Larry, Yes, you did send me the transcription of the Southerland bible which Lucinda J. Smith in it, and the census which shows her as an "Aunt" was in the household of John Southerland in Cleburne Co. AL in 1880 Lost Creek, Cleburne County, Alabama 1880 Source: FHL Film 1254008 National Archives Film T9-0008 Page 201B John SOUTHERLEN Self age 27 AL Occ: Farmer Fa: --- Mo: TN Jane SOUTHERLEN Wife age 36 GA Occ: Keeping House Fa: SC Mo: GA James W. P. SOUTHERLEN Son age 8 AL Fa: AL Mo: GA Margret P. SOUTHERLEN Dau age 5 AL Fa: AL Mo: GA Criller L. SOUTHERLEN Dau age 4 AL Fa: AL Mo: GA Susan E. SOUTHERLEN Dau age 1 AL Fa: AL Mo: GA Lucinda J. SMITH Aunt age 45 TN Fa: SC --- Mo: --- --- NOTES: from the Southerland family bible, (transcription from Larry Morrison of Randolph County, AL) Lucinda J. Smith's date of death is recorded as Dec. 15, 1890. She most likely died in Cleburne County, Alabama. Her burial site or tombstone have not been located. ---- We are "thawing out" from a very cold winter here, snow, ice and freezing temperatures. Today the sun is shining and it has warmed up to about 45 degrees so I am thankful for that....it feels like a "heat wave" now! Cousin Candace in Oregon (half a Yankee)

Larry, I suspect that this is Emaline Stewart (daughter of Silas Stewart) who married Mr. Pitts: 1920 census COOK County, Georgia Lenox Dist. page 198 B January 23, 1920 (Note: Jacob Pitts family are living a few households away from Columbus Raymond Skinner family in this census) Jacob Pitts, age 39, AL, AL, AL, Farmer Emma L., wife, age 38, AL, AL, AL John, son, age 13, AL Lilla, daughter, age 11, AL Flora, daughter, age 7, AL Rosa, daughter, age 5, AL Edith, daughter, age 3, AL ---- 1930 census TIFT County, Georgia Eldorado Pct. page 26 B April 3, 1930 Henry J. Pitts, age 50, GA, GA, GA, farmer Emmylyn ?, wife, age 48, GA, GA, GA (married at the age of 37 years) Flora, daughter, age 18, GA Rosa, daughter, age 17, GA Edith, daughter, age 13 ?, GA Doff Pitts, father, age 72, widowed, GA, GA, GA ----- Georgia Death Index Name: Emaline S Pitts Death Date: 31 Mar 1960 County of Death: Tift Gender: F Race: W Age: 78 years County of Residence: Tift Certificate: 11716 --- But would have to see her death certificate to see if her father is listed on it. I wonder if there is a library in Alabama that has the Georgia death certificates on microfilm? Candace

Larry, This is a little more info about Mark Pitts (born ca 1798 in SC, died after 1850) who was married to Elizabeth Smith (daughter of Philip J. Smith and unknown wife). Mark Pitts was married to someone else before he married Elizabeth Smith. The first wife apparently died before May 30, 1846 when he married Elizabeth Smith. Elizabeth Smith and Mark Pitts apparently separated by 1850 because he is living in Tennessee with some of his children from the first marriage.....and Elizabeth is living with her father Philip J. Smith in 1850 with her children from the marriage to Mark Pitts.... 1830 census Lincoln County, Tennessee page 276 Mark Pitts 1 male under the age of 5 years 2 male age 20 - 30 years 1 female under the age of 5 years 1 female age 20 - 30 years ------ 1840 census Benton County, Alabama page 32 Mark Pitts 1 male under the age of 5 years 1 male age 10 - 15 years 1 male age 40 - 50 years 1 female under the age of 5 yrs 2 females ages 5 - 10 years 1 female age 10 - 15 years 1 female age 40 - 50 years ------ 1850 Lincoln County, Tennessee page 5 SubDivision 2 August 29, 1850 Mark Pitts, age 52, laborer, SC (born ca 1798 in SC) Caroline, age 29, Tenn. (born ca 1831 in TN) Elizabeth R., age 17, Tenn. (born ca 1833 in TN) Andrew J., age 15, Ala. (born ca 1835 in AL) George W., age 13, Ala. (born ca 1837 in AL) ---- 850 Benton Co. Alabama Census, pg 409 Philip J. SMITH, age 58, shoemaker, born SC ? Elizabeth PITTS, 27, F, born in TN Catherine SMITH, 26, F, born in TN Lucinda J. SMITH,20, born in TN, Enoch W. SMITH, 19, farmer, born in TN (note: shown in later census's as William Enoch Smith) Margarett SMITH, 16, born in TN John S. SMITH, 16, farmer, born in TN Harvey PITTS, 6, born in AL William F. PITTS, 3, born in AL. ---- This might be Phillip J. Smith extended family in the 1860 census in Randolph Co. AL (not sure who Isaac Smith is but perhaps some of the names are just wrong in the census ?? ) 1860 Randolph Co AL - Isaac Smith household Smith Isaac 80 M Farmer NC Smith Margarett 32 F D H SC (Margaret C. Smith Southerland ?) Smith Jane 25 F D H SC Pitts Howard 18 M Farmer Ga (Harvey Howard Pitts) Pitts W. 16 M Farmer Ga (William Pitts) Pitts Dalton 8 M Ga ("Dolphus" Pitts) Southerland Elbert 8 M Ga (Margarett's son John Albert Southerland ? ) ---- 1870 census Cleburne County Township 17 Range 12 pg 410 P.J. Smith, age 78, born in SC, blind Lucinda J. Smith, age 36 ?, born in Tennessee Dolphus Pitt, age 17, born in AL (residing with them) -------- 1880 census Cleburne County, Alabama Lost Creek Pct. page 256 (Note: indexed as PILLS instead of PITTS) Odolphus PITTS Self M Male W 28 AL Farmer TN TN Sarah C. PITTS Wife M Female W 24 GA Keeps House GA GA William S. PITT Son S Male W 6 AL At Home AL GA Rhoda N. PITTS Dau S Female W 3 AL At Home AL GA Henry J. PITTS Son S Male W 1 AL At Home AL GA ---- 1900 census Cleburne County, Alabama Lost Creek Pct. 9, page 298 June 28, 1900 Mathew M. Pitts, Mar ? 1848, age 52, AL, AL, Tennessee, married 30 yrs, Farmer Sarah C., wife, Feb. 1854, age 46, GA, GA, GA, mother of 5 children, 5 living Roda N., daughter, Apr. 1877, age 23, AL Mary J., daughter, Feb. 1882, age 18, AL Priddy or Liddy ?? A.E., daughter, Aug. 1887, age 12, AL ---- 1910 census Cleburne County, Alabama Pct. 9 Lost Creek page 90 B April 16, 1910 Dolphus M. Pitts, age 57, AL, U.S., U.S., Farmer, married 38 years Sarah C., wife, age 53, Georgia, U.S., U.S., mother of 5 children, 5 living Rodie M., daughter, age 38 ??, Alabama Perlie or Priddy ? ?? Ann, daughter, age 22, Ala ---- NOTE: Can't find Dolphus M. Pitts in the 1920 census. --- NOTES for further research, about a Matthew PItts who was in Cleburne County, Alabama prior to his death: BETHEL CEMETERY (in Cleburne County, Alabama) Bethel Cemetery or Pitts Cemetery as it was first known, is located at the end of County Road 380 directly behind the Bethel United Methodist Church. A Mr. Pitts reportedly owned the property and started the cemetery. Some say that a slave was the first person buried there. The slave may have belonged to Mr. Pitts. "Matthew Pitts 1795 - 1868" is the inscription on the oldest marker. At one time the cemetery was fenced to keep livestock out. The fence crossed the road with a gate. Travelers had to open and close the gate. There is a story that two buddies were traveling in a buggy, after dark, and both had been drinking. They discussed which one would open the gate. One opened and closed the gate. He reported that a light got on the back of the buggy and traveled with them, and gave them quite a scare! Mr. Pitts sold his property to Mr. Jacob Laminack. Jacob later divided the property among his children. Several years ago, Mrs. I.V. Bentley Laminack and Blanche Bentley Sheffield had a marker placed at the cemetery with BETHEL inscribed on it. Other grave markers show the following names: Bentley, Crews, Davis, Gable, Hare, Hart, Hicks, Hughes, Kilgore, Laminack, Mauck, Robinson, Sherbert, Steed, Whitley, Godwin and Kett. There are many unidentified graves with only rocks at the head and foot stones. It is peaceful and quiet there. The cemetery is well kept and a memorial service is held on each 4th Sunday in May. Article submitted by Corene K. Laminack 735 County Road 80, Muscadine, Alabama 36269. " ----- I have more info about the children of Mark Pitts and his first wife, Andrew Jackson Pitts, George Washington Pitts and Harvey Howard Pitts, who lived in Calhoun Co. AL and in Carroll Co. Georgia. All three of these men served in the Civil War. Candace

