Randolph County AlArchives News.....Newspaper abstracts for AUGUST 1910 August 1910 ************************************************ 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 15, 2005, 9:27 pm The Roanoke Leader August 1910 NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE ROANOKE LEADER", Roanoke, Randolph County, Alabama for AUGUST 1910 NEWSPAPER Issue of Wednesday, August 3, 1910 KILLING IN WEDOWEE OCCURRED SATURDAY; DAVE CLIFTON THE VICTIM OF ZACH ROGERS GUN Randolph county has added another homicide to her record. The last occurred on the Willingham place in the edge of Wedowee last Saturday afternoon. Dave Clifton, a well known young white man, was killed by Zach Rogers, also white. Our information is that the two men had quarreled over a game of cards and that Clifton later went to the house occupied by Rogers and made some sort of a demonstration with a gun. It is said that Rogers fired through a window with a shot gun. The wounded man died as he was being brought into Wedowee. The slayer surrendered himself and claimed to have acted in self defense. He has a family. The deceased was unmarried. At this writing no preliminary trial has been held. ---- NAPOLEON News Mrs. Ida Chaffin and daughter Ruth from Oklahoma, are here on a visit to relatives. --- NEWSPAPER issue of Wednesday, August 10, 1910 MR. TROY KITCHENS DEAD Friday night occurred the death of Mr. Troy Kitchens, after a long illness, at his home at Double Head. He was one of the best known citizens of this section and leaves many relatives and friends. The funeral occurred Sunday morning at Lane's Chapel, the services being conducted by Rev. G.D. Hunt. --- LOCAL News J.W. Brumbeloe and family of LaGrange were the guests of the former's brother R.L. Brumbeloe on Saturday and Sunday. --- A.J. Kitchens Jr. of Jacksonville was called here Saturday by the death of his father. --- T.W. Waterhouse and three daughters returned to their home at Macon, Ga., after a visit to the family of C.D. Manley. --- Mrs. A.F. Simmons of LaGrange and her daughter Mrs. J.A. Wicker and child of Atlanta came yesterday evening to visit the family of H.G. Ruggles. --- Rev. G.H. Bailey of Wedowee went to Troup County to see his venerable mother who is 89 years of age. --- Mrs. John M. Davis died in LaGrange Thursday morning, having been an invalid four years. She was an aunt of Mrs. P.A. Hurst at whose home in this place the remains rested Thursday night. The following morning the interment occurred at the family burying ground near Five Points. --- Mrs. Hoyt Dobbs and little son left Saturday to visit the former's mother in Arcadia, La., before returning to their home in Kansas City. --- Friends of Mrs. J.T. Satterwhite will regret to know that she is quite sick in LaFayette. --- BACON LEVEL News Mr. Walter Painter and Miss Ada Dorman went down to Evansville on Saturday and were married. --- NEWSPAPER Issue of Wednesday, August 17, 1910 DR. WILSON L. HEFLIN DEPARTS THIS LIFE FOR THE LAND OF REST BEYOND (photo of Wilson L. Heflin included with article) One of the most prominent and picturesque characters in all this section of the state passed from the scenes of life when Dr. Wilson Lumpkin Heflin breathed his last at his home in Roanoke at 4 o'clock last Saturday afternoon. Impelled by that indomitable spirit which made his long life one of remarkable activity, Dr. Heflin persisted in working at intervals on his little farm in the edge of town, contrary to the wishes and entreaties of his children, and it was while thus engaged that he was first attacked last Wednesday afternoon. The attack was in the nature of apoplexy but not until the following afternoon was his condition considered serious. Only one son, Robert L. Heflin, was with him at the first, but in answer to a hurried summons came Hon. John T. Heflin, who was with the educational campaign speakers Drs. Wyatt and Howell Heflin and Hon. Harrington P. Heflin of Birmingham and Congressman J. Thos. Heflin of LaFayette. The two remaining sons, Walter W. and Marvin R. Heflin were attending the University in Chicago and only arrived in time for the funeral. Mrs. H.B. Reid, the only daughter of the deceased, was unable to leave her home in Kentucky. All efforts possible were made by friends and physicians in Roanoke, members of the family and a professional nurse was brought from Birmingham, to save the life of the aged patient, but all were futile. Gradually he sank into the last long sleep. At intervals he gave evidences of recognition and interest in his surroundings, and only a few hours before his spirit's flight, he undertook to sing an old hymn, "Shall we gather at the river." After all was done to prolong the life of the beloved patriarch and the fight