Randolph County AlArchives News.....Newspaper Abstracts for MARCH 1922 March 1922 ************************************************ 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 April 3, 2006, 12:43 am The Roanoke Leader March 1922 NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE ROANOKE LEADER", Roanoke, Randolph County, Alabama for MARCH 1922 NEWSPAPER Issue of Wednesday, March 1, 1922 DEATH OF R.A. MOON OCCURRED LAST SUNDAY Mr. R.A. Moon died at his home in this city last Sunday afternoon. He had been in feeble health for several years but had been confined to his room less than a week. His condition was not considered dangerous until a few days before his death. Monday afternoon, a large company of friends and relatives gathered at the residence to attend the last rites in memory of the deceased, conducted by Dr. Hines. The interment was then made in the cemetery of this city. Mr. Moon was 73 years of age and had spent all his life in this section. He was a member of the Baptist church and was a peaceable, industrious man who had the respect of his friends. He leaves a widow and several grown children. ---- CARD OF THANKS We are profoundly grateful to the many friends in Roanoke who were so kind to our husband and father in his last illness and who so generously ministered to our comfort in our time of deep sorrow. Surely no one was ever blessed with better neighbors and friends than we have found in this case. May the blessings of a good Providence be upon them all. Mrs. R.A. Moon and children ---- WEDOWEE News Feb. 27th Mr. Tom Kirby of Bowdon, Ga., died on Saturday. He was the son of Mr. John Kirby. --- "Uncle" Sam Edwards, who lived at his son-in-law's, Mr. J.W. Reaves in this place, died Saturday and was buried on Sunday at Mount Pleasant. Rev. J.P. West conducted the funeral services. --- LOCAL News Mrs. Ida Ford received word last Friday of the death of her brother Mr. Bud McPherson in Montgomery. --- Mr. Abbie Arrington, a highly respected citizen of Mason, Georgia, dropped dead last Sunday afternoon. Mr. Arrington was about 75 years old and was in his usual good health, so his death came as a shock to those who knew him. He was buried yesterday at Big Spring, this county. A singular coincidence is that two brothers of the deceased also died suddenly. ----- Mr. J.M. Gay was able to leave the hospital and go to the home of his son Dr. Gay. --- Calvin R. Moon was called here from Livingston on Sunday by the fatal illness of his father Mr. R.A. Moon. --- AVA Community News Feb. 27th While on his way home last night, Jimmie French was shocked by lightning. He says that he remembers butting up against a telephone pole somewhere between Mr. E.C. Parker's and the church, just as lightning struck and doesn't remember anything else until he found himself holding a post in Mr. H.E. Sikes' shop. He is doing well this morning. --- WEHADKEE News Feb. 26th Mr. J.H. Bailey Sr. is critically ill at his home in Beat 4. --- MT. OLIVE News Feb. 27th A good crowd met at the home of R.M. Brown on Sunday to celebrate the 70th birthday of his mother Mrs. Sarah Brown. Each one reported a good time and wished her many more happy years. --- WADLEY News Feb. 27th Mr. Mitchell Gay and Miss Odessa Elliott were married Thursday at Wedowee. --- LOCAL News Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Gauntt of Lanett were called here some days ago by the illness of Mrs. Gauntt's father, Mr. C.R. Moon, whose death occurred Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Gauntt of Lanett attended the funeral on Monday. --- NEWSPAPER issue of Wednesday, March 8, 1922 LOWELL News Mrs. Fletcher Chase is very low. She has been sick for a long time. --- MR. ROBT. W. BASS DIED IN WEST POINT ON MONDAY Mr. Robert W. Bass died very suddenly at his home in West Point, Ga., about nine o'clock Monday morning. He had been confined to his home much of the time for several weeks past under treatment for heart trouble, but was feeling better just a few minutes before he died. Funeral and interment are this afternoon, Wednesday. Mr. Bass was reared in Randolph county where he had many friends and relatives. He was formerly engaged in business in Wedowee, moving to West Point a year and a half ago. He was a good citizen and an active member of the M.E. Church. He leaves a wife, and three children, Mrs. Burns Parker, Dallis and Mary Bass. Many friends sympathize with the family in their great loss. ----- LOCAL News Mr. and Mrs. C.M. Radney are grieving over the loss on Sunday night of their pet parrot, which they have had fifteen years. The