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Subject: newspaper abstracts for January 20th thru January 27th 1926
Date: Wed, 28 Jun 2006 10:01:37 -0700
NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE ROANOKE LEADER", Roanoke, Randolph County,
Alabama for JANUARY 20th thru JANUARY 27th 1926
NEWSPAPER Issue of Wednesday, January 20, 1926
LOCAL News
E.V. Gamble and family were called to Headland last Saturday by the sudden
death of Mrs. Gamble's brother, Mr. Dock Baker, a prominent citizen of that
town. He was undergoing an operation at Dothan when he suddenly died. Mr.
Gamble and family are expected home today.
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J.B. Tomlin and his sister Mrs. J.J. Green and his niece Mrs. C.G. Bramblett
were called last Wednesday to Clay county by the illness of the former's
brother Mr. Martin Allen Tomlin who died Wednesday afternoon at his home
near Ashland. The deceased was nearly 72 years of age. Funeral and interment
was at Liberty Baptist church to which the deceased belonged.
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WADLEY News
Jan. 18th
Early this morning the news of the death of Mr. J.C. Wilkins reached Wadley.
Mr. Wilkins lived about two miles south of town near the old Wilkins Ferry.
He was old settler there. Mr. Wilkins lived to be about 78 years of age. He
served in the Confederate Army. Mr. Wilkins married about fifty years ago.
His wife is still living. Twelve children were born into the family; four of
them are dead. The children living are J.T. Wilkins, H.G. Wilkins, Mrs. J.J.
Carter, Mrs. C.A. Weldon, Mrs. R.B. Cotney, Mrs. Bob Stephens, Mrs. W.O.
McGill, Mrs. C.J. Pouncey. The funeral will be held here tomorrow afternoon
at two o'clock. Rev. E.M. Carter will have charge of the service. Burial to
be in the local cemetery.
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STANDING ROCK News
Jan. 18th
Mr. S. Rutland and family were called to Lanett last Monday to attend the
funeral of Mrs. Blake Rutland.
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RADNEY'S CHAPEL News
Jan. 18th
Mrs. Sallie Johnson has taken a little boy 12 years old from the Orphan's
Home.
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Mrs. C.O. Garrett who died Sunday was buried at High Pine today. She had
been in declining health for some time and her death was not unexpected. The
family has the sympathy of the entire community.
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Mr. and Mrs. Claude Dunlap have moved down on Mr. Gilbert's place near
Dickert.
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ROCK MILLS News
Jan. 18th
The death angel visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. W.F. Towler on Friday
evening at 5:45 and carried away the father and husband. Mr. Towler had been
sick for several weeks. He endured his suffering without any complaint. He
was 49 years old and leaves a wife and several children to mourn his death.
But his loss to this world is a better gain above.
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UNION HILL News
Jan. 18th
Squire Freeman, a well known negro of this community, died last week after
several weeks sickness.
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HAYWOOD News
Jan. 18th
Mr. Hillard Yarbrough and Miss Eunice Moon were married a few days ago.
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Mr. Jim Melton and Miss Beulah Hallmark were married last Thursday night.
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Mrs. Mattie Hill is ill and not doing so well this week.
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ALMOND News
Jan. 18th
Grandmother Hearn, after several weeks stay with Mrs. Will Stewart, went to
Wadley on Thursday to visit her children Mr. Will Hearn and Mrs. Andrew
Clardy.
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Mr. A.M. Stone of LaGrange spent two days here last week with his daughter
Mrs. Olin Stewart and sister Mrs. Bess Camp.
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FORRESTER'S CHAPEL News
Jan. 19th
Last Sunday at 2 p.m., Mr. J.S. Vaughn and Miss Lizzie Parrish were married
at the home of the bride's mother. J. Wyatt Heflin Esq., performed the
ceremony. Mr. Vaughn is a prosperous young farmer of the Level Road
community and the bride is the esteemed daughter of the late Elder and Mrs.
W.J. Parrish.
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CARD OF THANKS
We wish to thank our friends and neighbors who were so kind and thoughtful
during the illness and death of our dear mother and especially the doctors
who were so kind and faithful. May God's blessings rest and abide with each
of you. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. A. Croley and family
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PRETTY ROMANCE CULMINATES IN A MARRIAGE
Joseph A. Rucker of the U.S. Navy and Miss Gladys Tennant of Roanoke were
married Friday, January 8th at noon at the Baptist pastorium. The ceremony
was performed by the groom's father, Rev. J.W. Rucker, pastor of the First
Baptist church. The bride was reared in Roanoke where she received her early
education and graduated from the city schools, later going to Cox College,
Georgia from which place she finished her college work. Mr. Rucker was a
volunteer on the Azeec when the ship made the trip across the rebellion to
the enemy and was sunk by a German submarine at LaHayre, France. He is
stationed at Norfolk, Virginia on the U.S.S. Rebel as First Gunner, field
optician and postmaster of the eastern division of the U.S. Navy. The two
were in school together in Roanoke 12 years ago. Thus began the romance that
after three trips around the world brought him back to Roanoke for his
bride. They went immediately to Norfolk where they will be at home Jan.
