NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE CLEBURNE NEWS", Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama for MAY 6th thru May 13th 1926 NEWSPAPER issue of Thursday, May 6, 1926 POISON KILLS YOUNG TEXAN News of the untimely death at Quitman, Texas of Lawson Brown, married son of B.C. (Claud) Brown, who moved from Muscadine to that state several years ago, was received here in a telegram to Arthur Harper last week. Following the receipt of the telegram, a letter was received giving the facts as to the young man's death, which seems to have been caused by poisoning. It seems that Mr. Brown with a negro farm hand had been engaged early in the morning of his death, dusting Irish potatoes with arsenic of lead, having inhaled the poison to such an extent that the unfortunate young man was soon thrown into violent convulsions, resulting in his death that afternoon, April 26th. The young man, a nephew of Mesdames A.D. Harper and J.R. Barker, was said to be a great church and sunday school worker and model citizen, being a great grandson of the late "Billy" Brown, pioneer Methodist minister. Besides his parents, the deceased is survived by his young wife, one child and many relatives who have the profound sympathy of a large circle of Cleburne people. ____ FRUITHURST News Mrs. Ida Smedley is very ill at this writing. __ Mr. and Mrs. Joe Blair visited the former's parents in Buchanan last week. __ "UNCLE GETE" FREEMAN ANSWERED CALL Uncle Gete Freeman, honored and dearly beloved minister, is dead, and the news of his passing will carry sorrow to the hearts of hundred the country over. As a Methodist minister of the M.E. church, he spent his young manhood in Alabama, a large portion of which ws spent in Cleburne and adjoining counties, fighting for the right and condemning the wrong to the "last ditch" until on the 29th of April at the ripe old age of 85 the summons came and he passed peacefully into the Great Beyond and eternal rest. For the last few years Uncle Gete lived in Texas until the death of his wife a few months ago, finally returning to Boaz only a short time back. A few days before the sad news of his death was received in Heflin, Mr. John Atkins received a letter from Uncle Gete telling of his return to Alabama. In the letter to his Heflin friend, among other things he said: " I write you a line to let you know that I am back on Alabama soil. I have been in bad health for four months and decided last week to come to Alabama to seek my health. If the lord lets me come back to health, I will spent the remnant of my life and what good I can do to help some one into a better life. I think I have more friends in Alabama and will cast my lot with them. If I get able to do anything to help my Alabama friends, I want to do so, I love them, they have been true to me, I have done my best to help them some." In concluding his letter the old soldier of the cross said, " I have already had homes opened to me to come in and be at home, and I shall be taken care of, that is good for a man without a home or family." Uncle Gete is the last of the old presiding elders who traversed the hills on horseback to reach their appointments. ____ IN MEMORY OF MRS. R.C. JOHNSON On March 5, 1926 our dear mother passed away at the age of 90 years and four months and was laid to rest in the Cane Creek cemetery by loving and tender hands of neighbors on the 6th. The funeral and burial services were conducted by Bros. Campbell and Price. Her husband preceded her to the grave 45 years ago. She leaves six children, four sons and two daughter to mourn her death, the children being: W.M., J.F., H.E. and J.E. Johnson Mrs. M.J. Banister Mrs. Nancy Owen She was a faithful and loyal member of the Missionary Baptist church, having joined more than 60 years ago. There are now living 37 grandchildren, 115 great grandchildrena nd 16 great great grandchildren. Do not weep, dear ones, tho a vacant place is left in the church and home that cannot be filled by anyone but mother, and we shall miss her gentle smile and sweet voice, yet we bow in humble submission to Divine Providence, hoping to be made better men and women by the example of her true and upright life. ____ DEATH TAKES CHARLIE BOYLES Funeral rites for Charlie T. Boyles, 56 years old, who died Wednesday night at his home at Hopewell, were conducted Friday afternoon at Antioch in the eastern part of the county, the following ministers taking part in church services: Revs. H.T. Hardin, pastor, H.J. Holliday of Ranburne and A.T. Warmack of Lebanon, all speaking in the highest terms of the life and christian character of the deceased. Charlie had been in failing health for several months and while is death was not unexpected, his going has caused many hearts to feel sad. His wife preceded him to the grave almost two years ago. The relatives surviving are: C.D. Boyles, father; the brothers, Homer and James Boyles of Birmingham; sisters, Mrs. J.P. Groover, Heflin; Mrs. Wilbur Sherrill, Bowdon, GA; Mrs. I.D. McLendon, Hopewell; Mrs. Arthur McGriff, Mrs. Albert McRea and Mrs. John Brooks of Birmingham. Following the church services, Knights of the Ku Klux Klan of Hopewell, assisted by members of that order from Bowdon, Tallapoosa and Heflin, took charge and deposited the body in the grave. ____ FUNERAL HELD FOR MCELROY The funeral services for Virgil McElroy, age 29, who died lat Thursday at his home in Trickem, were held Friday at Wise Chapel, conducted by Rev. Hardin. The deceased is survived by two little boys, 6 and 9 years old, the wife and mother having passed on several months ago. He is also survived by his mother Mrs. Willie McElroy and other relatives. ____ LOCAL News J.H. Johnson of Hopewell, who was painfully hurt about five weeks ago when a log fell from a dray, smashing his right foot, is able to be and up about without the aid of crutches. He was in Heflin Saturday with his sons, Lester and Orvel. __ Mr. and Mrs. Jim Weathers and two boys of Ai passed through Heflin on Saturday enroute to Gadsden to visit Mrs. Weather's parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Davis. ___ I.M. Woodard and two daughters Miss Essie and Geneva were here Friday to meet Loyd Woodard who came from Greensboro, N.C. to spend a few days at home. ___ Miss Minnie Brown of Jacksonville spent the weekend with her sister Mrs. Jas. T. Fields at Beason Mills. ___ FAMILY REUNION IS ENJOYED The family reunion at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H.M. Howle of Beason Mill on Sunday, April 25th was a day of genuine pleasure to those in attendance, at which the children gathered with the exception of Mr. and Mrs. Deroy Campbell and two sons Ralph and Mack on account of sickness in the family. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. J.G. Daniel and son John of Newell Mr. and Mrs. H.E. Waldrop and son Billie of Birmingham Mr. and Mrs. Cleve Morrison and three children, Imagene, Hermon and Milton of Beason Mill Mr. and Mrs. Lee Moore of Anniston And the four children at home, Misses Emmie and Vessie and Grover and Herbert Howle In the forenoon the men folks motored to Heflin while the women entertained the children about the house and at noon we all marched into the large dining room where a 15 foot table, heavily laden with good eats had been prepared, met our gaze, and for half an hour was the busiest time of the day. The remainder of the day was spent in a social way, a picture of the grandchildren being made, then a group photograph taken of the entire gathering, then the sons-in-law were photographed, this ending one of the most pleasant occasions of the season. May Mr. and Mrs. Howle enjoy many other similar reunions. D.G.J. ___ LOCAL News Euell Norton and Miss Lelia Rakestraw of Edwardsville were happily married at the home of Judge A.H. Glasgow, that gentleman officiating. Best wishes are extended. __ NEWSPAPER issue of Thursday, May 13, 1926 FORMER RESIDENT DEAD Tallapoosa, Georgia, May 11th An empty bottle labeled "carbolic acid" lying within ten feet of his body Monday morning told the story of the manner of the death of D.E. Cheuvront, who moved from Heflin to Tallapoosa about two months ago, the body being found by a boy who immediately reported to officials the finding of the body. A note addressed to his wife in which he made the statement that his course was best, asking her to kiss their little girl goodbye for him, was found in his pocket. It was reported Monday that Mr. Cheuvront ate his breakfast at the usual time, went to the post office and later went home to place his cow in the pasture near where his body was found. The wrapping paper from which the bottle of acid had been taken was lying beside the body of the dead man when the first citizens reached the spot, the bottle being about ten feet away, according to the reports. Judge A.I. Head, to whom the matter was first reported, and Webb Baes, constable for this district were among the first officials to reach the scene. They found Mr. Cheuvront lying on his back, and he evidently died without a struggle. As soon as the finding of the body was erported to Mrs. Cheuvront she telephoned to Pierce Owens, Heflin Undertaker, to come for the body and he arrived her about 2 o'clock in the afternoon, the remains being removed to the home and prepared for burial. An inquest over the body was held in the afternoon by Coroner Slate and a verdict of self destruction was returned. Mrs. Cheuvront had made his home in Heflin for many years, leaving there about the middle of March to take up residence here. He had been engaged for many years in handling real estate and timber in Cleburne county and had recently contracted with several fire insurance companies to begin this line of business in Tallapoosa, and had engaged desk space in the office of the Tallapoosa Journal, but had not opened his campaign for new business. It is said that he had ben suffering physically during the past few months and ill health is believed to have been the chief cause leading up to his death. The Cheuvronts came to Heflin from Chadwick, Christian County, Missouri about six years ago and made many friends here who were deeply shocked at the news of Mr. Cheuvront's death. ___ CARD OF THANKS We desire to thank our many friends in Tallapoosa, Heflin and other places for the ready sympathy and help extended to us in our great sorrow, the death of our beloved husband and father, the late D.E. Cheuvront. These evidences of devoted friendship will always be cherished by us as coming straight from the hearts of sincere friends. Mrs. D.E. Cheuvront Miss Aileen Cheuvront ____ RECENT MARRIAGES The following couples were married in the county during the past few days: R.L. Kilgore and Miss Willie Mae Brown of Tallapoosa Emanuel Turner and Miss Gladys Price of Beat 8 B.F. Forrest and Miss Virginia Warren of Atlanta Hershel A. Sasson and Miss Elizabeth Link of Atlanta The following marriage licenses were issued in the office of the probate judge: Jim Brutt and Miss Lillie Mae Cape Horace Gorman and MIss Cora Lee Wheeler Johnny Parker and Maisie Edwards Herman English and Miss Ruth E. McLemore J.W. Kilgore and Miss Anne Addison Ed Davenport and Miss Alma Gunter D.J. Bennett and MIss Rosalee Burdett ____ PINHOOK News S.K. Badgett who has been seriously ill is no better at this writing. __ LOCAL News H.T. Lindley of DeLeon, Commanche County, Texas, is visiting his daughter Mrs. Thad Ayers in the southern part of Cleburne and will spend the summer with relatives in this and Randolph counties. Mr. Lindley moved to Texas about 40 years ago. ___ The Blake Graveyard will be cleaned off on Saturday, May 29th, preparatory to the decoration on Sunday the 20th. Everyone who has a relative or friend buried there is requested to be present both days. Special services on Sunday. ____ OLD HOME TIES To Editor of Cleburne News, Enclosed please find renewal for The Cleburne News. I can't afford to let my subscription expire as the paper is like getting a letter from the old home folks in Cleburne county where my boyhood days were spent and also the place of my birth, close to old Arbacoochee on a little hill nearby where the dust of my dear old father rests, whose hands toiled in other days, washing, panning and digging gold in the mines, and preaching the word of god to many of my old friends, you may remember Rev. Phillip Denson, and as decoration day draws nigh I think of his lonely grave where he sweetly sleeps, only marked by white marble head and footstones. The old house is gone, in fact, everything is gone except a few familiar old trees, and most all the dear ones have crossed the River of Death. Of a family of 12 only four remain, two boys and two girls who are in distant lands, and it is only a very short time til we, too, will have passed to await the resurrection. "Time, time, cruel time, that robs youth of it's bloom, That whitens our hair and furrows our cheeks, and hastens us to the grave." Yours truly, S.M. Denson, Arley, Alabama ____ IN MEMORY OF MISS MYRTLE PITTS On the night of April 11th, death came into the home of Mr. and Mrs. F.M. Pitts and claimed their darling daughter Myrtle, age 14 years, four months and twenty days. She was the flower of the family, had many friends and was dearly beloved by all who knew her. She bore her suffering with patience and fortitude, and tho she could not talk with those about her, she greeted each one with a smile, giving us the sweet assurance that the lord was with her. The dear girl will be missed from the home and community, in the literary and sunday school as well. Let us say to the bereaved ones, weep not, for Myrtle is only gone for awhile, sleeping that peaceful respose that must come to all in the lord. Many time you will hear the sweet songs that Myrtle so often sang, but just remember she is still singing up yonder, and you will only have to follow in her footsteps to join in the wonderful chorus with her and those of the redeemed. We wish to thank the neighbors and friends who so tenderly cared for Myrtle during her illness and at the time of her death, especially her classmates who literally covered her grave with so many beautiful and fragrant flowers. G.W. Duncan ____ IN MEMORY OF MISS AVIE MORROW On April 12th the repear death came into the home of Mr. and Mrs. H.N. Morrow and claimed the spirit of the precious daughter Avie, and while the family and friends were watching with tearful eyes, she passed sweetly and peacefully into the great beyond. Avie was stricken in December and of her suffering no one can tell. She was possessed of a sweet disposition and was kind to everyone she met and was loved by all who knew her, and we, of course, cannot understand why she was taken from us but god doeth all things well, and her death will be revealed to loved ones, our loss being her eternal gain and happiness., Avie was a member of the Baptist church at Cedar Creek where the funeral service was conducted by Rev. W.J. Campbell, after which he body was laid to rest in the cemetery there. She leaves a father and mother, five brothers, one sister, Mrs. A.O. Hammond, and a host of relatives and friends to mourn her death. In memory of one we loved. Lois and Bernice Lasseter ____ MR. EDWARDS REPORTED IN SERIOUS CONDITION Information was received in Heflin on Wednesday to the effect that Mr. John Steve Edwards of near Fruithurst lay in a serious condition at an Anniston hospital, with chances for recovery doubtful. His many friends hope for his recovery. ___ FIDDLERS WILL MEET the 28th The News is requested to announce that Ranburne Vocational School will hold an Old Fiddler's Convention on the night of May 28th to which old fiddlers are invited. Attractive prizes will be awarded winners in the contest. Fiddlers from Cleburne, Randolph, Clay, Calhoun and Georgia counties are expected. ___ -- 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 FROM "THE CLEBURNE NEWS", Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama for APRIL 1926 NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, April 1, 1926 W.G. ANDERSON ANSWERS CALL In the death of Mr. W.G. Anderson, which came without warning Sunday morning, Mar 21st, in the church pulpit at Hopewell at about 11:30 o'clock while engaged in conducting religious services, removes one of our best citizens of the county and a man whose place in the community will be hard to fill. Mr. Anderson was conducting devotional services in the presence of a large number of church people composed of his neighbors and friends who had gathered at the church for sunday school and without warning he fell foward and was dead when members of the congregation reached him. Mr. Anderson was a splendid and trustworthy citizen and leader in church and sunday school work and will be missed in the community. Funeral services were held on Tuesday afternoon at Lost Creek, ministers in the surrounding community taking part int he services. After the church services were through, Knights of the Ku Klux Klan from Hopewell, Bowdon and other places wearing their hoods and robes, took charge of the body and conducted the impressive rites of the Klan at the graveside, more than a hundred members taking part in the burial ceremony. In the death of her devoted husband, Mrs. Anderson has the sincere sympathy of hundreds of friends over the county. ____ CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank all the good people for the many kindnesses shown after the death of our dear husband and father. May the richest blessings be on every one of you is our prayer. Mrs. W.G. Anderson Mrs. Jas. Weathington Mr. W.M. Anderson Mrs. W.J. West Mrs. T.F. McCaghren Mrs. J.J. Wisener Mrs. Johnny T. Chandler Miss Lillian Anderson Mrs. W.R. Warren Mr. Hugh Anderson ____ IN MEMORY OF A GOOD WOMAN In memory of Mrs. Margaret C. Inman, who departed this life on March 10th, 1926, at the ripe old age of 79 years, lacking a few days. She was born in DeKalb county, Georgia March 29, 1849. While we mourn her going, we want to be submissive to the will of him who doeth all things for the best and for our good. We will miss her so much as she was the last of our sisters and was possessed of such a sweet disposition and love. We shall always regret that we did not visit her oftener and look into the fact that in young womanhood was so radiant and beautiful and which did not lose any of its sweetness through he long years of toil, suffering and pain, ending I know, with a home in heaven. She leaves two brothers out of a large family and two children that she raised from three weeks old, and was indeed and in truth devoted to them. While our hearts are weeping, dear sister, we do not say farewell but only goodbye for a little while, when we hope to meet again on the other shore where the sun is ever shining and there will be no sickness or death. A.J. Haley, a brother ____ MELVIN SMITH PASSES AWAY Funeral and burial services for Melvin Smith were held at Corinth church near Ranburne on Wednesday. Mr. Smith, who was about 70 years old, died suddenly about 12 o'clock Monday night following an acute attack of indigestion. Surviving are his wife and several sons. ____ F. L. McMAHAN DESPERATELY ILL A telegram to W.C. McMahan of this place informing him of the condition of