bird was left outdoors and is thought to have frozen to death. Polly had gotten to be a fluent talker and was regarded much as a member of the family. A decent burial was given her. ---- SIXTEEN MEN SENT TO STATE PRISON Wedowee, Ala., March 6th The following were sentenced to the state penitentiary and to hard labor, at the circuit court last week: For Distilling Will Turman, 15 months Zack Rodgers, 12 months Ezra Lipham, 12 months John Tom Houstin, 12 months Tug Melton, 18 months Jeff Bolling, 12 months Dick Wiggins, 15 months Radney Houston, 12 months Snive Melton, 12 months Andrew Nelson, 14 months Bill Watts, 15 months John Hall, 15 months Edmond Hall, 15 months John Molden, 12 months Joe Shelnutt was sentenced for murder, and given 15 years at the penitentiary. Durrell Denney, colored, was sentenced for criminal assault and given 12 years at the penitentiary. These prisoners were taken to Wetumpka in a truck Monday by a transfer agent. ---- LOCAL News A.P. Higgins came Sunday from Blountsville, Florida to be with his venerable father Mr. R.J. Higgins, who continues quite feeble at the home of his daughter Mrs. Wade Carlisle. --- Mr. James M. Zachry, a prominent and popular citizen of West Point, died last Saturday at his home in that place. --- Miss Eris Kitchens who has been at the home of her aunt, Mrs. L.R. Kerr while attending school here, was able to go yesterday to the home of her father Mr. J.H. Kitchens in Heard County to recuperate. --- MALONE News Mar. 6th Mrs. Mitchell Camp's body was brought to this place for burial on Friday. Rev. S.S. Owens conducted the funeral services. --- BROUGHTON News Mar. 6th "Aunt" Nannie Poore is in very feeble health. --- WOODLAND News Mar. 6th Mrs. Pate Green died on the 3rd and was buried at Providence on Saturday. She leaves a husband, six children and a number of grandchildren to mourn her death. --- WOODLAND News Mar. 6th Mrs. Robert Noles continues to be very feeble. Mr. Noles has been in declining health for some time, having been confined to his bed for some weeks. --- NEWSPAPER Issue of Wednesday, March 15, 1922 MANY TO MOURN BELOVED DEAD; Tragic End to Messrs. McIntosh and Driver Grieves Thousands of Friends The news dispatch from Atlanta published elsewhere in this paper tells in graphic manner the story of the tragedy that took the lives of two prominent business men of Roanoke, Messrs. W.E. McIntosh and B.O. Driver and five other people, wounding many more, the accident occurring on the A.B. & A. Railroad a short distance out from Atlanta at about eight o'clock Sunday morning. Due to the delay and confusion incident to such a catastrophe, the staggering news was not wired to Roanoke until the middle of the afternoon. Mrs. Driver had Mrs. McIntosh dine with her that day and together they had gone to meet the train which they expected to bring to them the former's son and the latter's husband after an absence of about five weeks in New York City, where they had been to place on display and to take orders for the Alabama Indestructible Dolls, manufactured in this city. The transition from an anticipated happy reunion to the bitter realization that they should never see their loved ones again in life, was a most heart crushing experience to these unfortunate ladies. Yet they did not share this sorrow alone, for everyone who knew the popular Roanoke gentlemen who were the victims of the wreck felt a personal bereavement as well as a sense of community loss, and were moved with sympathy for those most sorely bereaved. This keen appreciation of the distressing situation found active expression in many ways. The pastor and many friends and neighbors of the heartbroken ladies ministered in the many ways to their comfort. Several cars were loaded with friends of the deceased including a local undertaker and hurried to Atlanta to render every service possible at the morgue where the bodies had been taken. A number of these gentlemen remained over to escort the remains of the two fine felows to their late home. As an evidence of the sincere respect which these people bore to those involved in this pitiful calamity all business houses were closed Monday afternoon when the A.B. & A. train arrived with the funeral party, and an assemblage of awe struck men and woman and children, estimated at above one thousand in number, waited quietly to witness the sad homecoming. The bodies were borne directly to the respective homes of the deceased, where they lay until Tuesday afternoon surrounded by sorrowful friends. Hundreds of people called at both residences during this time to