Randolph County AlArchives News.....Newspaper Abstracts for AUGUST 1919 August 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, 9:52 pm The Roanoke Leader August 1919 NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE ROANOKE LEADER", Roanoke, Randolph County, Alabama for AUGUST 1919 NEWSPAPER Issue of Wednesday, August 6, 1919 LOCAL News Miss LeElla Mitchum, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S.W. Mitchum, died at their home near Broughton on Sunday of typhoid fever. --- Allen Drake, one of the old negro citizens of the town, died Sunday morning. --- TWO TRAGEDIES LAST SATURDAY The Leader regrets to have to report two tragedies that occurred in Roanoke last Saturday evening. In the first, a young white man named Alfred Jones who lives some miles west of town, was driving down Main street east. His horse becoming unmanageable it is said, when a Ford car was overtaken beyond the residence of L.E. Harris. The driver of the auto undertook to side track but was run into by the frightened animal. Mr. Jones was thrown from the buggy, receiving a broken thigh, a gash in the head and other painful injuries. Other occupants of the buggy escaped unhurt. The injured man received medical attention and was carried home. Later, a difficulty occurred in Lowell in which W.B. Jones was stabbed and seriously injured. A young white man was arrested, charged with the offense, and is now in jail. ---- LOCAL News A.J. Green Jr. arrived Sunday from Farmersville, Texas to visit his father Mr. A.J. Green Sr. who is quite feeble at his home in Omaha community. --- Charlie Tatum was shot and seriously wounded last night in Rock Mills. Cash Hollie is said to have done the shooting. --- The Leader enjoyed a call yesterday from George W. Yarbrough, one of Randolph county's many noble sons who made a fine record fighting in France. He was several times wounded near the close of the struggle but now looks the picture of health. He was in town with his brother Gus to meet another brother John T. Yarbrough Jr., who came in from Marshall county. --- George Truett of Chillicothe, Texas is on a visit to friends and relatives in this community. --- The Leader has received a dainty announcement of the birth in Reynolds, Ga., on July 28th of John Heath Allen Jr. The mother was formerly Miss Willie Lee Kirk of this city. --- NEWSPAPER Issue of Wednesday, August 13, 1919 FUNERAL HELD FOR MR. E. HANSON ROGERS The news of the tragic death of Mr. E. Hanson Rogers at Camp Hill Saturday morning was a shock to his many friends and relatives in this place. He formerly worked in Roanoke where he was married to Miss Leona Embrey. he was a fine speciman of physical manhood, was sober and industrious and possessed a friendly, genial disposition. Mr. Rogers met death in the discharge of his duty as a representative of the Alabama Power Company in Camp Hill and in an honest effort to provide for the wife and two little ones at home. That his misfortune in coming in contact with a live wire should have caused the death of another good citizen of Camp Hill, makes the tragedy doubly sad. A number of citizen of Camp Hill accompanied the remains to Roanoke on Sunday, where they rested at the home of the deceased's sister, Mrs. W.S. Greene, till Sunday afternoon, where they were escorted by a large concourse of friends to the Baptist Church, with which Mr. Rogers united during his residence here some years ago. Around the platform a bower of beautiful floral emblems was arranged. The services were conducted by the pastor with hymns by the choir. A deep undercurrent of sympathy swept through every heart, which the spearker urged should find a practical form of expression where ever possible. The interment was by the Modern Woodmen of America in the city cemetery. ---- DEATH OF A YOUNG MAN FROM DROWNING ON FRIDAY Mr. R.A. Wadsworth was called last Saturday to Columbus on account of the death by drowning the day before of his nephew, Frank Crouch, a young man 23 years of age, who lost his life in a creek near Columbus while swimming. His body was not found till Saturday. The interment occurred in Columbus on Sunday. The deceased leaves a wife and one child three weeks of age. ---- MR. W.A. MULDREW DIED SEVERAL DAYS AGO By an oversight last week The Leader failed to publish notice as intended of the death of Mr. W.A. Muldrew, which occurred the first of the month at his home near Springfield. The deceased was 73 years of age and was a Confederate veteran, held in high esteem by his comrades and neighbors. A number of children survive him, among the number being Mrs. G.T. Anglin of this city. ---- MR. J.B. BRUMBELOE AND MISS A.H. REID MARRIED The many friends of Mr. J. Bracy Brumbeloe and Miss Annie Hayden Reid of this city, were surprised to learn Tuesday of their unannounced marriage the night before. The young people left Roanoke on Monday afternoon for LaGrange and Atlanta and The Leader is not advised in which place the marriage ceremony occurred. A telegram from the groom to his father Tuesday from Atlanta merely announced the marriage. It is presumed that the couple will be home in a few days. In the meantime the friends of these excellent young people are wishing them every happiness that married life can bring. ---- TWO DEATHS IN CAMP HILL ON THE 9th; Former Roanoke Man and Friend Met Tragic Death - - - The Opelika Daily News, the 9th E.H. Rogers, electrician for the Alabama Power Company and W.M.Conine lost their lives this morning about 8 o'clock by coming in contact with a live wire at a pressing