Randolph County AlArchives News.....Newspaper Abstracts for FEB 1913 February 1913 ************************************************ 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 November 10, 2005, 3:31 pm The Roanoke Leader February 1913 NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE ROANOKE LEADER", Roanoke, Randolph County, Alabama for FEBRUARY 1913 NEWSPAPER issue of Wednesday, February 5, 1913 CARD OF THANKS We wish to use your paper as a medium through which to express our thanks to the people of Wadley for their help and kindness to us while our brother, husband and father was a corpse in their midst. May God bless them all. M.P., Josie and Bovine Stewart --- MARRIED YESTERDAY At noon yesterday, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J.F. Pittman, several miles north of town, their daughter Miss Dessa was married to Mr. John Simpson Burdette. Rev. J.S. Robertson officiated. --- ANOTHER LIQUOR CASE John Grant, the alleged operator of a still near town that was raided by the police several weeks ago, was captured last week and placed under bond. When the time of trial arrived Grant was not there, however, he came in Sunday to stand trial. He plead guilty and Mayor Mann gave him a sentence of $99., five months and 29 days. --- DEATH OF A MOTHER We wish to thank the good people of this community for their untiring aid and assistance in the sickness and death of our mother, Mrs. Martha Harmon, who passed away on the morning of January 24, 1913. May God's richest blessings attend you all of your days. Mother was born in April 1833. She was a true and faithful member of the Primitive Baptist church and has been ever since July 1884. She was baptized at Zion's Rest by Elder W.R. Avery. She now sleeps beside our father in the cemetery at Zion's Rest. Father passed away January 14, 1887. Mother leaves two sons and a number of grandchildren to mourn her death. H.M. Harmon. ---- W.L. STEWART DEAD The funeral services of Mr. Wilson L. Stewart were conducted last Thursday at Concord, in the presence of many friends and relatives. This popular and prominent citizen died in Tuscaloosa where he had gone for treatment, his health having failed many months before. He leaves a wife and one daughter. ---- MALONE News Feb. 3rd Gladys, the daughter of W.W.L. Stone, was badly burned Sunday morning. While standing before the fire with her back to the fire, her clothing ignited. Her mother and sister Dora burned their hands badly trying to extinguish the flames. --- Mrs. Owens and family spent Wednesday night with Mrs. Owen's sister, Mrs. Knight. They were moving to Winston County. --- LOCAL News Pate Mayfield of Birmingham was called to Roanoke last week by the illness of his father. --- The Leader regrets to note that Mr. W.S. Mayfield continues critically ill. --- Mrs. C.W. Pace and daughter Miss Cynthia are visiting Howard Pace in New Orleans and attending Mardi Gras. --- Jack W. Mickle of Fort Worth, Texas will return to his home this week after a pleasant visit to relatives and old friends in Roanoke and vicinity, after an absence of twenty-seven years. --- Mrs. Albert Finley returned to her home in Georgia after a visit to relatives in Roanoke. --- Glover Jackson of Sardis, Miss., is visiting his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. F.M. Adams. --- WADLEY News Feb. 3rd The remains of Mr. Wils Stewart were brought here last Wednesday night from the hospital at Tuscaloosa where he died. He was buried at Concord on Thursday. He leaves a wife and daughter and a host of relatives and friends. --- Mrs. Lee of Double Head passed through Wadley on Saturday to visit her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Pearson, two miles from town, who are in very feeble health. --- NEWSPAPER issue of Wednesday, February 12, 1913 CARD OF THANKS For the many expressions of sympathy to us and the kind ministrations to our departed father Mr. W.S. Mayfield, we offer our friends and neighbors this inadequate expression of our gratitude. We should especially mention Drs. Stevenson and Disharoon and Mr. F.P. Nichols. Sincerely, the children of the deceased. ---- W. S. MAYFIELD GONE TO REST; AGED CITIZEN PASSED AWAY SUNDAY; BURIED AT BACON LEVEL After an illness of four weeks, Mr. William S. Mayfield passed away Sunday at noon at the home of his daughter Mrs. W.W. Pittman, in Roanoke. The remains were taken Monday to Fellowship