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The Roanoke Leader October 1913
NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE ROANOKE LEADER", Roanoke, Randolph County,
Alabama for OCTOBER 1913

NEWSPAPER issue of Wednesday, October 1, 1913

MR. SHAFFER HILL HAS GONE TO HIS FINAL REST AFTER LONG ILLNESS

At 1:30 o'clock last Wednesday afternoon, Mr. Shaffer Hill was called away
from the sufferings of his life, after a period of failing health extending
over five years. During this trying period he was patient and heroic. He made
a determined fight to live and even in his afflictions he fought to earn a
livelihood, when really not strong enough to work.

The deceased was the only son of Mr. W.L. Hill. His father and four sisters
survive. He was a member of the Baptist church and expressed to his pastor his
faith in the presence of death. Funeral services were conducted from the
First Baptist church Thursday afternoon.
----

OBITUARY OF LOY L. GRIFFIN

On Friday, the 19th inst., the death angel came into the home of our dear
brother Loy L. Griffin and bore his spirit home to God at the age of 26 years.
Just four weeks ago Bro. Griffin was baptized into the fellowship of the
Handley Ave. Baptist church, after giving in a bright experience of grace. We
had hoped and believed he would be a helpful and useful member here with us,
but God has seen fit to move him from us to his home in the Paradise of God.

Bro. Griffin leaves a father, mother, four brothers, one sister, his dear wife
and two little children, besides the church and a host of friends to mourn his
going away, but our loss is his gain.

We can only say to his loved ones, "look to God", who alone is able to comfort
you in this hour of sore trial." To one and all, we say, "prepare to meet
thy God and in so doing, prepare also to meet thy loved ones again in the
sweet by and by." Farewell dear brother, till we all shall meet at Jesus'
feet. T.H. Landers
----

LOCAL News

At 2:30 next Sunday afternoon the Woodman of Roanoke and Abanda will unveil,
with proper ceremonies, monuments at Concord cemetery over the graves of
Charlie Hodges and Joe Harris.
---

Mrs. Martha Hendrix arrived Saturday from Texas to spend some time with her
daughter Mrs. S.L. Young.
---

For Sale - - 200 acres of farm land, well improved, 7 miles north of Roanoke.
T.M. Parker, Roanoke, Ala.
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For Sale - - 46 1/2 acres of land, part woods, part upland, part bottom lands.
One half mile from Taylor Cross Roads. Two dwellings on place. M.C. Green,
Wehadkee, Ala.
---

Mrs. Albert Spencer of Birmingham is visiting her father, W.L. Hill.
---

Rev. and Mrs. Marvin Heflin announce the birth of a splendid son who arrived
at three o'clock yesterday afternoon a the home of his parents on Greensboro
Ave. The young man bears the name of Wilson Lumpkin Heflin for his paternal
grandfather who was a prominent physician in east Alabama for over forty
years. The Tuscaloosa Times-Gazette
---

S.C. Burpee arrived at his home here last evening on parole.
---

NEWSPAPER issue of Wednesday, October 8, 1913

HIRAM GIBSON RESIGNS FROM REVENUE SERVICE

Hiram Gibson was in Roanoke Saturday, returning from Montgomery where he had
been to close up the affairs of his office, he having resigned his position as
Deputy United States Marshall for the Middle District of Alabama, effective
Oct. 1st.

In talking with a newspaper man, Mr. Gibson stated that he was glad to get
back to his farm near Level Road. He has not been strong since being injured
in a wreck some months ago. Mr. GIbson has been in the Revenue Service over 22
years and has served under five different chiefs, two of whom are now dead.
During all this time no charge was ever brought against him.

"Uncle Tobe" has become a familiar figure in all this territory and is
personally liked by nearly everybody. He expressed himself as being grateful
to the people for the many kindnesses shown him. Mr. Gibson is succeeded in
office by H.B. Reid, who has entered regularly upon his duties, making his
headquarters in Roanoke.
----

FRANK HORNSBY AND MISS HEARN MARRIED

In Talladega yesterday afternoon, Mr. Frank Hornsby and Miss Kate Hearn were
married. Rev. S.L. Dobbs was the officiating minister. Mr. and Mrs. Hornsby
proceeded to Birmingham to spend a day or so. They will return to Roanoke
Thursday and will occupy a portion of the residence of Mr. Robert Brown.
---

