Randolph County AlArchives News.....Newspaper Abstracts for AUG 1914 August 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 December 2, 2005, 8:52 pm The Roanoke Leader August 1914 NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE ROANOKE LEADER", Roanoke, Randolph County, Alabama for AUGUST 1914 NEWSPAPER issue of Wednesday, August 5, 1914 WADLEY News Aug. 3rd Mrs. Tom Perry left Thursday for Wilkes, Texas where she will spend a month with relatives. --- Arnton Clegg of Tifton, Ga., is visiting relatives in and near Wadley. --- RESOLUTIONS ON THE DEATH OF WINSTON E. WOOD We, as fellow Sovereigns in Oak Grove Camp No. 605, W.O.W., wish to express our heartfelt sympathy for the bereaved family of our deceased Brother Sovereign, Winston E. Wood. Be it resolved; that in the death of Bro. Wood, the Camp has lost a faithful member and the home a true and faithful husband. Be it further resolved that a copy of these resolutions be spread upon the minutes, one be sent to the bereaved family and one to the Roanoke Leader for publication. J.W. Reeves A.P. Owen F.J. Hodges, Committee ---- LOCAL News Mrs. Slay is quite ill at the home of her son W.J. Slay at Dickert. --- WEHADKEE News Aug. 3rd J.P. Robertson of Edna, Texas is visiting his father J.W. Robertson and other relatives in this section, after an absence of thirty years. --- R.E. Lee has located his saw mill on L.W. Stitt's place and is cutting a large quantity of lumber. --- The little babe of Ben Davis was buried at Big Spring last Tuesday. --- A gloom of sorrow as cast over this community when it was announced that the beautiful spirit of Mrs. John D. Wood had taken its flight to the Bright Beyond at 3 o'clock this morning. She was taken seriously ill with appendicitis Saturday afternoon and was operated on Sunday night. The deceased was about 22 years old and was a sweet christian lady. She leaves a husband and one little boy. Funeral services will be conducted at Paran this afternoon by Rev. J.D. O'Keefe, her pastor. Many hearts will mourn this good woman. ---- NEWSPAPER issue of Wednesday, August 12, 1914 IN MEMORY OF MR. BERRY O. DRIVER When Berry O. Driver of Roanoke passed away last Saturday at an Atlanta infirmary, his home town, his county and Alabama lost one of our very foremost citizens. His church has lost one of her most valuable members. His devoted wife and two splendid sons are bereft of a princely husband and father as this writer has ever known. As a druggist, Mr. Driver stood in the front rank. As a business man, he was successful. He was a gentleman, always and everywhere. Thus, at forty-five years of age, in the very prime of usefulness, with every viewpoint of a life roseate, and as men would say, ready to live, God has called and B.O. Driver has answered the summons to "come up higher". Thus, another of the well beloved, life long friends of the writer has passed away. Many of our readers never knew Berry Driver, perhaps, but we would be false to the memory of one of the manliest men we ever knew if we did not write these lines. May the "God of all Grace" comfort the bereaved widow and children. The Alexander City Outlook --- WEDOWEE News We regret to learn of the death of Mrs. Adel Messer of near Napoleon, which occurred on the 7th. She was a good wife and mother and had always been a devoted and obedient child. She was the wife of Worth Messer. She leaves a husband and two little babes. --- DEATH OF MR. MANNING The remains of Mr. W.I. Manning passed through Roanoke Sunday, to New Hope, near Milltown, where they were interred Sunday afternoon. The demise of Mr. Manning occurred in Norfolk, Va. where he made his home in late years with his son Dr. John W. Manning, who accompanied the body to the old home for burial. Mr. Manning formerly lived in Roanoke where he had relatives and many friends. He was 84 years of age, a member of the Christian church and an honest, upright man. ---- SURPRISE MARRIAGE Miss Pallie Hester, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H.E. Hester, and one of Roanoke's most highly esteemed young ladies, was married in LaFayette Saturday afternoon to Mr. Milton Pace, a young business man of Hurtsboro, where the bride has recently worked as a milliner. Mr. and Mrs. Pace left for Atlanta Sunday morning from which place they will go to Hurtsboro to make their home. --- KIRBY REUNION