Randolph County AlArchives News.....Newspaper Abstracts for NOV 1910 November 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 19, 2005, 11:57 pm The Roanoke Leader November 1910 NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE ROANOKE LEADER", Roanoke, Randolph County, Alabama for NOVEMBER 1910 NEWSPAPER issue of Wednesday, November 2, 1910 ROANOKE MAN WINS BRIDE IN GEORGIA LAST SUNDAY (from the Columbus Ledger, Oct. 31st) A wedding of much interest to the many friends of the contracting parties was that of yesterday afternoon at 3 o'clock when Miss Ruby Childs of this city was united in marriage to Junius B. Hart of Roanoke, Ala., the ceremony taking place at three o'clock in the afternoon at the residence of the bride's grandmother Mrs. G.G. Townsley. The bride, Miss Ruby Childs, is one of the most attractive young ladies of Columbus and is loved and admired by a host of warm friends who regret very much to see her leave this city. Their best wishes, however, will accompany her to her new home. Mr. Hart is the superintendent of the Roanoke Guano company and the Roanoke Ice company and is a business man of much ability. His friends will congratulate him on winning such a fair companion for a life helpmeet. The hapy couple will make their home in Roanoke. The Columbus Ledger, Oct. 31st. -- AGED LADY DIES At 3 o'clock Friday morning, Mrs. N.A. Lovvorn died at the home of her youngest daughter, Mrs. Charles A. Capehart, some miles northeast of Wedowee. The remains were interred at Lamar at 11 o'clock Saturday. The deceased was nearly 81 years of age and was the mother of our townsman, Mr. C.G. Lovvorn. --- LARKIN BREED KILLED In a shooting affray Saturday afternoon near Pine Hill, in the northern part of the county, Larkin Breed was killed and his brother Richard was wounded. Tom Merrill and Lem Edwards were landed in jail. Both are wounded, the latter seriously. The deceased was the father of Mrs. W.T. Yates of this city. It is said that he was trying to act as peace-maker. ---- M.S. STEVENS FUNERAL HELD AT ROCK MILLS LAST THURSDAY The funeral of Mr. M.S. Stevens, who died in Abbeville, Georgia on Oct. 25th was conducted from the Baptist churchin Rock MIlls last Thursday by Rev. S.L. Dobbs in the presence of many sorrowing friends and relatives. The remains were then laid to rest in the native soil of the deceased. M.S. Stevens wa born in Rock Mills 48 years ago and in young manhood gained prominence in public life. He was well equipped and possessed of a bright mind. He left this county many years ago for some years had been engaged in school work at Abbeville, Georgia where he had built up a strong institution, enrolling some 500 pupils. The death of such a man in the prime of life is a serious loss to the country and is a sad blow to his devoted wife and children. ---- LOCAL News Mrs. Bettie Brittain is seriously ill. All of her children but one are here. --- Miss Bessie Cofield went to Abbott's Ford on Tuesday where she will teach school. --- W.S. Kirk has moved his saw mill from the country to the site of his planing and grist mill in town. --- FOR SALE A small farm, 17 acres with good 6 room residence and tenant's cottage, 1 1/4 miles east of Roanoke on ROck Mills road. Apply to Jno. W. Jackson, Roanoke, Ala. --- The place owned by the heirs of the Hardy Bass estate and occupied at present by John H. Bass, has been sold to the Roanoke Guano Co. --- Miles Wright, an old and well esteemed negro, died in this place last Thursday. --- Mrs. W.C. Williams was called to Hogansville this morning by the serious illness of her mother Mrs. T.N. Williams. --- We regret to note that Miss Sallie Maude Williams is critically ill, having been operated on for appendicitis. --- NAPOLEON News (by G.O. Hill, correspondent) A son was born last week to Mr. and Mrs. Ben Fincher. This makes the twenty- third grandchild of your correspondent. --- A son was born this week to Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Bailey. --- BACON LEVEL News Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Bradshaw entertained a bridal party last Friday. The groom, Mr. Judson Gamble, is a brother to Mrs. Bradshaw. He was married last Thursday to Miss Emma Huey at Bowdon, Georgia. The bride and groom were accompanied by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Gamble of Lime community, also the bride's sister Miss Octavia Huey of Bowdon. They will make their home in Atlanta. ---- NEWSPAPER issue of Wednesday, November 9, 1910 BACON LEVEL News Mrs. C.D. Ussery is quite sick with the fever. --- LOCAL News Paul Ward is sick with the fever. --- Marshall Striplin has a telegram last night announcing the death of his son-in- law, George Dunn, in Mexico. -- AN AGED LADY HAS ENTERED INTO REST; MRS. BETTIE BRITTAIN PASSED AWAY WEDNESDAY NIGHT Last Thursday, shortly before midnight, one of our most beloved aged ladies passed away. At the home of her daughter Mrs. Langley, Mrs. Bettie Brittain, weary from waiting and wasted by suffering, laid down life's burdens and entered into rest. Following a long illness, her death was not unexpected, but it was nevertheless a sad loss to her loving children and many devoted friends. The departure of any good woman is a serious loss to the world. But, full of years and resting under the hand of affliction, the call came to Mrs. Brittain as a sweet release. The deceased was a true type of christian woman. Notwithstanding the burdens and afflictions that came to her lot, she remained bright and cheerful. Her life, like that of every true mother, was one of sacrifice. Doubtless a rich reward is hers in heaven, while the influence of her character lives on to bless. Mrs. Brittain was 66 years of age. She was the widow of the late Mr. J.H. Brittain who died fourteen years ago. Most of her useful life was spent in Georgia. The old home was in Houston in Heard County, Georgia where the remains were carried Thursday for interment. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. F.H. Farrington. Mrs. Brittain was the mother of ten children, six of whom are living. These are as follows: Mrs. O.J. Dollens, LaGrange, Georgia A.N. Brittain, Palmetto, Georgia W.H. Brittain, Roanoke, Ala. Mrs. A.J. Langley, Roanoke, Ala. Mrs. Lee Ward, Jacksonville, Ala. Mrs. W.H. McDaniel, Roanoke, Ala. ---- A CARD OF THANKS The family of Mrs. Bettie Brittain take this method of thanking their neighbors and friends for their many kindnesses shown them in the sickness and death of their mother and particularly Dr. Stevenson for his faithfulness. May each one of them be richly rewarded is the prayer of her children. ---- A YOUNG LIFE SUDDENLY ENDS; COMMUNITY MOURNS UNTIMELY DEATH OF MISS SARAH MAUD WILLIAMS; INTERMENT IN GEORGIA On swift, unwelcome wing the angel of death has again swooped down upon our community, carrying away a much loved young lady, leaving in the wake a desolated home and many broken heartstrings. Miss Sarah Maud Williams was the object of this visitation and her sad demise the occasion of this woe. About 9 o'clock last Thursday morning the pure spirit of this noble young lady left the body which only a few days before was the picture of robust health. Appendicitis, with complications, was the cause of her demise. The deceased was the youngest child of Mr. and Mrs. W.T. Williams. To them, this is an extremely hard blow, following a similar sorrow experienced some eight months ago. Much sympathy is felt for them and for others so keenly bereft. In the sudden closing of a life so full of promise, leaving so many blighted hopes and devastated affections, there is an inexplicable mystery, as sad as it is strange. Only in the light which eternity sheds upon the pathway of time can one see to thread this maze of darkness and find hope and encouragement for the morrow. The deceased was one of the most worthy women of our acquaintance. She possessed those womanly virtues and christian graces which made her admired by all who knew her. She was a member of the Methodist church and the Philathea Sunday school class. The remains were carried Thursday to the old home of the family near Abbott's Ford in Georgia for interment. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. S.L. Dobbs. ---- ROCK MILLS News Miss Clara B. Johnson and Steve Young went to Georgia and were married by Esq. Pitts. --- LOCAL News Mrs. C.J. Faulk and infant son and Joe Collier arrived from Dothan on Monday to visit the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.Z. Collier. --- Mrs. W.C. Hunter returned Friday from Hogansville where she was called to see her mother who is still very ill. --- Mrs. C.O. Webb of Atlanta is spending the week with the family of her father F.M. Adams. --- Mrs. W.H. McMurray has been called to Wedowee again by the critical illness of her sister Mrs. J.G. Pate. --- Mrs. G.W. Heard and daughter went to West Point yesterday to join Mr. Heard who was recently elected chief of police of that city. The friends of this popular gentleman will be pleased to learn of his promotion but will regret to know that he had the misfortune to lose his mother, who had been sick so long. --- NEWSPAPER issue of Wednesday, November 16, 1910 BACON LEVEL News Mr. and Mrs. Jim Bishop are the happy parents of a little son. --- WEDDING TODAY OF MR. J.L. WEATHERS AND MRS. MARY E. WEATHERS At 2:15 o'clock this afternoon a marriage that will be of interest to a wide circle of friends of both parties will be celebrated with Mr. John Leonard Weathers as the groom and Mrs. Mary Estelle Weathers as the bride. The ceremony will occur at the handsome home of the latter's brother, Mr. E.P. Mickle and will be performed by Rev. F.H. Farrington. A goodly company of relatives and special friends will be present to offer congratulations and good wishes. Shortly after the ceremony, Mr. and Mrs. Weathers will elave over the Central of Georgia railway for Birmingham. From that place they will proceed to Anniston, their future home. Mr. Weathers is a member of the well known Weathers family of this county but is now a prominent business man of Anniston. The one who is to share his lot in life is one of Roanoke's most lovable ladies. She will be greatly missed by the man to whom she has endeared herself. --- BROUGHTON News Wyatt Jackson was married to Miss Minnie Waldrep on Sunday. --- B.C. Nixon recently had a new girl added to his home. --- James Brown, a