Randolph County AlArchives News.....Newspaper Abstracts for JULY 1913 July 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 13, 2005, 5:32 pm The Roanoke Leader July 1913 NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE ROANOKE LEADER", Roanoke, Randolph County, Alabama for JULY 1913 NEWSPAPER Issue of Wednesday, July 2, 1913 VETERANS FROM GREATEST WAR MEET IN PEACE ON FAMOUS BATTLEGROUND OF GETTYSBURG Gettysburg, Pa., June 28th The sands of time were turned back many years tonight. Aged men, some garbed in blue, others clad in gray, shook hands across the chasm of years and renewed their youth. Time had dealt heavily with most of them. Yet their enthusiasm was contagious and appealed especially to those of a younger generation. The central figure in a wonderful picture, these veterans of "the greatest fighting force the sun ever shone on", shook off the weight of age and fought over again the battle that marked the "high tide of the Confederacy". Some of the men have empty sleeves pinned across their chests. Others hobble about on crutches with a leg gone. Still others, and they are in the majority, move painfully here and there with the assistance of stout canes. Hardly a man is under 75, but neither the weight of years nor the heat of a veritable inferno has changed their spirits. They are here to honor the men who fought and died on both sides in the three days' conflict of half a century ago and to commemorate deeds of heroism unparalleled and unequalled. Although the real celebration does not begin until Tuesday, more than a quarter of the 45,000 veterans who will participate are in their tents on the battlefield tonight. Most of the others are enroute. All day long trains have puffed and snorted their way into the little station here, discharging their burden of veterans in and out of uniform. The heat has been intense and there is little prospect of relief in sight. There were fully a score of prostrations today but most of them are not very serious and the victims, after receiving temporary treatment, were able for the most part to go back to their tents in the big encampment. But it is feared that worse conditions are to come. To guard against this and properly care for all who may suffer from any cause, the most elaborate precautions have been taken. Two large general hospitals with a capacity of 1,800 persons, three regimental hospitals, fourteen Red Cross emergency stations and twenty first aid stations have been established at points easy of access about the big camp. In addition, seventeen ambulances and an entire batallion of hospital corpsmen from the regular Army, with scores of physicians, are on duty ready for service at an instant's warning. But the veterans themselves are neither grumbling or complaining. The men who half a century ago stained the soil of Pennsylvania with their blood and who gave their lives freely for the cause they deemed just, are to be honored by their surviving comrades. It will take far more than the elements to interfere with this inspiring program. The memories of Longstreet and Lee; Meade and Reynolds; Hancock, Howard, Warren and the scores of others who made history here is too real to these men to permit anything to check their enthusiasm. There is a unique flag flying in the big camp, which has been an object of almost adoration to all who saw it today and it is agreed that it accurately represents the sentiment of everyone. On one side of the flag is the Stars and Stripes, and on the other side a replica of the Confederate Battle Flag. Beneath, in white letters are these historic declarations: " Let us have peace; Grant." "Duty is the sublimest word in my language; Lee." ------ WADLEY News June 30th J.W.J. Ferguson of Millege, Ga., was the guest of his sister Mrs. R.W. Thompson this week. --- BROUGHTON News June 30th Mr. and Mrs. W.H. George of Wadley, passed through here Sunday, enroute to visit T.N. Osborn who resides some miles north of this place and who is not expected to live, having suffered a stroke of paralysis. --- MAYOR'S COURT Friday, Mayor Chewning tried his first case for violations of the prohibition laws. M.D. (Bud) Hester, white, was the accused. He plead not guilty but the evidence was so clear to the court that he deemed it proper to sentence the defendant to pay a fine of $100. and to work six months on the streets. Hester took an appeal and after two days detention succeeded in making