Randolph County AlArchives News.....Newspaper abstracts for APRIL 1921 April 1921 ************************************************ 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 16, 2006, 2:03 am The Roanoke Leader April 1921 NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE ROANOKE LEADER", Roanoke, Randolph County, Alabama for APRIL 1921 NEWSPAPER Issue of Wednesday, April 6, 1921 DR. C.B. WEATHERS DIED THURSDAY IN GEORGIA Dr. C. Bowdon Weathers, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Weathers of this county, died last Thursday morning at his home in Oakfield, Georgia. He had been in failing health for some time. Seven years ago Dr. Weathers moved to Oakfield and built up a fine practice. He married in that section and leaves a wife and little daughter five years old. Mr. W.T. Tenant and daughter, Miss Gladys and Mrs. L.E. Kitchens attended the funeral on Friday. ---- DEATH OF MR. WINSLETT OCCURRED NIGHT OF THE 4th Monday night, Mr. Buck Winslett died at his home in Lowell community. He had been in bad health for along while and for a wek or so it had not been thought that he could survive. He was 65 years of age. The interment occurred at Broughton on Tuesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. G.E. Wallace. --- LOCAL News Mr. Wyley A. White is a patient in the Knight Sanitorium and is quite sick, we regret to note. --- Mr. Eugene Kemp spent several days recently in Roanoke, assisting in organizing a local advisory board to aid in the work of the Salvation Army. Mr. Kemp is a brother of Mrs. J.G. Ingram who recently moved to Manchester from Roanoke. --- W.S. Greene and family and Mrs. Leona Rodgers and children visited Mrs. Greene's mother in north Randolph last Sunday, Mrs. Mattie Rodgers who accompanied them home and will remain some time. --- Herbert Pitts, son of Mr. and Mrs. H.H. Pitts of Rock Mills, was in town Saturday. He has recently been honorably discharged from the aviation department of the U.S. Army. He was last stationed at Camp Kelly, in San Antonio, Texas. --- Cliff Cunningham, wife and three children were in Roanoke and vicinity Saturday and Sunday on a visit to kinfolks. They are now located in Newnan, Ga. Mr. Cunningham has been in Roanoke only once in seven years and was much impressed at the notable improvements made. --- Many of our readers will regret to learn of the death of Mr. Frank Lanier, a prominent and popular citizen of West Point which occurred in that city on Sunday. He was 81 years of age. --- Mrs. J.N. Word is very sick at this writing. --- Mrs. A.T. Still is down in Chambers county this week, attending her sister Mrs. L.A. DeLoach who is quite ill. --- Dr. F.R. Wood of Heflin visited his daughter Mrs. Ernest Kirk yesterday and today. --- NEWSPAPER Issue of Wednesday, April 13, 1921 AN OLD CITIZEN GONE TO REWARD; Mr. Wyley A. White Was Buried on Tuesday Afternoon There is occasion for more than ordinary regret in the life of a community when a citizen dies who has been identified with its development through long years, bearing an active and honorable part. Such is the case in the passing of Mr. Wyley A. White, whose death occurred in this city shortly before midnight Monday. Mr. White was brought from his cottage a mile from town one week previously to the Knight Sanitorium that he might have the best of attention, his illness being of an aggravated nature. But despite the unremitting attention of physicians and nurses and the relatives of the afflicted one, he gradually declined until his spirit was released. The body was borne to the home of the deceased's sister, Mrs. J.C. Hornsby, where it rested until Tuesday afternoon, when a large number of kindred and friends accompanied the remains to the Methodist church. There the funeral services were conducted by the pastor, Mr. Orear, who delivered a very thoughtful and comforting discourse. A quartette sang favorite hymns of the deceased. A large copmany of friends, deeply impressed, were present to pay their last respects and accompanied the remains to the large burying plot of the family in the cemetery, where the interment was made. The pall bearers were Messrs. J.W. Radney, G.H. Handley, J.M. Zachry, T.M. Swann, W.C. Lane and J.P. Radney. Mr. White was 71 years of age and had spent his life in Roanoke. He was a son of the late Dr. and Mrs. W.E. White, pioneer citizens of this place. The deceased was one of the most intelligent and best read men in the community. He was blessed with a kindly disposition and had the love and respect of all who knew him. There was much of the finer fibre in his nature of which christian gentleman are made. From early life he was a member of the Methodist church. This was the only organization to which he ever attached himself. He was always interested in its work and contributed liberally to its support. Mr. White was a member of the firm of White & Awbrey, general merchants of this city. His partner was his brother-in-law, Mr. A.M. Awbrey. This is the oldest firm in Roanoke. It was established 41 years ago last