Randolph County AlArchives News.....Newspaper Abstracts for APRIL 1909 April 1909 ************************************************ 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 October 5, 2005, 9:08 am The Roanoke Leader April 1909 NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE ROANOKE LEADER", Roanoke, Randolph County, Alabama for APRIL 1909 NEWSPAPER Issue of Wednesday, April 7, 1909 MARRIED SUNDAY Mr. David Philpott of Atlanta was in Roanoke Sunday on a very pleasant mission. He left on the 9 o'clock train Sunday for LaGrange accompanied by Miss Pearl Fuller of this place. In the Georgia city they were soon made husband and wife, and proceeded to their future home in Atlanta. --- LOCAL News Ben Coleman went to LaGrange on Monday. He has the contract to build about a dozen houses for the Unity Mills. --- Mrs. G.V. Smith, formerly Miss Beulah Gay, arrived several days ago to visit relatives in town and county. --- HISTORIC SWORD Jasper, Walker County An old sword and a gun with a history were in Jasper yesterday. They belonged to the late "Uncle" Billie Wilson of Beat 3, and were turned over by Mr. C.M.D. Wilson, the executor of the estate, to his brother G.W. Wilson, the eldest son, who carried the interesting relic with him to his home in Arkansas. The sword has seen service in the Revolutionary War. It belonged to John Calhoun, a colonial soldier, who proved a gallant foe of the British during the war of independence. Calhoun was a relative of the great statesman, John C. Calhoun, and an uncle of the late "Uncle Billie" Wilson's grandfather. Family tradition says that John Calhoun, the ancestor of the Wilson family, slew a number of British soldiers with the trusty old blade. The gun, or rather it was an old rifle barrel, had killed game for the older members of the family. Mr. George Wilson, its present custodian, said he killed deer with it here in Walker, over fifty years ago. In selling out "Uncle" Billie's household effects a few days ago, a quilt pieced by his grandmother eighty years ago brought $25., bought by one of his daughters as an heirloom. It is in a splendid state of preservation, almost as good as new. The Jasper Mountain Eagle. --- LOCAL News Mrs. Joshua Ballard is seriously ill at her home at Omaha community. The two sons at Newnan have come to her bedside. --- NEWSPAPER Issue of Wednesday, April 14, 1909 GOLDEN WEDDING TO BE CELEBRATED; MR. AND MRS. JOSEPH H. HARRIS WILL REACH THE FIFTIETH MILE POST OF THEIR MARRIED LIFE APRIL 21st. The editor of The Leader has been honored with an invitation to attend the celebration of the Golden Wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph H. Harris, which will occur at their home, Hillview, at Oakbowery, on April 21st. It is comparatively a rare occurrence when a man and a woman are privileged to journey fifty years through life together as husband and wife, and The Leader congratulates Mr. and Mrs. Harris in advance upon the approach of the consummation of that happy experience. To our mind there are few more beautiful celebrations than that of the Golden Wedding. We are equally sure there are few couples more deserving of this rare good fortune than our friends above named. Major Harris has long been a prominent figure in church and state, ever standing for pure morals and good citizenship. In him the cause of religion, education and temperance have at all times had an able and fearless champion. Mrs. Harris is a fine type of old-time Southern womanhood. May their Golden Wedding be full of gladness and the future bring many more years of usefulness. ---- T.R. ROBERTS DEAD To the Roanoke Leader: It would be of interest for you to announce the death of Thomas R. Roberts, which occurred about April 1st at Texarkana, Arkansas on his way home from New Mexico, whither he had gone in hope of restoring his health. Mr. Roberts was raised in or near Roanoke. His surviving relatives are Mrs. W.D. Atkinson, Mrs. Annie Truitt, his only sisters, and Dr. E.M. Roberts, E.B. Roberts and J.B. Roberts, his three brothers. Yours truly, W.D. Atkinson ---- MARRIED SUNDAY Last Sunday, Mr. Robert E. Brown of Lowell, was married to Mrs. C.L. Hodges at the home of the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.M. Richardson, several miles from town. Rev. J.M. Yates was the officiating minister. The many friends of this couple offer best wishes. --- DEATHS IN LAFAYETTE Last Saturday night, Mr. T.B. Couper, a well known cotton buyer, formerly located in Roanoke, died at his home in LaFayette after a short illness. Mr. and Mrs. B.G. Sanders attended the interment in LaFayette on Monday. -- At 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon, Mrs. Tucker died at he home of her daughter Mrs. W.D. Gaines in LaFayette. She was over 80 years of age and had been afflicted for some time. She was the grandmother of Mrs. A.R. Noel. Mr. and Mrs. Noel are in LaFayette to attend the funeral today. --- WILL MARRY TOMORROW At 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon Miss Lillie Pearl Pearson will be married to Mr. Paul Oliver Myhand. The marriage will be celebrated at the home of the bride-elect, Mr. and Mrs. H.D. Pearson, five miles south of Roanoke. Mr. Myhand is a worthy young man and is to be congratulated upon winning so lovely a young lady. --- NAPOLEON News "Uncle" Tarpley Fincher, another old Veteran, was buried at Zion on Wednesday. --- Luke Winkle, a sixteen year old orphan boy wa buried at Big Spring on Wednesday. --- LOCAL News A son was born yesterday to Mr. and Mrs. C.G. Lovvorn. --- Mrs. M. Moon, Mrs. Chewning and Mrs. J.A. Longshore were called to LaGrange on Monday by the report that John Moon had shot himself. It develops that he received only a flesh wound in the body. Mr. Moon explained that the pistol was fired accidentally. --- NEWSPAPER issue of Wednesday, April 21, 1909 MCDOWELL CAUGHT BUT BROKE JAIL IN ROANOKE SATURDAY NIGHT Readers of the Leader are familiar with the case of Henry McDowell, a mulatto, who was arrested by the town authorities and convicted in two cases of selling whiskey last fall. While working out his sentence on the streets he escaped, evidently with the aid of friends. In the meantime two state cases were made against him for the same offense and he was indicted twice by the grand jury. He was under bond of $750. but failed to appear at the last term of court in Wedowee. Forfeiture was accordingly taken against the bondsman. Last Saturday, Deputy Sheriff Windom went over in Georiga and captured the much wanted man. Arriving in Roanoke late, he locked McDowell up for the night in the city jail. As a further precaution the negro was chained to the floor of the cell. After midnight the lights went off, and while the night marshall was on his rounds in other parts of the town the prisoner escaped. It seems that one or more outside sympathizers secured a pair of heavy bolt clippers from the shop across the street and cut the lock off the door, and entering the cell, cut the chain which bound the former blind tiger man. At this time he is still at large. ---- MRS. G.L. GRIFFIN DEAD Mrs. G.L. Griffin, an estimable christian lady of LaFayette, died yesterday morning at her home there after a lingering illness. Mrs. Griffin was about 70 years of age at the time of her death. She was a consistent member of the Baptist church. The Opelika Daily News, the 16th. --- LOCAL News Mrs. G.V. Smith left this morning for her home at Hazelhurst, Georgia. --- J.W. Hart of Florala was the guest of his sister Mrs. Noel on Sunday. --- MEMORIAL RESOLUTIONS ON THE DEATH OF JAMES A. HARDY After a lingering illness our Bro., James A. Hardy, died on the 19th of January 1909, aged seventy-four years and two months; and believing in the recognition of life, however humble its sphere, that leaves behind it a remembrance of noble deeds faithfully performed. First, we humbly submit to the will of Him who doeth all things well. Second; be it resolved that members of Roanoke Lodge No. 132 of Free and Accepted Masons, that in the death of Brother James A. Hardy we have lost one of our most faithful members and an ever inspiring example of fidelity to trust and unswerving devotion to duty in the walks of life. In the death of our brother, we are reminded that we also must sooner or later die, as well as he. Third; that we tender our sincerest sympathy to his near and dear relatives in their great sorrow. Fourth; be it further resolved that these resolutions be made a part of our record and that the secretary prepare a copy for publication. B.F. Weathers Z.J. Wright S.N. Sledge, Committee ---- LOCAL News John R. Manley returned from Atlanta on Friday where he has been studying medicine. He was accompanied home by his sister, Mrs. R.M. Causey. --- Mrs. J.M. Thompson came over from Wadley on Monday to visit relatives. She is recovering from a protracted spell of rheumatism. --- Mrs. Lizzie Lancaster returned to her home in Langdale on Monday after a visit to her brother J.P. Dodgen. --- Miss Lucy Clyde Watkins of Camp Hill is the guest of her sister Mrs. E.M. Sharman. --- Mrs. John T. Wheeler is reported as quite sick. --- Mrs. G.C. Brunson of Atlanta is spending a month with relatives at Roanoke and Wedowee. --- Mrs. E.A. Pendergast is quite sick. --- Mrs. W.H. Welch has been visiting her daughter Mrs. J.T. Pool for several days past. --- Mrs. A.H. Stevens and daughter Miss Minnie arrived Monday from Sarah, Oklahoma on a business trip. --- WEDOWEE News April 12th Mr. Shelley Prescott had quite a serious and painful accident last week and is now confined to his room with a broken ankle. --- B.J. Ford has a violin now and the admirers of music may come around and hear this artist of the bow. --- NEWSPAPER Issue of Wednesday, April 28, 1909 REV. GEORGE STOVES BEREAVED BY DEATH OF HIS MOTHER Upon his arrival from Decatur last Thursday night, Rev. George Stoves found a message awaiting him that his venerable mother had been stricken with paralysis. Mr. Stoves returned to Birmingham on the next