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Randolph County AlArchives News.....Newspaper Abstracts for OCT 1925 October 1925
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The Roanoke Leader October 1925
NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE ROANOKE LEADER", Roanoke, Randolph County,
Alabama for OCTOBER 1925

NEWSPAPER Issue of Wednesday, October 7, 1925

FOR SALE - - 60 acres and 3 room house, half mile from Springfield, 20 acres
good bottom land, pasture, timber, etc. J.H. Shelnutt, Roanoke, Route 2
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UNION HILL News
Oct. 5th

Mrs. S.G. Nichols and family of near Napoleon and Mr. and Mrs. J.T. Rowe of
Bacon Level spent Sunday with their sister Mrs. J.L. Rice.
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ROCK MILLS News
Oct. 5th

Returning from the show last Saturday night, John T. Bailey turned his car
over near the Pounds' bridge and Miss Mamie Norred's arm was cut almost off.
---

Mrs. Mark Shepard attempted to take her own life last Friday by trying to cut
her throat with a knife. Poor health was the cause.
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AUSLIN CHAPEL News
Oct. 5th

Mr. T.J. Edmondson was stricken with an attack of paralysis last week.
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Mrs. Maggie Morris and children spent the weekend with her father and family,
Mr. Bill May.
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LONG TRIP IN CHEVROLET MADE WITHOUT TROUBLE

Joe Salter and wife have arrived in the city after a two years absence in Los
Angeles, where he was in the printing business and is with the Daily News as
linotype operator. He is a former resident of this city and went out from here
with the famous Rainbow Division, a veteran of Company I. Joe made many
friends who are welcoing him back. He is a nephew of Wallace Salter and they
are temporarily making their home with Mr. and Mrs. Salter. His wife was a
Florence girl, a Miss Evans. They made the trip by automobile from Los
Angeles to Memphis in fourteen days, and stopped over at Florence for a few
days to visit. Joe says a good word for the Chevrolet touring car, saying he
had no motor trouble whatsoever and didn't spend a cent on engine repair,
though they struck some bad roads in some states. The Opelika Daily News,
Sept. 30th.
----

AGED EAST ALABAMA MAN BURIED IN LINEVILLE

The funeral and burial of Dr. R.D. Evans, pioneer citizen of Lineville, took
place from the Methodist church where he had been a member for nearly half a
century. He came to Lineville while in the prime of life as a minister and
served the Methodist church for a long time. After giving up traveling and
preaching for his church, he practiced dentistry for a long time. His wife and
only son preceded him some years ago, and Mrs. J.F. Willingham of Birmingham
is the only surviving child. The Lineville Headlight
----

LOCAL News

Miss Agnes McKelvey who is doing clerical work in the office of her brother in
Birmingham, is spending a week with her sister Mrs. Ernest Longshore.
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Mr. and Mrs. J.F. Daum and little child of Indianopolis, Indiana came down
last week to spend some days with Mrs. Daum's mother, Mrs. H.L. Kitchens, two
miles south of town. They made the trip in a car, leaving there Tuesday night
and arriving here Thursday at 2 p.m.
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Mr. and Mrs. Sam Dunkin arrived Saturday to spend a week or so with their
parents Mr. and Mrs. Drew S. Dunkin. They have been on a tour of the northwest
and Canada. From here they will go to New York and take a steamer on the 22nd
for their home city, Los Angeles, California, going through the Panama Canal.
---

NEWSPAPER Issue of Wednesday, October 14, 1925

DEATH OF MISS HIGGINS

Last Thursday at the home of Mrs. Olive Higgins near Double Head, occurred the
death of Miss Lizzie Higgins. She had been confined to her bed since suffering
a broken thigh several months ago. She was 83 years of age. Rev. C.B. Martin
conducted the funeral services Friday at Bethel, where interment was made.
----