Candace, I did read Silas Stewart's obit closely enough to catch that only one of the Gay spouses was mentioned. I wonder if it was Almeda or Rena who was left out. I don't guess that we will know that one. I wonder what you know about the Stewart / Pitts family. I'm stumped with that line. I do know that they moved to Tifton, GA. I have also found a related Otwell family who moved to Tifton about that time also. What does your research show on this? Larry -----Original Message----- From: alclebur-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:alclebur-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Candace Gravelle Sent: Friday, January 19, 2007 11:01 PM To: alclebur@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [ALCLEBUR] Newspaper abstracts for SEPT. 15th thru SEPT. 29th,1932 from ... Hi Valerie, Yes, it does say Jonathan....I have noticed that there have been several errors in some of the articles about my father's families from The Cleburne News, including a death notice/obit for James Thomas Skinner whose obit said he was a woman!! I would guess that there are other errors in some of the names or info in the articles and some omissions also in the children listed for some of them. For example, Silas Stewart's obit did not name his daughter Almeda for example, for some reason. Two of his daughters married into my GAY family....... Candace ----- Original Message ----- From: <VCJFreeman@aol.com> To: <alclebur@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, January 19, 2007 7:29 PM Subject: Re: [ALCLEBUR] Newspaper abstracts for SEPT. 15th thru SEPT. 29th,1932 from ... > > Candace -- > > I know I should know better than to question you -- but does the below > really say Jonathan? I have generally seen his name as Johnson -- Allen > Johnson > Haley. > > Thanks for the double check when you have time, > > V > > ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ > > In a message dated 1/17/2007 4:05:59 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, > tealtree@comcast.net writes: > > NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, SEPTEMBER 15, 1932 > > > CELEBRATES 81st BIRTHDAY the 16th > > Uncle Jonathan Haley, pioneer and well known Heflin citizen, will > celebrate > his 81st birthday on Friday the 16th, with a number of his children > present. > Mr. Haley has been a resident of Heflin for about 40 years; has served as > Mayor of Heflin and tax assessor of Cleburne county. Good wishes are > extended by friends. > > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > ALCLEBUR-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.1.410 / Virus Database: 268.17.1/640 - Release Date: 1/19/2007 > > ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to ALCLEBUR-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Larry, There was a William Franklin Pitts (born Mar. 24, 1847 in old Benton County, AL, died Aug. 4, 1922 in Carroll Co. GA) who married Isabelle Elizabeth Otwell (born ca 1840, died before 1876). They married on Sept. 1, 1867 in Cleburne Co. Alabama. William Franklin Pitts was a son of Mark Pitts (b. ca 1798, died aft. 1850) and Elizabeth Smith (b. 1822 in TN, died 1851 in AL or GA). Elizabeth Smith was a daughter of Phillip J. Smith and unknown wife. She was also a sister of Margaret C. Smith (who first married to Jacob Southerland and second to George Washington Gay Sr.)... William Franklin Pitts married second to Sarah Catherine Boyd on Aug. 13, 1878 in Cleburne Co. AL. This is some info about William Franklin Pitts: Cleburne County, Alabama Marriage Records Spouse 1: W. F. Pitts Spouse 2: Izabell Otwell Marriage Date: 01 Aug 1867 Marriage Place: Cleburne County, Ala. NOTES: Married: 1 SEP 1867 in Cleburne Co, AL Note: "W.F. Pitts & Izabell Autwell, license date 1 Sept 1867, marriage date 1 Aug 1867, official - Merrill Collier, "At the residence of Jesse Autwell. Note: the bride's name was spelled Otwell in the margin. The filing date of the license was 2 Oct 1867." (marriage date and license date most likely reversed.) 1 ----- Cleburne County, Alabama Marriage Records Spouse 1: William F. Pitts Spouse 2: Sarah C. Boyd Marriage Date: 13 Aug 1878 Marriage Place: Cleburne Page: 211 ---- 1870 census Cleburne County, Alabama Wehasa P.O. page 410 June 18, 1870 Wm. Pitts, age 22, Ala Isabell, age 30, GA Mary E., age 3, Ala James A., age 5 months, Ala --- 1880 census Cleburne County, Alabama Lost Creek Pct. page 254 June 1880 William Pitts, age 33, AL, TN, TN, farmer Sarah C., age 35, wife, GA, GA, GA Mary E., daughter, age 11, AL, AL, GA James A., son,age 10, AL, AL, GA Roda J., daughter, age 8, AL, AL, GA Margaret M., daughter, age 7, AL, AL, GA William G., son, age 5, AL ----- 1900 census Carroll County, Georgia Turkey Creek Dist. (Enum. Dist. 11) page 240 June 4, 1900 William F. Pitts, March 1847, age 53, AL, S. Carolina?, S. Carolina, married 23 years, Farmer Sarah C., wife, Aug. 1844, age 55, GA, S. Carolina, N. Carolina Roda J., daughter, Jan. 1872, age 28, AL Margaret M., daughter, May 1873, age 26, AL William G., son, July 1875, age 25, GA John M., son, June 1880, age 19, AL Medie , daughter, Feb. 1882, age 18, AL Thomas ?, son, Aug. 1885, age 14, AL on previous page in same census is: James A. Pitts, Feb. 1870, age 30, AL, GA, AL, married 2 years, Farmer Rhoda E., wife, Sept. 1880, age 19, GA, GA, GA --------- 1910 census Carroll County, Georgia Turkey Creek Dist. page 216 April 25, 1910 William F. Pitts, age 63, Georgia, South Carolina, Georgia, married 30 yrs, farmer, Gen. Farm Sarah, wife, age 66, Georgia, North Carolina, North Carolina, mother of 5 children, 3 living Mede, daughter, age 24, Georgia --- 1920 census Carroll County, Georgia Flint Corner Dist. page 74 Jan. 15, 1920 William F. PItts, age 73, GA, GA, GA, Farmer, Gen. Farm Katie S., wife, age 76, GA, GA, GA Mattie , daughter, age 36, Ala. Next door: Thomas N. Pitts, age 34, AL, GA, GA, farmer, Gen. Farm Bula, wife, age 30, GA, GA, GA ------ Buried at Mount Zion United Methodist Church Cemetery William F. Pitts (only date give is death death of Aug. 4, 1922) Co. H. 38th Inf., CSA ----- CONFEDERATE SOLDIER'S APPLICATION William F. Pitts, Carroll County, Ga. Co. H. 38th Ala. Inf. Application for Soldier's Pension Under Act 1910 Question for Applicants to Answer August 23, 1910 State of Georgia, Carroll County William F. Pitts of said state and county, hereby applies for the pension provided by the Act of 1910 to Confederate Soldiers and submits his sworn statement with his testimony to make out the same and after being duly sworn true answers do make to the questions: 1. What is your name and were do you reside? Wm.F . Pitts, Waco, Ga. 2. How long and since when have you been a continuous resident citizen of this state? 18 years since Nov. 1892. 3. Did you enlist in the Army of the Confederate States or of the Organized Militia of this state from 1861 to 1865? Yes. 4. When and where and in what company and regiment did you enlist? May 15, 1864 at Florence, Ala., Co. H. 38th Ala. Inf. 5. How long did you remain in the actual Military Service with said company and regiment? Nearly 1 year from May 15, 1864 to April 1865. 6. When and where was your company and regiment surrendered or discharged from the service? I learn that it was in N.C. about April 26, 1865. 7. Were you actually present with your command when it was surrendered or discharged? No. 8. If you were not actually present state specifically and clearly where you were. At home on furlough, sick. a. Where was your command when you left it? Tuscumbia, Ala. b. When did you leave the command? March 15, 1865. c. For what cause did you leave? Had chronic diarrhea. d. By those authority did you leave? The officers and doctors. e. For how long was your leave granted? 30 days furlough was given me for sickness. f. Why did you not returned to your command after leave expired? Was not able. Capt. Robertson at home extended furlough 15 more days after 15th of April 1865. g. In what way were you prevented? Was not able h. What effort did you make to return? None, not able. i. Were you captured during the war? No. 9. What property of every description was owned, in use, possession and control of yourself and wife and its cash value on the 4th of Nov. 1908? 1 mule, $65. 1 cow, $25. 1 2-horse wagon $25. 1 - horse wagon, $20. 1 old buggy & harness, $25. Household goods, $50. Farming Tools, $5. Total $215. Wife had nothing. 10. What property of any kind have you or wife disposed of and for what purpose since 4 Nov. 1908? Disposed of nothing. 11. What property of any description of any kind and of any value now owned and in the use possesion and control of yourself and wife and its cash value? Same property as described in No. 9. 12. What annual or monthly income or earnings of yourself and wife and the source derived have you? None. 13. Are you drawing a pension of any amount from this state or the United States? No. 14. Have you ever applied for the Georgia pension and had it refused? Never. William F. Pitts, X, his mark Sworn to and subscribed before me this 23 day of Aug. 1910. W.J. Millican, Ordinary of Carroll County. --- QUESTIONS FOR WITNESS AS TO SERVICE State of Georgia, Carroll County S.L. Smith of said state and county is hereby presented as a witness in support of the application of Wm. F. Pitts for the pension provided the the Act of 1910 in said state and after being sworn, true answers do make to the questions propounded, answers as follows: 1. What is your name and where do you reside? Saml. L. Smith, Carrollton, Ga. Rt. 4. 2. How long and since when have you known Wm.F. Pitts, the applicant? Sixty years since boyhood. 3. Where does he now reside and since when has he been a bonafide continuing resident in this state and how do you know? Carroll County, Ga, Waco. Resides in Ga. the last 15 years. Know him well. 4. When, where and in what company and regiment did Wm. F. Pitts enlist during the war from 1861 to 1865? 1864, May 15. Florence, Ala., Co. H 38th Ala. Regt. Inf. 5. How did you obtain this informaton of his service? I was in the same Co. with him. I knew him well. 6. How long within your own personal knowledge did he perform actual military service with this command and regiment? From middle of Mar. 1864 to Mar. 1865, about one year. 7. When and where was his command surrendered or discharged, give date and place.? On April 26, 1865, in N.C., I was informed. 8. Where you personally present with the command at surrender? No. 9. If not, where were you and how came you there? Home on wounded furlough. I am a pensioner myself. 10. Was the applicant personally present with his command at surrender? No. 11. If not, where was he and how came him there? Had chronic diarrhea and was sent home sick furlough, 30 days. 12. When did he leave his command? About March 15, 1865. Where was his command when he left it? Tuscumbia, Ala. For what cause did he leave? chronic diarrhea. By what authority did he leave? Surgeon and officers. How long was he granted leave: 30 days, as I remember. How do you know all that you have stated to be true? Same Co. and I saw him often, know when he left. 13. In what way was he prevented from leaving his command? Was not able, had chronic diarrhea. LIving 1/4 mile from him, know he had his furlough extended by the ?? after ?? it was out. I saw him and know he was not able to return till after war ended. 14. What effort did he make to return to his command and how do you know? I saw him and know he was not able to return until after war ended. 15. Was applicant captured as a prisoner? no. Saml. L. Smith, X, his mark Sworn to and subscribed before me this 22 day of Aug. 1910. W.J. Millican, Ordinary of Carroll County. --- PENSION Office Oct. 1, 1910 If witness was at home on wounded furlough he certainly was not present when applicant left command. Applicant must have left command in Jan. or Feb. 1865. The 38th Alabama was with Johnson in N.C. or Battle of Bentonville was fought March 23rd 1865. Some mistake, must show an honorable absence and accounting for self honorably to end of war. Captain of Co. had no authority to extend furlough. J.W. Lindsey, Com. of Pens. --- AMENDMENT TO PENSION CLAIM OF WM. F. PITTS February 25, 1911 Georgia, Carroll County Personally came before me, the applicant W. F. Pitts, who being by me durly sworn in due form, says: I repeat as correct the essential statements in my original application down to "b' when I stated that I left command Mar. 15, 1865. It was been so long as I can't remember the dates., but it was when our command was on the march from Tenn. after the Battle of Nashville, in Dec. 1864. I was in that Battle. We moved to the vicinity of Franklin, Tenn. and skirmished around there to Pulaski where we stopped a short time. Our command was then ordered to go through Ala. and from there to Macon or some other front. We stayed there at Tuscumbia, Ala. a few days, I can't say how long. I had contracted chronic diarrhea at Nashville and managed to keep with the command till we got to Tuscumbia, Ala. I got worse after we stopped at Tuscumbia and was unable to march further. The officers and surgeon gave me a 30 day furlough and sent me home to Randolph Co. Ala. It took me several days to get to my home a foot as I traveled very slow. I got home sometime in March of 1865. This is my best recollection of the date. I stated that Capt. Robertson extended my furlough. He was a Lieut. but in command of the Co. He was at home on furlough and came to see me and said that I was not able to go back then and extended it. I thought it was all right and I didn't try to get a doctor to do it. I was never able to return. Chronic diarrhea grew worse and I was not able to do anything till late in the summer of 1865 and then very little. Was not able. W.F. Pitts, X, his mark Sworn to and subsribed before me and I certify that the applicant was sworn properly before he signed this affidavit and the contents were fully made known to him and that he is a citizen of Carroll County who is worthy of credit. Witness my hand and official seal this 25th Feb. 1911. W.J. Millican, Ordinary, Carroll County, Ga. --- AMENDMENT, Pension Claim of Wm. F. Pitts Carroll County, Georgia February 27, 1911 Personally came before me, J.P. Phillips, whom I certify to be a bonafide citizen of said county, who is worthy of belief and who being duly sworn by me before signing this affidavit, deposes and says: My name is J.P. Phillips, Mt. Zion, Ga. I am and have been closely acquainted with the applicant Wm. F. Pitts for 50 years or more. When he came home from the Army I was living within one mile of him and for 20 years after. Our residence was then in Randolph, now Cleburne County, Ala. I remember well the circumstances of his coming home sick. I saw him when he first came home and every few days for years afterward. He had when he first came a 30 day furlough. My recollection is that when he called me in to see him, he showed it to me. I know he was bad off with chronic diarrhea and was confined to his bed a great deal of the time for several months and was totally disabled from doing anything for the greater part of the year 1865. I can positively state that he was not able for military service from the time he got home till long after the soldiers all got home. I was a boy about fifteen years old but I remember the facts I have stated very well, except the date of his coming. From the best of my recollection it was about 6 or 8 weeks before they all came home. It might have been a little sooner or a little later. J.P. Phillips, X, his mark Sworn to and subsribed before me this 27 Feb. 1811. W.J. Millican, Ordinary, Carroll County/ --- Mar 4, 1911 Letter from: G.W. Merrell, Pension Attorney Carrollton, Georgia To: Hon. J.W. Lindsey, Atlanta Ga. Dear Judge, Re: W. F. Pitts, some mistake The original affidavit of his comrade, S.L. Smith shows all the facts called for. Didn't need to show furlough extended if it is proven to be true that applicant couldn't return to service. He does not claim to have been at Bentonville Battle. Witness Smith swears positively to his being on furlough and his utter inability to return and found him laid up with chronic diarrhea, the disease for which he was on furlough and so continued for months. I sent in corroboration affadavit of applicant and one made by a nearby neighbor who saw him when he came home and for 20 years. I think you are justifiable as Smith's affidavit is in my handwriting and I can hardly read it myself since it got cold. Yours very truly, G.W. Merrell. ---- WIDOW'S APPLICATION To Be Put on Roll in Her Own Right When Husband Was on the Indigent Roll or Put on Under Act of July 11, 1910, As Amended by Act of 1919 Name: Mrs. Sarah C. Pitts Widow of William F. Pitts, Co. H, 38th Ga. Approved by John W. Clark, Commissioner of Pensions, 11-14-22. Sarah C. Pitts, Carroll County, Ga. ORDINARY'S CERTIFICATE State of Georgia, Carroll County I, W.T. Steed, Ordinary of said County, do certify that I know Mrs. Sarah C. Pitts, the applicant for pension and that she is the person she represents herself to be and that she is a bona fide continuing resident of said county and was since Nov. 1891. That I also know H.H. Pitts, witness to marriage and I also know T.N. Pitts; that both of the foregoing were duly sworn by me before signing respective affidavits and that they are truthful and trustworthy and their statements are entitled to full faith and credit. Sworn under my hand and official seal this 20th day of Oct. 1922. E.T. Steel, Ordinary of Carroll County. --- WIDOW'S AFFADAVIT State of Georgia, Carroll County Personally before me came Mrs. Sarah C. Pitts of said county, who after being duly sworn says that she is the widow of William F. Pitts to whom, in the county of Cleburne, State of Alabama, she was married on the 13th day of August 1878 and that she remained his wife and resided with him to the date of his death on August 4, 1922, and that she has not since his death remarried. At the time of his death he was on the service pension roll of said state and paid a pension of $100. in Carroll County for 1922 per annum, on account of being a soldier in Company H Regiment of 38th Ga. That she is now a bona fide resident citizen of said County of Carroll and she has so continously resided since November 1891. Mrs. Sarah C. Pitts, X, her mark Sworn to and subscribed before me this 20th day of October 1922. E.T. Steel, Ordinary of Carroll County --- AFFADIVIT OF WITNESSES TO PROVE MARRIAGE AND TO WHOM. DATE OF DEATH OF HUSBAND State of Georgia, Carroll County Personally before me comes H.H. Pitts and T.N. Pitts known to be responsible and truthful persons, residing is said county, who after being duly sworn, say that of their own personal knowledge, Mrs. Sarah C. Pitts who made the foregoing affidavit, is the lawful widow of William F. Pitts who died in Carroll County in the said state of Georgia on 4th day of August 1922, and that she has not since remarried. That she became the wife of William F. Pitts on the 13th day of August 1878 and that Wm. F. Pitts was the same man who was on the pension rolls in the state of Georgia from Carroll County, when he died. H.H. Pitts T.N. Pitts Sworn to and subscribed before me this 20th day of Oct. 1922. E.T. Steel, Ordinary of Carroll County --- (Copy of Marriage License in Pension file) ---- Another child of Mark Pitts and Elizabeth Smith was Adolphus Matthew Pitts who was born ca 1851 in old Benton Co. AL and died January 12, 1937 in Tift County, Georgia. He married Sarah Catherine Martin (born Feb. 1855, died Mar. 4, 1917 in Cleburne Co. AL). Their son Henry Jacob Pitts (born Mar 8, 1879, died after 1930) married first to Margaret Ella Williams who died in 1918 and then before 1920 he remarried to a lady named Emeline who was about the right age to be Emaline Stewart..... 1920 census COOK County, Georgia Lenox Dist. page 198 B January 23, 1920 (Note: Jacob Pitts family are living a few households away from Columbus Raymond Skinner family in this census) Jacob Pitts, age 39, AL, AL, AL, Farmer Emmie L., wife, age 38, AL, AL, AL John, son, age 13, AL Lilla, daughter, age 11, AL Flora, daughter, age 7, AL Rosa, daughter, age 5, AL Edith, daughter, age 3, AL ---- 1930 census TIFT County, Georgia Eldorado Pct. page 26 B April 3, 1930 Henry J. Pitts, age 50, GA, GA, GA, farmer Emmylyn , wife, age 48, GA, GA, GA (married at the age of 37 years) Flora, daughter, age 18, GA Rosa, daughter, age 17, GA Edith, daughter, age 13 ?, GA Dolff Pitts, father, age 72, widowed, GA, GA, GA NEXT DOOR: Russell Smith, age 47, GA, GA, GA, Farmer Mary J., wife, age 47, GA, GA, GA Marvin, son, age 21, GA Sims, son, age 19, GA William, son, age 13 ?, GA Elma ?? son, age 10, GA Margarett, mother, age 78 ??, GA, GA, GA 2 households away is: Wm. Pitts, age 55, GA, GA, GA, Farmer Lula, wife, age 47, GA, GA, GA Jessie, daughter, age 25, GA Horace, son, age 23, GA Buford, son, age 21, GA Mattie Lou, daughter, age 19, GA Leon, son, age 17, GA ??, daughter, age 15, GA ??, daughter, age 13, GA ---- Georgia Death Index Name: Emaline S Pitts Death Date: 31 Mar 1960 County of Death: Tift Gender: F Race: W Age: 78 years County of Residence: Tift Certificate: 11716 --- Candace

Larry, Larry, you are right, it was Almeda Stewart who married Asalone Columbus Gay who was left out of the probate notice from the newspaper transcriptions for the estate of Silas Stewart: >From "The Cleburne News", Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama Newspaper Issue of December 26, 1935 NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO SELL LAND FOR DIVISION State of Alabama, Cleburne County Probate Court December 14, 1935 Notice to: Emeline Pitts who resides in Tifton, Ga. Mary Otwell who resides in Newnan, Ga. Five children of Elec Steward, whose names, ages and residences are unknown and when last heard of, resided somewhere in the state of Texas On this day, the 14th of December 1935, came John Batchelor and Eveline Batchelor and filed their petition in writing, under oath, praying for an order and proceeding to sell certain property described therein for the purpose of division and partition between said parties and: Emeline Pitts Dock Steward Mary Otwell Sarah Jane Brown Rena Gay Five children of Elec Steward, whose names, ages and residences are unknown, and when last heard of, resided somewhere in the State of Texas Three children of Lunda Brown whose names are Argro Brown, Luther Brown and Ezra Brown, all of whom are under the age of twenty-one years and live with their father Marvin Brown as joint owners of said property. It is ordered that said petition be set down for hearing on the 13th day of January 1936 and that notice thereof, together with the day set for hearing the same, be given the above named persons as said joint owners of said property, by citation to be personally served on them, ten days before said day appointed for hearing the same, and also by publication for three successive weeks in the Cleburne News, a newspaper published in this county. A.H. Glasgow, Judge of Probate ---- Almeda Stewart who married Asalone Columbus Gay was still living (as far as I know) in Dec. 1935, but her husband had died in May 1935: >From "The Cleburne News", Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama Newspaper Issue of Thursday, May 23, 1935 HOPEWELL FARMER CLAIMED BY DEATH Heflin, Ala., May 18th A.C. Gay, age 59, farmer of the Hopewell section, died at his home this afternoon following an illness of about two months. Funeral services were conducted at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon at Macedonia church by the Rev. A.T. Warmack. Interment was in the church cemetery with Ussery of Anniston in charge. Mr. Gay is survived by his wife, three sons, D.L. Gay of Anniston, H.L. Gay of Bowdon, Ga., and H.G. Gay of Hopewell; a brother, G.A. Gay of Hopewell and two sisters, Mrs. Ida White, Villa Rica, Ga. and Mrs. John Nolen, Hightower. >From same newspaper, same issue: A.C. GAY PASSES A.C. Gay was born Aug. 15, 1875; first married Miss Bulah Shelton Nov. 29, 1903; second to Miss Almedia Stewart Oct. 25, 1909. He was a faithful member of Macedonia Baptist church, having lived in that community since early boyhood. He was an affectionate husband and father, a good citizen and will be missed both in church and school circles. ------- Will send a separate email about the OTWELL and PITT families, in case it is the one you are interested in...It is interesting because there is a family connection to our SMITH family (Margaret C. Smith Southerland who married George Washington Gay Sr.) Candace

Thank you, just what I suspected. Your work is always impeccable. THANK YOU

Candace -- I know I should know better than to question you -- but does the below really say Jonathan? I have generally seen his name as Johnson -- Allen Johnson Haley. Thanks for the double check when you have time, V ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ In a message dated 1/17/2007 4:05:59 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, tealtree@comcast.net writes: NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, SEPTEMBER 15, 1932 CELEBRATES 81st BIRTHDAY the 16th Uncle Jonathan Haley, pioneer and well known Heflin citizen, will celebrate his 81st birthday on Friday the 16th, with a number of his children present. Mr. Haley has been a resident of Heflin for about 40 years; has served as Mayor of Heflin and tax assessor of Cleburne county. Good wishes are extended by friends.

Hi Valerie, Yes, it does say Jonathan....I have noticed that there have been several errors in some of the articles about my father's families from The Cleburne News, including a death notice/obit for James Thomas Skinner whose obit said he was a woman!! I would guess that there are other errors in some of the names or info in the articles and some omissions also in the children listed for some of them. For example, Silas Stewart's obit did not name his daughter Almeda for example, for some reason. Two of his daughters married into my GAY family....... Candace ----- Original Message ----- From: <VCJFreeman@aol.com> To: <alclebur@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, January 19, 2007 7:29 PM Subject: Re: [ALCLEBUR] Newspaper abstracts for SEPT. 15th thru SEPT. 29th,1932 from ... > > Candace -- > > I know I should know better than to question you -- but does the below > really say Jonathan? I have generally seen his name as Johnson -- Allen > Johnson > Haley. > > Thanks for the double check when you have time, > > V > > ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ > > In a message dated 1/17/2007 4:05:59 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, > tealtree@comcast.net writes: > > NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, SEPTEMBER 15, 1932 > > > CELEBRATES 81st BIRTHDAY the 16th > > Uncle Jonathan Haley, pioneer and well known Heflin citizen, will > celebrate > his 81st birthday on Friday the 16th, with a number of his children > present. > Mr. Haley has been a resident of Heflin for about 40 years; has served as > Mayor of Heflin and tax assessor of Cleburne county. Good wishes are > extended by friends. > > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > ALCLEBUR-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.1.410 / Virus Database: 268.17.1/640 - Release Date: 1/19/2007 > >

NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE CLEBURNE NEWS", Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama for AUG. 23rd thru AUG. 30th, 1934 NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, AUGUST 23, 1934 OLIVER DODSON PASSES TO BEYOND ON MONDAY Oliver Dodson, nephew of the Editor of the Cleburne News, passed at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. G.F. Dodson in Buchanan, Georgia on Monday morning, after a long illness. He had been confined to his home for more than seven years. He was never known to complain. Peace to his pure soul. The family has the profound sympathy of a large number of relatives and friends. ----- MRS. T.J. OWEN HAS BIRTHDAY DINNER On Sunday, August 19th, a host of relatives and friends met at the old home place of Mr. and Mrs. T.J. Owen near old Cane Creek to spend the day celebrating Mrs. T.J. Owen's 66th birthday anniversary. The day was enjoyed by a large crowd. The dinner was spread on tables under the shade trees in the yard. The tables were filled with plenty of good things to eat and in the center was a large birthday cake with 66 candles. The afternoon was spent talking over old times, and eating watermelons and fruit. Seventy children, grandchildren and close relatives left for their homes in the afternoon, happy and wishing for mother and grandmother, many more happy birthdays. ----- ELIJAH E. MYERS, 89, LAID TO REST Elijah E. Myers, 89 years old, was buried at Ai on Friday. Mr. Myers was a good man and was a resident of this county for about 50 years, and was held in high esteem by all who knew him. Several children survive him. ----- FORMER CLEBURNE WOMAN BURIED HERE Mrs. Elizabeth Daugherty, 35, wife of Duston Daugherty, died in a Gadsden hospital Tuesday night of last week, after an illness of a few days with rheumatism. The funeral and burial services were held at Ai on Thursday with Rev. W.M. Barr in charge of services. Mrs. Daugherty is survived by her husband, two half-brothers, W.A. Dodson of Bivins, Texas and C.F. Dodson; two uncles, J.M. and B.F. DeFreese of Ruston, La. She was a member of the Ai Baptist church. ----- IN MEMORY OF OTTO PRICHARD In loving memory of Otto Prichard who departed this life August 12. In my heart your memory lingers sweetly, tender, fond and true. There's not a day dear Daddy that I do not think of you. Oh, how we miss the voice that never calls. How we long for foot steps that never come. We miss you dear Daddy in a million ways. But we cannot and will not say you are dead, but just some day we'll understand; we'll all be together in a better land. A daughter, Mrs. John Wilson ----- CELEBRATES BIRTHDAY Mr. and Mrs. John Austin and children spent the weekend with Mr. Austin's parents at Sylacauga where a family gathering celebrating Mr. J.C. Austin Sr.'s 62nd birthday. The entire family went to Fayetteville and enjoyed a picnic dinner at the home of Mr. Sam Merrill, with more than 65 relatives attending. A good time was had by all. ------ LOCAL News S.C. Beason has been suffering from poison on his left leg. --- WIDESPREAD HUNT BEGUN BY OFFICERS FOR MISSING GIRL Birmingham, Ala., Aug. 22nd Mysteriously missing since she left for an automobile ride Monday might, Miss Fay New, 19 year old Howard College senior, was the object of a widespread search by police and from citizens on Tuesday night. The search was centered in the vicinity of the Ruffner Mines, about a mile and a half east of Irondale on the Trussville-Irondale highway. Police said they were told by a negro family living near the mine that they heard a woman scream some during during Monday night. Police said that Harold Taylor, Miss New's escort on the automobile ride, told them that the young woman jumped from his automobile and ran away while they were parked on the highway about midnight on Monday night. In an interview begun at noon on Tuesday, police said Taylor told them " I am praying that nothing has happened to her, but of course, I can't help knowing that something is almost bound to have happened." The Birmingham News Mr. and Mrs. Lon New, Miss Fay New's parents, are former residents of Heflin. Miss New is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alex Rowell of this Cleburne county. ----- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, AUGUST 30, 1934 SLAIN GIRL LAID TO FINAL REST IN HEFLIN CEMETERY; Body of Slain Co-Ed is Borne to Grave at Childhood Home (written by Robert Kince of Birmingham Age-Herald) Heflin, Ala., Aug. 23 - - "For the Lord giveth and the Lord hath taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord." While tears streamed from the eyes in a silence broken only by the sobbing of the grief torn mother, Dr. T.V. Neal, Howard College President, spoke these simple, but impressive words over the body of Fay New on Thursday afternoon, shortly before it was consigned to its last resting place in the family burial ground here, where she was born 19 years ago. Here, where in the days of their courtship, Lon New waved a cheery greeting to Miss Dorsey Rowell, who later became Mrs. Lon New, from the platform of his speeding passenger train; now, the child of their bosom lay at rest among those she knew and loved the best. Here, among familiar surroundings, the same sturdy oaks, the same red hills, Fay New was buried while the entire community gathered in reverence to the memory of the little girl who left them years ago to seek her education in the city. While the familiar town clock of her childhood days solemnly tolled the hour of four atop the ancient courthouse, Fay New's body was lowered into the bosom of the earth, borne to its last resting place by five of her uncles on whose knees she climbed while a mere tot. The six pallbearer was A.B. Cain, her avowed sweetheart, whom police a few short hours before had released from custody after hours of relentless questioning in an effort to wring from him some information that could identify the one who had stabbed his sweetheart to death and dragged her lifeless body into a dismal cornfield near Irondale, where a searching party found it Wednesday afternoon. Cain, the man who said he loved Fay New had followed her part of the way on the fateful ride from which she never returned, stood beside her grave, his arm supporting the invalid father of the murdered girl, his eyes swollen with weeping while the body of his sweetheart was consigned to the earth. Throughout the two hour train ride from Birmingham he had whispered words of encouragement to the parents and had been gathered to their bosom, a man exonerated of all suspicion, a friend and benefactor in their time of trouble, the sweetheart of the dead girl. Services at the church were brief and simple. The Rev. O.G. Waid, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal Church, read from that portion of the scripture which said "whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die" and said a prayer over the flower laden casket. The choir sang "God Will Take Care of You" and Dr. Neal, choking back emotions, paid a tribute of respect to the life and character of Fay New while she was a student at Howard College. Mrs. New, who had sobbed hysterically throughout the services, gave way to her feelings when the casket was borne to the waiting hearse. "Oh, Fay", she cried over and over again. "Mother is talking to you, answer me my darling, my love." On the verge of collapse, Mr. and Mrs. New leaned for support on the arms of willing friends and relatives for the short ride to the adjacent cemetery where the simple services were concluded. Pleading for "just one last look", the distraught mother was led away while the casket sank slowly into the grave, after repeatedly kneeling by the side of the grave and calling over and over the bier of her dead child. All but relatives and the closest friends of the family were excluded from the train before it left Birmingham when Sid Baxter, veteran Southern Railway conductor and a life long friend of Lon New, entered the special car provided by the railroad and and announced that "as much as I hate to do it, it is my duty to inform you that only members of the funeral party will be allowed to travel in the car." Whereupon the car, crowded beyond capacity, quickly thinned out, only relatives and close friends remaining. Mrs. New chatted with friends throughout the two hour ride. Kindly neighbors and relatives talked to her of anything and everything but the tragedy. Lon New, occupying a seat immediately behind his wife, sat throughout most of the trip with his sister Mrs. Will Harris of Bessemer. Cain sat first with the mother and then with the father. Crowds gathered on the platforms of the various towns through which the train passed, hoping to catch of glimpse of the funeral party, but Fay's body had gone ahead and was resting at the little church when the family arrived. ------ INDICTMENT FOR TAYLOR FILED Birmingham, Ala., Aug. 28th Harold Taylor, 29, son of a former city comptroller, was formally charged with the murder of Miss Fay New, a Howard College student, in an indictment returned late Monday by the Jefferson County Grand Jury, and was ordered held without bond pending his trial. After hearing 13 witnesses, including many who have been mentioned frequently in the recent investigation of the college girl's death, the Grand Jury voted unanimously to return an indictment of first degree murder, shortly before 4 p.m. Monday and about 30 minutes later, reproted its findings to Judge J. Russell McElroy. Action of the Grand Jury came exactly one week from the day in which Taylor admitted to police that he accompanied the young woman in his automobile to a by-road near Irondale and he said that the young woman leaped from his car and fled into the woods after he "got rough with her." The capias charging Taylor with Miss New's death was served on Taylor in his cell in the county jail about an hour after the indictment had been voted, and the accused man received the formal notification, read to him by a deputy sheriff, without a change in his expression. BURIAL FOR MRS. HIGGINBOTHAM Anniston, Ala., Aug. 27th Funeral services for Mrs. C.M. Higginbotham, age 23, of near Oxford, who was drowned Thursday in the Alabama River near Montgomery while on a swimming party, were conducted at Chulafinnee church at 4 o'clock this afternoon by the Rev. T.O. Slaughter, pastor of the First Christian Church. Interment was in Chulafinnee cemetery with Ussrey in charge. Mrs. Higginbotham's body was found about three miles down stream from the point where she stepped off a ledge of shallow water into the deep part of the river. Joe Stewart, a member of the swimming party, narrowly escaped drowning when attempting to rescue Mrs. Higginbotham when she screamed for help. The body was found by searching parties late Sunday afternoon and was returned to Anniston early today. Surviving Mrs. Higginbotham are her husband and her sister, Mrs. Mary McKeand whom she was visiting in Montgomery. About a year ago, her brother-in-law, H.M. Higginbotham of the Alabama Power Company office here, was drowned in Mellon's Mill pond near Oxford. ----- MAN JAILED IN SLAYING Piedmont, Ala., Aug. 27th Warren Lorren of Borden Springs, has been placed in the Calhoun county jail in connection with an investigation of the slaying of F.A. Kimberly, age 58, Piedmont policeman, Saturday night. Sheriff Borders was told by Plice Chief Snead of Piedmont, who was with Kimberly at the time, that Lorren had been arrested, handcuffed and was being taken to jail when he pulled a pistol from his pocket and fired at Kimberly. Following the shooting, Chief Snead said, he disarmed Lorrens and took him to the county jail at Anniston. Lorrens has declined to discuss the shooting, county officers said. Funeral services for Kimberly were held Monday afternoon at the Piedmont Methodist church. Burial was in Piedmont cemetery. Surviving are two sons, two daughers and five sisters. ----- F.P. OWENS IS LAID TO REST HERE SUNDAY; F. Pierce Owens, Merchant, Funeral Director, Dies in Atlanta Hospital Funeral services for F. Pierce Owens, age 50, widely known Heflin funeral director, who died Friday in an Atlanta hospital, were conducted at 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon at the Heflin Methodist church by the pastor, the Rev. C.P. Hamby, assisted by the Rev. L.S. Wessinger and Dr. G. Fred Cooper. Interment was in Heflin Cemetery, with White of Anniston in charge. Active pallbearers were brothers and brothers-in-law. They are J.A., L.A., M.F., R.T., W.H., Neal and Frank Owens and Louis DeArman. Mr. Owens had been a funeral director in Heflin for about 20 years and was one of Cleburne county's best known citizens. He was active in Masonic affairs, being a Shriner, and also active in the Methodist church which he served as a steward. Surviving are the widow, a son, F.P. Owens Jr., two daughters, Eva and Annie Pearl Owens, all of Heflin; five brothers, M.F. Owens of Miami, Okla., Dr. W.H. Owens of Charlotte, N.C. and J.A., L.A., and R.J. Owens of Heflin, and three sisters, Mrs. Thomas G. Hill of Tallapoosa, Ga., and Misses Alice and Minnie Owens of Heflin. ------ HAPPY OCCASION A happy occasion was last Sunday when the following persons spent the day with Mr. and Mrs. Roy Bell, at the old home place at Bell Mills: Mr. and Mrs. Ben House Miss Mattie Sue House Mr. and Mrs. Hampton House and daughter Mr. and Mrs. Henry Keen and daughter R.C. Bell Causey Tumblin G.B. Gaines Baley O'Brien from Atlanta Mrs. White and daugher Mrs. Oscar Hallman and children of Birmingham ----- IN MEMORY OF JOSEPH MORGAN DEFREESE Joseph Morgan DeFreese was born in Cleburne county, Alabama on June 26, 1863 and died near Ruston, La., on Aug. 21, 1934. Mr. DeFreese moved to Lincoln Parish, La., in 1885 and remained a resident of said parish. Mr. DeFreese professed faith in Christ while quite young and joined the Congregational Methodist church. After moving to Louisiana, there wasn't any Congregational church near so he and his wife united with the Cumberland Presbyterian church at Greenwood in September 1890. He remained a member and also a ruling Elder of the church until death. He loved his church and nothing afforded him more pleasure than attending church services. Mr. DeFreese's companion departed this life January 1920 and since that time he has filled the place of mother and father. Mr. DeFreese leaves to mourn is going, six children, Joe, Jasper, Arthur, Venden, Bessie and May; seven grandchildren and one brother, B.F. DeFreese. Mr. DeFreese was buried at Viena, Wednesday, Aug. 23. ------

NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE CLEBURNE NEWS", Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama for AUG. 9th thru AUG. 16th, 1934 NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, AUGUST 9, 1934 BIRTHDAY DINNER FOR AGED LADY On Friday, July 27th, a host of relatives and friends met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E.W. Beason to spend the day with Grandmother Thrower, celebrating her sixty-ninth birthday anniversary. She watched the crowd, smiling as all gathered in to show their love and appreciation of her and she enjoyed the day very much. (Note from transcriber: a subsequent corretion notice is given to indicate she was celebrating her 89th birthday.) The large table was laden with good things to eat, which everyone enjoyed. The afternoon was spent in eating ice cream and watermelons. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. G.W. Thrower and daughter Mr. and Mrs. Reg Bell Mr. and Mrs. A.B. Thrower and son Mr. and Mrs. E.W. Beason and son Mrs. F.M. Zaner and son F.R. and J.F. Thrower Mr. and Mrs. H.T. Thrower and children Mr. and Mrs. Forney Cochran and children Mr. and Mrs. A.J. White and children Mr. and Mrs. J.S. Wade and children Rev. and Mrs. P.D. Taylor and children K.C. Thrower and son Vester McElroy and sons Mr. and Mrs. Ertis McElroy and son Mr. and Mrs. Allen and children of Oklahoma Oran, Marcus and Fayette Thrower of Arab Gladys, Freeman and Garvis Cochran Mrs. Theron Thrower and daughter Hughlett Bell Theo Morrison Evelyn Howle Mrs. Jessie Lumpkin Mrs. Mary Haywood Mrs. Luker Lola Beason About 90 children, grandchildren and great grandchildren were in attendance, and all departed for their homes about 6 o'clock, happy, and wishing for grandmother many more happy birthdays. One who was present. ----- DINNER GIVEN FOR VISITORS On Aug. 6th a dinner was given at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Hamp Norton, the old home place of the former's father, Uncle Jack Norton, in honor of Mr. and Mrs. John Edwards and daughter Erline, of Louisville, Miss. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Norton of Heflin Mrs. Emma Edwards of Fruithurst Mrs. Lizzie Weathers of Cane Creek Bob Norton of Cane Creek Mr. and Mrs. Henry Norton and son Horace Mrs. A.E. Webb Mr. and Mrs. Euell Jones and sons Junior, Charles and Harold Mrs. Charlie Norton and daughter Montez of Heflin Mrs. Lillian McCrary and children, Frances and Bobby Mrs. Dewey Garner of Fruithurst Mrs. Lola Jenkins and daughters Marie and Vivian of Anniston Jack McCaghren and children, Hattie, Hazel and Homer of Hopewell Misses Irene Norton and Irene Warren of Cane Creek Marvin Whitten Mr. and Mrs. Hamp Norton and children, Garnet, Lewis, Mildred, Myrtle, Roy, Robert and James Elton Written by one present. ----- FORMER CLEBUREITE WRITES TO EDITOR (Letter from J.M. Pirkle) Quitman, Louisiana, July 27, 1934 Dear Mr. Editor, I was born near Bell Mills, on May 15, 1874 and lived there until December 7, 1903, when with my little family, I boarded the train at Heflin that night bound for Louisiana. We changed cars at Birmingham and Meridian and crossed the Mississippi River on a ferry boat. We landed at Rushton 12:20 the next day. We lived in Louisiana for a few years and moved to Texas and stayed a few years and came back to Louisiana and have lived on this place eighteen years. July 6, 1934, I went to Shreveport on a visit to my oldest son and family. Then on Sunday morning, my niece Mrs. Tillman Thornton, her husband and children of Waco, Texas came by, bound for Alabama. So I got into the car with them at 11:30, went through Ruston, Monroe and crossed the Mississippi River at Vicksburg on a toll bridge; we went through Jackson and Meridian, Livingston, Eutaw, Tuscaloosa, Birmingham, Pratt City and Jasper, on to Navoo, to the home of my brother Floyd Pirkle. We were on the road all night, finally arriving at my brother's at 10:45 next morning. We stayed with them until Thursday morning, then, Floyd and his wife went with us to Cleburne county. We went through Birmingham, Leeds, Pell CIty, Anniston and on to Heflin, my old home town. Then we traveled through scenes of my boyhood days, and then in a few minutes we were passing the James Tyler place, then W.M. Evans place. Soon we were passing the old school house place near Salem church where I went to school a number of years, first to J.R. Barker and then others. Next we passed the Isaac York's patch, now in cultivation and people living there. Next the Cross Roads and then my old home place. The next minute we were passing the river bottoms of our old place, then along the foot of the hills and through Rev. H. Allen and Johnnie G. Jones' farms. Then we crossed the river to Bell Mills. Soon we re-crossed the old river and went on to my sister's home, Mrs. W.T. Pesnell living near Pine Grove church. The trip from Heflin to Bell Mills was made in a few minutes, when formerly it took hours to make it. That afternoon, my brother-in-law Mr. Pesnell carried Floyd and I to Heflin in his car but the stores being closed, there were not many people in town, although I met a few old friends and I saw my cousin Mrs. L. Gaines and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.J. Davis. We then went back to my old home and met Mr. Sayer. We walked down to the field and across the bottoms to the river. Mr. Sayer carried us across the river in a boat. Next we went to the home of J.A. Champion. Mrs. Champion is a cousin to my wife. Returning to Mr. Sayer's we started back and left the highway and went by the home of Rev. W.M. Barr and saw him and his wife. Mr. Barr, Howard White, Luther Davidson and I worked for J.A. Brown in 1901. I worked in the store most of the time and in the field part of the time. My sister's daughter, Mrs. Phillips and husband living at Anniston were there on a visit, when we arrived from Heflin. We visited my sister's oldest son living down on the river. The next morning we went to what was formerly Old Liberty church where we used to worship, but the building is gone and the place is growing up in briars, weeds and bushes. The church yard and the road to the spring have grown up in sapplings but we found the spring all right which is walled up with rocks and looked just as it did the first time I saw it. Of course we all quenched our thirst there. We went into the cemetery where I saw where my mother was laid to rest more than fifty years ago, and other members of the family buried there since then. Returning to my sister's home we found all her children there and had a most enjoyable time. Soon we started back to my brother's home and stopped in Heflin. I ate luch with J.G. Jones and we had an enjoyable visit. My brother and the others ate lunch with the editor, after lunch we all met J.H. Pirkle, county superintendant of Education, who is also a relative of ours, and had a pleasant visit at Anniston. I saw George Phillips and Allen Garner; stopped at Pratt City and ate supper with Floyd's sister-in-law Mrs. Jones and family. About two hours later we arrived at Floyd's and stayed there until the next Wednesday. It was an enjoyable and delightful trip to see my brother and sister and their families and other relatives and friends that I had not seen in over 30 years. J.M. Pirkle ------ LOCAL News J.H. Chappell left last week to visit with his brother W.T. Chappell at Overton, Texas for the next few months. We wish him a pleasant trip. His brother has been with him for some time. ---- Mr. and Mrs. Enoch Owen and sons Duke, Tyler and Virgil of Texas arrived last week to visit relatives in Cleburne county. --- A.E. Southerland of Cullman county was in Heflin last week. --- Miss Nora Sparks of Newark, N.J. and Miss Mildred Reaves of Long Beach, N.Y. are visiting their parents here, Mr. and Mrs. D.M. Reaves. ---- Mrs. Carl Smith and children of Tallapoosa are visiting Mr. and Mrs. D.M. Reaves. --- Mrs. Annie Mae Qualls from Virginia was the recent guest of her father, F.A. Vaughan. --- A SAD DEATH Mrs. Myrtle Leola Whitfield, age 25, of 3933 35th Ave N., passed away at a local infirmary early Friday evening. Funeral services were held at the residence Sunday at 9:30 a.m. The remains were sent to Heflin, Ala., on Sunday for interment by Brown-Service. Surviving are the husband, C.W. Whitfield; two daughters, Ann Elizabeth and Marian Lousie; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. S.L. Tolleson; three sisters, Pauline Etheridge, Alline and Eleanor Tolleson; three brothers, Hubert Luther, Jr., and Rudolph. The Birmingham News ------ NEWSPAPER Issue of AUGUST 16, 1934 OTTO PRICHARD PASSES The funeral for Otto Prichard, 46 years old, was held at Concord on Monday with Revs. J.W. Williams, P.P. Johnson and Rufus Johnson in charge of the burial services. Mr. Prichard is survived by his father and mother, his wife, five children and five brothers. The Cleburne News sympathizes with the family. ----- H.N. GABLE PASSES Cleburne county mourns the death of one of its oldest citizens, H.N. Gable, 94, who lived near Muscadine. He passed away while on a visit to his daughter Mrs. J.T. Walker in Cullman county. He was one of the five remaining Confederate veterans in Cleburne county. Mr. Gable was an outstanding citizen. He could always be depended on to stand for those things which are right and honorable, and his life and character was an example and a benediction to those who knew him, and in recent years as he stepped out of the active life and rested in the shadows, he was still a leader in his community and county by virtue of his splendid spirit and helpful advice to his neighbors. It is with sadness that we pay this last tribute to one of Cleburne county's best fighters and noble citizens. ------- OFFICERS MAKE THREE ARRESTS Last week, Deputy Tom Prestridge and Forney Thrower destroyed four large stills, pouring out 2,600 gallons of beer and arrested Joe Bryant and Duke Clayton. In another trip on the east side of the county, Ben Farlow was arrested. Three hundred sixty gallons of good peach beer was destroyed. ----- TEXAS VISITORS Mrs. J.H. Brannon, formerly Miss Effie Cook, and Mr. and Mrs. Claud Williamson and son of Ft. Worth, Texas are visitors in Cleburne county and in Atlanta, Ga. ----- CORRECTION In the birthday notice of Mrs. S.M. (Grandmother) Thrower in a previous newspaper issue, her age was given as 69, which should have been given as age 89. -----

NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE CLEBURNE NEWS", Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama for FEBRUARY 15th thru FEBRUARY 22nd, 1934 (NOTES: NONE of JANUARY 1934 was filmed for the microfilm roll and there are several missing issues which were not filmed for FEBRUARY 1934) NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, FEBRUARY 15, 1934 BAUGHAN RITES HELD TUESDAY Rites for Mary E. Baughan, 73, who died Saturday night at 11 o'clock in Trickem Valley, were conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the family home, the Rev. H.R. Carter of Heflin officiating, with burial in Verdon Cemetery, Owens in charge. She was the widow of L.J. Baughan, widely known Confederate veteran, and is survived by one son, J.A. Baughan of Trickem; two daughters, Mrs. G.F. Lott of Bell Mills and Mrs. Zula Walker of Carrollton, Ga. Six grandsons acting as pallbearers were Artis Lott, Dewey Lott, Loyd Lott, Clifford Walker and Talmadge Baughan. ------ MRS. ROLLINS IS LAID TO REST Funeral services for Mrs. S.J. Rollins, 73, who died Thursday night at the home in the Chulafinnee community, were held from the residence at 11 a.m. Monday, the Rev. H.R. Carter of Heflin officiating. Interment was made in Liberty Hill cemetery with Owens in charge. Surviving are the husband, six sons and one daughter. ------ FINAL RITES PAID HEFLIN WOMAN After an illness of about two weeks, Mrs. Nora Groover, wife of C.E. Groover, passed away at the family home in Heflin at 4 o'clock Tuesday morning. She was about sixty years old. The passing of Mrs. Groover removed from our midst one of the community's good women and neighbor, and her death is a sad loss to the town and this section. Besides the husband, Mrs. Groover is survived by three daughters by a former marriage and are Mrs. Will Smith of Rome, Ga., Mrs. Eula Hitchcock of Anniston and Mrs. Ellis Norton of Heflin; a step- son, Hugh Groover and three step- daughters, Mrs. J.M. Crumpton and Misses Lillie and Vera Groover of Heflin. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday afternoon at the M.E. Church, South, Rev. H.R. Carter and Rev. C.P. Hamby officiating. Interment was made in the Heflin cemetery, Owens in charge. Pall bearers were Jim McGriff, Frank Owens, Fred McMurray, R.O. Atkins, John Lambert and J.M. Crumpton. The Cleburne News extends sincere sympathy to the bereaved. ----- MRS. COLE LAID TO FINAL REST Funeral services and burial for Mrs. Ellen M. Cole, age 73, who died Thursday, Feb. 8th at the home in the Chosea Springs community, were conducted at Chosea Springs on Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. H.R. Carter conducting the services. Interment was made in the church cemetery, Owens of Heflin in charge. Mrs. Cole was the daughter of the late Wm. Angel and had lived practically all of her life in Calhoun county, with the exception of two years in Heflin. She is survived by her husband J.D. Cole and two daughters, Mrs. W.L. Hardy of Hokes Bluff and Miss Ora Cole of Chosea Springs. Active pallbearers were Homer Crowe, Houston Chitwood, Jabo Whiteside, Boyd Whiteside, Horace Henderson and George Murray. Honorary pallbearers were John Thomas Coleman, Sam Morgan, Newt Holley, Alexander Allen, Martin Houck and John Woods. ------ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, FEBRUARY 22, 1934 JAS. M. HARRIS LAID TO REST Funeral services for James M. Harris, 67, who died at 11 o'clock Monday at his home at Abernathy, was held Wednesday morning at Antioch, with burial in the church cemetery, Owens in charge. Mr. Harris was one of the county's best known and most influential citizens. Mr. Harris is survived by his wife, a daughter Miss May; three sons, Udus, Charlie and Hollis Harris all of this county; two brothers, W.S. Harris of Tallapoosa and Otto Harris of Abernathy. The burial services were conducted by Revs. Quay Parmer and M.M. Kennedy. Mr. Harris had been in declining health for a long time. His death has cast a gloom of sorrow over the entire community. ----- PIONEER CITIZEN BURIED SUNDAY After an illness of nearly seven weeks, Mr. Solomon Moore Teague passed away at his residence in the southeastern part of the county near Beason Mills at noon, Friday, February 16th. He was 82 years, four months and six days old. The passing of this good man leaves a vacancy in the community which will be greatly felt by all. His christian influence in his own church as well as in others will be greatly missed. But we realize our loss is his eternal gain. So, bereaved family, weep not as those who have no hope for we realize by the testimony he left here that he is waiting on heaven's shore to greet us when we too, pass into the great beyond. Besides the wife, he leaves two sons, Pitchford C. Teague of Heflin and Oscar S. Teague of Cullman; three daughters, Mrs. Cora Loveless of Heflin, Mrs. Lillie Cane of Atlanta; Mrs. Dora Hendrix of Atlanta; twenty-two grandchildren, four great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends; also two older sons who preceded him to the grave. Funeral services were conducted by the Revs. R.L. Skinner and H.R. Carter, Sunday at 1 p.m. at Hurricane. Usrey was in charge. The pallbearers were his sons, Pitchford and Oscar Teague; sons-in-law, Luther Hendrix and H.P. Cne and two grandsons, Grady Lovelss and Cranston Teague. Written by his daughter in law, Mrs. O.S. Teague. ------ DEATHS OF FORMER CITIZENS Mr. W.G. Porter, a former citizen of Heflin but late of Florence, died at the Baptist hospital last week. Mr. Porter had been in declining health for several months. Word has been received in Heflin that W.H. Howle, a former citizen, died at his home in Venus, Texas last week. ----- EDWARDSVILLE CITIZEN PASSES Mr. Zack Hinds, age 74, died at his home in Edwardsville on Monday and was buried at County Line church in Randolph county on Tuesday. Mr. Hinds had been a resident of Edwardsville about two years. ----- DEATH OF A LITTLE GIRL We had the sad task on Saturday, Feb. 17th to place in the grave in the cemetery at Ranburne, the body of Bernice, our neighbor's little girl, Mr. and Mrs. Tink Otwell, age 11 years old. She was a child with an extra ordinary mind and sweet disposition. The bereaved parents have the profound sympathy of the entire community. Written by G.L. Hicks ----- NOTES: NONE of the Newspaper issues of the Cleburne News were scanned for MARCH THROUGH JULY 1934 for this microfilm roll. -----------------

NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE CLEBURNE NEWS", Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama for DECEMBER 1, 1932 thru DECEMBER 8th, 1932 NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, DECEMBER 1, 1932 MRS. THROWER FOILS ESCAPE What almost proved the get-a-way from the County jajil here Monday evening about six o'clock was foiled by Mrs. Thrower, wife of the jailor, when she appeared on the scene with an ugly looking pistol and defied the would-be escapees, who were preparing to let themselves to the ground by ropes made of bed blankets. The attempted escape was staged at about six o'clock, those in the plot being Oscar Johnson, Warren Hitchcock and Monroe Chappel, all of Cedartown, Ga., recently captured operating a still near Esom Hill. Had it not been for prompt work of Mrs. Thrower the men would have surely made a clear get-away. Euell Bartlett, on trial at the time for the killing of Mills Garrett, was also an inmate of the jail, but it is not known what part, if any, he played in the attempt to escape. ----- LOCAL News Euell Bartlett was given life in the penitentiary by the jury in Circuit Court this week, for the killing of Mills Garrett ----- News has been received here of the serious illness of Walter J. Bell at his home in Atlanta. Mr. Bell, a former citizen of Cleburne, has many friends who will regret to learn of his illness, and hope for his recovery. ---- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, DECEMBER 8, 1932 DOUBLE KILLING IN BUCHANAN, GEORGIA Buchanan, Ga., Dec. 5 Authorities here today sought Acey Yancey for questioning in the slaying of two men in the business district here yesterday. Henry Yancey, 23, former convict and brother of Acey, shot and killed Leo Adams, 22, farmer, and was in turn shot and killed by Dr. E.P. Sanford, 40, World War Major and Buchanan physician. ----- MARRIED FOR 14 MONTHS The old saying that a woman could not, or would not, keep a secret was exploded when it was learned last week that Miss Nan Ayers had been married to Dewey Morrison for 14 months and never a word was hinted to relatives or friends. Miss Ayers, a former resident of Chulafinnee, but living near Oxford for the past several years and Mr. Dewey Morrison of Oxford were in town last week and told relatives that they were married. They are now receiving congratulations from friends in Cleburne and Calhoun counties. ----- MACHINERY BEING INSTALLED AT CHULAFINNEE Anniston, Ala. Legends of a "lost" vein of fabulously rich gold ore in Cleburne county may be exploded or verified within a few weeks. The discovery of what were reported to be rich gold deposits at King's Mine occurred several weeks ago, simultaneously within announcement that the miners, Calhoun and Cleburne county citizens, had discovered the "Smoke House" legendary treasure vault of Old Tillery, an eccentric prospector in the days before the War Between the States. What is believed to be the "Smoke House" was uncovered by the gold miners, who were making deliberate search for the legendary diggings. The discovery consists of two rooms hollowed out 40 feet beneath the earth's surface. Originally these rooms were connected with the surface by a narrow perpendicular shaft which was found to be choked with timbers, rock and dirt. Old Tillery, according to the oft-told tale, made his bonanza "strike" shortly after the California Gold Rush began, but guarded his secret closely and would not even buy the mineral rights to the property for fear of guiding the world to his mine. Shortly before the War Between the States, he awoke to find that a Dr. King had purchased the property, and to hide the mine he had dug, Old Tillery is reported to have filled up the entrance to his mine and departed for California where he died within a few months. According to old residents in the Chulafinnee district who told the Birmingham Age Herald the story, Dr. King dug 18 quart fruit jars full of gold dust and nuggets from a mine in another part of the property in the next two years and then left for Texas. In Texas he founded the town of Kingville and later became owner of what then was the largest ranch in the world, comprising about 1,000,000 acres. Chulafinnee, one of the first towns to be charted in Alabama, was a flourishing village of several hundred population during Old Tillery's life. Gold mining was its principal source of revenue. At the present, there are hardly more than 100 families in the while district, most of whom are farmers. ------ MISS CLERCY VAUGHAN LAID TO REST MONDAY Miss Clercy Vaughan, 57 years old, died Sunday morning at the home of her brother, Luther Vaughan in Anniston, and was buried in the Heflin cemetery on Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock, the Revs. H.F. Keeble and L.S. Wessinger officiating, with Owens in charge. Miss Vaughan is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Vaughan, five brothers, J.C., E.W., F.A., L.M. and W.M. Vaughan; one sister, Mrs. Austin Jones. The Cleburne News extends sympathy to the bereaved family. ----- NOTES: DECEMBER 1st and DECEMBER 8th were the only newspaper issues filmed for the microfilm for DECEMBER 1932. It appears that not all of the December 8th issue of the newspaper was filmed. ------- NOTES: NONE OF THE YEAR 1933 WAS FILMED FOR THE MICROFILM for the Cleburne News. ------------------

NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE CLEBURNE NEWS", Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama for NOVEMBER 1932 NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, NOVEMBER 3, 1932 MILLS GARRETT SLAIN BY BARTLETT Mills Garrett, 45 years old, was, it is alleged, shot by Euell Bartlett, age 23, Sunday morning, two miles northeast of Hopewell, in the eastern part of the county, the wounds proving fatal, death having resulted Monday morning at 10 o'clock, three shots having pierced Garrett's body, the weapon used being a 45 calibre automatic pistol. Mrs. Elvin Taylor, daughter of the slain man, came to the court house Monday morning and swore out a warrant for the arrest of Bartlett, charging murder. Sheriff Owen and Deputy Tom Prestridge went to the scene of the shooting early Sunday to look for and arrest Bartlett, but he could not be located. It is said that Mrs. Taylor, the daughter, Will Taylor and son-in-law; Hazie and Will Benefield, were witnesses to the shooting and will prove material witnesses if Bartlett is apprehended and brought to trial. How or what brought up the shooting is not known. ----- MR. and MRS. REAVES CELEBRATED THEIR 56th MARRIAGE ANNIVERSARY Last Tuesday, November 1st, Mr. and Mrs. T.M. Reaves celebrated their 56th marriage anniversary at their home east of town on their little farm. The many friends wish for them many more anniversaries and that many more pleasant days are in store for them. ----- DEATH COMES TO FORMER CLEBURNE WOMAN Friends of Lelan Crumpton in Heflin and Cleburne county were pained to learn of the death of his devoted wife Friday of last week at the home of the family in Ashland. Mr. and Mrs. Crumpton were each reared in Cleburne and the untimely death of this good woman was a sad shock to all. The Cleburne News extends sympathy to the husband and children. ----- OLD HOPEWELL News Mrs. W.A. Wilson has our sympathy in the death of her sister Mrs. Bernice Crumpton of Ashland. ---- LAND AND PERSONAL PROPERTY SALE Chulafinnee, Ala. Tuesday, Dec. 6, 1932, I will offer for sale 60 acres of land, 15 acres botton; very good resident and barn, creek and branch on place; orchard and near church and school, highway; known as the S.A. Higginbotham place. S.D. Moore, Executor of the S.A. Higginbotham estate, deceased ----- PASSING OF A GOOD WOMAN Mrs. Ruth E. Buttram died at the home of her daughter Mrs. J.E. Hales in Buchanan, Ga., on Oct. 24th. Her remains were laid to rest beside her husband J.S. Buttram who preceded her to the grave two years, at the family cemetery near Mars Hill church under the direction of F.P. Owens. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Ira Patty and Rev. C.F. Hughes. She was the mother of 12 children. She is survived by seven sons and two daughters. They are W.O., T.M., F.M., C.M., J.S. , A.J., S.W. and Mrs. R.E. Hales and Mary Kornegay. Mrs. Buttram's father was Thomas Byrd and her mother's maiden name was Elizabeth Narris. Ruth was born June 30, 1852. Her mother died when she was very small. She was married to J.S. Buttram at the age of fourteen in the troublesome days of Reconstruction in the year 1866. She was obliged to card, spin, weave and make the clothes for the family for a number of years, although she was only a "child" herself. She joined the Congregational Methodist church at the age of 15 and remained with that church during her life time. Although her life was the life of hardship, there was never a mother more devoted to her family. Her married life began in the days of Reconstruction after a terrible war and ended 66 years afterward in the days of the Depression caused by one of the worst wars that the world has ever known. Her whole life was given to the care of her family. ------ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, NOVEMBER 10, 1932 VERTUS ROOKS DIED AFTER FATAL ACCIDENT Vertus Rooks, a former Cleburne county boy, died from injuries received Tuesday when he lost both feet under the wheels of a railroad train in Birmingham, according to word to Dr. Staples, a brother-in-law. Mrs. J.R. Rooks, his mother and several brothers and sisters reside near Heflin. ----- BARTLETT SURRENDERS TO SHERIFF Euell Bartlett, alleged to have shot and killed Mills Garrett near Hopewell, Sunday a week ago, came to Heflin last Saturday and gave himself up to Sheriff Owen. He was placed in jail to await a preliminary hearing scheduled for Nov. 22nd. ---- SAM G. COX, 75, LAID TO REST Mr. Sam G. Cox, 75 years old, after a short illness passed away at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Johnson on Friday the 4th, and was laid to rest in the cemetery at Hurricane the 5th, Rev. R.L. Skinner officiating. Mr. Cox is survived by two brothers J.F. and W.H. Cox; two sisters, Mrs. G.W. Willingham and Mrs. George Cain and other relatives. Mr. Cox was a good citizen and neighbor. He was never married. Owens and Co. were in charge. ----- FUNERAL SERVICES FOR MRS. BARNWELL HELD IN CLEBURNE Funeral services for Mrs. Lizzie Barnwell, age 60, who died suddenly at her home at 331 S.K. Street on Sunday morning, were held at 1 o'clock Monday afternoon at Hepsibah church in Cleburne county. Rev. J.W. Grubb officiated and itnerment was in the church cemetery. Surviving are two sons, R.J. Barnwell of Anniston and L.E. Barnwell of Heflin; seven daughters, Mrs. T. Willingham of Heflin; Mrs. Noah Night, Mrs. Dovie Crews and Mrs. Etta Crews of Anniston; Mrs. Velma Morris of Heflin; Mrs. Lena Morrow of Heflin and Miss Gladys Barnwell of Anniston. The Anniston Star ----- IN MEMORY OF AVERY SANFORD On Saturday, October 22nd the death angel entered the home of Ruben Sanford and claimed as its victim, Avery Sanford, age 22 years, 17 days. He had been sick but a short time when he was called Home. Avery lived around Borden Springs and Oak Level almost all of his life up until a few years ago. Since then he has made his home with his brother near Muscadine where his death occurred. Avery was honest and fair in all his dealings. Free-hearted and always willing to lend a hand. We feel like we can truthfully say that a better or more truthful boy never lived than he. He numbered his friends by the score, for to know him, was to love him. He will be greatly missed throughout the whole community. It was so hard to part with him and we cannot understand why he had to be taken, but God in His wisdom knows best; He doeth all things well. We cannot bring Avery back but we can live here on earth so as to meet him in a better world beyond where there'll be no tears and no sad partings. Besides his parents he is survived by one sister, Mrs. Andrew Jarrells of Borden Springs; three brothers, Joe of Piedmont, Ruben of Muscadine, and his twin brother Everett of Borden Springs. He was laid to rest in Camp Creek cemetery, Rev. A.T. Warmack officiating. His Friends. ----- DeARMAN RITES HELD SUNDAY Funeral services for Oco DeArman, age 61, veteran Southern Railway employee, who died suddenly at his office at the station at DeArmanville on Wednesday, were held from the DeArmanville Methodist church at 10 o'clock today. Rev. J.T. Nolen officiated and interment was in DeArmanville cemetery. Mr. DeArman was born and reared at DeArmanville, which was named for his father Bunk DeArman. He had been employed by the Southern Railway for more than 40 years and was the second oldest employee in the Birmingham division from point of service. Death was attributes to apoplexy. He apparently had been in good health. Surviving are his widow, a son, G.P. DeArman, a daughter, Mrs. S.R. Ellis of DeArmanville and three sisters, Mrs. D.C. Wright and Mrs. T.H. Allen of DeArmanville and Mrs. Asa Allen of Oxford. The Anniston Star Mr. DeArman, for many years was in the employ of the Southern Railway at Heflin and had many friends here who sincerely sympathize with the family in the death of husband and father. ------ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, NOVEMBER 17, 1932 AN UNUSUAL BIRTHDAY DINNER Last Sunday was John K. Willingham's 73rd birthday. He lives in Trickem Valley and is the father of 18 children, all living and in Alabama except one son Brooks, who lives in Oklahoma. All married except three. He has 85 grandchildren, while the number of his great grandchildren and great-greats are unknown. When Mr. Willingham started going to church, the children were coming in supposedly to spend the day and he said to his wife "they are coming to a poor place to get dinner" and when he returned from church, the place was literally covered with people and the biggest dinner that he had ever seen spread. Hundreds of people. Among them were Mrs. John Nunnelly, a double cousin of Uncle John and his brother's widow, Mrs. George Willingham and part of her children. Uncle John had attended church and got full to running over with the old time gospel and did not know of the real surprise until he came home from church, and the blessing of the church and the blessing at the hands of his children and friends like to have proven too much for the old gentleman. He exclaimed with a loud voice, "Surely it means Roosevelt's election". After one of the most bountiful dinners and after every one had eaten to their satisfaction, Mrs. Emma Price, Uncle John's oldest daughter, went back to the table and said, " Pa, I am afriad this will be your last seventy-third birthday and I want to pay you the greatest tribute possible and I know no better way than to eat all I can and then take you in my arms as you used to take me when I was a child and love you as good as I can." Then the children got all around him and gave him a blessing that no other than dutiful children can give an old father. In the afternoon the whole community came in for religious services. Rev. Nance of Jacksonville preached quite an interesting sermon. One Present. ----- 93 YEAR OLD WOMAN CASTS FIRST VOTE FOR DEMO TICKET Troy, Alabama Messenger No voter is more elated over the Democratic victory on the 8th than is Mrs. Martha S. Janney who makes her home here with her daughter Mrs. T.V. Ballard and who yesterday cast her first vote for "the straight Democratic ticket." Mrs. Janney celebrated her ninety-third birthday on the first day of last September and though she has always taken a keen interest in all political matters she has resided until about three years ago in Washington, D.C. where she could not vote. She has attended every Democratic inauguration since the War Between the States and with the late T.V. Ballard, stood two and one half hours in a drenching rain listening to the speech of William Jennings Bryan when he was a candidate for President in 1896. She was born in Virginia and is a true daughter of the South. She is young for her ninety-three years and confidently expects to help elect more Democratic Presidents. The Troy, Ala. Messenger ----- IN MEMORY OF MRS. M.L. DAVIS On Tuesday morning, Oct. 25th, the Death Angel visitd the home of Mrs. Davis' children of Muscadine and took as a victim, the beloved mother and sister and good friend, Mrs. M.L. Davis. She suffered an illness of about ten months. She was laid to rest at the Antioch Methodist church on Oct. 26, 1932. The Rev. A.T. Warmack officiated. Her children, relatives and friends mourn her death. Mrs. Davis joined the Baptist church at Nalls Creek, north Georgia, at the age of 15 in the year of 1880 and was married to Mr. J.R. Davis at the age of 17 in the year 1882. She is survived by five sons, James, C.B., Hubert, Huette and Junior, all of Muscadine and three daughters, Maysonia and Clyde of Muscadine and Mrs. Manalier Gipson of Gainsville, Ga., and three grandchildren and three sisters, Mrs. Lois Sanders of Commerce, Ga., Mrs. Martha Kenelz of Homer, Ga. and Mrs. Lizzie Durham of Muscadine, and one brother, Mr. J.C. Connelly of Jacksonville, Fla. Interment was made in the church cemetery with Miller Co. in charge. Acting as pallbearers, her four sons, one son-in-law, one nephew. Written by Mrs. C.B. Davis Mrs. Clyde Davis Mrs. L.R. Morris ------ UNCLE WILL EVANS 84th BIRTHDAY Uncle Will Evans, one of the best beloved citizens of the county, celebrated his 84th birthday on Nov. 10th. The hope is that this splendid citizen will live to enjoy many more such occasions. ----- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, NOVEMBER 24, 1932 MRS. SKINNER, 84, LAID TO FINAL REST The death of Mrs. Sarah E. Skinner, 84, wife of S.F. Skinner, Confederate Veteran, removed one of the county's oldest citizens, death coming to the aged woman on Thursday, November 17th at the family home near Ranburne. The funeral services were held in the Baptist church at Ranburne the 18th, the Rev. G.B. Boman of Bowdon officiating, with Owens Co. in charge. Mrs. Skinner is survived by her husband, four sons, M.F. of Cullman, R.F. of Banning, Ga., C.W. of Ranburne and W.S. Skinner of Cullman; four daughters, Mrs. J.F. Brown of Ranburne, Mrs. J.E. Smith of Brookwood, Ala., Mrs. T.M. Rooks of Sargeant, Ga., and Mrs. J.F. Raines of Cullman and 78 grandchildren. The pallbearers were J.E. Brown, Henry Brown, Dan Brown, Emmett Brown, Julian Skinner and Reuben Skinner, all grandsons. Mr. and Mrs. Skinner had been residents of the county for 50 years and the death of Mrs. Skinner removed one of Cleburne's pioneers. ----- FIRST DEGREE MURDER CHARGE; Euell Bartlett Must Stand Trial for First Degree Murder Euell Bartlett, 23 years old, son of Buck Bartlett of Beat 9, was indicted on a charge of first degree murder Monday morning by a Cleburne county grand jury, charged with the murder of Mills Garrett, 45, on a Sunday morning in September, two miles northeast of Hopewell, in the eastern part of Cleburne county, three shots having pierced Garrett's body, the weapon used being a 45 automatic pistol. Bartlett will go on trial in the circuit court at Heflin next Monday it was stated. ----- MR. HAMMACK BURIED FRIDAY Funeral services for C.Y. Hammack, 61, who died suddenly at his home here Thursday night, were conducted from the First Baptist church at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, the Rev. A.T. Warmack of Lebanon officiating. Burial was made in Heflin cemetery, F.P. Owens Co. in charge. Mr. Hammack has been a resident of this city for the last eight years, coming from Carroll county, Ga. Surviving are the widow and four children; two brothers, Harry of Thomasville, Ga., and Edward of Asheville, N.C.; sisters, Mrs. Roy Starr of Heflin; Mrs. Annie Livingston of Atlanta; Mrs. Jessie Lewis of Pasadena, Calif. and Mrs. Lillie Waite of Atlanta. Mr. Hammack had been employed by the Cleburne county bridge crew for the past five or six years. Active pallbearers were Charlie and Acey Norton, Roy Starr Jr., Elden Webb, Floyd Murray and Henry Thompson. The Cleburne News extends sympathy to the bereaved family and relatives. ----- IN MEMORY OF VURTIS OLEN ROOKS Vurtis Olen Rooks was born March 4, 1903 and died November 9, 1932. He was 29 years, 8 months and 5 days of age. He was married to Miss Cora Price on February 14, 1920. To this union were born two sons, one of whom died in infancy. Mr. Rooks was a devoted husband andfather. He made friends easily among those with whom he came in contact. During the last few months of his life he was very faithful in his attendance at church and Sunday school. His tragic death was a shock to the members of his Sunday school class as well as to his own loved ones and friends. During the last seven years he was an employee of the Woodard Iron Company in Birmingham. He was faithful and trusted by those who had him employed. His untimely death happened by a train while he was engaged in his work. This is sad to all who know him. He leaves a host of relatives, loved ones and friends to mourn his going. His wife, his precious little son, his four sisters and four brothers and his precious mother will miss him here. His father preceeded him in death 15 years ago. May the good Father, God of all, give these loved ones a happy reunion some sweet day in that Home above. Surviving are his wife and one son Clyde; Mrs. Fannie Rooks his mother; four brothers, Fornie, Amos, Charlie and John; and four sisters, Mrs. Harrison Green, Mrs. S.O. Crumpton, Mrs. P.A. Merrill and Mrs. L.J. Edwards. A friend ----- LOCAL News P.W. Hyatt of east Cleburne was here Friday attending the funeral of his uncle, Charlie Hammack. --- Mr. and Mrs. Roy Lambert of Arp, Texas, accompanied by William Warren, arrived in Cleburne on Thursday of last week and are the guests of relatives in the county. ----

NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE CLEBURNE NEWS", Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama for OCTOBER 1932 NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, OCTOBER 6, 1932 CIRCUIT COURT News The case against Sylvian Perkins, charged with the murder of Jess Price on the 28th of August, was taken up Monday morning in Circuit court, which consumed the entire day when the jury returned the verdict of guilty, setting the punishment at 15 years in the penitentiary. It is understood that notice has been given by Attorney Williams that motion for a new trial will be filed. ----- MRS. PRESTRIDGE IS LAID TO REST Funeral services for Mrs. Sarah J. Prestridge, 72, who died Thursday at the home of her son here after an illness of 18 months, was conducted at 3 o'clock Friday at Antioch Methodist church near New Hopewell, with the Rev. W.M. Barr of Bell Mills officiating. Interment was made int he church cemetery, with F.P. Owens Company in charge. Mrs. Prestridge was born and reared in Cleburne county and was preceded to the grave by her husband, L.M. Prestridge, 25 years ago. Surviving are one son, Deputy Sheriff W.T. Prestridge of Heflin; two daughters, Mrs. A.C. Thompson and Mrs. Reuben Beggs of Tifton, Ga., a brother Johnny Johns, Cordova; four sisters, Mrs. Jim Green, Chavies; Mrs. Emma Hill, Atlanta; Mrs. Dave Holliday, Graham; and Mrs. A.J. White, LaGrange, Ga. ------ LOCAL News Mrs. R.J. Barker is visiting her daughter Mrs. Nick Gilley in Golden Springs. --- Mr. and Mrs. S.T. Maner have as their guest Mrs. Maner's grandmother Mrs. Yarbrough of Pell City. --- H.N. Gable, a fine old Confederate veteran, called at The News office on Saturday. Mr. Gable lost his wife by death the first of the year and is now staying with his grandchildren. ---- "Jabo" Chappell, son of Mr. and Mrs. W.T. Chappel, who has been spending a 15 day furlough with his parents and friends in Heflin, has returned to Portsmouth, Va., where he is studying pharamcy in the United States Naval Hospital. ----- John G. Jones, while visiting his daughter Mrs. Howard Riddle at Choccolocco, was taken seriously ill last week. He has been removed to his home here and is considerably improved, to the delight of his many friends. ---- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, OCTOBER 20, 1932 IN MEMORY OF MRS. ALICE ANDERSON On Tuesday, May 10th, God in His infinite wisdom, saw fit to claim the spirit of Mrs. Alice W. Anderson, 56 years old. Mrs. Anderson was a resident of Cleburne county. While visiting her children in Arp, Texas, the Savior said "it is enough" and sweetly called her home to Heaven. Mrs. Anderson's maiden name was Alice Williamson; she was married to Billie Anderson in early womanhood. To this union were born twelve children, four of whom died in early childhood. Those that survive are seven daughters, Mesdames Tima Wellington, Nettie Lee West, Sarah Wisner, Lennie Chandler, Lillian Lambert, Lena Warren and Miss Maryetta Anderson; two sons, Mathie and Hugh. Her friends were numbered by her acquaintances for to know her, was to love her. In the daily walk of life she proved her unwavering faith; her alm was to live that sinners might see Jesus through her. In the summer of 1922 Mr. and Mrs. Anderson professed christian religion and united with the Missionary Baptist church at Old Hopewell and were baptised by Rev. P.P. Johnson of that church; they remained faithful and consecrated members until death. Her illness lasted only one week. On May 5th she was stricken with chronic appendicitis; she was removed to the hospital at Jacksonville, Texas and all that loving hands could do was done for her, but Jesus was beckoning for her and she could stay here no longer. When the last moments came she was permitted with an eye of faith to see her beloved husband and his brother in their heavenly home waiting for her. Her body was laid to rest in the Ranburne cemetery beside her devoted husband who preceded her to the grave six years. The funeral services for this christian woman were conducted by Revs. P.P. Johnson, R.L. Skinner, W.M. Barr, G.B. Boman, A.G. Styles and J.W. Kline. There is a vacancy in the hearts of her children that cannot be filled, but to them we must say that your dear mother has paid the debt we all must at some time pay. Two Friends ----- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, OCTOBER 27, 1932 CARD OF THANKS Death has reently come into our home and carried from its portals one to us more precious than life, fairer than the morning star and our best earthly friend. In our unspeakable sorrow, we have been sustained by God's richest grace; by deeds of human hands, beautiful to us in their unselfish ministrations; and, by words of friends who knew our departed one, "who to know her was to love her." For all tokens of thoughtfulness in our bereavement, we extend our heartfelt appreciation, whether such tokens were of deed, word or flower, and fervently pray that your joys may be many and your sorrows few. Mr. and Mrs. W.T. Prestridge Mr. and Mrs. Lon Thompson Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Beggs ----- LOCAL News Mrs. W.R. Ford, inmate of the County Home, was buried in the local cemetery Saturday afternoon with F.P. Owens in charge. --- Grandma Hunnicutt celebrated her 91st birthday yesterday, the 26th. This sainted mother is one of the best beloved women in our community and the entire town joins the family and relatives in the hope that she will be spared many years to come. ---- A SURPRISE BIRTHDAY DINNER On Sunday morning, Oct. 23rd, ninety-eight people, the children and grandchildren, relatives and friends began to gather in from every direction to celebrate the 65th birthday anniversary of James E. Johnson. They went in cars, wagons, buggies and on foot, with well filled boxes of the finest food our county offers to take father, grandfather and well loved friend, by surprise. The morning passed too rapidly and was enjoyed with good music and friendly chats in the good old way. When the noon hour arrived, everyone was ready to assemble out in the yard where a long table was placed, fairly loaded and groaning under the heavy load. Oh, those good eats! T.J. Owen having returned thanks, we began lifting that enormous burden from that table which was greatly enjoyed by all present. Among those enjoying the day were: Mr. James E. Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Chester Johnson and family Mr. and Mrs. Rufus Johnson and family Mr. and Mrs. John Roach and family Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Thompson and family Mrs. Mary Jane Bannister Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Bannister and family Mr. and Mrs. J.B.F. Cheatwood and family Mr. and Mrs. E.L.Charles and family Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Parker and family Mrs. Hattie Robinson and family Mr. and Mrs. I.J. Owen Mrs. J.F. Johnson Mrs. M.J. Walker and daughter Miss Irma Brown and Troy Brown Glema and Grover Dunn Arthur Easterwood Mr. and Mrs. Edward Roach and family Mr. and Mrs. Houston Charles and family Mrs. Hattie Williams and family Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Thompson and family Mr. and Mrs. E.L. Roach and daughter Mr. and Mrs. Walter Easterwood J.C. Easterwood Mrs. Annie Story and family Miss Louise Prestridge Mr. and Mrs. Asa Thompson and baby Mr. and Mrs. Alonza McCormick and baby W.W. Thompson Mr. and Mrs. T.M. Cheatwood Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Day and family Mrs. Lena Blackstock Miss Carrie Owens The day was enjoyed by all present and this is hoping many more happy birthdays for Uncle Jimmie and here's hoping that we may all be permitted to meet again in 1933 with him and enjoy such another day as Sunday was. A relative -----

NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE CLEBURNE NEWS", Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama for SEPT. 15th thru SEPT. 29th, 1932 NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, SEPTEMBER 15, 1932 FRUITHURST News Mrs. Henry Sides who has been in St. Louis during the illness and death of her mother, returned home Sunday. ---- IN MEMORY OF MRS. KATHERINE GABLE Mrs. Katherine Gable was born August 16, 1847 and died February 24, 1932, being at the time of her death, 84 years of age. She was the wife of Mr. H.N. Gable, who served through the four years War Between the States, and is one of the oldest and most beloved citizens of this part of the county. To this happy union were born 8 children, Messrs. Sam and Tug Gable of Haralson county, Ga., Mr. Thos. Gable of Marshall county; Mrs. Emma and Mrs. Annie Walker of Cullman; Mrs. Carrie Kerr of Cleburne county and Messrs. Jas. and Virgil Gable who departed this life a number of years ago. Mrs. Gable was a kind mother, a loyal wife and a devoted christian; her life is an example and a standard that all people would profit in living up to. Her presence is sadly missed by her bereaved husband and children and many friends; yes, we bow in humble submission to the will of God, whose pleasure it is to call her from this vale of sorrow to that world above where all is peace and joy. It is our hope that by the goodness and mercy of the Lord, it will be our happy lot to gain the prize she has won, and that when the sun of this life is setting and the shadow of death is drawing near that we can say as she said, "I am now ready to be offered; the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have kept the faith. I have finished my course; henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day, and not to me only but unto all them that love Him." A friend. ------ WILL CELEBRATE HIS 79th BIRTHDAY THE 28th Bro. D.W. Gray, living just outside the corporate limits of Heflin, will celebrate his 79th birthday on Wednesday, September the 28th. Mr. Gray is a Mason of many years standing and is a regular attendant at every opportunity. May he see many more birthdays, is the wish of his host of friends. ------ CELEBRATES 81st BIRTHDAY the 16th Uncle Jonathan Haley, pioneer and well known Heflin citizen, will celebrate his 81st birthday on Friday the 16th, with a number of his children present. Mr. Haley has been a resident of Heflin for about 40 years; has served as Mayor of Heflin and tax assessor of Cleburne county. Good wishes are extended by friends. ---- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, SEPTEMBER 22, 1932 LOCAL News Mrs. Toliver Thrower has as her guest this week her sister Miss Morrison of Newell. --- Messrs. S.C. Beason and Toliver Thrower and families had a picnic down on Tallapoosa River last week. --- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, SEPTEMBER 29, 1932 TALLAPOOSA MAN IS SHOT IN ARGUMENT Melvin B. Sewell, age 40, Tallapoosa, Ga. merchant and extensive land owner, on Sunday was in serious condition at Garner Hospital suffering from nine bullet wounds which he said were inflicted by Paul Moody, age 22, at Arthur Lee Bentley's stand on the outskirts of the Georgia city about noon on Sunday. One bullet struck the scalp in the top of Sewell's head and two struck him in the abdomen. The latter two were said to be the more serious wounds. He was struck in the arms and legs several times. Sewell said that he and Moody engaged in an argument and that Moody left the scene and returned with a pistol. He said he was helpless after Moody fired the first shot. The injured man was brought to the local hospital in a Tallapoosa ambulance. Officers from Tallapoosa and a physican accompanied Sewell. The officers said they had information that Moody had fled in the direction of Anniston but were unable to locate him here. The Anniston Star Ernest Chandler of Fruithurst is in jail at Buchanan in connection with the shooting of Sewell, his bond being set at $1000. ----- FABLED GOLD ROOM OF AN 1840 MINER FOUND AND IS LAID OPEN TO VIEW The Anniston Times, Sept. 23 Progress in uncovering the second room of the "Smoke House" rich underground passage at King's Mine near Chulafinnee in Cleburne county was retarded the past week by a landslide of sixty tons of dirt and rock. Operators of the mine stated that the cave-in was due to the rotting of old timber formerly used as re-enforcement in the "Smoke House". Work on clearing out the excess dirt was begun at once. It is expected to be completed within the next few days. The "Smoke House" is said to be the underground workshop of Mr. Tillery, original prospector of King's Mine. For a long time the exact location of this treasure spot was unknown. Old residents of Chulafinnee say that Mr. Tillery kept secret the source of a large amount of gold. Several attempts have been made to locate the "Smoke House" since Mr. Tillery carefully hauled dirt and rock and covered it up. Present operators of King's Mine feel certain that these underground chambers have been found at last. Recent excavations have disclosed a subterranean passage re-enforced with heavy timbers. An iron ladder by which Mr. Tillery is supposed to have let himself down into his work rooms has been unearthed. Several old candles, somewhat shrunken by their long interment, but otherwise in good condition, have been found. Some of them have been partially burned, showing that they did their duty nearly a century ago. A test of gold ore taken from one vein in the "Smoke House" runs as high as $200. per ton. Mining experts state that this site shows a network of veins of profitable average. It should be borne in mind that gold mining property in Cleburne county is privately owned, residents point out. It is not a field for prospectors of the old method. Engineers state that this field can be mined profitably only by the installation of modern machinery. It is the opinion of experts that richer deposits of gold ore will be revealed by sinking deeper shafts than those hitherto worked. A mine operator on the Riddle property owned by Mr. J.B. Adams and his sons is said to have disclosed rich new veins of ore in recent excavations. Mr. Adams, a man of wide experience in gold mining, declared that these fields will prove to be outstanding producers. "It is my opinion", Mr. Adams stated to a representative of The Anniston Times this week, "that Alabama will soon be known as the leading gold producing state". Tests of gold ore from the Adams mine shows an average of $28. per ton. Financiers and engineers from Chicago and California made an inspection of the gold field at Arbacoochee and Chulafinnee two weeks ago. It is said that one large mining company purchased a tract of land in that vicinity. Mr. R.O. Wheeler of Borden Springs told a representative of The Times this week that a rich vein of ore had been found on his property recently. Mr. Wheeler stated that a group of men from Memphis, Tenn. have investigated ore deposits in that section also and have secured options on approximately 20,000 acres of land. ------ IN MEMORY OF J.M. REID On Friday, July 22, 1932, the Death Angel crept softly into the home of Granny Reid and carried away her beloved husband and companion, Mr. J.M. Reid. He had been ill three weeks and suffered much. His loved ones did all in their power for him, but after waging a brave but futile battle for his life, he calmly entered Home. He was 84 years of age and had been a true husband and companion of Granny Reid for 61 years. He was born and reared in Cleburne county and has lived in Cleburne practically all his life. His splendid traits of character and his pleasing personality has won for him the friendship of many life-long friends. He had been a faithful member of the Congregational Methodist church at Cane Creek about 50 years or more. He will be greatly missed at home, at church and in the neighborhood where he had so long lived. Our hearts go out in deepest sympathy to his loved ones. We know his passing is heart breaking to each one of you, but isn't it sweet to know that he is now free from all pain and suffering and is enjoying the glory and pleasures of the kingdom of God. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Price who had as his assistant Rev. J.W. Patty at Cane Creek on Sunday, July 24. He is survived by his wife Mrs. J.M. Reid; his daughter Mrs. L.O. Barker of Fruithurst, and two sons, Mr. T.G. Reid of Fruithurst and Mr. W.A. Reid of Choccolocco and one brother, Rev. G.W. Reid of Naples, Texas; sixteen grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren and a host of friends. His remains were laid to rest in Cane Creek cemetery. "He is gone, but not forgotton; never will his memory fade, Sweetest thoughts will 'ever linger, Around the grave where he was laid. " A Friend ----- IN MEMORY OF THOMAS M. HAYWOOD by Hall of Dallas Lodge No. 228, A.F. & A.M. On the 7th day of May 1932, the invisible hand of death removed from our midst our beloved Brother, Thomas M. Haywood. He was a true and faithful brother, an upright christian, a highly esteemed citizen, a man, who to know him was to love him. As we have lost our brother from our midst, we have the assurance that it was his eternal gain. Therefore in affectionate memory of him, be it resolved; First, after Masonic procession, escorting his remains to the Liberty Hill cemetery, there entering them with Masonic ceremony; Resolved, second, that we sincerely offer our condolence to his wife and their children. Resolved, third, that a copy of these resolutions be spread upon our memorial record, and a copy mailed to The Cleburne News for publication. Fraternally submitted, J.W. Grubbs A.A. Parnell S.D. Moore, Committee ------ LOCAL News Mrs. W.B. Shockley visited her sister Mrs. A.A. Wright in Anniston last week. --- BIRTHDAY PARTY GIVEN MRS. HARRIS Mrs. J.M. Harris of near Heflin celebrated her 71 birthday on Sunday and a group of friends and relatives prepared a surprise party for her. Among those present were Lou McKleroy, Mr. and Mrs. E.L. Williamson, Mrs. Tom Cantrell, Mrs. Sidney White, Mrs. R.D. Williamson, Mrs. J.A. White, Johnnie Harris of Heflin, Mr. and Mrs. W.D. Fordham of Anniston, Mrs. J.W. Batchelor, Mr. and Mrs. Grady Rollins, Alma, Mildred, Johnnie and Lige Harris, Christine, Montez Harris and Recy Williamson Jr., Gwendlyn, Radisa, Marcell and Frank White, Vernell and Evelyn Fordham, Sybil and Baby Ruth Batchelor. -----

NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE CLEBURNE NEWS", Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama for SEPT. 1st thru SEPT. 8th, 1932 NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, SEPTEMBER 1, 1932 THREE IN JAIL ON MURDER CHARGE Sylvan Perkins, Chester Perkins and Pete Brady are in the county jail charged with murder in connection with the shooting to death of Jesse Price of Hubbardville on Sunday night, near Beason Mills, in the southern part of the county. According to Sheriff Owen, the fatal shooting climaxed a quarrel that had existed nearly all day Sunday, and when a crowd of young men met at the home of Walter Vise shortly after dark on Sunday, the fatal row occurred between the Perkins' and Price and "Tab" Price, a brother of the dead man, it is said. Price is said to have attacked Sylvan Perkins with a pair of steel knuckles, backing him into a well curbing and beating him in the face, when Perkins drew a pistol and fired one shot, the ball entering under the heart and passing through the body, lodging in the right arm. The prisoners will be arraigned in county court here Saturday, it is understood. Price is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Price, and brothers and sisters. Funeral and burial services were conducted at 11 a.m. Monday at Hurricane with Owens Co. in charge. The three, were apprehended early Monday morning by Sheriff Prestridge, who with county solicitor Parker, went immediately to the scene of the killing early Sunday night, making a thorough investigation which resulted in the issurance of warrants for the three men, who will be given a preliminary hearing before Judge A.H. Glasgow on Saturday, September third. Women and whiskey are said to be at the bottom of the killing in which men and boys of various ages were near or on the scene. Pallbearers were John Bell, Frank Williamson, Martis Howle, Ewell HOwle, Ira McElroy and Murphy Woodard. Funeral and burial services for young Price were held at Hurricane church Monday, the Rev. Zanda Riddle officiating. ----- J.A. HARRIS, 71, LAID TO REST Funeral services for Mr. A.J. Harris of Muscadine were held at Antioch church Friday afternoon, with Owen Co. in charge. Besides his wife, Mr. Harris is survived by three sons, Dow Harris of Birmingham, Crandell and Hoyt Harris of Muscadine, and ?? Harris of Beat 8. The daughters are Mrs. Lillie Dodd of Muscadine and Mrs. Ruby Cook of Birmingham; three brothers, J.M. and Otto Harris of Abernathy and S.W. Harris of Tallapoosa. The three brothers and sons acted as pall bearers. The Rev. Mr. Wiggins officiated at the funeral. Mr. Harris was one of the county's best known and most highly esteemed citizens and will be missed in the community where his upright life has made that section a better place by his having lived in it. ----- JOHN A. AMOS John A. Amos who died in Anniston, a former councilman of that city, was known to many Cleburne county citizens, and his death is deeply regretted by those who knew him. He was born in Cleburne and moved to Anniston 30 years ago. ---- DEATH COMES TO CARL GROOVER SUDDENLY Funeral services for Carl Groover who died suddenly Friday night were conducted Monday at the Baptist church. The untimely death of this splendid young man cast a gloom of profound sorrow and grief over the entire community. Carl, who as a son of Mr. and Mrs. C.E. Groover, was 39 years old and had lived here in Heflin practically all his life and his passing is a source of genuine sorrow to his large circle of friends. Carl was never known to harm anyone and his passing is a calamity not only to the immediate family, but to all who knew and appreciated his friendship. Besides his father and stepmother, Carl is survived by one brother, Hugh Groover of Detroit, Mich., three sisters, Mrs. J.M. Crumpton, Misses Vera and Lillie Groover of Heflin and a large circle of relatives. Active pallbearers were Cephus Evans, W.H. Mullins, Fred McMurray, Jim McGriff, Teddy Edwards and Jackson Weaver. Rev. F.J. Ingram, pastor of the local Baptist church and Rev. G.B. Boman of Bowdon conducted the funeral services in the Baptist church at 2:30 p.m. Monday, with interment in the Heflin Cemetery, Owens Co. in charge. ------ DEATH CLAIMS AGED CITIZEN On August 26th, God in his infinite wisdom saw fit to claim the spirit of Mr. Joseph L. York, 84 years old and a resident of this county for many years until he went to live with a daughter Mrs. W.J. Jones at Pratt City. He breathed his last at Hillman hospital where he was removed two weeks ago. The last rites were conducted by his beloved friends, Rev. W.M. Barr and Rev. C.E. Garner at Hurricane church on Sunday at 11 o'clock, his body being laid to its final resting place by the side of his devoted wife who preceded him to the grave 32 years ago. The wealth of beautiful flowers and the large concourse of friends who came to pay their last tribute of respect, indicated the love and esteem in which he was held. He was born February 4, 1848. In passing, the church and community has lost an able counselor, a cheerful and loyal advocate of all that was good and uplifting, as well as true and constance to the unfortunate. The Rev. Mr. Barr who had known Mr. York so long, spoke of his high character and as an advocate of right, so did Rev. C.E. Garner who also feelingly spoke of the life of his one time teacher. The pall bearers were A.L. Black, C.J. McCraven, W.T. Prestridge, T.R. Story, M.A. Richardson and Jeff Cox. Owens Co. was in charge. CARD OF THANKS To one and all who were so sympathetic and helpful in our day of loss in the death of a devoted father and cherished loved one, we offer these simple lines of thanks. We hope that the written words may be easily interpreted by those who with kind words, willing deeds, a meaningful glance, a lovely flower, song or sermon have made our cross easier to bear. May the keen sorrow of separation be spared you and may God be with you in every sadness, is the prayer of his children. H.D. York J.E. York Mrs. C.F. Dodson Mrs. J.M. LaRue Mrs. Ella Winham Mrs. Floyd Pirkle Mrs. W.J. Jones Mrs. Mary Short ------ CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank each and every one for their kindness shown during the death of our dear husband, father and son; and also thank you for the many beautiful flowers. May God's richest blessings be with you is our earnest prayer. Mrs. Luther Owen and children Mr. and Mrs. T.J. Owen and children ----- SURPRISE BIRTHDAY DINNER On Sunday, August 21st, I had the privilege of attending a surprise birthday dinner given in honor of Mr. J.M. Cheatwood and wife. The surprise was given by their children and friends. Early in the morning, children, grandchildren and friends began to arrive, bringing with them baskets and boxes filled with food of almost every kind you might mention, suitable for everyone. The morning hours were taken up in social talk by all present, and everyone seemed to enjoy themselves to the fullest extent. Grandpa Cheatwood has been almost blind, but can see well enough now to get about. About 11:30 they began to prepare a long table in a cool shade. My, you should have seen the food that was put on that table. Everyone seemed to enjoy it. After dinner was over the people talked and ate watermelons; it seemed that everyone enjoyed themselves, even Grandpa and Grandma seemed to be delighted. Those present were: W.C. Cheatwood and family Mr. and Mrs. R.L. Johnson and little daughter Mr. and Mrs. W.W. Thompson and little son Mr. and Mrs. Asa Thompson and baby Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Robinson Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Cheatwood Mr. and Mrs. M.A. Banister and children Mr. and Mrs. J.B.F. Cheatwood and family Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Thompson and family Mr. and Mrs. E.L. Thompson and children Mr. and Mrs. Houston Charles and children Mr. and Mrs. Ed Day and children Mr. and Mrs. C.L. Johnson and family Mr. and Mrs. Everette Charles and little son Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Parker and children Mr. and Mrs. Ed Smith and little son J.E. Johnson About 3:30 people began to depart for home, feeling that it had been a day well spent, hoping that they might be permitted to spend another day like that in 1933. Written by One Present ----- LOCAL News Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Ross attended the funeral and burial of their uncle Mr. Amos in Anniston on Sunday. ---- Mr. and Mrs. Henry Kennedy of Pratt City came up Sunday with Mrs. Floyd Pirkle and son Jim of Nauvoo, to attend the funeral of Mr. J.L. York, Mrs. Pirkle's father. --- Mrs. Ella Winham and daughter Mrs. Willie Tucker of Birmingham attended the funeral of Mr. J.L. York, the former's father, here Sunday. ---- Mr. and Mrs. Jas. R. Cook of Atlanta attended the funeral of their uncle, Mr. J.L. York on Sunday. ---- Mr. and Mrs. J.E. York and daughter Miss Maxine of Montevallo, Mrs. William Winham and Mr. H.D. York of Birmingham attended the funeral of their father here on Sunday. ---- Mr. and Mrs. W.J. Jones, three sons, Buster, Glynn and Howeard and daughter Miss Lucile Jones of Pratt City, attended the funeral of Mr. J.L. York, Mrs. Jones' father, here Sunday. ---- Mr. R.L. Garrett of Bowdon and Miss Nell Fowler, popular and accomplished daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Fowler of Hightower, were married on Monday, Judge A.H. Glasgow officiating. ---- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, SEPTEMBER 8, 1932 DEATH OF A POPULAR YOUNG WOMAN Our fellow townsman, Mr. W.S. Hincey, has the sincere sympathy of all our people in the death of his beloved sister, Miss Beulah Hincey of Piedmont, whose death occurred in a Rome hospital on August 27th. The interment was in the cemetery at Piedmont. ----- UNCLE WILL EVANS PAINFULLY HURT Uncle Will Evans, 84, one of the county's best beloved and highly respected citizens, was painfully hurt Friday afternoon when knocked from a load of hay, near his home, three miles out on the Heflin-Bowdon highway, when an auto crashed into his wagon, throwing him violently to the ground. Besides a wound in the head, he suffered a fractured left arm. He was treated by Dr. Duke and at last report, was on the road to recovery. ----- THE BUTLER REUNION A very pleasant family reunion and surprise party was pulled off on Mr. W.H. Butler on Sunday last by his children, grandchildren and some of his friends. Early Sunday they began to arrive in cars and trunks and baskets of good things to eat in abundance. Some of the boys brought up lumber and a substantial table was erected in the shade of a large oak tree, when the ladies spread the contents of the trunks and bskets, when the crowd assembled, and following divine blessing, each one helped himself, and after each one had satisfied their appetite, there being much left untouched. Mr. Butler started to express his gratitude but his cup of joy was too full and he had to stop. Those present were as follows: Mr. and Mrs. W.E. Butler and sons Harshal Herman, Hood and Ralph and daughters Anna Mae, Ethel, June and Ina Fay of Bowdon Mr. H.M. Baggett and son Bromley and daughters Dauphter, Nellie of Bowdon Mrs. Hershel Butler and son Jack of Bowdon Mr. and Mrs. O.E. Butler and daughters Bessie and Allene of Bell Mills Mr. George Harris and daughters Georgia and Thelma of Lecta Mr. B.N. Daniel and son Murphree of Bell Mills Mr. and Mrs. J.O. Butler and daughter Nell of Elko, Ga. Mr. and Mrs. R.J. Butler and daughters Kathleen, Florence, Minnie Pearl and Jimmie Lou, Bettie Sue and son Jack Mr. and Mrs. F.L. Butler, daughters Thelma and Patsy Ruth of Portia, Ark. Mr. and Mrs. W.A. Brown of Heflin Mr. and Mrs. Jack Norton of Heflin Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Deese and daughter Margaret Nell of Heflin Miss Minnie Fordham of Bell Mills Miss Emma Fordham of Bell Mills All enjoyed the day to the fullest extent and Mr. Butler stated that he was 75 years old and wanted to live long enough to repay in some measure for the day's joy he had spent. One present. ----- SERIOUS CUTTING AFFRAY A serious cutting affray is said to have occurred near Ranburne on Saturday night when Lester Richardson, about age 25, is said to have been fearfully slashed by Clarence Estes of about the same age, it requiring a hundred stitches to close the knife wounds. What brought on the affray is not known here. ----- IN MEMORY OF WILLIAM THOMAS HOWLE On the 17th day of July 1932, there passed from earth to the better world, the spirit of William Thomas Howle. Bro. Howle was born in Cleburne or Randolph county at that time, in the year 1854. He was therefore approximately 78 years of age at the time of his death. In early manhood he was married to Miss Lizzie Harlan, daughter of the late Sam Harlan. To this union were born ten children all of whom survive him except one who died in infancy. Of the nine children who survive him, are four boys and five girls. All of these children were tenderly devoted to him and mourn his passing as I never have seen children mourn the passing of a father. To his dear children, I would say "weep not for him, as he is gone to a better world than this." He had one of the best homes in the country, but he has gone to the Father's house, a far better home than the one occupied here. Brother Howle professed religion and joined the Missionary Baptist church in early life. He first united with the old church at Dine Creek. He united with the Cedar Creek church more than twenty five years ago. It seemed the longer he lived the more religious he became. Till when the time came for his depature, he was ready to go and meet his Savior. Bro. Howle had a great many friends. Even the negroes on the place were grieved beyond measure. Oh, how sad was the parting. His friends mourn his death. I doubt if anyone had more friends to mourn his passing than he. Brother Howle was a man who looked after his own business affairs and let other people's business alone. He grew to be a very prosperous man in the line of farming and merchandising. He is missed and will be by all his friends who were as numerous as his acquaintances. May the Lord's richest blessings be on his children and his dear wife who has mourned his going so much. The Lord bless everyone and prepare everyone for life and for the great beyond by and by. May it be that after a while you each and all shall see him again int hat land were parting never comes, and, "where those who meet shall part no more, and those long parted, meet again." G.B. Boman ------ IN MEMORY OF JESSE PRICE On August 28, 1932 the death angel visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. J.E. Price and took their beloved son Jesse. Jesse was known and loved by many; when he saw anyone in need, he would lend a helping hand. He numbered his friends almost by his acquaintances, big hearted and generous as he was, he had won a place in many hearts. His many friends evidenced their love by the many floral offerings sent. They paid their last tribute of respect when they crowded the church to its fullest capacity. There is a place left vacant in our hearts that Jesse alone can fill. Day by day he has worked his way into our hearts and lives and we cannot say how much we miss him. The loneliness of our hearts could be but see would show him how much we loved and appreciated him. To the loved ones left behind, we would like to offer our sympathy. Be strong; Jesse has faced what we all must face sooner or later. He has gone on to receive his reward. His suffering is over; God called him unto Himself to plant another rose in his kingdom. Be brave, parents, your loss is his gain. A Friend. ----- DEATH OF JESSE PRICE The funeral services for William Jesse Price, son of Mr. and Mrs. J.E. Price was held at Hurricane Methodist church, Monday morning at 11 o'clock, August 29. In charge of the service were Rev. E.A. Riddle, Rev. H.A. Padgett and Rev. Z.W. Morris. Funeral arrangements were in charge of F.P. Owens and Son. The active pallbearers were Martis Howle, Arris Howle, Van Williamson, Ira McLeroy, John Bell and Frank Williamson. Jesse was born May 2, 1907 and departed this life August 28, 1932. Surviving are his parents Mr. and Mrs. J.E. Price; four brothers, Grady, Henry, Talmadge and Hoyt and two sisters Vera and Cora. ---- CARD OF THANKS We wish to express our thanks to all those who extended us their sympathy in the death of our dear son and brother. May God's richest blessings rest upon each and every one of you. Mr. and Mrs. J.E. Price and family. ----- LOCAL News Miss Winnie Crumpton is visiting her sister Mrs. Grady Price in Gadsden. --- Elbert Vise of Los Angeles, Calif. is here to spend some time with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Vise. ---- James O. Stephens and son Harold of San Antonio, Texas left here Sunday after a brief visit with relatives and friends. ---- FRUITHURST News Mrs. Henry Sides was called to her mother's bedside in St. Louis last week. ---- WOMAN BURIED AT CEDAR CREEK The funeral for Mrs. C.H. Hall, 60, of Cedar Creek community, who died at her home August 30 following an illness of two weeks, was conducted at the family residence at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, the Rev. J.E. Carter officiating. Burial was in Cedar Creek cemetery. Surviving are two sons, J.L. and W.H. Hall of Birmingham; daughters, Mrs. Henry Boozer of Sulphur Spring and Mrs. E.B. Clark of Anniston; one brother, C.A. Winham and one sister Miss Annie Winham, both of Cedar Creek. ----- EDWARDSVILLE News Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Perrin and children of Clarkston, Ga., spent the week with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. G.F. Bennett. ---- Mrs. J.H. Anderson and little daughters Doris and Delma have returned to their home in Atlanta after a few weeks visit here with her mother, Mrs. M.J. Walker. --- Mrs. Willie Wycoff and little son Billie have returned home after a few days visit with her mother Mrs. Dora Burton. ---- Mrs. Ralph Burgess who has been visiting her mother in Chattanooga, Tenn., returned home on Sunday. --- RATTLESNAKE INVADES HOME OF MR. and MRS. KENT Friday morning when Mrs. T.J. Kent went into the pantry to get flour for the morning meal, she felt something strike her apron and immediately began to "sting" and upon investigating found a rattlesnake. Soon Mr. Kent was on the scene and made away with the reptile, when the second rattler showed up, which was promptly put out of commission. It was a close call for Mrs. Kent and the "old man" declares he does not wish any such "pets". ----- MRS. HIGHTOWER DIED TUESDAY A sixty year old resident of Oak Level, Mrs. Polly Hightower, died at her residence at 7 o'clock Tuesday morning. Funeral services were held at the Camp Creek Baptist church of which she was a member, at 2:30 o'clock Wednesday afternoon and interment was in Camp Creek cemetery. Mrs. Hightower had lived at Oak Level all her life. Death came after an illness of a week. Surviving are the husband, M.C. Hightower; three sons, George, Clint and Grady of Oak Level; three daughters, Mrs. Pearl Crews and Mrs. Arah Upchurch of Oak Level and Mrs. Loretta Parker of Piedmont; three stepsons, W.R. of Kymulga, J.W. of Eastaboga and Asa of Lincoln; three stepdaughters, Mrs. Nancy Mahan of Borden Springs and Mrs. Fannie Cash and Mrs. Noah Cole of Oak Level. ------

