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From: "Candace Gravelle" <>
Subject: newspaper abstracts for NOV. 18th thru NOV 25th 1925
Date: Fri, 23 Jun 2006 20:57:02 -0700


NEWSPAPER Abstracts from The Roanoke Leader, Roanoke, Randolph County,
Alabama for NOV 18th thru NOV 25th, 1925
NEWSPAPER Issue of Wednesday, November 18, 1925

WADLEY News

Nov. 16th

Mr. William A. Turner and Miss Ethel Nichols, both of near Malone, were
married last weekend. The ceremony was performed by Rev. J.A. Dunn Saturday
afternoon.

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Early Sunday morning, Mr. William A. McGill and Miss Claudie Cotney appeared
at the Methodist parsonage where Rev. J.P. West tied the nuptial knot
between them.

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CARD OF THANKS

The children and grandchildren of the late Mrs. Mary Dobson Bass wish to
thank all those whose sympathy and kindness were manifested so freely in the
sorrow that came to us upon the death of our dear mother and grandmother.

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PROMINENT CITIZEN OF CHAMBERS COUNTY DIED ON SUNDAY

At 2 o'clock Sunday morning at the home of his son in law Mr. Jesse Higgins
in LaFayette, Mr. Jesse W. DeLoach passed to his reward. The remains were
interred at Mt. Hickory church after services conducted at 11 o'clock Monday
morning by Elder J.T. Satterwhite. The four sons and two sons-in-law of the
deceased laid the tired body to its final resting place in the presence of a
large company of sorrowing relatives and friends.

Mr. DeLoach was 86 years of age, a veteran of the Confederacy, a long time
member of the Primitive Baptist church and was one of the most upright and
respected citizens of Chambers county where the greater part of his long
life was spent. He is survived by five children: Cornelius S. DeLoach of
Buffalo, John H. and George W. DeLoach of Roanoke, Andrew S. DeLoach of
White Plains and Mrs. Jesse Higgins of LaFayette.

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MRS. W.E. FAUST DIED IN BIRMINGHAM ON WEDNESDAY

Many friends of Rev. and Mrs. W.E. Faust throughout this section are pained
to learn of the death of the latter at the Methodist parsonage at East Lake.
While ill for several days the death of Mrs. Faust was not looked for.
Mr.and Mrs. Faust were residents of Roanoke during the four years the former
was presiding elder of the Roanoke district. She was a good, true, useful
woman. Much sympathy is felt for Mr. Faust and children, all of whom are
grown, in their great loss.

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PROMINENT MAN AND WIFE DEAD; MR. and MRS. J.C. STREET KILLED IN AUTO
ACCIDENT

The crushed dead bodies of Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Street of Anniston were found
early Friday morning under their Ford coupe, which had crashed through a
guard rail on a bride on the highway near Thornhill, about three miles below
Talladega and overturned and dropped into a ditch about fifteen feet deep.
The discovery was made by Will Morris of West street, who was returning from
a hunting trip about 4 o'clock. The car was not discernable from the roadway
but he was attracted by its lights which were still burning and stopped to
make an investigation and found the mute evidence of the tragedy which had
been enacted in the dark hours of the night.

Ascertaining that the occupants were dead, he rushed to the city and made
his find be known, and was joined by Sam Burns and W.L. Baker and returned
to the scene, where with the assistance of a nearby resident, and officers
who soon arrived, the car was removed from the bodies which were later
brought to the undertaking department of the Talladega Furniture company and
then forwarded to Anniston.

Mr. and Mrs. Street had left their home in Anniston on Tuesday, visiting
Goodwater and Alexander City. They were in Alexander City on Thursday and
notified their son in Anniston they would come home Thursday night.

What hour the accident occurred has not been established. It is known to
have been after 10 o'clock. Blinded by a passing car or a lapse of the
driver of the fatal car are the only explanations which can be offered. Mr.
and Mrs. Street had been dead for some time when found, although from the
nature of their wounds it is probable they not die instantly. Mr. Street's
lungs were crushed and a prong from the steering wheel had penetrated his
neck, and there was a wound on the back of his head. Mrs. Street was injured
about the head and scalded on the left side of her body.

Mr. and Mrs. Street were known in Talladega where at one time they resided.
They are survived by six children. The Talladega Home, the 13th.

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MRS. J.A. DOBSON WAS BURIED IN WEDOWEE ON THE 17th

The sad news reached here Monday morning that Mrs. Joe A. Dobson had died
Sunday night in Atlanta where she had gone for an operation. Relatives
arrived with the remains at her home, three miles from Wedowee last night.
Burial will take place in Wedowee Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Dobson was a
christian, a good mother and an excellent neighbor. She had many relatives
and a host of friends.