LOCAL News

Mr. Thos. J. McCarley, prominent and beloved citizen of the Woodland community
is very ill. His only daughter Mrs. Flora Wright and her daughter Miss Mary
arrived Friday from Pittsburg, Pa., to attend him.
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CARD OF THANKS

We want to thank the people of this and surrounding communities for their
kindness and help during the suffering and death of our sister and aunt, Miss
Lizzie Higgins. That God may richly reward you is our wish. Mrs. Alice
Higgins and children, Mrs. R.L. Pinckard, Mrs. W.J. Clagle.
----

UNION HILL News
Oct. 12th

Mr. Noah White of New Hope and Miss Ruby Pollard of Midway, drove down to Rev.
H.J. Browning's on Sunday morning and were married.
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WEHADKEE News
Oct. 12th

Two sad tragedies happened in Beat 5 last week. Wednesday evening a
difficulty occurred between two young men in which Elton Alsobrook shot Champ
Hester at the former's home. The ball entered the upper part of the breast,
pierced the left lung and lodged in the side. He was carried to the Knight
Sanitorium and at last reports was still living.

Thursday evening, a negro from Wedowee named Meek Heath was carrying a farm
tractor on a truck to W.S. Camp's just above Omaha community. The truck turned
over and the negro's head was badly mashed. He was taken to the hospital at
Roanoke and died that night at 6:45.
----

LEVEL ROAD News
Oct. 12th

Mr. Stell Heflin of this community and Miss Gussie Moore of near Concord were
happily married on Oct. 3rd.
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Mr. Clardy Liles and Miss Dessie Waldrep of this place motored down to Mr.
Jack Gibson's Sunday morning and got married.
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LOCAL News

Mrs. M.L. McGregor arrived yesterday from her home in Lake Charles, Louisiana
to visit her father W.A. Wilfe and family.
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The Leader had a call last Thursday from Mr. Hawkins Peden now of Paris, Texas
who had been away from Randolph county for 41 years. He said we had ruined the
country since he left by cutting down the trees.
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Mrs. Elmer Belcher and Miss Nellie Belcher have opened a candy kitchen in one
of the small rooms next to the broom factory.
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MR. WOODALL HAS CELEBRATION OF 80th BIRTHDAY

Last Sunday, Mr. H.T. Woodall was eighty years of age and the occasion was
most happily celebrated at the home of his daughter Mrs. J.P. Liles in this
place. The two sons of Mr. Woodall were also present, Mr. J.T. Woodall with
is wife of Abanda and Mrs. C.H. Woodall of Griffin, Ga., accompanied by his
daughter Mrs. C.A. Watkins. With the children present, four generations were
represented. This was the first time the members of the Woodall family had
dined together in over twenty years. Mr. Woodall, the father, is a fine
gentleman and a veteran of the Confederate Army, giving active service for his
country during that dreadful strife. He is now confined to his rolling chair
but remains patient and cheerful.
----

NEWSPAPER Issue of Wednesday, October 21, 1925

A LARGE CROWD EXPECTED NEXT SUNDAY

Every indication is for a large throng of people from far and near in Roanoke
next Saturday to witness the Fair and Karnival put on by the Ku Klux Klan of
Randolph county. A fine time is in prospect for all who come. The festivities
begin Friday night, Oct. 23rd when a spectacular K.K.K. parade will be staged.
----

WEHADKEE News
Oct. 21st

Last Wednesday at his home near Texas, Georgia, Mr. W.M. Arrington passed to
his reward, following a stroke of paralysis several weeks prior. The deceased
was about 65 years old and formerly lived in this community. He is survived by
his wife and eight children. Interment was at Big Springs Thursday afternoon
with funeral services conducted by Mr. W. Kent.
----

STANDING ROCK News

Sutton DeLoach went to Atlanta last week where he will be under treatment at
one of the Government hospitals.
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Mrs. Sloane has arrived from Miami, Florida to spend the winter with her
daughter Mrs. R.M. Ward.
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HAYWOOD News

