Randolph County AlArchives News.....Newspaper abstracts for FEB 1923 February 1923 ************************************************ 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 17, 2006, 10:26 pm The Roanoke Leader February 1923 NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE ROANOKE LEADER", Roanoke, Randolph County, Alabama for FEBRUARY 1923 NEWSPAPER Issue of Wednesday, February 7, 1923 A GOOD CITIZEN IS TAKEN AWAY WHEN DEATH ENDS ACTIVE CAREER OF MR. J.A. JEFFERS When James Albert Jeffers died, Roanoke loast one of its most beloved and useful citizens. The nature of his long illness, which sent him to a rest sanitorium in Madison, Tennessee, was such that the fatal termination was not surprising, but nothing could mitigate the sense of loss that came with the news of his death to well nigh every heart in Roanoke. The end came to him there while in perfect peace with God and man, fully conscious of the issues of life and death before him, but this knowledge had no terrors for him. He seemed to sense the transition that awaited him "on the margin of the river" and spoke words of hope and faith to his devoted wife and older children who waited anxiously at his bedside. Shortly after noon on Thursday the message was received that told us that Mr. Jeffers would be among us no more. Here through the more than thirty-one years that he had been agent of the Central of Georgia Railway, he has been a familiar figure and active worker in church and civic affairs, and the friends of everybody. This latter statement was demonstrated in the many ways in which the esteem for him and his bereaved family found expression, in the calls made at the residence where the remains rested from the afternoon of Friday till Saturday; in the abundance of flowers that surrounded the bier; in the telegrams and letters received and in the large congregation that filled the Baptist church where the funeral was held, a cold rainy, Saturday afternoon. Among the mourners, which included all ages and classes, was a large contingent of the colored people. Mr. Jeffers with his wife, departed much thought and prayer to the rearing of their large family of fourteen children, all of whom were gathered in the old home upon this sad occasion. ------ IN APPRECIATON OF MR. JAMES ALBERT JEFFERS In the presence of the unwelcome Messenger of Death that has taken from our ranks one of our most faithful workers, wisest counselors and beloved members in the person of Mr. James Albert Jeffers, we pause to pay a feeble token of our respect. As one of the directors of the Roanoke Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Jeffers went the full length of his strength in service and loyalty to this body and to the interests of the community which it represents. Now that he has been called to rest from his labors we hereby pay sincere and loving tribute to his memory, and record the loss which his death entails upon us all, personally and collectively. As we remember the admirable traits exhibited in the life and character of the deceased comrade, his charity, his devotion, his zeal and his overflowing kindness to his fellow men, we are moved to emulate his virtues and to enshrine his memory to our hearts. If all should live as he did, what a wonderful town and commonwealth we would have. In recording upon the minutes of this organization this inadquate expression of our loss, at the same time we would extend our cordial sympathy to those more sorely bereft, his wife and children, and in furtherance of this fact we instruct the secretary to forward them a copy of this appreciation and also to provide for its publication in The Roanoke Leader. W.F. Danielly S.H. Tatum O.H. Stevenson Unanimously adopted by the Roanoke Chamber of Commerce at its regular meeting for February 1923. --------- SUDDEN DEATH CALLED MR. WM. J. HARD ON MONDAY AFTERNOON Shocked beyond words to express, was this community midafternoon on Monday when it was learned that Mr. Wm. J. Hard had died suddenly at his home in this place. He was a splendid speciman of physical manhood and was in town until a very short time before his death, and was joking with friends, as was his custom. However, some forty minutes before his demise, Mr. Hard made a mild complaint of being ill and a dose of medicine was administered and he was taken home in a car. He began to feel better and was not