Randolph County AlArchives News.....Newspaper abstracts for JULY 1922 July 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 7, 2006, 6:50 pm The Roanoke Leader July 1922 NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE ROANOKE LEADER", Roanoke, Randolph County, Alabama for JULY 1922 NEWSPAPER Issue of Wednesday, July 5, 1922 MARVELOUS ESCAPE BY BOY RUN OVER BY CAR Late Thursday evening while Ross Green, a 12 year old white boy, who is an orphan living with his brother Price Green in Lowell, was playing on the pavement near W.H. Pool's store, when a seven passenger Hudson car loaded with grown people and driven by Mr. J.M. Belcher, appeared around the corner. It was not going fast and the driver blew the horn and slowed down his car but the boy in wheeling around, fell just in front of one front wheel of the car which passed over his body. He was picked up from between the wheels of the machine and a physician standing near placed him in Mr. Belcher's car and he was carried to the Sanitorium. An examination revealed no serious injuries, only a few bruises and scratches. The young fellow showed pure grit and never at any time made any outcry. He was carefully watched during the night and the next morning was carried to his home, though still sore from his experience. Mr. Belcher and his companions were greatly distressed over the accident which according to eye witnesses could not have been prevented by the driver. These people did all in their power for the young boy. ---- WEDOWEE News July 3rd Last Thursday morning about 11 o'clock the death angel visited the home of Dr. C.M. Gross and claimed for its victim his wife Mrs. Georgia Gross. She was buried Friday at one o'clock at the Masonic cemetery, after funeral services conducted at the Baptist church by Revs. C.B. Martin and J.M. Cook. A large number of relatives and friends attended the funeral. Mrs. Gross had been sick nearly four months. She bore her sickness with much patience. She suffered much but never complained. She was a devoted member of the Baptist church. She loved her church and attended when she could. She was a christian woman and a good neighbor and will be badly missed in our town. The people of Wedowee are much in sympathy with Dr. Gross and family. ---- LOCAL News Mrs. Anna Warlick is reported as doing reasonably well at the Knight Sanitorium where she underwent an operation two weeks ago. --- Lewis Dudley returned Tuesday to Colombus where he is at work for awhile. His wife remains here to nurse her sister Mrs. Will Green who is very ill. Two sisters and a brother have arrived to be with her. --- Mr. and Mrs. Z.P. Gunn, after spending a few days in Roanoke, left this morning on a visit to LaGrange, enroute to their home in Atlanta. They were married in December and this was Mrs. Gunn's first visit to Roanoke. --- Mrs. George Tittle was operated upon on Saturday for the removal of a large tumor. She is reported as doing well at this writing. --- CLAUD G. WORD'S BODY TO REST IN SOIL OF HOME Prof. J.N. Word was notified by the War Department on Tuesday that the body of his son Claud G. Word would arrive in New York on July 3rd and will be shipped to Wedowee arriving here about the 7th of July. This young man was killed on July 26, 1917 in the first battle that our boys praticipated in. Lum Sikes, another Wedowee boy, was killed the same day. Only a few members of the company were left. Burns Parker, Watson Hill, William Green and Ed Cline were the other home boys in that battle, the battle that turned the tide. The body of Claud Word will be tenderly placed beside his mother in the Masonic cemetery. We understand this was her dying request. The Randolph Star ---- WOODLAND News Mr. Bill Capehart died Tuesday. He had been sick for several months. His remains were laid to rest in Bear Creek cemetery on Wednesday. The funeral was conducted by Rev. Joe Hester and Rev. Mack Prescott. --- Several people in the community are on the sick list. Mrs. Della Frost is suffering with Pellegra. Mr. Hamp Traylor is still confined to his bed. Mrs. Lizzie Capehart has been sick for several days. --- SWAGG News July 3rd Mr. and Mrs. Willie Mote from near Anniston visited relatives here Saturday and Sunday. --- LOCAL News Mrs. E.E. Curtis and son Earl Jr. of Mobile and Mrs. O.E. Walker and little daughter Mary Frances of Knoxville, Tenn. were visitors of Mrs. L.E. Aiken a few days past, leaving for Sylacauga where they will visit Mrs. J.C. Cruise and relatives in route to their homes. --- Miss Lemerle Weldon arrived from Wadley today to visit her sister Mrs. Cliff Williams. --- Mrs. J.A. Blakeley of Newnan with her son and three daughters spent the