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From: "Candace Gravelle" <>
Subject: newspaper abstracts for SEPT 16th thru SEPT 30th, 1925
Date: Tue, 20 Jun 2006 11:18:01 -0700


NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE ROANOKE LEADER", Roanoke, Randolph County,
Alabama for SEPT. 16th thru SEPT 30th, 1925

NEWSPAPER Issue of Wednesday, September 16, 1925

DEATH OF A.J. KITCHENS AT TEXAS, GEORGIA

Mr. A.J. Kitchens, long time merchant and farmer at Texas, Georgia, died
last Thursday at his home at that place. He had been an invalid over seven
years. He was 75 years of age and is survived by his wife and two daughters,
who are Mrs. L.R. Jones of Roanoke and Mrs. C.M. Mickle of Texas, Georgia.
The deceased was a member of the Methodist church and was prominent in the
affairs of his county and community until his health failed. A large
congregation was present at his home church Friday afternoon to witness the
funeral services, which were conducted by Rev. N.H. Abernathy.

From "The Franklin News & Banner, Franklin, Heard County, Georgia

Mr. A.J. Kitchens, one of the county's aged, wealthiest and most highly
esteemed citizens, died at his home in the Texas community early yesterday.
The telephone is out of order and we are unable to get any data as we go to
press. Mr. Kitchens had been confined to his home for several years and for
several weeks had been failing quite rapidly. The end was not unexpected,
but cast a gloom over the entire county. Few men of means had more friends.
He was for many years president of the Bank of Heard County and one of its
largest stockholders. The interment will be at Prospect this afternoon, we
learn.

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STANDING ROCK News

Sept. 14th

Mrs. Perry Moon continues very low. Mrs. Arnett of Cedric and Mrs. Bennett
of Pittsview have been called to attend her.

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MALONE News

Mr. Nixon Daniel spent the weekend with his sister, Mrs. Hoyt Camp near Mt.
Vernon.

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NEWSPAPER Issue of Wednesday, September 23, 1925

DECEASE OF GOOD LADY AT FIVE POINTS ON TUESDAY

Mrs. Vira Page died at her home in Five Points yesterday morning at seven
o'clock. She had been in feeble health for a long time but only for the last
two weeks had her condition been considered serious. The funeral was held
this morning at ten o'clock and the interment will be at Fredonia
immediately following. Mrs. Page was an estimable lady and had spent all of
her life near Five Points, where she was an active member in the Methodist
church. She had a wide circle of friends throughout this section of the
country and she will be missed. Truly she was a good woman.

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A GOOD CITIZEN AND PHYSICIAN CALLED FROM HIS LABORS IN THE PASSING OF J.M.
WELCH

"Know ye not that there is a prince and a great man fallen this day in
Israel?" These words of David spoken of his friend Abner, several thousand
years ago, are brought to mind in the falling at his post of duty of Dr.
J.M. Welch, beloved physician and honored citizen of Wadley.

This good man was great in his gentleness, in his fidelity and in the
service that he rendered to his family and his fellow man. He was born,
lived, labored and died in the territory surrounding the present town of
Wadley and was honored by all who knew him throughout his long life of 71
years.

Dr. Welch was faithful to every obligation that rested upon him. He was
devoted to his profession and although his health had been precarious for
several years, he continued to minister to his patients. He was on such a
visit to the home of Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Pool the afternoon of Sept. 16th when
he received his last call and passed quickly into the presence of the Great
Physician, whose life and character he had loved loved and emulated.

Such a man can but be greatly missed. His leaving is a loss to his church,
his community, and most of all to his devoted wife and their three sons,
Drs. Ernest, Carl and Leonard Welch. The funeral was delayed until Friday
afternoon to give ample time for the arrival of the eldest son from St.
Petersburg, Fla., the youngest with his wife coming from Marietta, Georgia.
The other son Dr. Carl B. Welch, resides in Roanoke. A brother and three
sisters also survive.

A final tribute was paid the memory of Dr. J.M. Welch by his home town upon
the occasion of his funeral. The schools and business houses were closed.
The Christian church, in whose membershop the deceased had long been a
leading spirit, was overflowed and many remained seated on the ground
outside while the touching eulogies were being paid to the memory of this
friend of all. A large number of these present came from distant points. The
services were conducted by the pastor, Rev. E.M. Carter and were marked by
the genuine sense of appreciation that was so evident throughout. After the
feeling tributes paid the memory of the deceased by Revs. E.M. Carter and
G.D. Hunt, who had known him all of their lives, short talks were made by
Rev. C.W. Carter, Mr. Milford Gay, Mr. R.W. Thompson, Judge John T. Heflin,
Dr. S.J. Gay and Mr. J.J. Carter.

