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Subject: newspaper abstracts for January 21st thru January 28th, 1925
Date: Thu, 1 Jun 2006 21:29:31 -0700


NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE ROANOKE LEADER", Roanoke, Randolph County,
Alabama for JANUARY 21st thru JANUARY 28th, 1925

NEWSPAPER Issue of Wednesday, January 21, 1925

MRS. MARSHALL FAULKNER DIED MONDAY EVENING

Mrs. Marshall Faulkner died at six o'clock Monday evening at her home in
Lowell. She had been in declining health for months. Her husband died a year
or more ago. The deceased is survived by two children, her parents and other
relatives. Her body was laid to rest Tuesday at Broughton, her former home.

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FORMER AGED ROANOKE WOMAN BURIED JAN. 17th

The remains of Mrs. Stanmore H. Carlisle arrived in Roanoke on the 1:19
train from Birmingham Saturday afternoon, she having died the 15th at the
home of her daughter Mrs. M.W.J. Young in Louisville, Ky., after a long
period of declining health. The body was carried to the residence of Mr. and
Mrs. M.W. Carlisle, where funeral services were conducted at three in the
afternoon by Dr. Hines in the presence of a gathering of friends and
neighbors of the family. Interment followed in the family lot in the public
cemetery.

Mrs. Carlisle, with her husband, was a long time resident of Chambers and
Randolph counties, being widely known as members of one of the prominent
families of east Alabama. Her husband died fifteen years ago. A few years
later Mrs. Carlisle left Roanoke to make her home with her daughter in
Louisville. Her eyesight failed and the last two years were spent in total
blindness. In all her afflictions, she was tenderly cared for, insomuch that
when the end came the faithful daughter who had attended her was unable to
make the trip to the old home where her mother's body was laid to rest.

Death came to Mrs. Carlisle at the advanced age of 79 years and five months.
She was a member of the Baptist church from early life. She is survived by
her six children, Mrs. S.C. Burpee of LaGrange, Mrs. M.W.J. Young of
Louisville, M.B. Carlisle of Roanoke, Ernest Carlisle of Griffin, Ga., and
Charles and Holstun Carlisle of Atlanta. All were present at the funeral
except Mrs. Young who was represented by her husband.

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S.H. STRIPLIN, PROMINENT MAN, TAKEN BY DEATH (photo of S.H. Striplin shown
with the article)

News was received in Roanoke last Wednesday, January 14th, that Rev. Samuel
H. Striplin had died in Atlanta at 2 o'clock that afternoon. He and his
family had moved to that city the first of December and were making their
home with a daughter of Mrs. and Mrs. Striplin. However, Mr. Striplin's
health, which had been very bad for more than a year, continued to decline
until death came to his relief.

The deceased was 76 years of age and died on the 56th anniversary of his
marriage. He is survived by his wife and a number of children, among whom is
Dr. J.T. Striplin of this city. The remains were brought to Roanoke on the
12:40 train Friday and borne to the residence of Dr. J.T.Striplin, where
they rested until carried to the Methodist church where funeral services
were conducted at 2 o'clock. The pastor, Rev. N.H. Abernathy was in charge
and was assisted by Revs. W.P. Hines and R.M. Archibald. Interment was then
made in the family lot in the city cemetery.

Mr. Striplin was long a prominent and active citizen of Randolph county,
coming here from Clay county. He settled at Rock Mills where he resided for
many years, later coming to Roanoke. It was his lot to live his life through
many trying experiences, when conditions were not nearly so peaceful and
prosperous as they are today. Being a man of convictions and the courage to
express them, he was in the thick of many a contest over public issues,
always standing for what he conceived to be for the best interest of his
people. He was active in his efforts to suppress the liquor traffic. Mr.
Striplin rendered signal service in this line while acting as chief of
police of Roanoke, which position he held for many years. He had a
reputation for fearless discharge of his duties. In those days a great deal
of intoxicating liquor was drank and conditions were consequently more
unpleasant than now. It required a man of iron nerve and indomitable will to
deal with the lawless element hand to hand as he did.

In earlier life Mr. Striplin gave considerable time out of his busy life to
the ministry, being a local preacher in the Methodist church. This
relationship he maintained until his death. His activities covered a broad
range. Those of the present generation cannot comprehend all the
difficulties through which he forged his way, and the amount he contributed
toward laying the foundation for the improved conditions of the present. In
his last days he was called upon to suffer much, but he bore his afflictions
with the heroism that had ever characterized him. He confided to his friends
that he was ready to go, that he was at peace with God, at the same time
acknowledging his imperfections and mistakes.

