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The Roanoke Leader January 1914
NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE ROANOKE LEADER", Roanoke, Randolph County,
Alabama for JANUARY 1914

NEWSPAPER issue of Wednesday, January 7, 1914

ROCK MILLS News
Jan. 5th

Mrs. Mary Burk, wife of "Uncle Bill" Burk, died at her home two miles east of
here Monday. Her remains were carried to Paran for burial.
---

We are sorry to note that while Miss Rosalie Boggs was taking ashes from the
grate Friday, her clothes caught on fire and she was seriously burned. Her
father, Mr. J.A. Boggs, badly burned his hands extinguishing the flames.
---

On Tuesday before Christmas, Miss Lucy Atkinson and Herbert Knight drove to
Evansville and were married.
---

"Aunt" Polly McDaniel continues quite feeble.
---

LOCAL News

Dr. Crawford Davis of Hillsboro, Texas is visiting relatives in this section.
---

Cecil Powers and sister Miss Stella returned to their home in Corona on
Monday, after a week's visit to the family of their uncle. W.F. Handley.
---

Elder S.W. Pruett has just returned from Rock Mills where he went to visit his
brother-in-law, J.J. Hearn, who has been quite will but whose condition is
improving. The Ashland Progress
---

G.P. Green, Mrs. W.H. Johnson and Mrs. Jesse Johnson arrived yesterday from
Addison, Winston County, to visit relatives in this vicinity. Mr. Green
expresses himself as well pleased in his new home.
---

Arthur Brannan Jr. was recently married in Birmingham to Miss Mary Tate.
---

John McCosh and mother have returned from a pleasant visit to relatives in
Mississippi.
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Mrs. W.E. Faust is enjoying a visit from her father Mr. W.M. Roberts.
---

WADLEY News

A surprise wedding was that of Mr. H.W. Thompson and Mrs. Belle Smith Clark
last Tuesday night. Rev. G.O. Lankford performed the ceremony. They left
immediately after the ceremony on the 10 o'clock train for Alex City.
---

NEWSPAPER issue of Wednesday, January 14, 1914

WADLEY News
Jan. 12th

R.L. Gay and Miss Dona Wood repaired to the home of Rev. J.A. Dunn Sunday
night and were quietly married, with the family of Mr. Dunn as witnesses. Mr.
Gay is a prosperous farmer and well known in Raondolph County. The bride is
the eldest daughter of M.W. Wood of Pleasant Hill.
---

Rodgers Pool and Miss Herd Green drove over to Wadley Sunday afternoon and
were united in marriage in the parsonage study of Rev. V.H. Hawkins.
---

We regret to note the illness of Mrs. John Carson who is at the home of her
brother, C.C. Treadwell.
---

RESOLUTIONS ON THE DEATH OF MRS. SARAH J. GAUNTT

The Death Angel has again visited the Home Department of the Methodist Sunday
School and called from earth to heaven the spirit of our friend and co-worker,
Mrs. Sarah J. Gauntt. Therefore be it resolved; that we bow in humble
submission to God's will, knowing that he doeth all things well, remembering
this, "blessed are they that die in the lord."

Resolved, that we do affectionately sympathize with all her family in their
bereavement and pray God to comfort them in this, their sad hour.

Mrs. Eula Awbrey
Mrs. John Radney
----

WEHADKEE News
Jan. 12th

W.A. Veal is dangerously ill with pneumonia.
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We are sorry to note that F.A. Hill is critically ill.
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LOCAL News

W.A. Veal died last night north of town.
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Mrs. J.R. Cumbee is quite ill at her home near Stroud.
---

Wyatt Bass returned last Thursday to Tampa, Fla., after a visit to relatives
in this county.
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Jno. A. Roberts of Wadley was in town Monday with his uncle, J.S. Roberts of
Rockmart, Texas, who is making his first visit in Roanoke in 32 years. He
finds but little that is familiar to him about Roanoke. He is visiting
relatives at various points in this section.
---

ABANDA News
Jan. 12th

Mr. Vird Finley and wife have returned from Kentucky and will make this place
their future home.
---

NEWSPAPER issue of Wednesday, January 21, 1914

MARRIAGE OF POPULAR YOUNG COUPLE TONIGHT

At 7:30 o'clock this evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Crisler at New
Hope, their handsome daughter Miss Pearl, will be married to Mr. Byrd Blake,
son of Mr. Young Blake. The ceremony will be performed by Rev. E.M. Glenn
and it will be witnessed by a limited number of friends. Miss Nona Mae
McKelvey will pay the wedding march. The following day, Mr. and Mrs. Blake
will repair to their future home on the former's plantation two miles
northwest of town.