prominent citizen of Corn House community, committed suicide Wednesday by shooting himself in the heart with a gun. It is reported that he had been drinking heavily for several days. The remains were interred in Broughton cemetery on Friday. --- "Uncle" Ab Brown returned Thursday night from North Alabama to be present at the funeral of his son, Jim Brown. --- The little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R.M. Ward has the fever. One son is convalescing from an attack of the fever while the oldest boy has only recently recovered from the same illness. --- WEHADKEE News Mrs. Henry Bowen died at her home at Potash community after a long illness and was buried at Big Spring on Wednesday. --- LOCAL News Mrs. Farrington returned Thursday from a visit to her old home in Kentucky. She was accompanied home by her little sister and brother Tennie and James Simmons who will make their home with her. ---- Sam Wilson has moved his family from Wedowee to Roanoke. Mrs. Wilson will leave with her sister Mrs. Warren Hester while Mr. Wilson will teach the new school at Pool's Cross Roads. --- Aaron Bell of Lineville visited relatives here last week. --- A.C. Hunter of Troup county visited his brother J.C. Hunter this week. --- Miss Bessie Brumbeloe began teaching school at Hobson last week. --- Maddox Brittain came home from Auburn to visit home folks and help in the big sale. --- S.N. Sledge went to LaGrange on Saturday to attend the funeral of Sam P. Smith, a prominent citizen of thata city. --- Glenn Jordan went to Birmingham yesterday to be operated on for appendicitis. He was accompanied by his brothers J.P. and M.H. Jordan and his sister-in-law, Miss Pearl Treadwell. A telephone message states the operation was performed yesterday afternoon and the patient is doing well. --- Mrs. S. H. Carlisle left Friday for Louisville, Kentucky where she will make her home with her daughter Mrs. Young. She was accompanied by her son Ernest Carlisle of Griffin, Ga., who came by for her. --- NEWSPAPER issue of Wednesday, November 23, 1910 LOCAL News Wyatt W. Manley returned with his family last week from DeVol, Oklahoma. He has not located permanently yet. --- Mrs. J.S. Robertson had the misfortune to fall last Friday a distance of eight feet, breaking her arm near the shoulder. She is doing as well as could be expected at this time. --- Mrs. M.A. Rainey returned Monday to her home in Lanett, after a visit to her daughter Mrs. R.L. Beverly near town and to the former's youngest granddaughter, only two weeks of age. --- Miss Gussie Spikes visited her sister Mrs. Randle and attended the marriage of Mrs. Mollie Weathers in Roanoke last week. --- John S. Burdette is recovering from a severe spell of the fever. --- Mrs. Fargason of Camp Hill is visiting her daughter Mrs. S.W. Lane. --- Mrs. Schuessler was called Thursday to the bedside of her brother-in-law, C.N. Shearer in LaGrange, who was dangerously ill, but is better at this writing. --- G.W. Lee was in town last week and ordered the paper sent to him at Bowdon, Georgia where he is preparing to move and enter business. --- W.H. McMurray is again quite ill from a recurrent form of the fever. --- ROCK MILLS News Mrs. F.W. Hill has gone to Talbotton to see her niece Miss Minnie Lumpkin who is critically ill. --- NEWSPAPER issue of Wednesday, November 30, 1910 MR. WIDNER IS DEAD Mr. W.A. Widner died near midnight Monday night, after an illness extending over a year. He was one of Roanoke's most esteemed citizens and was about 55 years of age. He leaves a wife and four children. Funeral services under the direction of Rev. F.H. Farrnington will be conducted at 10 o'clock this morning from the Methodist church of which the deceased was a member. While friends and kindred mourn a good man rests from his labors, free from the afflictions which bound him so long. --- LOCAL News Mrs. J.M. Yates left Sunday to visit relatives in Atlanta and Villa Rica, Ga. --- Miss Myrtle Tatum of Opelika who is teaching near Stroud, visited her cousins Mrs. Neal and Miss Turner on Saturday and Sunday. --- Mrs. Rainwater of near Bowdon, Ga., spent last week with G.T. Mitchell and family on her way to Talbotton to visit her brother William Mitchell. --- G.P. McMurray and wife are in Roanoke, having been called here by the serious illness of W.H. McMurray. --- WEHADKEE News Luba Prestridge is very sick. --- C.H. Arrington has sold his farm to Oscar Freeman and will move to Cullman County. --- Mr. Will Green of Covington county visited relatives and old friends in our community a few days ago. --- BACON LEVEL News "Uncle" Johnnie Philips, an old veteran, attended the soldier's reunion at Birmingham last week. --- HAPPY LAND News J.R. Roach says "My children, whose respective ages are 6, 8, 10, 12 and 14 years, picked 1208 pounds of cotton in one day. The oldest picked 404 lbs. The has two more that are younger that he has began training but will not put them on the "race track" this season. ---- Davis Mayo has symptoms of lagrippe. --- File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/al/randolph/newspapers/newspape721gnw.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/alfiles/ File size: 16.1 Kb