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WEDOWEE News

Nov. 17th

Mrs. J.W. Oliver arrived Monday afternoon from Kissimmee, Florida to attend
her mother Mrs. Clifton who is seriously ill.

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ALMOND News

Nov. 16th

Alice Hodge and Mrs. L. Prince and son Frank of Wadley spent a few days past
with Mrs. Hodge's father "Uncle" Bill Hunter.

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ROCK MILLS News

Nov. 16th

Mr. and Mrs. John Stampers of Lakeland, Florida and other kindred spent last
week with Mr. and Mrs. Rink Owens.

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LOCAL News

Mrs. Mary East has gone to spend a month or so with her daughter Mrs. E.W.
Kellar at St. Matthews, S.C.

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Mr. Lynn Stricklin of Minneapolis, Minnesota and Miss Addie Lee Cagle were
married Tuesday evening and will leave Roanoke shortly for Atlanta and other
places.

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J.H. Estes received news this week that his son Arnold, who recently
returned to Indiana after a two weeks visit home, was on the way to Miami,
Florida where he is to take a good position.

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NEWSPAPER Issue of Wednesday, November 25, 1925

MRS. GILLILAND DIED THURSDAY

At 2 o'clock last Thursday afternoon, Mrs. Harriet Gilliland died peacefully
at the home of her son, Mr. John U. Gilliland in this place. Had she lived
until Dec. 28th she would have been 80 years of age. She was the widow of
the lamented Mr. T.J. Gilliland. These highly esteemed people were long
residents of Chambers county, residing west of LaFayette and were prominent
and useful workers in the Baptist church. The memory of both will abide in
blessings on those who knew them, particularly upon their children, Mr. John
U. Gilliland of Roanoke, Mr. T.O. Gilliland of Knoxville, Tenn., and Mrs.
I.T. Matthews of Opelika.

The remains of Mrs. Gilliland were carried Friday afternoon to the old home
church, Center in Chambers county, accompanied by relatives and friends
where they were laid to rest, after services conducted by Rev. W.P. Hines,
whose remarks were very fitting and full of comfort. The body of the aged
saint rests betwen the graves of her husband and son, as she would have it
be.

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ROCK STAND News

Nov. 23rd

Last Wednesday, the family and many of the friends of Mrs. J.R. Kirby met to
celebrate her 80th birthday. Mrs. Kirby is the widow of the late J.R. Kirby
of this place and by her beautiful life has endeared herself to all her
acquaintances. She is fairly strong for one of her age. May she live to
illuminate the lives of her children and friends many days yet.

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STANDING ROCK News

Bunyan Killgore is here visiting his parents after an absence of several
years. Other children who were present Sunday were Mrs. Bill Brittain and
son of Atlanta, Mr. and Mrs. Millard Green, Mr. and Mrs. E.C. Harlin of
LaFayette and Mrs. Grady Dewberry of this place.

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Mr. Fred Turner of Atlanta and his mother Mrs. Alice Peavy of Birmingham
were here several days the past week attending to business.

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Mrs. J.E. Varnedore of Battle Creek, Michigan is spending some time here
with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Will O'Neal.

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MR. A.P. SIKES DEAD

After suffering for several months, Mr. A.P. Sikes passed away last night at
his home in the Liberty Grove community. Mr. Sikes was one of the county's
best citizens and the news of his death will be read with regret wherever he
was known. He was about sixty-five years of age and was born and raised in
this county. Funeral and interment will take place Friday morning at Liberty
Grove. He was a member of the Christian church and of the Masonic
fraternity. He leaves a widow and a number of children, all of whom have
reached maturity.

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WEDOWEE News

Nov. 23rd

Sheriff Ballard and his force captured M.N. Preston and Willie Bowen on
Sunday evening near the Turpentine Still, charged with violating the
prohibition law. Both made bond.

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We learn that Mr. Henry Cook who lived near Graham, died last Thursday night
of heart trouble. He died instantly; he had been working all day. As he
walked across the yard, he fell dead. The writer and Mr. Cook were boys
together and I wish to say that he was a fine man, a christian and a strict
member of the Southern Methodist church. Mr. Cook's wife preceded him some
fifteen years ago. His children are all of age.

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CARD OF THANKS

We take this method to offer our heartfelt and sincere thanks to our many
neighbors and friends for the many courtesies and acts of kindness shown us
during the illness and at the death of our husband and father. We especially
wish to thank our doctor for his untiring efforts to save the life of our
loved one. May God bless you all and give you many days to render service to
this world. Mrs. A.P. Sikes and children

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CARD OF THANKS

We take this method of thanking our many friends for the kindness shown us
in the death of our dear wife and mother and also for the many beautiful
floral offerings sent. And may God bestow his richest blessings upon each
and every one of you is our prayer. Joe A. Dobson and children

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