Randolph County AlArchives News.....Newspaper abstracts for FEBRUARY 1919 February 1919 ************************************************ 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 6, 2006, 9:24 pm The Roanoke Leader February 1919 NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE ROANOKE LEADER", Roanoke, Randolph County, Alabama for FEBRUARY 1919 NEWSPAPER Issue of Wednesday, February 5, 1919 FATAL AFFRAY IN TEXAS, GEORGIA; Dock Davis Killed by Negro Whose Uncle Was Slain Last Thursday afternoon a fatal shooting affray occurred in Texas, Georgia, just over the Randolph County line. Alonzo (Dock) Davis, a prominent citizen of that community, went to the home of a negro named Dink Vickers, alias Swint, accompanied by his nephew, W. Smith Adams, to make a complaint against one of Swint's sons, who was alleged to have jumped a contract, after having been paid to work. A wrangle soon arose, and it is alleged that Dink Swint appeared at the door with a gun and and was shot and killed by Davis. A son of the dead man in another room is alleged to have then fired the shot which almost instantly killed Mr. Davis. The latter's nephew then entered the room and shot one son of Swint, wounding him and was in turn wounded by another son. The two young negroes were lodged in jail. It is thought that young Adams will recover. The burial of Mr. Davis was held Monday afternoon, being delayed to await the arrival of the wife of the deceased from the state of Texas where she was visiting relatives. A large crowd attended the funeral, including several citizens from this place. The unfortunate affair stirred the community to a high degree of excitement. ---- DEATH OF MR. E.L. MANN AT WADLEY Last Wednesday afternoon, occurred the death of Mr. E.L. Mann at his home in Wadley, after a brief illness of pneumonia. The deceased was the father of Mr. W.J. Mann, this city, whom he frequently visited. He had many friends among this people as well as in his home town. He was of cheerful disposition and carried his age remarkably well. He was nearly 74 years old and was a true defender of the Southern cause during the Civil War. Mr. Mann was a member of the Christian church and took an active interest in the affairs of his church and community until his last illness. Funeral services over the remains were conducted Thursday afternoon at the Christian church in Wadley by the pastor, Rev. E.M. Carter. Rev. J.A.J. Brock offered the closing prayer. The interment was made in the cemetery in that place. ----- CARD OF THANKS Please spare us enough space in your good paper to thank our good friends in Roanoke and Wadley, for their expressions of sympathy and helpful deeds to us when we suffered the loss of our dear husband and father. Especially we would like to mention the good people of Wadley, who furnished their cars and those that helped us in many other ways. May the God of Heaven and earth be with you all until we meet in that world where there is no more trouble and no sorrow. Mrs. E.L. Mann and children. ---- MR. MCDOW IS SHOT SUNDAY NIGHT By Drunken Negro and Seriously Wounded At the A.B.& A. depot Sunday night just as the ten o'clock train rolled in, Mr. John H. McDow, watchman for the Roanoke Warehouse Company, with police authority, arrested a negro named Bell Turman who was drinking and disorderly. The negro quickly drew a pistol and fired twice, one shot taking effect in the officer's mouth and inflicting a very serious wound. The negro ran a short distance but was too inebriated to make his escape. He was arrested and sent to Wedowee. ----- LOWELL News Mr. W.B. Pike died Saturday. The remains were interred at Union Hill Cemetery Monday, with services by Rev. C.B. Martin. --- A babe of Mr. and Mrs. Lon Story died on Friday. --- MISS EARNEST MARRIED SUNDAY TO MR. B. DUKE Last Sunday morning at 10 o'clock, Miss Velma Earnest, daughter of Mrs. M.E. Earnest, was married at the latter's home on LaFayette street to Mr. Bryan Duke. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Otis C. Fincher and was witnessed by a few relatives and friends. The worthy couple will make their home in beat 5. ----- NAPOLEON News Jan. 23rd The distressing cloud of sickness which has been in our community the past three weeks is now disappearing. The only fatality so far was in the case of Bro. Ivus Bailey, following a relapse from the flu and terminating in an unconquerable attack of pneumonia from which he expired Thursday evening. His remains were lovingly interred in the family cemetery at Zion's Rest Saturday afternoon. The deceased leaves a young wife and three children, parents, brothers, sisters and numerous relatives to mourn their crushing loss. He was a member of the church at Haywood, was twenty-six years old and an appreciated friend of all his acquaintances. ---- Monroe Hester from LaGrange visited his parents here Christmas and was confined with a case of smallpox. ---- LOCAL News Gordon LeSuer is spending some time at Hot Springs for his health. --- Miss Maggie Belle Turner is making her home with her aunts, Mrs. G.W. Hardy and Mrs. F.A. Neal. --- Mrs. Georgia Hunt, aged 82 years, was buried at Union cemetery near Stroud last Saturday. --- Otis C. Gay reports a boy at his home one week ago today. --- Mrs. Mary Lane is ill at the home of her daughter Mrs. B.C. Jones Sr. --- Roy