NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE CLEBURNE NEWS", Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama for OCTOBER 1929 NEWSPAPER issue of Thursday, October 3, 1929 IDA DENSON MCCOY WRITES OF VISIT TO OLD HOME Written for the Cleburne News; A Visit to my Childhood Home, by Ida Denson McCoy (Photo of her included with article) For the benefit of my friends and loved ones I failed to see, I write these lines. Leaving Cullman City July 27th I spent the night with a cousin , Lasser Pain Denson and wife of Birmingham and on the following day had the pleasure of meeting with the Sacred Harp singers from all over the state in their annual convention. There I met the friends of father and mother and sang with them the good old hymns that never grow old. "Caanon Land" and "Journey Home" and so many others. Our eyes were filled with tears for dear ones had met with this convention in the past and had sang these same songs and now their memorial lesson was led by one of their oldest members. Never more will they sing these good old inspiring hymns on earth. But think of the glad meeting over on the golden shore where all can sing the song of Moses and the lamb. We parted to never meet some of those old singers this side of eternity again. Boarding the train at 2 o'clock we reached Heflin at or near 5 in the afternoon. Our brother-in-law W.M. Blake met us at the station and soon we were speeding over the nicest highway. What a striking contrast of 35 years ago. In place of going over the river on a flat boat with Mrs. Will and John Evans at the oars, we crossed on a nice concrete bridge at Bells Mill. Our hearts swell as we gaze at the mountains. There they stand like silent watchmen over the valleys and plains below; how familiar they seem and how we love to think of the past as children, we gathered huckleberries on them. We noticed a gas pipe line coming through the county from Monroe, La. and going to Atlanta. This is something to think about for all these wonderful achievements are the index finger pointing to the last days. We visited old Arbacoochee, the little town of 40 years ago, now there are only a few dilapidated houses which speaks of other days. As we gazed on the scenes of other days we commenced singing "Look How This World Has made a Change". Next we visited grandfather Denson's old place where we first had our existence in this world. Oh, what a change; houses all gone, gold diggings grown up in the fine trees almost large enough for saw logs. We found the walnut tree that mother planted nearly 50 years ago. It is still living. Next we went to the grave yard where rest so many of our kinfolks, a brother and dear old grandpappy, as we called him. There was the tomb stone bearing this inscription, "Rev. L.P. Denson". We put our arms over the tomb and kneeled and prayed. Oh, we look back over the past and we are reminded of the scripture. They are like grass which groweth up in the morning, it flouisheth and groweth up in the evening, it is cut down and witherith, for all of our days are passed in thy wrath. We spend our days as a tale that is told, the days of our years are three score years and ten and by reason of strength, four score years, yet is their strength labor and sorrow, for it is soon cut off and we fly away. Psalms 90, 5-6, 9-10. Where are the boys and girls who once played on the old school ground? Gone, forever gone. Where are our girlhood loved friends. The York girls, Lizzie, Marle, Ella and the Loveless girls; where are the Birchfields, Windhams, Owens? Scattered and gone; some sleep beneath the sod, others have gone west and only a short time until we too will be cut down and be no more, for the change is coming, dropping out one by one. For death is silently wielding his sword. Just a few days ago we noticed an account of Uncle General Bowman's wife, Aunt Sis, as we used to call her, passing away. It was with great grief I read the account. Rev. G.B. Boman was my school teacher for several years and his advice and ecample together with a book given as a prize spellling "The Story of the Gospel" has helped me so much in this life. God bless and comfort him in his old age and his last days be his brightest but as the scripture given we are passing away. Now we have visited the old grave yard and home place we go and hold service in the school house at Arbacoochee and sing "Look how this World had made a Change" and "Never Grow Old" and "Where the Soul of Man Never Dies." We had an interesting time. We visited several homes and places. Roanoke and Wedowee and several churches, for we were working in revivals. Crumbleys Chapel, Potash, Zion, Hurricane were the meetings we worked in, and eternity alone will tell the good accomplishment. Our time is limited. We must leave our native home and on the 10th of Sept. we turn our feet homeward to Winston County, Alabama and we bid our friends and loved ones goodbye. We thought of the home where there'll be no more good byes. After we boarded the train we looked out at the beautiful mountains and thought of the song of the "West Virginia Hills" so we change it to "Alabama Hills" and give it here. " Oh, ye Alabama hills, how majestic and how grand, with their summit bathed in glory, like our Prince Immanuel's land. It it any wonder then that my heart with rapture thrills, As I stand once more with loved ones on those Alabama hills. Oh, ye hill, beautiful hills, how I love those Alabama hills. If o're sea or land I roam, still I'll think of happy home and the friends among those alabama hills. Oh, ye Alabama hills where my girlhood hours were passed, Where I've wandered lonely and the future tried to cast, Many were my visions bright which the future never fulfilled, But how happy were my daydreams on those Alabama hills. Oh, ye Alabama hills I must bid you now adieu, In my home beyond the mountains I shall ever dream of you. In the evening tide of life if my father only wills, I shall still behold the visions of those Alabama hills. Lovingly and tenderly one and all, adieu. Ida Denson McCoy ______ LOCAL News Arthur Harper was back at his place of business on Monday, after a severe attack of Malaria, lasting about four weeks. __ IN MEMORY OF W.H. ADAIR Funeral and burial services for Mr. Wm. H. Adair, age 86, Confederate veteran, who passed away at his home in Fruithurst at 10 o'clock last Wednesday morning, were held at Upper Cane Creek, Thursday afternoon, the Rev. A.T. Warmack officiating. Mr. Adair was a native of Fayette County, Georgia where in August 1861 he joined the Missionary Baptist church, leaving the same day to take up arms in defense of the South. He is said to have made a good soldier. Mr. Adair is survived by his wife, one daughter and four sons. Only 14 Confederate veterans are left in Cleburne County. Widows of civil war veterans out number the men about two to one. There are now 35 women on the pension roll in Cleburne and 14 men. The average death rate for the entire state is three a day. ____ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, October 10, 1929 DR. KAYLOR DIES AT HIS HOME IN COLORADO (Bowdon Bulletin, Sept. 6th) The M.E. Church was filled to capacity Tuesday afternoon when friends gathered to pay their last respect to one who will be greatly missed throughout the country, Dr. J.W. Kaylor. Dr. Kaylor had made Akron his home for 24 years, coming here in 1905. He had seen many changes here, good fortune and bad, all of which he shared in common with the many friends he made and kept, friends whom he cared for in sickness, or when sickness came upon any member of the family. The services were held by Rev. A.M. Chippin who used the first verse of the seventh chapter of Job. "Is there not an appointed time for man on earth?" for the topic of his comforting sermon. The body was taken to Denver on Tuesday evening where it will be laid to rest in the family lot. James William Kaylor was born in Randolph County, Alabama Jan. 2, 1877 and departed this life in Denver, Aug. 18, 1929, aged 52 years, 7 months and 16 days. His death followed an operation which was performed two weeks ago, and from which he had not the strength to recover. He grew to manhood in his native state, Alabama, graduating from the Southern Medical College in Atlanta, Ga at the age of 21 years. He followed the medical profession the rest of his life. He practiced medicine about nine years in Alabma moving to Durango in 1902. After three years there is moved to Akron which place since had been his home. He was married to Elizabeth Bessie White of Birmingham, Ala., in 1902. They were blessed with three children, one son, John W., living near Akron and two daughters, Elizabeth Bessie and Margaret Mary who passed away during infancy. Mrs. Kaylor passed away June 29, 1920. He was married to Mrs. Gertie Rayboun on May 10, 1926. Dr. Kaylor was converted and united with the Baptist church when a young man. He was also a member of the Masonic fraternity. Besides his wife and son Dr. Kaylor is survived by his father Judge J.M. Kaylor of Graham, Ala., and a brother John who also lives there. The latter has spent the last three weeks with his brother. Akron, Colorado Daily News ____ CARD OF THANKS I wish to thank each and everyone for their kindness and aid they rendered me during the sickness and death of my dear wife. May god bless all of you. Thos. Stamps, Mr. and Mrs. W.A. Buchanan ___ HEFLIN COUPLE GIVEN SURPRISE The fortieth aniversary of the marriage of Judge and Mrs. John H. Crumpton of Heflin was celebrated here Sunday by their children and grandchildren who dropped in without previous notice and spread a dinner fit for the gods. Present were 11 children, 17 grandchildren, four daughters-in-law, besides a number of neighbors. The children are: Col. A.L. Crumpton of Ashland R.L. Crumpton of Macon J.M. Crumpton of Heflin Mrs. John Lambert of Heflin Miss Lessie Crumpton of Heflin Mrs. B.L. Steadman of Anniston E.M. Crumpton of Birmingham Verda, Nell, Winnie and Owen Crumpton of Heflin As a memorial gift to the parents the children presented them with a nice Seth Thomas clock and a photograph of each of the children corresponding to the numerals on the clock's face. The oldest child, Col. A.L. Crumpton is 38, and Owen Crumpton is age 16. The father is age 69 and the mother 57 years old. Judge Crumpton has been prominent in the business affairs of Heflin and Cleburne county ever since it became a separte unit by division of Calhoun and Randolph counties. He was born in that part of Randolph county which was absorbed by Cleburne county. He served one term as tax collector. ___ EDWARDSVILLE News Mrs. Rosie Wilson has returned to her home after spending several days as the guest of her daughter Mrs. Jim Brown. __ Mrs. Maggie Burgess has returned home after visiting her daughter Mrs. Elberta Tisdale at Winder, Ga. __ Mrs. Ethel Dupree of Talladega visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. Arron Barker last week. __ Mrs. Willie Wycoff and son of Birmingham visited her mother Mrs. Dora Burton here last week. __ MARVIN FULLER DIED Marvin Fuller died at a local hospital Friday night about midnight after a brief illness. He was 22 years of age, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Willie Fuller, by whom he is survived. He is also survived by the following brothers and sisters: Grady, Clifton and S.A. Fuller Mrs. J.F. Garrett of Brundidge Mrs. C.D. Harrison Misses Nealie, Cleta, Nellie, Mattie and Marjorie Frances Fuller; and many other relatives who mourn his untimely death. The funeral services will be conducted by Rev. Walker this afternoon at 3 o'clock at Enon church. Interment will take place at Enon cemetery, Rhodes Funeral Home in charge. Active pallbearers: J.H. Butts, N.J. Butts, Frank Garrett, C.D. Harden, Willie MInshew and Fred Butts. Saturday's Troy, Ala, Messenger ____ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, October 17, 1929 PARKER FAMILY Mr. and Mrs. J.J. Parker celebrated their 40th marriage anniversary on the 8th of August. Mr. Parker is 60 and his wife 57. They have 10 children born to them and all are living except a son who died in camp in 1917; four sons and six daughters composed the family; the oldest age 37 and the youngest age 16. Mr. and Mrs. Parker, as were the children were born in Cleburne county and reside in Edwardsville. __ EDWARDSVILLE News Mrs. J.J. Greer spent Friday in Heflin as the guest of her niece Mrs. Ida Walker. __ Ruth Burgess went to Bowdon Springs where she will teach school. __ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, October 24, 1929 J.W. ROLLINS IS KNIFED FATALLY A warrant charging first degree murder was sworn out before Judge A.H. Glasgow Monday morning, charging Earl Johnson, age 28, with the slaying of Jim Rollins, age 36, early Sunday night at the home of the latter in Beat 10. Johnson, a tenant of the slain man, is said to have left the scene immediately following the trouble telling his wife that "you will never see me again." It seems that Mr. Rollins had gone out to lock his garage door and as the story goes, was assaulted, Johnson inflicting several knife wounds, the blade entering the cavity in one or more places. Mr. Rollins is said to have called his wife, informing her that he was "being murdered by Earl Johnson". The motive could not positively be learned that brought on the trouble but is said to have come up over the purchase of an automobile. The tragedy has cast a gloom of sadness over the two homes and community, both men standing well in the settlement, Johnson being a prominent member of the Holiness church and has a wife and two small children. Funeral and burial services were held Monday afternoon at Micaville for Mr. Rollins, interment being in the cemetery at that place. Besides his wife, Mr. Rollins is survived by five children. ____ ROOKS - MATTOX MARRIAGE Miss Enis Rooks, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Rooks, and Mr. Johnnie Mattox of Hightower were quietly married Sunday, Oct 13th. Best wishes for a long and happy married life is extended this couple. The Bowdon Bulletin. ___ LOCAL News G.C. Jordan was a pleasant caller at The News office Saturday. He has been employed by the White Dairy near Birmingham for the last several years. __ Mrs. Ninnie McElroy and daughter Miss Grace were visitors at The News office on Tuesday. __ NEWSPAPER issue of Thursday, October 31, 1929 PLAINVIEW News Mr. and Mrs. Herman Vance of High Point visited her mother Mrs. R.W. Bennefield Saturday night and Sunday. ___ -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.322 / Virus Database: 267.2.0 - Release Date: 5/27/2005

NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE CLEBURNE NEWS", Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama for SEPTEMBER 1929 NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, September 5, 1929 BIRTHDAY DINNER ENJOYED On Sunday, September 1st, Mrs. J.R. Bain of Heflin Rt. 4, was made happy when her children and friends spent the day with her, twelve members of the family and nine of the neighbors being present, on her 63rd birthday. Every minutes of the day was one of pleasure, a sumptuous dinner being served and enjoyed. Ice cream in the morning and afternoon. The day was thoroughly enjoyed. Written by one present. ___ AUGUST MARRIAGE LICENSES J.B. Shealey and Eva McAlpin Edmond Maxwell and Lillie Baughan Walter B. Bailey and Ruby M. Brown Elbert Loveless and Ruby Laminack J.H. Vance and Ethel Benefield K. Pate and Helen Garrison George Mann and Mary Anderson William Miller and Laura E. Lanford J.R. Turner and Lucille Haywood Ollie Smith and Lillian McGuire Jesse Fordham and Eunice Brown Julius Adams and Hazel Brown Corbin Hand and Lillian White C.G. Ergle and Jewel Wood W.T. Turner and Irma Gaines R.C. White and Velma Stallings R.W. Hendrix and Ruth Allen Charles V. Cross and Drucilla Adams ____ BACK FROM LONG AUTO TRIP Uncle John Henry returned on Monday from a visit of two weeks with relatives at Boonville, Mississippi. He reports much damage done to crops in Mississippi and west Alabama from the continued drouth. Leaving Hefin in the company of Mr. and Mrs. J.T. West, who had been visiting here from Boonville, Uncle John went to Bremen, then Cedartown, Cave Springs, Center, Gadsden, Boaz, Albertville, Guntersville, New Hope, Huntsville, Athens, Rogersville, Wilson Dam, Sheffield, Cherokee, Iuka, Corinth and Boonville, Miss., a distance of 314 miles from Heflin. Mr. Henry was also taken on a motor trip to Shiloh battlefield in Tennessee. Although in his 84th year, Uncle John stood the long trip fine and was up town Monday telling all about it. ___ RANBURNE COTTON GIN Mandeville Mills in Carrollton, Georgia is completing the modern ginnery at Ranburne. It will be managed by J. Rich McElroy, a Trickem citizen, it is learned. ___ CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank our many friends for their kindness shown us during the illness and death of our father J.R. Rasco. Mrs. J.R Rasco Mrs. L. Browning Mrs. Roy Ingle Curtis Rasco ___ RETURNS FROM PLEASANT TRIP Mrs. A.B. Thrower returned to her home Monday from a visit with her children Mr. and Mrs. Comer Giles in Akron, Ohio where she spent a most pleasant time. She was given many auto trips by her daughter and visited Canada in the meantime. Comer and Mrs. Giles are happy in the Ohio city. __ NEWSPAPER issue of Thursday, September 12, 1929 IN MEMORY OF JOHN R. RASCO John R. Rasco, age 63, died at his home near Hepsabah August 28th following a stroke of paralysis Aug. 26th. He was conscious only 40 minutes but told his son Curtis that he realized he had only a few hours to live and to take care of his mother and not to worry or grieve for him, as he was going to a better world. "Tis sad to lose your dear ones, but some sweet day you will meet again in heaven, where there is no sad parting, only love and happiness." His presence here will be a sweet remembrance to his dear ones and friends. Weep not for he is happy now and will never know any more sorrow. Funeral services and burial were held at Hepsabah church, Aug. 29th, the Revs. L.S. Wessinger and J.W. Grubbs officiating. Surviving are the widow Mrs. Adaline Rasco, two sons, W.J. and Curtis Rasco; two daughters, Mrs. L. Browning of Sylacauga and Mrs. Roy G. Ingle, Birmingham. Ones who knew him well, Mr. and Mrs. Percy F. Currie. ____ NEWSPAPER issue of Thursday, September 26, 1929 MRS. STEPHENS PASSES AT PIEDMONT HOME Piedmont, Ala., Sept 25th Mrs. Effie Stephens, 78, died at her home here Monday morning at 7 o'clock. Funeral was held from the residence Tuesday morning with Rev. T.O. Cox officiating. Interment was in the Carmel Cemetery. Surviving Mrs. Stephens are her husband, E.J. Stephens, a son Edward of Atlantt and two daughters, Mrs. Irene Trammell of Piedmont and Mrs. James Neeley of Fairburn, Georgia. Mr. Stephens, her husband, is an uncle of Mrs. A.H. Glasgow, being a half brother of the late W.A. Stephens. _____ PROBATE COURT NOTICE State of Alabama, Cleburne County Sept. 23, 1929 Estate of J.F.E. Walker, deceased This day came W.H. Nunnelley the administrator of said estate and filed his statements, accounts and vouchers and evidences for final settlement of his said administration. it is ordered that the 25th day of October 1929 be appointed a day on which to make such settlement at which time all persons interested can appear and contest the said statement if they think proper. It is further ordered that publication be made for three weeks in the Cleburne News, a newspaper published in said county to the following named heirs, notifying them that they can appear and contest said settlement if they think proper, said heirs being: W.T. Johns, Jacksonville, Texas Jackson Wright, Abe Wright, Arthur Wright, Dora Wright Collins, Laura Wright Street, Freda Wright, Fletcher Fordham and Luther Fordham each of whose post office address is unknown Grady Fordham, Pearl Fordham, Robert Fordham and Ray Fordham, each of whose post office address is Fender, Georgia Clara Fordham Crumpton, Macon, Georgia Ethel Fordham Chandler, Fort Worth Texas; and a small boy of John Wright, deceased whose name and post office address is unknown A.H. Glasgow, Judge of Probate ____ FRUITHURST News Mr. W.H. Adair, Confederate veteran, who has been critically ill, is very low and small hopes are given for his recovery. __ Lon Barker celebrated his 82nd birthday at the home of a son, H.V. Barker last Sunday, a party given in his honor, fifty-four guests being present. His many friends trust that he will be spared to enjoy many more such occasions. ___ EDWARDSVILLE News Mrs. Marie Sutton of Chapel Hill, Tennessee spent last week here. __ Mr. and Mrs. Harold Phillips of Chattanooga are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Elbert Burgess. __ Mrs. Cleala Cash is visiting her mother Mrs. Jesse Warren. __ -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.322 / Virus Database: 267.2.0 - Release Date: 5/27/2005

NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE CLEBURNE NEWS", for August 22nd thru August 29th, 1929 NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, August 22, 1929 RITES FOR MRS. BOMAN HELD AT BOWDON ON SUNDAY Funeral and burial services for Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Boman, beloved wife of Rev. G.B. Boman, were held in Bowdon on Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock, the Methodist Church being filled to capacity with friends, many of whom had driven many miles to pay their last tribute to one they had learned to love. She was born January 12, 1865 in Hall County, Georgia and was married to Rev. G.B. Boman September 14, 1882 and besides her husband, is survived by the following children: Mrs. Pauline Hackney of Cedartown, Georgia John H. Boman of Milwaukie, Wisconsin J.O. Boman of Orlando, Florida Dr. T.W. Boman of Laurel, Mississippi Mrs. Pearl Morris of Heflin, Alabama Spurgeon, Miss Mary and Clyde Boman of Bowdon, Georgia The brothers and sisters are: J.W. Morris of Heflin, Alabama Mrs. Evie McEachern of Texas Tom Morris of Stilesboro, Georgia John Morris of Emerson, Georgia Mrs. Mindy Hallums of East Point, Georgia Mrs. Carrie Ervin of Rome, Georgia G.R. Morris of Cedartown, Georgia Mrs. Louetta Bell of Birmingham, Alabama A good woman, wife, mother and friend is dead. Th heartbreaking weight of woe behind these simple words can be realized in full only by those to whom it has a personal meaning. At a time like this words become meaningless to express the deep emotions of sympathy and sorrow that flow from the hearts of the hundreds of friends of Bro. Boman and family. But those same emotions are not meaningless and such balm as there is in fraternal love, in sincere friendship, in community of feeling which makes the misfortune of one the sorrow of all, goes out to the stricken ones. We rejoice, however, that love and memory are subject to no limitations of space, not even the gulf between time and eternity. Loved ones can take comfort in the assurance that it is well with wife and mother. Mrs. Boman was known and loved not only here in Heflin where she resided for several years but throughout the county. In Bowdon she won the love of the entire community as was clearly shown by the beautiful floral offerings contributed by friends. Beautiful tributes to the memory of this splendid christian woman were paid by Dr. Warren Cutts, pastor of the Baptist Tabernacle of Carrollton and Rev. John W. Grubbs, a life long friend of the family. Appropriate music was rendered the the local choir. About four weeks ago Mrs. Boman was taken critically ill at the family home in Bowdon and was immediately removed to an Atlanta hospital where she underwent an operation, soon to be followed by a second that proved too much for her frail condition, death coming to end her suffering Friday morning at 10 o'clock. The Cleburne News with hundreds throughout Cleburne and adjoining counties offer sincere sympathy to the bereaved family in their great loss. Pall bearers were the sons, John, Owen and Tom, son-in-law J. Houston Morris; Dr. Will Barrett and Paul Morris, nephews. ___ EDWARDSVILLE News Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Bell and daughters Lillian and Vela and Mrs. Ellen Bell left Sunday for Oklahoma; they will also visit in Texas. __ BORDEN SPRINGS News Jim Cooley and son Will of Mexia, Texas visited relatives here the latter part of the week. __ Mr. and Mrs. Bill Gray of Chattanooga, Tennessee are visiting relatives here. __ ENJOYS VISIT AND WATERMELON CUTTING Sunday afternoon, I, with my friends, visited Mr. and Mrs. John Bell at their home just across the river from Howle and Turner and found them eating watermelons and of course we were all soon in line. Mr. Bell, who owns and operates a 7 horse farm, was soon walking me over the plantation among the towering corn, then into a cotton field extending over a large area from waist to shoulder high, now and then stumbling upon a big melon. I asked Mr. Bell how he managed to cultivate so much; he said he prepared all his land with a tractor, except nooks and corners where the tractor could not be operated, never lanting a piece of land until he had it fixed as he wanted it, than it was always in condition for cultivating. Said he had all the modern machinery he wanted. I found that Mr. Bell does not only superintend this farm but he makes a regular hand, notwithstanding, he has accumulated enough of this world's goods to "go through on" and live on the easy side of life. As we approached a melon patch near the river, with the ground literally covered with the juicy fruit, he spoke of the "old swimming hole". I was convinced that John was a great sport; finally we returned to the house and loaded his Buick with the children and to the swimming hole we went, and such a time! Then back to the house and we ate and ate melons for an hour, and my car being loaded with a number of fine melons, we bade our friends good by, promising to call again. W.C. McMahan ___ LOCAL News Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Ballenger and daughter Dorothy J. have returned from a visit to Mrs. Ballenger's parents, Mr. and Mrs. S.W. Fenell at Wardsworth, Ala. __ NEWSPAPER issue of Thursday, August 29, 1929 HOME FROM LOUISIANA VISIT Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Norton returned Sunday morning from a pleasant trip with relatives and friends in Louisiana. Henry declares that the "old Alabama" boys out there showed him one of the best times he ever experienced. He visited at Choudrant, Ruston and Munroe, being joined at Munroe by sevel of the "Paul Jones" boys who accompanied a party 40 miles south of that city. Mr. and Mrs. Norton declare they never enjoyed a trip more. ___ GOOSE NECK News E.T. Hammond is visiting his brother in Cullman County. __ Mrs. Ella Winham and granddaughter visited Mrs. A.W. Lee Saturday evening. __ Mrs. Jim Thompson is visiting her daughter Mrs. Henry Morrow at Roopville, Georgia. __ LOCAL News John Rooks returned to his home at Dolomite after spending several days with Cleburne relatives. __ On Sunday, Aug. 25th, N.E. Holley of Fruithurst was made happy when his children and grandchildren, numbering 44, and 14 of his neighbors gathered for his seventy-eighth birthday anniversary dinner. The occasion was thoroughly enjoyed. ___ -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.322 / Virus Database: 267.2.0 - Release Date: 5/27/2005

NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE CLEBURNE NEWS", Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama for AUGUST 1st thru August 15th, 1929 NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, August 1, 1929 ALBERT NORTON SERIOUSLY HURT Albert Norton, age 31, was injured seriously at about 10 o'clock Saturday night near New Harmony after having been dragged about 30 feet by an automobile driven by Homer Jones, railroad section foreman of Heflin. Jones told The News that he saw a bulky object lying in the road and thinking it a bundle of papers cut the car wheels slightly to straddle the bulk. Not until the auto was almost upon the object did Jones recognize it as a man. He applied both the foot and emergency brakes in order to stop the automobile. It is believed that the crank of the car stuck in Norton's right side ad he was badly gashed and torn. The injured man was carried to an Anniston hospital by F.P. Owens Co. ambulance. Norton received a deep cut in the right side and there were cuts and bruises on both legs, it was reported by the hospital. ___ EDMONDSON BRIDGE Community News Tom Vise visited his brother H.M. Vise on Tuesday. __ Mr. and Mrs. Sylvester Willingham of Columbus visited the former's parents here last week. __ Felton Vise spent last week with his sister, Mrs. Bertha Cavender. __ H.A. Crow, formerly of Cleburne but now of Arp, Texas carried back with him a new Chevrolet. __ LOCAL News T.W. Jackson of Temple, Texas visited his sister Mrs. J.J. Wager last week. He is visiting at Carrollton, Whitesburg and Cedartown and will be present at the Jackson family reunion at Bowdon on Sunday. __ Miles Brown and family and Bob Norton and family of Cane Creek are spending the week with relatives at Leoma, Tennessee. __ Bob Edwards and Lige and John Hogan left Saturday morning for their home in Louisiana after spending several days with Cleburne county relatives. __ Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Edwards, together with Mrs. Lige Edwards, returned last week from Louisville, Miss., where they spent several days with relatives. They saw a number of former Cleburne residents while away. __ HAPPY HILL Community News Mr. and Mrs. Zebadee Hale and Mr. and Mrs. I.V. Hale and children of Phil Campbell have been visiting relatives here. __ Mr. and Mrs. Miles Brown and children are visiting relatives in Tennessee. __ A family reunion was held with Mr. and Mrs. G.R. Hale on Friday. Five children, 26 grandchildren and many other relatives were present. ___ Ai News Wesley Stamps is spending the week with his sister, Mrs. Grady Gaines. __ Leonard Kerr spent the weekend with his sisters, Mrs. Sam Edwards and Ida Edwards. __ JULY MARRIAGES Homer Markman and Effie Lee Elkins Bob McCurdy and Mildred King Ernest Dodson and Minnie Bell Phillips Fred Moore and Estella Addison T.W. Austin and Eunice Argo L.A. Smith and Blanche Almon Luther Reynolds and Virgil Hardon R.W. Sabin and Nancy Hurst Hugh C. Woodard and Inez Rooks Ernest Morris and Agnes Vera Palmer Samuel Sherill and Wedell Johnson John C. Howle and Margie Vise Blake Kelley and Irene Jackson R.F. Teague and Mrs. Viora Cook Otis Berry and Cleo Smith Wm. S. Sisk and Gardie Mae Sidney Eugene Davis and Ethel Mae Staton Forest Hale and Bonzie Wooten Horace Cole and Julia Bell Parker W.H. Garrett Jr. and Nannie Lee Miller Emory Woodard and Izora Creel ____ NEWSPAPER issue of Thursday, August 8, 1929 FRUITHURST News Several from here attended the funeral of Mr. Gus Pollard on Saturday afternoon. __ CUPID BUSY The following couples were married on Sunday by Judge A.H. Glasgow Elbert Loveless and Rubie Lambert Walker V. Bailey and Ruby Myrtice Brown Edmond Maxwell and Lilla Baughan ___ CRUMPTON RITES HELD SUNDAY Anniston, Ala., Aug. 5th Funeral services for William T. Crumpton, age 35, who died in the United States Veterans Hospital at Osteen, N.C. on Saturday, were held from DeArmanville Methodist church Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock, Rev. L.S. Wessinger of Heflin officiating. Interment was in DeArmanville cemetery. Surviving Mr. Crumpton are his widow, two sons, Don and Otto of Anniston; three sisters, Mrs. Dave Young, Mrs. Lucie Cummings and Mrs. Mattie Suggs, all of Texas; and three brothers, D. Crumpton of Delta; Dick and Willie Crumpton of Texas. Pall bearers were F.M. Pitts, W.J. White, B.L. Statham, Roy Duncan, J.O. Weir and Otto Barnett. ___ GOOSE NECK News Russell Cofield will leave this week for Texas. He expects to remain there. __ Ed Hammond who suffered a knee injury a few weeks ago is on the road to recovery. __ EDWARDSVILLE News Mrs. Ethel Bell is visiting her mother Mrs. Elsie Entrekin in Tallapoosa. __ Lois Coleman visited her sister Mrs. Perlie Stanley in Blue Mountain last week. __ Mrs. Berta Reese and children went to Atlanta Sunday where they will spend several days with her daughter Mrs. Pat Patilla. They will go from there to Tampa, Florida where they will make their future home. ___ T.H. Zimmerman and Edward Owen went to Quitman, Texas where they will spend several weeks with relatives. __ BENEFIELD - VANCE Marriage Of interest to their many friends is the marriage of Miss Erthel Benefield and Mr. J. Herman Vance which was solemnized Tuesday evening at six o'clock, Judge A.H. Glasgow officiating. The bride is the accomplished and only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R.W. Benefield of Plainview and the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Couch of Macedonia. Mr. Vance is the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. T.E. Vance of East Point, Georgia. He is a popular young businessman and has been connected with the Oakland Pontiac automobile division in Pontiac, Michigan, for the past four years, where they will make their future home after a two months' stay here. ___ LOCAL News Mr. and Mrs. C.C. Thompson of Atlanta, Cass county, Texas arrived in Heflin early Tuesday morning to visit the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Thompson in south Cleburne. __ Mr. and Mrs. Geo. W. Thrower and two sons, accompanied by Forney H. Thrower of Chulafinnee spent Saturday and Sunday on Sand Mountain. __ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, August 15, 1929 BACK FOR VISIT AFTER 18 YEARS After an absence in Oklahoma for 18 years, J.A. Blake is visiting relatives and friends in Cleburne, the scene of his boyhood days. Mr. Blake, a brother of Mitchell Blake, left Cleburne county eighteen years ago to seek his fortune in a "new country" and is said to have accumulated quite a lot of good property and is living on the "shady side of easy street". Mr. Blake said that with favorable weather conditions he would harvest 200 bales of cotton this year. His home is at Elmer, Oklahoma. ____ MAKES DONATION TO CHURCH Mrs. M.R. Bell (Aunt Palina), mother of Walter J. Bell, before her death several years ago donated the land where Pine Grove church stands, and also that of the cemetery, some three acres. For some sixty years or more Aunt Palina was a member of the church there and through her kindness and love for the cause of religion she made the gift. Mr. Walter Bell has had the deed duly recorded in the probate judge's office. Rock markers will be set up showing corners of the church and cemetery property, Mr. Bell said on Tuesday. ___ BELL MILLS News Mrs. J.J. Williams of Boaz spent last week with her daughter Mrs. John Davis. __ LOCAL News Mrs. B.H. Buchanan and two daughters Misses Nora and Esther of Ranburne, returned from Blount county the first of the week where they enjoyed a four day visit with relatives and friends. ___ Mr. and Mrs. C.M. Elliott Sr. of Moundsville spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. C.M. Elliott Jr. __ Friends of Mr. and Mrs. J.M. Crumpton will regret to learn that Hugh, their little 7 year old son, is confined to his bed, threatened with fever. Mrs. Crumpton, too, is reported ill in bed. __ Mrs. Effie Martin has returned to her home in Oxford after a visit here. __ William L. Hilton of Ruston, Louisiana, son of the late Jim Hilton, is expected to arrive here soon. __ Miss Louise Hogan WRITES OF TRIP TO CLEBURNE (From Louisiana) To Editor of the Cleburne News, Thursday, July 19th, my father W.E. Hogan, two cousins, R.N. Edwards and J.W. Hogan and a neighbor, G.W. Gillum and I left Choudrant, Louisiana for Alabama. We took our time in driving for this was to be a pleasure trip. At nine o'clock we were in Mississippi, laughing and joking and noting the points of interest. Night found us in York, Alabama. Here we decided to stay until morning, congratulating ourselves on having no car trouble and nothing to "grumble" about. Except a few miles of rough roads over which we drove in a downpour of rain. We accepted this misfortune as part of the trip and said it would cause us to appreciate the good roads more fully. Next morning we were to resume our journey by way of Birmingham. After we had driven about one hundred miles we could see mountains in the distance, then the road began to wind around the hills and as I gazed first at the huge rocks on the hillside above and next into the valley below my head became dizzy and I almost lost control of the car. At Birmingham Mr. Gillum took a route southeast, as he had relatives near Kellyton, the rest of the party traveling on toward Heflin, and had no trouble until we game to the winding rough road from Anniston to the Cleburne county line. I was not accustomed to the road and made slow progress; but at eight o'clock, our party of four, tired, dirty and sleepy people, drove up to the Jackson Hotel. I had about concluded that if all of Cleburne roads were as bad as the one we traveled before reaching Heflin, I was ready to leave for home when daylight came. I enjoyed a night's rest and felt very much refreshed in the morning, so we began to call on the old friends of my father and his cousins. The first home that we visited was that of Sheriff Rowell and I made another decision; one entirely different from the one of the night before; I thought that if everyone in Cleburne county were as friendly and entertaining as the Rowells, I would be content to stay even longer than we had planned. We called on several old acquaintances and in the afternoon, we visited Cane Creek church, the one attended by myf ather and his two companions in their childhood days. Our next stop was at Edwardsville, going through the old hotel, known as the Cleburne Hotel at one time, owned by my grandfather I.D. Hogan, many years ago. It has been vacant for some time and is dilapidated both inside and out. Father showed me the old ball room and the one occupied by my grandmother in the olden days. The place of most interest to me, though was fathers "retreat" when he was a child. He said that when he had committed a "crime" in the eyes of grandmother, knowing that she would use the rod unspairingly, he 'retired' to this secluded spot and stayed until grandmother was busily engaged in her household work. We spent a week among the people in Cleburne county; with some we spent the night, with others we took dinner and with some we only stayed a few minutes as our time was limited. I hardly think that we could have been treated nicer or had a more pleasant time anywhere else. I met many people and learned that all of them were just as hospitable as the first whom we visited. When I again decide to make a trip, I will know where to go for an enjoyable time. Saturday morning we turned our faces toward home and as we motored along we discussed our visit and remarked that we had never eaten so much fried chicken in one week before; after we had gone fifty miles two of the party suggested that we go back to Heflin and spend another week. At Vicksburg, Miss., we stopped at the national park cemetery and spent some time looking over the old battlefield. At six o'clock Sunday afternoon we drove into Choudrant with record of no accidents and no car trouble and we were eager to relate the events of our trip to all who were interested. Miss Louise Hogan, Choudrant, La. _____ -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. 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NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE CLEBURNE NEWS", Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama for JULY 1929 NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, July 4, 1929 MRS. LONG PASSES After more than ten days intense suffering, Mrs. C.L. Long, former citizen of Cleburne, who had been making her home in Villa Rica, Georgia for the last three years, passed away early Sunday morning June 23rd. Mrs. Long had been in declining health for several months, her condition becoming serious about ten days before her death. She is survived by her husband, five children, her aged father J.A. Austin; five brothers, two sisters and many relatives. Her body was brought back to Cedar Creek for the funeral and burial services, Rev. L. Butler of Villa Rica being in charge. ___ NEWSPAPER issue of Thursday, July 11, 1929 JUNE MARRIAGE LICENSES Lewis Hamm and Gladys Pike Blake Hanson and Grace Roberts W.C. Warren and Eva Laminack Vester Thomas and Nellie Morris L.H. Peterson and Estell Moss R.L. Borders and Lue Waites W.M. Henderson and Norma Hudgins J.T. Parris and Lorena Craft Lloyd Boswell and NetaRose Klein Homer Mashburn and Effie Lee Elkins Bob McCurdy and Mildred King T.W. King and Eunice Argo ___ NEWS FROM HALEYVILLE Correspondent Mrs. J.W. Ashley spent Thursday with Mrs. Lonie Kimberly __ Miss Mandie Ashley spent Saturday night with her sister Mrs. Walker Arnold and attended the Sacred Harp singing at Posey Mill, acting as organist for the occasion. __ PORTER HELD ON MURDER CHARGE Goodman Porter, age 17, was confined in jail here last Thursday morning on a first degree murder charge, in connection with the stabbing to death of Arvis Spoon, age 18, late Wednesday nar Esom Hill in Beat 1. Spoon was cut in several places, Sheriff Rowell said. A deep stab wound near the spine and a severed artery in his thigh proved fatal. Porter's story of the affray is that Spoon attacked and was beating him with a flashlight and a large rock and that he used the knife in self defense. The killing, which occurred at about 11 p.m. Wednesday was said to have been witnessed by Rev. Tom Mills and son Charlie. A warrant charging murder was sworn out by Deputy Sheriff Irvin Owen and Porter was arrested at the home of his uncle, Jink Porter where he had gone after the fatal fight. ___ GOOSENECK News Born, to Mr. and Mrs. J.R. Cofield, on June 18th, a son, whom they have christened Winfred Roosevelt. __ MR. J.B. FOWLER PASSED AFTER SIX WEEKS ILLNESS Mr. Joel B. Fowler, age 67, prominent Bowdon citizen, died at his home here Thursday morning, June 27th, after a six weeks illness caused by a severe stroke of paralysis. Funeral services were held in Bowdon Baptist church Friday afternoon, the Rev. G.B. Boman, pastor, officiating. Many more people than could be accomodated at the church attended the services. After the sermon several persons gave a short talk testifying to the exemplified life of the deceased. Many floral offerings also bespoke of the wide circle of friends and acquaintances of Mr. Fowler and the bereaved family. Interment was in the city cemetery, the F. & A.M. Bowdon Lodge No. 206 being in charge of the burial. The following Masons, all of Bowdon, acted as pallbearers: M.L. Johnson, C.L. Adamson, J.A. Moore, W.C. Roop, Roy A. Lane and F.M. Vance. Mr. Fowler who has been a leading citizen, cotton dealer and bank director at Bowdon for the last twenty-five years was born in Campbell County, Georgia December 4, 1861 where he lived until he was seventeen years old. At which time he moved to Cleburne county, Alabama and settled near Hightower. He was engaged in farming there for several years before moving to Bowdon about twenty-five years ago. While residing in Alabama he became a member of Union Hill Baptist church in 1896 being baptized by the Reverand Hannibal Allen. His membership was transferred to Bowdon Baptist church shortly after he moved here. Mr. Fowler in 1880 married Miss Eliza Ballenger who died in 1894. The following children survive that union: J.A. of Bowdon; G.E. of Atlanta; Mrs. J.E. Bradbury, Bowdon Route 4; Mrs. J.A. Vaughan, Leoma, Tenn.; and W.J. Fowler, Birmingham. In 1895 he was united in marriage to Miss Ella Tweedell of Bowdon. She and the following children survive him: Mrs. C.H. Griffin, Anniston, Ala., C.W. Fowler, Anderson, S.C.; Mrs. L.E. Jackson, Bowdon, Route 5; Minnie, Ralph A. and Marie of Bowdon. Before coming to Bowdon, Mr. Fowler was prominent in his county and community, being at one time county commissioner of Cleburne county. During his quarter of a century's residence in Bowdon he has been affiliated with its foremost activities. In addition to his private businesses he was affiliated with the public interest by being a member of the city council and a director in both the old Merchants and Planters Bank and the Bank of Bowdon. At the time of his death he was devoting his time to his private cotton business. Bowdon Bulletin. ____ NEWSPAPER issue of Thursday, July 25, 1929 NORTON BURNED Montgomery, Alabama W.L. Norton of Heflin, a guard at Kilby Prison was severely shocked and received minor injuries late Sunday night at the prison. Norton was pulling a bucket containing his midnight lunch up to his tower when it came in contact with a 6,500 volt wire, the report said. He was burned about the abdomen and knees and was rendered unconscious. In falling to the platform he received a cut on his arm, shoulder and throat. Norton was transferred about three weeks ago from Atmore where he was stationed as a guard last year. ___ FINAL RITES FOR MRS. G. MOORE Mrs. Elizabeth Moore, 67, wife of G.J. Moore, died at her home here Thursday of last week, after an illness of four years and was confined to her bed more than three years and suffered much during the time. Funeral services were held at the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, by Rev. L.S. Wessinger. Burial was made in the Heflin cemetery. Mrs. Moore was a member of the Heflin Chapter, Order of Eastern Star and attended meetings regularly until health prevented. Out of town relatives present at the funeral service and burial were J.O. Moore and daughters of Carrollton, Ga; T.L. Moore, and Mr. and Mrs. C.T. Barry of Whitesburg, Ga.; A.H. Moore of Ensley and Mrs. Lee Curtis of Pratt City. The Cleburne News extends it sympathy to the bereaved ones. ___ With all my heart, I thank one and all for their kind words and assistance during the long illness and death of my dear wife. May god bless you is my prayer. G.J. Moore ____ IN MEMORY OF WILLIAM ALEXANDER NEAL, M.D. Dr. William Alexander Neal, of Oxford, a graduate of the University of Georgia Medical Department in August 1881, died at his home April 20, 1929 of chronic myocarditis. Dr. Neal was born at Banksville, Georgia Dec. 31, 1858. He received part of his medical education as a student or then termed "student rider" with Dr. Lamartine G. Hardman, the present governor of Georgia. In 1882 he engaged in the practice of medicine at Heflin, which was then little more than a frontier village, through which the Southern Railway had just opened its lines toward Birmingham. He was an active member of ethical medicine from the start and always zealous of its progress and good name. He served for a number of years on the medical examining board for the licensure of practicioners of medicine. For many years he was a division surgeon of the Southern Railroad. He gave up active practice in 1898 because of ill health and went into the lumber business in Bibb County, later moving to Birmingham. During the World War he gave freely of his time and training in the care of patients at the Hillman Hospital in Birmingham as a volunteer assistant to the staff without pay. Dr. Neal was a devout christian and a member of the Presbyterian church. In December 1886 he married Miss Ella Jane Pinson, a resident of Heflin, and a daughter of one of the pioneers of Cleburne County, Mr. Marcus Pinson. Dr. Neal is survived by his widow, a daughter, Mrs. Gaston B. Hollis, both of Oxford; a sister, Mrs. Lizzie Neal, a resident of California, a b rother Dr. T.A. Neal of Orlando, Florida; five sons, Dr. M. Pinson Neal, Professor of Pathology, University of Missouri of Medicine, Columbia, Missouri; Dr. T.C. Neal, in practice in Anniston; Harold D. Neal a durggist in New Orleans; Dr. William A. Neal Jr., (D.V.M.), Oxford; and Dr. Ralph D. Neal in state health work at Brewton. Dr. Neal was known and loved by thousands and his loss is felt by many who were his former patients as well as those who numbered him as a friend. He gave of his time, his energy and his skill so long as he was able to remain in practice, to all who sought it, rich or poor alike. No home was too far away, its inhabitants too poor or its furnishings too meagre, when it was called he went, being the human touch, scattering sunshine, comfort and hope and giving of the best that was in him. The essence of the life that he lived has been remarkably portrayed by the words of another physician, Dr. Spencer M. Free, of Dubois, Pa. in his poem, "The Human Touch": "Tis the human touch in this world that counts, The touch of your hand with mine. Which means far more to the fainting heart, than shelter and bread and wine. For shelter is gone when the night is o'er, and the bread lasts only a day, but the touch of the hand, the sound of the voice, sing on in the soul always." ____ BELL MILLS News Mr. and Mrs. Ab McEachern of Texas are visiting their parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.D. Wheeler. __ LOCAL News W.G. Striplin and sister Mrs. Maud Thrash, together with Mr. and Mrs. Tom Thrash of Oxford left Wednesday for Oklahoma and other states in the west. ___ B.C. MORRISON FOUND DEAD B.C. (Brady) Morrison, age 22, was found dead late Tuesday afternoon in Abel Beat near the Clay County line. The body was discovered in a clump of pine bushes with a pistol bullet wound in the head. A 32 calibre revolver was lying nearby with one empty shell in the chamber. Sheriff A. Rowell and Deputy Irvin Owen investigated and reported that circumstances suggested that the young man took his own life as he had been despondent for several days. ___ -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.322 / Virus Database: 267.2.0 - Release Date: 5/27/2005