bond. --- LOCAL News Rev. J.M. Yates received a message yesterday telling of the death of his mother who lived with her youngest son near Bowdon, Ga. Mr. Yates left yesterday to attend the funeral. The Wedowee Star --- Mrs. N.H. Causey returned to Atlanta this morning accompanied by her sister Miss Clara Hester, who will spend some time in Atlanta and Newnan. --- Harry Reynolds of New Orleans, accompanied his cousin Howard Pace to Roanoke to remain two weeks. --- The 2 year old child of Mr. and Mrs. W. Gunn died in Lowell ast Wednesday afternoon. The funeral services were conducted the following afternoon by Rev. E.M. Glenn at Zion's Rest. --- Miss Ruth Mooty, who was rescued when drowning upon the occasion of the fearful tragedy at Milltown June 23rd, was brought to her home in this place the following day where she remained in a serious condition for some days. The many friends of this young lady will be rejoiced to learn that she is now making good progress toward complete recovery. --- NON-RESIDENT NOTICE State of Alabama, Randolph County Probate Court, June 18, 1913 In the matter of the estate of F.M. Gay, deceased Notice to: Nancy A. Staples, who resides in Sayre, Buchanan County, State of Oklahoma; and all other persons of interest, take notice: This day came J.G. Gay and filed in this court his petition in writing and under oath, for the sale of certain lands described in said petition, belonging to the estate of F.M. Gay, deceased, for a division among the heirs and joint owners of said estate, therefore, you will take notice of this filing of said petition and it is ordered by the court that the 21st day of July 1913 be and is hereby appointed a day to hear said petition, at which time you and all persons interested can appear and contest said petition if you think proper. This the 18th day of June 1913. John T. Heflin, Judge of Probate ---- LOCAL News We regret to note that Byrd Blake is ill with the fever. --- W.E. Hendrix recently moved his family here from Georgia, having been placed here as section foreman on the A.B. & A. Railway. --- Mr. and Mrs. R.P. Phelps are expecting their daughter Mrs. Mattie Lou Staples to arrive this week from Oklahoma with her children, to make her home here, and they are also expecting their youngest daughter Mrs. D.D. Hurley for a visit to home folks. --- Mrs. C.G. Bramblett of the Lowell community, accompanied by her husband and sister, left yesterday for the home of her mother at Tryon, Ga., where she goes to recuperate her health, which is very unsatisfactory. --- S.J. Holder continues in very ill health. He is at the home of his father in this place for a few days. --- J.W. Melton is here to begin the erection of a cottage residence for Mrs. Eula Awbrey, on the lot where her former house was burned. --- Mrs. Smith, an aged lady, died last Wednesday at the home of her daughter Mrs. J.M. Riley, several miles west of town. --- OBITUARY OF MRS. LUELLA FINCHER On the 15th day of June our dearly beloved friend, Mrs. Luella Fincher, was laid to rest in Napoleon cemetery in the presence of a large concourse of sorrowing friends. She left a devoted husband, Mr. Benjamin Fincher and two little boys, who deeply mourn their loss. From early childhood she sowed a loving and unselfish disposition which won for her a place in the hearts of her playmates. Those who knew her best loved her most. With her sweet disposition she scattered smiles and sunshine wherever she went. When just blooming into young, happy, joyous womanhood, she obeyed the voice of Jesus, becoming a christian. She lived in sweet fellowship with the Christian church at Haywood. She always filled her place when it was possible for her to do so. We say to her heart stricken parents, Bro. and Sister G.O. Hill, to her loving brothers and sisters and to her faithful husband and little boys, we extend our deepest heartfelt sympathy toward them. Let me say to all whose hearts are steeped in sorrow, "blessed in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints" and " blessed are the dead who die in the Lord." Let us live so as to meet her some sweet day in that land where God's own hand will wipe all tears away. Mrs. Alice Allen ---- LIME News June 30th Mrs. H.H. Pitts received news Saturday of the marriage of her brother J.D. Pitts which occurred at Tifton on the 22nd. --- Mrs. Bunk Harry happened to a fall last week and broke her thigh. --- BACON LEVEL News June 29th Rev. Hiram