This obituary below was for George Wilson Fowler, son of John Fowler and Sarah Ann Norris Fowler, born 14 Feb 1852 in Gwinnett County, GA. About 1861, his father enlisted in the Confederacy and his mother and siblings moved to the Campbell/Fayette county area where the family remained until about 1878. In 1876, George married Samantha C. Hornsby in Campbell County and they moved to Cleburne with the rest of his family about 1878. Their son, Joel Wilson Fowler was born in 1879. They also had three girls: Sara Cora Fowler (m. Clifford E. Mitchell); Mary Kate Fowler (m. Forney Linton "Bud" Blake), and Samantha Elizabeth Fowler (m. John Jefferson Howle). In the 1900 census, Samantha Hornsby Fowler, wife of G.W. Fowler, stated she had given birth to five children, with four still living. Given the marriage date of 1876 and the birth of J. Wilson Fowler in 1879, this child may have been born between those dates. Samantha Hornsby Fowler died in 1910, and G.W. Fowler remarried Mrs. Eula (Mitchell) Banks, daughter of James L. Mitchell and Adelaide Tweedell Mitchell, and widow of T.M. Banks. Eula was his wife at the time of his death. The "E.L." Blake and family listed in the card of thanks is probably a typo and should be "F.L." Blake. Also the "Lost Creek" Cemetery is now known as Ranburne Baptist Church cemetery. Other comments are in brackets in the body of the text below. ~~~~~~~~~ From The Cleburne News, issue of Thursday, November 8, 1928 CLEBURNE MAN ANSWERS CALL (Bowdon Bulletin) Mr. G.W. Fowler, age 76 years, 8 months and 10 days, departed this life at his home near Hightower, Ala., on last Wednesday night about midnight. He suffered a stroke of paralysis about six weeks ago from which he never fully recovered. Funeral services were conducted Friday morning by Rev. G.L. Hicks, and interment made in the Lost Creek Cemetery. Rev. Hicks delivered a most beautiful tribute to the deceased, and contributed impressed sentiments in regard to death. Mr. Fowler is survived by his wife, one son, Mr. J.W. Fowler [Joel Wilson Fowler, known as "Wilson"] and two daughters, Mrs. C.E. Mitchell [Sarah Cora Fowler] and Mrs. J.J. Howle [Samantha Elizabeth Fowler] and one brother Mr. J.B. Fowler. [J.B. Fowler was Joel B. Fowler, who married (1) Eliza A. Ballenger, daughter of Albert Ballenger and Mary Elizabeth Walden, and (2) Ella Tweedell, daughter of John Tweedell and Phoebe Stephenson] Mr. Fowler was born and reared in Gwinnett, Ga [moved to Campbell/Fayette when he was about 10] and had resided in Cleburne Co. Ala for 51 years, where he had engaged in the mercantile business, farming and ginning. He, however, at the time of his death was confining his activities to looking after his store. He had long been a consistent member of the Missionary Baptist church and was highly regarded as a man and a citizen by everyone who knew and loved him. Many friends and relatives mourn the passing of Mr. Fowler. ____ CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank many friends and neighbors for their kindness and help in the death of our dear husband and father. For the beautiful flowers we thank you. And pray that god's blessing be ever with you. Mrs. G.W. Fowler [Eula Mitchell Banks Fowler] J.W. Fowler and family [Joel Wilson Fowler and 3rd wife, Glennie Augusta Young. Wilson's first wife was Lela Curtis Cosper, daughter of George Henry Price Cosper and Mary Frances (Fannie) Johnson; his second wife was Flora Lee Blake, daughter of Isaac Blake and Mattie Dorman and sister of Forney Linton "Bud" Blake, who married Mary Kate Fowler] Mrs. C.E. Mitchell and family [Sarah Cora Fowler and Clifford E. Mitchell] E.L. Blake and family [Should be F.L. Blake and his second wife, Lena Rachel Harris. F.L.'s first wife was Mary Kate Fowler, daughter of G.W. Fowler and Samantha C. Hornsby. Mary Kate died in 1919.] Mr. and Mrs. J.J. Fowler [Should be J.J. Howle, corrected in next issue. Samantha Elizabeth Fowler and John Jefferson Howle, son of John Henry Howle and Mary Delaney Blake] _____ (NOTE: See next week's correction of this card of thanks for the names of the people) Issue of Thursday, November 15, 1928 BUYS STOCK OF GOODS J. Wilson Fowler of near Hightower recently bought the stock of goods from the G.W. Fowler estate. Wilson gave The News a nice order for printed stationery for which he has our thanks. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Comments above submitted by Judy Fowler Kilgore, Newnan, GA, great-great niece of G.W. Fowler

NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE CLEBURNE NEWS", Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama for NOVEMBER 1928 NEWSPAPER issue of Thursday, November 8, 1928 CLEBURNE MAN ANSWERS CALL (Bowdon Bulletin) Mr. G.W. Fowler, age 76 years, 8 months and 10 days, departed this life at his home near Hightower, Ala., on last Wednesday night about midnight. He suffered a stroke of paralysis about six weeks ago from which he never fully recovered. Funeral services were conducted Friday morning by Rev. G.L. Hicks, and interment made in the Lost Creek Cemetery. Rev. Hicks delivered a most beautiful tribute to the deceased, and contributed impressed sentiments in regard to death. Mr. Fowler is survived by his wife, one son, Mr. J.W. Fowler and two daughters, Mrs. C.E. Mitchell and Mrs. J.J. Howle and one brother Mr. J.B. Fowler. Mr. Fowler was born and reared in Gwinnett, Ga and had resided in Cleburne Co. Ala for 51 years, where he had engaged in the mercantile business, farming and ginning. He, however, at the time of his death was confining his activities to looking after his store. He had long been a consistent member of the Missionary Baptist church and was highly regarded as a man and a citizen by everyone who knew and loved him. Many friends and relatives mourn the passing of Mr. Fowler. ____ CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank many friends and neighbors for their kindness and help in the death of our dear husband and father. For the beautiful flowers we thank you. And pray that god's blessing be ever with you. Mrs. G.W. Fowler J.W. Fowler and family Mrs. C.E. Mitchell and family E.L. Blake and family Mr. and Mrs. J.J. Fowler _____ (NOTE: See next week's correction of this card of thanks for the names of the people) EDWARDSVILLE News Leamon Burgess is real sick and his many friends wish him speedy recovery. __ PINHOOK News Tom Duncan and family of Jacksonville spent the weekend with John Coppock and family. _ Mrs. Minnie Pesnell and children spent Sunday with Mrs. Rosa Parker and children. __ PORTER THROWER DEAD Porter Thrower was found dead in bed by his wife at their home at Guntersville about 10 o'clock last Tuesday night. Mr. Thrower was a jovial, good fellow and had many friends over the county who will learn of his death with sorrow. He is survived by his wife and several children, Mr. and Mrs. T.C. Thrower of Guntersville; two sisters, Mrs. Jessie Windham of Union Grove, and Miss Pearl Thrower of Attalla. Several relatives and friends from Heflin and Cleburne county attended the funeral on Wednesday. ___ MR. JOHNSON PASSES Johnny Johnson, age 47, died Tuesday at his home at Blue Mountain and was buried Wednesday morning at Upper Cane Creek. Mr. Johnson, formerly lived in Cleburne county and was favorably and well known. __ MISS JENKINS DEAD Miss Mary E. Jenkins, 55 years old, sister of E.O. and Elisah Jenkins died at Bryce hospital, Tuscaloosa and was buried in the Heflin cemetery on Tuesday. She had been an inmate of the hospital for more than 25 years. __ IN MEMORY OF MRS. RUBY TURNER In memory of Mrs. Ruby Turner, beloved wife of Arvil Turner, and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Newell, was born May 24, 1902 and went to her heavenly home Oct. 17, 1928. Revs. T.A. Warmack, R.S. Skinner and Hubert Miller were in charge of the funeral services. Miss Ruby was married to Mr. Turner Oct. 5, 1924. She was a devoted companion. She joined the Missionary Baptist church at New Hopewell in Aug. 1917. Their home was a happy one. I have no friend I enjoyed visiting more than I did her or had more pleasure at my home with. She had the best of medical skill and trained nurse but the death angel had come for her, her suffering was so great, but god said, come. Her home on earth is broken, her vacant place at church and home can never be filled; but to her husband I would say, look to jesus; he is your friend; he will be a companion to you; case your cares upon him. To the relatives and friends you can say in the language of David of his child, "I cannot bring him back but I can go to it." We cannot bring Ruby back but we can go to her. The summons will come to us one of these days; lets all be ready to meet her in that sweet home. She is survived by her husband and babe; parents, two sisters, four brothers and a host of friends. Watch and pray, be ready to go. Written by Lennie Chandler ___ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, November 15, 1928 MR. WALKER BURIED SUNDAY W.T. Walker, age 72, well known citizen living near Fruithurst died suddenly at his home early Saturday morning and was buried at Bethsadia on Sunday, Rev. W.M. Barr conducting the burial services. Surviving are one son and a daughter. __ BUYS STOCK OF GOODS J. Wilson Fowler of near Hightower recently bought the stock of goods from the G.W. Fowler estate. Wilson gave The News a nice order for printed stationery for which he has our thanks. ___ A CORRECTION In the "Card of Thanks" of Mrs. G.W. Fowler, published in these columns last week, The News made one of the names read "Mr. and Mrs. J.J. Fowler" when the names should have been "Mr. and Mrs. J.J. Howle". Mrs. Howle is one of the daughters of the late G.W. Fowler. ____ MR. DAVID McCOMBS DIED Mr. David McCombs, age 81, died at his home here Thursday morning of last week following an illness of several weeks. Funeral services were conducted Friday morning by Rev. A.T. Warmack, and interment was made at Fruithurst cemetery. Mr. McCombs leaves to mourn his death his widow and one daughter and many friends in Fruithurst and elsewhere. He was born and reared in Ohio, moving to Alabama about 30 years ago. He was a devoted member of the Missionary Baptist church for 28 years. The community deeply sympathizes with the bereaved ones. ___ FRUITHURST News The community was shocked to hear of the death of Mr. Waits, a foreman of the planing mill now under construction here. He sustained a serious fall last week and was rushed to the Birmingham hospital wher ehe died from his injuries. ___ HOME IS BURNED The home and all of its contents of G.W. Parker near Piney Woods church, was destroyed by fire last Sunday night, members of the family barely escaping with their lives. Those who are inclined towards helping a neighbor should lend Mr. Parker a helping hand. __ NEWSPAPER issue of Thursday, November 22, 1928 CHULAFINNEE News Rector Price and John Gay of Lecta were guests of J.W. Crosson and family on Sunday. __ Mr. and Mrs. Ertis McElroy and Kerron Thrower and family were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. P.D. Taylor on Sunday. __ ALLEGED SLAYER CAUGHT, RETURNED TO CLEBURNE JAIL Monroe Franklin, wanted in this county for the murder of Charlie Rusk last March, was captured in Jefferson county and returned to the Cleburne county jail late Friday by Cecil Harris, special deputy from Sheriff Rowell's office and a special deputy from Leeds in Jefferson County. Franklin is alleged to have killed Rusk in a corn field near Riddle Bridge, following an argument. The men were said to have been cutting corn stalks when the row started. ___ ARTHUR GAINES WEDS MRS. ZETHA HARPER Arlan Gaines of the New Hope section and Mrs. Zetha Harper of Tallapoosa, were quietly married at Anniston last week, the ceremony being performed by Probate Judge Thos. W. Coleman at his office in the courthouse. Mr. and Mrs. Gaines will make their home in Tallapoosa, Mr. Gaines having leased his big farm in Cleburne County, where he has lived a number of years. ___ LOCAL News Mrs. Lulindy May, wife of W.F. May, died at their home near Micaville Friday afternoon, Nov. 9th at 5 o'clock, after an illness of long duration. The funeral was conducted at Micaville with interment in the cemetery at that place. She is survived by her husband and her son John May. ___ NEWSPAPER issue of Thursday, November 29, 1928 MRS. McDONALD PASSES AWAY (Anniston Star) Funeral services for Mrs. M.E. McDonald, age 74, who died late Saturday night at the home of her daughter Mrs. Pearl Tapley were held Sunday afternoon from Pilgrim's Rest church. Rev. Marion Smith officiated. Interment was made in Pilgrim's Rest cemetery. Tom Moonsy was in charge. Mrs. McDonald is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Pearl Tapley and Mrs. Ida Glass; seven sons, W.O. McDonald of Anniston; Elijah of Ohatchee; C.C. of Pell City; H.O. of Heflin; J.E. of Chattanooga; L.A. and E.C. of Wellington. Mrs. McDonald had been living in Calhoun county only a few years and had been in ill health several weeks before her death. ___ W.P. RIPLEY PASSES AWAY (Piedmont Journal, Nov. 23rd) Mr. Pink Ripley, age 67 years and one month, died suddenly at his home Wednesday evening at 6 o'clock. After being up and about the house as usual all day Wednesday, Mr. Ripley suffered an attack and died in a few minutes. While not having been confined to his room he had been in failing health for some time. Besides his widow, Mr. Ripley is survived by one son, Douglas of Borden Springs and ten daughters, Mrs. Jimmie Lucas of Jacksonville; Mrs. Gray of Chattanooga, Tenn., Mrs. Bales of Jacksonville; Mrs. V.W. Elberry of Hamilton, Ala.; Mrs. Ollie Gray of Birmingham; Mrs. Lorren of Piedmont; Mrs. Charles Fagan of Bethel; Mrs. Ed Hackney; Mrs. Ruby Hulsey of Borden Springs and Mrs. W.E. Johnson of Atlanta. Interment took place Thursday afternoon at Borden Springs, the funeral services being conducted by Rev. Revisa, pastor of the New Bethel Christian church. Mr. H.T. Little was the undertaker in charge. Mr. Ripley, who had resided in Borden Springs community all his life was one of the best known citizens in that section. __ CELEBRATES 79th BIRTHDAY On Sunday, November 25th, about 100 people gathered at the home of F.M. Coleman's near White Plains, as a surprise, to celebrate his 79th birthday. His children had planned this surprise for him. They had invited many friends of the family to be present. There were five of the children present. Mrs. H.O. McDonald of Heflin was absent on the account of the illness of her mother-in-law. There were 34 of the grandchildren, and 14 great grandchildren present. After an hour of greetings and handshaking the guests were all invited out in the yard where a long table had been placed and everything that a heart could wish for to eat was placed on it. Everybody ate to their heart's content and enjoyed the hour but I really do not believe that anyone enjoyed it as much as Mr. and Mrs. Coleman did. They were so overjoyed that they could not express themselves. About 2 o'clock p.m, the guests began to depart for their homes and to gather around the old couple and tell them how they enjoyed the day. You could see sad regret in the old couples' eyes of the parting, but still the happiness could beseen of the reunion of this family. We hope that they will have many more happy birthdays and reunions like this. By one present. ____ IN MEMORIAM OF MINNIE LEE DAY To the Worthy Matron, Worthy Patron and Members of the 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 Minnie Lee Day. Whereas she carried out in her life the virtues exemplified by the heroines of our order, we cannot let her many virtues go unrecorded. 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, and as further proof, send a copy of these resolutions to them; also spread them on the minutes of our chapter and furnish a copy to the Cleburne News. Respectfully submitted, Amelia Osborn Zelma Barnes A.L. Black ____ LOCAL News G.P. O'Hara, wanted for assault and attempt to murder, was captured in south Anniston by Special Deputy Cecil Harris and Officers Gilpin and Dill Friday. ___ CEDAR CREEK News Mr. and Mrs. Thomas McLeroy have moved to Georgia. We wish them much success. __ Wilson Cavender was the guest of John Bell on Tuesday. __ LOCAL News Mrs. S.J. Prestridge left last week to spend the winter with her daughter, Mrs. Reuben Beggs, at Tifton, Ga. ___ -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.322 / Virus Database: 266.11.16 - Release Date: 5/24/2005

NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE CLEBURNE NEWS", Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama for OCTOBER 1928 NEWSPAPER issue of Thursday, October 4, 1928 MACEDONIA HAS BIG SINGING The Macedonia singing class met at J.A. Southerland's on Sunday night and had one of the best singings you ever heard. Among the leaders were G.W. Groover, N.N. Smith, R.E. Moore, Hulen Preston, E.L. Williamson, Jim Banks, C.C. Southerland, Luther Bird and several girls whose names were not gotten. ___ PICKS 100 LBS COTTON IN 10 HOURS Herman, the 5 year old son of W.Z. Brown, living on Route 7 out of Heflin, is the champion cotton picker in the county, so far as has been reported. The little fellow who tipped the scales at thirty-two pounds, picked 100 pounds of cotton one day recently in 10 hours, on his father's farm. Herman gets the blue ribbon as the champion cotton picker. ___ NEGRO IN BEAT 9 KILLED BY GIBBS Luther Gibbs of Beat 9, living near Hightower in the eastern part of Cleburne, was brought to Heflin Tuesday night by Sheriff Rowell, charged with the killing of Zack Maywether, a negro tenant, following an alleged difference between the two men. The trouble occurred at the negro's home and only a short distance from that of Gibbs, and was witnessed by Lewis, a brother of Luther Gibbs, and the dead man's wife. Following an agreement with county solicitor R.E. Jones, bond in the sum of $5000. was furnished by Gibbs who returned to his home Tuesday night. The negro was shot twice. ___ NEWSPAPER issue of Thursday, October 11, 1928 FUNERAL RITES FOR HENRY JOHNSON Funeral and burial services for Mr. Henry E. Johnson were held at Upper Cane Creek on Tuesday, Rev. Lawrence Campbell and Rev. Hobart Murphree in charge. Mr. Johnson who was 69 years old, was stricken with heart trouble the first of September at the home of his daughter here and died October the 6th. He was a devout christian and member of the Congregational Methodist church for 39 years. His companion, Mrs. Annie Johnson, was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. J.D. McSwain. Mrs. Johnson died Feb. 2, 1924 and today their bodies are resting side by side. If Henry Johnson ever harmed anyone, intentionally or otherwise, it was not made public. It was his full intention to live a clean, upright life and not only his children will miss him, but many others grieve his death. Surviving children are: D.L. Johnson of Bangs, Texas J.D. Johnson of Boonville, Miss. Mrs. W.Z. Walker of Tellahoma, Tenn. Mrs. I.V. Cheatwood of Lawrenceburg, Tenn. Mrs. Alson Houston of Heflin, Ala Mrs. Lela Austin of White Plains, Ala W.E. Johnson of Edwardsville, Ala J.A. Johnson of Edwardsville, Ala U.S. Johnson of Carthage, Texas The surviving brothers and sisters are: W.W. Johnson J.E. Johnson Mrs. John Banister Mrs. T.J. Owen; all of whom have the sympathy of the Cleburne News in their sad bereavement. ___ VESTER OWEN DIED TUESDAY Vester Owen, age 32, of Edwardsville, died at an Anniston hospital Tuesday morning and was buried at Cane Creek on Wednesday. The Cleburne News extends sympathy to the bereaved family. __ NEWSPAPER issue of Thursday, October 18, 1928 LINEVILLE SCENE OF FIERCE BATTLE What is said to be one of the most exciting gun battles between officers and outlaws took place on our streets here Wednesday when officers of Cleburne county and officers from Clay county apprehended Sebe and Joe Echols of Cleburne in Lineville and attempted to arrest them. It seems that Sebe was apprehended by the officers and after being placed under arrest, made a dash for liberty, whereupon the officers gave chase, firing twice but not hitting the fleeing man. Joe Echols, a brother, some distance away, fired four or five shots at the officers as they persued Sebe then made a get away but was later located at the home of Howell Turner, a negro, some five miles east of Lineville. Sebe was recaptured in the home of Dr. J.S. Ray by John W. Kilgore, a Cleburne county officer, where he happened to run while trying to make his escape. Sheriff Allen and Deputies Cook and George Thrower of Cleburne and Pope of Talladega, were at the scene of the negro's home where Joe was shot and captured following a pistol battle lasting several minutes. It is alleged that Joe is wanted in Cleburne county for the murder of John Watts some three years ago. He has been scouting ever since, it is stated. No one was hit in the melee in tnown but the bullet sign on the wall of Dr. Gay's office shows that lead was spattered promisciously at the officers, one shot going into the front room of Dr. Gay's home. It is said that the Echols boys were living a bandit life in the mountain of Cleburne and Clay counties along with several other scouting criminals, their only source of living was in making moonshine liquor. Joe is said to have acknowleged shooting someone at a party more than a year ago while under an assumed name. The condition of Joe is reported as very serious since the spine was hit and that he may not live very long. Lineville Headlight. Thrower and Kilgore on their way to Ashland court, noticed Echols car parked in Lineville. Returning with Clay county officers, Sebe was located, his arrest soon followed as stated in the Lineville paper. However the officers did not know of Joe's presence until he appeared on the scene "working" two pistols at Kilgore who was chasing Sebe and other officers who appeared in sight. Sebe was brought to the jail here where he later furnished the required bond and was allowed his freedom, while Joe was transferred to an Ashland hospital and is said to be seriously wounded, having been shot as he ran from the negro's home in an attempt to escape, the ball entering under the left shoulder blade, loding near the surface on the opposite side. Sebe was wanted by Cleburne officers on two or three charges. ____ OTIS SMITH Otis Wright Smith, age 11, died at a local hospital at 12:30 o'clock this morning following the amputation of his farm several days ago. Young Smith sustained a fractured arm when he fell from a wagon in Cleburne about two weeks ago. Blood poisoning necessitated the amputation of the arm and is also given the cause of his death. Funeral services were conducted Friday afternoon at Harmony cemetery. Usrey was in charge. Young Smith is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Smith of Hopewell, five brothers, Herman, Enoch, William, Chester; six sisters, Vesta, Bertha, Celeste, Nellie, Daisy and Pauline. Anniston Star, Oct. 5th. ____ MR. NEWBORN DIED TUESDAY The sad news of the apparent sudden death of Mr. Tom Newborn on Tuesday morning at his home one mile south of Edwardsville was a shock to the many friends of the family. Early in the morning Mr. Newborn was discovered by a member of the family in a serious condition, the end coming in a few minutes and before medical aid could be summoned. He had complained of not feeling well Monday night. Mr. Newborn was a lover of sacred music, especially the Old Harp, and was a regular attendant at all the county and community singings throughout Cleburne and adjoining counties, at every opportunity, taking a deep interest in those exercises. Mr. Newborn was sixty-odd years old, a member of the Missionary Baptist church and is survived by his wife and several children, who have the sympathy of a large circle of friends in the death of husband and father. The funeral and interment were at Bethsadia on Wednesday, with interment in the church cemetery. __ MRS. PUTNAM DIED TUESDAY In a telegram early Wednesday morning from Chas. W. Anderson, Atlanta, this paper is advised of the death of Mrs. Putnam, widow of the late I.T. Putnam, Borden Springs. Mrs. Putnam was one of the community's best loved women. __ WIDELY KNOWN CITIZEN WRITES Editor of The Cleburne News, I will say that I was stricken with rheumatism when I was 16 years old, and from time to time suffered attacks until I was 38; then I had a stroke of paralysis, after which I never walked again and now for almost 40 years, I have been absolutely helpless. I lost my wife October 9, 1895; left me with 7 children to care for, the oldest a girl of 16. I had to take the oldest boy to drive me as I peddled over the county in order to make a living for my motherless children, working at this for 5 years, summer and winter. the other children farmed the best they could. I kept the children together until they were grown up. In 1896 I was elected tax assessor for Cleburne County, serving 13 years in that office. I was appointed notary public, ex-officio justice of the peace for this county to make and correct land deeds, serving 7 years in this capacity. Then, Edwardsville, Beat No. 4, elected me justice of the peace 4 years. I received all except two votes. The third time I ran for tax assesser and got all the votes in the county, that were case, except 46. So you can see how I had the confidence of the people at that time. In 1900, myself and son went into the mercantile business in Edwardsville and were forced into bankruptcy on a $45. note. My lawyers told me I had as well let it go. I told the bankrupt court that we had 6 or 7 times as much property as we owed but he gave it against us. It was all done because I could not be used in dirty politics. So you can see how my savings from labor vanished. When the stuff was sold Doc Baber bought about $900. worth of the notes and accounts for $62. and he and Enoch Owen owing $64.25 of the accounts. He then bought 160 acres of timber land from me for $200. He took his and Enoch's and some hands' accounts at the saw mill and turned the books over to me to collect on the halves. I paid about $100. he owed the parties who owed us and I turned over to him $320. I had collected; and he sold a cutting of the timber to Mr. Robinson for $800. and there is now that much timber on the land he bought. In about 1906 Charley borrowed $1000. from Mrs. Coker at 8 percent to run until the youngest child was of age. Doc Baber went on two of the three hundred notes and he paid them off after we were forced into bankruptcy. In the fall after he paid the notes off, when I got my tax assessors wages, I paid him $350. something like three months after he bought the notes and accounts. Three and a half years I paid him $1114. and the notes were misplaced and never could or did not produce the notes and anybody can see that I had overpaid the debt. In 1916 I sold him the timber on 120 acres of land. He didn't cut it off as he promised to do; but kept sending me word he would do so as soon as he could get the mill there, so I was patient and didn't hurry him. So more than a year before my time expired on the timber, he goes secretly and buys the land and I did not know anything about it. He kept sending me word to rest easy, he would pay me for it as soon as he could get to it. So when my time expired, he said he did not ask me any difference as loud as he could. Sam Williams and Leal Owen got it that way. Say, do you call that stealing, taking from a helpless man? Wm. Harper ____ NEWSPAPER issue of Thursday, October 25, 1928 FATAL ACCIDENT LAST SATURDAY Friends and neighbors of Mr. and Mrs. Marlin Owen of Edwardsville deeply sympathize with them in the death of little Gene, their three and a half year old baby who was struck and almost instantly killed by a loaded truck at that place Saturday afternoon. The accident was said to be entirely unavoidable and the driver of the truck is held entirely blameless. Funeral and burial services for the little fellow were held Sunday afternoon with Rev. Hobart Murphree in charge, interment being in the Edwardsville cemetery. Sympathy of the Cleburne News is extended the fond parents in the untimely death of their little boy. ___ LOCAL News Mr. and Mrs. Jim Ivey moved to Birmingham this week where they will make their future home. __ The entire community extends their sincere sympathy to Howell Newell and family, whose sister Mrs. Ruby Turner died last week, after a lingering illness. __ ECHOLS BURIED Joe Echols, who was shot and mortally wounded in a gun battle with Cleburne and Clay county officers on the 10th of this month, at Lineville, died of injuries at Ashland where he was carried following his capture. He was buried at Heflin on Thursday. ___ CELEBRATES BIRTHDAY Mrs. Lena Merrill of near Micaville, celebrated her birthday on Oct. 21st. The children and grandchildren began to arrive by 8 a.m. Those present were: Mrs. Sallie Traylor and Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher Traylor of Newell Mr. and Mrs. Elbert Traylor and family of Carrollton Mr. and Mrs. Emory Merrill and family of Heflin Mr. and Mrs. Willie Merrrill of Heflin Alta Traylor of Gadsden Homer Merrill Misses Louise and Lizzie Mae Merrill At 11 a.m., the guests went to Micaville and heard an inspiring sermon by the Rev. Mr. Skinner. After the sermon they returned to the Merrill home and enjoyed a most bounteous dinner which was spread out in the yard near the well. The table was laden with tempting refreshments of which the guests partook of to their hearts content. While at the table a picture was made of the family. After dinner the crowd gathered in the living room to enjoy talking of by-gone days and the many blessings which have daily poured out on us all. All too soon we realized it was time to return to our homes and all departed, feeling cheerful and happy that we had lived to see that happy day. We trust that we may have the pleasure of attending many more birthdays at home with mother. A friend ___ -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.322 / Virus Database: 266.11.16 - Release Date: 5/24/2005

NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE CLEBURNE NEWS", Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama for SEPTEMBER 1928 NEWSPAPER ISSUE OF Thursday, September 6, 1928 LAST RITES HELD FOR M.F. WHITE Funeral services for Mr. M.F. White, aged 58 years, who passed away Friday night at his home near Lecta, were held from the Wise Chapel church at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, the Rev. T.N. Crumpton of Wedowee being in charge. Others who participated in the services, paying high tribute to the life and splendid character of Mr. White, were Rev. W.C. Potter, John Otwell and John Harris of near Hightower. Although Mr. White had been a sufferer for two years or more, he bore his afflictions without complaint, living in the hope that some day he might be permitted to regain his health and strength. When he realized he would not be well again he stated to those about him that he would be ready to answer his master's call when the summons came, and he was, and passed to the Great Beyond as a child falls asleep on it's mothers breast. While Mr. White never attached himself to any church, his life was one of a christian gentleman, husband, father and neighbor and his passing removed one of Cleburne's best known citizens. Mr. White was born and reared in this county in the Lecta community and was widely known in the eastern part of Cleburne. Surviving are the widow Mrs. Fannie White, two sons, S.R. and Howard White of Lecta; daughters Mrs. Minnie Myers, Mrs. Dussie Moore, Mrs. Rosebud Walker of Heflin; Mrs. Ophelia Hilley and Miss Rubye White of Lecta; one brother, William White of Moulton, Ala. The Cleburne News extends sincere sympathy to Mrs. White and the family in their great loss of husband and father. Pallbearers were two sons, S.R. and Howard White and four sons-in-law, W.A. Myers, S.M. Walker, H.N. Hilley and Noah Moore. ____ MRS. MARY WARD CALLED BY DEATH AT CARROLLTON HOME Mrs. Mary Ward, age 78 years, died early Wednesday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. O.G. Preston on Pine street, after an illness of six or eight weeks. Though advanced in years, she maintained her pleasant disposition and was beloved by every one with whom she came in contact. Mrs. Ward was a native of Henry county, Georgia and moved to this county a number of years ago. Surviving are one brother, Wiley Downs of New Orleans, La; four sons: L.W. Ward of Mobile, Ala G.P. Ward of Mobile, Ala G.F. Ward of San Francisco, California H.W. Ward of Reidsville, Mass., Four daughters: Mrs. O.G. Preston of Carrollton, Ga Mrs. Charles Hayes of Carrollton, Ga Mrs. W.S. Chambers of Grifffin, Ga Mrs. Annie Buerell of Buford Also a large connection of relatives, 36 grandchildren, 56 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren survive. Funeral services were conducted Thursday morning at the Macedonia church in Alabama. Carroll County Times ___ EDWARDSVILLE News Mrs. N.A. Sox is real sick at this writing. __ Ruth Williams of Tallapoosa is the guest of her aunt, Mrs. Jesse Warren this week. __ Mr. and Mrs. Spencer Sox of Atlanta are visiting Mr. and Mrs. N.A. Sox this week. __ PRELIMINARY HEARING SET Anniston, Ala., Sept 1st Will Pointer, charged with the murder of C.A. Phillips here Tuesday night will be given a preliminary hearing before Judge J.B. Holman Jr. in the court of common pleas Sept 7th. Phillips was struck with an axe and shot four times, it is said. __ MARRIAGE LICENSES ISSUED IN SEPTEMBER Bruell Perdue and Lugene McWhorter Arthur Beam and Lillian White Marvin McDaniel and Velma Stallings William A. Comer and Onie Belle Crane Hoyt R. Hall and Exie Finnell N.J. Carpenter and Ella Hunt Latham Allen and Mary Lou McLean Claud Thomas and Idella Duke Silas Wix and Josie Bishop Frank Long and Lillie Buttram W.R. Farlow and Opal Jackson C.H. Blake and Alma Whiley Ike Abercrombie and Opal Gregg W. B. King and Nannie Cochrell ____ LOCAL News Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Jones and their baby daughter who have been in Kellyville, Okla., for the past year are are their home here, having arrived last week. __ Mr. and Mrs. Theron Thrower announce the birth of a daughter Aug. 28th whom they have named Mary Helen. __ FOR SALE Eight room house; six rooms down stairs and two up stairs; good well water on back porch. Lot 100 ft. front and 220 ft. back. Good barn, hog log and good garden. Splendid location. See Mrs. Georgia Griffin, Heflin, Ala ___ NEWSPAPER issue of Thursday, September 20, 1928 SALEM SINGING There will be an annual all day singing the 4th Sunday in September, the 23rd, at Salem Church, one miles north of Hightower. Come, all lovers of music and good singers are invited. There will be dinner on the ground for all. T.M. Pitts ___ LOCAL News Mr. and Mrs. Taylor Hood have named their little baby boy Benjamin Lean. Mrs. Hood will be pleasantly remembered at Miss Cora Crumpton. __ MRS. J.N. DAY PASSES A gloom of sadness was cast over Heflin last week when the news of the death of Mrs. J.N. Day was received here. Having lived in Heflin many years until the family moved to Birmingham, Mrs. Day was known as a sincere, loyal christian woman and her passing removed a great church worker. ___ Charles Lawson, eight year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Reid of Jasper, Ga and grandchild of Mrs. C.W. Griggin of Heflin, is suffering from an attack of typhoid fever at the home of his parents. His condition was somewhat improved at last report. ___ Mr. George W. Pirkle, who passed away at his home at Ranburne last week at the age of 63 years after an illness of only a few days, was one of the county's most loyal citizens, a christian gentleman and neighborly neighbor. The Cleburne News joins other friends in extending sincere sympathy in the passing of their loved one. ___ CARD OF THANKS We wish to express to each one our thanks, who contributed to our relief in the hour of disappointment when we had to give up our father. May each of you feel the comforting uplift of him who doeth all things well and help us bear our great burden of separation, and rejoice in a glad reunion some happy day on heaven's bright shore. W.V. Pirkle, for all the children ___ MR. SPRAYBERRY PASSES Funeral services for Mr. G.W. Sprayberry, 63 years old, were held at New Harmony last Thursday with Rev. J.W. Grubbs in charge. Mr. Sprayberry was a good citizen, kind husband, affectionate father and splendid neighbor and his death has cast a gloom over the entire community. Surviving are five sons and two daughter; two brothers, W.T. Sprayberry of Carthage, Miss., and James Sprayberry of Ft. Payne, Ala. The Cleburne News extends sympathy to the family in their sad loss. ___ NEWSPAPER issue of Thursday, September 27, 1928 MR. COLEMAN BURIED SUNDAY Funeral and burial services for Mr. P.G. Coleman, who passed away at his home five miles south of Edwardsville Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock, were held Sunday at Bethsadia Church with interment in the church cemetery. Revs. Campbell and Gann were the officiating ministers. Mr. Coleman moved to Cleburne from Campbell County, Georgia 45 years ago and was known to be a christian gentleman. He was a loyal member of the Missionary Baptist church at Bethsadia being a charter member. He was in his 75th year. Besides his wife, Mr. Coleman is survived by three sons, J.G. Coleman of Gadsden, J.L. Coleman and B. J. Coleman of Edwardsville and one daughter, Mrs. Nezie Warren of Route 1, Edwardsville. The Cleburne News extends sympathy to the bereaved family. ___ MRS. REID LAID TO REST Mrs. Mattie Reid, about 48 years old, died at the family home here at eight o'clock on Monday night and was laid to rest in the cemetery at Edwardsville Wednesday morning at 11 o'clock, the Rev. Hobart Murphree having charge of the funeral services. Mrs. Reid, wife of the late Duston, who preceded her to the grave five years ago, was reared in Edwardsville and is survived by three children; F.H. Reid of Jasper, Ga.; Hewitt Reid and Miss Bernice Reid of Heflin; two brothers, Floyd Coggin of Heflin and Ray Coggin of Riverside, besides a large circle of other relatives and friends. Mrs. Reid was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church, an affectionate mother and a kind neighbor. The Cleburne News extends sympathy to the children in their great loss. ___ PINHOOK News John Martin and wife of Welborn spent Sunday with John Coppock and family. __ Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Burns on the 22nd, a daughter. __ -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.322 / Virus Database: 266.11.16 - Release Date: 5/24/2005

Searching for parents/info Isaac Evans b. 1805 SC d. after 1880 Oak Level, Cleburne Co and wife Mary b. ca 1813 SC d. Oak Level Cleburne Co. Children: Caleb m. Clarris Pitchford, Martha m. Wm Barnett, Tempy Jane m. Fletcher Pitchford, Mary A. Jasper, Hester C., Elizabeth K, Emily Adeline, Susan E., Rebecca F, William N., Isaac W. Caleb & Jasper both died Civil War. Was this family related to the W. P. Evans family of Cleburne Co? Dona Seaman

NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE CLEBURNE NEWS", Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama for AUGUST 1928 NEWSPAPER issue of Thursday, August 2, 1928 THE LIFE AN DEATH OF A. L. CUNNINGHAM (Photo shown of A.L. Cunningham holding his 2 year old grandson, Ralph) A.L. Cunningham was born in Anderson, S.C., on the 17th day of July 1842. He volunteered for service in the Confederate Army at Charleston when he was 18 years of age, having two brothers in the Army at the time. They were McDuffie and Lieut. Andrew Cunningham, each of whom were killed in the great conflict, and A.L., himself, was severely wounded. He served until the close of the war and returned to his home and later moved to Haralson County, Georgia, where he married Miss Nannie Wood on Dec. 8, 1878. He moved to the Concord community in 1892. This dear, old partriarch is survived by one son, McDuffie, and three daughters, Mrs. Ida Cunningham Scales, Miss Myrtie and Miss Belva Cunningham, all of the Concord community. Brother Cunningham had been in bad health for three or four years, during which time he was somewhat childish, and his family looked after and waited on him as they would a child, and as we have learned, that the child's life is the happiest ever lived, let us hope that his years of affliction were the happiest years of his life. It has been known for some weeks that he could not last long and to be in his home and see the loving kindness with which his family waited on him would almost make any man want to live through old age and affliction, they made him so happy, and after his condition became critical, there was scarcely a moment that his son or one of those sweet loving daughters did not have their hands on him. His slightest wants never escaped their notice and attention. On the 22nd day of April 1928, while the grim reaper had been lurking around that home, an angel rowed his boat up the river of death and moored the same at the water's edge, and creeping up the bank, stole this dear old man from the arms of son and daughters he had reared, and easily and gently creeping back down the bank, placed him in the boat and unloosening its moorings rowed him with muffled oars, gently, safely to the other side. His funeral and interment were held at Concord on the day following his death. The pallbearers were John Warmack, T.M. Luallen, John Teague, Willie Sewell, Will Gentry and Bertis Luallen. THere were more honorary pall bearers than could get to his casket. The flower girls were Mrs. Will Ayers, Mrs. Victory Turner and Mrs. Della League. The funeral was in charge of R.J. Miller of Tallapoosa. Services were conducted by Rev. A.T. Warmack, Rev. Pete Johnson and Rev. Gordon Styles and a short talk by the deceased's friend, Bro. John Warmack. We should ask the bereft ones not to weep; he will live again. Written by W.C. McMahan ______ W.A. PORTER, 86, BURIED TUESDAY Funeral services for W.A. Porter, age 86, Confederate veteran, and pioneer citizen of Heflin, who died at the home of his daughter in Childersburg, were held here at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, the Rev. L.L. Wessenger officiating. Burial occurred in the Heflin Cemetery. Mr.Porter was widely known in northern Alabama, having represented the district in the State Senate, and also taught school during his early residence here. He was editor of the New Era a number of years in the '90's and his editorials were widely quoted. He resided in Oxford before coming to Heflin in the '80's. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. E.S. Howell of Heflin and Mrs. C.A. Bowen of Childersburg; one son, W.G. Porter, former resident, but now living in Florence; a sister, Miss Rachel Porter of Flowerly Branch, Ga. ___ MRS. STRIPLIN IS IMPROVING Mrs. M.R. Striplin, who was painfully hurt at her home in Beat 12 on Friday of last week while engaged in her house work, was improving satisfactorily Tuesday morning. While scrubbing off the back porch, Mrs. Striplin is said to have lost her balance, falling to the ground, receiving a badly fractured knee cap. Mrs. Striplin was given first aid by the family, then rushed to Heflin and received medical attention at the office of Dr. Wright. Neighbors and friends hope for Mrs. Striplin's early and permanent recovery. ___ PINHOOK News John Coppock and family visited relatives at Ragland last Thursday. __ Sam Upton of Piedmont was here last Monday. __ Mrs. Derotha Moore and daughter Miss Lecta spent several days last week with Mr. and Mrs. Nezzie Moore at Anniston. __ LOCAL News Jasper C. Meacham who spent several days with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Roy Meacham, left Friday morning for his home in Fort Worth, Texas accompanied by his brother Cliff who will spend the summer there. __ Mr. and Mrs. Walter Lambert and two children of Ai and Jim Pesnell left Tuesday for Arp, Texas and other points. __ Mr. and Mrs. R.J. Snow and children Agatha and Christine of Birmingham spent several days with relatives in Cleburne. __ OAK LEVEL News Lee Stephens and family of Anniston and J. Allred and family visited their grandmother, Mrs. Stephens on Sunday. __ Harvey Borden of Anniston visited Amos Borden on Sunday. __ Burel Roberts and family of Tennessee visited relatives here last week. __ Sannie and Marvin Roberts of Texas visited relatives here last week. __ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, August 9, 1928 EDWARDSVILLE News Miss Dollie Burgess and Harold Phillips of Chattanooga were happily married Saturday. They will make their home in Chattanooga. __ TOLLESON - KITCHENS MARRIAGE Saturday afternoon, July 29th, at 1:00, Mr. Rufus Tolleson and Miss Mildred Kitchens were married at the home of the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. C.T. Kitchens, near Roanoke. The ceremony was performed by Rev. R.M. Archibald in the presence of a few relatives and friends. ___ LAST RITES HELD FOR AGED LADY The funeral for Miss Elizabeth Fordham, age 87, who died Thursday at the home of her niece, Mrs. Arlin Vaughan, here, was held at 11 a.m., Friday at Hurricane Methodist church, Rev. G.B. Boman of Bowdon, Ga officiating. Burial was made in the church cemetery. Miss Fordham was a pioneer resident of the Lecta community of Cleburne county, residing there practically all of her life. Surviving is one brother, Ben F. Fordham of Lecta. Pallbearers were John F. Fordham, W.A. Wilson, D.H. McEachern, Dewey Fordham, Richard Fordham and J.F. Fordham. ___ MARRIAGE LICENSES The following couples were issued marriage licenses here from July 15th to August 3rd: Homer Smith and Amzona Williams Henry Brooks and Bettie Mae Key Arthur Beam and Lillian White Bill White and Polly Ann Benefield Rader Cash and Lela Mae Taylor S. Westbrooks and Nell Jackson Toy Garner and Josie Bishop Claud Thomas and Idella Duke J.W. Sims and Ida Mae Sellers ____ PINHOOK News We regret to learn of the death of Mrs. Cresia Beecham which occurred at the home of her daughter Mrs. Roxie Burns who with several grandchildren, survive. __ LOCAL News Hewitt Reid left Monday for New Orleans where he has accepted a position with the American Telephone Company. __ Miss Blanche Farrell of Montgomery has returned to her home after an extended visit with her sister Mrs. Hugh Ballenger. __ Gus Hale and family of near Boaz visited relatives on Cane Creek this week. __ Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Jackson of Hancecille, Mr. and Mrs. J.M. Jackson of Waco, Ga and Mrs. H.A. and Miss Bessie Knox of Lincoln are visiting O.L. Jackson and family this week. __ HERE FROM OKLAHOMA Mrs. Jack York, son Robert and grandson Edgar of Lexington, Okla., are visiting relatives in and around Beason's Mill. They arrived in Cleburne last Thursday night, the trip being made in a car. __ Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Lumpkin and children arrived Sunday night and will spend several days with relatives in and around Cedar Creek and Beason's Mill. They are making their home in Snyder, Okla., and their trip back to Cleburne was made in an automobile. __ NEWSPAPER issue of Thursday, August 16, 1928 MR. TOM MORRISON DEAD Mr. Tom Morrison died at his home near Micaville yesterday, after a short illness. Mr. Morrison was a good citizen and had many friends who will regret to hear of his death. Funeral and interment were at Union this afternoon. A large crowd was in attendance. Wedowee Star, Aug. 10th. ____ LOCAL News UPPER CANE Creek News Mr. and Mrs. John York from Chandler Springs are spending the week with relatives here. __ Mr. and Mrs. Dock Ward and daughter Dorothy who have been visiting relatives in Texas, have returned to their home here. __ Mrs. M.A. Long from Sand Mountain is visiting her sister Mrs. J.W. Bennett. __ Allen Wright of Russellville spent a few days with his children here. __ Mr. and Mrs. Ray Laminack of Sheffield were recent visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Luther Deese. __ Mr. and Mrs. Bill Cox of Howle's Grove passed through Heflin on Friday to visit the former's sister, Mrs. Burrell Pirkle who underwent an operation in an Anniston hospital last week. __ W.F. English, after a visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.M. English in east Cleburne, left Tuesday for his home in north Kansas City, Missouri, being accompanied to Heflin by his parents and brother Doc. __ NEWSPAPER issue of Thursday, August 23, 1928 MRS. STEPHENS DIES AT AGE 87 Mrs. Rebecca Stephens, aged 87, died suddenly at her home near Oak Level last Sunday, August 12th at 11:30 o'clock. Mrs. Stephens had enjoyed her usual health until a few hours before her death, when she was stricken desperately ill. Her husband preceded her in death some 8 or 10 years ago. She is survived by the following children: Mrs. Campbell Borden of Birmingham Mrs. Tom Borden of Anniston Mrs. Joe Parker of Edwardsville Mrs. Steve Williams of Alexandria Misses Ida and Delia Stephens at home Interment was in Steed cemetery near Oak Level on Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Mrs. Stephens had been a member of the Primitive Baptist church for many years. She had been a resident of that community practically all her life. The Piedmont Journal, Aug. 17th ___ IN MEMORY OF MRS. PARKER In the golden glow of a summer sun, with its lengthening shadows lowering toward a western horizon as if offering a mute expression of sorrow as the remains of Mrs. T.F. Parker were tenderly lowered into the earth of the Grimes Cemetery on Thursday afternoon of last week, while a host of friends and relatives stood with bowed heads. Mrs. Parker breathed her last breath on earth last Wednesday night. She had been confined to her bed nearly five months, suffering and paining. But we know that she is at ease now. She said in her last hours of suffering that she was ready to go where there would be no more suffering and pain to bear. We know that her going is not death, but the beginning of a long, happy life. She is survived by her husband, one daughter, five sons, her aged father J.A. McCoy, three sisters, three brothers and numerous other relatives to mourn her death. She had attained the age of 54 years. She was a member of the Missionary Baptist church. We all loved her as a pure, sweet christian woman. We admonish her husband and children who are left to mourn the death of one so near and dear to set their hearts steadfastly upon the straight and narrow way and follow in her footsteps as she followed her blessed saviour. W.R. Crews was in charge of the burial services. Written by a relative ___ PLAINVIEW News Misses Lillie and Myrtle Arnold of Phil Campbell, Ala., visited relatives here last week. __ Mr. and Mrs. Parker Harris and daughters Alice and Dorotha Lea of Detroit, Michigan are visiting relatives here. __ Mr. and Mrs. Elbert Durham and family have returned home after spending a week in Tennessee. __ Aunt Lea Norton is visiting her sons Willie and John Norton at Lecta. ___ FRUITHURST News Mr. and Mrs. T.M. Fowler and children of Miami, Florida are visiting Mr. and Mrs. E.H. Vance. __ Mr. and Mrs. W.D. Hendon and son of Stephensville, Erath County, Texas have been visiting Mr. and Mrs. Sim Harris. __ MRS. LAKE SUFFERS INJURY Mrs. Minnie Lake is recovering from injuries suffered Wednesday of last week when she lost her balance and fell down the door steps of her residence here. She suffered a fracture of her left arm and wrist and received severe bruises in the fall. Her many friends hope for her a speedy recovery. ___ SON OF D. STANFORD KILLED SUNDAY BY LIGHTNING Word received in Heflin on Monday morning that the young son of Mr. and Mrs. D.M. Stanford of near Hightower was struck and killed instantly by a bolt of lightning on Sunday. The report stated that the boy was at the home of E.M.E. Allen and was sitting on a bench in the yard when he was struck and killed. The Allen boy, a companion, was rendered unconscious by the bolt it was reported. The funeral and burial services for the Stanford lad were held Monday at Rock Springs. The bereaved parents and other relatives have the sympathy of all in their sad hour of bereavement. ___ NEWSPAPER issue of Thursday, August 30, 1928 MRS. HENRY IS LAID TO REST Funeral and burial services for Mrs. Nancy Ann Henry, beloved companion of our fellow townsman Mr. J.A. Henry, were held at Cane Creek Primitive Baptist church last Friday afternoon, Elder Mr. Cook officiating. Mrs. Henry passed away at the family residence in heflin at 2:20 Thursday afternoon following an illness of several weeks. Mrs. Henry, who was the daughter of the late Lemuel Edwards, was married to Mr. Henry in 1865, and had she been spared until the 25th of next month, she would have reached her 83rd year. Mrs. Henry joined the Primitive Baptist church at Cane Creek in 1857 and lived a christian life until her death. She was a member of a family of the first settlers of this county and her passiing carries profound sorrow to the hearts of many who knew and loved her in life. Besides the husband, Mrs. Henry is survived by three daughters: Mrs. Cindarilla West of Boonville, Miss. Mrs. Jesse Williams, of Heflin, Ala Mrs. B.T. Edwards of Heflin, Ala; and one son: Sherman Henry of Cleburne county and a host of other relatives. In the death of his companion, "Uncle John" and the children have the sincere sympathy of a large circle of friends in their hour of bereavement. ____ EDWARDSVILLE News Mr. and Mrs. Felton Cheatwood of Sand Mountain have been visiting relatives here recently. __ Mrs. Dossie Higginbotham and children of Leeds visited Mrs. John Pollard last week. __ Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Lee Wycoff and son Billie of Birmingham are visiting here. __ Leamon Burgess who was hurt in an auto crash is improving. __ MRS. REID CARRIED TO HOT SPRINGS FOR TREATMENT Mrs. L.D. Reid was put aboard the Southern train here Sunday night to be carried to Hot Springs for treatment, following a visit to an Atlanta hospital. Mrs. Reid has been a great sufferer from a head trouble that puzzles hospital doctors and who advised treatment at Hot Springs in hope that some relief might be had. Miss Bernice Reid accompanied her mother to Arkansas. Friends of the family hope for Mrs. Reid's early recovery. __ -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.322 / Virus Database: 266.11.15 - Release Date: 5/22/2005

"NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE CLEBURNE NEWS", Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama for JUNE 1928 NEWSPAPER issue of Thursday, June 7, 1928 Mr. HUGHIE IS CALLED BY DEATH Mr. G.P. Hughie, age 82, a Confederate veteran, died Saturday afternoon at an Anniston hospital after undergoing an operation. Mr. Hughie had been ill for several days, having been removed to Anniston for the operation. The remains were brought to his home in Heflin Saturday night, the funeral services being held on Tuesday, the interment being in the Chulafinnee cemetery. Mr. Hughie had been a resident of Cleburne county for several years. At the time of his death he and his wife resided in Heflin, moving here a few years ago. he is survived by his wife and several children. NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, June 28, 1928 RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT IN MEMORY OF GARRY P. HUGHEY It is with profound sorrow that on June 3, 1928 the sad tidings went forth that our beloved brother, Garry P. Hughey, had departed this earthly life. The news came with sorrow to those who knew him. Brother Hughey was 82 years of age and was a member of the Methodist Church and proved his fidelity in god by the life he lived. He was a Mason in Dallas Lodge No. 228 A.F. & A.M. in 1889 and was a true and faithful member until death called him home. His funeral services were held on June 5, 1928 at Chulafinnee cemetery with Masonic honors by Dallas Lodge No. 228. Whereas, we bow in humble submission to the divine will of him who doeth all things well and according to his blessed will and the glory of his kingdom, and recognizing as we do that in his plan there can be no mistake; therefore, be it resolved by Dallas Lodge No. 228, A.F. & A.M., that in the passing of our great beloved brother, Garry P. Hughey, the Lodge has lost a great and good man, a loyal and Confederate member, true to the cause of the fraternity, to his church, community, state and nation, and a true and loving husband and father. He was a man in whose heart the cause of righteousness never suffered. Be it further resolved that his pure and useful life has been a benediction to this lodge and the influence of his godly life and his work in our hearts and minds shall remain green and fresh as an inspiration and benediction throughout our lives. Resolved that we sincerely offer condolence to the surviving widow and children of our deceased brother and that we wear badges of mourning, drape our lodge in mourning for 30 days and a copy of these resolutions be spread upon the minutes of our memorial records and a copy be furnished to The Cleburne News for publication for the benefit of friends and relatives. Brother Garry P. Hughey is not dead but is sleeping the sleep of the just. "Asleep in jesus, blessed sleep, sleep from which none ever wake to weep." Fraternally, W.B. Thrash Lee Haywood Roy Starr, Committee" Garry P. Hughey was my great-great grandfather. He married Madora Higginbotham on September 14, 1871 and Ridona V. Higginbotham on June 12, 1892. Both marriages took place in Cleburne County. Garry and Madora had the following children: Nannie Lou Hughey m. Levi Gaines Chaffin A. L. Hughey Arazella Hughey m. James Manuel Webb Ora P. Hughey m. James Marcus Thrower Ura G. Survilla Hughey m. John Wesley Keahey Lura Hughey m. Joseph Benjamin Vickers Lura Hughey married Joseph Benjamin Vickers on February 16, 1908 in Cleburne County, AL. Their daughter, Geraldean Evelyn Vickers was born June 21, 1928 a few weeks after Garry P. Hughey died. Geraldean is my grandmother. Tracey Nichols

Sorry, I left off a sister to Mark and John Coppock - their oldest sister was Frances - Frances married R.W. Trammell. We regret to report the death of J.M. Coppock which occurred Wednesday of last week. He is survived by his wife, two sons, his parents and two brothers. We sympathize with the bereaved ones. **J. M. Coppock is James Marcus Coppock - married Nettie Parker, sons Floyd ,Lloyd (and Cloyd- died as infant). Mark's brothers were Willie Coppock and John Addison Coppock, Mark and John Addison parents were Lucinda Coppock and Joe Mayo. Mark and John also had sisters: Becky Coppock married Lee Coley; Sallie Coppock married Bryant; and Julia married John J. Bragg**

Here is more information on a couple of the items in this transcription: PINHOOK News Hershell Burns and John Coppock who have been seriously ill are slightly improved at this writing. **John Coppock is John Addison Coppock - John married Rilla Martin. John is brother to the J.M. Coppock listed in next item** __ We regret to report the death of J.M. Coppock which occurred Wednesday of last week. He is survived by his wife, two sons, his parents and two brothers. We sympathize with the bereaved ones. **J. M. Coppock is James Marcus Coppock - married Nettie Parker, sons Floyd ,Lloyd (and Cloyd- died as infant). Mark's brothers were Willie Coppock and John Addison Coppock, Mark and John Addison parents were Lucinda Coppock and Joe Mayo. Mark and John also had sisters: Becky Coppock married Lee Coley; Sallie Coppock married Bryant; and Julia married John J. Bragg**

