Randolph County AlArchives News.....Newspaper Abstracts for MARCH 1917 March 1917 ************************************************ 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 January 14, 2006, 12:41 am The Roanoke Leader March 1917 NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE ROANOKE LEADER", Roanoke, Randolph County, Alabama for MARCH 1917 NEWSPAPER Issue of Wednesday, March 7, 1917 AN AGED CITIZEN DIES The death of "Uncle Abe" Robinson occurred last Friday at the home of his niece, Mrs. J.A. Longshore, of this city, where he was making his home. He had been in feeble health for some time and the end came peacefully. Funeral services were conducted at the residence at 1:30 Saturday afternoon by Revs. R.E. Tyler and J.W. Rucker, in the presence of a company of friends. The remains were then carried to LaFayette for interment. Mr. Robinson had spent a large part of his life in that place. He was a Confederate veteran, was 78 years of age and was a brother of Mrs. Mariah Moon of Roanoke. She and other relatives have the sympathy of many friends in the severance of this earthly tie. ---- GOES TO SERVE SENTENCE John M. Tucker who was convicted in the circuit court of Randolph county one year ago for the slaying of Ben Coleman and sentenced to the penitentiary for one year and a day, went Thursday to Wetumpka to begin serving his sentence. He was accompanied by policeman G.W. Heard. Mr. Tucker's attorneys had appealed for a new trial but this was finally denied, with the result as above noted. The Leader is informed that Mrs. J.M. Tucker has come to stay with the Tucker children. ---- RESOLUTIONS ON THE DEATH OF MRS. H.B. RADNEY On the death of Mrs. H.B. Radney; Feb. 18, 1917 Whereas, God in his unerring wisdom has removed from our society one of our most beloved, faithful and useful members, one who radiated sunshine and good cheer wherever she went; and, Whereas, we the members of the Women's Missionary Society of the Roanoke Methodist church, feel so keenly the loss of her sweet friendship and christian companionship, therefore, be it resolved; First, that we bow in humble submission to His will who doeth all things well. Resolved second; that we strive to emulate her example of christian character and faithfulness, both in her home and in her church, and pray that her life work may be an inspiration to some one to fill the vacancy. Resolved, third; that we extend our love and sympathy to her husband and daughter and commend them to the care of our loving Father, who will comfort as none other can in their sad hours of bereavement. Resolved, fourth; that these resolutions be spread on our minutes, a copy sent to the Roanoke Leader for publication and a copy sent to the bereaved family. Mrs. A.A. Mooty Mrs. Stell Blake Mrs. W.W. Stevenson, Committee ----- LOCAL News Sam McCosh is spending a few days with his brother J.B. McCosh. --- Mrs. Paul Sanders is expected to arrive Saturday from Ritters, S.C. to visit Mrs. B.G. Sanders. --- Mrs. Tom Osborn and baby are spending some time with the former's mother Mrs. M.A. Jordan. --- Morris Nelson has come from Dallas, Texas to spend some months with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.T. Nelson. --- Miss Lizzie Cook has returned from Roanoke after an extended visit with her sister Mrs. Olin Wilson. The Franklin News and Banner --- Mr. and Mrs. F.A. Neal have taken to raise William Turner and expect soon to get his brother Neal Turner, nephews of Mrs. Neal. Their parents died in Alexander City some time ago. --- The two children of Mr. and Mrs. Rufus West have been quite ill of whooping cough. --- Miss Jane Taylor, sister of Messrs. Thornton D. and J.E.J. Taylor, died Friday at her home some miles north of town. The interment was at Zion's Rest Sunday. The deceased was over seventy years of age. ---- Mr. and Mrs. J.Z. Collier received the unwelcome news last week that their daughter Mrs. C.J. Faulk, had been shot throught he foot while out shooting robins. It was necessary to remove the large bone of the foot. ---- NEWSPAPER Issue of Wednesday, March 14, 1917 MARRIED SUNDAY AFTERNOON At three o'clock Sunday afternoon, Mr. C.E. Garner of the Roanoke Jewelry Company was married to Mrs. Odam at the home of the latter's sister Mrs. N.S. Daugherty. Rev. J.W. Rucker was the officiating minister. The Leader extends its felicitations to this worthy couple. ---- DEATH OF MRS. Z.P. GUNN Many friends in this city and section learn with regret of the death of Mrs. Z.P. Gunn, which sad event occurred in Atlanta last Thursday, following an operation of the day before. Mrs. Gunn formerly resided in Roanoke where she had relatives and many friends. Her husband and son, Paul Gunn, survive her. The interment was in Atlanta. Dr. Slappey and Mr. Kirk attended from this place. ---- LOCAL News A phone message from the bedside of Cumbee Grady, who is critically ill at the home of his sister at Stroud, is to the effect that his condition this