It required quite a time for all present to file by the gray casket,
surrounded by flowers, and take a last look at the face of one whose life
had blessed so wide a circle of men, women and children. Interment followed
in the cemetery at Wadley, the concluding prayer being offered by Rev. B.L.
Lynam.

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WEDOWEE News

Sept. 22nd

Our town was saddened last Friday by the death of Mrs. H.W. Boone who died
in the hospital in Roanoke after a serious operation. Mrs. Boone was buried
at Rocky Branch church near where she was born and reared. She was a member
of the Missionary Baptist church and a true christian, a good neighbor. She
leaves ten children and a husband and many relatives and a host of friends.

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Arthur Menefield, a colored man who lived near Wedowee, died last week of
cancer of the throat. He was honest and upright in every respect. He had
many friends among the white people in this county and was a model citizen
of his race.

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Mr. Luther Anderson of near Cullman, visited his mother Mrs. M.J. Anderson
near Woodland last week. While here, he got several hands to go back with
him to help him pick his cotton. He said the cotton crip in Cullman county
was good and it was almost impossible to get help up there to gather the
crop.

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WADLEY News

Sept. 21st

This town and surrounding country were greatly shocked last Wednesday
afternoon when the news was flashed over the wires that Dr. J.M. Welch was
dead at Dickert. Dr. Welch died from an attack of heart trouble. He was on
his way to see a patient when the attack came and he died immediately. Dr.
Welch was born in this community Sept. 12, 1854. He married Sept 11, 1877;
and died Sept. 16, 1925. Five sons were born into the family. Three of them
are living. All of them are doctors. Dr. Ernest Welch lives in St.
Petersburg, Fla., Dr. Carl Welch in Roanoke, Ala., and Dr. Leonard Welch in
Marietta, Ga. Dr. J.M. Welch lived his life here in this community, moving
to Wadley when it began its growth. He was a faithful sunday school and
church worker. He always attended the services unless hindered in some way.
He filled some of the most important offices in the church of which he was a
member. Dr. Welch was held in high esteem by all who knew him.

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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR PAROLE

On the second Tuesday in October 1925, application will be made to the
Pardon Board for the parole of Joe Shelnutt who was convicted at the Spring
term 1922 of the Circuit Court, Randolph County, of a charge of murder in
the second degree and given a sentence of fifteen years. Joe Shelnutt

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LOCAL News

Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Brittain spent Sunday with Mrs. Brittain's mother in
Harris county, Georgia who is very feeble.

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The Leader learns that Arthur Calhoun was killed at Smyrna, beat 14, last
Friday while driving a lumber truck, part of the load falling on him.

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Lewis Yates, one of Randolph county's fine young men, left yesterday on his
return to Tela, Honduras, Central America, after a visit of three weeks to
home folks and friends here. He has spent some time in that country where he
has a good position. He reads The Leader in his far away home.

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George Muldrew left for Tampa, Florida on Friday where he is with the
Standard Oil Company. His brother John D. Muldrew moved there some months
ago from Atlanta.

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Polly Anna is the name of the little granddaughter of Mrs. W.I. Payne. She
is a late arrival at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Basil Hoke out in the State of
Washington.

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WEHADKEE News

Sept. 21st

We are sorry to report that Mrs. J.T. Camp is quite sick with malarial
fever.

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Last Monday, Mr. Henry Davis and Miss Ula Mae McCormick went up to Wedowee
and were united in marriage, Judge E.M. Moore officiating.

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NEW HOPE News

Sept. 21st

Mr. Sharman Sikes of Heflin is spending some time with his brother A.P.
Sikes who is in a critical condition. There is not much hope for his
recovery.

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Mrs. H.W. Boone of Wedowee was buried at Rocky Branch last Saturday. Mrs.
Boone was a good woman and will be greatly missed by her family and many
friends. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R.R. Tomlinson.

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NAMES OF DEAD SOLDIERS

The names below have been listed to be placed on the monument to be erected
for the World War 1 dead from Randolph county, Ala. If you know of any
others, please report at once to Warlick Marble & Granite Works, Roanoke,
Ala.:

White:

Reuben J. Butler

Jesse Cummings

Sanford Carter

John Roy Carlton

Mathew Floyd

Sanford Gray

Hoyt C. Kidd

Manning Lashley

W.L. Mostella

Charley G. Moses

Davis A. Mickle

Shelly J. Pool

Charley C. Park

Rube Parish

Robert L. Reaves

Herbert C. Sikes

Alonzo C. Shanks

Albert S. Thomason

D. Vinson

Claude Guy Word

Hiram C. Wood

Colored:

Henry C. Busbee

Ernest Tucker

Curtis Brooks

Robert Potter

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IN MEMORY OF MRS. S.W. ALFORD

