Randolph County AlArchives News.....Newspaper Abstracts for JUNE 1911 June 1911 ************************************************ 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 24, 2005, 4:35 pm The Roanoke Leader June 1911 NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE ROANOKE LEADER", Roanoke, Randolph County, Alabama for JUNE 1911 NEWSPAPER issue of Wednesday, June 7, 1911 W.F. HURT DEAD Mrs. B.G. Sanders received a telegram on Saturday afternoon announcing the death of her brother W.F. Hurt in Denver, Colorado, who formerly lived here, where he had many friends. The remains were brought to Marion for interment today but owing to the illness of her husband, Mrs. Sanders is not able to be present. --- INVITATIONS ISSUED Mr. and Mrs. Burrel Cook Jones request the pleasure of your company at the marriage of their daughter Mary Evans Jones to Mr. Augustus Coles Moore on Wednesday afternoon, June the 14th at two o'clock at home. Roanoke, Ala. --- LOCAL News The Leader has learned of the recent sad death of the young child of T.H. Embrey in Birmingham. The little one, which was a grandson of T.J. Embrey of this county, was scalded to death. --- Truett Weaver arrived last week from Texas to spend the summer with his brother A.L. Weaver. He is also working in the grocery store during Mr. McIntosh's absence in Chicago. --- The one year old son of J.D. Fincher died in Lowell Saturday night and was buried at Lebanon on Sunday. Rev. A.S. Brannan conducted the services. --- Miss Margaret Dollens of LaGrange has come to spend some weeks with her aunt, Mrs. W.H. McDaniel. --- Mrs. John T. Bell of Anniston arrived yesterday to visit her sister Mrs. Schuessler. --- NEWSPAPER Issue of Wednesday, June 14, 1911 SUDDEN DEATH Relatives in Roanoke were shocked Saturday morning to learn that Mr. A.B. Handley had died suddenly of apoplexy at his home in LaGrange, Ga. He was 61 years and seven months old and was the youngest member of a large family, of which the late Hon. W.A. Handley was the oldest member. The interment occurred in LaGrange on Sunday. G.H. Handley and wife and F.P. Nichols of Roanoke and F.M. Handley and son of Wadley attended. --- LOCAL News The Wedowee Star prints the picture of Miss Bovine Stewart, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.L. Stewart, and claims that she is probably the youngest person in Alabama to hold a teacher's license, she being only thirteen years of age. Randolph county's young people general lead in making good records. --- Mrs. E.S. Peacock and little daughter of Harrison, Ga., returned home yesterday after a visit to the former's sister, Mrs. J.W. Pugh. --- Charlie Prescott of Wedowee will spend the summer in Roanoke assisting his uncle. T.M. Swann in the post office. --- Mrs. C.R. Moon was called here last week from Livingston by the death of her sister Mrs. J.G. Gay. --- John D. Muldrew was called here from Atlanta the first of the week by the critical illness of his father J.P. Muldrew. --- Mr. and Mrs. A.E. Moody of Norfolk, Va., are visiting the family of J.W. Ray. --- Ed Yates has secured a desirable position as traveling salesman for a hardware concern in Columbus and left Monday to begin his duties. His family will not move to Columbus till Sept. 1st. Though regretting their leaving, the Leader is pleased to note the promotion of this popular young man. --- BACON LEVEL News Mrs. Mary Bradshaw is visiting her daughter Mrs. J.E. Howell at Riverview this week. --- "Uncle" Johnnie Phillips and grandchildren Lela, Elma and Maggie Philips visited at Texas, Georgia the week end. --- WEHADKEE News June 12th Mrs. Will Brown is quite sick at this writing. --- A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. John Camp last Friday. --- Mrs. M.A. Stitt is very low and not expected to live many days. --- Mrs. J.T. Johnson died lat Thurday near Omaha, after a short illness. The interment was at Big Spring on Friday. She leaves a husband and several grown children. --- Last week while C.H. Green was driving along a road near Omaha his mule became frightened at an automobile and ran away. Mr. Green made a narrow escape for his life and was badly bruised up. --- A LONG AUTO RIDE J.R. Hollinger, wife and son and A.P. Higgins are spending this week with Mr. and Mrs. M.W. Carlisle, having come up from Florida in their touring car. The first of next week the tourists, accompanied by Mr. R.J. Higgins, will leave for Mr. Hollinger's home in Waynesboro, Pa., to spend the summer. They will make the entire trip by automobile, allowing themselves ample time for the journey. --- Mrs. F.C. Power was called to Social Circle, Georgia on Monday by the illness of her father. --- NEWSPAPER issue of Wednesday, June 21, 1911 LOCAL News Mr. N.D. Hornsby was a caller on Saturday who advanced his subscription date to 1913. In conversation with this cheery old gentleman the editor drew him out on his war experiences. "Uncle Noah" gave a thrilling account of how he one time got cut off between two regiments of "yankees" when detailed to carry ammunition to his comrades. The enemy ordered him to halt but when instead he began to run, they opened