Randolph County AlArchives News.....Newspaper abstracts for DEC 1920 December 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 8, 2006, 1:16 am The Roanoke Leader December 1920 NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE ROANOKE LEADER", Roanoke, Randolph County, Alabama for DECEMBER 1920 NEWSPAPER issue of Wednesday, December 1, 1920 NAPOLEON News We are sorry to note the serious condition of Mrs. Emma Kirby. Her condition is considered hopeless. --- E.A. ZOBEL AND FAMILY IN AUTO ACCIDENT The many friends of Mr. Ernest A. Zobel and family, who used to reside in Roanoke, will regret to hear of the very unfortunate accident which befell them in LaGrange last Thursday when an automobile in which they were riding was overturned. It appears that Mrs. Zobel, who was not very familiar with the machine, was at the wheel when the accident occurred. Mr. Zobel received temporary injuries while Mrs. Zobel was unhurt. Their daughter Miss Amelia, suffered a foot and ankle crushed so badly that is doubtful whether the foot can be saved. The Zobels were residing in LaGrange, having moved there a short time ago from LaFayette. ----- CORINTH News Nov. 29th Mr. and Mrs. Garling Knight are spending a few days with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Yates of Ofelia. --- Mrs. W.T. Yates left Thursday for Cullman to join her husband who has been there for several weeks. --- DEATH OF MR. JOHN PINKARD LAST WEDNESDAY Mr. John Pinkard died at his home near Johnson's Cross Roads last Wednesday at the advanced age of 83 yers. Besides his wife, he is survived by several grown children. The deceased was a Confederate veteran and a man of honest dealings. The remains were interred at High Pine on Thursday morning, after services conducted by Rev. Mr. Riddle of Milltown. ---- LOCAL News Little Miss Louise Ford, ten year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Owen Ford, died yesterday morning at 11 o'clock after a short illness. She was in school until about a week ago and when her death was announced yesterday, the entire town was shocked. ---- WEYMAN COFIELD KILLED WHILE CUTTING DOWN A TREE Mr. W.W. Cofield received the sad news this morning that his grandson Weyman Cofield, a son of Mr. Thomas Cofield, died at two o'clock this morning at his father's home in Abbottsford. Tuesday afternoon he was cutting down a tree, which fell on him, resulting in his death. The interment will be at Harmony this afternoon. The deceased was nineteen years of age. ---- MR. COURTNEY M. BONNER WEDS MISS MAE TAYLOR Mr. Courtney M. Bonner, son of Dr. and Mrs. W.W. Bonner of Rock Mills, was married Saturday in Atlanta to Miss Mae Taylor. Both young people reside in Atlanta but have many friends in Roanoke and vicinity who unite in wishing the handsome and happy couple all the joys. ---- LOCAL News Miss Flora Arnett of Tifton, Ga., is visiting her sister Mrs. J.M. Grafton. --- J.C. O'Malie, a prominent citizen of Hickory Flat, is seriously ill with pneumonia at this writing. --- Perry Bailey of Atlanta spent several days past in this county coming to visit his aged and sick mother, Mrs. Patrick Bailey, near Napoleon. --- Mr. and Mrs. W.F. Danielly, John U. Gilland and M.R. Buckalew went to LaFayette on Monday afternoon to be present at the funeral of Mr. Walter Ratchford, which was largely attended. The deceased was a very popular citizen. --- Moses P. Wright, returning from John Hopkins hospital in Baltimore, spent Thanksgiving with his brother J.C. Wright. Accomapnied by his wife and little son, he proceeded to Tuskegee and will go this week to Mr. Wright's summer home on the Florida coast, where he will remain some time in an effort to recuperate his health, which is very feeble. --- Mr. and Mrs. T.L. Belcher and Mr. and Mrs. A.R. Noel attended the funeral of Mr. Walter Ratchford in Lafayette on Monday afternoon. --- G.E. Wallace is spending a few days with his sister Mrs. E.A. Zobel in LaGrange. --- Mr. and Mrs. Freeman Mears of Wichita Falls, Texas are visiting relatives on Route 4. --- MR. WALTER RATCHFORD DEAD IN LAFAYETTE Many friends throughout this section of Mr. Walter Ratchford will learn with regret of his death, which occurred at his home in LaFayette early Sunday morning after an illness of some days. He was in the prime of life, and was one of the most prominent and wealthy citizens of LaFayette. His funeral was held in that place Monday afternoon. ---- NEWSPAPER Issue of Wednesday, December 8, 1920 MISS MARGARET STITT BURIED LAST SUNDAY The funeral and interment of Miss Margaret Stitt, who died in a hospital in this state, occurred last Sunday afternoon at Springfield. The services were in charge of Revs. J.M. Yates and W.P. Hines and were attended