Randolph County AlArchives News.....Newspaper abstracts for JANUARY 1918 January 1918 ************************************************ 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 23, 2006, 10:18 pm The Roanoke Leader January 1918 NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE ROANOKE LEADER", Roanoke, Randolph County, Alabama for JANUARY 1918 NEWSPAPER Issue of Wednesday, January 2, 1918 A YOUNG MAN OF THIS COUNTY DIES IN CAMP Word was received here by wire last Thursday that Lee Mostellar had died that morning of pneumonia in Camp Gordon, near Atlanta. Mr. Mostellar had been making his home in the Springfield community and had attended school in Wedowee. He was one of the last company of men who left Randolph to enter military service. His remains were shipped to Ethridge, Tenn. the home of his father. Mr. Mostellar was regarded as one of the county's most worthy young men. He was trying to prepare himself for a life of useful service, and though his plans were interrupted and his career cut short, we must believe that he lived not in vain, and that he died in a heroic cause. ----- LOCAL News Annoucement has been received of the birth of Herbert Harlin Jr. on the 24th ult. to Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Harlin at Halsell, Ala. ---- Paul F. Lane of this city has been recommended for admission in the officers' training camp and will go to Leon Springs, Texas this month to begin work. --- Kimball Wright has come from Troup county to enter school here and is boarding with his uncle, J.S. Hunter. --- Miss Addie Striplin went to Atlanta yesterday to have a crippled foot examined under x-ray. --- King Marshall returns to Camp Wheeler today, after a visit to the family of his father, J.C. Marshall at Broughton. He served four months in France with the Canadians. --- W.W. Cogswell, who now resides near Anniston, is spending several days past visiting in this vicinity. --- A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Zelma Yates last Saturday. --- E.R. Burns wrote from Pittsview in Russell County to renew his subscription to the Leader. --- G. Lovick Rodgers has purchased a farm near Lamar and last week moved up there to engage in the noble art of tilling the soil. --- Roy Manley arrived Friday from northern Kansas to spend a month with kin folks in Roanoke. --- Arthur Almon has come from Heard County, Ga., and taken charge of the bus line for the Bonner Hotel. --- NEWSPAPER Issue of Wednesday, January 9, 1918 MRS. W.R. KNIGHT DIED IN ROANOKE SATURDAY Saturday morning, death came to relieve from her sufferings, Mrs. William R. Knight, who passed to rest from the home of her daughter, Mrs. W.J. Horton, in this place. The deceased had been ill for some days. She was 72 years of age and was a devoted wife and mother. She had long been a member of the Christian church. The funeral services were conducted at Mt. Zion on Sunday by Revs. John Dollar and Emory Carter. ---- CARD OF THANKS Our neighbors and friends in Roanoke and in the Mt. Zion community showed us so much kindness when the final call came to our dear loved one, Mrs. W.R. Knight, that we are unable to express to each one our sense of grateful appreciation. Let this expression remind one and all that we treasure these ministrations in our hearts and will never let them go. W.R. Knight W.J. Horton and family ----- MISS EAST WAS MARRIED TO A SOLDIER TUESDAY At 7:30 o'clock Tuesday morning at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W.Z. East, their daughter Miss Mary, was married to Sergeant E.W. Keller of the United States Army, located in the camp near Columbia, S.C. There were only a few friends and relatives present. The officiating minister was Rev. J.W. Rucker. An hour or so after the wedding was celebrated, Mr. and Mrs. Keller went by motor to LaGrange, taking a train there for St. Matthews, S.C., the home of the groom, where they will visit relatives before Sgt. Keller returns to his post in the military service. A very pretty romance led to the culmination of yesterday morning. Miss East met her future husband about two years ago while she was traveling as a singer with Rev. Charlie Tillman, the evangelist, and his daughter. The bride is a young lady of more than ordinary intelligence and attainment, and has a large circle of friends who extend to her sincere good wishes in the step she has taken. Out of town guests at the wedding were Mr. and Mrs. Felder of St. Matthews, S.C., Mr. Burden Ellington and Mrs. Dan Robertson of Gold Hill. ---- MR. WARD FOLLOWS WIFE TO PREMATURE GRAVE The remains of Mr. F. Lee Ward will arrive in Roanoke today over the A.B.