was lost, the body was embalmed and placed in a metallic casket and Monday morning was borne to old Concord church, near Louina, in whose cemetery rests the dust of the deceased's sainted wife and his distinguished brother Judge John T. Heflin. Here is the scene of the old Louina Camp ground, now only a memory, but which Dr. Heflin did so much to make a power for good in its day. Fully one thousand people had assembled from far and near, a most representative gathering, including old and young and members of both races, and scarcely a one but felt a sense of personal loss in the departure of the good man whose body rested before them. Fittingly enough, the services were held in the grove near the church, a number of chairs and pews being placed for the family and close friends. Thus the last scene connected with the history of this man who had lived so near to Nature's heart was held in the temple of Nature itself. The service was most impressive. The old songs were sun which were favorites of the deceased. The service was in charge of Rev. S.L. Dobbs who was assisted by Rev. R.W. Anderson, a former pastor. The prayer offered by the former and the address by the latter will live in the lives as well as in the memory of many who heard them. Brother Dobbs also paid a beautiful tribute to his deceased friend. In conclusion Elder William Parrish, an old friend of Dr. Heflin, delivered a touching eulogy to his long time neighbor and departed comrade. After the large concourse of the white race had filed past the flower laden casket for a last look upon the reposeful countenance of the man whose labors had meant so much to them, the negroes were invited to pass by. A most pathetic incident was the approach of an old, decrepit former slave of the doctor "Uncle Boss" Heflin, who with his faithful wife, stood weeping over the bier of him who had shown them so many kindnesses in sickness and in health. With the interment of the body of Dr. Wilson L. Heflin, closed the history of a man which, if rightly written, would form a volume teeming with salient facts of the stirring scenes of the four-fifths of a century and more through which this man moved and in which he played a busy part. It would afford a story rich in romance, charming in sentiment and abounding in the choicest and rarest of humor. Such a book would stand without a counterpart, for Dr. Heflin was peculiarly an original character and occupied a unique place in the history of this section. The deceased was born in Fayette County, Georgia 82 years ago the 21st of March last. He came to Randolph county in boyhood and spent the remainder of his life among the people. He practiced medicine for 63 years, the longest record probably of any practitioner who ever lived in Alabama. Living in the days when this country was sparsely settled, the extent of the territory he covered was amazing. Only a man of gigantic constitution and heroic will could have endured the labors and hardships he underwent. The rich and the poor alike received the faithful ministrations of this man, the fame of whose skill called him far and near. It is doubtful that any call ever failed to receive his attention, regardless of renumeration. One evidence of the great amount of charity work he did is found in the fact that nothwithstanding he had such an enormous practice through so many years, he accumulated no fortune and died a comparatively poor man. But he was rich in the prayers and good will of those had had served and the legacy of the good name which he leaves to his children is a fortune that cannot fly away. He did a good part by his nine children and their lives of usefulness vindicate the wisdom of his course in investing what he accumulated in the development of his offspring rather than in the perishing things of time. In return, no father was ever blessed with more loyal, devoted children. In their lives, representing several professions, and also the maker of the home, he still lives to bless mankind. One beautiful feature in the life of this man of rugged exterior but tender heart was his devotion to the memory of his wife, that fair and radiant woman who left him 27 years ago, called from the cares of the earthly home to wait and watch at the gates above. Never a knight paid more gallant devotion to his lady than this lonely lover laid as a living offering at the shrine of her departed spirit. The flow of the incense thus continually offered was noted with keen appreciation by those who were closest to him. More than this, it was known to some as a sacred secret that upon the return of each anniversary of the death of his adored companion, Dr. Heflin, regardless of circumstance, made a pilgrimage to her tombstone and to the old