NEWSPAPER Abstracts from The Cleburne News, Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama for AUGUST 18th thru AUGUST 25th, 1932 NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, AUGUST 18, 1932 PIONEER CLEBURNE WOMAN PASSES AWAY Mrs. E.J. Bennett of Fruithurst died August 5th at 8 p.m. She was born January 10, 1844 at Abernathy and was a daughter of the late Newborn Pounds. She was married to L.G. Bennett in 1865 and was the mother of 13 children, ten of whom are now living, six sons and four daughters, and all are residents of Cleburne county except one son who lives in Oklahoma. Mrs. Bennett was 89 years old and had been a resident of the county all her life. She lived an exemplary life and had many friends and relatives throughout the state who will mourn for her. She had been sick for about three months and was helpless, but her mind was always bright and clear. Her devoted children have the sincere sympathy of all who knew them for they were all by her bedside when she died, and will miss her greatly. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Wiggins and interment was at Cane Creek. ---- LUTHER OWEN KILLED MONDAY Luther Owen, 41, was killed almost instantly Monday afternoon when hit by Southern freight train No. 55, on the trestle a short distance west of Edwardsville. It was thought by trainmen that Owen, who was sitting on the edge of the trestle, was asleep and did not hear the warning blast of the locomotive whistle. The body was brought to Heflin and turned over to F.P.Owens Co. for burial. He is survived by his widow, five children, his parents Mr. and Mrs. T.J. Owen, and brothers and sisters. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday at Cane Creek Primitive Baptist church, one mile west of Edwardsville, with interment in the church cemetery. MR. D.W. PEACE BURIED MONDAY Funeral services for Mr. D.W. Peace, 71, father of Mrs. R.N. McMurray of Heflin, were held at Douglasville on Monday following an illness of about two months, the Masonic Fraternity of that place being in charge. Mr. Peace, who was born in Crofford, Miss. in 1861, had been with the Southern Railway for 45 years. Mr. Peace is survived by his widow and five children, two sons and three daughters; Mr. Will Peace of Athens, Ga., Mr. Charlie Peace of Atlanta, Ga., Mrs. S.O. York of Atlanta, Ga., Mrs. Frank Winn of Douglasville and Mrs. R.N. McMurry of Heflin. Mr. Peace was one of the Southern Railways most popular and trusted employees and was held in the highest esteem by all who knew him. Mrs. McMurray has the sincere sympathy of her friends in the death of her father. ----- NINTH ANNUAL REUNION AT REV. R.L. SKINNER'S Saturday, July 30th, marked the ninth reunion held at the home of Rev. R.L. Skinner by the members of the Pinetucky church and community. About 9:30 they began arriving with happy faces and warm hand clasps, which spoke more than words of the great love in their hearts for each other. About 11:00 Bro. Skinner arrived in wet pants and sock feet caused from having baptised 19 members into Smyrna church, and not taking time to change clothing fearing Sidney Hand and Simon Perkins would eat all the chicken. Of course as usual, Will Smith came by Heflin wand was two hours late, as is Will's yearly custom. At noon a beautiful table was spread under the shade and oh, my, such eats of fried chicken, cakes, pies and almost everything eatable. All gathered around and Bro. Skinner approached the throne of God with a humble prayer of thanksgiving. There were a few vacant places which can never be filled. All missed the lovely presence of the mother of the home, Mrs. Skinner, who always welcomed the people to her home, on that day. In the afternoon, all enjoyed the ice cream and lemonade. Emory Merrill just vowed it was possible for him to enjoy a full freezer in the syrup cane all by his "lonesome." Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Will Smith Mrs. J.W. Hanvey and children Mr. and Mrs. S.E. Perkins and family Mr. and Mrs. Emory Merrill and family Mr. and Mrs. S.J. Hand and family Mrs. Jessie Allen and children Mrs. Pearl Neal Beason and baby Joe Merrill Sylvan Beny Hill Mr. and Mrs. Loyd Skinner and family Mr. and Mrs. Lander White Mr. and Mrs. D.W. White and son Rev. R.L. Skinner and Clara Skinner ------ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, AUGUST 25, 1932 LOCAL News Dawson Owen returned to his home in Burkbunette, Texas after spending the summer with relatives and friends of Cleburne county. ----- BIRTHDAY DINNER HONORING OLD CITIZEN "Uncle" S.K. Clayton, 86 years old, one of the best known and greatly beloved citizens of the county, was given a birthday dinner by Mr. and Mrs. C.W. Dryden of Beat 8, and given a royal good time by relatives and friends, those present being Uncle Joe Roberts, 92, and Aunt Sophia his good wife; J.M. Beggs, 85 and his good companion, with dozens of others. A table 28 feet in length was set up and at the dinner hour was loaded down with all kinds of choice eatables, 68 having had dinner in honor of Uncle Kimsey's birthday. Large delegations came in the afternoon to pay their respects to this good man. The Cleburne News extends to Mr. Clayton best wishes on his 86th birthday. ----- FORMER CLEBURNEITE WRITES OF OTHER DAYS ( W.H. HOWLE) Venus, Texas, Aug. 8th Recently I have received copies of the Cleburne News , one announcing the death of my cousin W.T. Howle; the other the death of J.M. Reid, both old timers. It afforded me much pleasure to read the write-ups of the different subscribers in your valuable paper, more especially those of D.S. Baber whom I have known so long. I am well aware of the fact that many of the old mile-posts are down and gone that were standing when I left there almost 39 years ago. I well remember the days of the Densons and the many melodious old songs they used to sing from the old Sacred Harp. Well, I suppose you are aware of the fact that I lost my wife by death the 28th of June. She was the daughter of the late S.W. Harlan. She died in Terrell, Texas in a hospital and is buried here at Venus by the side of my first wife, who was a daughter of the late J.T. Rusk and wife, then residents of Chulafinnee. I was 83 years old at my last birthday and have went through the meandering scenes of life since I came to Texas, and am spared yet, for some purpose, for what purpose I do not know, but I am waiting for my Maker to call and I shall be ready. I would love to visit back in Alabama again and attend some of the all day singings. Love to all, W.H. HOWLE ------ IN MEMORY OF MRS. LIGON J. MORRISON Rilma L., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Purse Currie and wife of Ligon J. Morrison, was born Nov. 8, 1897 and departed this life July 15, 1932, age 34 years, eight months and 12 days. She joined the Missionary Baptist church at Hepzibah at the age of 14 years and has since lived a model christian life, giving liberally of her means and talent where needed most for the upbuilding of christian society. On Dec. 3, 1916 she was happily married to Ligon J. Morrison. To this union God gave three precious children, Violet, Theo and Gerald. We cannot understand why God saw fit to take from the home this precious wife and mother who meant so much to husband and children, one whose life was so useful and full of bright hopes for the future. While we are wondering with hearts so saddened, we fancy the gates of heaven ajar and there amidst the great angelic throng, we behold her a bright, shining angel, beckoning us to come to that beautiful home above, where all is joy, peace and love. A Friend. ------ CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank our many friends and relatives for their expression of love and sympathy shown us in the death and burial of our beloved wife and mother; the Wedowee Choir for the lovely music rendered; the ministers for their many expressions of comfort, sympathy, love and hope to console us in this sad hour; the undertakers and the pallbearers and all who rendered loving ministrations. We especially thank our friends for the beautiful flowers and those who so beautifully arranged the church with flowers. Ligon J. Morrison and children ------ IN MEMORY OF OUR GRANDMOTHER (Mrs. W.H. GENTRY) On August 6, the death angel visited the home of our dear grandfather Mr. W.H. Gentry and took his beloved companion home to heaven. Grandmother was born November 30, 1844 and departed this life August 6, 1932. She had been ill for about three months but she put her trust in Jesus and bore the pains patiently. She always had a friendly smile and welcome for those who came near the bedside. Grandmother was a member of the Baptist church for sixty years. For forty years she was a member at Concord. She was laid to rest in the cemetery of that church she had served so long and faithfully. She was an active churchworker and devoted her life to the welfare of her community, church and family. She was a faithful wife and mother to the end and her loved ones are grieved to part with her. We can only live to meet her in the home above. Grandmother always found time to visit those who were sick in the neighborhood. She always found a bright welcome because of her cheerful disposition. She was willing and ready to lend a helping hand to those in trouble and many have been comforted by her kind words of cheer. Her life was one of toil and trouble but she looked onward and was happy in making others happy. Those who knew Grandmother Gentry feel assured she made peace with her Savior long ago and she followed in his footsteps so closely, that now she has a better home with Him and free from sorrow and pain. She will be greatly missed in her home and community, for those who knew her loved her. It is hard to give up our dear Grandmother, who has been a blessing to us, but God knows best and it will make heaven brighter and make us strive harder to reach that home where we shall part no more. She left her aged husband, eight children and many grandchildren to mourn for her. We must remember that she is at rest with Jesus and happy in His eternal life. Some glad day we'll join her and behold again the sweet smiling face of our loved one. A Granddaughter CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank our many friends for the kind deeds and floral offerings during the sickness and death of our wife and mother. May God's richest blessing rest upon each and every one. Mr. W.H. Gentry Mr. and Mrs. Jonas Wilson Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Gentry Mr. and Mrs. E.E. Grizzard Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Lanier Mr. and Mrs. Willie Grizzard Mr. and Mrs. Luther Gentry Mr. and Mrs. Eber Thrasher Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Pounds ------ CARD OF THANKS On the 9th morning of January last, just before day, I fell off a foot log into the cold water, bursting my thigh bone all to pieces and after lying in the water about 40 minutes, I crawled out and Manse Campbell heard my cries and came to me. I was taken to a hospital in Anniston where I staid two weeks, when I was taken to the county home where I staid three months. I had a wife and four children not able to make a living. Cleburne county paid by bill at Anniston; Cleburne county paid my expense at the county home and Cleburne's Red Cross helped to look after my wife and children. The only way I know to thank you is to let others know what you have done for me. Marcellous Payne ------ LOCAL News Mr. and Mrs. John H. West and son Edward of Boon, Miss., have been visiting relatives in Cleburne county and in Polk County, Georgia. ---- H. Hewett, an inmate of the Calhoun county Home at Jacksonville, whose body was found in the mountains near Fort McClellan on Sunday, was a former citizen of Cleburne county. A coroner's jury returned a verdict of "death at the hands of unknown parties." ----- Mrs. Margaret Cook and Mrs. C.F. Dodson left Monday morning for Birmingham, being called there on account of the serious illness of Mr. J.L. York, the latter's father. ---- MORRISON - LEWIS On Thursday, August 11, Mr. S.D. Lewis of Wehadkee in Randolph county and Mrs. Lee Morrison were happily married at the home of the bride's brother Mr. J.W. Bain at Morrison's Chapel in north Randolph. Rev. Quincy Amberson performed the ceremony. The groom is a prosperous farmer and prominent church man and Mason. The bride is a native of Cleburne county and is a most lovable and intelligent lady. We wish for them much joy and happiness through life. ----- TEXAS VISITORS RETURN HOME Mr. and Mrs. T.B. Cashen who have been the guests of the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Z.H. Anderson in east Cleburne for the past two weeks, passed through Heflin on Friday enroute home. Mr. Cashen is a native Texas but in 1917 came to Cleburne county, later returning to the Lone Star state, 12 years ago. He is engaged in the oil business in Hardin county. "I'll be back to see the Cleburne people at least once a year", Mr. Cashen said in taking his leave by automobile for his Texas home. ----- WEST ALABAMIANS RETURNED HOME W.H. Dempsy, A.B. Ezzell and J. Roy Hester of Bell Green, Franklin county, after a pleasant visit with Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hooper of Fruithurst and Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Baber of Heflin, left for Henry county where they will visit before returning home. The visitors declared they received a most cordial welcome in Cleburne and expect to come back at some future day. ----

