Randolph County AlArchives News.....Newspaper abstracts for MARCH 1920 March 1920 ************************************************ 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 22, 2006, 11:34 pm The Roanoke Leader March 1920 NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE ROANOKE LEADER", Roanoke, Randolph County, Alabama for MARCH 1920 NEWSPAPER Issue of Wednesday, March 3, 1920 MAN AND WIFE DIE WITHIN 24 HOURS OF EACH OTHER On Monday morning the angel of death came to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Dave Burdette, claiming the former, aged about 80 years. Mr. Burdette was survived only one day by his wife, who died Wednesday morning. They leave one child, aged about five years and other more distant relatives here and elsewhere, who have the sympathy of the entire community. Mr. Burdette's funeral was held here Wednesday and the interment was at Bacon Level. It is undersood that Mrs. Burdette's remains are to be taken to her former home in Mississippi for interment. The West Point News ---- LOCAL News Mr. Roland Roberts esimates his age at about ninety years. Mr. Roberts fought through the Civil War and is still on hand, fighting grass and weeds, the worse enemy of the gardener. It is nothing unusual even at this time of year to see Mr. Roberts leading his faithful pony through town, enroute to tend the gardens and patches of busy towns, people, besides looking after his acreage. Mr. Roberts generally carries his plow stock on his shoulder as he travels afoot, but when he takes a notion to ride for the diversion of it, he can make a good leap onto the back of his plow animal. "Uncle" Rowland is certainly a young one for his years. ---- SERIOUS AUTO ACCIDENT AT GLENN, GA ON SUNDAY Cecil Crouch of Glenn, Georgia, while out driving Sunday p.m. lost control of his car and turned it over twice before stopping. Jim Connor and Zelma Yates of this place were in the car with him. They were all seriously hurt but it is thought that they all will recover. Mr. Connor and Mr. Yates were brought home Monday evening and are resting well. ----- CARD OF THANKS We take this method to express our appreciation for service and sympathy rendered us during the loss of our dear mother and grandmother. May the Lord bless each and every one is our prayer. Children and grandchildren of Mrs. Mattie White ---- LOCAL News Loyd Kirby and Drusy Cunningham of Wehadkee left Saturday for Frederick, Oklahoma to spend a few months with the former's brother. --- Mrs. Fannie Vowell of Wehadkee is dangerously ill at this writing. --- Just before we go to press we learn that the fifteen year old daughter of Ellis Shelnutt died this morning in Lowell. --- Mr. Charlie Young, a son of J.Z. Young of Omaha community, died yesterday evening. He suffered last year from an attack of typhoid fever and never fully recovered. When the recent attack of flu came he could not withstand it. Mr. Young was 24 years old and was a fine young man. He leaves a wife and two small children. Our sympathies are extended to the bereaved ones. ---- The Leader learns that two members of the family of Wiley Smedley, near Welsh, were buried at Bethel at the same time last Monday. Several other of the family are ill. --- Mrs. A.W. Johnson of Lowell died last Friday and was buried in the city cemetery here Saturday. She leaves a husband and five children. --- MRS. AWTREY CALLED AWAY After an illness of some days, Mrs. W.P. Awtrey died yesterday morning about four o'clock. The funeral was held at Methodist church this morning at ten o'clock. Mrs. Awtrey was the former Miss Susie Dudley. She leaves a husband and two children, a little girl and boy. She was a member of the Methodist church and was a most exemplary mother and wife. Our sympathies are extended to the bereaved. --- GOOD WOMAN LAID TO REST Many hearts were saddened last Wednesday when the news came from Atlanta that Mrs. Mattie White was dead at her home there. Mrs. White is remembered here by almost the entire population of the town. She leaves a host of relatives and friends here. She was the wife of the late Dr. Luther L. White. She had been sick for some time and the loved ones watching by the bedside were not surprised when the end came. She was a truly good woman and her going away should strengthen our faith in him who was her Comforter. She was 62 years old and had lived a consistent member of the Methodist church for many years. The funeral was held at the Methodist church here, Dr. Hawkins, the presiding elder having charge. ---- RESOLUTIONS ON THE DEATH OF JESSIE BRAMBLETTE Another death that caused great sadness was the death of Jessie Bramblette who passed away to the home where tired feet with sandles loosed may rest. We know that she was a thorougly good conscientous christian woman. But "as into each life, some rain must fall; some days must be dark and dreary." So our hearts were saddened by the death of our beloved sister whom