homestead, around which his affections still clung, and in the love and life of whose former days he lived so much in memory. But the past is gone and the pilgrimage ended. Home with him has been rehabilitated, in a land where shadows never darken, where love is forever illuminated and rest is his at last. ------ ROCK MILLS News "Uncle" Tom Williams, who had his hand amputated a few weeks ago, caused from being mangled in the machinery at the cotton mill, we are glad to note, is doing nicely. --- Miss Jessie Hill has been confined to her room several weeks with typhoid fever. --- Lilla, the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Hollis, has the fever. --- BACON LEVEL News Miss Elizabeth Bradshaw died Tuesday, after a life of invalidism. She was buried Wednesday at Fellowship cemetery. --- Abner Mitcham has gone to Langdale to help move his father Ben Mitcham to Rock Mills. --- LOCAL News Miss Annie Gaylor of West Point is visiting her cousin Miss Annie Lou Clark near Roanoke. --- Mrs. J.B.C. Ambrose is quite sick. --- W.M. Rodgers of Columbus is visiting his son, W.B. Rodgers. --- J.W. McDonough, an aged citizen, is quite ill. --- Mrs. Richardson died in the Double Head community Monday at the remarkable age of 96 years. --- Walter D. Zachry and daughter returned to Hogansville this morning after a visit to relatives here. --- Sidney Dodgen and Miss Lola Birdsong went to Rock Stand on Sunday and were united in marriage by Rev. C.M. Dollar. --- Charles Mitchell is visiting his brothers, G.E. and W.E. Mitchell. --- Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Carter left yesterday to make their home near Cordelle, Ga. --- WEHADKEE News "Uncle" Jim Burson died Saturday night at his home at Omaha after a long illness. The deceased was about 73 years old. He was a member of the Baptist church and a Confederate soldier. He was the last member of a large family that now sleeps in the city of the dead. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. H.R. Moore at Big Spring Sunday evening. --- NEWSPAPER issue of Wednesday, August 24, 1910 COMMENTS OF THE PRESS ON LATE DR. HEFLIN; NEWSPAPERS PAY TRIBUTE TO THE WORTH OF DECEASED CITIZEN OF ROANOKE (excerpt) Dr. Wilson L. Heflin died in Roanoke this week. He was 83 years of age, the father of the Heflin boys and one of the best and brainiest men in the state. The Talladega Reporter. Dr. Wilson Heflin, one of the pioneer and most highly beloved citizens of Randolph County, Alabama, died Saturday last, and was buried Monday near Louina beside the wife who preceded him many years ago. He had reached the ripe old age of 83, and was a brother of Mrs. Amanda Daniel of this city and an uncle of Drs. J.R. and J.W. Daniel. He had many friends throughout Heard County, where he frequently visited, all of whom will learn of his death with deep regret, but will ever remember him in loving veneration. The Franklin News and Banner. ---- INVITATIONS ISSUED Invitations have been issued to the marriage of Mr. William Henry McDaniel to Miss Nelle Wooding Brittain, the ceremony to occur Wednesday morning, August 31, at 8 o'clock at the First Baptist church, Roanoke. --- WEBB - ADAMS MARRIAGE Last Thursday morning at the home of the bride's parents Mr. and Mrs. F.M. Adams of this city, Mr. Carl O. Webb was married to Miss Helen Adams. Rev. S.L. Dobbs performed the ceremony. Mr. and Mrs. Webb left immediately for Atlanta where the former is practicing law. --- A GROUP OF BROTHERS MET There was a gathering of brothers in Roanoke on Monday that was far out of the ordinary. It comprised eight sons of the late Mr. I.T. Weathers, who lived and died in Roanoke. The sons present were: B.F. Weathers Thomas Weathers J.A. Weathers William Weathers John Leonard Weathers A.J. Weathers J.B. Weathers J.D. Weathers There were absent one brother Simeon Weathers and three sisters. There have been no deaths in this circle, although five of the brothers saw active service in the Confederate Army. The photographer had the pleasure of making a group picture of these eight good citizens on Monday. Next October it is hoped to have all the members together in a glad reunion. ---- LOCAL News Mrs. Chadwick is quite sick. --- Hiram Striplin and mother spent last week in Franklin. --- Dr. G.M. Saliba left Monday to spend two or three weeks with his brother at Trinidad, Colorado. --- Mr. and Mrs. B.B. Spratlin of Atlanta have been spending some days with the family of the latter's brother R. Kyle. --- The Leader is pleased to note the marriage of Mr. Thomas J. Barrett to Miss Mary Lois Jackson which occurred at Woodville, Ga., recently. Mr. Barrett is one of the many noble young men reared in old Randolph county. He will teach at Carnesville, Ga., the coming