club in Camp Hill. This morning at 1 o'clock fire partially destroyed the pressing club, causing the wires to fall. Rogers was sent to make repairs to the wires and in some way got entangled in them. The pressing club is next door to a gin operated by Mr. Conine and he was present when the work of making the repairs began, and was watching the electrician. No one else it seems, was present at the time but it is believed from investigation that seeing Rogers in danger, Conine went to the man's assistance and received the full shock of the high power voltage and met instant death. Mr. Conine was one of the most prominent citizens of Camp Hill section, being interested in several large industries. He was 49 years of age and leaves a wife, two children and two sisters, Mrs. W.R. Polledge of Opelika, Mrs. T.J. Gann of Atlanta and one brother B.B. Conine of Arkansas. Mr. Rogers was 30 years old and leaves a wife and two small children. He was agent for the Alabama Power Company at Camp Hill and moved there from Roanoke. Both are well known in Opelika, having visited here many times. The Opelika Daily News, the 9th. ------ LOCAL News Last Saturday, August 9th, the children and grandchildren of Mrs. Dorothy Higgins met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W.A. Wilf and celebrated her seventy- sixth birthday. May she lives to see many more such days. --- MRS. MAGGIE HILL ENTERS INTO REST; After a Long Illness She Passed Peacefully Away Sunday At seven o'clock Sunday morning, Mrs. Maggie Hill, widow of the late Mr. E.W. Hill, entered peacefully into the rest which her long afflictions made doubly blest to the weary spirit and tired form. For years, Mrs. Hill had been in delicate health and for months she had been confined to her room. She was brave and patient in her trials and met the future with calm resignation. Friends who had known the deceased throughout the years watched with solicitude the losing fight being waged against the advance of death and came with flowers and other offerings of loving service, to pay tribute to her who had gone and to minister to the comfort of those who mourned. The funeral services were held at 11 o'clock Monday morning at the Presbyterian church of which the departed was long a devoted member. The pastor, Rev. A.F. Laird, conducted the services, assisted by Revs. C. Orear and J.W. Rucker. A quartette rendered two humns. The interment followed in the family lot in Cedarwood cemetery. Those whose aquaintance with Roanke extends back to the time when the town began its steady growth with the coming of the first railroad, will recall the valuable work Mrs. Hill did then, as Miss Maggie Jones, teaching the primary grades in the public school under the principalship of her lamented father, Mr. Leonidas Jones. Later Mrs. Hill was identified with the mercantile life of the town where she further enlarged her acquaintance and likewise her circle of friends. She was active in the furtherance of any cause with which she was associated. One son, George Lee Hill, a brother Mr. B.C. Jones and a sister Mrs. T.C. Goodwin, with other relatives, are left to sorrow over the going of one who meant so much to them. ----- WEHADKEE News Aug. 11th Mr. and Mrs. A.W. Duke and Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Moore are visiting relatives in Cullman county. --- "Uncle" Dallas Freeman has been sick for several weeks and is not expected to live long. --- Mr. Mat Moses from Arkansas is visiting in this section after an absence of 27 years. --- A twelve pound boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. A.J. Gay a few days ago. --- Sheriff G.N. Cofield and Deputy W.J. Ballard captured a large still in our community last Friday. The still was running full blast by Freeman Walker who was arrested and carried to jail, but made bond later. About ten gallons of whiskey and some beer were destroyed. ---- "Uncle" Jack Green is still very low and is not expected to live but a short time. ---- LOCAL News Miss Emma Hardy of Lineville and Miss Loma Rowland of Ashland were called to Roanoke on Sunday by the death of Mrs. Maggie Hill. --- Brunie Bartlett has wired his parents that he has arrived at a port in Virginia from France where he has been in service many months. He belonged to the Marines and has seen much hard fighting. He anticipates being home in a few days. ---- Frank Hearn is visiting his sister Mrs. Frank Hornsby. He has just returned from France where he has been in military service for many months. --- Mr. R.P. Key and Miss Rosa Lee Bradley of Lowell were married Sunday morning. W.W. Cofield, Esq., performed the ceremony. --- C.T. Orr of Columbus, W.O. Orr of Langdale and Mr. and Mrs. Tom Smith of Lanett were called to Roanoke on Sunday to attend the funeral of their nephew, E.H. Rogers. --- Mrs. Ella Embrey and her daughter Mrs. Hanson Rogers and her two little children, returned to Camp Hill Tuesday afternoon. --- Mrs. Wilson Harwell and daughter of Chandler Springs were in town Friday, proceeding to visit the former's cousin Mrs. J.E. Nelson near Stroud. --- Mrs. J.W. Pike of Birmingham is visiting her sister Mrs. Cash. --- Mrs. John R. Wilkinson of Atlanta is the guest of Mrs. W.W. Wood. --- Twin boys were born last evening to Mr. and Mrs. Rufus Bartlett at their home near town. --- Mrs. M.A. Jordan left last week for Elysian Field, Texas where she will spend some time with her father, brothers and sisters. --- Miss Iva O'Neal was called to Lineville just before noon today by a telegram which stated that Mrs. Ed O'Neal was