cross fire on him. He headed toward a bluff overhanging the river, with bullets whistling all around him, and jumped over the precipie, expecting to land in the water. Instead he struck a stand bar broadside and for some time was unable to breathe. Thus by a narrow margin our venerable friend was permitted to live and joke through the past 47 years. --- Mrs. J.C. Wright was called to College Park on Friday by the news that her aged mother Mrs. Worrill, who was visiting there, was stricken with paralysis. --- BROUGHTON News Mr. Shipp is seriously ill at this writing. --- NAPOLEON News June 17th A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Silas Hurley last week. --- A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Jim Laney last week. --- A VETERAN WRITES ABOUT CONFEDERATE MEMORIAL DAY To Editor of the Leader, I take this method to state that it was my pleasure to have my lot cast with the dear people of Roaoke who are noted for kindness and hospitality on the third inst., and to meet many of the old soldiers who are yet permitted to live in their days of strength and sorrow. Thank the Lord, we shook hands with some whom we had not seen in forty years. It surely was a time of joy and yet it was sad when we thought of so many who died by our sides and others who walked on in snow with no shoes on their feet, standing in Dixie land, between our dear ones and the bombs and bullets of the enemy. We know this is true and it was no joke when they said "we'll live or die for Dixie." Capt. Weathers lined us up in the hall, and as we came down the steps we were greeted by the sweet strains of the Roanoke Band, playing that old familiar air, "Dixieland". I declare it was enough to make my old comrades and me feel young again, if many of us have to walk with broken bones. We then were marched to the Handley Springs by Capt. F.M. Handley. A better table and rations I have yet to see than that prepared for us by the Dixie Ladies of Roanoke. We have extended reunions in many places and have been as well treated before, but I am sure that Roanoke will never allow any town or people to treat us with any more kindness or courtesy than they do. I think I can say for others and myself that we are grateful to you and that the Lord will take it upon himself as He says in the 25th Chapter of Matthew. I believe the men of the South have no equal in a fair fight. But now the war is ended and I trust that we harbor no hatred in our bosoms for anyone. Our cause is said to be lost, comrades, but this world knows you have fought a good fight. I hope, dear old brothers, that we are in the army of the Lord now and that we are as good of soldiers of the cross as we were of Dixie. There is to be another reunion when Jesus comes again. I want us all to be prepared to meet Him where there is no war, no pain, no crying, and he will wipe away all tears. G.F. Weaver ---- IN MEMORY OF J.R. PHILLIPS The pale boatman has touched our shore and borne away one of our most valued members, James R. Phillips. He was born April 6, 1848 and died March 2, 1911. He was a Mason, devoted to his lodge. Better still, he was a christian, and a consecrated worker in the Master's Vineyard, and was faithful in the discharge of every duty. Having been endowed with the elements of a true man, being enriched with the divine grace, mercy and love, his whole christian life was crowned with success. We who knew him were often deeply impressed and touched by beautiful expressions and especially the poor and needy ones, concerning his honesty, tenderness and liberality. He as a member of the Baptist church for more than forty years. He was loyal to his church, believing in her doctrines, and the preachers sent forth as apostles of righteousness ever found a warm welcome at his home and a place at his fireside. No man was ever more missed by his church, family or community. As a husband he was true and devoted; as a father he was tender and loving. So strong and abiding was his faith in the Lord and Savior that he was not afraid to die and meet him face to face. A lamp has been taken from a happy home, but its light remains. After serving his own generation as David did of old, as we believe by the will of god, he fell asleep in jesus and was laid to rest in the cemetery at Rock Mills by the side of other loved ones who had preceded him to glory. The seed sown by him did not perish with his going, but will remain a faithful heritage to the generations of those who were fortunate enough to linger in the sphere of his influence. May God bless and comfort Sister Phillips in her loneliness and sorrow and the children who mourn the loss of a father's presence and council. In view of the fact that we, the members of the Baptist church at Rock Mills, have been so recently and sorely bereft of our beloved brother and efficient deacon in the death of J.R. Phillips, we therefore offer this united tribute of love to him who has left us and of sympathy for the sorrowing home in which he strove as a radiant life. Be it resolved, 1st; that in the removal from our midst our beloved Brother Phillips this church has sustained the loss