Randolph County AlArchives News.....Newspaper abstracts for SEPT 1919 September 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 14, 2006, 6:11 pm The Roanoke Leader September 1919 NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE ROANOKE LEADER", Roanoke, Randolph County, Alabama for SEPTEMBER 1919 NEWSPAPER Issue of Wednesday, September 3, 1919 T. SYDNEY EAST IS CALLED AWAY; Death Resulting From Fever The death of Thomas Sydney East at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Z. East, in this place, at six o'clock yesterday spread a pall of gloom over this community and the news of his untimely taking away will carry sorrow to all wherever he was known. For two weeks he had been desperately ill with typhoid fever and every possible means of checking the ravages of the disease were resorted to in vain. After a brave fight the heroic young man was compelled to give up the unequal struggle and enter into rest. Following the pain he was called upon to suffer, the young man sank into a peaceful state of mind and body and met the final enemy with a smile upon his face. The deceased was the eldest child and only son in the family and was 27 years of age. From childhood he had been an exemplary boy and had established an enviable name for uprightness of character and business integrity. He filled a large place in the hearts of his family, his employers and of the community at large. Like many other quiet, homeloving young men, he did not shrink from the call of arms, and when his turn came he went cheerfully, remarking to this writer with a bright smile upon his manly visage that he was going to do his best. And he did. One of his comrades who was closely associated with him bears testimony to the fact that under the trying conditions of Army life his friend showed himself a man. It seems little less than tragic that, having escaped the dangers of camp and field and returned to his loved ones, this sunny hearted promising young man should be called away. But his living has not been in vain, and in his death the hearts of hundreds who knew him will be made tenderer and turned with fonder yearning to the Home above. Funeral services will be held at the Baptist church this afternoon at four o'clock. ------ ARTHUR F. BRANNAN DIED AT MOTHER'S HOME HERE Arthur F. Brannan, son of the late Rev. Arthur S. Brannan, died last Thursday night at the home of his mother Mrs. Bovine Brannan in this place. He was taken ill in Birmingham two weeks prior to that time, where he was at work in the post office. His mother and family physician went to Birmingham and accompanied him home. His condition was not believed to be serious till a short while before he died. The funeral services were held at the residence at six o'clock Friday by Rev. J.W. Rucker. A large company of friends was present to offer all the aid and comfort in their power. The interment was then made in the cemetery of this city. A number of brothers and sisters besides the mother, mourn the untimely passing away of this young man. ------ LOCAL News The first bale of new cotton reported to us was brought to Roanoke on Saturday by Cephas Jackson, a progressive negro farmer on the Muldrew plantation about five miles below town. Jackson has a twelve acre field from which he expects to get at least ten bales. --- NEWSPAPER Issue of Wednesday, September 10, 1919 MR. THOMPSON AND MISS GERALDINE HUDSON WED The Leader learns that Mr. T. Thompson, son of Mr. T.H. Thompson, and Miss Geraldine Hudson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hudson, went over to LaGrange yesterday and were united in marriage. They returned to this city the same day but have not announced where their future home will be. Mr. Thompson is one of our recently returned war heroes. We wish him and his bride all possible happiness. ---- WM. EDGAR MANLEY ARRIVED HOME MONDAY Wm. Edgar Manley arrived at his home here Monday afternoon, having recently returned from France, where he distinguished himself repeatedly for gallantry in action, being twice cited by his commanding officers and was also awarded the Croix de Guerre by the King of Belgium. He was some time ago promoted to Sergeant. This young hero, not yet 19 years of age, volunteered for service two years ago last March. He went over with the First Division, the first to get to France, where he spent 27 months. Notwithstanding the hard fighting he experienced, he was never wounded except slightly gassed and is looking robust. He enlisted for three years and is at home on a furlough for 30 days. ----- EXPRESSION OF GRATITUDE There was such an abundance of solicitude and kindly assistance rendered to us and to our only son and brother Sidney East, while he was ill, and in his going to the Father above that our hearts are overrun with gratitude, to physicians, nurses, neighbors and all who were so gentle in every