& A. to be interred by the side of the body of his beloved wife, who died just three years ago. The casket will rest at the residence of Mr. W.H. Brittain, a brother of the late Mrs. Ward, till 10 o'clock Thursday morning, when the funeral services will be conducted from the First Baptist church. This death closes a sad chapter in the history of a once happy home. The premature death of Mrs. Ward, leaving two little children, was a blow from which the devoted husband could not recover. The vision of the loved one and loss was ever before him, and under the strain of his distress, his mind gave way. It is comforting to know that there is a home where fond circles will never be broken again. ----- ADMINISTRATOR'S FINAL SETTLEMENT NOTICE State of Alabama, Randolph County December 24, 1917 In the matter of the estate of W.L. Gay, deceased Notice to: Reppie Davis who resides at LaGrange, State of Georgia Effie Norton who resides in Heard County, State of Georgia Janie Fincher, whose residence address is unknown This day came W.C. Gay, administrator of the estate of said deceased, and filed his accounts, vouchers, written evidence, and statement under oath for final settlement of said administration. Whereupon it is ordered that the 31st day of January 1918 be appointed a day on which to make such settlement, at which time all persons interested can appear and contest the said settlement if they think proper. Witness my hand this 24th day of December 1917. John T. Heflin, Judge of Probate ---- ANOTHER SOLDIER FROM RANDOLPH COUNTY DIES IN CAMP The remains of Reuben Parrish were brought back to Randolph over the A.B. & A. Sunday and on Monday morning were interred in the cemetery at Concord after services. This young man died of pneumonia at Camp Gordon. He was a son of Elder William Parrish and leaves a young wife. ---- LOCAL News W.C. Hunter has just had a letter from his son Farley who is attached to the battleship North Carolina. The young man states that he has just returned from his second trip to France, his dreadraught convoying other ships. --- Howard Sands was called home yesterday by the continued illness of his father J.T. Sands, who is very low. --- A.J. Green left yesterday on his return to his home at Farmersville, Texas after spending several weeks with his aged parents and other relatives in the county. --- The Leader regrets to note that Mrs. Richard Moore fell from the back door of her home on Broughton Ridge Sunday night, breaking one shoulder and her hip. She is 75 years of age and her accident is exceedingly unfortunate. ---- W.R. Nunn who lives at Level Road is selling out and expects to leave about the 20th to make his home in the Red River section of Texas. --- Geo. W. Yarbrough of Lamar has been recommended for admission into the training camp at Leon Springs, Texas, and will leave at an early date. He has been at Camp Wheeler for some time. --- James M. Peavy and family left Monday for Tifton, Ga., where he will engage in farming. --- A small child of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Goodwin died Monday at their home on Route 3. This is the second child these unfortunate parents have lost within a few months. --- Mr. W.H. Cook received news yesterday that his son, Robert L. Cook, had died at Fort Worth, Texas. The deceased left here about twenty years ago. --- W.J. Mann returned Monday from a visit to his father Mr. E.L. Mann at Wadley who is quite sick. --- Mrs. George Wooton returned yesterday from a visit to relatives in Birmingham. She is making her home with Mrs. O.D. Slay. --- Braney Jeter and family and Orion Beverly left this county Monday to locate near Deport, Texas. --- Wiley Burns is visiting relatives in this section for a few days. He is just back