Mrs. Pattie Washington is visiting her aunt, Josie Willingham.
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HIGHWAY News
Oct. 19th

Mr. John Freeman died last Friday morning at 2 o'clock and was buried at the
Freeman Cemetery. Rev. M.N. Rollins conducted the funeral.
---

LOCAL News

Arnold Estes who has been away two years, arrived Friday from Lawrenceburg,
Indiana to spend a few days with home folks in Roanoke and Rock Mills.
---

ROCK MILLS News
Oct. 19th

"Aunt" Mary Williams fell Thursday night and crushed her hip. She died Sunday
afternoon at 4 o'clock. The deceased was 85 years old.
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Miss Mary Boggs of this place and Mr. Percie Evans of Deatsville were married
Saturday night at Bro. Overton's.
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BACON LEVEL News
Oct. 19th

Mr. Noah Mapp is erecting a jug factory and hopes to soon begin the
manufacturing of jugs and other kinds of ware.
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Kline Phillips has gone to Florida where he has a job.
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AUSLIN CHAPEL News
Oct. 19th

Mr. George Morris, aged 88, died Sunday night near here. He was a good citizen
and was living with his grandson, Jeff Morris.
---

NEWSPAPER Issue of Wednesday, October 28, 1925

MR. E. WILLIAMS DIED OF PARALYSIS OCT. 27th

Mr. E. Williams, a good citizen of this place, died yesterday afternoon
following a stroke of paralysis he sustained that morning. He is survived by
his wife and a son, Bazzle Williams of this place, another son in north
Alabama and a brother James P. Williams who will arrive from Montgomery this
evening. Interment will be at Concord at 11 tomorrow morning.
---

MRS. RILEY WILKINSON, A PROMINENT LADY OF ALMOND COMMUNITY DIED OCT. 23rd

One of the saddest funeral services ever held in Almond church was held
Saturday afternoon at two o'clock over the remains of Mrs. Riley Wilkinson.
The Rev. Mr. Morton read a very appropriate scripture. After two of her
favorite songs were sun, the Rev. G.D. Hunt paid a very touching tribute. The
people expressed their love for her by the beautiful flowers. A most beautiful
floral offering was given by Schuessler and Sons of Wadley. She is survived
by her husband and seven children. The children are Mrs. John Young of Boaz;
J.F. Wilkinson of Cragford; Mrs. Jim Lynch and Willie D. Wilkinson of
Bessemer; Wyatt Wilkinson of Boaz; and Claudie and Ray Wilkinson. All her
children came Wednesday, the day after she was stricken with paralysis on
Tuesday evening, and remained until the last.
----

ALMOND News
Oct. 26th

Mr. and Mrs. Garland Noel and Miss Beatrice Clardy returned Thursday night
from a two weeks visit in Albertville with their sister Mrs. Oscar Pair.
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Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Swint are enjoying a visit from their son Herbert who is
located now at Providence, Rhode Island.
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LOCAL News

Mr. and Mrs. Chas. W. Clegg announce the birth of Edward lee on Oct 14, 1925,
weight 6 pounds and 2 ounces at Clarkson Memorial Hosp., Omaha, Nebraska. Mr.
Clegg, formerly of Wadley, Ala., is now Sgt. Major with 17th Infantry, Fort
Crook, Nebraska.
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Raymond Trammell, a student at Auburn, is expected here to spend the weekend
with his mother Mrs. J.F. Brown.
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Mr. R.B. Mooty's health does not seem to improve. He seems to grow feebler as
the days come and go. The Franklin News & Banner
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Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Carlisle returned last week from Sparta, Georgia, being
accompanied home by the latter's mother Mrs. Pounds whose health has improved.
While in Sparta, Mr. and Mrs. Carlisle attended the marriage of their niece
Miss Madian Moran to Mr. Marion Sandifer of Carrollton, Georgia. The bride has
many friends in Roanoke.
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