weekend here with her uncle, Mr. W.A. Yeargan. --- NEW HOPE News July 3rd Mr. J.W. Huey has gone to the bedside of his son Joe in Roanoke who is reported as being seriously ill. --- NEWELL News Bill Capehart, aged about thirty years, died last Wednesday and the remains were interred at Bear Creek on Thursday. --- MRS. DAVE BLANKS DIED MONDAY AT INFIRMARY Last Monday, Mrs. Dave Blanks who resided near Franklin, Georgia, was brought to the Roanoke Infirmary for an operation. Just at the close of the operation which appeared to be successful, the patient suddenly died, apparently from an attack of heart trouble. The remains were carried back to the old home for interment. The sad event is greatly regretted by the people of this community as well as by those who knew the deceased in Heard County. ---- ABANDA News July 3rd Died at his home in Abanda on Saturday evening, July 1st, J.T. Bowling. He was a son of A.W. Bowling. John Tom Bowling was a good young man, 28 years old, loved by everybody who knew him. Bro. Swindell conducted the funeral services at the Baptist church and the remains were laid to rest at the cemetery at this place on Sunday. ---- NEWSPAPER Issue of Wednesday, July 12, 1922 MT. ZION News July 11th Mr. J.B. Still is ill with typhoid fever. --- A son arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Carden on the 7th inst. --- SPRINGFIELD News July 11th Mr. S. Lewis was stricken very ill on his way to Roanoke on Monday. We do not know just how serious the outcome may be. --- MRS. R.A. MOON DIED AT HOME HERE ON MONDAY Mrs. R.A. Moon died at the home of her daughter Mrs. Edna Duffey in east Roanoke on Monday after an illness of a few days. Mrs. Moon was 61 years of age and had been almost an invalid for many years. Her husband died several months ago. The funeral was conducted from the home at three o'clock Tuesday afternoon by Rev. C.B. Martin and interment was in the local cemetery. ---- DEATH OF MISS MCCLENDON Miss Annie Laurie McClendon died at midnight last Friday at the home of her brother Mr. J.B. McClendon in north Chambers county. The remains were interred on Saturday afternoon at three o'clock at Antioch, near Double Head. The deceased had been an invalid practically for ten years, making her home with her brother. ---- CARD OF THANKS We wish to express our grateful thanks to our physician and to our neighbors and friends who have been so kind and attentive to our loved one, Miss Annie Laurie McClendon during her long illness. She did not lack for any attention. The sympathy shown to us likewise is gratefully remembered. J.B. McClendon and family ---- MISS MAUDE McCARLEY AND MERL YATES WED Miss Maude McCarley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.L. McCarley of Lamar, and Mr. Merl Yates, son of Mr. R.M. Yates were married Sunday afternoon at the home of Rev. J.M. Yates in LaGrange, that minister officiating. The bride and groom came to Roanoke that evening and were guests of Mr. and Mrs. T.E. Landers till Monday, when the proceeded to their future home near Wedowee. Mrs. Landers and Mrs. Yates are sisters. ---- FRANKLIN, GEORGIA HEARS FIRST RADIO MESSAGES ON JULY 2nd Franklin, Ga is not on a railroad line, hardly on a telephone line, and roads are just barely passable but it has been demonstrated that Franklin is right in line of the aerial waves which carry wireless messages. Saturday last, Mr. E.C. Etchison of Fairfax, Ala., brought his radio outfit, which he quickly installed at the home of his father-in-law Dr. J.W. Daniel, when all who called had the pleasure to hear the sporting news, the crop reports, and the delightful concerts broadcast by the Atlanta Journal, Atlanta Constitution and other broadcasting stations. It was the first time radio messages had been heard in Heard County but we expect soon to see a number of home outfits installed. The Franklin News and Banner. ----- AUSTIN CHAPEL News July 9th Mr. T.J. Edmondson is in bad health. He is 84 years old and the father of fourteen children. --- Mr. Jim Hunter is not doing well after a recent operation. --- LOCAL News Mrs. Stell Blake and little daughter Margaret were called last Friday to Heflin on account of the serious illness of the former's father Mr. Strickland. --- BACON LEVEL News July 10th Mr. and Mrs. Sam Stephens visited their daughter Mrs. J.D. Borders the past weekend. --- Mr. F.M. Ragland who has been in feeble health for some time was taken to the hospital in Roanoke on Sunday afternoon for an operation. --- Mr. Dock Kirby and family have moved to Rock Mills to work in the Mill at that place. --- WOODLAND News July 10th Mr. Hamp Traylor is dangerously sick and is not expected to live but a