Both the bride and the groom are well known throughout this section and have
many friends to extend congratulations and best wishes to them upon this happy
occasion.
----

ROCK MILLS News
Jan. 19th

Mr. Jesse Owens is critically ill.
---

Last Friday the death angel again visited out little town and this time
summoned one of our oldest and best citizens, "Aunt" Polly McDaniel. She was
83 years old and had lived in the same house 35 years. She was loved by all,
both young and old. The request she made 20 years ago that Rev. S.H. Striplin
conduct her funeral services was granted.
---

Earl Boggs is recovering from a severe case of pneumonia.
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CORBIN News

"Uncle" Joe Stevens has been quite ill for several days.
---

Mr. Robt. Parker and MIss Myrtis Earnest were happily married yesterday.
---

WADLEY News

Mr. and Mrs. J. Betts have moved to Colbert, Ga. We regret to lose this fine
family.
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Mr. and Mrs. W.L. Weldon are the happy parents of a boy.
---

Dr. S.J. Motley was called to the bedside of his father Dr. Joe Motley who is
dangerously ill.
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WEDOWEE News

Mr. and Mrs. Northern of Ashland visited the latter's sister Mrs. S.J. Parker
on Sunday and Monday.
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LOWE - SIMMONS NUPTIALS

At noon yesterday, Mrs. Callie Simmons was married to Mr. John Lowe, a
prominent citizen and successful farmer at Penton. The ceremony occurred at
the home of the bride in East Roanoke, witnessed by a few friends and
relatives and was performed by Elder J.T. Satterwhite. Following the
ceremony, dinner was served the party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. G.T.
Anglin. Mr. and Mrs. Lowe left on the 2 o'clock train for their Chambers
county home.
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IN MEMORY OF MRS. USSERY

Our kind heavenly father, who is too good to make an error, sent down the
death angel on the morning of the 21st of December and removed from our midst
the dear, sweet spirit of Mrs. W.F. Ussery.

In her death, Roanoke Baptist church as lost one of its most pious,
consecrated members, our Ladies Aid Society a true friend and loyal
supporter. She was a true wife and a devoted mother. No higher eulogy can be
pronounced on any woman. Truly the great central sun of your household has
gone down. Her heart was as great as the world but there was no room in it to
hold the memory of a wrong. We can only acknowledge that the affliction is
God's will. But the Master, gathering flowers for his throne, looked on our
homes and plucked the one most suited to grace his throne. Over in the
beautiful land we may not doubt your dear one is free from the pains that she
so long endured here; therefore, be it resolved,

First, that we bow in submission to the rulings of an Allwise Father.

Second, that we extend to the bereaved family our heartfelt sympathy and
commend them to Him who doeth all things well.

Third, that a copy of these resolutions be sent to the family, that they be
recorded in our minute book and a copy be sent to The Leader for publication.

Mrs. G.H. Handley
Mrs. M.W. Carlisle
Mrs. W.A. Wilf
-----

NAPOLEON News (by G.O. Hill, correspondent)
Jan. 15th

Mrs. Fronie Brown was stricken with paralysis Saturday and survived only a few
hours afterward, dying in the night, and was interred here Monday afternoon.
Her husband died some years ago, leaving a large family of children for her to
care for. She struggled along faithfully with her charge and lived to see them
all grown and able to care for themselves. She was a member of the Baptist
church and respected by all her neighbors.
---

Bro. A.B. Earnest was released from his long time suffering and quietly passed
to the great beyond early Sunday morning. His remains were gently entombed in
the Napoleon cemetery Tuesday afternoon, there to await the resurrection morn.
He leaves a mourning wife and thirteen disconsolate children, to patiently
await that great day when divided loved ones have the assurance of meeting
again. Bro. Earnest was a moral, upright citizen, a faithful servant of
christ, a neighbor admired and respected by all who knew him.
----