by a large company of relatives and friends. The deceased was about eighteen years old and was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.R. Stitt who are among the best people in our county. The deceased had been in impaired health for a long time. ----- REV. L.F. PARRISH DIED IN BIRMINGHAM ON SUNDAY Rev. Louis Fletcher Parrish died at his home in Birmingham at 8:45 Sunday evening. He had been in failing health more than a year, following an attack of influenza and had only a few months ago returned from the West where he went in an effort to recuperate. He was esteemed as a popular and successful minister of the Methodist church and was a son of the late Rev. D.L. Parrish, at one time pastor of the Methodist church in Roanoke, at which time L. Fletcher Parrish was a school boy. The latter died at the age of 41 years, leaving a widow and four children, two sons and two daughters. The interment was in Birmingham today. ----- MRS. H.L. LANDERS DEAD Mrs. H.L. Landers of Newell, who underwent a serious operation at the local hospital about eight days ago, died Monday. The remains were carried Tuesday to the old home for interment. ---- NAPOLEON News Howard Kirby and Rufus Wilson and families will soon be off to Florida where they will make their home. --- LOCAL News News was received here this afternoon that Mr. Marcellus Adams of Fredonia had been shot and seriously wounded by Mr. Hinson, a tenant living on Mr. Adams' place. The shooting occurred on the farm about 1:30 o'clock this afternoon. Mr. Adams was shot one time, the pistol ball entering his side. No fruther particulars are obtainable at the time of going to press. The LaFayette Sun ---- A child of Mr. and Mrs. Levi Noles died Sunday at their home near Frolona, Georgia. --- Mrs. M.L. Staples and children are moving this week back to Sayre, Oklahoma. --- Mr. Henry Cummings died the first of the week in northwest Chambers county. He was 75 years of age. --- Mr. and Mrs. W.P. Harley left Saturday for their home in Charleston, S.C., after a visit to the family of the former's brother, C.M. Harley in this city. ---- Mack Mickle, a young white man, was brought before Mayor Walker on Tuesday and fined $25. for having a quart bottle of liquor on his person. --- Mrs. W.H. Cook of Roanoke is visiting her niece, Mrs. Brooks Duke. The Ashland Progress --- (NOTE: The newspaper issue of December 15, 1920 was not filmed for this microfilm roll. ) NEWSPAPER Issue of Wednesday, December 22, 1920 MR. J.S. BURDETTE HURT IN ACCIDENT ON SATURDAY Considerable excitement was occasioned in Roanoke on Saturday afternoon when Mr. John S. Burdette was thrown from his buggy when it was struck by a car driven by Mr. Jim Daniel of Heard County. The accident occurred near the brick store out on Rock Mills road. Mr. Burdette was knocked insensible for some time but was found to have no serious injuries. Mr. Daniel was arrested and returned for trial Tuesday, paying a fine of $7.50 and settling for damages. ----- MRS. MARTHA ALEXANDER BURIED SUNDAY; Aged Lady Died in Atlanta Last Friday Night The death of Mrs. Martha Alexander occurred at 11 o'clock Friday night at the home of her niece, Mrs. Mollie Kent, in Atlanta, as a result of a fall sustained four weeks previously. The remains were brought to Roanoke on the afternoon A.B. & A. train Saturday and rested at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Blumer Hendon till Sunday afternoon. At 1:30 the remains were carried to the First Baptist church where services were conducted by Rev. W.P. Hines. The funeral party then proceeded to High Pine church where the remains of the aged saint were laid to rest beside those of her husband, who died in 1855. Mrs. Alexander would have been 90 years of age had she lived till next March. She was born and reared in South Carolina and came over 65 years ago with her husband, who died shortly after that time. She then made her home with her brother, the father of Mr. Thomas J. Embrey. Later, after the death of her brother and his wife she took up her abode with her niece, Mrs. Kent, and thus spent the last five or six years in Atlanta. Mrs. Alexander was for the greater part of her life a member of the Baptist church. She was a good christian woman and filled a large place in the lives of those with whom she was closely associated. Mr. T.J. Embrey states that she acted in large part as a mother to several generations. The influence of such a life cannot be calculated. ----- LOCAL News Those who came from Atlanta to Roanoke last Saturday with the remains of Mrs. Martha Alexander were Mrs. Mollie Kent, Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Kent, Mr. and Mrs. S.H. Hassler, Mrs. Lizzie Roquemore, Mrs. E.R. Waller