morning is considered more hopeful. His father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Grady and his brothers and sisters are with him. ---- The Leader regrets to note that Mr. J.M. Pittman, one of our best citizens, is critically ill with pneumonia. --- G.A. Sears, his family and a number of friends enjoyed a birthday dinner the eighth instant in honor of the former's fiftieth birthday. Mr. Sears is a good man and his host of friends hope he will live to round out the full century. --- Mrs. Josiah Simms of Hogansville arrived Monday to visit her brother Mr. S.D. Burdette and family. --- NEWSPAPER Issue of Wednesday, March 21, 1917 DAVID D. OVERTON IS KILLED In an attempt to escape from jail Tuesday morning, the noted murderer of Judge W.T. Lawler, David D. Overton and seven other convicts who were confined in the Jefferson county jail succeeded in overpowering their jailors and got away in an automobile. Posse's from Birmingham gave chase and according to dispatches last night, in a pitched battle near Owenton, in the Birmingham district, Overton and another man named Malina were killed and still another convict dangerously wounded. Some of the convicts so far made good their escape. Overton was under sentence to die for the murder of probate judge W.T. Lawler of Madison county, but had appealed. ---- BACON LEVEL News March 19th Mrs. Almon returned to her home in Glenloch, Ga., last Friday after a weeks stay with her daughter Mrs. J.J. Echols. "Granny" Almon has lived to see her 75th birthday and stood the trip to her daughter's through the country fairly well, the distance being 35 miles. The trip was made in less than a day. --- Miss Olive Moran was a recent guest of her aunt, Mrs. J.A. Wilson. --- STANDING ROCK News March 11th The remains of Mr. Walter Stewart were interred here yesterday. He had been sick only a short while and his death was a shock to his many relatives and friends. --- ROANOKE LOST GOOD CITIZEN WHEN MR. J.M. PITTMAN WAS CALLED BY DEATH; Interment at Lebanon Mr. James M. Pittman died at his home in this place at 8 o'clock last Thursday evening, after an illness of one week of pneumonia, complicated with other troubles. The deceased was 67 years of age and had spent his life in and near Roanoke. In his immediate family he leaves a wife, one son, Mr. Elbert Pittman of Route 4, and a daughter Mrs. S.J. Vaughn of Birmingham. Three brothers also survive the deceased, Messrs. M.P., W.W., and A.J. Pittman. At 1:30 Friday afternoon at the late residence a short service was conducted by Revs. C.B. Holder and J.W. Rucker. A large company of friends was present to manifest their respect and sympathy. The remains were carried, accompanied by a large number of relatives and friends, to Lebanon Christian church, three miles north of Roanoke, where interment was made, after funeral services conducted by Rev. C.B. Holder, the pastor, who delivered a thoughtful, comforting discourse. Dr. Rucker offered prayer. Several old songs were rendered, upon request, by a quartet from the choirs of this city. Besides the large company of white people, many of them from quite a distance who assembled to pay tribute to the memory of the deceased, some twenty-five colored people were in the rear of the building and came forward to view the remains. Many of them had worked for Mr. Pittman on his farms in that vicinity, and the interest they manifested constituted a strong testimonial to the upright character of the deceased. Mr. Pittman was a fine type of citizen, quiet, sober, attentive to business, devoted to his family and church, and in line with all undertakings that looked to the welfare of his country. He was possessed in a large measure of the gentle virtues of the Apostle John, which made him greatly loved by those who knew him best. Even the little grandchildren were fond of him beyond the ordinary bounds of natural affection. ----- LOCAL News Robt. L. Allen and family are moving this week to Akron, Ohio. --- Mrs. Theo Hathaway of Flomaton is visiting the family of her mother Mrs. Marion Bass, being called here by the illness of her sister Miss Maude Bass. --- Tom L. Bell, a young negro man who was sent to serve a ten year sentence at the last term of circuit court for assault, was shot and killed Monday by one of the guards while the negro was trying to escape at a convict camp near Tuscaloosa. --- Mrs. J.H. Baker was called to Roanoke last Friday by the death of her uncle, Mr. J.M. Pittman. --- WEHADKEE News March 19th Mr. Lewis Cantrell died Sunday at his home near Potash, after a long illness of consumption. The interment will be at Hillabahatchee today. --- NEWSPAPER Issue of Wednesday, March 28, 1917 LOWELL News Louis Dudley, one of the most worthy young men of this community, was married Monday morning to Miss Willie Mae Bramblett, a most excellent young lady of this place. The ceremony occurred at the home of the bride's sister at Douglasville, Ga. Mr. and Mrs. Dudley will arrive