Randolph County AlArchives News.....Newspaper abstracts for JULY 1919 July 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 10, 2006, 2:03 pm The Roanoke Leader July 1919 NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE ROANOKE LEADER", Roanoke, Randolph County, Alabama for JULY 1919 NEWSPAPER Issue of Wednesday, July 2, 1919 B.W. MCDOWELL AND MISS BROWN MARRIED SUNDAY Last Sunday, Mr. B.W. McDowell of the Central Railway depot force and Miss Alice Brown of this city went to Georgia and were married, returning the same day. ---- WEHADKEE News June 28th Miss Georgia Hunter has been in Clay county the past week at the bedside of her grandfather Mr. J.L. Hood, who died last Monday. The deceased was about 70 years old and was a Confederate veteran. --- EXECUTOR'S FINAL SETTLEMENT NOTICE State of Alabama, Randolph County Probate Court June 17, 1919 In the matter of the state of D. Manley, deceased Notice to: Elizabeth Atchison who resides in Dodridge, State of Arkansas Myrt Atchison who resides in Texarkana, State of Arkansas Etta Manley who resides in Texarkana, State of Arkansas M.Y. Manley who resides in Newnan, State of Georgia Armella Manley Miller who resides in Newnan, State of Georgia Alice Manley Newton who resides in the State of Kansas Ed. J. Manley who resides in the State of Kansas Leroy Manley who resides in the State of Kansas S.C. Fausett who resides in Carrollton, State of Georgia Meta Causey who resides in Newnan, State of Georgia This day came C.D. Manley and S.C. Fausett, executors of the Last Will and Testament of said deceased and filed their accounts, vouchers, evidence and statement for final settlement of their said executorship. It is ordered that the 29th day of July 1919 be and is hereby 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 27th day of June 1919. John T. Heflin, Judge of Probate ------ LOCAL News Mrs. Blake will go to Birmingham one day this week to visit her sister Mrs. Sessions and her daughter Miss Marietta Blake. --- Mitchell Clemmons of Beumont, Texas is visiting relatives and friends in this section. --- Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Fausett arrived several days ago from Dallas, Texas to spend some weeks with Roanoke kin. They have been away many years. --- Mrs. Raymond Hodges and baby have gone up the country to spend two weeks with the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John R. Green. --- His many friends in this section will be interested to learn of the marriage on June 24th of Mr. David Weaver of Itasca, Texas to Miss Caude Cate of Ray Spring, Tenn. Mr. and Mrs. Weaver arrived in Roanoke on Thursday evening of last week and left Monday of this week for their home in Texas. They have the most cordial good wishes of a host of friends. ---- Thomas Sidney East arrived last week from overseas duty with Uncle Sam's forces, being in the famous "Wildcat Division". The many friends of this fine fellow are pleased to see him safe at home. ---- On account of the condition of his daughter Mrs. Tom Clark, who was hurt in an automobile accident recently, Mr. Smith came Monday from his home in Texas. --- Linwood Swint, a well known young man of Standing Rock, died Monday following an operation, and was buried at that place on Tuesday. --- CARD OF THANKS We take this method of expressing to our doctors, neighbors and friends our appreciation of the many kind tokens both in words and deeds shown in the severe illness and at the time of the death of our dear husband, brother and foster-father, and especially do we feel under obligations to the Masonic fraternity that so faithfully administered to this many needs. May the Lord bless you all is our humble prayer. Mrs. R.B.F. Robison Mrs. K.J. Blackstock W.H. Shivers ----- NEWSPAPER Issue of Wednesday, July 9, 1919 SUDDEN DEATH OF MR. W.F. McGILL LAST WEDNESDAY Last Wednesday, Mr. W.F. McGill went down on the creek on a fishing trip and was taken suddenly ill, death following the night of the same day. The interment was on the following day at New Harmony, the former home of the deceased, in the western part of the county. Mr. McGIll was the father of Mrs. J.S. Conner of this city, and was 64 years of age. ---- MRS. J.T. CLARK DIED ON THE 4th NEAR SPRINGFIELD The Leader learns with regret of the death of a good wife and mother in the person of Mrs. J.T. Clark, who passed away July 4th at her home near Springfield, after an illness of some days. The interment was at Springfield on Saturday after services at 11 o'clock at the Methodist church, conducted by Rev. T.B. Jordan, pastor of the deceased. ---- N.S. JONES AND MRS. MARY DUNLAP MARRIED ON THURSDAY Last Thursday evening, Mr. N.S. Jones, one