Randolph County AlArchives News.....Newspaper abstracts for MAY 1917 May 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 16, 2006, 4:01 pm The Roanoke Leader May 1917 NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE ROANOKE LEADER", Roanoke, Randolph County, Alabama for MAY 1917 NEWSPAPER Issue of Wednesday, May 2, 1917 MRS. G.C. BRUNSON IS DEAD Relatives in Roanoke received the sad news Saturday of the death at Manitou, Colorado of Mrs. G.C. Brunson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Noles, former citizens of Roanoke. The remains are expected to arrive in Roanoke today at noon and will be taken at once to Wedowee to be interred. This is the third child of the distressed parents to die as victims of tuberculosis, there being only three children. In their trying ordeal, Mr. and Mrs. Noles have the sympathy of all their friends. ---- MARRIED LAST SUNDAY Last Sunday, a young couple form the Springfield neighborhood, Mr. Carl Ussery, aged about 21, and Miss Clara Noles, age 15 years, came to Roanoke in search of some one authorized to officiate in the ceremony that would unite their lives in matrimony. Justice W.W. Cofield was found at the A.B & A. station, where he was preparing to take passage for LaGrange. He lost no time in lending his services in the culmination of the young people's dream, but had barely time to finish when the incoming train bade him hurry to conclusion. But "all's well that ends well." ---- WEHADKEE News April 28th A.J. Pittman Jr., who has been in Florida for several months past, returned home a few days ago, satisfied to live in old Randolph. --- LOCAL News Maddox Brittain arrived yesterday from the State University where he graduated in law ahead of commencement in order to enlist for service with Uncle Sam. He expects to go to Fort McPherson before many days to begin training. ---- Rev. E.M. Barnes was in town Monday. From him, we learned of the death of the youngest child of Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Yarbrough that was buried at Rock Mills on Sunday. Mr. Barnes stated that about two weeks ago, he was also called upon to bury the oldest child of these unfortunate parents. --- Dr. and Mrs. J.W. Hooper, Mrs. Sorrell and Mrs. J.W. Jackson were called to Anniston last Thursday to attend the funeral of their brother-in-law, R.Y. Street. --- Mrs. LeGrand Fairmen left Monday to join her husband in their new home at Bartlettsville, Oklahoma. --- Mrs. Ben. Gay and two children of Talladega were the guests of Mrs. A.J. Gay Tuesday, enroute to LaFayette. --- The four year old son of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Fincher died in Lowell on Saturday and was buried Sunday at Shady Grove church. --- Miss Sarah Smartt died Sunday as a result of injuries received in an automobile accident near Alexander City. SHe is the fourth member of the party to succumb. --- Mr. and Mrs. G.S. Hanners arrived yesterday from Columbus, called by the serious illness of their mother, Mrs. J.W. Ray. --- The Leader notes with deep regret that Mrs. Grady Moore is desperately ill at the home of her grandmother, Mrs. Sarah Taylor, in this place. Her death at any hour would not be a surprise. Her husband is expected to arrive today from Akron, Ohio. --- NEWSPAPER Issue of Wednesday, May 9, 1917 LOWELL News Monday evening, Mr. Jesse Sanders and Miss Mabel Ogletree went to Evansville, Ga., where they were married. They are now at home with the parents of the bride, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Ogletree. --- O.K. Smith, who had his leg broken last Wednesday in a runaway accident while driving a horse to a wagon, is doing as well as could be hoped. --- STANDING ROCK News May 7th Lewis Swint is progressing nicely after an operation for appendicitis. --- Mrs. C.O. Rorie continues critically ill at her home at Hickory Flat. --- FUNERAL OF MRS. BRUNSON THe remains of Mrs. G.C. Brunson arrived in Roanoke last Wednesday at noon from Colorado and were taken at once to Wedowee for interment, accompanied by a number of relatives and friends. The funeral services were held in the Baptist church of that place, conducted by Rev. J.W. Rucker. The deceased was a loveable character. Even in her last days she thought of others and planned for their happiness, fully conscious that the end was near. ---- COURT News Wedowee, May 8th Boose Taylor, charged with killing Clyde Parrish the 15th of April, was released under $3000. bond Saturday before Judge Heflin. --- ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE Having been appointed administrator of the estate of Arrie I. McCrary, deceased, by the probate court of Randolph County, Ala., all parties having claims against the said estate will file the same with me as required by law before they are barred by the statute of limitations. J.M. Welch, Administrator ---- YOUNG MOTHER CALLED BY DEATH; MRS. GRADY MOORE SUCCUMBED