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From: "Candace Gravelle" <>
Subject: newspaper abstracts for March 18th thru March 25, 1925
Date: Mon, 5 Jun 2006 13:02:48 -0700
NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE ROANOKE LEADER", Roanoke, Randolph County,
Alabama for MARCH 18th thru MARCH 25th, 1925
NEWSPAPER Issue of Wednesday, March 18, 1925
WILLIAM C. HIGGINS DIED IN PLANT CITY, FLA., ON MONDAY
William C. Higgins died Monday morning at Plant City, Florida where he had
been working since Christmas. His death followed an operation for
appendicitis. The deceased was a member of one of the most prominent
families of Chambers county. Mr. Higgins was about 30 years of age and is
survived by a wife and one child, many relatives and friends. The body will
be laid to rest this afternoon at Five Points, the old home of the family.
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WEDOWEE News
March 16th
Mrs. Warren Whaley who lived three miles west of town died Saturday evening
of pneumonia and was buried Sunday afternoon in Wedowee. Our sympathy to the
husband and children.
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Sheriff Ballard and deputies visited Morris Bend on Sunday and captured
Garner Peek, said to have been wanted in Clay county by the officials for
some time.
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Judge A.J. Weathers is in very feeble health, confined to his room.
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Mrs. Al Fincher who lived near New Hope, died yesterday and will be buried
today at Rocky Branch church.
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LOCAL News
The courthouse in Talladega was completely destroyed by fire Friday night.
Many of the records were lost in the flames.
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Frank Dorman who was tried in LaFayette last Thursday on a charge of
murdering H.C. Turnham, was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to three
years in the penitentiary. He took and appeal and is out under bond.
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Clark Wilson, an aged negro living near High Shoals, was in town yesterday,
calling on people to help him defray the expenses for the shipping of the
body of his son, now enroute, home for burial. The son, Noah Wilson, died in
Michigan.
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LEVEL ROAD News
March 16th
Mrs. Sadie Austin from Broughton spent several days with her sister Mrs. Mat
Gatlin last week who is slowly recovering from a broken leg.
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ALMOND News
March 16th
"Uncle" Jim Clardy celebrated his sixty-ninth birthday with a dinner last
Wednesday. Those present were Dr. and Mrs. Will Clardy of Roanoke, and Mr.
and Mrs. Andrew Clardy of Wadley. There were several of the old people of
that place also there,
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Beatrice Clardy spent last week with her brother Dennis Clardy in LaGrange.
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"Uncle" George Clegg is quite ill, suffering from flu. Mr. and Mrs. Charlie
Clegg and children of Wedowee spent Sunday with the former's father, Uncle
George Clegg.
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UNION News
March 16th
Sorry to note that Mr. J.P. Snuggs is seriously ill.
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JOS. H. HESTER DIED LAST THURSDAY
Last Thursday at his home at Woodland, Rev. Joseph H. Hester died following
a few days illness of flu. He was 77 years of age and was one of the best
and most honored citizens of the county. He had lived the past 54 years in
the community where he died. He was a useful minister in the Baptist church.
Funeral and interment were at Zion on Friday afternoon. A very large
congregation was present. Revs. H. Willoughby and G.L. Hicks were in charge
of the services. The deceased is survived by seven grown children, among
them being Mrs. C.G. Lovvorn and Mr. Weldon Hester.
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LOWELL News
Mr. Cash Sherror and Miss Annie Lou Whitlock motored to Evansville on
Saturday evening and were married.
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Mr. Bill Criswell and Miss Gladys Turner, both of this place, were happily
married March 7th at Rock Mills by Rev. J.D. Dollar.
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We are sorry to report the death of Mrs. Frank Sherror who died March 12th
and was buried on the 13th at Broughton. The funeral was conducted by Rev.
J.D. Dollar and Rev. Horace Keeble.
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HOSPITAL News
Otis Brown is again in the hospital for further treatment and an operation
on his diseased arm. S.T. Traylor of Ashland is also at the hospital for
treatment.