from France. He enlisted in the Navy last April and has twice seen service in the war zone. --- NEWSPAPER Issue of Wednesday, January 16, 1918 WEHADKEE News Jan. 14th A gloom of sorrow was cast over this community Saturday morning when it was announced that the spirit of Mrs. J. W. Robertson had taken its flight to the portals of glory, after an illness of only four days of lagrippe and pneumonia. The deceased was 55 years of age. She was a devoted member of the Primitive Baptist church and was a noble christian woman and had many friends throughout this section and in Clay county, where she was raised. She will be sadly missed. She leaves a husband, one daughter and an aged father and several brothers and sisters. Funeral services will be conducted at Big Springs today by Rev. J.D. O'Keefe. We extend our sympathy to the bereaved ones. ---- Mrs. E.P. Hood and sister Miss Mary of Clay county came Saturday to be at the funeral of their sister Mrs. J.W. Robertson. ---- MR. WILLIAM PARRISH DIED LAST FRIDAY Elder William Parrish, one of the best known and esteemed ministers of the Primitive Baptist faith in this county, died suddenly last Friday morning at his home in beat 9. He was nearly 70 years of age and was a man of good native ability. Only one week previous, his son, Reuben Parrish, died at Camp Gordon and this blow probably hastened the demise of the aged father. The funeral and interment were at Concord Sunday morning. ------ MR. S.S. JOHNSON DIED IN ROANOKE SATURDAY Mr. S.S. Johnson died last Saturday night at the home of his daughter, Mrs. J.F. McCoy in this city. The deceased was 82 years of age and was in feeble health. Only a few hours before his death he was stricken with paralysis. Mr. and Mrs. McCoy and a number of friends accompanied the remains to Marcoot, Chambers county, where the interment was made Monday afternoon. ------ PATRIOTIC RECORD OF ONE ROANOKE FAMILY Many homes in Roanoke and Randolph county have done a good part in their support of the government in time of war, but we feel that one family in Roanoke deserves special mention in the matter of patriotic service. On the door of the home of Mrs. Susan Muldrew, a widow, is a service flag, showing three members of the family in active service; A Red Cross flag bearing five stars, and a food conservation card. Three of Mrs. Muldrew's stalwart sons are in the Army, leaving at home with her only one son and a daughter. Mrs. Muldrew shows a beautiful spirit in the matter, feeling that nothing she has is too good for her country. ---- LITTLE SARAH PEARSON DEAD Sarah, the two year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H.D. Pearson, died at their home in Wedowee yesterday afternoon, after suffering three days from ptomaine poisoning. It is thought that the poison was contracted from eating nut salad. The Star joins with the people of Wedowee in extending sympathy to the bereaved family. It is, indeed, hard to give up the little ones. The body was carried to Wadley this afternoon for burial. The Randolph Star ---- FUNERAL OF MR. WARD HELD LAST THURSDAY The funeral of the late Mr. Lee Ward was held last Thursday morning from the residence of Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Brittain, the change being made from the Baptist church on account of the cold weather. The services were conducted by Rev. S.H. Bennett, pastor of the Baptist church of Jacksonville, Ala., of which the deceased was a member. The minister made a very touching talk. He was assisted in the service by Revs. R.E. Tyler and J.W. Rucker. The interment was made in the local cemetery beside the remains of his wife, who preceded her husband to the grave three years ago. Mr. and Mrs. Ward formerly lived in Roanoke and were highly esteemed by all who knew them. Much sympathy is expressed for the two orphan children, who make their home with Mr. and Mrs. W.H. McDaniel. ----- LOCAL News Among those attending the funeral of the late Mr. F.L. Ward in Roanoke last Thursday were his brother, E.J. Ward of Selma; his sister Mrs. Maynie Alderhodt of Rome, Ga.; O.B. Myrick, a brother-in-law and Rev. S.H. Bennett, his pastor, of Jacksonville, Ala. --- S.D. Higgins and family left yesterday