confined to his bed when the end came withour further warning to him or his family. The day before his death, Mr. Hard attended the Sunday school of the Methodist church of which he was a member, also the preaching services morning and evening. With his wife he lingered at the close of the last service to talk with the ministers and a few others present. He was interested in the enterprises of the church and community and was of a most genial nature, which drew many friends to him. The deceased was a traveling salesman and was widely known. Mrs. Hard was Miss Rose Hooper. She and a small son survive him, besides two nearly grown sons by a former marriage. The funeral was conducted from the Methodist church at 2 o'clock this afternoon, in the presence of a large concourse of the friends of this genial, big-hearted gentleman and his family. Handsome floral offerings were placed around the casket. The services were in charge of the pastor, Dr. Turner, assisted by Rev. Claud Orear of Tuscaloosa, former pastor and intimate friend of the deceased. The interment was made with Masonic honors. ---- DEATH OF MRS. T.L. HARDY OCCURRED FRIDAY NIGHT Mrs. T.L. Hardy died at 11 o'clock last Friday night at her home on Wedowee street, where she resided with her daughter Mrs. T.A. Wilson. The former had been in a wretched state of health for many months, so that her death was not a surprise. While the loss of a mother is sad at any time, yet there is consolation in such a case as this in the knowledge that a faithful christian has been freed from suffering and called to her reward. Mrs. Hardy was in her 83rd year. She had been a member of the Baptist church about 60 years. The remains were interred Saturday afternoon at Springfield, after services conducted by the pastor, Rev. Bracie Bartley. Besides the daughter with whom she made her home, her other children are Mrs. T.L. Vineyard of Route 2 and Mr. John G. Hardy of this city. ---- WEDOWEE News Feb. 6th In court yesterday, the murder case of the killing of Tessie Wilson and Akles in Beat 13 at a negro row some three weeks ago, Dave Wilson and Dave Sterling were acquitted and Cove Akles and Green Potts were put under bond of $2500. each. --- EXPRESSION OF THANKS We wish to express our grateful thanks to the good people of Roanoke for their kindness and sympathy during the illness and death on Jan. 19th of our dear wife, mother, sister and daughter at the Knight Sanitorium. Especially do we thank the kind physicians and nurses and the ministers who came frequently to comfort us. We pray God's blessings upon you. Frank Johnson and Children, Mr. and Mrs. J.G. Coker and family, Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Johnson and family ----- LOCAL News Miss Clementine Hooper arrived last night from the State University, being called by the death of her sister's husband, Mr. Hard. She was accompanied by Rev. Claud Orear who was invited to take part in the funeral services. --- Mrs. LeGrand Fairman of Atlanta is here, called by the death of her brother-in- law, Mr. W.J. Hard. --- Mr. Robert Davis of Tennille, Ga., returned home Sunday after coming to attend the funeral of the husband of his sister, Mrs. J.A. Jeffers. --- Mr. Hugh Hard, brother of Mr. W.J. Hard, deceased, accompanied by the latter's eldest son, arrived from Charleston, S.C. this morning to attend the funeral of their brother and father. --- Mrs. A.J. Gay who was operated on at the Sanatorium last Wednesday is reported as improving. --- Mrs. R.L. Waldrep and children returned home yesterday after a weeks visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.T. Bassett of Mt. Zion. --- NEWSPAPER Issue of Wednesday, February 14, 1923 WELL KNOWN LADY CALLED BY DEATH LAST FRIDAY Mrs. Docia Pittman died last Friday morning at her home near Springfield. The funeral and interment were at Springfield at 3 o'clock Saturday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Bracie Bartley, pastor of the Baptist church of which the deceased was a member. Mrs. Pittman was one of the most prominent ladies of that section of the county. She was 73 years of age and was a sister of Gen. B.F. Weathers of this city. ---- WEDOWEE News Feb. 12th Mrs. John Traylor of Malone is visiting her granddaughter Mrs. J.C. Walker. --- LEVEL ROAD News Feb. 12th Mrs. Nancy Horton went over to Broughton last week to visit her daughter Mrs. W.T. Shipp