his brother, F.L. McMahan of Tallapoosa, came Tuesday morning. He left immediately and on returning Wednesday reports his brother as very low. Mr. McMahan has been in feeble health for the past three or four years, having retired from the mercantile business as a result of his growing feebleness. ____ NEWSPAPER issue of Thursday, April 8, 1926 SOME OF CLEBURNE'S OLDEST CITIZENS G.W. Morris, a Confederate veteran living near Edwardsville was a caller at the court house last week, coming for his pension warrant. Uncle George is one of the oldest citizens in Cleburne county. He was born in Campbell County, Georgia on May 27, 1836 and has lived in this county more than 40 years. He is one of The News subscribers. W.H. Adair, 86, of Fruithurst was also in town during the past week, coming for his pension. Uncle Lewis Baughn and W.F. McElroy, Confederate veterans, both living in Trickem, were also here for their pensions. Uncle Lewis is 80-odd years and Uncle Bill is 84. The News is informed that J.B. Woodard, W.F. McElroy and W.A. Porter are al lthe same age, 84. May these old veterans be with us many more years. ____ F. McMAHAN RITES WERE HELD IN TALLAPOOSA Funeral services were held in Tallapoosa last Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock in the First Methodist church for Mr. F.L. McMahan who died at his home there Friday at one o'clock after a lingering illness of more than two years. Interment took place in the cemetery there following the church services which were conducted by Rev. Mr. McGarity, pastor. The death of Mr. McMahan has carried a feeling a deep sorrow to the hearts of hundreds who knew and honored him as an honest, upright christian gentleman. He was born in Cleburne county near Hopewell nearly 64 years ago and was the son of William and Adline McMahan, pioneers of this county and was one of a family of nine boys all of whom lived to manhood and reared their families. Six have passed on to the Great Beyond, there being three surviving brothers, N.J. and E.P. McMahan of Hattiesburg, Miss., and W.C. McMahan of Heflin, and four children, Mrs. R.M. Pope of Gadsden; E.P. of Birmingham; Miss Jewell and Robert McMahan of Tallapoosa, also his devoted companion. ____ OLD CITIZEN PASSES TO HIS REWARD Funeral services for Mr. J.T. Gibbs (Mannie as he was familarly known) were held at Antioch, near Abernathy on Monday afternoon, following his death at 6:20 o'clock Sunday afternoon at his home in Edwardsville. The following friends and neighbors acted as pallbearers: Grady Crumbley, N.A. Sox, W.A. Owen, Henry Johnson, Luther Deese and Will Cheatwood. The officiating minister, Rev. W.C. Potter, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church at Edwardsville, after reading appropriate scriptures, spoke of Mr. Gibbs' life as a christian, husband, neighbor and citizen, which were as near perfection as was humanly possible. His long and painful suffering did not shake his faith in god's everlasting love and final rest beyond the grave. Mr. Gibbs was born August 26, 1857 in Randolph county, Alabama; was converted and joined the Methodist Episcopal church at old Corn House campground in young manhood, and lived an exemplary christian life up to his death. His father, Rev. J.N. Gibbs, ws a faithful circuit rider and presiding elder of the M.E. Church, traveling over Randolph and Cleburne counties on horseback in order to reach his appointments. Mr. Gibbs moved to Edwardsville in 1880 where me met and married Miss Tinsie Carlile in 1881. He was one of large and honorable family and is survived by his devoted companion, one brother and two sisters, besides other relatives and a host of friends, to whom the Cleburne News extends sympathy. ____ LOCAL News Mr. and Mrs. W.T. Prestridge of Heflin announce the birth of a son, the young man arriving April 2nd. __ NEWSPAPER issue of Thursday, April 15, 1926 LOCAL News Virgil Roberts of Piedmont is visiting his father C.P. Roberts who is very sick at this writing. __ Mr. and Mrs. S.E. Moore have been called to Cullman on acount of the illness of Mrs. Laminack, the latter's mother. __ Jeff Davis, who has been serving on the police force in Tampa, Florida for some time, returned home last Tuesday for a stay of several months. His many friends welcome him home again. __ MARRIAGE LICENSES Issued T.E. Morgan and Miss Lola Brooks Aldin Knox and Miss Ruby Jackson James Wade and Miss Zetha Junior F.M. Nix and MIss Clara DeLoach J. Wright Putnam and Miss Maris Haywood Harvey Chaney and Miss Rena Dobbs Lee Turner and Mrs. U.G. Bentley Gaston Skelton and Miss Lola Bragg Rufus Houston and Miss Lula Lukes W.A. Porter and Miss Eula Mills S.M. Jarrels and Miss Martha A. Williams S.J. Bennett and Miss Rosa Lee Burdett Willie Willingham and Miss Mamie James C.W. Cornett and Miss Louessie York Eldon Barnwell and Miss Jessie Noell ____ MR. M.E. GIBBS PASSES AWAY Mr. M.E. Gibbs (Uncle Ed, as he was familiarly known) beloved and highly respected citzen of east Cleburne, died at his home near Hightower on Tuesday and was laid to rest Wednesday in the cemetery at Ranburne. The death of Mr. Gibbs removed one of Cleburne's most highly respected and oldest citizens, he being nearly 80 years old and a Confederate veteran. He is survived by several sons and daughters. ____ CITIZEN HAS OLD COINS Floyd Coggin of Heflin has a number of old coins in his possession, among them being a 10 cent piece that was coined in 1829; a half dime coined in 1853, and a 3 cent piece made in 1866. He also has a number of foreign coins, among them being an English coin which was minted in 1840; another, Republic of Paraguay is marked 4-12 and was coined in 1845; he has a Russian coin that reads "torense" (due) which was made in 1843. Floyd says when he sells the above old coins for "several thousand dollars" he will be host to the News force to a 3.75 per cent country, "Kubie". ____ RESOLUTIONS ON THE DEATH OF WILLIAM HENRY HAYWOOD On January 2nd, 1926, the spirit of Bro. William Henry Haywood took its flight to that place where no trouble has returned. On January 3rd his remains were tenderly placed in the bosom of Mother Earth at Liberty Hill cemetery with Masonic honors, there to await the Resurrection Morn. Like the flower, man shrinketh up, and like the grass, he is cut down and witherith away. Bro. Haywood's upright walk and kind disposition to everyone with whom he came into contact, made him friends as numerous as were his acquaintances, winning for himself the love and esteem of all who knew him He was born May 28, 1876. He was a true and faithful member of Dallas Lodge No. 228, A.F. & A.M. Resolved, first, that while we bow our heads in humble submission to almighty god, we seek consolation in the promise that all things work together for good to those who love the lord. Our Lodge has lost a good member, the church a good minister of the gospel, the county and state a patriotic citizen, his wife and family a devoted husband and father. Resolved second, that we extend our heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family, but commend them to the mercies of one who doeth all things well. Be it further resolved that a copy of these resolutions be spread upon the minute book of our Lodge and a copy be furnished The Cleburne News for publication. E.F. Grubbs, W.L. George E.W. Taylor, Committee ___ LOCAL News Rev. F.M. Zaner of Beason Mills spent the weekend in Anniston where he visited his sister, Mrs. J.B. Dunston who has been quite sick for several weeks. Her many Cleburne friends hope for her speedy recovery. ___ Miss Ann Snow, sister of the late "Sweet" Snow, died at the home of E.W. Vaughan in Heflin on Tuesday after a brief illness. The interment took place Wednesday in the local cemetery. __ Mrs. G.W. Rice of near Lineville visited her son R.L. Rice and family last week. Mrs. Rice will visit another son in Anniston before returning home. ___ NEWSPAPER issue of Thursday, April 22, 1926 CELEBRATES HIS 93rd BIRTHDAY "Uncle" Geo. F. Fordham, one of Cleburne's best known and beloved citizens, celebrated his 93rd birthday at his home a few miles beyond Bell Mills on Sunday, the 10th inst., a large number of friends and relatives being present, the crowd being estimated at 150. Mr. Fordham has lived in the county all his life with the exception of the time spent in the Confederate Army. Those of his children present were: Mrs. O.E. Butler and family Mrs.Pete Johnson Richard, John, Sam, George Jr., and Bill Fordham, and two single daughters, Misses Emma and Minnie Fordham. Three daughters, Mrs. Ella Lokey and Mrs. Dolley Crumby of south Georgia and Mrs. Jewel Myers of north Georgia were unable to be present but sent their love to "dad". Bob Lott of Monroe, Georgia; Perry Lott and E.W. Williamson of Carroll County were among those present. May this good man be spared to enjoy many more similar days. ____ LEBANON Community News "Uncle Bill" Gentry, who has been real sick at his home is able to be up again. __ Mr. and Mrs. Joe Lee Gentry of Loftin were visitors here on Sunday. __ Mr. and Mrs. G.W. Price visited Oscar Price and family on Sunday. __ G.G. Smith is quite sick at his home here and his friends hope for his early recovery. ___ NEWSPAPER issue of Thursday, April 29, 1926 DEATH TAKES E.J. PARRIS Funeral services for Elias Parris were held at Pine Grove church on Wednesday, death coming to this good christian man at his home near Bell Town on Tuesday afternoon following a long illness. He was 65 years old. Mr. Parris had lived in Cleburne all his life and was a member of the Baptist church, having joined in young manhood, and lived an upright life. The Cleburne News extends sympathy to the bereaved family. ____ LOCAL News Uncle Simon Stricklen and Will Norton, both of whom have been dangerously sick are improving. ___ A telegram received here Friday stating that John H. Butler of Unadilla, Georgia was shot and seriously wounded Thursday night and had been carried to a hospital in Macon, Georgia. Butler is a son of Harrison W. Butler of near this place, and is a telegraph operator in the Georgia town. No details of the shooting were learned. ____ Confederate veterans from this section will attend a reunion in Birmingham on May 19th, 20th and 21st. Reduced rates available on the railroads. ___ Mr. and Mrs. Lee Haywood and baby visited relatives in Carroll county on Sunday. __ -- 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 FROM "THE CLEBURNE NEWS", Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama for MARCH 1926 NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, March 4, 1926 BELL MILLS News Mrs. R.L. Skinner who underwent an operation at Sellers Hospital recently is improving. __ FOR SALE - - My home, I acre of land, good water, garden, fruit trees and grapevines. On Oxford St. See Mrs. Dora Snow in Heflin. ___ NEWSPAPER issue of Thursday, March 11, 1926 LOCAL News We have news of the deaths of two of our beloved citizens, that of Uncle Joe Turley of south Cleburne and Grandma Johnson of Edwardsville. ___ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, March 18, 1926 LOCAL News Mrs. W.L. Hayes, who underwent an operation for appendicitis at a Woodlawn hospital last week was reported as doing nicely on Monday. __ Mrs. W.H. Ector and little son, Master Haley, of West Point, Georgia; Mrs. C.H. Coggin and daughter Miss Mae, and Miss Madge Turner of East Lake and Mr. W.A. Haley of Courtland, Ala., were the guests of Mayor and Mrs. A.J. Haley, the occasion being the 75th birthday of Mrs. Haley. Sunday's celebration is an annual occurance at this home and one where the children remember their beloved mother with various gifts. The splendid dinner was enjoyed, because it was at home with "pa and ma". May the family enjoy many more similar occasions. ____ CELEBRATES 78th BIRTHDAY RECENTLY (from The Bowdon Bulletin) M.E. Gibbs of near Ranburne celebrated his 78th birthday on Feb. 22nd. Mr. Gibbs has been living in this community for 75 years. He has 11 children, 54 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. Mr. Gibbs' birthday dinner was enjoyed by a large crowd. A delicious table ws set and every one present enjoyed a good dinner. His children were all present except two: Willie Gibbs and two children of north Alabama D.G.W. Gibbs Mr. and Mrs. Sam Gibbs Mr. and Mrs. James Smith Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Gibbs Mr. and Mrs. Arthur McMahan Mr. and Mrs. Major Gibbs Mr. and Mrs. Claud Gibbs Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Weir and children ______ EDWARDSVILLE News Charlie Owen who has been working in Chattanooga is spending a few days with home folks. __ We are glad to have Bryan Owen back after he has been working in St. Petersburg, Florida. __ Mrs. J.W. Casey visited her daughter Mrs. Zether Harper in Tallapoosa last week. __ NEWSPAPER issue of Thursday, March 25, 1926 IN MEMORY OF W.T. HARPER " Life is uncertain, death is sure." On January 18th, W.T. Harper was suddenly called from this life to a higher place of abode. He was one of the best men and was never heard to complain of the hardships of life, but met them with a smile. All who knew him loved him, for he possessed such a fine disposition that no one could help but admire him. If the world was only made up of such men as he was, a peaceful world it would be. Too much cannot be said of Mr. Harper, for he was a truly noble and good citizen. His death has caused many heartaches not only in his home but elsewhere. Mr. Harper left 2 little girls and two small boys, the youngest only 13 months of age, and they will never realize what a good "daddy' they had, and may god guide their footsteps in that of their father. I have been in his home many times and Ic an say that I never saw a more devoted husband and father than was Mr. Harper. His wife and children were uppermost to him, the children were wrapped up in "daddy" and always wanted to please him. "Bill", as he was known to us friends, loved sacred music and taught several singing schools over the county, and it seemed he sang with the "spirit and understanding." I never did hear one word spoke in a harmful way, never giving a cause to do so. I hope and trust that when I am called to my reward that I will have as many friends as he had. God knows best and someday we'll understand. God's will be done, not ours; his death should teach us to be ready, for we "know not the day or hour" when the summons may come. A Friend. ____ LEBANON Community News Mr. and Mrs. Carl Clayton of Oxford visited their parents Saturday and Sunday. __ Mrs. Ara Gentry is visiting her mother Mrs. A.T. Warmack. __ CARD OF THANKS We want to thank one and all of our dear neighbors for their kindness and help during the long illness and death of our precious mother and grandmother. May god bless each of you. Mrs. Lou Beam and children J.H. Inman and family ____ -- 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 FROM "THE CLEBURNE NEWS", Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama for FEBRUARY 1926 NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, February 4, 1926 MRS. N.E. LONG PASSES Funeral services for Mrs. N.E. Long who died at her home in Muscadine after a short illness of pneumonia, were held Friday at St. Michael church, interment following in the cemetery there. Mrs. Long was 60- odd years old. Besides her husband, she is survived by two sons, Arthur and Lewis Long. __ DEATH OF DAVID WEST Below is an account of the death of David W. West, known by many of the older residents of Cleburne county, who married Etta, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John T. Hale, and a sister to Mrs. W.I. Edwards. The death notice is from a Mississippi paper, and follows: " On last Thursday morning, Christmas Eve, at 10 o'clock, just as the sun began to scatter his golden rays around us, Mr. David West passed away after an illness of several weeks of heart trouble. Mr. West came to Mississippi from north Georgia several years ago. Too much cannot be said of this man for he was truly a noble christian character, having been a consistent member of the Missionary Baptist church for a number of years. The going of Mr. West has not only cast a gloom of grief and sadness in his home but over the entire Robertson community in which he lived. He was a devoted husband, a kind and affectionate father and an excellent neighbor. To know him was to love him, for he possessed such a kind and pleasant disposition, always wearing a smile on his face. His untiring devotion to his children was proverbial, and in them he seemed to find no fault. Without lecture or rebuke he controlled them in a quiet modest way that won their confidence and esteem, and made them shrink from displeasing "father". Besides his heart broken companion he leaves seven children, four sons and three daughters, five grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends to mourn his death. Funeral services were held Christmas Day at Osborne Creek church conducted by Bro. Gullett, after which his body was tenderly laid to rest in the Osborne Cemetery. To the bereaved wife and children, we extend our sympathy." ____ LOCAL News "Uncle" Elisha Jenkins returned last Thursday morning from Hattiesburg, Mississippi where he was the guest of Dr. and Mrs. J.M. Harrison for several weeks. __ Mrs. Frank Owens left Tuesday for Hartselle to spend several days with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.R. Tolleson. __ In printing the names of Confederate soldiers last week, Uncle Wesley Vaughan's name was unintentionally left off. Pardon us, Uncle Wes. ___ KILLED WHILE CLEANING GUN Tallapoosa, Georgia, Feb. 2nd. Lloyd Johnson of Friendship community, Cleburne County, died at Dr. C.W. Downey's office here late Monday night from the affects of an accidental gun shot wound in the left breast. Young Johnson had borrowed a shot gun from a neighbor and intended to go bird hunting with two Tallapoosa men on Tuesday. While engaged in cleaning the shot gun at his home about dark it was accidentally discharged, the load shattering his left lung. ___ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, February 11, 1926 FRUITHURST News Mrs. W.C. Gentry was called to Rockmart, Georgia on account of the serious illness of her mother. __ Mrs. A.B. Grant, mother of F.L. Grant, was painfully hurt Sunday when she accidentally fell and broke one of her thighs. The broken limb could not be set by the local doctor and the unfortunate woman was rushed to Birmingham hospital for medical attention Monday morning. ___ ST. MICHAEL Community News Mrs. Irena Bailey who has been real sick is improving some. __ Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Alewine visited their daughter Mrs. Della Hicks on Sunday. __ Henry Thompson who was injured at a saw mill recently is improving nicely. __ NEWSPAPER issue of Thursday, February 18, 1926 OLD VET DIED ON FEB. 10th AFTER SHORT ILLNESS; Uncle Matt J. Evans, 80, Pioneer Citizen Answers Roll Call Funeral services for "Uncle" Matt Evans, beloved Confederate veteran, 80 years old, were held at the family residence, five miles east of Heflin last Thursday morning, following exercises at the M.E. Church, South, with burial in the local cemetery. Rev. John R. Ray and Rev. W.W. Levie, former pastor, made impressive talks on the life and christian character of Uncle Matt, emphasizing the fact that in his death one of our very best citizens had been called to his reward. Uncle Matt, who was in Heflin the day before, was seriously stricken Sunday night the 7th, and passed away on Wednesday following at about 5 o'clock in the afternoon. Uncle Matt was a native of this county and lived in Cleburne all his life and was a devout member of the Methodist Episcopal church, South. Uncle Matt Evans lived a clean, upright, christian life and the world was made better by his having lived in it. He always had a smile and good word for all with whom he came in contact, and his friends were numbered by his acquaintances, and every one loved this faithful "soldier of the cross." Uncle Matt was a true Confederate veteran and his old comrades will be made sad to learn of his death. Besides his widow Uncle Matt is survived by one brother, H.M. Evans of Temple, Texas and one sister, Mrs. Simon Stricklen of Heflin, one son, P.L. Evans and two daughters, Mrs. John Lowery of Jefferson County and Miss Margaret Evans of Heflin. ____ PINHOOK News Several from here attended the funeral of R.M. Cheatwood at Rabbittown on Thursday. __ Mrs. Sarah Dunn who has been quite sick for several weeks is some better at this writing. __ FRIENDSHIP Community News We regret to report that Mrs. Emma Boman who has been ill is not improving. __ Mrs. Thelma Johnson left Saturday for Perkinsville, Mississipi where she will make her future home, since the death of her husband Lloyd Johnson. __ Mrs. T.C. Johnson visited her sister Mrs. Emma Boman on Sunday afternoon. __ PLEASANT GROVE News Mrs. W.L. Miller and daughter are spending several weeks with relatives on Sand Mountain. __ LOCAL News Mr. and Mrs. W.L. Bradshaw were called to Roanoke on account of the illness of the latter's parents, both of whom are confined in a hospital, each having undergone an operation. __ J.L. Rice visited his twin brother in Anniston on Sunday. To save us, we don't know which one returned. __ ST. MICHAEL News Mrs. Mary Laminack is quite sick at the home of her son Tom. __ John Deese has returned to his work in Birmingham. __ FORMER CLEBURNE CITIZEN PASSES AWAY Word has been received in Heflin of the death of Mr. John Evans at his home in Cullman County last week. Mr. Evans was a brother of Mrs. J.B. Chambers and moved to north Alabama five or six years ago from Cleburne. He was found dead Wednesday morning by members of his family, his death occurring sometime during the night. ___ CARD OF THANKS We take this method of thanking our friends and neighbors for their kind attention and beautiful floral offering during the sudden death of our dear husband, son and brother who departed this life February 1, 1926. Mrs. T.L. Johnson Mr. and Mrs. T.C. Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Luther Parker Mr. and Mrs. Jess Warnock Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Bennett Mr. and Mrs. Emory Johnson Mr. and Mrs. L.M. Robinson and family ____ NEWSPAPER issue of Thursday, February 25, 1926 CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank our many friends and neighbors for their help and many acts of kindness during the brief illness and death of our dear husband and father. Mrs. India Evans Mrs. John Lowery Miss Peggy Evans Parson Evans _____ CARD OF THANKS We thank our many friends for their kind assistance during the illness and death of our father. May god bless you all. J.L. Crane and family _____ LEONARD HORTON WRITES FROM CANADA To Editor of Cleburne News, I will write you a few lines. We have had the finest winter here in Canada than has ever been from all accounts. I guess about 35 below zero is the coldest it has been all this winter. There is one thing about this country, you never get mud on your shoes in winter. The ice on the rivers and lakes is only about two feet thick this winter. I have had a great time hunting this winter, and have captured 32 wolves and have about one more month in which to hunt, as this is just about as long as the fur will be good. A few days ago my wife and I went to Edmonton with a bunch of furs. We had a phone in the room at the hotel where we stopped from where I called many of the fur dealers in the city to my room to bid on the furs, and it certainly was some pastime for my wife to see and hear these folks bidding against each other. I have three fine wolf hounds which I have run with all kinds of other hounds but have never had them beaten yet. My best catch this winter was four wolves one afternoon and after all the running and fighting my hounds were "rairing" and ready to go. I have a cage or box on the front of my bob-sleigh in which I carry my dogs and when I spy Mr. Wolf all I have to do is to pull a rope and the door swings open and the race is on! This winter has been so fine I have had my out (?) with me on quite a few hunting trips and I believe she likes the sport almost as well as I do. When the hounds are after the wolves she doesn't like for me to drive so reckless and fast. When I receive the Cleburne News and start reading it I see to many names of people that I grew up with, it sure makes me think of my childhood days, and can hardly realize that I am 57 years old. I see names of men in the paper that I considered were old people when I was only a little boy and could mention quite a few, among being Uncle W.K. Owen and others. I guess I had better ring off for this time and will write again. Yours truly, Leonard Horton, Wainwright, Alberta, Canada ______ HARLAN - BROWN WEDDING A quiet wedding of last Friday was that of Mr. Emery E. Brown and Miss Eunice Harlan, daughter of Mrs. Joe B. Harlan. The groom is the son of Rev. Alta Brown. The happy couple left on a trip to North Carolina before going to Auburndale, Florida where Mr. Brown is a railroad telegraph operator at the Florida town. ___ MRS. HARLAN IN RACE FOR TAX COLLECTOR The announcement of Mrs. Lorena Harlan for tax collector of Cleburne appears in this issue of The News. Joe B. Harlan was tax collector and two years before his term of office expired, he died, leaving a widow and three young boys, 4, 6, and 8 years old for the widowed mother to rear, with no income whatever. Mrs. Harlan is well qualified to fill the office of tax collector and her and Joe's friends are asking the people of Cleburne county to give her one term as tax collector. It will be a great financial help to her and those fatherless children. Mrs. Harlan will make no campaign but will appreciate anything that her friends may do for her. Her announcement is subject to the democratic primary in August. ____ -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. 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NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE CLEBURNE NEWS", Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama for JANUARY 1926 NEWSPAPER issue of Thursday, January 7, 1926 MRS. WARREN PASSES AWAY News was received here last Saturday of the death of Mrs. Rhoda Warren at the home of her son, J.W. Warren in Dutton, Alabama. She was well known in this county where she lived for a number of years and many relatives survive, among whom are two sisters, Mesdames J.J. Greer and C.M. Coggin. Another good woman has gone to her reward. ____ MRS. TUMLIN PASSES AWAY Mrs. Elizabeth Tumlin, widow of the late W.H. Tumlin of this county, died at the home of her son, Jasper Tumlin, of Atlanta, the first of this week, at an advanced age. Mrs. Tumlin is survived by three sons, John and Jasper Tumlin of Atlanta, Georgia and M.N. Tumlin who resides in Mississippi, and two or three daughters. ____ LAST RITES FOR EUGENE D. CASE Funeral services for Eugene D. Case, who died Monday morning in an Anniston hospital, following an operation, were held Tuesday afternoon at New Harmony Baptist church, two miles south of Heflin, and were in charge of Revs. J.W. Grubs and W.J. Campbell. Caldwell Lodge of Masons conducted the burial services assisted by other Masons from neighboring lodges. Beautiful floral wreaths were given the the Masons and the Knights of the Ku Klux Klan. The body which lay in state at the county court house Monday night was watched over by Klansmen. Active pallbearers were W.A. Myers, W.Z.T. Chapman, C.L. Chandler, O.F. Staples, W.T. Prestridge and S.L. Haywood. Beautiful tributes were paid Mr. Case by W.C. McMahan and Judge A.H. Glasgow, the first as an associate in the practice of law and the latter from church and sunday school work. Mr. Case had been a resident of Heflin for about five years, coming here from Fruithurst, Before coming to Cleburne county, he was a resident of Miami, Florida, moving to that city from some northern state for the benefit of his wife's health, she being an invalid. Mrs. Case preceded her husband to the grave about twelve months ago. Mr. Case was a county solicitor, which position he held for the past several months and county treasurer of Cleburne county. He was also secretary-treasurer of Cleburne county farm bureau and the executive board of the Cleburne county Baptist Association, teacher of the Men's bible sunday school class at New Harmony and a prominent Mason. Mr. Case is survived by one brother, Rev. Carl D. Case, pastor of the First Baptist church in Chicago, now spending the winter in Jacksonville, Florida. Eugene D. Case was in his 53rd year. All mourn his passing away. Peace to his memory. ____ LOCAL News Miss Mary B Sox, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. N.A. Sox of Edwardsville has gone into training at Grady Hospital, Atlanta to become a trained nurse. Miss Sox is a former student of Cleburne High School and has many friends here who wish her success. ___ W.N. Anderson and family returned to their home in Arp, Texas this week after spending some time with relatives in the eastern part of the county. __ John Calvin Hayes, 11 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Cicero Hayes, died at the home of his parents Wednesday afternoon and was laid to rest in the New Harmony cemetery on Thursday. The Cleburne News extends sympathy to the bereaved family. __ Seab Echols and Alfred Morris, escaped from the county jail here about 6 o'clock Sunday evening. Both men are charged with murder and were given the freedom of the jail corridor and apparently did not experience a great deal of trouble digging their way to freedom. Five other prisoners declined to leave with Echols and Morris. ___ Mr. J.F. Johnson of Edwardsville and Mr. Wm. Johnson were in Heflin Thursday morning, exhibiting a twelve and a half silver piece coined in 1770. Mr. Johnson picked up the coin, which is 156 years old, near the overhead bridge in Edwardsville in 1881. ___ Last Thursday, December 31st, the Bengal community was saddened by the sudden death of Mr. Tom Ward. Our heartfelt sympathy is extended the bereaved ones. __ REV. HAYWOOD DIED SUNDAY Rev. W.H. Haywood, 49 years old, died Saturday afternoon at his home near Chulafinnee, following a stroke of paralysis, it being his third attack. Mr. Haywood is survived by his widow, three children, parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.J. Haywood, and several brothers, two of whom are Jim and Lee Haywood of Heflin. Funeral and burial services were held Sunday afternoon at Liberty Hill church, and were in charge of Dallas Lodge of Masons, assisted by members of the Caldwell Lodge of Heflin. Mr. Haywood was a good citizen and his death has cast of gloom of sorrow over the entire community. Following were the active pallbearers: Palmer, Taylor, Elbert Green, Martis Howle, Era Shockley, Willie Striplin and E.H. Taylor. ___ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, January 14, 1926 MARS HILL News Mr. Dave Shealey died Saturday night and was buried Monday at Mars Hill. __ FOR SALE My house and lot on Ross street; 9 rooms, two acres land; good garage, large barn, fine well of water and all conveniences of a pleasant home. See A.B. Thrower. ___ OLD RELICS OWNED IN COUNTY E.H. Taylor, living in Abel beat, has in his possession probably the oldest cotton receipts in this section of the state. The receipts are dated Dec 9, 1890, Nov 30, 1891 and Nov. 2, 1893. The bales sold at an average of seven cents a pound and were bought by O.W. Cooper and T.A. Howle of Oxford. Mr. Taylor also has a state and county tax receipt dated Dec 10, 1889 signed by J.J. Pollard, tax collector. Jim Brown of Edwardsville has a clock that his 126 years old and is still in good mechanical condition. J.F. JOhnson of Edwardsville owns a 12 1/2 cent piece which was coined in 1770. Jack McCaghren has a razor that was owned by his great-great grandfather. While the exact age of the razor is not known, it is thought to be over 200 years old. It is hand made, has a bone handle and blade of heavy steel. ____ LOCAL News Uncle Dick Blanton has as his guest his brother Col. J.W. Blanton of Rocky, Oklahoma who arrived in Heflin on Tuesday. Mr. Blanton, a Confederate veteran, has lived in the west for 50 years or more, moving from Tennessee to Texas, later going to Oklahoma. " A Tenneseeian by birth, Texan by adoption and an Oklahomian by accident" is the way Colonel Blanton puts it. Mr Blanton has a sister in Fishhead whom he will visit while here. ____ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, January 21, 1926 HARPER MEETS INSTANT DEATH; Former Resident Falls Beneath Wheels of Train in Tallapoosa. Anniston, Ala. - - William T. Harper, former resident of this county, was instantly killed at Tallapoosa, Georgia on Monday afternoon when he fell from a flat car of a work train and was ground to pieces beneath the wheels of the train. Mr. Harper was employed on the section and ws engaged in loading rails at the time of the accident, according to news received here by relatives. J.O. Harper, candidate for sheriff of Calhoun county, and a brother of the dead man, left Anniston for Tallapoosa immediately upon receiving the news of his brother's death. BURIED AT HARMONY GROVE Funeral services for W.T. Harper, 38, who met instant death in Tallapoosa on Monday, were held Wednesday at Upper Cane Creek church, a large crowd of relatives and friends being present. The unfortunate young man resided in Cleburne county for a number of years and conducted singing schools in different sections of the county before moving to Georgia. Besides his widow and children, the deceased is survived by his father, W.M. Harper, former tax assessor of Cleburne county, sisters and brothers. The following brothers survive: C.K., Oliver, Robert, Monroe, Chester, Jesse and four sisters. The funeral services were in charge of the Edwardsville Odd Fellows. Revs. Potter and Peek were the officiating ministers. ____ MORE OLD COINS W.E. Edwards, well known and successful Cane Creek farmer, having read in the Cleburne News of the old pieces of money, decided he would let our readers know what he had, so on Wednesday showed the News man two old coins, one of which was minted in 1812, 114 years ago; the other coined in 1836, making it 90 years old. Mr. Edwards says the old coins have been in the family for 70 to 75 years. Dates on the half dollars can be easily read. ____ REWARD FOR ECHOLS BROTHERS Governor W.W. Brandon has authorized a reward of $100. for the arrest and delivery to the sheriff of Cleburne county, of Joseph and Sebe Echols, brothers, charged with the murder of John Watts last fall. Sebe Echols was arrested and placed in the county jail soon after young Watts death but escaped two or three weeks ago with Alfred Morris, also charged with murder. Echols is reported to have been seen in the neighborhood of home in southwest Cleburne and is said to be "armed to the teeth" and ready for trouble. ____ MUSCADINE News R.M. Martin is seriously ill with pneumonia. __ LOCAL News Mr. and Mrs. C.A. Zimmerman spent the weekend with the latter's mother Mrs. G.R. Cash. __ Miss Lovella Jackson who is attending the Jacksonville normal school spent the weekend here with her parents Sheriff and Mrs. H. Allen Jackson. __ Mrs. C.W. Griffin who is making her home in Atlanta spent the weekend with her daughter Mrs. F.H. Reid. __ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, January 28, 1926 1926 PENSION LIST The following is a true and correct list from the Judge of Probate's office of the pensioners in Cleburne County as shown by records in the probate office, this January 22, 1926, D.S. Baber, Judge of Probate Class A W. H. Adair John Allen C.P. Allen L.J. Baughn B.H. Buchanan E.T. Black A.J. Baber L. BUsby G.W. Bright W.T. Bryant G.C. Craig A.L. Cunningham T.J. Denney R. Durrett H.T. Deese M.J. Evans J.W. Ferrell G.F. Fordham H.N. Gable M.E. Gibbs W.C. Hopkins G.P. Hughie J.A. Henry D.W. Knight G.W. Morris D. Moore W.F. McElroy M.L. Mullally W.K. Owen W.M. Overton W.J. Potts W.A. Porter P.W. Porter Joe L. Roberts Simon Stricklen J.H. Scott S.F. Skinner J.M. Smith F.M. Traylor W.H. Vaughan J.B. Woodard S.H. Watson J.P. Walker C. Woodley J.N. Williams Class 1 C.A. Brown L.N.C. Barker A. Hand S. Holliway P. Hunnicutt S.F. Parish M.J. Rollins R.M. Stephens A.E. Tolleson M.A. Wise E. Warren Class 2 N.M. Albright S.M. Avery E.J. Bennett M.A. Brown M.C. Cantrell M.F. Chandler M.E. Cain V.C. Evans A. Fordham M.W. Groover M.C. Inman S.A. Johnson N.E. Johns N.J. Lorren M. Laminack Louie Loveless M. Messer M. E. Merrill H.D. Mills M. McDaniel M.J. Payne I.J. Reaves N. Roberts Rebecca A. Roach C.G. Smith S.E. Tumlin E. Turner C.M. Thrower M. Walls M. Ward Class 3 M. Almon U.G. Bentley S.M. Carlton S.J. Edwards S.A. Hill E. Haywood M.A. Howe A.R. Johnson F.D. Johnson M.C. King S.T. Lowery F.D. Mann V. Owen C.P. Pitts J.R. Rooks M. Riddle F.F. Snow S.A. Suggs T. Smith N. Turner A.A. Willingham ________ MRS. TURLEY ANSWERS CALL Funeral services for Mrs. J. Turley, 69, who died at her home in south Cleburne, were held Friday at Hepsibah church and interment was in the cemetery there. The services were in charge of Elder T.J. Parrish. Besides her aged husband, Mrs. Turley is survived by many relatives in the county. ___ LOCAL News Jesse A. Jackson and wife of Hanceville visited his father and mother Mr. and Mrs. O.L. Jackson last week. __ Julius Jackson and his litttle sister Jenette are visiting their brother Jesse Jackson at Hanceville this week. __ FRUITHURST News Mrs. Horne and son Barns of Tallapoosa visited Mrs. Margaret Fowler on Saturday and Sunday. __ -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266.11.8 - Release Date: 5/10/2005

NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE CLEBURNE NEWS", Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama for DECEMBER 1925 NEWSPAPER issue of Thursday, December 3, 1925 MRS. FREEMAN PASSES AWAY; Former Resident of Edwardsville Answers Summons in Arkansas Town On last Thursday, Thanksgiving Day, we received a telegram announcing the sad death of Mrs. N.E. Freeman, wife of Rev. J.L. Freeman, living at Silome Springs, Arkansas. This good woman, with her husband, had just returned to their Arkansas home from a ten weeks visit in Cleburne county with relatives and friends. Besides her husband, who is in his 85th year, and who is the oldest minister in the Methodist Episcopal Church, and is known throughout this section as "Uncle Geet" Freeman, one son, R.L. Baber of Silome Springs, Arkansas; two sisters, Mrs. Julia McMahan of Tallapoosa, Georgia and Mrs. Sarah Sox of Edwardsville, Ala, survive. As a christian she has left a monument that will live on and on. Before her marriage to Rev. J.L. Freeman she was the widow of Judge S.P. Baber, brother of Judge D.S. Baber. She remarked to us on leaving for her Arkansas home, "If I never see you again on this earth you will know where to find me after awhile." She lived only about eight days after reaching her home. N.A. Sox ___ PINHOOK News John Coppett and family have been called to the bedside of Pleas Martin who is seriously ill at his home near Cedar Grove. __ NEWSPAPER issue of Thursday, December 10, 1925 W.H. SEARS ANSWERS LAST CALL Funeral and burial services for "Uncle" Bill Sears, aged eighty-five, who died at his home near Micaville in this county on Monday were held Tuesday afternoon at the Blake graveyard, his body being placed by the side of his wife who preceded her husband many years ago. The burial services were conducted by Revs. R.L. Skinner and W.M. Barr, both ministers, who, besides speaking words of comfort to the family, dwelt upon the fine christian character of the deceased; how true he had always stood up for the right both in his christian adn business life. Mr. Sears had spent practically all of his long life in this county and was well known personally to hundreds throughout Cleburne. He served valiently in the Confederate Army. Mr. Sears is survived by five daughters, Mrs. R.H. Campbell of Birmingham; Mrs. H.S. Russell of Akron, Ohio; Mrs. Lou Abernathy of Gadsden, Ala., Mrs. Lanie Ayers and Mrs. J.L. Casey of Micaville and one son, T.C. Sears of Birmingham. Mr. Sears had been a member of the Missionary Baptist church for more than forty years. Masons from surrounding lodges took part in the burial services, the pall bearers being W.T. Prestridge, Frank Morrison, Sam McCord, W.B. Mitcham, B.L. Adams and C.F. Dodson. ___ AGED WOMAN DIED MONDAY Anniston, Ala., Dec 8th - - Mrs. Elizabeth George DeArman, age 74, died Monday morning at 7 o'clock at the home of her nephew, J.E. Stovall of near Friendship, following an illness of pneumonia for several days. Mrs. DeArman had lived in this county for 35 years and was well known over this section of the state. She was the wife of the late J.C. DeArman. She was a member of the Methodist church and had a large number of friends who were shocked to learn of her death. The funeral services will be conducted by Rev. J.O. Ray of Heflin of the DeArmanville Methodist church Tuesday morning at 11 o'clock. Interment will be made at the DeArmanville cemetery. The only near relatives surviving is Mrs. L.A Parker of Pittsburg, Texas, J.E., T.D. and G.H. Stovall of Friendship, and J.T. Stovall of Anniston and Mrs. Lizzie Weatherly of DeArmanville are nieces and nephews of the deceased. ____ EDWARDSVILLE News Mrs. John Bell received the sad news of her father's death and she and her little daughter have gone to the funeral. __ Mrs. Willie Perkle from Tennessee is visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. Jim Johnson. __ We received the news on Sunday that Dr. Levi Johns of Birmingham was struck by an automobile and seriously injured. He is the brother of Mrs. Lula Burgess. __ LOCAL News Barlow Cheatwood, arrested last January and charged with assault with intent to murder, was found guilty in the circuit court Tuesday night after the jury had been out practically four hours. Cheatwood escaped from the jail after being taken in January and was caught during the past month. Evidence showed, it is stated, that Cheatwood assaulted Jim Butterworth and that the quarrel seemed to be over a suspicion Cheatwood had that Butterworth was aiding officers in getting stills. The quarrel took place in the Ducknest springs vicinity. The penalty for the crime is from two to twenty years imprisonment. Barlow Cheatwood was given a term of from five to six years. ____ Mrs. Ola Compton is making preparations to move to Texas. __ NEWSPAPER issue of Thursday, December 17, 1925 MARRIAGE LICENSES The following marriage licenses were issued from the probate office the past week: Jesse Ferguson and Miss Gladis Gibbs Theodore Owen adn Miss Ada Louise Gray H.H. Parker and Miss Hattie Parker C.A. Kellener and Miss Nellie Levis Frank Burchfield and Miss Lettie Moore ____ LOCAL News On Wednesday, December 9th, a regular old fashioned "working" was had at D.C. Cheatwood's near the Johnson Patch, to total number of laborers being around sixty, and while the men and boys were busy clearing a tract of land, the girls were engaged in quilting. At about 11 o'clock dinner was announced which ended at about 1 o'clock. Several from neighboring communities were present including James Owen, James Sox, Leonard Cheatwood and Edward Burgess of Edwardsville. The occasion was also the birthday of Mrs. R.C. Johnson, who has reached the ripe old age of 90 years and the mother of several children residing in that and nearby communities. She was one of the guests and seemed to enjoy the days fun as much as anyone present, remaining until the last one had departed. It is probable that Mrs. Johnson is the oldest person in Cleburne county today. ___ H.G. Morgan of Dallas, Texas is expected to arrive here next week to be the guest of his mother Mrs. Louise Morgan and other Heflin relatives. __ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, December 24, 1925 LOCAL News Mr. W.H. Laminack and Miss Bessie King were happily married last week. Miss King was visiting relatives in this county, her home being at Quitman, Texas, where the family moved some four or five years ago from near Fruithurst. Her father is well known to a large number of Cleburne county people. Mr. Laminack and Miss King were sweethearts before the Kings moved to Texas. ___ NEWSPAPER issue of Thursday, December 31, 1925 CHARGED WITH MURDER Sheriff H.A. Jackson returned Wednesday afternoon of last week from Rome, Georgia where he had gone for Alfred Morris, 19 year old lad, who was under arrest for the alleged murder of John Bailey of Borden Springs community several days ago. The boy is said to have confessed to the Georgia sheriff. It is understood that Cleburne county officials were not aware of the killing until a message was received from the Rome sheriff teling of the arrest of young Morris. After an investigation by local officers, Sheriff Jackson immediately went to Rome for the prisoner who had agreed to return to Alabama without requisition papers. Warren Bailey, father of the slain boy, came to Heflin on Monday morning and conferred with Col. W.C. McMahan, county solicitor. Clothing alleged to have been worn by the boy at the time he met his death were brought to the solicitor's office by the father. Morris, who is said to be 19 years old, will be given a preliminary hearing before Judge D.S. Baber in county court Monday, January 4th. More than a dozen witnesses have been summoned by the prosecution. ____ MARRIAGE LICENSES ISSUED DURING THE HOLIDAYS The following marriage licenses have been issued at the probate office during the past few days: Jason Dean and Miss Cora Bain W.H. Laminack and Miss Bessie King W.B. Pollard and Miss Ellen Brown H.J. Gibbs and Miss Inez Watson John C. Gray and Miss Bertie Lee Craft J.A. Golden and Miss Lela Walker Lee Champion and Miss Ruth Formby Carl Clayton and Miss Vera Grizzard Samuel Crowe and Miss Emma Elizabeth Matthews Y.C. Teague (colored) and Maretta Blake (colored) ____ BAIN IN SERIOUS CONDITION AT HIS HOME Willie Bain, who was overcome by the freezing weather of Sunday night near Beason Mills, was reported Wednesday at noon to be in a serious condition and grave fears are felt for his complete recovery. The timely passing of a traveler saved young Bain's life. He was carried in an unconscious and freezing condition to his home about three miles southeast of Beason Mills. It is hoped by all that the much liked young man will recover without any serious after affects. ___ OLD COUPLE GIVEN HOME Two of the oldest colored people living in Cleburne county have been brought to the Old Folks Home near Heflin, purchased by the Mount Olive Baptist Association, the couple being Rube Barker, 88 and Anna Barker his wife, who says she is older than her husband. Rube says they have lived all their lives in Beat 4, Edwardsville, and for a number of years were the only colored people in that precinct. In slavery days, Rube belonged to "Uncle Jackie" Barker and his wife belonged to the Carruths. She has been blind for several years. Rube and his wife have always had the respect of the people who knew them. They never had any children. ____ MR. OWENS PASSES AWAY Mr. James Madison Owens, ( Uncle Crowe as he was familiarly known) passed away at his home near Leoma, Tennessee a few days ago, according to word received by Lee Black, a nephew, on Tuesday. Mr. Owens formerly lived in this county near Abernathy and was a brother of Uncle Ben Owens and a brother-in-law of Uncle Elijah Black of Heflin. In the death of Mr. Owens, the last member of that family has passed on to the Great Beyond. ___ LOCAL News W.B. Merrill attended the funeral of Miss Rose Abercrombie, daughter of John W. Abercrombie, State Superintendant of Education, which occurred in Montgomery last Sunday. Miss Abercrombie, niece of Mr Merrill, met death Friday night in an auto accident on the Montgomery and Wetumpka highway. The auto in which she and a companion were returning to the Capitol City from a christmas dinner in Wetumpka, is said to hav turned over an embankment, landing upside down in a small creek. ___ -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266.11.8 - Release Date: 5/10/2005

NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE CLEBURNE NEWS", Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama for NOVEMBER 1925 NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, November 5, 1925 LOCAL News Mr. Eston Johnson of Bell Mills and Miss Luda Richardson also of that place, stole a march on their many friends on Sunday by their marriage which occurred at the home of Rev. R.L. Skinner, that gentleman conducting the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M.A. Richardson and has a host of admiring friends. The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Johnson and is a very promising young man. They have the best wishes of their many friends for a long and happy life. ___ Morris and "Buddy" Wager, 8 and 5 years old respectively, sons of Mr. and Mrs. J. Wager of Atlanta and grandchildren of Mr. and Mrs. George Wager of Heflin, are booked to play at the Howard Theatre all week, their line being singing, buck-dancing, instrumental music, etc. The boys are said to be wonders. ___ J.R. Edwards of Keatchie, Louisiana visited relatives and friends in Heflin and Edwardsville Saturday, returning home Monday. Mr. Edwards moved to Louisiana about five years ago and this is his first trip back to Alabama. ___ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, November 12, 1925 MRS. STEPHENS DEATH Mrs. Dora Stephens, granddaughter of Uncle Jack Baber, died here Thursday evening after a lingering illness and was laid to rest in the Edwardsville cemetery the following day, Revs. Mr. Potter Freeman conducting the funeral services. Mrs. Stephens who was scarcely twenty years old was stricken with a dread malady about a year ago which finally resulted in her death. ____ FRUITHURST News Rev. Compton who has been ill for some time died at his home Monday night at 7:30 and was buried Tuesday morning. __ PINHOOK News Mrs. Rosa Parker who has been ill for the past few days isn't any better at this writing. __ Mrs. Minnie Pesnell spent Sunday afternoon with Mrs. Rosa Parker. __ W.A. Moore is spending a few days in Anniston with Ira Pope who is seriously ill with fever. ___ CARD OF THANKS To our many friends who so faithfully ministered to our devoted wife and precious mother, we wish to thank from the depth of our hearts, and for the many floral wreaths. May the good lord whom she so faithfully served reward and bless each one of you, is our earnest prayer. F.M. Traylor and children J.M. Walker Mrs. Robert Junior Mrs. J.B. Pruitt ____ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, November 19, 1925 LOCAL News E.C. Martin and famly have moved from near Oak Grove school house to Appleton, Tennessee where they will make their future home. __ Mr. and Mrs. J.A. White left this week for Leoma, Tennessee. __ Gus Pollard, brother of John T. Pollard, will move to Tennessee in the near future, we are informed. __ EDWARDSVILLE News Mrs. R.P. Higginbotham from Leeds is visiting her mother Mrs. J.T. Pollard. __ Mr. and Mrs. J.L. Freeman who have been visiting Mrs. N.A. Sox, have returned to their home in Siloon Springs, Arkansas. __ Uncle Manny Gibbs is still quite sick. We hope for him a speedy recovery. His niece from Hanceville is here. __ FRUITHURST News Miss Lillian Charles and Mr. William Junior were married Sunday night at the home of Mr. Luther Walker. All wish the happy couple a long and prosperous life. __ LOCAL News Charlie Kennedy, popular rural mail carrier from Edwardsville was in town Tuesday afternoon. __ Mr. Ralph H. Warren and Miss Fannie Parker, both of the Pinhook community, were married at the court house Tuesday afternoon, Judge A.H. Glasgow officiating. __ Ai News Mrs. Henry Brand is very ill at this writing. __ NEWSPAPER issue of Thursday, November 26, 1925 W.H. BARNES CALLED BY DEATH Funeral and burial services were held for W.H. Barnes on Tuesday afternoon, following his death early Sunday night at his home in Muscadine. Interment was at State Line church. Mr. Barnes was about 73 years old and was at one time county commissioner of Cleburne County and was held in high esteem by all who knew him. Peace to his memory. ___ EDWARDSVILLE News Quite a crowd of our young people had a fright on Saturday night at the singing at W.A. Browns. The floor gave way and down came the floor, singers and all! ___ W.A. Brown went to Atlanta on Monday to see his father who is sick in a hospital there. __ ROW IN BEAT 9 LAST SATURDAY In a row late Saturday in Beat 9, George Arnold is alleged to have shot and badly wounded Rosco McWhorter, the bullet taking effect in the leg. The shooting is said to have come up over the payment of a load of wood. Sheriff Jackson went to the scene of the shooting and arrested Arnold and brought him to the county jail. ___ TWO PAROLED LAST WEEK Tom and Joe Godwin were paroled by the state pardon board last week according to information received here Saturday. The Godwins were convicted in this county for distilling and given a sentence of one year and one day to fifteen months. The application of George Kilgore for pardon or parole, who is serving a sentence for distilling was denied by a majority of the board, it is understood. ____ CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank our many friends for their untiring kindness during the illness and death of our dear wife, daughter and sister and also for the beautiful floral offerings. May god's richest blessings be showered upon each one. W.H. Brand, husband Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Warren, parents Ophelia, Rose Lee and Eva, sisters Hazie and Virgil, brothers _____ J. T. SMITH DIED AT HIS HOME NEAR RANBURNE James T. Smith, 48 years old, died at his home in east Cleburne on Monday following an illness of seven weeks. Funeral and interment took place Tuesday, the burual being in Corinth cemetery, near the deceased's home. Mr. Smith was the oldest son of Melvin Smith. A wife and several children survive husband and father. ____ PINHOOK News We regret to learn of the death of Ira Pope which occurred at his home in Anniston last Friday morning. He is survived by his wife and one child besides a number of other relatives to mourn his untimely death. __ -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266.11.8 - Release Date: 5/10/2005

NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE CLEBURNE NEWS", Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama for OCTOBER 1925 NEWSPAPER issue of Thursday, October 1, 1925 JUDGE BABER TELLS OF HIS TWO WEEKS TRIP TO TEXAS AND OKLAHOMA To Editor of the Cleburne News, As I am just back home from a two weeks trip to Texas and Oklahoma, with pencil down a few lines for your readers. Myself and wife, my son Fletcher Baber's wife and J.M. Harris of Abernathy, boarded train No. 11 at this place Saturday morning, Sept. 12th for Witchita Falls, Texas. At 5 p.m. Saturday we arrived at Vicksburg where we were ran on to a boat and landed on the opposite side of the great Mississippi river, our train carrying us on through Louisiana to Shreveport, arriving at 11:45 p.m. Boarded train for Ft. Worth at 7 a.m. where we boarded a Denver train, reaching our destination at 1:30 p.m. where our sons Fletcher and Henry were waiting with cars to carry us out to E.D. Owen, a distance of 12 miles, most all the way over paved roads. Enoch lives on the south side of Red River. After a short rest, we crossed back over the river on a wooden bridge half mile or longer on Oklahoma side to where the Baber boys live. I will say here that enough rain fell on Sunday night to carry off a good portion of the bridge we had crossed and there was no more crossing while we were there. That part of the country got a genuine soaking. All our people are well and are making good half crops; oats very good, will make plenty of hay with the wheat pastures for the stock; some corn has been housed; about 4,250 bushes of oats harvested by the three boys; they have 650 in cotton and if weather had remained favorable and frost says off a reasonable time, a half bale or more will be gathered to the acre. They have 44 head of plow mules and horses. This time I did not climb up a peach tree, but you bet I visited the melon patches as they were handy and plenty of them, green ones and more on the way. Henry had an acre near his hog lot and they were fed while I was there. My farm, 18 miles further up in Oklahoma, where our niece Excar Owen was before her marriage to the little Oklahomian who is a real farmer, had more than 1,300 bushels of oats thrashed and has 90 acres in cotton, and about as nice as any I saw in that part. The drouth cut cotton considerably especially out from the river. Mr. Hale and family were well; he is some better than when I was there in June. The other former Cleburne people, Mrs. Lula Owen (now Mrs. Powell) and family were well as were John Carroll's folks who went from this county several years ago. Henry Carroll is a rural letter carrier. I met and talked with Obediah Hooper who once ground corn and ginned cotton on Muscadine Creek 40 to 50 years ago; he gets about like a 30 year old chap. We paid Charley Smith, Hale's son-in-law a visit on Sunday, the 20th, about 60 miles northwest, up a prong of the Red River and the prettiest country I ever visited. I have traveled over parts of eleven states but Charley has the pick of that part in my estimation. He has fine sweet potatoes, I know, for I pulled out half a bushel and carried them away. Cotton, corn, and alfalfa do well there. If a