to Rev. Jimmie Dunn of Wadley and Messrs. Joe, Charlie and Harry Dunn of Daviston. --- Several from this community attended the funeral of Mrs. Emma Saxon in Wedowee on Monday. Mrs. Saxon was reared in this community and was the daughter of old Dr. and Mrs. Clegg. --- Dr. Blackwelder, son-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. Mack Adamson, is dangerously ill of pneumonia at his home in Mississippi. --- Mr. Mack Wood is at the point of death and not expected to live. --- PINE HILL News March 5th Mr. and Mrs. Bill Cosper of Carrollton, Georgia have moved back to their home here. --- Mr. Roseberry Huckeba and family visited relatives in LaGrange on Saturday and Sunday. --- LOCAL News Asbury Walker, a well known colored citizen, died last Thursday of pneumonia. --- Mr. and Mrs. A.O. Slaughter, Mrs. Belt White and Mr. G.W. Meacham went to LaFayette on Monday afternoon to attend the funeral of Mr. T.J. Christian, a prominent citizen and Confederate veteran of that city. --- Mr. A.O. Slaughter reports that he was called last Friday to see his sister Mrs. J. Frank Stephens who resided near Camp Hill and who died shortly after the brother arrived. --- Mr. and Mrs. G.C. Logan and child of Charlotte, N.C. are visiting Mrs. Logan's parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.A. Burden. --- J.C. Washington leaves today for Hurtsboro where he will be local agent of the C. of G. Railway Company. --- Mrs. A.R. Noel's stepmother died yesterday at her home in Texas. --- Mrs. B.E. Satterwhite and son Yancey Chewning were called to Atlanta yesterday by the critical illness of the former's brother John T. Moon. --- Mr. and Mrs. Vandewater, the latter a sister of Mrs. Glover Trent and their mother Mrs. Mary Holley were guests of Dr. and Mrs. Trent a short while Tuesday, returning by automobile to New York from a trip to Florida. --- NEWSPAPER Issue of Wednesday, March 14, 1928 GEORGE W. BRADLEY DEAD Last Sunday, George W. Bradley died at his home in Lowell, after an illness extending over many years. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon in the old auditorium, conducted by his pastor, Rev. C.M. Pinkard and interment followed in the cemetery in this place. Mr. Bradley was well known and liked here, having spent the greater part of his life in Roanoke. He is survived by a wife and several children. --- MRS. SUE ROBERTSON DIED HERE EARLY MARCH 14th Mrs. Sue Robertson died at about five o'clock this Wednesday morning at the home of her daughter Mrs. Milton Green in this city after an illness of some days. The body will be taken to Wedowee the former home of the Robertson family, Thursday morning and interment will be made there. Services to be conducted at the Baptist church at ten. Mrs. Robertson was the wife of the late Mr. W.C.S. Robertson and is survived by two daughters Mrs. Green and Miss Byrd Robertson. Many friends of this good woman will regret to learn of her death. She had reached the age of 77 years. --- WADLEY News March 12th Mr. Mack Wood's daughter, Mrs. R.L. Gay of Lake Stearns, Florida; William Wood his son from Fort Crook; Mrs. Thomason his daughter of Columbus and Mr. Buck Wood his brother of Ashland are all with him. He is alive at this writing. ---- W.M. Prince of Shawmut is visiting his sister Mrs. J.A. Fuller the weekend. --- PROMINENT CITIZEN OF WADLEY DIED MARCH 13th Wadley, Mar. 13th Wadley lost one of its best citizens this morning at 3:30 o'clock in the death of Mr. Mack Wood. He was raised in this community where he spent his entire life. He was 66 years old, joined the Southern Methodist church at Pleasant Hill, where he was a faithful member for more than 50 years. He has been a director in the bank here since the beginning of the bank. At 19 years of age he married Miss Lizzie Clegg, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Clegg. His wife and four daughters, Mrs. R.L. Gay, Mrs. Rufus Phillips, Mrs. Lee Thomason and Miss Lillie Wood, three sons, Jim, Frank and William Wood, two brothers, Lonnie and Bud Wood, one sister Mrs. Jessie Kirk, are left to mourn their loss. He will be greatly missed by his friends, who extend sympathy to the bereaved. The interment will take place at Pleasant Hill this afternoon at 3 o'clock, the services conducted by Rev. J.P. West of Standing Rock, former pastor. ---- FUNERAL OF JOHN T. MOON OCCURRED LAST THURSDAY The death of John T. Moon occurred at his home in Atlanta last Wednesday, following a long period of ill health. His body was brought to Roanoke at 12:30 Thursday afternoon over the A. B. & A. railroad and carried to the residence of his sister Mrs. B.E. Satterwhite. Here funeral services were conducted at 2:30 that afternoon by Rev. W.E. Lockler and interment followed in the city cemetery. Mr. Moon was 53 years of age, was a member of the Baptist church and had a large circle of relatives and friends to mourn his departure from this life. Of his immediate family and wife and two sons survive. Mr. Moon made his home in Roanoke in young manhood, later going to Atlanta. --- WEDOWEE News March 13th Mr. and Mrs. W.C. Clegg, Misses Eva Saxon and Ruth Clegg and Mr. Guy Saxon attended the funeral at Wadley on