we had hardly realized was ill until she was called home. We loved her well but God loved her best. Resolved; that we the members of Evergreen Grove No. 191, Roanoke, Ala., extend our deepest sympathy to the bereaved husband and children in the loss of wife and mother. Resolved; that a copy of this resolution be sent to the family and a copy be made part of the record of this Grove and a copy be published in the Roanoke Leader. Fannie Brown Cora Barron Lola McCarley, Committee ----- NEWSPAPER Issue of Wednesday, March 10, 1920 MR. J.A. HOLDER DIED ON MONDAY MORNING The family and friends of Mr. J.A. (Berry) Holder were shocked Monday morning to learn that he died at his home in this place at three o'clock that morning. Mr. Holder had been sick for some days of influenza, but his condition had not seemed serious. It is believed that a sudden attack of heart trouble caused the demise. Mr. Holder was 59 years of age and had spent the greater part of his life in Roanoke, where he was engaged in business at the time of his death. He leaves three children, Misses Thelma and Eunice Holder and J.A. Holder Jr. The young ladies were both ill at the time of their father's death. These excellent young people have warmest sympathy of the entire community in their loss. The funeral services were conducted at the residence at ten o'clock Tuesday morning, both the Baptist and Methodist ministers having part in the services. ---- MAJ. J.H. HARRIS GOES TO WELL EARNED REWARD; Jos. H. Harris, Prominent Alabamian who was called to death last Wednesday (Photo of Jos. H. Harris included with article) Not only to those gathered around his bedside who loved him best, but to thousands of friends scattered throughout the state, who long had known him, the demise of Hon. Joseph H. Harris carried a burden of sadness, alleviated only by the thought that one of God's saints, after long years of faithful service, had gained his well earned reward. Death came to this good man at his home in Opelika last Wednesday evening, following several months of declining health. He had recently reached his eighty-third birthday. Between him and his lovable companion, during their more than sixty years of married life, there grew and blossomed intoa perfect flower a connubial devotion that was beautiful to behold and that shed its fragrance far beyond the threshold of their home. Here God was honored, and all finer vitues of the olden South were cultivated. Hence it is no wonder that the children nurtured in this atmosphere grew up to follow in the footsteps of the parents. and to lavish upon them and upon each other an unalloyed affection, which the passing of the years could not tarnish. Back to the old home church at Oakbowery the cherished remains of this friend of God and of humanity were borne for interment Friday afternoon, after services in memory of the deceased, conducted by his pastor and other ministers. Perhaps more sincere tribute in word or deed, was never borne than that which marked the passing of this beloved patriarch, patriot and christian gentleman. The name of J.H. Harris is imperishably interwoven with that of Oakbowery Circuit. For about sixty years he had been an official member of Oakbowery Methodist church and was active in every good work undertaken by his circuit, district and conference. His record for attendance upon the conference of his church was probably unequaled. No pastor ever had a more loyal friend. Throughout his career Major Harris was identified with the long and hard fought battle to free this land from the curse of liquor traffic. He never once faltered, but pressed the battle at the gates of the enemy's stronghold. It was his exalted privilege to live to see the successive triumphs of the cause until prohibition was written into the constitution of the United States. Mr. Harris was a potent factor in the general welfare of his county and state. He was a student and a statesman of no mean attainments. He served several terms in the legislature of Alabama. He kept abreast of the times and was keenly interested in the affairs of church and state until the last. He had no time to sit in the shadows, but forged forward with his face ever toward the light. As a speaker and writer he was a strong ally for any cause he espoused. But it was in his personal relations with his fellow man that Mr. Harris, was, perhaps, at his best. Here he was known and addressed as "Uncle Joe." He was as attractive as a magnet in any circle. The children, no less than the older people, loved him. Charity tempered al his judgments. The magnanimity of his nature shone through his countenance and his gentle presence radiated sunshine. His touch contaminated none. His likeness to his Master, who went about doing go, left only blessings in his wake. On such a life as this infidelity breaks it fiercest lances. Through it, in life and death, religion records anew its resplendant triumphs. Uncle Joe's life