FINE OCCASION (written by G.O. Hill) I was glad of the opportunity of being present at the reunion of the numerous Kirby family at the old "Uncle Billy" Kirby homestead on High Pine creek on July 28th. After tramping over the old grounds and visiting many sacred spots treasured in memory by each one of the Kirby sons and daughters, who are now grandfathers and grandmothers, the principle exercises consisted in short talks by several called on, interspersed with sacred, vocal music. As all who know them will testify, it is just as intuitive for a Kirby to sing as it is for a young bird to fly from the parent nest. One, threfore, can readily judge of the feast of song service enjoyed by us all when it is realized that each Kirby, old and young, considered their honorable reputation as songsters on this sacred day justly in the balance to be maintained at all hazards. It is enough to say they made good. John Kirby, Bob Kirby, Daniel Kirby, Charlie Holder, Lee Brumbeloe and your correspondent made short, impromptu talks appropriate on such a hallowed occasion. Those of the speakers of no relationship were profuse in their congratulations of the progressive citizenship of the Kirby family and their determined perpetuation of the rugged honesty and uprightness of their ancestry. There, perhaps, is not another family in the state more numerous and of surpassing reputation relative to law and order and reverence for religion. While their citizenship, in the main, is unostentatious, it is nevertheless influential, and much sought after during a political canvas. At noon, under two of the most massive oaks in the county, near a well of as pure, cold, limpid water as can be found anywhere in the world, was spread a sumptuous repast of all the good things to eat which the Kirby sisters are unrivaled in presenting to the palate of a hungry man as well as to the taste of the most fastidious epicure. All ate to satisfaction. The climax of the day's ending and its enjoyments, after a late adjournment with its parting goodbyes, was a copious, refreshing downpour of rain so much needed, God's smiling approval of this happy reunion. Of course some of us got a good soaking on our return home after the festivities of the day, but what of that, as we are neither sugar or salt. We never were better pleased with a wetting, even when in the old time wash-hole long ago. ---- AN AGED CITIZEN DEAD One of the oldest and best known citizens of this section passed away when Mr. James M. Pearson died at Wadley at the age of 80 years last Wednesday. He leaves fourteen children, who are useful citizens. Mrs. Mollie Radney of Roanoke is a sister of the deceased. ---- LOCAL News Joe Spence of Ensley is the guest of his grandfather Mr. W.L. Hill. --- C.H. Presnal, wife and child arrived last week from Wellington, Texas to spend some time with relatives in this county. --- Mrs. W.G. Elliott of Opelika is the guest of her sister-in-law, Mrs. E.P. Newman. --- Lloyd D. Cole left this morning for Atmore in south Alabama where he is figuring on locating. --- L.G. Fuller of Louisiana and T.D. Fuller of Texas are visiting relatives in this section. --- Henry McDow brought to our office the other day a Texas bean raised by him that measured 25 inches in length. --- Mrs. R.P. Phelps is quite sick we regret to note. --- The Leader regrets to note that Mrs. A.L. Weaver and Mrs. R.G. West are ill with the fever. --- The friends of Dr. F.B. Thomason, formerly of this county, will regret to learn of his death in Kissimmee, Florida July 30th. --- HAPPY LAND News Aug. 1st Mr. and Mrs. Beard's residence was reduced to ashes yesterday and a large part of the contents destroyed. The origin of the fire is unknown. It is supposed that the entire loss will amount to $500. --- Mrs. Bessie Coats and her cousin Nevada Bonner, both of Chilton County, are visiting relatives and friends in Chambers county. --- CORBIN News Aug. 10th Mrs. B.F. Nix of Wedowee spent last night with her parents here. --- Mrs. Walt McKeen died last week and was buried at Liberty Grove. Mrs. Worth Messer died last Friday and was buried at Haywood on Saturday. Both of these good women have young husbands and a host of relatives and friends to mourn their loss. Each one of the deceased leaves a small babe. The bereaved have our sympathy. --- Mrs. J.J. Fields is seriously sick. --- ROCK