November and has been in business continuously ever since. Still more unusual is the fact that the firm has not changed its location in all these years. However, the old frame building was torn down some twenty years ago to make way for a larger and more modern structure of brick. This firm has enjoyed the confidence and patronage of the public to a marked degree. Many interesting stories could be told of Mr. White's career. Among the vicissitudes of Fortune, it was not given him to have a family of his own, but he never lacked for the love and care of those related to him. By nature and by circumstance he was much of a recluse. But he did not lose interest in the active affairs of life or close the gates to the tide of human affection flowing to and from his heart. Beloved by all, "Uncle Bud" lived a quiet, gentle life and has doubtless entered up on the fuller measure of the mission for which he was created, in the larger sphere of existance that lies beyond the door called "death". ----- GOOD WOMAN IS ON OTHER SHORE; Mrs. A.J. Longshore, One of County's Oldest Residents The death of any good person always bring a loss to those whom the departed had lived to bless. So much the more is this true when a good wife and mother quits this life. Yet there is recompense in the knowledge that the influence of such a one will live on to cheer and comfort those left behind. Such a loss, with such a lingering benediction, is encompassed in the death of Mrs. Andrew J. Longshore, which occurred at eleven o'clock last Friday night at her peaceful country home near town. Mrs. Longshore had been remarkably hale and active through the more than eighty years of her life and her last illness was not of unusual duration. But thru the days that she lay afflicted she was patient and her family and friends saw well to it that she lacked for nothing. In fact, the attentions given by her immediate neighbors and her friends in town were of unusual significance. Everybody who knew Mrs. Longshore loved her and the family they hold in sympathetic regard. The surviving members are the husband and four sons, Messrs. W.O., J.A., E.R. and E.L. Longshore. The abundance of flowers that were laid at the temporary resting place of the remains, the alter of the Methodist church, a bower of Spring- like beauty , at three o'clock Saturday afternoon, spoke eloquently of the regard held for the living and the dead. Many friends of the family were with them here to pay a last and loving tribute to the worth of a good woman, which the wise man tells us "is above rubies". The words of the minister were very consoling, as were the old hymns which so well typified the life of the departed. The interment was in the family lot in the city cemetery. Mrs. Longshore was born November 16, 1840 on the farm now owned by a descendant of the original family, just one mile from the spot where she closed her earthly career. She had always lived in this vinicity and nearly all her life was a member of the Methodist church, first at Lane's Chapel and later at Roanoke. Her father the late "Uncle Billy" Mickle, was one of the founders of the Lane's Chapel church, formerly a campground. Those who have lived in Roanoke a long while and particularly those who were members of the church to which Mrs. Longshore belonged, can understand something of what her life has meant to this community. Her long career of loyalty and loving service has possibly not a parallel in the history of Roanoke. Up to a comparatively recent date she would come in from the country to teach her Sunday school class. She filled as well her sphere in the church and society as she did in the home, and is not this the full measure of duty? If there is a place near the throne reserved for those who through trials and long years of service have been unfailingly faithful, where the smiles of the Father are especially kind, then surely the spirit of Mrs. Longshore has found that retreat, where the echoes of the storm come not and its shadows never fall. ----- CARD OF THANKS So many people showed kindness to us and our departed loved one during her last illness and ministered to us with their sympathy and aid when the end came, that we are endeavoring through this method to assure each one that we appreciate to the depths of our hearts, all this kindness, and will carry to our last days a grateful memory of their unselfish service. A.J. Longshore and children. ---- MR. MOSES C. WRIGHT IS DEAD AT INDIAN PASS News was received in Roanoke by wire this morning that Mr. Moses C. Wright had died Tuesday night of pneumonia at Camp Palms, near Indian Pass, Florida. He had been in wretched health for several years and had gone to the summer home of his brother some months ago in an effort to regain his health. Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Wright, accompanied by their sister Mrs. Ida Johnston and Mr. R.J. Higgins, arrived at Camp Palms last Saturday. The remains will be brought to Tuskegee, the old home on Thursday and interment will be made Friday morning. Mr. and Mrs. B.C. Jones Jr. will go to Tuskegee tomorrow to remain over until after the funeral. The deceased was about 40 years of age. He formerly lived in Roanoke and the many friends of himself and the Wright family will regret his untimely passing away. The deceased was a member of the Presbyterian church. ---- ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE State of Alabama, Randolph County Probate Court In the matter of the estate of W.D. Mitchell, deceased Letters of administration on the estate of W.D. Mitchell, deceased, have been granted to the undersigned on the 2nd day of April 1921 by Hon. John T. Heflin, Judge of Probate of said county and notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are required to present the same within the time required by law or the same will be forever barred. This 2nd day of April 1921. D.D. Mitchell and O.O. Mitchell, Administrators ---- LOCAL News Mrs. Ophelia Burden of LaFayette is the guest of her sister-in-law, Mrs. Bettie Vinson. --- Mr. and Mrs. Paul Bailey will relocate in Tampa Florida this week. --- Mr. and Mrs. H.D. Pearson were called to Shawmut this morning on account of the death of Mrs. Pearson's father, Mr. Z.T. Phillips, which occurred this morning. Mr. Phillips was a former citizen of this county and the news of his death causes regret where he was known. --- W.W. Wood received a telegram Sunday from his sister Mrs. Docia Sappington who resides in Florida, stating that her son Pierce had been killed in an automobile accident in that state. --- Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Duke and daughter of Lineville were in Roanoke Saturday, going to Five Points to visit relatives. Mrs. Duke's mother Mrs. Johnson Hodges, returned with them to Lineville on Sunday. --- As the Leader goes to press, Mrs. J.N. Word is thought to be in a dying condition at her home in Wedowee. --- Many former Roanoke boys retain their interest in the old home town. The Leader makes weekly visits to quite a number of these. Among them is M.W. Hardy who writes to renew his subcription for two years ahead. He is a general insurance agent in Little Rock, Arkansas. --- WEHADKEE News April 11th Mrs. Elizabeth Jones who is 95 years old, has been quite sick the past week. --- After a four week illness, the death angel came and took the spirit of little Fred Hester to the portals of Glory. He was the one year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Millard Hester. The interment was a Big Springs. Services were conducted by Mr. W.T. Kent. --- WEDOWEE News April 12th James Marsh, colored, who lived about two miles west of Wedowee, died Saturday night of dropsy. He was good for his contracts in every way. He was a good citizen, an honor to his race. He will be badly missed by the people in this community. --- The many friends of Mr. R.C. Delamar who lives about 8 miles south of Wedowee, will be sorry to learn of the bad accident that befell him Saturday morning. It seems that he was cutting down a tree that stood in his yard. In the tree, about 15 feet high, a brick had lodged and when the tree fell the brick lit on his head cutting a very large gash. The doctors think he will recover. --- MALONE News April 11th "Aunt" Babe Camp continues quite ill at her home near town. --- Mrs. Charlie Lucas is recuperating from a recent operation. --- Mr. Bradford Hinton is confined to his home with illness. --- LOCAL News Mrs. R.H. Ford went to Wedowee this morning to visit her daughter Mrs. Fred Mashburn. --- John Greer, an old and well liked negro man, sustained a severe accident last Wednesday afternoon. In the edge of town his mule became frightened at an automobile and the old man jumped, breaking his leg and injuring his ankle. He was taken to the hospital and given treatment and later carried to his home five miles west of town. ---- Mrs. O.O. Gay is quite sick with smallpox at her home on West Point street, south of Mr. Nichols' place. --- Mrs. Frank Cardwell is a patient at the Knight Sanitorium, having undergone a serious operation. --- Mrs. Eliza Hill is critically ill at her home on Louina street. She has been very feeble for some time and it thought that the excitement occasioned by the fire Sunday, which came near reaching her house, caused the present illness. --- NEWSPAPER Issue of Wednesday, April 20, 1921 DEATH OF MRS. CARDWELL CAUSES MANY TO MOURN The death of Mrs. Frank Cardwell occurred last Thursday night at the local hospital where she was taken some days before to undergo a major surgical operation. The remains rested at the home of a son, Mr. J.E. Cardwell from Friday till Sunday when they were taken to Wadley for interment. During her short residence in Roanoke, Mrs. Cardwell made many friends among our people, who sincerely regret her untimely end. The Leader's correspondent at Wadley, a life-long friend of the deceased, in his communication published elsewhere in this paper pays a high tribute to her memory. ----- CARD OF THANKS To the good people of Roanoke and Wadley, we wish to express our heartfelt thanks and