for Huntsville where Mr. Higgins will be in charge of the interests of the Alabama Power Company. --- The Leader learns of the death earlier in the month of Emily Higgins, a colored woman 88 years of age, who lived in the Higgins community. She was formerly owned by the father of Mr. R.J. Higgins. --- J.C. Wright received word yesterday of the death of Mr. A.T. Varner, an aged and prominent citizen of Tuskegee. --- James T. Lane reports that at about 7:15 Friday evening he witnessed a peculiar spectacle in the eastern sky. For some five minutes what appeared to be balls of fire rose and chased each other across the heavens. ---- Mr. and Mrs. J. Gid Wheeler leave today for Hot Springs, Ark., where they will spend several weeks. Mr. Wheeler is afflicted with rheumatism in his feet. --- MRS. JOSEPH H. HESTER DIED IN BEAT 4 ON SUNDAY Mr. and Mrs. C.G. Lovvorn of this place were called Sunday morning to the bedside of the latter's mother, Mrs. Joseph H. Hester, near Lamar. The latter was stricken late Saturday afternoon and died at 12:30 Sunday. She was 72 years of age and was one of the most useful christian women in that part of the county. The interment was at Zion Monday afternoon. Mrs. Lovvorn remained over with relatives several days. ---- LOCAL News Miss Matilda Green died this morning at the home of W.W. Green at Paran community. --- CARD OF THANKS This card is to convey the thanks which we have not had the opportunity to personaly express to all the people of Roanoke who showed kindness to us in the time of sorrow that came upon on in the death of Mr. Lee Ward. May your reward be great in the day of reckoning. W.H. Brittain and family A.J. Langley and family Mrs. M. Aderholdt E.J. Ward O.B. Myrick ----- NEWSPAPER Issue of Wednesday, January 23, 1918 DEATH OF MRS. FRANK REAVES AT RADNEY'S CHAPEL Mrs. Frank Reaves, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R.T. Hodges, died last Saturday at her home near Radney's Chapel after an illness of some ten days of pneumonia. The interment was at Concord on Sunday afternoon, after services conducted by Revs. J.F. Dunn and B.T. Waites, in the presence of many sympathetic friends. The untimely demise of this good woman is a sad loss to her family, her church and her community. In her immediate family a husband and two children survive. ------ MR. THOMAS H. DUNN DIED AT AGE OF NINETY Mr. Thomas H. Dunn, father of Messrs. John and Tom Dunn, died at his home at Double Head last Wednesday night, after an illness of a few days of pneumonia. Mr. Dunn would have been ninety years of age had he lived till next May. An aged wife survives him. The deceased was a good citizen and a successful farmer. The remains were interred at New Hope Thursday afternoon. Services were conducted by Rev. T.H. Landers. ----- LOCAL News Rev. B.T. Waites went to Wadley on Monday to visit Mr. J.M. Thompson who is ill but is reported some better at this writing. --- At 10:30 o'clock last Sunday morning, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ben J. Mitchum in the western part of the city, Miss Bama Mitchum was married to Mr. Webb McCarter of Broughton. A small company of relatives and friends witnessed the ceremony and offered their best wishes. Mr. McCarter is a prominent young farmer and is fortunate in winning such an excellent young lady as his life companion. ---- Ross Lane is recovering from an attack of pneumonia. --- W.B. Rodgers returned Sunday from Birmingham where he was called to see his aged father, who recently sustained a serious fall. --- Jesse B. Cummings, who, with a friend from Camp Oglethorpe, has been spending some days with his parents here, will return to camp today. --- Miss "Daught" Green died last Wednesday morning at the home of her brother Mr. W.W. Green at Paran. --- Mrs. A.S. Wood has returned home from a visit to her aunt, Mrs. F.E. Clark of Roanoke, Ala., who has been suffering with two broken arms. The Lanett News ---- Henry Ussery died in this place last Thursday night. Henry was one of the best known negroes about town. The writer's first recollections of Roanoke include the deceased, who was then in the employ of Mr. W.F. Ussery. His last work was done for the