I have been interested in learning more about John Martin (born ca 1867 in Alabama, the son of John H. Martin and Parthenia (her maiden name not known to me). John Martin (born ca 1867 in AL) married Sarah Ann (whose maiden name I think was GAY. She was born ca 1866 in Georgia). They had the following known children: Telitha "Lithie" C. Martin born 1885 in Cleburne Co. AL, married George Washington Duncan. Ruthie A. Martin born 1888 in Cleburne Co. AL Earnest C. Martin born Feb. 1890 in Cleburne Co. AL. married Lula Evans and they moved to Leoma, Lawrence Co. Alabama Elvie B. Martin born in 1892 in Cleburne Co. AL, married Mr. McCollum Dora Alice Martin born in Aug. 1896 in Cleburne Co. AL, married Belford Rignell Faulkner; they moved to Lawrence Co. Tennessee Nora Martin born Aug. 1896 (twin) in Cleburne Co. AL, married a Mr. Faulkner Henry Martin born ca 1901 in Cleburne Co. AL --- I would like to find out with some documentation if the wife of John Martin (born 1867 in Cleburne Co. AL) was Sarah Ann GAY. If she was, I believe Sarah Ann was the daughter of George Washington Gay and his first wife, whose name I do not know. The first wife must have died prior to 1869 when George W. Gay married Margarite C. Smith Southerland, in Carroll Co. GA. I would like to find a descendant of the John Martin family to see if they know who Sarah Ann's parents were. After John Martin died sometime between 1901 - 1909, Sarah Ann his wife remarried to John R. NOLEN ( NOLAN) and I do not think they had any children together. He was quite a bit older than Sarah Ann. 1900 census Cleburne County, Alabama Lost Creek Pct. June 1900 page 281 (Enum. Dist. 141) John Martin, July 1865 , age 34 , Alabama, Georgia, Georgia (married 17 years) Sarah A., wife, May 1866, age 33, Georgia, Georgia, Georgia (mother of 9 children, 6 children living) Sinthia C., daughter, June 1885, age 14, Alabama Ruthie A., daughter, May 1888, age 12, Alabama Earnest C., son, Feb 1890, age 10, Alabama Elvie B., daughter, June 1892, age 7, Alabama Dora, daughter, Aug. 1896, age 3, Alabama Nora, daughter, Aug 1896, age 3, Alabama (twin) NEXT DOOR: Parthenia Martin, June 1833, age 66, widowed, Georgia, Georgia, Georgia (mother of 9 children, 7 living) John Martin, July 1865 , age 34 , Alabama, Georgia, Georgia (married 17 years) Sarah A., wife, May 1866, age 33, Georgia, Georgia, Georgia (mother of 9 children, 6 children living) Lethie C., daughter, June 1885, age 14, Alabama Ruthie A., daughter, May 1888, age 12, Alabama Earnest C., son, Feb 1890, age 10, Alabama Elvie B., daughter, June 1892, age 7, Alabama Dora, daughter, Aug. 1896, age 3, Alabama Nora, daughter, Aug 1896, age 3, Alabama (twin) NEXT DOOR: Parthenia Martin, June 1833, age 66, widowed, Georgia, Georgia, Georgia (mother of 9 children, 7 living) --------- 1910 census Cleburne County, Alabama Lost Creek Pct. 9 page 107 May 2, 1910 Sarah A. Martin, age 42, widowed, GA, GA, GA Dora A., daughter, age 13, Ala Nora M., daughter, age 13, Ala Henry H. (or A. or R. ?) son, age 9, Ala A few households away is: Earnest C. Martin, age 20, AL, AL, GA, married 2 yrs Luler M., wife, age 19, AL, GA, AL Grada G ?, son, age 1 1/2, Ala Thomas H., son, age 3 months, Ala ----------- Notes: Cleburne County, Alabama court house records show: Probate Court Mins. - - - G.W. Gay, dec'd April 15, 1915; M.C. Gay, widow. Other heirs: S.A. Nolen, wife of John Nolen, Hightower, Alabama; A.J. Gay, Ft. Myers, Fla; Eliza Brown, wife of G.A. Brown, Blue Mtn, AL; A.C.. Gay, Cleburne Co., AL; Ida White, wife of G.W. White, Draketown, Georgia; G.W. Gay, Jr. dec'd -- 1920 census Cleburne County, Alabama Lost Creek Pct. 9 page 224 January 8, 1920 John R. NOLEN, age 72, GA, NC, GA Sarah A., wife, age 52, AL, GA, GA Henry MARTIN, stepson, age 17, Ala, AL, AL -------- 1930 census Cleburne County, Alabama Lost Creek Pct. 9 page 97 April 15, 1930 John R. Nolen, age 82, Alabama, Georgia, Georgia Sarah Ann, wife, age 65, AL, GA, GA Lizzie SMITH, sister, age 67, widowed, AL, GA, GA ------------- From "The Cleburne News", Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama NEWSPAPER issue of Thursday, September 15, 1927 NOTE OF PUBLICATION In the Court of Probate of Cleburne County, Alabama Alabama Power Company vs. Mrs. S.A. Nolen, Et. Al Notice to: Earnest Martin Mrs. Elvey McCollum Nora Falkner Dora Falkner, who all reside at Leoma, Lawrence County, Tennessee J.J. Bradberry whose place of residence is unknown Federal Land Bank of New Orleans, a corporation with it's principal place of business at New Orleans, Orleans County, Louisiana You are hereby notified that the Alabama Power Company, a corporation, has filed its written application in this Court, seeking to condemn and to acquire the lands, rights, interests therein described for ways and rights of way upon which to erect a tower, pole and wire lines and other appliances necessary or useful in connection therewith for the manufacture, supply and sale to the public of electric power, across and over a strip of land one hundred feet in width, according to the final location survey of the said ways and rights of way heretofore mde by the applicant, the said strip of land and the lands of which the same is part being situated in Cleburne County, Alabama. The said Earnest Martin, Mrs. Elvey McCollum, Dora Falkner and Nora Falker are each the owners of an undivided one seventh interest subject to a life interest in one Mrs. S.A. Nolen, in the land described in this paragraph. And you are further notified that the hearing of said application has been set by the court for the 10th day of October 1927 at 10 o'clock a.m. and notice of said application and day appointed for the hearing thereof is hereby given to you. This 14th day of Sept. 1927. D.S. Baber, Judge of Probate for Cleburne County, Alabama ------ Candace -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.322 / Virus Database: 266.11.15 - Release Date: 5/22/2005

NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE CLEBURNE NEWS", Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama for JULY 19th thru JULY 26th, 1928 NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, July 19, 1928 MARRIAGE LICENSES ISSUED Marriage licenses were issued to the following couples the first 15 days of July: Searcy Key and Camie Parish Oscar Beam and Vera Hanson Comer Ritchell and Loretha Allen John Dougherty and Dussie Rowe Noell Thomas Roberts and Lillie Belle Petrie Clyde H. Goodman and Iva Huff William Marvin Foster and Gladys Bohler ___ FORMER RESIDENT VISITS Isaac Wheeler, former police chief of Heflin, now employed by the Tennessee Iron and Coal Co. at Ensley, was shaking hands with friends here Monday. Ike has been staying at Borden-Wheeler for the past month recuperating and says is greatly improved in health. ___ CELEBRATES 89th BIRTHDAY Mr. W.H. Adair, beloved Confederate veteran, celebrated his 89th birthday last Saturday, the 14th, at his home in Fruithurst, his wife giving him a big dinner, inviting some of his friends to enjoy the day. May he have many more happy birthdays, is the sincere wish of his host of friends. ___ SUFFERS STROKE Mrs. D.W. Gray suffered a slight stroke of paralysis early Sunday morning, her right side being affected. Friends hope for her early recovery. __ OVERCOME BY GAS Overcome by the fumes of dynamite in the well at the home of Willie Johnson where he was at work Monday morning, Jim Phillips, about age 30, fell about 28 feet to the bottom. He was being drawn to the top by Tom Phillips when he collapsed. Johnson volunteered and went to Jim's rescue, the two being brought out together. Phillips was soon pulled around by volunteer workers and is now fully recovered. ___ MRS. HARPER IMPROVING Mrs. Arthur Harper, who has been a great sufferer with an abcessed hand for several days, was carried to an Anniston hospital on Monday for observation and treatment. Wednesday morning Mrs. Harper was doing nicely, according to word from the hospital. ___ LOCAL News Mrs. W.L. Evans and children of Durant, Oklahoma arrived here Friday and will spend some time with her sister, Mrs. H.V. Jones and brother Lewis Ross. __ Fred and Robert Butler, sons of Mr. and Mrs. John Butler of Unadilla, Ga have been the guests of their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Harrison W. Butler and uncle and aunt Mr. and Mrs. W.A. Brown and other relatives in Cleburne. __ NEWSPAPER issue of Thursday, July 26, 1928 South Cleburne News Newt Riddle and family after a visit with relatives here, returned on Saturday to Waycross, Ga. __ Kieffer Thrower was the guest of Homer Thrower on Sunday. __ Vesta McElroy and family visited Uncle Tink Taylor and family on Sunday. __ MRS. CRAFT PASSES Funeral services for Mrs. Dora Craft, age 77, who died at her home in south Cleburne on Saturday, were held at Pleasant Hill church on Monday, Rev. J.W. Grubbs and Rev. W.J. Campbell and E.A. Riddle officiating at the burial. Mrs. Craft was born October 12, 1851, being 77 years, nine months and nine days old at the time of her death. She joined the Missionary Baptist church about the year 1872 and lived a consecrated christian until her death. Surviving are N.C. Shockley of Roosevelt, Oklahoma; I.Z. Shockley of Hanceville, Ala.; P.Q. Shockley, Heflin; one half sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Perkins of Heflin, Route 4, and a large number of nephews, nieces and other relatives. ___ WELL KNOWN FORMER CITIZEN ANSWERS CALL To Editor of the Cleburne News, Judge H.M. Evans, who was so well known in Cleburne and Clay counties, Alabama, died in Scott and White Hospital, Temple, Texas, on Wednesday morning, July 18th. The funeral services were held at the First Methodist church at 9:30 o'clock, Thursday morning, being conducted by Rev. T. Edgar Neal, pastor of the First Methodist church at Temple. The Masonic Lodge, of which Judge Evans had been a member for fifty years, took charge of the funeral services at Hill Crest Cemetery where the body was buried. The Business Men's Bible Class of the Methodist Church appointed pall bearers who were among the most prominent citizens at Temple. Judge Evans had lived at Temple for twenty-five years and in Texas for thirty-six years. He had been an active member of the Methodist church for seventy years or more. He was born near Stone Mountain, Georgia on December 4, 1841. His father moved to Cleburne county, Alabama and the family of fourteen children were reared near Heflin, living there until the children grew to manhood and womanhood. Of the ten brothers, eight fought in the Confederate Army as follows: Alexander Evans James Evans William H. Evans Green G. Evans Hiram M. Evans Wesley Evans Matthew Evans John M. Evans In one of the battles, Green Evans, lying on the field of battle badly wounded, was picked up by Simon Stricklin, his brother-in-law, and carried off the field under fire. Wesley Evans and Hiram M. Evans were together in the army until the death of Wesley. In addition to the eight brothers, two brothers-in-law, Glenn Black and Simon Stricklin, fought in the Confederate Army. Hiram M. Evans, with his company, the 22nd Alabama, was captured at Missionary Ridge and was a prisoner at Johnson Island, Lake Erie, Ohio, for eighteen months. During prison life, he laid the foundation of a college education, studying among other subjects, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry and solid Geometry. His children, when in the high school at Ashland, were proud to find among his old papers the notebooks in these subjects, carefully kept in prison. Some years after returning from the war, he entered Bowdon College, Georgia and secured the B.A. Degree from that college in June 1871. He was married in 1868 to Georgia Stricklin of Oaklone. Seven children were born of this union, in the order of ages as follows: Rosa Lee Evans McKibbon of Tuscaloosa, Alabama Dr. Cecil E. Evans of San Marcos, Texas Dr. Arthur W. Evans of Lubbock, Texas Mrs. J.A. Goodrich of Des Moines, Iowa Mrs. Lura Booth of Fort Worth, Texas Mrs. Frank Barrett of Hubbard, Texas Dr. Hiram Wesley Evans of Washington, D.C. Judge Evans was married four times as follows: Georgia Stricklin, already mentioned Mrs. Elizabeth Lackey of Ashland Mrs. Jensie Jenkins of Tyler, Texas, mother of Mrs. Neely Jenkins Gay of Ashland and Marcus Evans of Dallas Texas Mrs. Agnes Mills of Temple, Texas Judge Evans came to Clay county first as the principal of Oaklone school and later moving to Ashland as principal of Ashland High School for three years, resigning to accept the probate judgeship of Clay county. He was first appointed probate judge by Governor R.W. Cobb and was elected in 1880 and 1886. He served Clay county as probate judge for a little less than fourteen years. Clay county was one of the pioneer dry counties in the south, something of which he was proud and something to which he contributed his powerful influence. It was his proud boast that he never permitted corrupt influence of votes and always compelled the honest counting of votes as case, even when his own party wouldn't gain by technicalities of law. He moved to Texas with his entire family in 1892, and excepting the few years he was back in Alabama about 15 years ago, lived continuously in Texas until his death. He taught in the public schools in Texas for more than twelve years. ____ EDWARDSVILLE News Bryan and Celeste Reese of Tampa, Florida are visiting their mother, Mrs. Berta Reese. __ IN MEMORY OF HENRY THOMAS LINDLEY (from the DeLeon, Texas Free Press) In memory of Henry Thomas Lindley who was born in Randolph County, Alabama on Sept. 28, 1856. Departed from life June 29, 1928. He was married on Feb. 15, 1877 to Miss Sarah Mize. To this union there was born seven boys and six girls, four boys and one girl preceding him to the Better Land. Mr. Lindley gave his heart to the lord and united with the M.E. church in 1881 in which he lived a faithful, consecrated christian life. In 1886 he joined the Masons as Wedowee, Ala., and was ever faithful to his lodge. In 1892 he and his family came to DeLeon and made their home here. He was a kind and loving companion, a good father and his friends are numbered by all who knew him. He was President of the First National Bank of Gorman for about 18 years and was a prominent man in business affairs, always taking a stand for what he thought was right. He was a patient sufferer for several years and the past two years he was helpless, until god said "well done thou good and faithful one, enter into thy rest." Weep not, dear ones, your loss is heaven's gain. He was laid away by the Masonic Order July 1st in the De Leon Cemetery amid a host of sorrowing relatives and friends. DeLeon, Texas Free Press ___ COMING HERE SUNDAY, 29th F.M. Hardeman, blind musician living near Hightower, in company with J.I. Armstrong, was here Tuesday, the two gentleman giving The Cleburne News a pleasant call. The editor has the good fortune of having known Mr. Hardeman in Bremen several years ago. Being an up-to-date piano tuner, Mr. Hardeman has naturally traveled quite a lot over Georgia and Alabama, and declares that the road to Bowdon is the best of its kind he has yet drove over. Our friend half-way promised to be here Sunday with his violin. ___ LOCAL News Mrs. L.R. Wright, who with Margaret and Billie, spent several weeks at her girlhood home in Minneapolis, Minnesota, reported a most enjoyable trip. She and the children also visited in Superior, Wis., Clear Lake, Minn., and Chicago before returning to Heflin. __ Capt. Walter L. Verge spent the weekend at his Pinetucky farm. __ Duval Liles, who has been visiting his Heflin relatives, left Tuesday morning for Norfolk, Va. He expects to sail for China on the 29th. It may interest his friends here to know he has just completed a post graduate course in surgery at the Naval College in Washington, D.C., receiving the highest honors of his class. ___ Lonzo O'Harrow who is employed the the American Telephone and Telegraph Co. in Birmingham is at home with his parents for a vacation. __ -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.322 / Virus Database: 266.11.15 - Release Date: 5/22/2005

NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE CLEBURNE NEWS", Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama for JULY 5th thru July 12th 1928 NEWSPAPER issue of Thursday, July 5, 1928 89th BIRTHDAY on JULY 14th "Uncle" W.H. Adair was in Heflin Tuesday for his Confederate pension. Mr. Adair will celebrate his 89th birthday on Saturday, July 14th and says "the old woman" has promised him a big dinner on that day. ___ COUNTY COURT CASES The following cases were before Judge D.S. Baber in county court on Monday: Melvin Laminack, distilling, waived to grand jury M.R. Kilgore, distilling, waived to grand jury Joe Harris, violating the prohibition law, waived to grand jury Harrison Pritchett, violating prohibition law, fined $50. Coy Walker, violating prohibition law, fined $50. ___ MARRIAGE LICENSES ISSUED Recently J.H. Turner and Miss Hettie Long E.H. Watts and Miss Blanche Carter R.P. Wheeler and Miss Bernice Bearden Emanuel Johnson and Mrs. Cora Colden Comer Giles and Miss Lillie Mae Thrower Ambrose Owen and Miss Willie Galema Barr Houston Charles and MIss Ellen Thompson Amos A. Taylor and Miss Margaret Muse E.P. Owens and MIss Mildred Lee Carruth Hillery McCleuaney and Miss Sarah Houston Henry Suit and Miss Doshia Morris E.S. Bush and Miss Mary Frances Holmes ___ LOCAL News Rev. W.J. Campbell who suffered a light stroke of paralysis several days ago is able to be up again and was in town for a short time Saturday. __ IN MEMORY OF WILIE NOELL For some unknown reason to us, Willie, the much loved son of Mr. and Mrs. W.M. Noell, was called by the Great Reaper, death, to the realities of a better world than this. Willie was the idea of their home and to have known him was to love him; patient and reserved in nature, gentle and loving in heart. He was the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. J.B. Campbell and Mrs. H.A. Noell. Willie was sick only a short time and seemed to realize at first that he would not get well; he did not seem to fear death; talked to his folks and told them he would have to leave them; told his brothers to be good to their mother. Willie was ever ready to do for his mother. He talked to his Uncle Deroy Campbell and asked him to look after his mother, sister and little brother and when his uncle told him he would do that he said, "I am satisfied." Willie was age 22 last December. He joined the Missionary Baptist church in August 1922 at Cedar Creek. He was loyal to his church and sunday school. You could always find Willie at the front when he attended church. He was laid to rest at Hepsabah cemetery, Revs. W.M. Barr and F.M. Zaner conducting the funeral services. Let me say to the bereaved family, we know that Willie is gone, left you here to weep and mourn; left you here for a better home, where no sickness e're can come, but we can meet him some sweet day where we will live forever. A Friend. ___ EDWARDSVILLE News Mrs. Ada Lee and children of Monroe, Ga are vsiiting her sister, Mrs. E.I. Crumbley this week. __ Mrs. Nellie Elliott and daughter of Birmingham visited her mother Mrs. Hattie Burgess recently. __ Mr. Bob Zimmerman of Texas is visiting his son, T.H.Zimmerman and family this week. __ LOCAL News Seaborn M. Denson from Winston County, a former Cleburnite, has arrived for the Sacred Harp singing the Fourth. Mr. Denson who only recently lost his companion has the profound sympathy of a large circle of Cleburne county friends. __ Mr. and Mrs. E.E. Brown of Seabring, Florida are the guests of the latter's mother, Mrs. Lorena Harlan. __ Mr. and Mrs. A.M. Cook of Albany were the guests of the former's mother, Mrs. Margaret Cook last week. __ Mrs. Gauda Minor and son Mitchell, accompanied by Vadie Laney of Faulkville were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. W.J. Henry this week. Mrs. Minor and Mrs. Henry are sisters and had not seen each other in eight or ten years. ___ Mr. and Mrs. Lee Haywood and little daughter visited Mrs. Haywood's parents Mr. and Mrs. J.L. Wright near Bowdon on Sunday, Mrs. Wright returning with them. ___ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, July 12, 1928 MRS. CANTRELL, AGE 81, GONE TO REST (Photo shown); Mrs. Cantrell, Pioneer, Passes "Earth with it dark, dreadful ills, recedes and fades away, Left your heads ye heavenly hills, ye gates of death, give way. My soul is full of whispered song, my blindness is my sight, The shadows that I feared so long are all alive with light. The while my pulses faintly beat, my faith doth so abound, I feel grow firm beneath my feet, the green immortal ground. That faith to me a courage gives low as the grave to go, I know that my redeemer lives, that I shall live, I know. The palace walls I almost see, where dwells my lord and king, o grave, where is thy victory, o death, where is thy sting." Early on the morning of June 29th, just as the morning sun came over the easter hills that gave us light for another beautiful day, god, in his infinite and all wise wisdom, spoke to Mrs. Ellen Cantrell and said "its enough, come up higher", her stay on earth having been 81 years and six months. Aunt Ellen had been afflicted for the past few years of her stay here, her suffering and pain ending when death came, bearing it all with out complaining, saying "it was for the best". She follows her husband who preceded her to the grave about 27 years ago. Mrs. Cantrell passed away at the old home place where she had lived and tenderly cared for so long by her youngest daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. R.E. Baker. She leaves to mourn her departure nine children and one sister, Mrs. Sarah Ann Skinner, several grandchildren and a host of friends. The five sons are: J.F. Cantrell, Burwell, Ga W.M. Cantrell, Columbus, Ga D.H. Cantrell, residing in Arkansas J.P. Cantrell, Hopewell, Ala T.T. Cantrell, Heflin, Rt. 7, Ala Four daughters: Mrs. Dora Thompson, Tallapoosa, Ga Mrs. E.O. Pucket, Orban, Ga Mrs. L.F. Farlow, Hopewell, Rt. 1, Ala Mrs. Annie Baker, Bowdon, Ga One daughter, Mrs. J.L. Jackson, preced her to the grave several years ago. "Aunt Ellen" as she was affectionately known, joined the Missionary Baptist church at Macedonia at the age of 14 and lived a consecrated christian until her death. Realizing some time before her death that her stay was short, she planned the funeral services, requesting Rev. A.T. Warmack, her pastor, have charge and W.F. Jacobs, once chorister at Macedonia, conduct the song service. A.C. Gay, J.S. and A.H. Preston, J. Ester Smith, D.H. Smith and Frank Craven were the pallbearers. At the conclusion of the services, several having made short talks, among whom was Dr. W.P. Smith, who had ministered to Aunt Ellen during her long illness, testifying to her consecrated life and sweet character, admonished those present to live as she had lived. ____ WIND, RAIN, HAIL HITS COMMUNITY This community was visited by a severe wind and rain storm Friday accompanied by hail at the farm of "Slim" Jim Norton where gardens, corn and cotton were considerably damaged. Fruit trees at the home of Joe Wade, a mile south of town, were flattened to the ground, besides a barn was blown down, smashing a wagon. A half mile further on, fruit trees suffered considerable damage at the home of Col. McMahan. A limb was blown from a peach tree at the home of Mr. McMahan measuring about eight feet in length and bore ardound 250 well developed peaches and was on exhibition in Heflin Saturday morning. Other farms south of Heflin suffered equally as bad. ___ LOCAL News Newt J. Stephens who has been confined to the U.S. Veterans Hospital at Memphis for the past three months is at his home near Bowdon for a few days. __ Mrs. T.B. Ogletree and daughter will return the latter part of the week from Sylacauga where they visited relatives. __ Hewitt Reid who is employed by General Electric Co. in east Pittsburg, Penn., is visiting his mother Mrs. L.D. Reid. __ Mrs. Eliza Yarbrough of Easonville has been visiting relatives and friends in Heflin and Edwardsville for the past two weeks. __ Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Poarch and children of Elizabethton, Tennessee returned home Sunday after visiting the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Adams. Mr. Poarch, formerly a telegraph operator is now with the firm of Sterchi Brothers, Carter, Inc. silk manufacturers as assistant manager. __ EDWARDSVILLE News Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Burgess of Chattanooga spent the weekend here, returning home Monday accompanied by Dolly Burgess who will spend several days with them. ___ Mrs. Hoyt Greer and son of Sheffield are visiting Mr. and Mrs. J.J. Greer. __ PENSION GIVEN AFTER LONG WAIT W.H. Gentry, Confederate veteran of the Lebanon community was no doubt made to feel thankful on Tuesday when the mail delivered to him a check for $150. Mr. Gentry, who has been unable to find witnesses who served with him in the Confederate Army, they all having passed on, Judge Glasgow took up the matter with Congressman Lamar Jefers and upon examination of the records in Washington, found that Mr. Gentry had been honorably discharged. This fact Mr. Jeffers communicated to Judge Glasgow. As a last resort, Mr. Gentry made application for a state pension, to which was attached Mr. Jeffers letter and sent to the State Pension Department at Montgomery with the result, a check for $150. was forwarded to the judge of probate here for the old veteran. And "Uncle" Gentry is feeling fine, and will draw right along with the other "boys" of the '60's. ____ -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.322 / Virus Database: 266.11.15 - Release Date: 5/22/2005

NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE CLEBURNE NEWS", Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama for JUNE 1928 NEWSPAPER issue of Thursday, June 7, 1928 Mr. HUGHIE IS CALLED BY DEATH Mr. G.P. Hughie, age 82, a Confederate veteran, died Saturday afternoon at an Anniston hospital after undergoing an operation. Mr. Hughie had been ill for several days, having been removed to Anniston for the operation. The remains were brought to his home in Heflin Saturday night, the funeral services being held on Tuesday, the interment being in the Chulafinnee cemetery. Mr. Hughie had been a resident of Cleburne county for several years. At the time of his death he and his wife resided in Heflin, moving here a few years ago. he is survived by his wife and several children. ___ NEWSPAPER issue of Thursday, June 14, 1928 REV. CAMPBELL SERIOUSLY ILL Friends of Rev. W.J. Campbell will be pained to learn that he is dangerously ill, suffering from a stroke of paralysis. __ MRS. CAMPBELL DIED TUESDAY Funeral and burial services for Mrs. Campbell, beloved wife of Rev. W.J. Campbell were held at Pleasant Hill cemetery Wednesday morning, Rev. J.W. Grubbs, officiating. Mrs. Campbell, who had reached her 81st birthday, passed away at the family home four miles south of Heflin at 8 o'clock Tuesday morning following a long illness. Mrs. Campbell was a consecrated christian woman, a devoted and loving mother, a faithful companion and true neighbor and friend. Besides the husband, two sons John and Mark Campbell survive and they have the profound sympathy of the entire community in their great bereavement. ___ LOCAL News Mr. Comer Giles, son of Mr. and Mrs. E.D. Giles, and Miss Lille Mae Thrower, beautiful daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A.B. Thrower, were happily married Friday afternoon at the residence of Judge Glasgow who performed the ceremony. The Cleburne News extends best wishes. __ Miss Willie Galema Barr, the accomplished daughter of Rev. and Mrs. W.M. Barr of Bell Mills, and Mr. Ambrose Owen of Jasper, Ala., were married last week at the home of the bride's parents, Rev. R.L. Skinner officiating. ___ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, June 28, 1928 LAST RITES FOR J.T. THOMASON Last rites for Judge J.T. Thomason, age 83, who died at his home at Emuckfaw, just over the line in Randolph County, Saturday, were held at Ranburne Sunday afternoon, the Rev. John O. Ray and the Rev. Mr. Withrow of Bowdon officiating. Others who paid their respects to the christian life and character of Judge Thomason were Judge Kaylor, Rev. H.J. Holliday, Sam Gibbs and Dr. Wilson. Masons from Bowdon and several lodges in this county were in charge of the burial services, the interment being in the Ranburne cemetery, the body now resting by the side of his companion who preceded her husband to the grave one year ago. Judge Thomason was widely known in northeast Alabama. He represented Chambers and Randolph counties in the State Senate several years ago and was also probate judge of Randolph in 1888, serving one term. Surviving him are three sons, J.E. Thomason of Hightower; James C. and William A. Thomason of Atlanta, and one daughter, Mrs. Jeff Sox of Montgomery. A splendid christian character who always stood for right living has passed to his reward. Rest to his tired body. Active pallbearers were Cliff Jones, Rosco Jones, B.F. Durrett, Oscar Weir, Frank Lowery and Pitchford Creamer. ___ 12 STILLS DESTROYED Sheriff A. Rowell and deputies destroyed 12 stills and poured out 3,000 gallons of beer in a drive through Beats two and three last week. Jack Cavender was arrested for violating the prohibition law. Eight gallons of whiskey was found under the floor of his home when state and county officers made a raid there, officers stated. He was released after posting $300. bond and will be arraigned before Judge D.S. Baber in county court here July 2nd. ___ STRUCK DOWN BY AUTOMOBILE Duston A. Daugherty of Gadsden was struck down and painfully hurt on Sunday when he was hit for a Ford car. Besides a badly lacerated right leg and sprained ankle, he suffered painful bruises about the body. He was resting fairly well Monday afternoon at the Rawls Hospital when visited by his father Terrell Daugherty and C.F. and Jack Dodson. ___ MASONS ELECT OFFICERS FOR COMING YEAR At the annual communication of Caldwell Lodge No. 502, A.F. & A.M., last Thursday afternoon the following officers were elected for the coming year: J.T. Beason, Worshipful Master A.L. Black, Senior Warden Joe L. Peterson, Junior Warden J.H. Lambert, Treasurer C.F. Dodson, Secretary C.J. McCraven, Senior Deacon W.S. Hincey, Junior Deacon ---- Muscadine Lodge No. 531, A.F. & A.M. elected the following officers on Saturday: G.W. Laminack, Worshipful Master Vick Gable, Senior Warden E.H. Jones, Junior Warden H.H. Brown, Treasurer Carl Brown, Secretary Leon Boman, Senior Deacon W.A. Morrow, Junior Deacon J.L. Chandler, Tiler _______ RELICS OWNED BY HEFLIN'S MAYOR (photo of A.J. Haley shown) Mayor A.J. Haley of Heflin has in his possession two relics that have the combined age of 226 years. In "Squire" Haley's right hand the reader will see a cow's horn that his grandfather William Hindon picked up at a slaughter-pen in Henry County, Ga in 1812 and is now 116 years old. In the Mayor's left hand is shown a stick, while not able to "toot" as loud as the horn in age, it was cut in 1818 on the Yellow River in Henry County, Ga by Ambros Haley, A.J. Haley's paternal grandfather. The walking stick is 110 years old. These dear old relics are not for sale and the Mayor hopes to keep them in the family for years and years to come. Mayor Haley, age 77, has been a resident of Cleburne County since 1874 and has been living in Heflin for 38 years. He is widely known over the county. He served as county tax assessor and treasurer one term in each office, besides being assistant clerk 12 years under former Assessors W.M. Evans and W.F. Groover. In his young manhood days, Mr. Haley taught school in Georgia, Marshall and Cleburne Counties, Ala. Among the school books he taught was the well known Blue Back Speller. Squire Haley is serving his third term as Mayor of Heflin; he said Monday that he did not expect to "throw his hat into the ring" at the next town election. But his friends will s e more about this "expect" proposition later in the summer. ____ RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT IN MEMORY OF GARRY P. HUGHEY It is with profound sorrow that on June 3, 1928 the sad tidings went forth that our beloved brother, Garry P. Hughey, had departed this earthly life. The news came with sorrow to those who knew him. Brother Hughey was 82 years of age and was a member of the Methodist Church and proved his fidelity in god by the life he lived. He was a Mason in Dallas Lodge No. 228 A.F. & A.M. in 1889 and was a true and faithful member until death called him home. His funeral services were held on June 5, 1928 at Chulafinnee cemetery with Masonic honors by Dallas Lodge No. 228. Whereas, we bow in humble submission to the divine will of him who doeth all things well and according to his blessed will and the glory of his kingdom, and recognizing as we do that in his plan there can be no mistake; therefore, be it resolved by Dallas Lodge No. 228, A.F. & A.M., that in the passing of our great beloved brother, Garry P. Hughey, the Lodge has lost a great and good man, a loyal and Confederate member, true to the cause of the fraternity, to his church, community, state and nation, and a true and loving husband and father. He was a man in whose heart the cause of righteousness never suffered. Be it further resolved that his pure and useful life has been a benediction to this lodge and the influence of his godly life and his work in our hearts and minds shall remain green and fresh as an inspiration and benediction throughout our lives. Resolved that we sincerely offer condolence to the surviving widow and children of our deceased brother and that we wear badges of mourning, drape our lodge in mourning for 30 days and a copy of these resolutions be spread upon the minutes of our memorial records and a copy be furnished to The Cleburne News for publication for the benefit of friends and relatives. Brother Garry P. Hughey is not dead but is sleeping the sleep of the just. "Asleep in jesus, blessed sleep, sleep from which none ever wake to weep." Fraternally, W.B. Thrash Lee Haywood Roy Starr, Committee ____ LOCAL News Mrs. Mary Brannon and son John Brannon of Dallas, Texas are visiting Mr. and Mrs. W.D. Vaughan and other relatives in Cleburne. __ Mrs. Elbert Green and daugher little Miss Barbara Lee of Green's Chapel, spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Ed Howell. ____ J.H.M. NUNNELLY DIED SUDDENLY Following an illness of only a few days, Mr. J.H.M. Nunnelly, a popular and well known citizen of Cleburne county, passed away at his home near Lecta, Tuesday evening at the age of about 67 years. The death of Mr. Nunnelly removes from the community and the county a splendid citizen, valued neighbor and a friend who could be depended on in a time of need. Surviving are his wife, one daughter Mrs. Alf M. Turner of Heflin; three sons, David, William and James Nunnelly; one brother, Bill Nunnelly of Cullman County. The funeral and interment will be at Bowdon today, Thursday, at 11 o'clock. ____ FRUITHURST News Mrs. Cheally Chander is seriously ill at her mother's home in this place. __ Miss Cora Prestridge spent a few days in Carrollton and upon her return home she was accompanied by her cousin Miss Maud Crockett. ___ -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.322 / Virus Database: 266.11.15 - Release Date: 5/22/2005

NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE CLEBURNE NEWS", Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama for MAY 1928 NEWSPAPER issue of Thursday, May 3, 1928 MISSOURI LETTER To Editor of the Cleburne News, Enclosed you will find money order for my renewal. I have missed two copies and it seems like missing letters from home. You will notice I have changed my address, it formerly being in Hoxie, Arkansas. I was in that state about five years and they began calling me the "Arkansas traveler". So I thought I'd better travel on. Am now located in what is known as the Ozark Country of Missouri and it is a fine country with plenty of hills and springs, like around home in Alabama. We have several hundred acres of apples and pear trees at this place which with tomatoes, is the principal crop in this territory. We have a canning factory here, also an apple packing house and storage plant. Several hundred barrels and crates of apples are shipped each year. From all reports will have a larger crop of apples this year than ever before as there has been a lot of new trees beginning to bear. We don't raise cotton here as the season is too short, but alot of corn is produced. I am far better satisfied here than in the state of Arkansas. Don't suppose you remember me but I am a son of Harrison Butler and I met you last summer when I was visiting there. Accept my best wishes, respectfully, W.L. Butler, Telegraph Operator, Frisco Railway Co., Cedar Gap, Missouri ____ LOCAL News Mrs. and Mrs. C.W. Stephens of Heflin announce the marriage of their daughter Flora Katherine to Mr. Stewart Day of Selma, the ceremony having taken place last evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A.H .Harris at 115 East 22nd Street. Rev. J.T. McGlothlin officiated at the ceremony which was witnessed by relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Day left for a wedding trip, after which they will reside in Selma. Anniston Star ____ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, May 10, 1928 Mr. J.B. NEW BURIED SUNDAY Burial services for J.B. New, of Leoma, Tennessee, were held at Pleasant Hill, six miles northwest of Tallapoosa on Sunday, following his death in a hospital in Nashville. The body was brought to the home of Mr. E. Chandler, a nephew in Heflin, Saturday night. Mr. New formerly lived in this county ahd has many relatives in Cleburne, being a brother-in-law of Mr. J.L. Chandler Sr. He is survived by four daughters, one son and two sisters. __ CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS Codemnation proceedings recently filed by the probate court of Cleburne County against Margaret Ligon and others to condemn lands for a right of way for the Cleburne-Clay highway were heard by Probate Judge D.S. Baber here on Tuesday. A commission composed of J.W. Norton, D.W. Gray and J. W. Grubbs was appointed to fix the amount to be paid by the county for the lands condemned. E.W. Taylor was agent for the Stephens and Ligon families. ____ MARRIAGE LICENSES ISSUED in APRIL Raymond McIntyre and Vernon Wood Boston Whiteside and Lizzie Hughey Carl Brown and Leona Morris G.E. East and Ollie May Boyd V.B. Daniel and Vera Jones Royce Graham and Ruby Lee Colvin Tennis Grubbs and Flossie Smith J.H. Barmore and Dessie Bradley S.T. Maner and Annie Yarbrough J.F. Warren and Dossie Smith J.A. Stamps and Essie Whitley Robert D. Jordan and Carrie Williamson Howard Mason and Jewel Huffman T.W. Cain and Christine Giles Hubert Thompson and Sallie Arthur Carl Cates and Josie Schanders ____ MRS. LANDERS BURIED THURSDAY Mrs. Landers, widow of the late Eli W. Landers, who died at the home of her daughter in Pratt City on Tuesday of last week, following a brief illness, was laid to rest in the cemetery here Thursday, Rev. Chester Wyatt her pastor, officiating. Two daughter and one son survive. ___ CONCORD News Mrs. Ella Scales of Carrollton was visiting her brother S.W. Prichard and family last week. __ Mr. L.S. Wood of Columbus, Ga spent the weekend with his aunt, Mrs. A.L. Cunningham. __ LOCAL News Mr. and Mrs. Escar B. Wood announce the birth of an eight pound son, whom they have named Escar Gene. __ NEWSPAPER issue of Thursday, May 17, 1928 LAST RITES FOR MRS. HAYWOOD Funeral and burial services for Mrs. W.J. Haywood, age 76, who died Sunday at the family home in Chulafinnee beat, were held Monday at Liberty Hill Congregational Methodist Church, Rev. W.T. Price officiating. Mrs. Haywood, who was a charter member of the church at Liberty Hill, her affiliation dating back around 40 years, had been in declining health for some time. The death of this good christian mother has grieved many hearts, who deeply and sincerely sympatize with the husband, children and other relatives in this great loss. Besides the husband, Mrs. Haywood is survived by the following children: Mrs. Mary Jane Kelley of Walnut Grove J.M. Haywood Mrs. Alice Williamson of Hubbardville Mrs. Nora Rollins of Gadsden Lee Haywood of Heflin Howard Haywood of Chulafinnee Lloyd Haywood of Chulafinnee; to whom the Cleburne News extends profound sympathy. ___ MARRIAGE LICENSES ISSUED The following were issued marriage licenses the first 15 day of this month: J.W. Burge and Emmie Alford Marvin Stovall and Louie Mae White Melvin Gaines and Mary Lee Warren Travie Smith and Edna Lewis ___ "AUNT JANE" PASSES TO REWARD Many hearts will be made to grieve when the sae news that Aunt Jane Nunnelly had passed to her reward at the advanced age of 93 years. Aunt Jane, an old time school teacher, had enjoyed fairly good health up until ten days or two weeks ago when she received a fall while out in the garden. She never left her bed after the accident on Sunday, Mother's Day. This sweet and honored woman joined the millions of other mother in the Great Beyond. It has been an annual occasion for the past twelve or fifteen years for Aunt Jane to meet with and live over again one day with her former pupils of half century ago and spent the time in hearing lessons in the Old Blue Back, the boys playing Town Ball and other games of that day. And Aunt Jane enjoyed at seeing her former pupils enjoy themselves. Everyone worshipped her. Of her pupils then, only a few are living, among them are W.C. McMahan, A.Q. Williamson, Miles Williamson, N.J. McMahan, Ben Simonton, Bart, Gus and Mont. Wright, Tom Simonton, Mrs. Jeff Crumpton, Mrs. Kizzie Garner, Mrs. Alice Anderson, Mrs. Ivie Johns, Mr. and Mrs. W.C. Prestridge, Mr. and Mrs. Walker Johns, Eli Williamson, JIm and Martin Norton, her two sons, John and Billie Nunnelly. The school was taught at Hopewell in 1877. Death came to Aunt Jane at the home of her son John near Cullman, with whom she was living. The Cleburne News extends sympathy to the bereaved family. ____ LOCAL News "Uncle" Lige Edwards continues quite ill at his home on Cane Creek. ___ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, May 24, 1928 MRS. DENSON IS CALLED BY DEATH (written by her daughter) In memory of Mrs. Sydney S. Denson, wife of Seaborn M. Denson, who departed this life May the 3rd, 1928 at the home of her daughter Ida McCoy, where she had gone to spend the night. She was helping with breakfast when suddenly stricken with pain in her head and arm and lived five days, but she talked to her children, giving them instructions about her burial and exhorting them to meet her in heaven, her mind being clear and active to the last. One of the many beautiful things she said was "children, I will soon eat of the Tree of Life and see my precious saviour who died for me, and see my dear children who have gone on before. I'll be waiting at the golden gate for you." She leaves to mourn her death, a husband and seven children, one daughter at whose home she passed away and six boys: S.I. Denson of Jacksonville, Florida Jas. T. Denson of Jacksonville, Florida Whit Denson of Rollen's Creek, Kentucky Robt. E. Denson of Arley, Ala Phil Denson of Arley, Ala Evan E. Denson of Arley, Ala She had 50 grand and 19 great grandchildren and a host of friends who sorrow but not as "those who have no hope." Her nephew, Pain Denson and wife and a niece Mrs. Jerusha Edwards of Cullman, came with their beautiful tribute of flowers; also another nephew, Howard Denson and wife and Berdie Denson from Jasper, and niece from Double Springs, Mrs. Anna Aaron and a niece from Red Bay, Ala. were present to view for the last time the beautiful form of "Aunt" Sydney as she was called, as she reposed in the beautiful casket of white, dressed in white and white flowers in her hands, and her silver white hair, with such a heavenly expression on her face, for she had been singing a beautiful song when the end came. Bro. Dock Jones, an old friend and minister, had charge of the funeral services. On the 11th of last Oct., she was 77 years and six months old. Her grandsons at her request, were the pall bearers. It was a pathetic picture to see these stout young boys whom her hands had nursed and cared for in infancy, handling her so tenderly, as they slowly wended their way to her last resting place to await the resurrection morn in the Mt. Pisgah Cemetery. Dear mother, how we loved you, but jesus loved you best and sent his snow white angels to call you to rest. Written by a daughter, Arley, Alabama ____ LOCAL News Mrs. Sara McKelvey who has been spending the past month in Heflin with her mother Mrs. B.T. Foster, and other realtives, left for her home in Detroit, Michigan on Saturday, accompanied by her niece Miss Sara Hanna and nephew Earl Jones Jr. who informed his parents he was going to Detroit and "never coming back." Earl is age 3. ___ THE PASSING OF "AUNT" JOE WALKER "Aunt" Joe Walker, 86 years old, died at the home of her sister Mrs. Mary Boyd, near Cullman, on Thursday the 17th, following an illness of several weeks. Aunt Joe was a sister to Aunt Jane Nunnelly, an account of whose death appeared in the Cleburne News last week. Mrs. Walker had resided in this county all her life until about a year ago when she went to make her home with Mrs. Boyd. Like her sister, Mrs. Nunnelly, Aunt Joe was an old time teacher. Two sisters, Mrs. Mary Boyd and Mrs. George Prestridge, survive, besides many other relatives in Cleburne and other sections of the county. The funeral and interment were held near where Aunt Joe had made her home in Cullman county with Mrs. Boyd. ___ FORMER RESIDENTS PLAN VISIT It has been learned that Mr. and Mrs. Henry Howle of Venus, Texas are planning to visit Cleburne this summer, arriving in time for the big Fourth of July singing. His brother Amos Howle and wife of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma write that they, too, hope to visit back at the old home during this year. ___ MARRIAGE LICENSES ISSUED J. Matt Turner, age 70, and Miss Hettie Long, both of Chulafinnee beat J.E. Warren and Miss Hester C. Farmer, both of Tallapoosa Robert Blackman and Miss Fannie Davis of Bremen ___ LOCAL News NEWSPAPER issue of Thursday, May 31, 1928 WILKERSON RETURNS TO JAIL J.D. Wilkerson, who with two other prisoners, Rosco Butterworth and Howard Mize, escaped from the Cleburne County Jail Friday night by sawing their way to liberty, voluntarily surrendered to Sheriff Rowell Tuesday morning. Wilkerson who is only 17 years old, was accompanied to Heflin by his mother. The three men, Butterworth, Mize and Wilkerson were landed in jail last week, Butterworth's bondsman having withdrawn from an appeal bond and he was committed to jail. The other two men were captured at a still near Duck Nest Spring in Beat 14 by enforcement officers. ___ ARRESTED FOR GEORGIA OFFICERS Sheriff Rowell, Deputies Owen and Haywood arrested Claud Farlow at the home of Ed Baker on state line Monday night and placed him in jail. Farlow who was arrested at the request of Carroll County authorities is charged with false swearing in securing a marriage license to wed a Miss Skinner, said to be only about 14 years old. Sheriff J.M. Webb and Deputy Hamrick came for Farlow and carried him back to Georgia on Tuesday morning. Farlow lives in Cleburne County near the state line. ______ YOUNG GIRL HAS NARROW ESCAPE Miss Margrett Barnes, the 16 year old adopted daughter of Bill Barnes, experienced a close call from instant death Thursday morning of last week when the car she was driving was struck by a Southern freight engine at the crossing just west of the Perryman Bros. warehouse. The automobile was badly damaged, the impact throwing the machine a considerable distance, shattering to splinters a large sign post. Fortunately the car did not turn over. Mrs. Elbert O'Harrow and Mrs. John Lambert and members of Mr. Crumpton's family who are said to have witnessed the accident were the first to reach the unfortunate young woman, who was found slumped over the steering wheel, unconscious. She was removed to the home of Mr. Crumpton and a physician hurriedly summoned, an examination revealing a badly fractured righ tarm, besides other painful bruises about the body. Miss Barnes, who is admired by all in Heflin, was among the large number of young women and men who graduated from the Cleburne High School first of last week. Friends hope that she will soon be restored to good health. ____ -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.322 / Virus Database: 266.11.15 - Release Date: 5/22/2005

NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE CLEBURNE NEWS", Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama for April 19th thru April 26th 1928 NEWSPAPER issue of Thursday, April 19, 1928 HIRAM WATSON CALLED HOME Funeral services for Hiram Watson, age 84, Confederate veteran, who died at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jake Norton, were held Wednesday of last week at New Harmony, Revs. J.W. Grubbs and W.J. Campbell officiating. Burial was made in the church cemetery. Mr. Watson had lived in Texas for 14 years, moving back here about 10 months ago. Surviving are the widow and one daughter Mrs. Jim Vaughan of Paris, Texas. Mrs. Henry Watson is a daughter-in-law and Mrs. Jake Norton is a granddaughter. ___ IN MEMORY OF MOTHER, MRS. MARTHA PATTY On Sunday night, April 8, 1928, the grim reaper of death entered the home of Junious Patty and claimed his companion, Mrs. Martha Patty. She had been in declining health for more than two years, yet she did not complain, but bore her afflictions bravely, always trusting in the lord and proclaiming his will be done. She was aware for long that she must leave us, but declared through faith in the lord and obedience to his will that there was a place prepared when she could rest when she had no more time here. She was a daughter of Susie Hart, was born July 6, 1854, and moved with her parents to this state from Georgia in early childhood, and lived practically all her life in the same community. At about 15 years of age she joined the Missionary Baptist church and was a faithful and consistent member until her death. As a christian she was an example in her church and community. On November 26, 1876 she married to Junious Patty and to this union was born one son and two daughters, Rev. J.W. Patty, Mrs. Louannie Cheatwood and Mrs. Callie Owen. It seemed that her only regret was having to leave her family. We miss you, dear mother; it seems like we can't do without you but we resign to the lord's will, knowing that our loss is heaven's eternal gain. The funeral was held from the Cane Creek church, the Revs. C.E. Garner and M.A. Gann officiating. The body was laid to rest in the church cemetery, amid a large crowd of sorrowing relatives and friends. ___ PINHOOK News Mrs. Annie Story and Mrs. Dussie Dougherty were the guests of Mrs. Ella Pesnell Monday afternoon. __ John Noah of Mt. Gilead was here last week. __ Hershell Burns continues seriously ill with fever. _ LOCAL News M.F. White, well known Lecta citizen, has been quite ill for the past several weeks. He is the father of Mrs. Arthur Myers and Mrs. Sylvan Walker of Heflin. __ IN MEMORY OF A GOOD CITIZEN, A.G. GRICE Mr. A.G. Grice was born in Carroll County, Georgia on April 8, 1850. His father, Larry Grice, was a pioneer of Carroll County and a grandson of one of the three brothers of that name who migrated to the colonies from England prior to the Revolutionary War. Mr. Grice was married in July 1881 to Sarah Lee Bennett, daughter of the late John F. Bennett of Edwardsville. Mr. Bennett was an early settler in Cleburne county, having moved here from Hall County, Georgia before the removal of the Indians. Mr. Grice joined the Missionary Baptist church in Carroll County in 1875 and became a charter member of the Baptist church at Edwardsville when it was established and continued a member there until his death, having been clerk of the church for more than 20 years. He was always interested in civil and educational affairs of any movement for the betterment and uplift of his community. Mr. Grice is survived by his wife and five sons: Dr. Homer L. Grice of Nashville, Tenn. John L. Grice of St. Louis, Mo. Loyce D. Grice of Atlanta, Ga Capt. L. Ogle Grice of Philadelphia, Pa. Keely A. Grice of Charlotte, N.C.; And three daughters: Mrs. Frank Williams of Tallapoosa, Ga Mrs. W.A. Guyton of Atlanta, Ga Mrs. A.B. Ferguson of Granitteville, S.C.; all of whom attended the funeral and burial services in Atlanta, Crest Lawn Cemetery, on April 4th. One son and one son-in-law of Mr. Grice are ministers; Dr. Homer L. Grice being secretary in charge of the Daily Vocational Bible School department of the Southern Baptist Sunday School board and Rev. A.B. Ferguson, the husband of Mr. Grice's daughter Ethel, being a minister of the Southern Methodist Church. Three of Mr. Grice's sons served in the U.S. Army during the World War: John L. Grice was a Captain and served at Camp Wheeler and France; Ogle Grice served as a Captain at Washington and France; and Keely Grice was Captain in the Motor Transportation Corps at Camp Gordon. The funeral of Mr. Grice was very impressive, the chapel being beautifully arranged with more than forty floral offerings, his five sons and one son-in-law acting as pallbearers. The services were conducted by Dr. Carter Helm Jones, pastor of the Second Baptist Church and Rev. Samuel A. Cowan, pastor of the Inman Park Baptist Church of Atlanta. A glowing tribute was paid to the life of Mr. Grice by Dr. Jones. ____ SEABORN DENSON SINGING AT AGE 74 Dear Mr Editor, Here I am again with my subscription to the Cleburne News. I can't afford to be without The News; it is like reading a letter from my boyhood home each week. I am sure sorry to hear of so many deaths of my old friends and acquaintances; and each week as I look for my paper I wonder who will be next. This month, April 9th, will see my 74th birthday and the children are beginning to plan for the dinner on that day and I wish you could be with me and eat chicken and egg pie. Sidney is still living and leads music, although in her 75th year, and the only one of a family of 9. As to my family there are still 4 living in "Uncle Phillip's" family; myself, Tom and two sisters. We have seven children living and 52 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren. I have a fine class of singers. I have tried to cultivate the talent god gave me and I am teaching yet and will begain a 20 day school at White Plains on Monday after the fourth Sunday in July, in the Sacred Harp. Would be glad to see as many of my old friends as can come; July 23rd. I want to be in Heflin July 4th, the lord willing and will appreciate visiting dear old Cleburne again. Mr. Editor, if this misses the wastebasket I shall write again of my next birthday if spared, if I am not living, someone else will, for I want the Cleburne News continue coming to my home and family. Sincerely yours, S.M. Denson, Arley, Alabama ____ APPLICATION FOR PARDON Notice is hereby given that application will be made to the Governor for the pardon of Miss Oda Porter convicted of distilling March 12, 1928 in the circuit court of Cleburne County, Alabama and sentenced to a term of one year and one day in the penitentiary. W.A. Porter ____ LOCAL News Uncle Henry Johnson will leave soon to spend several weeks with W.Z. Walker and family in Telahoma, Tennessee. __ Tom Boman of Birmingham spent the weekend with his sister Mrs. Minnie Beason. __ Jim Pesnell of Blue Mountain, Ala., was in town this week. __ Lieut. A.C. Morgan, who is at present stationed at Camp McClellan, in Anniston, with the Twenty-Second Infantry, spent a few hours here on Thursday last week with his mother and other relatives. __ Mr. and Mrs. A.L. Jones and son Ralph of Anniston visited Mr. and Mrs. J.N. Ivey on Sunday. __ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, April 26, 1928 LAST RITES FOR MRS. CLAYTON Funeral services for Mrs. S.K. Clayton, who died Sunday the family residence in Tallapoosa, Georgia were held Tuesday at Lebanon with burial in the church cemetery. The Rev. A.T. Warmack conducted the services. Mrs. Clayton had attained the age of 83 years, and had been in feeble health for the past several months. She passed away Sunday, April 22nd. She had resided in Tallapoosa about one year. She was a Missionary Baptist, having joined in 1884. She is survived by her aged husband, five sons, Bill Clayton of Guntersville, P.J., K.N., G.W., and R.L. Clayton of Beat 8; five daughters, Mrs. Adline Dobbs of Middleton, Texas; Mrs. Etta Roberts of Muscadine; Mrs. Emma Smith of Tallapoosa, GA; Mrs. Merellen Bowman of Tallapoosa; and Mrs. Mattie Dryden of near Lebanon. The Cleburne News extends sympathy to the bereaved ones. ___ MRS. JOHNSTON DIED SATURDAY The body of Mrs. Nancy Johnston, age 86, who died Saturday at the home of her son-in-law W.A. Edwards of Cane Creek, was carried Sunday to Antioch in Blount County for burial, with F.P. Owens Co. in charge. Several children and other relatives survive. ___ FORMER CITIZEN BURIED THE 18th AT UNION HILL The body of John G. Phillips, age 34, who died at Westfield on Tuesday of last week, was shipped to Heflin and carried to Union Hill, with F.P. Owens in charge. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday afternoon of last week with interment in Union Hill Cemetery. Mr. Phillips resided here until several years ago. He was born and reared in the Hightower community. Surviving are the widow, two sons; two brother, four sisters, Mrs. G.H. Gibbs of Hightower; Mrs. Bun Henderson of Ensley; Mrs. J.V. Bain and Mrs. Ed Scruggs of Bartow, Ga; brothers Carl and Will Phillips. ___ MRS. NOELL DEAD Mrs. Alex Noell died Tuesday morning at her home near Beason Mill after an illness of one month. Funeral and burial services occurred Wednesday at Hepsibah. She was preceded to the grave by her husband about four months ago. She is survived by several children. ___ A.J. McEACHERN ANSWERS CALL A.J. McEachern, age 76, died at his home at Lecta on Tuesday, following an illness of three years duration. He was a pioneer citizen of Cleburne County and widely known. He and his family resided in Edwardsville about 20 years but moved back to the old homestead in Lecta last December. Mr. McEachern is survived by his widow, two sons, Henry of Heflin and Thomas of Edwardsville, one daughter Miss Odessa of Lecta and one brother A.D. McEachern of Beason Mills. Funeral services were held Wednesday at Antioch, the Revs. L.S. Wessinger and Hobart Murphree of Heflin and J.L.B. McGill of Edwardsville officiating. Hopewell, Edwardsville and Heflin Masons had charge of the burial services. A large crowd of sorrowing relatives and friends were present at the services. ___ PINHOOK News Hershell Burns and John Coppock who have been seriously ill are slightly improved at this writing. __ We regret to report the death of J.M. Coppock which occurred Wednesday of last week. He is survived by his wife, two sons, his parents and two brothers. We sympathize with the bereaved ones. ___ -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.322 / Virus Database: 266.11.15 - Release Date: 5/22/2005

NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE CLEBURNE NEWS", Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama for APRIL 5th, 1928 NEWSPAPER issue of Thursday, April 5, 1928 TWO LOVEABLE SISTERS OF MACEDONIA SECTION; "Aunt Ellen" Mrs. M.E. Cantrell and "Aunt Sack" Mrs. Sarah Ann Skinner (photos of both women shown) To Editor of The Cleburne News, by D.H. Smith Please allow me space in your newspaper for a few lines regarding some of our pioneers who are still here with us. There are two sisters in Macedonia community, just east of the Frank Cook old mill on Lost Creek, whose father, the Rev. John Couch, moved to this county in 1850 from Coweta County, Georgia. He raised a large family, all of whom, except the two referred to here, have passed to their reward. These two reared large families. Mrs. Cantrell, the oldest of the two is 81. Her husband was Mericus Cantrell. Her friends speak of her as "Aunt Ellen". Mrs. Sarah Ann is three years younger and is affectionately known as "Aunt Sack". Her husband was the late W.M. Skinner, "Uncle Bill", and was widely known for his great progressivness. He has answered the call, leaving the sisters widows, and are living in "hollowing" distance of where their father settled on adjoining farms to each other, only a creek separating them. "Aunt Sack" has a wonderful record. Having reared a large family of her own, she ministered to grandchildren, besides rendering great service in bringing up great grandchildren. As we visit their homes that they have cared for and watched over so long, one can see the results of life's toil, showing that they have had busy lives. And as we look into their aged faces, we realize that their lives have not been one strewn with roses along the journey; and we know that the advantages of today are far different to what they experienced. At that time this section was "in the woods" and but few settlers, and those far apart. However they made a success and a kind providence smiled on their labors. There are other pioneers who are worthy of mention, but having known these two sisters since my childhood, I naturally turn in their direction. "Aunt Ellen's" health is declining and is confined to her bed a great deal of the time, and it is believed that through the faithfulness of her physician, Dr. W.P. Smith, that her life has been prolonged, she having underwent 52 operations, which have to repeated every four days. "Aunt Ellen" has in her possession a small terrapin that her husband captured in 1871 and is almost like one of the family. The figures "1871" carved there when captured, are plainly visible. It was frequently seen about the plantation and no one dared to harm the little animal, in fact, it was kind of a privileged character around the Cantrell home, and if you will look you will notice that "Aunt Ellen" had its picture made along with her own. This terrapin has been spoken of and written about at various times and by several newspapers, among them the Carroll County Times, The Atlanta Journal and others. And who knows but what this was the tortoise spoken of that won the race with the hare? Yes, who knows? He has a most wonderful record of any terrapin that the writer knows of. Now back to "Aunt Ellen", the dear old soul. As I visit her in her home during afflictions she always greets me with a smile and never a word of complaint, taking all with patience. The two mentioned above are devout members of the Missionary Baptist church at Macedonia, "Aunt Ellen's" membership dating back to '67 and "Aunt Sack" 55 years, church memberships of which we all look upon with pride and thankfulness. "Aunt Sack's" health is somewhat declining, but not so much as one might expect of a person of her advanced age of 78 years, December 25th last, and the day being pretty, the two met at the creek, between their homes where the county had just completed the first bridge at this place, their one desire being to see a bridge upon the span of the stream at this point during their time, recalling their happy childhood days at the ages of ten and seven, "Aunt Ellen" had led "Aunt Sack" across the creek at this point. So on last Christmas Day, "Aunt Ellen" again led her "little sister' safely over the creek, but this time across a bridge, the first to be built there. We are made to rejoice that the lives of many of our pioneers are yet spared, for their stay among us is beloved valuation with whom they are associated; but their ranks are fast diminishing and to the two sisters, the subject of this sketch, we pray god's richest blessings. _____ CHARLIE RUSK IS SHOT AND KILLED; Munroe Franklin, Brother-In-Law is alleged to have fired fatal bullet Charlie Rusk was shot Wednesday of last week in a field near his home. His brother-in-law, Monroe Franklin, former Anniston man, is sought as the slayer, according to Sheriff Rowell Franklin was still at large this morning. It is believed that the shooting was the culmination of some domestic trouble. A brother of the dead man and a brother of the alleged slayer were present when the shooting took place. A fifth man was also present but his name was not known by Sheriff Rowell. Rusk was shot in the right side of his chest and was killed almost instantly. Immediately after the shooting Franklin and his brother left the scene. Officers were called to investigate and a search was begun for the Franklin brothers. The first report was the the two men engaged in a heated argument while at work in a field and that Franklin felled Rusk with a hoe. The sheriff reported that a pistol was used in the fatal argument and Rusk was shot through the right breast dying almost instantly. Franklin fled immediately after the shooting and has not been apprehended although officers in adjoining Georgia and Alabama counties had been notified to be on the watch for him. Franklin and Rusk are said to have been renters on the Thrash fram at Riddle's Bridge. Both men are said to be married. ____ DEATH CLAIMS MR. A.G. GRICE Funeral services were held for Mr. A. Grice on Tuesday with interment in an Atlanta cemetery. Mr. Grice had been in declining health for the last year or two. Mr. Grice lived in Edwardsville for many years where he raised a splendid family of boys and girls. The sons surviving are Rev. Homer Grice, John, Ogle and Loyce Grice; the girls are Costilla and Nettie. Mr. Grice who is survived by his widow and the above named children had reached his 78th year, most of which time having been spent in this county, and his death removes one of our oldest citizens. The Cleburne News extends sympathy to the bereaved family in the death of husband and father. ___ L.M. McElroy and F.M. Zaner were callers at the News office on Saturday. Mr. McElroy reported that his son J. Tom, who cut his left foot on Friday is getting along nicely. __ Miss Mildred Wright, after a visit with her sister Mrs. Lee Haywood, has returned to her home in Carroll County. __ Mr. and Mrs. J.J. Wager attended the funeral and burial of Mrs. Wager's uncle, Benj. Bevis who was in his 93rd year, in Bowdon, Tuesday afternoon. The aged man was residing at Calera at the time of his death. __ Mr. and Mrs. B.H. Turner of Birmingham spent the weekend with the latter's mother, Mrs. J.D. Hudson, who is recovering from a serious illness. __ MARRIAGE LICENSES ISSUED During March Henry Hammond and Ruth Pope Walter E. Green and Rubye West W.R. Ford and Margaret Cosby Preston Blair and Thelma Wiggins Homer Lee Bright and Levie Hicks D.F. Haney and Maggie Measles Levice C. Price and Loucile Thompson H.D. Hibbitt and Jeanette Billingsly B. Brooks and Onie Jarrett W.H. Humprhey and Grace Parrish J.N. Parrish and Ada Hulsey Raymond McIntyre and Vivian Wood V.B. Daniel and Vera Jones Price Banks and Levie Baxley Will Brown and Inez Banks ___ TWO FINE OLD VETERANS Uncle George Morris of Edwardsville and Uncle W.H. Adair of Fruithurst, two fine old Confederate veterans, were in Heflin on Monday, coming for their pensions. Uncle George will celebrate his 93rd birthday on the 27th of the present month, while Mr. Adair is in his 79th year. The two are enjoying fairly good health. These Veterans always call on The News when in Heflin. ___ PLAINVIEW News Mr. and Mrs. D.O. West of Leoma, Tenn., visited the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. C.H. Durham last week. __ W.F. Jacobs was painfully hurt on Tuesday of last week when hewas thrown off a cornstock cutter and fell against a lightwood stump. It is believed that some of his ribs were broken besides other bruises on his head and arms. ___ -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.322 / Virus Database: 266.11.15 - Release Date: 5/22/2005

NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE CLEBURNE NEWS", Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama for MARCH 1928 NEWSPAPER issue of Thursday, March 15, 1928 FORMER CITIZEN DIES IN GEORGIA LAST FRIDAY Garry Grice, age 72, a former citizen of Edwardsville, this county, was found dead in bed at his home near Roopville, Georgia early Friday morning, having died during Thursday night. Mr. Grice had been a resident of Edwardsville for more than 30 years and was the first rural mail carrier out of that place when this service was established several years ago. He moved to Georgia about two years ago and was engaged in farming, owning a large plantation in Carroll County. Mr. Grice was a Master Mason and Grotto and is said to have carried several thousand dollars insurance with fraternal orders and old line companies. Surviving are his wife and one brother, A.G. Grice of 1105 Boulevard Drive, Atlanta; nephews, Floyd Coggin of Heflin, Ala., and Ray Coggin of Riverside, besides other relatives. Interment was in the family burying ground near Roopville on Sunday afternoon. ___ U.S. VETERAN HOSPITAL PRAISED To Editor of the Cleburne News, I returned recently from the U.S. Veterans Hospital No. 88 in Memphis, Tennessee and I know there are lots of ex-soldier boys who need hospital treatment but fear to take it, believing they will not be treated nice when in the hospital. Boys, I will say a few words in regard to old 88; it is a fine hospital and nice as one as there is in the south and they have the best of surgeons and physicians to be found anywhere and their ages range from 45 to 60 and went through the World War with us. My advice to former soldiers in need of hospital treatment is to not hesitate in going to No. 88. You will be treated there just as kindly as if you were at home. Jesse Otwell, Bowdon, GA, Rt. 4 ____ LAST RITES FOR J. BENJAMIN COOK LAST MONDAY The funeral services for J. Ben Cook, 34, who died Sunday morning at his home near Nelms bridge, were held at New Harmony on Monday, the Rev. J.W. Grubbs officiating. Interment was made in the church cemetery. Impressive ceremonies were conducted by the Beasons Mill Odd Fellows. Mr. Cook was sick only a short time, stricken March 2nd while attending the district Odd Fellows Convention in Anniston. He returned to his home before the session adjourned on account of being sick. His condition grew rapidly worse, pneumonia having developed, and he passed from this life early Sunday morning. Mr. Cook was a member of New Harmony Baptist church moving his membershop from Cedar Creek Church. Pallbearers were Virgil Vise, Henry Thompson, E.W. Beason, Tom Lawler, W.B. Dennis and Roy Howle. Surviving are his widow, five children, his mother, two brothers, Rollin Cook of Manchester, Georgia and Orlin Cook of Phoenix City, Alabama. The Cleburne News extends sympathy to the bereaved ones. ___ CROSS ROADS News Mr. and Mrs. David Hamrick and family of Cullman visited relatives here last week. __ Mrs. Roberts of Sand Mountain is visiting her daughter Mrs. Oley Perry. __ Hubert Walton of Tallapoosa visited here last Wednesday. __ Emerson and Elbert Perry visited spent last week with relatives on Sand Mountain. __ GEORGE VOSS IS KILLED BY TRAIN George Voss, age 36, died in an Atlanta hospital early last Wednesday morning, following injuries received Tuesday night when struck by Southern passenger train No. 26. Both of his arms and both legs were said to have been broken as were several ribs and his skull fractured. Voss, who was to board the train for Muscadine, is said to have stepped in front of the engine as it slowed down for the station, thinking perhaps that passengers boarded the train on the opposite side of the tracks from the station. It is said that the engineer saw the unfortunate man on the tracks and did everything within his power to bring his engine to a stop but to no avail. The injured man was placed aboard the train and carried to Atlanta where he succumbed at 5 a.m. Wednesday and the body returned to Fruithurst that night. Mr. Voss was single and a Veteran of the World War. He was well known in this section of the county. Mr. Voss was born Feb 3, 1892, three miles from Muscadine, where he grew to manhood. He was one of 14 children of Mr. and Mrs. M.P. Voss. Surviving are four sisters and four brothers. He served 14 months in France in the World War and reenlisted for one year after the Armistice. Funeral services were conducted Thursday at Lebanon, with the Rev. A.T. Warmack in charge. Burial was made in the church cemetery. ____ LOCAL News Mrs. McIntyre who has been visiting her sister Miss Louise Jones, left Wednesday morning for her home in Texas. __ F. M. White, who is in the hospital at Anniston, will be removed to his home in Lecta by Friday, it is said. __ Mr. and Mrs. J.T. Connell and son Jimmy of Blue Mountain spent the weekend with relatives near Edwardsville. __ APPLICATION FOR PAROLE After the expiration of 2 weeks, application will be made to the Governor and Pardoning Board of Alabama for the parole of Albert James who was on the 28th day of Sept. 1927, sentenced to the penitentiary for the term of 1 year on a charge of making whiskey. J.H. James ___ CIRCUIT COURT CASES Paul Merrill, distilling, mistrial Hoyt Hyatt, distilling, two and half year sentence, appealed Bud Gann, distilling, two and half year sentence, appealed Joe Gann, distilling, 18 months sentence, appealed Ernest Chandler, distilling, case continued Warren and Eula Porter, distilling, 2 years sentence for Warren, 1 year for Eula Bud Messer, distilling, case continued Luther Pointer, violating prohibition law, nol prossed George Smith, distilling, one year sentence Ada Porter and Luther Pointer, distilling, one year sentence Jim Owen, distilling, nol prossed Robt. Henson, violating prohibition law, $100. fine and 6 months hard labor Lemon Edwards, distilling, two and one half year sentence Jess Miller, distilling, continued Rawley Pledger, distilling, continued ____ LOCAL News Mrs. J.A. Newell of Abernathy is recovering from an operation she underwent in an Anniston hospital Thursday of last week. __ NEWSPAPER issue of Thursday, March 22, 1928 W.C. WHITMAN DIED FRIDAY W.C. (Lum) Whitman, age 42, died last Friday at his home in the Redlands, after an illness of about five weeks. A carbuncle was attributed as the cause of his death. The funeral and burial services took place at Hurricane church on Saturday, the Rev. Minus Gann being in charge. Mr. Whitman is survived by his widow, children, brothers, sisters and other relatives. ___ FORMER CLEBURNE WOMAN PASSES AT TALLAPOOSA HOME Mrs. Fannie Chieves, wife of T.S. Chieves, died at her home in Tallapoosa on Friday night, March 16th of pneumonia. She was born and raised at Muscadine and had been a member of the M.E. church at that place for more than 20 years. She was 66 years old and had been a resident of Muscadine until about 15 years ago when the family moved to Tallapoosa. Surviving are the husband and nine children: Homer, Everett and Frank Chieves; Mrs. Lois Albright of Birmingham; Mrs. Maude Jones and Lebus Chieves of Alabama City; Maggie Chieves of Tallapoosa; and Guy Chieves of the U.S. Navy, now stationed in Cuba. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. O.N. Todd of the Pentacostal church, Tallapoosa, a large number of relatives and friends being present. ____ EARLY GARDENER The News thanks Rev. Terrell for a nice bunch of shellots give us last week. Rev. Terrell is noted for his garden activites, being among the first to gather vegetables in the spring from his garden. ___ MRS. ALLEN PASSES Mrs. J.N.T. Allen passed away at her home early Wednesday morning of last week. She was one of the best beloved women of this community. She had attained the age of 64 years and 24 days when the brittle thread of life was cut. She had been confined to her bed for the last four months but all know that she is at rest now, where there is no more suffering and all tears are wiped away. She joined the Missionary Baptist church at the early age of 14. She is survived by her husband, Uncle Joe Allen, one son, Virgil of Oak Level; two daughters, Mrs. T.B. Gray of Oak Level and Mrs. Lovella Lankford of Palm Beach, Florida. Interment took place in the Oak Level cemetery on Thursday morning of last week, Rev. Warmack officiating. ____ HARP SINGING By request of A.J. McLendon of Hopewell, there will be a Sacred Harp singing at his home the fourth Sunday, March 25th, in honor of his 70th birthday. The News predicts that scores of Uncle A.J.'s relatives and friends will be present. ___ LOCAL News Rev. J.W. Grubbs returned Tuesday from DeKalb county where he visited his brother H.C.A. Grubbs who has beein in failing health for some time. __ J.W. Warren and children Vernon and Effie returned Thursday to their home at Dutton after spending a few days with relatives on Cane Creek and in Heflin. __ Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Coggin have moved into their new bungalow, "Breezy Heights" on Bankhead Highway west of town. __ IN APPRECIATION AND MEMORY OF MRS. L.T.J. McMURRAY (1828 - 1928) Death comes to all, yet with personalities such as that of Mrs. McMurray the transition is hard to accept. She loved life and found it good. In spite of her ninety years she maintained an interest in her friends as well as in her large family connection. Her visits here were always an occasion for pleasureable mingling with old friends. It was noticeable the perfect at-homeness she felt in the family of her son, H.A. McMurray. Her devotion to her son was not exceeded by the admiration and love she felt for his wife. The relationship was ideal and beautiful. In the passing of Mrs. McMurray, Randolph County loses one of its noble types of womanhood. She not only appeared to believe in god but one felt she walked with god, yea, talked with god. The violence of nature fills us with awe but the calm that folows comforts us; so in the life of our friend the long years of experience in rearing a large family had problems but in solving of those issues a great peace seemed to have come to her. And peace is obtained only through merit; it is a baptismal of the spirit by the father. It was for peace that the master came to comfort a troubled world; the nearest approach we have to the christ-love is the mother love. In childhood we turn to her with our wounded feelings, just as in maturer years we turn to him who never denies us an audience. The stamp of her image on our memories is so deeply engraven that it can never be erased. Mrs. McMurray belonged to the type of womanhood now fast becoming obsolete. Her years of greatest activity came before the modern trend for women had crystalized. In her period the home and the church constituted the life activites of mothers. Times were different. Social life at the time of her young ladyhood was as full of spirit as it is today but markedly different in contrast. The home of her father, the late Mitchell Gay, was one of bounty and hospitality. In lower Randolph, the Gays, Heflins, Towles and other families of outstanding prominence in the early struggle of the county were accustomed to meet yearly at Old Corn House Camp Ground where they met the other early representative families of the county and state. I recall one such meeting in my childhood. The tents, and camp houses were scenes of social life after the services were over. Always the evening was enjoyable and hospitality was at high peak. Old families kept open house. This same spirit of life obtained in the life of Mrs. McMurray as long as she kept her home open. In the passing of these queenly types many things are suggested to my mind. Every step onward, every decided change in our lives, compels us to leave behind something dear to us. Modern women have, as they are prone to think, every point of vantage over their mothers, but sometimes I am brought to question the ways of our times. When we look upon a race radiant with peace that passeth understanding we are made to think on the fullness of life. Such a countenence was Mrs. McMurray's. She sought the good, forgetting what the world terms evil; she recognized the goodness in all; thus interpreting the fuller meaning of charity and love for mankind. Her ninety years had taught her many lessons in life; these she lived quiety and without ostentation. Through the ages lessons have come down to us. The Greeks taught that we must know ourselves; the Romans that we must control ourselve, but god taught that we must give ourselves. The last incorporates the other two and is an attribute clearly defined in the life of our friend. The mother of a large family of sons and daughters whose privilege it will be to carry on the high ideals maintained by her. She was preceded to the beyond by her husband, the late W.F. McMurray by some 14 years. Besides her children, she leaves a goodly number of grandchildren and great grandchildren to call her blessed. Written by Hattie Perryman, Heflin, Ala. ____ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, March 29, 1928 A.W. LEE CALLED TO THE BEYOND The funeral for Arthur W. Lee, 53 years old, who died Thursday at his home in Gooseneck Valley, was held Friday at Cedar Creek Baptist church, with the Rev. F.M. Zaner in charge. Interment was made in the church cemetery. Mr. Lee was widely known in Heflin and surrounding territory. He had been seriously sick for about two months, suffering with asthma and his death was a shock to his family and friends. Mr. Lee was a member of the Missionary Baptist church and was a Spanish-American War veteran. Surviving are the widow, Mrs. Mary Lee, daughters Mrs. Rebecca Smith, Misses Alice and Lois Lee; sons, Woodson, Earl, Lowell adn Hilton Lee. ____ FORMER CITIZEN DIED SATURDAY John T. Connell, age 72, died Saturday night at his home in Blue Mountain, where he and his family lived for the past 14 months, moving there from the Harmony Grove section of Cleburne County. Mr. Connell had been in declining health for some time. Death came suddenly last Saturday night, just after he had eaten supper, according to word received here. He was a member of the Baptist church. The body was brought to Ai on Sunday where the funeral and burial services were held, the Rev. J.H. Darden of Blue Mountain officiating. Surviving are the widow, four sons, Homer and Noah of Cleburne County; W.D. of Birmingham and Jimmie of Blue Mountain; daughters, Mrs. J.M. Gaines of Ai; Mrs. G.W. Phillips of Oxford; Misses Ola, Myrtle and Bertha Connell of Blue Mountain. ___ CROSS ROADS News Miss Martha Nelson spent last week with her sister Mrs. Albert Zimmerman at Oak Level. __ FORMER CITIZEN DIES IN TEXAS Word has been received in Heflin of the death of Rev. Hanibal Allen, the end coming to the aged minister at his home near Meridian, Texas on Friday of last week, according to information received from his daughter, Mrs. J.G. Jones of this place. During his citizenship in Cleburne county, Rev. Allen was recognized as among the leading Baptist ministers of the state and was popular with all denominations. Mr. Allen had reached the advanced age of 86 years and is survived by his wife who is three years his senior, and five children. The Cleburne News extends sympathy to the wife and children. ___ LOCAL News C.A. Winham returned last week from Birmingham where he spent several days with his brother, W.A. (Bill) Winham who has been seriously ill with pneumonia. Charlie reported that Bill was on the road to recovery. __ John H. Campbell of Mongtomery is spending the week with his parents Rev. and Mrs. W.J. Campbell at Belltown. __ -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.322 / Virus Database: 266.11.14 - Release Date: 5/20/2005

NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE CLEBURNE NEWS", Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama for FEBRUARY 1928 NEWSPAPER issue of Thursday, February 2, 1928 W.T. CHEATWOOD RECOVERING Edwardsville, Jan. 30th To Editor of the Cleburne News, T.M. Cheatwood went blind a few months ago and went to Anniston on Jan. 19th for an operation for the removal of cataracts. It was reported Saturday that he was doing nicely and that he could see the doctor when he was dressing his eyes. He left the hospital Saturday. his son Johnnie is with him in Anniston and he will come home soon. All hope Mr. Cheatwood a speedy recovery. Since he became unable to work his children built him and his wife a home, free of charge, near W.W. Thompson's. May god bless each and everyone for their kindness toward their dear father and mother. Written by a grandchild, Asa Thompson ____ CROSS ROADS News Mrs. C.E. Laminack is on the sick list this week. __ Mrs. Julia McElroy and children spent Sunday night with Mr. and Mrs. Oley Perry. __ LOCAL News Mrs. Burnice Ward of White Plains visited her mother Mrs. Williamson last week. __ Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Ped Owen, on Jan. 29th, a daughter who has been named Mary Sue. __ Mr. and Mrs. R.L. Shelton of Randolph county are visiting Mr. and Mrs. H.C. Edwards. __ NEWSPAPER issue of Thursday, February 9, 1928 LOCAL News Friends of G.W. Williamson sympathize with him in his sorrow over the death of his sister, Mrs. W.C. Cole. __ Mrs. R.W. Benefield who has been on the sick list is improving. __ John Martin from near Welborn spent Sunday here. __ CROSS ROADS News Mr. and Mrs. Elbert Laminack and son Marshall are visiting relatives in Cullman. __ NEWSPAPER issue of Thursday, February 16, 1928 EDWARDSVILLE News Bryant Owen was rushed to a Birmingham hospital last Wednesday night where he underwent an operation. His many friends wish him a speedy recovery. __ Mrs. Bertha Williams of Anniston spent the weekend with her daughter Mrs. Edward Burgess. __ Mrs. J.W. Casey visited her son in Tallapoosa last week. __ LOCAL News The News has learned that Mack Perkins died last week at his home in Vick, Louisiana. __ -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.322 / Virus Database: 266.11.14 - Release Date: 5/20/2005

NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE CLEBURNE NEWS", Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama for JANUARY 1928 NEWSPAPER issue of Thursday, January 5, 1928 PINHOOK News Wesley Holt of LaGrange, Georgia is spending a few days here with relatives. __ Julius Martin and family have moved onto John Coppett's farm. __ HOUSE AND LOT FOR SALE My 7 room residence in Heflin is now for sale. Is conveniently located; good garden and fine well of water. Half acre of land. See J.N. Ivey in Heflin. ___ COW KICK IS SERIOUS Sanford Cheatwood of Edwardsville was carried to an Anniston hospital Tuesday suffering from the effects of a kick by a vicious cow at his home Friday, the force of the kick being in the right side above the hip. __ LOCAL News J.R. Reid an family of near Mandeville visited W.F. Jacobs and family on Sunday. __ Mr. and Mrs. Spencer Willingham visited Mr. and Mrs. John Ray in Tallapoosa on Monday. __ G.H. Gable of Oxford, Ala., visited The News office and renewed his subscription. G.H. is a former resident of Cleburne and has many friends here. __ Mrs. Tom Prestridge and children spent last week in Carrollton, Georgia with her parents. __ Henry H. Pirkle, a former resident of Cleburne but now living in Eclecta, Ala., spent a few days last week with relatives in Beat 9. __ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, January 12, 1928 L.J. BAUGHN, AGE 84, DIED THURSDAY The last rites for L.J. (Uncle Lewis) Baughn, who died Thursday of last week at his home in Trickem Valley, were held Friday and were in charge of Revs. W.M. Barr and R.L. Skinner. Burial was made in the Verdon Cemetery. Mr. Baughn was a pioneer of the county, a Confederate veteran, and was 84 years, seven months and thirteen days old at the time of his death. He was widely and favorably known and a man of excellent character. Surviving are his aged widow, one son, J.A. Baughn and two daughters, Mrs. Ella Lott and Mrs. Zula Walker. ___ EDWARDSVILLE News G.F. Bennett of Clarkston, Georgia spent a few days here recently with relatives. __ J.W. Bennett and family, C. M. Bennett and family and Mr. Ashley and family have moved to Heflin. Otis Bennett and family have moved to Tallapoosa. Mr. Ashley is a county license inspector. ___ DEATH COMES TO ALEX NOELL On the night of January 1st, the Angel of Death visited our home and took our dear husband and father, Alex Noell. He was born July 20, 1874. He was well and favorably known and will be greatly missed in his home and community. He is survived by his companion, eight children, mother and one brother to mourn his death. Our dear father had been in declining health for about 10 years. We desire to thank our friends and neighbors for the kindness shown to us. Signed, Mrs. Alex Noell, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. A. Morris, Paul, Belle, B.F., Wilmer, Thomas, Lucile and Robert Noell. ____ RANBURNE News Mrs. Maggie Fowler spent the weekend with her daughter Mrs. Lela Howle. __ LOCAL News Among the veterans calling for his pension warrant last week was J.T. Denney, age 85, from Bowdon, Route 5. __ Jim Pesnell and family of Heflin Rt. 2 have moved to Blue Mountain, Ala. __ Ai News Mr. and Mrs. E.A. Gaines and daughter Velma visited Mr. and Mrs. Jim Weathers Sunday. __ Bob Owen of Velma, Oklahoma were visitors here last week. __ NEWSPAPER issue of Thursday, January 19, 1928 LAST RITES FOR MRS. LOVELESS HELD SATURDAY Burial services for Mrs. Louise Loveless, 78, who died at the home of her daughter Mrs. Hamp Reynolds, in Anniston last Thursday night, were held at Hurricane church on Saturday. Mrs. Loveless had been sick about three months. She lived in the Arbacoochee section of this county for more than 30 years and was the widow of the late E. J. Loveless, a Methodist Minister. Her husband died in April 1920. "Grandma" as she was lovingly called by many, had been a church member 68 years and led a true christian life. Surviving are five daughters, Mrs. W.H. Reynolds of Anniston, Ala Mrs. Sallie Gravely of New York Mrs. Lena Stephenson of Atlanta, GA Mrs. Virginia Bolden of Atlanta, GA Mrs. Lizzie Stanford of Hightower, Ala And one brother survives, John Runyan of Birmingham. Funeral services were held on Saturday from the Reynolds residence in Anniston, Rev. C. R. Carpenter officiating. ___ CROSS ROADS News Obie Carnes of Tampa, Florida visited relatives and friends here last week. __ Mr. and Mrs. Joe Crews family of San Mountain spent last week with Oley Perry and family. ___ EDWARDSVILLE News J.E. Owen and Mr. Davis attended the funeral of Mrs. Della Dingler at Muscadine on Sunday. Mrs. Dingler was living at West Palm Beach, Florida at the time of her death. __ LOCAL News Mr. Paul Lindsey and Miss Vera Buchanan were happily married on Sunday Jan. 1st. __ LIST OF PENSIONERS Below is a list of pensioners of Cleburne County, Alabama in January 1928 MALES W.H. Adair John Allen W.T. Bryant L.J. Baughn A.L. Cunningham T. J. Denney J.W. Ferrell H.N. Gable G.P. Hughie W.C. Hopkins J.A. Henry G.W. Morris M.L. Mullaley W.F. McElroy W.K. Owen W.A. Porter W.J. Potts P.W. Porter Jos. L. Roberts Simon Stricklin J.H. Scott S.F. Skinner J.M. Smith W.H. Vaughan J.B. Woodard S.H. Watson WOMEN, First Class Sarah M. Avery Cyntha A. Brown L.N.C. Barker M.W. Groover P. Hunnicutt S.A. Johnson Nancy E. Johns N.J. Lorren Mary McDaniel S.F. Parrish M.J. Payne Nancy Roberts M.A.E. Robertson R.M. Stephens A.E. Tolleson E.D. Turner Cynthia Thrower J.W. Vaughan J.P. Walker WOMEN, 2nd Class M.W. Almon E.J. Bennett M.A. Brown M.C. Cantrell M.F. Chandler M.E. Cain M.J. Carlton V.C. Evans S.J. Edwards M. Laminack L. Loveless M.E. Merrill H.D. Mills C.P. Pitts R.A. Roach F.F. Snow M. Walls N. Ward WOMEN, Third Class S.J. Buchanan S.E. Gibbs S.A. Hill E. Haywood F.D. Johnson T.S. Lowery Viola Owen J.R. Rooks M. Riddle T. Smith N. Turner N.A. Willingham ____ LOCAL News Mr. and Mrs. William Benefield and children, after visiting relatives near Old Hopewell, returned Sunday to their home near Sylacauga. __ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, January 26, 1928 W.F. MCELROY PASSES AT HIS TRICKEM HOME W.F. McElroy died January 21, 1928 at his home 12 miles east of Heflin and was buried the following day in Wise Chapel cemetery. The funeral services were conducted by his pstor Rev. W.C. Potter of Hightower. "Uncle Bill" as he was best known, had lived in that community more than 65 years and had lived at his home place for over 50 years. He had been a member of the Methodist Episcopal church 60 years or more. He served four years in the Confederate Army. Had he lived until Feb. 2nd, he would have been 86 years old. He was married to Miss Sarah Crumpton in the '60's and to this union were born nine children, five boys and four girls, five of whom survive to mourn his departure. They are: J.R. McElroy of Trickem, Ala W.M. McElroy of Trickem, Ala G.S. McElroy of Bowdon, GA Mrs. J.O. Weir of Hightower, Ala Mrs. J.A. Baughn, of Trickem, Ala The Cleburne News extends sympathy to the bereaved ones. ___ A CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank our many friends who were so kind to help us during the sickness and death of our dearly beloved husband and father. Signed, Mrs. W.F. McElroy, J.R. McElroy, W.M. McElroy, G.S. McElroy, Mrs. J.O. Weir and Mrs. J.A. Baughn. _____ LOCAL News W.A. Porter, beloved and esteemed Confederate veteran, is in serious condition at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Ed Howell. Mr. Porter who is in his 90's, has been a resident of Cleburne for more than 35 years. ___ TALLAPOOSA MAN ASSAULTED Bob Smith, giving his home as Tallapoosa, Georgia, about sixty years old, was brought to Heflin late Tuesday afternoon in a serious condition, suffering with a broken arm and other serious wounds and the loss of one eye. Smith was picked up near Hurricane church in the Arbacoochee section, the wounded man claiming to have been assaulted and robbed. Dr. Wright, local physician who dressed Smith's wounds, declared the man had been roughly handled. He was carried to the home of John Ham, a relative in the city. ___ LOCAL News Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Jones Jr. left Friday for Kelleyville, Oklahoma where they will spend several days with relatives. __ Mrs. Dock Stewart of Munford spent several days here with Chief and Mrs. Benton Adams. She also visited in Chulafinnee. __ -- 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 DECEMBER 1927 NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, December 1, 1927 LOCAL News Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Southerland and family visited Mr. and Mrs. A.C. Gay and family on Sunday. __ Mr. and Mrs. C.C. Southerland visited the latter's parents on Sunday. __ A.C. Gay, J.A. Southerland and others motored to Carrollton on Sunday. __ Bill Skinner and family visited Mrs. Emma Byrd on Saturday night and Sunday. __ Mr. and Mrs. Walter Crossen and little son visited Mr. and Mrs. J.M. Wiggins on Sunday. ---- Ai News Lloyd Garner of Blue Mountain spent the weekend with home folks here. __ LOCAL News A.J. Gaines and children visited relatives at Douglasville, Georgia Friday and Saturday. __ Mr. and Mrs. J. Wilmer Howle left Thursday for their home in Hawley, Texas after spending several days with relatives in south Cleburne. __ Mrs. J.D. Duke, who suffered a stroke of paralysis at five o'clock Saturday afternoon was reported to be resting fairly well on Wednesday morning. The doctor and family have the sympathy of the entire community, with the hope that their loved one will soon be restored to good health. __ Mr. and Mrs. D.H. Pierce of Collinsville are here with the latter's mother Mrs. J.D. Duke. __ Mrs. W.C. Whiten was called to the bedside of her son, Edgar Whiten, who is reported quite sick at his home in Fairfield, Ala. __ Mrs. T.A. Johnson of Hugo, Oklahoma arrived in Heflin Monday evening and is at the bedside of her sister, Mrs. J.D. Duke. __ Mrs. Alice Gaines left Thursday for Phil Campbell, Ala, where she will visit her daughter Mrs. Ida Thompson for a few days. __ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, December 8, 1927 LOCAL News G.O. Walker of Beat 9, whose hip was broken when he fell from a wagon several days ago is as well as could be expected, according the the latest report. __ Mrs. S. Retter of Walhalla, S.C., is visiting her nieces Mrs. Roberts and Mrs. Vance near Fruithurst. __ Mrs. Henry Carr, who has been seriously ill is improving. __ Leonard Harris, age 35, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Harris of Abernathy, who is in Anniston suffering from serious injuries when cutting down a tree about two weeks ago, was reported Wednesday as resting as could be expected. In the accident young Harris' left hip was broken and his arm badly mangled. __ IN MEMORY OF MRS. LENA V. JOHNSON Dear mother is gone but not forgotten. Mrs. Lena V. Johnson of Edwardsville was taken Nov. 10th with pneumonia and died Nov. 18th. The body was laid to rest at Cane Creek on Sunday, Nov. 20th, Rev. W.C. Potter conducting the services. She is survived by her husband and four children to mourn her death. She was 47 years, 8 months and 12 days old. She lived a christian life for 30 years, being a faithful member of the Congregational Methodist Church. The bereaved ones are reminded that mother is not dead, only asleep, after a well spent life here. Behind the storm clouds always lurks the rainbow and when the storm is past it weeps upon the flowers of the land and pearls of sea; darkness preceded the dawning and out of the blackness of night comes the sunshine and joy of the day; and so from the beauty of her life take an inspiration and go gorth to live as she lived, so that when the summons comes you may say as she said "all is well, come and go with me." "A precious one from us is gone, a voice we loved is stilled; A place is vacant in our home, that never can be filled." Written by one of the children. ____ WRITES FROM NEW HOME IN MISSISSIPPI Purvis, Miss., Nov. 29, 1927 To Editor of the Cleburne News, Thought I'd write you a short letter telling you about my adopted state, or at least a little of it, and also of our trip. We left home near Hightower, Friday, Nov. 18th; spent the night in Wylam and arrvied at Moselle, Miss., 78 miles south of Meridian, by 7 p.m. on Saturday Nov. 19th. We left Cleburne during a cold snap, but when he got here it was like spring. Ed, I believe this is a proverbial paradise; people here have a garden all year. We've had two messes of green beans out of our garden. This land isn't as level as some I've seen (in south Georgia for instance), but there are no rocks here. The best land has a red clay subsoil and it produced on an average of a bale per acre; of course some land makes more than others. One can buy land here from $10. up to $1000. an acre. The cutover land is from $10. to $25. Dr. L.L. Polk of Purvis rates his land at $1000. per acre for 13 acres; he has a real nice pecan orchard and gets from $2100. to $2700. per year on 13 acres. But the main thing with me was the water, but I find it to be soft free stone, a cool but not so cold as the water there. Wells range from 60 to 120 feet deep. My well is 65 feet to the water which is 21 feet. Our schools here are consolidated and it doesn't cost a patron anything but the price of books. Roads here are far superior to those in Cleburne; also they are worked on a different plan. We live six miles northwest of Purvis on a mighty fine farm. Purvis, the county seat of Lamar County, is on a railroad and thats about all that can be said of it, although it is coming to the front, at least on the prices they charge. But having all jokes aside; a young man with vim who wants to forge ahead would not make a mistake in coming to south Mississippi. All the talk of malaria and typhoid is "bosh". It is six miles from home to Purvis and I think there is one native Mississipian ont he road, the rest coming from Clay, Cleburne and Blount and Marshall counties in Alabama. They all own their homes. They bought up this cheap land and are now making an independent living. W.D. Ray ____ UPPER CANE CREEK News Mrs. Sarah A. Edwards is visiting her daughter Mrs. Otha Kerr at Plainview this week. __ Mrs. Effie Vinson enjoyed an appetizing supper at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J.J. Parker on Wednesday night. __ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, December 15, 1927 LAST RITES FOR LEONARD HARRIS HELD ON FRIDAY Funeral and burial services for Leonard Harris, 35 years old, were held at Antioch church Froday afternoon following his death which occurred at an Anniston hospital on Wednesday. The young man, received a serious wound two weeks ago while he and his brother were chopping down a tree at his father's home in Abernathy. The tree in falling, split and whipped backward knocking the young man down and pinning him to the ground, breakign his leg at the knee. Leonard was a son of Mr. and Mrs. J.M. Harris and a member of the Methodist church since early boyhood. Besides his parents, he is survived by two brothers, Idus and Charlie; one sister, Miss Mae Harris. The pall bearers were W.L. Boyd, L.L. Terrell, Ben Mitchell, Henry Layton, John Pesnell and Tom Cook. The Cleburne News extends sympathy to the bereaved family. ___ CARD OF THANKS We take this method of thanking the dear people, our neighbors and friends, who assisted us during the suffering and death of our dear boy and brother Leonard. We haven't words to express our thanks toward you and will never forget you all. May god's richest blessings be with each and every one of you, is our prayer. Mr. and Mrs. J.M. Harris and family _____ VICTORY News Mrs. Ruth McCulley and children of Tennessee are visiting her mother Mrs. A.J. McCulley here. __ Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Skinner spent Saturday night with their parents here. __ CROSS ROADS News Mr. and Mrs. E.J. Crumbley and children of Fruithurst spent Sunday with relatives here. __ Jesse Moore of Anniston and Mrs. Lela Cole spent Saturday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. Warner Jordan of Piney Woods. __ Mrs. John Nelson spent last week with her daughter, Mrs. Albert Zimmerman of Oak Level. __ PINHOOK News Mark Coppett and two sons Toy and Floyd visited John Coppett and family on Sunday. __ John Noah of near Mt. Gilead was here last week. __ ARBACOOCHEE News Mack Perkins and family are leaving this week for Louisiana to make their future home. __ LOCAL News A.C. Gay and sons Garlon and Harold of near Macedonia were callers at The News office on Saturday. __ E.C. Nixon of Atlanta spent a few days in Heflin recently. __ Aunt Sarah Prestridge is visiting relatives in Tifton, Georgia. __ Dr. Jim and Bob Lee Burgess, Rev. McGill and policeman Ashley of Edwardsville were in Heflin on Tuesday. __ FOR SALE 400 acre farm, just outside of Heflin city limits, all under fence, 65 acres of good bottom land, 4 room dwelling residence, seeral hundred thousand feet of timber and enough wood within 1 1/2 mile of railroad to more than pay for entire cost of place. Priced to sell; small cash payment, balance long term. Call on or write E.C. Nixon, 1386 Gordon St., Atlanta, Georgia. ___ NEWSPAPER issue of Thursday, December 22, 1927 FOUND DEAD IN BED Miss Elizabeth Armstrong, 80-odd years old, was found dead in bed Wednesday morning of last week. She was an aunt of Jas. W. Baber and her death removes the last member of one of the county's oldest families. Interment was in the Heflin cemetery. ___ COFIELD RELEASED ON BOND IN CUTTING AFFRAY Russell Cofield made $750. bond this week when he was arrested by Deputies Jim Haywood and Irwin Owen on a charge of assault with a knife, in connection with a cutting scrap which occurred near Beason Mills and resulted in Herbert Howle being stabbed with a knife in several places about the body. Cofield is said to have been slashed with a knife during the affray. Neither of the men were seriously wounded according to a report on Friday. ___ NEWSPAPER issue of Thursday, December 29, 1927 50 DOLLAR REWARD OFFERED 50 Dollars reward will be paid with proof to convict, of the party or parties responsible for the firing of dynamite in Heflin on Monday night. December 27, 1927. B.L. Adams, Chief of Police ____ MARRIAGE LICENSES ISSUED in DEC Grady Newborn and Dora Hicks Joe Davis and Dee Lunford Virgil Jackson and Sallie M. Segar Reese Teague and Viola Wise Chas. A. Cook and Lois Humphries M.E. Clothfelten and Ida Tredwell H.F. Robinson and Maud Robinson Wesley Austin and Lena Gibbs J.C. Allred and Myrtie Lee Johnson Sam Striplin and Lillian Payne Archie Smith and Ruth Johnson J.H. Harden and Tulane Cole Frank H. Hogan and Ruth Laney ____ J.R. CHUPP LOSES ARM J.R. Chupp was reported Wednesday to be resting well following the accident of having his right arm mangled in gin saws at Tumlin Mill on Wednesday last week. His arm was so badly mangled it had to be removed above the elbow. He has The News deepest sympathy in his unfortunate accident. __ UNCLE JIM'S 80th BIRTHDAY "Uncle Jim" Glasgow, one of our best known and beloved citizens, celebrated his 80th birthday at his home near town, on December 26th. He was born in South Carolina in 1847, coming to Alabama with his parents in 1852 and has lived here for 75 years. Uncle Jim had invited his children and grandchildren to spend the day with him to enjoy the fine dinner prepared for the occasion, the following being present: Judge and Mrs. Glasgow and family O.W. and Miss India Glasgow Mrs. Lorena Harlan and children Mr. and Mrs. James Prater and children Mr. and Mrs. Euel Moore and children Lee and Cecil Hightower Winston Alston Guy Jones Mrs. Maude Prater of Birmingham and Mr. and Mrs. E.E. Brown of Sebring, Florida were not present. The News sends best wishes to Uncle Jim. ___ LOCAL News News of the serious illnes sof Mrs. W.J. Haywood at her home near Chulafinnee will carry sadness to the hearts of many of the family's friends. __ -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.322 / Virus Database: 266.11.14 - Release Date: 5/20/2005