deep appreciation for the many kindnesses shown our beloved mother, Mrs. Frankie Cardwell, during her recent illness and for the tokens of love and esteem laid at her feet in death. It has in many ways strengthened and comforted us in our hour of sorrow and mourning and given us full assurance that she has gone to rest in the arms of Jesus, abiding in the sunshine of God's love, until we too, may join her in our Father's house above, eternal in the heavens. The Children ---- MR. W.H. MARSHALL DIED SATURDAY AT ABANDA Mr. William H. Marshall, a worthy and well known citizen of the Abanda community, died at his home there Saturday, at the age of sixty years. He leaves a wife, four sons and one daughter. Monday afternoon, interment was made at Concord after services conducted by Rev. C.B. Martin. The deceased had been ill for quite a while. ---- MANY PEOPLE ATTEND MOSES WRIGHT FUNERAL The remains of Mr. Moses C. Wright, who died in Florida, were interred in his old home town, Tuskegee, last Friday afternoon. The following citizens of Roanoke went to Tuskegee, in addition to members of the family to pay their respects and manifest their sympathy: Mr. and Mrs. J.R. Hollinger Mr. and Mrs. Wade Carlisle Mr. W.P. Hines Mr. R. L. Buckalew Mr. J.A. Jeffers Mr. S.C. Fausett Mr. R.L. Brumbeloe Mr. D.M. Slaughter Mr. T.C. Bingham Mr. J.B. Belcher Mr. J.P. Seroyer Mr. E.M. Moore Mr. J.H. Strong Mr. Pick Hollinger Mr. P.A. Hurst Dr. Hines had part in the funeral services which were conducted at the Wright home. ----- FULL PARDON GRANTED TO HOLLOWAY BROTHERS Montgomery, April 15th Governor Kilby granted full pardons Thursday to Hamp Holloway and Dolphus Holloway of Randolph county, after pathetic evidence had been brought to his attention by the state board of pardons, which called upon him in a body and urged that the two men be given their liberty without delay. Both had been convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to one year as a result of the death of their own father last year. They entered the state prison Feb. 14th. The trial judge and solicitor urged the release of the men, declaring that the ends of justice demanded that they be with their own families and among their own home folks rather than behind prison bars. Their recommendation was supported by some of the most prominent citizens of Randolph county, who told the Governor and Board of Pardons that this was one case where a compromise verdict on the part of the jury had brought an injustice to the defendants. The Holloways had a difference with their father about family affairs. He was old and feeble. The father attacked one and the two held him for a short time until he regained his composure. Later he was attacked by an internal disease and the physican said this was brought on by bruises. He died in a few days. They were charged with murder but the jury compromised on a sentence of one year. Governor Kilby did not hesitate a moment when the story reached his ears. On the record he wrote one word, "Pardoned" thus bringing freedom to the boys and breaking a rule of the executive department that a convict could not obtain a full pardon untl he had demonstrated his worthiness while on parole. The Birmingham-Age Herald, the 15th. ---- J.R. HOOD THE OLDEST DOCTOR IN STATE OF ALABAMA Montgomery, April 16th Dr. J.R. Hood of Wedowee, the oldest member of the Alabama Medical Association, arrived in Montgomery today for the annual convention of that organization. Dr. Hood is 88 years old and has been practicing medicine for 64 years. He was a surgeon in the Confederate Army and during a good portion of the war, was in command of a large army hospital at Tampa, Fla. The Birmingham-Age Herald ---- LOCAL News Last week the Leader noted an interview with Gen. B.F. Weathers in which he recalled that in 1849 there was a killing frost on the 16th of April. But now comes another Confederate Veteran, Mr. J.E. Bynum, aged 83, of Blount County, who is reported in the Birmingham-Age Herald as saying that in 1845 on April 15th there was an inch and a half of snow-fall in and around Gadsden. Mr. Bynum remembers this incident more readily because on that date his father gave him the lad's first straw hat which he says cost 16 cents. ---- The Leader learns that Mr. L.B. Knight is critically ill at his home in Lowell. --- MALONE News April 19th Mr. and Mrs. Mack Camp came up from Wadley last Sunday and spent the day with their mother, "Aunt Babe" Camp, who continues quite ill. --- Mrs. George Brooks, accompanied by her sister Miss Bertie Kesiah, returned from a visit to her father's near Alexander City last week. --- The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell Burns will hear with interest the annoucement of the marriage of their daughter Ethel to Mr. Charles Prescott of Wedowee which occurred at Wedowee Saturday evening. Miss Burns is a lovely young lady and numbers her friends by her acquaintances. Everyone in Malone will regret that the is going away to make her home. Mr. Prescott, who is a popular automobile salesman of