man would sell at all, it would require $25,000. to interest him on a quarter section. As all may become worried, will speak of our return trip, returning by Dallas, Texas and Texarkana, Texas, Little Rock, Memphis, Birmingham, arriving home Friday night around 7 o'clock, making the trip in 36 hours, with about $33. each way railroad fares. On Wednesday the 24th it began to rain and continued until we started Thursday morning. I told Enoch Owen to write me when the rain let up and I guess it is still raining as I have had no letter since our return home. These rains will give the wheat a good start and lot of it is being sowed. Wheat that was sowed Friday was coming up Wednesday. Farmers "pick" their cotton mostly by stripping off the bolls especially when help is scarce. I visited a new ginnery at Grandfield, Oklahoma operating five 80- saw gins and a bale of the bolls could be handled at one time and would turn out a bale in 10 minutes. Men were on hand to buy the cotton and cotton seed. Cotton was selling at 23 to 24 cents last Monday. No more now, respectfully, D.S. Baber _____ MRS. CANTRELL, AGE 78, ENJOYS COUNTY PAPER Mrs. M.E. Cantrell, aged and beloved woman living on route 5 from Bowdon, in renewing her subscription to The News last week writes, "you will find enclosed $1. for renewal to The Cleburne News. I am 78 years old and I don't want my paper to stop." Thank you, Mrs. Cantrell. ____ MARRIAGES THIS WEEK Hobert Fields of Tallahasse, Ala. and Miss Ollie Lee Boyd of Rockmart, Georgia Jas. Adair and Miss Estell Oden of Rockmart, Georgia R.T. Vaughan and Miss Ruby Lee Shaw, Cleburne County, Alabama ___ LOCAL News Mitch Morris who suffered a stroke of paralysis recently is on the road to recovery. __ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, October 8, 1925 LOCAL News A young son of Lum Whitman who lives in the Red Lands, was painfully but not seriously hurt last Friday when working at a gin. His clothing was caught in a shafting and the boy suffered several injuries before he could be freed from the machinery. ___ Mrs. L.G. Pettyjohn sustained a severe fall at her home in Heflin on Sunday night and was carried to an Anniston hospital Tuesday afternoon for an x-ray. Her many friends hope her injuries are not serious. ___ A cutting scrape in which Emory Allen is said to have been painfully stabbed in the left side by Roy Allen, a cousin, during an affray Sunday at or near Micaville. No particulars as to what brought on the trouble. It required nine stitches to close the wound, Dr. Jerry Lindsey of Hightower having been called to render medical aid. ___ J.F. SNOW PASSED AWAY LAST SATURDAY J.F. Snow (Uncle Sweet) age 72 years, died at his home here Saturday afternoon at two o'clock, following an illness of about two years. He is survived by his wife, six children and four sisters. Mr. Snow was born and reared in Cleburne county and had been a resident of Heflin for about 20 years and was known to the older residents and to every little boy and girl in the community, for whom he always had a kind word. The funeral occurred Sunday afternoon, Rev. W.J. Campbell officiating, the burial following in the local cemetery. ____ SUNDAY NIGHT SHOOTING In a difficulty Sunday night, Theron Thrower shot Dewey Rhodes of Choccolocco in front of the home of Thrower's father, in Heflin. Rhodes is said to have made a motion as if to secure a pistol when he was shot. W.C. Hudson of Choccolocco was with Rhodes it is said, on an auto ride, when they stopped at the Thrower home. __ LOCAL News Mrs. H.M. Howle of Beason Mills went to Birmingham Saturday to see her new grandson, infant child of Mr. and Mrs. H.E. Waldrep. ___ NEWSPAPER issue of Thursday, October 15, 1925 COUNTY COURT CASES The following cases were up for trial in court court on Monday, October 5th: Marvin Hart, distilling, waived to grand jury Chess. Laminack, distilling, waived to grand jury Moses Godwon, distilling, waived to grand jury Owen Stricklen, distilling, waived to grand jury Bill Cox, distilling, waived to grand jury Barney Hyatt, distilling, waived to grand jury Coon Cheatwood, assault, nol prossed Jess Perkins, violating prohibition law, fined $50. Paul Merrill, violating prohibition law, not guilty Leo Wilkinson, violating prohibition law, fined $50. and hard labor sentence Adjer Wheeler, distilling, waived to grand jury A.H. Hindman, distilling, waived to grand jury Sherman Bell, violating prohibition law, continued Willie Henderson, violating prohibition law, continued Frank Laminack, violating prohibition law, fined $50. Walker Griffin, violating prohibition law, continued Calvin Brown, violating prohibition law, fined $50. ____ Ai News William Warren and Miss Lena Anderson were happily married on Sunday, Rev. Charlie Garner officiating. __ Mr. and Mrs. Ralston Phillips visited Mr. and Mrs. Willie Phillips on Sunday. __ CARD OF THANKS To my friends and neighbors, I take this method of thanking one and all who in any way contributed to the wants and comfort of my husband during his long illness. May god bless each one. Respectfully, Mrs. J.F. Snow. ___ NEWSPAPER issue of Thursday, October 29, 1925 LOCAL News Mr. and Mrs. R.H. Meacham and baby boy who visited in Goodwater for a few days spent Friday with Mr. and Mrs. Roy Meacham before returning to their home in Castleberry. __ Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Warren of Dutton spent last week with relatives on Cane Creek. Johnny says he lives near a fine school and that on opening day more than 150 were enrolled. Crops are good in Jackson County, he informed the news. ___ M.B. Norrell and Miss Pearl Turner, both from east Cleburne, were married Wednesday at the court house, Judge Glasgow officiating. __ Mrs. Mitchell Blake and baby returned Monday from a pleasant visit of two weeks with relatives and friends at Cleveland, Tennessee. __ Mr. and Mrs. Clellon Wheeler spent the weekend here. Mrs. Wheeler was before her marriage Miss Lola Brown, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Welcome Brown. ___ -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266.11.8 - Release Date: 5/10/2005

NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE CLEBURNE NEWS", Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama for SEPTEMBER 1925 NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, September 3, 1925 MARRIAGE LICENSES ISSUED IN AUGUST 1925 Fifteen marriage licenses were issued in the probate office during the month of August. Licensed were issued to the following couples: E.R. Garrett and Miss Daisy Jones Arthur Gould and Miss Lucy Dunlap M.D. White and Miss Ola Wade Jas. T. Searcy and Miss Bovene Vickers W.O. Denney and Miss Fannie Hayes C.C. Jones and Miss Grace Lindsey Carl Stephens and Miss Ester Key H.B. Lewis and Miss Zoda Morton Earl Brown and Miss Lela Rakestraw J.H. Lancaster and Miss Janette Rivers Hoyt Nicholson and Miss Jewell Smith Earl Thompson and Miss Eula Rakestraw Thos. M. Smith and Miss Ora Nell Evans R.P. Everett and Mrs. Della Wilkerson Martin Watson and Miss Annie Enright Wm. Deese and MIss Addie Mae Staples ____ LOCAL News Mr. and Mrs. Arrel B. Reaves will move to Bessemer this week where they will make their future home. The people of Heflin regret losing this splendid couple. ___ NEGRO KILLED BY J. PHILLIPS; Former Heflin Man shoots negro at Bremen, Georgia last week. (From The Gateway, Bremen, GA) "Brad Glass, a negro section hand on the Southern Railroad, was shot and instantly killed last Thursday afternoon by policeman John G. Phillips at 4:45 o'clock on the Tallapoosa Road inside the city limits. According to information gained by The Gateway man, Glass went to work Thursday morning and was drinking. In the afternoon the foreman is said to have tried to get Glass to go home and that he refused and cursed the foreman who called the police to arrest the negro. Policeman Phillips and Wells responded to the call and when he approached the negro he began to curse the officer and threw rocks at him. One rock struck Phillips on his right hand. He then began to shoot at the negro who continued to chase the officer and shower him with rocks. It is said that the officer shot 13 shots at the negro and that three shots landed in the body of Glass, one in the breast which caused his death. Policeman Wells stated that Phillips only shot six times at the negro. Sheriff Richards and Solicitor Ed Griffith of Buchanan were notified and came to Bremen and an investigation was made and an arrest. Brad Glass has lived around Bremen for years and has worked on the section for the past 20 years." It was learned in Heflin on Tuesday morning that Judge F.A. Irwin of the Tallapoosa circuit had set the bond of Policeman Phillips at $2000. which he readily made, the case being waived to the grand jury. No preliminary trial was given the officer. Mr. Phillips, who moved from Heflin to Bremen about two years ago was reared at Hightower, in this county, and has always borne a good name among those who knew him. He lived in Heflin for a number of years before moving to the Georgia town. _____ CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank our friends and neighbors for the kindness and sympathy shown during the illness and death of our dear wife and mother. May the God she so faithfully served bless each of you is our earnest prayer. R.L. Dunn and Children ____ IN MEMORY OF MRS. NANCY BURRELL On the 22nd day of July the death angel visited our home and carried away our dear mother. She was 84 years old the 12th of October last. She was sick for 4 months and suffered much pain. She leaves two sons and four daughters, 36 grandchildren, 119 great grandchildren and eight great great grandchildren. The children are: H.J. Hayes, Grant, Alabama; Mesdames M.F. McWhorter, T.C. King, J.T. Payne, H.T. Pruitt amd Mr. S.H. Burrell. We wish to thank our neighbors and friends for their kindness and help during the illness and dear of our dear one, and may god's richest blessings be with them. A Daughter ____ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, September 10, 1925 MR. JESSE EDWARDS AND MISS PEARL CAMP WED A marriage that will be of great interest to hundreds of friends and acquaintances in Cleburne and Randolph counties is that of Mr. Jesse Edwards and Miss Pearl Camp, both of the Newell community and are among Randolph's most popular young people, the bride being the daughter of County Commissioner C.D. Camp while the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Irve Edwards. The marriage ceremony was performed by Rev. Daniel Camp, grandfather of the bride at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Camp. The happy young couple left Sunday afternoon for Bessemer, their future home where Mr. Edwards is connected with an insurance company as assistant superintendant. ____ FUNERAL SERVICES FOR J. W. BENTLEY ON SUNDAY Funeral services for John W. Bentley, who lived for many years around the Muscadine Campground and whose sudden death Saturday afternoon shocked his many friends, were held Sunday afternoon by Rev. A.T. Warmack of Lebanon in the presence of a large congregation of friends. Mr. Bentley had not been in good health for several weeks. He had improved lately and had been up and about for some time, but was stricken suddenly Saturday just after noon and after partaking of a hearty meal. He was one of the leading citizens of that section of Cleburne county and will greatly missed. He is survived by several grown children. Tallapoosa Journal, Sept 3rd. ___ MUSCADINE News Joe Ben Chandler of Rome was the guest of his sister Mrs. Coffey on Sunday. __ COLEMANS HAVE REUNION On Tuesday, August 11th, the children and grandchildren met at the home of their parents and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. P.G Coleman for a reunion, all of their children and their families being present as follows: J.G. Coleman and family; B.J. Coleman and family; J.L. Coleman and family, and Mrs. L.W. Warren and families, there being 28 of the children and grandchildren present, each one bringing a basket filled with good things to eat, the dinner being spread out in picnic style and enjoyed to the fullest extent by everyone, after which several social hours were spent. Some fine watermelons were served and also some pictures of the crowd were made. After the day at the Coleman home all went to the Cross Roads where a good sermon was heard. A Granddaughter ____ HOMER HEADRICK DEAD Homer Headrick, 15 years old, died at the home of his mother on Tuesday and was buried at Cane Creek Wedensday morning. Luther, a young brother is desperately ill and not expected to live. The family is reported as being in needy circumstances and those charitably included can render good work there. ___ TWO DEAD AS RESULT OF AUTO OVERTURNING Tuesday last, Mr. and Mrs. J.T. Watson were instantly killed in an automobile wreck near Opelika as they were returning to their home near White Plains from a visit to their son, Prof. Will Watson of Opelika. The car, a large Dodge was literally torn to pieces as it left the roadway and plunged down an embankment, falling across a stone culvert. The two ages people were hurled through the top of the car with the above result. Dr. Whitesides of Oklahoma, a son-in-law of the Watsons, who was driving the car at the time of the accident was seriously hurt, as were his wife and daughter. A granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Watson who was in the car, miraculously escape injury. The funeral for the Watsons was held at White Plains cemetery on the following Friday by Rev. J.C. Francis of Heflin, assisted by Rev. L.C. Branscombe of The First Methodist Church, Anniston, and Rev. Mr. Keith, Baptist minister from Jacksonville, in the presence of a large concourse of friends and relatives who mourn the going of these good people who walked side by side for 57 years, and in their death were not divided. ____ NEWSPAPER issue of Thursday, September 17, 1925 SHOOTING AFFRAY SUNDAY NIGHT During a neighborhood singing at the home of Dick Dempsey, 4 miles south of Heflin last Sunday night, a difficulty arose between Lester McEachern of Edwardsville and Charlie Jones of the Belltown settlement, both about 18 years old, in which the latter received a pistol ball in the arm following the shooting. Whiskey is said to have played a prominent part. McEachern was arrested and placed in the county jail and having waived to the grand jury, gave bond in the sum of $500. set by Justice of the Peace Crumpton. ___ MARRIAGE LICENSES ISSUED LAST WEEK The following marriage licenses were issued from the probate office here last week: E.J Pollard and Miss Essie Richardson, Bowdon, GA route 5 M. Brady and Miss Lucile Rylee, Atlanta, GA H.E. Hennigh and Miss Katherine Wright, Greensboro, N.C. Martin Monson and Miss Annie Enrighten, Heflin Alvin D. Ford and Miss Zebbie Thrower, Chulafinnee William Deese and Miss Addie Mae Stephens, Bowdon, GA Route 4 Tommy Gill and Miss Annie Gore, Heflin ____ RIPE IN YEARS, MINISTER HAS FINE MESSAGE The people of Heflin were happily thrilled and made to feel good last Saturday morning on receipt of the glad news that Rev. Gete L. Freeman, who for many years traveled over the mountain roads of this part of Alabama on horseback as an iternerate preacher, was to preach at the Methodist Episcopal Church here at 11 o'clock that day, and a large crowd turned out to greet the venerable man of god. "Uncle Gete" as we all love to call him, came with his father and the family when he was quite a small boy to a little cove in the Red Lands, a few miles southeast of Heflin, and while he was merely a small boy, he felt that god had laid his hand upon him, calling him into the ministry, and in young manhood went to preaching and for more than sixty years, "Uncle Gete" has been a faithful soldier in the master's work, and thousands of men and women all over this country have been made better because of his advice. "Uncle Gete" reared two sons, and the old veteran said from the pulput here Saturday, "I was proud of these little boys and expected to lean on their strong arms when I am old, but I have outlived each of them", and with tear dimmed eyes, smiling, said, "God knows best." Rev. W.A. Murphree and others spoke feelingly of their acquaintance with "Uncle Gete" many long years ago and ohw happy they were to again meet him on "this side." Uncle Gete preached an able sermon, was strong and vigorous and read his text without the aid of glasses, although he is 84 years old. In the concluding remarks he declared he regretted the doing away with the "mourners bench" in the church. "Uncle Gete" lives at Silome Springs, Arkansas and is here with Mrs. Freeman for a visit among relatives and many friends. _____ LOCAL News Mr. and Mrs. W.O. Lovvorn and children have gone to St. Petersburg, Florida where they will make their future home. ___ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, September 24, 1925 MARRIAGE LICENSES ISSUED IN PAST WEEK The following couples were issued marriage licenses here during the past week: Columbus Hunter and Miss Odessa Carter S.H. Martin and Miss Estelle Bowling Glen Richardson and Miss Clara Smith Arthur Brown and Miss Lena Knight Wyatt Brown and Mrs. Della Abner ___ -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266.11.7 - Release Date: 5/9/2005

NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "The Cleburne News", Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama for August 20, 1925 thru August 27, 1925 NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, August 20, 1925 TRAGIC DEATH OF MR. D.M. KAYLOR; Texas paper gives account of former Cleburne man. (by Rev. W.V. Jones, Meridian, Texas) When the news flashed over the wire here on July 20th that D.M. Kaylor, a well known and highly respected citizen of Iredell, had been killed in an auto accident near Little Rock, Arkansas, that morning, it shocked the entire population of the town. Bro. Kaylor and wife and his son John Kaylor and wife, left on Tuesday morning of last week for a visit to their old home in Alabama, making the trip in the car. Just a few days before they started we heard Mr. Kaylor talking about his trip and was very anxious to get off and said that it would likely be his last as he was getting to an age he could not hope to be traveling much longer. Bill Woods left here with them, but in his own car, intending to go with them as far as Little Rock to see his brother, and at the time of the accident, Mr. Kaylor was riding with Mr. Wood. They met a car on the curve and Mr. Woods had to take the outer part of the curve and the ground being wet, the car slid into a ditch and turned over with the result mentioned above. It occurred about 16 miles this side of Little Rock. We learned from his son that his father's neck was broken and death was instantaneous. The body was returned here for burial, arriving Friday night at 11 o'clock, but was not buried until Sunday afternoon, waiting for his son and daughter to get here from Alabama and Georgia who did not arrive until late Saturday evening. The funeral was conducted in the Baptist church at 4 p.m. in charge of Rev. J.P. Gilliam of Carlton, assisted by the pastor, Rev. L.A. Thompson. Rev. W.L. Daniel and this writer were called upon for a short talk. The attendance was larger, if not larger than we have ever seen at a funeral here. Bro. Kaylor had been an honored Mason for 35 years and after the close of the service at the church the Iredell Lodge A.F. & A.M. took charge and laid his body to rest with the beautiful and impressive ceremony of that ancient Order. The floral offerings were nice. The deceased was married to Miss Winnie E. Lott on November 9, 1876 to which union three children were born, two sons and one daughter as follows: Mrs. A.D. Cook of Carrollton, Georgia T.J. Kaylor of Heflin, Alabama John M. Kaylor of Iredell, Texas; all of them being present at the funeral. Brother Kaylor unitd with the Baptist church when he was a young man and until recent years was an active member. He was born in Randolph County, Alabama on January 27, 1857 and moved to Iredell, Texas in January 1904, having resided here twenty-one years and was well known and had many friends. Brother Kaylor was a good citizen, a good husband and father. He was a man of strong convictions and the courage of his convictions. Politically he was a Democrat and he recognized the christian spirit where he found it, but the Baptist church was the one of his choice and from young manhood he had been affiliated with that denomination. But he has gone and another name is stricken from the roll of aged settlers, and the breaking of the tender ties of nature will cause the living to suffer the pain of sorrow. Thus closed the earthly life of one, who being dead, yet speaks. He leaves his aged companion Mrs. Winnie E. Kaylor of Iredell, two sons and one daughter. ______ FAMILY EXTENDS APPRECIATION Last spring about the time we got our crop planted and our cotton chopped, and when we were looking forward to a pleasant and prosperous year, I was attacked by a virulent case of typhoid, and in a few days two of my grown daughters and later my grown son were attacked by the same malady; these were all the help I had to make a crop. Then our hopes were blighted, dark shadows hung over us thick and low, our wings of hope broken, our future was a dark cloud through which we could not see. The hand of fortune had never been extended to us. There was no meal in the barrel and no oil in the cruse, and here we were with no one to work and no money to buy the necessaries of life. The groans of one patient could be heard by patients in every room and for a time it seemed that death was the only thing that could bring us any relief. But no, we soon found ourselves pleasantly mistaken. The good people in and around Heflin heard of our misfortune and came, post haste, to our rescue; meat, flour, chickens, eggs, sugar, coffee, and all the necessary linen needed for the sick room and many necessary articles too numerous to mention and a considerable amount of money was donated to us. Our crop was worked out and while we were scorching with fever night and day, we were consoled with the knowledge that we and our crops would not be neglected. The good people in and around Bell Mills, Pine Grove and Ai gve us al lthe necessary support to pull us through this great trial. We did not know until now that the sick room could be made a paradise by those whose step is yet vigorous and whose hearts are in the right place. We are all on the road to recovery and it is partly due to the loving kindness of our friends. We wish we knew how to fully thank you for what you have done for us. We know that god's richest blessings will rest upon you. Mr. and Mrs. J.N. Chaffin and children ________ JACKSONVILLE YOUTH DIES IN ANNISTON HOSPITAL Anniston, Alabama Wiliam Fred Laminack, thirteen year old son of Mrs. J.D. Laminack of Jacksonville, died Thursday night in an Anniston, hospital. Young Laminack was one of the most active Boy Scouts in Jacksonville and was very popular among his fellow members. His many friends were shocked to learn of his death. The remains of the deceased were taken to Jacksonville escorted by Anniston Boy Scouts. The deceased is survived by his mother Mrs. J.D. Laminack of Jacksonville, three brothers, C.J. of Jacksonville, R.B. of Sheffield and W.O. of Texas; three sisters, Mrs. W.H. Brown of Anniston, Mrs. M.J. Owen of Edwardsville and Miss Frances of Jacksonville. ____ LOCAL News J.D. Chandler and family of Mayland, Tennessee spent the weekend with C.L. Chandler and family. __ Mrs. Arrel Reaves left Tuesday for a weeks visit with her mother at Bessemer. __ Mrs. Bradshaw who has had malarial fever is improving. __ The Cleburne News, with many others, will be glad to learn that Mrs. Bert Harris is rapidly recovering in a Birmingham hospital from a serious operation. __ NEWSPAPER issue of Thursday, August 27, 1925 MRS. INUS BARNES DIED LAST FRIDAY; Beloved Heflin Woman has been in declining Health 3 Years. The great preacher to the Gentiles said "for me to live is christ, but to die is gain." There are but few of us who can even realize what it is to live, but as we stand in the presence of death, and look back on a devoted life like that of Mrs. Inus Barnes, then we begin to know what of life and what it means. We can't lift aside the veil and understand the mysteries of the Great Beyond, but we can see the beautiful shadows that follow a devoted christian life. As we stand looking back over the life of this most truly good woman, we find ourselves asking this question over and over, "Why, oh, why was she taken from among us?". She was just so to speak, in the beginning of life, only 55 and at the age we just begin to live. Our vision of life, our horizon of what life is to others, is just truly beginning in view. We might truly say that she had lived a pure christian life and truly had. In young womanhood she gave her heart to god and joined the Missionary Baptist church and from that eventful hour she lived a most exemplary christian life. On January 13, 1890 she was married to Mr. J.W. Barnes, who with the following children, survive: Mrs. F.H. Steele of Birmingham, Ala Mr. Raymond Barnes of Heflin, Ala. Her brothers and sisters are: Wiser Gaines of Fredericksburg, Oklahoma Festus Gaines of Birmingham, Ala Chester Gaines of Altus, Oklahoma Lester Gaines of Mountain Park, Oklahoma Loren Gaines of Brownwood, Texas The sisters being: Mrs. G.T. Birdett of Dublin, Texas Mrs. Alliene Newkirk of Attalla, Alabama Miss Ruby Gaines of Fredericksburg, Oklahoma Mrs. Silas Luck of Snyder, Oklahoma. Her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry F. Gaines reside near Snyder, Oklahoma. Margaret, the adopted daughter, was taken into the family when 4 years old and is loved as devotedly and cared for by the foster parents as their own children. Quiet, unassuming, dignified, gentle, true and sympathetic, her record and life were as spotless as the soul that she gave to her god on the 21st day of August. She was as modest and sweet as the little violet that blossoms on the hillside. Truly "the king of shadow loves a shining mark." He came where the summer of life was ripening toward a beautiful harvest, into a home where there was love and gladness and silently beckoned to the star that lighted the fireside and she perhaps murmured "I am ready" and with paling brow and cheek, silently followed, and today beneath a bank of beautiful and fragrant flowers, she sleeps, she is sleeping, and no more on earth shall we see her willingly extended hand, nor look into her sweet confiding face all aglow with kindling beams of friendshop nor hear her gentle voice. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. G.B. Boman, a former pastor, and long time friend of the family, it having been her request that Mr. Boman officiate at her burial, and the minister spoke words of praise of the life and christian character of the deceased. Following the minister's talk, the Heflin Eastern Star of which Mrs. Barnes was a member, took charge of the services, rendering its beautiful and touching ceremony, after which the large congregation of sorrowing relatives and friends were given the opportunity to view for the last time one they had learned to love so much. The active pall bearers were R. Gibbs, J.T. Beason, R.E. Jones, J.A. Morgan, A.L. Jones and C.L. Wager, the interment being in the Heflin Cemetery on Saturday afternoon. ____ CARD OF THANKS To the many friends in Heflin who so faithfully and lovingly ministed to our devoted wife and precious mother, we wish to thank from the depth of our hearts, for the beautiful floral wreaths. May the god that she so faithfully served bless each of you is our earnest prayer. J.W. Barnes and children _____ LOCAL News M.J. Butler and sisters Mrs. C.L. Tucker and Miss Fannie Butler of Elmore County were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Butler and other Cleburne relatives this week. John is an old pal of the writer and we know enough on the boy to "pen" him til Gabriel toots his trumphet, but blamed if we "squeal" on him at this late day. ___ COURT CASE The trial of Cebe Echols, alleged to have slain John Watts a few weeks ago has been set for Monday, August 31st. Merrill and Jones, local lawyers, will assist State Solicitor J.B. Sanford in the prosecution it is understood. __ KNIGHT LOSES ARM WHEN AUTO TURNS TURTLE According to information reaching town Tuesday afternoon, Leonard Knight suffered the loss of an arm early that day when the car in which he was riding is said to have went over an embankment near the Cleburne and Randolph county line. Knight was in the company of Dr. Jim Ligon when the latter was instantly killed last year in an auto accident near Hillabee creek in Calhoun County. ____ MRS. CREWS DIED LAST WEDNESDAY Mrs. Crews, beloved wife of Amos Crews, died at her home on Wednesday of last week after an illness extending seven or eight months. Funeral and burial services occurred the following day at New Harmony and were in charge of Rev. Henry Haywood. Mrs. Crews before her marriage was Miss Lizzie Johnson and has many relatives in this section. Besides her husband she is survived by two small children. Sympathy is extended to the bereaved ones by The Cleburne News and a host of friends. ____ MUSCADINE News Mr. and Mrs. Bart Barnes of Albertville visited W.H. Barnes last week. __ Our people were made to feel sad at the death of Mrs. Charlie Hill who died last Thursday night following an operation at a hospital in Atlanta. __ LOCAL News Sam Steele of Bremen and sister Mrs. Pearl Brooks of Atlanta attended the funeral of Mrs. Inus Barnes here Saturday. __ Mr. and Mrs. Bart Barnes and sons Lee and Melvin of Albertville, relatives of Mrs. Inus Barnes, returned home on Sunday. __ Mr. and Mrs. D.F. Holcombe and children of Adairsville, Georgia visited Mr. and Mrs. J.M. Holcombe at Cedar Creek last week. __ Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Marcus Myers on the 20th, a fine 12 pound girl. __ FARM FOR SALE 120 acre farm, good 6 room house, barns and outbuildings, good pasture, good orchard, about 12 acres bottom land, also about 300 acres pine, oak and poplar timberlands for sale. Will sell part or together. J.M. Fletcher, Hopewell, Alabama ___ Uncle Obe Brown of Edwardsville, one of the county's best citizens, was carried to Birmingham a few days ago for an operation. Friends hope for his early recovery and return home. ___ CARD OF APPRECIATION We wish to thank our friends and neighbors for the kindness and assistance during the illness and death of our dear wife and mother. God bless each and every one. J.M. Flemmons and children ___ -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266.11.7 - Release Date: 5/9/2005

NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE CLEBURNE NEWS", Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama for AUGUST 6th thrugh August 13th, 1925 NEWSPAPER issue of Thursday, August 6, 1925 MARRIAGE LICENSES ISSUED The following marriage licenses were issued from the office of Probate Judge on Saturday: M.D. White and Miss Ola Wade W.O. Denney and Miss Fannie Hayes Martin V. Lindsey and Mrs. Bessie Willingham ___ COUNTY COURT CASES The following cases were heard in county court Monday: Luther Spoon, assault, $30. Jerry Almon, violating prohibition law, $50. Joe Sears, violating prohibition law, $50. J.H. Mullins, violating prohibition law, $50. The following cases were postponed: J.M. Easterwood, distilling Calvin Brown, violating prohibition law Walker Griffin, violating prohibition law Press Turner, distilling, waived to grand jury Frank Laminack, violating prohibition law ______ KAYLOR VICTIM IN AUTO ACCIDENT; Father of Tom Kaylor is Killed While Enroute to Heflin Word was received in Heflin on July 30th, to the effect that M.D. Kaylor, father of T.J. Kaylor of Bell Mills, had been instantly killed in an automobile accident just west of Little Rock, Arkansas when the car in which he and his son Marvin Kaylor, with their wives, were traveling, in a collision with another machine, went over an embankment. Mr. Kaylor, with other members of his family of Iredell, Texas, leaving their homes on the 28th, were enroute to Cleburne county to visit relatives and friends, and had proceeded to 12 miles west of Little Rock when the unfortunate accident occurred, resulting in the instant death of the former Cleburne man. Fortunately the other members of the family escaped with only minor wounds. Mr. Kaylor, who is well and favorably known in this county, moved to Texas about twenty years ago, settling in the town of Iredell and his death will cause hundreds of hearts to feel sad over the untimely death of this splendid man. The first news of the deplorable tragedy, came to Jasper Cook, a grandson of Anniston. Upon hearing the death of their father, Mr. Tom Kaylor of Bell Mills and Mrs. A.D. Cook, a daughter living at Mandeville, Georgia, left for Texas to attend the funeral of their father. Besides the two last named, another son, Marvin Kaylor of Iredell, survive, who with the widow, have the sincere sympathy of their hundreds of Cleburne friends in the great loss. ____ YOUNG LAD SERIOUSLY BURNED ON SATURDAY; Son of Farmer Thrash is near death, the result of a gasoline explosion. The overturning of a bucket of gasoline late Saturday night, near Bethel church, just over the line in Clay County, will probably cost Blake Thrash, 17 year old son of Farmer Thrash, his life, according to a report reaching Heflin Monday morning. While at work on a stalled automobile at 10 o'clock Saturday night with other parties, a bucket filled with gasoline was accidentally overturned into a fire near by on the ground, enveloping the unfortunate boy, burning him in a frightful manner from his hips down before the flames could be extinguished. A physician was hurriedly summoned and the young man was given medical attention and carried to his home where Monday morning he was reported a being in a serious condition. ____ VISITORS FROM TENNESSEE Mr. and Mrs. Lee Hale, Mr. and Mrs. Lem Hale and Mr. and Mrs. Britton Evans of Leoma, Tennessee have returned to their homes after spending a few days with Cleburne relatives. ___ MOUNTAIN LASS SENT TO JAIL AS MOONSHINER Gadsden, Alabama - - - Mattie Lee, pretty 20 year old girl of Slasham, in St. Clair county, was brought here on Saturday by Sheriff Bowlin and placed in the Etowah jail on a charge of distilling. He said the girl had been caught at a still while it was in full blast and her male companion was also captured. She was brought here for safekeeping, the sheriff explaining that his jail at Ashville is neither safe nor suitable for a young women. The girl's father came to town late Saturday and was making frantic efforts to secure her release on bond. ___ LOCAL News Chief of Police Benton Adams came down like a brick wall on two alleged bootleggers on Tuesday night, rounding up Theron Thrower and Ralf Ross, capturing a car and 3 gallons of "white mule". The arrests were made in town where a company of soldiers had struck camp for the night, military police assisting in the catch. Thrower was fined $126. by Mayor Haley on Wednesday morning, the case against Ralf Ross being dismissed. The car will be confiscated, the chief says. ____ FOR SALE One 3 horse and one 2 horse farm, located on Cane Creek, known as the John Warren farms, 6 miles east of Heflin and 3 1/2 miles south of Edwardsville. Good dwellings and out buildings, good water and pastures. Write or see J.W. Warren, Dutton, Alabama or see N.W. Liner who lives on one of the farms. ____ A.H. Green and family returned to their home in Fyfee, Ala., after spending the weekend with relatives near Cedar Creek. __ J.W. Thompson of Gooseneck, representing Beason Mills Lodge, I.O.O.F., attended the Grand Lodge meeting in Birmingham on Tuesday. __ Cranston Atkins, formerly of Atlanta, is visiting his parents Mr. and Mrs. J.M. Atkins here. He will move to Hollywood, Florida within a few days where he will engage in the drug store business. __ CHOSEA SPRINGS News Mrs. Mae Kelley has returned to her home in Tennessee. __ LOCAL News "Uncle" Whit Gray and his better three-fourths had as their guests Sunday, a sister from Albertville and the following children: J.S. and boys; F.P. and family; Pat B. and wife of Anniston; Leonard L. and wife of Oxford; and Elbert L. of Birmingham. Guess it made dad and mam feel might proud to have the kids with them again. ___ MURDER CHARGED Warrants charging murder in the first degree were sworn out before Justice of the Peace J.H. Crumpton on Tuesday of this week against Seabe and Joe Echols, brothers, by J.H. Watts, charging them with the murder of Watts' son, the alleged crime being committed just over the line in Cleburne county late Friday afternoon near Abel. According to the old man's account of the alleged murder, the three men were scuffling when one of the Echols' drew a pistol and shot the young man. ____ NOTICE Notice is hereby given that application will be made to the Governor for parole or pardon of Melley Cheatwood convicted at the August term of Circuit court in Cleburne county, Alabama 1924, and sentenced to the penitentiary for a term of two years for distilling. Melley Cheatwood ____ PINHOOK News We regret to learn of the death of Mrs. Ella Palmer which occurred at her home about 6 o'clock. She is survived by her husband and several children and other relatives, who are: Mrs. Ola Holt of LaGrange, Georgia Mrs. Roxie Burns of Piedmont Lawson Burns of Alabama City Mrs. Nora Floyd, Daniel and Virgil Burns of this place ____ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, August 13, 1925 MRS. MALONE ANSWERS CALL Muscadine, Ala., Aug. 11th - - Mrs. Eliphar Malone died suddenly at her home here late Monday while preparing supper. She ws 60 years old. Her remains were laid to rest in the local cemetery, the services being conducted by Rev. Mr. Potter. This good woman will be greatly missed in the community. She is survived by her husband, one brother and three sisters. ____ AGED CITIZEN HURT Uncle Elijah Black, 85 years old, one of our best beloved citizens, while attempting to do some light chores about the yard Monday, fell in a faint and had to be carried into the house. The good man, owing to his extreme age, is quite feeble, although he at times attempts to do light work about the house. ___ FORMER CLEBURNE WOMAN AND HUSBAND IN WRECK According to Tuesday's Atlanta Georgian, Mr . and Mrs. J.P. Warnock, enroute from Mount Pleasant, Tennessee to Florida, met with a serious accident Monday in Atlanta, when the automobile in which they were traveling collided with a street car. The injured were hurried to Grady Hospital. The accident occured near the Soldier's Home in Atlanta. Before her marriage, Mrs. Warnock was Miss Leola Bell, now of Atlanta but formerly of Bell Mills. ___ LOCAL News Mr. and Mrs. J.M. Crumpton and mother Mrs. J.H. Crumpton and daughter Miss Virda have returned from Birmingham where they visited the family of Mr. and Mrs. R.B. McElroy. ___ E.W. Beason of Hartsfield, Georgia spent a few days here last week with old friends and relatives. "Uncle" Ed reports that crops in Colquitt County are better than in the past several years. __ Mrs. Mitchell Blake and children have returned from a pleasant visit with relatives at Hattiesburg, Mississippi. __ Miss Gladys Beason returned Sunday from a three weeks visit with her sister Mrs. Roxie Wade of Lineville. ___ Mr. and Mrs. Asbury Jones and children of Memphis, Tennessee have been the guests of the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.G. Jones, going from Heflin to Atlanta to vsiit with other relatives before returning home. ___ -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266.11.7 - Release Date: 5/9/2005

NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE CLEBURNE NEWS", Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama for DECEMBER 1921 NEWSPAPER issue of Thursday, December 1, 1921 Ai News Jim Chupp, wife and baby left for Texas last Saturday. __ Mrs. Leonard Gaines is on the sick list. __ NEWSPAPER issue of Thursday, December 15, 1921 NEWELL Community News Mrs. Sallie Holmes, wife of Joe Holmes, died Thursday and was laid to rest in the cemetery at Poplar Springs. __ ARBACOOCHEE News Mrs. Amy Conkle spent last week with her grandmother, Mrs. E.J. Loveless. __ Guy Preston of Atlanta, Georgia is visiting his uncle, Charles Keheley. __ BELL MILLS News Mrs. Hanna Champion is visiting her sons, Bart and John. __ Born, to Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Champion, a girl. __ Little George Cook, Emmet Jeffers and another child were painfully hurt when they pounded a dynamite cap with a hammer causing the cap to explode. __ CHULAFINNEE News George Cheatwood of Anniston was the recent guest of his sister, Mrs. Homer Campbell. __ MR. SAM WHITE BURIED ON TUESDAY Mr. Sam White, well known citizen of Heflin, died at the Bryce Hospital on Sunday where he had been a patient for more than a year. For many years Mr. White was a faithful employee of the Southern Railway company in the capacity of engineer. Several months ago Mr. White's health gave way and he was compelled to give up his position with the Railway, hoping to regain his strength but his condition did not improve as was hoped for. The funeral and interment took place in Heflin on Tuesday morning, the F.P. Owens Co. having charge of the arrangements with Masons officiating at the grave. The News extends sympathy to the bereaved companion and children. ___ NEWSPAPER issue of Thursday, December 22, 1921 LOCAL News Mr. and Mrs. Willie Snow and family and two brothers of Oxford were the guests of Uncle Sweet and Aunt Dora this week. __ Dr. Wright's friends in Heflin sympathize with him in the death of his brother Mr. Theodore Wright of Tallapoosa, who died at an Atlanta hospital on Friday. __ OAK LEVEL NEws Mrs. John Laminack of Crossville, Tennessee is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A.M. Roberts. __ NEWSPAPER issue of Thursday, December 29, 1921 Mr. and Mrs. Mack Cook of Somerset, Kentucky and Mr. and Mrs. James R. Cook of Baltimore, Maryland are visiting their mother Mrs. V. Cook. __ Mr.and Mrs. H.G. Morgan of Dallas, Texas are visiting here. __ Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Prestidge, a boy. __ Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Melville Crumpton on the 26th, a boy. Grandpa Cicero has two now to buy candy, apples, oranges, raisins and bananas for and he enjoys it! ___ Mr. and Mrs. Alf Turner of St. Clair county are visiting relatives in Cleburne this week. __ Mr.and Mrs. New of Charlotte, North Carolina were the guest of their children, Mr. and Mrs. Lon New during the holidays. ___ UNCLE JIM'S 72nd BIRTHDAY ON SUNDAY The children and grandchildren of Mr. James T. Glasgow, father of Judge A.H. Glasgow, gave the good old gentleman a birthday dinner at Uncle Jim's home on Monday, December 26th, celebrating his 72nd birthday. About fifty of his children and grandchildren and neighbors commenced arriving at about 11 o'clock, bringing fruits, cakes and other good eats, with presents and by the twelve o'clock hour the yard and house were crowded with friends and relatives. The long table was loaded down with the "fat of the land" which had been temptingly prepared by Mrs. Glasgow and kind neighbors. Mr. Glasgow has lived where he now resides for seventy years, since he was a child of two years. No one enjoyed the day more than did Uncle Jim who was overjoyed by the day's pleasure and it must have been a real treat for all present, and it is hoped that he will be spared to his loved ones and friends many years yet. Who was is that said "honor thy father and thy mother that the days may be long upon the earth" or something like it? ___ -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266.11.7 - Release Date: 5/9/2005

NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM " THE CLEBURNE NEWS", Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama for NOVEMBER 1921 NEWSPAPER issue of Thursday, November 3, 1921 VICTORY Community News Glema Howle opened her school at Arbacoochee on Monday morning. __ Drue Howle of Texas is visiting relatives at this place. __ Zelma Howle is teaching at Pilgrim's Rest. __ LOCAL News In sending in his subscription to The News, Mr. J.M. Wood of Jacksonville, Calhoun county says " Being a Cleburne county boy and an old log-hauler of your probate judge, I will enjoy The News from my old home county." Mr. Wood's letterhead not only shows that he is Mayor of Jacksonville but is one of the proprietors of a nice mercantile business. __ 16,649 Pieces in This Quilt At the Community Fair held at Ranburne last Friday and Saturday, was a quilt, pieced by Mrs. J.W. Overton, that contained 16,649 pieces, the largest being about the size of a postage stamp, and , like Jacob's coat, was of many colors and shows much patience and taste. It is doubtful if there is another person that in the state can excell Mrs. Overton's in this respect. ___ NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION Notice is hereby given that an application will be made for the parole of John Berry Cheatwood and Shepperd Owen, convicted and sentenced by the circuit court of Cleburne County, Alabama on the 20th day of Aug. 1918 for manslaughter in the second degree, to hard labor for 5 years in the state penitentiary of the state of Alabama, will be made to the Pardoning Board of Alabama. This Nov. 2, 1921. N.E. Owen ___ Ai News Mr. and Mrs. M.V. Harris visited in Tennessee last week. They also took in the Confederate Reunion at Chattanooga. __ FRUITHURST News Mrs. J.W. Burchfield and Lillian went to Heflin on Sunday to attend the funeral of Mrs. Norton, Mrs. Burchfield's sister-in-law, who died in an Anniston hospital after an operation. ___ BOYHOOD FRIEND Thirty-six years ago J. Morgan Defreese moved from Cleburne county to Louisiana. Morgan and the editor "fought, bled and died" on adjoining farms out east of Heflin and naturally are close friends. While often thought of our old boyhood chum and friend we had no idea when, if ever, we would again see our old pal, until a few nights ago he paid us an appreciated visit, but not the same Morgan DeFreese that we last knew thirty-six years ago. For there is signs of a little frost about his temples. When Morgan paid his hotel bill for himself and wife at Ruston, Louisiana thirty-six years ago he found that his bank roll consisted of only twenty cents, two slick dimes. But he had an unlimited amount of get up and hustle in his make up but by hard work and strict economy, he prospered from the day he landed in his adopted state. May his success continue until hence called to join his devoted companion who was taken from him a few years ago, is the sincere wish of a friend. Mr. DeFreese returned home Wednesday morning. ____ MRS. EXIE NORTON DIED FRIDAY Mrs. Exie Norton, wife of Mr. R.L. Norton, passed away at an Anniston hospital Friday afternoon at about four o'clock after undergoing an operated which proved too much for her weakened condition. Mrs. Norton was well known by many of our people who knew her to be a kind neighbor, loving, tender mother and true companion, and will be sadly missed in the community. Besides the husband, Mrs. Norton is survived by four children, three boys and one girl and many relatives and friends. The burial took place in the cemetery at Cane Creek Primitive Baptist church on Saturday. Elder Kidd of Anniston conducted the burial services. The News extends sincere sympathy to the bereaved husband and children. ____ CARD OF THANKS We desire to thank our many friends who so kindly aided us during the illness and death of our daughter and sister, Belle Lott. We wish also to thank those for the beautiful flowers. May heaven's richest blessings rest on all. A.J. Lott, M.S. Lott, Brasher Lott ____ NEWSPAPER issue of Thursday, November 10, 1921 DELTA News (Clay County, Alabama) Mr. and Mrs. Walter Nixon, Mrs. Will Gannt of Anniston, Mrs. Jno. Davis and son of McGregor, Texas, Homer Holland and daughter of Lineville and Mrs. Lula Noles of St. Clair county spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Smith. __ FERGUSON BOUND OVER TO NEXT GRAND JURY R.P. Ferguson, federal prohibition officer, charged with murder in connection with the killing of Chalmers McAlpin, a 20 year old youth, near Long's store in Beat 2, on October 12th, was held without bail following a preliminary hearing before Judge D.S. Baber here on Saturday. After the conclusion of the hearing, Ferguson was taken to the Calhoun County jail in Anniston. The hearing consumed about six hours and was witnessed by one of the largest crowds that ever gathered in the courthouse, many women being present. Mr. Ferguson was ordered held without bond to await the action of the grand jury at the February term of the circuit court. Immediately after the killing of young McAlpin the case of the federal officer was carried to the federal district court but was remanded to the state court by District Attorney Erle Pettus of Birmingham. Witnesses for the state testified at the hearing Saturday that McAlpin was shot in the back while running away from the officers, and the defendant and his witness claimed that McAlpin was shot as he attempted to draw a pistol from his pocket at the approach of the officers. Merrill & Jones, State Solicitor J.B. Sanford and County Solicitor J.C. Nichols represented the state and Merrill & Tate of Anniston appeared for the accused. The hearing was begun at about 10 o'clock in the circuit court room. Five witnesses were put up by the state, the Drs. Johns of Tallapoosa who examined the dead body and the three Tanners who live near the scene where McAlpin was shot and who testified in seeing the boy in flight with Ferguson on him. Dr. Lem Johns was the first witness put up by the state and was asked to tell what he knew as to the wound, it's location, that caused the death of Chalmers McAlpin on the 12th of October last and reading from a carefully prepared paper, Dr. Johns Jr., gave a minute description of the bullet's course from its entrance on through the body, coming our near the heart, leaving it ragged. Dr. Johns Sr. was examined only briefly. The three Tanners statements were practically in line with the account of the killing that appeared in this paper on Oct. 20th. The defense put up only one witness, Officer Standford, one of the raiding officers. There never was a more civil gathering anywhere on a similar occasion than that of last Saturday in Heflin, many being present from Tallapoosa and Haralson county. Ferguson will have to remain in jail until next February unless allowed bond under a writ of habeas corpus. ____ LOCAL News J.F. Perry of near Cedar Creek passed through Heflin on Wednesday enroute to Bremen where he attended the funeral of his mother Mrs. Ellen Perry, age 82, which occurred at Littlevine on Wednesday afternoon. __ SHOCKLEY - NORTON Marriage A marriage of much interest to their many friends was that of Mr. Cecil Norton and Miss Maud Shockley. The marriage occurred last Sunday at Green's Chapel, Rev. W.M. Barr officiating. Miss Shockley is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. P.Q. Shockley of Hubbardville and has many warm and admiring friends. Mr. Norton is the son of Mr and Mrs. J.W. Norton and is a young man of sterling character, well liked by all who know him. The News extends best wishes to the young couple. ____ TEAGUE'S MILL News Robert Kennedy of Anniston visited home folks last week. __ Mr. and Mrs. Nute Stewart of Randolph county visited their mother Mrs. C.A. Kennedy this week. __ Charley Lambert and family will leave for Carrollton, Georgia next week where they will make their home. We regret to lose this good neighbor. ___ Elijah Stephens is visiting relatives in Cleburne. His home is in Texas. ___ NEWSPAPER issue of Thursday, November 17, 1921 FERGUSON IS OUT ON BOND Habeas Corpus proceedings instituted by Merrill & Allen and Tate & Logan of Anniston, before Judge A.P. Agree of the Calhoun Circuit court at Anniston on Thursday of last week in behalf of Federal Prohibition officer R.P. Ferguson, resulted in a decision in behalf of the accused of the murder of Chalmer McAlpin near Long's store in the northeast part of Cleburne County on October 12th, last, to bail in the sum of $5,000., the officer being released in that amount of bail soon after the decision of the court. Ferguson was held without bail under a murder charge following a preliminary trial before Judge D.S. Baber in Heflin on Nov. 5th, the case being carried before Judge Agree on a petition for release under habeas corpus. The Cleburne county grand jury will investigate the matter at the February term of the circuit court and if an indictment is returned, Ferguson will be put on trial in Heflin. ____ IN MEMORY OF MRS. LULA MORGAN The good lord who doeth all well, on August 20, 1921, looked down from his throne and saw the suffering body of Mrs. Lula Morgan, beloved wife of W.A. Morgan and said "it is enough" and with his great power called the life from the body to come up higher where it would be free from all pain and sorrow and where all tears are wiped away, there to take up its abode in that mansion her lord said he prepared for his own and be with that great heavenly host on through the eternal ages. Dear readers of this paper, pray for me that I may meet her in the sweet by and by. It was so hard to see her suffer and it broke our heart to give her up,but she is now with the angels and free from all sorrow and beyond the sky. Written by her husband, W.A. Morgan ____ IN MEMORY OF BELLE LOTT On the evening of October 26th the death angel visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. A.J. Lott and carried away their precious daughter Belle. She was born September 15, 1904 and was converted some four years ago. She lived at true life ever since, so kind and gentle to all. Her place in the home and community is vacant. Oh, it is so lonely now that she has gone, but father and mother you should not weep for her, for your loss is heaven's gain. God doeth all things well. She bore all her sufferings with out a murmur, saying almost every day during her two week illness, "oh, I am better today." She was laid to rest at Antioch church on Oct. 27th to await the resurrection morn. ____ IN MEMORY OF MR. SENIE V. JOHNSON Mrs. Senie V. Johnson, wife of Eulus S. Johnson, was born Oct. 8th, 1890 and departed this life November 3, 1921 leaving a husband, four little boys and a large number of relatives and friends to mourn her death. She was a daughter of Rev. W.A. White of this county, but at the time of her death the family lived near Leoma, Tennessee. Her remains were laid to rest in the cemetery at Bethsadia, four miles east of Edwardsville, J.J. Turner conducting the funeral service, a large crowd in attendance. Sister Johnson was 31 years and 15 days old at the time of her death. She joined the Missionary Baptist church at the age of 14 and lived a true christian until her death. She was a good mother, true wife and kind neighbor. She said just before the end came that she was going home to glory. She was always a good girl, kind to her parents, brothers, sisters and friends. Everyone who knew Sister Johnson loved her. She bore with patience the things of this life and never complained. Bro. Johnson's many friends in Cleburne sympathize with him and the children in their great loss. May god ever lead them. J.J. Turner ____ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, November 24, 1921 PROHIBITION OFFICERS LOSE JOBS ON DEC. 1st Federal Prohibition Officers Joe Stanford, Hiram Allen and Bob Ferguson, who have been operating in this district for the last few years, have been relieved of their duties by the federal prohibition office in Birmingham, it is said. Officer John Draper of Oxford, is the only one of the quartet to remain on duty. Stanford, Ferguson and Allen sent in their resignations several says ago when the same were requested by state headquarters. Ferguson received notice on Saturday that his leave of absence had been extended only to December 1st. ___ DELTA News Guy Dulin returned home from Texas on Thursday, where he has been gone for the past year. __ OAK LEVEL News Alex Carr and family of near Cave Springs have been on an extended visit to friends and relatives here. __ Herman Buttram will leave in a few days for his new home on the Sand Mountain. __ LOCAL News Gete McElroy, county game warden for Cleburne, was at the courthouse checking up on the names of those who have complied with the law by taking out the necessary license and finds that on ly 25 have procured county and six state licenses. So, if you haven't got the necessary license, better get 'em. ___ PLEASANT RIDGE Community News Lincoln Otwell and Miss Edna Brown were married on Sunday at the State Line. Their friends wish for them a long and happy life. __ J.W.S. Otwell, N.A. Moore and Gilbert Gay and families are making arrangements to move to South Georgia. ___ HEPSABAH News Wilson Noell has been visiting his mother Mrs. W.S. Ballard. __ -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266.11.6 - Release Date: 5/6/2005

