Randolph County AlArchives News.....Newspaper abstracts for NOV 1918 November 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 February 3, 2006, 7:05 pm The Roanoke Leader November 1918 NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE ROANOKE LEADER", Roanoke, Randolph County, Alabama for NOVEMBER 1918 NEWSPAPER Issue of Wednesday, November 6, 1918 NOTICE OF PETITION TO PROBATE WILL State of Alabama, Randolph County Probate Court October 26, 1918 In the matter of the estate of Baswell Smith, deceased Notice to: Missouri Jackson who resides in Roopville, State of Georgia Mrs. Ruth Thomas who resides at Roopville, State of Georgia S.J. Smith who resides at LaGrange, State of Georgia Lizzie Brooks who resides at Rome, State of Georgia Willie Murphy who resides at Kingston, State of Georgia Coot Murphy who resides at Carrollton, State of Georgia Reba Murphy who resides somewhere in France, address unknown You are hereby notified that Mrs. Ruth Thomas filed in this court on the 26th day of October 1918, a copy of a noncupative will, alleged to have been made by Baswell Smith, deceased, and witness by Tom Ellison, S.R. Thomas, Mrs. Lou Ellison and Mrs. Ruth Thomas, witnesses, purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of Baswell Smith, deceased, petitioning the court to probate the same. You are therefore notified that the 9th day of December 1918 has been set for hearing the said petition, on which day you and all persons of interest may appear and contest the same, if you choose to do so. John T. Heflin, Judge of Probate ------- DEATH OF BRANTLEY BANKS Thursday morning, October 31, 1918, just as the sun peeped above the horizon, the spirit of Brantley Banks took its flight to join loved ones gone before. He was a good man, a good neighbor, a good friend, a good father and a good husband. To the six sons and three lovely little daughters; " Everything works together for good to them that love the Lord" and "Remember thy creator in the days of thy youth." To the dear bereaved wife, May the Father of mercies give you the rich consolation of His grace and presence, and strengthen you for your family. A Friend. ----- LOCAL News News was received here Monday of the death of Grady Davis, near Lineville. He was related to the Sudduth and Hornsby families. --- Mr. and Mrs. J. Wm. Stewart of Five Points were in town Monday. The Leader is pleased to state that this excellent couple will move to Roanoke before Christmas, having purchased a home here. Their only child, Mrs. Howard Taylor and husband will make their home with them. --- RESOLUTIONS ON THE DEATH OF WILLIAM JACKSON GEORGE Whereas, it has pleased the supreme Architect of the Universe to take from us our beloved Bro., William Jackson George, therefore be it resolved; First; that we bow in humble submission to Him who doeth all things well. Second; that Putnam Lodge No. 212 has lost one of her best members, the community a good citizen and the church a faithful member. Third; that a page of our record be given to his memory. Fourth; that a copy of these resolutions be furnished to The Roanoke Leader for publication and a copy be furnished to the relatives of Bro. George. F.M. Handley A.J. Gibson F.P. Parker, Committee ----- NEWSPAPER issue of Wednesday, November 13, 1918 PRESIDENT'S STATEMENT TO HIS FELLOW CITIZENS Washington, Nov. 11th The President issued the following statement today: "To my Fellow Countrymen; The Armistice was signed this morning. Everything for which America fought has been accomplished. Now our fortunate duty is to assist by example; sober, friendly counsel and my material aid in establishing a just democracy throughout the world." ------ NO MORE DRAFTED MEN TO BE SENT TO ARMY CAMPS Washington, Nov. 11th General Crowder, Provost Marshall, today ordered all calls under the Draft laws suspended until further orders. He also took steps to prevent entrainment of men scheduled to start overseas and to prevent all other mobilizations. All inducted into the Army and not yet entrained for mobilization camps will soon be discharged from the Army. ----- LOCAL News Many hearts have been made sad in this community during the past week by the visitation of death to homes in our town. Two wives and mothers and three children have been victims of the dread reaper. Last Thursday, the spirit of Mrs. W. Ed Holloway left the mortal body. The remains were interred at Rocky Branch Friday. On that same day, Mrs. Robert Sharman was called to leave her husband and five children, the interment being at Mt. Zion on Saturday. The 7th inst., the two year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C.G. Green was taken from them. They laid the little one to rest at Mt. Olive. Only one day later, Mr. and Mrs. Gerson Bonner lost their little daughter Luana, four and one half years of age. At the same time, their younger child was seriously ill of the same disease, diptheria, although is now convalescing. The interment was made in the family burying ground in the Lee community. Saturday, another dear little child passed from earth in the person of the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Vesco Kitchens at the age of two and a half years. The remains were borne to rest in Mt. Zion cemetery. ----- Ben Cole is reported as seriously