In his passing, a most picturesque figure fades from view. His was a
character that flamed across the stormy background of the past half a
century, leaving no uncertain light in its wake. His individuality stood out
bold and clear. He lived his life in the open. He has lain down the weapons
of earthly warfare and responded bravely to the final call of the Great
Commander.

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DR. JOHN T. STRIPLIN IN SERIOUS CONDITION IN HOSPITAL

On Monday, Dr. John T. Striplin underwent a very serious operation at the
Knight Sanitorium. Local surgeons assisted by Dr. Kent, a specialist of
Birmingham. Dr. Striplin withstood the ordeal well and his condition
continued favorable until early this morning when he began to grow rapidly
worse. Everything possible is being done for the patient but grave fears are
entertained for his recovery. This is distressing news to the many friends
of Dr. Striplin. At noon, as we go to press, it is not thought Dr. Striplin
can live an hour. His daughter is leaving Chicago for Roanoke today.

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ROCK MILLS News

Mrs. Fannie Yarbrough spent last week with her sister, Mrs. John Harry at
Glenn, Georgia.

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NEW HOPE News

Jan. 19th

Mrs. Gross, who had been very feeble for several months, died at her home
near Hobson on Sunday, January 11th. Mrs. Gross lived in New Hope community
for several years and had many friends in this section. She was a real good
woman. She was laid to rest in Rocky Branch cemetery on Monday. Revs. J.H.
Hicks and Joe Hester conducted the funeral.

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HAYWOOD News

Jan. 19th

We learn that "Uncle" Gus Gross has been mighty sick for a week.

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Mrs. H.N. Shelnutt is very low.

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MOUNT OLIVE News

Jan. 19th

Mr. F.M. Burdett has been sick the past few days, resulting from a fall on
Wednesday night.

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Miss Eva Burdett of this community who has been working in LaGrange about
two years was married to Mr. John Williams recently.

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LOCAL News

Referring to the old war time silk which the Leader reported about last
week, Mrs. Gittings has some fancy work done of Civil War silk that has been
handed down through three generations.

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NEWSPAPER Issue of Wednesday, January 28, 1924

MANY MOURN DR. JOHN T. STRIPLIN'S UNTIMELY END

When Dr. John T. Striplin passed from this present life last Wednesday
afternoon there were left many hearts to mourn. In this large circle,
besides those who were near and dear to him, and those of his intimate
personal friends, were many who felt the loss that always comes with the
realization that a life of helpful service has ended. All the more tragic in
this case is the fact that the departed was in the prime of his usefulness.
He ceased to live on the anniversary of his natal day at the age of 54
years. By a singular coincidence Dr. Striplin died within an hour of the
time that his father Rev. S.H. Striplin died on the Wednesday preceding. The
coincidence afforded a parallel also in the fact that the funeral of the son
was held at the same hour and place as that of the father with jsut one week
intervening, and with the same ministers taking part in the services.

Adding to the affliction of the family and arousing the deeper sympathy of
the community, is the fact that only last June occurred the sudden and
tragic death of Miss Addie, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. J.T. Striplin, who was
killed by a falling cornice in Chicago. Thus within seven months Mrs. J.T.
Striplin and Mrs. S.H. Striplin have each suffered the loss of husband and
eldest child, another sad coincidence in the history of the family. These
ladies in particular are the objects of the warmest sympathy of the entire
community. Many are those who pray that their christian faith and fortitude
may sustain them in this darkest hour.

Seldom have more evidences of appreciation been shown than have attended the
passing of Dr. Striplin. The doctors and nurses at the hospital manifested
the keenest interest in the efforts made to save the one with whom they had
been so long and intimately associated. His wife and pastor kept untiring
vigils with him. And when the struggle was over friends and neighbors came
forward with every tender ministration that love could suggest. Voiced in
clusters of beautiful flowers came tributes of respect from many individuals
and religious organizations. And when two o'clock of Friday afternoon
arrived, the Methodist church was filled with a concourse representing
various communities and all classes, including a number of colored friends.
A subdued feeling of sadness pervaded the audience and manifested itself in
many tears as the solemn yet beautiful services proceeded.

Revs. N.H. Abernathy, R.M. Archibald and W.P. Hines had part in the funeral
rites. Favorite songs of the deceased were sung by friends with whom he had
been associated in services of song, for Dr. Striplin was a great lover of
music and himself a singer of considerable reputation.

As the remains of this honored member of the medical profession were borne
to the church and thence to their last resting place in the cemetery of this
city, they were accompanied by the nurses of the Sanitorium in uniform,
acting as a guard of honor. The pall bearers were chosen from the associates
of the deceased in the ranks of the local physicians. The largest floral
offering, upon which rested a white dove with outstretched wings, was from
the doctors.