and to become acquainted with her new granddaughter little Miss Alene Shipp. --- Mrs. Elizabeth Gibson is said to be seriously ill. --- LOCAL News Mr. S.D. Chewning has arrived from Oklahoma and will remain some time with his brother-in-law Mr. M.R. Taylor who is in quite feeble health. --- UNION HILL News Feb. 19th We learned Sunday that Uncle Gus Weaver is very low with pneumonia. --- Joe Brewer recently went over to Heard County, Georgia and was married to Miss Georgia Vann of near Franklin. He has moved on the Evans farm and his wife's mother is making her home with them. ---- MT. CARMEL News Feb. 12th One of our old neighbors Mr. Jack Brannan, died at his home in Atlanta on Feb. 1st. Mr. Brannah left a wife and seven children. --- NEWSPAPER Issue of Wednesday, February 21, 1923 H.M. CARTER KILLED AT SAWMILL NEAR WADLEY Mr. H.M. Carter was brought to the Knight Sanatorium in this place on the 10 o'clock train last Saturday by Wadley physicians, but died within two hours after reaching the hospital. It was seen that nothing could be done for him. The unfortunate man was caught in the belting of the saw mill located near Daviston beyond Wadley; his legs were badly mangled and he received internal injuries besides. The deceased was thirty years old and leaves a wife and two children. The body was carried back to the home of the deceased for interment. ---- MRS. JOHN W. RAY RESTS AT HOME; Remains of Beloved Lady Interred Here Saturday; Died in Columbus on Thursday The remains of Mrs. S.F. Ray were brought to Roanoke over the Central of Georgia Railway at noon on Saturday accompanied by the children and other relatives of the deceased and were carried directly to the family lot in the city cemetery where the body was laid to rest, in sight of the former home of Mrs. Ray and family, where more than twenty years of her busy life were spent. During late years Mrs. Ray resided with her daughter Mrs. C.S. Hanners in Columbus, Georgia where her death occurred last Thursday morning. The deceased was 73 years of age, for many years a member of the Methodist church and was esteemed by a large circle of friends for her devotion to duty through the trying experiences of her long life. Dr. Turner, local Methodist pastor, conducted the services at the grave in the presence of quite a number of friends of the family. Mrs. Ray was the widow of the late Mr. John W. Ray, the popular pioneer engineer of the East Alabama Railway who was a familiar figure on this line of railway for many years. ----- RESOLUTIONS ON THE DEATH OF W.J. HARD God in His infinite wisdom has taken out of this world our brother W.J. Hard and Roanoke Loege No. 132, A.F. & A.M. feels keenly the loss of our dear brother. His good fellowship, his genial nature, and his upright, christian character will be greatly missed by the entire community. Be it resolved; First, that while it is our nature to mourn in the passing away of those we love yet we have the consolation of mind that some day we can see those again who have crossed over on the other side. Second; to the family we offer our sympathy and may they receive comfort and know of a surety that the husband and father is only sleeping and some day they shall see him again face to face. Third; that a copy of these resolutions be given The Roanoke Leader for publication, a copy given to the family and a copy be spread on the minutes of our Lodge. S.C. Fausett C.C. Arnold J.F. Hester, Committee ---- RESOLUTIONS ON THE DEATH OF J.A. JEFFERS On February the first, Bro. J.A. Jeffers laid down the working tools of this life and answered the call of our Heavenly Master to enter upon a new field of labor. Be it resolved; First; that in the passing away of Mr. Jeffers, Roanoke Lodge No. 132, A.F. & A.M. has lost a valued member, the family an affectionate husband and father and the community a lovable, christian gentleman. Second; that our lodge tenders to the family our sympathy, and commends them to our Lord whom our brother loved so well. Third; that a copy of these resolutions be given to The Roanoke Leader for publication, a copy sent to the family and a copy be spread on the minutes of our lodge. "His work is done, The fleeting sands of life are past, A beauteous smile from heaven sent, Plays o'er his brow." S.C. Fausett C.C. Arnold J.F. Hester, Committee ----- HOPEWELL News Feb. 19th Mr. Ruben Pike who left this community