town. ---- Her many friends will regret to learn that Mrs. O.D. Slay is quite ill with pneumonia. A professional nurse arrived last evening to attend her. --- At last reports, Mr. Thomas E. Stone, an aged citizen of Beat 8, is very ill with little hope for his recovery. --- NEWSPAPER Issue of Wednesday, January 30, 1918 DEATH OF MR. CARPENTER Mr. Mel Carpenter, a good citizen of New Hope, Chambers county, died at six o'clock Monday evening and was buried at Concord Cemetery Tuesday afternoon. The deceased was about 60 years of age and had long been a resident of this section. ---- BODY OR RANDOLPH COUNTY MAN FOUND NEAR WEDOWEE The body of W.T. Horn was found last Friday afternoon on Early Mountain, near Wilburn Ferry, six miles southwest of Wedowee. Examination showed that the man was shot in the back of the head, in the chest and in the arm. The deceased had been missing over two weeks. Officers have arrested Charlie Rodgers and Bud Miles in connection with the crime, but nothing definite is given out yet. ----- CHILD OF W.B. HIGGINS IS DEAD FROM BURNS Last Saturday, Mr. and Mrs. E.E. Bradshaw were called to the Higgins community in Chambers county by the death of Gladys Higgins, the four year old child of Walton B. Higgins, brother of Mrs. Bradshaw. Three weeks ago while her father was burning off ground, the unfortunate little girl, while playing with other children, had her clothes ignited. She suffered horrible burns, resulting in her death Saturday. The interment was in the family burying ground the following day, after services conducted by Rev. C.B. Martin. ---- MR. BASS RETIRED FROM RURAL ROUTE SERVICE Mr. J.H. Bass, who has been off duty as rural mail carrier on Roanoke Route 3 most of the time since the first of January, has definitely decided to retire from the service. Mr. J.P. Snuggs, the regular substitute, is supplying the place till permanent arrangements are made to fill the position. Mr. Bass has served Route 3 thirteen years and three months and has made a fine record. He was been universally popular with the patrons of the route, being a most genial, accomodating gentleman, painstaking in all his duties. Mr. Bass retires to conserve his health, which has not been the best for some time. He will devote his time to farming and mercantile interests. He has, by hard work and good management, secured some very desirable property a mile south of town. ---- AN AGED CITIZEN DIED NEAR WADLEY Mr. Thomas E. Stone, whose critical illness was noted in the Leader last week, died Wednesday night at his home near Wadley. Mr. Stone was 88 years of age and was a Confederate veteran. He was one of the most highly esteemed citizens of the county. Mr. Stone leaves an aged and invalid wife. The deceased was a member of the Methodist church and of the Masonic fraternity. ---- LOCAL News Rev. Bart Nelson of Chipley, Ga., was in town Sunday enroute to visit his brother John Nelson at Lane's Chapel. --- Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Enloe have received news that their son Page, who was attending school in Massachusetts, has joined the army aviation service. --- Mrs. C.C. O'Neal has been quite ill with pneumonia but at this writing is convalescing. Her sons Frank and Glenn O'Neal came to attend her last week, from their home in Piper. --- Mrs. O.A. Moore, Mrs. John T. Talley and Mrs. W.Y. Wood boarded the train here Saturday for Grantville, Ga., called by the illness of their sister Mrs. Emma Allen Ware, who died shortly after their arrival. The deceased was greatly esteemed by all who knew her. Mrs. Talley will remain there all the week. --- Basil Hoke and James A. Bramblett of this city, left Monday for Fort Oglethorpe, Ga., reporting for duty, having enlisted in the cavalry branch of the army service. Both are under- age and have volunteered. Mr. Hoke was a member of the mechanical force of the Leader when he cast his lot with Uncle Sam's forces. ---- H.W. Coleman of Lyon, Miss., was the guest of his brother W.C. Coleman a few days recently. --- File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/al/randolph/newspapers/newspape827gnw.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/alfiles/ File size: 21.4 Kb