The Roanoke Leader from Roanoke, Alabama • 1

I tSTABl SHED 1892 GIVE THE PEO THE NEWS 51.00 PER ANNUM VOLUME 23 ItOANOKE, ALABAMA, HDNE3DAY, MAY 5, 1915. NUMBER 37 CONTRACT IS LET FOR ALL BRIDGES MANLEY CORNER LOT IS PURCHASED BY THE FIRM OF MURRAY 1. LAWRENCE' RESIGNS PLACE As Superintendent of the Alabama Anti-Saloon League Effective July the 1st To Take a Rest. GLEE CLUB FROM B'GHAM COLLEGE Delighted a Large Audience i Roanoke Monday Evening. Club Entertained.

The Birmingham College Gleo Club arrived Saturday morni; from LaFayette and were entertained in the homes of Roano! a till Monday noon. Saturday evening a social function was given in their honor at the elegant hone of the Misses Griffin. Monday evening the club was; greeted by a large and appreciati audience in the school auditoriu A representative of The Lea was privileged to attend, and i testify to the high class of the tertainment given. The several MR. W.

M'MURRAY Senior Member of the Progressive Firm of McMurray Huey. MEMORIAL DAY AS WITNESSED By Captain George O. Hill and Told in an Interesting PlannerHigh Praise Is Given to AH. Another glorious Memorial Day has come and gone, but is safe in memory for the time we may live. I have often feared that this day in time might become monotonous monotony breeds carelessness in the best of us and eventually dwindle into elimination entirely.

I am thoroughly convinced otherwise, for I do believe the exercises of the Memorial this year eclipsed any that I have ever attended at Roanoke; and am further convinced that it was the best we have ever had, from the numerous encomiums expressed by every old soldier I met. Of course sadness and sorrow prevails more or less annually when the roll is called in camp and one here and another there are reported dead since the last meeting one year ago. Such reports will continue on at roll call until none are left Nine, I think, was the toll from our ranks last year. The vast and sumptuous spread of good things to eat at noon in the spacious and comfortable quarters on the ground floor of the Masonic Temple was not the least part of the day's entertainment lavished upon the old Confeds by the kind Daughters cf Roanoke. And that ubiquitous Park! for he was here, there and everywhere looking to the wants and wishes of Roanoke's -honored guests.

It was a mark of notice that the sweetest and handsomest girls of Roanoke were waiters around our table and quickly anticipated everv need. The college exercises were effective and struck right to the heart of every old vet present Generally the On Roanoke and Wedowee Road. Court News and Other Items from Wedowee. Wedowee, May 3. Commissioners Court was in session last Friday.

The contract for constructing the four bridges on the Roanoke-We-dowee road was let to the Virginia Bridge and Iron Company at $2730. Nine bids were received. Messrs. John Carlisle, William Weathers, Dr. J.T.

Burns, Dr. Swann and John H. Kaylor each purchased a new five passenger Ford car last week, making eleven cars for our little town now. It's whispered that there may be a purchaser for a truck for hauling our freight soon. The whisper is neither affirmed nor denied by the party accused.

County court is in session today. Several cases on docket most waived to grand jury, a few nol pressed, a few tried and a few to be disposed of this afternoon. John Irwin, charged with S. L. M.

guilty; fined $100. Appealed to circuit court Dan Thompson, assault guilty. Lon Radney, S. M. not guilty.

ECHOES FROM MEMORIAL DAY Other! Courtesies Shown Veterans not Heretofore Mentioned Grateful Acknowl-ment From One. There was sojmuch to tell con-cerningSMemorial Day that the reporter in his necessary haste last week omitted to mention some of the most beautiful features of the day. But it is not too late yet. Badges had been printed for the veterans on ribbons, in red, white and blue, containing the Confederate flag and appropriate lettering. When Camp-Aiken-Smith assembled in business session in the forenoon a band of Roanoke's prettiest girls were on hand to greet the he roes and to pin badges on their lapels.

These badges entitled them to all the privileges of the city, and made pretty mementoes of the occasion to carry home with them. Then, when dinner was being served, a committee of ladies, conveyed by Dr. Hooper in his car, visited the homes of all the veterans in the community who were unable to come out and mingle with their comrades, and carried a nice dinner and flowers to the shut-ins. This was a most thoughtful and proper provision and was deeply appreciated by those thus remembered. Major John T.

Coleman has written the following beautiful note, addressed to Dr. Hooper, in acknowledgement of the courtsies: Home, April 28, 1915. Doctor J. W. Hooper: I desire to convey my thanks to the ladies' committee of our late Memorial exercise for the nice dinner sent me.