of the night bosses at the cotton mill, and Mrs. Mary Dunlap went down to the home of Rev. C.B. Martin near Stroud, where the minister performed the ceremony that united them in marriage. The bride's home was in Carrollton, Ga., but for some weeks she has been staying with her brother Mr. Thos. E. Landers in this place. --- LOCAL News Mr. and Mrs. J.T. Carroll were called to Atlanta last Friday by the sudden death of Mr. Carroll's sister Mrs. Willis. --- Mrs. John H. Dean and baby of West Point are visiting the former's mother Mrs. H.E. Hester. --- Mr. and Mrs. E.C. Rorke have gone to make their home in Tallapoosa, Georgia. --- NEWSPAPER Issue of Wednesday, July 16, 1919 LOCAL News Sheriff Cofield was in town Monday and reported that Jim Cosper was waylaid and killed in beat 14 a few days ago. No arrests have been made at this writing. --- WEHADKEE News July 14th A.J. Pittman Jr., arrived home Friday night from France. --- J.E. Gay has been confined to his room the past month with rheumatism. --- BACON LEVEL News July 14th Mrs. D.L. Bishop was called to Abbottsford last week to attend the bedside of her aged mother, who happened to the misfortune to get her leg broken. --- LOWELL News Mrs. Jane Philpott was shocked by lightning Monday afternoon and is still suffering from the effects of it. --- J.M. Zachry and family were called to Hogansville last Friday by the death of the former's brother, W.H. Zachry. --- Mr. Nathan O'Neal, a very aged citizen of the Glenn, Georgia community, was buried at that place on Sunday. --- W.A. Harmon of White Plains visited his brother J.W. Harmon in this place last week. --- Mr. and Mrs. W.O. Longshore left yesterday afternoon for Birmingham, being called there by the death of Lucius H. Haralson, husband of Mrs. Longshore's sister. Mrs. Longshore and little son will likely remain a week or more with the afflicted family. ---- Mrs. Emma Stephens, widow of Mr. John Stephens, died near Stroud last Thursday at the advanced age of 81 years. The interment was at Mt. Pisgah at 3 o'clock Friday afternoon. ---- The relatives of Mrs. Jas. A. Wilson, who came from Georgia to attend the funeral of the latter on Friday, returned Monday, accompanied by the mother Mrs. Pound and Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Carlisle who will spend a week or so in the homes of kindred. ---- NEWSPAPER Issue of Wednesday, July 23, 1919 BURIAL OF L.H. HARALSON AT MT. HICKORY ON THE 7th Last week, the Leader mentioned that Mr. and Mrs. W.O. Longshore had been called to Birmingham by the death of Prof. Lucius H. Haralson, husband of Mrs. Longshore's sister. It later was learned that this excellent citizen was shot and instantly killed by one of a party of negroes in Jefferson county, while acting as constable and investigating an alleged crime. The remains were brought to Roanoke at noon Thursday, accompanied by members of the family and Mr. Steeley, pastor of the Baptist church of which the deceased was a member, and by Mr. Smith a local merchant. The body rested a short while at the home of Mr. Longshore and then was carried to Mt. Hickory in Chambers county, near the old home of the deceased, for interment. A number of Roanoke people met the funeral party at the train and accompanied it to its destination, rendering all the aid and comfort in their power to the widow, the three fatherless children, the sister and other bereaved ones. One of the negroes under suspicion of the crime had been arrested at latest news. ------ MR. DOUGLAS COLEMAN DIED MONDAY NIGHT Mr. Douglas Coleman, son of the late Maj. John T. Coleman, and who resided with his mother, the aged widow, died early Monday night, following an illness of the fever. The previous death of the father and elder brother leaves the aged mother alone. There are three unmarried daughters living at other places. In this sad affliction, the mother and other relatives have the heartfelt sympathy of all their friends. The deceased was a quiet, home-loving young man. The remains were interred in the Roanoke cemetery at four o'clock Tuesday afternoon, after services conducted by Rev. Chas. O'Rear. ---- NAPOLEON News July 14th Homer Smith, a lad of eighteen, and Miss Eudie Richardson were married a week ago. --- Mrs. Monroe Spears and Tom Johnson of the Potash district are quite ill with typhoid fever. --- LOCAL News R.L. Gillam left this morning to spend a month or more with his brother George W. Gillam in Clovis, New Mexico, whom he has not seen in twenty years. ---- Mrs. J.T. Treadwell and two children arrived Saturday from Deport, Texas to spend two months with the family of the former's father, Mr. T.J. Embrey in Broughton. --- Mrs. C.W. Allen of Bessemer