pay a personal testimony of their devotion. Included in the number were members of the colored race. During the hour of the funeral, which was set for 2:30 Tuesday afternoon, the business houses were again closed. As an unusual mark of respect the city schools were dismissed for the entire afternoon. Never before has an occurrence so stirred to the depths the heart of the entire community as did this double tragedy. In consequence the auditorium and Sunday school annex of the First Baptist church were packed with the densest throng of humanity perhaps that ever found seating and standing room within its walls, while hundred remained outside throughout the service. Dr. Hines, the pastor, was assisted in the service by Dr. Rucker of LaFayette, a former pastor and also by the Methodist minister Rev. Claude Orear. A select choir, under the direction of Mrs. Wade Carlisle, organist, rendered several consoling numbers, beautiful in their appropriateness. The discourse of Dr. Hines was full of love and pathos, and contained not only a feeling tribute to the dead but an earnest appeal to the living, particularly to the young, whom he entreated to consecrate their lives to the church and to all that is high and noble. Mr. McIntosh and Mr. Driver were members of the Baptist church to which they gave cheerful support. They also were prominent in the ranks of Masonry. The fraternal order attended in a body. Following the regular service, the Masons, under the leadership of Dr. C.W. Minor and E.M. Moore, entered into the burial ritual of the order before the concourse left the church. Before the funeral party appeared at church the center of Main street had been cleared of automobiles and the two hearses bearing the dead moved slowly abreast. The order was resumed when the procession was formed in front of the church and proceeded to the cemetery. In the presence of hundreds of devoted friends the two bodies were lowered to their rest with short and simple services conducted by the ministers. Such a testimonial of love and esteem has rarely been witnessed as was shown in the number of persons of all ages, including so many from other places, who attended the funeral; in the number of costly floral designs presented and in the almost unending flow of telegrams of sympathy and appreciation from those who could not come in person. ---- FROM THE OPELIKA DAILY NEWS, the 13th B.O. Driver and W.E. McIntosh, Roanoke men who were killed in the wreck on the A.B & A. railroad Sunday morning, were well and favorably known in Opelika. The former is an old Auburn student and was owner of Roanoke's largest drug store. He was also prominent in social and club life in east Alabama. He was the eldest son of the late B.O. Driver and nephew of Judge A.J. Driver, former probate judge in Chambers county. Mr. McIntosh was one of Roanoke's most promising business men, having been associated with Henry Knight in several enterprises. Both men were returning from New York City where they had been on business in connection with the Roanoke Doll Factory in which they were interested. A large number of East Alabama people learn of their deaths with deep regret. ----- FROM AN ATLANTA, GEORGIA NEWSPAPER Atlanta, March 12th Two Roanokers Die in Wreck With Many Others on A.B & A. Sunday Morning; W.E. McIntosh and B.O. Driver Meet Instant Death Seven persons were killed and 16 injured this morning when a passenger coach of an Atlanta - Birmingham and Atlantic train, enroute to Fitzgerald, was derailed 15 miles from Atlanta and sent crashing into Camp Creek, 50 feet below. Approximately 30 persons were in the coach, the last section of the train, when a wheel on a truck burst, sending the car hurtling over a hundred yards of track before the trestle was reached and almost crossed when it suddenly turned over. The coach was torn away from the preceding car as it lunged into space, and was almost completely demolished when it fell into the shallow creek. The seven persons killed, six men and one woman, met instant death, their bodies being more or less mutilated. All of the injured are expected to recover. From 8 o'clock until noon scores of other passengers and persons from nearby towns spurred by the cries of the injured, worked in the wreckage, releasing those imprisoned and removing the dead. Ambulances and physicians were rushed from Atlanta and the injured and dead removed to hospitals and morgues here. Among the dead were Messrs. W.E. McIntosh and B.O. Driver, prominent and popular citizens of Roanoke, Ala. ----- MANY VISITORS ATTEND FUNERAL HERE TUESDAY The following