church at Bacon Level of which the deceased was a member, and were interred with Masonic honors, after religious services conducted by Revs. F.H. Farrington and E.M. Glenn. Mr. Mayfield lacked only a few months of being 80 years of age and his long life had been spent in this section. He had been a resident of Roanoke 25 years. During the War between the States he served with honor. He was a quiet, unassuming but appreciative man, a gentleman of the old school. Having fought well the battles of life, he leaves a good name to his children and has entered upon his reward. In his passing Roanoke loses another honored citizen, whose life served to connect the heroic past with the restless, changeful present. ---- LOCAL News Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Mayfield arrived from Texas on Saturday, called here by the fatal illness of the former's father. --- AGED LADY DEAD Mrs. Elizabeth Hill died last Thursday in the western part of the county at the advanced age of 77 years. The interment was at Darien church. Her surviving children are Mrs. L.C. Spratlin of Seattle, Washington and Mesdames J.W. and T.F. Willingham of this county. Many friends also mourn her death. --- MALONE News Feb. 10th Wils Knight and Miss Ruby Dunson of the Corinth community, were married one day last week. --- David Holliday and family moved to Shawmut where they will make their future home. --- WADLEY News Feb. 10th Mrs. Alva York and children of Birmingham were guests of Mrs. Robert Harris, Saturday and Sunday. --- On last Sunday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Sallie Wood, her eldest daughter Miss Mary was united in marriage to Mr. Will Shivers. Rev. G.G. Smith officiated. --- Miss Golden Jones of Colquit, Ga., who has been visiting here, was called home Sunday by the death of her grandfather. --- NEWSPAPER Issue of Wednesday, February 19, 1913 DEATH OF MRS. POWER Mrs. Charles R. Power died at two o'clock this morning at her home in this place, after a long illness. She was 65 years old and is survived by her husband, two sons and a daughter. The funeral of this good woman will be conducted from the Baptist church at 10 o'clock tomorrow. --- REWARD A liberal reward for information that leads to location of M.M. Brabston. Was last heard from in Roanoke in May 1912. He is 21 years old, about 5 feet 11 inches tall and weighs about 135 pounds. Address his father. W.F. Brabston, 2232 Drummond St., Vicksburg, Miss. --- WADLEY News Feb. 17th Mrs. Hiram Welch is spending a few days with her daughter Mrs. J.T. Pool at Dickert. The baby of the latter has been very sick. --- On last Tuesday at one o'clock, Master J. Hearn, son of Mrs. Ola Hearn, died. While his death had been expected for several weeks, he will be greatly missed in the home where he lived such a bright life. He was ten years old and had been an invalid for the past three years. May God's richest blessings rest upon his brother and widowed mother. --- Jim Motley of Birmingham and Bud Motley of Auburn and Dr. and Mrs. C.P. Gay of LIneville attended the funeral here last week of J. Hearn. --- LOCAL News Mrs. Laura Davis, who has been visiting relatives here and in Georgia for the past two weeks, returned to her home in China Springs, Texas yesterday. --- RESOLUTONS ON THE DEATH OF I.G. HILL from The Roanoke Lodge No. 132, A.F. & A.M. Whereas it has pleased Almighty God in his great wisdom and providence to call our brother, I.G. Hill from labor to refreshment into his spiritual kingdom on January 12, 1913 from our midst, be it therefore resolved, 1st; that in the death of brother Hill, our Lodge has lost one of its earnest and faithful members, his wife a loyal and devoted companion, the children a kind and loving father, the brothers and sisters an affectionate brother, his church one of its most faithful members, Roanoke and community one of its best citizens. 