Randolph County AlArchives News.....Newspaper Abstracts for APRIL 1914 April 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 21, 2005, 9:33 pm The Roanoke Leader April 1914 NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE ROANOKE LEADER", Roanoke, Randolph County, Alabama for APRIL 1914 NEWSPAPER issue of Wednesday, April 1, 1914 MRS. SAM WALKER DEAD Mrs. Sam Walker, whom the Leader reported last week to be probably fatally burned, died Wednesday morning, just 24 hours after receiving her horrible injuries. She was a good woman, a daughter of Mr. C.A. Baldwin. Her husband, whose hands were badly burned in a heroic effort to save his wife, is improving. --- LOCAL News P.B. Tatum is seriously ill at his home in Abanda. --- RESOLUTIONS ON THE DEATH OF MRS. HUGH MALONE Whereas, on the 7th day of March 1914, God took to that better world from the home of Bro. Hugh Malone, his wife, leaving a husband and three little girls to mourn her loss as well as a host of relatives and friends; and whereas she will be greatly missed as a friend and neighbor of our town as well as from the home; therefore, be it resolved, 1st; that we bow in humble submission to Him who doeth all things well and for the best. 2nd; that in the death of Mrs. Beulah Malone the town has lost a faithful friend; the husband a devoted wife and the children and kind and affectionate mother. 3rd; that we extend our sincere sympathy to the bereaved family and commend them to our Heavenly Father, who by His grace and faith in His Son, makes life's journey pleasant, and insures: A happy meeting with loved ones over Jordan at last, In the sweet by and by where sorrows will all be past, And forever to dwell with the ransomed throng, Crowned in glory singing redemption's song. 4th; that a copy of these resolutions be sent to the bereaved family, a copy to The Roanoke Leader for publication and a copy be spread on the minutes of the Baptist Sunday School of Malone. Ulah Lucas Della Williams Eula Stone, Sunday School Committee ---- MALONE News March 30th Mrs. A. Lester from north Alabama is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.W.L. Stone. --- Mrs. Luverne McCall was called to her home in Piedmont last week on account of the serious illness of a sister. --- LOCAL News A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. LeSuer the 27th inst. --- J.D. Hooper, wife and children of Jacksonville, Florida are here on a visit to his parents and will remain three weeks. --- Mrs. S.E. Bradshaw had as her guests for the weekend, Mrs. Wilbur Bradshaw and little son of Columbus, Mr. and Mrs. A.C. Crockett and Mr. and Mrs. Jim B. Crockett of Glenn, Ga., Miss Pearl Bradshaw of Atlanta and Miss Howard Bradshaw. ---- Mrs. Harvey Enloe who has been critically ill with ptomaine poisoning caused from drinking infected milk, is better this morning, we are pleased to note. --- Mr. and Mrs. C.R. Moon were called here from Livingston Saturday by the serious illness of their mother Mrs. S.N. Sledge, who is now improving. --- WADLEY News March 30th Mrs. Elizabeth Welch celebrated her ninety-third birthday Sunday, March 29th, at the home of her son, Dr. J.M. Welch. All of her children and grandchildren, numbering thirty-three, and several of the neighbors were there. Over a hundred were present. A six course dinner was served. Leonard Welch, who is attending school at Auburn was at home Sunday for the Welch reunion. --- LIME News March 30th Fonie Rushton happened to the misfortune to get two of his ribs broken last week. --- Mrs. H.H. Pitts is ill. --- Mrs. W. Shepherd is visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. Echols at Bacon Level this week. --- Mrs. H.T. Burgess is convalescing after a very severe illness. --- BACON LEVEL News March 30th Mrs. Eleanor Dickson of Abbotts Ford is visiting her daughter Mrs. D.L. Bishop. --- NEWSPAPER Issue of Wednesday, April 8, 1914 DEATH OF B.T. GOODWIN After a long illness, Mr. B.T. Goodwin died early Sunday morning at his home in this place. He was 61 years of age and had resided in this vicinity nearly all his life, moving to Roanoke last year. He was a brother to Mr. T.C. Goodwin, for many years one