Randolph County AlArchives News.....Newspaper abstracts for FEBRUARY 1914 February 1914 ************************************************ 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 19, 2005, 7:55 pm The Roanoke Leader February 1914 NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE ROANOKE LEADER", Roanoke, Randolph County, Alabama for FEBRUARY 1914 (NOTE: There are several missing newspaper issues on the microfilm roll for FEB. 1914) NEWSPAPER issue of Wednesday, February 4, 1914 DAVID MANLEY MET HIS DEATH AT HIS HOME TUESDAY AFTER A LONG PERIOD OF DECLINING HEALTH In the death of Mr. David Manley at his home in this place at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon, one of Roanoke's oldest residents and most interesting characters passed away. He had been in failing health for several years and the last week or so he declined rapidly, notwithstanding the faithful, unremitting care of physicians, relatives and friends. Mr. Manley was born in South Carolina August 1, 1845 and came to Roanoke with his parents when a child of three or four years, where he has since resided. At the time of his death he was sixty-eight years, six months and two days of age. His surviving brothers are H.C. and C.D. Manley of this place, and his only living sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Atchison, residing near Texarkana. There are numerous other relatives including many nephews and nieces. The Manley family has been closely identified with the history of Roanoke, and in its growth and development, and our deceased friend was an important factor. He began clerking in a store when a small boy and sold goods for many years. In all his dealings he was smooth and pleasant and strictly honest. Notwithstanding he did a noble part by his aged parents and younger brothers and sisters and he was able to accumulate a comfortable little fortune. Mr. Manley also bore his part in the building of our churches and schools and in the support of other worthy causes. He was from early life a member of the Roanoke Baptist church and was also a Mason. He was a conservative element in the community, always advising harmony and seeking to promote peace and neighborly relations. Few men have lived so long in the same community and few have made more friends. The funeral services will be conducted at 10 o'clock Thursday morning from the First Baptist church by Dr. Rucker and the interment will be in Cedarwood cemetery. ---- MRS. W.B. RODGERS DEAD At 4:45 o'clock yesterday afternoon, the gentle spirit of Mrs. W.B. Rodgers took its flight. Mrs. Rodgers had been desperately ill for several weeks, nevertheless, her death was a grievous shock to her family and friends. The deceased was a true woman in all the relations of life. She leaves a husband and two grown children, besides her aged parents, brothers, sisters and other relatives. The funeral will be conducted this afternoon at 2:30 from the First Baptist church of which the deceased was a member, by her pastor, Rev. J.W. Rucker. ---- CARD OF THANKS We wish to express, through this paper, our deep appreciation of the many tender kindnesses of friends and physicians who attended our husband and father to the end. We bespeak God's rich reward of peace forever for each one. Mrs. W.C. Orr, Mr. and Mrs. T.H. Radney, Mrs. Eula Awbrey ---- WEHADKEE News Feb. 2nd We are sorry to note that Rev. W.R. Avery is critically ill. Dr. Wyatt Avery of Birmingham, arrived Sunday to visit his father and will carry him to a hospital if his condition will admit of it. --- LOCAL News Mrs. H.D. Cowden is visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. W.W. Wood. --- E.P. Rodgers of Columbus and J.F. Parker of West Point were called here last week by the critical illness of their sister Mrs. W.B. Rodgers. --- Dr. DeWitt Faucett returned to Gadsden Monday, being called here by the illness of his uncle Mr. D. Manley. --- Dr. Wyatt Avery left Monday morning with his father for Birmingham where the latter will be placed in an infirmary. The many friends of this good man trust that he may soon regain his health. --- It will be pleasing news to our local readers to learn that our friend, Mr. George E. Lee, is steadily regaining his health at his brother's home north of town. --- Mrs. Emil Zobel is improving after a long illness. --- J.R. Gross and mother were in town yesterday, returning from a visit to the former's brother S.C. Gross at Galliver, Florida. --- CARD OF THANKS We wish to express our sincere thanks to our many friends, neighbors and Dr. Liles, for sympathy and kindness shown us in the sickness and death of our mother Mrs. Nancy H. Stephens. May God's richest blessings rest upon you all. Nannie E. Hodges Tinie Duke Sadie Owen Becky Mickle Jim