was a marked success because he put "first things first." He made no effort to heap up riches; yet he was always able to provide for his own and for his church. But at the last, when called upon to go, if the flowers of love were golden and tears of sorrow were diamonds, this aged saint died as rich as a king. ----- LOCAL News N.D. Hornsby was in to see us this week. He had one of his eyes removed recently and his health is greatly improved. Though past eighty years of age, he is active and can walk from his home five miles south of here to town. He frequently does this. He served four years in the Army of the Confederacy and escaped without serious injury. Friends trust that he may be spared for a number of years yet. --- Mrs. Dunson continues quite feeble at the home of her daughter Mrs. J.W. Jackson. --- French B. Rowe of Akron, Ohio visited his sister Mrs. C.R. Pittman last week. --- The Leader learns that Mr. John Mitchell died Monday near Potash community. The remains were interred on Tuesday at Big Springs. --- Mrs. W.C. Lane is ill with the flu. --- News was received here Monday by relatives, of the death of Mrs. Emma Lane, widow of Joe Lane, former residents of this section. Mrs. Lane died near Anadarko, Oklahoma, following a long period of ill health. --- A.E. Bartlett of Talladega, H.A. Bartlett of Lineville, Julian Claude and Miss Annie Mae Barlett of Locust Grove, Ga., were in Roanoke Tuesday to attend the funeral of their brother-in-law, Mr. J.A. Holder. ---- MRS. CHAS. YOUNG DIED A WEEK AFTER HUSBAND A very sad death is that of Mrs. Charlie Young, which occurred Tuesday at her home on Rock Mills street. Mrs. Young was ill at the time of her husband's death, which occurred just seven days previous, and she gradually declined till death relieved her of her sufferings. She was a good wife and mother. Two small children survive her. ---- NEWSPAPER Issue of Wednesday, March 17, 1920 INCORRECT REPORT OF THE DEATH OF MRS. CHAS. YOUNG Last week it was reported just before press time that Mrs. Charles Young had died, and the Leader carried this report to its readers. Her death had been hourly expected for some days, but she continued to linger and at the time of his writing, on Tuesday, she is making progress toward recovery. The Leader regrets that it made the effort of publishing the report which reached us from what we thought were authentic sources, but is truly glad that the good mother may be spared to her two fatherless children. ----- MRS. O'NEAL DIED ON SUNDAY, the 14th; Aged Lady Passes Away after Long Illness Mrs. O'Neal, widow of the late Rev. C.C. O'Neal, died at the Suprannuate home in this city mid afternoon on Sunday. She had been in feeble health for years and gradually declined. The loss of her husband and son last Spring evidently hastened the snapping of the brittle thread of life. The remains were borne to the Methodist church at ten o'clock Tuesday morning, where services were held in honor of the deceased. Mr. Orear and Mr. Hawkins paid fitting tribute to the life of the good woman who had gone from earth at the age of over seventy years. Mrs. O'Neal filled well the important place of wife of an itinerate preacher. With him she shared the hardships that came to the pioneers of earlier years and with him she doubtless now is enjoying the rewards of a better world. Four children survive, Edward and Frank O'Neal and Misses Annie and Iva O'Neal. In their several recent bereavements, they have the abiding sympathy of all the community. Four deaths have occurred in this good family in less than one year. On April 3rd last, a son and brother, Mr. Glenn O'Neal, died in the service of his country. One month to the day after that shock, the aged and afflicted father passed over the river of death. Exactly a month later, Mrs. Edward O'Neal was called away and now the mother of the family is gone. ----- LOCAL News Z.V. Hudson shot and seriously wounded Wiley Sterling, colored, in Bacon Level Beat on Tuesday. It is said that the negro was advancing on Mr. Hudson with an axe. The trouble arose over a business matter. ---- ROCK MILLS News March 15th Mr. C.M. Hall of this place died at LaFayette on Friday, following an operation for appendicitis. He is survived by a wife and ten children, six of whom are married, all of this place except one daughter. To each member of the family we extend our heartfelt sympathy. --- R.M. Stringer came over from LaGrange on Saturday to see his wife who has been visiting her mother Mrs. M.L. Britt. --- Mr. John Hall of Columbus, Mr. John Whitley and family of LaGrange and Mr. Bob Williams and daughter of Riverview were among relatives here on Sunday to attend the funeral of Mr. C.M. Hall. ---- WEHADKEE News March 15th Mrs. Olin Smith is seriously ill. --- Mrs. Perry Webb has been dangerously ill the past week from a relapse of the flu but is some better at this writing. Mrs. Webb is the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. B.L. Gay. --- LOCAL