It is, indeed, a happy thought to know that in our old age we are re membered by the daughters of our southland, whose mothers made so many sacrifices for their country during the dark yet glorious days of the sixties. Nearly seventy-seven years have I seen, but the spirit of '61 is as strong with me now as then and will be when I pass over the divide into the mist of the unknown. Gratefully, J. T. Coleman.

Three Modern Stores Will Be Built at Once by This Firm. PASSING OF LANDMARK IS GREATJHPRO VE HENT Fine Price Is Paid for Roanoke Dirt Many Applications Already in for Rent of New Stores. it The news better. Last week The Leader rc that Messrs. McMurray would tear away their prese.

'VVick store building and erect a structure in its stead and 'd also build a new brick store iu Connection at right angles, fronting on Chestnut Street Friday, however, Messrs. McMurray Huey succeeded in closing a trade with the executors of the David Manley estate for the purchase of what is known as the Manley corner, adjoining their present place of business. This lot is 36 by 102 feet. The price paid for it was $3750, which is nearly $105 per front foot This makes a fine showing for Roanoke real estate values. However, the lot in question is most desirable piece of property and is especially valuable to the new owners.

This purchase has caused a -change in the plans of McMurray Huey. They will rebuild their present store, as previously planned, and will also build two additional stores along side of it. fronting on Main Street The space will be divided into three equal lots, making each store 22 by 110 feet This extension of the length of the stores will prevent the building of the store in the rear to front on Chestnut Street, but an alley eleven feet wide will be reserved. The old wooden building that stood on the Manley corner, which was one of the town's most prominent land-marks, was sold to Mr. B.

J. Mitchum, who will use the lumber to rebuild the barn he recently lost by fire. He in turn sold to Mr. J. Z.

Collier the shingles off the roof for $10. Monday morning Mr. Mitchum and several helpers began teaming down the old frame, which sent up clouds of dust from time to time. The lumber in the house was found to be generally sound. At the same time "Uncle Joe" Wood, the old colored shoe-maker' began removing his shack, on the same lot, where he had pegged shoes the past 16 years.

He will carry the lumber to his home place. In the meantime he has moved into the little frame house next door to the Chinese laundry. The passing of these old dangerous, unsightly houses and the erection of modern stores in their stead marks one of the most decided improvements among the many that have been noted in the continuous development of the town. A wholesome sign is the fact that the promoters of this improvement had numerous applications to rent the two extra rooms as soon as their trade and plans became known. Redmond Fausett secured the corner building.

The trade has not yet been closed on the other. Monday the stock of goods of McMurray Huey was moved into the Masonic Building. Tuesday morning workmen began tearing down the old brick house just va-acted by the above named firm. Brooks Lawrence has resigned as state superintendent of the Alabama Anti-Saloon League. His resignation wili take effect July 1, the day the new state-wide prohibition law becomes effective.

The resignation was handed the Headquarters Committee of the Alabama Anti-Saloon League February 15. It was repeated at a second meeting of the Headquarters Committee in Birmingham last Monday. The resignation will be accepted. Members of the committee have tried to prevail upon Mr. Lawrence to continue his connection with the organization, but he has declined t.

REV. BROOKS LAWRENCE to reconsider his resignation. His successor has not been appointed, but selection will probably be made during the next two months. Mr. Lawrence will engage in the manufacture and sale of lead pencils.

He will retain his citizenship in Alabama. Mr. Lawrence wag appointed Superintendent of the Alabama Anti-Saloon League May 5, 1906. At that time there were 26 wet counties in the state. He is given credit by the leading prohibitionists of the state for most of the work in the elimination of saloons in Alabama.

Mr. Lawrence said Thursday morning he was proud of the record that had been made by the prohibition forces in Alabama during the past nine years. Birmingham News, April 29th. Mr. Lawrence assigned as his reasons the urgent need for a rest by changing the form of his work, also the necessity for engaging in a business which would better provide for himself and family.

MORE DIPPING VATS PROVIDEDJFOR COUNTY At a special meeting of the Commissioners' Court of Randolph county last Friday the commissioners appropriated $240 for the purpose of buildiDg six dipping vats in Randolph, looking to the end of the cattle tick in this domain. The material costs $40 for each vat. The countv furnishes the money provid- ed the citizens in the locality do the building and buy the necessary chemicals. I The vats provided for Friday will be located as follows: Bacon Level, Omaha, Wehadkee, Taylor's Cross Roads, Roanoke and Wadley. This i will make ten vats in the county, The work should spread to every beat and the county should get in the quarantine belt as speedily as possible.