of a loyal member and active deacon, whose presence always added sunshine to our meetings, and whose labors with us and for us were pleasant and comforting. Resolved 2nd, that in the severance of these ties each one of us are deeply bereaved and we request the clerk to hereby record this expression of grief. Resolved 3rd, that a copy of these resolutions be furnished the home which our brother's departure has left in darkness with the earnest prayer from his church that the Great Source of Light shall forever illuminate with love the hearts of those who sit today under the shadow of this, so great a sorrow. Resolved 4th, that this feeble token of our appreciation be given expression by being read at our next meeting, and published in The Roanoke Leader. J.G. Hardy T.J. Head Mrs. Jas. A. Wilson Miss Emma T. Sharman, Committee ---- LOCAL News T.M. Swann received word yesterday that his sister Mrs. Z.T. McMurray, who had been dangerously ill at Malone, is convalescing. --- Mrs. Lawrence Murray of Columbus came yesterday to spend a week with homefolks. --- Miss Mary Gordon of Alex City is visiting her uncles, R.J. and L.A. Hooton. --- ROCK MILLS News The youngest child of Mr. and Mrs. Emory Mapp has been very ill several days. --- Mrs. Martha Hendon of LaGrange is visiting her sister Mrs. Will Yates. --- The remains of Mr. J.P. Muldrew, who died in Roanoke, were brought here for burial on Saturday. Funeral services were conducted at the Baptist church by Rev. Mr. Dobbs. Mr. Muldrew was an esteemed citizen of our community for many years. --- NEWSPAPER Issue of Wednesday, June 28, 1911 A SAD ACCIDENT OF MRS. POLLARD IN ROANOKE MONDAY MAY PROVE FATAL; WAS TRAMPLED ON BY HER HORSE A much regretted accident which happened in Roanoke at 6 o'clock Monday evening may cost Mrs. James M. Pollard her life. She was coming in town in a buggy with her husband from their home at Tenant to visit their daughter Mrs. Prince in Lowell community. When coming up the rise near the Waller place they espied the automobile of J.C. Wright approaching some 75 yard away and signaled it to stop. Mr. Wright, who was accompanied by his wife and child states that he was running slowly and immediately came to a complete stand- still, even shutting off the engine. However, becoming uneasy, Mrs. Pollard, who is 70 years of age and feeble, began to alight from the buggy. She fell between the wheels and in backing, the horse tramped upon her repeatedly breaking her arm and several ribs. Mr. Wright and others bore the injured lady into the nearby home of Mr. Wilson Wallace, and the former then came hastily to town in his machine and returned in few minutes to the scene of the accident with a surgeon. While no blame attaches to him, Mr. Wright is distressed over the affair and has spared no effort looking toward the comfort and recovery of the unfortunate lady. She was borne Tuesday to the home of her daughter. Owing to her age, her recovery is considered doubtful. A statement made by Mr. Pollard corroborates Mr. Wright's account of the accident. --- G.W. COX IS DEAD News has been received in Roanoke of the sudden death of George W. Cox, formerly a well known merchant of Roanoke. Mr. Cox had a successful business in East Point, Georgia and Saturday morning went and opened his store as usual. A caller a few minutes later found him dead upon the floor. --- LIME News Olin, the youngest child of Mr. and Mrs. Tap Hester, died the 18th, after a short illness. --- WEDOWEE News Mrs. Cynthia Caldwell is very sick. --- HAPPY LAND News June 24th Miss Inez Baird and Mrs. Chas. Stevens are sick with the fever. --- J.H. Fincher's mule ran away with him a few days since. He was thrown from the wagon and his head was so badly bruised that a physician was summoned. --- Mrs. Perry Brown has relapsed. --- WEHADKEE News J.E. Stitt of LaGrange and C.G. Stitt of Bowdon visited their mother at this place last week. She is still very ill. --- Jim Freeman was thrown by a mule a few days ago and his collar bone broken. He is doing nicely at this writing. --- Mrs. T.J. Camp of Omaha community has been quick sick for several days. --- LOCAL News Mrs. Mary Sharp returned Sunday from Phenix City where she was called by the serious illness of her stepmother. --- W.B. Anglin and family, accompanied by Mrs. Anglin's parents, Mr. and Mrs. D.B. Gay, went to Atlanta Monday to spend several days with relatives. --- We regret to note that Mrs. F.R. Wood is in feeble health. --- Mr. Curtis Welch was married last week to Miss Clotelle Green of Wadley. --- Ozley Cook and Miss Nora Bishop were married last Wednesday night in Lowell. The ceremony was performed by Charles B. Holder. --- The mother of Wm. Reed died last night two miles east of Rock Mills. --- Mr. and Mrs. Howard Dutcher of Columbus were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Hart from Saturday till Monday. --- BACON LEVEL News Phineas Crouch of Birmingham is spending some time with relatives here. --- File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/al/randolph/newspapers/newspape728gnw.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/alfiles/ File size: 15.9 Kb