few days. His daughter Mrs. Ima Culver and her husband Mr. Leamon Culver of Sylvania arrived at his bedside Sunday afternoon. Mr. Traylor's sister, Mrs. Delia Benefield and her daughter Ethel of near Roanoke are spending a few days with him. --- Several people of this community attended the unveiling of Arthur Traylor's monument at Pine Hill last Saturday. --- LAMAR News July 10th Mr. Park Noles who was taken very ill last week is not any better. --- Grady Yates has returned home on a sixty days furlough from the U.S. Army. --- LOCAL News Over in Heard County yesterday morning, Joe Gore shot and killed J.H. Wynnes while the two men were at work in a field. Gore escaped. --- Mrs. Cook Hearn of Selma is the guest of her sister-in-law Mrs. F.M. Hornsby. The latter is expecting her nieces tomorrow, Mises Margaret and Gladys Perry to arrive from Atlanta. --- NEWSPAPER Issue of Wednesday, July 19, 1922 WEDOWEE News July 19th The writer and family attended the funeral of "Uncle" Hamp Traylor at Zion church last Friday. He was one of the oldest citizens of the community and was born and reared there. Uncle Hamp had a host of friends and a large crowd attended the funeral. He was one of the best men in that community and a member of the Baptist church. ---- A wedding occurred Sunday in the Midway community of much interest. Mr. Warner Benefield and Miss Anna Perry were married at the home of Mr. J.W. Perry. Rev. C.M. Dollar officiated. The young man is the son of C.F. Benefield of the Hobson community and is admired by all who know him. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Perry of Midway. ---- GEN. HARRISON DIED AT HOME IN OPELIKA ON MONDAY AFTER LONG AND DISTINGUISHED CAREER AS SOLDIER AND CITIZEN (from The Opelika Daily News, July 17th) Gen. George P. Harrison, aged 81, soldier, capitalist and lawyer, died at his home in this city after a lingering illness extending over two years. His condition became worse a few days ago and death today was not unexpected by his physician and family. Funeral services will take place Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock. The place will be announced later. The death of Gen. Harrison rounds out one of the most unique careers in the state's history. For years prominent in the political affairs of Alabama, he was perhaps as widely known as any other Alabamian. In business the deceased was a success. He amassed a fortune during his lifetime. As a lawyer he stood out prominently in his profession. As a figure in public life, General Harrison was a recognized leader of a large following. He served one term in Congress and was a member of the Constitutional Convention of 1901. Perhaps the service that was of his greatest pride to the General was that given in the Confederacy in the War Between the States. He entered the Southern Army as Second Lieutenant of the First Georgia Regulars of that state and was successively promoted First Lieutenant Major, Colonel and finally Brigadier General, commissioned by the Confederacy. He was a Colonel before he was twenty years old and a Brigadier General before his twenty-second birthday. General Harrison was born at Monteith Plantation near Savanah, Georgia on March 19, 1841. His father Gen. George P. Harrison was a rich rice planter and also a distinguished Brigadier General in the Confederate Army. Gen. Harrison was a Mason, being very prominent in the Lodge from Dec. 1894 to 1896 and was Most Worshipful Grand Master of Alabama. He was a member of the Methodist church. In May 1899 he was elected Major General of the Alabama Division of United Confederate Veterans, which position he held up until a few years ago, being forced to resign on account of ill health. The deceased is survived by a widow, one daughter Miss Mamie Harrison and one son, George P. Harrison Jr. The Opelika Daily News, July 17th. Gen. B.F. Weathers of Roanoke, received a telegram on Monday advising him of the death of his distinguished comrade. He has gone to Opelika today to attend the funeral. Gen. Weathers was on the staff of Gen. Harrison when the former was commander of the Alabama Division, U.C.V. and at the general reunion in Macon, Ga., when Gen. Harrison was absent on account of illness, the gallant Roanoke veteran was appointed to fill temporarily the post of commander of the division. ------ DEATH OF MRS. WILLIAM F. GREEN OCCURRED LAST FRIDAY The death of Mrs. William F. Green occurred at 7:15 last Friday evening at her home in Lowell. She had been ill about two years and was a patient sufferer during all this time. She was devotedly ministered to by the members of her family, including her sisters, some of whom left their homes to come to her relief. Mrs. Green leaves a husband, three sons and one daughter. She was the daughter of Mrs. G.D. Bramblette. She was a faithful member of the Second Baptist church, where the funeral was conducted at three o'clock Saturday afternoon by Rev. C.B. Martin. Quite a company of friends of the family had gathered to pay their respect. Many floral tributes were in evidence. Music was rendered by a quartet, consisting of favorite hymns. The interment followed in the city cemetery. --- REMAINS OF CLAUD G. WORD ARRIVE FROM FRANCE AND ARE INTERRED IN WEDOWEE ON SUNDAY Saturday afternoon the mortal remains of Sergeant Claud G. Word arrived over the westbound A.B.