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NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE CLEBURNE NEWS", Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama for JUNE 1929 NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, June 6, 1929 ACCIDENT VICTIM BURIED FRIDAY; HANSON FATALLY INJURED MONDAY F. Hanson, age 67, of Hightower, died Thursday in a Roanoke sanitarium of injuries received Monday morning when the automobile in which he and Elder T.J. Parish were riding turned over near Union church, about nine miles north of Wedowee, Monday morning. It is said that Elder Parish was driving the car when a tire punctured and immediately the auto ran off a high bank and turned over. Hanson received a fractured skill and other injuries. Other than being badly shaken up, Elder Parish was unhurt, it is said. Mr. Hanson, a pioneer citizen of the Hightower community was widely known and will be greatly missed, not only by his loved ones but the whole of east Cleburne. Surviving are the widow and the following sons and daughters: Jimmie, George and Blake Hanson Mrs. Millie Estes Mrs. Julia White Mrs. Elzie Haynes Mrs. Theman Lipham Mrs. Lela Lindsey Mrs. Vera Beam; and sisters, Mrs. Tealie Whitley of Randolph county; Mrs. Emma Wade adn Mrs. Ada Cavender of Heflin; Mrs. Julia Cavender of Hightower; and Mrs. Ida Ashley of Birmingam. Mr. Hanson was born in Cleburne County, May 15, 1862. Was married to Margaret Amstrong in 1883. He was a member of the Primitive Baptist church having joined 21 years ago. Funeral services and burial were held Friday afternoon at Ranburne. ____ MAY MARRIAGE LICENSES J.N.T. Allen and Mrs. W.V. McCrary Chester Monroe and Arilla Hinson Oscar Fordham and Minnie Lee Taylor Walter Green and Inez Creel Pierce D. Ballard and Eula Crews Emory O. White and Gladys Mathews Edgar F. Babb and Daisy Allgood Sam Sherrell and Wedell Johnson Emmett Parker and Mrs.Nora Floyd James W. Buchanan and Jenice Morris Major Cates and Lois Lowery Elmer McNeese and Annie Payne Walter L. Raburn and Christine E. Brumley ____ EDWARDSVILLE News Mrs. Grace Roberts and son Lee Roy of Oak Level were the guests of her sister, Mrs. Wilson Laminack last week. __ Mrs. Ethel Bell has been visiting her mother who is sick in Tallapoosa. __ Mrs. Lue Ella Gilmore and daughter Grace of south Georgia have been visiting her brother Wilson Laminack. __ Luther Tranham and family have moved to Chapel Hill, Tennessee. __ PLAINVIEW News Mrs. Russell Norton is spending some time with her mother Mrs. Henry Johns at Lecta who has been seriously ill. __ LOCAL News Mrs. S.L. Wood of Abbeville is the guest of her brother Col. E. Burns Parker. __ MRS. MERRILL BURIED HERE Anniston, Ala., June 4th Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Merrill, age 82, prominent Alabama woman, died Tuesday morning at the home of her son, Judge Hugh D. Merrill, at 1206 Leighton Avenue. Funeral services will be held from the residence Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock and interment will take place at 3:30 o'clock in the family lot in the Heflin cemetery. Rev. J.T. McGlothlin, pastor of the Parker Memorial Baptist church will conduct the services. Mrs. Merrill was sick only a short time before her death. She has lived with her son here since 1912, moving to Anniston from Heflin with Judge Merrill and family. Mrs. Merrill was born in Franklin, Georgia Sept. 28, 1847, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sanders Favor, a prominent Georgia family. She married James B. Merrill and the couple moved to Edwardsville Feb. 1, 1887 and from there to Heflin where Mr. Merrill later died. She was a member of the Heflin Baptist church and an earnest and consecrated religious worker until her death. She did not move her membership when she came to Anniston but attended services here. Mrs. Merrill is survived by two sons and three daughters, Judge Walter B. Merrill and Judge Hugh D. Merrill both of Anniston; Mrs. J.W. Abercrombie of Mongtomery; Mrs. J.T. Rood of Madison, Wisc., and Mrs. N.W. Burgess of Summit, N.J. All of the children with the exception of Mrs. Rood, will attend the funeral services. Pall bearers will be Ralph Merrill, Pelham Merrill, Walter Merrill Jr., Hugh Merrill Jr., R.E. Jones and W.T. Morton Jr. ___ LOCAL News Oscar Skinner, of east Cleburne is free on $500. bond after being arrested last Saturday, charged with distiling. Officers on Tuesday destroyed a still near Arbacoochee. ____ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, June 13, 1929 ACCIDENTAL SHOT KILLS J.W. WAITS Anniston, Ala., June 10th Funeral services for J.W. Waites, age 54, who died in a local hospital early Sunday from a bullet wound in the abdomen, which is said to have been accidentally inflicted Friday night, were held at 1:30 o'clock Monday afternoon at Green's Chapel in Cleburne county. Waites and a man named Bennett were said to have been negotiating a trade for an automatic pistol. When the weapon was handed to Waits, it is said to have been accidentally discharged. The accident occurred at Silver Run in Talladega county. Surviving are Mr. Waites wife, one daughter, Laura, one son Joe, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. T.J. Waites; four sisters, Mrs. G.J. Harvey of DeArmanville; Mrs. Dessie Mize of Merrillton; Miss Bertha of Anniston; and Mrs. Mollie Breedwell of Guntersville; six brother, J.M., Walter and C.J. Waites of Heflin; Henry of Milstead, Ga; Tom of Texas and Tillman of Anniston. ----- Mr. Waites, a cripple, was known to a large number of our people in Cleburne, having canvassed the county for the nomination of tax collector. The funeral and burial services were conducted by Rev. Palmer D. Taylor. ____ ROY STARR CRITICALLY ILL The condition of Roy Starr was unchanged Wednesday morning. He has been seriously ill at his home here for several weeks. ___ RAKESTRAW IS GIVEN FIVE YEARS Burton Rakestraw pleaded guilty in Circuit Court on Monday to manslaughter in the first degree and was sentenced to five years in the penitentiary. Rakestraw and Mellie Cheatwood were charged with the murder of Newt Williams last April. The state nol prossed the case against Cheatwood. ___ GOOSE NECK News T.J. Riddle and family spent Sunday with Mrs. Rosa Hammond and family. __ A "honey-bee" robbing occurred at Ed Hammond's Saturday and some choice honey was "borrowed." __ Word was received here Sunday morning of the tragic death of J.W. (Will) Waits of Oxford who was fatally wounded by the accidental discharge of an automatic pistol. He was formerly a resident of this place. __ A swimming pool has been built on the farm of E.T. Hammond. It affords the community much pleasure and lots of excitement. __ LOCAL News Ab Thrower, Tom Prestridge and Terrell Daugherty spent the latter part of last week in the Blue Ridge section of north Georgia, capturing and bringing back to Cleburne county, Junior Weaver who is alleged to have skipped his bond here several months ago. __ Dr. F.R. Wood accompanied John Cheatwood, World War veteran of Chulafinnee beat, to the government hospital in New Orleans on Sunday morning. Cheatwood is said to be in serious condition and was admitted to the veterans hospital through efforts of Cleburne Post of the American Legion headed by post commander Walter L. Verge. ___ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, June 20, 1929 PIONEER CITIZEN DIED TUESDAY The Rev. William J. Campbell, age 79, pioneer Baptist preacher, died at his home here at 9 o'clock Tuesday morning after an illness of several months. He suffered a stroke of paralysis last year and had been almost helpless since that time, and a second stroke last Friday hastened the aged man's death. Mr. Campbell was a Missionary Baptist minister and had been preaching in Cleburne county for more than 50 years. He was a Mason and Grotto and as a last request, Heflin and Chulafinnee Masons had charge of the services at the grave, the funeral being held at New Harmony church, with the interment in the cemetery there. Surviving are his two sons Martin and John F., and his wife. The Cleburne News deeply sympathizes with the bereaved family. ___ DEATH COMES TO MRS. HAYES After more than seven months of intense suffering, Mrs. H.M. Hayes passed away at the family home, five miles east of Heflin early Tuesday morning. Mrs. Hayes, who was in her 60th year, is survived by her husband, two daughters, Mrs. Mollie Holdbrooks and Mrs. Emma Norton; six sons, Walter, Cicero, Oliver, Walter, Bud and Lenox Hayes; four brothers and six sisters besides many other relatives. The death of Mrs. Hayes removes from the community a christian woman and a good neighbor, affectionate mother and devoted wife, whose passing is mourned by a large circle of acquaintances over the county. The funeral and burial services were conducted by Rev. L.S. Wessinger and Rev. DeWitt Stovall on Tuesday afternoon, with interment in the New Harmony Cemetery. To the bereaved family, the Cleburne News extends sincere sympathy in their hour of sorrow. ___ MRS. LAMINACK DIED THURSDAY Anniston, Ala., June 15th Anniston relatives and freinds of Mrs. Mary I. Laminack, age 84, who died at her home in Cleburne County, have returned after attending the funeral services on Thursday morning. Rev. Mr. Ernest conducted the services and interment was at St. Michael's cemetery. Mrs. Laminack had resided in Cleburne county for many years and had friends in that county. Surviving are two sons, Cleve and T.T. Laminack, two daughters, Fannie Laminack of Cleburne county and Mrs. W.B. Phillips of Anniston; 23 grandchildren, 41 great grandchildren and four great great grandchildren. The Anniston Star ___ LOCAL News Mrs. Henry Lambert of Stellacoom, Washington is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.C. Vise of near Beason Mills. __ Mrs. Fannie Lemaster from Oklahoma is visiting her sister, Mrs. H.M. Vise near Edmondson's Bridge. __ NEWSPAPER issue of Thursday, June 27, 1929 BENNEFIELD IS SLAIN IN TEXAS Beaumont, Texas June 24th (Special to the Birmingham Post) The body of T.J. Bennefield, age 29, former resident of Birmingham, who was shot and fatally wounded here Saturday night as he left a theatre with a woman he soon was to wed, was being returned to Alabama today. Funeral services will be held at Hopewell, Ala., where his father W.J. Bennefield lives. A.D. Covin, divorced husband of the woman who was with Bennefield when he was shot, awaited the couple outside the theatre and fired upn them as nearly 2,000 theatre goers looked on. Bennefield died Sunday morning in a hospital, while Mrs. Covin was only slightly wounded. Covin and his wife were divorced March 9th on the woman's complaint. She and Bennefield intended marrying early next month, she told police. She is the mother of three children. A formal complaint charging murder in the first degree was to be filed again Covin today. ___ LOCAL News E.T. Mathis was painfully hurt a few days ago at a saw mill of the Thacker Lumber Company in Trickem Valley when he was hit by a rolling log. It is hoped he will be soon able to return to his post as a sawyer. ___ -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.322 / Virus Database: 267.2.0 - Release Date: 5/27/2005

NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE CLEBURNE NEWS", Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama for MAY 1929 NEWSPAPER issue of Thursday, May 2, 1929 EDWARDSVILLE News Tom Burgess visited his sister Mrs. Mabel Kenney in Mississippi last week. He was accompanied home by his niece Jemmie Lou. __ Franky Coleman of north Alabama is the guest of his sister, Mrs. Clyde Arnox. __ Gene Wycoff of Birmingham is visiting his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. John Pollard. __ Mrs. Dolly Phillips has returned to her home in Chattanooga after visiting her mother here. __ Ruth McBride of Tallapoosa visited her aunt, Mrs. Lula Burgess last weekend. __ APRIL MARRIAGE LICENSES H.C. Burns and Miss Maude M. Phillips O.H. Biggers and Mrs. Rosa Laminack Earl S. Currie and Miss Vera M. Crosson Kannath Rhodes and Miss Margret Rogers John Bach and Miss Ruth Dodd J.S. Mercer and Miss Mary E. Card J.A. Grambling and Reba E. Donehoo Howard P. Winham and Lynda Lee Bryan Otis Ashley and Miss Lula Brazeal Charlie Kiker and Miss Gloyce Prichard T.S. Cout and Miss Edna Peek ___ LOCAL News Rev. W.J. Campbell who has been quite feeble for some time, remains in an unchanged condition at his home in Heflin. __ Mrs. W.T. Chappell, after a long siege in an Anniston hospital has so far recovered as to be removed to the home of her daughter Mrs. Chester Barr in that city. __ MR. MITCHELL PASSES Mr. J.W. Mitchell, following a long illness, died at his home in Heflin Friday afternoon at about one o'clock. Than Mr. Mitchell, the county had no better citizen, and his death removes from the community a worthy neighbor, husband and father. The funeral and interment were held near the old home in Russellville. He was seventy-odd years old and had been a resident of Heflin for about 12 years. Besides his wife and one son of Heflin, other children survive. ____ GOOSE NECK News The timbered area of Ross Mountain was greatly damaged during the wind and hail storm last Thursday. __ Arnold Jones and family spent the weekend with E.T. Hammond and family. __ Mrs. B.T. Beason and daughter Evea of Beason Mills spent Saturday with Mrs. A.W. Lee. Mr. A.W. Lee has installed a telephone. __ E.T. Hammond has re-roofed his house. His home was slightly damaged by a fire on Friday. __ Henry and Miss Annie Lou Riddle spent Friday with Mrs. Rosa Hammond. __ NEWSPAPER issue of Thursday, May 9, 1929 CLEBURNE BOY KILLED BY NEGRO The body of Horace Johnson, age 21, son of Mr. and Mrs. D.L Johnson, who was shot and almost instantly killed by a negro woman, arrived in Heflin on Wednesday morning and was immediately carried to the home of the parents in south Cleburne by F.P. Owens Company. An account of the killing of the young man as printed in the Birmingham news of Tuesday afternoon is given below: " A negro woman giving the name of Silver Gilmore, 1124 Third Alley, North, was placed in the county jail Tuesday in connection with the shooting to death of Horace Johnson, age 20, the night manager of the Union Cafe 931 Third Avenue, North. The case will be presented to the grand jury, now in session, officers said. The woman was captured by officers A.C. McGuire, F.S. Salser, W.W. Dean, Matt Burkett and C.C. McMullen shortly after 7 a.m., Wednesday. R.B. Turner, employee of the Birmingham Electric Company, who witnessed the shooting told police that the negro woman walked into the restaurant Monday night, ordered Johnson to raise his hands an then fired, the full effect of the shotgun taking effect in his right side. Johnson died a few minutes after he was admitted to Hillman Hospital. Officers said Johnson had put the negro woman out of the restaurant for creating a disturbance a few minutes before she returned and killed him. The body of Johnson was taken to Ridout's Funeral Home, pending completion of funeral arrangements. Johnson, who had been manager of the cafe several months, came to Birmingham from Heflin, Alabama. ____ EDWARDSVILLE News Mrs. Ezzie Coleman has been visiting her daughter Mrs. Pearlie Stanley in Blue Mountain. __ Born to Mr. and Mrs. J.E. Easterwood on the 3rd, a son, who has been christened Jimmie Dean. __ Mr. and Mrs. Elton Garner and children have returned to their home in Ojus, Fla., after visiting here. __ GOOSE NECK News Bill Cofield spent the weekend with his brother Henry who is ill at his home in Wedowee. __ NEWSPAPER issue of Thursday, May 16, 1929 PINHOOK News Mrs. Mary Stevenson and son Lee and family of Sand Mountain attended the decoration at Rabbittown. __ Mrs. Annie Parker and son B.H. spent Saturday with Mrs. Josie Hammond and family. __ Mrs. Julia Easterwood was the guest of Mrs. Ella Pesnell on Sunday. __ Toy and Floy Coppock visited Marlin Pesnell on Sunday. __ MILSTEAD MAN DIES State Examiner J.W. Coker who has been at Heflin for the past month, received word late Monday of the death in Milstead of his father, G.W. Coker, age 84, who died suddenly at his home. Coker left here Monday night to attend the funeral services and burial. ___ KILLS HUGE RATTLESNAKE Near High Rock on Sunday, Tom Phillips, wife and daughter Edith had a narrow escape from the death dealing fangs of a monstrous rattler. Tom had crawled under his stalled car and his wife noticed a huge snake wiggling out from under Tom's legs; the snake crawled across her feet about the time she screamed for her child to run. The frightened child ran toward her mother and the snake, which by this time had coiled and struck viciously at Edith. It is a miracle that all three were not bitten. Tom killed the snake which had 11 rattles, a button and measured over five feet. ___ MR. S.H. OTWELL CELEBRATES SIXTY-FIRST BIRTHDAY On Wednesday, April 17th, the children of Mr. S.H. Otwell gathered at his home to celebrate his 61st birthday. All brought a basket dinner which was spread on a large table on the porch. The occasion came as a complete surprise to him. Everyone realized the goodness of god to spare every child and grandchild so as to greet him on his birthday. Each one wishes for him many more happy birthdays. His daughter, Mrs. Ray in Miss., and Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Mize of south Georgia were unable to be present. The children and grandchildren numbered eighty-one. The entire occasion was a fitting honor to one whom every member of this large family loves. ___ EDWARDSVILLE News Mr. and Mrs. Howard Conville and son Beamon left Sunday for Chappel Hill, Tennessee. We wish them success in their new home and they will be missed here by their many friends. __ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, May 23, 1929 BORDEN SPRINGS News Mrs. H.S. Miller underwent a serious operation at Dr. Goods hospital in Cedartown on Thursday morning. We are glad to state she is doing nicely. ___ NEWSPAPER issue of Thursday, May 30, 1929 PLEADS GUILTY IN LIQUOR CASE Z.T. Benefield pleaded guilty in county court here Saturday on a charge of violating the prohibition law and was fined $50. and costs. Cleburne county and state officers found a gallon of whiskey when they searched Benefield's home. Five stills, 1,500 gallons of beer and 25 gallons of liquor were confiscated by Sheriff Rowell's deputies and state officers Draper and Burow during last week. ___ IN JAIL HERE ON ASSAULT CHARGE Ewell Bartlett, 22, was arrest at the home of his father in east Cleburne on Tuesday morning and placed in jail here, charged with assault to murder when he is said to have attacked Austin Lovejoy with a knife on Sunday at Macedonia Church. Besides other stab wounds, the most dangerous is the left side, the blade of the knife having penetrated the cavity according to Dr. Lindsey. Lovejoy's condition Wednesday was considered serious, according to information brought to the sheriff's office. How the trouble arose is not known. Lovejoy has a wife and children. ____ EDWARDSVILLE News Mrs. Sara Grice has returned to her home here after spending several months with her son Rev. Homer Grice in Nashville, Tennessee. She was accompanied by her sister Mrs. Mollie Burgess. ___ Albert Greer has bought a new Chevrolet roadster. ___ AGED LEBANON WOMAN PASSES Mrs. J.A. Nipper, 70 odd years old, of near Lebanon, died at the home of her daughter in Carroll County, Georgia on Sunday, May 19th and was laid to rest in Shiloh campground cemetery the next day. The aged woman had been in declining health for the last several months. Surviving are the husband, two sons, Harmon and Andrew of Lebanon and two daughters. The News extends sympathy to the bereaved husband and children. ____ LOCAL News Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Wilder, accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Baker of Atlanta were recent visitors of Mr. and Mrs. O.L. Jackson. Miss Emma Ruth Jackson returned with them and will make her future home in Atlanta. __ Mrs. Lillie Price, Mrs. Charley Haney and granddaughter of Carrollton, Ga were recent visitors here. __ DEATH COMES TO MRS. STEPHENS Word was received by Mrs. A.H. Glasgow Tuesday morning of the death of her sister-in-law, Mrs. James Stephens which occurred Monday night in San Antonio, Texas. The family moved west about two years ago from Gadsden hoping the change would prove beneficial to Mrs. Stephens' health. Burial was in the Texas city. The husband and four children survive. ___ -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.322 / Virus Database: 267.2.0 - Release Date: 5/27/2005

NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE CLEBURNE NEWS", Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama for APRIL 1929 NEWSPAPER issue of Thursday, April 4, 1929 BIRTHDAY DINNER IS ENJOYED On Sunday, March 31, 1929, a large number of friends and relatives gathered at the home of F.M. Coleman of White Plains to give a surprise birthday dinner to the loving wife, Rebecca Coleman, who was 80 years old on this date. I am sure that this old mother has never been happier in her life than she was Sunday morning when she went to the front door and saw all her children, except one, coming back to the old homestead to celebrate their dear old mother's birthday anniversary, the one who cared for them when they could not help themselves. I think that these children were made happier than anyone else when they saw and realized how happy they had made their mother. At about noon a large table was spread out in the yard and anything that the human heart would want to eat was put on it, the dinner being prepared by the children of this good woman. Everyone was invited to gather around the table. Mr. Tyler made a beautiful address saying many beautiful things regarding Mrs. Coleman's life as a friend, neighbor, companion and a mother to her children who made the day so happy for her. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. W.A. Coleman Mr. and Mrs. J.T. Coleman Mr. and Mrs. N.A. Holley Mr. and Mrs. John Murray Mr. and Mrs. H.O. McDonald Lois, Elbert, Herbert Leander and Forney Coleman Robert, Jewell, Marion, Rufus and Artis Holley Grady and Floy Murray Mr. and Mrs. Floy Owens Dorothy Burnham Ruth McDonald Joe Busby Mrs. Caroline Cheatwood, the only sister of Mrs. Coleman. Everyone went away as happy as they could be over the day they had spent and I think this day will be a day of memory to everyone present. ___ OFFICERS MADE SEVERAL RAIDS Continuing the drive on moonshiners in the county, dry officers caught Frank McWhorter, Lem Morris, Jim Hooper and Charles P. Arrington the latter part of the week. The men are either charged with distilling or possessing a still. They were free Saturday under $500. bond each. Two copper stills and 17 gallons of whiskey were also confiscated during the raid. An abandoned Chevrolet touring car containing a gallon of whiskey was found near Beason Mills by officers. The owner of the car is unknown. ___ PINHOOK News We regret to hear of the sad death of Mrs. Annie Jennings that occurred at her home last Sunday in California. She leaves her husband, and two small girls to mourn her passing, besides other relatives and friends. ___ Mr. and Mrs. W.P. Alsabrooks and children of Birmingham spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. G.E. Putnam and family. __ MARRIAGE LICENSES ISSUED IN MARCH Huey Hicks and Myrtle Pruitt Williamson Ellison and Mae Floyd J.G. Leonard adn Nellie Banks Thos. Bowling and Geneva Posey Horace Biggers and Jewel Laminack Isaac C. Hightower and Eliza M. Davidson Willard Lee Abercrombie and Lola Richardson M.W. Peterson and Inez Knight Homer Buchanan and Anna Ward S.N. Owen and Minnie Ivey Euell Norton and Gertrude Myers John Q. Adams and Lillian V. Cook Wm. R. Burt and Lillian Jordan Carl Henton and Jenette Howell __ LOCAL News Friends sympathize with Mr. and Mrs. Pink Holley of Evans Chapel who lost their home and nearly all their household furnishings by fire last week. __ GRANTLEY News Mrs. Maud Buttram and children spent Tuesday with her daughter Mrs. Rubye Lee Grimes. ___ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, April 11, 1929 IN MEMORY OF MRS. SARAH AYERS In loving remembrance of mother and grandmother; A pall of gloom was cast over our homes on Friday, March 29th when the death angel visited the home of Mrs. J.D. Turner and carried away our precious mother, Mrs. Sarah Ayers. Tis so hard to give her up; god only knows how our hearts have been crushed by her passing; but we know god doeth all things well and his will must be done at his command. She entered into eternal rest where there is peace, love and joy; and if we put our faith in the lord we shall meet her in that bright mansion where sad parting comes no more. " A voice we loved is stilled, a place is vacant in hour home that can never be filled; god in his wisdom has recalled the boon his love had given, and although the body slumbers here, the soul is safe in heaven." Mr. and Mrs. W.A. Ayers and children Mr. and Mrs. J.D. Turner and children Mr. and Mrs. Ben Wilkerson and children Mr. and Mrs. W.L. Bryce Mr. adn Mrs. T.J. Ayers and children ____ BIRTHDAY DINNER IS ENJOYED One of the greatest surprises in the life of Mr. Mitch Morris took place Sunday morning, March 24th when all his children began to gather at his house to help celebrate his 65th birthday. The birthday cake covered with 65 burning candles marked the center of the table which was beautifully decorated. Although all of Mr. Morris' children are married, each one seemed to be little tots once more, because they appeared to be so very jolly and full of fun. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Mitch Morris and sons, Joe, Jim, Sam and Bill; daughters, Nancy Noles, Ethel and Emma Williamson, sons-in-law, Buck and Snow Williamson, four daughters in-law, Maud, Annie, Ida and Velma Morris; grandchildren, Eloise, Carroll, Ralford, Lillian, Mazell, Edward, Annie Laura, Douglas and Harold Morris; Velma and Henry Price, Aubrey and Arvie Noles, Molene and Leon Williamson; one brother, Z.W. Morris and Mrs. Morris; friends Eldon and Jessie Barnwell adn Mrs. Neal Noell. One daughter Lessie Morris was absent. We hope that the husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend shall have many more such happy birthdays. One present. ___ IN MEMORY OF GRANDMA ROBERDS Mrs. Nancy Roberds was born October 27, 1843 and departed this life November 10, 1928 living to the ripe old age of 85 years and 13 days. "Grandma" as she was familarly called, joined the Methodist church in early life. SHe was genuinely converted and never doubted her relation to god. She was a loyal member of the church for more than 70 years. She had a wonderful personality; whenever she spoke to anyone it was with a smile; in her face one could see the spirit of sincerity. To know her was to love her. Two sons, Arch McLarty of Crossville, Tennessee and A.A. Roberds survive, and a daughter Mrs. Sallie Owens of Muscadine; 36 grandchildren and 29 great grandchildren survive her. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. A.T. Warmack and Uncle Bart Cheatwood. Her body was tenderly laid in the Roberds family graveyard by the side of her husband. The world is poorer by her going away but she has fought a good fight; she has finished her course; she has entered into rest. Lena Harris ____ BORDEN SPRINGS News Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Lorren and Mrs. T.R. Wheeler were called to Chattanooga on Tuesday on account of the illness of Mrs. Calvin Wheeler. __ Asberry and Homer Arrington were in our burg on Friday. __ DINNER ENJOYED "Uncle" Billie Walker celebrated his 78th birthday on Tuesday, inviting a few of his friends to help enjoy a mighty good dinner prepared by Aunt Ida. ___ Mrs. Lee Parker is visiting Mr. and Mrs. J.J. Parker at Edwardsville. She will visit there several months and will be joined later in the summer by her husband. __ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, April 18, 1929 E.O. JENKINS, AGE 75, BURIED SUNDAY AT HEFLIN Funeral and burial services for Mr. E.O. Jenkins, 75 years old, who died at his home in Heflin Friday night were held Sunday, interment being in the local cemetery, the Rev. J.C. Francis of Lincoln, former pastor of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, being the officiating minister. Mr. Jenkins who had lived in Cleburne practically all his life, was one of the county's best known and most highly honored citizens, a faithful husband and affectionate father; a true neighbor and friend and a man who attended strictly to his own affairs at all times. The true worth of Mr. Jenkins cannot be measured in dollars and cents and not only his family but the county and Heflin has sustained a great loss in the passing of this good man, and with hundreds of others, The Cleburne News extends sincere sympathy to the bereaved wife, children, brothers and sisters in their irreparable loss. Assisting Rev. Francis in the services, conducted from the Methodist Episcopal church, South, were Rev. S.A. Taylor of Birmingham and Rev. L.S. Wessinger, pastor of the local M.E. Church, South. Surviving are the widow and two children, Mrs. H.P. McMurray of Heflin and Clarence C. Jenkins of Birmingham; three brothers, E.M., and R.M. Jenkins of Birmingham and Elisha Jenkins of Heflin and two sisters, Mrs. Nannie Harrison of Hattiesburg, Miss., and Mrs. Lee Wilder, also of Hattiesburg. Mr. Jenkins was married to Miss Mary Cannada 51 years ago. Those attending the funeral outside of Heflin, were: Mr. and Mrs. Bob Spier, niece and nephew, Mrs. Lessie Tracy, niece and Mrs. Addie Page, Birmingham; Mr. and Mrs. Dobbins of Anniston; Mrs. Lula Canada of Eastaboga; Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Canada, Mr. and Mrs. H.H. Canada and Mrs. Grace Harris of Eastaboga and Mrs. H.H. Brittain of Talladega. ____ UNCLE TOM BRYANT PASSES "Uncle" Tom Bryant, 84 years old, Confederate soldier, died at his home a few miles south of Heflin on Friday night. Uncle Tom was wounded during the war from which he never fully recovered and was a great sufferer. Uncle Tom volunteered and joined the Confederate Army, going to the front, from near where he died. Besides the widow, two sons, John and Ed Bryant of north Alabama and three daughters, survive. Mr. Bryant was a member of the Missionary Baptist church being an active deacon until his health gave way. The funeral and burial services were held at New Harmony Sunday morning, Rev. F.M. Zaner, a life long friend, being in charge. Following Uncle Tom's death, only 15 old veterans remain on this side of the Great Divide. "Time, one by one, is paroling the Old Guard and soon the last of Lee's followers will whisper to his mates beyond the starlight, "I am coming boys, I am coming." " Fall no shadow, lies no stain,where those who meet shall part no more, and those long parted meet again." ____ NEWT WILLIAMS MURDER VICTIM Newt Williams, 50 years old, was found late Monday afternoon in the upper part of Beat 4, by the children of Mellie Cheatwood in a dying condition, death coming a short time later. Williams had been assaulted and terribly beaten up, his head being crushed by heavy blows dealt with some blunt instrument. Williams, who was a bachelor, lived with a sister, and was last seen in the company of neighbors and was found later by the roadside mortally wounded and never regained consciousness. Sheriff Rowell and Deputy Owen went to the scene of the murder late Monday night and again Tuesday morning, investigating the mysterious murder and it's believed that sufficient evidence will be assembled to warrant the arrest of one or more parties within the next day or two, though officers did not say. Sheriff Rowell says he is at a loss as to the motive for the killing as Williams was not known to have any enemies. Williams hat was found about 75 yards from where he lay when discovered. If there had been any struggle between Williams and his assailant, rains of the forepart of the night had made it impossible to locate same. Parties last seen in company with Williams may be given an opportunity to explain their movements Sunday and Monday. Funeral and interment were at Mars Hill on Tuesday. ___ FORMER RESIDENT SUCCUMBS Relatives here received word Monday of the death at Birmingham on Sunday of Mrs. Davis Thrasher, who formerly resided with her family at Edwardsville. She was an aunt of R. Gibbs of Heflin, Mrs. Leonard Johnson and Mrs. Albert Jones of Anniston. ___ FRUITHURST News Charlie Voss suffered a broken leg Saturday afternoon when the motorcycle he was riding collided with an automobile said to have been driven by an intoxicated man. Voss was carried to an Anniston hospital and the last report is he is "resting easy." The motorcycle was on the side of the road when hit by the car, it is said. ___ HIGHTOWER News Mr. Herschel Gibbs of Holly Pond and Miss Inus Weir of this place were happily married Friday afternoon, the Rev. M.M. Kennedy officiating. __ Mrs. Arlin Fowler visited Mrs. T.J. Hart on Sunday. __ EDWARDSVILLE News Mrs. Clyde Arnon returned home after visiting her parents in North Carolina. __ Mr. and Mrs. Pat Pertilla and children of Atlanta visited Mrs. Berta Reese on Sunday. __ Mrs. Dosie Higginbotham and children of Leeds were the guests of her mother Mrs. John Pollard on Sunday. __ LOCAL News Herschel Gibbs and bride passed through Heflin Froday enroute to their home in Cullman County. Mrs. Gibbs before her marriage was Miss Inus Weir of Hightower. __ Mr. and Mrs. E. Preston Owens of Jay, Florida are visiting relatives here this week. __ Mrs. F.R. Wood is visiting her father W.H. Swofford who is quite sick at the residence near DeArmanville. __ GOOSENECK News Mrs. C.L. Smith of Atlanta visited her mother Mrs. A.W. Lee last weekend. __ IN MEMORY OF JOHN A. WIGLEY John A. Wigley, 65 years and five months old, was born and reared in Cleburne county and was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Wigley, pioneer citizens of this county. He had been living at Holly Pond, Cullman County for about 30 years. he was converted during a prayer service at his home when about 14 years old and joined the church at Ai and was baptized by Rev. Thomas Garner, living a true christian till the end. He was sick only a short time, coming to the home of his sister, Mrs. C.G. Howle a few days before being stricken. It was his last request that he be buried in Cleburne where he spent his childhood days. His body was laid to its final rest in Pine Grove cemetery, Rvs. W.M. Barr and C.E. Garner paying high tribute to the life and christian character of the deceased. One sister and two brothers survive. He was never married. ____ NEWSPAPER issue of Thursday, April 25, 1929 PRELIMINARY HELD ON WEDNESDAY Mellie Cheatwood and Burton Rakestraw, charged with the killing of Newt Williams, a beat four farmer, about ten days ago, were given a preliminary hearing in county court before Probate Judge A.H. Glasgow, Wednesday morning, resulting in bonds of $5000. each being fixed for the accused men to await the action of the May grand jury. Only three witnesses were examined, they being Foster Owen, J.C. Day and Harvey Bearden who appeared for the state. E. Burnes Parker, county solicitor was assisted by H.M. Brittian, who looked after the state's interest while Merrill and Jones, Anniston lawyers, represented the defendants. The defense put up no witnesses on Wednesday. The court room was packed to the doors with men, women and children. The hearing consumed less than two hours time. ___ Mellie Cheatwood, 53, and Burton Rakestraw, 18 or 20 years old, were placed in jail here last week charged with murder, in connection with the slaying of Newt Williams, 50, who died Monday the 15th late in the afternoon after being horribly beaten over his face and head with some heavy, blunt instrument. The alleged crime ewas committed in the northern part of Edwardsville precinct, near the line of Beat 3. The warrants for the two men was sworn out by Sheriff Rowell before Judge Glasgow. State law enforcement officers John Draper and H.M. Burrow of Oxford, cooperated in the investigation, resulting in the arrests of the two accused men. ____ DR. W.A. NEAL BURIED SUNDAY AT HEFLIN Anniston, Ala., April 21st Funeral services for Dr. William Alexander Neal, age 70, who died at his home in Oxford Saturday morning at 3:45 o'clock, will be held Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the residence with Rev. S.E. Hodges of the First Presbyterian church of Anniston in charge. Interment will take place in the Heflin cemetery. Dr. Neal, who moved to Oxford six years ago after practicing his profession for many years in Heflin, had been in ill health for about a year. He is survived by his wife, a daughter Mrs. Haston B. Hollis of Heflin; five sons, Dr. M.P. Neal of University of Missouri; Dr. T.C. Neal of Anniston; Dr. W.A. Neal Jr. of Oxford; and Dr. R.D. Neal of Brewton; Dr. H.D. Neal of New Orleans; a brother Dr. T.A. Neal of Orlando, Florida and a sister living in San Domingo, California. Pallbearers were J.A. Owens, Fred Osborn, H.A. McMurray, B.S. Doran, Judge W.B. Merrill and B.P. Hollis. ___ MRS. CHASTIN BURIED Funeral services for Mrs. Will Chastin, age 50, who was found death in bed at her home at Fruithurst Saturday morning the 13th, were held Monday afternoon from the late home, interment eing mde at Waco with F.P. Owens Co. of Heflin in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Chastin ws generally beloved by the people of the Fruithurst section and her death created a profound shock. The Tallapoosa Journal --- Mrs. Chastin was a sister of L.N. and Roy Starr of Heflin and G.P. Starr of Chandler Springs. All extend sympathy to the bereaved relatives. ___ LOCAL News H.J.L. McCaghren is recovering from injuries recieved when the automobile he was driving turned over on the highway near McElroy's store in Trickem. Jack suffered a broken collarbone and his daughter Hattie received a dislocated arm and bruises. ___ GOOSE NECK News Mrs. Henry Morrison and children M.L., Carl, Wilmer and Ross spent Saturday and Sunday with her daughter Mrs. A.O. Hammond. __ -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.322 / Virus Database: 267.2.0 - Release Date: 5/27/2005