relatives of the late Mr. B.O. Driver came to Roanoke on Tuesday to attend his funeral: Joe Driver, brother, from New York Judge A.J. Driver and Harry Driver from LaFayette Mr. and Mrs. Walter Davis and daughters from Hogansville Mrs. Herbert Word and Miss Dorothy Davis from Hogansville Miss Rosa Blake from Sheffield G.R. Shaffer from Montgomery W.B. Shaffer from Troy Mrs. Jessie McClendon from Dadeville Mr. and Mrs. Ed Stafford from Birmingham Smith Lanier from West Point Mrs. Walter Smith from Lineville Relatives of the late Mr. W.E. McIntosh present were: Mr. Hall McIntosh, father from Dudleyville Mr. and Mrs. Herman McIntosh from Birmingham Dr. O.B. Holtzendorff from Atlanta Mrs. Willie Lee Gregory from Five Points Mrs. Tilton Blackwelder from Dudleyville ( NOTE: There are photos of W.E. McIntosh and B.O. Driver wearing their "fez of the Shriner" hats and uniforms, presumably Mason uniforms ? included on the front page of the newspaper containing all of the news articles about the train accident and their deaths ) ------- LOCAL News Mr. R.J. Higgins continues in quite a feeble state at the home of his daughter Mrs. Hollinger. --- The many friends of Mr. J.R. Tidwell sympathize with him in the death of his mother which occurred in Columbus early last week. --- LOWELL News Mr. and Mrs. E.E. Riley are visiting the latter's father Mr. Joe Ogletree. --- Mrs. B.M. Howard and little son Junior came Saturday to visit her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.M. Riley. --- Alvin Daniel returned home Monday from the U.S. Navy. --- ROCK SPRINGS News Mar. 13th A surprise marriage was that of Mr. Felton Benefield and Miss Mattie Bell Owen yesterday. --- Mrs. Mattie Brown will go this week to Langdale to spend a while with her daughter Mrs. John Dukes. --- Hooper Aiken of Langdale was a recent visitor of his father Mr. John Aiken. --- LOCAL News Mr. John Sanders of New Mexico, who went from this county to the west many years ago, is among relatives and friends in Roanoke. --- Mrs. J.W. Hooper attended the funeral last week in Albertville of Mr. John F. Hooper, father of Dr. John W. Hooper. The latter is still confined to his room by extreme feebleness and was not able to make the trip. --- BACON LEVEL News Mar. 13th Mr. Emory Mapp, who formerly lived in LaGrange, Ga., is in feeble health at the home of his son Mr. Noah Mapp. --- Mrs. N.C. Henry is spending some time with her son Rev. W.H. Henry in Franklin, Georgia. --- MT. OLIVE News Mar. 13th Mrs. Pinckard, the venerable widow of the late Mr. John E. Pinckard, died Monday morning at her home near Johnson's Cross Roads. She was 82 years of age and death resulted from a fall she sustained six weeks ago, when her thigh was broken. The interment will be at High Pine on Tuesday at noon, the services being in charge of Rev. S.E. Maples. --- HOBSON News Mar. 13th Mrs. Allen McNabb of Kansas City is spending some time with her mother Mrs. C.C. Carlisle. --- WEHADKEE News Mar. 13th Sunday a week ago, Mr. Searcy Neal and Miss Selma Hill of Rockalo, Georgia were united in marriage. They will live near Mason. --- WADLEY News Mar. 13th Married by Rev. S.A. Swindell at the home of the bride's parents, Bruno Stewart and Miss Olin McGill on Saturday night. They left on the nine thirty train for Columbus. --- Mrs. Frank Bishop spent a few days last week visiting her sister Mrs. O. W. Tinney in Talladega. --- Mr. Grady Wilkins was married in West Virginia on the ninth inst., and returned Saturday night with his bride. They will make their home at the residence of his father J.C. Wilkins. --- PINE HILL News Mar. 13th Mrs. F.B. Breed and children of near Abanda visited her father Mr. Z.N. McCullough last weekend. --- Miss Lida McCullough has returned home after several weeks visit to her grandfather in Heard County, Georgia and her sister Mrs. F.B. Breed near Abanda. --- Mr. and Mrs. Grover McLeod of near Daniel's store were visitors to the latter's father Mr. W.T. Meeks on Sunday. --- Miss Mara Eliza Landers of Rice Corner is visiting in the home of her cousin William Traylor of Carrollton, Ga. --- LOCAL News Mrs. W.E. McIntosh and baby Elaine will go to Atlanta today with the former's brother Dr. Holtzendorff to rest a few days with her mother and family. It is understood that Mrs. McIntosh will later move to Atlanta to make her home. --- NEWSPAPER issue of Wednesday, March 22, 1922 MR. ROBERT J. HIGGINS ENTERS UPON HIS REWARD What we call death came to Mr. Robert J. Higgins at eight o'clock Saturday evening at the home of his daughter Mrs. J.R. Hollinger, as he lay surrounded