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Subject: newspaper abstracts for MARCH 3rd thru MARCH 10th, 1920
Date: Wed, 22 Feb 2006 20:31:24 -0800


NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE ROANOKE LEADER", Roanoke, Randolph County,
Alabama for MARCH 3rd through March 10th, 1920

NEWSPAPER Issue of Wednesday, March 3, 1920

MAN AND WIFE DIE WITHIN 24 HOURS OF EACH OTHER

On Monday morning the angel of death came to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Dave
Burdette, claiming the former, aged about 80 years. Mr. Burdette was
survived only one day by his wife, who died Wednesday morning. They leave
one child, aged about five years and other more distant relatives here and
elsewhere, who have the sympathy of the entire community. Mr. Burdette's
funeral was held here Wednesday and the interment was at Bacon Level. It is
undersood that Mrs. Burdette's remains are to be taken to her former home in
Mississippi for interment. The West Point News

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LOCAL News

Mr. Roland Roberts esimates his age at about ninety years. Mr. Roberts
fought through the Civil War and is still on hand, fighting grass and weeds,
the worse enemy of the gardener. It is nothing unusual even at this time of
year to see Mr. Roberts leading his faithful pony through town, enroute to
tend the gardens and patches of busy towns, people, besides looking after
his acreage. Mr. Roberts generally carries his plow stock on his shoulder as
he travels afoot, but when he takes a notion to ride for the diversion of
it, he can make a good leap onto the back of his plow animal. "Uncle"
Rowland is certainly a young one for his years.

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SERIOUS AUTO ACCIDENT AT GLENN, GA ON SUNDAY

Cecil Crouch of Glenn, Georgia, while out driving Sunday p.m. lost control
of his car and turned it over twice before stopping. Jim Connor and Zelma
Yates of this place were in the car with him. They were all seriously hurt
but it is thought that they all will recover. Mr. Connor and Mr. Yates were
brought home Monday evening and are resting well.

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CARD OF THANKS

We take this method to express our appreciation for service and sympathy
rendered us during the loss of our dear mother and grandmother. May the Lord
bless each and every one is our prayer. Children and grandchildren of Mrs.
Mattie White

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LOCAL News

Loyd Kirby and Drusy Cunningham of Wehadkee left Saturday for Frederick,
Oklahoma to spend a few months with the former's brother.

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Mrs. Fannie Vowell of Wehadkee is dangerously ill at this writing.

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Just before we go to press we learn that the fifteen year old daughter of
Ellis Shelnutt died this morning in Lowell.

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Mr. Charlie Young, a son of J.Z. Young of Omaha community, died yesterday
evening. He suffered last year from an attack of typhoid fever and never
fully recovered. When the recent attack of flu came he could not withstand
it. Mr. Young was 24 years old and was a fine young man. He leaves a wife
and two small children. Our sympathies are extended to the bereaved ones.

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The Leader learns that two members of the family of Wiley Smedley, near
Welsh, were buried at Bethel at the same time last Monday. Several other of
the family are ill.

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Mrs. A.W. Johnson of Lowell died last Friday and was buried in the city
cemetery here Saturday. She leaves a husband and five children.

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MRS. AWTREY CALLED AWAY

After an illness of some days, Mrs. W.P. Awtrey died yesterday morning about
four o'clock. The funeral was held at Methodist church this morning at ten
o'clock. Mrs. Awtrey was the former Miss Susie Dudley. She leaves a husband
and two children, a little girl and boy. She was a member of the Methodist
church and was a most exemplary mother and wife. Our sympathies are extended
to the bereaved.

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GOOD WOMAN LAID TO REST


Many hearts were saddened last Wednesday when the news came from Atlanta
that Mrs. Mattie White was dead at her home there. Mrs. White is remembered
here by almost the entire population of the town. She leaves a host of
relatives and friends here. She was the wife of the late Dr. Luther L.
White. She had been sick for some time and the loved ones watching by the
bedside were not surprised when the end came.

She was a truly good woman and her going away should strengthen our faith in
him who was her Comforter. She was 62 years old and had lived a consistent
member of the Methodist church for many years. The funeral was held at the
Methodist church here, Dr. Hawkins, the presiding elder having charge.

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RESOLUTIONS ON THE DEATH OF JESSIE BRAMBLETTE

Another death that caused great sadness was the death of Jessie Bramblette
who passed away to the home where tired feet with sandles loosed may rest.
We know that she was a thorougly good conscientous christian woman. But "as
into each life, some rain must fall; some days must be dark and dreary." So
our hearts were saddened by the death of our beloved sister whom we had
hardly realized was ill until she was called home. We loved her well but God
loved her best.

Resolved; that we the members of Evergreen Grove No. 191, Roanoke, Ala.,
extend our deepest sympathy to the bereaved husband and children in the loss
of wife and mother.

Resolved; that a copy of this resolution be sent to the family and a copy be
made part of the record of this Grove and a copy be published in the Roanoke
Leader.

Fannie Brown

Cora Barron

Lola McCarley, Committee

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NEWSPAPER Issue of Wednesday, March 10, 1920

MR. J.A. HOLDER DIED ON MONDAY MORNING

The family and friends of Mr. J.A. (Berry) Holder were shocked Monday
morning to learn that he died at his home in this place at three o'clock
that morning. Mr. Holder had been sick for some days of influenza, but his
condition had not seemed serious. It is believed that a sudden attack of
heart trouble caused the demise.