Tuesday of their uncle, Mr. M.W. Wood, who died at that place Monday. --- CORINTH News March 12th Several from here attended the funeral of Johnnie Birchfield on Saturday at New Hope. --- LEVEL ROAD News March 12th Mrs. Lela Horton has been spending a few days in Roanoke with her mother Mrs. Etta Langley. --- MR. J.T. EDMONDSON DIED ON FRIDAY Wehadkee, March 12th Last Friday, Mr. J. Thomas Edmondson, well known citizen of Beat 4, passed away at his home near Liberty church after an illness of many months. He was 65 years old and was a member of the Baptist church and a prominent Mason. The deceased was a good citizen. He is survived by his wife, seven sons and one daughter. On account of excessive rain on Saturday the funeral was postponed until Sunday at 11 o'clock after which interment was made at Liberty, where he held his membership. --- MALONE News March 12th Mr. and Mrs. Leland Childs and son Fluno, Mr. Brenton and Mrs. Dura Childs were called to south Alabama by the death of Mr. Newman Dobbins' son. --- CARD OF THANKS Words will not very well express our appreciation to the many neighbors and friends who were so kind to us during the sickness and death of our Aunt Sophia. Such kindness causes us to have a greater desire to be a blessing to others as you have been to us. Although we take this method to thank you, we remember each individual and every act of kindness. Mr. and Mrs. D.M. Williams and children --- LOCAL News The Leader notes with regret that our fellow townsman H.E. Rice, had the misfortune to lose by death his only brother Thomas D. Rice, who died last Wednesday at Conyers, Georgia at the age of 33 years. The former was called there by the intimely end of his brother. --- The remains of John Birchfield who was executed at Kilby prison early Friday morning for the murder of Howard Dudley, were brought to Roanoke over the Central of Georgia on Friday night. Here a company of neighbors took charge of the body and accompanied it to New Hope in Chambers county, where it was interred Saturday morning near the former home of the unfortunate young man. --- CARD OF THANKS We take this method to thank our dear friends and neighbors for their kindness and sympathy and words of cheer shown us in the darkest hour of our life. We do especially thank the two ministers for what they did for our beloved son and brother. We can't ever forgot those friends who were with him in his last hours on earth. May the Lord bless each and every one of you is our prayer. Mr. and Mrs. Will F. Birchfield and children ---- NEWSPAPER Issue of Wednesday, March 21, 1928 LOCAL News The body of Mrs. Gusta Robinson, who died at Shawmut on Friday night at the age of 70, was brought to Lane's Chapel on Sunday afternoon for interment, after services conducted at the chapel. The deceased was a twin sister of the late Mr. Gus Lane and was a much beloved lady. --- HOSPITAL News Mrs. W.A. Reeves gave birth to a baby which lived only a short time and the mother's condition is critical. --- Mr. Simms is suffering from being scalded. --- WORDS OF LOVING MEMORY Of the life and death of our departed mother, Mrs. N.L. Littlefield. She was born Dec. 13, 1841, died March 4, 1928 at Standing Rock, Alabama. "Just one week ago today, dear, precious Mother was laid away, Amidst all our sorrow, sadness and gloom, Loving friends tenderly placed her in the dark, silent tomb. For more than fifty-five years she was our devoted mother, and by her loving kindness added much happiness to our lives. We could take her our joys and sorrows as well, She would never fail to comfort us, tide us over any spell. As a sister, she was loyal, as a wife she was true. As a mother she ws devoted all the way through. As a christian she was one of the best, and now God hath given her eternal rest. If each of us, her advice take, We will never, no never make a mistake. Our lives, like hers, will be full of christian deeds, and we likewise will always be found sowing good seeds. We, dear children, can recall with delight, the teachings of dear mother,she was always right. Ever ready with loving heart and willing hand, to lead us in the right path, never let us strand. Our once happy home will never again see, For there is a vacant chair and it can never be. Our loved one is gone, has joined the heavenly fleet, And the dear home will never again be complete. Miss her, yes, every day and hour, whether in sunshine or amidst a shower. Our lives seem now to be one vast space, for how we sign for alook at her dear face. The yoke is heavy, the burden doth press down, yet if we are faithful we likewise will obtain a crown. Meet her in the Beautiful beyond, with a harp in her hand, Praise the Lord God Almighty, join the heavenly band. Our lives are all shattered, asunder all torn, but Jesus makes it possible for the burden to be borne. He intercedes at a throne of mercy, day by day, Will ever shield and guide us, while on earth we stay. With humble submission, dear Master, do we bow to thy will, Knowing that thou in thy infinite wisdom, doth love us still. Thy grace is sufficient, o, God, will shield us from all harm, and thou are ever ready and willing to uphold us with Thine