by all the members of the family, who had been as ministering angels to him throughout his illness of six weeks duration. He was conscious to the last and better still, he was ready to go, only waiting. Mr. Higgins was taken ill at Blountstown, Florida where he made his home with his only son, Mr. A.P. Higgins. His two daughters Mrs. M.W. Carlisle and Mrs. Hollinger hurried to the bedside. Mr. Hollinger went two days later. After the patient had rallied from the first attack his children brought him to Roanoke, hoping that here in this higher altitude they might nurse him back to health and strength again, assisted by other members of the family including the son who had followed. That they could not do so is evidence that the Father of All had perfected his mansion and was calling him home. For never had anyone had more constant, devoted care at the hands of loved ones than did this saintly man, now come home again to childhood's helpless estate. Thus it seems that he had completed life's circle and was taken to form a link in God's great family above. Mr. Higgins was born in South Carolina, October 8, 1829 but came to Chambers county in childhood where he grew to manhood. He married in Troy, Alabama where he spent many years of his maturer life, being engaged there in business. His last place of residence was Blountstown, Florida though he really had two homes, for he spent much of his time in Roanoke, where he was always welcomed by his many admiring friends as well as members of his family. Amid such surroundings, and with every want anticipated, at the honored age of ninety-two years and five months, this loved and loving Father fell upon sleep. The time-worn body was tenderly laid to rest in the city cemetery Monday afternoon. Preceding the interment, a large congregation assembled at the Baptist church, of which the deceased was a member, as a mark of sincere respect. With touching services in song and prayer, and the written and spoken Word, was tribute paid the memory of one whom all recognized as a humble child of God. Participating in the services were Revs. W.P. Hines, J.W. Rucker and C. Orear. As the pastor spoke of the character of the departed, which seemed to those who knew him best as pure and fragrant as the flowers that surrounded the casket, the subtle influence of such a life entered every heart, to uplift and bless. Mr. Higgins ws distinguished for his modesty, was great by reason of his gentleness and was loved for the unalloyed devotion of his life. For over sixty years he was a member of the Baptist church and the past forty years he graced the office of deacon. He must have been a wonderfully gracious father to have left his impression so indelibly upon his children, who follow in his footsteps, and who bow with grateful tears at the shrine of his memory. The life of Mr. Robert J. Higgins fitly compares to the stately evergreen in its constant freshness and beauty, whose head is lifted high above the fogs and whose roots take hold on firm foundations, a tree that gently sways as the storms pass over it, only to right itself again. ---------- CARD OF THANKS We take this method of expressing our heartfelt thanks to each and every one who so kindly helped us and so tenderly sympathized with us during the illness and at the death of our dear wife and mother. May God's choicest blessings rest on each and every one of you is our prayer. S.L. Owen and children ---- MT. OLIVE News the 20th Mrs. Mattie Simmons is visiting her sister Mrs. F.M. Burdette. --- Mrs. S.L. Owen died at her home last Friday morning at 3:30 o'clock. Interment was at Lane's Chapel on Saturday at 11 o'clock, funeral services being conducted by her pastor, Bro. S.E. Maples, asissted by Rev. Guy E. Wallace. ---- WOODLAND News Mar. 20th Miss Eula Mae Traylor and Mrs. Ruby Parker of Bowdon, Ga., Mrs. M.D. Lovvorn and Alton Lovvorn of Wedowee, and Mr. and Mrs. J.R. Merrell of Ofelia attended the funeral services of Mr. Brack Pool on Saturday and stayed over until Sunday with relatives. --- "Uncle" Hamp Traylor and Mr. Robert Noles who have been sick for some time are not any better. --- "Grandma" McMurray visited Mrs. Albert Lovvorn the past week. --- LOCAL News J.A. Ponder moved last week to near Tifton, Georgia. --- Mrs. Fletcher Chase is reported to be at the point of death at her home in Lowell community. --- Mrs. Emmie Nichols has gone to visit her sister Mrs. DeWitt Wolff. --- J. Durrell Carroll continues to be seriously ill. --- NEW HOPE News Mar. 20th The greatest shock that this community has had in many years came last Friday