of Roanoke's best citizens. The deceased was a member of the Bethel Baptist church. His remains were interred at Mt. Pisgah Monday morning, after services conducted by Rev. J.W. Rucker. A wife and nine children, besides relatives and friends, mourn the departure of this quiet citizen. ---- CARD OF THANKS We wish to express our gratitude to our friends and neighbors for their faithful attentions and many kindnesses shown us and our departed loved one. Mrs. Sarah Goodwin and Family. --- LOCAL News H.C. Cooper is expected to arrive today from Waycross, Ga., called by the illness of his sister Mrs. A.E. McCarley at Lamar. --- L.O. and M.L. Robinson passed through Roanoke yesterday enroute to Lineville, called there by the serious illness of their father. --- Mr. and Mrs. J.E. Mooty announce the engagement of their daughter Miss Zara to Mr. Samuel Stephens, the wedding to occur at the home at 3:30 p.m. Easter Sunday. These young people will have hosts of friends and many will advance their congratulations. The Franklin News and Banner --- Mr. Wm. Mitchell of Talbotton, Ga., arrived yesterday to spend several days with his son Geo. Mitchell. --- Mr. and Mrs. Geo. W. Jackson and children have gone to Charlotte, N.C. where they will make their future home. --- Mr. Bryan Crowder of Randolph County is at the Gaines Sanitarium where he was operated on for appendicitis. The LaFayette Sun --- BROUGHTON News (by G.W. Poore, correspondent) April 6th The writer's mother received the sad intelligence last week of the death of her only sister that was living, Mrs. Sarah Dabney. She formerly resided in this county but was living in Talladega at the time of her death. (by G.W. Poore) --- DR. HOOPER'S BIRTHDAY Monday, April 6th, a happy birthday occasion was celebrated at the home of Dr. J.W. Hooper. The celebration was in his honor, and his entire family were present to participate in the pleasures of the occasion. His children from a distance were Mr. and Mrs. J.D. Hooper of Jacksonville, Fla., Mr. and Mrs. L.H. Fairman, Miss Rosebud Hooper and Klein Hooper of Atlanta. HIs sisters, Mrs. I.D. Nolan of New Site and Mrs. B.F. Russell of Montezuma, Ga., were also present. ---- NEWSPAPER issue of Wednesday, April 15, 1914 MISS AMANDA FINCHER DIES Miss Amanda Fincher, who lived many years with her sisters one mile north of town, died last Thursday. Her remains were interred at Lebanon on Friday. She was respected by all who knew her. Two sisters survive. --- LOCAL News Mrs. C.A. Pye and baby of Oglethorpe are spending some days with the family of W.H. McMurray. --- Mrs. R. Landers returned to Birmingham today after a visit to her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.M. Holder. --- H.C. Cooper who was called here last Wednesday by the illness of his sister Mrs. A.E. McCarley at Lamar, arrived there two hours after his sister's death. After spending this week at Lamar, Mr. Cooper will return to Roanoke and make this place his headquarters. --- I hereby forbid anyone from hiring, harboring or feeding my son Charles Joe Rowland who is a minor, 15 years old. D.R. Rowland, colored. --- The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Englehart has diptheria. The house is quarantined and it is not thought that the disease will spread. --- Howard Elliott of Opelika visited his sister Mrs. Newman from Saturday till Monday. --- Mrs. M.G. Cooper of Hattiesburg, Miss., has been spending several days with the family of her father, Rev. W.E. Faust. --- ROCK MILLS News The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Mack Cliett was buried Friday. --- WADLEY News April 13th Mrs. Maude Thompson and little daughter Margarette of Columbus, Miss. are the guests of mrs. R.W. Thompson. --- Stonewall Carter has finished his course of pharmacy in Atlanta and is at home for a few weeks. --- NEWSPAPER issue of Wednesday, April 22, 1914 WEDOWEE News April 20th Mr. P.F. Green and Miss Pearl Clifton were married Sunday afternoon. --- MR. WILLIAM YATES DEAD Mr. William Yates, aged 74 years, died Saturday at the home of his son Mr. Lee Yates in North Chambers. The remains were interred at Mt. Hickory Sunday. The deceased was a member of