NEWSPAPER Abstracts from The Cleburne News, Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama for August 4th thru August 11th, 1932 NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, AUGUST 4, 1932 LAST RITES HELD FOR MRS. WAGER Citizen of Heflin were shocked Saturday morning at the sudden death of Mrs. Irene Wager, 58, which occurred in an Anniston hospital early Saturday. She was carried to Anniston Friday night following an attack of illness. She had been in declining health for the last six years and while her death was not wholly unexpected, her passing caused much sorrow to her loved ones. Funeral services were conducted Monday morning at the Baptist church here, Rev. G.B. Boman of Bowdon, Ga., officiating. Burial rites were in charge of Heflin Eastern Star, with impressive ceremonies. F.P. Owens & Co. was in charge of funeral arrangments. Mrs. Wager was the daughter of the late Dr. W.L. Pounds. She was born Feb. 22, 1873 and was married on Dec. 25, 1889. She joined the church at Lebanon and upon moving to Heflin 30 years ago, moved her letter here. Sometimes the secrets of the mystery called death we may know; and when our departed friend turned to the silent an unknown future, let us believe that she could rely with unfaulting faith upon that most impressive and momentous assurance ever delivered to the sons of men, "he that believeth on Me, though he were dead, yet shall he live; and he whosoever liveth and believeth in Me shall never die." Owing to the great distance, Marcus, Mrs. Johnson and Evelyn were unable to attend their mother's funeral. Pallbearers were Luther Denman, C.W. Wager, C.L. Wager, Earl Wager, Leo Humphreys, and Wm. Wood. Mrs. Wager is survived by the husband Dr. G.W. Wager; three sons, Marcus of New Jersey; Charles of Kansas City and Dudley of Atlanta; daughters, Mrs. Robert Coggin of Jacksonville, Fla.; Mrs. J.W. Vaughan of Cornersville, Tenn.; Mrs. Leo Humphreys of Atlanta and Mrs. Robert M. Johnson of San Francisco. The Cleburne News extends sympathy to the bereaved ones. ----- CARD OF THANKS Death, which knocks with equal force at the cottage door and the palace gate, has recently come into our midst and summoned the queen of our hearts to her mansion in the skies. In our deep sorrow, the unselfish thoughtfulness of friends had been demonstrated in every way possible. To them, to the physician faithfully attending her in her late and last illness; to the minister who officiated and to the others who participated at the last sacred rites and to those who dropped a beautiful flower upon her final earthly resting place, we are and will be indebted the rest of our days. May God forever be with you, one and all, is our fervent prayer. G.W. Wager and Children ----- IN MEMORY OF J.L. CHANDLER On May 3, 1932, the death angel came and called from us our dear husband and father, J.L. Chandler of Carroll county, Georgia. How sad it is here without you, dear one. He was 79 years old. He was sick only three weeks and how he suffered, no one knows. Why God saw fit to take him from us, we do not know. But some glad day we shall meet you in the land where pain and sorrow cannot enter and where there will always be peace and love. He was laid to rest at Salem church, eight miles north of Tallapoosa. Revs. Patty and Robinson officiated. He leaves to mourn his passing his wife and four sons, J.R. Chandler of College Park, Ga.; E. Chandler of Lebanon; J.T. Chandler of Arp, Texas and Ivan Chandler of Heflin. Pall bearers were H.C. Clackum, W.A. Moon, Asa Moon, Grady Wright, Clifford Smith and W.B. Johnson. Mrs. Maud Chandler, Waco, Georgia, Route 2 ----- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, AUGUST 11, 1932 LOUISIANA KIN VISIT ALABAMA Messrs. W.E. Hogan and Peter J. Edwards of Choudrant, La., after a pleasant visit with kin folks and friends in Cleburne, left Sunday afternoon for home, declaring their stay had been one of great pleasure. They were accompanied by Mrs. G.F. Hill, who , after stopping over in Louisiana for a few days, will go on to Texas where she will spend some time with children in her former home. Saturday in Heflin, W.A. Brown, W.I. Edwards, S.B. Edwards, B.T. Edwards and P.J. Edwards and W.E. Hogan, cousins, are grandsons of the following Edwards': Billie Edwards, Stephen Edwards, Peter Edwards, Lemuel Edwards and Joe Edwards with the exception of W.E. Hogan, a nephew. These old pioneers came to this county away back in the thirties when the Red man was roaming the hills of Alabama. ------ ALBERT CASWELL, 20, STABBED IN AFFRAY Albert Caswell, 20 years old, son of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. W. Caswell, living two miles south of Edwardsville, was stabbed in the neck and slashed across the left arm on Saturday in an affray with Albert Greer of Edwardsville. Caswell was brought to Heflin and given medical attention by Dr. Wright. The wounds, while painful, are not thought to be dangerous. What brought on the row could not be learned. Both young men are well known in the Edwardsville community. A warrant sworn out against Greer by J.W. Caswell, an uncle of Albert Caswell, charging assault with intent to murder, was filed, and his bond set at $750. which was readily furnished. ----- MRS. ELIZA BENNETT, PIONEER, PASSES AT FRUITHURST Mrs. Eliza Bennett, 81, passed away at the home of her sons Jack and Frank Bennett at Fruithurst on Friday night and was laid to rest in the cemetery at Upper Cane Creek on Saturday. She was the widow of Green Bennett who preceeded her to the grave several years ago. She was a sister of the late R.F. and Dr. W.L. Pounds. ----- LOCAL News Rufus O. Hughes of San Francisco, Calif. who has been visiting his sister Mrs. Carl Dryden for the past two weeks, has returned home. --- BIRTHDAY DINNER IN HONOR OF GRANDMA BOBO On July 8th a surprise birthday dinner was given by Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Thompson to celebrate the 97th birthday of Grandma Bobo. By a misunderstanding there was not any of grandma's children present except Mrs. Thompson. But early in the morning grandchildren and people of the surrounding community began to arrive, bringing with them baskets, boxes and trunks filled with food of almost any kind you might mention, suitable for a king or queen. The morning hours were taken up bo social talk by all present. Everybody seemed to enjoy themselves to the fullest extent. Grandma has been blind for the last few years but you never hear her complain about her condition. She is still jovial as ever in disposition Nothing seems to give her more pleasure than to converse with friends and relatives of old times and the happenings of the country of the present day. About 11:30 it seemd that everybody began to study or talk about those baskets and boxes and in a few minutes the men and boys began carrying them down the hill to a long table prepared in a cool shade by the boys the week before for the occasion. When the food was all delivered the ladies began to spread it on the table while the men looked on, and by the time it was all spread you can imagine how we all were feeling. When dinner was announced everyone seemed to be ready and I think the meal time was the most enjoyable of the day. After dinner we all returned back to the house feeling very much refreshed by the delicious foods we had consumed and after a few social chats, the guests began to depart, wishing Grandma many more such birthdays. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Thompson and family Mr. and Mrs. J.B. F. Cheatwood and family Mr. and Mrs. Earl Thompson and family Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Thompson and family Mr. and Mrs. Houston Charles and family Mr. and Mrs. M.A. Banister and family Mr. and Mrs. Ed Day and family Mr. and Mrs. L.B. Edwards Mr. and Mrs. S.F. Blackstock C.J. Easterwood Mr. and Mrs. W.N. Easterwood Mrs. Ellis Williams and children Mrs. Gabrilla Owen and daughter Carrie Ruthie and Ruby Johnson Myrtis and Rheba Robinson There were 50 in all present. M.A. Banister ------ AGED CONCORD WOMAN LAID TO FINAL REST (Mrs. W.H. Gentry) Mrs. W.H. Gentry, 87, died at the home last Saturday night after being in ill health the last four months. The funeral was conducted at Concord Baptist church on Sunday afternoon, Rev. P.P. Johnson and Rev. Mr. Caldwell officiating. Burial was made in the church cemetery, a large crowd of sorrowing relatives and friends being present. She joined the Baptist church some 60 years ago and was a member at Lebanon church 40 years and she will be missed in church affairs and in the community where she resided for years. Surviving are the good husband W.H. Gentry, two sons, Will and Luster; six daughters, Mrs. E.E. Grizzard, Mrs. J.C. Lanier, Mrs. Jonah Williams, Mrs. Will Grizzard, Mrs. J.C. Pounds and Mrs. Eber Thrasher and a large number of great-grandchildren and grandchildren. The Cleburne News extends sympathy to the bereaved ones. -----

NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE CLEBURNE NEWS", Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama for JULY NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, JULY 7, 1932 MR. CHANDLER PASSES The News learned of the death of James L. Chandler which occurred at the home of his son, C.L. Chandler at Tallapoosa. No details of his death was learned. Funeral and interment was at Harmony Primitive Baptist church near Abernathy last Friday. ---- OLD VETERANS Probate Judge Glasgow has been busy the last few days paying out pension warrants to Confederate Veterans and their widows. The Veterans of the War Between the States to receive $150. were: J.W. Farrell W.H. Gentry H.N. Gable J.A. Henry J.L. Roberts J.H. Scott S.F. Skinner W.H. Vaughan Widows who received $75. were: Mrs. N.E. Baughn Mrs. C.A. Brown Mrs. E.J. Bennett Mrs. M.E. Cain Mrs. V.C. Evans Mrs. W.R. Hunnicutt Mrs. N.E. Johns Mrs. W.J. Lovvorn Mrs. M.J. Payne Mrs. M.M. Porter Mrs. N.A.E. Robertson Mrs. E.D. Turner Mrs. S.M. Thrower Mrs. B.C. Vaughan Mrs. C.A. Whitehead Widows paid $45. were: Mrs. W.U. Almon Mrs. N.J. Carlton Mrs. S.J. Edwards Mrs. R.V. Hughey Mrs. F.F. Snow Mrs. N. Turner Mrs. A.A. Willingham Widows who drew $30. included: Mrs. S.J. Buchanan Mrs. W.H. Bryant Mrs. E.S. Bibbs Mrs. E. Haywood Mrs. E.F. Johnson Mrs. M.E. Mullalley Mrs. V. Owen Mrs. M. Riddle ------ SOUTH GEORGIA VISITORS HERE FOR THE FOURTH Mr. Asbury M. Jones and son John C., and daughter Miss Jeshurun Jones of Columbus, Ga., were the visitors of Mrs. John G. Jones of Heflin over the weekend and Mrs. Mollie Brannon of Iron City. Asbury, a boyhood friend of the editor, is employed by the Seaboard Air Line railroad in the Georgia city, with which company he has worked for the past 15 years. This editor and Asbury were school boys together at Bell Mills where he grew up on a farm, the son of Dr. and Mrs. A.C. Jones. Hope we'll meet again, Asbury. ---- TEXAS VISITORS HERE, MEETING OLD FRIENDS James H. Perkins and two sons Sylvan and Willie Perkins of Cass County, Texas and Harrison Armstrong of the same county and J.W. Armstrong of Hildalgo county, Texas, arrived in Heflin on Monday morning and will visit with relatives and friends for ten days or two weeks. J.W. who lives down on the border, reports corn selling at nine cents per bushel. Asked if they came through without any mishaps, J.W. replied, "yes, well, we had a little accident down in Texas when our car took a plunge through a "Bull Durham" sign." ----- LOCAL News According to late reports from the bedside of Mr. W.M. Striplin, prominent Beat 12 citizen, was to the effect that his condition is serious. Mr. Striplin, for the past two months, has been a great sufferer. We all hope and trust that his life may be spared. ---- IN MEMORY OF MISS EASTER BIBLE Easter, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bible, was born April 7, 1912, and died at the age of 20 years, two months and six days. She joined the Baptist church at Micaville in August 1928 and had lived a quiet, model, christian life, worthy of imitation. Easter was a kind, obedient daughter, a loving sister and affectionate friend, admired by all who knew her. Although she greatly enoyed the association of young people, she had been deprived of mingling in their society for almost a year, being confined at home upon her sick bed. During those weary months, she was never heard to murmur or complain but was always patient and kind, bearing her affliction like a brave soldier. We cannot understand why God saw fit to take from our midst this sweet young life, just budding into young womanhood. However, we feel her short stay with us has strengthened our lives and caused us to live more consecratedly and determined to meet her in the sweet beyond, where sorrow and sad partings are no more. On Tuesday, June 14, Rev. J.P. Bean conducted her funeral in Micaville in the presence of a large concourse of sorrowing relatives and friends, after which the body was laid to rest in the cemetery at that place, to await the resurrection. A Friend. ----- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, JULY 14, 1932 FRUITHURST News Mrs. A.E. Owens died at her home here last Tuesday. The children have the community's sympathy. ---- LOUISIANA VISITORS HERE THIS WEEK Mr. and Mrs. J.E. DeFreese, Mr. Edwin DeFreese and Misses Mae and Lena DeFreese of Ruston, La., were visitors here this week, guests of Rev. G.W. Vaughan, W.H. Vaughan and other relatives. The party gave the Cleburne News a pleasant call in passing through. ---- LOCAL News Mr. and Mrs. Acy Norton (nee Opal Ledbetter) of Heflin, Ala., announce the birth of a daughter whom they have named Barbara Joan. Mrs. Norton and baby are at the home of Mrs. Norton's mother Mrs. Ida Ledbetter on west Clinton street in Huntsville. ---- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, JULY 28, 1932 PIONEER CITIZEN CALLED BY DEATH Funeral services for Mr. J.M. Reid, 83, widely known and beloved citizen of Cleburne county, who died at his home north of Edwardsville on Friday after an illness of three weeks, were held at Cane Creek Congregational church at 11 a.m. Saturday, the Rev. Theopolis Price and Rev. J.W. Patty officiating with interment in the Cane Creek cemetery. Surviving are the widow, a daughter Mrs. L.O. Barker of Fruithurst, and two sons, W.A. Reid of Chocolocco and T.J. Reid of Fruithurst, and a brother Rev. Geo. W. Reid of Naples, Texas. When we have been accustomed to fifty years to turn to those who saw the Southern boys march off to join the Army of the Confederacy in the fateful sixties, and glean from them of the valor and patriotism famed throughout the world, and realize that the book is closed and the pages sealed, we are filled with regret and sadness. We wonder why we never learned more when the opportunity was ours. Born and reared in Cleburne county, living here all his life, Mr. Reid was perhaps the most widely known citizen in the county, loved and honored by all. He will be missed. ------ MRS. JULIA BEASON PASSES AT SON'S HOME Mrs. Julia Beason passed away at the home of her son Dock Beason near Choccolocco, July 20th and was laid to rest in the Beason grave yard the following day, Owens & Co. in charge. Three daughters and one son survive. ----- MOVES TO ASHLAND Mr. and Mrs. R.L. Crumpton and family have moved to Ashland where they will make their future home. ---- FINAL RITES FOR W.M. STRIPLIN Widely Known Chulafinnee Citizen Passes Away After Long Illness "Time, in its never ceasing movement, is rapidly removing from among us those whose minds are clear on the events of the latter half of the century. When such a one has passed we are brought to know that another page has been removed from the history that carries us back to the glories that were of the Old South. When we have neglected to use and conserve from these wonderful sources of information that link up that history with the present, we have failed in our duty to ourselves and to those who follow." After an illness since May 3, Mr. William M. Striplin, 67 years old, died at his home in Beat 12, Friday night. In the passing of this splendid citizen, not only his family but the community in which he had lived all his life, the county sustained a serious loss. The funeral services were conducted at 4 o'clock Saturday afternoon at the Chulafinnee Methodist church by the Rev. L.D. Tyson, pastor, and Rev. J.W. Grubbs, a long time friend and neighbor, both speaking words of praise to the memory of the deceased. Mr. Striplin had spoke to friends during his illness and great suffering, saying that he felt that he would not get well, but assured those about him that "all was well" with him. Mr. Striplin had served two years as tax collector and made a splendid record and at the time of his death was a member of the county board of jury commissioners. Besides the devoted wife, Mr. Striplin is survived by two brothers, John Striplin of Hico, Texas and Mark R. Striplin of Heflin; the daughters are, Mrs. E.W. Taylor and Miss Leta Striplin of Chulafinnee; sone son, Guida Striplin; four sisters, Mrs. Sue Holley of Seguine, Texas; Mrs. Mollie Stewart and Nannie Stewart both of Munford and Mrs. Esther Adams of Heflin. During his long illness he never lacked for attention on the part of his family and friends. As a token of his popularity some 800 to 1000 friends assembed at the church to pay their last tribute of respect to friend and neighbor. Peace to his memory. ----- CARD OF THANKS We take this method of thanking each and every one for the kindness and cheering words during the illness and death of our father and husband. The beautiful floral offering was a great aid in helping us bear our grief. We highly appreciate the sympathy shown us. May God's richest and fullest blessings be with each and every one. Mrs. W.M. Striplin and family ------ IN MEMORY OF W.T. HOWLE On the morning of July 17th, 1932, there came a gentle voice from Heaven, and the spirit of W.T. Howle answered the call at about 1 o'clock Sunday morning. A good christian man is with us no more; a kind husband and loving father has fallen asleep. To the gentle companion who is an invalid, and four sons and five daughters, we offer our deepest sympathy in this hour of sorrow, and point them to Jesus, our Redeemer, who became the "first fruits of them that slept." Now, to the family, we would say, "God moves in a mysterious way, his wonders to perform. He plants His footsteps on the sea and rides upon the storm." May God bless each member of the family and help them to say "Thy will be done, Heavenly Father." It won't be long before the parting will be over and God's Saints shall meet again...Oh, how sweet it will be, in that beautiful land, so free from all sorrow and pain; with songs on our lips and harps in our hands, to meet one another again. Mrs. E.S. Howell ----- BOY DROWNS IN TALLAPOOSA RIVER Newell, Ala., July 26th Roscoe B. New, age 16, attempting a Sinbad the Sailor act with his younger brother Curtis, taking the place of the old man of the seas, was drowned in the Tallapoosa River near here Monday afternoon. Curtis was rescued by a man named Swope who was nearly in a boat. The youth was attempting to swim across the river with the younger brother on his back. When he was exhausted, both were left helpless in midstream. As soon as the boy's body was recovered, efforts were made to rescusitate him by the prone system and a physican was called on the scene. Funeral services were held here Wednesday morning at 11 o'clock. -----