morning when the news was flashed over the county that Brack Pool had accidentally shot and killed himself. We understand that he was preparing to go to Roanoke when he saw a hawk, took his gun and ran out to shoot it and the supposition is that when he got entangled in the barbed wire fence, that caused the accident. He was found right at the fence, his clothing torn and a piece of his short hanging to the wire. He was dead when found. The load entered the body right near the heart. He leaves a wife and five small children to mourn his going. His body was laid to rest Saturday in Liberty Grove cemetery. Rev. J.D. Dollar, his pastor, conducted his funeral, assisted by Rev J.E. Johnson. He was buried with the Woodmen of the World ceremonies which was beautifully rendered by the New Hope Camp of which the deceased was a prominent member. ----- MALONE News Mar. 20th Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie Traylor have been very feeble for the past week. --- AVA News Mar. 20th Mrs. Liza Bradley of Wedowee and Mrs. Augusta Fowler of near Hightower are visiting their mother Mrs. Margaret Young. --- LOCAL News Mrs. Sam Gillerstedt of Troy was called here the first of the week by the death of Mr. Robert J. Higgins. The former was reared in the home of Mr. Higgins from one year of age, being a niece of his wife, and is as one of the immediate family. --- NEWSPAPER Issue of Wednesday, March 29, 1922 FUNERAL OF MISS DAVIS HELD IN ROANOKE TODAY The remains of Miss Zoe Davis who died in Atlanta at five o'clock Monday evening, will arrive in Roanoke this afternoon at 2:50 over the A.B. & A. railroad, accompanied by the parents and other kindred of the deceased and after services at the Methodist church at 3 o'clock, conducted by the pastor, the remains will be laid to rest in the city cemetery. Miss Davis was reared in Roanoke, moving to Atlanta with her parents a good many years ago from Anniston, where they resided a while. She was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry W. Davis and a cousin of Mrs. O.H. Stevenson and Mrs. J.B. Belcher of this place. Of the four children born to Mr. and Mrs. Davis, Miss Zoe was the youngest and was the last surviving. She had been in ill health for several years. Miss Davis was a member of the Methodist church and in girlhood became organist of the church in this place, a position she filled with marked faithfulness and efficiency for years. When she moved to Atlanta she held, until the time of her death, a position in the offices of one of the leading law firms of that city, standing high in the estimation of her employers. Even after her health became impaired and she could not render full time service, she was retained in her position by them. The devotion of the deceased to her aged parents was admirable. She was a pillar of strength and a source of comfort to them in their declining years and now that she has been taken from them, they are lonely, indeed. Many old Roanoke friends of these good people, as well as their neighbors in Atlanta, sympathize sincerely with them in the sorrow which they experience in the passing of this one so much beloved. ---- CARD OF THANKS We wish to express our thanks through The Leader for the acts of kindness and words of sympathy of our neighbors and friends during the illness and upon the death of our wife and daughter. We are especially grateful to our physician who did all that could be done, and whose kindness and sympathy were a never failing source of encouragement. May God's richest blessings be upon you all is our prayer. Respectfully, Fletcher Chase, Mrs. N.E. Baker ----- CARD OF THANKS The beautiful interest and attention to our father R.J. Higgins, given so graciously by his and our friends, neighbors and physicians during his last illness brings us closer and nearer to all. We, therefore, wish to express to each and every one our thanks which only feebly expresses our deep appreciation for the many evidences of sympathy and the many beautiful floral offerings, when our dear father was called home. May our Heavenly Father remember each of the friends, neighbors and physicians with much mercy and tenderness. A.P. Higgins Mr. and Mrs. M.W. Carlisle Mr. and Mrs. J.R. Hollinger Pick Hollinger ----- EXPRESSION OF GRATITUDE Human language does not furnish adequate words to express the deep gratitude of my heart for the gracious and loving ministry of my many Roanoke friends during the tragic sorrow through which I passed when my beloved husband was so suddenly taken from me. And if my little Elaine were old enough to understand, she