Randolph County AlArchives News.....Newspaper abstracts for OCT 1919 October 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 16, 2006, 11:58 am The Roanoke Leader October 1919 NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE ROANOKE LEADER", Roanoke, Randolph County, Alabama for OCTOBER 1919 NEWSPAPER issue of Wednesday, October 1, 1919 TRAGIC DEATH OF CHILD IN NORTH RANDOLPH COUNTY Monday of last week, Frank Kitchens, the five year old son of Mr. and Mrs. C.T. Kitchens of north Randolph county, was thrown from a wagon running down hill of its own weight, receiving injuries that proved fatal the following day. Wednesday the interment occurred at Hightower. Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Kitchens, grandparents of the deceased, together with Mr. and Mrs. W.E. Chase, Mr. and Mrs. O.D. Chase, Mrs. J.H. Bass and V.E. Kitchens, attended the funeral. This was the second child that the bereaved parents have lost in a tragic manner. ---- A CONFEDERATE SOLDIER WRITES Mr. Editor, We are glad to note that the sons and grandson fo the Confederate soldiers have organized a Confederate Sons camp at Roanoke. It is a duty we owe to ourselves; it is a duty we owe to this Southland of ours and to the posterity of generations to come. We should impress upon their minds, imprint upon their hearts and teach them to transmit it from generation to generation through all ages to come, that the old Confederate was not a traitor to his county as has often times been charged by the Northern press, but a true and loyal man, battling for his constitutional rights that had been bequeathed him by Washington, Jefferson, Adams, Hamilton, Patrick Henry and others. For four years, in the most unequal contest the world ever looked upon, he fought for a cause that was near and dear to every Southern patriot, States Rights! And in future years, when an impartial and unbiased history of that war shall have been written, the South will be exhonorated and justified in her constitutional rights of secession. A Confederate Veteran, Abanda, Ala., Sept 26, 1919. ----- WEHADKEE News Sept. 29th W.C. Moman is building a five room dwelling house on the farm he purchased from J.R. Stitt last fall. --- Last Wednesday afternoon at the bride's home near this place, Mr. J.J. Burson and Miss Etta Whatley were united in marriage, John T. Camp Esq., performing the ceremony. Their many friends wish them a long and prosperous life. --- LOCAL News Mrs. F.P. Nichols had the misfortune to fall Sunday, sustaining painful injuries which will confine her to her room for some time. --- Mrs. O.W. Smith received the sad news last week of the death of her sister Mrs. A.A. Price at her home at Wichita Falls, Texas. Mrs. Price had many friends among the older people of this section where she formerly resided. --- NEWSPAPER Issue of Wednesday, October 8, 1919 LOCAL News The many friends of Mr. Wever will rejoice to learn that he is again on the road to recovery. Mrs. Wever's mother Mrs. W.H. McLeod of Savannah arrived on Monday. --- "Uncle" Bowdon Brown celebrated last Sunday his 73rd birthday anniversary at his home some miles south of town. Eighty-five of his relatives and friends were present and a general good time was had. --- NEWSPAPER Issue of Wednesday, October 15, 1919 NEGRO SHOOTING SUNDAY AFTERNOON Sunday afternoon, Bob Thompson shot at Mose Wright, another negro, and was arrested and carried to jail in Wedowee, notwithstanding his poor markmanship. Shortly afterwards Man Burdett tried his skill with the ready pistol on John Denney, both colored, wounding John in the hand. Burdett made his escape. ---- LOCAL News Mr. and Mrs. J.P. Snuggs and children enjoyed a reunion at their home near town last Sunday, at which every member was present. The joy of the occasion was heightened by the fact that the three sons had returned from Army and Navy service safe and sound. We have no finer people than the Snuggs family and their friends congratulate them upon the privilege of all being reuntied again, even for so short a time as one day. ---- Mr. C.H. Cole of Shawmut, has been spending the past few days with old friends, being accompanied by his brother Mr. W.S. Cole of Lindale, near Tyler, Texas. The latter has been living in Texas fifty years and has only been back here twice in that time. Both gentleman are Confederate veterans and attended the reunion in Atlanta last week. --- ADMINISTRATOR'S FINAL SETTLEMENT State of Alabama, Randolph County Probate Court October 14, 1919 In the matter of the estate of George W. Hill, deceased Notice to: George Lee Hill, who resides at Roanoke, Ala., and to all other persons of interest. This day came Mrs. Ida Goodwin and W.H. McMurray, executors