& A. railway at three o'clock, escorted by Sergeant E.J. Almaw of Fort McPherson, himself an overseas veteran. Besides the father and other members of the family of the deceased, a large number of citizens of Wedowee and of Roanoke, including comrades of the dead hero, were at the station to meet the body of the former Randolph county boy who gave his life for us. When the flag covered box containing the casket was borne to the hearse a feeling of awe fell upon the crowd, as the dark days of the war were vividly recalled. The body was carried to Wedowee where the casket rested overnight in the home of the father of the deceased, Prof. J.N. Word. At noon on Sunday the casket containing all that was mortal of the brave boy was carried to the courthouse, the largest auditorium in town, where patriotic decorations had been arranged by the ladies. The room was crowded including the gallery, there being many present from various parts of the county to pay respect to the memory of the fallen hero and to sympathize with the members of the family who had lost most. A select choir rendered appropriate and impressive music. Rev. C.B. Martin, pastor of the Wedowee Baptist church, delivered an earnest funeral oration and then called upon Judge Heflin and Mr. E.B. Parker who gave fitting eulogies of the deceased. The pall bearers were all members of the same company to which Mr. Word was attached and were Messrs. W.T. Boyd of West Point, Jesse Wallace of Cusseta, Clarence Renfro, John W. Pratt and Irvin Rice of Opelika and E.B. Parker of Roanoke. The body was then laid to rest in the Wedowee cemetery beside that of the mother, in keeping with her dying request. The usual military honors were shown in the firing of a farewell salute over the grave. Those who knew Mr. Word regarded him as a fine young man. He volunteered in 1916 and saw service on the Mexican border, later going to France. His company was part of the famous Rainbow Division. His comrades say that he was a splendid soldier, and was bravely commanding a platoon at the Battle of Chatteau Thierry when slain on July 26, 1918. He had previously been cited for gallantry in action and had been recommended by Col. Wm. P. Screws for an officer's commission. ----- LEVEL ROAD News July 17th A sad occurrence was that of early Thursday morning last when the death angel visited the home of Mr. Arthur McCarter and took the spirit of his father Mr. Dan McCarter. The latter was about sixty-eight years old and had been in ill health a few weeks. He was a member of the Methodist church. Funeral services were held at Broughton church Friday morning, conducted by Rev. H.J. Browning. --- LOCAL News Mrs. W.H. Clark of Evansville, Indiana, and Mrs. W.S. Wooten of Chattanooga, Tennessee will return today to their respective homes after spending some weeks in Roanoke attending their sister Mrs. Will F. Green, whose death occurred Friday evening. --- Mr. S.J. Lewis died last night near Wehadkee. --- Mr. and Mrs. Dudley Lane of Lane's Chapel visited the latter's mother Mrs. Lizzie Elder on Saturday and Sunday. --- CARD OF THANKS We wish to express through the columns of this paper our heartfelt thanks to our friends, neighbors and physician who ministered so faithfully unto us during the sickness and death of our dear loving mother, and thanks to Bro. Martin for his words of love and sympathy. These will ever linger in our hearts and minds. May the dear Heavenly Father richly reward each and every one is our prayer. Mr. and Mrs. C.R. Moon Mr. and Mrs. C.E. Gauntt Mr. and Mrs. R.J. Estes Mr. and Mrs. R.S. Moon Mr. and Mrs. Reese Norred Mr. and Mrs. Simmie Slay Mr. and Mrs. S.J. Duffey ----- LOCAL News Mrs. Tom Sanders died in Heard County, Georgia last Thursday and was buried at Bethel church on Friday. --- Dr. J.M. Gay came over from Wadley on Friday to spend some days with his son Dr. A.J. Gay and is able to get about on crutches, having broken his leg many weeks ago. --- CORINTH News July 17th Mrs. Mittie Yates and children of