Henry and wife of Whitesburg, Ga., are visiting the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Noah Henry. --- OBITUARY OF S.B. BISHOP S.B. Bishop was born June 23, 1825 and died Feb. 16, 1913. He was married to Miss Elizabeth Strickland Dec. 16, 1845. To this union were born six children, all of them making good citizens, most of whom are living now. Mr. Bishop was an honest, sober and industrious man, highly esteemed for his many good qualities. He made a valiant soldier during the War Between the States. He was a good neighbor and will be missed by those who knew and loved him best. He spent his last days in the home of his son Enoch Bishop who with his good wife, ministered unto him kindly and lovingly until death relieved him of his suffering. For this good man death had no terror. His body was laid in its final resting place in the cemetery at Bacon Level Baptist church, the funeral services being conducted by the writer. A.S. Brannan, Raonoke, Ala. ---- NEWSPAPER issue of Wednesday, July 9, 1913 ANNOUNCEMENT Mr. and Mrs. J.D. Ozley of Standing Rock, announce the marriage of their daughter Bessie Lee to Mr. Bryant B. Cofield, the marriage to take place in August. --- MARRIED SUNDAY At Springfield Baptist church last Sunday, Mr. Louis R. Kerr and Miss Inez Brown were married, Rev. J.D. O'Keefe being the officiating minister. The young couple will go to Atlanta to make their future home. --- LOCAL News J.W. Chastain of Rock Mills was fined $50. and costs in mayor's court for violation of the prohibition laws, and in another case was fined $100. and sentenced to three months labor. The labor sentence was suspended, conditioned upon further good behavior. --- Miss Mae Lee of LaFayette is visiting her brother A.A. Lee and wife. --- John A. Hornsby of Texas is here on a visit to home folks, after several years absence. --- T.F. Roquemore and wife of Lanett were called to Roanoke on Saturday by the critical illness of the latter's brother, H.M. Kitchens. --- WEHADKEE News July 7th J.T. White of Cullman county is on a visit to relatives in this section. --- Mrs. H.B. Walker has been very sick with pellagra. --- LOCAL News H. Manus Kitchens who as operated on Saturday for appendicitis is reported this morning as doing well. --- George H. Black, who for many years was an agent of the Central Railway at LaFayette, died last Friday night. --- LIME News July 7th Jim Bailey of Ozark, Arkansas arrived Saturday to visit relatives in this vicinity. --- Charlie Foster left for Meridian, Miss., being called there to attend his brother George who is critically ill. --- WADLEY News July 7th Mrs. Lizzie Kitchens was called to Roanoke on Sunday by the serious illness of her son, H.M. Kitchens. --- NEWSPAPER issue of Wednesday, July 16, 1913 BITTEN BY MAD DOG A very unfortunate occurrence was reported last Thursday from the home of John R. Poore who lives on the Wood place a mile and half from town. Four children of Mr. Poore were bitten by a mad dog belonging to the family. The animal continued to act in an unusual manner and was killed. Herman Poore, the grown son, who was bitten first, carried the dog's head to Montgomery Friday and had it examined. The news was wired back that the dog had hydrophobia. Accordingly, Mr. Poore carried the three other children to Montgomery on Saturday and placed them under treatment with the eldest. At last reports they were doing nicely and it is hoped they will soon be out of danger. ---- A NOTED VISITOR Last Friday, Sam Saliba and Mrs. George, with the latter's children, returned from a visit of several weeks to relatives in Savannah, Ga. They were accompanied home by their nephew and niece, Alexander and Miss Eugenie Thomas of that city, and also by their brother Dr. John Saliba of England. The editor has had the pleasure of meeting this interesting gentleman. Thru others we learn that he is well known in his adopted country as a surgeon, having graduated at the University of Edinborough, Scotland and having served as surgeon in St. George's Hospital and in the Army during the Boer war in South Africa, being appointed by the Queen and given the rank of Captain. Returning, he made a tour of Africa, visiting Victoria Falls and hunting big fame. He tours the various countries of Europe during the summer and spends his winters as consulting surgeon in the north of England. We are informed that Dr. Saliba is also a contributor of scientific and literary