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NEWSPAPER Issue of Wednesday, March 25, 1925
A.J. WEATHERS GONE TO REST; Prominent and Useful Citizen Buried in Wedowee
Randolph county lost one of its most prominent and useful citizens when
Judge Andrew Jackson Weathers passed from this life last Wednesday afternoon
at his home in Wedowee. He had suffered for years with a fatal malady and in
his latter days was confined to his room much of the time. Yet he bore his
afflictions bravely and patiently and calmly awaited the inevitable end.
When the last honors were paid to his memory on Thursday afternoon, the
community in which he had so long been a beloved citizen and for which he
had done so much, sought every possible means to show appreciation of him
and his bereaved family. Every store and office was closed for the time of
the funeral. The high school faculty and pupils marched in a body to the
residence and thence to the Baptist church where the services were held and
where the departed held his membership. The Masons and the Order of Eastern
Star constituted a guard of honor.
The church could not contain the large congregation that gathered. On the
rostrum were seated the pastor of the church, Rev. J.W. Dean, Revs. S.R.
Towns, T.N. Crumpton and W.L. Groover and Judge E.M. Moore who took part in
the services. In speaking of Judge Weathers as an official, Judge Moore
called attention to the remarkable fact that this death was the first that
had occurred among the men who had served Randolph county as probate judge
in 44 years. Sincere personal tributes were paid the deceased by the
ministers. Interment followed in the Masonic cemetery where the rites of
that ancient order were performed as the body was laid to rest.
A.J. Weathers was the third to the youngest child in a note Randolph county
family of twelve children, nine sons and three daughters. Of these there
survive Messrs. B.F., J.A., J.L., and J.B. Weathers and Mrs. S.A. Gladney.
The first named is the eldest of the family and is now over 85 years of age.
The deceased lacked two months and one day of being 71 years of age. Of the
nine sons in this fine family, five of them were soldiers in the Confederate
Army and made splendid records.
While living near Roanoke, Mr. A.J. Weathers was elected probate judge in
1892 and moved to Wedowee, serving one term very acceptably. His home has
been in that place every since. He and his good wife dispensed there during
these years a generous hospitality. In this family were born thirteen
children, eleven of whom are living. Among these, two reside in Roanoke,
Mrs. W.K. Owens and Miss Etta Mae Weathers, a teacher in the City schools.
The children reflect honor upon their worthy parents.
Judge Weathers was a man of most genial disposition and of charitable
nature. His hand was open to all in need. He was a liberal supporter of good
causes. He donated ten acres of valuable land in the town of Wedowee for
educational purposes on which the Randolph County High School is now
located. The going of such a man is a grevious loss to the county, yet his
good influence lives to bless succeeding generations.
In an account of the death of Judge Weathers, his home paper, The Randolph
Star, among other statements, has the following fine words:
" Judge Weathers had been prominent in the affairs of the county for more
than a quarter of a century. He served the people as Probate Judge for six
years and had served them in various other ways. He was untiring in his
efforts to build up his community, giving largely of his time and means to
the various causes and was especially interested in the schools. The
deceased probably assisted more people who were down and out than any other
man in the county. He was one of the finest spirits the writer has ever
known. Quiet and unassuming, but at all times ready when he was needed. True
to his friends, kind to all and a good neighbor."
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LOCAL News
Lon, the 15 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Mitchum, accidentally shot
himself in the left leg last night on a fishing trip. The wound, made with a
22 caliber rifle, is not expected to cause serious trouble.
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DEATH OF GEO. E. LEE OCCURRED TUESDAY A.M.
At 4 o'clock Tuesday morning, Mr. George E. Lee passed peacefully into the
final sleep at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Glover T. Keeble, the latter being
his niece, where he had been staying only a short time. He had been in
feeble health a long time but his death was sudden and unexpected at the
time. Mr. Lee was 72 years of age this 17th of this month. He is survived by
two brothers, Messrs. W.T. and J.F. Lee and four sisters, Mesdames Emily
Pittman, Mattie Avery, Lizzie Couch and Dora Taylor. Funeral and interment
will be at Wehadkee church at 11 this morning. Mr. Lee was in business in
Roanoke a good many years ago. He was a gentleman of high character and was
universally popular with all who knew him. His life was spent in this
section and he left a record that is a credit to his memory.