way. You left nothing that was at all possible out of your ministrations and we pray God to reward each one even in the same measure; that we love you for these evidences of your appreciation of our departed loved one. We shall always treasure the remembrance of such unselfish and such tireless thoughtfulness of others. Mr. and Mrs. W.Z. East and children. ----- HIGGINS FAMILY REUNION AND PICNIC HELD SATURDAY Some of the most delightful occasions that come to brighten and cheer families that grow up and scatter abroad in the busines of life, is the reunion that is held every once in a while. These gatherings partake of the character of the household as it was in the earlier years, and bring to mind afresh tender thoughts of other years now gone. Such was the occasion that brought together on last Saturday, members of the family of Mrs. F.L. Higgins at the old homestead in Chambers county. All the children and grandchildren were present except those of Mr. Cohen Higgins of Columbus and Mrs. Gid Wheeler of Roanoke. The morning was pleasantly spent in retrospective thought and conversation. At noon the festal board was laid under the big trees in front of the house and the provisions thereon testified eloquently to the fact that the good mother and other ladies who prepared for this hour were no novices in the culinary art. Every feature of the day was fraught with tender pleasure for those who were present, it being the first time in ten years that so many of this large family had been privileged to meet together. It will linger long in the memory of each one as a day of happiness. ----- LOCAL News Ben Walker, a son-in-law of J.W. Grady, had a foot cut off while working on the A.B. & A. at Manchester a few days ago. ---- Mr. James Fuller died Sunday morning at his home two miles beyond Wadley. His death was the result of blood poisoning from a sore foot that had long given him trouble, the foot finally being amputated on Saturday. ---- Milford Lane, son of Mr. and Mrs. R.L. Lane, was married Sunday to Miss Chewning of Lowell. --- King Prather has gone to Blount Springs to take a job. --- Miss Clara George has come to Roanoke from Mountrie, Ga., to attend school. She will stay with her aunt, Mrs. J.A. Walls. --- RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT IN THE DEATH OF ANDREW J. GREEN By Omaha Lodge No. 696, A.F. & A.M. Whereas, it has pleased almighty God on His great wisdom to call on August 19, 1919 from labor to refreshment, our beloved brother, Andrew J. Green; be it therefore resolved; 1st; that whereas the passing away of our brother should admonish us of our mortality, his virtues remind us of our high calling in this life and inspire us to higher thoughts and nobler deeds; 2nd; that we bow in reverential resignation to the mandates of the great one, who designates our place of labor, commands its beginning, appoints its boundary and determines its ending, in fulfillment of his own divine plans. 3rd; that we resolutely endeavor to imitate every good deed and fulfill every noble thought of our late companion and encouraged by his devotion to the excellent tenets of Masonry and strive to fashion our lives in comformity to the precepts contained in the Book of Law, and departing leave behind us the record of a well spent life enriched by the practice of every Masonic virtue. 4th; that we extend our sincere sympathy to his loved ones in their grief and that we pray unto Jehovah that His divine presence may ever attend them and that His abundant grace may fill the place in their hearts and lives once occupied by our departed brother. Bro. Green was born October 2, 1837, was made a Mason at Rock Mills fifty years ago. He had been a charter member in the constitution of three Lodges; High Shoals, Walnut Hill and Omaha. Respectfully submitted, S.D. Lewis J.H. Brazeal A.D. Shaw, Committee ------ LOCAL News Mrs. L.A. Bennett is very ill with the fever at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. G.W. Meacham in this city. --- Lieutenant Fulton Pace, recently with the engineering corps of Uncle Sam in France, was in town Monday doing some survey work. ---- NEWSPAPER Issue of Wednesday, September 17, 1919 FUNERAL OF MR. ELLINGTON WAS HELD AT GOLD HILL The body of Capt. G.W. Ellington, prominent citizen of Camp Hill, who died Thursday afternoon at his home, was taken to Oakbowery for interment at 4 o'clock this afternoon at the family cemetery. Funeral services were conducted at the home at 2 o'clock. A large number of relatives and friends from Opelika and vicinity attended the funeral. The pallbearers were his sons and sons-in-law as follows: J.E. Ellington C.S. Ellington W.A. Ellington J.B. Ellington Robert Ellington W.Z. East D.S. Robertson Jr. The deceased was the father of Mrs. W.Z. East of Roanoke, who was with him at the end of his long illness. He was 78 years of