a year ago, has been spending some time with his brother Mr. C.D. Pike. --- Myrtis, the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.C. Brown was badly burned Sunday morning. --- MOUNT CARMEL News Feb. 19th The Leader made a mistake in the Mt. Carmel news last week. It should have been Mr. Luke Brannon died at his home Feb. 1st instead of Mr. Jack Brannon. ---- LOCAL News Mrs. Pat McGarvin is spending this week in the home of her mother Mrs. Gus Lane near town. --- Mrs. H.L. Kitchens is critically ill at her home one mile south of town. --- H.J. Holliday of Bowdon, Georgia is spending this week with his brothers, E.L. and C.A. Holliday. --- Mr. J.M. Stewart, who formerly resided at Glenn, Georgia was in Roanoke yesterday, returning to his home in Oxford, after a visit to relatives at his old home. --- Mrs. A.E. Moody of Norfolk, Virginia, who was called here Saturday to attend the burial of her mother Mrs. J.W. Ray, remained over for several days, visiting friends. --- Mrs. Lawrence Smith and children arrived from Birmingham on Saturday to spend a while with their grandmother Mrs. W.A. White. --- PLEASANT HILL News Mr. and Mrs. P.P. Wood gave a birthday celebration on Feb. 15th in honor of Mrs. C.B. Harris. She was 63 years of age. They also had a quilting. There were 34 besides the family for dinner. ---- DEATH OF MR. GUS WEAVER "Uncle" Gus Weaver was buried at Union Hill on Sunday the 18th day of February, at the church he organized many years ago and loved so well. I thank the three man and the good lady for their nice talks and kind words of love and sympathy; also Bro. Owens and good wife and neighbors for their kindness in his last sickness. F.A. Weaver, his nephew ---- NEWSPAPER Issue of Wednesday, February 28, 1923 LEVEL ROAD News Feb. 26th A sad event was that of last Sunday morning about 9:30 or 10 o'clock in the demise of Mrs. Elizabeth Gibson, widow of Hiram Gibson, whose death preceded hers just a few months. The body is to be interred at Macedonia cemetery at 2 o'clock today. Mrs. Gibson was about 79 years and six months old and had been in feeble health for several years, but very ill health the last three years. She had been a member of the Christian and Methodist churches fully sixty years. She was the mother of 9 children, seven of which survive her. "She is not dead, but sleeping her last repose." ---- RESOLUTIONS ON THE DEATH OF ROY M. HODGE It has been said that next to the radiance that flows from the Great White Throne is the light wrapping itself in the destinies of a beautiful and noble life and at last finding its nesting place with God. This is true of Roy M. Hodge, whose going away on Saturday, January 27th, 1923, brought sorrow to many friends and loved ones. Bro. Roy Hodge was a faithful member of this chapter for three years. Whereas, by his death we have lost one of our devout members whom we sadly miss. Therefore, be it resolved; That we bow in humble submission to the will of Him that doeth all things well; We pray to God that his loved ones may be comforted with the thought that they may meet him again; Be it resolved that a copy of these resolutions be sent to the bereaved family, that a copy be spread upon the minutes of the Lodge and that a copy be sent to The Roanoke Leader for publication. Emily Chapter No. 40, O.E.S., Wadley, Alabama J.R. Harris Mrs. A.J. Clardy Mrs. E.M. Carter, Committee ---- LOCAL News Mr. Nathan Caswell who was tried in court for killing Mr. Jep Paschal, on Thursday, was bound over to the grand jury under $2000. bond. The Franklin News and Banner ---- Mrs. W.A. Truett was stricken with paralysis several days ago and is seriously ill at her home one mile west of town. --- ROCK MILLS News Feb. 26th Mrs. George Grisby of Montgomery is visiting her daughter Mrs. C.V. Atkinson. --- WOODLAND News Feb. 26th The marriage of Miss Arizona Sears and Mr. Grady Green occurred the eighteenth. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Shellie Sears. Mr. Green is the son of the late Mr. N.B. Green. ---- CARD OF THANKS In the midst of our great grief in the loss of our loved mother we have been made to feel more than ever the value of good friends and neighbors who came to our rescue in this trying hour. We extend this public expression of our thanks for the many kindnesses shown us. Mrs. C.H. Ray Mrs. C.S. 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