articles to well known English periodicals. ---- WALKED ALL THE WAY FROM OKLAHOMA Cordova, July 8th Clive Harris, age 18 and his sister Motier, aged 16, arrived here this morning, having walked through the country from their home in Stillwater, Oklahoma, a distance of over 750 miles. They are on their way to visit their grandparents in Ashland and are taking the hike as a pleasure trip and for its educational features. Their father is a Methodist minister in Stillwater, Okla., and was glad to give his consent to the journey at the lad's suggestion, realizing the great opportunity it afforded for the study of life and nature as well as the establishment of self reliance and hardihood. They left home June 2nd and after visiting their grandparents at Ashland for a few weeks, will return home about Sept. 1st to re-enter school. Another sister, age 20, left with them, but after walking 400 miles was compelled to return with a sprained ankle. They are not obliged to earn their way, as ample funds are sent along ahead of them by their father to cover their daily needs. They came by way of Little Rock and Memphis, taking the railroad routes and so far have always managed to stop over night at some hospitable farm house with the exception of one night in Arkansas where they were compelled to find a resting place overnight in the woods. Their rosy cheeks and quick step betray no weariness but they are considering riding the balance of the way from Cordova to Ashland, leaving here at 2:35 over the Frisco. The average miles walked per day thus far is 21 and the fact that they covered 33 miles yesterday shows the couple to be in good condition. The Birmingham Age Herald. --- LOCAL News DeWitt Sudduth of Atlanta came Saturday to spend a few days with home folks. --- The reunion of the family of H.H. Redmond, which was held at his home a few miles below town, was a most enjoyable occasion. Many people were in attendance. The Leader joins a host of friends in wishing for the entire family continued good health and prosperity. --- Jeff Smith of Waco, Texas is visiting his brother, O.W. Smith. --- Mrs. Mollie Smith returned to Atlanta on Monday after spending some time with her daughter Mrs. John Tucker. --- Luther Gauntt wrote from Omaha, Texas to renew his subscription to the Leader. --- Dr. Stevenson left for Atlanta this morning to carry S.J. Holder to a sanitarium. --- Mrs. R.P. Price returned Sunday from a visit to her parents near LaGrange, accompanied by her sister Mrs. L.P. Harris. --- Mrs. H.J. Willingham and little daughter of Montgomery visited relatives in Roanoke last week. --- B.E. Satterwhite and son Herbert went to Birmingham yesterday to have an operation performed on the latter's throat. --- We regret to note that Mrs. W.F. Ussery continues entirely helpless as she has been since being paralyzed last October. --- WADLEY News July 14th Jase Green will leave Wednesday for Cullman where he goes to visit his father's family for two weeks. --- Mrs. Allen Wood of Texas is the guest of relatives here. --- Mrs. Oscar McGill and children of Tifton, Ga., came Saturday to be the guests of relatives for some time. --- WEHADKEE News July 14th Mr. and Mrs. Turner Hester are the parents of a fine boy that has just arrived. --- The little year and a half old boy of Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Brown died last Thursday after a short illness of whooping cough and pneumonia. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. J.D. O'Keefe at Big Springs on Friday. --- NAPOLEON News July 9th Bro. Paul Long of Atlanta, who often visited relatives in our county, died recently on his return home after a prolonged visit here. --- The new born babe of Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Shelnutt was buried at Haywood Monday afternoon. --- A.B. Earnest, though yet quite feeble, is slowly convalescing from a long illness. --- NEWSPAPER Issue of Wednesday, July 23, 1913 MARRIED HERE SUNDAY At the residence of Rev. R.B. Hester in this place on Sunday, that minister performed the ceremony which united in matrimony Mr. L.O. Robinson, a well known citizen of Wedowee, and Mrs. Nancy Daniel, a popular young lady of Lowell. The couple left shortly afterward for their home. The Leader joins their friends in extending best wishes. --- DEATH OF C.W. TENANT OCCURRED THURSDAY After a long period of failing health, Mr. Charles W. Tenant passed away shortly after noon last