Randolph County AlArchives News.....Newspaper Abstracts for NOV 1920 November 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 March 7, 2006, 8:11 pm The Roanoke Leader November 1920 NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE ROANOKE LEADER", Roanoke, Randolph County, Alabama for NOVEMBER 1920 NEWSPAPER Issue of Wednesday, November 3, 1920 DEATH OF T.H. SLEDGE AT SHAWMUT ON THURSDAY Last Thursday occurred the death of Mr. Thomas H. Sledge at his home at Shawmut. He was the eldest son of the late Mr. and Mrs. S.N. Sledge and was well known throughout this section. He had been ill for many weeks. In going, he leaves a widow and nine children. The funeral and interment were at Mt. Zion Friday morning, the services conducted by Rev. J.D. Dollar. A number of friends from Shawmut accompanied the remains to this place. ----- LOCAL News Last week in Mayor's Court, Charlie Hester and Whit Ogletree each drew a fine of $100. for violating the prohibition laws. --- Mrs. M. Moon is very ill at the home of her daughter Mrs. Chewning. --- Doc Anglin, an afflicted young man who resided in Lowell, dropped dead Monday morning while walking the street in company with his brother. This tragic ending of his life was not unexpected. ---- NEWSPAPER Issue of Wednesday, November 10, 1920 W.F. REDMOND AND MISS ANNIE MULDREW MARRIED At 11 o'clock last Thursday morning, Mr. W.F. Redmond, one of Roanoke's most successful and upright business men, was married to Miss Annie Muldrew. The officiating minister was Rev. Claude Orear. Without notifying even the most intimate friends the couple repaired to the residence of the Methodist pastor, where the rites were celebrated. Immediately afterward Mr. and Mrs. Redmond left by automobile for LaGrange where they boarded the train for Atlanta to spend a few days with relatives in that city. Returning Sunday afternoon they are at home to their friends at their pretty home on Guy street. Mr. Redmond is receiving hearty congratulations from his many friends on his good fortune of winning for his companion one of Roanoke's most excellent young ladies. The romance leading to this event began when the bride was employed in Mr. Redmond's place of business, The Ten Cent Store, some years ago. ----- DEATH OF MRS. MOON LAST SATURDAY REMOVES ONE OF ROANOKE'S OLDEST AND BEST WOMEN At four o'clock last Saturday morning, the spirit of Mrs. Mariah Moon left its earthly tenement and she was at rest. For nearly 84 years she had tabernacled here and by her humble, faithful, christian life she had been a blessing to many along the way. Her rest is well earned, and her reward will doubtless be full. During her last illness, which extended over many weeks, following several years of declining health, she was calm and patient and suffered comparatively little pain. Her last thoughts seemed to be of rest in sleep and now that she has entered into that tranquil state from which no earthly alarm can call her back, there is no reason why any should lament, more than for the loss that comes to those who have been bereft of friend and mother. Hers was a gentle soul. Sunshine radiated from her heart and drew close about her in ties of affection those that knew her best. She fitly exemplified the best in Southern womanhood. She was a lady of good attainments for the day in which she lived. Her husband, Rev. D.S. Moon, a Baptist minister for many years in this section of the state, preceded her to the better world some eighteen years ago. Since that time Mrs. Moon has made her home with her daughter Mrs. Sarah Chewning in this place, where she received the most devoted attention at all times, not only by the family, but by her numerous friends, among whom were numbered people of all ages. The deceased was a member of the First Baptist church. At 11 o'clock Sunday morning the remains were borne to this edifice where had assembled a congregation that overflowed the main auditorium. The members of the Women's Missionary Society were present in a body to do honor to the memory of their fellow worker. A bank of beautiful flowers was arranged upon the rostrum. On account of the illness of the pastor Dr. Hines, Mr. Orear, the Methodist pastor, conducted the services which were most fitting and impressive. The old hymns sung by the choir touched and mellowed every heart. The words spoken by the minister were not extravagant but gave full meed of praise to the beautiful character and useful life of the one who had crossed the dividing line between time and eternity. Mr. Orear spoke of the many marvelous changes that took place in the span of life allotted to Mrs. Moon. He narrated much of the progress and many of the inventions that had been accomplished during the past 84 years. The deceased, he said, had lived through five wars, counting as the first one,the conflicts with the Indians. Mrs. Moon, as a young lady, was teaching school back in the fifties. She did her part well in all the trying scenes thru which she passed. When the services at the church were concluded, the remains were carried to the cemetery and interred beside those of Rev. David Moon, to rest until the resurrection morn shall break in splendor on the world. ------ LOCAL News The remains of Mrs. Dora Foster Smith, formerly of Rock Mills, who died in Birmingham, arrive today at noon for interment in the Wehadkee cemetery at Rock Mills. ---- Mrs. Burkhalter has had as her guests, her mother Mrs. Minor and her grandmother Mrs. Fair, who left for their Georgia home on Friday. ---- Mrs. J.P. Liles and granddaughter Mary Ruth Haines returned Monday from a visit to E.E. Haines at Haleyville. --- Mr. and Mrs. Brit Veazey of West Point and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Veazy of Fredonia were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Barker on Sunday. ---- WEHADKEE News Nov. 8th Mrs. W.C. Enloe fell from her veranda last Monday night, inflicting very painful wounds. --- A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Phil Combs last Thursday. --- NEWSPAPER Issue of Wednesday, November 17, 1920 REMAINS OF MRS. COLEMAN INTERRED HERE TODAY The remains of Mrs. John T. Coleman were interred at ten o'clock this morning in the Roanoke cemetery, beside those of her late husband, Maj. Coleman. Rev. C. Orear conducted the services. After the death of the husband and her son Douglas a year or more ago, Mrs. Coleman went to LaGrange to make her home with her daughter, Mrs. Fletcher Payne. Her death occurred Monday night at that place. She was well advanced in years and held in utmost respect by those who knew her. ----- NOTICE Application for parole will be made to the Board of Pardons on the 2nd Tuesday in Dec. 1920 for parole of Preach Webb, who was convicted at the August term of the Circuit Court in Randolph County in 1920 for manufacturing spiritous and malt liquors contrary to law and sentenced to the penitentiary for one year. P.O. Webb ---- NEWSPAPER Issue of Wednesday, November 24, 1920 MOTHER AND DAUGHER DIE NEAR THE SAME TIME in Wehadkee Last Thursday morning at her home near Potash, the spirit of Mrs. B.F. Walker took its flight, after a long period of declining health. The deceased was 71 years of age. She had been a consistent member of the Baptist church over forty years. Funeral services were conducted by her pastor, W.T. Overton at Big Springs on Thursday afternoon. On Thursday night occurred the death of Mrs. Alice Gregg, youngest daughter of the deceased, at her home in Beat thirteen. She left a husband and a little babe. The bereaved family have the sympathy of many friends in their double loss. ------- NAPOLEON News The writer enjoyed a few hours stay at the home of Mr. John D. Kirby on the 12th inst., that being his seventy-second birthday. His children and a few friends met early and engaged in conversation and good music until 12 o'clock. Then came the most important part of the program; A long table had been arranged and was well filled. The crowd was then called to order by "Uncle John" who gave a brief sketch of his life, his dealings with his fellowman and his anxiety to do the will of his Creator the remaining days of his life. His speech moved many to tears. His wife was unable to sit up. We wish for "Uncle John" many more years of prosperity. ----- File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/al/randolph/newspapers/newspape881gnw.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/alfiles/ File size: 8.8 Kb