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The Roanoke Leader February 1919
NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE ROANOKE LEADER", Roanoke, Randolph County,
Alabama for FEBRUARY 1919

NEWSPAPER Issue of Wednesday, February 5, 1919

FATAL AFFRAY IN TEXAS, GEORGIA; Dock Davis Killed by Negro Whose Uncle Was
Slain

Last Thursday afternoon a fatal shooting affray occurred in Texas, Georgia,
just over the Randolph County line. Alonzo (Dock) Davis, a prominent citizen
of that community, went to the home of a negro named Dink Vickers, alias
Swint, accompanied by his nephew, W. Smith Adams, to make a complaint against
one of Swint's sons, who was alleged to have jumped a contract, after having
been paid to work. A wrangle soon arose, and it is alleged that Dink Swint
appeared at the door with a gun and and was shot and killed by Davis. A son of
the dead man in another room is alleged to have then fired the shot which
almost instantly killed Mr. Davis. The latter's nephew then entered the room
and shot one son of Swint, wounding him and was in turn wounded by another
son. The two young negroes were lodged in jail. It is thought that young
Adams will recover.

The burial of Mr. Davis was held Monday afternoon, being delayed to await the
arrival of the wife of the deceased from the state of Texas where she was
visiting relatives. A large crowd attended the funeral, including several
citizens from this place. The unfortunate affair stirred the community to a
high degree of excitement.
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DEATH OF MR. E.L. MANN AT WADLEY

Last Wednesday afternoon, occurred the death of Mr. E.L. Mann at his home in
Wadley, after a brief illness of pneumonia. The deceased was the father of Mr.
W.J. Mann, this city, whom he frequently visited. He had many friends among
this people as well as in his home town. He was of cheerful disposition and
carried his age remarkably well. He was nearly 74 years old and was a true
defender of the Southern cause during the Civil War.

Mr. Mann was a member of the Christian church and took an active interest in
the affairs of his church and community until his last illness. Funeral
services over the remains were conducted Thursday afternoon at the Christian
church in Wadley by the pastor, Rev. E.M. Carter. Rev. J.A.J. Brock offered
the closing prayer. The interment was made in the cemetery in that place.
-----

CARD OF THANKS

Please spare us enough space in your good paper to thank our good friends in
Roanoke and Wadley, for their expressions of sympathy and helpful deeds to us
when we suffered the loss of our dear husband and father. Especially we would
like to mention the good people of Wadley, who furnished their cars and those
that helped us in many other ways. May the God of Heaven and earth be with you
all until we meet in that world where there is no more trouble and no sorrow.
Mrs. E.L. Mann and children.
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MR. MCDOW IS SHOT SUNDAY NIGHT By Drunken Negro and Seriously Wounded

At the A.B.& A. depot Sunday night just as the ten o'clock train rolled in,
Mr. John H. McDow, watchman for the Roanoke Warehouse Company, with police
authority, arrested a negro named Bell Turman who was drinking and
disorderly. The negro quickly drew a pistol and fired twice, one shot taking
effect in the officer's mouth and inflicting a very serious wound. The negro
ran a short distance but was too inebriated to make his escape. He was
arrested and sent to Wedowee.
-----

LOWELL News

Mr. W.B. Pike died Saturday. The remains were interred at Union Hill Cemetery
Monday, with services by Rev. C.B. Martin.
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A babe of Mr. and Mrs. Lon Story died on Friday.
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MISS EARNEST MARRIED SUNDAY TO MR. B. DUKE

Last Sunday morning at 10 o'clock, Miss Velma Earnest, daughter of Mrs. M.E.
Earnest, was married at the latter's home on LaFayette street to Mr. Bryan
Duke. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Otis C. Fincher and was witnessed by
a few relatives and friends. The worthy couple will make their home in beat 5.
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NAPOLEON News
Jan. 23rd

The distressing cloud of sickness which has been in our community the past
three weeks is now disappearing. The only fatality so far was in the case of
Bro. Ivus Bailey, following a relapse from the flu and terminating in an
unconquerable attack of pneumonia from which he expired Thursday evening. His
remains were lovingly interred in the family cemetery at Zion's Rest Saturday
afternoon. The deceased leaves a young wife and three children, parents,
brothers, sisters and numerous relatives to mourn their crushing loss. He was
a member of the church at Haywood, was twenty-six years old and an appreciated
friend of all his acquaintances.
----

Monroe Hester from LaGrange visited his parents here Christmas and was
confined with a case of smallpox.
----

LOCAL News

Gordon LeSuer is spending some time at Hot Springs for his health.
---

Miss Maggie Belle Turner is making her home with her aunts, Mrs. G.W. Hardy
and Mrs. F.A. Neal.
---

Mrs. Georgia Hunt, aged 82 years, was buried at Union cemetery near Stroud
last Saturday.
---

Otis C. Gay reports a boy at his home one week ago today.
---

Mrs. Mary Lane is ill at the home of her daughter Mrs. B.C. Jones Sr.
---

Roy Benefield returned Saturday from Army camp.
---

Aaron Haynes of Newell is reported as being wounded in France in a degree
undetermined and Thos. B. Dodgens of Standing Rock is reported as slightly
wounded.
----