Mr. Ed Presnal has sold out to Henry Jones and moved to Bowdon, Georgia.
---

Bob Coker who lived in this area prior to going to Texas, was one of our
holiday visitors.
---

LOCAL News

Mrs. M.C. Dunson, an elect lady late of Alexander City, has come to make her
home with her daughter Mrs. John Jackson. She will be cordially welcomed.
---

Late news from Dr. G.A. Pate, who was so seriously wounded in a pistol duel at
Five Points with O.V. Ward during the holidays, is to the effect that he is
steadily improving.
---

W.J. Snow has accepted a position as traveling salesman with the King Hardware
Company of Atlanta and will travel Saouth Georgia. He went to Atlanta
yesterday. His family will remain here for the present. Mr. Snow is an
experienced hardware man and a clever gentleman.
---

Mrs. B.B. Spratlin of Atlanta visited the family of her brother Reuben Kyle,
several days recently.
---

The Leader is in receipt of a note from H.C. Cooper, which reads "Will you
please mail me The Leader to Fort Meyers, Fla.? I am delighted with the
climate. "
---

J.D. Lanier and family who have been visiting the family of W.P. Dodgen near
town, left Monday for their home at Brownsville, Tenn.
---

Mrs. John Frost is spending some time with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Green
Lovvorn.
---

IN MEMORY OF MRS. PEARSON

In the death of our beloved Sister, Rosa Lee Pearson, Emily Chapter No. 40,
Order of the Eastern Star, sustains a loss that can not be estimated.

Her place in our order as organist, an ever loyal member, an untiring worker,
and her devotion to its members, will indeed be hard to fill; for her
devotion to this order was unexcelled, and her service was always a willing
service, and unselfish. While we feel the loss of her presence and able
counsel, we can never forget her noble example, wise counsel and consecrated
life.

Our Chapter is not the only loser; her church, home and the entire community,
and each individual are poorer since our sister has been taken from us, but
richer because she lived and served us.

To her church, to her home, to her friends, she was true as the compass to the
pole. It was in these places where her light shown brightest, and where her
life counted most; such service as she rendered and such a life as she lived
can only live in the lives of others who knew her. We mourn her death, but
we "sorrow not as those who have no hope", for we expect to see her and greet
her in a land of everlasting day, unending joy and heavenly rest.

To the grief stricken family we extend our deepest sympathy and love; with
you we humbly bow to His will, weep and pray, trusting and serving, carrying
our common grief to Him "who was a man of sorrow and acquainted with grief"
and who takes our burdens from us and cheerfully bears them for our sakes.

Resolved that a copy of this memorial be spread on the minutes of our Chapter,
a copy be furnished the family and a copy be published in The Roanoke Leader.

Mrs. W.H. Welch
Mrs. Ola M. Hearn
Mrs. N.E. Kitchens, Committee
-----

NEWSPAPER issue of Wednesday, January 28, 1914

FUNERAL OF DR. PATE THURSDAY HELD AT HIGH PINE AND LARGELY ATTENDED; DEATH
RESULTED FROM PISTOL DUEL WITH O.V. WARD

About 36 hours before the Leader went to press last week, inquiry was made as
to the condition of Dr. George A. Pate, who was wounded in a pistol duel with
Mr. O.V. Ward at Five Points Dec. 27th, and the information was given that he
continued to improve and a notice to this effect was written for these
columns. He took a sudden turn for the worse, however, and died Tuesday
night, though the news was not communicated to this office till after the
paper had gone to press.

The remains were brought to Roanoke on the 6 o'clock train Wednesday evening
and rested at the home of a brother, R.W. Pate, near town. At noon Thursday,
the interment was made at High Pine church. The church could not contain the
people who sought admission. Rev. Geo. L. Bell, pastor of the deceased,
conducted the services and was assisted by Revs. J.W. Rucker, A.S. Brannan,
W.J. Layton and C.M. Cloud. Touching eulogies were paid to the memory of the
departed, who was at the time of his death a deacon in the Baptist church at
Five Points. His fellow physicians acted as pall bearers.