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AGED GENTLEMAN BURIED IN DADEVILLE ON SATURDAY
Dadeville, Ala., March 21st
The funeral of Samuel C. Oliver was held at the city cemetery this
afternoon, Rev. O.R. Burns and Rev. S.L. Williams officiating. He was the
oldest graduate of Emory college of Oxford, Ga., now Emory University, his
age being 92 years. He was also the oldest member of the Dadeville Methodist
church. He was for 50 years prominently identified with educational affairs
in east Alabama. Six children survive him: Ernest M. Oliver of St.
Petersburg, Fla., Judge James W. Oliver of Kissimmee, Fla.; Judge J. Percy
Oliver of Dadeville; Mayor Samuel Oliver of LaFayette; Mrs. D.L. White of
Jackson's Gap and Mrs. J.E. Pinkston of Dadeville. The Birmingham Age Herald
Mr. John F. Pearson of Roanoke is a grandson of the deceased. He and his
wife and sister-in-law attended the funeral Saturday afternoon.
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CLARENCE YOUNG DIED IN A HOSPITAL IN ROME, GA.
The body of Clarence C. Young, a young married man and son of Mr. Ashbury
Young, was brought through Roanoke Monday night from Rome, Georgia where the
unfortunate man died in a hospital following an operation. Interment was
made at Midway church near Wedowee at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon. It is
said that the trouble which resulted in Mr. Young's death originated while
he was serving in the Army of his country in Europe during the great World
War.
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WEDOWEE News
March 24th
On Thursday morning last, "Uncle" John Francis Willingham who lived two
miles south of Wedowee near Midway church, died and was buried Saturday at
Green's Chapel. He was a good man and belonged to the Southern Methodist
church, to which he was loyal. We extend our sympathy to his wife and
relatives.
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NEW HOPE News
March 23rd
Mr. R.M. McManus went to the hospital in Roanoke for treatment Sunday. His
condition is very serious.
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Mrs. A.J. Fincher who had been confined to her bed several weeks, died last
Monday. She leaves one child, a husband and many friends to mourn her death.
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SPRINGFIELD news
March 24th
On last Sunday p.m., Mr. J. Young of Roanoke and Miss Mary Lee Shelnutt of
this place surprised their friends by motoring over to Waresville, Georgia
where they were united in marriage.
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MR. JOHN F. WILLINGHAM DIED LAST THURSDAY
Mr. John F. Willingham died this morning at his home three miles south of
town after a short illness of pneumonia. Mr. Willingham was one of our
oldest citizens, having passed the age of eighty years. He was one of our
very best citizens, always found on the right side of all questions
affecting his county and community. He was long a member of the Methodist
church and lived the life of a christian. The funeral and interment will
take place tomorrow at Green's Chapel. He leaves a widow and a number of
grandchildren. His only child, Mrs. R.M. Yates, preceded him to the better
world some years ago. HIs community and neighbors will miss him. The
Randolph Star
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LEVEL ROAD News
March 23rd
Mrs. Mattie Bonner of Roanoke spent last week with her daughter Mrs. Connie
McCarter.
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LOCAL News
J.F. Pruett returned Monday night from Anniston where he was called by the
serious illness of his eldest brother Mr. Ross Pruett.
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W.A. Arnold and family left Monday for Gadsden, Ala., which place will be
their home. May good luck attend them.
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Mrs. Anna Bachus arrived Sunday evening from Dublin, Texas to spend some
time with her brothers, Messrs. T.L. and J.M. Belcher and her sister Mrs.
J.W. Danielly.
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Mr. J.B. Weathers arrived in Roanoke last Friday to spend a few days with
relatives in this county. He is now living with his daughter Mrs. Hubert
Mashburn, ten miles from Montgomery. Mr. Weathers did not learn of the death
of his brother Judge A.J. Weathers until he arrived, as the message failed
to reach him.
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