15th. The LaFayette Sun
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LOCAL News
Mrs. T.R. Burgess left yesterday for Waycross, Georgia where she will get
acquainted with her grandson, born las Wednesday in the home of Mr. and Mrs.
R.M. Todd.
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Walter G. Pearson of Anniston was here Monday as the guest of his uncle,
J.D. Myhand.
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F.M. Vann is ill with pneumonia but is doing as well as could be expected.
Two nurses, Mrs. Simonton and Miss Ruby Smith are attending him.
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The Leader learns that Mrs. Lula Weathers Wright was happily marired January
3rd in Frederick, Oklahoma to Mr. Wilbur M. Tomlinson. The bride has many
friends and relatives in this, her old home.
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John L. Dennis is in Ashland, having been called there to embalm the body of
Mrs. Arthur Owens who died yesterday afternoon. The deceased is related to
the Hooton family in this place.
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The Leader has received a newspaper subscription to the Leader from James E.
Yates who is now connected with a photographer's studio in St. Augustine,
Florida. He was reared in Lamar, this county.
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Dr. W.P. Hines of Roanoke, former pastor of the First Baptist church of this
city, came down this morning to officiate at the funeral of the late Mrs.
R.L. Summers who died on Monday. The Opelika Daily News, the 18th.
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LEGAL NOTICE
State of Alabama, Randolph County Probate Court
Notice to the heirs of C.C. Benefield, deceased
You are hereby notified that Miss M.E. Benefield as the heir of C.C.
Benefield, deceased, did on the 2nd day of January 1926 file in this court
her application in writing and under oath for a sale of lands herein
described, belonging to the said estate for the purpose of division among
the heirs and joint owners and that the 15th day of February 1926 is the day
and time fixed by the court for the hearing of said application, at which
time you may appear and contest the same if you think proper to do so. This
15th day of January 1926. E.M. Moore, Judge of Probate
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LOCAL News
Son Dye of Lamar died last night. He had been sick for a month or more. He
leaves a widow and several children.
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NEWSPAPER Issue of Wednesday, January 27, 1926
AGED MEN DIED RECENTLY
(Note: the left side of this front page was not scanned well so difficult to
transcribe)
Thomas F. Ussery died last ?? at the home of his daughter Mrs. R.T. Young of
Springfield. He was in his ??-third year and had been at the point of death
for a week or more. He was a brother of Mr. ?? Ussery and a father of Mr. ??
C. Ussery, both of Roanoke. After funeral services conducted by Dr. Hines
and attended by a large company of friends and relatives, the remains were
brought to Roanoke and interred by the side of the wife who died many years
ago. Mr. Ussery spent practically all of his life in this county. He was a
resident of Bacon Level beat and lived many years at High Shoals. He was a
soldier in the Confederat Army and for many years was adjutant of the local
Confederate veterans camp. In early life he became a member of the Baptist
church.
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On ?? night at his home in Franklin, Georgia, Mr. R.B. Mooty died following
a period of ill health extending over two ???. He was 75 years of age.
Interment will be in Franklin tomorrow. He used to be a familiar figure in
Roanoke in his more ?? days. He was the father of ?? Mooty of this city.
Other children are R.O. Mooty of Birmingham, ? U. Mooty of Texas; L.W. ?? of
Ohio, Mrs. J.S. Thompson of Akron, Ohio is a ?? of the deceased. All of the
children will be present at the funeral except the son in Texas. Mr. Mooty
was long a leading figure of Heard county and was a member of the Methodist
church. He was the last surviving member of a prominent family of six sons
and two daughters.
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CAR WRECK IN FLORIDA KILLS A FORMER RANDOLPH COUNTY MAN
The remains of Hosea Mashburn arrived in Roanoke at noon Monday from Haines
City, Florida where he was killed Saturday night in an automobile wreck. The
report is that the car in which he was riding was struck by another car and
knocked over into a lake. Mr. Mashburn was unable to free himself and death
by drowning resulted. The remains were carried to Midway church, south of
Wedowee, the vicinity where the unfortunate young man was reared, and were
there interred Tuesday afternoon. The deceased was about 22 years of age and
was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Mashburn and a nephew of Mrs. W.T. Orr of
Roanoke. His tragic and untimely death will be widely lamented.