age. Maj. J.H. Harris, a life- long friend, paid the departed a high tribute, as did the ministers, Dr. Bledsoe and Mr. Paul. ----- NAPOLEON News Warner Hurley and Miss Eva Wright were united in marriage by Elder McMurray in the church yard at Haywood on Sunday at forenoon just before services began. --- LOCAL News Dr. W.T. Buckalew and wife of Dallas, Texas and B.F. Buckalew of Montgomery are in LaFayette visiting relatives and are expected in Roanoke in a day or so to visit their brother M.R. Buckalew. ---- Following a change for the worse in his condition, Mr. F.M. Wever underwent an operation on Friday and at this writing is making progress toward recovery. --- John Mooney and Miss Fannie Roach of Five Points were married a few days ago. --- Miss Marietta Blake went to Birmingham Friday to visit her aunt, Mrs. Sessions. --- Miss Jewell Adams who has been visiting her kindred in Roanoke and in Troup County, Georgia, will leave next Monday for her home in Okemah, Oklahoma, accompanied by her niece, Miss Grace Neeley, who will make her home there. --- J. Ware Awbrey has ordered The Leader sent to LaGrange where he is doing from Omega, Ga. He states that his father-in-law Mr. W.N. Gladney is in very feeble health, having been partially paralyzed. --- NEWSPAPER Issue of Wednesday, September 24, 1919 MISS MARIETTA BLAKE IS MARRIED TO MR. JONES A wedding in which many are interested is that of Miss Marietta Blake and Mr. David Trotter Jones of Talladega, the ceremony having been performed by Dr. Robert Echols at the district parsonage Wednesday evening at 8:30 o'clock. Mrs. Jones is the daughter of Judge and Mrs. Stell Blake. She posseses a rare personal charm and is an accomplished musician, while Mr. Jones is a prominent young business man of Talladega, where, after a short wedding trip, they will make their home. The above notice appeared in the society department of the Birmingham news of the 18th inst. Miss Blake left Roanoke the Saturday before to visit her aunt in Birmingham, and only the family and a few friends knew that the marriage was likely to occur at this time. The bride was one of Roanoke's brightest and most lovable girls, a delightful musician and a young woman, who, by her gifts and her admirable traits of character,will prove a valued addition to any community. Roanoke people give her up to Talladega with regret, but wish for her every joy in her new home. Mr. Jones is a substantial young business man of Talladega and has made a favorable impression upon all whom he has met when he has visited in this city. ----- LOCAL News J.B. McCosh has purchased the old home and farm formerly owned by Mr. H.M. Mickle, deceased, west of town. --- Nick Wright, an aged negro, formerly body servant of the late Col. W.A. Handley, was found dead Friday morning, sitting in his chair. He was about 75 years of age. ---- MRS. HOUZE BURIED MONDAY Mr. and Mrs. J.E. Almon arrived in Roanoke at noon Monday over the A.B. & A. railway, accompanying the remains of Mrs. Houze, mother of Mrs. Almon, who died at their home in Cullman county. The interment was made at Forest Home on Monday afternoon, in the presence of a number of former friends of the deceased. ---- NOTICE OF PUBLICATION State of Alabama, Randolph County Probate Court Notice of the Hearing to Probate Will of I.M. Edwards, deceased It appearing from the affidavit of Emma E. Speight in this cause that Eliza Covington is a non-resident of this state and a resident of the state of North Carolina, and that her address cannot be ascertained after reasonable effort, it is therefore ordered that publication be made in The Roanoke Leader, a newspaper published in Randolph County, Alabama, once a week for four consecutive weeks, in order to give notice to the said Eliza Covington as required by law, that a certain paper in writing, purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of I.M. Edwards, deceased, was filed in my office for probate on the 2nd day of September 1919 by Emma E. Speight, and that the fifteenth day of October 1919 has been appointed by me for the hearing thereof, at which time the said Eliza Covington can appear and contest the same if she sees proper. Given under my hand this 2nd day of September 1919. John T. Heflin, Judge of Probate ----- LOCAL News Mr. W.L. Hill will leave today to spend the winter with his daughter Mrs. Maggie Watt Arnett and her husband Levering Arnett, who are now keeping house in Jacksonville, Florida. "Uncle Bud's" many friends here hope that he will find health and happiness in the Land of Flowers. --- Miss Tava Wallace is quite ill with typhoid fever. --- The editor enjoyed a call Saturday with Mr. H.N. Shelnutt, one of our most valued friends. He had just been "promoted" to the rank of great-grandfather by the birth of a son one week ago to Mr. and Mrs. Henry D. 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