Benefield returned Saturday from Army camp. --- Aaron Haynes of Newell is reported as being wounded in France in a degree undetermined and Thos. B. Dodgens of Standing Rock is reported as slightly wounded. ---- Lieut. W.E. Snuggs has arrived home from France and is today at the home of his sister Mrs. Tom Cook. --- NEWSPAPER Issue of Wednesday, February 12, 1919 LOCAL News A son of Mr. Ed Hill, living near Welcs\h, had the misfortune to be accidentally shot in one leg on Saturday. The wound proved to be so serious that the young man was forced to have the leg amputated Monday. --- The funeral of Mr. F.M. Lowe, a well known attorney of Birmingham, was conducted in LaFayette Saturday afternoon. The deceased was a brother of Mrs. Henry Pate and known by many of our readers. --- Mrs. A.J. Penn was called here yesterday to attend her mother Mrs. N.F. Hurst who suffered a fall on Monday and whose condition is considered serious. The former's brother, P.A. Hurst and wife are both ill at the same home, the latter having smallpox. ---- J.T. and Oates Manley have come home from the Army. --- The three year old child of S.D. Nolen is desperately ill in Lowell. --- Mr. and Mrs. B.J. Mitchum spent the weekend with their daughter Mrs. Webb McCarter in the Broughton Ridge community. --- Prof. Geo W. Stevens has just received a cablegram from General Pershing saying that Henry C. Windsor was severely wounded in the hips on the battle front about September 1st. This gallant soldier has been in a hospital and his parents have had no direct news from him since he was wounded. General Pershing says the soldier's condition is favorable. ---- John S. Sledge was called to LaGrange on Monday by the news that his son Laurine had shot another young man in that city. It seems that the shot was not intended for the one who received it. The wounded man is expected to recover. --- NEWSPAPER Issue of Wednesday, February 19, 1919 IN MEMORY OF FRANKLIN PIERCE PARKER Franklin Pierce Parker of Putnam Lodge No. 212, departed this life on the 17th of December 1918. His remains were conveyed to Wedowee and deposited by his wife and mother with Masonic honors. He had been a faithful member of the Putnam Masonic Lodge No. 212 for twenty-two years. He was most always present at all communications of the Lodge. Fraternally, F.M. Handley J.W. Cole J.S.Horton, Committee ---- LOCAL News "Uncle" Noah Hornsby called at The Leader office last Friday and subscribed to the paper to be sent to his son C.C. Hornsby at Gorman, Texas. ---- Mr. J.B.F. Lindsey of the Buffalo community was in Roanoke last week the guest of his daughter Mrs. J.W. Harmon. --- Buck Rice who was recently mustered out of the Army, expects to leave in a few days where he will be associated with M.P. Craver in the brick manufacturing business. The Opelika News, the 12th --- A four year old boy of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Goodwin died on Sunday evening and was buried at Mt. Pisgah Monday afternoon. Death resulted from complications of influenza. --- "Uncle" Joe Burgess is quite sick. --- Lieut. Robert T. Yarbrough arrived in Roanoke last Thursday, having landed in New York a few days previous from service overseas. This popular young gentleman was in some of the hardest fights and was the first Randolph county man reported wounded. Thursday he proceeded to the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John T. Yarbrough near Lamar where he intends to remain for some time. ---- Zelmar Yates has moved to LaGrange. --- A.J. Newell left Monday to visit his brother in Lowndes county. --- Mrs. R.B. Whitten died Friday night in Lowell and was buried Saturday in the Roanoke cemetery, after services conducted by Mr. Brock. ---- "Uncle" Noah Hornsby was able to be in town last Friday and Saturday, after having a close call recently from a log rolling on him. --- Albert Hill, the young man who was accidentally shot near Welsh some days ago, died last Thursday as a result of his wounds and was buried at Mt. Pisgah. He was dutiful and of exemplary habits. --- NEWSPAPER Issue of Wednesday, February 26, 1919 WEHADKEE News Feb. 24th Vernon Whatley arrived home Saturday night from Camp Sevier, having been granted a final discharge. --- Mrs. J.L. Heard is quite sick at this writing. --- One of the little twin babies of Mr. and Mrs. L.M. Benefield was found dead in bed last Monday night. The interment was at Big Springs Tuesday afternoon. --- C.A. Alsobrook has been visiting his son Travis in Winston County, who has been seriously ill. --- LOCAL News H. Coleman Horton who recently returned from Army service in France, was in Roanoke on business last Thursday evening, returning to his present home in Jackson county. --- H. Enloe has received news that his son Page arrived in America on the 18th, enroute home from the fighting front. --- Carl Fincher, son of J.H. Fincher, was buried at Antioch, near Double Head on the 19th last. --- Mrs. Frank Hornsby was operated on last Saturday night for appendicitis. At last reports her condition is favorable. --- Will Smallwood, son of H.W. Smallwood, recently arrived home from Army service in France where he was wounded. --- File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/al/randolph/newspapers/newspape851gnw.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/alfiles/ File size: 11.1 Kb