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LOCAL News
Wayne and Oscie Mashburn arrived Tuesday from Akron, Ohio to attend the
funeral of their brother Hosea which occurred at Midway yesterday afternoon.
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WEHADKEE News
Jan. 22nd
Mrs. J.P. Lewis of Atlanta is spending a few days with her mother Mrs. J.R.
Green who is in feeble health.
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OFELIA News
Jan. 25th
One of the most interesting events of the season was the marriage last
Monday of Miss Vernie Yates and Mr. Gerald Robinson. She is the attractive
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.R. Yates of Pleasant Grove community. Mr.
Robinson is the son of Rev. and Mrs. Robinson. THey are now at the home of
the groom's parents in this community.
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"Aunt" Sallie McCarter was called to Standing Rock last Thursday to the
bedside of her sister Mrs. M.A. Moon who is seriously ill.
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MOUNT CARMEL News
Jan. 25th
Mr. Tom Clark was taken ill at the saw mill the other day and was carried
home at once in bad condition.
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NAPOLEON News
Jan. 25th
Mrs. Sidney Bailey was buried at Little Mount Carmel on Sunday afternoon.
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HAYWOOD News
Jan. 25th
Mrs. Ruth Willingham and children spent the weekend with her sister Mrs.
W.T. Overton at Rock Mills.
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Mr. Robert Rollins and Miss Nettie Nelson were married last Sunday.
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STANDING ROCK News
Jan. 25th
Mrs. Ed Davis and daughter of LaGrange spent the weekend here with her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Dewberry.
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Mr. Bailey, known here as "Uncle Sug", died today after a brief illness at
his home at Bailey near here. Until his health gave away a few years ago he
was employed by Hines & Son.
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CARD OF THANKS
We wish to thank our friends and neighbors who were so kind and thoughtful
during the illness and death of our father and we especially thank the
Methodist Missionary Society and the Belle Bennett Circle and the mother's
class of the Methodist church for the beautiful flowers sent.
Mr. and Mrs. T.C. Ussery
Mr. and Mrs. W.I. Payne
Mr. and Mrs. R.T. Young
Mr. and Mrs. John R. Green
Mr. and Mrs. H.T. Ussery
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NOTICE OF EXECUTOR OF ESTATE
State of Alabama, Randolph County Probate Court
January 25, 1926
In the matter of the estate of Wm. A. Camp, deceased
Letters testamentary of said deceased having been granted to the undersigned
on the 25th day of January 1926 by Hon. E.M. Moore, Judge of Probate of said
county, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said
estate are hereby required to present the same within the time allowed by
law or the same will be barred. Walter L. Camp, Executor of Estate
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LOCAL News
Miss Carrie Fannie Cumbee, daughter of J.R. Cumbee of Stroud, was honored at
Judson College by being elected the friendliest girl in the sophmore class.
The LaFayette Sun
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Mrs. J.J. Parker died Tuesday morning at her home near West Point. Mr. I.F.
Parker, Mr. W.B. Rodgers and Mrs. G.W. Smith, relatives of the deceased,
will be among those who will attend the funeral in West Point today.
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C.H. Russell and sister Miss Edith were called last Friday to Eva in Morgan
county by the serious illness of their father Mr. T.H. Russell.
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Miss Jessie Freeman who has been ill the past two weeks was taken to the
hospital Tuesday afternoon for a serious operation. This morning her
condition is reported to be as favorable as could be expected. Her brother
Mr. Dixie Freeman of Atlanta with his wife and Mrs. Mitchell the step-mother
are here.
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ORDER OF PUBLICATION OF LEGAL NOTICE
State of Alabama, Randolph County Probate Court
In the matter of the Last Will and Testament of Oscar D. Slay, deceased
Notice to:
A.L. Slay, Minden, Louisiana
Mrs. J.I, Anderson, residence unknown
Willie McLain, Thomaston, Georgia
J.T. McLain, residence unknown
You will please take notice that on the 20th day of January 1926, a certain
paper in writing purporting to be The Last Will and Testament of Oscar D.
Slay, was filed in my office for Probate by Mrs. Sallie Slay and that the
1st day of March 1926 was appointed a day for hearing thereof, at which time
you can appear and contest the same if you see proper. This 20th day of
January 1926. E.M. Moore, Judge of Probate
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