2nd; that we most humbly bow in submission to the will of our Heavenly Father who doeth all things well. 3rd; that in testimony of our respect to the memory of Bro. I.G. Hill, a copy of these resolutions be spread upon the minutes of the Lodge and a copy be furnished the widow of our deceased brother, also a copy be furnished to the Roanoke Leader for publication. Fraternally submitted, B.F. Weathers W.G. Floyd H.L. Hester, Committee ---- LOCAL News Mrs. Allie Kemp, after an extended visit to her daughter Mrs. Thompson, left last week for her home in Memphis, Tenn. --- The Temple, Texas Daily Telegram of Feb. 9th brings the news of the death of John T. Talley at his home in that place. He went to Temple from this section in 1870 and has relatives and friends among the older citizens here. --- Mrs. H.N. Awbrey is convalescing after a severe illness. Her sister Mrs. Enloe is with her. --- Mr. and Mrs. H.E. Allen of Americus are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. A.M. Clemmons this week. --- Miss Marion Woodyard arrived yesterday from West Pont with her sister Mrs. Homer Wilson to remain a few days. --- Mrs. A. J. Crumpler was the guest of her parents Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Ray this week. --- N.T. Landers and wife arrived Friday from Birmingham to again make Roanoke their home. --- BACON LEVEL News Feb. 17th "Uncle" Steve Bishop, an old veteran, died here yesterday at the ripe old age of eighty-six years and will be buried here today. --- "Uncle" Johnny Phillips is visiting his nephew John Phillips near Glenn, Georgia. --- Mr. Judson Gamble and wife of Atlanta came Saturday to visit home folks. Mr. Gamble had the misfortune to get hurt while at work on a railroad train, and it is feared he will never be able to walk again. --- Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Crouch of LaGrange were called here by the death of the latter's father, Mr. Bishop. --- Julia Green, a colored woman, was drowned Saturday night in the old Trent lake near her home. --- NEWSPAPER issue of Wednesday, February 26, 1913 SHERIFF MAKES RAID Deputy Sheriff C.E. Ford raided a "wild cat" still near High Shoals on Monday and succeeded in capturing Sam Walker and Cicero Gravett; a third party made his escape. He also captured the still and landed it in jail to await the arrival of U.S. officers. The Wedowee Star --- WEHADKEE News Feb. 24th Mrs. John Fomby is very low and is not expected to live. --- LOCAL News Oscar Hammond of Woodland, Ga., has come to attend the Telegraph School. His brother was a former pupil and is now agent at Woodland, Georgia. --- The six month old child of Mr. and Mrs. O.C. Wheeler died Friday at their home in the Higgins community. --- Mrs. H.M. Mickle who has been quite sick for several weeks is convalescing. --- Charles Tidwell of Ellerslie, Georgia is visiting his brother J.R. Tidwell. --- A daughter was born on Washington's birthday to Mr. and Mrs. Grady Word. --- Notice - - I have a wood yard located between the cotton factory and town and will buy and sell wood of all kinds. Wood delivered anywhere in town. W.H. Smallwood --- J.T. Sand who has been aiding in the improvements being made at the factory in Rock Mills, has moved to Roanoke to engage in like work. He has rented the Ruggles cottage on West Point street. The house has recently been renovated and improved. --- W.A. Smith of Standing Rock spent last week with his brother O.W. Smith. --- Rev. F.H. Farrington and family left yesterday for their new home in Monroe, Louisiana. The best wishes of many friends attend these good people. --- Walter Thomas and Miss Inez Alsobrook, prominent young people of Five Points, were married last Wednesday evening. --- WADLEY News Feb. 24th Mrs. Ida Scarbrough and Mrs. Zema Leath of Mellow Valley were the guests of their sister Mrs. Liles the week end. --- Mrs. Miller of Mellow Valley is visiting her daughter Mrs. Liles. --- Mr. and Mrs. J.M. Gay visited the former's sister Mrs. D. Allen in Atlanta from Friday till Monday. --- Mrs. Ola Hearn and Luther spent the weekend as the guests of Mrs. Will Stewart at Almond. --- WEDOWEE News Feb. 24th Bro. Cofield was on duty with us Saturday and Sunday. He preached three good sermons at the Baptist church and one at the Poor Farm, Sunday afternoon. --- HAPPY LAND News Feb. 24th Mrs. Mary J. Brown who has been sick so long, continues to grow worse. Her condition is considered critical but not hopeless. --- Mrs. B. Brown was struck down with an attack of rheumatism last Friday. For a short time she seemed partially paralyzed. She is improving at this writing. --- ROCK MILL News Feb. 24th The remains of Miss Harry who died Friday at her home near Glenn, Ga., were interred at Wehadkee on Saturday. --- File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/al/randolph/newspapers/newspape749gnw.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/alfiles/ File size: 13.6 Kb