PENSIONERS APPROVED

The following pension applicants were granted pensions by the State Pension
Board at their session for the year 1913:

Mrs. M.E. Capehart
Mrs. H.E. Carter
Mrs. Martha Daniel
Mrs. M.M. Estes
Geo. B. Hendon
P.M. Holloway
Mrs. Susan Key
W.B. Knight
G.H. Mitchell
Mrs. L. Lane Osborne
Mrs. S.R. Parker
Mathew Prescott
Mrs.H.A. Wade
Mrs. Sallie Waldrep
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NON-RESIDENT NOTICE; PROOF OF WILL
State of Alabama, Randolph County Probate Court

Notice to:

Mollie Talley, who resides in Heard County, Georgia
Mark Shepherd, who resides in Troup County, Georgia

And to all persons of interest, take notice: in the matter of the probate of
the Last Will and Testament of John D. Phillips, deceased.

This day came J.H. Phillips, and filed in this court his petition, together
with a paper purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of John D. Phillips,
deceased, and praying for such orders, decrees and proceedings as may be
proper and requisite for the due probate and recording of said Will in this
court, which said instrument appears to be attested by C.L. Hudson and R.D.
Adamson of Randolph County, Alabama and who are alleged to have signed the
same as subscribing witnesses thereunto at the date of said instrument.

And it appearing to said court from said petition that said petitioner is an
heir at law of said decedent, and is also named in said instrument as the
Executor, it is ordered by the court that the 27th day of October 1913 be
appointed a day to hear said petition, and all interested parties can appear
to contest said application if they think proper to do so. This 3rd day of
October 1913. John T. Heflin, Judge of Probate
-----

WEDOWEE News
Oct. 6th

Mrs. Maley Moore was buried at Ava on Sunday.
---

WADLEY News
Oct. 5th

Mrs. R.B. Kilgore has been called to Malone by the serious illness of her
father Robert Gay.
---

RESOLUTIONS ON THE DEATH OF J.J. FIELDS

Whereas it has pleased our heavenly father, in His infinite wisdom, to remove
from our midst, by death, our beloved and faithful superintendant, J.J.
Fields; whereas, he was a most devout christian, a charter member and faithful
deacon of Noon Day Christian Church, a most faithful and loving superintendant
of Noon Day Sunday School; therefore, be it resolved:

1st; that while we are sorely grieved because of our loss in the death of our
beloved Bro. J.J. Fields, we bow in humble submission to the will of our
heavenly Father, who makes no mistakes. We know that our loss is Bro. Fields'
gain.

2nd; that the church and Sunday school feel keenly their loss and deeply
sympathize with the family in this sad hour of our bereavement.

3rd; that we commend his example of loyalty to God and faithfulness to the
church and Sunday School. He is dead, but his works live, and shall ever be a
guiding star to us, through life.

4th; that a copy of these resolutions be sent to the family of the deceased,
one to the Christian Sun, and to both the county papers for publication, and a
copy be spread on both the church and Sunday School records.

D.T. Pollard
G.R. Manley
S.W. Carpenter, Committee
-----

LOCAL News

J.H. Landers is very low. His death is expected at any hour. His son Richard
and wife are here from Birmingham.
---

Mrs. Williams and daughter Miss Bonnie were called Sunday to the bedside of
the former's daughter Mrs. Walter Finney who is quite ill at her home near
Five Points.
---

E.R. Caswell, an excellent citizen of Lime community, was in town yesterday
for the first time in many months, having been seriously ill for a long time.
He is now steadily improving on the sweet milk treatment.
---

NEWSPAPER Issue of Wednesday, October 15, 1913

WADLEY News
Oct. 13th

Mrs. Leoline Still of near Buffalo is the guest of her brother Lon Weldon.
---

J.H. LANDERS DIED LAST WEDNESDAY IN LOWELL; AGED CITIZEN PASSED AWAY AFTER
LONG ILLNESS; BURIED AT LEBANON

After an illness of many weeks, Mr. John Henry Landers died last Wednesday at
his home in the Lowell section of Roanoke. He formerly lived in Beat 14 and
was prominent in politics of the county as a Democratic worker.

Mr. Landers was 68 years of age, a Confederate Veteran and a member of the
church of the Disciples of Christ. The funeral was conducted by Charles B.
Holder at Lebanon Thursday morning, where the interment was made.