would join me heartily in an attempt to express our gratitude. The strength that God gives and this loving sympathy of my many friends sustained me in the trying hours through which I passed and made the terrible burden lighter. All I can say is, from my heart, God bless all of my friends. Mrs. Ruth McIntosh ----- WADLEY News Mrs. William Cotney Sr., commonly known as "Aunt Lou", died on Tuesday. --- HOBSON News Mar. 27th Mr. Joe May of Rock Stand is visiting his son Mr. T.T. May. --- AVA News Mar. 27th Mr. J.B. Davis and Miss Lila Lovvorn were married last Wednesday evening. They have the best wishes of all. --- LOCAL News Mr. Ed Kitchens has bought out Jim Lum, the Chinese Laundry man and will assume charge April 3rd. --- James M. Stephens died last Friday night in a hospital in Birmingham. He resided in Marion county but was reared in Randolph, being a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. A.J. Stephens. --- Mr. and Mrs. John LeSueur and Rev. Claud Orear attended the funeral of Gus Pate in Wedowee on Saturday. The deceased was a brother of Mrs. LeSueur. --- Mrs. W.E. Pepper returned to her home at Millerville on Sunday after a weeks visit to her mother Mrs. T.L. Thompson. She was accompanied by her small brothers Tommie and Hoyt. --- Mr. and Mrs. W.F. Danielly and Mr. W.H. Knight were in Dadeville on Sunday to attend the funeral of Mrs. M.E. Johnston, grandmother of Mrs. Danielly. The deceased formerly lived in Roanoke and was about 95 years of age. --- Mrs. R.R. Bonner was called to Opelika a week ago to attend the funeral of her kinsman, Mr. C.J. Sudduth who was well known in Roanoke. --- ROCK MILLS News Mar. 27th Mr. and Mrs. R.E. Foster and children spent the weekend with the former's sister Mrs. Olive E. Higgins of Double Head. --- Mrs. Elizabeth Head of near Rock Mills, died last Friday night. Interment was at Wehadkee on Saturday afternoon. --- Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Stallnacker of Montgomery are spending a few days with the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Quint Foster. --- WOODLAND News Mar. 27th Mack Whitten of LaGrange visited his parents last week. His mother who has been confined to her bed for several months is not any better. --- WEHADKEE News Mar. 27th J.C. Prestridge has been very sick for several days past. --- NEW HOPE News Mar. 27th The community was shocked again last Friday when the news was given out that Gus Pate was dead. Gus had been in bad health about a year and a half, but his death came unexpectedly. This writer has heard it said a number of times that Gus was a good boy. He was the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. J.G. Pate. He leaves a father, mother, three brothers, three sisters and a host of other relatives and friends to mourn his going. --- Mr. Silas Traylor of near Pine Hill has moved to this community. He has purchased a fine lot of pine timber and is preparing to saw it and put the lumber on the market. We are glad to have this good family locate here. --- MT. OLIVE News Mar. 27th Mr. S.M. Burdett's children met at his home on Sunday to celebrate his 74th birthday with a host of other relatives and friends. Each one enjoyed the day and wish Uncle Sim many more happy years. --- Mr. and Mrs. Escar Carden are the proud parents of a son who arrived last week. --- Mr. F.M. Burdett is on the sick list at this writing. --- BACON LEVEL News Mar. 27th Mrs. M.L. Caswell who had the misfortune to get badly burned last week is doing as well as could be expected. --- DOUBLE HEAD News Mar. 27th Mr. M.C. Smith received news last week that his mother was dead but we are glad to note this was a mistake. --- MT. ZION News Mar. 27th Last week while rolling logs at the saw mill Mr. L.C. Earnest got his foot badly crushed. --- Mr. and Mrs. C. Hodge spent Sunday with the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Will Poore of Broughton. --- Mr. Tom Crenshaw of near Stroud spent Saturday night and Sunday with his daughter Mrs. C.D. Stephens and family. --- LOWELL News Mrs. Fletcher J. Chase died Friday the 24th and was buried the 25th at Bethel. Rev. Guy Wallace conducted the services. She leaves a husband and two children, a mother, two brothers and three sisters. --- Mr. Rufus Breed has been very ill the past week. --- SWAGG News Mar. 27th Miss Ina Mae Vowell is visiting her uncle, Marshall Lipham and wife above old Milner. --- File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/al/randolph/newspapers/newspape911gnw.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/alfiles/ File size: 32.8 Kb