News Gus Moore returned Sunday night from Columbus, where he had been called by the serious illness of his sister Mrs. Albert Wardlaw, who is improving at this writing. --- Mr. and Mrs. E.E. Pound of Round Oak, Ga., are visiting their mother Mrs. T.C. Pound at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John A. Carlisle. --- Mr. and Mrs. W.S. Greene and family were called to Opelika last Saturday by the death of the former's sister, Mrs. L.L. Johnson. --- Mrs. James N. McCarter died Monday in beat 9. The interment was at Broughton on Tuesday, after services conducted by Rev. J.D. O'Keefe. --- Frank D. O'Neal was called here from Savannah last week by the fatal illness of his mother. --- A son was born Monday to Mr. and Mrs. W.W. Philpot and the proud father declares that the young man weighed 11 1/2 pounds at birth. --- Mrs. Mike J. DeVaughan died last week at her home near the Randolph-Clay line. --- A.G. Cusick, a prominent citizen of Ashland, died last week as a result of flu and pneumonia. --- NEWSPAPER Issue of Wednesday, March 24, 1920 ROCK MILLS News Mrs. H.B. Bagley of LaGrange spent the past week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.L. Smith. --- Mrs. Bill Brittain of Fairfax, who has been attending her mother Mrs. Jim Kilgore during her illness of flu and pneumonia, returned to her home Sunday. ---- MARRIAGE LAST THURSDAY; Miss Thelma Holder Became Bride of Mr. J.E. Cardwell At 7:30 o'clock last Thursday evening, at the home of the bride in this place, Miss Thelma Holder, eldest daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Holder, was married to Mr. John E. Cardwell of Wadley. Rev. Claude Orear performed the ceremony. Only a few relatives and a few close friends were present. This is the culmination of a pretty romance dating back several years, when the bride taught school near Wadley. The war came on and separated the lovers, the groom joining the military, but the separation did not blight the flower of love that blossomed in these two young lives. In the consummation of their plans in the matrimonial vows they have assumed, these young people have the best wishes of all of their friends. Mr. Cardwell is said by those who know him, to be a fine young man. We are pleased to note that he will make his home here, taking charge of the business formerly conducted by Mr. Holder. Mrs. Cardwell is one of Roanoke's most excellent young ladies. She has been teaching in the City Schools but has resigned her position, being succeeded by Mrs. Ernest Kirk. ---- LOCAL News T.J. Parrish of Cleburne county was a caller at the Leader office last Friday. He reported the death of his wife, which occurred in January. --- Riley Sterling, the negro shot by Zeb Hudson last week, died as a result of his wounds. --- Mr. Joseph Ogletree had his left hand so badly mangled last Friday while at work in the cotton mill that the surgeons were forced to amputate it. --- Mr. R.J. Higgins continues ill at the home of his daughter Mrs. Wade Carlisle. --- NEWSPAPER Issue of Wednesday, March 31, 1920 WEDOWEE News March 30th The preliminary trial of Robert Ellison and Jimmie Lou Johnson, charged with the murder of Alonzo Weaver, all colored, was held before Judge Heflin on Monday. It is alleged that the killing occurred Saturday night two weeks ago on the place of Rube Whitaker, near Abanda at a saw mill. The woman was acquitted while the man was held without bail to await the action of the grand jury. --- LOCAL News Mrs. F. Brown of Route 1 was called to Troup County last Thursday by the serious illness of her daughter Mrs. Montana Cadenhead. --- L.A. Griffin returned Monday night from Cullman county where he purchased 160 acres of land. --- Roanoke relatives were called Sunday to Bowdon, Ga., by the illness of Glover Holley, who died on Monday. --- J.H. DeLoach and family were in LaFayette yesterday to attend the funeral of the former's sister Mrs. Henry Veazey. --- Mrs. Atchison, wife of T.W. Atchison, a well known resident of Ashland, died Sunday morning at six o'clock. She had been ill with influenza several days. Mrs. Atchison was 64 years of age. She moved with her husband to Ashland about fifteen years ago from Randolph county, where she has relatives. She was a good christian woman and had been a member of the church for 50 years. The Ashland Progress ---- J.C. Wright and Mrs. Ida Johnston were called to West Point on Monday by the tragic death of their brother-in-law, L.D. Askew. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon. Other members of the family as well as several friends from this place attended. --- Mrs. A.G. Middlebrooks died Monday at her home in Heard County, Georgia. Only two weeks before, a young babe of the mother died. ---- File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/al/randolph/newspapers/newspape872gnw.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/alfiles/ File size: 20.3 Kb