train. His mother lingered till Sunday. This good lady spent some time in Roanoke recently and had many friends. Bro. Stoves will have the sympathy of many friends. The following account is taken from the Birmingham Age-Herald: Ensley, April 25th - - - Mrs. William Stoves who was stricken with paralysis on Thursday, died this morning at 5:15 o'clock at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Adam Pow, at Wylam. From the first her case was considered hopeless, but her wonderful vitality kept her alive until this morning, when she peacefully passed away, surrounded by her children and relatives. The deceased was born in Durham County, England, 76 years ago and lived in Pratt City and vicinity for the past 22 years. Her death will be learned with sincere sorrow. Her time was spent doing what good she could do for others, and many to whom she ministered with motherly care while sick will sincerely mourn her loss. She leaves a large family, all of whom are grown, many of them prominent in the community in which they live. Her children are: William Stoves, Pratt City Mrs. Albert Amory, England Frank Stoves, Pratt City Mrs. Tom Ellis, Wylam Anthony Stoves, Roslyn, Wash. Mrs. Adam Pow, Wylam The Rev. George Stoves, presiding elder Roanoke District Mrs. J. Wiggs, British Columbia Mrs. Gus Quigley, Fairview Thomas Stoves, Washington Mrs. E.C. Mandy, Ensley The funeral services will be held at the Methodist church, in Wylam, on Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The Rev. J.I. Williams will officiate. Interment will be made at Pratt City where she will be laid to rest beside her husband, who died several years ago. ---- PRETTY AFFAIR CELEBRATED AT OAKBOWERY LAST WEDNESDAY IN GOLDEN WEDDING OF MR. AND MRS. J.H. HARRIS On Wednesday, April the 21st, at their home, Hillview, Oak Bowery, Ala., Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Harris celebrated their Golden Wedding. The occasion was one of much interest to the many relatives and friends who assembled to pay tribute to this noble couple. Their old colonial home was the scene of beauty on this sunny day. The color scheme was carried throughout the house to suit the occasion. The front parlor was lovely in its decoration of green and gold. In one corner was an arch fashioned in golden foundation and festooned with graceful smilax. Under this arch, beneath two hearts linked together and the golden wedding bell, stood Mr. and Mrs. Harris to receive their guests. Shortly after eleven o'clock their children gathered around them and also their grandchildren and all stood while Rev. D.M. Banks of Opelika spoke a few appropriate and impressive words that carried this aged couple back to the memorable days when their young hearts were joined in one. We dare say, the bride never looked lovlier on that eventful day than on her golden wedding in her silken gown with orange blossoms in her silver tresses. Nor did the groom salute his young bride with more love and tenderness than on this occasion. After many congratulations the guests were served lemonade by Mrs. J.D. Harris, followed by a delightful luncheon. The decoration in the dining room was in white and gold. Garlands of golden roses and white carnations filled the air with sweet fragrance. In the center of the table was a lovely piece of hand embroidery done by the bride. On this piece was placed the beautiful wedding cakes embossed in rare designs and so much admired by each guest who did justice to the delicious courses served. The many handsome presents received were proof of the popularity of Mr. and Mrs. Harris. Among those who attended the golden wedding were Judge and Mrs. Denson of Lafayette; Mrs. Walsh of Boston, Mass.; Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Lockhart of Atlanta, Ga., old friends and neighbors of Montgomery, Birmingham, Opelika and surrounding towns and community. Each guest enjoyed the day and went away wishing Mr. and Mrs. Harris many more years of happiness together. May their last days be their happiest. A guest. ---- A CHILD DIES Last Thursday night the two year old chld of Mr. and Mrs. Lon Truett died in Columbus. The remains were brought to Roanoke Friday evening and rested over night at the home of the child's grandmother Mrs. M.A. Jordan. The next morning the interment was at Bethel, after services conducted by Revs. A.S. Brannan and T.J. Porter. ---- FAMILY REUNION Sunday was the birthday of Mr. Gus Lane and his twin sister, Mrs. J.M. Robertson of Shawmutt. The occasion was celebrated by a big dinner and family reunion at Mr. Lane's, two miles south of town. --- LOCAL News Mr. and Mrs. Gauntt passed through last night to Malone to see their daughter Mrs. Abel who is very ill. --- A.R. Noel spent Sunday in Lineville. Mrs. Noel returned with him. They report their relative Henry G. Webb as still very ill. --- WEDOWEE News Radney Prescott is very sick with the fever. His condition is serious. --- Hoyt Enloe is not well. 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