Stephens Minus Stephens ----- MALONE News Feb. 2nd Mr. A.E. Stone has sold his farm to Mr. Nixon Lucas and moves his family to Lawrenceburg, Tenn. this week. --- ROCK MILLS News Feb. 2nd Mr. Jess Owens died at his home here Monday afternoon after a long illness. His remains were carried to Wehadkee for burial. --- Mrs. Emory Carden of Double Head, spent Saturday and Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C.W. Eichelberger. --- LOCAL News A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Eric Alsobrook on the 7th inst. at the home of Mrs. Alsobrook's parents in Five Points. --- Mrs. Mamie Callaway of LaGrange is spending some days with her niece, Mrs. T.B. Wood. --- Mrs. Walter Finney and little son are spending the week with the former's mother Mrs. Mary Williams. --- John B. Tatum is a candidate for Sheriff of Chambers county. Mr. Tatum is a prominent and worthy citizen of our neighboring county and a brother of S.H. Tatum of this city. --- News was received here Saturday by relatives that Mrs. Brown, formerly known here as Mrs. Diva Mayfield, was buried in Birmingham that day. Her death occurred in Savannah, Georgia. --- Mack Manley of Newnan, Dr. G.L. Fausett of Greenville and Mrs. Mack Huffaker of Ensley were called to Roanoke last week to attend the funeral of Mr. David Manley. --- Dr. W.S. Trent returned Thursday of last week from southern Carroll county where he had spent several days with Mrs. Trent who has been visiting her parents, Dr. and Mrs. McAfee. He and Mrs. Trent are to be congratulated on the recent arrival of a bouncing boy of nine pounds. The Franklin News & Banner. ---- Monk Chappell, colored, had his right hand mashed off last Thursday night while at work at the oil mill. --- J.F. Parker of West Point and Mrs. W.R. Thompson of Riderville, Ala., attended the funeral of Mrs. W.B. Rodgers last Wednesday. --- The residence of Mr. George Drummond near Wehadkee was destroyed by fire Monday afternoon. --- Born to Mr. and Mrs. Jim Wilkins last week, a boy. --- Mr. Bunyan Kilgore left last week for Albany, Texas where he has a position for the coming year. --- Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Perry of Dallas, Texas have come to Wadley to make their home. Mr. Perry has accepted a position with the Clardy Pharmacy. --- LIME News Feb. 9th Mrs. Henry Thomas and children of Langdale spent last week with her sister Mrs. Jack Preston. --- IN MEMORIAM OF WILLIAM MONROE JOHNS William Monroe Johns, senior Warden of Putman Lodge 212, A.F. & A. Masons, departed this life Dec. 5th 1913. In the death of Bro. Johns, the fraternity has lost a worthy and faithful member, his wife and children a true and devoted husband and father, the country a good citizen. Bro. Johns lived at home and boarded at the same place. He attended to his own business and let other people's alone. He possessed many traits of fine character. He was loved by all that knew him. May we all emulate his character. May God bless his wife and children and help them to meet him in heaven. F.M. Handley J.S. Horton A.J. Gibson F.P. Parker J.A. George, Committee ---- NEWSPAPER issue of Wednesday, February 11, 1914 MRS. H.R. ARNOLD DEAD Mrs. H.R. Arnold died last Wednesday at her home three miles north of town and was buried at Zion's Rest the following day. She was 73 years of age and had been a member of the Methodist church since 1859. All her children, as well as her husband, preceded her to the grave. ---- CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank all the friends and neighbors for the many kindnesses extended to Mrs. H.R. Arnold in her last days and upon the occasion of her death and funeral. Respectfully, her grandchildren. --- LOCAL News Rev. J.T. Wilkins, formerly Methodist pastor at Five Points, died suddenly in Talladega yesterday. --- CARD OF THANKS It is our desire to express in part our deep appreciation of the innumerable kindnesses that were extended to our now deceased kinsman, Mr. David Manley, during the long period of his physical debility through which he suffered before death, and to us in our bereavement. No words can adequately express the gratitude and kindly regard we feel, but we wish you to know that in our hearts we shall always remember you. For such kindness as you have shown, God alone may suitably give reward. H.C. Manley C.D. Manley S.C. Fausett ---- CARD OF THANKS We take this method of thanking the physicians, friends and neighbors, the Mayor and City Council for their many kindnesses shown us in our sad hour of bereavement. Especially do we thank Mrs. W.C. Hunter and Mrs. J.T. Striplin for their kindness at the death of our loved one. May God bless each and everyone, is our prayer. Mrs. W.B. 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