Randolph County AlArchives News.....Newspaper Abstracts for APRIL 1919 April 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 8, 2006, 12:21 am The Roanoke Leader April 1919 NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE ROANOKE LEADER", Roanoke, Randolph County, Alabama for APRIL 1919 NEWSPAPER Issue of Wednesday, April 2, 1919 LOCAL News Mrs. N.S. Jones died in Lowell on Saturday after a short illness. The interment was in the local cemetery Sunday, after services conducted by Rev. C.B. Martin. ---- Sturdevant Phelps has returned from France, where he spent several months fighting at the front in the artillery department. He is happy to be back home. --- Mrs. Kate Weathers was accompanied to Roanoke Sunday, where she came to bury her daughter, by her brother, Mr. E.H. McDonald and sisters, Misses Coonie and Janie McDonald, and her nephew, Mr. George Ripley Jr., all of Atlanta and her brother-in-law, Mr. W.H. Beeland and daughter Rosalie of Nashville. ---- James R. Riley, a well known young man of Lowell, came home from an Army camp on Saturday and at once stole away to Stroud before going home, returning shortly with Miss Pearl Beard as his bride. ---- Edgar Tomlin is now at work in McClain's barber shop, having been discharged from the Army hospital, though he still limps a little. --- Thos. L. Muldrew has been discharged from the Army and is at home now. --- V.D. Whatley and wife of Carrollton and Mrs. S.E. Bobo of Tallapoosa, Ga., visited their mother Mrs. W.B. Whatley in this place this week. --- Mr. and Mrs. C.C. O'Neal have been in distress for some days past by the news of the serious illness of pneumonia of their son Glenn O'Neal, who is in a hospital in New York City. The young man has just returned from Army service in Europe where he was in the hospital for some time before sailing for America. The Leader is pleased to note that at last reports, Mr. O'Neal's condition was given as being more favorable. ---- George W. Traylor was here from Lamar on Saturday and Sunday to meet his new grandson, Charles Traylor Myhand. --- NEWSPAPER Issue of Wednesday, April 9, 1919 GEORGE GLENN O'NEAL DIED IN SERVICE IN NEW YORK; Was Buried Here Monday Rev. and Mrs. C.C. O'Neal and children lost a loyal, devoted son and brother and the goverment of the United States a gallant soldier when George Glenn O'Neal gave up the fight for life in a New York Army hospital last Thursday morning, and entered into that land where peace unending reigns, in the presence of the King. He was the youngest son and principal support of his aged, afflicted parents. But when government authorities ruled that he should render military service, though not physically strong, he entered heartily into the work and assured his parents that he was going to try to make the best soldier in this company. After some months spent in France, he was stricken by influenza, from the effects of which he could not recover. Some time was spent in a hospital but in his love and loyalty to his parents, he did not report his true condition until he was ordered to be invalided home. Upon arrival in New York he was taken to the hospital where pneumonia set in. His parents were kept informed of this condition and were assured that every possible effort was being used to save him to the family. His brother Frank D. O'Neal of Savannah, Ga., was called to New York, arriving six hours before the soldier breathed his last, leaving the assurance that he was unafraid. It has been the chief desire of this young man that he might live to be of service to his parents the remainder of their days, and they, with the other loved ones, looked forward to his coming home with eager anticipations. But how the hard vicissitudes of life dash to pieces our fondest hopes! The patriotic soldier and unselfish son was called upon to make the supreme sacrifice upon the altar of his country. And in that sacrifice, loved ones participated with him in the giving up of their most cherished earthly plans. Only the physical form of the soldier of freedom was permitted to come to the humble Superannuate home in Roanoke, Ala., for the noble spirit that animated it was conducted to the "Home of the Soul" where the believing children of the Common Father shall all be gathered in. Of the glories of the reception of a faithful child of God in the eternal world we may not know in full, but it must be a comfort to the family of the deceased to know that every possible honor was shown the memory of their heroic dead when the remains were brought to the home of the parents here. Through the instrumentality of friends, arrangements were made whereby the remains were brought from Opelika to Roanoke at noon on an extra train Sunday which chanced to be running, accompanied by the brother Frank O'Neal. Probably more than a hundred people thronged to the home Sunday afternoon and Monday morning to manifest their respect and offer their aid. An abundance of pretty flowers was displayed, some of them coming from other points. The shock was so severe upon the family that some of the members, including the enfeebled mother, have been kept under the care of a physician. The heroic christian resignation, the triumphant faith of the aged and blind father in such a time as this, has warmed the hearts and lifted up the lives of all who have come within the range of his beneficient presence. Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock a large audience assembled at the Methodist church for the funeral services, which were conducted by Rev. J.W. Norton of Birmingham, agent for Superannuate homes. Two old hymns and a duet were sung. Mrs. E.M. Moore, with fitting words, pinned a gold star on the service flag in honor of the departed. The minister spoke in touching terms of the fine character of the deceased. As the splendid traits of this modest young hero were brought out, every heart was deeply touched. As a mark of respect to their fallen comrade, a company of returned soldiers in uniform were present as a guard of honor and stood at attention as the flagged draped casket was borne into the church. The pall bearers were also ex-soldiers. This was a very impressive feature, and the conduct of the gallant fellows was most creditable to them. The writer learns that they remained at the grave after others left and with their own hands, aided in completing the last labor of love above the resting place of him who had won the reward of duty well performed. ------ GOOD WOMAN WAS BURIED SUNDAY When Mrs. Satterwhite was Laid to Rest; Died Suddenly While saddened by the news on Thursday afternoon of the death in New York of the soldier son of Mr. and Mrs. O'Neal, this community was still further shocked the evening of the same day by the sudden death of Mrs. B.E. Satterwhite, who was borne to her reward from her home in this city at eight o'clock. Every feature of her passing from life was tragically sad. She was in her usual health, though not as robust as in former years, and was preparing to go to the home of her daughter, Mrs. H.A. Davison, to attend a social meeting of one of the church circles. When the gathering dispersed, Mrs. Davison went to the home of her mother and was horrified to find her lying upon the floor, where she had fallen from a stroke of apoplexy. She survived the attack only a few hours. The husband and daughter were prostrated by the blow. In a short while, after the demise, the only son, Herbert, arrived accompanied by his brother-in-law, Mr. Davison, neither of them aware of the distressing situation at home. The young man had just secured his discharge from the service and was planning a joyful surprise for his mother. Probably death never entered a more devoted family circle than that found in this home, which was thus so rudely turned into a house of mourning. And few ladies have lived among us who were more beloved than Mrs. Satterwhite. The universal comment of those who really knew her was that hers was a beautiful character. The heart of the entire community went out in sympathy and in service to the afflicted when the one they loved was stricken. The home was thronged by those who sought to carry comfort and to minister in any way to those bereft. The room in which the body rested in a handsome casket while awaiting the hour of interment was a bower of beautiful flowers, made into most exquisite designs. At two o'clock Sunday afternoon, the remains were borne to the Methodist church, where one of the largest congregations every assembled there had gathered to do honor to the memory of this gentle mother and modest matron, now gone to her final home. Many were present from quite a distance, including friends as well as relatives. The music was consoling. The services were conducted by Dr. Dobbs, a former pastor, who spoke beautiful words of comfort and inspiration. The interment was made in the family lot in the cemetery in this city, in the presence of a concourse of friends whose tears fell in sympathy with those who watched in deepest grief the form of her they loved, lowered to its final rest. ----- LOCAL News Mrs. R.E. Davison returned today to her home in Woodville, Ga. --- We regret to note that Mrs. Geo. W. Hill is very low as the Leader goes to press. --- John T. Lee received news Monday that his son Pierce had landed in New York from France. --- TWO AGED PERSONS DIE Several deaths have been reported in and near Roanoke the past week, including those of two aged persons. Mr. A.V. Sexton, a former prominent citizen of the Abanda community, died Saturday at the home of his son in Langdale, where he went two months ago in an effort to recuperate his health. He was 75 years of age, a Confederate veteran, and served a long while as justice of