NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE CLEBURNE NEWS", Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama for OCTOBER 1927 NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, October 6, 1927 MARRIAGE LICENSES ISSUED the last 15 days in September Frank Thompson and Minnie Mae Barber J.B. Maxey and Nettie Starr Gilbert Hornsby and Mrs. Flora Dewberry Ellie Measles and Willie Brimer Hubert L. Pharr and Gladys Campbell E.H. Howell and Geneve Brooks Dewey Nelson and Elyott Cox ___ MRS. MATT TURNER DIES SUDDENLY ON SUNDAY Mrs. Matt Turner died suddenly at her home in Beat 12 late Sunday afternoon while returning from the cow lot to the house, death coming without warning. Mrs. Turner was about 65 years old and a member of the Primitive Baptist church. The interment was at Bethlehem Tuesday morning. ___ THREE ALLEGED FLOGGERS ARE BOUND OVER Tallapoosa, Georgia W. B. Lambert, Hubert Waldrep and B.F. Abney were bound over to await grand jury action under charges of assault with intent to murder by Judge A.I. Head at the conclusion of a preliminary trial here Friday. Most of the day was consumed in the hearing of the evidence against the three men. Bonds for the three men were assessed at $1000. each. Gilbert Hornsby, who swore out the warrent against the three men a week ago, testified at the preliminary trial that Hubert Waldrep forced him from a wagon on Friday, Sept. 23rd at a point near the Walker creek bridge and also forced into a car and carried him to the home of W.B. Lambert where he was given an unmerciful beating. His testimony was that Lambert fastened a trace train around his neck and that Waldrep used a large stick to beat him. He testified that Abney did not take any active part in the flogging. The prosecuting witness swore from the stand that he had been forced by Hubert Waldrep to sign a check for $50. on the day of the assault after Waldrep had been fined $100. in court following testimony given by Hornsby that he had purchased a pint of liquor from Waldrep earlier that morning. Further investigation of the flogging will be made by the superior court grand jury when it convenes at Buchanan, GA the third Monday in October. ____ J. WESLEY VAUGHAN, AGED CONFEDERATE VETERAN ANSWERS LAST ROLL CALL Funeral services for "Uncle" J. Wesley Vaughan, pioneer citizen of Cleburne county, were held Monday morning at the Methodist Church, South, with interment in the Heflin Cemetery. Death came to the old soldier Saturday afternoon at about three o'clock following an attack of acute indigestion. Mr. Vaughan had amost reached the 83rd milepost on life's road and had been a member of the church since he was 18 years old. Rev. J.D. Johnston, his pastor, who conducted the funeral services, told of his past christian life, admonishing the children and the congregation how important it was to live a clean life and thus inherit eternal life, that death, the grave, does not mean the end to those who had walked uprightly. He had lived in this county for perhaps a half a century, and was a son of the late Rev. Frederick W. Vaughan. Mr. Vaughan was a master Mason and a Confederate veteran, the Masons officiating at the burial. He came from a family of twelve brothers and sisters and "Uncle" Wes's death is the first in sixty-four years. Besides the widow, seven sons and three daughters, survive: Jack Vaughan D.W. Vaughan Henry Vaughan U.S. Vaughan Whit Vaughan George Vaughan Lee Vaughan The girls are: Mrs. Minnie Evans living in Oklahoma Mrs. Forney Pounds of Heflin, Ala Mrs. Jones Evans of Birmingham, Ala Three brothers survive: William H. Vaughan Rev. George W. Vaughan Jeff Vaughan The seven sisters are: Mrs. George Reid Mrs. J.M. McDowell Mrs. Mary Brannon Mrs. Lou Duncan, all who reside in the state of Texas; Mrs. W.M. Evans Mrs. Martha Houston Mrs. Margrett Fowler, all of this county. The pallbearers were the five sons and son-in-law, Forney Pounds. ____ HALL ARRESTED IN CHIEF'S DEATH Anniston, Ala., Oct 2nd No request will be made by Emmett Hall, Jacksonville night policeman, who was arrested Friday on a warrant sworn out by W.T. Rowland, for preliminary hearing delay, according to a statement by Sheriff W.E. Parker late Saturday afternoon. The hearing will probably take place at the regular session of the county court on Friday. The death of John Rowland, age 65, Jacksonville chief of police, took place several weeks ago within 30 minutes after he had drank a part of some confiscated whiskey which was later found to have contained 30 grains of strychnine to the half pint. The warrant charging Hall with the crime was sworn to by W.T. Rowland, brother of the chief. J.W. McClung, state law enforcement officer and N.L. Pierce of the Pierce National Detective Agency of Birmingham, who were obtained by the city of Jacksonville to investigate the death of Rowland, arrested the accused man last Friday afternoon. Hall, who is lodged in the county jail here, vigorously denies any part in or knowledge of any such crime a charged in the warrant sworn out by the dead man's brother. ___ CIRCUIT COURT CASES A.B. Fuller, Wilson Noell, Albert James, Cecil Phillips and Garrett Carter were transferred to Kilby prison after being convicted of their offenses. ___ IN MEMORIAM OF JAMES DAVID CARPENTER James David Carpenter, son of Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Carpenter of Fruithurst, Ala., was born Aug. 31, 1884 and died June 23, 1927. He was born in Polk County, Georgia near Cedartown and lived there until about 10 years old when he came to Cleburne County. He was afflicted with that dread disease, Pellegra, and doctors failed to relieve his suffering, he growing worse every spring until the end. The body was laid to rest in Mars Hill cemetery, Rev. Ira M. Patty conducting the services. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Belle Carpenter, and five children, Henry, Myrtice, Odons, Lorene, and Iver; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Carpenter; brother N.J. Carpenter of Tallapoosa, GA and sister Mrs. Lizzie Shealey of Irwinville, GA. Written by a cousin, J.C. McWhorter. ___ IN LOVING REMEMBRANCE OF BRO. JOHN A. BROWN The subject of this sketch was born in Haralson County, Georgia about four miles east of Buchanan on October 20, 1863 and died September 7, 1927, thus he was 63 years 10 months and 17 days old at the time of his death. In early life he moved with his parents to Randolph County, Alabama where he grew up to manhood. Bro. Brown was twice married. First ot Miss Lillie Vance who prceded him to the grave by a little more than seven years, she having died on March 18, 1920. To him and sister Brown were born nine children, two of whom are dead. The remainder of whom, seven children, four girls and five ?? boys, survive their father and mother. Providence is often mysterious in its workings. To our way of thinking it looks hard to see these seven children deprived of both father and mother, but god knows best and all his dealings with us are wise and beneficient. For some wise purpose, no doubt, god has taken this father and mother away from this world and from these children. So, to the children I would say, "trust in god and serve him and some sweet day you will see them again where those long parted meet again." Bro. Brown was a christian from early life. He was ordained a deacon of Shiloh Church, Graham, Alabama, when he was comparatively a young man. When he moved to Bell Mills he moved his membership to Pine Grove where he served his church faithfully in the capacity of deacon til the end came. He left behind a record of faithfulness to his god and record of unsullied honor and integrity to the county. He was a citizen of Alabama and of Cleburne county for the greater part of his life. He moved from Randolph County to where he died about thirty-three years ago. He taught school for awhile in Randolph county and devoted the most of his life to farming. He sold goods, operated a grist mill, saw mill and a gin. He was brought into contact with a great many people and thus served his day and generation in a great many ways. He befriended many people in a variety of ways more than almost any other man of this section of the state. Many are the harts that are sad at his going. He represented his county in the Alabama legislature for two terms and did it faithfully and well. He was a citizen of a superior type and will be sadly missed by his county, his church and community and more than all by his loved ones. His second wife was Miss Pearl Pirkle of Ranburne, Alabama. She was indeed a help-mate to him, helping to make a living as a faithful wife always does and also helping him to raise his dear children in the fear and admonition of the lord. The children love her. Her work was of the faithful order and her final reward will be great. Farewell Bro. Brown! At the fiat of death we must part but we shall meet again. Till then, dear brother, farewell. If it be that the spirits of the illustrious dead participate in the affairs of this life, then, may it be that thy disembodied spirit may hover over us and especially over his dear wife and children who are left here without a husband and father. May it be that thy pure, ethereal spirit may be the guardian angel to thy little children through the labyrinths of this unfriendly world. His friend and former pastor, G.B. Boman _____ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, October 13, 1927 YOUNG MAN SHOOTS SELF A young man by the name of Jim Thompson was found dead Wednesday near his home ten miles north of Wedowee. He was found by a neighbor who gave the alarm. A physican was summoned and the sheriff notified. A jury was empaneled by Dr. R.C. Lovvorn and the verdict of the jury ws that the deceased came to his death by his own hand. A bullet pierced his heart. A pistol was found near the place where he died. He also had on his person over one hundred dollars in currency and also had a marriage license. No motive for the rash act has been discovered. He had been in Wedowee and Roanoke during the day and on his return to his home he left the main road for a short distance before committing the fatal act. The deceased was about 21 years of age and is survived by his father and mother. ___ DEATH OF MRS. OLLIE JONES Another home has been made sad by the visit of the angel of death, and carried to heaven the precious wife of Oca Jones. Ollie has left a vacant place that can never be filled. Oh, it seems so hard to give her up but we have one great comfort; we can go to her. She was loved by all who knew her and will be missed by her relatives and friends everywhere. She always had very good health until about a year ago when it began to fail. She had the best doctors and attention that could be had. But god knew best and called her home. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Morris. She is survived by her parents, three sisters, three brother, her husband and three precious little children, besides a host of other relatives and friends to mourn her death. She has gone to meet her brother and sister who have passed on. She was 37 years old and spent 21 years of her life for the master, having joined the church when 16 years old. I wish to say to the dear husband, I know you are heart broken and have a great burden to rear your small children without mother's love, but may god bless and help you is my prayer. Let us all live so when called we can meet Ollie there to part no more; and try not to grieve but endure the pain of bereavement, for we know she is at rest and will never have to suffer again. The body was laid to rest in Cedar Creek cemetery, the Revs. R.E. Carter and J.W. Grubbs and Rev. Taylor conducting the services. The church was filled with people with saddened hearts who had come to look upon the face of Ollie for the last time upon earth. Friends, visit the father and mother in their sad loss of their precious daughter and the heart broken husband and speak some words of cheer to help them along the path of life. Farewell, Ollie, for awhile then we will all join you as an unbroken family, never to part again. One Who Loved Her. ____ LOCAL News Twins, a boy and girl, were born to Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Crumpton at the home of Mrs. Crumpton's parents, Mr. and Mrs. T.E. Jordan of Route 5. __ Twins, a boy and girl, have arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Forney Hall, on Route 2. ___ Mayor and Mrs. A.J. Haley visited in Birmingham last week. While Mrs. Haley was with the children the Mayor was out on the aviation field watching for Lindbergh to come in and finally got a view of the "human bird" seven miles away. __ Mr. and Mrs. C.D. Robinson and Leonard Cheatwood of Edwardsville spent last week in Cullman County with their brother and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Felton Cheatwood and children. __ Mr. and Mrs. M.N. Tumlin, son and daughter, returned to their home near Sanford, Mississippi on Thursday, after spending a few days with relatives at Ai. __ Col. and Mrs. W.L. Verge and Mrs. L.R. Wright were among those from Helfin who welcomed "Lindy" in Birmingham last Wednesday. __ CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank the many friends for their kindness and the words of comfort; and we also wish to thank the many friends for the beautiful flowers as a token of love for our husband and father. Mrs. B.C. Vaughan D.W. Vaughan W.J. Vaughan J.H. Vaughan U.S. Vaughan J.W. Vaughan G.R. Vaughan Lee Vaughan Mrs. H.F. Pounds Mrs. O.E. Evans Mrs. Ella Evans ____ NEWSPAPER issue of Thursday, October 20, 1927 The following couples were married in the past week by Judge A.H. Glasgow: Chester Cash and Arilla Smith Ernest Stone and Carrie Adair Albert F. Dobbs and Emma Mae Harden Eyron Pope and Anna Mae Brand Eston Lovejoy and Ora Lee Armstrong Ralf S. Glasgow and Eva Johnson Mitchell McCord and Anna Cheatwood The following were issued marriage licenses up to Oct. 13th: Homer F. Brown and Jether Reaves Idus Thrash and Rose Sellers J.G. Thompson and Clarice Gribble Irvin Morris and Ruth Larken L.R. Parker and Rochell Grizzard ____ FRUITHURST News Mrs.S.N. Noble went to Birmingham on Saturday. __ The residence of Jim McCoy was destroyed by fire late Sunday night, together with most of the furnishings. The family has the community's sympathy. __ EDWARDSVILLE News William Greer of Atlanta is visiting his parents here. __ Miss Minnie Lee Coleman is spending the week with her Aunt, Mrs. Pesnell. __ Mrs. Gordon Erdel from Ohio is visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. W.A. Owen. __ Mrs. Chas. A. Kennedy who has been on the sick list is improving. __ NEWSPAPER issue of Thursday, October 27, 1927 FORMER CITIZEN DIES IN TEXAS W.J. Beverly, a former well known and highly respected citizen of this county, after a long and patient suffering, passed away at his home at Buffalo Gap, Texas the 10th of October. Mr. Beverly was born in Cleburne county on December 30, 1849, and departed this life in the advanced age of 77 years, 9 months and 11 days. He became a member of the Baptist church when quite a young man and ever continued to live up to the tenets of the church. His remains were laid to rest in the cemetery at Buffalo Gap, the services being very impressive because of the good character and noble life of this splendid father. He taught school for several years and was past Master of Rosewood for a long time. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. F.O. Roberts of Iron City, Alabama; and Mrs. J.M. Lindsey of Ranburne, Alabama and a son, J.C. Beverly of Buffalo Gap, Texas, 24 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. ___ MAKING HIS LAST LOSING FIGHT Last Sunday following the singing at Piney Woods, visitors and friends stopped by and sang quite a number of selections for "Uncle" George Bright, a fine old Confederate veteran in his 82nd year and in declining health. Uncle George let it be known how grateful he felt over the thoughtfulness of his friends to thus remember him in his feeble condition and enjoyed the sweet songs, some of them he had heard at his mother's knee when a little boy. People everywhere are too apt to pass up instances such as "Uncle" George in the rush of life and those who have never scattered flowers in the paths of these unfortunates should make the start. Among those who called at the home of "Uncle" George were Lee Haywood, Homer Jones, Mr. R.M. Hogan and daughter Miss Lola, Mr. and Mrs. Chester Bennett, with Homer Merrill as organist. A short talk and prayer was given by Rev. Mr. Crews. "Uncle" George is fighting his last battle. ____ HOWLE - THROWER Marriage At the home of Judge D.W. Gray here last Sunday morning a marriage of wide interest was solemnized between Mr. Theran Thrower and Miss Essie Howle. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ab Thrower of Heflin and the bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. Tom Howle of near Cedar Creek. ___ BAGGETT - KNIGHT Marriage Mrs. Nanny Baggett of Ranburne and Mr. Gus Knight of Heard County were united in marriage by Rev. Kemp on Oct. 13th. They have many friends who wish them happiness. Bowdon Bulletin. ___ DEATH OF MRS. THRASH Anniston, Ala., Oct. 22nd. H. G. Noell and his oldest daughter Miss Mary left here at one o'clock this afternoon to attend the funeral of a sister-in-law of the former, Mrs. John Thrash who died at her home near Delta last night following a sudden attack of sickness a few days ago. The funeral services will be held in Delta tomorrrow afternoon. Mrs. Thrash's husband has been dead only a few months. ___ TRICKEM News Newt Stephens has returned from Memphis, Tennessee where he spent several weeks in a government hospital. __ ATTENDS FUNERAL OF MRS. BRADLEY G.J. Moore and G.W. Wager of Heflin attended the burial of Mrs. Thomas Bradley in Whitesburg, Georgia last Tuesday of last week. She died at her home in Pratt City on Monday following an operation. Mrs. Bradley was a niece of Mr. and Mrs. G.J. Moore of this place. Surviving are the husband and her father T.L. Moore of Whitesburg. ___ EDWARDSVILLE News Miss Lois Casey is home after visiting her sister Mrs. Zetha Harper. __ OAK GROVE News Austin Pesnell of Blue Mountain is visiting home folks here. __ CAMP GROUND News Mr. and Mrs. Luther Allen Jr. of Berea spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. A.A. Roberds. __ Azel Kilgore, age 5, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dock Kilgore, died suddenly Friday afternoon. The bereaved ones have the sympathy of the entire community. __ -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266.11.13 - Release Date: 5/19/2005

NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE CLEBURNE NEWS", Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama for NOVEMBER 1927 NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, November 3, 1927 J.B. BROWN DIED OCT. 27th J.B. Brown, age 73, well known in the southern part of Cleburne and the northern part of Clay counties, died Thursday night at the home of his daughter at Ohatchee, Calhoun County, following an illness of two weeks. Funeral services were held at 4 p.m., Friday from the Mt. Zion church, the Rev. Mr. McCullars officiating. Surviving are two sons, W.R. Brown of Anniston and L.W. Brown of Talladega; seven daughters, Mrs. J.H. Wade of Delta; Mrs. T.P. McElroy of Chulafinnee; Mrs. Geo. Wief of Pisgah; Mrs. A.J. Key of DeArmanville; Mrs. Emmett Pate of Ohatchee; Mrs. Henrietta Striplin of Brookville, GA, and Mrs. S.M. Strickland of Oxford; also a number of grandchildren in Clayand Cleburne counties. ___ DIES UNDER LUMBER TRUCK Arthur Morrison, age about 40, was killed instantly when a loaded lumber truck which he was driving turned over, catching the unfortunate man under the lumber, according to word received in Heflin Monday morning. The fatal accident occurred on last Friday on the Wedowee highway in Randolph county. Mr. Morrison lived near Union, the funeral and burial occurring at that place on Saturday. Surviving are the widow, three children and his father Tom Morrison of Union. ___ REUNION HERE LAST SUNDAY A reunion of the brothers and sisters of G.J. Moore of Heflin was held here Sunday and a sumptuous dinner was served the relatives and guests at noon. The brothers and sisters present were: J.O. Moore and family of Carrollton, Georgia Mrs. J.A. Duncan and family of Lowell, Georgia T.L. Moore and family of Whitesburg, Georgia Mrs. Lee Curtis and family of Birmingham, Ala A.R. Moore of Detroit, Michigan A.H. Moore of Birmingham, Ala And two old friends of the family, G.W. and J.J. Wager of Heflin The Moore and Wager families are friends and neighbors of long ago back in Georgia and in their reunion discussed days of the happy past. May they meet again! ___ CEDAR CREEK News Mrs. Joe Morrison is very ill at this writing. __ Mrs. Thomas McLeroy spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. S.H. Green and family. __ CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank our many friends for their kindness shown us during the illness and death of our husband and father. We pray god's richest blessings upon each and every one of them. Mrs. J.P. Walker and family ____ VICTORY News Miss Ethel Skinner who is teaching here spent the weekend at home. __ Leonard and Kitty Champion and Lillie Davis attended the birthday supper given in honor of Arton Campbell Saturday night. __ Mrs. Ella Waits and children spent Saturday night with Mrs. Mary Champion. __ CHULAFINNEE News Mr. and Mrs. Lee Benefield of Randolph county spent Sunday with A.A. Parnell family. __ Mrs. Lois Howle from Texas is visiting relatives in this section. __ MRS. I. WHEELER TAKES OWN LIFE Our town was sadly shocked on Tuesday morning when news of Mrs. Jennie Florence Wheeler's death was announced here, the family having made their home in Heflin prior to moving to Birmingham about two years ago. The report says that Mrs. Wheeler arose at 3:30 Tuesday morning so quietly that she did not arouse her husband, Isaac Wheeler, and shot herself in the bedroom of her home at 7833 Berney Ave., East Lake. Mrs. Wheeler's act is attributed to ill health according to her husband, she having only recently returned from the hospital. Mrs. Wheeler used her husband's pistol which was lying on the dresser in the bedroom where her husband lay asleep. She fired one shot, the wound causing instant death. Funeral and interment will be held today, Thursday, at Palestine. Mrs. Wheeler is survived by her husband, one son and daughter. Friends of the family in Heflin sympathize with the bereaved ones. ___ LOCAL News Amos D. Cook of Carroll county was here on business Wednesday. Amos is looking prosperous, healthy and happy. He renewed his subscription to The News when in town. __ Mr. and Mrs. R.L. Crumpton of Macon were the guests of their parents Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Crumpton the past weekend. __ LETTER FROM M. PINSON NEAL OF COLUMBIA, MISSOURI TO MRS. J. WESLEY VAUGHAN Columbia, Missouri, Oct. 12, 1927 Dear Mrs. Vaughan, A letter from mother yesterday brought our first information about the death of our good friend Mr. Vaughan. Mattie joins me in extending to you, Uncle Dave and others of the family our deepest sympathy. We regret this tremendous loss to you more than anyone else for you have been such close companions for many, many years. You have been together and stood by each other through many of life's hardest trials and tribulations, yet through it all you kept yourselves in the best mental attitude and frame of mind that I have known. We regret your loss for ourselves too, for I have always felt that you both were among the best that every lived and have been honored since I can remember by knowing you as my friends. The word has been bettered by Mr. Vaughan having lived among us and I shall forever remember and cherish the pleasant hours spent in his company. He was one human individual that I never heard one word of complaint or criticism uttered against. I hope that one same can be said for me some day. If the knowledge of duty well performed to family friends country and a high set of personal idea is any comfort then you should have an abundance of it. You must bear up under your loss, take good care of yourself so that your days bay be prolonged thereby giving more to time to live again the happy, pleasant, congenial, loving hours you two have in the past had together. I regret that distance prevents us coming to see you and offering you our message in person and further extending you our services for any case that might be needed. Please remember that we oft times think of all of you and are ready to do anything we can to soften or lighten life's burdens and to help make your way more comfortable and pleasant. You deserve all of both that you can get and I want to ask that you use your efforts to enjoy every remaining day that you can. Again offering that you receive our deepest sympathy and trusting that you will have a comfortable winter and be there to see us when he come for our visit home next year with our young little man. Sincerely yours, M. Pinson Neal ____ OLD HOPEWELL News Mrs. Crumley of Mt. Zion, Georgia is visiting her daughter Mrs. J.T. Elkins. __ Mr. Harrison and family of Mt. Zion visited J.T. Elkins on Sunday. __ Mrs. A.D. Vaughan of Heflin visited her sister, Mrs. W.A. Wilson on Sunday. ___ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, November 10, 1927 LEBANON News Hugh Anderson and Miss Ada Mayfield were united in marriage at the home of Rev. P.P. Johnson in Georgia on Thursday night. __ Mr. and Mrs. Will West of Kansas, Georgia visited Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie T. Chandler Sunday afternoon. __ LOCAL News J.O. Jacobs and family from Double Springs visited his father W.F. Jacobs last week. They came to attend teh funeral and burial of Mrs. G.W. McMahan last Friday. __ PLEASANT GROVE News Mr. and Mrs. Wilmer Howle of Texas are visiting here. __ LAST RITES FOR MRS. McMAHAN Mrs. Lizzie McMahan, beloved wife of the late Geo. W. McMahan, died at her home at Hopewell last Thursday at the age of 67 years and her body was tenderly laid to rest beside that of her husband in the Hopewell cemetery Friday at noon, Revs. G.B. Boman, King and Johnson officiating. Mrs. McMahan was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Wigley, pioneer citizens of Cleburne county. She joined the Missionary Baptist church at Pine Grove in her young girlhood and lived a faithful and consistent christian for more than half a century. She was married to Geo. W. McMahan on November 13, 1879. She loved her home; was devoted to her husband and always played the part of a sweet and affectionate mother, living an exemplary and commendable life worthy of emulation by those near and dear to her. She was the mother of five sons and four daughters, namely: J. A. McMahan J.M. McMahan W.L. McMahan L.D. McMahan G.W. McMahan all of Hopewell, Ala Mrs. Olevia Johnson of Tifton, Georgia Mrs. Leola Jacobs of Winston County, Ala Mrs, Izora Giles of Heflin, Ala Mrs. Lela Vaughan of Atlanta, Georgia; each of whom were with her with the end came. Nothing was left undone that would add to her comfort; the debt of love and gratitude that the child owes mother, showering her face with kisses and gave her a beautiful burial and bade her goodbye as she went to join her husband, father, mother and other loved ones. ___ LOCAL News Mrs. Viola Hinds and baby Connie Mack have returned to their home in Pamplico, South Carolina after spending a few days with relatives near Fruithurst. __ Mrs. R.L. Chandler, age 70, residing near Cross Roads, who sustained a fractured arm in a fall two months ago, is not improving as rapidly as relatives and friends hoped for. ___ For Sale or Rent - - - 300 acres of land known as the Carroll Farm, midway between Heflin and Chulafinnee. Write T. I. Landers, Oxford, Ala. ___ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, November 17, 1927 TWO DEATHS LAST WEEK G.W. Bright, age 83, living near Pineywoods died Tuesday of last week and was laid to rest at Mt. Paran on Wednesday, the Rev. Frank Earnest conducting the services. __ Mrs. Louise Cheatwood, age 79, was found dead in bed on Monday morning of last week. Funeral and burial occurred Tuesday at Oak Level, with the Rev. Mr. Crews in charge. __ FIDDLERS TO FIDDLE There will be a Fiddler's Convention at Old Hopewell on Tuesday night, Nov. 24th at 7:30. Everybody is invited, fiddlers especially. Prize given to best fiddler. Admission 15 cents. __ PLAINVIEW News Oscar Arnold of Phil Campbell, Ala., is visiting relatives and friends in this community. ___ MARRIAGE LICENSES ISSUED During the first 15 days in November, the following marriage licenses were issued in the office of probate judge here: D.O. Lovejoy and Ollie Morris T.I. Thrower and Essie Howle Russell A. Lewis and Willie Eva Lasseter Charles Boyd and Bertie Sadler Croftor Brooks and Louise Burnett Charles Jones and Lorena Taylor Wilmer Gaines and Velma White Charlie Owen and Kittye Burton F.H. Edelhamp and Ella Henderson F.M. Powell and Inez Barrett M.M. Benefield and Jeneater E. Davis Henry Owen and Alice Echols E.D. Patrick and Saine Readmon A.J. Kelley and Blance Summerlin E.H. Garrett and Mildred Inez Robinson O.W. Kinney and Avis Treadaway ____ ATTENDS FUNERAL OF RELATIVE Mr. and Mrs. J.J. Wager, Miss Myrel Wager, Mr. and Mrs. C.L. Wager and Earl Wager attended the funeral and burial of Mrs. V.L. Brantley, a sister-in-law of G.W. and J.J. Wager at Whitesburg, Georgia last Sunday. ___ LOCAL News Mr. and Mrs. Roy Lambert of Arp, Texas are visiting relatives near Ai and Abernathy. ___ OLD HOPEWELL News "Grandma" Williamson is still on the sick list. __ Mrs. Oliver Jhnson of Tifton, Georgia has been visiting relatives here the last two weeks. __ Billie Williamson of Blue Mountain visited here Sunday. __ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, November 24, 1927 BURIAL HERE FOR MR. CHAPMAN W.Z.T. Chapman, age 78, was found dead in his store in White Plains on Wednesday night, Nov. 16th at 7:30 o'clock. He ws said to have died of apoplexy. He ran a grocery store and small shoe shop and his body was found near the bench in the shoe section. Mr. Chapman was a member of the White Plains Masonic and Kamram Grott. Funeral services were held from the home of Mr. and Mrs. A.B. Thrower in Heflin Friday afternoon. Masons having charge of the services. Anniston Star --- Mr. Chapman was well known in Heflin and Cleburne County. The body was brought here Thursday to the home of Mr. and Mrs. A.B. Thrower. Heflin Masons were in charge of the burial service which took place here Friday afternoon. ____ MRS. JOHNSON DIED FRIDAY Mrs. Lena Johnson, the devoted companion of J.A. Johnson, died Friday afternoon at her home in Edwardsville and was buried at Cane Creek cemetery at 11 a.m., Saturday. The Rev. W.C. Potter conducted the services. Surviving are the husband and four children: Mrs. L.B. Pirkle of Lawrence County, Tennessee Mrs. M.L. Warren of Ojous, Florida Mrs. D.M. Garner of Ojous, Florida Claudia Viola Johnson of Edwardsville The Cleburne News sympathizes with the bereaved ones. ____ LOCAL News Enoch D. Owen has arrived here from Burkburnett, Texas and will spend about ten days among relatives and friends. Enoch is looking healthy and prosperous. __ Mrs. E.T. Ray and W.D. Ray and family of Bowdon, Rt. 5, left Friday for Purvis, Mississippi where they will make their future home. __ Mrs. James Owens is visiting her daughters Mrs. R. Shoemaker and Mrs. B. Pruitt. __ MRS. MORRISON ANSWERS CALL Mrs. L.E. Morrison, a well known and beloved woman of the Beason Mills community, died at the family residence on Monday, Nov. 14th, at the age of 60 years. She was the wife if J.B. Morrison. The body was laid to rest Wednesday in the Beason cemetery, beside her parents and other loved ones. Mrs. Morrison was the mother of six children, the oldest having died when young. Those of her children living are: Mrs. Maggie Green Cleve Morrison and Earl Morrison of Near Cedar Creek Elbert Morrison of Randolph County Pat Morrison of Anniston She was a true christian woman devoted to her husband, children and home. She joined the M.E. Church at the age of 14 years. All that a faithful husband and loving children could do was done to add to her comfort during the 14 weeks of her illness, the husband and children faithfully and tenderly watching over her until the end. The funeral and burial services were conducted by Revs. Freeman and Zaner and Bean, a large crowd of sorrowing relatives and friends being present. The Cleburne News Extends sympathy to the bereaved ones. ___ -- 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 OCTOBER 20th thru OCTOBER 27th, 1927 NEWSPAPER issue of Thursday, October 20, 1927 The following couples were married in the past week by Judge A.H. Glasgow: Chester Cash and Arilla Smith Ernest Stone and Carrie Adair Albert F. Dobbs and Emma Mae Harden Eyron Pope and Anna Mae Brand Eston Lovejoy and Ora Lee Armstrong Ralf S. Glasgow and Eva Johnson Mitchell McCord and Anna Cheatwood The following were issued marriage licenses up to Oct. 13th: Homer F. Brown and Jether Reaves Idus Thrash and Rose Sellers J.G. Thompson and Clarice Gribble Irvin Morris and Ruth Larken L.R. Parker and Rochell Grizzard ____ FRUITHURST News Mrs.S.N. Noble went to Birmingham on Saturday. __ The residence of Jim McCoy was destroyed by fire late Sunday night, together with most of the furnishings. The family has the community's sympathy. __ EDWARDSVILLE News William Greer of Atlanta is visiting his parents here. __ Miss Minnie Lee Coleman is spending the week with her Aunt, Mrs. Pesnell. __ Mrs. Gordon Erdel from Ohio is visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. W.A. Owen. __ Mrs. Chas. A. Kennedy who has been on the sick list is improving. __ NEWSPAPER issue of Thursday, October 27, 1927 FORMER CITIZEN DIES IN TEXAS W.J. Beverly, a former well known and highly respected citizen of this county, after a long and patient suffering, passed away at his home at Buffalo Gap, Texas the 10th of October. Mr. Beverly was born in Cleburne county on December 30, 1849, and departed this life in the advanced age of 77 years, 9 months and 11 days. He became a member of the Baptist church when quite a young man and ever continued to live up to the tenets of the church. His remains were laid to rest in the cemetery at Buffalo Gap, the services being very impressive because of the good character and noble life of this splendid father. He taught school for several years and was past Master of Rosewood for a long time. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. F.O. Roberts of Iron City, Alabama; and Mrs. J.M. Lindsey of Ranburne, Alabama and a son, J.C. Beverly of Buffalo Gap, Texas, 24 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. ___ MAKING HIS LAST LOSING FIGHT Last Sunday following the singing at Piney Woods, visitors and friends stopped by and sang quite a number of selections for "Uncle" George Bright, a fine old Confederate veteran in his 82nd year and in declining health. Uncle George let it be known how grateful he felt over the thoughtfulness of his friends to thus remember him in his feeble condition and enjoyed the sweet songs, some of them he had heard at his mother's knee when a little boy. People everywhere are too apt to pass up instances such as "Uncle" George in the rush of life and those who have never scattered flowers in the paths of these unfortunates should make the start. Among those who called at the home of "Uncle" George were Lee Haywood, Homer Jones, Mr. R.M. Hogan and daughter Miss Lola, Mr. and Mrs. Chester Bennett, with Homer Merrill as organist. A short talk and prayer was given by Rev. Mr. Crews. "Uncle" George is fighting his last battle. ____ HOWLE - THROWER Marriage At the home of Judge D.W. Gray here last Sunday morning a marriage of wide interest was solemnized between Mr. Theran Thrower and Miss Essie Howle. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ab Thrower of Heflin and the bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. Tom Howle of near Cedar Creek. ___ BAGGETT - KNIGHT Marriage Mrs. Nanny Baggett of Ranburne and Mr. Gus Knight of Heard County were united in marriage by Rev. Kemp on Oct. 13th. They have many friends who wish them happiness. Bowdon Bulletin. ___ DEATH OF MRS. THRASH Anniston, Ala., Oct. 22nd. H. G. Noell and his oldest daughter Miss Mary left here at one o'clock this afternoon to attend the funeral of a sister-in-law of the former, Mrs. John Thrash who died at her home near Delta last night following a sudden attack of sickness a few days ago. The funeral services will be held in Delta tomorrrow afternoon. Mrs. Thrash's husband has been dead only a few months. ___ TRICKEM News Newt Stephens has returned from Memphis, Tennessee where he spent several weeks in a government hospital. __ ATTENDS FUNERAL OF MRS. BRADLEY G.J. Moore and G.W. Wager of Heflin attended the burial of Mrs. Thomas Bradley in Whitesburg, Georgia last Tuesday of last week. She died at her home in Pratt City on Monday following an operation. Mrs. Bradley was a niece of Mr. and Mrs. G.J. Moore of this place. Surviving are the husband and her father T.L. Moore of Whitesburg. ___ EDWARDSVILLE News Miss Lois Casey is home after visiting her sister Mrs. Zetha Harper. __ OAK GROVE News Austin Pesnell of Blue Mountain is visiting home folks here. __ CAMP GROUND News Mr. and Mrs. Luther Allen Jr. of Berea spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. A.A. Roberds. __ Azel Kilgore, age 5, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dock Kilgore, died suddenly Friday afternoon. The bereaved ones have the sympathy of the entire community. __ -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266.11.13 - Release Date: 5/19/2005

NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE CLEBURNE NEWS", Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama for OCTOBER 6th thru OCTOBER 13th 1927 NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, October 6, 1927 MARRIAGE LICENSES ISSUED the last 15 days in September Frank Thompson and Minnie Mae Barber J.B. Maxey and Nettie Starr Gilbert Hornsby and Mrs. Flora Dewberry Ellie Measles and Willie Brimer Hubert L. Pharr and Gladys Campbell E.H. Howell and Geneve Brooks Dewey Nelson and Elyott Cox ___ MRS. MATT TURNER DIES SUDDENLY ON SUNDAY Mrs. Matt Turner died suddenly at her home in Beat 12 late Sunday afternoon while returning from the cow lot to the house, death coming without warning. Mrs. Turner was about 65 years old and a member of the Primitive Baptist church. The interment was at Bethlehem Tuesday morning. ___ THREE ALLEGED FLOGGERS ARE BOUND OVER Tallapoosa, Georgia W. B. Lambert, Hubert Waldrep and B.F. Abney were bound over to await grand jury action under charges of assault with intent to murder by Judge A.I. Head at the conclusion of a preliminary trial here Friday. Most of the day was consumed in the hearing of the evidence against the three men. Bonds for the three men were assessed at $1000. each. Gilbert Hornsby, who swore out the warrent against the three men a week ago, testified at the preliminary trial that Hubert Waldrep forced him from a wagon on Friday, Sept. 23rd at a point near the Walker creek bridge and also forced into a car and carried him to the home of W.B. Lambert where he was given an unmerciful beating. His testimony was that Lambert fastened a trace train around his neck and that Waldrep used a large stick to beat him. He testified that Abney did not take any active part in the flogging. The prosecuting witness swore from the stand that he had been forced by Hubert Waldrep to sign a check for $50. on the day of the assault after Waldrep had been fined $100. in court following testimony given by Hornsby that he had purchased a pint of liquor from Waldrep earlier that morning. Further investigation of the flogging will be made by the superior court grand jury when it convenes at Buchanan, GA the third Monday in October. ____ J. WESLEY VAUGHAN, AGED CONFEDERATE VETERAN ANSWERS LAST ROLL CALL Funeral services for "Uncle" J. Wesley Vaughan, pioneer citizen of Cleburne county, were held Monday morning at the Methodist Church, South, with interment in the Heflin Cemetery. Death came to the old soldier Saturday afternoon at about three o'clock following an attack of acute indigestion. Mr. Vaughan had amost reached the 83rd milepost on life's road and had been a member of the church since he was 18 years old. Rev. J.D. Johnston, his pastor, who conducted the funeral services, told of his past christian life, admonishing the children and the congregation how important it was to live a clean life and thus inherit eternal life, that death, the grave, does not mean the end to those who had walked uprightly. He had lived in this county for perhaps a half a century, and was a son of the late Rev. Frederick W. Vaughan. Mr. Vaughan was a master Mason and a Confederate veteran, the Masons officiating at the burial. He came from a family of twelve brothers and sisters and "Uncle" Wes's death is the first in sixty-four years. Besides the widow, seven sons and three daughters, survive: Jack Vaughan D.W. Vaughan Henry Vaughan U.S. Vaughan Whit Vaughan George Vaughan Lee Vaughan The girls are: Mrs. Minnie Evans living in Oklahoma Mrs. Forney Pounds of Heflin, Ala Mrs. Jones Evans of Birmingham, Ala Three brothers survive: William H. Vaughan Rev. George W. Vaughan Jeff Vaughan The seven sisters are: Mrs. George Reid Mrs. J.M. McDowell Mrs. Mary Brannon Mrs. Lou Duncan, all who reside in the state of Texas; Mrs. W.M. Evans Mrs. Martha Houston Mrs. Margrett Fowler, all of this county. The pallbearers were the five sons and son-in-law, Forney Pounds. ____ HALL ARRESTED IN CHIEF'S DEATH Anniston, Ala., Oct 2nd No request will be made by Emmett Hall, Jacksonville night policeman, who was arrested Friday on a warrant sworn out by W.T. Rowland, for preliminary hearing delay, according to a statement by Sheriff W.E. Parker late Saturday afternoon. The hearing will probably take place at the regular session of the county court on Friday. The death of John Rowland, age 65, Jacksonville chief of police, took place several weeks ago within 30 minutes after he had drank a part of some confiscated whiskey which was later found to have contained 30 grains of strychnine to the half pint. The warrant charging Hall with the crime was sworn to by W.T. Rowland, brother of the chief. J.W. McClung, state law enforcement officer and N.L. Pierce of the Pierce National Detective Agency of Birmingham, who were obtained by the city of Jacksonville to investigate the death of Rowland, arrested the accused man last Friday afternoon. Hall, who is lodged in the county jail here, vigorously denies any part in or knowledge of any such crime a charged in the warrant sworn out by the dead man's brother. ___ CIRCUIT COURT CASES A.B. Fuller, Wilson Noell, Albert James, Cecil Phillips and Garrett Carter were transferred to Kilby prison after being convicted of their offenses. ___ IN MEMORIAM OF JAMES DAVID CARPENTER James David Carpenter, son of Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Carpenter of Fruithurst, Ala., was born Aug. 31, 1884 and died June 23, 1927. He was born in Polk County, Georgia near Cedartown and lived there until about 10 years old when he came to Cleburne County. He was afflicted with that dread disease, Pellegra, and doctors failed to relieve his suffering, he growing worse every spring until the end. The body was laid to rest in Mars Hill cemetery, Rev. Ira M. Patty conducting the services. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Belle Carpenter, and five children, Henry, Myrtice, Odons, Lorene, and Iver; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Carpenter; brother N.J. Carpenter of Tallapoosa, GA and sister Mrs. Lizzie Shealey of Irwinville, GA. Written by a cousin, J.C. McWhorter. ___ IN LOVING REMEMBRANCE OF BRO. JOHN A. BROWN The subject of this sketch was born in Haralson County, Georgia about four miles east of Buchanan on October 20, 1863 and died September 7, 1927, thus he was 63 years 10 months and 17 days old at the time of his death. In early life he moved with his parents to Randolph County, Alabama where he grew up to manhood. Bro. Brown was twice married. First ot Miss Lillie Vance who prceded him to the grave by a little more than seven years, she having died on March 18, 1920. To him and sister Brown were born nine children, two of whom are dead. The remainder of whom, seven children, four girls and five ?? boys, survive their father and mother. Providence is often mysterious in its workings. To our way of thinking it looks hard to see these seven children deprived of both father and mother, but god knows best and all his dealings with us are wise and beneficient. For some wise purpose, no doubt, god has taken this father and mother away from this world and from these children. So, to the children I would say, "trust in god and serve him and some sweet day you will see them again where those long parted meet again." Bro. Brown was a christian from early life. He was ordained a deacon of Shiloh Church, Graham, Alabama, when he was comparatively a young man. When he moved to Bell Mills he moved his membership to Pine Grove where he served his church faithfully in the capacity of deacon til the end came. He left behind a record of faithfulness to his god and record of unsullied honor and integrity to the county. He was a citizen of Alabama and of Cleburne county for the greater part of his life. He moved from Randolph County to where he died about thirty-three years ago. He taught school for awhile in Randolph county and devoted the most of his life to farming. He sold goods, operated a grist mill, saw mill and a gin. He was brought into contact with a great many people and thus served his day and generation in a great many ways. He befriended many people in a variety of ways more than almost any other man of this section of the state. Many are the harts that are sad at his going. He represented his county in the Alabama legislature for two terms and did it faithfully and well. He was a citizen of a superior type and will be sadly missed by his county, his church and community and more than all by his loved ones. His second wife was Miss Pearl Pirkle of Ranburne, Alabama. She was indeed a help-mate to him, helping to make a living as a faithful wife always does and also helping him to raise his dear children in the fear and admonition of the lord. The children love her. Her work was of the faithful order and her final reward will be great. Farewell Bro. Brown! At the fiat of death we must part but we shall meet again. Till then, dear brother, farewell. If it be that the spirits of the illustrious dead participate in the affairs of this life, then, may it be that thy disembodied spirit may hover over us and especially over his dear wife and children who are left here without a husband and father. May it be that thy pure, ethereal spirit may be the guardian angel to thy little children through the labyrinths of this unfriendly world. His friend and former pastor, G.B. Boman _____ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, October 13, 1927 YOUNG MAN SHOOTS SELF A young man by the name of Jim Thompson was found dead Wednesday near his home ten miles north of Wedowee. He was found by a neighbor who gave the alarm. A physican was summoned and the sheriff notified. A jury was empaneled by Dr. R.C. Lovvorn and the verdict of the jury ws that the deceased came to his death by his own hand. A bullet pierced his heart. A pistol was found near the place where he died. He also had on his person over one hundred dollars in currency and also had a marriage license. No motive for the rash act has been discovered. He had been in Wedowee and Roanoke during the day and on his return to his home he left the main road for a short distance before committing the fatal act. The deceased was about 21 years of age and is survived by his father and mother. ___ DEATH OF MRS. OLLIE JONES Another home has been made sad by the visit of the angel of death, and carried to heaven the precious wife of Oca Jones. Ollie has left a vacant place that can never be filled. Oh, it seems so hard to give her up but we have one great comfort; we can go to her. She was loved by all who knew her and will be missed by her relatives and friends everywhere. She always had very good health until about a year ago when it began to fail. She had the best doctors and attention that could be had. But god knew best and called her home. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Morris. She is survived by her parents, three sisters, three brother, her husband and three precious little children, besides a host of other relatives and friends to mourn her death. She has gone to meet her brother and sister who have passed on. She was 37 years old and spent 21 years of her life for the master, having joined the church when 16 years old. I wish to say to the dear husband, I know you are heart broken and have a great burden to rear your small children without mother's love, but may god bless and help you is my prayer. Let us all live so when called we can meet Ollie there to part no more; and try not to grieve but endure the pain of bereavement, for we know she is at rest and will never have to suffer again. The body was laid to rest in Cedar Creek cemetery, the Revs. R.E. Carter and J.W. Grubbs and Rev. Taylor conducting the services. The church was filled with people with saddened hearts who had come to look upon the face of Ollie for the last time upon earth. Friends, visit the father and mother in their sad loss of their precious daughter and the heart broken husband and speak some words of cheer to help them along the path of life. Farewell, Ollie, for awhile then we will all join you as an unbroken family, never to part again. One Who Loved Her. ____ LOCAL News Twins, a boy and girl, were born to Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Crumpton at the home of Mrs. Crumpton's parents, Mr. and Mrs. T.E. Jordan of Route 5. __ Twins, a boy and girl, have arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Forney Hall, on Route 2. ___ Mayor and Mrs. A.J. Haley visited in Birmingham last week. While Mrs. Haley was with the children the Mayor was out on the aviation field watching for Lindbergh to come in and finally got a view of the "human bird" seven miles away. __ Mr. and Mrs. C.D. Robinson and Leonard Cheatwood of Edwardsville spent last week in Cullman County with their brother and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Felton Cheatwood and children. __ Mr. and Mrs. M.N. Tumlin, son and daughter, returned to their home near Sanford, Mississippi on Thursday, after spending a few days with relatives at Ai. __ Col. and Mrs. W.L. Verge and Mrs. L.R. Wright were among those from Helfin who welcomed "Lindy" in Birmingham last Wednesday. __ CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank the many friends for their kindness and the words of comfort; and we also wish to thank the many friends for the beautiful flowers as a token of love for our husband and father. Mrs. B.C. Vaughan D.W. Vaughan W.J. Vaughan J.H. Vaughan U.S. Vaughan J.W. Vaughan G.R. Vaughan Lee Vaughan Mrs. H.F. Pounds Mrs. O.E. Evans Mrs. Ella Evans ____ -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266.11.13 - Release Date: 5/19/2005

NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE CLEBURNE NEWS", Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama for SEPTEMBER 1927 NEWSPAPER issue of Thursday, September 8, 1927 DEATH TAKES FINE YOUNG MAN Richard Beall, about 22 years old, the nephew of the Editor of The Cleburne News, died at the home of his uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Gaines F. Dodson, of Buchanan, Georgia on Tuesday morning at 9:30 o'clock following an illness of less than a week. Richard, Hugh and Mildred Beall, brothers and sister, were left fatherless and motherless while mere little tots; finally Richard went to make his home with his uncle and aunt, developing into a fine christian young man, honored and esteemed by both old and young. Besides one brother and sister, Richard is survived by an aunt, Mrs. Ruby Campbell of Rockmart, Georgia; four uncles, W.A. Dodson Jr. of Rome, Georgia; Gaines F. Dodson of Buchanan, Georgia; W.A. Dodson Sr. of Bivins, Texas and the editor of The Cleburne News. The interment will be in the cemetery at Buchanan, Georgia, his body to rest beside those of his mother and father. ____ LOCAL News Leonard Laminack of Birmingham and Wilburn Laminack of Florida visited their parents, Mr. and Mrs. C.E. Laminack last weekend. __ Alan King, after a two weeks visit to his parents Mr. and Mrs. Marshall King, has returned to his work in Texas. __ News was received here Tuesday of the marriage of F. Theopolis Vaughan and Miss Ruby Mildred Myers in Atlanta on Tuesday of last week. They left immediately after the ceremony for a trip to New York and Niagara Falls. ___ Mr. and Mrs. J.J. Wager and Miss Myrel Wager attended the funeral of their uncle, Mr. Joe Walker at Bowdon, Georgia on Saturday. ___ FINAL RITES FOR MRS. MERRILL Mrs. Elizabeth Merrill, age 73, widow of the late Robert E. Merrill, and a pioneer resident of Cleburne county, died at her home in Arbacoochee Saturday night following a short illness. Burial was in the Heflin Cemetery Sunday afternoon. Surviving are three sons, Cliff, Charlie and Paul Merrill of Arbacoochee and one daughter Mrs. Oliver Gaston of Corinth, Randolph County, Ala., four brothers, James Austin of Ginwood, Georgia; Charlie, Joe and William Austin of Altanta; three sisters, Mrs. Carrie Graves of East Point, GA; Mrs. Maggie Carter and Mrs. Mammie Cook of Atlanta, GA. Mrs. Merrill was an aunt of Judge Hugh D. Merrill of Anniston and W.B. Merrill of Heflin, Ala. Mrs. Merrill was preceded to the grave by her husband about 30 years ago, he being buried in the Heflin cemetery. ____ MRS. BROWN BURIED FRIDAY Funeral and burial services for Mrs. H.F. Brown, who died last Thursday at her home in Hefin Route 2, were held at Old Salem on Friday with the Rev. Mr. Gann in charge. Burial was made in the Salem Cemetery. Mrs. Brown is survived by her husband and six children, four boys and two girls. The Cleburne News extends sympathy to the bereaved ones. ___ NEWSPAPER issue of Thursday, September 15, 1927 JOHN A. BROWN PASSES IN BELL MILLS HOME; BURIED THURSDAY AT PINE GROVE Funeral services for John A. Brown, age 64, one of the most widely known citizens of this section of Alabama, who died Wednesday, Sept. 7th at his home in Bell Mills, were held Thursday at Pine Grove Baptist church, with the Rev. G.B. Boman of Bowdon, GA and the Rev. W.M. Barr of Bell Mills in charge. Burial was made in the church cemetery. Mr. Brown had been in declining health for the last two years. He suffered a stroke of paralysis several months ago and anotehr slight attack about two weeks before his death. He was a devoted and active member of the Baptist church, his membership being at Pine Grove. He represented Cleburne county in the legislature two terms, 1903 and 1907; was chairman of the democratic executive committee of Cleburne county several terms, and a leading figure in church and educational affairs. Mr. Brown was born in Randolph County, Ala but moved to Bell Mills about 33 years ago, where he engaged in the mercantile and milling business. Besides the widow, Mr. Brown is survived by five daughters, Mrs. L.C. Ridley of Franklin, Georgia; Mrs. W.E. Braden of Newell, Ala.; Mrs. F.H. Johnson of Russellville, Ala.; Mrs. G.W. Cook and Miss Martha Brown of Bell Mills; four sons, Joe, John A. Jr., James and Vance Brown of Bell Mills; one brother, W.W. Brown of Atlanta. Four of Mr. Brown's sons-in-law were among the pallbearers: L.C. Ridley, G.W. Cook, W.E. Braden, and F.H. Johnson, the other two being P.W. Hyatt and Grady Ridley. A host of friends extend heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved relatives. ____ CARD OF APPRECIATION We extend our sincere thanks to all those who administered so generously and faithfully to our and our dear companion, father and brother during his sickness and death, with expressions of love, sympathy and consolation and floral offering. We pray god's richest blessings upon each of you. Mrs. Pearl Brown Joe Brown John A. Brown Jr. Martha Brown James Brown Vance Brown Mrs. G.W. Cook and family Mrs. L.C. Ridley and family Mrs. W.E. Braden and family Mrs. F.H. Johnson and family ____ MARRIAGE LICENSES ISSUED Recently Lige Gables and Mauline Pounds Bill Collem and Ruth Turner Kent Woody and Ola Morgan Otis Woody and Florence Grizzard Frank Alewine and Beatrice Smith Howard White and Lenora Otwell Elra McGee and Rachael Wheeler Duston M. Warren and Opal Irene Howard Frank Thompson and Annie Mae Brown D.P. Lott and Grace Wilson Johnnie T. Jones and Hazel Mae Massey Jack Gray and Minnie Phillips Douglas C. Hearn adn Catherine Rowell Leonard Puckett and Mary Baggett W.J. Campbell and Mrs. Annie Lou Bouth A.L. Mills and Berha Hawkins ____ MAN DIES AFTER AUTO WRECK Tallapoosa, GA, Sept 12th J. Henry Farlow, local barber, died at noon here today as a result of injuries sustained late Sunday night when his car overturned between Villa Rica and Austell. Mr. Farlow was brought to his home here and it was thought at first that he had only been slightly hurt. Two other men in the car at the time of the accident were slightly hurt. Mr. Farlow is survived by his wife and four children. ___ LOCAL News The body of James Frank Kilgore, age 46, who died suddenly in Talladega, following an acute heart attack, was received here Friday by F.P. Owens Co. Funeral services and interment were held at Pleasant Hill on Friday. He is survived by his wife and other relatives. ____ "UNCLE GEORGE" 70 YEARS YOUNG The birthday dinner given at the home of Geo. W. Willingham near Pleasant Hill, Sept. 9th in honor of his 70th birhday was celebrated by eight of his children being present; only two were absent, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Willingham and children of Gadsden and Mrs. and Mrs. Clarence Price of Oxford. Among those present other than the chidlren at home were: Mr. and Mrs. Elbert Morris and two sons Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Myers of Ai and two granddaughters, Misses Helen and Ruth Willingham of Fyffe. My, such a sumptuous dinner that was served, including delicious ice cream. The day was well spent and enjoyed by all present who bid Uncle George goodbye and wished him many more days as this one. A guest. ___ NOTE OF PUBLICATION In the Court of Probate of Cleburne County, Alabama Alabama Power Company vs. Mrs. S.A. Nolen, Et. Al Notice to Non Residents of Alabama: 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 Faulkner and Nora Faulkner 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 ------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, September 22, 1927 C.D. ROBINSON RECEIVES CUTS IN ATTACK Lemon Burgess is free under $500. bond on an assault to murder charge, which grew out an alleged attack on Charlie D. Robinson in Edwardsville Saturday night. According to Deputy Sheriff Irwin Owens, Burgess was at an ice cream supper given by church women and was said to be disorderly and using bad language when Robinson interceded and told him to leave the scene. Burgess is said to have attacked Robinson, who knocked him down. Afterward when the two men were leaving Burgess pulled loose and attacked Robinson with a knife, inflicting severe wounds about his left arm, face and a stab wound on the left side, none of which are thought to be serious it is said by a local doctor who treated the wounds Saturday night and Sunday. ___ CIRCUIT COURT CASES The following court cases were heard up to Tuesday: Dewey Pate, distilling, found guilty and sentenced to 18 months to 2 years; appealed to Court of Appeals Tom Carroll, distilling found guilty and sentenced to 18 months to 2 years; appealed ___ NEWSPAPER issue of Thursday, September 29, 1927 CIRCUIT COURT CASES The following defendants were transferred to Kilby Prison after conviction at Circuit Court on Monday: John Summerville, violating the prohibition law, sentenced to 180 days Emmett Easterwood, distilling, given 18 months to 2 yrs Joe Hart, distilling, given one year and one day to 18 months John Long, distilling, given eighteen months to 2 yrs Arthur Forrestor, distilling, given 18 months to 2 yrs Bud Seigler, assault to murder, given two years Sidney Young was found not guilty of the charge of possessing liquor -------- BUTTRAM'S HOUSE BURNS M.C. Buttram's resident, a pretty country home situated two miles northwest of Piedmont, was totally destroyed by fire Tuesday afternoon of last week. Practically all the household articles were lost. The origin of the fire has not been determined. ___ -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266.11.13 - Release Date: 5/19/2005

NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE CLEBURNE NEWS", Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama for AUGUST 1927 (Note: Many missing newspaper issues on the microfilm roll for August 1927) NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, August 11, 1927 LOCAL News Mrs. Marvin Vaughn spent a few days with her mother Mrs. Bishop at Pyroton, Ala. __ Miss Virginia Evans, granddaughter of Mrs. Virginia C. Evans is visiting here a few days this week from Anniston. __ Fred C. Benefield has returned from a visit with relatives in Tennessee and Kentucky. ___ PINHOOK News Mr. Barlow Parker and his father got seriously hurt when their mule ran away with the buggy and threw them out. Mr. Parker got his leg broke and his father got bruised. We hope for them a speedy recovery. __ UNION GROVE News Mr. and Mrs. Newman Warren of Florida are visiting relatives here for a few days. __ Mr. and Mrs. Zach Walker of Tennessee spent Friday with W.E. Johnson family. __ Mrs. J.H. Anderson and two daughters Doris Lorraine and Delma Eugenia of Atlanta are visiting her mother Mrs. M.J. Walker. __ LOCAL News Uncle Richard Hooper of Fruithurst was in Heflin on Tuesday enroute home from west Alabama where he spent a week with his sister, Mrs. Ezzell at Bell Green. __ Mr. and Mrs. W.J. Cavender, son and daughter have returned from a visit with relatives near Wetumpka. __ Mr. and Mrs. L.L. Johnson and daughters returned Tuesday from a very pleasant visit with relatives and friends in Carroll County, Georgia, Leonard going to the home of his childhood while in the Georgia county. ___ NEWSPAPER issue of Thursday, August 18, 1927 Mr. J.T. NEWBORN'S BIRTHDAY Mr. J.T. Newborn's 59th birthday was enjoyed by a large crowd. All of his children and grandchildren were there. He has 7 children and 14 grandchildren, besides neighbors and friends. The table was long and wide, with cakes, pies, custards, and all kinds of vegetables and lemonade. Mr. Newborn remained at the table as long as there was anyone there. He enjoyed all the gifts and especially the one Mr. W.A. Brown of Edwardsville sent him. You bet he puffed smoke all the afternoon. The younger people and a few of the older ones joined in a ball game in the afternoon. The oldest man being 60 years old made a home run! Mr. J.T. enjoyed the day very much, and looked as though he would have liked to have been in all the games. Look out for J.T. on the 29th of July 1928 for we all will all be there and bring the kids. We hope Mr. Newborn will live to see many more happy birthday dinners. ___ LOCAL News Uncle Whit Gray had as his guests last week his brother R.A. Gray of Bascum, Florida and uncle J.D. Turvaville of Altha, Florida. The Florida gentlemen visited other relatives at Oak Level and Cedartown before returning to their homes. __ William Skinner was arrested Thursday on an assault charge, preferred by L.T. Jackson. __ Ai News Mr. John Edwards and children of Mississippi are visiting Mrs. Lizzie Weathers. __ Mrs. Mattie Huey of Ackworth, Georgia is visting relatives here. __ Mrs. B.D. Kerr was called to the bedside of her mother who is real sick. __ Mr. Morrow Stamps and family visited Mr. and Mrs. Grady Gaines on Wednesday night. __ Mrs. B.D. Kerr and Reba Chaffin visited Mrs. Myrtle Gaines on Thursday, who is very ill. ___ -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266.11.13 - Release Date: 5/19/2005

NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE CLEBURNE NEWS", Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama for JULY 1927 NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, July 14, 1927 DEATH OF MRS. FORDHAM The funeral and burial for Mrs. Fordham who died Sunday at her home near Lecta, at the advanced age of 85 years, was held Monday at Hurricane church. The deceased was the widow of the late George Fordham and is survived by a large number of relatives in this county. ___ LABORN ALBRIGHT LAID TO REST Wednesday of last week the death angel visited Bro. T.B. Albright's home and carried away Laborn, a cripple, and the sunshine of the home. Laborn was well known and loved by all. He leaves his father, stepmother, a sister, three brothers and many relatives and friends to mourn his death. He lived a good life and was devoted to his god; was an obedient son and affectionate brother. His entrance into that better land must have been one of hallelujahs by the redeemed. He had been a cripple from youth, but he never complained of his affliction. All the boys and young men were his friends in the community and his genial smile and happy disposition will be missed but we hope and pray to meet him again. The life he lived, I trust, will be emulated by those who someday will follow. He asked the family not to worry and that "all was well with him" and his dear ones should not grieve any more than possible after his going. Laborn was 37 years old. His body was laid to rest in the cemetery at Antioch, Rev. C.W. Potter officiating; also Bro. W.F. Jacobs spoke words of praise of the life and character of Labon. A Friend. ____ CARD OF THANKS We adopt this method of thanking one and all for their kindness to Laborn and the family during his illness. May god's richest blessings rest upon each one. Mr. and Mrs. T.B. Albright Mr. and Mrs. H.F. Albright Mr. and Mrs. Rome Albright Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Albright Mr. and Mrs. A.G. Trammell ____ LOCAL News Wm. Hatfield of Texas is visting relatives in Cleburne this week. __ IS MAKING GOOD IN ARMY Corporal William P. Parker, son of Mrs. J.J. Parker of Edwardsville is a member of Company C, 10th Infantry, Regular Army. A good soldier and good in the shooting lines, Corporal Parker has won a name for himself and helped win some distinction for his Company. His Regiment and Company have just completed annual target practice with the result that he now holds the grade of "Sharpshooter" and it is recognized and known to be a mansized job to win that, in competition with the other regulars. This boy has therefor not only helped himself but has helped his Company push to the top of the Regiment in shooting and his Company commander is glad to acknowledge this good work by letter. Corporal Parker is slated for an instructor in C.M.T.C. during the present summer. He will receive three dollars extra pay per month for his shooting ability. ____ JOHN SEIGLER IN JAIL HERE ON ASSAUL TO MURDER CHARGE; BOND SET AT $10,000. John Seigler of Beat 1, is in jail here on a charge of assault with intent to murder, following the probably fatal shooting of Jess Knott, a brother-in-law, also of Beat 1, on July 4th. The shooting took place at the home of Knott where it is said, Seigler had gone to settle "an old score" with his brother-in-law regarding the alleged reporting of a still by Knott. Seigler is said to have shot Knott when the latter shut the door in his face, the charge taking affect after passing through a panel of the door. Knott was immediately removed to an Anniston hospital after being shot once, the wound being in the lower abdomen. Soon after the shooting, Seigler is said to have fled and Sheriff Rowell, who had been advised of the difficulty, and also that Seigler had fled, requested the Birmingham authorities, and soon the Cleburne Sheriff was informed of Seigler's arrest there. Sheriff Rowell brought Seigler to Heflin and lodged him in jail here. His bond was set at $10,000. by Justice of Peace J.H. Crumpton. Knott and Seigler are brothers-in-law, the former having married the latter's sister. Seigler is a single man. ___ PLEASANT HILL News Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Jones visited Odell Hammond and family on Sunday. __ John Longshore and son Homer of Collingsville spent Thursday night with W.C. Morris and family. __ Ai News The birthday dinner given by Mr. and Mrs. Asa Edwards was enjoyed by a large crowd. __ LOCAL News Mrs. E.T. Ray of Bowdon 5 has gone to spend three months with her sister, Mrs. Genie Mitchell at Hattiesburg, Mississippi. ___ Arlan White is about the happiest fellow in town. Boy No. 2 has arrived at his home. __ Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Dewberry of St. Petersburg, Florida arrived here Sunday are the guests of the former's parents Mr. and Mrs. O. J. Dewberry. __ Uncle Lewis Baugn age 84 is reported quite sick at his home in Trickem. ___ MARRIAGE LICENSES ISSUED Recently: Carl Stegall and Beatrice Byrd Riley Ladill and Ruth M. Brown W.E. Swanson and Emma F. Burrel H.H. McElroy and Miss Minnie Pearl Butler W.T. Shoemaker and Miss Mamie Whitaker W.J. Robinson and Miss Bessie Coffey Harvey Jordan and Mrs. Lula Mae Harben Harold Barthelson and Miss Freddie Beasley Jason Bryant and Miss Mildred Hammock Pat P. Hicks and Miss Ozella Rollins T.T. Murphree and Miss Jessie Webb Frank W. Roberts and Miss Barbara Klenberg ___ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, July 21, 1927 DEATH COMES TO RALPH ROSS A death that occasioned much sadness in Heflin and vicinity was that of Ralph Ross which occurred Sunday might at his home about two miles south of town, following a brief illness of typhoid fever. Funeral services were held on Tuesday afternoon at New Harmony, the Revs. J.W. Grubbs and W.M. Barr officiating. Burial was made in the church cemetery. Ralph was about 25 years old. He is survived by one brother, Lewis Ross, two sisters, Mrs. H.V. Jones of Heflin, and Mrs. W.L. Evans of Durant, Oklahoma. One of the largest crowds ever seen at New Harmony assembled there Tuesday afternoon to pay their respects to Ralph. Flowers were in abundance from his relatives and friends. Pallbearers were Pete and Euell Howle, Dock and Charlie Jones, Jesse Norton and Marvin Lumpkin. ___ CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank each and every one for the kindness shown us; everybody was so good and we'd like to thank them personally. We thank you for the beautiful flowers and for the comforting words of love shown us during the sickness and death of our dear brother and nephew, Ralph Ross. May god bless you all. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Ross Mr. and Mrs. H.V. Jones R.E. Teague ____ HIGHTOWER News Mr. and Mrs. E.C. Snow of south Georgia are visiting relatives and friends here. __ Mr. and Mrs. George Fowler were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. T.J. Hart. __ Mrs. Lloyd Yates spent the first of the week with her parents Mr. and Mrs. J.E. Thomason. __ Miss Fay Snow of Tifton, Georgia is visiting her sister, Mrs. George Fowler. __ E.N. McGRIFF IS BURIED TUESDAY Funeral and burial services for E.N. McGriff were held Tuesday at Antioch, with interment in the cemetery there. Mr. McGriff who was 54 years old, died suddenly at his home near Hopewell at an early hour Sunday night soon after retiring, his wife and daughter Miss Lodessa being attracted to his room by his struggling and hard breathing, the end coming immediately; he never spoke. Ed McGriff was one of the county's best and most worthy citizens, a splendid neighbor and a loyal member of the Methodist Episcopal church at Antioch. The community and county will miss him. Coming to this county about forty years ago, Mr. McGriff settled in the community where he died, and as a respect to one they had learned to honor and love, a tremendous throng of sorrowing friends and neighbors followed his remains to their final resting place on Tuesday, the grave being banked high with beautiful flowers. Besides his devoted wife, Mr. McGriff is survived by three children, one son, J.W. McGriff, two daughters, Misses Lodessa and Era McGriff, one brother, Charles F. McGriff and a large circle of other relatives. Revs. W.C. Potter and H.S. Skinner officiated at the funeral and burial. Six nephews, Henry Albright, Rome Albright, Dewey Albright, Jim McGriff, Sidney McGriff and Walter McGriff, were the active pallbearers. The Cleburne News with other friends extends sincere sympathy to the bereaved family in their hour of great sorrow. ___ IN MEMORY OF D.W. KIGHT Rev. D.W. Kight was born in Heard County, Georgia on Sept. 1, 1841 and died May 9, 1927. Upon his return from the war he settled about four miles southwest of Bowdon, Georgia in Cleburne County, Alabama. He was married to Miss Julia A. Cochrell in 1862 who preceded him to the grave some years ago. Brother Kight and wife reared a family of girls who are useful women in their communities. While in the service of his county during the '60's, he was converted to christ and returning to his home of a furlough from Virginia he joined the Baptist church at Lost Creek, later being ordained as a minister of the gospel, and it is said he preached more funerals and married more couples than any minister in the county, having devoted more than half a century to preaching the gospel and loking after his master's business. Bro. Kight had been outstanding his his ministerial work; also as a citizen we had none better, his friends being numbered by his acquaintances and his good works known abroad. It is good to have such a man among us and it is hard to give him up. May god give us more such men. Bro. Kight was the first pastor of the Sandy Flats church and this church had the honor of holding his membership at the time of his death and was his last church to serve. The feeble words of men seem futile in attempting to give expression to the worth of such a man. Written by a committee composed of: G.R. Lands L.L. Johnson H.E. Whitman ____ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, July 28, 1927 MISSISSIPPI LETTER Brookhaven, Mississippi, July 25th To Editor of the Cleburne News, As I promised, will write a few lines to my friends in Cleburne. We left home July 11th and drove to Birmingham and spent the night with my brother and the next day we came through to Brookhaven, arriving Wednesday morning at 4 o'clock, found all well. Uncle Taylor and Aunt Matt Buttram are doing fine, Uncle Taylor being in his 81st year; Aunt Matt is 77; they said to tell all their Cleburne friends "howdy". July 17th with T.J. Roberts and our families, we motored to the coast, going through Louisiana to Pass Christann and up the cost to Gulf Port on to Biloxi. At Gulf Port we saw ships loading and unloading freight. We stopped awhile at the old home of Jeff Davis. All the furniture is just as it was when he lived there. Back of Biloxi we crossed Back Bay and saw where Iberville landed. We then returned to Mr. Roberts' and rested until the 23rd and drove to Jackson and visited the capitol, where we saw many interesting sights. We spent a day and night in Jackson, then went to Vicksburg to see the Mississippi River. I was told that the river was 67 feet deep in the road above Vicksburg. The sights here are wonderful, especially the old battlefields; the old canons stand just as they stood at the surrender. Every state has a monument in memory of its dead. One monument showed the U.S. and Confederate soldiers in battle and I'll never forget the determined look in their faces; some of our soldiers were barefooted and their clothes were torn and ragged. Fine roads, graveled and paved. W.N. Hamrick ____ -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266.11.13 - Release Date: 5/19/2005

NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE CLEBURNE NEWS", Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama for JUNE 1927 NEWSPAPER issue of Thursday, June 2, 1927 JOHN V. McKEE BURIED SUNDAY Funeral services for John V. McKee, age 52, who was shot to death Thursday night in his store at Minnieville near Birmingham, was held at Antioch Baptist church, near Newell on Sunday with Masonic honors, Caldwell Lodge having been requested to take charge of the services and the following members from Heflin attended the burial: A.E. Black Melvin Crumpton J.T. Beason C.J. McCraven Charlie Chandler C.E. Groover J.B. Robertson D.W. Gray W.J. Henry Roy Meacham Twenty-off years ago DeWitt McKee, father of the slain man, with his family, resided in Heflin and were known to the older residents. McKee was shot one time in the neck, the bullet severing the jugular vein, producing almost immediate death. Although there were no witnesses to the shooting, the officers believe a negro fired the pistol and that another negro was waiting for him in an automobile. A negro girl, according to a story in the Birmingham News, approaching the store to make a purchase shortly before closing time, heard one shot fired as she rounded a nearby corner, she told police. She also said she saw a negro man running out of the store, jump into a waiting car and drive rapidly in the direction of Westfield. The deceased is survived by two brothers. ____ TWO BURIALS AT MICAVILLE On Wednesday of last week two funeral and burial services occurred at Micaville, two good women of the county having answered the call of their savior to come and dwell with him forevermore. Mrs. Amanda Brown, age 73, a resident of the above community, was one of the beloved women over whose body the last rites were held. She was loyal member of her church and was always present at services when not hindered by health or providence. "Grandma" Brown will be sadly missed in her community. The other good woman, over whom the last rites were said, was Mrs. Talley, age 55, beloved companion of Uncle Jack Talley, of the Arbacoochee section. She had been sick about four weeks but her condition was not considered serious by the family. She died May 24th and her death is thought to have been hastened by the passing eight days earlier of her sister, "Aunt Sis" Column who was taken sick about the time as did Mrs. Talley and who was making her home with the family. The Cleburne News extends sympathy to the bereaved relatives of Mrs. Brown and Mrs. Talley. ____ VICTORY News Mrs. J.A. Newell and boys visited her omther Mrs. Howel on Sunday. __ BACK IN CLEBURNE AFTER ABSENCE OF 23 YEARS Mr. and Mrs. Ewel Massey and daughters Misses Belia, Vera and May of Kelleyville, Oklahoma arrived Saturday and are visiting relatives in Cleburne. They will later go to Florida and south Georgia points where they will visit kinfolks, returning to Heflin sometime this month. Mr. Massey, brother of Mrs. J.M. Haywood, formerly of this county, moved out west about 23 years ago, and this is his first trip back to his old home in all this time. The Oklahoma people made the trip by automobile, crossing the Mississippi river between Memphis and Vicksburg at a point where the stream was 32 miles in width, and where only the tops of many farm houses could be seen above the water. Mrs. Claude Gray of Sepelchure, Oklahoma, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Massey, is also a visitor here with her parents. Before moving to Oklahoma Mr. Massey lived near Chulafinnee. __ LOCAL News John O. Moore of Carrollton and Arthur Moore of Birmingham spent Sunday with their brother, G.J. Moore. __ Miss Ethel Jackson is visiting relatives at Haleyville and Leoma, Tennessee and will be away about two weeks. __ R.F. Jackson of Haleyville has been the guest of H.A. Jackson and family this week. __ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, June 9, 1927 ARRESTED ON OLD INDICTMENT Roscoe Butterworth who was indicated in 1906 for distilling by the Cleburne county grand jury, was captured last week by Talladega officers and turned over to Sheriff Rowell. Butterworth eluded officers for 21 years. __ MOTHER AND DAUGHTER MARRIED AT SAME CEREMONY For the first time in his experience, Judge A.H. Glasgow officiated at a double wedding here on Wednesday last week when a mother and her daughter were the brides. The couples were C.H. Setiff and Mrs. Mary Waddell and Lewis Skinner and Miss Reedie Waddell, all of Villa Rica. ___ OAK GROVE News Uncle Bill Kessler celebrated his 70th birthday on Monday of last week. A large crowd was present at the big dinner. __ Mr. and Mrs. John Pesnell were visitors in Gadsden last week. __ CHULAFINNEE News Friends of Mr. Tom Padgett will regret to know that he continues quite ill. __ Mrs. Baxter Rittinberry is in Selma where she has undergone an operation. __ Mr. and Mrs. Tom Blake spent the weekend with S.A. Higginbotham. __ LOCAL News J.A. Baughn and two children of Trickem were in Heflin on Tuesday, coming to meet Mrs. G.B. Caraway and children of Birmingham, who will visit her grandfather Uncle Lewis Baughn. __ Mr. and Mrs. James Boyles of Birmingham have been visiting relatives in Heflin, Shoal Creek and Hopewell. __ Mrs. W.S. Hincey and children returned Friday from an extended visit with relatives in Cherokee and Calhoun counties. __ CHILD HURT BY TRUCK Hugh, the four year old son of Mr. and Mrs. J.M. Crumpton, had a narrow escape from death when on Saturday, while trying to mount the running board of an ice truck was thrown violently to the ground, the accident occurring near the home of his parents. The little fellow was considerably bruised about the body but is doing nicely and will soon be able to join his playmates. __ DINNER ENJOYED Those present at the big dinner given by Mr. and Mrs. Henry M. Howle at Beason Mills last Sunday were: Mr. and Mrs. J.G. Daniel and one son John of Newell, Ala Mr. and Mrs. H.E. Waldrep and son Billie of Birmingham, Ala Mr. and Mrs. Lee Moore and daughter Marie Lou of Anniston, Ala Mr. and Mrs. Cleve Morrison and children, Imogene, Hermon, Milton and Ellene And the four children at home, Emmie and Vessie, Grover and Herbert Uncle Archie McEachern and others After partaking of the bountiful dinner the guests were treated to some fine music. Ice cream, cake and lemonade were served during the afternoon. Mr. Howle had just finished his new home and it is one of the best and most up-to-date in the county. ____ MARRIAGE LICENSES Issued Recently Wm. L. Morris and Willie Mae Walker Stanley Roy McGillis and Lucille McDonald C.V. Meadows and Vellma Burnell Elbert Hicks and Jessie Southerland J.W. Morgan and Florence Sanders T.G. Gales and Aurelia Northcutt Alta Coffey and Alice Bell Greer Hurst Walker and Viola Brown T.V. Fincher and Frances Herren Harold L. Hottzendorff and Mary Willie Cox ___ PINHOOK News W.M. Harper has returned to Jacksonville after spending several days with R.E. Pesnell and family. __ Mrs. Margaret Kinney was the guest of Mrs. Minnie Pesnell and family on Saturday. __ Mrs. Nova Parker visited Mrs. Minnie Pesnell on Tuesday. Mrs. Ella Pesnell visited Mrs. Nova Parker on Saturday. __ LOCAL News The parole of John Seigler has been revoked by Gov. Graves. He was re-arrested and placed in jail here and was later transferred to Kilby Prison. Seigler has an unfinished sentence of 22 months to serve, it is said. He is more than 70 years old. ___ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, June 16, 1927 INJURED WOMAN IS RECOVERING Mrs. Paul Merrill is said to be recovering from serious injuries received when she was kicked in the forehead by a horse at her home near Arbacoochee. She had gone to the barn to milk the cows and she accidently touched the horse causing it to kick, striking Mrs. Merrill in the head. She was unconscious several hours after being kicked, it was reported. ___ IN MEMORY OF MRS. J.W. WARREN (From the Progressive Age) Death has again visited our community and claimed as its own, the wife of Mr. J.W. Warren. She was born in Cleburne county, Alabama on Feb. 13, 1878 and ws married on Nov. 28, 1895 and entered into that rest that remains for the people of god, on May 14, 1927. She was the mother of eleven children, eight of whom survive and were with her when the lamp of life went out. She was a member of the Baptist church at Dutton and lived an exemplary christian life. Her body was laid away in the Pleasant View cemetery Sunday afternoon and a large concourse of sorrowing friends and relatives being present, Rev. J.T. Dean conducting the services. Our hearts go out in sympathy to the bereaved husband and children. Those out of the county attending the funeral were: Mr. and Mrs. W.I. Edwards of Newell, Ala Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Warren of Heflin, Ala Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Edwards of Heflin, Ala Mrs. Ida Walker, of Heflin, Ala Mr. and Mrs. W.E. Johnson, Edwardsville, Ala Mr. and Mrs. W.R. Hale of Leoma, Tenn. Mrs. Lillie Bain, Choccolocco, Ala Mr. and Mrs. J.G. Hale, Boaz, Ala Mr. and Mrs. Eaph Tolleson, Boaz, Ala Mrs. Mary Ann Brown, Hopewell, Ala Mrs. Mattie Smith, Hopewell, Ala Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Bohanan, Jacksonville, Ala ____ AGED WOMAN PASSES Funeral services for Mrs. Cynthia Dodson, age 91, were held at Cool Springs, Randolph county, Ala on Thursday of last week. She was the mother of Jim and Alvin Dodson of Cleburne County, Ala. ___ LOCAL News Mr. and Mrs. W. Leonard Butler and daughter Miss Thelma of Hoxie, Arkansas are the guests of the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harrison W. Butler and other relatives in Cleburne County. Leonard, a former Edwardsville boy, holds a lucrative and responsible position with the Frisco Railroad company in the Arkansas town. __ MARRIAGE LICENSES ISSUED Recently C.D. McKelvey of Detroit, Michigan and Miss Sarah Foster of Heflin, Ala H.J. Wills of Birmingham, Ala and Miss Gladys Groover of Heflin, Ala M.A. Kitchens and Ollie McElroy W.D. Nixon and Ernestene Cook J.C. McGee and Margaret Stallworth ____ LOCAL News J.A. and C.C. Southerland of Bowdon, Route 5, in renewing their subscriptions to The News a short time ago complimented us ont he newsy sheet we print and said that the Heflin paper was the biggest and best published in the area. Thanky boys. __ Mrs. J.R. McElroy and daughters Misses Florence and Ollie McElroy of Trickem spent Saturday with Mrs. J.A. Evans here. ___ J.C. Crews and Elbert O'Harrow motored to Wedowee on Sunday. __ Hewitt Reid who has a position with the Dixie Construction Co. is spending a few days here with his mother. __ Miss Gladys Groovver of Heflin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Freeman Groover, and H.J. Wills were married at the home of Rev. R.L. Skinner near Bell Mills last Sunday, the marriage vows being performed by Rev. Skinner. The couple will make their home in Birmingham. __ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, June 23, 1927 LAST RITES FOR FORNEY BOMAN HELD SUNDAY The funeral services for Forney Boman, age 40, who died Friday night at his home in Lebanon, were held Sunday at Friendship church. Burial was made in the church cemetery. The services were conducted by the Rev. A.T. Warmack and the Rev. Williams. The deceased is survived by his widow and five children, mother, Mrs. Jackson Boman; three brothers, Leon, Carl and Arthur. The Cleburne News extends sympathy to the bereaved ones. ____ LOCAL News Thomas Myers of Ai community and Miss Ethel Willingham, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Willingham of Hubbardville were married on Sunday. The happy couple have the best wishes of their many friends for a long and happy life. ____ Lieut. A.C. Morgan who has been on duty in the Panama Canal Zone for more than two years arrived in Heflin last week and will spend the summer with his mother Mrs. Louise Morgan. He will be stationed at Fort McPherson, Georgia after Sept. 1st. ___ GOOSENECK News Mr.and Mrs. Willie Dennis were the guests of the latter's mother, Mrs. E.T. Hammond on Sunday. __ Mr. and Mrs. B.J. Hammond and family spent Sunday in the city. __ Woodson Lee has a position in New York. __ LOCAL News Mrs. Rufus Hill the sister of Stratford Pressley has returned to her home in Anderson, South Carolina. __ Mr. and Mrs. R.A. Phillips visited Mr. and Mrs. W.T. Pesnell at Ai on Sunday afternoon. __ Mr. and Mrs. Emory Brown returned to their home in Sebring, Florida last week after spending several days in Muscadine, Edwardsville and Heflin. __ Rev. Hobart Murphree who has been in Chattanooga, Tennessee for the last eight months is in Heflin for the summer. He is pstor of the local Methodist Episcopal Church. ___ Mrs Lovic Adams has returned from a visit to her sister in Hastings, Nebraska. __ Mrs. Ben Jaffe of Athens, Ala., spent the past week here with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. Rutenberg. __ Mrs. Mollie White and Mrs. S.J. Prestridge are spending the week with relatives at Lamar. __ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, June 30, 1927 J.D. CARPENTER BURIED FRIDAY The funeral services for J.D. Carpenter, age 40, who died Thursday last at his home in Beat 2, were held Friday at Mars Hill with Elder Ira Patty in charge, burial being made in the church cemetery. The deceased is survived by his widow and six children; parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Carpenter of Campground; brothers and sisters. The bereaved ones have the sympathy of scores of friends. ___ MRS. J. H. HALEY BURIED AT BOAZ (Boaz Leader, Last Week) Mrs. J.H. Haley, age 57, died Tuesday morning, after an illness of several months. She is survived by her husband, Rev. J.H. Haley, but no other relatives. Funeral services were held at the Methodist Episcopal church on Wednesday at 10 o'clock, Revs. Reeves, H.G. Byrd and J.F. Dunn officiating with burial in the Red Apple cemetery. Mrs. Haley was a devoted christian woman, a good wife and neighbor. She was a member of the M.E. Church, South, from childhood. Friends and acquaintances of Mr. Haley in Cleburne deeply and sincerely sympathize with him in his hour of great sorrow. ____ G.W. BRAGG CALLED BY DEATH George W. Bragg, 66 years old, passed away at his home in Edwardsville last week, following an illness of several months, the interment being in the cemetery at that place, with the F.P. Owens Co., Heflin, in charge of the funeral arrangements. Rev. W.C. Goss pastor of the Edwardsville Methodist Episcopal Church conducted the burial services. Than George Bragg, the county never produced a more noble or honest citizen, never having intentionally harmed or wronged any one. The writer had personally known George Bragg for forty years and his passing removes from among us one of our best friends. Only one son, C.J. Bragg, of Heflin and his companion, his second wife, survive, to whom the Cleburne News extends sympathy. ___ UNCLE SEAB LIKES THE NEWS To Editor of the Cleburne News, Find enclosed my renewal to The Cleburne News. I can't afford to do without the paper and look forward to ech week for the news from my old home and boyhood friends, and frequently see where they are dropping out, wondering who will be next. It might be of interest to the Pine Grove singers and other friends to know that I am still living, thank the lord, and taking an active part in music, although I have passed my three score years and ten. I have given my best years to the cause I love so well, music; especially the old Sacred Harp, and have lived to do what I could to prolong the life of this wonderful book, or perpetuate the songs of our fathers and mothers. We should strive to do something in this life to be remembered by; for, as the poet says "only remembered by what we have done". Will say that I am open for schools this summer and anyone interested can write me at Arley, Ala. Yours in song, S.M. Denson ___ LOCAL News J.E. Wise and Sam Fordham were in town Saturday. __ J.R. Groover of Haleyville is visiting his mother and the family of his brother Freeman this week. __ Mrs. Minnie Myers of Pratt City arrived Saturday and is visiting relatives near Lecta and other parts of the county. __ LOSES ARM IN GUN ACCIDENT Bert Godwin, young farmer in Beat 2, was shot in the left arm by the accidental discharge of a shot gun about ten days ago, and was reported on Wednesday to be slowly recovering in an Anniston hospital where he was carried for medical attention, following the accident. The arm was badly mangled above the elbow by the discharge of the shot and as blood poisoning set in, it was amputated at this shoulder joint. ___ -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266.11.12 - Release Date: 5/17/2005

NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE CLEBURNE NEWS", Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama for APRIL 1927 NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, April 7, 1927 MARRIAGE LICENSES ISSUED Licenses to marry were issued at the probate judge's office recently: George Higgins and Miss Martha Morelan Ernest Chandler and Miss Chelley McElroy R.P. Gudger and Miss Lovella Jackson (daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Allen Jackson) Luther Hammond and Miss Inez Kelley Pitchford C.Teague and Miss Zella Caine Licenses were issued Monday at the probate judge's office to Henry Burns and David Grimes who are to wed the daughters of Mr. and Mrs. C.R. Buttram in a double wedding ceremony being planned. ___ 77th BIRTHDAY IS CELEBRATED BY JUDGE A.A. HURST (Bowdon Bulletin) Judge A.A. Hurst of Bremen celebrated his 77th birthday on Sunday. About two o'clock the guests were ushered into the dining room where a delightful spread was upon the table. A huge white birthday cake with 77 candles adorned the center of the table. Later in the afternoon they all assembled in the living room and sang some old songs. After that they gathered in the yard and some pictures were made of the family. Several of the children and grandchildren were present: Mr. and Mrs. L.R. Hurst Mrs. J.A. Fowler Emmie Fowler Virginia and Dorothy Holmes Joe Will Barrow Cecil Moon ---- Judge Hurst has many friends in Cleburne County, his old home, who hope and trust he will be permitted to enjoy many more birthdays. ______ LOCAL News Dr. Jim Burgess and Policeman Ashley of Edwardsville were in Heflin on Friday. __ Wash McElroy, Trickem merchant was in town Saturday on business. __ E.C. Morrison and Miss Eunice Holcomb of the Beason Mills community surprized their score of friends by getting married last Sunday. __ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, April 21, 1927 PIONEER PASSES "Grandma" Wise, 94 years old, died at the home of her daughter Mrs. J.R. McElroy last week. "Grandma" had been wonderfully blessed with good health all her long and useful life. She was a devout christian woman and was loved by hundreds over the county. Funeral and interment were held at Wise's Chapel. ____ J.A. LOVELESS DIED James A. Loveless, 53 years old, died at his home at Arbacoochee on Monday and was buried in the cemetery at Hurricane church on Tuesday. Although in a feeble condition at the time, Mr. Loveless was a Heflin visitor on the 4th of this month, signing for his mother's pension warrant. For more than 20 years he served as justice of the peace in Beat 10. He is survived by his wife, mother and other relatives. ___ LOCAL News R.P. Nixon and daughters Misses Mildred and Mabel from Bowdon, were here this week, the young ladies being among those who attended the county teacher's institute. __ Misses Dulsia Champion and Ethel Skinner and the Misses Chaffin were visitors to the Cleburne News office while attending the county teacher's institute. __ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, April 28, 1927 BIRTHDAY DINNER FINE AFFAIR To Editor of Cleburne News, Myself and better half had the pleasure of attending a birthday dinner with Ben H. Brooks and wife, my youngest sister, Delia Brooks, who as 57 and Ben 67, respectively. My oldest sister, Mrs. M.J. Hudgens, 77 was present and myself, 73. Ben and Delia have 11 children, five boys and six girls, all being present with about 25 grandchildren, with the exception of three. John Nelson and good wife, Ben's sister, were present and enjoyed the day. Ben and Delia received many nice and valuable presents from the children and neighbors. When dinner was announced, 78 answered "ready" and ye scribe marched up and down the long table looking sad because he did not have the capacity to consume more of the good viands that met his hungry looks, and after each one had satisfied themselves, a great deal of food remained untouched, in fact, more than the 12 basketfulls that you have read of I really believe. Everyone expressed themselves as being delighted with the days' visiting except my good friend the jolly Moses Nelson who remarked after eating everything in reach, if he only had a strong cup of coffee he would "make out until supper". I hope my brother and sister will be spared to enjoy many more happy birthdays as the one on Sunday April 10th, at their home near Munford. May we all meet again. Yours, D.W. Gray ____ LOCAL News Uncle Joe Roberts and his food wife Aunt Sophia, passed through Heflin last week, having spent several days with relatives near Choccolocco. Although in his 87th year, Uncle Joe appears as sprightly as a person of 50. ___ ANNUAL DECORATION The annual decoration will be held at Green's Chapel on May 8th. This being Mother's Day, a special program will be rendered by the sunday school. Everybody is invited to come and bring well filled baskets. Mrs. Elbert Green Miss Velma Green ___ MRS. WASH COOK ANSWERS CALL Bremen, Georgia April 21st Mrs. M.J. Cook, age 81, died Monday night at 7:15 at the home of her daughter Mrs. Lalla McEachern at Tampa, Florida following a few hours of illness. She was apparently in good health a few hours before her death which was due to an attack of the flu. Mrs. Cook was visiting her daughter and son, Dr. H.M. Cook. The body arrived in Bremen on Wednesday morning and was carried to Ranburne, Ala., where the funeral and burial was held. Rev. G.B. Boman of Bowdon conducted the funeral service. The deceased is survived by six sons, four daughters and one brother, Billie Pate of Cullman, Ala. Her husband was the late G.W. Cook who preceded her to the grave last October and was laid to rest at Ranburne. Mr. Cook was the last of his generation and in the death of Mrs. Cook almost all her generation have passed. Mr. and Mrs. Cook were the parents of 11 children and all are living except two. They were both devout christians and members of the Methodist church. They were like sweethearts all through life and they had many friends in this part of the state, and will be missed. ___ MARRIAGE LICENSES ISSUED License to marry have been issued to the following parties: H.L. Causey and Mrs. Mae Belle Johnson R.B. Kelley and Mrs. Coralyn Johnston Miller Barker and Mrs. Dora Trammell S.N. Milligan and Miss Stella Downing Lloyd Skinner and Miss Louvada Champion Clemond D.Long and Miss Lovella Hicks Raymond Langley and Miss Gladys Gray Everett Lahr and Miss Ruby Chandler C.W. Alewine and Miss Sarah McLendon ___ -- 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 MARCH 1927 NEWSPAPER issue of Thursday, March 3, 1927 LOCAL News W.D. Nunnelley of Cullman, Ala visited his aged mother "Aunt Jane" Nunnelley near Lecta recently. He also visited relatives in adjoining Georgia counties before returning to his home last week, and visited his brother John H.M. Nunnelley near Lecta. __ There will be a fiddler's concert at the public school auditorium here Friday and Saturday nights March 4th and 5th. Included on the program are banjo and guitar pickers and "buck" dancers. All fiddlers are invited to be present. Prizes will be given Saturday night. __ T.J. SHOCKLEY PASSES AWAY T.J. Shockley, age 71, well known in Heflin, died at the home of his son-in-law, John Bell, near Hubbardville on Sunday night. He had been in ill health for the last year, suffering with a severe stomach trouble. Besides his widow, he is survived by one daughter, Mrs. John Bell; three brothers, Al, Newt and Zodie Shockley, and two sisters, Mrs. Dora Craft and Mrs. Lizzie Perkins. Funeral and burial services occurred Tuesday at Pleasant Hill. The Cleburne News extends sympathy to the bereaved ones. ___ MARRIAGE LICENSES ISSUED The following marriage licenses were issued in the office of the probate judge during February: Ermon Laminack and Nellie Hars E.F. Brown and Mollie Wood J.B. Hart and Esther Bowling John William Smith and Lillian Bishop George Browne Brooks and Nina Mae Watson Marshall Easterwood and Alice Cason Andrew H. Easterwood and Margaret Lee Cason C.E. Whitman and Grattie Couch Hubert Jenkins and Bertha Wood Aubrey Johnson and Vesta Baggett Howard Monroe and Beatrice Turner Alexander G. Smith and Flora Carroll Charles E. Henderson and Ida Everett (Jan. 31st) Grady Bragg and Emma Brown (Jan. 29th) A.W. Ford and Zelma Howle (Jan. 25th) Fred Hughes and Davie Craven (Jan. 24th) Wm. H. McEachern and Mrs. Emma Kelley (Jan. 22nd) ____ CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank our friends and neighbors for their assistance and attendance to our dear father during his sickness and death and for the beautiful floral offering. We shall always cherish and remember every one who was so kind and sympathetic in our dark hour of sorrow, and may god's richest blessings attend each of you through life and keep you from harm or danger, is our daily prayer. J.J. Turner Alf M. Turner Mrs. Charlie Chandler Mrs. James Dodson ___ IN MEMORY OF "AUNT DOSHIA", Mrs. J.T. NEWBORN Darkness and shadows have come over our home, for our loved one, Aunt Doshie, is gone to her heavenly home. She is singing with the angels and bidding us to come. She is happy with the loved ones that have gone on before. She knows no sorrow as we here, but only joy and happiness that the angels of heaven know. But, Oh, Aunt Doshia, how we miss thee in everyplace and room since the angels took thee from our homes, but the kind words thou hath spoken and the kind deeds thou hath done will be a great sacred memory in our saddest homes, for our hearts are sad and lonely, our homes seems a gloom since the heavenly angels came and took thee from us, but some day we will meet thee on that glad and happy shore where we will never part no more. Written by Mrs. Rosa Brand, 1403 Langley St., LaGrange, Georgia ___ MRS. E. NORTON ANSWERS CALL Lela Norton was born May 20, 1907 and departed this life February 27, 1927. She was married to Ewell Norton on May 2, 1926. Lela was a devoted companion and was loved by all who knew her. She seemed to be warned of her disease and spoke of it to her husband that she wouldn't be with him long. Her sickness seemed to be unto death from the very first. She had the best medical skill and trained nurses but the death angel had come for her. Her suffering was great but she was patient through it all. She and her infant were carried to Harmony Grove and laid to rest in the cemetery there, the Rev. W.M. Barr being in charge of the services. Lela is gone but her memory will long linger with us. To her husband we would say, "look to jesus". He is your friend. He will be a companion to you and will comfort you. "Cast your cares upon him for he cares for thee." To the relatives and friends you can say in the language of David about his child "I can not bring it back but I can go to it." We cannot bring Lela back but praise the lord we can go to her. The summons will come to us all one of these days. Watch and pray, be ready to go. A Friend. ____ CARD OF THANKS We take this method of thanking the many kind friends who ministered to our needs during the sickness and death of our dear companion and daughter, Lela, and for the beautiful floral offerings. May God Bless all of you. E. Norton Mr. and Mrs. Rakestraw Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Norton and Family ___ LOCAL News Judge G. Coleman, Gadsden policeman, and well known in Cleburne county where he was born and reared, is recovering from serious gunshot wounds received in attempting to arrest a negro desperado in north Gadsden several weeks ago. __ NEWSPAPER issue of Thursday, March 10, 1927 CORINTH News W.E. Lambert and Uncle Willis Lee have been on the sick list the past week. __ HEFLIN CITIZEN DIED SATURDAY Funeral services for W.A. Toney who died at his home here early last Saturday morning were held in Anniston from the Glen Addie Baptist church on Monday afternoon, the Revs. W.E. Smith and L.N. Claxton officiating. Interment was made in Edgemont. The body of Mr. Toney was carried to Anniston, his former home on Monday morning. Pallbearers were W.A. Walker, R.B. Pinson, J.W. Joiner, B.J. Cannon, Fred Banks and Charles E. Masters. Besides his widow, Mr. Toney is survived by eight children. He was a local manager for the Standard Oil Company coming to Heflin from Anniston about two years ago. He made many warm friends here and in other parts of Cleburne county. The News extends sympathy to the bereaved family. __ OAK GROVE News Austin Pesnell who has been very sick is recovering. __ Mrs. Lenora Junior and children visited Mrs. N.J. Pesnell on Sunday night. ___ MARS HILL News Mr. and Mrs. Willie Pruitt visited the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Will Hicks on Saturday. __ R.N. Hamrick is on the sick list. His many friends hope for him a speedy recovery. __ Mr. and Mrs. W.D. Surrett are the happy parents of a baby girl, whom they have named Hazel. __ Mr. and Mrs. J.T. Pruitt visited Mrs. Della Hicks on Tuesday night. __ J.I. Finnell is suffering with rheumatism. __ Erman Laminack and Nellie Hart were married here Sunday. Also Hamp Turner and Inez Hollingsworth were married last Friday, Rev. Patty performing both ceremonies. ___ LOCAL News News was received here Wednesday of the death of R. Durrett, age 84, at his home near Ranburne. He was the father of "Bud" Durrett of Ranburne. __ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, March 17, 1927 LOCAL News Mrs. Austin Wilson and daughter Miss Lela Wilson spent Sunday at Abernathy with the former's mother, Mrs. Katie McMahan. __ Mr. and Mrs. L.L. Johnson returned Thursday of last week from Hanceville where they attended the funeral and burial of an uncle, Robert Gibbs, age 68, who died following a stroke of paralysis. Mr. Gibbs formerly lived in Cleburne county and was well known by the older citizens. He is survived by several children. __ W.J. Haywood, age 78, father of Circuit Court Clerk Lee Haywood, has been quite sick at his home near Chulafinnee from the effects of flu. His condition was somewhat improved on Wednesday morning, it was learned. __ Mrs. W.N. Hamrick and children, together with Mr. and Mrs. Laminack attended the birthday dinner on Monday for Uncle Joe Roberts at Oak Level. ___ NEWSPAPER issue of Thursday, March 24, 1927 ADELINE BEASON DENIED FULL PARDON LAST WEEK Application for a full pardon for Mrs. Adeline Beason was denied, it was learned here Friday. Twenty-odd years ago she was arrested on a charge of murder, it being alleged that she shot and killed her husband, Rich Tom Beason. The jury in the case at a session of Cleburne county circuit court rendered a verdict of murder. Judge John Pelham, then presiding judge, sentenced her to life imprisonment. She was paroled several years ago and a short time ago made application for a full pardon, which was denied by the Pardoning Board last week. __ Full pardon and restoration of civil and political rights were restored last week to James Coleman of Cleburne County, convicted of distilling. __ Application of pardon of Joe Godwin of Cleburne County with restoration of civil and political rights was recommended by a majority of the Pardoning Board, with McCall dissenting. __ CIRCUIT COURT CASES At a recent term of circuit court in Cleburne County, the following cases were tried or nol prossed as follows: Joe Kilgore, distilling, nol prossed by the state Ahasey Bennett, distilling, nol prossed by the state John Pesnell, distilling, bond set at $1000. Columbus Gaines, distilling, continued on physician's certificate Clarence Butterworth, distilling, verdict of guilty, sentenced to one year to eighteen months Barney Hyatt, distilling, mistrial ordered Olan Stricklen, distilling, nol prossed by state Adger Wheeler, distilling, verdict of guilty, appealed to court of appeals Jeff Barnes, distilling, guilty, sentenced to 18 months to two years, appealed Alex McGee, distiling, guilty, one year to eighteen months, appealed Will Forrester, violating prohibition law, guilty, fined $50. Henry Lipham, assault, nol prossed by state Lincoln Otwell, assault, nol prossed by state Grady Pollard, assault, nol prossed by state Oliver Farlow, distilling, nol prossed by state Coke Parrish, violating prohibition law, nol prossed by state Jim Cash, distilling, bond set at $1000. ___ ANOTHER VETERAN PASSES W.M. Overton, age 84, an honored and beloved citizen and Confederate veteran, died at his home near Ranburne, last Friday after a lingering illness. Mr. Overton is survived by several children and other relatives. In the death of "Uncle Bill", only 29 of the "old boys" who followed Lee remain on "this side" in Cleburne County. ___ LOCAL News Mrs. Susie Green and son of Green's Chapel spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Howell. __ Bill Cox of near Hurricane was here Monday to meet a cousin Robert Cox from near Cartersville, Georgia. This is the latter's first visit to his relatives in Cleburne county in over 40 years. __ NEWSPAPER issue of Thursday, March 31, 1927 CARD OF THANKS We wish to extend our heartfelt thanks to our many friends of Calhoun and Cleburne who so graciously administered to us during our recent sorrow. May god's richest blessings rest upon each and every one. Mrs. Clara Powell and Family Mrs. J.L. Kitchens ___ CELEBRATES 76th BIRTHDAY LAST SUNDAY, the 27th It's not often that parents can boast and pride themselves with having all their children gather around the old fireside, once they get out into the world, away from mother and father, but Mayor and Mrs. A.J. Haley can now say that they enjoyed this very rare treat on Sunday, the occasion being a birthday dinner in honor of the good old mother, in which children and grandchildren took part. The names of the children and grandchildren who assembled at the old home Sunday are: Will A. Haley of Holly Springs, Mississippi Mr. and Mrs. C.H. Coggin and three children, Mave, Sarah and Charles of Birmingham Mr. and Mrs. Duke Haley and two boys Robert and Edward of Birmingham Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Ector and three children, Margaret, Howard Jr. and little Haley of West Point, Georgia The occasion was Mrs. Haley's 76th birthday. A fine dinner was served, a great treat for mother and father. The Cleburne News and their other friends hope there may come to Mr. and Mrs. Haley many more such occasions. ___ INJURED MAN IS BETTER M.J. Chandler, who was seriously slashed with a knife and beaten with a club in a fight with two Morris boys several weeks ago just over the line in Haralson county, Georgia, is regaining his strength slowly at his home in the Providence community. According to information Thursday, one of Chandler's assailants has been released from jail under bond but the other one is still in jail at Buchanan, Georgia. __ GOOSENECK News Mr. and Mrs. E.T. Hammond, Mrs. Willie and little daughter Annie and Lee Dennis have returned from a visit in Columbus, Georgia. __ Bill Dennis and family, Bill Cofield and family and Arnold Jones and family spent Sunday at Ed Hammond's. __ "Aunt Mary" McEachern spent Friday afternoon with Mrs. Willie Dennis. __ MARRIAGE LICENSES ISSUED Licences to marry were issued at the probate judge's office recently: Herbert Dewberry and Miss Ruth Rollins E.D Jenkins and Miss Udez Bryant Jas. F. Summerlin and Miss Lilla Johnson M.A. Upshaw and Miss Opal Alexander ____ -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266.11.11 - Release Date: 5/16/2005

NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE CLEBURNE NEWS", Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama for FEBRUARY 1927 NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, February 10, 1927 LOCAL News Mrs. G.G. Wilson has been ill for the past two weeks. We hope that she will soon recover. __ Mr. and Mrs. Bill Fordham and children are recovering from smallpox. __ Oscar E. Butler was the guest of his daughter Mrs. G.R. Harris on Sunday. __ G.S. Shelton of Anniston spent the weekend with his other-in-law, Mrs. Frances Braggs who accompanied him home Monday. __ TWO GOOD MEN ANSWER CALL Mr. A.M. Turner, 77 years old and one of the best known citizens of Cleburne county, passed away at the home of his son, Alf M. Turner in Heflin on Friday morning. The funeral service was in charge of Rev. J.J. Haygood of Tallapoosa, pastor of the Heflin Baptist church, interment being at the Concord Cemetery on Saturday morning at 10 o'clock. Mr. Turner, in his young manhood and even up until a few years ago, when disease began to prey upon him, was a leader in all public affairs in his county and community and his advice was sought by many. A native of Cleburne county and for a number of years, he figured prominently in church leadership, being a devout Missionary Baptist. Mr. Turner is survived by the following children: J.J. Turner, residing near Abernathy Alf M. Turner of Heflin B.H. Turner of Birmingham Mrs. C.L. Chandler of Heflin Mrs. J.C. Dodson of Tallapoosa; and two brother, James T. Turner and J. D. Turner. Only the older citizens remember his father, affectionately known and referred to as "Uncle" John Turner, and may they all finally be reunited in an unbroken family circle. ___ Another splendid citizen, husband, father, neighbor and christian gentleman has pased on to the Great Unknown; John F. Johnson, of near Edwardsville, death coming to this good man on last Friday, the funeral and interment being at Bethsadia on Saturday morning. Mr. Johnson was in his 70th year and numbered his friends by his aquaintances. His place in the community will be hard to fill. A wife, several children and other relatives survive. ____ MEN CAUGHT "IN BOILER" AT WORK Albert Crews and Cullman Knight were captured Sunday night while industriously at work about an illicit still northwesat of Corinth and near Bethel church in the neighborhood of Douthit's Mill, by officers George W. Thrower, John W. Kilgore and Charles Boyd. The still was a 100 gallon outfit made of zinc, which was destroyed along with 500 gallons of beer. The arrests were mde in Randolph County, and the two men carried to Wedowee and placed in jail. Two others "beat it" upon the approach of the officers but are known, the raiders declare, and will be apprehended later. ___ DEATH CLAIMS MRS. NEWBORN Word was received in Heflin on Wednesday morning of the death of Mrs. Tom Newborn, Tuesday night, at her home fice miles southeast of Edwardsville. The funeral service and interment took place at Bethsadia on Thursday, today. Mrs. Newborn was a good christian woman and will be missed in the community. The Cleburne News extends sympathy to the bereaved family in their great loss. __ CARD OF THANKS To the many friends from Virginia to Texas who expressed their sincere sympathy to us by letter over our loss of our dear husband and father, we take this method of expressing our heartfelt gratitude and thanks to each one. Their letters meant so much to us in our darkest hour. May god bless each one. Mrs. W.B. Burton Mr. and Mrs. W.I. Owen Mr. and Mrs. J.L. Wycoff Paul Burton Kittye Burton Bob Burton Frank Burton Lauelle Burton ____ LOCAL News Ernest Chandler and MIss Chealey McCrary were happily married in Anniston on Saturday. __ DEATH OF MRS. R.T. REID Friends and old acquaintances of Mrs. Reid, widow of the late Dr. R.T. Reid, will be grieved to learn of her death which occurred at the home of her daughter, Mrs. W.B. Foster, in Douglasville last week. __ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, February 17, 1927 CARD OF THANKS To our neighbors and friends who were so good and kind to us during the illness and death of our beloved companion and mother, we take this method of extending our sincere thanks. May god bless each one. J.T. Newborn and Family ___ "UNCLE" SID GRAY CALLED BY DEATH Following an accident of about four or five weeks ago, Mr. Sidney C. Gray, age 75 years, died at his home near Oak Level at 7 o'clock Tuesday morning of last week. While working in a barn loft at his home he fell through an opening and fractured a rib. Tuesday morning a short time before his death, the old gentleman declared that he felt a great deal better and was permitted to go to the table and eat his breakfast. Soon after finishing the meal and upon leaving the table he complained of feeling sick and was helped back to bed and in a few minutes he breathed his last. Pneumonia was given as the immediate cause of his death. Mr. Gray, who was one of the county's best beloved citizens is survived by his wife and several children, two brothers, D.W. Gray of Heflin and Robert Gray of Delwood, Florida; 4 sisters, Mrs. M.J. Hudgins of Albertville, Mrs. T.P. Brooks and Mrs. Ida Brooks both of Hackleburg and Mrs. Delia Brooks of Oxford. Interment was in the cemetery at Oak Level on Thursday and was in charge of Rev. McGill, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church at Edwardsville. As a token of love and esteem in which "Uncle" Sidney was held, friends and relatives literally covered his grave with beautiful flowers. Rest in peace, "Uncle Sid." ___ CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank our friends and neighbors, one and all, for being so nice and good to us during the sickness and death of our dear husband and father. Mrs. S.C. Gray and children ____ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, February 24, 1927 LEBANON Community News John William Smith and Miss Lillian Bishop were happily married on Sunday. We wish for them a long and prosperous life. __ OAK GROVE News Mrs. T.M. Deese of Tennessee is visiting her daughters in this community. __ Miss Nettie Lambert and Royce McMahan were happily married on Sunday. __ -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266.11.11 - Release Date: 5/16/2005

NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE CLEBURNE NEWS", Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama for JANUARY 1927 NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, January 6, 1927 FAMILY REUNION OF CRUMPTONS Christmas Day, Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Crumpton had the very great pleasure of having their children gather at the old home to enjoy a family reunion, there being thirty-six to partake of the many good things prepared for the occasion. It is learned that there has never been a death in this immediate family, a record that can hardly be equaled. The children and their families who were present to spend the day with "pa and ma" were as follows: Col. and Mrs. A.L. Crumpton and two children of Ashland Mr. and Mrs. R.L. Crumpton and four children of Macon, GA Mr. and Mrs. J.M. Crumpton and three children of Heflin Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Lambert and three children of Heflin Mr. and Mrs. B.L. Steadham and three children of Anniston Mr. and Mrs. Milton Crumpton of Birmingham Miss Verda Crumpton, a teacher in the Hightower school and at home for the holidays and those at home. It was a fine feast and all felt thankful and happy. ___ MARRIAGE LICENSES ISSUED The following marriage licences were issued recently from the probate office: Alonzo H. Cain and Rosa Conner Noah Laminack and Rena Buttram Roy Harper and Tera Moore John Lee Bain and Linda Beason Roy P. Phillips and Grace Pesnell Forest S. Gibbs and Nancy Inez Green Milton Grubbs and Mary Ann Lyons Jasper Williams and Virtie Smith S.B. Brewster and Blance Williams of Cedartown, GA J.T. Alewine and Lizzie Hand of Haralson Co. GA W.A. Walker and Miss Ida Warren of Heflin Roy Holland and Esther Mosley ___ LETTERS SWAMP "UNCLE BILL" Two or three weeks ago, hearing of the illness of "Uncle Bill" Harper at the home of his son, C.K. Harper, the Cleburne News requested its readers to let's give "Uncle Bill" a post card and letter "shower" and from what he writes this paper the request struck a responsive chord, but we will just let him tell this and here is his letter: Fruithurst, Alabama December 28, 1926 Mr. Editor, Dear Sir, Through your paper you requested my friends to remember me with cards and letters and I must say they have swamped me from four states, Alabama, Florida, Georgia and Texas, some of them from people I do not know, or do not now remember, but feel grateful just the same. May the good lord bless all of them for remembering me, the old helpless "Uncle Bill". I would love to answer each one of them personally but I am not well enough. I am so ill can hardly write; so I am acknowledging receipt of the many letters and cards through the columns of the Cleburne News, that have brought me so much joy and pleasure. I wish I could furnish a list of all the names but am too feeble. If I live until February 28th I will be 76 years old and if I live to see April 12th next, it will be 38 years since I walked. I remember many of you with pleasure, however. I will close, hoping for each a long and happy life. Your, Uncle Bill Harper. ___ Ai News Mrs. Hanna Champion is visiting her daughter Mrs. Jasper N. Chaffin. __ UNCLE JIM GLASGOW HAS FAMILY REUNION One of the most enjoyable occasions that took place during the christmas holidays was that of the 26th of December, the event being a family reunion at the home of "Uncle Jim" Glasgow, it also being his 79th birthday. In the early morning his children, grand and great grand children, neighbors and friends began to gather at the old home, bringing with them nice presents of different kinds and baskets filled with the best of eatables. By the noon hour the ladies had arranged the big family table which was loaded down with well prepared tempting food. After each had partaken of the splendid dinner, all declared the day one of the most pleasant they ever enjoyed. Those present were: Judge and Mrs. A.H. Glasgow Mrs. Joe B. Harlan Mr. and Mrs. Jas. A. Prater Misses India, Clarece and Cathrene Glasgow and Y.Z. Harlan Orlando Glasgow Thos. Prater Hoyt Harlan Raymond and Wyatt Prater Erba and Emmett Harlan Wilmer Glasgow G.E. Jones Raymond Glasgow Mr.and Mrs. W.E. Moore and family of Piedmont Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Hollon and daughter of Birmingham Miss Mae Glasgow of Magnolia, Ala J.D. Pettus, Sam Harlan and Howard Pettus of Anniston. __ LOCAL News Mr. and Mrs. Roy Lambert of the Ai community left Monday night for Arp, Texas where they will make their future home. __ AGED WOMAN PASSES AWAY AT HOME NEAR FRUITHURST Mrs. Bondurant, aged 86, died at her home near Fruithurst on Monday after a short illness. She was the widow of the late I.H. Bondurant and is survived by two children, a daughter and son. The interment was at Upper Cane Creek church cemetery. ___ NEWSPAPER issue of Thursday, January 13, 1927 JONES FAMILY HAVE REUNION The family reunion of Rev. and Mrs. J.W. Jones of Jones Mill the 23rd of December will be remembered as a most happy day. On that date the entire family with the exception of one son-in-law, assembled at the old home and made merry in honor of the Golden Wedding Anniversary of their father and mother. Both Mr. and Mrs. Jones have reached the 50th anniversary in splendid health and they seemed scarcely older than their sons and daughters who had returned to pay respects to their beloved parents on this occasion. Of the nine children who were born to this dear couple, all are living and married. They and their husbands, wives and children were present to wish the father and mother many happy returns of the day. When the noon hour came, the entire group assembled around a long table in the back yard and partook of a dinner which was in every respect worthy of the occasion. During the hour speeches, toasts and stories of childhood days added to the pleasure of the feasting on every kind of delicacy. The following were present on this happy occasion: Rev. and Mrs. J.W. Jones of Jones Mill Mr. and MRs. Jas. H. Jones and seven children of Century, Florida Mr.a nd Mrs. J.R. Griffin of Excell, Ala Mr. and Mrs. W.B. Merrill and six children of Heflin, Ala Prof. and Mrs. J.A. York and five children of Monroeville Mr. and Mrs. B.E. Jones of Evergreen Mrs. S.E. Driskell of Jacksonville, Florida Mr. and Mrs. R.E. Jones and two children of Heflin, Ala Dr. and Mrs. H.T. Jones and baby of Tallassee Mr. and Mrs. R.L. Jones and baby of Monroeville Mr. and Mrs. Dowling Bowman and two children of Mobile Mrs. Bowman is a daughter of Mr. L.H. Jones and her two children are the great grandchildren of Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Jones. So there was present four generations without missing a link. Dr. S.E. Driskell of Jacksonville, Florida, son-in-law, was detained by professional duties from reaching the reunion. As souvenirs of the happy anniversary, the father presented each of the nine children and his wife with ten dollar gold pieces. The children presented their father and mother with a lovely radio outfit and numerous other gifts. Monroeville Journal, Dec. 30, 1926. ____ CARD OF THANKS To the Cleburne News, We wish to express our most sincere thanks to our friends and neighbors for their kindness and sympathy shown us at the death of our dear grandmother who passed to her rest on January 3, 1927. Mr. and Mrs. William Bondurant, Miss Samatha Bondurant ___ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, January 20, 1927 VETERAN, AGE 100, DIES Gadsden, Ala Richard Gann, who was 100 years old Nov. 2nd, was buried at Morton's Chapel on Friday, following funeral services at 10 a.m. He was a Confederate veteran, having enlisted at the beginning of the war at Riddle's Bridge in Cleburne County. ___ NEAL NORTON ANSWERS CALL The funeral servicesfor A.N. Norton, age 36, who died Monday at his home here, were held at Cane Creek Primitive Baptist church on Tuesday. Burial followed in t e church cemetery. Mr. Norton had been in declining health for the past 12 months. Surviving are his widow, four children, six brothers, J.A. Norton, J.C. Norton, H.L. Norton, H.G. Norton of Heflin and Homer Norton of Boyles, Ala; five sisters, Mrs. Rosa Thrasher of Anniston, Mrs. W.C. Holland of Bowdon, GA, Mrs. Annie Edwards of Louisville, Miss., Mrs. Emma Edwards and Mrs. Lizzie Weathers of Cleburne county. ____ LIKES CLEBURNE NEWS In mailing in her recent renewal to The News, Mrs. M.E. Cantrell of east Cleburne says, " I am at a loss without my paper. I am 80 years old and I still like to read the dear old Cleburne News, as I have lived in the county 76 years and I would like to stay here 76 more." We thank you for your kind words, Grandma. ___ DEATH CLAIMS J.P. ANDERSON John P. Anderson, 61, who died at his home near Ranburne on Thursday, Jan. 6th, following two or three hours of sickness, was one of the best known citizens in the county. He was stricken suddenly while at work about the house. Funeral and burial services took place the next day at Ranburne, the Rev. G.B. Boman of Bowdon, GA and the Masons officiating. Besides his widow he is survived by two sons, J.M. Anderson, Carroll Anderson, daughter Mrs. Cedora Jackson; brothers, J.M. Anderson and Z.H. Anderson; three sisters, Mrs. J.R. Noles, Mrs. E.M. Richardson and Mrs. J.H. Daniel. ___ LOCAL News The family of O.J. Dewberry have returned to Heflin from Tallapoosa where they spent part of last year and all our people extend to these good people a hearty welcome back. __ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, January 27, 1927 DEATH OF AN OLD SOLDIER Bro. Larkin Busby departed this life January 14, 1927 at the advanced age of 84 years, being a Confederate veteran. Bodily wounds in the service rendered him a cripple all through life. He was a member and deacon of the Baptist church and lived a devoted christian life until death. The funeral and burial services took place at Pleasant Hill, Rev. W.J. Campbell officiating. Surviving is one daughter and eight grandchildren. A friend and brother ___ RESOLUTIONS ON THE DEATH OF MRS. LENA L. ROBERTSON Whereas, almighty god in his wisdom has seen fit to remove from our midst Sister Lena L. Robertson, our esteemed Conductress; therefore, be it resolved: That while we keenly feel the loss of our loyal, capable and efficient member, we submit to his will who doeth all things well. Be it further resolved that Sister Robertson was a strong pillar, which has fallen, a pillar of good deeds, of humanity of brain and leadership; therefore we commend her work to all members of the Order of the Eastern Star. Be it further resolved, that these resolutions be spread on our minutes, a copy sent to her family and a copy furnished The Cleburne News for publication. Mrs. Jennie Glasgow Mrs. Zelma Barnes Fred Osborn, Committee ____ COLORED WOMAN KILLED BY TRAIN "Aunt" Charlotte Ross, said to be more than 100 years old, was instantly killed Sunday afternoon when struck by passenger train No. 29, due here a few minutes after 12 o'clock. The old woman, in an attempt to cross the track, was struck by the pilot, her body being thrown more than 90 feet. "Aunt" Charlotte, who being an old time darkey, was well liked by all the people. The train was in charge of Conductor Waits and Engineer Newt Day. ___ FOR SALE - - Two acres of land in west Heflin, suitable for building lots, near the Southern Railroad; See or write H.M. Spivey, Oxford, Ala., Rt. 4 ____ BURROWS TRIAL HERE SATURDAY Ed Burrow, charged with the killing of W.B. Burton of Edwardsville on the night of January 15th, will be given a preliminary hearing here Saturday. Burrows was brought to Heflin by his brother, H.M. Burrows, chief of police of Oxford, where he has been recovering from wounds on the head and body, alleged to have been received during the row with the dead man and his son Paul. The crowd that will be here on Saturday is expected to be one of the largest ever seen in Heflin and a hard fought battle between opposing counsel is predicted. Burrows, who was placed in the county jail here Tuesday upon his arrival in town, has secured the services of Merrill & Allen of Anniston and W.C. McMahan of Heflin while Merrill & Jones of Heflin and Circuit Solicitor J.B. Sanford of Talladega will look after the state's interests. A score of witnesses will be used for and against the accused, it is thought, the hearing to be held in the circuit court room before Justice of the Peace Prestridge. ___ CARD OF THANKS I take this method of thanking my friends and neighbors for their kind sympathy shown me in the sudden death of my dear father. May god bless each one is my sincere prayer. Martha Busby ___ -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266.11.11 - Release Date: 5/16/2005

NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE CLEBURNE NEWS", Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama for DECEMBER 1926 NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, December 2, 1926 PASSING OF AN OLD RESIDENT Many of the older citizens who once knew "Uncle" Doc Terrell will learn with sad hearts of his departure from this life at the home of a son near Dryden's Mill last week. Mr. Terrell had lived out his three score and ten years and practically all this time had been spent in the community where he passed away. His body was laid to rest beside that of his wife in the cemetery at Bengall church. __ ARRIVES HERE FROM TEXAS Mr. and Mrs. W.A. Dodson of Bivins, Cass County, Texas arrived in Heflin Tuesday morning and are at the home of C.F. Dodson, the former's brother. Mr. and Mrs. Dodson have been in the west for thirty-five or forty years and have returned to their former home here where they plan to make their future home. Harrison Armstrong and Jeter Burson piloted the Ford through and will start on the return trip within two or three days. ___ MERRILL RITES HELD SATURDAY The funeral and burial services for Thomas C. Merrill, 41, who died Friday night at his home in Arbacoochee, were conducted Saturday afternoon at Hurricane church and were in charge of Rev. R.L. Skinner. Surviving him are two children, Ruth and Robert and his mother Mrs. Betty Merrill; three brothers, Cliff and Paul of Arbacoochee and Charlie of Atlanta; one sister, Mrs. Oliver Gaston of Corinth. ___ MARRIAGE LICENSES The following marriage licenses were issued in the office of the probate judge recently: Morris S. Burgess and Mary Wadley Charles B. Palmer and Cassie Bowen Warren Bowen and Mary Hedrick John O. Walker and Lillian Kirk ___ HONORED VISITOR HERE FRIDAY L.J. (Uncle Lewis) Baughn, residing in Trickem Valley, was an honored visitor at the Cleburne News office on Friday. He is in his 85th years and has lived in this county upward of 80 years. He is a Confederate veteran and told The News that while he knew the "old boys" would not be here a great while longer, he hoped that the next legislature would increase their pension warrants a few more dollars and make their last days as happy as possible. The "Thin Gray Line" is growing thinner and thinner as the years pass and the comfort of thse valiant old heroes should not be overlooked. ___ LOCAL News The many friends of Arthur Owens who has been quite sick and was threatened with pneumonia, will be glad to know that he is steadily convalescing. __ Capt. Walter L. Verge, who has been indisposed for the past ten days is able to be out. The Capt. suffers from the effects of mustard gas burns on his left foot received while serving with the Second Division in the front lines in France during the World War. ___ Col. Sam Wallace, father of Mrs. L.R. Wright, who received painful injuries from a fall last week, has improved sufficiently to return to his home in Pinetucky. __ NEWSPAPER issue of Thursday, December 9, 1926 BELOVED WOMAN DIED SUDDENLY; Mrs. J.B. Robertson Passes At Her Home Here Last Sunday Night Mrs. J.B. Robertson died suddenly at her home here Sunday night, following only a few hours sickness. She attended a banquet given by the Eastern Star on Saturday night and took a leading part in conferring the initiatory degree upon candidates. The people of Heflin and surrounding community were shocked and deeply grieved to learn Monday morning of her passing. Mrs. Robertson was a member of the Baptist church, was forty seven years of age at the time of her death and was a lovable christian woman, one who will be sadly missed in her home, church, lodge and social circles. She is survived by her husband, daughter and son, Miss Mae and Paul Robertson; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.W. Little, one sister, Mrs. P.F. Currie of Hepsibah. The funeral services were held from the Heflin Baptist church Tuesday morning, the Eastern Star and the Rev. G.B. Boman of Bowdon, GA officiating. Burial was made at Cedar Creek Tuesday afternoon when the Rev. J.W. Grubbs spoke a few words. Pallbearers were A.L. Jones, E.P. Owens, J.L. Peterson, J.A. Morgan, J.H. Morris and C.L. Wager. The Cleburne News extends sympathy to the bereaved ones. __ BELL MILLS News Mr. and Mrs. J.D. Wheeler of Bell Mills are visiting their daughter Lena in Arp, Texas and other relatives in Fort Worth, TX. __ Mr. and Mrs. D.F. Breed spent last weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. McClain of Munford. __ Miss Mae Brown spent last week with her sister Mrs. Lola Wheeler of Bell Mills. __ AGED MAN PASSES AWAY G.W. Moore, 87 years old, father of G.J. Moore of this place whose home was Whitesburg, GA, died at a Bessemer hospital Friday morning. Mr. Moore was visiting a son in Bessemer when he was taken sick. The funeral and interment took place at Whitesburg on Saturday, six grandsons acting as pallbearers. The song service was conducted by J.S. Moore a long time friend of the deceased. Four sons and two daughters survive. ___ MARRIAGE LICENSES ISSUED The following marriage licenses have been issued at the office of the probate judge recently: Chas. D. Steizlitz and Jeanet Jones of Atlanta D.L. Smith and Leana Gay Clinton Snow and Eva Watson J.R. Smith and Ople Huff Harvey Cox and Clairce Brown ___ LOCAL News Dave Brown, at one time a citizen of Cleburne, but moved to Calhoun a few years ago, is now at the home home of his son Claude near the Edmondson bridge. Mr. Brown was removed this week from the Bryce hospital at Tuscaloosa to his son's. __ W.J. Henry, age 76 of Heflin, has voted at every state and national election since he attained voting age. Mr. Henry has never voted other than a democratic ticket. He claims another record in that he has served the grand jury as doorkeeper for the last 26 years and has never missed a session. ____ PLEASANT GROVE News Mrs. C.A. Armstrong is planning to spend the winter with her daughter Mrs. John Nolen in North Carolina. __ Mr. and Mrs. Jack Crews from near Anniston were visiting their parents Mr. and Mrs. J.T. Barnwell on Sunday afternoon. __ LOCAL News Eddie Lee Haywood left last week for Birmingham where has a position with a drug company. __ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, December 16, 1926 DEATH CLAIMS D.S. BROWN ON DEC. 9th Funeral services for David S. Brown, 73, who died early Thursday morning of last week at his daughter's home in Blue Mountain, were held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Four Mile, with Rev. W.M. Barr in charge. Mr. Brown is survived by his wife and seven sons: W.W. Brown of Haleyville, Ala J.W. Brown of Haleyville, Ala D.Z. Brown of Phil Campbell, Ala C.L. Brown of Hopewell, Ala E.L. Brown of Anniston, Ala A.J. Brown of Blue Mountain, Ala H.T. Brown of Blue Mountain, Ala; and seven daughters: Mrs. E.A. Ellis of Blue Mountain, Ala Mrs. B.J. Roberts of Anniston, Ala Mrs. A.H. Smith of Pleasant Point, Tennessee Mrs. G.T. Dobbs of Phil Campell, Ala Mrs. R. Howell of Blue Mountain, Ala Mrs. M.I. Morris of Cleburne County, Ala Mrs. P.L. Fleming of Cleburne County, Ala He is also survived by two brothers, W.Z. Brown and A.L. Brown, who reside in Cleburne County, and two sisters, Mrs. T. Stamps of Carrollton, Georgia and Mrs. Abie Jacobs also of Cleburne County. Mr. Brown lived in Cleburne count for about 50 years and has many friends in the county who will be grieved to learn of his death. He moved to Calhoun county from south Cleburne about five years ago and resided at Four Mile, near Anniston, for the past three or four years. He had been in declining health for some time. Pall bearers were C.E. Mangrum, Oscar Marlow, Sam Lyden, Charlie Henderson, W.H. Call and Jim Howell. ____ DROP UNCLE BILL A KIND WORD OF CHEER "Uncle Bill" Harper, about 76 years old, an invalid for more than thirty years, has been quite sick at the home of his son, Charlie Harper, Fruithurst, Route 2, but is somewhat improved. Stricken with a severe attack of rheumatism more than thirty-five years ago, Mr. Harper has been able to turn himself all these long years, but he has remained cheerful and resigned to his unfortunate condition. Dear readers, you who are so wonderfully blessed at the closing days of the year 1926, why not send Uncle Bill a post card and help cheer him up in his old days. He has a good home with his son, it's not that, its just a few words to let him know that you are thinking of "Uncle Bill". Imagine yourself confined to a bed of affliction, and how a kind word, though from a stranger, would cheer you on. Will you do it? ___ TENNESSEE LETTER, FROM E.C. MARTIN I have been thinking for quite awhile that I would write to The News and here I am. We made good crops in this section of Tennessee. I made nine bales of cotton and around 300 bushels of corn, 100 bushels of sweet potatoes and lots of feed stuff. I learn that many of the Cleburne people who moved up here have returned to that county. It is sad to those who know Jessie Brown to learn of his death. Mr. Brown moved last fall up near Barnesville, Tennessee. He was taken sick at his home and was rushed to a hospital where he died on the 30th of November and was buried on December 1st. He had many friends who freely contributed money for hospital and burial expenses. He was the son of Jonah Brown of Ranburne. He leaves his wife and nine children and many friends to mourn his death. May good bless his wife and children. E.C. Martin, Leoma, Tennessee _____ MARRIAGE LICENSES ISSUED Licenses to marry have been issued to the following couples by the probate judge recently: J.R. Smith and Miss Opal Huff B.I. Davenport and Miss Garland Bush Jessie Laminack and Miss Effie Long Aaron Moore and Miss Clyde Johnson Floyd McDonald and Miss Ruth Biggers Thomas Mulligan and Miss Mary Tate Charles D. Slieglitz and Miss Jeanette Jones D.L. Smith and Miss Lena Gay Clinton Snow and Miss Eva Watson ___ LOCAL PEOPLE TO ATTEND JONES FAMILY REUNION AT JONES MILL Mr. and Mrs. R.E. Jones and children and Mr. and Mrs. W.B. Merrill and family will leave next Tuesday for Jones Mill, Ala., where they will attend a family reunion of the family of Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Jones of that place. December 23rd will be the 50th anniversary of their marriage and all the children, grandchildren and great grandchildren are planning to attend this "golden occasion." Others besides the above named who will be present are Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Jones, eight children and two grandchildren of Century, Florida; Mr. and Mrs. Rob Griffin of Excell, Ala.; Mr. and Mrs. J.A. York and five children of Monroeville, Ala.; Dr. and Mrs. S.E. Driskoll of Jacksonville, Florida; Mr. and Mrs. B.E. Jones of Evergreen, Ala.; Dr. and Mrs. H.T. Jones and baby of Tallasee, Ala.; and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph JOnes and baby of Monroeville, Ala. ___ LOCAL News Mrs. T.J. Jackson of Bowdon, GA was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. J.J. Wager the first of the week. Mrs. Jackson was enroute home from Ensley where she attended the funeral of Mrs. Fletcher Culpepper, a sister. __ W.M. Anderson of Arp, Texas is visiting his mother Mrs. Alice Anderson near Hopewell. __ NEWSPAPER issue of Thursday, December 23, 1926 LAST RITES FOR MRS. RHODES Anniston, Ala., Dec. 18th Funeral services for Mrs. Elizabeth Rhodes, 94, one of the oldest women in Calhoun County, who died Thursday afternoon at her home in DeArmanville, were held from Harmony Baptist church Friday afternoon, with Rev. E.W. Hagood of Oxford and Rev. L.N. Claxton of this city officiating. Mrs. Rhodes has spent the major portion of her long life in Calhoun county, coming to Alabama from Tennessee when a child. She was fairly active until her death. Four sons, W.L. Rhodes of this city; J.D. and W.H. Rhodes of DeArmanville and J.T. Rhodes of Iron City, and two daughters Mrs. C.H. Lesley of Coldwater and Miss Hattie Rhodes of DeArmanville, survive. ___ Ai News Mr. and Mrs. Z.T. Stamps and Mr. and Mrs. H.S. Portwood spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Grady Gaines. __ Mrs. Lottie Nipper of Lebanon community spent Sunday with her mother Mrs. Liza Dougherty. __ NEAL NORTON RUSHED TO HOSPITAL Neal Norton, 36 years old, was rushed to an Anniston hospital at an early hour Monday morning, suffering with what physicians claim an abcess or tumor of the brain. An operation will be performed within a day or two, which, it is hoped will prove successful. His condition is alarming. ___ LOCAL News A most interesting engagement announcement of the Christmas holidays is that of Miss Maude O. Fowler, the charming daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Fowler, of Hightower, to Mr. R.E. Robinson of Ranburne. The marriage will be solemnized the latter part of December. These young people are popular throughout the neighborhood and their wedding will be of much interest to their many friends. Bowdon Bulletin ___ SISTERS MEET AFTER TWENTY-FIVE YEARS Mr. and Mrs. W.A. Dodson who recently returned to Cleburne from Texas, visited the latter's sister, Mrs. Mary Pierce, near Silver Run, on Friday, returning to Heflin on Monday. It had been more than 25 years since the sisters had met. __ -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266.11.10 - Release Date: 5/13/2005

NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE CLEBURNE NEWS", Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama for NOVEMBER 1926 ( Note: several missing newspaper issues on the microfilm roll for Nov. 1926) NEWSPAPER issue of Thursday, November 18, 1926 R.M. HOWELL PASSES AWAY Rev. R.M. Howell, age 77, died suddenly Monday night, October 11th, at 11 o'clock, at the home of his daughter Mrs. R.C. Rankin. One year ago, Mr. Howell suffered a stroke affecting one side, but had practically recovered from that. As soon as he was sufficiently recovered from the stroke he returned from Texas and had resided here for the past few months. He had not been confined to his bed at all recently and was in town on Saturday, and was up as late as Monday. Late Monday evening, he suffered an attack and the family physician was called. At about 10 o'clock that night his condition became suddenly serious, the aged man passing on in a short time. He was born and raised her Oak Level and with the exception of visits at various times to Texas, he had spent practically all his life in this section. He was the father of eleven children, six of whom survive him. They are: O.W. Howell, living one mile south of Piedmont W.A. Howell of Jacksonville Mrs. L.N. Posey of Cameron, Texas Mrs. L.C. Rankin of Piedmont L.E. Howell of Glouster, Georgia Two sisters survive, Mrs. Margaret Pitchford of Birmingham and Miss Viola Howell of Springville, and one brother, Rev. Mc. D. Howell of Springville. He was a brother of the late Sanford Howell who died near Piedmont about 1919. Of a modest, unassuming personality, he was known for his piety, devotion to the church and his love of all that is true and right. For 68 years he had been a true and consistent member of the Methodist church and for a number of years he was a circuit rider in the Methodist conference, but retired from active preaching a good many years ago, owing to advanced age. For many years he had been a member of the Masonic fraternity. The funeral was held at the Methodist church Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, Rev. L.M. Harris officiating, attended by Masonic honors. Interment was in the city cemetery. Piedmont Journal, Oct. 15th, 1926. _____ MARRIAGE LICENSES ISSUED Licence to marry have been issued to the following couples this week: J.D. Vaughn Jr. and Miss Mary Curvin R.D. Holbrooks and Miss Vessie Stogner Jack McCulley and Miss Gertrude Howle ____ LAST RITES FOR GOOD WOMAN The funeral and burial services for Mrs. E.C. Davis, who died at her home in Gadsden the latter part of last week, were held Sunday afternoon at Cedar Creek Baptist church, a large concourse of sorrowing friends being present to pay their alst respects to this christian woman. News of the death of Mrs. Davis was a shock to relatives in Cleburne county as her illness was not thought to have been serious. Mrs. Davis lived in this county a number of years but moved to Gadsden to reside several years ago. Besides her many warm friends in Cleburne county, Mrs. Davis is survived by several children, among whom are: John Davis of Gadsden Mrs. Fannie Henry of Gadsden Mrs. Ella Woody of Mississippi The Cleburne News extends to the stricken relatives in this their sad hour of bereavement, heartfelt sympathy. ___ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, November 25, 1926 PLEASANT GROVE News We are sorry to report that Aunt Bett Higginbotham passed away last Monday night the 15th. We all hope to meet her again in the sweet bye and bye. __ -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266.11.10 - Release Date: 5/13/2005

NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE CLEBURNE NEWS", Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama for OCTOBER 1926 NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, October 14, 1926 MRS. N.R. POUNDS DIED Mrs. N.R. Pounds, 69, died suddenly at her home near New Hope on last Friday morning, Oct. 8th at about 4 o'clock. She had retired seemingly in good health Thursday night but was found dead in bed Friday morning. Heart disease is thought to have been the cause of her death. Her husband, N.R. Pounds, preceded her to the grave about 13 years ago. She is survived by several children and other relatives in Cleburne county. The funeral and burial occurred on Saturday at Antioch, Rev. J.F. Peek of Edwardsville conducting the services. The Cleburne News extends sympathy to the bereaved ones. ____ A CARD To the Voters of Cleburne County I wish to make this statement: My husband, Joe B. Harlan, died July 12, 1925, two years before his term as Tax Collector expired, leaving me with three small boys, Erby age 4, Emmett age 7, and Hoyt, age 9. On August 10, 1926 I was nominated Tax Colelctor. I feel sure I can discharge the duties of this office, as I am somewhat familiar with the work. I am making this just trying to get some honest way of making a living for myself and little boys. I am leaving my campaign entirely in the hands of my friends, as it will not be convenient for me to see each voter personally. If I can be elected one term, I shall be very grateful. Any assistance rendered will be remembered and highly appreciated. Mrs. Lorena Harlan ___ A CARD J. Rich McElroy is a farmer residing in Trickem Valley and is a good citizen, well liked by all, both young and old. He is a candidate for Tax Assessor. He is well qualified to transact the business of the office. He had served the people as a member of the county school board to the satisfaction of all. ___ CARD OF THANKS We take this method of thanking our friends and neighbors for their kindness towards us after the sudden death of our dear mother Mrs. N.R. Pounds. May his richest blessings abide with each of you is your prayer. Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Pounds and family Mr. and Mrs. R.S. Pounds and family Mr. and Mrs. N.L. Pounds and family Mr. and Mrs. E.S. Pounds and family Mr. and Mrs. J.M. Monroe and family Mr. and Mrs. K.N. Clayton and family Mr. and Mrs. J.N. Stephens and family Mr. and Mrs. A.G. Todd and family ____ LOCAL News W.T. Prestridge and young son Howard, and Mrs. S.J. Prestridge went to Tifton, Georgia where Mrs. Prestridge will spend the winter with relatives. ___ Mr. and Mrs. Porter Cheney and two sons, accompanied by Tom Norton of Cedartown, Georgia spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Norton on Route 1. ___ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, October 21, 1926 IN MEMORY OF "UNCLE JOE" HOOPER The subject of this sketch, "Uncle Joe" Hooper, who visited his younger brother Bro. Richard Hooper of Fruithurst, coming all the way from Oklahoma in a car with his grandson, had a collision near Jasper, Alabama with another car, which caused his death several days later. He did not leave his brother's after he was carried there following the accident. Two of his sons, Jefferson and Charley, came to his bedside after receiving a telegram telling of his condition. He died a few days later and the body was shipped to his home in Hastings, Oklahoma for burial, which occurred Sept 12, 1926. On Sept. 12th, services were had at his home in Jefferson county, on Whiskey Creek, near Red River; the funeral procession was three miles long. Uncle Joe was a brother-in-law of the older Bennets, to wit: John F. Bennett, Willis C., Lewis Green and Marcus Rolling Bennett. Uncle Joe's wife Susan died about two and one half years ago. Eleven boys and one girl were born to this family; all are now residing in Oklahoma. He was 85 years of age and was a representative in the state legislature at the time of his death. Uncle Joe was Cleburne County's first sheriff in the year 1867 - 1868. He was greatly missed here when he moved west; he owned the mill and gin on Muscadine creek; he left this county 40 years ago. His brother, Obediah Hooper, living at Randlett, Oklahoma is looking fine for one of his age when I was there a year ago. I lived in that part one year (1911) and have made more than a dozen trips to that country and am familiar with the surrounding country. D.S. Baber ____ MARRIAGE LICENSES ISSUED The following marriage licenses were issued in the office of probate judge recently: James A. Morris and Miss Annie Noell James Colley and Mrs. Lucinda Baker Amon Riddle and Miss Mattie Sprayberry ____ MR. COOK DIED LAST SATURDAY At 10:30 o'clock Saturday night, George Washington Cook, a wealthy citizen of Carroll County, Georgia died at his home between Waco and Bowdon, at the advanced age of eighty-one years. Death came without protracted illness and his children and grandchildren, several of whom live in Anniston, were completely surprised when they received the news of Mr. Cook's death. He is survived by his aged companion and the following children and grandchildren: Mrs. Lilla McEachern of Tampa, Florida Mrs. Rosa McClendon of Cull City, Alabama Mrs. Lovie Sherell of Cullman, Alabama Robert Cook of Bowdon, Georgia Amos Cook of Carrollton, Georgia Mrs. Minnie Jacobs of Tampa, Florida Dr. W.S. Cook of Albany, Georgia Dr. Mack Cook of Tampa, Florida Cige Cook of Carrollton, Georgia Rev. O. Cook, Methodist minister of Los Angeles, California W.H. Hanna, a son-in-law of Anniston, Alabama Mrs. V.A. Cook of Heflin, Alabama The following grandchildren survive: Mrs. Hattie Pollock, daughter of W.H. Hanna of Anniston, Ala Mrs. Lilla Cook Comer (Mrs. Gordon Comer) of Anniston, Ala Jasper Cook of Anniston, Ala Grady Cook of Bell Mills, Cleburne County, Ala; all of whom with Mr. Hanna attended the funeral of Mr. Cook at Ranburne, Cleburne county, last Monday. The service was conducted by his pastor in charge of Bowdon-Shiloh station; Mr. Cook's membership being at Shiloh. Mr. Cook spent the greatest part of his life in Cleburne county, Alabama employed in farming. He is said to have acquired a considerable estate and was regarded by all as a splendid citizen, both in Alabama and Georgia. ____ NEWSPAPER issue of Thursday, October 28, 1926 LOCAL News Mrs. N.A. Baggett of Ranburne left Wednesday for Bellton, Bell County, Texas where she is planning to make her future home with her brother J.M. Huey. ___ IN MEMORY OF AUNT ANNA POUNDS; A GOOD WOMAN GONE In the stillness of the night the death angel came and took from our midst Aunt Anna Pounds, the wife of the late N.R. Pounds, who died several years ago. She passed away apparently while asleep, her son and family living in the home with her knowing nothing of her death until they called her to breakfast. The lord saw fit to call her from her earthly labors, which will follow on. She was 69 years old and had lived a faithful member of the Southern Methodist church from girlhood. The church has lost a true member and the community a good neighbor. To know her was to love her. She often spoke of her hope of heaven, where she was gone. We will miss her in the church and at her earthly home but she is now in heaven where the righteous cease from troubling and the weary are at rest. She is survived by fours sons and four daughters, many grandchildren, besides a host of other relatives to mourn her death. May the lord help each of us to look with faith to the day when we will meet her again. She was laid to rest at Antioch, her pastor the Rev. J.F. Peek conducting the services. Let us bow in submission to his will and ever trust one who is able to keep us in life and save us in heaven. May he bless and comfort the bereaved ones. A friend, W.F. Jacobs _____ MARRIAGE LICENSES ISSUED The following marriage licenses have been issued within the past few days: Claud McCulley and Miss Sarah Nichols Fred A. Ridgeway and Miss Mary Frances Robinson Willie Maddox and Miss Estelle Hand R.D. Hammond and Miss Bessie Evans Judson L. Stanley and Miss Sarah Belle Barker L.D. Story and Miss Maggie McGuick Marion Surrett and Miss Alvester Evans T.J. Allen and Miss Mamie Holcomb ___ EX-CLEBURNE CITIZEN WRITES To Editor of The News, A few lines from Dime, Ala.; Farmer are paying $1. per hundred for cotton picking. Gins here have been running day and night. The cheaper cotton gets more people in a hurry to sell. It will soon be all picked here and sold. If the crop is as short everywhere as here, Uncle Sam has missed his guess. Anyway if its not right, it's costing farmers millions of dollars. Corn, hay and other crops here are pretty good. Several people from around here attended the fair at Haleyville and reported a big crowd. I think county fairs would be fine and instructive if gambling was kept out but as they are not I think they are a disgrace to our country. Work is in progress on the highway between Haleyville and Phil Campbell. When this link and the link between Double Springs and Jasper are finished the great highway between Muscle Shoals and Birmingham will get connected. Muscle Shoals will be a great city in the near future. If you Cleburnites want to get close in you had better come this way while land is cheap. Its only about 40 miles to Muscle Shoals. We have good schools and churches all over the county. A school has just been completed here. A building is under construction at Bear Creek. Work has just begun on the school building at Dime. We will have six months this time. Let's have more letters in the good old Cleburne News. I like to hear from folks back there every week. I was glad to read in the paper that Mrs. Glasgow was improving. An Old Cleburnite, T.Z. Hale, Phil Campbell, Ala ____ -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266.11.10 - Release Date: 5/13/2005

NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE CLEBURNE NEWS", Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama for SEPTEMBER 1926 NEWSPAPER issue of Thursday, September 2, 1926 R.D. NICHOLS GONE TO REST On August 24th at 3:30 p.m. the gates swung open and the loving voice said "come unto me and be at rest"., and R.D. Nichols, a boy of 16 years, departed this life. He suffered in patience for five months for he knew that there was a place free from pain and care when the lord called him to rest. It seems that was what done him the most most good. Every step of his life was bright and he wore a smile on his face which showed the love of god in his heart. Everybody loved R.D. that knew him, but the lord knows best and all that we can say to the bereaved relatives is to be prepared to meet R.D. over in the sweet land of rest where he is now waiting and where there is no more pain or death. He was laid to rest in New Harmony Cemetery on August 27th, Rev. J.W. Campbell conducting the funeral services. The pall bearers were Robert Ayers, Guy Jones, Lee Bryant, John Garish and Mr. Harris. Besides numberous relatives many friends regret that they had to say goodbye to R.D. for a little while. A Friend. ___ COUNTY COURT CASES The following cases are scheduled to come up for trial before Judge D.S. Baber in county court on Monday, Sept. 6th: Distilling Cases Albert McElroy John Long Jr. J.E. Bryant Henry Bryant Shep Owen Walter McWhorter Violating Prohibition Law Truman Dodson Equator Price Byron Holbrook ____ WRECK VICTIM IS NEAR DEATH The condition of Joe Hooper who was seriously hurt in an automobile accident near Jasper, Walker County, Alabama while enroute from his home at Haistings, Oklahoma to visit relatives and friends in Cleburne County a week ago last Sunday in company with his grandson O.K. Hooper and another party, was reported serious late Tuesday. At the time of the accident it is said, Mr. Hooper did not complain of any injuries and after care repairs had been made, continued his trip to the home of his brother R.F. Hooper near Fruithurst. A couple of days after reaching his brother's home, Mr. Hooper was taken seriously ill and has continued to grow much worse each day, and word from his bedside late Turesay afternoon was to the effect that all hope for his recovery had been given up and the end was momentarily expected. Mr. Hooper who was at one time a resident of this county, moved west many years ago, settling in Cotton County, Oklahoma, and was last year elected to the state senate; he had previously represented his county in the legislature. He is 87 years old. Mr. Hooper's family have been notified of his serious condition and two sons were expected to arrive her Wednesday morning from Oklahoma. Mrs. Hooper died several years ago. ____ LOCAL News Mr. and Mrs. Henry Norton and children left Tuesday morning on an extended visit with relatives and friends in different parts of Mississippi. __ Our old friend Jack Haley, accompanied by his wife, of Boaz, has been the guest of his brother Mayor A.J. Haley. The Boaz people had been visiting relatives in Bowdon, Georgia, coming to Heflin on Saturday. Mr. Haley has many old acquaintances in Cleburne and they are always glad to see him. ___ Mrs. L. Roy Galloway and little daughter of Birmingham were the guests of the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Black last week. ___ H.V. Cheatwood who was seriously injured in an automobile accident near Heflin several days ago and who was removed to an Anniston hospital, is reported out of danger. __ NEWSPAPER issue of Thursday, September 9, 1926 FRUITHURST News Mr. and Mrs. Buttram left this week for Esom Hill. __ Mr. Robert Hicks of Tennessee is visiting his mother Mrs. O.D. Hicks. __ Milton Simon left Monday morning for Birmingham where he will begin work. __ Andrew Wallace of Anniston is visiting his sister Mrs. J.A. Laminack. __ LOCAL News Mr. and Mrs. Elbert Edwards and son and John W. Edwards and daughter of Dossville, Mississippi, accompanied by Homer Hurt visited relatives at Edwardsville last week. John W. is a brother of Mrs. C.M. Coggin of Heflin and Mrs. Julian Greer of Edwardsville, moving to Mississippi about 25 years ago, this being his first visit back since moving away. "Since the Ford car has put us less than 2 days apart, 'daggone', if I intend to make my visits so far apart in the future" declared John W. to the Cleburne News. ___ W. S. Harris of the Lebanon community, and one of the county's most progressive and prosperous citizens, was in Heflin on Monday and announced while here that he was arranging his affairs to move to Tallapoosa this fall, having purchased a home in the Georgia town. Mr. Harris has lived in Cleburne all his life and has always been active in church and school work. The Cleburne News with their hundreds of other friends, while regretting to give them up, extend best wishes to this splendid family. ____ PINHOOK News Bob Dunn and children and Mrs. Zane Dunn all of near Edwardsville, spent several days last week with relatives near White Plains. Mrs. Zane Dunn and Mrs. Bob Dunn and children were the guests of Mrs. Sarah Dunn on Friday. __ MR. BENNETT SERIOUSLY ILL Forney Bennett was called from his home at Clarkston, Georgia to the bedside of his brother J.W. Bennett who was stricken seriously ill Sunday morning at his home north of Fruithurst. There is not a finer character than "Bill" Bennett who is a splendid christian gentleman, and the announcement of his serious illness will carry sorrow to hundreds. The condition of Mr. Bennett was thought by those who had watched at his bedside, last Tuesday afternoon, to be a little improved. However he is yet a very sick man. ___ LOCAL News Mrs. W.U. Almon left for Anniston this week where she will spend several week with her daughter Mrs. J.L. Yeatman. __ Mr. and Mrs. Lee Haywood and daughter little Miss Louise were the guests of Mrs. Haywood's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.L. Wright of Carroll county, Saturday and Sunday. __ Duston L. Johnson and son Oco of Vernon, Texas have been visiting relatives at Edwardsville. They left Wednesday morning on a trip to Tennessee accompanied by the former's father, Henry Johnson. ___ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, September 16, 1926 DEATH COMES TO MR. HOOPER Joe Cooper, who was seriously hurt in an automobile accident near Jasper, Ala., about six weeks ago while enroute to Cleburne, died at the home of his brother, R.F. Hooper last Friday morning, his body being shipped back to his home at Haistings, Oklahoma, accompanied by his two sons who were with their father when the end came. Mr. Hooper was a prominent democrat in his home county and was recently elected to the state senate. He was eighty-odd years old at the time of his death. ___- LOCAL News Frank Thrasher of Seminole, Gaines County, Texas subscribed for the Cleburne News this week. Mr. Thrasher is a son of W.B. Thrasher who lived near Bell Mills for 27 years. __ MARS HILL News Mrs. Della Hicks and children met at her father's Jim Alewine's last week and helped pull fodder. __ Mr. and Mrs. Willard Surrett and little son Odum and Mr. and Mrs. J.T. Pruitt and Willie Pruitt from Cullman spent Sunday at the home of their father Henry Pruitt. ___ Miss Verda Crumpton is spending the week in Anniston with her sister, Mrs. P.L. Steadham. ___ MARRIAGE LICENSES ISSUED Marriage licenses have been issued to the following couples within the past few days: Chester Barr and Miss Beaul Lott M.F. McWhorter Jr. and Miss Pearl Groover Zach Bennefield and Miss Lilla Ivey Arthie Whitman and Miss Anna Owen Robt. Walker and Miss Florence Lee Farmer Jefferson Davis Campbell and Miss Ann Eliza Gidley Allen Bagley and Miss Linnie Richardson J.T. Mitchell and Miss Flora Mercer Earl Brown and Miss Nancy Laminack Austin Eason and Miss Lucille Gummings David Broyles and Mrs. Lester Duse __ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, September 23, 1926 MEN AND WOMEN ARRESTED IN A SERIES OF RAIDS LAST WEEK Wednesday of last week proved to be an unlucky day for moonshiners in the Borden Springs section when officers swooped down on an illicit still and captured Jesse Knott, Tom Lorren, Bud Seigler, Mrs. Pearl Knott, Mrs. Alfred Morris, Mrs. Tom Lorren, along with two other women. A large quantity of beer and 31 gallons of whiskey were destroyed in the raid by sheriff H.A. Jackson, deputies W.B. Burton and J.M. Haywood. In another sweep throught he southeastern part of the county by the same officers, accompanied by state officers John H. Draper and W.J. Linch of Oxford, three gallons of whiskey were found near the home of Lum Whitman who was arrested on a charge of violating the prohibition law. Last Sunday, G.W. Thrower, T.J. Turner and Bill Williams destroyed the "grandpa and grandma" of them all when they made a raid north of Muscadine. The two stills, running in full blast when the officers arrived on the scene, were of zinc construction. No. 1 was 4 feet high and 4 feet across on the top while No. 2 was 4 feet in high and 6 feet across the top, officers said. A copper "worm" seven feet long was also destroyed. Two young men, Charlie and Alta Coffey were caught at the still and brought to jail, where charged of distilling were made against them. State law enforcement officers raid a still three miles north of Borden Springs Monday afternoon and arrested four men. The men, E.E. Pettit, Marcus Wilke, Carl Brown and Albert Miller were committed to the Cleburne county jail. ___ ECHOLS GIVEN HIS FREEDOM Seab Echols, charged with murder and who has been in jail at Anniston for the past several months, was given his liberty here this week, when the state failed to make out a case. Another indictment for jail breaking was nol prossed. __ TRICKEM VALLEY News Mallew McElroy and wife and baby and L.A. McElroy and wife motored over to Mr. John Harris' Sunday afternoon. __ We are glad that Mrs. Josie Crumpton's little baby T.J. is getting better after a serious illness. __ Mrs. Beatrice Crumley is visiting her mother Mrs. Lucie Williamson this week. __ IN MEMORIAM OF J.C. BEAN The subject of this sketch, Bro. J.C. Bean, was born in Calhoun county, Alabama on Feb. 26, 1857 and died on the 8th day of June 1926. At the time of his death he was 69 years, 3 months and 12 days old. His parents were pious people but his father was taken from him by death in the first year before the civil war. He was reared to manhood by a godly mother who instilled into his mind the lofty principles of manhood which were his guide through life. He was reared in humble circumstances but was ambitious and devoted a good part of his young manhood in trying to secure an education which he succeeded in doing as far as the school of the day could educate him. After his days of schooling he taught for two or three years and finding that business appealed to him more than the teaching profession, he left the school room for a career of business. In all his business affairs he was frugal and businesslike and succeeded in building a large business interest in his adopted town of Heflin. Soon after coming to Heflin, he was happily married to Miss Lou Moore who still survives him with four sons and one daughter to mourn his loss, but who live to bless his memory. In his early manhood he professed religion and joined the Missionary Baptist church in Calhoun county and was baptized at old Bethlehem church in Calhoun county, being baptized by Rev. Asa Allen of blessed memory. In the year 1884 he came to Heflin to live and soon identified himself with the Heflin Baptist church where he was afterward made a deacon and served in this capacity as long as he lived. He was also superintendant of the sunday school at the Heflin Baptist church for twenty-six years consecutively, resigning that position on account of failing health. For many years he was the leading spirit of the Heflin Baptist church and was always interested in the work of is church and denomination. For the last eight or nine years his health was gradually giving away. Gradually he sank to the grave. He often told the writer that he was prepared for the change. He did not look foward to death with any dread or apprehension. He was a strong man in the religious life of his church and community. He was a man of patriotism. He loved his county and god. When his boys were called away to the Great World War, while he thought it hard to give them all up, still his devotion to his country was unswerving. He gave his boys all the advise that a true parent could give as to how they should conduct themselves in the world conflict. He was so happy when they came back. How proud he was of his boys! His life has been a benediction to his family, his friends, his state and county and church. He has wrought well on the trestle board of life and now has gone to the home of the good to await the coming of his loved ones and friends. Farewell, dear brother, till we meet in the city of god. There will be no sickness there. Your sufferings are over, pain all gone, rest in thy heavenly home till wife and children and friends shall come to meet you there and all shall be permitted to join you in the hallelujahs of the skies. Till then farewell. A true friend and former pastor, G.B. Boman ____ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, September 30, 1926 FRUITHURST News Miss Gertrude Huffman of Orlando, Florida is visiting her aunt, Miss Louise Jones. __ It was quite a surprize when Mr. Ivor Granath and Miss Katherine Fowler were married. We wish them the best success. __ H. Roy Savage of Gadsden is visiting home folks. __ Mrs. W.W. Gates was called to her home in the great beyond Thursday afternoon, Sept. 23rd. Her body was carried to Birmingham for burial. __ Mrs. A.B. Grant left Sunday for Wheaton, Illinois. __ Mrs. James Mallock of Ensley has been visiting her daughters, Mrs. E.R. Carlson and Mrs. F.L. Grant. __ LOCAL News Uncle Simon Stricklin, an honored Confederate veteran, is reported as being quite sick at his home here. __ The following marriage licenses were issued by the probate judge recently: Rembert Johnson and Miss I.V. Tanner Joe Robinson and Miss Lillie Eason Samuel H. Brown and Miss Ruby Marie Bailey Austin Eason and Miss Lucile Quinn W.F. Pate and Miss Pauline Moore Homer Rakestraw and Miss Essa Morrow ___ On Saturday, Sept 25th, Mr. Ocie Haywood and Miss Lola Holly stole a march on their friends and went to Jacksonville where they were happily married by Rev. McQuinney. Miss Holly is the attractive daughter of Mr. and Mrs. New Holly of White Plains. Mr. Haywood is the son of Mr. and Mrs. J.M. Haywood of Heflin. He holds a very responsible position with the Nixon Transfer Co. of Anniston. They will make their home in Anniston. ___ AN EXCELLENT WOMAN GONE TO REST Ola, a daughter of E.H. Taylor of south Cleburne was born August 25, 1902. She crept into childhood, sprang into womanhood. In early life she married and became the mother of three little boys, who, with her mother, father, brothers and sisters survive her. On the 30th day of August 1926 she departed this life, after a lingering illness of several months. She was just 24 years and 5 days old at the time of her death. She was a dutiful daughter, a kind and loving sister, devoted to her home and family. She had not reached the milestone that was marked the highest point in human life. She was full of vigor and in love with life and raptured with the world, and being weary for a moment, she lay down by the wayside and using her burden for a pillow, she fell into that dreamless sleep which kisses down her eyelids still. And yet, it may be best after all, that while the sky is blue and the seas calm, and whle eager wind are kissing every sail, to strike the unseen rock and in an instant hear the billow roar above a sunken ship, for, whether in mid ocean or among the breakers on the farthest shore, a wreck must at last mark the end of each and all. It is hard to part with sister and see the tender fingers of her little boys torn from her and yet, we are so glad to know her sufferings are over and to feel that she is safe in the arms of jesus. A Brother ___ -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266.11.10 - Release Date: 5/13/2005

NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE CLEBURNE NEWS", Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama for AUGUST 1926 NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, August 5, 1926 LOCAL News Mrs. J.L. Bradshaw and daughter Sue Lynn have returned to their home at West Point, Georgia after spending a week with the former's son, W.L. Bradshaw and family of this place. __ W.F. English of North Kansas City, Missouri, returned Monday after spending several days with his parents Mr. and Mrs. J.M. English in the eastern part of the county. He was brought to town by his father and brother, D.H. English. __ Mr. and Mrs. E. Brown have returned to their home in Winterhaven, Florida after spending several days with relatives here. __ W.G. Milligan who has been residing in Pompano, Florida for the past two years, was greeting old friends in Heflin on Tuesday. He was enroute to Anniston where he will spend some time. __ Mr. Hines May and Miss Elizabeth Tate were married at the court house on Saturday, A.H. Glasgow officiating. __ Mr. and Mrs. T.Z. Hale have returned to their home at Phil Campbell after spending several days with relatives on Cane Creek. __ Mrs. Edgar T. Pierce who has been spending several days with her mother Mrs. Minnie Beason, left Sunday for her home in Greensboro, N.C. __ FRUITHURST News Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Gates and three daughters of Birmingham visited Mr. and Mrs. W.W. Gates last week. __ Raymond Owens of Jacksonville, Florida is visiting his sister, Mrs. Bob Shoemake. __ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, August 12, 1926 LOCAL News Mrs. J.B. Tuggle and young son J.B. Jr., of Anniston, spent the weekend with her mother Mrs. J.D. Hudson. __ Richmond Awtrey, who has been in Grand Rapids, Michigan for the past two or three years is in Heflin for a few days. __ M.A. Vickers and family attended a family reunion at Ensley on Sunday. They report an enjoyable occasion. __ Paul Myers is spending the weekend with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. M.F. White at Lecta. __ Mr. and Mrs. Leander Evans and sons Ralph and Noel and daughter Miss Lois of Hugo, Oklahoma have been visiting the former's parents, "Uncle Bill" and Mrs. Evans on Cane Creek. __ UNCLE JIM FLETCHER DEAD Uncle Jim E. Fletcher, 83 years old, father of J.M. Fletcher of near Ranburne, died August 3rd and was buried at Bowdon on August 4th, Revs. McLeod and Elrod conducting the funeral services. __ THEO BANKS DROWNS Theo Bank, the 18 year old son of Sylvester Banks was drowned while swimming with several companions in th Tallapoosa River, just above the Bentley Bridge late Saturday afternoon. Barney Groover, a boy about the same age went to the drowing boys rescue and was nearly drowned in the effort to save Banks. __ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, August 19, 1926 ROGERS REUNION After having planned for two months in advance for the reunion of the J.A. Rogers family it was on August 7th on Crossville R.F.D, east of Albertville, Ala., and was a great success. The children of this family are 16 in number, 9 girls and 7 boys, all of whom are living except one girl who died at the age of three months. John A. Rogers, father is 69 years old and Julia A. Rogers, mother is 64 years old. The children range from age 20 to 46 years. No mother and daddy was ever happier than these when the boys and girls, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren and friends began rolling in from their various places on that day and for several before, it was smiles and kisses. Taking the children according to age, I will give their names and addresses of those attending: C.B. Rogers, Dawson, Ala J.B. Rogers, Jacksonville, Ala Mrs. Exor Young, Center, Ala H.A. Rogers, Crossville, Ala Mrs. Willie Sutton, Crossville, Ala Mrs. Mellie Roberts, Tennessee Mrs. Rebecca Sutton, Crossville, Ala J.W. Rogers, Gadsden, Ala G.K. Rogers, Lake Worth, Fla Mrs. Feroy Lewis, Crossville, Ala Miss Tannie Rogers, Crossville, Ala Mrs. Monteal McWhorter, Wylam, Ala Miss Magnease Rogers, Crossville, Ala All the children are married except two girls. To those married several children have been born a total of 42 living. On the morning of August 7th the different families began coming in brining with them other relatives and friends. Refreshments were served and splendid music given by the Bruce and White String band. Also excellent buck-dancing rendered by Tom and Ray Rogers of Dawson and James Rogers of Gadsden. At noon the well filled baskets of chicken, cakes and pies, etc. were brought to the front where they were opened and spread. This hour was enjoyed very much, naturally. Mr. Gugger of Boaz made some group pictures of the crowd and afterwards snap shots were taken. The day was very pleasantly enjoyed by all, a day long to be remembered, never to be forgotten. Magnease Rogers ___ FOR SALE, Farm - - - 178 acres, located on Cane Creek, 6 miles east of Heflin and 5 miles south of Edwardsville, quarter mile of highway now under construction, known as the A.J. Norton farm; 30 acres good bottom land, 25 acres upland in cultivation; one 6 room dwelling, one 3 room house and all necessary out buildings; 3 good wells; good pasture with plenty of running water. For further information see J.A. Norton, Heflin, Ala. ____ LOCAL News Uncle Jeff Henry will visit his brother E.J. Henry near McAdams, Mississippi about the middle of September. He plans to be present at the 85th birthday dinner of the Mississippi brother. ___ NEWSPAPER issue of Thursday, August 26, 1926 MARRIAGE LICENSES ISSUED During the first three weeks in August marriage licenses were issued at the judge of probate's office as follows: R.D. Rice and Miss Eunice Milam C.L. Hunter and Mrs. Emma Horton W.T. Hamrick and Miss Maude Hunt Leon Weathington and Miss Dovie Brown W.E. Easterwood and Miss Hilda Garrison Thomas A. Deason and Miss Edna Dorthit Virgil Newborn and Miss Pearl Walker B.F. Sheiah and Miss Ruby Bell J.M. Ligon and Miss Lela Easterwood Eli Turley and Miss Lorena Crosson Arris Haywood and Miss Vina ??? ___ LOCAL News Mr. and Mrs. Bob Edwards of Kosiesco, Miss., who moved from Edwardsville to that state about thirty years ago, are visiting relatives and friends in Cleburne. Mr. Edwards is a brother of Mrs. C.M. Coggin of Heflin and Mrs. J.J. Greer. Bob visited back here 16 years ago and declares he notes many changes since that time. ___ FRUITHURST News Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Butler and family will move to Bessemer the latter part of the week. __ Mr. and Mrs. L.J. Thompson and family spent the latter part of the week at Hogansville and other places in Georgia. __ Mrs. Ruby Shoeburt of New York, Mrs. Mary Cook of Virginia, and Jack Gates of Port Arthur, Texas have been visiting their mother Mrs. W.W. Gates who is seriously ill. __ -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266.11.10 - Release Date: 5/13/2005

NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE CLEBURNE NEWS", Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama for JULY 1926 NEWSPAPER issue of Thursday, July 1, 1926 MRS. DUNSTON IS BURIED AT EDGEMONT The Anniston Star Funeral services were held at 3:20 o'clock this afternoon at Oxanna Methodost Church for Mrs. J.B. Dunston, age 67, widow of the late J.B. Dunston, who died at the residence, 1902 Noble Street on Wednesday afternoon, following a long illness. Interment was made in Edgemont Cemetery. Mrs. Dunston is survived by three sons and four daughters. The sons are S.H. Dunston of Tuscaloosa, and John B. and Homer Dunston of Anniston. The daughters are Mrs. Monroe Stewart of Carbon Hill, Mrs. M.L. Hulsey of Eastaboga, Mrs. G.M. Weaver of Gadsden and Mrs. R.H. Houston of this city. Mrs. Dunston was well known in this county and had many friends who were grieved to learn of her death. The active pall bearers were: Sam Dunston Homer Dunston John Dunston Jerome Hulsey R.H. Houston Honorary pall bearers were: Jess Evans Clinton Higgins Forney Thrasher John Bowles Wesley Black Hamp Reynolds Allen Hulsey Luther Arnold ____ FRUITHURST News Mr. and Mrs. Will Southerland of Chattanooga, Tennessee spent part of last week with Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Voss. __ LEBANON News Much sorrow was caused by the death of G.G. Smith, a good citizen of this place. He died early Tuesday morning of last week and was buried on Wednesday. __ BELOVED CITIZEN SERIOUSLY ILL The condition of Uncle Elijah Black, beloved citizen and Confederate veteran, who has been seriously ill at his home here was unchanged Wednesday morning. __ LETTER FROM TEXAS Fort Worth, Texas, June 22, 1926 To Editor of The News, Heflin, Alabama I am writing to ask you to please print the piece preacher Skinner wrote about my father Mr. W.G. Anderson, who died March 21st. All of the children take the News and want a copy of that piece. We all loved our daddy and hate to think we had to give him up, he was so good to us. If you don't print this please send me a copy anyway. Marietta McCaghren, 205 B. South Main St., Fort Worth, Texas _____ IN MEMORIUM; Resolutions of Ranburne Lodge, No. 652, A.F. & A.M. Whereas the Supreme Architect of the Universe who doeth all things well, has seen fit to call from labor to refreshment our brother, Melvin V. Smith, who for many years has gone in and out before us, exemplifying the principles of Masonry, therefore, be it resolved, That while we regret to lose the pleasant companionship and brotherly counsel of our deceased brother, we bow in humble submission to the will of our Grand Master, and while we consign his body to the ground, ashes to ashes and dust to dust, we commend his spirit to the light. _____ ELECTION OF OFFICERS At the Annual Convention of Ranburne Lodge No. 652, A.F. & A.M., the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: T.J. Thomason, W.M., re-elected F.O. Lowery, S.W. D.H. English, J.W. W.A. Buchanan, Treas., re-elected A.L. Wallace, Sec., re-elected B.R. Jones, S.D., re-elected H.H. Pirkle, J.D., re-elected W.E. Yates, Tiler, re-elected _____ HIGHTOWER News Aunt Lizzie Nolen was the Sunday night guest of Mrs. G.W. Duncan. __ Ye correspondent attended the family reunion of Mr. I.N. Crumpton of Birmingham last Sunday. Mr. Crumpton was celebrating his fifty-second birthday. There were thirty-two present; fourteen children and eight grandchildren. The visitors consisted of: Mr. and Mrs. W.T. Crumpton and family of Oxford, Ala. Mr. and Mrs. C.N. Crumpton and faily of Inglenook, Ala Mr. and Mrs. U.G. Stidham and family of Ensley, Ala Mr. and Mrs. G.W. Denson Mr. Andrew Crow of Ensley Mr. and Mrs. J.O. Weaver of Birmingham Miss Olga Johnson and mother of Inglenook Mr. and Mrs. G.W. Duncan and son Ray of Hightower The day was enjoyed by all present, especially the noon hour. We hope that Mr. Crumpton may celebrate many more birthdays. ___ PINHOOK Community News Mr. J.E. Grimes and wife have been called to the bedside of their daughter Mrs. Nancy Steed who is seriously ill at her home in Center, Ala. __ Mr. R.E. Pesnell who has been on the sick list for the last few days, is some better at this writing. __ PROHIBITION OFFICERS MAKE BIG HAUL George W. Thrower, assisted by John Kilgore and Jim Thrower, raided and destroyed a big wildcat outfit the latter part of last week, capturing four men who were said to be industriously at work about the still, their names being Bud and Columbus Gann, Joe Gann and Lige Allen, who will be given hearings before Judge Baber at some future day in county court. Besides capturing the four men, the officers destroyed a 50 gallon still, 2,000 to 2,500 gallons of beer, 22 gallons of whiskey, six fermenters, slop boxes, two 5 gallon jugs, all being smashed in the presence of the alleged operators. Location of the "plant" is two miles northwest of able on Horse Block mountain. ___ LOCAL News Miss Jessie York of San Diego, California and Thomas York of Chicago, Illinois have arrived and are the guests of relatives at Pinetucky. __ Marvin Owens and family of Oklahoma are spending several days with Heflin relatives. __ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, July 8, 1926 EMORY FARM Community News Mrs. Ella Lowery is visiting her sister Mrs. W.J. Waits this week. __ A large crowd enjoyed the day with Mr. and Mrs. J.B. Cook on the 4th, especially the dinner that was spread under the large oaks in the yard; ice cream and cold drinks were served during the afternoon. Those present were: Rev. and Mrs. F.M. Zaner Mr. and Mrs. Wiley Sprayberry and boys, McCoy, Freeman, Ronald and Eugene Mr. and Mrs. J.N. Lumpkin and boys G.W. and Arabian Mr. and Mrs. Willie Thompson and children Emory and Annie Lou Mr. and Mrs. Carl White C.W. Thompson Mr. and Mrs. Earl Wright of Tallapoosa Mrs. Lou Alewine and daughter Ada Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Davis and little son Kenneth of LaGrange, Georgia ____ OLD CITIZEN PASSES Funeral services were conducted for Mr. George Fordham, 87, at Hurricane on Monday, by Rev. R.S. Skinner. One brother, Ben Fordham and a twin sister, Miss Betty Fordham, and a large circle of relatives survive. ____ MR. E.T. BLACK PASSES AWAY Friday morning another aged Confederate veteran passed over the river to rest with his comrades who followed the Stars and Bars and established a record for bravery and patriotism never equaled in the history of the world. In the passing of Mr. E.T. Black, Heflin and Cleburne county loses not only a citizen whose service on the field of battle was an inspiration to the young in love of country, but a man whose in peace accepted the verdict rendered against him on the field of battle and devoted his life to the building up of his devastated country and to the service of his fellow man. Mr. Black was a member of the M.E. Church, South, and a true follower of the meek and lowly Nazerine. His heart was big enough to sympathize with his fellows when they were in distress and not only his advise and counsel were given, but when necessary his pocket book was at the service of the needy. For years he has lived in Heflin and won the love and confidence of all our citizens and when the news that he had passed away was given out, although not unexpected, a pall of sadness seemed to settle over the town and tears were near the surface on many faces. Mr. Black was in his 85th year and was suffering from a complication of the diseases of old age. The funeral services were conducted Saturday afternoon by Rev. John O. Ray and Rev. J.C. Francis of Lincoln, ALa., former pastor of the devoted Mr. Black. Mr. Black is survived by three sons, J.T. Black and A.L. Black of this place, W.O. Black of BIrmingham, and two daughters, Mrs. H.F. Houston and Miss Mary Black of Heflin. The pall bearers were; Horace Black, Dr. Neal Owens, Bis. Evans, Wesley Black, Marvon Owens and B.H. Turner. The following relatives attended the funeral from out of town: Birmingham, Ala Mr. and Mrs. W.O. Black Mesdames A.W. Lamar, James Hardwick, L. Roy Galloway Horace Black Bis Evans Dr. Neal Owens B.H. Turner and family Miami, Oklahoma M.F. Owens and family Tallapoosa, Georgia Mrs. Thomas Hill and family Atlanta, Georgia Dr. Will Owens and family Oxford, Ala T.J. Williamson Talladega, Ala Mr. Eugenia Tebo, Clinton Tebo Anniston, Ala Anderson Stricklen Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Black and children Miss Lena Norred Nellie Kennedy Alexander City, Ala John Black and family Sylacauga A.D. Black Pell City Mrs. Ella Miller ___________ LOCAL News Mrs. D.E. Cheuvront and daughter, formerly of Heflin, later of Tallapoosa where they moved prior to Mr. Cheuvrant's death, will leave this week for Portland, Oregon where they will make their future home. The trip, between 3,000 to 4,000 miles, will be made through the country, accompanied by Mrs. Cheuvrant's brother on the long journey. Good wishes of Heflin friends go with the mother and daughter. ____ POUNDS REUNION The children of Mrs. Annie Pounds met at her home on Sunday to celebrate the 4th. They all brought well filled baskets and dinner was served under the shade. There was plenty of lemonade to drink all day. Those present were: Mrs. M.W. Dodd J.M. Monroe and family K.N. Clayton and family J.C. Pounds and family J.A. Stephens and family N.L. Pounds and family R.S. Pounds and family E.S. Pounds and family A.G. Todd and family Mrs. Dora Harris and children ___ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, July 15, 1926 MOSE NELSON VISITS TENNESSEE Fruithurst, Ala., July 12, 1926 Dear Mr. Editor, Please allow me space in your paper for few words about a trip I recently made to Tennessee. On Friday morning, July 2nd, about daybreak, my sister, Martha, Misses Era, Sara and Mr. Curtis McLendon loaded ourselves in my fliver (?) and started for Lawrence County, Tennessee. We arrived at Mr. Nute Walker's at 7:30 p.m., four miles beyond Lawrenceburg. We passed through some wonderful farming country, saw as fine a prospect for a good corn crop as any one could wish for. Also cotton was looking fine. Lots of grain shocked in the field waiting to be threshed. We crossed the Tennessee river at Decatur, some of the girls being timid wanting to turn back, but the majority ruled and all loaded on the ferry and were carried cross safely. It was after we crossed the river that the crops were so fine and kept getting better as far as we went. Made me think strongly of coming back home, calling my dogs, putting out the fire and moving to that part of the country. Their roads are wonderful and crews at work all the time improving them. The people in and around Lawrenceburg are awful kind and sociable. We attended the Lawrence county singing convention Saturday and Sunday, July 3 and 4, in the Old Sacred Harp. Heard some as fine singing both days as any one could wish for. Tom Denson who lives at Leoma, Tennesse was chairman of the convention and he surely believes in singing. Had a large attendance and good behavior both days, and all good things to eat, well they had them in Tennessee. Well, I will close these remarks by adding if the world is as large very other way as the way we went it surely is a whopper. Sincerely, Mose Nelson _________ BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION ON FOURTH OF JULY Desiring to celebrate the birthday of Ambrose Beam and the 4th in a quiet and informal manner, a few friends and relatives met Sunday at the home of Mrs. L.C. Beam. There was a dinner bountiful with both wholesome and appetizing food served, preceeded by both ice cream and lemonade. Then the party went to the community Sunday School at the Armstrong School House. Then with others added to the crowd they assembled again at Mrs. Beam's residence and engaged in an enjoyable afternoon singing. Thus quietly and profitably was celebrated this good day though it was Sunday. Those present for the dinner were: W.G. Beam and family C.T. Holcombe and family O.A. Mobley and family Miss Nancy Stephens Mrs. Beam regrets that one daughter and other relatives and friends were not present but rejoices in the fact that all present at any time during the day seemed to enjoy themselves together. Thus a community of friends joined in celebrating a boy's birthday, a nations birthday and enjoying recreation on the lord's day. ___ LOCAL News Mrs. L.P Husbands from Moultrie, Georgia is visiting with her sister, Mrs. L.G. Pettyjohn and her brother E.R. Liles. __ AN ENJOYABLE OUTING One of the most enjoyable and delightful entertainments of the year was the fish fry given at the Captain Smith old farm on the banks of the Tallapoosa River Thursday evening July 8th. Those present were: Rev. and Mrs. J.O. Ray and children Sheriff and Mrs. H.A. Jackson Mr. and Mrs. L.L. Johnson and children Mr. and Mrs. A.J. White and children Mr. and Mrs. S.C. Beason and children Mr. and Mrs. Morgan Howell Mr. and Mrs. Ray Coggins and children Miss Thrower Mr. Ambrose Prestridge ______ WELL KNOWN WOMAN PASSES Funeral services for Miss Jane Pesnell, 68 years old, were held Sunday morning at the residence, conducted by Revs. Hobart Murphree and W.Z.T. Chapman, the burial following with interment in the Heflin cemetery. For the past year and a half Miss Jane had been in declining health, growing weaker each day until the end came Saturday afternoon. Only one sister, Mrs. Josie Morrison, survives, who becomes sole heir of the deceased's property by a Will made in 1925. ____ A NEIGHBORLY DEED Hightower, July 6, 1926 On July 6th a party of our kind and christian hearted men and boys met at the home of Mr. Roe Breed and did him a service and favor in the form of plowing out his crop. Mr. Roe Breed has been necessarily detained at the bedside of his wife who has been seriously ill, and is now in the hospital at Roanoke, Ala. Those who rendered this service were: F.A. Bell and son Virgil J.A. Prichard E.E. Prichard and son J.S. Whitney Bradford Breed Butler Breed Brantley Breed Amos Inman Artemas Creel J.M. Beam and son R.W. Breed and son We here wish to state that neither words of tongue or pen can express our heartfelt thanks and appreciation for such a favor and kind deed rendered by each and every one present. Roe Breed, Richard Breed ___ South Heflin News Miss Florence McLeroy spent last week with her sister, Mrs. Alton Haygood at Shinbone. __ NEWSPAPER issue of Thursday, July 22, 1926 A LONG REMEMBERED DAY Mr. and Mrs. R.M. Hogan entertained at their home on Sunday the 18th a number of relatives with a most delicious dinner served at the noon hour; and the good eats, they surely did have them. Every guest seemed to enjoy the dinner very much. In the afternoon, ice cream, cake and lemonade were served by the hostess, Miss Lola Hogan, assisted by Miss Magirol Allen of White Plains to the following guests: Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Allen and son Arthur of White Plains Miss Rheba Allen of Jacksonville State Normal Mr. and Mrs. C.L. Bennett and children, Bernice, Winnie and Hertice of Edwardsville Mr. and Mrs. Jess Butler and children Kathleen, Florence and Annie Pearl of Heflin Miss Thelma Butler of Hoxie, Arkansas Mr. and Mrs. Sam Pollock and baby, Willie Jean of Anniston Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Butler of Fruithurst Mr. M.P. Dunn "Uncle Mart" being in his 78th year seemed to have enjoyed the day. In the early evening the relatives returned to their respective homes saying that the day had been one of the most enjoyable days spent in a long while and would always be remembered. ____ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, July 29, 1926 COUNTY COURT NEXT MONDAY The following cases are on the clerk's docket for hearing before Judge D.S. Baber in county court on Monday, August 2nd: Tom Bennefield, aiding and abetting assault Mrs. Vinnie Lipham, assault with a weapon Will Forestor, violating prohibition law Dorso Carter, violating prohibition law Arthur Morrison, violating prohibition law Bonnie Holbrook, violating prohibition law J.H. Perkins, violating prohibition law ____ PINHOOK News Mrs. Ester Craven was the guest of Mrs. Rosa Parker on Saturday night. __ Mrs. Minnie Pesnell spent Sunday with Mrs. Rosa Parker. __ Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Arnett, on the 19th, a son. __ Ai News Billie Hamrick spent the weekend near Mars Hill with is mother who has been sick. __ Mrs. Mattie Huey is spending the week with her other Mrs. B.D. Kerr. __ Wesley Stamps spent Sunday with Clarence Gaines. __ LOCAL News Mr. and Mrs. W.L. Bennett and children left Friday for Naples, Texas where they will spend several weeks with relatives. __ Miss Lovania Lee of Cedartown, Georgia is visiting her Aunt, Mrs. J.J. Wager this week. __ Sam G. Harlan of Anniston is spending several days with relatives and friends in Cleburne county. __ Clifton Wright of Kansas, Georgia spent Friday night with Mr. and Mrs. Lee Haywood. He was enroute to Akron, Ohio. __ Mrs. Susie Green and baby have returned to their home near Cedar Creek after spending several days with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Howell. __ -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266.11.10 - Release Date: 5/13/2005

NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE CLEBURNE NEWS", Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama for JUNE 1926 NEWSPAPER issue of Thursday, June 3, 1926 CELEBRATES HIS 91st BIRTHDAY LAST SUNDAY Sunday, May 30th, Uncle Will Owen celebrated his 91st birthday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Marcus l. Myers near Bell Mills, spending much of the day listening in on the radio to Sunday School and preaching being broadcast over WSB, Atlanta. The dinner prepared for the occasion was enjoyed by a large number of children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. Mr. Owen came to this part of Alabama with his parents at the age of one year old, and has resided here all these long years. He can boast of having lived in three counties without ever having moved, Benton, Calhoun and Cleburne. With the exception of his eyesight, Mr. Owen is fairly well preserved for one of his age, and the Cleburne News, together with his hundreds of other friends, hope he will be spared many more years to his family. ____ VISITS OLD HOME J.A. Baggett, who moved from this county to north Alabama about 40 years ago, has been visting back in Cleburne, his former home being near Ranburne. A reunion of relatives and former friends was held, the occasion being his birthday. Mr. Baggett is a brother of J.B. Baggett and resides in Dale County, Alabama. __ PINHOOK News R.E. Pesnell and family spent Sunday with relatives at White Plains. __ Mrs. Cynthia Gidley of Jacksonville spent last week with Mrs. Lettie Burns who has been sick. __ UNCLE JACK BABER PASSES TO HIS REWARD Funeral services for Uncle Jack Baber, who passed away at the home of his daughter Mrs. Mary J. Voss in Heflin at 11:30 o'clock Tuesday morning, were held at Edwardsville on Wednesday afternoon, the burial taking place in the cemetery there. Uncle Jack was in his 86th year, and spent his long life in this county with the exception of the four years he gave to the Confederacy. Uncle Jack was the oldest of a family of seven boys and one girl (Mrs. J.M. Tyler). Judge D.S. Baber is the only surviving brother. Mr. Baber was born in 1840; was married to Rachel O. Armstrong in 1862; his companion preceding him to the grave several years ago. Of the seven children the following survive: James W. Baber of Heflin Mrs. Mary J. Voss of Heflin Mrs. Francis J. Talley of Edwardsville Mrs. Ollevia Barker of Cullman County Mr. Baber was a Mason of long standing, being one of the charter members when the lodge was first constituted at Edwardsville. He was quite active for one of his age until about two years ago and although he must have suffered great pain in his last days, he was never known to complain. He was a member of the Missionary Baptist church, having joined in young manhood. The Cleburne News extends sympathy to the bereaved family. ____ LOCAL News Mr. and Mrs. Jim Carmicheal of Sargent, Georgia; Mr. and Mrs. Bob Carmicheal of Newnan, Georgia, brothers of Mrs. Geo. W. Vaughan, accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Wiggins of Cullman, were recent visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Vaughan. ___ NINE CASES IN COUNTY COURT The following county court cases will come up for disposition before Judge D.S. Baber on Monday, June 7th: Sam Thomaston, charged with distilling Herman Hyatt, charged with distilling Vinnie Lipham, charged with assault with a weapon Grover Hooper, violating the prohibition law Henry Lipham, carrying a concealed weapon Vinnie Lipham, assault with intent to murder Mack Perkins, violating the prohibition law Ed Holcombe, violating the prohibition law Cullman Knight, violating the prohibition law ____ LOCAL News S.A. Stewart living near Munford, suffered a stroke of paralysis several days ago but is said to be slightly improved. He is well known in Cleburne county, where he lived several years. ___ FRUITHURST News Miss Katherine Fowler visited her sister Elizabeth at Marion, Kentucky where she graduated from high school. Both have returned and will spend the summer with their mother, Mrs. M. Fowler. ____ EDWARDSVILLE News Miss Bertie Garrett is visiting her Aunt, Mrs. R.P. Higginbotham at Leeds. __ Mrs. Luther McKinney and baby Jimmy Lou are spending a few weeks with her mother Mrs. J.E. Burgess, before going to their new home at Lumberton, Mississippi. ___ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, June 10, 1926 MACEDONIA News Mrs. J.W. Couch celebrated her 61st birthday on Sunday and a large number of relatives were present. Among those present were D.J. Jackson and wife of Bowdon, R. W. Benefield and family of Plainview and a number from the Sunday School. A sumptuous dinner was spread under the shade trees. Alot of kodaking was done in the afternoon. The writer wishes many more happy birthdays for this good woman. With best wishes to The News and its many readers. ____ Mrs. F.M. Deese of Russellville and son Owen of Howard College are visiting the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Couch at this place. ___ RANBURNE News Miss Mabel McDaniel of Jacksonville is visiting her sister, Mrs. H.F. Gibson here. __ Bill Hanson is on the sick list but is slowly improving. __ Mrs. Dollie Baggett is reported as ill this week. __ PIONEER CITIZEN PASSES TO HIS REWARD Heflin people were inexpressably grieved late Tuesday to hear of the death of J. Coleman Bean, which occurred at Bowdon where he had gone several days ago for treatment, after being in declining health for several years, having retired from active business because of ill health. Mr. Bean was 69 years of age and moved to Heflin in 1884 and had been extensively engaged in the mercantile business, being senior partner in the well known firm of Bean & McMurray, but retired from active business in 1919 on account of failing health. He had been connected with all the foward movements of the churches, town, county, state and nation and will greatly missed in the community. He was a faithful member of the Baptist church, having united with the church a number of years ago. He was a noble christian man and an upright Mason, and was held in high esteem and loved by all. Mr. Bean was at one time chairman of the democratic executive committee, superintendant of the Baptist Sunday school and past master of the local Masonic Lodge. He is survived by his widow; four sons: Prof. W.G. Bean and Ralph Bean of Lexington, Kentucky Dr. C.C. Bean of Bowdon, Georgia Russell Bean of Birmingham and one daughter, Miss Ruth Bean of Heflin. The funeral and burial will be here this Thursday afternoon and will be in charge of the Masons. Rev. G.B. Boman of Bowdon will preach the funeral services. ____ LAST RITES FOR FORMER CITIZEN Funeral and burial services were held for Martin W. Harris in Heflin on Wednesday afternoon, following his death in Birmingham at the home of his son Will, where he and Mrs. Harris were making their home. Martin Harris had lived in Cleburne county all his life, and in Heflin since the town was organized back in the '80's and was engaged in business here until his health gave away a few years ago. Besides his wife, three children survive: Will and Cecil Harris and Mrs. L.B. Sparks; four brothers: J.N., R.R., C.P. and Joe Harris and one sister Mrs. Mary Johnson of Bessemer. The funeral services were conducted by Revs. Ray and Murphree with interment in the local cemetery. ____ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, June 17, 1926 FRIENDSHIP Community News Mrs. Thelma Johnson and children who have been visiting relatives in Perkinston, Miss., for the past several months have returned and are visiting Mr. and Mrs. T.C. Johnson. __ IN MEMORY OF WILLIAM MARTIN HARRIS Just as the sun sank out of sight on Tuesday, June 8th, the soul of William Martin Harris passed to the great beyond. For week he had been slowly sinking and realizing his time was short he continually gave loving messages to his family, assuring them his way was clear and that he was anxious to go on. He told them so often of the brightness of his savior's face and how happy he was that he was going to rest, where there was no suffering and pain. He faced death bravely and sweetly. The last audible whisper was "home, home". He was born and raised in Heflin, living here practically all his life and was engaged in business for more than 30 years. He was born January 13, 1862 and died June 8, 1926. He joined the Methodist Episcopal church, South at the age of 16 years and had been a faithful member every since. He died on his 42nd wedding anniversary. The funeral was conducted here Wednesday, June 8th by Rev. Chas. B. Holder of Bessemer, a neighbor and personal friend, assisted by Rev. John O. Ray. ____ LOCAL News Mrs. F.M. Deese and son Owen of Russellville spent several days with her father, J.W. Couch, in the eastern part of the county. She also visited her sister Mrs. R.W. Bennefield of near New Hope. __ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, June 24, 1926 SINGING AT HOPEWELL At the noon hour at the singing at Hopewell, Bob Cook was leading in his old fashioned way, being followed by Bob Moore, and while Mr. Moore was leading, a lightning bolt struck a tree on the churchyard, 30 yards northeast of the building, killing Broach Abercrombie's horse, knocking young Abercrombie and a lad named Ledbetter and Carlas Bennett to the ground, stunning them badly, especially Mr. Bennett who was rendered unconscious for awhile. The days exercises came to a close at this juncture. ___ BRIDGE FALLS IN; FATAL ACCIDENT Arthur Hambrick, 21 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Hambrick of Haralson County, Georgia, was found dead beneath his car at the Mize bridge over the Tallapoosa River, five miles northwest from Tallapoosa on Saturday morning. The young man, who made his home with a sister Mrs. Mattie Pruitt near Esom Hill, is said to have been enroute to spend the night with a sister across the river on the Georgia side, and had driven onto a broken span in the bridge, precipatating driver and car into the stream 18 feet below. His body was pinned under the car in six feet of water. His head was crushed, his hands still grasping the steering wheel. The funeral and interment took place Sunday afternoon at Mars Hill, being in charge of Elder Ira Patty, with hundreds of relatives and friends being present to pay their last respects to the unfortunate young man. Besides the parents, several sisters and brothers survive. ____ LOCAL News Mr. and Mrs. A. Rowell of Heflin announce the marriage of their daughter Annie Lena to Mr. Lawrence Peek Jr., the ceremony having occurred on Saturday at the parsonage of the First Baptist church with Rev. L.N. Claxton officiating. Mr. and Mrs. Peek left for a short wedding trip after which they will be at home to their many friends in Anniston. ___ -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266.11.9 - Release Date: 5/12/2005

Newspaper abstracts for May 20th thru May 27th 1926 from "The Cleburne News", Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama NEWSPAPER issue of Thursday, May 20, 1926 LAST RITES FOR J.S. EDWARDS Funeral services for Mr. John Steven Edwards were held at Upper Cane Creek on Saturday afternoon, Revs. Potter and Campbell officiating, both ministers speaking in the highest terms of the deceased as a christian gentleman, husband, father, citizen and neighbor. Mr. Edwards' death occurred at an Anniston hospital after an illness of several days. He was 68 years old and a native of Cleburne county, and a member of one of the county's best known and most prominent families, and for a number of years was a member of the Methodist church and took an active part in the work of the church in his community. Hundreds of his neighbors and friends were present at the funeral to pay their respects to this good man. Surviving are four sons: W.M. Edwards and B.S. Edwards of Heflin S.A. Edwards of Fruithurst L.A. Edwards of Anniston Six daughters: Mrs. Lizzie Willingham (deceased) Mrs. Nancy Sides of Alexandria, Ala Mrs. Mary Connell of Edwardsville Mrs. Atha Kerr of Edwardsville Mrs. Anna Connell, Mrs. Marie Parker and Miss Costilla Edwards of Fruithurst. Mr. Edwards was a Master Mason and his body was laid to rest with honors of the Order. __ LOCAL News Mrs. R.B. McElroy of Bangor, Alabama is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. R.H. Crumpton. __ HARRISON BUTLER CELEBRATES 69th BIRTHDAY John Butler, who was seriously shot by a negro at his home in Unadilla, Georgia about a month ago, mention of which was made in these columns at the time, is visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. H.W. Butler near Edwardsville, accompanied by his wife and children, the occasion being Uncle Harrison Butler's 69th birthday which was celebrated Tuesday, the entire family being present with the exception of one son, Leonard of Hoxie, Arkansas. Here's hoping that the "old man" will live to enjoy many more just such occasions. ___ PINHOOK News S.K. Badgett died last Monday at the home of his daughter Mrs. Nora Parker. He is survived by his wife and six children. Sympathy is extended to the bereaved relatives. __ Mrs. Minnie Pesnell and children spent Sunday afternoon with Mrs. Sallie Bryan. __ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, May 27, 1926 FAMILY REUNION OF CRUMPTONS At Wise Chapel last Sunday, where they had spent their childhood days romping the hills of the Trickem Valley, the Crumptons and their immediate families met in reunion, the occasion being the annual decoration and singing, a tremendous crowd taking part in the day's exercises. It is not known by the writer whether it was by appointment or it just so happened, that the Crumptons and their kin out numbered any other family present, and were as follows: J.H. Crumpton of Heflin Ben H. Crumpton of Anniston I.N. Crumpton of Birmingham Mrs. M.P. Hilley of Lecta Mrs. F.C White of Lecta Mrs. Lunie Haynes of Lecta Mrs. W.R. Daniel of Trickem Mrs. Mattie McElroy of Anniston Mrs. R.B. McElroy of Bangor S.R. Crumpton of Lecta Mrs. H.A. White of Leoma, Tennessee was the only member of the Crumpton family who was not present. Total was seventy-nine and after all had partook of the splendid dinner spread under the giant oaks, enough remained to feed as many more, and the Cleburne News hopes they will enjoy other such gatherings. ____ RANDOLPH COUNTY NEGRO KILLED; WHITE MAN HELD Anniston, Ala., May 25th Elbert Cofield, young white man of Randolph county, is being held in the Calhoun county jail on a charge of first degree murder, it being alleged that Cofield shot and fatally wounded Jim Allen, a negro, of Randolph County, about five miles southeast of Oxford on Sunday afternoon. According to the story told by Reuben Allen, brother of the dead negro, three negroes, Reuben and Jim Allen and the latter's wife had hired Cofield to bring them to Anniston. When Cofield asked for whiskey, Reuben Allen stated, they refused to give it to him. Cofield, it is charged by the negroes, then stopped the car and attacked Jim Allen with a knife. After Cofield had knocked the negro to the ground, he pulled out his pistol and shot him, the surviving brother declares. The negro was brought to a local hospital about 1:30 o'clock and died about 5:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon. The bullet entered the lower abdomen from the front. Cofield was arrested by state law enforcement officers W.J. Linch, John H. Draper and Chief of Oxford police, H.M. Burrows, on the Horseblock Mountain road going in the opposite direction from Anniston. A warrent was sworn out before Judge J.R. Holman charing Cofield with assault. After the negro had died that warrant was withdrawn and one issued charging first degree murder. The negroes are said to live on the Cofield farm in Randolph county. They were coming to Anniston they said because an uncle of the Allens had died in this city. ____ REUBEN HAND IS ROBBED NEAR FRUITHURST Reuben J. Hand, formerly of this county, now of Hanceville, was robbed on the public road just north of Fruithurst he says, by two men traveling in a Ford car. Hand, who had been given a "lift" from a point near Edwardsville to the Oak Level road was traveling the road in the direction of Tallapoosa, when he met two men, both alighting from the car, one of whom stuck a pistol to his side and ordered him to throw up his hands, while the other rifled his pockets of between five and ten dollars and ordered him to "hit it and not look back." Hand, a picture agent, was enrouge to visit a sister who lives a few miles south of Tallapoosa. The hold-up men appeared to be about 40 and 25 years old, respectively, Hand said, and were traveling west. ___ MARRIAGE LICENSES ISSUED The following marriage licenses were issued in the office of the probate just since our last issue: W.C. Heath and Alma Morse C.E. Kesler and Pauline Duncan of Atlantam Georgia A.L. Blair and Mrs. Myrtle Adcock of Villa Rica, Georgia Jim Landers and Lorena Grubbs Earl Lambert and Adie Austin ____ MRS. NIX, KNOWN HERE, DEAD Mrs. John L. Nix, who moved from Cleburne to Texas about 20 years ago, was burned to death at her home there last Friday, according to a letter to her daughter, Mrs. Virgil Morris of Heflin. It is said that Mrs. Nix was preparing to start a fire in the kitchen stove, pouring kerosene oil from a can which caught fire, the blaze enveloping the unfortunate woman, burning her to such an extent that her death followed a few hours later. Mrs. Nix was a consecrated member of the Baptist church and her death is mourned by hundreds who knew her and loved her. ___ BACK VISITING FORMER FRIENDS N.P. Ross (Uncle Poll as he is called by his many friends) is visiting relatives in Cleburne. Mr. Ross' home is at Hico, Texas where he located when he moved from Cleburne 25 or 30 years ago. Mr. Ross is meeting and talking over the days long gone by. Elias Tolleson of Venus, Texas has been visiting relatives and is former acquaintances in Calhoun and Cleburne counties, and his brother Jessie at Hartselle. He has been in Texas thirty years. His mother, Aunt Manda Tolleson, age 84, is staying at the home of Mr. and Mrs. G.F. Hill in Heflin. W.R. Hogan and son John of Ruston, Louisiana, who also attended the Confederate Reunion in Birmingham, were visiting in Cleburne last week and met many old friends, the former being a brother of the late Irve Hogan, former tax collector of Cleburne. ____ LOCAL News Mrs. S.J. Prestridge, Ambros, Howard and Louise Prestridge spent the weekend with Mrs. Ann Dothard near Camp McClellan. __ Mr. and Mrs. Pittman Wood and young son Frank of Lakeland, Florida spent the weekend with Dr. and Mrs. F.R. Wood. __ W. Owen Black arrived Monday afternoon and is the guest of his aged father, E.T. Black and other Heflin relatives. Mr. Black has been in Orlando, Florida for the past several months but will be located in Birmingham in the future. __ Uncle Dock Terrell who has been spending the past three or four months with his children in Marshall County, has returned to his home near Fruithurst. __ John Rooks of Brighton has been visting relatives near Cedar Creek. __ -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266.11.9 - Release Date: 5/12/2005