at home Saturday after an automobile tour to various points. --- The two year old son of Mr. and Mrs. H.C. Prestige died the 24th inst. The interment was at Big Springs. This is the third child these unfortunate parents have lost within six months. --- MR. PAT BAILEY IS DEAD Mr. Pat Bailey, one of the best known citizens of the county, died Monday afternoon at his home at Haywood, where the funeral and interment occurred the following day. Mr. Bailey was 79 years of age and was a Confederate veteran. --- LOCAL News Mr. W.B. Fincher was called to Roanoke, Ala., Tuesday to the bedside of his mother who is at the point of death. The Bowdon Bulletin. --- Claude Word was the guest of his brother Grady Word on Monday, returning to Montgomery in the afternoon. He is a member of the Alabama National Guard, recently returned from service in Arizona on the Mexican border. Mr. Word had been to Wedowee to visit his mother who had been quite ill, but who is now convalescing. --- NON-RESIDENT NOTICE State of Alabama, Randolph County Probate Court March 28, 1917 In the matter of the application of Nan Cook, regarding the sale of lands among joint owners as follows, and notice to: C.C. Burk who resides in LaGrange, Georgia W.W. Burk who resides in LaGrange, Georgia J.W. Burk, who resides in Oakland, California M.F. Humphrey who resides at Glenn, Georgia E.S. Dennis who resides at Waresville, Georgia J.W. Dennis who resides at Texas, Georgia Ida Boyd who resides at Pickton, Texas Mattie Wingo who resides at Texas, Georgia Frances Forbus who resides at Glenn, Georgia Pearl Davis who resides in LaGrange, Georgia Sarah F. Turner who resides in Pickton, Texas Lucinda Turner who resides at Wainsboro, Texas Noah Woodson who resides at Lake Creek, Texas Nannie Bennett who resides at Ada, Oklahoma Dora Bennett who resides at Pickton, Texas Kate Hobbs who resides at Wainsboro, Texas Fronla Littlefield whose post office address is unknown Will Woodson who resides at Pickton, Texas Brooks Woodson who resides at Pickton, Texas May Woodson who resides at Pickton, Texas Bud Woodson who resides at Pickton, Texas Andrew Woodson who resides at Como, Texas Lula Woodson who resides at Como, Texas Whereas, Nan Cook has filed her petition in said court for the sale of lands described therein belonging to the said joint owners, upon the grounds that the same cannot be divided among the joint owners, and the 28th day of April 1917 has been appointed for the hearing of said petition. You are therefore notified to appear before the said court on said day to contest said petition if you think proper. Witness my hand this 28th day of March 1917. John T. Heflin, Judge of Probate ----- LOCAL News W.C. Hunter was called yesterday to attend the funeral of his uncle, Mr. James Abernathy, who was 87 years of age. The interment was at Macedonia in Chambers county. ---- Mrs. Newt Fincher has been dangerously ill at her home near town, but is improving some at this writing. --- A twelve year old negro girl, daugher of John Denney, was burned at her home near Wedowee so badly the 20th inst. that she died the following day. The girl's clothes caught fire from burning corn stalks in the field. --- Preacher Charlie Green, an old and well known negro, while working at the acid plant Monday afternoon, had the misfortune to fall and break a leg. --- The wife of Henry McDowell, a well known colored citizen, died last Wednesday afternoon as a result of a stroke of paralysis sustained only three hours before. --- Mrs. Jack Clarke and children are here to spend some time with the former's mother Mrs. Jim Jones. --- We regret to note that Mrs. S.D. Burdett is quite ill. --- Mrs. Oscar Hayes and child of Denver, Colorado are spending some days with Mrs. W.C. Lane and other relatives in this place. Mrs. Hayes was Miss May Mayfield before her marriage and resides here when a child. --- Mrs. Gordon Hornsby and little son Samuel left Tuesday morning to visit the former's home folks at San Angelo, Texas. They will be there six or eight weeks. --- NON-RESIDENT NOTICE State of Alabama, Randolph County Probate Court March 23, 1917 In the matter of the estate of Mrs. A.I. McCrary, deceased Notice to: Ola May Veasey who resides at Tifton, State of Georgia You are notified that J.M. Welch filed in this court on the 23rd day of March 1917, an instrument in writing, signed by Mrs. A.I. McCrary and attested by W.H. Welch and J.T. Gibson, subscribing witnesses, purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of Mrs. A.I. McCrary, deceased, petitioning the court to probate the same. You are therefore notified that the 28th day of April 1917 has been set for the hearing of said petition, on which day you may appear and contest the same if you choose to do so. John T. Heflin, Judge of Probate ---- File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/al/randolph/newspapers/newspape817gnw.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/alfiles/ File size: 15.4 Kb