ill. --- The mother of Mr. D.J. Padgett died rather suddenly at her home at Cragford last Monday night. Being out on the rifle range near Camp Hancock, Mr. Padgett had not been reached with the news up to Tuesday night. His friends sympathize with him. ---- ALL REGISTER NOVEMBER 16th WITH DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Saturday, November 16th, 1918, is Registration Day, beginning at 8 a.m. for Randolph County. Every person, male and female between the ages of 16 and 60 are required to register with the U.S. Department of Labor. Registration precincts have been established in Randolph County to accomplish this. ----- WEHADKEE News Nov. 11th Influenza is still prevailing in this section. Several families are afflicted with this dread disease, some are dying. Since our last writing, Woodrow, the little four year old son of Mr. and Mrs. W.C. Moman died with influenza. Last Friday, Mrs. Moman's son Ech Reaves passed to his reward, after a short illness of influenza and pneumonia. The deceased was just entering into manhood, being 20 years of age one month ago. His wife preceded him across the river of death. The untimely end of this young couple is lamented by many friends. The interment was at Big Springs on Saturday afternoon. Sylvester Reaves, another married son of Mrs. Moman, is not expected to live. ----- NEWSPAPER Issue of Wednesday, November 20, 1918 MORE DEATHS THIS WEEK It is the sad duty of The Leader to report again this week the ravages of death in this vicinity. At 3 o'clock Monday mroning Mrs. M.L. Jordan, mother of John C. Jordan, was found dead in bed at the home of Mrs. Louie White, where she was boarding. She had been ill with influenza but her death was not expected. The remains were interred in the local cemetery Tuesday morning, after services conducted by Rev. Rucker. The son came from Columbus to be at the funeral. Monday, Mr. Wm. Johns, who lived near Taylor's Cross roads, died within a short while after being stricken with paralysis. He was buried at Zion's Rest on Tuesday. The same day, at Rock Stand, were interred the remains of Eunice Beverly, the twelve year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robt. L. Beverly, who dies as a result of influenza, followed by pneumonia. ----- LOCAL News James R. Horton, with his wife and sister, went to LaGrange Monday to attend the funeral of the latter's brother, John E. Stitt, who was killed Sunday at noon by a vicious bull. ---- Henry C. Windsor of Malone section was reported in today's Age Herald as seriously wounded in France. Grover Payne of Corbin section was reported as slightly wounded. ---- BACON LEVEL News Nov. 18th Mr. J.R. Culpepper of Americus, Ga., is spending a while with his sister, Mrs. J.H. Phillips. --- DEATH OF MR. D.E. PEAVY AT STANDING ROCK NOV. 14th Last Thursday occurred the death at his home near Standing Rock of Mr. D. Edgar Peavy, after an illness of six days. The remains were interred at Standing Rock at 1:30 Saturday afternoon, following the arrival of a brother, Mr. Freeman Peavy from Texas, and other relatives from a distance. Services were conducted by Rev. J.W. Rucker. The deceased was a son of Mr. and Mrs. N.E.L. Peavy and was the first child of a family of ten to die. He was born in Randolph county 43 years ago and was married July 10, 1901. Besides the widow, there survives two daughters. Mr. Peavy had been a faithful member of the Methodist church since 14 years of age. He was a good citizen in every sense of the term, and his untimely death is a serious loss to his family, his church and country. ---- LOCAL News Mrs. W. Payne fell Tuesday night at her home several miles south of town and broke her thigh. --- C.B. Thompson, a prominent citizen of Malone, was an appreciated caller at The Leader office Saturday afternoon, returning with his family from attending the funeral of Mrs. Thompson's brother, Mr. D.E. Peavy at Standing Rock. ---- Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Bradshaw went up to Berwick Saturday afternoon to take their little sister, SueLynn, who will remain a while with her brother, H.G. Bradshaw at that place. --- Thad Aiken of the U.S. Navy, has been spending a few days past with his mother, sister and brothers in this place, having a furlough of sixteen days. He has seen service on both sides of the water. --- D.J. Padgett, who is in the service of the Navy on the Georgia coast, is spending some days at home, having been called here by the death of his mother and illness of his father at Cragford. --- Jim Moman, who was seriously wounded in France, is now at his father's home several miles east of Wedowee and is almost recovered. --- Jos. R. Reaves will return this week to Cook county, Texas, having been called here by the serious illness of his father Mr. C.D. Reaves near town. --- NEWSPAPER Issue of Wednesday, November 27, 1918 LOTTIE TURBEVILLE VICTIM OF INFLUENZA Mr. and Mrs. D.K. Turbeville have been sorely afflicted in the loss of their bright little daughter Lottie, thirteen years of age, who died Friday night as a result of pneumonia following influenza. To make the situation more deplorable, the mother and the remaining daughters were ill with influenza at the same time, though convalescing when the dread blow fell upon the home. This