and Miss Allma Kent. Coming from Lineville, was W.H. Duke. ---- EXPRESSION OF THANKS During the illness, which culminated in the death of Mrs. Martha Alexander in our home, our neighbors in Atlanta showed her and us every kindness. Also when we came to Roanke with the remains of our beloved dead, the same kind consideration was shown to us. To one and all we wish to make grateful public acknowledgement, as we cannot do so personally. Mrs. Mollie Kent and family ----- SEVERAL AGED PEOPLE ARE DEAD NEAR CRAGFORD Last Thursday, Mr. W.A. Yeargan and daughter Miss Vivian, were called to Cragford to attend the funeral of the former's father-in-law, Mr. John A. Walker, who died at nine Wednesday morning. The interment occurred at the family burying ground near that place. Mr. Walker was 82 years of age, was a charter member of the Masonic Lodge of his community and was a Confederate veteran. He was a member of the company organized in this section and commanded by Captain W.A. Handley. On Friday, Mr. Guy H. Handley was called to the same community to be present at the funeral of his aunt, Miss Jane Handley, who was in her 73rd year. The interment was at the cemetery of New Harmony church. This death leaves only two survivors of a large family of children, Major F.M. Handley of Louina and Mrs. Sam Walker of Cragford. ----- LOCAL News Mrs. J.T. Talley was called last week to Hogansville, Ga., by the illness of her niece, Mrs. Ben Askew, with whom she remained till Mrs. Askew was claimed by death on Monday. ---- Dave and B.A. Nixon have sold to W.R. Richerson their farm four miles north of town and have bought a place from Mr. Johns over near Level Road. --- MRS. JAMES IS BEREFT OF HER HONORED FATHER Mrs. L.L. James is greatly grieved over the loss of her father Mr. W.R. Petree to whom she was devoted in an unusual degree. The report of his death, which was preceded some days before by news of his illness, was conveyed in a telegram received Sunday morning and proved a severe blow to the daughter. More trying was the fact that Mrs. James was unable to make the journey to her father's bier, having the care of an infant only ten days of age. Capt. Petree had lived near half a century in Russellville, Franklin County, Ala., where he was engaged in the mercantile business, and where the end came to his useful life after a pilmigrage of 79 years. He was a citizen of the highest type and a veteran of the civil war, with the rank of Captain in the Confederate service. Both Mr. and Mrs. James have the heartfelt sympathy of all their friends in the affliction that has befallen them. ----- LOCAL News Mrs. J.H. Brooks left this morning to spend Christmas with her brother Walter Walker near Brewton. --- Mrs. Leonard Selz arrived last week from Tampa, Fla., to spend the holidays with her parents Mrs. and Mrs. W.C. Hunter. --- Louis A. Bingham of Talladega visited his brother T.C. Bingham here last week. --- NEWSPAPER Issue of Wednesday, December 29, 1920 MR. R.L. BEVERLY DEAD OF SELF INFLICTED WOUND One of the most deplorable tragedies that has occurred in this section in many years was the death by his own hand Tuesday afternoon of Robert L. Beverly at his home four miles north of Roanoke on the graded road to Wedowee. Mr. Beverly was in good circumstances and was one of the best and most influential citizens of the county. He was engaged in farming and also conducted a store and a mill. He was in the prime of life. His shocking demise has plunged into grief a wife and nine children, besides relatives and friends. Mr. Beverly walked through the house into a room where no one else was and picked up a pistol lying on the mantel. It might have been that in examining the weapon it was accidentally discharged. Another explanation give for the act of the deceased is that he might have become unbalanced in worrying over an indebtedness of some $2000. which had accumulated in the erection of a modern two story school building at Rock Stand, near Mr. Beverly's home for which he was largely responsible. When financial conditions began to tighten the matter preyed upon the mind of the man, who was the leading spirit of his community. The interment occurred at 2 o'clock this Wednesday afternoon at White's Chapel, after funeral services which were largely attended. The deceased was a leading member of this church and will be much missed by his church and community as well as by his immediate family. ------ BACK IN ROANOKE AGAIN AFTER 47 YEARS IN THE WEST There arrived in Roanoke last Thursday evening, Mr. and Mrs. G.C. Davis. They came from their home in Bentonville, Arkansas and were welcomed by R.T. West and family. Mrs. Davis is a sister of Mrs. West and this was the first time she had