sterling qualities, is well known throughout the county. The young people are receiving congratulations of their many friends at their home in Wedowee, where they will reside. --- LOCAL News Mr. Silas Traylor of Lamar beat is in Roanoke, attending his wife who was operated upon Monday at the Sanitorium. --- Tim and Milton Cardwell of Washington City and Myra Cardwell of Selma were called here some days ago by the death of their mother Mrs. F. Cardwell. --- Mr. George McKinney, a prominent citizen of Five Points, died last Thursday night. --- Miss Tommie Wood is critically ill, we regret to note. Her sister Mrs. Cowden is expected to arrive today. --- Sam W. Atkins, a popular citizen of this city, was taken to the Knight Sanitorium Saturday night and on Sunday morning he underwent an operation for appendicitis. His many friends hope he may have a speedy recovery. --- Deputy Sheriff W.J. Ballard, accompanied by Warren Whaley, was in town Monday afternoon on an unpleasant mission. These gentleman were carrying to the asylum for colored people at Mt. Vernon, near Mobile, a negro woman named Bertha Askew who in addition to being judged insane, is also paralyzed. ---- R.M. Ussery went over to Lineville on Sunday to see his father who is leaving soon for Denison, Texas where he will spend time with his son C.J. Ussery. --- Dr. W.L. Marshall and Mr. A.B. Whitaker of Langdale were in Roanoke on Monday, returning home after attending the funeral of the former's uncle, Mr. W.H. Marshall at Concord. --- We regret to note that Mrs. W.T. Williams continues very ill at her home on Lebanon street. Her children Mrs. Dye of Troup county and Mrs. Darden with her husband of Montezuma, Ga., are with her. --- ROCK STAND News April 19th "Uncle Ranse" Kirby is very sick at this time. He is one of the oldest as well as most respected citizens of this part of the county. --- WADLEY News April 18th An eight year old son of Mr. O.J. Harris was struck by lightning on Saturday and was seriously burned. He is now considerably improved. Mr. and Mrs. C.B. Harris and two more of their grandchildren were shocked by the same stroke, but not seriously. --- The remains of Mrs. Frankie Cardwell who died at Roanoke Thursday night, were brought to Wadley yesterday and interred by the side of her husband, William D. Cardwell, who preceded her three years. The funeral service was conducted by Rev. C. Orear, assisted by Rev. O.R. Burns, in the M.E. Church, South. The large audience present and the bank of flowers on the casket, was but a feeble expression of the esteem and love this community held for this godly mother. Mrs. Cardwell was the daughter of Prof. Joseph H. Mooty, and her life had been spent mostly in this community. She joined the M.E. Church when a child and faithfully lived as she died, a consistent christian. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, which order conducted the services at the grave. For gentleness, meekness, kindness, helpfulness and christian service, none could have excelled her. All who knew her loved and honored her. She lived close to the Master and gave her life in service to her children and friends, "who rise up and call her blessed." Mrs. Cardwell leaves four manly grown sons; J. Estelle, Tim M., Myra and Milton M., to whom she delivered the care, education and training of Larry and little "Fran". Boys, do for these what mother has done to you. ----- WEHADKEE News April 18th Mrs. John Hooton died last Friday at the home of her daughter Mrs. Dawkins in LaGrange. The remains were brought to Hillabahatchee on Saturday for burial. The deceased formerly lived at Wehadkee and was a good woman. She was a member of the Primitive Baptist church. Her husband preceded her across the river three years ago. ---- WEDOWEE News April 19th J.C. Word of Jay, Florida, visited his mother Mrs. J.N. Word last week. --- NEWSPAPER Issue of Wednesday, April 27, 1921 DEATH OF MRS. J.C. ARNETT OCCURRED WEDNESDAY Mrs. J.C. Arnett died last Wednesday at her home in Lanett and was buried the following day at Langdale. The deceased was a good woman, highly esteemed by her many friends. She was a sister of Mr. G.T. Anglin of this place and was known to many of our readers in north Chambers county, where she spent the larger portion of her life. ---- DAUGHTER OF MR. AND MRS. W.W. WOOD DIES OF LONG ILLNESS Miss Tommie Wood, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wyatt W. Wood, died at their home in this city at 3:30 last Thursday morning. This was the culmination of a long period of ill health, the last months of which she was practically an invalid. In all this time, however, her gentle, patient spirit was in evidence, giving cheer and comfort to the loved ones who watched so tenderly over her. And in the last trying hours no effort was spared to lengthen the brittle thread of life, which finally snapped and set the spirit free. In this sorrow, occasioned by the first entrance of the death angel into the family circle, the hosts of friends of the deceased and of the family came with