Dr. Pate was a man of energy and intelligence and had worked his way up to an
enviable position in life. His taking away at the age of 35, as a second
victim in a mournful tragedy, is exceedingly sad. He leaves a widow and a
little son, besides a mother, several brothers and other relatives.
----

CARD OF THANKS

We wish to express through The Leader, our sincere thanks to the many friends
and the doctors who so tenderly sympathized with and cared for Dr. Pate during
his tragic illness and untimely death. To all these and others who sympathized
and wrote letters of condolence in this, the darkest, saddest experience of
our lives, we offer thanks, and pray that God's choicest blessings may rest
upon you all.

Lala D. Pate, Mother and Brothers
----

ROMANTIC MARRIAGE SUNDAY

There arrived in Roanoke on the late train Sunday night from Lineville, Mr.
Grover Beardon who formerly attended the Telegraph School in this place, but
who now works for the A.B & A. Railway at Erin, and Miss Jessie Smith, one of
Lineville's prettiest young ladies. The friendly interest of Jim Harper was
enlisted and he conducted them to LaGrange in an automobile, where, after
awaking the ordinary of the county and securing license, that official
pronounced them husband and wife. They returned to Roanoke by the same
conveyance and took the six o'clock train for Lineville.
----

DEATHS OF FOUR AGED FOLK OCCUR THIS WEEK

At his home in this place Tuesday afternoon, after years of ill health, Mr.
Wm. C. Orr passed away at the age of 62 years. He leaves a wife and two
daughters. The funeral services will be conducted from the residence at 2:30
this afternoon.

At 10 o'clock this morning at Concord, will occur the funeral of Mrs. Nancy
Stevens, who died at her home at Radney's Chapel on Monday. This good woman
was 73 years of age and leaves several grown children and many friends.

Mrs. Barbara Ann Daniel died Monday at an advanced age, at her home near
Franklin, Georgia and was buried Tuesday afternoon at the family burying
ground. Mrs. Daniel was the mother of Mrs. Wyatt Wood of this city and leaves
many relatives and friends.

On Monday also occurred the death near Wedowee of Mr. James M. Smith, brother
of the late Gov. Wm. H. Smith. He was 73 years of age, and only a year or so
ago, returned from the West.
---

ROCK MILLS News
Jan. 26th

Mrs. E.Z.F. Golden of Langdale spent Saturday and Sunday with home folks. She
was accompanied home by her sister Mary Nell Bonner.
---

Mrs. John Owens is very ill with pneumonia.
---

MALONE News

Mr. Cagle left Sunday for Florida to find a home. He expects to move his
family there later.
---

LIME News
Jan. 26th

Friday, Mrs. H.H. Pitts received the sad news of the death of her sister Mrs.
J.D. Pitts, which occurred in Macon last week. Also on the same day her
nephew, Frank O'Neal of Valdosta, Ga., died in California where he had been
carried for treatment.
---

LOCAL News

Mrs. C.G. Rodgers is visiting the family of her father W.W. Wood.
---

I forbid anyone from hiring, feeding or sheltering John Thomas Joiner,
colored, age 16 years. By his mother Annie Joiner, Wehadkee, Ala., Jan. 21,
1914.
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J.D. Grady of Stroud, was in town Saturday enroute to LaGrange where Mrs.
Grady had preceded him, being called there by the illness of the two year old
child of their daughter, Mrs. Ben Walker, which terminated fatally on Saturday.
---

Lloyd Bishop and Miss Daisy Nelson went to Evansville, Ga., on Sunday and
were married.
---

Carl Hall, a young white man, was convicted last Thursday of violating the
prohibition laws and fined by the Mayor, $100. and sentenced to six months
labor. The labor sentence was later suspended, pending good behavior.
---

Mrs. Mollie Rose has been very ill for some days.
---

CORBIN News

The biggest surprise we have had in quite a while came last Friday eveniong,
when Mr. Ras Mann of Wadley, came driving up, apparently excited, inquiring
for E. Key's place. Getting the desired information he rushed off, reminding
one of a young man trying to steal his best girl. After about two hours, here
came that same excited driver, but not alone this time. He had gone and
captured Mrs. Jane Osborn, brought her here, presented authority from Judge
Heflin and Rev. W.H. Stevens soon prounced them husband and wife. Next morning
this couple went back to Wadley where they will make their future home. We
wish for them many happy years together. This is the third marriage for them.
----

WADLEY News
Jan. 26th

A surprise marriage was that of Mr. E.L. Mann to Mrs. J.T. Osborne, which
occurred last Friday night.
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