Lieut. W.E. Snuggs has arrived home from France and is today at the home of
his sister Mrs. Tom Cook.
---

NEWSPAPER Issue of Wednesday, February 12, 1919

LOCAL News

A son of Mr. Ed Hill, living near Welcs\h, had the misfortune to be
accidentally shot in one leg on Saturday. The wound proved to be so serious
that the young man was forced to have the leg amputated Monday.
---

The funeral of Mr. F.M. Lowe, a well known attorney of Birmingham, was
conducted in LaFayette Saturday afternoon. The deceased was a brother of Mrs.
Henry Pate and known by many of our readers.
---

Mrs. A.J. Penn was called here yesterday to attend her mother Mrs. N.F. Hurst
who suffered a fall on Monday and whose condition is considered serious. The
former's brother, P.A. Hurst and wife are both ill at the same home, the
latter having smallpox.
----

J.T. and Oates Manley have come home from the Army.
---

The three year old child of S.D. Nolen is desperately ill in Lowell.
---

Mr. and Mrs. B.J. Mitchum spent the weekend with their daughter Mrs. Webb
McCarter in the Broughton Ridge community.
---

Prof. Geo W. Stevens has just received a cablegram from General Pershing
saying that Henry C. Windsor was severely wounded in the hips on the battle
front about September 1st. This gallant soldier has been in a hospital and
his parents have had no direct news from him since he was wounded. General
Pershing says the soldier's condition is favorable.
----

John S. Sledge was called to LaGrange on Monday by the news that his son
Laurine had shot another young man in that city. It seems that the shot was
not intended for the one who received it. The wounded man is expected to
recover.
---

NEWSPAPER Issue of Wednesday, February 19, 1919

IN MEMORY OF FRANKLIN PIERCE PARKER

Franklin Pierce Parker of Putnam Lodge No. 212, departed this life on the 17th
of December 1918. His remains were conveyed to Wedowee and deposited by his
wife and mother with Masonic honors. He had been a faithful member of the
Putnam Masonic Lodge No. 212 for twenty-two years. He was most always present
at all communications of the Lodge. Fraternally,

F.M. Handley
J.W. Cole
J.S.Horton, Committee
----

LOCAL News

"Uncle" Noah Hornsby called at The Leader office last Friday and subscribed to
the paper to be sent to his son C.C. Hornsby at Gorman, Texas.
----

Mr. J.B.F. Lindsey of the Buffalo community was in Roanoke last week the guest
of his daughter Mrs. J.W. Harmon.
---

Buck Rice who was recently mustered out of the Army, expects to leave in a few
days where he will be associated with M.P. Craver in the brick manufacturing
business. The Opelika News, the 12th
---

A four year old boy of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Goodwin died on Sunday evening and was
buried at Mt. Pisgah Monday afternoon. Death resulted from complications of
influenza.
---

"Uncle" Joe Burgess is quite sick.
---

Lieut. Robert T. Yarbrough arrived in Roanoke last Thursday, having landed in
New York a few days previous from service overseas. This popular young
gentleman was in some of the hardest fights and was the first Randolph county
man reported wounded. Thursday he proceeded to the home of his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. John T. Yarbrough near Lamar where he intends to remain for some time.
----

Zelmar Yates has moved to LaGrange.
---

A.J. Newell left Monday to visit his brother in Lowndes county.
---

Mrs. R.B. Whitten died Friday night in Lowell and was buried Saturday in the
Roanoke cemetery, after services conducted by Mr. Brock.
----

"Uncle" Noah Hornsby was able to be in town last Friday and Saturday, after
having a close call recently from a log rolling on him.
---

Albert Hill, the young man who was accidentally shot near Welsh some days ago,
died last Thursday as a result of his wounds and was buried at Mt. Pisgah. He
was dutiful and of exemplary habits.
---

NEWSPAPER Issue of Wednesday, February 26, 1919

WEHADKEE News
Feb. 24th

Vernon Whatley arrived home Saturday night from Camp Sevier, having been
granted a final discharge.
---

Mrs. J.L. Heard is quite sick at this writing.
---

One of the little twin babies of Mr. and Mrs. L.M. Benefield was found dead in
bed last Monday night. The interment was at Big Springs Tuesday afternoon.
---

C.A. Alsobrook has been visiting his son Travis in Winston County, who has
been seriously ill.
---

LOCAL News

H. Coleman Horton who recently returned from Army service in France, was in
Roanoke on business last Thursday evening, returning to his present home in
Jackson county.
---

H. Enloe has received news that his son Page arrived in America on the 18th,
enroute home from the fighting front.
---

Carl Fincher, son of J.H. Fincher, was buried at Antioch, near Double Head on
the 19th last.
---

Mrs. Frank Hornsby was operated on last Saturday night for appendicitis. At
last reports her condition is favorable.
---

Will Smallwood, son of H.W. Smallwood, recently arrived home from Army service
in France where he was wounded.
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