critically ill. --- NEWSPAPER Issue of Wednesday, August 20, 1919 MR. W.B. FINCHER LOSES LAST OF FAMILY OF SIX Last Friday, Mr. W. Ben Fincher living in Beat 5, lost by death his little son, the last of his five children to die, his wife also having been called to the other world. These deaths occurred within the past four or five years. The interment of the little son was at Napoleon last Saturday after services conducted by Rev. C.K, Parker. ----- LOCAL News Burrell Welch was over from Wadley on Saturday, accompanied by his cousin Eric Hoyt Kitchens, who has just returned from France, where he made a brilliant record as a soldier and was several times wounded. ---- As the Leader goes to press, we learn that Mr. A.J. Green, one of the oldest and best citizens of the county, died last night at Omaha. --- Eric Hoyt Kitchens of the Fifth Marines, has been honorably discharged and arrived home last Thursday. He has recovered from wounds received at Belleu Woods and Champaigne. He was cited for bravery and has the French Croix Deguerre with Gold Star. ---- The Patrick Bailey family reunion was held at Haywood on Tuesday and numerous friends and relatives were there to rejoice and feast with them. Perry Bailey of Atlanta and Mrs. Anna Barton of Arkansas were the only two of the family present from a distance. --- Troy Smith returned from France in April and he and Miss Lilly Bowen were married on Sunday. --- Euclid Sherman who recently came home from the Navy, left Sunday for Birmingham to accept a job. --- Mrs. Henry Crowder and two little daughters returned to Landale after visiting the former's father Mr. W.H. Cook and other relatives. --- I.W. Lewis was in town some days ago and reported the marriage of his son Luther to Miss Grace Stitt which occurred on the 6th day of August. --- Miss Clementine Hooper has returned from a visit to her sister Mrs. Hamner in Russellville. --- Miss Fannie May Hanna died in Lowell on Monday of typhoid fever. --- J.M. Moses of King, Arkansas spent a few days past with his brother R.T. Moses in this county. --- Mrs. John West and children Miss Mary and Master James of Ozark, Missouri are now spending some time with relatives in this county. Mrs. West, who is a sister of Mrs. Emil Zobel, has not been to this town in eleven years. She formerly lived near Wedowee. ---- Farley Hunter has been discharged from military services with the Navy and is now at home here. --- NEWSPAPER Issue of Wednesday, August 27, 1919 LOCAL News Frank Ruggles narrowly escaped death by electrocution this morning while at work in the Ruggles shop opposite The Leader office when a short circuit charged part of the forge and he became fastened to the current. His cries for assistance were heard by men in The Leader building and others, who rushed to his assistance, disconnecting the switch and thereby releasing him. The voltage was not quite sufficient to kill a man outright, but was so heavby that Mr. Ruggles could not have possibly released himself. He doubtless would have succumbed within a short while but for the timely assistance of friends. ---- LOWELL news Two deaths have occurred in Lowell since the last issue of the Leader. Mrs. Effie Ussery died Thursday at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Brown. The interment was at Antioch on Friday after services conducted by Rev. W.R. Knight. The one year old son of Mr. and Mrs. C.D. Crawford died Saturday and was buried in the city cemetery on Sunday. ---- RANDOLPH BOY IS CITED FOR BRAVERY IN ACTION Edward Burns Parker was one of the Randolph county volunteers who went across and fought with the world famous Rainbow Division. He came back a Sergeant and now has been cited for conduct in action at the Battle of Chalons. The official letter follows, dated at the office of the Adjutant in Montgomery on July 22, 1919: From: The Adjutant, 167th Infantry To: Sergt. Edward B. Parker, 97630, Co. I, 167th Infantry Subject: Regimental Citation 1. I am directed by the Regimental Commander that your conduct in action against the enemy forces from July 15th to 19th, 1918, at the Battle of Chalons, in the Champagne sector, near Souain, France, has been brought to his personal attention. He considers worthy of the highest commendation your performance on duty on this occasion, when you, with utter disregard of your own personal safety, and at great danger to your life and limb, during an intense, murderous and highly concentrated enemy artillery fire, voluntarily worked inceasingly in caring for wounded men, thereby saving the lives of several of your comrades. 2. Your conduct on this occasion will ever be an incentive to your comrades in arms, an example of heroism and gallantry, of supreme devotion to duty, and of self sacrifice, that wil llive always in the annals of your regiment, a regiment known throughout the American Army by virtue of such deeds as that performed by you, deeds that are characteristic of the splendid standard upon which the traditions of the military establishment is founded. 3. This citation will be recorded in the history of the Regiment. By order of Colonel Screws. Herbert B. May, Captain U.S. A., 167th Infantry, Adjutant. ------ LOCAL News Sam F. Abernathy and family were called Saturday to attend the funeral of the former's uncle, J.A. Frazier, who died Friday in LaFayette at the home of Ben Frazier, son of the deceased. --- File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/al/randolph/newspapers/newspape858gnw.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/alfiles/ File size: 17.2 Kb