This would greatly enhance the value of our cattle. i I numbers were generously appla i-ed and repeated encores were re sponded to. John E. Faust made a big hit with his Ford automobile song, as did H. H.

Bailey on his vaudeville stunts. Local interest in the performance was enhanced by the fact that three Roanoke boys John Faust, Edgar Glenn and White Hornsby were among the singers, while Albert Penn, a former Roanoker now residing at Five Points, was the skillful piano accompanist. This interest was heightened when Dr. Simpson, president of the college, announced that seven members of the club exactly half of it vere from the Roanoke district. S.

S. CAMPAIGN I ORDER F0R JUI County Workers Met in Ronoke Last" Holiday and Flado Hah for Visitation of the Schools. At a well attended meeting of the officers and executive committee of the Randolph County Sunday School Association held in Roanoke Monday plans were discussed for an "Every School Campaign" during the month of June. A committee was appointed to plan the campaign, and the report of that committee is here given. We recommend 1.

That each district president be requested to hold a half day convention with each Sunday school in his district during the month of June, holding at one place in the morning and another in the afternoon if desirable, or holding two or three the same afternoon if necessary, attending one himself and having at least one visiting worker at each other place. We recommend that at each of these conventions the ten points of the Banner School be emphasized, one speaker discussing the first three points: (1, Evergreen; 2, good Records; 3, Graded.) Another may discuss the fourth, fifth, and sixth points: (4, Adults Classes Organized; 5, Workers' Meeting; 6, Systematic Plans for substitute Teachers.) A third may discuss the last four points: (7, Teacher Training Class enrolled; 8, Cradle Roll; 9, Home Department; 10, Cooperation with District, County and State Associations.) Bulletins on each of these points may be had free of charge by writing to Mr. Leon C. Palmer, Bell Building. Montgomery, Ala.

3. We further recommend that the district presidents make definite advance arrangements with those who are to discuss the different topics in order that there may be no misunderstanding. These arrangements should be made at once, as June is less than a month off. 4. Let each district president get an ample supply of blank re-I (Continued on last page) Mr.

Znbel has the contract for superintending the building. J. W. Collier will do the brick and con crete work. NEWS OF THE CHURCHES.

The Leader is requested to announce that Rev. A. S. Brannan will preach at the Second Baptist church next Sunday morning, and that the service will be in keeping with Mother's Day. Preceding this a talk will be made by Judge Blake.

There will be songs by the children. Dr. Rucker will preach Sunday the commencement sermon of the Chambers County High School at will return and his appointment here at night The following Monday he will leave for Houston, Texas, to attend the Southern Baptist convention, his congre- datinn havind lrinlu nrnvirloH fnr this trip. Strong sermons were heard at both the Baptist and Methodist churches last Sunday morning. In the evening the Baptists called in their service to attend the song service at the Methodist church.

A large congregation enjoyed the excellent music rendered by Miss Dobbs and her choir, together with the hymns sung by choir and con gregation. CONGRESS DESIGNATES HAY 21 MOTHER'S DAY The beautiful custom of observing the second Sunday in May as Mother's Day has been sanctioned by an act of Congress, adopted at its last session. The congressman from this district, Hon. Tom Heflin, had the honor of introducing the resolution, calling upon the President of the United States to issue a proclamation, urging the proper recognition of the day by the display of the American flag. Custom has also provided that a white carnation, or other white flower, shall be worn as an emblem of the purity of motherhood.

At the churches in Roanoke, and we trust in every community throughout the land, suitable observance of the day will be had. This occasion should serve to awaken anew the tenderest sentiment in the human breast and call back to the paths of purity and rectitude any erring son or daughter who may have gone astray. All honor to Mother man's best friend and Heaven's most precious gift to the world! Owing to the popularity of the famous Warner's Rust Proof Corsets, the Baltimore Store, exclusive agent, will offer this week No. 248 the best $1.50 corset made, at $1.00 only. It CAPTAIN GEO.

0. HILL exercises at the college were such as aroused our enthusiasm and war fire, but this time "the blamed tears would come" and the stoutest heart couldn't help it. God in heaven ever bless the ladies and children for their patriotic desire to make smooth and tranquil our hastening passage to the tomb where we must shortly lie. We are all prone to more of less eulogize almost any kind of speech delivered on such an occasion, but I never heard as much said in as short a speech as that made by Mr. Sorrell to the old soldiers last Monday.

He had us men, women and children in an aeroplane clear above the earth from the start, and after soaring among the stars for a spell he safely landed on terra firma again, leaving that teeming mass of hearers almost breathless. The old veterans to a man love him and extend their appreciation for the message so kindly delivered to us. Bless the Lord! Who but the (Continued on last page).