Thursday, at the home of his daughter Mrs. A.C. McCarley in this place. His other surviving child is Mrs. E.E. Chase, this city. Mr. Tenant was a well known and esteemed citizen, having spent most of his long life in Randolph. He was born in South Carolina 74 years ago. He was a member of the Baptist church. The remains were carried Friday to the old home of the deceased, near Lamar, where funeral services were conducted at Zion church by Rv. T.H. Landers. The interment was in charge of the Masons. A very large concourse attended. ---- PLEASANT HILL News July 14th Needham Graham of Birmingham spent the week with his cousin, Rev. G.G. Smith. --- Mrs. Libby Gross is spending awhile with her brother G.G. Smith. --- BROUGHTON News July 21st C.C. Workman of Lineville and C.M. Dye and family of Bowdon, Ga., were called here last week by the serious illness of Miss Annie Bell Workman. We regret to note that she continues quite low. --- HAPPY LAND News July 21st Rev. James Bailey has returned from an extended visit among relatives in Heard County, Georgia and expects to spend several weeks with kindred in east Alabama bfore going back to his home in Arkansas. --- Johnson Brown of Cullman county, Ala., spent some time with relatives in this community last week. --- Mrs. L.M. Burditt has just been summoned to the bedside of her dying sister, Mrs. John Roberts, near Bacon Level. The former's son, Lon Burditt, accompanied her. --- Bill Manley and family visited his sick sister near Wedowee last week. She is suffering from a hopeless case of consumption. --- R.M. Brown was bitten by a rattlesnake about ten days ago and for a short time he was unconscious from the effects of the poison and he has not fully recovered yet. He received treatment from a physician. --- BACON LEVEL News July 21st We regret to note that Mrs. Roberts is not expected to live. She is at the home of her daughter Mrs. Crowder. --- Mrs. M.A. Bennett of Roanoke is spending some time with her daughter Mrs. Alice Bishop. --- LOCAL News Mrs. Mitchell Satterwhite died in LaFayette on Monday after a long illness. The interment was at Mt. Pisgah on Tuesday. --- Mrs. W.G. Floyd is with her mother Mrs. Ann Strickland who is seriously ill at her home at Hickory Flat. --- NEWSPAPER issue of Wednesday, July 30, 1913 A KILLING OCCURRED NEAR OMAHA LAST FRIDAY A deplorable tragedy occurred near Omaha school house last Friday night. Martin Morris shot and killed Jeff Kidd. Only a few words were passed between the two men. Whiskey played its part in this tragedy. The slayer made his escape and has not been arrested. The deceased was about 25 years old and leaves a mother and two sisters who live at LaGrange, Ga. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. J.B. Camp at Big Spring Saturday afternoon in the presence of a large congregation. ---- LOCAL News Louis Walsh of Atlanta is visiting his sister Mrs. Nevelson. --- Mrs. C.S. Darrington of LaGrange was the guest of Mrs. O.W. Smith the first of the week. --- Rev. E.M. Glenn returned Monday from Sylacauga where he attended a reunion of the Glenn family. --- Mr. Asa Wright, an old and respected citizen, died last Friday at his home near the county capital. His remains were interred Saturday in the Wedowee cemetery. The deceased was the father of Dr. C.B. Wright. --- Truett Weaver left yesterday for a ten day visit to his parents at San Fritas, Texas. --- Thomas Lane and sister Miss Emma, arrived Friday from Villa Rica, Ga., to visit their cousin Miss Burma Yates and other relatives in Roanoke and Wedowee. --- Mrs. James Copeland returned to her home in Atlanta on Friday, after a visit to her sister Mrs. R.M. Ward. --- BACON LEVEL News July 28th Emory Mapp is quite sick at this writing. --- WEHADKEE News July 28th Charles Arrington is very sick and not expected to live long. --- "Aunt" Drucilla Young is very low and is not expected to recover. --- NOTICE Application will be made on or bfore the 2nd Tuesday in August 1913 to the Board of Pardons and the Governor of Alabama for a pardon or parole of Sam Bowen Sr., who was convicted at the August term of the Circuit Court of Randolph County, 1912, for an assault to murder and sentenced to the penitentiary for a period of four years. R.J. Hooton, Atty. --- File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/al/randolph/newspapers/newspape754gnw.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/alfiles/ File size: 22.9 Kb