been here in 47 years. She moved with her parents to Arkansas many years ago where she met Mr. Davis who is a native of Minnesota. He had never visited Alabama before this trip. After spending a week here Mr. and Mrs. Davis will proceed to St. Augustine, Fla., to spend the winter. Mr. Davis states that hard times have not hit in his section. Where he lives in northern Arkansas, the principal crop is apples. He states that $1000. per acre is not an unreasonable price for apple orchards. ----- LOCAL News The fine residence of Mrs. Gusta Ward at Ward's Mill was destroyed by fire last Thursday night. She was making her home there at the time and succeeded in saving but little of the furniture. The loss was partly covered by insurance. ---- Mr. Rex Joiner of Ashland and Miss Cora Nelson, daughter of Mrs. and Mrs. J.E. Nelson of Stroud, were married Christmas day at Hendersonville, Ga. ---- Mr. Joseph A. Huey and Miss Alva Grant were married at 3 o'clock Thursday afternoon, Dec. 23rd at the home of the bride's parents in Wedowee. Rev. P.L. Green was the minister who officated at the happy occasion, which was witnessed by quite a number of relatives and friends. The groom is an industrious young man, a salesman for Griffin & Satterwhite. He and his bride will be at home in one of the Waller cottages on the east side of Wedowee street. ---- Charles S. Moon of LaFayette, accompanied by Mrs. Moon, passed through Roanoke last Thursday enroute to the family homestead near Lineville, where he and Mrs. Moon go to join in an annual family reunion. The parents, Mr. and Mrs. John E. Moon, are both living as are also their ten children, six sons and four daughters. Another interesting feature of this remarkable family occasion is that all the children were expected to be present at the reunion. ---- DEATH OF A GOOD MAN NEAR WOODLAWN ON SUNDAY Mr. S.P. Cline died Sunday at his home in the Woodlawn community and was buried at Mt. Zion on Monday. He was about sixty years of age and was held in high esteem, being one of the best and most useful citizens of that part of the county, and an active member of the Baptist church. Mr. Cline had been ill for several months. ---- LOCAL News L.O. Johnson left Monday on his return to Fort Pierce, Fla., where he is making his home. --- Twin girls were born on Sunday night to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Harris who reside in the Wadley community. The little ladies saw the light in the home of their grandparents Mr. and Mrs. B.J. Mitchum, this city. The mother was formerly Miss Katie Mitchum. --- Mrs. Will Stewart who lives near Broughton, was stricken with paralysis Tuesday afternoon. --- J.O. Barfield of Lineville spent last Friday and Saturday in Roanoke visiting his sister Mrs. W.A. Hodges. --- Mrs. M.L. Cathey of Huntsville is visiting her mother Mrs. A.S. Brannan and other family members in Roanoke. --- Joe Jeffers leaves tomorrow for Southwestern University at Ft. Worth, Texas where he goes to study for the ministry. --- Omar Bartlett was in Lineville yesterday to attend the funeral of his brother Alonzo Bartlett, who died in Talladega following an operation. --- Dan Kellum, a well known negro of advanced age, died Saturday. He was a unique figure and had no relatives here, having come from North Carolina. Neighbors cared for him in his last days. --- Mrs. Gus Lee who died Sunday at her home in north Chambers, was buried at Bethel on Monday afternoon. --- Mrs. Willis Redmond underwent a major operation this morning at the Knight Sanitorium. --- NAPOLEON News Dec. 27th Marvin Cantrell and Miss Vicie Brown, both of Potash, motored over to Evansville on Christmas Day and uttered the vows that made them man and wife. The groom is a nice young man and a son of W.L. Cantrell, a prosperous and well-to-do farmer. The bride is the pretty and lovely daughter of Mr. George Brown. Both bride and groom are members of prominent families. --- Mr. T.P. Bailey, our mail carrier on Wedowee Route 2, had the misfortune to lose his second daughter Miss Myra on Sunday but it happened that his loss was Mr. Warner Fowler's gain. Mr. Fowler is a prosperous young man and succeeded in winning one of the most beautiful and charming young ladies of Wedowee. Miss Myra has made a success in the school room since she graduated in the High School at Wedowee. The many friends and relatives congratulate this young couple. --- LOCAL News The Leader is informed that Mr. Will Ashley and Miss Gore, residing in Lowell, went to Evansville on Monday night and were married. --- File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/al/randolph/newspapers/newspape882gnw.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/alfiles/ File size: 19.4 Kb