Omnipotent arm. Many, yea countless tears have we shed, Since the March morn we all stood around her bed. God alone knows how our hearts have constantly bled, from the time the tender neighbors said, "she is dead." Written by her children ----- ROCK STAND News March 19th Guy Gray, seventeen year old son of Mr. and Mrs. M.O. Gray, met with a serious accident last Thursday. While passing near a large tree, a stroke of lightning struck the tree knocking the top off, and a piece of it struck his leg, breaking his right leg. He was rushed to the hospital and we are glad to report he is doing nicely at this writing. --- Mr. Daniel Kirby who has been in the local hospital with a case of blood poisoning, is slowly improving. --- NAPOLEON News March 19th Mrs. Frances Mickle who has been ill, is very low. --- WADLEY News March 19th Mrs. Lula George is in Wadley spending a few weeks with relatives, while her daughter Mrs. Earlie Moore, with whom she lives, is moving from Birmingham to Columbus, Ga. --- NEWSPAPER Issue of Wednesday, March 28, 1928 DEATH OF MR. J.C. SIMMS Just before twelve o'clock last night, Mr. J.C. Simms died at the local hospital. He was injured by live steam in a boiler room of the local cotton mill on March 14th, but was improving from these injuries when pneumonia developed, resulting in his death. The remains of Mr. Simms will be interred tomorrow morning at Darien church near Wadley. --- UNION HILL News March 26th J.L. Rice and wife received news late Sunday of the death of the latter's brother near Milltown. He and family attended the funeral today which was held at New Hope in Chambers county. --- DEWBERRY - STRICKLAND Mr. Sewell J. Strickland and Miss Clara Dewberry were united in marriage Sunday afternoon, March 25th, Rev. J.P. West officiating. The young bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G.W. Dewberry. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. M.J. Strickland. --- LOCAL News Miss Lorene Russell, formerly of Roanoke but now of LaGrange, was married last Friday night to Mr. Lindsey Ogletree of that city. Mrs. Ogletree is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Russell. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. George Ogletree. --- Mrs. D.J. Kirby has received news of the death of her niece Miss Nelle Roberts of Dallas, Texas who died March 22nd at the age of sixteen. --- NAPOLEON News Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Langley spent the weekend with the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lem Davis. --- ALMOND News March 26th Mrs. Billy Hodges died at the home of her son Mr. Jim Hodges last Wednesday. --- ROCK MILLS News Mr. Felix Pitts left a few days ago to join his mother in Valdosta, Georgia where she is making her home. --- IN MEMORY OF JAMES THOMAS EDMONDSON James Thomas Edmondson was born in North Carolina in the year 1859. His parents moved to this county in 1865. He spent the remaining sixty-eight years of his life in Randolph County. In the year 1880 he married Miss Martha Mitchell. To this union were born nine children, three girls and six boys. But two of the girls went on before him. He had forty-three grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. "Uncle Tom" joined the Missionary Baptist church at Liberty East, in the year 1886 and for fifteen years served as a deacon in the church. He was a Master Mason for thirty-five years and was exalted to a Royal Arch Mason in 1909. Uncle Tom was a progressive man. He believed in everything that was for the betterment of humanity. He had faith in his fellow man, his country, and his God. He never turned down an opportunity to help in any worthy cause. He kept the Golden Rule. Truly, he lived in a house by the side of the road and was a friend to man. His heart was one full of hospitality. Many a way worn traveler was found warm meals and a good bed at Uncle Tom's home. And even the poor tramp was never turned away. In June 1921, Uncle Tom was stricken with yellow jaundice and was never well again. The remainder of his life, his body was racked with pain and he gradually lost use of himself. His body weakened slowly away. He lost the power to balance himself when on his feet. This caused him to fall many, many times. But through it all he only smiled. When asked why he laughed so much his reply was "It is better to laugh than to cry". Often in the dead hours of the night he could be heard singing the old hymns he loved so well. In the last few weeks of his sickness often he would lie and gaze heavenward as if viewing the great white throne, that "house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens." A heavenly joy shone on his face and though, he could not speak, he pointed toward the things he apparently beheld. On Dec. 19, 1927, Uncle Tom was stricken with paralysis but not fatally. Again on Jan. 24, 1928, another stroke came leaving him helpless. He lingered at death's door until March 9th when God called him to come up higher and he went, leaving behind his faithful wife, one daughter and six sons. Though he miss him we know that we must bow in humble submission to God's will. 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