Mr. Holder was 59 years of age and had spent the greater part of his life in
Roanoke, where he was engaged in business at the time of his death. He
leaves three children, Misses Thelma and Eunice Holder and J.A. Holder Jr.
The young ladies were both ill at the time of their father's death. These
excellent young people have warmest sympathy of the entire community in
their loss. The funeral services were conducted at the residence at ten
o'clock Tuesday morning, both the Baptist and Methodist ministers having
part in the services.

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MAJ. J.H. HARRIS GOES TO WELL EARNED REWARD; Jos. H. Harris, Prominent
Alabamian who was called to death last Wednesday (Photo of Jos. H. Harris
included with article)

Not only to those gathered around his bedside who loved him best, but to
thousands of friends scattered throughout the state, who long had known him,
the demise of Hon. Joseph H. Harris carried a burden of sadness, alleviated
only by the thought that one of God's saints, after long years of faithful
service, had gained his well earned reward.

Death came to this good man at his home in Opelika last Wednesday evening,
following several months of declining health. He had recently reached his
eighty-third birthday.

Between him and his lovable companion, during their more than sixty years of
married life, there grew and blossomed intoa perfect flower a connubial
devotion that was beautiful to behold and that shed its fragrance far beyond
the threshold of their home. Here God was honored, and all finer vitues of
the olden South were cultivated. Hence it is no wonder that the children
nurtured in this atmosphere grew up to follow in the footsteps of the
parents. and to lavish upon them and upon each other an unalloyed affection,
which the passing of the years could not tarnish.

Back to the old home church at Oakbowery the cherished remains of this
friend of God and of humanity were borne for interment Friday afternoon,
after services in memory of the deceased, conducted by his pastor and other
ministers. Perhaps more sincere tribute in word or deed, was never borne
than that which marked the passing of this beloved patriarch, patriot and
christian gentleman.

The name of J.H. Harris is imperishably interwoven with that of Oakbowery
Circuit. For about sixty years he had been an official member of Oakbowery
Methodist church and was active in every good work undertaken by his
circuit, district and conference. His record for attendance upon the
conference of his church was probably unequaled. No pastor ever had a more
loyal friend.

Throughout his career Major Harris was identified with the long and hard
fought battle to free this land from the curse of liquor traffic. He never
once faltered, but pressed the battle at the gates of the enemy's
stronghold. It was his exalted privilege to live to see the successive
triumphs of the cause until prohibition was written into the constitution of
the United States.

Mr. Harris was a potent factor in the general welfare of his county and
state. He was a student and a statesman of no mean attainments. He served
several terms in the legislature of Alabama. He kept abreast of the times
and was keenly interested in the affairs of church and state until the last.
He had no time to sit in the shadows, but forged forward with his face ever
toward the light. As a speaker and writer he was a strong ally for any cause
he espoused.

But it was in his personal relations with his fellow man that Mr. Harris,
was, perhaps, at his best. Here he was known and addressed as "Uncle Joe."
He was as attractive as a magnet in any circle. The children, no less than
the older people, loved him. Charity tempered al his judgments. The
magnanimity of his nature shone through his countenance and his gentle
presence radiated sunshine. His touch contaminated none. His likeness to his
Master, who went about doing go, left only blessings in his wake.

On such a life as this infidelity breaks it fiercest lances. Through it, in
life and death, religion records anew its resplendant triumphs.

Uncle Joe's life was a marked success because he put "first things first."
He made no effort to heap up riches; yet he was always able to provide for
his own and for his church. But at the last, when called upon to go, if the
flowers of love were golden and tears of sorrow were diamonds, this aged
saint died as rich as a king.

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LOCAL News

N.D. Hornsby was in to see us this week. He had one of his eyes removed
recently and his health is greatly improved. Though past eighty years of
age, he is active and can walk from his home five miles south of here to
town. He frequently does this. He served four years in the Army of the
Confederacy and escaped without serious injury. Friends trust that he may be
spared for a number of years yet.

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Mrs. Dunson continues quite feeble at the home of her daughter Mrs. J.W.
Jackson.

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French B. Rowe of Akron, Ohio visited his sister Mrs. C.R. Pittman last
week.

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The Leader learns that Mr. John Mitchell died Monday near Potash community.
The remains were interred on Tuesday at Big Springs.

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Mrs. W.C. Lane is ill with the flu.

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News was received here Monday by relatives, of the death of Mrs. Emma Lane,
widow of Joe Lane, former residents of this section. Mrs. Lane died near
Anadarko, Oklahoma, following a long period of ill health.

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A.E. Bartlett of Talladega, H.A. Bartlett of Lineville, Julian Claude and
Miss Annie Mae Barlett of Locust Grove, Ga., were in Roanoke Tuesday to
attend the funeral of their brother-in-law, Mr. J.A. Holder.

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MRS. CHAS. YOUNG DIED A WEEK AFTER HUSBAND

A very sad death is that of Mrs. Charlie Young, which occurred Tuesday at
her home on Rock Mills street. Mrs. Young was ill at the time of her
husband's death, which occurred just seven days previous, and she gradually
declined till death relieved her of her sufferings. She was a good wife and
mother. Two small children survive her.

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