MILLS News Mrs. D.M. Yates, Mrs. W.W. Bonner, Zelma Yates and Courtney Bonner attended the Adamson reunion which was held at Grant's Park in Atlanta on Friday. --- Mrs. Jesse Kinney and children left for their home in Atlanta on Sunday after a weeks stay with Mrs. Kinney's mother Mrs. Jade Foster. --- NEWSPAPER Issue of Wednesday, August 19, 1914 MR. H.L. STRICKLAND DEAD After a short illness, Mr. Henry L. Strickland died Monday at his home near Standing Rock. He was one of the oldest residents of that community and was a prosperous farmer and leaves many relatives and friends. --- DR. C.H. SWINT CALLED AWAY; POPULAR CITIZEN A VICTIM OF TYPHOID FEVER The news that Dr. Charles H. Swint had died early Saturday morning as a victim of typhoid fever was received with many expressions of regret throughout a wide scope of country. Few men were more universally popular and deservedly so. He was a noble fellow, a man of fine principles and possessing the true instincts of the gentleman. Dr. Swint had recently gone to Lineville to practice his profession as a veterinary surgeon, but had not moved his family. Upon being attacked by fever, he came to his home in this place, where he received every possible attention at the hands of physicians, nurse, family and friends. He bore his afflictions cheerfully and bravely and was not afraid to die. The funeral services at Mt. Pisgah Sunday morning, conducted by Rev. G.D. Hunt, were attended by many kindred and friends. The passing of our friend, in the prime of life, deprives the country of a valuable citizen, the wife and little son of a true and loving husband and father, and the aged parents of a strong arm and manly heart upon which they were wont to lean in their declining years. This is the third death in their family this year. Much sympathy is expressed for all the bereaved. ---- WEDOWEE News Aug. 17th Rev. M.M. Newton returned Saturday from Buchanan, Ga., where he attended the funeral of his mother. We extend sympathy. --- DEATH OF MRS. J.L. SLAY The Leader learns with regret of the death of Mrs. James L. Slay, a venerable lady, which occurred the 11th instant at the home of her son, W.J. Slay, at Dickert. Mrs. Slay had lived in Roanoke for a number of years. She was well known and loved throughout this section. --- WADLEY News Aug. 17th Mr. and Mrs. W.J. Jackson and Miss Mabel Jackson of Royston, Texas, have been the guests of the former's sister, Mrs. C.C. Treadwell for the past two weeks. --- Mr. C.D. Fuller and Miss Allie McGill were married Sunday morning at ten o'clock. We wish for this young couple a happy and prosperous life. --- Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Treadwell have returned to Oxford after a visit to relatives here. --- LOCAL News A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Mitchell at the home of the child's grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J.F. Jordan on the 13th inst. --- FOR SALE - - 80 acres of good land, one and three-fourths miles north of Wehadkee, with crop of 14 acres of cotton and 5 acres corn; also one good horse. Apply to W.J. Fincher. --- LIME News Aug. 17th Noah Caswell has moved his family back to Texas. --- The oldest daughter of Mrs. Onie Jeans is critically ill. --- Mr. and Mrs. James Francis Cumbee announce the engagement of their daughter Lula to Mr. William Fears Johnson of Birmingham, the wedding to take place in October at their country home, Fredonia, Ala. --- WEHADKEE News Aug. 17th Mrs. Mary Veal who lived just over the Georgia line, was found dead in bed last Saturday morning. Heart failure was the supposed cause of death. The deceased was about seventy years old. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. J.C. Henderson at Big Spring, Sunday afternoon. --- LOCAL News Mr. S.H. Striplin is sick at the home of his son Herbert Striplin. --- Mrs. Sapp, the daughter of K. Peek, died in Langdale and was buried at Mt. Pisgah yesterday. --- B.B. Cofield has come to Roanoke to succeed H.G. Green in the office of the A.B. & A. Mr. Green has gone to Gay, Georgia to accept a position. --- The children of S.N. Sledge gathered at his home one mile from town yesterday to celebrate the 75th birthday of this good man. --- NEWSPAPER issue of Wednesday, August 26, 1914 WADLEY News Aug. 24th Jim Treadwell left last Thursday for Royston, Texas. --- Mr. and Mrs. A.M. York