and Mrs. E.V. Woodruff of Birmingham are visiting their brother Mr. T.L. Weaver and family. --- Mrs. M.A. Johnson, one of the best known and most loved ladies of Dadeville, celebrated her 91st birthday last Wednesday, July 2nd. Her daughter Mrs. Ida Wright gave a dinner party in her honor at which her children were present. Mrs. Johnson is remarkable at her age for her activity and bright and cheery disposition. She is the mother of Mr. W.C. Stone and Mrs. Ida Wright of Dadeville. Her many friends congratulate her and wish her many more happy birthdays. ---- NEWSPAPER Issue of Wednesday, July 30, 1919 ISAAC L. BALLEW DIED AT ASHLAND LAST WEEK Isaac L. Ballew, a well known member of the printer's craft, died at the home of his mother Mrs. Mary Bellew, a short distance south of Ashland on Monday. Following an attack of influenze last winter he had a general breakdown in health and his condition continued to grow worse, his afflictions being of both body and mind. In the meantime he was treated by specialists at Alabama Bryce Hospital but all to no avail and he was brought back home several weeks ago. Mr. Ballew was born in February 1871 and moved to Ashland with his parents while a young man. He followed the printer's trade the greater part of his life and was connected with printing offices here and at Wedowee, Talladega, Goodwater, Lineville and other towns in Alabama and in Tennessee. He was married to Miss Estelle Brown of Cragford, who proceeded him to the great beyond several years ago. He leaves four children, his mother, two brothers and three sisters. One of his brothers, J.R. Ballew, resides at Pisgah in north Alabama and the other, John Ballew, resides at Whitney, Texas. His three sisters, Mrs. Hornsby, Mrs. Coker and Miss Ola Ballew, reside here. One son is in military service. The funeral services were held at the Methodist church Tuesday afternoon, conducted by Revs. R.E. Massey and A.A. Hutto, and the remains were interred in the new cemetery. The deceased had been a member of the Methodist church since childhood. The Ashland Progress ----- MRS. C.V. LANE DIED AT GLENN, GEORGIA ON SATURDAY Mrs. C.V. Lane died at her home at Glenn, Georgia on Saturday, following an illness of typhoid fever. The deceased was a sister of Mrs. Ross Lane of near this place, who was with her some time before the end. The interment was at Bacon Level on Sunday. BACON LEVEL News July 28th The lifeless form of Mrs. C.V. Lane was brought here yesterday from her home at Glenn, Georgia for interment. Rev. C.B. Martin had charge of the services. Mrs. Lane had been ill with typhoid fever for about three weeks and left the husband too ill at home to be present at the interment of the good wife and mother. There are three children besides the heartbroken father and other near relatives to mourn the depature of Mrs. Lane. Her husband, C.V., as he is familarly called by all, has the deepest sympathy of a host of friends and kindred in his sore afflictions. May the Supreme One above comfort him and his dear ones left here to fight the battle of life alone. Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Allen of Atlanta were called here by the illness and death of the latter's sister, Mrs. C.V. Lane. Dr. and Mrs. Lane of Roanoke also attended the funeral, besides a host of other relatives and friends who came to pay their last respects. Leon Lane, son of C.V. Lane, is ill with typhoid fever at the home of his grandfather, C.A. Lane. ---- WEHADKEE News July 28th Mrs. John Stitt and daughter from Limestone county, Texas are visiting relatives in this community. --- Mrs. George Benefield of Marion county is visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Prestridge. --- J.M. Fincher and Ben Carpenter left last Wednesday to visit relatives in Walsahatchee, Texas. ---- LOCAL News T.K. Moore returned to his home in Atlanta on Sunday, after a visit to his sister Mrs. M.R. Buckalew. His wife and child will remain a week longer. --- Thomas Jennings of Atlanta is spending a week with his uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Roby Buckalew. --- R.L. Dowdle returned Thursday from a visit to his father and other relatives in Mississippi. His family will remain there a while longer. --- The many friends of Mrs. Maggie Hill regret to know that she continues seriously ill. --- S.L. Cavender and family are spending this week with relatives in Clay county. --- Mrs. J.T. Coleman went last week to LaGrange to make her home with her daughter Mrs. A.F. Payne. --- File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/al/randolph/newspapers/newspape856gnw.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/alfiles/ File size: 14.6 Kb