ministrations of love and sympathy. When the hour came for the funeral services, which were conducted at the home at one o'clock Friday afternoon, the spot where rested the remains of the beloved young lady was a bed of roses. The services were participated in by Revs. C.Orear, W.P. Hines and I.F. Hawkins. A quartette sang two hymns and Mrs. Hornsby rendered a touching solo. The remains were then borne to Cedarwood cemetery, where interment was made. The deceased spent all of her life in Roanoke. She was a member of the Methodist church and Sunday school and in the earlier years when health and strength were given to her, she was a constant attendant upon the services of the church she loved so well. At the home when the body of the one who had fallen upon sleep was borne to its last resting place, the members of the Philathea class formed a guard of honor that accompanied the remains to the city of the dead. ---- LOCAL News Mrs. J.N. Word is again reported as dangerously ill. --- As The Leader goes to press, Mr. William Dunkin is very low at his home at Hickory Flat. --- MANY OLD PEOPLE PASSING AWAY During this winter and spring there seems to have been an unusually large number of old people in this city and vicinity who have been called by death. Several of them were of very advanced years. While the passing away of the old people from our ranks comes more directly in the process of nature than when a younger person is taken, yet there is nevertheless a sense of peculiar loss when one of these old saints go home. In their personalities and in their history they connect us more intimately with the days long gone, so unlike in many respects the times in which we live. Most of these old fathers and mother had a noble part in helping to create, under difficult conditions, the better era upon which we of the younger generation have come. And thus it is that when these of riper and more mature experience have to leave us, severing the tender ties of affection that all our lives have bound us to them, we feel peculiarly bereft. For there is a mission in the world for the old to perform which none other can fill. Now that the veterans of the Civil War have just celebrated another annual reunion in the community, these reflections are impressed upon our minds more vividly, as we recall the heroic part they, in particular, have played in the history of the Southland, and as we realize that in a few short years they shall march no more among us. May their last end be peace, and their future bright with the rays of the morning sun as it rises to their view on the heavenly horizon just beyond the bounds of time. ----- LOCAL News A daughter was born Friday to Mr. and Mrs. O.O. Gay. --- W.S. Camp of Beat 5 has been appointed Game and Fish Warden of Randolph County. --- Mr. George Williams of Wilburton, Oklahoma, who has been visiting his sisters, Mrs. Daugherty and Mrs. Garner, left Saturday to visit relatives in Atlanta. --- Mr. and Mrs. W.T. Yates and family left Monday for Griffin where they will make their future home. Mr. Yates has been connected with the Callaway stores for several years and has been in charge of the store in Griffin since lst fall. Rather than make the weekly trips to LaGrange to visit his family, he decided to move them to Griffin. It is with genuine regret that the friends of these good people give them up. The LaGrange Graphic ---- LANGDALE MAN VICTIM OF SLEEPING SICKNESS W.C. Manning, aged thirty-five and an ex-soldier who saw service overseas, is a victim of the dread sleeping sickness and lies at his home in Langdale in a deep stupor which has enveloped him for the past twelve weeks. Mr.Manning was first stricken with lagrippe or influenza according to Dr. Marshall, his physician, and soon sank into the stupor which it has been impossible to overcome. Dr. Marshall stated that the patient has shown marked improvement and that he had good hopes of bringing Mr. Manning back to health. The West Point News ---- LOCAL News Mr. and Mrs. O.W. Tenney of Talladega were guests of Mr. and Mrs. E.G. Jordan from Friday till Sunday. Mrs. Tenney and Mrs. Jordan are sisters. --- On Monday, Pierce Smith was brought here from Hickory Flat to undergo an operation at the local infirmary for the removal of the appendix. The next day, by strange coincidence, his mother Mrs. Owen Smith was attacked by appendicitis and came for a like operation. ---- J.E. Pruett was in Anniston last Friday and from there he went to Cedartown, Georgia to see his two boys, who are there with their grandfather. --- WEDOWEE News April 26th "Uncle" Noah Hornsby had a stroke of paralysis last week. It is hoped that he will soon recover. --- Mr. Luther Fowler is very sick at this writing with pneumonia. --- ROCK STAND NEWS April 25th "Uncle" Ranse Kirby continues very ill at the home of his son Marvin. --- WEHADKEE News April 25th Mr. Oliver Brown of this place and Miss Nancy Smith of Lowell, went over to Evansville on Saturday night and were united in marriage. 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