Everything done that could be done for one who so often rendered services to
others, it remains for us to cherish his virtues and with charity regard the
human weaknesses that were his. It is good to know that when a youth he
professed his faith in the Savior of mankind and united with the Methodist
church. To his pastor just before he died he gave assurance that he was
ready to go.

Dr. Striplin was loyal in attendance upon public worship, even during the
months of physical infirmity that proceded his death. He loved his church.
His life was pitched upon the plane of the strictest morality. More than
this, he was always ready with his voice and vote to uphold every
proposition that looked to the moral uplift of his community and country. He
was possessed of both physical and moral courage.

Here was a man who was devoted to his profession, which he practiced in
Roanoke the past 20 years, and it its pursuit he attained a creditable
degree of success. Often has he ministered to others when he himself was
probably suffering more than his patient. For the last year he endured much
pain.

He loved his family with all the intensity of his positive nature, and for
them he was willing to labor and upon them to bestow his best. The
distressing tragedy that took from him so suddenly his lovely daughter was a
great trial for the doting father but perchance this sorrow mellowed his
heart and broadened his sympathy for others. If only we could see and know
it all, we might not feel that death is so unkind. Rather would we rejoice
to know that the storms are over, the suffering past, and the withering
blight of time exchanged for the unfading bloom of eternity.

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DEATH OF A VERY AGED MAN OCCURRED SATURDAY

The Leader learns of the death last Saturday at his home in the northeastern
section of the county of Mr. Aaron R. Mitchell who was 90 years of age. His
remains were interred Sunday at Liberty church where he had been a member
for 40 years. Revs. John Daniel and G.W. Poor conducted the services in the
presence of a large congregation. Mr. Mitchell was a good man and had been a
member of the Missionary Baptist church for 60 years and was a deacon part
of that time. He had the distinction of being in the organization of three
churches. The deceased leaves a wife and nine children.

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WEDOWEE News

Jan. 26th

Saturday night the sheriff's forces were called to north Randolph county
near Micaville at which place a fuss had occurred between Joe Echols and
W.B. Key. In the riot, Echols shot Key. The officers arrived Sunday morning
with one George East who was accused of being connected with the shooting.
Sunday evening East made bond. The sheriff failed to get Echols. The wound
that Key received was not thought to be serious.

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MOUNT OLIVE News

Jan. 26th

Mr. and Mrs. G.C. Brown received a letter recently from their son Guy who is
attending the State School for the Blind at Talladega, saying that he would
probably be ready for the ninth grade next term. He was in the seventh grade
at the beginning of the term.

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IN MEMORY OF J.H. LILES

Joseph H. Liles was born September 9, 1851 and died January 7, 1925 at his
home in LaGrange, Georgia, where he with his family moved a little more than
a year ago from near Milltown, Alabama. Truly a good man has left us and
what better could be said of him than he was a good man. He was a man of few
words but what he may have said would not have lived on like the influence
of his quiet life will live on. He was a faithful member of the Missionary
Baptist church at Milltown for thirty-five years. The funeral was held from
the First Baptist church in LaGrange and was conducted by his pastor Dr.
Spencer Tunnell, assisted by Dr. Rucker, Rev. G.D. Hunt and Rev. C.B.
Martin. His family, his neightobrs and his friends will miss him but our
loss is his gain, for we know after suffering nine long weeks that he is
free from pain now and safe at home.

"Dearest father, he has left us,

Left us, yes, forever more,

But we hope to meet our loved one,

On that bright and happy shore.

Lonely the house and sad the hour,

Since our dear one has gone,

But, oh! A brighter home than ours,

In Heaven, is now his own.

Zana Stephenson

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WEHADKEE News

Jan. 26th

Mrs. Lizzie Hester has been ill the past week and will be carried to the
hospital today for the second operation.

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Mr. Aaron Mitchell died last Saturday at his home in Beat 4, after a short
illness. The deceased was 90 years old. He was a member of the Baptist
church. Interment was at Liberty East Sunday afternoon.

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WOODLAND News

Jan. 26th

A marriage of much surprise was that of Mr. Will Smith and Miss Eva Daniel.

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LOCAL News

Mr. H.H. Redmond is very feeble at his home several miles southwest of town.

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Mr. R.T. West remains in feeble health, we regret to note.

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Mrs. Mattie Mae Cheever who is employed in Chicago, made the trip to Roanoke
last week, called here by the fatal illness of her father Dr. J.T. Striplin.
Mrs. Cheever will remain here several weeks and upon her return will be
accompanied by her mother who will spend an indefinite time with her in
Chicago.

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Mrs. Guy Drake will return Friday to her home in Haleyville after a week
spent with her parents, Rev. and Mrs. R.M. Archibald.

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W.A. Wilfe has heard from his son Pick Wilfe who has just arrived in
Houston, Texas where he expects to be located for a while.

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