The deceased leaves a wife and eleven living children, five having died. His
grandchildren number 51 and great grandchildren 4. By these and his faithful
wife, to whom he was devoted and true, he will be sorely missed and sincerely
mourned.
----

CARD OF THANKS

We wish to express our heartfelt thanks to the many friends who were so kind
to us during the sickness and death of our husband and father. May they ever
be blessed. Their kindness will always be remembered. Mrs. J.H. Landers and
Children.
---

A GYPSY CHILD DIES

An unusual funeral occasion was that witnessed in Cedarwood cemetery Saturday
afternoon when the remains of a little Gypsy child were interred, in the
presence of a small company. The little one had been sick many weeks in the
camp of the Nomads one miles south of town and had been treated by several
local physicians. The parents were adherents of the Catholic faith. Rev. J.W.
Rucker, the Baptist pastor, conducted funeral services and extended the
consolations of the Gospel to the sorrowing parents.
----

BACON LEVEL News

Sam Bradshaw visited his sister Mrs. Ernest Howell at Riverview last week.
---

BIRTHDAY OF MR. HIGGINS

Mr. and Mrs. Wade Carlisle entertained at dinner a score of guests last
Wednesday in honor of the 84th birthday of the latter's father, Mr. R.J.
Higgins, a most elegant and popular gentleman. Judge W.W. Turner of LaGrange,
a long time friend of Mr. Higgins, was among the guests.
---

NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
State of Alabama, Randolph County
Probate Court

Notice to:

Charles Smith who resides at Santa Anna, Coleman County, Texas
Adra Pitts who resides at Blevins, Hempstead County, Arkansas
Ida Chisholm, who resides at Blevins, Hempstead County, Arkansas
Homer Harmon who resides at Blevins, Hempstead County, Arkansas
Pearl Harmon, who resides at Blevins, Hempstead County, Arkansas
Cora Head, residence unknown
Hardie Smith, residence unknown

Whereas, Henry P. Harmon has filed an application in the Probate Court of
Randolph County, Alabama, alleging therein that Henry P. Harmon, Hezekiah M.
Harmon, Lala Abercrombie, Franklin P. Harmon, Adra Pitts, Ida Chisholm, Cora
Head, Homer Harmon, Pearl Harmon, Hardie Smith, Cora Crouch, Charles Smith,
Katie Yarbrough, Edgar Smith, Ruby Daniel, Lucy Hester, Nettie Beddingfield,
Mattie Smith, Burnsy Smith, Herman Poor, Curtis Poor, Arthur Poor, Maudie Poor
and Cole Poor are the owners as tenants in common of real property in Section
15, Township 21, Range 12, containing 160 acres, more or less, and situated in
Randolph County, Alabama;

That said real property cannot be equitably divided or partitioned among them,
the tenants in common, without a sale thereof, and praying the said court to
decree the said real property to be sold for the purpose of such division and
partition among the tenants in common.

You are therefore notified that Saturday the 15th day of Nov. 1913 at the
office of Judge of the Probate Court in the court house of Randolph County,
Ala. is the time and place for the hearing of said application, at which time
and place you may appear before the said court and contest the said
application if you think proper. Witness my hand this the 13th day of October
1913. John T. Heflin, Judge of Probate
----

WEHADKEE News (by S.D. Lewis, correspondent)
Oct. 13th

Mrs. Homer Burson who has been quite sick with typhoid fever is better at this
writing.
---

The writer returned last week from a visit to Atlanta. Stopping over at
Palmetto, we visited our old home after an absence of forty-four years. Many
changes have been made in this long period. The old church house and school
building where we first attended church and school are gone and fine edifices
stand in their stead. The old family cemetery had grown up into a forest.
S.D Lewis
----

LOCAL News

J.H. Strong and wife were called to LaGrange last Thursday to attend the
funeral of their uncle, Dr. Charles D. Strong, a leading citizen of that city.
---

Mrs. Mary Sharp, who has been quite feeble all summer has been steadily
regaining her health and strenth. However, she was so unfortunate Saturday
evening as to fall from the high steps at the rear of her residence, severely
injuring her foot and inflicting several bruises.
---