the Primitive Baptist church and was an excellent citizen. ---- LOCAL News Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Oldham left Monday to spend several weeks with their son in Sheffield. --- W. H. Moore, living near Potash, plead guilty yesterday to violating the prohibition laws in Roanoke and was fined $100. --- Mrs. S.S. Smith returned Monday from a short visit to Birmingham. She accompanied home the infant son of her brother Walter C. Gauntt whose wife has recently died. The little fellow will make his home with Mr. and Mrs. Smith. --- ROCK MILLS News April 21st Lois Collins is spending a while with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. H.N. Owens. --- WEHADKEE News April 21st The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. G.W. Norton was buried at Big Spring last Sunday. --- M.P. Harris of Crosby county, Texas has been visiting relatives and old friends in this section. --- MR. PAUL FLEETH MARRIED Miss Irene Ward, one of the pretty young daughters of Mr. and Mrs. J.J. Ward, and Mr. Paul Fleeth were married Sunday afternoon, Rev. J.G Herndon officiating. Mr. and Mrs. Fleeth are popular members of the younger set. They are receiving the sincere congratulations of their friends. Mr. Fleeth is a prominent young business man of this city, being associated in the firm of Bradfield-Hutchinson Company. The many friends of the young couple wish for them a long life of happiness. The LaGrange Reporter, the 14th. ---- NEWSPAPER Issue of Wednesday, April 29, 1914 MR. R.J. PERRYMAN DEAD Messr. W.F. Ussery, W.T. Tenant, R.G. West and Theo Wood attended in Heflin, Ala., Sunday afternoon, the funeral of Mr. R.J. "Jep" Perryman, whose death followed a long period of ill health. Mr. Perryman was well known throughout this section, traveled many years and had many admiring friends. Many evidences of his esteem were in evidence at the funeral, which was attended by delegations from Atlanta, Anniston and other points. ---- WADLEY News Mr. Emory Motley is the guest of his sister, Mrs. H.W. Hearn. --- Mr. and Mrs. R.D. Schuessler were called to LaFayette Sunday by the death of the latter's grandmother. --- BROUGHTON News April 27th Mrs. M.E. Hendon died at her home near this place Friday and was buried Saturday afternoon at Rock Stand. --- MRS. DeLOACH DEAD Mrs. M.A. DeLoach died Sunday evening at Five Points at the age of 95 years, 5 months and 5 days. She had been a member of the Primitive Baptist church about 45 years. The funeral occurred at Mt. Hickory Monday afternoon, conducted by Elder J.T. Satterwhite. The deceased leaves six children living, among whom is Mrs. A.T. Still. Her decendants number over 100. J.H. DeLoach of this city is a grandson of the deceased. Relatives from this place attended the funeral. --- LOCAL News Mrs. Georgia Tiller and daughter Mrs. Zilpha Allen of Parsons, Kansas are visiting the former's sister, Mrs. M.A. Jordan and other relatives in this section. --- S.P. Lee of Pensacola, Florida is here to take charge of the Gem Theatre. He is an experienced moving picture man and is making many improvements in the place. He promises good pictures and a comfortable house. Open every night at 7:30. Admission, only ten cents. --- A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Bart Goodwin last Friday. --- Truett Weaver and Mrs. A.L. Weaver attended the funeral of their cousin Mrs. Guinn in Bessemer on Thursday. --- Mr. Nichols attended the funeral in LaFayette Monday of the venerable mother of Walter G. Davis. --- Miss Martha Smith, after spending some time with her sister Mrs. Ware, left Monday for her home in Ashland. --- WEDOWEE News April 27th The Misses Overton of Birmingham and Thomasville, Georgia and Mr. Overton of Anniston, were here last week to attend the funeral of their father Mr. A.J. Overton who died Thursday night from taking poison medicine through a mistake. --- BACON LEVEL News April 27th Mr. and Mrs. Erwin Blanks of Lineville spent Sunday with Mrs. Margaret Hudson. --- File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/al/randolph/newspapers/newspape763gnw.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/alfiles/ File size: 12.9 Kb