The 3rd Alabama Reserves Company D CSA Calhoun, Cherokee and Randolph Counties Most of these men were from the Chulafinee/Pinetucky areas of what is now Cleburne County. Pinson, M.L. Captain Creamer, David K 1ST Lt Miller, James M 2ND Lt Thedford, Thomas J 2ND Lt Howell, John S 1st Sergeant [Born 1818, died 1891 Texas] Maddox, Benjamin P Sergeant [Born 1812, died 1890, buried Liberty Hill Cleburne County] Beaumont, I Sergeant Smith, E.W Sergeant Haywood, Elkanah Sergeant [Born 1818, died 1905, buried Liberty Hill Cleburne County] Cooper, Albert T Corporal Dutton, John Corporal Privates: Beam, Andrew M Bates, James Bearden, Ed D Beason, Uriah M [Buried Beason Grove Cleburne County] Bennett, Silas Bryant, Jesse Brown, Andrew J Buchanan, Edward D [Died in Randolph County] Busby, John Camp, William Campbell, James B Connell, J.M Crow, James M Crow, William G Crompton, Wm Eades, Moses Foster, Walter V [Also in Company E] Franklin, John Goodwin, James Griffin, Robert Griffin, William H Haines, Isaac Hallmark, Satterwhite C [Born app. 1820, died 1880 Randolph County] Handt, Brale J Harris, Wm L Heaton, James B Hewitt, A.J Hill, Andrew Hill, Elsberry [Also in Company E] [Buried Hill Cemetery Randolph County] Hilton, Joseph B Holly, Thomas Jordan, Samuel Jordan, William T [Born 1812, died 1891, buried Jordan’s Chapel Randolph County] Kirkland, Thomas [Possibly buried in the Blake Cemetery Cleburne County] Knott, Frank S [Also in Company E] [Buried Old Cool Springs Randolph County] Lyner, Allen B [Also in Company E] [Buried Morrison’s Chapel Randolph County] Loffin, Samuel Lovvorn, William Lucas, John Luker, Benjamin [Also in Company E] [Buried Rock Springs Clay County] Luker, Charles [Also in Company F] [Buried Rock Springs Clay County] Mahan, Archibald M [Also in Company H] Manly, David McKenzie, Alexander F [Also in Company E] [Buried in The Blake Cemetery Randolph County] Mickle, Thomas Mitchell, Josiah F [Possibly buried Shiloh-Delta Clay County] Morgan, Sampson Morrow, Hugh Nash, John W Nixon, David R Noel, Robert [Possibly buried Hepsabah Cleburne County] Norton, Young G [Also in Company E] [Buried Cofield-Rice Randolph County] Otwell, Samuel [Born 1818, died 1894, buried Hurricane Cemetery Cleburne County] Prestridge, John Prince, John W Sealy, John Shockly, Lemeul G [Also in Company E] [Buried Pleasant Hill Cleburne County] Smith, Abraham Smith, Eli A [Buried Mt. Moriah Clay County] Smith, Elijah R.A Smith, Zechariah T Stephens, David [Born 1815, died 1887 Cleburne County] Swan, Thomas J Tucker, Jackson J Turner, James Turner, William P Weaver, William R Williamson, William S Young, Isaac [Buried Old Lineville City Cemetery]

In a message dated 5/27/2005 6:21:21 PM Pacific Daylight Time, tealtree@comcast.net writes: "THE CLEBURNE NEWS" Heflin, Cleburne Co., Alabama Issue of Thursday, March 7, 1929 FEBRUARY MARRIAGE LICENSES C. W. Vaughan and Essie Nixon ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The last name of the groom is BAUGHN, not Vaughn Descendants of William Claudie Baughn 1 William Claudie Baughn b: 7 Jan 1906 in Alabama d: 13 Apr 2001 in Last Res: Ranburne, Cleburne Co., Alabama +Essie Melinda Nixon b: 14 Jul 1909 in Heard Co., Georgia m: Feb 1929 in Cleburne Co., Alabama d: 5 Jan 2002 in Last Res: Ranburne, Cleburne Co., Alabama Father: Samuel Marion Drewry Nixon Mother: Harriet "Lizzie" Elizabeth Wilson ~ 2 Fred Jefferson Baughn b: Abt 1930 in Cleburne Co., Alabama ~ 2 Glenn Hubert Baughn ~ 2 James Howard Baughn ~ 2 Annie Jo Baughn ~ 2 Shirley Jeanette Baughn Essie is a Granddaughter of Francis Nixon and Annie Elizabeth Granthham 1930 Census - Lost Creek, Cleburne Co., AL Claudie W Baughn abt 1906 Alabama Head Essie M Baughn C abt 1910 Wife Fred J Baughn abt 1928 Son

NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE CLEBURNE NEWS", Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama for March 21st, 1929 thru March 28th, 1929 NEWSPAPER Issue of March 21, 1929 MRS. CARPENTER, AGE 75, IN SERIOUS CONDITION Mrs. John Carpenter, 75 years old, is in serious condition at her home in the northern part of the county, from the effects of an accidental fall on Friday, the attending physician claiming that a blood vessel in the head was ruptured. Owing to the advanced age of Mrs. Carpenter, little hopes are held out for her recovery. ____ HEFLIN WOMAN DIED TUESDAY Word was received here Tuesday afternoon of the death in a Tuscaloosa hospital of Mrs. Claude Cunningham of Heflin, her death following an illness of several weeks. Her body was to arrive here Wednesday for funeral services and burial in the Heflin Cemetery. Surviving are the husband and several children. ___ REMEMBERS "TWISTER" OF 30 YEARS AGO WHICH KILLED COFFEY FAMILY Monday of this week, March 18th, just 30 years ago on a Saturday evening about 6 o'clock, a terrific and death-dealing cyclone which passed only a few hundred yards north of Heflin, striking the Lewis Coffey home two and a half miles south of Edwardsville, killing ten members of the family, all that were at home at the time, except a daughter Bessie, both of her legs being broken, one limb was broke in two places. She finally recovered after months of intense suffering. Miss Bessie is now residing in Heflin. Those who met death on that fateful Saturday evening were Lewis Coffey, father and wife Mrs. Nancy Jane Coffey, a daughter of the late John F. Bennett, pioneer and prominent citizen of Cleburne County. The eight children who lost their lives when the Coffey home was destroyed were: James, Lela, Lula, Deller, Jack, Daveroe, Grover and Johnny, making ten whose lives were snuffed out in a twinkling and without warning. The dead were gathered up by neighbors who worked all night and Sunday morning and their bodies were removed to the home of Judge D.S. Baber in Edwardsville and prepared for burial, Mrs. Coffey and Mrs. Baber being sisters. All the bodies were picked up that night except that of the baby which was discovered Sunday morning under a mass of rocks and dirt where the chimney had stood. The other members of the family were scattered over acres of land along the path of the cyclone, which traveled in a northerly direction. Papers belonging to Mrs. Coffey, who was a justice of the peace, were reported to have been found near Lime Branch in Polk County, Georgia. A son, Morgan, who was away from home at the time, escaped injury or probable death. Sunday afternoon the ten bodies were buried in one grave at Cane Creek Primitive Baptist Church, two miles south of Edwardsville. Mr. Coffey was a Confederate veteran, having lost a leg in the southern Army. He was elected and served as tax asesssor of Cleburne county for several terms along with I.D. Hogan, a one armed Confederate soldier and tax collector. It seems that after striking and destroying the Coffey home the cyclone rose and did not strike the earth again until reaching northeast Georgia where only slight damage was done. ____ MYERS - NORTON MARRIAGE Miss Gertrude Myers and Euel Norton stole a march on the old folks and motored to the home of Rev. A.T. Warmack where they were happily married Sunday afternoon. Good wishes are extended by their host of friends. ____ MR. LIGE SMITH TAKEN BY DEATH AFTER BRIEF ILLNESS Lige Smith, about 33 years old, of the northern part of Cleburne, who was suddenly stricken at his home Sunday night, the 10th, was laid to rest in the Mount Zion cemetery on the following Thursday, blood poision having developed from a small sore in the nose. Mr. Smith was in his usual good health all of Sunday and was first stricken with severe chill, growing worse until death came to end his suffering. He is survived by his wife and several children who have the sympathy of a large circle of friends and neighbors. __ EDMONDSON BRIDGE News Mrs. J.S. Fletcher and children visited the former's mother Mrs. F.E. Anderson near Micaville the first of the week. __ Austin Wilson is having a "jolly" time "breaking" his young mules. __ A.S. Fletcher and family of Fletcher's Cross Roads visited relatives here Sunday. __ Mrs. J.K. Willingham and Mrs. W.B. Copeland visited Mrs. J.S. Fletcher Sunday afternoon. __ OAK LEVEL News Mr. and Mrs. Jim Buttram spent the weekend in Rome with the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Roberts. __ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, March 28, 1929 LAST RITES FOR MRS. FOSTER The funeral for Mrs. B.T. Foster, age 69, who died Saturday afternoon at the home of her daughter, Mrs. R.E. Jones, in Anniston, was held Sunday morning at the Heflin Baptist church, the pastor Rev. S.A. Taylor being in charge. Mrs. Foster suffered a stroke of paralysis about three weeks ago at Gadsden from which she never rallied. She is survived by the following children: Mrs. G.E. Walker of Venus, Texas Mrs. R.E. Jones of Anniston, Ala, with whom she lived Mrs. M.B. McKelvey of Detroit, Michigan Harry Foster of Heflin, Ala.; and a daughter-in-law, Mrs. W.B. Foster of Douglasville, Ga; all of whom were present at the funeral. Other relatives are one sister, Mrs. D.W. Peace of Douglasville, Ga, who was present; a brother C.C. Nichols of Birmingham, Ala.; a sister Mrs. F.B. Smith of Frederick, Oklahoma, not present; two sister-in-laws present, Mrs. R.N. Nichols of Anniston and Mrs. W.B. Nichols of Gadsden and a sister in law Miss Hattie Nichols of Columbus, Georgia. Mrs. Foster was born in Roanoke and moved to Edwardsville, Ala., with her husband about 40 years ago and 20 years ago the family came to Heflin. She was a member or the Missionary Baptist church of Heflin. Mrs. Foster was a kind hearted and affectionate mother and generous neighbor, and her death removes one of our most beloved christian women and in her going, the family has the profound sympathy of the Cleburne News and their many other friends in their great loss. Pallbearers were H.A. McMurray, W.B. Merrill, J.L. Atkins, Clellon Wager, R. Gibbs and Fred Osborn. ____ CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank our friends for their assistance rendered at the death and burial of our beloved wife and mother for their sympathy in this trying hour. May god bless all. Moses Hicks M.M. Hicks J.W. Hicks Jeff Hicks Mrs. Martha Gable Mrs. L.A. Jones Mrs. B.F. Moore Mrs. W.L. Chandler Mrs. H.R. Chieves ___ IN MEMORY OF MRS. MOSES HICKS On Saturday morning, March 2, 1929, Mrs. Moses Hicks, passed from this life to the great beyond at the age of 72 years, at her home in Tallapoosa. Mother, though not very strong, was in her usual health until a few days before her death. Oh, mother, it ws so sad to look upon your face for the last time, but we know god knew best and doeth all things well, though it seems hard and makes our hearts sad to know that our dear mother's sweet voice is stilled in death. While alone we can sit and think for memory is the only friend that grief can call its own. You were always so quiet and devoted to the family and home; you have lived the best you could and prepared to go to the great beyond and we want to meet you there. She is survived by her husband Moses Hicks of Tallapoosa; M.M. Hicks of Muscadine; Mrs. Martha Gable of Boaz; Mrs. W.L. Chandler, Mrs. H.R. Chieves of Birmingham; Mrs. L.A. Jones, Mrs. B.F. Moore, J.W. and Jeff Hicks all of Atlanta. Funeral services were conducted at Bethel cemetery, four miles north of Muscadine by Rev. W.O. Cook in the presence of a large crowd of relatives and friends. ____ MRS. BROOKS IS PAID TRIBUTE To the Worthy Matron, Worthy Patron, Officers and Members of Heflin Chapter No. 33, Order of Eastern Star We, the committee on resolutions wish to present the following: Whereas god in his infinite wisdom saw fit to remove from our chapter one of our beloved members, and that our hearts are made sad that the sacred ties have been severed and the golden chain thus broken by the death of Sister Dora Brooks; Whereas she carried out in her life the virtues exemplified by the heroiness of our Order, we cannot let her many virtues go unrecognized. That while we deplore the death of our dear friend and member, we humbly bow to god's will, believing that "he doeth all things well". Therefore, be it resolved: That to the sorrowing loved ones we extend our heartfelt sympathy and commend them to our heavenly father for comfort which he alone can give. We request that a copy of these resolutions be sent to the bereaved family, a copy spread upon the records of our chapter and a copy sent to the Cleburne News for publication. Respectfully submitted, Jennie Glasgow Jean Beason A.H. Glasgow, Committee ---- Mrs. Brooks was formerly Miss Dora Landers and lived here many years. She was well known for her hospitable spirit, her deep sincerity and generousity. No woman ever lived in our midst who was more loved and respected than was "Miss Dora". ____ BORDEN SPRINGS News Mrs. G.E. Putnam visited her daughter, Mrs. H.S. Miller on Wednesday. __ Mrs. Anderson Mercer visited her daughter Mrs. John Mitchell at Birmingham last week. __ H.S. Miller, his father, sister, Mrs. Willie Putnam and daughter Edan Marie motored to Cedartown Saturday afternoon. __ LOCAL News W.O. Skinner and Zach Benefield were in town the latter part of last week. __ Mr. and Mrs. J.G. Jones were called to Calhoun county on Tuesday on account of the serious illness of their daughter Mrs. Howard Riddle. __ -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.322 / Virus Database: 267.1.0 - Release Date: 5/27/2005

NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE CLEBURNE NEWS", Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama for March 7th thru March 14th 1929 NEWSPAPER issue of Thursday, March 7, 1929 FORMER CITIZEN PASSES IN TEXAS Dr. J.D. Creamer, son of the late David Creamer, remembered by the older citizens of Cleburne, died at his residence at 1311 Main Street, Texarkana, Texas at 7 p.m. on February 25th, according to a letter from Mrs. Creamer to The Cleburne News. Dr. Creamer, who moved to the west about 20 years ago, practiced his profession in this county and first located to Nash, Texas, later moving to Texarkana, Ark., and for the past few years has resided in the Texas city. Dr. "Jim" was an old friend and school mate of the editor of the Cleburne News, and his sympathy is extended to those near and dear to this departed one. Below is an account of Dr. Creamer's death which appeared in a Texarkana newspaper: " Dr. J.D. Creamer, 63, died at the family residence, 1311 Main Street, at 7 o'clock p.m. Monday after an illness lasting twenty-three months. Funeral services will be held at the home at 2 p.m. Wednesday. Burial will be in the Masonic section of State Line cemetery. Doctor Creamer had been a resident of Bowie county since 1910 and had practiced medicine in Texarkana since 1919. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge of Hanceville, Alabama where he formerly lived. He is survived by his wife, one son, J.R. Creamer; one daughter, Mrs. W.E. Hatcher, all of Texarkana; one sister Mrs. Ellen Bell of Edwardsville, Alabama and five grandchildren. Active pallbearers will be Drs. C.A. Smith, E.M. Watts, T.F. Kittrell, S.A. Co..om, B.C. Middleton, Preston Hunt, J.N. White, William Hibbits, H.E. Murry and W.N. York. All other physians of Texarkana will act as honorary pallbearers. Funeral services will be conducted by Rev. E.H. Crandall, assisted by Rev. L.L. Lloyd." ---------- FEBRUARY MARRIAGE LICENSES Bud Hayes and Totsie Boyd H.G. Laminack and Wilice Warren J.F. Sanders and Etta Cates Ernest White and Jennie Lou Sims C.W. Vaughan and Essie Nixon A.A. Pesnell and Emmie Weaver E.R. Montgomery and Allie Mae Cannon M.F. Johnson and Jenie Durham Fred Camp and Mamie L. McCoy Robt. Carr and Lois Hudson John D. Turner and Geneva Davidson ___ PINHOOK News Mrs. Minnie Pesnell and son Grover spent last week with their aunt, Mrs. Josie Pesnell at Heflin. __ Bob Reid of White Plains spent Thursday night with R.E. Pesnell and family. ___ EXPLOSION FATAL TO MOTHER AND BABE Friday afternoon, Mrs. Ruby Morris and her little 7 month old baby boy, wife and only child of Irvin Morris, met horrible deaths when the two were so fatally burned that both succumbed within a few hours, the baby living five hours and the mother six hours after the accident. It seems that after starting a fire with motor oil drained from the cars at Mr. Morris' nearby garage, Mrs. Morris left the vessel in front of the fire place and went about her household work. Within a few minutes the mother was startled by the baby's screams and by the time she reached the child its little body was completely enveloped in flames. In her frantic efforts to save the child, Mrs. Morris was so badly burned that death resulted, as above stated. The only solution as to just how the accident happened is that the chld must have pushed the can of oil into the fire in the absence of its mother, the explosion resulting. Surviving Mrs. Morris is her husband, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.T. Lorren of Borden Springs; and Mrs. Lela Wheeler of Atlanta; Mrs. Mae Jones of Borden Springs; Misses Gladys and Flora Lorren; one brother, Melvin Lorren of Borden Springs. Mr. and Mrs. Morris made their home at Esom Hill, where the deceased was held in high esteem by neighbors and friends. The interment was in the Shiloh church cemetery on Sunday, the mother and baby being laid to rest in the same casket. Mrs. Morris was 20 years old. ____ BORDEN SPRINGS News Mrs. Irving Morris and little son were burned to death at their home in Esom Hill Friday afternoon by a gas explosion. Mrs. Morris, before her marriage was Miss Ruth Lorren, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Lorren of near Borden Springs. She is survived by her husband, parents and a host of other relatives. Interment was in the Shiloh Cemetery Sunday afternoon. ___ IN MEMORY OF "UNCLE HENRY" and "AUNT MARY" MITCHUM On December 30, 1928 the death angel visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Francis Landers and carried away from their midst the sweet spirit of their father, "Uncle" Henry Mitchum. He was born in Richmond County, North Carolina December 27, 1839 and moved to Randolph County when a small boy. He joined the Baptist church before the war between the states. He volunteered the first of the war and served four years. When his time would come to get a furlough he would step back and let some man that had a family take it. He staid the full four years without going home. He was in several skirmishes and 32 major battles and received only one slight wound. He joined the Masons about 40 years ago. He lived to be 89 years old. He was a faithful member of the church and had been a deacon for 40 years or more. He was always cheerful and happy until he was taken ill about five months before his death. He seemed to be submissive until god said "it is enough, come up higher". He was married To Mary Brooks on Nov. 18, 1866 and for the second time within a month the death angel visited this home and on January 22, 1929 took the mother, Aunt Mary. She was born in Campbell County, Georgia on Jan. 3, 1847, moving to Randolph County, Ala., when a small girl. She joined the Baptist church before the war. She was 82 years old at the time of her death. To this union were born three boys and six girls, five living to mourn their parents' deaths. They are J.H.P. Mitchum of Ensley; W.B. Mitchum of Heflin; T.C. Mitchum of Ensley; Mrs. Lee Landers of Heflin; Mrs. Bertha Camp of Red Bay. They leave 50 grandchildren and 44 great grandchildren. Uncle Henry has three brothers and one sister living; Ben and Charlie Mitchum of Roanoke; Joe Mitchum of Langdale and Mrs. Mary Pitts of Roanoke. Aunt Mary was also a faithful member of the church and was a good bible reader. Children, weep not for father and mother for they have fought a good fight and have now gone to their reward. They will be greatly missed. While we will see them no more on earth, some sweet day we hope to meet them on heaven's shining shore. Both were buried at Smyrna Cemetery and the pastor, Rev. R.L. Skinner, conducted the funeral service. Written by Linnie Rice, Mrs. D.S. Teague, Carrie Cofield, Committee ____ LOCAL News Mrs. J.L. Ingram of Cherokee county is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. W.S. Hincey. __ Fred Beason of Laurel, Miss., spent the weekend here with his mother Mrs. Minnie Beason. __ M.L. McElroy of Trickem reported Wednesday the recent arrival of a baby girl and both the mother and child are doing nicely. __ Robert W. Hilley of Lecta, who underwent an operation for appendicitis Sunday is in an Anniston hospital and is reported improved. Bob was carried to Anniston on Saturday. __ NEWSPAPER issue of Thursday, March 14, 1929 MURDER TRIAL SET MONDAY Cleburne county circuit court will convene here next Monday, March 18th, with about 30 cases on the docket. There is one capital case and it is set for Monday. William Nelson Easterwood, age 20, goes on trial for murder in connection with the fatal stabbing of Truman Stanley near Oak Level several months ago. ___ PLAINVIEW News Elbert Durham's home, about mile mile east of here was destroyed by fire last Sunday morning about 9 o'clock. The fire is believed to have originated from a spark from the chimney. Considerable household furnishings were saved. Mr. Durham has the sympathy and support of many friends in his loss. __ Mr. and Mrs. Carlos Bennett are the happy parents of a baby girl. __ The birthday anniversary party given by Mr. and Mrs. R.W. Benefield honoring their son Velton who "suddenly" became a "man of his own" was enjoyed. Those present were Misses Nellie and Tellie Willingham, Opie Ashmore, Willie Borden Griffin, Lona and Bertha Dryden, Messrs. Homer and Grady Jacobs, Hurman Vance, Earl Johnson, Murphy Clayton and Fred C. Benefield. ___ BORDEN SPRINGS News Mrs. Paul Webb and children of Macon, Ga visited relatives here this week. __ Mrs. Jake Crenshaw and children of Birmingham visited relatives here last week. __ Mrs. Sam Graham and children of Gorgas, Ala., are visiting her father J.H. Holland. __ Mrs. Sallie Beecham and Mrs. Bertha Woodward of Cedartown visited here and at Oak Level last weekend. __ OAK LEVEL News Mrs. S.C. Gray of Cedartown has returned to her home after a two weeks visit with her son, T.B. Gray and family. __ Mrs. Newman of Steadman is the guest of Mrs. Ollie Owen this week. __ Mrs. T.A. Lorren of Borden Springs was the guest of her son Melvin Lorren on Sunday. __ IN LOVING REMEMBRANCE OF GRANDMOTHER, by Etta Mae Zimmerman A pall of gloom was cast over Cleburne County Thursday, Feb. 7th when the annoucement was made of the death of our grandmother Mrs. Laura Barker, whose death occurred at the home of her daughter Mrs. Calvin Brown of Bonneville, Mississippi some time during the night, Wednesday, Feb. 6, 1929. Grandmother had been in feeble health for the last five years and her death was not unexpected. She was born and reared in Harrison County. At the time of her death she was 87 years, two months and 15 days old and had been a faithful member of the Congregational Methodist Church since young girlhood. Before her marriage to J.R. Barker she was Miss Laura Ann Bailey. Their marriage took place almost 70 years ago and to this union were born eleven children, of whom are living now four sons and one daughter. She and her family moved to Cleburne County, Alabama some 50 years ago and made their home here until grandfather's death in 1912. After his death she lived among her children. We used to look foward with delight to grandmother's visits; she was always so much company to us. For the last three or four years she had lived with her daughter Mrs. Calvin Brown of Booneville, Miss., who did everything in her power to make her mother's last days on earth most peaceful. Grandmother was a true christian woman and her heart was filled with love for everyone, and her death has brought grief and sorrow, not only to her family and relatives but to her many friends who loved her. Her devotion to her family was beautiful and her character was above reproach. She taught her children to believe in christ. This faith was instilled in her children early in life and they have not forgotten the great lessons of faith she taught them. She has lived to bless her children and many others and she left her foot prints on the "sands of time" to guide her children and her children's children into the path of righteousness. Tis so hard to give her up. God only knows how our hearts may have been grieved by her passing but we know god doeth all things well and his will must be done and at his command she entered into eternal rest with all the redeemed of god, where all is peace and love and if we put all our faith in the lord we shall meet her in the bright mansion where sad partings come no more. Funeral services were held at Cane Creek church in Cleburne County on Sunday at 1:30 o'clock. The officiating minister was Rev. Mr. Boman, assisted by Rev. Mr. Murphree. The remains were laid to rest in Cane Creek cemetery by the side of her husband. She is survived by four sons, Rev. W.J. Barker of Fort Payne, Ala.; L.O. Barker of Edwardsville, Ala., D.A. Barker of near Bowdon, Ga; and W.E. Barker of Boonsville, Miss.; one daughter Mrs. C.J. Brown of Boonsville, Miss.; one brother Lenfield Bailey of Cleburne County, Ala., and a host of friends and relatives. _____ NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO PROBATE WILL State of Alabama, Cleburne County Probate Court It appearing that R.L. Owen has heretofore on the 5th day of January 1929 produced to the court a paper in writing purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of W.K. Owen, deceased, and has moved the court to admit said Will to probate and to issue letters testamentary under the said Will to Rena Jane McCulley as Executrix. It is therefore ordered that citations issue to his next of kin residing out of state: Gordon Owen who resides in Oklahoma John Roy Owen who resides in Oklahoma Mrs. Mollie Owen Horschler who resides in Temple, Oklahoma; to appear before this court on the 18th day of March 1929 and show if anything they have to allege, why said Will should not be admitted to probate and letters thereunto issued to the said Rena Jane McCulley. A.H. Glasgow, Judge of Probate ______ PINHOOK News Mack Ashley of White Plains , was in our community on Sunday. __ FIRE DESTROYS HOME The home of Lee Cochran near Bell Mills was completely destroyed by fire Sunday afternoon, part of the household effects also being lost. The fire originated from sparks it is said. -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.322 / Virus Database: 267.1.0 - Release Date: 5/27/2005

NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE CLEBURNE NEWS", Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama for February 21st thru February 28th 1929 NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, February 21, 1929 LOVELESS POSTS $500. BOND Albert Loveless of near Hightower made $500. bond and is free following his arrest on a grand jury indictment of attacking and seriously wounding W.F. Rooks with a pocket knife near Arbacoochee last July. Rooks was said to have been cut about his back, left side and a serious wound on his left arm. Loveless was indicted by January term of the grand jury. ___ MRS. J.R. GIBBS BURIED AT RANBURNE Mrs. J.R. Gibbs, wife of Mr. J.R. Gibbs of Graham, Alabama died at her home at 12:45 p.m. on Sunday, February 10th. She had been in failing health for some time but her death was followed by a severe attack of pneumonia. Mrs. Gibbs was 48 years, 4 months and 10 days old, having been born near Ranburne in Cleburne County. She had long been a member of the Baptist church and her membership at the time of her death was with the Heflin church. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. G.B. Boman at Ranburne Lost Creek Baptist church on Monday morning and interment was made in the church cemetery. Mrs. Gibbs is survived by her husband and one son, Mr. Sam J. Gibbs of Sulligent, Ala., her father, Mr. J.T. Pirkle and two sisters, Mrs. P.W. Hyatt and Mrs. J.A. Brown. A wide circle of relatives and friends mourn the pasing of this good woman. The Bowdon Bulletin ___ A BIRTHDAY DINNER The 87th birthday of Mr. J.B. Woodard was enjoyed by a large crowd of relatives and friends on Monday of last week, the second Saturday in February being his birthday but it being preaching day at Ranburne Baptist church, the celebration for "Uncle J.B." was put off until Monday following. The men folks prepared stove wood while the women cooked a grand feast for the occasion. There were 55 present to enjoy the happy occasion, the long tables being loaded with all kinds of good things to eat. Enough stove wood was prepared to last this year. "Uncle" Phillip Hatfield split over half the wood and said he deserved a good dinner, so he made two trips to the table and he sure did enjoy the chicken pie, cooked as it was in an old fasioned oven. Uncle Phillip left with pie all over his chin. We wish to thank all who in any way helped in making the day the splendid success that it was, and if the good lord will spare Mr. Woodard to live me must met with him in 1930. His daughter, Mrs. Lemmer Creamer ___ "UNCLE" FRANK IMPROVING "Uncle" Frank Roberts of Iron City, who was painfully hurt several days ago by falling timber, was able to come to Heflin last week and is back in the crosstie business. __ MR. LONG WRITES OF OLD COUNTY from Stonemountain, Georgia, Feb 15th To Editor of the Cleburne News, Please find enclosed my renewal to The News changing my paper from Muscadine to Stone Mountain. I regret very much leaving old Cleburne, my birth place, the county I love so dearly; first, I was born there, second, mother mother lived her days out there, as did my devoted companion and my dear old father will spend his remaining days there, all of which makes the old county sweet to think of. I shall never forget those of my friends and neighbors who always shared their sympathies with me in time of trouble. May god's richest blessings be ever theirs. H.W. Long ___ LOCAL News Mrs. Neal Morgan was called to Atlanta the first of the week on account of the serious illness of her father. __ Friends and neighbors of Mr. and Mrs. W.A. Walker will regret to learn that they will soon move to north Alabama where they will make their future home. __ NEWSPAPER issue of Thursday, February 28, 1929 IN MEMORY OF H.M. NIXON H.M. Nixon was born the 8th day of January 1851, and died on the 20th day of February 1929 at his home in Dallas, Texas. He was the eldest son of Abner and Eliza Nixon and was one of eight children, three daughters and five sons. He leaves four brothers and one sister, W.A. and S.D. Nixon of Carrollton, GA; P.D. and R.P. Nixon of Bowdon, GA and Mrs. E.J. McElroy. He was the father of seven children, six boys and one daughter, four of whom he raised to manhood and womanhood and two of them are left to mourn his death; one son, J.M. Nixon of Dallas, Texas; six grandchidlren and one daughter, Mrs. Lee Brimer of Heflin; also his oldest son Samuel died the 8th day of January 1929, aged 54 years, one month and 12 days. H.M. Nixon was a member of the M.E. Church, South and was a minister of the gospel more than 45 years. In 1905 he joined the Odd Fellows and Masons at Lecta. He returned to Texas May 1916 and lived in Dallas until his death, being at the time living with his fifth wife, who was very sick. He bore his sufferings without complaint, he was sick about two and one half years with heart trouble and high blood pressure. It is hard to give daddy up, but its god's will that must be done, not ours. All we can do is to be ready to meet him in a better world. His daughter, Mrs. Lee Brimer ____ BORDEN SPRINGS News Mr. and Mrs. H.S. Miller visited in Cedartown on Thursday. __ Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Rutherford and son Roy of Piedmont visited Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Holland on Sunday. __ Mr. and Mrs. Anderson Mercer and son Clayton attended the singing at Cave Springs on Sunday afternoon. __ IN MEMORY OF H.B. PILGRIM H.B. Pilgrim was born in Georgia March 16, 1885 and died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Vera Sharbutt in Birmingham on Feb. 13, 1929. He lived the greater part of his life in Cleburne county at or near Edwardsville. He joined the M.E. Church twenty-five years ago and lived a consistent christian life, setting a noteworthy example for all who knew him. Mr. Pilgram is survived by five children: Jesse Pilgram of Edwardsville; Mrs. Vera Sharbutt, Mrs. Minnie Ashmore, Mrs. Emma Gable, and Mrs. Ada Houston. His remains were laid to rest in the Edwardsville cemetery Sunday afternoon the 17th, the funeral and burial services being in charge of Rev. Hobart Murphree. __ -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.322 / Virus Database: 266.11.17 - Release Date: 5/25/2005

NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE CLEBURNE NEWS", Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama for February 7th thru February 14th, 1929 NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, February 7, 1929 CARD OF APPRECIATION We take this method of thanking each and everyone who were so kind to us during the sickness and death of our dear wife and mother. May god bless each of you is our prayer. T.J. Baughn Lou Baughn Lilla Baughn Claude Baughn Mrs. L.J. Baughn and family Mrs. Boss Meeks and family Robert Baughn and family Luther Baughn and family Emmet Baughn and family Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Baughn ____ 36 YEARS LAPSE BETWEEN HIS MARITAL CEREMONIES Thirty- six years ago, when R.B. Cook led his blushing bride to the marriage altar, it was in the enchanting hills of what is now Vigo, and J.B. Fagan, who then and is now justice of the peace, tied the nuptial knot. Several years ago Mr. Cook's wife died and so the other day, January 24th to be exact, he went back to the same place, but leading another woman to the alter and so justice Fagan performed another ceremony. The bride this time was Mrs. Frances Trammel of Cleburne County. The Piedmont Journal ___ CEDAR CREEK News Mrs. A.O. Hammond spent last Thursday and Friday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Morrow of Pleasant Hill. __ Robert E. Lee visited B.J. Hammond, formerly of Cedar Creek on Monday. __ W.F. Rooks and family have returned from a trip to Birmingham and Double Springs. They were accompanied home by John Rooks. __ FORMER CITIZEN NOW IN CANADA Waintwright, Alta, Canada January 28, 1929 The Cleburne News, I received your paper on January 10th which told the sad news of the death of my niece, Miss Myrtle Barker and to the family we extend our sincere sympathy in their great bereavement. When I get to reading the Cleburne News I see so many names of people I knew when I was only a small boy; it surely makes me m my childhood days and it seems almost impossible to figure that it has been 40 years since Della Lindsey and I were married. As some know, she is a sister of Drs. W.H. and J.M. Lindsey. My wife's father and mother and my father have long since passed on; but I am happy to say that my dear mother is still living. My family and I have been in Canada since 1906. I can't say I don't like Canada. There is one thing I can say, and that is it gets mighty cold here at times. We have had a very mild winter until the 5th of January when he had 30 to 57 below zero, lasting for several days. It is not uncommon to meet people with their noses frost-bitten. I hope Alec Harper has regained his health and that we will be permitted to go fishing and squirrel hunting again on Cane Creek. I wish all my friends in good old Cleburne a happy and prosperous year. J.L. Horton ____ LOCAL News Mr. Melvin Johnson and Miss Jena Durham, popular daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Durham, were happily married on Sunday. Best wishes are extended by their many friends. ___ IN MEMORY OF MR. SAMUEL H. WATSON The subject of the following sketch was born Nov. 22, 1845 and died Jan. 19th, age 83 years, one month and 27 days. He was the son of James and Elizabeth Hunter Watson, who moved from South Carolina to Randolph County, Alabama in 1840. he was married to Miss Mahala L. East on the 12th day of December 1867 and lived with her as his wife till her death several years ago. Bro. Watson joined the Confederate Army in 1863 and remained in the army till the surrender, serving all this time in Johnson's Army. Bro. Watson made a profession of religion and joined the Baptist church at Broughton's church, Randolph county in 1868. He was therefore a member of the Missionary Baptist church for 61 years. Bro. Watson moved from Randolph County to Cleburne county in the year 1870 and remained in the same community till the day of his death. The writer, a little boy in 1870, remembers distinctly when he moved to Cleburne county and has known him ever since that time. Bro. Watson was a good man in all respects; good as a father and husband, as a citizen; he lived a life of honor and integrity among this fellow men. As a soldier, he was true to the Old South and fought a good fight while in the Army. As a neighbor he was kind and obliging and was one of the most foremost men of his community. No community ever had a better neighbor. As a church member and christian lhis life was entirely above reproach. As a husband and father he was kind and faithful to home and wife and children. Leaving behind him are three sons and four daughter, who themselves are the same type of citizens as their father. If our country was filled with such man as he, we would have no trouble in it. There would be no need of a court house and in fact, we would have a state of affairs quite like the millennium. We have to bid him goodbye, but there is that happy thought that he has fought a food fight; he has finished his course; he has kept the faith. Henceforth, there is laid up for him a crown of glory which fadeth not away. Goodbye, my brother, till we meet again on Canaan's happy shore. An old friend, G.B. Boman ____ IN MEMORY W.R. RIPLEY W.F. Ripley was born in Morgan County, Georgia on October 24, 1861, and departed this life on Nov. 21, 1928, being 67 years and one month old at the time of his death. On Nov. 28, 1880 he was married to Miss Delia Hight and to this happy union was born 11 children, ten daughters and one son. Surviving children are: D.R. Ripley of Borden Springs, Ala Mrs. T.R. Lucas of Birmingham, Ala Mrs. A.L. Hulsey of Borden Springs, Ala Mrs. W.G. Gray of Chattanooga, Tenn. Mrs. J.F. Bales of Jacksonville, Ala Mrs. U.W. Elsberry of Hamilton, Ala Mrs. Hallie Gray of Borden Springs, Ala Mrs. Nettie Fagan of Piedmont, Ala Mrs. W.E. Johnson of Borden Springs, Ala Mrs. Nellie Lorren of Borden Springs, Ala Mrs. Louis Hackney of Piedmont, Ala He obeyed the gospel becoming a child of god at the early age of 17, at New Bethel Church of Christ in Borden Springs, Cleburne County, Alabama where he continued to worship to the time of his death. His going removes one of Cleburne's most useful citizens. By hard work and good management he was able to care for his own and being kind hearted, he contributes much to the needs of the unfortunate about him. He supplied the poor with temporal things and then spoke to them of spiritual eternal, heavenly things, and in this way led many to the fountain filled with hope. As a christian he was strong in the faith and nothing gave him greater joy than to see the church carry out faithfully the will of the lord. He wanted his people to both preach the gospel to the world and live the gospel before the world. He was made sad by the neglect of righteousness either in himself or others. Though positive in nature when convinced he was wrong he would confess it frankly and turn from it. He and his faithful wife brought their children up in the nurture and admonition of the lord and god rewarded him by letting hiim see all of them baptized. Funeral services were conducted by the writer, who tried to comfort the broken hearted. The singing was beautiful and the floral offerings proved the love and esteem in which he was held. Burial was in the New Bethel cemetery. "We must shed the parting tear, and our hearts are sad and dear; but will meet again some day by and by. Let us look beyond the gloom, Where transplanted roses bloom; There we'll meet never to part by and by." Written by L.H. Peavis ____ CLEBURNE VETERAN VISITS J.W. Ferrell of Ranburne was here Tuesday on business. Mr. Ferrell was 86 years old on Tuesday, Jan. 29th. He was born in Heard County but has been living in Cleburne since 1875 and has resided on his own farm near Ranburne for 46 years. Mrs. Ferrell is 80 years old. The Bulletin goes regularly each week to their home and the editor extends to Mr. Ferrell on his birthday, best wishes. The Bowdon Bulletin --- Mr. Ferrell is well known in Heflin where he occasionally visits among friends, who, with The Cleburne News, congratulate this fine old Veteran upon his having passed the 86th "mile post." _____ MR. JOHN ALLEN CALLED HOME Mr. John Allen of Micaville, died Sunday morning about three o'clock, Jan. 20, 1929 at the home of his son Mr. Lee Allen, after a few weeks illness of flu. Mr. Allen was 89 years, four months and 20 days old. He was born in Hall County, Georgia and came to Alabama when 12 years old. He married Mrs. Lizzie York, who had gone on some years ago. Mr. Allen joined the Methodist church about 40 years ago and had lived a devoted christian the remainder of his life. He leaves to mourn his going five children; also 34 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren and many friends and relatives. He was a dear father, a good neighbor and a friend to all. But, oh, how you will miss dear father, ye children, from your home. But there is nothing surer than death and nothing sweeter than the death of a child of god. If we only live as the lord would have us live, it won't be long until we shall meet him in that bright mansion where sad partings come no more. Oh, how sweet it will be to meet him on that happy golden shore. "The golden gates were opened, a gentle voice said "come", and with farewells unspoken, he calmly entered home." Written by a true friend, Mrs. Edna Merrill Traylor ___ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, February 14, 1929 H.T. PRUITT CALLED HOME; BURIED FRIDAY Funeral services for H.T. Pruitt, age 53, who died Thursday in a Rome hospital, were conducted Friday afternoon at Mars Hill, Elder Ira Patty officiating. Mr. Pruitt was well known in the northern part of the county. Surviving are the widow, two sons, one daughter, four brothers and one sister. The Cleburne News extends sympathy to the bereaved ones. __ MR. HENRY T. PRUITT On February 7th, it pleased god who doeth all things well, to call by solemness of death, Mr. Henry T. Pruitt, after a brief illness of one week. Mr. Pruitt was highly esteemed by all who knew him and was one of the most beloved citizens of our community, and was a true father and husband, loyal to his family, country and friends, always ready to aid and assist in any way that he could any worthy cause that came to his knowledge. Mr. Pruitt was born June 2, 1876, being, at the time of his death, 52 years, 8 months and five days old. On Nov. 1, 1896 he and Miss Josie Burrell were married and to this happy union were born four children: Mrs. Mary Surrett, J.W. and J.T. Pruitt and little Annie who died in infancy on Mar 23, 1900. He leaves a good companion, two sons and a daughter, together with a host of friends and relatives to mourn his death. While we miss him very much and his death is indeed sad, we feel assured by the written word of god that our loss is his eternal gain. The scripture tells us that "by their fruits ye shall know them." His life is fruit of evidence that cannot be doubted. Funeral services and interment were held at Mars Hill church and cemetery where his body was laid to rest to await the resurrection morning, then spirit and body will be reunited, formed and fashioned like unto the blessed saviour and called to spend the ceaseless ages of eternity, honoring and glorifying the blessed master. A friend, Ira M. Patty ____ CARD OF APPRECIATION We take this method of expressing our heartfelt thanks and appreciation to the many good people who showed their kindly aid in the death of our dear husband and father. Mrs. Josie Pruitt May Surrett J.W. Pruitt J.T. Pruitt ____ FINAL RITES FOR GEO. W. MORRIS HELD TUESDAY; OLD VETERAN PASSES WHILE SEATED AT BREAKFAST TABLE "The muffled drum's sad roll has beat, The soldier's last tattoo; No more on life's parade shall meet, That brave and fallen few. On fame's eternal camping ground, their silent tents are spread, and flory guards with solemn round, the bivouac of the dead." Another Veteran, a follower of General Robert E. Lee, has answered his last roll call, and to await the final and great reunion of those of his comrades who have passed to the Great Beyond. This time is is "Uncle" George Morris who passed away at the breakfast table Monday morning. Had Uncle George been spared until the 27th of May he would have reached his 93rd mile post. Mr. Morris had been a resident of this county for about forty-five years, coming to Cleburne from Campbell County, Georgia, settling near Edwardsville, and was highly esteemed by all who knew him. Uncle George was a member of the Missionary Baptist church, his membership being at Bethsadia, where his body was laid to its final rest Tuesday. Up until a few months ago, Uncle George was a frequent visitor to Heflin where he was always met with a hearty welcome. To the aged companion and the family, The Cleburne News offers sincere sympathy. ___ BORDEN SPRINGS News Mrs. G.E. Putnam visited her daughter Mrs. John Rowell on Sunday. __ Mrs. Newton Wheeler is seriously ill at this writing. __ Mrs. O.R. Chandler who is in a hospital is slowly improving. __ Harvie Warmack was a guest of his parents Mr. and Mrs. J.L. Warmack last weekend. __ Mrs. Willie Putnam and Mrs. John Rowell visited Mrs. H.S. Miller on Monday. __ JANUARY MARRIAGE LICENSES J.W. Stanley Jr. and Ida J. Snider Jack Bankston and Ruby Connelly Sherman Johnson and Myrtice Chance W.M. Noles and Jettie McDaniel Joe L.C. Robertson and Audrey Lee Allison Charlie Hunt and Eston Songer Roy Muse and Velma Sharp Howard Hardis and Miriam Chenault John D. Turner and Geneva Davidson Fred Camp and Mamie Lee McCoy Leman Floyd and Thelma Instone Robert Carr and Loyce Hudson Virgie Rayburn and Estelle Whitehead Moses Shealy and Lucille Robinson ____ ALMANAC 88 YEARS OLD IS EXHIBITED J.P. Cantrell, of Route 5, Bowdon, who lives out about five miles west of town, brought in an interesting old relic to the Bulletin office last Saturday. It was a well preserved copy of Grier's Almanac for 1841, published for Georgia, the Carolinas and Alabama. It contains valuable information about the various state officers and the courts. Another interesting item of information was in regard to postage rates. It stated that a single letter composed of one piece of paper could be mailed for a distance not exceeding 30 miles for 6 cents; 30 to 80 miles for 10 cents; 80 to 100 miles for 12 1/4 cents; double rates were charged for a letter of two pieces; triple rates for three pieces and quadruple rates for a four piece letter. The Bowdon Bulletin ___ LOCAL News Mrs. Press Owens of Jay, Florida sent in a renewal for her father, Judge A.E. Carruth of Sumrall, Miss., for The News. __ For many years, at about this season, Arthur Harper in renewing his own subscription to The Cleburne News, also renews that for his uncle, Asa Horton, of Quitman, Texas, as Asa also enjoys his old home county newspaper. ___ Mrs. J.W. Kilgore and E.E. Miller and two sons Gaines and Ervin of Delta were callers at The News office Tuesday afternoon. __ FORMER CITIZEN ANSWERS CALL "Aunt" Laura Barker, age 78, beloved widow of the late John R. Barker, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J.C. Brown of Boonville, Miss., on Friday of last week and was laid to rest in the church cemetery at Cane Creek, above Edwardsville, Sunday, the Rev. G.B. Boman of Bowdon being in charge of the funeral services, as was Mrs. Barker's request. Aunt Laura was a good christian woman and loved by hundreds who knew her, and her death has caused great sorrow to friends over Cleburne. In the passing of "Aunt" Laura, the children and grandchildren have the sympathy of The Cleburne News. ____ PLAINVIEW news Mrs. John Lucas, who has been on the sick list, is improving to the delight of her many friends. __ -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.322 / Virus Database: 266.11.17 - Release Date: 5/25/2005