On August 23, 1925, the spirit of Mrs. Lina Jane Alford, wife of Mr. S.W.
Alford of Welsh, Alabama, was wafted to the mansion prepared for her by her
Savior. Mrs. Alford was seventy-two years and three months old. She was the
mother of two sons and six daughters, two of the daughters having been
called some years ago to their heavenly home. She leaves many relatives and
a host of friends to mourn her death. Her gentle, kindly disposition toward
all, endeared her much to her neighbors. and her tender affection for
husband and children makes her departure a sad loss, indeed, to them. She
had been a faithful member of the M.E. Church, South, about fifty years,
during which time the sincerity of her love for the Master and faith in the
Bible was proven by her daily christian walk. Her gentle patience during the
afflictions she suffered for more than two years before she passed away is
another evidence of a beautiful, sincere, christian character. Surely the
loving Savior has rewarded her good works and constant faith with the
sweetest peace and happiness in a home of endless joys. Written by a nephew,
Geo. H. Burkes.

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NEWSPAPER Issue of Wednesday, September 30, 1925

TWO MEN BADLY HURT IN BEAT 4 ON TUESDAY

The Leader is informed that serious affray occurred near Sewell community in
beat 4 on Tuesday morning, in which Carey Moore was shot through the body by
Wiley Wilson, who in turn was cut by Moore on the arm and body. Both men are
seriously wounded but it is thought that they will recover.

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WEHADKEE news

Sept. 28th

Mr. Tom Lee from California is visiting his parents Mr. and Mrs. W.T. Lee
and other relatives in this section.

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Mr. Avery Veal and Miss Kate Brown were married last Saturday.

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AUSLIN CHAPEL News

Sept. 28th

Mrs. Lola Tillis and children returned to their home at Ragland on Saturday
after a two weeks stay with her father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. T.J.
Edmondson.

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On the 15th of this month, Mr. T.J. Edmondson gave a birthday party. He was
87 years old. There were about 100 people there for a very nice dinner. We
wish him many more happy birthdays.

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Miss Bertha Waldrep is spending some time with her sister Mrs. Ocie Hull.

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MRS. E. MOSTELLAR DIED AT TENANT ON FRIDAY

Mt. Zion and surrounding communities were made sad last Friday when the news
was received that Mrs. E.E. Mostellar had died about nine o'clock that
morning at the home of Mr. H.C. Mostellar at Tenant, where she had gone to
visit about three weeks previously and was taken seriously ill. Although her
health had been in a critical condition for several months, Mrs. Mostellar
bore her sufferings patiently and looked forward to a brighter day. She was
one of those beautiful characters that find joy and happiness in service of
faith, hope and love. She was a devoted wife and mother, a good neighbor and
a friend to all who knew her. Besides her husband and two sweet little girls
she leaves her father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. L.C. Earnest, five sisters,
two brothers, many relatives and a host of friends to mourn their loss. The
deceased was about 24 years of age and was a member of the Midway Methodist
church. Funeral services were conducted Saturday afternoon by her pastor,
after which she was laid to rest at Midway cemetery to await the
resurrection. Mrs. J.B. Swann

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CARD OF THANKS

For the many kind ministrations shown our loved one, Mrs. Eulous Mostellar,
during her long and fatal illness and their words and deeds of friendship
and sympathy to us who remain, we wish to extend this feeble expression of
our gratitude. We have never seen a finer display of christian sentiment.
Respectfully, Eulous E. Moostellar, H.C. Mostellar and family, L.C. Earnest
and family.

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CARD OF THANKS

We wish to take this method of expressing our appreciation to the people for
their kindness, helpfulness and sympathy shown us during the sickness and
death of our dear wife and mother. Your kind words, deeds and flowers have
cheered us onward to that better and brighter day when we shall meet her to
part no more. May God's richest blessings be upon you is our sincere prayer.
H.W. Boone and children

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LOCAL News

FOR SALE - - - The estate of John T. Clegg, deceased, 100 acres of land, 1
1/2 miles northwest of Wadley school, 2 good buildings and good out
buildings. See or write W.P. Clegg, Executor, at Almond or Wadley, Route 1.

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Mrs. Kittie Lee Ward was in town yesterday enroute to Asheville, N.C. where
she goes to bring back her sister Mrs. Jennie Spinks, who has been there
several months recuperating her health. Mrs. Spinks will spend the winter
with her sister and with her aunt, Mrs. McBurnett near Wedowee.

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Miss Bessie Brumbeloe and Mr. Jesse Pullen Fuller of Port Arthur, Texas were
married at the home of the bride's parents Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lee
Brumbeloe. pm Wednesday afternoon Sept. 23rd.

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Mr. Homer Caldwell, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. C.H. Caldwell of this city,
was married in Lakeland, Florida to Miss Agnes Hill of Graymont, Georgia, on
September 19th. They are making their home in Lakeland where the groom is
employed.

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