of the estate of Mrs. Maggie Hill, who was administratrix of the estate of the said deceased, and file their accounts, vouchers, written evidence, and statement under oath for final settlement of said administration. Whereupon it is ordered that the 10th day of November 1919 be 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 14th day of October 1919. John T. Heflin, Judge of Probate ---- TWO MEN ARRESTED FOR THE MURDER OF JIM COSPER Some months ago, this county was shocked by the murder of Mr. Jim Cosper, one of the best men and a prominent citizen of the northern part of the county. It was understood that he had been killed by violators of the prohibition laws because he had opposed them in their illicit pursuits. The affair was so well covered up, presumably through fear of further violence, that all efforts to locate the perpetrators of the foul crime were in vain. However it was learned that Mr. Dan Butler had knowledge of the killing, so on Tuesday of last week he was arrested and placed in jail at Wedowee. We are informed that Mr. Butler, when he found himself safely locked behind prison bars, confessed that he was a witness at least in part, to the crime and he named as the guilty persons Joe Breed and Wayne Wright. Their arrest followed in short order and they are now confined in Wedowee jail. Butler has been released. ----- NOTICE OF SALE On November 29, 1919 at 11 o'clock a.m., we will sell on the premises to the highest bidder for cash, 129 1/2 acres good farm land, about 45 acres in woods, well timbered, three room box house and out buildings, good Mill and Gin site on same, close to churches and school, known as the W.J. George Plantation. This Plantation is 5 miles northeast of Wadley, Ala., on Wadley and Wedowee public road. N.J. George, Wadley, Ala. ----- NOTICE OF SALE We will sell to the highest bidder for cash for division among heirs, on the 20th day of November 1919, 120 acres of land, one mile north of Rock Mills, Ala., known as the N.T. Foster home place. Good six room dwelling house; also 4 room tenant house, and out buildings. Also lot of household and kitchen furniture and farming implements. For further information, write W.C. Foster in LaGrange, Ga., or R.E. Foster in Roanoke, Ala. The Executors of the estate of N.T. Foster. ---- LOCAL News J.D. Tittle of Waco, Texas is spending some days with home folks near town. --- Mr. John Lawrence, a noted Confederate veteran who figured prominently in this section just after the war in preserving order, came by from the Atlanta reunion to spend some time with old friends. --- NEWSPAPER Issue of Wednesday, October 22, 1919 BAIL DENIED IN MURDER TRIAL; Breed and Wright Remanded to Jail on Preliminary Trial Every seat and every foot of standing room in the court house in Wedowee, including the gallery, was occupied by citizens from all parts of the county yesterday morning at the preliminary trial of Joe Breed and Wayne Wright, charged with the murder of Mr. James R. Cosper, one of the foremost citizens of beat 14. The killing occurred on Saturday afternoon, July 12th, but a reign of terror seemed to exist in the community and no arrests were made until two weeks ago, when Mr. Dan Butler was arrested and lodged in jail. This led to the arrest a few days later of Messrs. Breed and Wright. The preliminary trial, held yesterday before Probate Judge Heflin, naturally aroused much interest, due to the aggravated circumstances in the case. County Solicitor Burns was aided in the prosecution by Mr. R.J. Hooton, while Mr. Overton appeared for the defense. Mr. Butler and other witnesses were introducted and testified to passing along the road shortly after the killing and seeing the body of Mr. Cosper lying dead. One of the witnesses testified to seeing both Breed and Wright standing nearby and to being warned by the latter not to divulge what he had seen. Others testified to seeing Wright there and being threatened by him. The testimony of Jailer Ballard was admitted, giving conversations of an incriminating nature overhead after the defendants had been placed in jail. The defense attempted to set up an alibi in behalf of each of the accused, supported by the testimony of members of their respective families and some others. The case was submitted without argument. Judge Heflin announced the decision of the court that the defendants be remanded to jail without bail. ----- WEHADKEE News Oct. 13th A ten pound boy came to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Champ Hester last Friday but only lived a few hours. --- Judson Hester of Lamar, Tenn., and Vernon Hester of Hogansville, Ga., arrived last Monday in response to a telegram announcing the death of their