session. --- Mrs. Henry Crowder and children returned to West Point on Saturday after a visit to the former's brother J.T. Cook. --- Earl Ward is quite sick this week with the fever. --- Bird Ford has the fever. --- Mrs. Doss Swann died Monday night several miles south of town. --- O.K. Smith who was suing the cotton factory owners for the loss of his right hand, received in a compromise out of court $600. and all expenses paid. --- J.E. Mann was in town Monday and reported the sad news that his sister was to be buried that day in south Georgia. --- W.R. Avery called yesterday to pay for the newspaper to his son in Texas. He also accompanied his brother Needham Avery to the station, who was returning to Taylor, Texas, and his son Wyatt, who was returning to Birmingham where he is working in a hospital studying medicine. --- NON-RESIDENT NOTICE State of Alabama, Randolph County Probate Court, Aug. 22, 1910 In the matter of the probation of the Last Will and Testament of Ary Ann Turner, deceased, this day came Minnie L. Crenshaw and filed in this court her petition and also a paper purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of Ary Ann Turner, deceased; Notice to: James A. Turner, post office Clinton, Texas Martha G. Johnson, post office Roswell, Texas C.W. Turner, post office Avant, Arkansas Ella Brown, post office Greenock, Texas To you and each of you, take notice that the 12th day of Sept. 1910 be and hereby is appointed a day for the hearing of said application. All parties interested can appear and contest same if they think proper. This the 20th day of August 1910. John T. Kaylor, Judge of Probate ---- ROCK MILLS News Ross Golden came up from West Point on Saturday to visit Mr. and Mrs. E.Z.F. Golden. --- NEWSPAPER issue of Wednesday, August 31, 1910 BACON LEVEL News Mrs. Will Cooper and children of Lanett visited relatives here last week. --- Mr. and Mrs. Bud Nichols of Lanett are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Abner Mitcham this week. --- Mrs. Reeves Turner and children of near Millerville were the guests of her sister Mrs. George Phillips this week. --- Gordon Shepherd has moved his family to Opelika where he will make his home. --- Jim Bishop is ill with the fever. --- A SUDDEN DEATH; MRS. E.A. MULLOY ANSWERS LAST SUMMONS AT HOME OF MR. MICKLE IN ROANOKE This community was grieved last Thursday by the sudden death of Mrs. E.A. Mulloy which occurred at the home of her niece, Mrs. E.P. Mickle, where she was visiting. The deceased was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Arnett and was nearly seventy years of age. She has been making her home in late years with her son, W.A. Mulloy. Many friends and relatives of this truly good woman gathered at the residence to pay a last tribute to her memory Friday afternoon. Rev. S.L. Dobbs conducted services. The interment was in the cemetery in Roanoke. --- MR. GOLDMAN LEAVES Yesterday, Lewis Goldman and family left for their new home in Gainesville, Georgia. They have many friends in Roanoke who regret their leaving. --- LOCAL News The Leader enjoyed a call Monday from J.C. Ellis of Abbeville, South Carolina. With his wife, who is a sister of F.D. Hodges, he has been touring the west including the Pacific coast and stopped over in Roanoke for a short visit. Mr. and Mrs. Ellis left yesterday for their South Carolina home, accompanied by Miss Mary Hodges who goes to resume her studies there. --- George Smith and wife of New Mexico are spending some time with the family of W.W. Cofield and other relatives in this section. --- Mrs. R.B. Mooty and daughter Mrs. Springer Tompkins of Franklin, Ga., have been spending several days past with the families of A.A. Mooty and R.O. Mooty. --- Mrs. E.B. Hurston of Eddy, Texas is spending some time with relatives in this vicinity, after an absence of 25 years. She is a daughter of the late Rev. John Cumbee. --- Mrs. Hodges who has been visiting her son F.D. Hodges for some weeks, returned to her home in Abbeville, South Carolina. --- Miss Mattie Carter of Roanoke is spending the week with her aunt Mrs. W.M. Paschal. The Franklin News and Banner --- Mr. Henry Cook died at Blake on Monday night and was buried at New Hope Tuesday afternoon. --- O.B. Breed visited his sister Mrs. Tom Yates last week. --- C.G. Rodgers visited his mother in Gadsden Saturday and Sunday. --- Mrs. Bettie Brittain and daughter Mrs. Lee Ward arrived from Jacksonville last night to attend the marriage of the former's daughter. Mrs. Brittain was taken quite sick enroute but is better this morning. --- File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/al/randolph/newspapers/newspape718gnw.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/alfiles/ File size: 19.5 Kb