the peace. The remains were interred at Concord on Monday afternoon. Sunday, Mrs. H.G. Osborn died at her home several miles below town. She was the mother of W.R. Osborn of the Double Head community and of John Osborn of Langdale. The interment was at Mt. Zion Monday afternoon. THe deceased was 73 years of age and had many friends. ----- LOCAL News Mrs. Lizzie Embrey arrived Friday from Red River, Texas to spend some weeks with her son, J.C. Embrey. --- Frank Pearson arrived Sunday night from Laverne, Oklahoma, being called by the death of his sister, Mrs. Satterwhite. By missed connections, he could not arrive in time for the funeral. --- Mr. J.H. Clack, a venerable citizen of the Lowell community, was an interesting caller at the Leader office last Wednesday. He talks entertainingly of the old days, being now almost seventy years of age. --- NEWSPAPER Issue of Wednesday, April 16, 1919 Misses Lena and Ethel Hardy were in Roanoke Saturday and Sunday, being called here by the death of their aunt, Mrs. G.W. Hill. --- Mrs. E.B. Roberts of Birmingham is visiting her daughter Mrs. Virgil McCain. --- Luther Baker has purchased from his uncle L.E. Harris, a lot on the south side of Rock Mills street, of the McPherson tract, on which he expects to build a house. --- Henry Forreset Jones arrived Saturday at the home of his sister Mrs. Otis Fincher, this city, after a year and a half of service in the Army, during which he saw hard fighting in France. --- NEWSPAPER Issue of Wednesday, April 23, 1919 MR. AND MRS. J.H. HARRIS MARRIED SIXTY YEARS AGO When Maj. J.H. Harris left Roanoke last Friday, he went to Montgomery to join Mrs. Harris at the home of their daughter Mrs. B.M. Mashburn, where on April 21st they celebrated the sixtieth anniversary of their marriage. Mr. and Mrs. J.P. Harris of Abanda attended this happy event. "Uncle Joe" and his good wife are among the livliest and most beloved couples in Alabama. Their lives are an inspiration to all who know them. May they live to celebrate many more such anniversaries. ----- WEHADKEE News April 21st Amos Prestridge arrived home Saturday from France. --- Last Thursday afternoon, Mrs. Henry Duke was stricken and fell into her fire place. Her clothing was all burned off and her body parched. A little daughter arrived home just in time to give the alarm. Mr. Duke and neighbors came just in time to save the house. Mrs. Duke lived about five hours and her peaceful spirit took its flight to the Paradise of God. The deceased was about 33 years old and have been afflicted several years with epilepsy. Funeral services were conducted at Big Springs on Friday afternoon by her pastor, Rev. W.P. Cumbee, assisted by Rev. J.D. O'Keefe. The husband and one little daughter are left alone and have the sympathy of many friends in their sad bereavement. ----- LOCAL News Frank McGarvin, the seventeen year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Pat McGarvin, died last week at Langdale. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Redmond and other relatives from this place attended the funeral. --- T.L. Harlan of Florence was the guest of his half-brother R.J. Hooton this week. --- Mrs. Nick Foster, mother of R.E. and W.C. Foster, died at four o'clock Friday afternoon at her home near Rock Mills. --- Bob Owens, a well known citizen of Lowell, died early Monday morning, leaving a wife and five children. --- Mr. and Mrs. Allen Stoker arrived last week from Texas to spend a month with relatives here. They moved from Roanoke 25 years ago. --- REUNION HELD IN HONOR OF MR. HENDON THE 8th INST. On the 8th of April all the children and a number of the grandchildren and great-grandchildren of Mr. J.A.T. Hendon gathered at his home some ten miles northwest of Roanoke to celebrate the 81st birthday of this venerable and respected citizen. Mr. W.D. Hendon, a son, informs us that forty persons took dinner there that day, including five visitors. The feast was spread near the spring. The old gentleman enjoyed the day so much he intimated he would not object to having two birthdays a year. It was agreed to meet again in a like celebration, Providence permitting, on the 8th of next April. ---- NEWSPAPER Issue of Wednesday, April 30, 1919 LOCAL News Marvin Prince and Miss Claudie Prather, and William Smallwood and Miss Mattie McKay, both couples of Lowell, went to Evansville, Ga., and were married on Saturday. ---- Mrs. Docia Manley left Friday to spend several weeks with her daughter, Mrs. C.D. Atchison in Texarkana, Texas. --- News is received here that Mrs. L.C. Hardy is dangerously ill at her home in Lineville. --- Rev. W.R. Knight continues quite ill at the home of his daughter Mrs. Horton. --- File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/al/randolph/newspapers/newspape853gnw.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/alfiles/ File size: 15.0 Kb