MAY 2nd, LEAVING HUSBAND AND TWO CHILDREN In the springtime of life and the springtime of the year, Mrs. Grady Moore passed to the spirit world last Wednesday, May 2nd. For two weeks, aided by loving hearts and willing hands, she battled with the common enemy, only to sink at last into death's restful slumber. The end came at the home of her grandmother, Mrs. Sarah Taylor, in this place, who had brought up the deceased from early infancy and who lavished her love upon the child, receiving in return, her dutiful affection. It is a pathetic concidence that Mrs. Moore and her mother, the first wife of Dr. James R. Taylor, surrendered their lives upon the sacred altar of motherhood. Mrs. Moore was the second child of her parents and in turn, leaves a second child only two weeks of age. The older one is a little over two years old. Both babies are boys. They will be lovingly cared for by relatives of the sorely bereft father. Thursday afternoon, a concourse of friends accompanied the family, bearing the remains, to Lebanon church, where touching services were conducted by Pastor Holder in the presence of a large congregation. Not one present but who was deeply touched by the peculiarly sad circumstances of the case, the sorrow being augmented on the part of many by their personal loss. The abundance of beautiful flowers that embowered the casket of the dead were fragrant tokens of the love borne to her. As Miss Etta Mae Taylor, the deceased was known and esteemed in Roanoke as one of the sweetest characters that dwelt among us. Her short life was marked by an unselfish devotion that glorified every relation she sustained to others. Words are not empty, tho they be inadequate, that seek to pay tribute to such a soul as this. The life gives potency to the imperfect expression, and its influence will remain, a monument of good deeds, to perpetuate her memory. ----- CARD OF THANKS We wish to express our sincere thanks to the good people of Roanoke for the many thoughtful deeds and loving expressions of sympathy in our recent sorrow. "Surely the Lord is in this place." H.G. Moore, Mrs. S.C. Taylor and Sons ---- LOCAL News Mr. and Mrs. J.R. Simms went to Atlanta yesterday to visit their son Jim, who is suffering with asthma. --- Farley Hunter has gone to Norfolk, Va., and is now in training to become one of Uncle Sam's sea fighters. --- Mr. and Mrs. J.D. Myhand and H.D. Myhand were called to West Point on Tuesday by the illness of Mr. J.D. Myhand's mother and his brother P.O. Myland. --- The applicaton of Maddox Brittain for enlistment in the Army was not accepted and he has returned to the State University. --- The Leader regrets to report the illness of Mr. G.W. Hardy at the residence of his brother-in-law, Mr. Neal. --- Wm. B. Turbeville was in Auburn on Monday, where he successfully passed the preliminary exam looking to service in the United States Army, making application for a position in the officers training corps at Fort McPherson. --- E.E. Haines went to Auburn on Saturday, where he successfully stood the preliminary exam for entrance into the officers training camp at Fort McPherson, Atlanta. He has applied for service in the department of coast artillery. --- White Hornsby visited home folks here last week. He was preparing to go to Providence, R.I., to enlist for hospital service with the government. --- NEWSPAPER Issue of Wednesday, May 16, 1917 INTERESTING NUPTIALS Mrs. B.G. Sanders is in Birmingham, where she has gone to attend the marriage of two daughters of her sister, Mrs. William Forrest Molton. Miss Haywood Molton was married on the afternoon of May 15th to Mr. Curtis Bush Hasty at the Ruhama Baptist church. Miss Mary Molton will be married to Mr. Wm. Courtney Clifton Patrick of Charlotte N.C. the 29th, at the home of the parents. Both of these young ladies have many friends in Roanoke, where they have frequently visited, who will extend hearty good wishes. ---- CLEGG - SUTTON ENGAGEMENT Mr. and Mrs. B.F. Clegg of Tifton, Georgia announce the engagement of their daughter Nannie to Mr. George M. Sutton of Tifton. The wedding will take place in early June. --- LOCAL News After returning to the University, Maddox Brittain was accepted for service by the government, notwithstanding he was slightly under weight. He is now at Fort McPherson under training. --- Mrs. M.T. Smallwood is ill with typhoid fever. --- Mr. and Mrs. McClain of Liberty Hill, Ga., were the guests of their children, Mr. and Mrs. W.B. McClain on Monday and Tuesday. --- The two younger children of Mr. and Mrs. R.P. Price are sick with scarlet fever. --- The fifteen month old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Ray died near Hickory Flat on Tuesday of whooping cough complicated with other troubles. --- The five year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Benefield died Saturday night in Lowell and was buried at Rock Springs Sunday