was a very devoted family circle, and the breaking of this link calls forth the tenderest sympathy of friends. Another regrettable feature is that the only son and brother, Lieut. W.B. Turbeville, was unable to reach home in time to be at the funeral, which was conducted on the front veranda of the residence, by the pastor Dr. Rucker Sunday afternoon. Quite a number of neighbors and friends were in attendance and accompanied the remains to the cemetery, where the earthly form of the lovely child was laid to rest under an abundance of beautiful flowers. ----- LOCAL News Mr. and Mrs. T.M. Bartlett have just had a letter from their son Brunie, the first they have received since July 4th. He volunteered last January in the Marine Corps. He writes that he has been on the front line fighting four times but had escaped unhurt. ---- CARD OF THANKS We desire, through the Leader, to express our heartfelt thanks to our many friends and loved ones, who so kindly ministered to our every need in the short illness and death of our dear husband and father Mr. W.O. Johns. Sincerely, Mrs. Ella Johns and children. ----- MATHIS WINS PRIZE FOR CAPTURING FIRST HUN Lieut. Allen Mathis, son of Mrs. G. Mathis of Gadsden, who was wounded on July 18th in the first drive in the Chateau Thierry sector, is now recuperating at the Walter Reed hospital in Washington. Mrs. Mathis has just returned from Washington and is spending a few days in the city and states that she hopes her son will have recovered sufficiently to be allowed to come home on furlough for the holidays. Lieut. Mathis received a prize of $250. offfered by French officers to the first American who took a Prussian prisoner. his company gained its objective during the drive in which he was wounded but only nine were left of the company of 250 men. Too much cannot be said of the Red Cross and Salvation Army, states Lieut. Mathis, as these are the organizations which follow the boys to the trenches. The many friends of Lieut. Mathis will be pleased to learn of his proposed visit to Birmingham on Christmas. The Birmingham Age Herald ----- LOCAL News The Army camps in the country are demobilizing rapidly. Fred Jones and Howell Wood arrived here the first of the week, having been honorably discharged from the Army. --- Ed Ruskin, a well known negro formerly of this place, is dead. The remains were brought here yesterday from Birmingham for interment. ---- Mrs. W.I. Payne died at her home several miles south of Roanoke last Friday, sustaining a fall several days previous. She was an excellent christian lady, whose death will be sincerely lamented. The funeral as at Lane's Chapel of which she was a loyal member. Rev. J.W. Rucker conducted the services. ---- Lieut. W.B. Turbeville arrived Monday night from Fort Sill, Oklahoma on a furlough. --- The little crippled child of Rev. and Mrs. W.J. Layton is dead. The interment will be in Roanoke at 2 o'clock on the 28th. ---- Mittie Goss, a well known and aged colored woman, died in number two district Sunday afternoon. --- Mrs. Annie Higgins Reaves and children arrived Monday from Akron, Ohio and will remain till after the holidays, the guests of relatives in and near Roanoke. --- Mrs. J.Z. Collier had a leg broken just above the ankle at noon Wednesday, the 27th, caused by being run into by her large English bull dog. --- N.S. Daugherty and family leave this week to visit relatives in Spartanburg, S.C. --- Mrs. Ollie Paxton, who recently sold her farm several miles west of town to Jim Smith, went Monday to make her home with her sister Mrs. Mattie Ray on Route 5 from LaFayette. --- Miss Lizzie Brown, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Brown, died Sunday night at their home several miles south of town. The interment was made at Antioch on Monday afternoon. The deceased had been ill with influenza and pneumonia but was convalescing when an attack of heart failure proved fatal. ---- CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank our many friends and neighbors for the kindness shown us during the illness and death of our beloved wife, mother and grandmother, and also to our doctors for their work and to Dr. Rucker for his services. W. Payne, daughter and grandchildren ---- WEHADKEE News Nov. 25th W.A. Webb and family will leave tomorrow to make their home in South Georgia. --- Mr. Newell Young happened to a very sad accident last week. While out squirrel hunting his gun was discharged and his left ear was torn off, inflicting a very bad wound. He is reported as doing well at this writing. --- This community was shocked this morning when it was announced that Mr. Jas. H. Bartlett had passed to the beyond at his home here, following a relapse of pneumonia. The deceased was 33 years of age and leaves a wife and five small children. His sad demise is lamented by many friends. The burial will be at Hillabahee ? tomorrow. --- CARD OF THANKS In the recent loss of our dear husband and father our great sorrow was made easier to bear by the many kindnesses shown us by our friends. For their sympathy, beautiful offerings and so many nice letters, may God's blessings be bestowed on each one, is our prayer. Mrs. D.E. Peavy Elsie and Ruth Peavy Cora Turner F.G. Turner Mrs. H.B. 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