near Cullman arrived yesterday to spend some time with the former's mother and other relatives in this community. --- Mr. Wilborn Taylor and family and Mrs. Viola Easterwood of near Malone spent Sunday with Mr. J.A. Taylor and family. --- AVA News July 17th Saturday, July 15th was a great day for the children and grandchidlren of the late Mr. and Mrs. G.W. French. They gathered at the old home place with a number of relatives and friends and had an enjoyable time together. Mrs. J.C. McManus and Mrs. Dewey French and children were not present on account of sickness. At noon there was plenty of food. There was as much left as was eaten. Cider, applies and lemonade was served all throughout the day. Eight of the children of the late Mr. and Mrs. G.W. French are living and four are dead. There are 38 grandchildren living and six dead. Only one of the grandchildren is 21 years of age and not a one of them is married. ----- Mr. J.R. McKeen is real sick at this writing. ---- NEW HOPE News July 17th Mr. Pat Washington and Miss Inez Hester were married yesterday. They have our best wishes. --- OFELIA News July 17th The body of Matthew Floyd arrived here from France on Saturday and was buried here on Sunday. He was killed July 26, 1918 on the battlefield. He was one of the first to go to Europe. He gave his life for his country and people which is a great gift. ---- WADLEY News July 17th Mr. Vernon Carter and Miss Ruth Moon were married Wednesday at the latter's home near Lineville and came here Friday where they will make their home. --- Mr. K.L. Clegg is very ill and is not expected to recover. --- ROCK MILLS News July 18th Mr. Lovvorn Banks and Miss Nina Pitts and Mr. Grady Harper and Miss Lilia Maud Fowler went to Evansville, Ga., Saturday night where the two couples were happily married. We wish these young people much success. --- Mr. Will Shepard died Saturday morning at his home here after a long illness. The remains were carried to Wehadkee cemetery on Sunday morning. --- NEWSPAPER Issue of Wednesday, July 26, 1922 LOCAL News Last Sunday about one hundred people including children, grandchildren and great grandchildren including some from Roanoke gathered at the home of Mrs. S.E. Pope at Texas, Georgia and enjoyed a happy reunion. Mrs. Pope is eighty- two years of age and looks forward to more reunions. ---- FORMER ROANOKE BOY IS HOME FROM OLD MEXICO Rev. James P. Lancaster, accompanied by his sisters Mrs. Sig Owens and Mrs. Chas. H. Graham of LaGrange, spent a few hours with old friends in Roanoke on Monday. He formerly attended school here and is held in great esteem for his fine character and rcord he has made. Mr. Lancaster has spent the greater part of his ministerial career as a missionary to Cuba and Mexico. He is now presiding elder of the Durango district with headquarters at Torreon, Mexico. He and his family are on a six weeks vacation and visiting his mother and sisters in LaGrange. ---- WEDOWEE News July 24th C.W. Clegg and family and H.D. Pearson attended the funeral on Saturday last at Wadley of Mr. K.L. Clegg, an uncle of the former. --- "Uncle" Jim Sikes is very feeble at this writing. --- LOCAL News J.J. and J.F. Pruett were called last Saturday to Anniston by the sudden death of their sister Mrs. John E. Ferrell. --- WADLEY News July 24th Rev. Kinchen L. Clegg was buried at Pleasant Hill church yard on July 22nd. Sesrvices were conducted by Rev. S.A. Swindell, assisted by Rev. Geo. G. Smith. Mr. Clegg had typhoid fever last November and has been in very feeble health since that time. He leaves his widow Mrs. Molsey Sledge Clegg, five sons and three daughters and many relatives and friends. He was 70 years old and all these years he has lived in this community, a consistent christian life. He died as he had lived. Death has no terror in such a life. ---- NEW HOPE News July 24th Mrs. Silas Traylor has been on the sick list for several days. --- Mr. J.D. Washington and two of his children visited in this community on Saturday and yesterday. Miss Idell is spending several days with her sister Mrs. McManus. --- STANDING ROCK News July 24th Miss Elizabeth Dewberry has returned home from Birmingham after a two months visit to her sister Mrs. George Willard who accompanied her home for a short visit. --- MT. ZION News July 24th Mr. J.L. Liles received news from Mineral Wells, Texas last week that his uncle Mr. Fayette Liles was dead. His many friends will regret to learn of his death. --- LOCAL News "Uncle" Daniel Farr who lives a few miles north of Rock Mills and is about 86 years old, is very feeble. He is the father of our fellow townsman, J.W. 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