of Birmingham were called here by the death of Mr. Harris. --- Mr. R.H. Harris died at his home Thursday evening at five o'clock after an illness of a few days. Mr. Harris was one of Wadley's most prominent men, having served as Mayor for the past three or four years. --- BACON LEVEL News Aug. 24th Mr. and Mrs. Phineas Crouch of Anniston are visiting the former's parents Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Crouch. --- MOVED TO OKLAHOMA P.B. Tatum, a prominent citizen of Abanda, who still retains his interests there, moved yesterday to Clinton, Oklahoma where he will locate for his health. He recently made a trip out there and was benefitted by his short stay. --- ROCK MILLS News Aug. 24th Mrs. W.F. Hill was called to Thomaston Saturday by the death of her nephew, Mr. Brooks Lumpkin. --- Miss Doolie Jeans was buried at Wehadkee Tuesday. She was 25 years of age and had been an invalid all of her life. --- Mrs. Bud Prather died Tuesday night and was buried at Wehadkee on Wednesday. Funeral services were conducted by Elder Morgan. Mrs. Prather was a bride of only one week. We extend our sympathy to the bereaved family and young husband. --- Mr. Jim Hollis who was seriously shot last week, we are glad to say is improving. --- LOCAL News Mr. I.L. Ballew returned home Tuesday from Ashland, Ala., where he went to attend the burial of his sister. The West Point News --- Mrs. E.P. Mickle and children are spending some two weeks with relatives in Opelika. Mr. Mickle doesn't make a very graceful bachelor pro tem. --- J.D. Brand died Sunday near Standing Rock. --- Mrs. C.H. Swint went to Abanda yesterday to make her home with her mother and sisters. --- FOR SALE - - 108 acres of land, one mile east of Wehadkee. Apply to W.T. Lane, Wehadkee, Ala. --- Mrs. Gusta Ward was the guest of her sister Mrs. Spinks, Saturday and Sunday. She is preparing to move to LaFayette. --- Mrs. Dews and children of New Decatur are visiting Mrs. John McCosh. --- Notice - - My flour mill is now in shape to grind your wheat. Jesse B. Waller --- Mrs. T.C. Wilson is at her home east of Wedowee, after four weeks spent in an Atlanta hospital. Her condition is greatly improved. --- Mrs. R.G. West is recovering from an illness of the fever. --- Last Wednesday was the birthday of Mrs. Sarah E. Nichols. She had reached the age of seventy-eight years. Her son, Mr. F.P. Nichols, and his good wife, decided to give the venerable mother a pleasant surprise. Accordingly, they invited a number of the special friends of the senior Mrs. Nichols to dine with the family and to enjoy with them this most pleasing occasion. The guest of honor was congratulated upon her hale condition and the prospect of many more years of life. --- In Sunday's Birmingham News, appeared a handsome picture of Miss Virginia Henry, in connection with her approaching marriage to Mr. Cephas Taylor Mayfield. The ceremony was performed at 9 o'clock in the morning of August 26th at the home of the bride's aunt in Birmingham, where Miss Henry has been a teacher in the public schools and where she is regarded as one of the most excellent young ladies of that city. Bishop McCoy, a cousin of the bride, was the officiating minister. Mr. Mayfield is one of the deserving young men that Roanoke has sent out into the great outside business world. He holds a position with the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Co. Many friends in his home town and adopted city rejoice with him in his crowning good fortune of winning such a loveable lady as the queen of his heart and home. ---- A pleasing surprise to their friends throughout this part of the state was the marriage of Mr. John Alfred Hornsby and Miss Ethel West, which occurred Sunday morning at the home of the latter's sister, Mrs. Clare Purcell, in Birmingham. Mr. Purcell was the minister who officiated in the solemn rites. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Hornsby and the bride is the third daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R.T. West. Mr. and Mrs. Hornsby came to Roanoke on the evening train to spend a few days with the former's parents, leaving today for their future home in Houston, Texas. ---- File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/al/randolph/newspapers/newspape771gnw.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/alfiles/ File size: 17.9 Kb