Mrs. T.C. Duncan of Union, South Carolina is the guest of Mrs. J.H. Oldham.
---

NEWSPAPER issue of Wednesday, October 22, 1913

DR. FLOYD'S MOTHER DEAD

Mrs. T.A. Floyd died Sunday at the home of her daughter Mrs. J.W. Cassells in
LaGrange, after a protracted illness. Her son, Dr. W.G. Floyd, and his wife of
this place, were with their venerable mother when the end came. Her other
living child, Mr. G.D. Floyd of Birmingham attended the funeral which was held
at Antioch Church in Troup County on Monday. W.B. Whatley, Esq., of this city
is a brother of the deceased. Mrs. Floyd had reached the age of 78 years and
passed to her well earned reward with the esteem of all who knew her.
-----

LOCAL News

Mrs. J.W. Rucker returned Saturday night from a months stay at her old home in
Greene County where she and her husband have large farming interests. Mrs.
Rucker was accompanied home by her daughter Mrs. B.B. Vail and the latter's
two fine twin four months old boys, who will remain for some time.
----

ANOTHER VETERAN IS GONE

Mr. Robert Wheeler passed away early Saturday morning at his home in Stroud,
at the age of 69 years. He was one of the best citizens in that section, was a
member of the Baptist church and a Confederate Veteran. The funeral service
was conducted shortly after noon Sunday by Revs. C.J. Burden and H.S. Matthews
and was largely attended. Mr. J.G. Wheeler of Roanoke is a nephew of the
deceased.
---

CASES BEFORE MAYOR'S COURT

Several cases before the Mayor's Court:

On Oct. 15th, J.D. May, white, was hailed to court for violation of the
prohibition laws. He plead guilty and was fined $50. Later $25. of this was
remitted.

On Saturday, I.B. Hendon, white, was arraigned on the same charge. He was
found guilty and fined $100 with a three month labor sentence added. He
appealed to the circuit court and promptly made bond.
----

LOCAL News

Mrs. S.E. Bradshaw is spending a week with her daughter Mrs. A.C. Crockett in
Glenn, Georgia.
---

Mr. and Mrs. A.C. Moore were called to Alexander City on Monday to attend the
funeral of the former's brother-in-law, W.P. Graham, a prominent business man
of that city.
---

Mrs. McCollum who has been ill so long is convalescing. She returned yesterday
to her former home in Anniston, accompanied by her mother Mrs. Massenburg.
---

Mrs. Ed Brown of Talladega and her daughter Mrs. George Powers and child of
Fayette, arrived yesterday afternoon to spend a few days with the former's
daughter Mrs. W.F. Handley.
---

WADLEY News
Oct. 20th

A surprise marriage was that of Miss Ether Osborn to Mr. Elkin.
---

LEVEL ROAD News

Mr. Joe Harris and Miss Willie Wilder went to Wedowee yesterday where they
were united in marriage.
---

NEWSPAPER issue of Wednesday, October 29, 1913

MALONE News
Oct. 27th

Miss Eunice Clegg is visiting her sister Mrs. Riley Stone.
---

Marvin Stone and Miss Ola Lynch were married at Almond some days ago.
---

WEHADKEE News (by S.D. Lewis, correspondent)
Oct. 27th

Our youngest granddaughter arrived at the home of J.P. Lewis last week.
---

ABANDA News
Oct. 27th

J.T. Woodall is very low with the fever.
---

P.B. Tatum has put in a larger water wheel at his mill and is now prepared to
do all kinds of mill work.
---

WADLEY News
Oct. 27th

The most beautiful event which has occurred in Wadley recently was the wedding
of Miss Alice Hodge to Mr. Jim Motley, on Sunday morning at 10 o'clock at the
bride's home on Ashland avenue.
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MARRIAGE AT BACON LEVEL

At 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon at the home of the bride's parents Mr. and Mrs.
C.L. Hudson, at Bacon Level, Miss Edna Hudson was married to Mr. Calvin J.
Vinson, son of Mr. John Vinson at whose home a wedding supper was served that
evening. The ceremony was performed by Rev. C.B. Martin.
---

LOCAL News

Mrs. Strickland of Heflin is the guest of her daughter Mrs. Stell Blake.
---

Mrs. W.E. Bass left Saturday for her home in Flomaton. She was accompanied as
far as Auburn by her sisters Mrs. O.H. Stevenson and Mrs. J.B. Belcher where
they spent the day with their brother B.G. Sharp, who is in school there.
---

V.B. Ridley of LaGrange has been employed as bookkeeper for the Roanoke
Banking Company. His duties begin Monday.
---

J.T. Sands who works at Brittain's grocery store had the misfortune to fall
off a wagon Monday, breaking an arm.
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