Candace, There was a Newman Russell White md. a Missouri Waters in Randolph Co. I don't see any of these children listed in the book I have though. Candace Gravelle wrote: > Just a note about Elbert O'Harrow, the lineman who was killed in the > accident in December 1928. Elbert's birth name was Elbert WHITE and > he was adopted by the O'Harrow family when he was a young boy. He had > at least three known sisters, Arah White (who married Andrew Jackson > Skinner); Fannie White who married Mr. Morgan and Polly White who > married Mr. Hightower. Have not been able to learn who these White > children's parents were. From family stories, their mother's maiden > name was Waters. The parents of these children presumably died when > the children were quite young and the children were sent to live with > other families in the community who raised them. > > > > >

NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE CLEBURNE NEWS" for JANUARY 17th thru JANUARY 31, 1929 NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, January 17, 1929 LAST RITES FOR MRS. COGGIN "Aunt" Dicy Coggin, 71 years old, beloved christian woman and member of the Primitive Baptist church, passed away at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. W.A. Walker, where she was making her home at 2:00 Sunday afternoon after a brief illness. Mrs. Coggin is survived by three sons, C.H. Coggin of Birmingham; Robert and Russell Coggin of Jacksonville, Florida and one daughter Mrs. Duke Haley of Birmingham; one sister, Mrs. J.J. Greer of Edwardsville and one brother Robert Edwards, residing in Mississippi. Mrs. Coggin was a member of one of the county's leading and most prominent families and the widow of the late Charlie Coggin who preceded her to the grave four years ago. The funeral and burial services were held Monday afternoon at Cane Creek Primitive Baptist church, conducted by Elder Monk of Anniston, with F.P. Owens and Co. in charge. The Cleburne News extends sincere sympathy to the sons and daughter int he death of their mother. ___ 14 Pound Boy J.B. Jordan of Hopewell was in town Monday figuring on the purchase of an extra mule for the fourteen pound boy that arraived at his home on the 9th of this month. The young man has been named Herbert Hoover. ___ LOCAL News Sheriff Rowell on Monday offered a $50. reward for Ellis Horn, who escaped from the county jail here Saturday night by digging his way through the roof and swinging to the ground by means of a rope made with blankets. In making his get-a-way, Horn used a pair of plyers with which he cut through the roofing. Horn, who is said to live in Fish Head Valley, was in jail charged with distilling and is said to have a wife and child. ___ RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT FOR JAMES T. BARNWELL Our Great Architect of the universe has seen fit to remove from our midst our beloved neighbor and brother, James T. Barnwell, who was born August 6, 1866 and died Dec. 11, 1928 and was buried at Hepsabah Cemetery on the 12th of December with Masonic honors. Bro. Barnwell was a member of the Missionary Baptist church at Hepsabah; he was also a member of Dallas Lodge No. 228 Ancient Free and Accepted Masons at Chulafinnee, in which he was a true and faithful member until death called him home. He was honest and reliable in all his dealing with his fellow man, a true and loving husband. Therefore be it resolved, first, that we bow with reverance to the will of him who doeth all things well and commend his spirit to god who gave it; Resolved second, that we extend our heartfelt sympathy and love to his christian widow and children and pray god's richest blessings upon them; Resolved third, that our lodge be draped in mourning for 30 days and a copy of these resolutions be spread upon our minute book and a copy furnished the Cleburne News for publication, and a copy be furnished the family of the deceased brother. "Words and deeds alike remain memories soft and sad, become angel's loving us to come home". S.D. Moore J.F. Thrower A.T. Ayres, Committee ____ MRS. ALCY WILLIAMSON PASSES AT EIGHTY-THREE Mrs. Alcy Williamson, mother of Mrs. Alice Anderson, died at the home of her granddaughter, Mrs. Nettilee West on Jan. 2nd, at the advanced age of 83 years, 10 months and 17 days. She was a member of the Primitive Baptist church, joining 63 years ago and was a faithful member until god called her home. Aunt Alcy is survived by one son, Ely Williamson, two daughters, Mrs. Sarah Johns of Jacksonville, Texas and Mrs. Alice Anderson of Hopewell, Ala., this county, and a host of grandchildren to mourn her death. After all we could do and beyond al medical aid, god said "it is enough, come to the home prepared for you before the foundation of the world." Dear Grandma, we will try to meet you in the land beyond the skies where the faithful will dwell forever, where there will be no tear dimmed eyes, sorrow nor pain. We will miss you so much, grandma. Written by her grandson, Will West ____ CARD OF THANKS To our friends and neighbors who were so loyal and kind to us during the illness and death of our dear mother and grandmother. May god's richest blessings rest upon you is our earnest prayer. Mrs. Alice Anderson Mrs. Nettie Lee West Mrs. Linnie Chandler ____ OTHER RELATIVES In mentioning the names of the relatives of Miss Myrtle Barker in these columns last week, we regret that those of her father's family were, through an oversight, left out. They are: Mrs. Laura Barker, grandmother, Boonville, Miss. Mrs. C.J. Brown, Boonville, Miss. W.E. Barker, Boonville, Miss. W.J. Barker, Ft. Payne, Ala L.O. Barker, Edwardsville, Ala Alonzo Barker, Carrollton, Ga ____ NEWSPAPER issue of Thursday, January 24, 1929 ALLEN FUNERAL HELD MONDAY Funeral and burial services for John Allen, 89 year old Confederate veteran, who died at the home of his son in Micaville, were held at that place on Monday. The death of Mr. Allen diminished again the already "thin grey line" in Cleburne county, leaving only 17 of those old soldiers of the "Lost Cause". Surviving are the following sons: Commissioner T.L. Allen and Henry Allen of Beat 11 Bob, Jodie and Willie Allen of Doerun, Ga; besides a host of other relatives. ___ DEATH COMES TO MISS BUTLER Coming soon after the departure of her mother, Miss Ella Butler, daughter of Mr. H.W. Butler, died at the home of her father, near Edwardsville early Saturday night following an illness of short duration. Coming soon after the death of his companion makes the loss of his only daughter a terrible grief for Mr. Butler and the family, who have the profound sympathy of the entire community in their hour of sorrow. Surviving are the father and six brothers; W.E., John O., W.L., Henry, O.E., and R.J. Butler, besides a host of other relatives and friends. The six brothers acted as pallbearers. Interment was in the Cane Creek Cemetery on Monday. ___ AGED MOTHER LAID TO REST Mrs. Missouri Groover, lovingly and affectionately referred to as "Aunt Zue", was born May 20, 1845 and died at the home of her son Freeman Groover in Hartselle on January 21, 1929. Surviving are three sons; Freeman of Harselle; Reno of Haleyville; and Joe of Heflin, and two daughters, Mrs. G.A. Todd of Anniston and Mrs. Alice Long of New Mexico. Mrs. Long is here on a visit, her mother having taken sick since her arrival. The interment will be in the cemetery at Antioch, near where Mrs. Groover spent her girlhood. ___ FORMER CITIZEN DIED SUNDAY Anniston, Ala., Jan. 21st Funeral services for B.O. McWhorter, who died in a Birmingham hospital on Sunday morning are set for 10 o'clock Tuesday morning. The body arrived in Anniston Sunday afternoon and was taken to the home of Leonard Morris on Camp McClellen road. The final rites will be conducted by Rev. Ira R. Patty from Cleburne County. Interment will be in Mt. Perring cemetery. Mr. McWhorter is well known in this section of the state having conducted many Sacred Harp singings in Calhoun and Cleburne counties. __ SON OF M.F. McWHORTER Much sorrow was caused in Cleburne county by Mr. McWhorter's death where he was well known. His home was at Fyffee at the time of his passing. Surviving are the widow, six sons, two daughters, his parents Commissioner and Mrs. M.F. McWhorter of Beat 2, four brothers and four sisters. ___ S.H. WATSON ANSWERS CALL S.H. Watson, age 83, died Saturday night at the home of his son Joe Watson in Beat 7, following a short illness. He was a Confederate veteran and well known in Heflin where he often visited. Surviving this splendid citizen are three sons: G.W., and J.W. Watson of Trickem Valley; J.M. Watson of Ty Ty , Georgia; four daughters, Mrs. S. Harris and Mrs. W.L. Jones of Beat 7; Mrs. J.A. Mathis and Mrs. H.J. Williamson of Tifton, Georgia, and a host of other relatives. Funeral services were held at the residence Sunday afternoon, the Rev. R.L. Skinner officiating. Burial was made Sunday afternoon at Hurricane Cemetery, conducted by Rev. G.B. Boman of Bowdon. The F.P. Owens Co. was in charge. ___ BLOWN INTO RIVER Word was received here Saturday of the death of Fowler Thrasher, a structural worker who was blown into the Ohio River at Louisville, Kentucky on Friday, while at work on a steel railroad bridge at that place. Fowler, a son of Mr. and Mrs. M.D. Thrasher of Birmingham and a nephew of Raleigh Gibbs was born at Edwardsville. Interment was at Birmingham on Monday. ___ PINHOOK News Several from here attended the burial of Frank Murray on Wednesday of last week at Camp Creek Cemetery. __ Sollie Dunn was the guest of R.E. Pesnell on Monday. The latter is some better from an attack of influenza. ___ NEWSPAPER issue of Thursday, January 31, 1929 RETURNS FROM NORTH ALABAMA Mitchell Blake of Route 6, returned Tuesday morning from Winston County where he went a few days ago to visit T.L. McCoy, a brother-in-law, who is seriously ill with little chance for recovery. Mr. McCoy is a former citizen of this county. ___ BACK TO OLD HOME AFTER ABSENCE OF FORTY-ODD YEARS Mr. and Mrs. Gardner Albright who moved from Cleburne county to Tuscaloosa more than forty years ago, were here last week on their first trip after their long absence, coming to attend the burial of their relative "Aunt Zue" Groover. Those of their acquaintances who knew Mr. and Mrs. Albright in the goneby years were pleased to meet them again on "this side." ___ LOCAL News Mr. and Mrs. Roy Lambert of Arp, Texas are visiting relatives at Ai and Hopewell. Roy is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Lambert and his wife is a daughter of "Aunt Alice" Anderson of Hopewell. __ J.M. Anderson Jr. of Albertville visited his mother Mrs. J.P. Anderson in east Cleburne. __ Mr. and Mrs. M.A. Vickers were called to Ashland last week on account of the serious illness of Mrs. Vickers' aged grandmother. __ -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. 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NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE CLEBURNE NEWS", Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama for JANUARY 3rd thru January 10th 1929 NEWSPAPER issue of Thursday, January 3, 1929 IN MEMORY OF MRS. LONG Sister Mollie McLarty Long was born Dec. 10, 1877 and died Dec. 20, 1928. She joined the Methodist Episcopal Church at the age of 11 years and has been a faithful member ever since. She was 49 years and 10 days old. She was married to H.W. Long Feb. 28, 1897 and to this union were born 10 children, 5 boys and 5 girls, all living except the oldest who preceded her to the grave thirty-one years ago. Sister Long's funeral was conducted by the pastor at Camp Ground church in the presence of a host of sympathetic friends and relatives. ___ MY MOTHER DEAR Dearest mother, I will meet you in that land beyond the skies where the faithful dwell forever in the realms of paradise. Where there never shall be sorrow, where we will know no more of care. In that land of bliss eternal, mother, I will meet you there. Dearest mother, I have missed you, missed you more than tongue can tell since I clasped your hand in parting, in a loving farewell. With the angels now you're in that land so bright and fair and when trials here are over, mother, I will meet you there. Long per chance my feet shall wander on the journey here below, ere I reach that heavenly city where no sorrow I shall know. Mother, guide my errying footsteps as my weary way I fare, that some day when life is over I may meet you over there. Dearest mother, I will meet you when the toils of life are once again care free and greet you over on the golden shore. Written by a daughter Esther Holley. ____ LAST RITES FOR WM. K. OWEN Funeral and burial services for "Uncle Will" Owen, who died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. W.L. Sayer, near Bell Mills on Saturday night, were held Sunday at 2 o'clock, interment being in the Pine Grove cemetery, his body resting by the side of his companion who preceded him to the grave five or six years ago. Rev. G.B. Boman of Bowdon was the officiating minister. As had been his request, the Masons carried out the burial ceremony at the grave. William Kimsey Owen was born May 30, 1835 in Hall County, Georgia and moved to Benton (now Cleburne) county, Alabama in February 1837, with his parents, settling on Cane Creek, about four miles above where Edwardsville now is. In 1861 when the war broke out, he volunteered and served four years in that great and awful struggle. He was captured and was in prison eighteen months at Rock Island. He returned to his home the last day of June 1865. He served with Longstreet and Gen. Robert E. Lee and went through the battle at Chickamauga with the 44th Alabama Infantry Company K. He never shirked his duty as a soldier. He was married December 28, 1865 to Miss Georgia Ann Burgess. To this union were born nine children, six boys and three girls. Seven lived to manhood and womanhood, those deceased being James T; T., William Hazzie, Nancy Amelia. The surviving children are Mrs. Etta Sayer, Robert L. and Enoch D. Owen and Mrs. R. McCulley. He was the son of Thadius and Jane Thompson Owen. He joined the Missionary Baptist church in 1883. ___ LIST OF PENSIONERS IN JANUARY 1929 MEN W.H. Adair John Allen W.T. Bryant T.J. Denny J.W. Ferrell H.N. Gable W.H. Gentry J.A. Henry G.W. Morris M.L. Mullalley W.J. Potts P.W. Porter Jos. L. Roberts J.H. Scott S.F. Skinner J.M. Smith W.H. Vaughan J.B. Woodard S.H. Watson WOMEN, Class 1 S.M. Avery M.E. Baughan C.A. Brown L.M.C. Barker E.J. Bennett M.E. Cain M.W. Groover P. Hunnicutt Rebecca Hopkins N.E. Johns N.J. Lauren M. Laminack M. McDaniel M.E. Merrill H.D. Mills S.F. Parish M.J. Payne Carrie P. Pitts M.A.E. Robertson A.E. Tolleson E.D. Turner S.M. Thrower B.C. Vaughan Class 2 M.W. Almon M.A. Brown N.J. Carlton V.C. Evans S.J. Edwards R.V. Hughey R.A. Roach F.F. Snow N.A. Willingham Class 3 S.J. Buchanan N. Cunningham S.E. Gibbs S.A. Hill E. Haywood F.D. Johnson T.S. Lowery V. Owen J.R. Rooks M. Riddle N. Turner This January 1, 1929. D.S. Baber, Probate Judge ____ DECEMBER 1928 MARRIAGES Eldon Webb and Miss Maline Norton H.L. Suddeth and Miss Myrtle Brooks A.R. Glascock and MIss Margrett Gassett M.A. Peeler and Miss M.P. Harris Roy Wiggins and Miss Willie Mae Thompson G.H. Grace and Miss Ruby A. Pame B.G. Rayburne and MIss Velma Whitehead W.S. Muse and Miss Ida Huffman Clayton Farmer and Miss Inez Hales C.M. Willingham and Miss Essie James A.L. Hood and MIss Celia Jones Lowell Hanes and Miss Edith Lowery James Bearden and Miss Gladys Kirkley Ray Jackson and Miss Louise Kirkley H.H. Lambert and Miss Clyde Prentice ___ LOCAL News Miss Ruby Jane Norton of Heflin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Norton and Lawrence Cole of Calhoun County were happily married at White Plains on Saturday. The Cleburne News extends best wishes. __ Mr. and Mrs. Comer Giles left Saturday for Akron, Ohio where they will make their future home. Good wishes. __ Fred C. Bennefield of Hopewell left Friday for Detroit, Michigan to begin work for the Ford Motor Car Company. Fred C. is the oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. R.W. Bennefield. __ Friends of "Uncle" Tom Reaves sympathize with him in the death of his brother, James Reaves, who passed away at his home in Lineville Sunday morning, following a stroke of paralysis. __ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, January 10, 1929 MRS. BUTLER BURIED SUNDAY Funeral and burial services for Mrs. Eva Ann Butler, devoted wife of Harrison W. Butler, who passed away at the family home near Edwardsville at 10:50 last Saturday night, January 5th, were held on Sunday. Mrs. Butler as born April 15, 1954 and was 75 years, 8 months and 21 days old at the time of her death. Mrs. Butler joined the Missionary Baptist church at Pine Grove about 57 years ago and was baptized by Rev. "Uncle Tom" Garner, then the pastor of that church. She was married to Mr. Harrison W. Butler on October 7, 1874 adn besides her husband is survived by six splendid sons, W.E. Butler of Bowdon, Ga; John O. Butler of Umadilla, Ga; W.L. Butler of Cedar Gap, Mo.; Henry Butler of Ft. Payne, Ala.; O.E. Butler of Heflin, and R.J. Butler of Heflin; and one daughter, Miss Ella Butler. At an early time, Mrs. Butler (then Miss Eva Ann Rhodes), a large number of young women and young men choined the church at Pine Grove, all of whom have passed on to the Great Beyond with a very few exceptions. Mrs. Butler was one of her community's most beloved women, a splendid neighbor, a devoted christian mother and true companion, and the Cleburne News joins the many friends in sorrow in their great loss. Rev. H.R. Carter of Calhoun county was in charge of the funeral services. "It is Well With my Soul", "In The Garden", "Safe in the Arms of Jesus", and "Abide with Me" were the beautiful and appropriate songs rendered by Messrs. J.J. Wager, Homer V. Jones, H.A. Jackson, Geo. W. Wager, Willie Merrill, Lee Haywood and Leo R. Jones at the church. A good and pure wife, affectionate mother and splendid neighbor has passed to her rich reward. The interment was in the cemetery at Lower Cane Creek. The six sons acted as pallbearers. ____ DEATH COMES TO MRS. ESTES Mrs. S.B. Estes, 46 years old, passed away at the home of her husband at Ranburne on Thursday, January 3rd, after an illness of long duration and was laid to final rest in the Ranburne cemetery on the following day, Revs. Homer Willoughby and J.D. Eason being in charge of the funeral services. Besides the husband, eight children, three girls, Mabel, Ezell and Varnell; the boys, Birt, Lance, Kyle, Grady and Vernon, survive. Mrs. Estes was a devout member of the Missionary Baptist church at Ranburne, having joined in 1898 and lived a true christian life till the summons came. She was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.D. Baggett and death came to her in the house where she was born. Mr. Estes and family desire to extend their sincere thanks and appreciation for the kindness of neighbors and friends during the illness and subsequent death of wife and mother. ____ FINAL RITES FOR MISS BARKER No death has occurred in our town, community or county that caused more sorrow and heart aches than the passing of Miss Myrtle Barker, beautiful and accomplished daughter of Mrs. Beckie Barker who died in a Birmingham hospital Thursday night, following a brief illness. On Christmas Eve, Miss Myrtle went to Birmingham to visit with relatives and friends and was suddenly stricken and removed to a hospital, pneumonia having developed. Physicians were unable to give relief to the sufferer, death coming to relieve her pain. Miss Myrtle was a splendid christian girl, whose influence for good will live on and on. Not only in the memory of her brother and sisters but of hosts of admiring friends and aquaintances, and in their homes, in her church, in the town and community, there is a deep sense of loss felt at Miss Myrtle's going away. But over their sorrowing hearts comes a hush and there is breathed those comforting words, "well done, thou good and faithful servant, thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things, enter thou into the joys of the lord." Miss Myrtle was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church of Heflin and an earnest worker in the Epworth League; also she was a member of the local Eastern Star which order took charge of the services at the church, following talks by Rev. W.S. Wessinger, pastor of the Heflin Methodist Episcopal church, South, and Rev. Hobart Murphree, her former pastor. The surviving sisters are: Mrs. Hessie Lowery of Birmingham Mrs. Zelma Barnes of Heflin Misses Ruth, Nelle and Laura Barker One brother, Neal Barker of Nauvoo, Ala The Uncles are Leonard Horton residing in Canada; Ansley, Asa, Ellis and Toy Horton of Quitman, Texas; and Mrs. Lizzie King, Mrs. Hattie Brown of Quitman, Tx and Mrs. N.R. Williamson of Buchanan, Ga and Mrs. A.D. Harper of Heflin are surviving Aunts. Mrs. Elizabeth Horton, the grandmother, now near age 86, resides near Quitman, Texas. The interment was in the cemetery at Upper Cane Creek on Sunday. ____ CARD OF THANKS To all of our dear friends and neighbors, we come to you with hearts overflowing with love and appreciation for the many kindnesses shown us over the death of our dear daughter and sister, Myrtle. It seems that our loss is more than we can bear, and in the hours of heartaches, we are trusting him who never errs, and praying that his richest blessings will rest upon each one for their sympathies shown us. Mrs. J.R. Barker and Family ___ THE PASSING OF MRS. BURT Mrs. Hallie Burt was called from this life to a better one. She was born February 3, 1885 and departed this life Dec 12, 1928 at the age of 42 years, ten months and nine days old. She was married to W.R. Burt and to this union were born five children, two have preceded her to that better world. She united with the M.E. Church at Salem in 1903 and lived a devoted christian life until her death. She suffered a long time, but never complained and was always kind and patient. She often called her people to her bedside and told them not to weep after her, that she had made her peace with god and all was well with her. The church and community have lost a true friend, the husband a devoted wife and the children an affectionate mother but our loss is heaven's gain, and we should prepare ourselves to meet her in that home not made with hands. The funeral and burial services were conducted by Rev. Otwell and her pastor, Rev. M.M. Kennedy. A friend, Hightower, Ala. ____ LOCAL News Wednesday morning, the condition of "Aunt" Dicy Coggin was serious and little hopes are held out for her recovery. Her daughter Mrs. Duke Haley and son Buck of Birmingham and Mr. and Mrs. Russell Coggin of Jacksonville, Fla., are at their mother's bedside. __ Mrs. W.A. Walker who has been suffering with the flu for several days is still quite ill. __ It was learned early Wednesday afternoon that Mrs. J.R. Barker had been stricken with the flu. __ Sam P. Lorren and daughter of Borden Springs were in Heflin on Wednesday. Mr. Lorren reports quite an epidemic of flu and several deaths in that community. ____ FRUITHURST News The entire community feel the loss of two of its citizens; Mr. and Mrs. Tom Suits who died Friday and were buried Sunday afternoon. They ahd been sick a week or more with the flu which developed into pneumonia. __ -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. 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Just a note about Elbert O'Harrow, the lineman who was killed in the accident in December 1928. Elbert's birth name was Elbert WHITE and he was adopted by the O'Harrow family when he was a young boy. He had at least three known sisters, Arah White (who married Andrew Jackson Skinner); Fannie White who married Mr. Morgan and Polly White who married Mr. Hightower. Have not been able to learn who these White children's parents were. From family stories, their mother's maiden name was Waters. The parents of these children presumably died when the children were quite young and the children were sent to live with other families in the community who raised them. -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.322 / Virus Database: 266.11.17 - Release Date: 5/25/2005

NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE CLEBURNE NEWS", Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama for DECEMBER 1928 NEWSPAPER issue of Thursday, December 6, 1928 C.J. JOHNSON DIED TUESDAY after BRIEF ILLNESS C.J. (Cap) Johnson, about 40 years old, died at the home of his father-in-law, Mr. M.R. Striplin, at 11 o'clock Tuesday night of tomaine poison, following a serious attack after eating of fresh cooked hogshead the night of Nov. 28th. Mr. Johnson who recently purchased a home in Heflin and had moved his family here, was in the country with a party of neighbors and friends arranging a camp hunt on Thanksgiving, when stricken and was removed to the home of his father-in-law where he died after intense suffering. Mr. Johnson is survived by his wife and two sons, Louis, 10, and Norris, 5, and two brothers, Melvin and Lonie Johnson of Fyffe, Ala., and his aged mother, Mrs. Dave Johnson. Mr. Johnson's death removes one of the county's best known and most highly esteemed citizens, and the Cleburne News joins the hundreds of friends and acquaintances in extending sympathy to the bereaved wife, children and other relatives in the passing of this good citizen. Mr. Johnson was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, south, and a nephew of Chief of Police Benton Adams and Lovic E. Adams of Birmingham. Funeral and burial had not been announced Wednesday morning, pending word from Oklahoma and north Alabama relatives, however, later, was announced interment would be in the Chulafinnee cemetery on Thursday, today at 11:30 a.m. ____ CALLED TO BEDSIDE OF MOTHER Clint C. Thompson of Atlanta, Texas arrived in Heflin on Saturday night, coming to the bedside of his sick mother, Mrs. J.W. Thompson, who has been quite ill at her home in Gooseneck. ___ O'HARROW HURT WEDNESDAY Just before going to press at 12:30 p.m, Wednesday it was learned that Elbert O'Harrow, lineman working with T.B. Ogletree, had been at hurt at DeArmanville Wednesday morning. It was reported that O'Harrow had climbed a pole with a slack wire fastened to his belt when a car passed, running into the wire and jerking him to the ground several hundred feet below and rendered him unconscious. He was rushed to an Anniston hospital and just how badly Elbert is hurt, was not learned but it is hoped that his injuries are not serious. ____ LOCAL News Mr. Sam Gibbs of Ranburne is moving to Holly Pond, Ala. Cleburne is losing one of her best citizens. __ Mr. Sam Gibbs and his mother Mrs. M.E. Gibbs, spent from Sunday to Tuesday last week on a visit to Cullman County, Ala., visiting Mrs. Gibbs' sister, Mrs. Wm. Pate and Mr. Will Gibbs. It has been a long time since Mrs. Gibbs had been so far away from home for such a length of time and she says that she thoroughly enjoyed every minutes of the visit and trip. Bowdon Bulletin __ Mrs. H.E. Warren of Atlanta is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.E. Bradbury at Hightower. Mr. H.E. Warren is employed by the American Telegraph Co. and is being transferred to a district managership, including 7 states and a district in Canada with headquarters at Worchester, Mass., where Mrs. Warren expects to join her husband following her visit to home folks. Their many friends wish them well in their new home. Bowdon Bulletin ___ Mrs.L.T. Beason of Snyder, Oklahoma will arrive today to attend the burial of her brother-in-law, Mr. C.J. Johnson which occurs at Chulafinnee at 11:30 on Thursday. __ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, December 13, 1928 O'HARROW MEETS TRAGIC DEATH Funeral services for Elbert O'Harrow, Alabama Power lineman who died in an Anniston hospital on Wednesday of injuries sustained in a fall from a pole at DeArmanville, were conducted at the First Baptist Church here at 2:30 o'clock on Friday by Rev. S.A. Taylor. Interment was made in the Heflin Cemetery. Mr. O'Harrow is survived by his widow, one son, Alonzo, three daughters, Misses Jessie Lee, Lillie Belle, Marie O'Harrow of Heflin; three sisters, Mrs. Wannis Morgan of Hogansville, Ga; Mrs. Ara Skinner of Heflin and Mrs. Polly Hightower of Fruithurst. Mr. O'Harrow sustained fatal injuries when he was jerked from a pole Wednesday morning. A rope attached to his safety belt was also attached to the end of a wire which was being swung from one pole to another. The wire became entangled in the wheels of a passing auto and the lineman was pulled off the pole backwards, landing on his head and shoulders. The driver of the car did not stop and his identity has not been established. From the Anniston Star, December 5th: Elbert O'Harrow, of Heflin, employee of the Alabama Power Company, suffered serious injuries when he was jerked from a pole at DeArmanville shortly before noon today when a piece of wire attached to his belt became entangled in the wheel of a passing automobile. At St Luke's Hospital where the injured man was taken, it was reported that he was still unconscious. Attending physicians were of that the belief that the skull had not been fractured but that the brain had sustained a serious injury. Physicians termed Mr. O'Harrow's condition as critical. Officials of the Alabama Power Co. who investigated the accident reported that Mr. O'Harrow and T.B. Ogletree, manager at Heflin, were doing linework at DeArmanville. A new line was being installed and a portion of the wire was on the ground near the road. A rope was tied to the end of the wire and the other end of the rope was attached to O'Harrow's safety belt. O'Harrow was about 15 feet from the ground and still climbing when the automobile came by and became entangled in the wire, and jerked him off. The lineman landed on the back of his head and shoulders. Mr. Ogletree stated to investigating officials that the automobile was headed toward Anniston and that the driver failed to stop when hailed. Authorities are searching for the driver of the automobile it is said. The car that figured in the accident was headed toward Oxford and passed another car at the scene of the accident, going in the opposite direction. The injured man was rushed to St Luke's hospital in an Usrey ambulance. ___ CARD OF APPRECIATION We take this method of thanking everyone for their kindness and the service rendered at the death of our dear husband and father. May god bless each of you, is our prayer. Mrs. Ada O'Harrow and children ____ LAST RITES FOR "CAP" JOHNSON Relatives who attended the funeral and burial services of C.J. (Cap) Johnson, who died at the home of his father-in-law, M. R. Striplin, following a short illness, have returned to their home in various parts of the state. Last rites for the Heflin man were conducted Friday at Chulafinnee Methodist Episcopal Church, South, the Rev. Mr. Peek being in charge, assisted by Rev. L.S. Wessinger of Heflin and the Rev. J.W. Grubbs of Chulafinnee. Burial was made in the church cemetery. Mr. Johnson was a member of the church at that place and also was a steward at the time of his untimely death, and was held in high esteem by a host of friends in Heflin and surrounding community. He and his family had been living in Heflin only a short time, moving here from Chulafinnee beat. Mr. Johnson is survived by his widow and two sons, Louis and Norris, mother Mrs. D.A. Johnson, two brothers Melvin and Lonnie Johnson of Fyffe, Ala., and a large number of other relatives. Among out of town relatives who attended the funeral were Mrs. Jimmie Johnson and children of Fyffe; Mrs. Lavens Beason of Snyder, Oklahoma; George Johnson of Sand Mountain; L.E. and Pace Adams, Mrs. V.L. Adams, Miss Sam Adams, Bryant, Joe and Horace Johnson of Birmingham; Melvin and Lonnie Johnson of Fyffe and Mr. and Mrs. Teman Thrash and little son of Bowdon, Ga. ___ CARD OF APPRECIATION We take this method of thanking each and every one for the kindness shown and the words of cheer and good hope offered during the sickness and death of our beloved husband, father and son. May god in his mansion on high bless you, is our earnest prayer. Mrs. C.J. Johnson and children Mrs. D.A. Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Mark Striplin and family ____ "UNCLE GUSH" WILLIAMS DIES S.J. Waits of Borden Springs was a caller at The News office on Tuesday, who reported that death of Mr. Gush Williams, age 84, which occurred Monday afternoon. He was a pioneer citizen and widely known. Burial was made at the Cherry Grove church on Tuesday. Surviving are two sons, Will and Cal, one daughter, Mrs. Lizzie Medders. His dear companion departed this life 40 years ago. ___ PLAINVIEW News Mr. Oliver Stamps and new bride of Winfield visited his grandfather Mr. W.F. Jacobs on Saturday. __ Mr. and Mrs. Enoch Benefield spent Sunday with R.W. Benefield and family. __ Spencer Pounds who was shot in the leg last Friday is said to be doing nicely. __ J.T. BARNWELL DIED TUESDAY J.T. Barnwell, age 62, died at 2 p.m. on Tuesday at his residence near Riddle Bridge, following an illness of only a few days. He was stricken with paralysis last Wednesday, suffering intensely until death came. Mr. Barnwell was born and reared in Cleburne county and was well known in Heflin and the southern part of the county. Funeral and burial occurred Wednesday at Hepzibah. The deceased is survived by his widow, two sons and several daughters; brother, M.D. Barnwell of Dawson; W.B. Barnwell of Choccolocco; O.N. Barnwell of Albertville; John T. Barnwell of Hackleburg and R.M. Barnwell of Tampa, Fla; one sister, Mrs. W.M. Brooks of Old Davistown. The News extends sympathy to the bereaved realtives. ___ FUNERAL HELD FOR S. STRICKLEN The funeral of Simon Stricklen, age 89, who died at the home of son in Umatilla, Florida, was held from the Methodist Episcopal church, south, here at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, with the Rev. L.S. Wessinger officiating. Interment was made in the church cemetery. Surviving are the widow, two sons, W.A. Stricklen of Reform and S.A. Stricklen of Umatilla, Fla., two daughters, Mrs. R.E. Sessions of Birmingham and Mrs. Stella Blake of Sheffield. ___ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, December 20, 1928 SEAB ECHOLS DEAD Seab Echols, age 36, farmer of south Cleburne, was found shot to death at the home of his mother-in-law, Mrs. Susan Parrish, 12 miles south of Heflin on Friday afternoon. After an investigation, Sheriff A. Rowell said he believed Echols had shot himself. A shotgun was found lying beside the body with one shell exploded. The charge had taken effect in Echols head. Members of the family told the sheriff that Echols had been greatly worried for the past few weeks. Interment was made Saturday in the Heflin cemetery. ___ PIONEER CITIZEN ANSWERS CALL Funeral and burial services for W.E. (Uncle Lige) Edwards who died at the home of his son near Newell, were held at Lower Cane Creek on Friday afternoon of last week, a host of relatives and friends being present to pay tribute to this good citizen. Mr. Edwards had been in declining health for the last year and his death was not wholly unexpected. He was born and reared in Cleburne county, residing on Cane Creek, east of Heflin, all his life. He was in his 76th year, having been born April 16, 1852. He was well known in Heflin and surrounding territory and was an honest and upright citizen, a kind and loyal husband and father. Surviving Mr. Edwards are his aged widow, 75 years old, sons John of Louisville, Miss.; W.I. of Newell and L.J. of Heflin; daughters, Mrs. Virgie Norton of Heflin; Mrs. Hester McCord of Newell; Mrs. Elize White of near Newll; Mrs. Pearl Kennedy of Edwardsville; one sister, Aunt Mandy Tolleson of Heflin. Mr. and Mrs. Edwards have 57 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren. ___ NEWSPAPER issue of Thursday, December 27, 1928 CARD OF APPRECIATION On the eleventh of December we carried the remains of our father, Simon Stricklen back to Heflin for burial. Like the old patriarchs of old, he had requested that when the end came, no matter where he was when he answered the summons, he wanted to be laid to rest in the cemetery where he had labored and loved. The sympathy of the minister, our friends and relatives expressed by both deeds and words is greatly treasured by our mother and ourselves. May I take this method of expressing this appreciation through the columns of your paper. Cordially, W.A. Stricklen ___ LAST RITES HELD FOR MRS. LONG Funeral and burial services for Mrs. H.W. Long, age 49, were held at Camp Ground on Friday of last week with the Rev. J.D. Kitchens in charge. She had been sick about four months but bore her sufferings bravely. Surviving this good woman are the heart broken husband, five sons and five daughters, two sisters, four brothers and a host of other relatives. The Cleburne News extends sympathy to the bereaved ones. ____ -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. 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