father Mr. A.J. Hester last Monday morning. Mr. A.J. Hester was called from time to eternity, following a stroke of paralysis on Friday night. he had been in failing health for several months. The deceased was 65 years of age. He was a member of the Baptist church. He was the father of eighteen children. His first wife and four children preceded him across the river. Funeral services were conducted by his pastor, Rev. W.P. Cumbee at Hillabahatchee Tuesday afternoon. The Masons were in charge of the burial. ---- LOCAL News The Leader enjoyed a call Saturday from Mr. John L. Carlton, a good citizen of the Wadley community. He was rejoicing over the recent return from Army service of his second youngest son, Herbert. --- NEWSPAPER Issue of Wednesday, October 29, 1919 DEATH OF MR. DOW WHITE OCCURED NIGHT OF 23rd The death of Mr. Dow White occurred at his home on Franklin street in the early part of last Thursday night, after a week's illness. The funeral services were held at the residence Friday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Claud O'Rear and the interment was in the cemetery of this place. The deceased was about 45 years of age and leaves a wife and four children. He was reared in Roanoke, being a member of one of the oldest and most respected families of this place. ---- WEHADKEE News Oct. 27th J.L. Heard accidentally cut himself with a knife and has been in critical condition for several days past. --- Mrs. Holder, the aged mother of Mrs. C.H. Hearn, received a fall about a week ago and is not expected to live but a short time. --- Last Sunday afternoon at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.L.B. Green, their oldest daughter Miss Edith was married to Mr. T.V. Jones of this place, Rev. W.P. Cumbee officiating. These excellent young people have the congratulations of their many friends. ---- WEDDING OCCURRED IN THIS PLACE LAST SUNDAY At the home of Mrs. M.E. Earnest on LaFayette street, this city, her daughter Miss Zelia Earnest was married to Mr. Curtis Owens. The ceremony was performed by Rev. O.C. Fincher. Mr. Coy Adcock acted as best man and Miss Leola Kirby was maid of honor. The wedding march was played by Miss Agnes Holliday. A number of friends and relatives were present to offer felicitations to the excellent young people. They will make their home in Roanoke. ---- LOCAL News Mrs. W.B. Whatley, while stopping at the home of a kinsman in Troup county, fell Monday and broke her arm. It is hoped that she will be able to come to her home in this place in a few days. --- DEATH OF MRS. MARTHA HOLDER Mrs. Martha Holder, the venerable mother of Mr. J.A. Holder of this place and of Mrs. C.H. Hearn of Wehadkee, died yesterday at the latter's home following a fall received some days ago. The funeral will be held at Lebanon at 2 o'clock this afternoon and the interment will be made in the cemetery in Roanoke beside the remains of her husband, Mr. Bish Holder. --- SEVERAL RECENT DEATHS IN AND NEAR THIS PLACE Several deaths in and near Roanoke have been noted the past week. The eleven year old son of Albert Fincher of Simpson, Georgia, died at the home of his grandfather Mr. Arthur Daniel in Lowell on Monday of appendicitis. He was brought here for an operation but too late for it to be performed. Saturday, the remains of Mrs. A.W. Pinkard were interred at New Hope, in Chambers county. In Lowell, a young babe of Mr. and Mrs. Troy Heard died and was buried Monday at Providence. ----- A PERSONAL EXPRESSION OF THANKS Amidst the lowering shadows of poignant sorrow at the going of our beloved mother Mrs. Lola E. Mann, we were made to appreciate more keenly the genuine worth of friendship, for the tender words of sympathy and the deeds of kindness, bestowed by loving friends brought light and joy to us even in this darkest hour. It is useless for us to try to frame an adequate expression of our gratitude, but may each one of you catch from that Other World a breath of the divine love so beautifully portrayed in the life of our Mother, and thus come to understand fully what we would say, but cannot. Respectfully, Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Mann, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Williams ----- LOCAL News Roby J. Lee, son of J.T. Lee Sr. returned home last Wednesday, having just been released from service in the American Army of Occupation in Germany. --- C.H. Vann was called to Birmingham on Sunday by the illness of the four year old daughter of his brother Monroe Vann. The child died Monday. ---- File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/al/randolph/newspapers/newspape860gnw.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/alfiles/ File size: 14.6 Kb