afternoon, after services conducted by Rev. Charles Carter. --- Rev. W.E. Faust and wife were called to Gadsden Monday by the serious illness of the latter's sister, Mrs. John Penhale. --- NEWSPAPER Issue of Wednesday, May 23, 1917 JUNE 5th IS DATE OF REGISTRATION FOR DRAFT; All Male Citizens of the United States Between the Ages of 21 and 30 years. President Wilson's proclamation, putting into effect the selective draft provision of the War Army Bill, signed Friday night, is in part as follows: That all male persons between the ages of 21 and 30, both inclusive, shall be subject to registration in accordance with regulations prescribed by the President...It shall be the duty of all persons of the designated ages, except officers and enlisted men of the regular Army, the Navy and the National Guard and Naval Militia while in the service of the United States, to present themselves for and submit to registration under the provision of such act.. ---- MARRIED AT WADLEY H.E. Henslee, night operator for the A.B. & A. railroad of this place, was married at nine o'clock Sunday morning to Miss Ruth Stephens at the home of the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.D. Stephens in Wadley. Rev. J.H. Harris was the minister who officiated upon the happy occasion. Mr. and Mrs. Henslee have rooms at the home of Mr. Talmage Orr. --- LOWELL News Will Prince, of this place and Mrs. Maggie Jackson were married Saturday night at the latter's home in Tallassee. They are expected to arrive in Roanoke this week. --- Our report last week that Mrs. M.T. Smallwood has the fever is in error. It is Mrs. T.N. Smallwood who is ill. --- LOCAL News Mrs. J.D. Willbank left Sunday to join her husband, who has volunteered to serve the government as Veterinarian. Mrs. Willbanks contemplates preparing herself for Red Cross service. --- Bluford Guy Sharp, a former Roanoke boy, has applied for service in the officers corps of Uncle Sam's Army and is now in training at Fort Benjamin Harrison, near Indianapolis, Ind. ---- The Leader is informed of the death last Thursday of Mr. W.H. Butler, a good citizen of Lamar Beat. --- Mr. and Mrs. D.J. Padgett were called to Lineville last Thursday by the death of the latter's father, Mr. Leftwich. Their friends here extend condolence to them in this severe affliction. --- WEHADKEE News May 21st The little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. General Bowen was buried Sunday afternoon at Big Springs. This is the third child they have lost in less than two months, it being their last child. Mr. and Mrs. Bowen have the sympathy of many friends in their sad bereavement. --- NEWSPAPER Issue of Wednesday, May 30, 1917 LOWELL News Mr. James L. McClendon, a well known citizen of this community, 62 years of age, died Friday after a week's illness. The remains were taken to Antioch near Double Head and interred Saturday, after services conducted by Rev. R.E. Tyler. --- MARRIED IN GEORGIA Last Sunday, Mr and Mrs. Gus Murray accompanied Mr. Joe Sharman to Carrollton, Ga., where Miss Lurline Parrish had gone to visit. Returning via Roanoke, they proceeded to Evansville, Ga., where Mr. Sharman and Miss Parrish were married. The Leader joins the friends of this young couple in extending good wishes. --- HUEY - LOVVORN NUPTIALS Mr. H. Roy Huey, accompanied by his friend Mr. James Harper, went to Wedowee yesterday afternoon, where Miss Ruby Lovvorn, an excellent young lady of that town, joined them. Returning, the party proceeded to LaGrange, where Mr. Huey and Miss Lovvorn were united in marriage. The couple then took the train for Atlanta, where they will spend a few days before returning to Roanoke. The groom is employed as traveling salesman of McIntosh Grocery Co. and is a successful young business man. The Leader offers congratulations. --- ROY SCHUESSLER BADLY WOUNDED This afternoon, Roy Schuessler, while riding in a buggy with a friend several miles from Wadley, jumped from the buggy when the horses began to run away. His right ankle was badly broken. He was brought home in a car and given medical attention. This unfortunate accident is greatly regretted by all the friends of this popular gentleman. ---- LOCAL News Dr. and Mrs. Disharoon were called to Milledgeville Sunday by the news that the latter's father, Mr. Johnson, had been stricken with paralysis. --- The mother of R.B. Hester is very sick at his home. --- Miss Melissa Burgess died Sunday at her home near Center Point and was buried at Lane's Chapel Monday morning. Rev. E.M. Barnes conducted the service. The deceased was 82 years of age and was an aunt of T.R. Burgess of this city. --- Mrs. M.A. Robertson is seriously ill at the home of her daughter Mrs. J.T. Lane on Route 3. --- File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/al/randolph/newspapers/newspape819gnw.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/alfiles/ File size: 15.1 Kb