I would guess that H.F. Stephens is Henry F. Stephens, from the 1900 census in CLAY County, Alabama. (Delta community is in CLAY County and there is a news correspondent for the Cleburne News for 1921 from Delta community) 1900 census CLAY County, Alabama Delta Pct. page 9 June 15, 1900 Henry F. Stephens, Nov. 1873, age 26, AL, GA, GA, Farmer, married 2 years Minnie L., wife, Feb?? 1879, age 21, AL, AL, AL Minnie B. ?, daughter, Apr 1900, age 2 months, Ala Living NEXT DOOR is William Cockrell, Dec. 1843, age 57, AL, NC, NC, married 33 yrs, Farmer Mary C., wife, June 1844, age 55, AL, TN, AL, mother of 7 children, 6 living Jerry H., son, Nov. 1882, age 17, Ala -------------- In 1920 census in CLAY County, Alabama is Henry F. Stephens and wife Minnie L. and some children, in the Delta community again but can't seem to find William Cockrell and wife Mary C....... It is possible that Mary's middle name was Catherine, hard to know. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Carol Cantrell" <carolcantrell@comcast.net> Subject: Re: [ALClebur] newspaper abstracts for October 1921 (COCKRELL) > > Does anyone have any further information on this family such as Mrs. > Cockrell's maiden name, husband's name, daughter's name. > >> DELTA Community News >> >> Mrs. Catherine Cockrell was found dead in bed early Saturday morning at >> the home of her daughter, Mrs. H.F. Stephens where she was visiting. >> > > > ==== ALCLEBUR Mailing List ==== > Check Linkpendium's index of Cleburne County sites > http://www.linkpendium.com/genealogy/USA/AL/Cleburne/ > > ============================== > Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the > last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx > > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. > Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266.11.6 - Release Date: 5/6/2005 > > -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266.11.6 - Release Date: 5/6/2005

Does anyone have any further information on this family such as Mrs. Cockrell's maiden name, husband's name, daughter's name. > DELTA Community News > > Mrs. Catherine Cockrell was found dead in bed early Saturday morning at > the home of her daughter, Mrs. H.F. Stephens where she was visiting. >

This may be the Julia Cockrell in the 1860 census in Carroll County, Georgia in the household of Jesse Cockrell family: 1860 census Carroll County, Georgia Fairplay Dist., Flint Hill P.O. page ? June 23, 1860 Jesse Cockrell, age 53, farmer, SC Mary, age 48, GA Julia A., age 21, GA John F. (or T.?), age 17, GA Nancy E., age 13, GA Jesse L., age 7, GA Wm. TYSON, age 20, farm laborer, GA ----- By the 1870 census in Carroll Co. GA, Mary Cockrell is a widow living with her son John Cockrell and Julia A. is not in the household, which would be consistent with her marriage in 1862 to David W. Kight. -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266.11.6 - Release Date: 5/6/2005

----- Original Message ----- From: "George Stephens" <kslm30@bellsouth.net> > Mrs D W Kight was the former Julia Alice Cockrell. Julia and David Warner > Kight were married Sept 30, 1862 in Carroll County, Georgia. D W and Julia > are buried at Ranburne Baptist Church (Lost Creek) Cemetery. This may be > of > interest to you. I am of the Kight line. I have no other information on > Julia. > > George Stephens > > > > NEWSPAPER issue of Thursday, August 4, 1921 > > A GOOD WOMAN PASSES > > Mrs. D.W. Kight passed away Monday after a protracted illness of some > months. She was buried at Ranburne on Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Kight are well > known in this section and have a host of friends. The Bowdon Bulletin. > > > > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. > Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266.11.6 - Release Date: 5/6/2005 > > -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266.11.6 - Release Date: 5/6/2005

NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE CLEBURNE NEWS", Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama for OCTOBER 1921 NEWSPAPER issue of Thursday, October 6, 1921 WORLD WAR HERO AT REST IN NATIVE SOIL The remains of Adair Harper who was killed in action on the western battlefront in France during the World War, were laid to rest in the Chulafinnee cemetery Sunday afternoon, October 2, 1921, the body arriving in Heflin Tuesday night of last week and received by the American Legion and carried to the F.P. Owens Undertaking Co. where it lay in state until Saturday morning, and was carried to the old home at Chulafinnee and tenderly laid away. The Rev. J.W. Grubbs conducted the funeral services and make a splendid and touching talk. He was followed by Captain W.L. Verge who was a member of the same batallion, the 2nd, as Harper, and was familiar with the conditions under which this noble hero paid the supreme sacrifice. Chulafinnee W.O.W. conducted the burial services in an impressive and touching manner. Young Harper was a member of Co. F, 9th Infantry, Second Division, and was killed October 8, 1918 on the Champagne Front, near Chemin Des Dames, during some of the fiercest fighting on the western front, which hundred of thousands of Americans, Frenchman and Englishmen were thrown Hunward as one mighty wave, into a gigantic battle which raged for forty-seven days and nights in which forty four German divisions were consumed, crumbling to dust before the onrush of the Allied Armies. The Second U.S. Division suffered heart breaking losses but the battle had to continue and did continue until the Americans stood in Sedan, then the Armistice was signed. Several hundred attended the funeral services to pay tribute to the fallen hero. ____ MCCOY HELD WITHOUT BOND J.A. McCoy, seventy-two years old, charged with the killing of John Laminack about two weeks ago, near the home of the former, while McCoy, a daughter and the slain man were in a store alone a few miles north of Muscadine, was given a preliminary hearing before Judge D.S. Baber in county court on Thursday of last week. After hearing the evidence of two or three state witnesses, the court ordered the accused held to the grand jury without bond. The defense introducted no witnesses. ___ MRS. GUTHRIE BURIED AT Ai Mrs. Frances Guthrie who died at Logan, Alabama was brought to Heflin for burial at Ai church by the side of her husband, who preceded her to the grave twenty- seven years ago. She was 95 years of age and was in good health up to the time of her death which came suddenly. She is well known in Cleburne and spent practically all her life here. The body was accompanied by W.A. Wright and wife and Mrs. Jane Oakley of Logan, Mrs. Eliza Guthrie of Fairburn, Georgia and Mrs. M.E. Mayfield. The Cleburne News deeply sympathizes with the bereaved ones. ___ HENRY MORROW SHOT BY SHERIFF Parties from near Fruithurst were in Heflin the first of the week, report that while Sheriff Benton Adams and his posse were passing a party of men near the public road, and as one of the men, Henry Morrow, a married son of Jim Morrow, was leaving his companions, it is said that Sheriff Adams fired on him with a shotgun, the charge taking effect in Morrow's legs, hips and lower part of the body. A physician, it is said, was called and removed 47 shots. Henry Morrow, the unfortunate young man, is an ex-service boy, having served 18 months overseas as a private in one of the most famous divisions, and carries an honorable discharge. It is not known whether or not the officers found any whiskey in Morrow's possession. ____ DELTA Community News Mrs. Catherine Cockrell was found dead in bed early Saturday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. H.F. Stephens where she was visiting. __ J.R. Fullerton of BIrmingham, Mr. and Mrs. Martin Nelson of Bethlehem, and Mr. and Mrs. Jim Gailbraith of Pell CIty, attended the funeral of Mrs. Catherine Cockrell on Sunday. __ NEWSPAPER issue of Thursday, October 13, 1921 VETERAN CALLED BY GREAT REAPER The entire town and community were profoundly shocked last Thursday morning when it was announced that Mr. Dack Pounds was dead, having passed away early in the day at the home of his son Forney Pounds. Mr. Pounds was one of the best known and most highly respected citizens, and had lived in Cleburne all his life with the exception of a few years spent in Marshall County. Mr. Pounds was born August 5, 1840, therefore was 81 years, 2 months and 1 day old at the time of his death. He had been married three times, the first wife being Miss Eliza Scott; the second wife Miss Odelia Jane Burgess and his third wife being Miss Frances Wigley. He and his second wife were converted about 1880 and joined the Methodist church and remained with that church until after his wife died; and after his marriage to Miss WIgley he unitd with the Baptist church at Pine Grove. He lived an upright christian life and was an old Confederate veteran, having served full time in the war between the states. Mr. Pounds was made a Mason at the age of 25 at Arbacoochee and it was with Masonic honors he was laid to rest in the cemetery at Pine Grove on Friday, the F.P. Owens Co. having charge of the funeral arrangements. Besides many friends, five children survive. Rev. G.B. Boman officiated at the interment. The News extends sympathy to the bereaved. ___ SHOOTING NEAR LECTA ON TUESDAY Word was received on Heflin on Wednesday morning of a shooting affray near Lecta, ten miles east of this place in which two farmers were the principals and in which one of the men received a pistol wound in the thigh. It is reported that Leland McElroy went to the field where Sam Steen and his son Henry were hauling hay, and while there a difficulty arose, it is alleged, and Henry shot McElroy through the thigh inflicting only a flesh wound. McElroy claims that he went to the field to collect a debt that he claims Henry is due him and that the latter shot him. Steen tells an entirely different story and claims that McElroy was advancing on the older Steen with a drawn knife and that he shot to protect his father. ____ MCCALPIN KILLED BY OFFICERS News was received in Heflin this morning of the killing of C. McAlpin by a raiding party headed by Bob Ferguson and our sheriff and was shot four times by the former officer, while running it is said. The killing occurred Wednesday afternoon at John Long's store in Beat 2. No details of the cause of the tragedy could be learned at the hour of going to press. ___ ROY OWEN, 22, SHOT IN RAID During a raid Monday in a section north of Muscadine on a raid on an illicit distillery, Roy Owen, said to be about 22 years old and unmarried, was shot and painfully wounded. The charge of shot is said to have struck Owen in the lower part of the leg, riddling the back muscles. After being treated in Heflin by Dr. Wright, the wounded man was carried to Anniston and placed in a hospital. It is said that Owen was at work around an illicit still and when commanded to surrender he made an effort to escape with the above result. The raiding party was headed by Sheriff Benton Adams and J.H. Draper. ___ PRICE STARR IN HOSPITAL Price Starr, brother of Roy and Lindsey Starr, was carried to an Anniston hospital last week suffering from blood poison. Two operations have been performed up to Wednesday when it was said he was resting fairly well. ___ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, October 20, 1921 OFFICER FERGUSON SLAYS C. McALPIN A warrent charging Bob Ferguson, a federal prohibition officer with first degree murder, was issued here last week, following the alleged brutal slaying of Chalmers T. McAlpin, age 20, according to information received from Cleburne officials. The tragedy occurred near Jno. Long's store in Beat 2, while Mr. Ferguson, Sheriff Adams and other officers were searching for illicit stills. Reports received here indicate that the boy was shot in the back while running from the officers and while he had stooped to crawl under a barbed wire fence. He was unarmed according to information of his friends. The shooting occurred near the Georgia line in this county. The people in the community are highly wrought up over the cold blooded manner in which Mr. Ferguson snuffed out the boy's life, it is said. The trial will be held in Anniston under federal jurisdiction. ----- FULL AND COMPLETE STORY OF THE KILLING OF CHALMERS MCALPIN BY OFFICER FERGUSON For the purpose of getting more complete information regarding the tragedy which occurred near Long's store in Cleburne County, a representative of The Tallapoosa Journal made a trip to the vicinity of the shooting where Chalmers McAlpin was shot and instantly killed on Wednesday of last week. Following is the story from The Journal: After interviewing a number of witnesses it appears that Chalmers McAlpin was tried in federal court in Anniston some time ago on a charge of operating a still and that he plead guilty and was later released when he paid the authorities $50. and costs. Many of the people who knew the boy believe that he was only shouldering the responsibility for someone else and that he was not the real one who was guilty. The Journal representative found that the slain young man lived in Georgia and was killed in Alabama. The spot where he fell is about three miles by dirt road from his home. It is said that the officers raided a number of stills on that day. A number of people with whom the reporter talked stated that Archie McAlpin, a cousin of the slain man was arrested a short time prior to the shooting. The arrest took place at the home of Archie's father. Archie stated that he was at work on a Ford car when the officers came up. He states they told him they wanted him for making liquor and was very much surprized when they conveyed this information to him. He says that the nearest still destroyed by the officers to where he lived was on the property of the Traylor's in Alabama, about three quarters of a mile from his house. He says the only reason the officers gave for suspecting that he was operating a still was the fact that, according to the officers, there was some sort of trail or path leading from the immediate vicinity of the still to his father's home and he thinks the officers just arrested him to have something to do. Archie McAlpin lives in Georgia. He says the officers had no warrant for his arrest. He was released temporarily after the shooting occurred. According to the statements made by those whom the reporter met in the vicinity of Long's store, Chalmers McAlpin with others was working on an automobile when the officers approached. They say that he had been told the officers were inquiring for him but quite a few thought this was told in a joking manner and he being young, took is seriously, as he had feared the Cleburne county grand jury might find a true bill against him on the same charge for which he had been tried some time back in federal court. As the officers to to the store, McAlpin walked away very briskly going behind the store where he evidently hoped the officers would not notice him. They say the sheriff seemed to be after him and from all appearances, knew whom he was after. Sheriff Adams is said to have gone to the rear on one side while Ferguson on the other side. Then, according to those present, there were about five or six shots fired while the officers were still standing behind the store. McAlpin was making record time towards the woods beyond the home of Major Tanner on the hill back of Long's store. According to Mr. Tanner and his sons, McAlpin was out running the officers with Sheriff Adams behind him and Ferguson a short distance behind the sheriff. When Ferguson reached the Tanner home, McAlpin was on another hill only a short distance from a barbed wire fence beyond which was considerable woods. Sheriff Adams was a short distance in front of Ferguson and to the left of a "bee-line" from Ferguson to McAlpin. McAlpin seemed to be running for "dear life". Ferguson then, the witnesses say, placed himself in an advantageous position between a cherry tree and the well, drew his pistol, raised his left arm and rested the gun on his left forearm and proceeded to aim, carefully and deliberately. He fired once and they think he missed; bang, went the gun for a second shot. Then a third shot and it is believed this is the one which hit McAlpin and he thereupon fell to the ground. The sheriff and Ferguson walked to where the lifeless body of the boy lay and only a few seconds after they reached him. M. Tanner and C.L. Tanner arrived on the spot which was right at a barbed wire fence, the head of the young man being almost under the line of barbed wire. As the two young men stopped, one of the officers who had his hand over the young man's face, asked them who it was and after bieng requested to remove his hand, the officer was informed that they thought the young man was one of the McAlpin boys. A few seconds elapsed and one of the boys said he would go and tell those who were at the Long's store about the killing but the officers requested that both of the Tanner boys go and when they returned with the crowd they say that Officer Sanford took a 38 special from the young man's pocket and not from under his body as claimed by the officers in the article appearing in the Anniston Star. According to those intereviewed, a brother of the dead boy told the officers that the gun taken from the pocket of the young boy did not belong to the dead person; that his gun was at home and that his brother had never owned or had in his possession the gun which was taken from him. Everyone in the neighborhood including all of those who saw everything which took place, agree that at no time during the chase did Chalmers McAlpin show any desire to fight, shoot or otherwise molest the officers and those with whom the Journal reporter talked branded as false the statements that Chalmers McAlpin turned on them and Officer Ferguson shot him through the left breast as he was in the act of drawing a pistol from his pocket. All those with whom the reporter talked and who were present when the gun was taken from the dead boy agree that the gun was taken from his pocket and not from under the body and many have asserted that in their opinion, the gun was placed on him while the Tanner boys were away to tell the others of the tragedy. When the others went to the home of Chalmers McAlpin they found in his trunk a .32 calibre gun which according to his family and friends was the real gun that belonged to him. According to one of the doctors who assisted in conducting an autopsy over the dead boy's body a bullet entered his back between the tenth and eleventh ribs, two inches to the left of the spine, ranging upward, forward and inward at an angle of 45 degrees, passing through his lung and heart, passing out in front, between the second and third ribs, two inches to the left of the middle line of his breat, which would indicate he was shot in the back while in a stooping position. According to parties with whom the reporter talked, the Sheriff stated he thought McAlpin was a man by the name of Burdett who is said to have escpaed from jail some time ago. The above statement is the true story of the whole affiar according to the very best information that Journal can get, among our informers being such men as Major Tanner whose reputation for veracity will stand an acid test, say those who know. Also, the statements of Messrs. J.T. Long, M.Tanner and C.L. Tanner. They are published for information of the public who seems to have taken much more than ordinary interest in the whole case, while the community visited last Friday by the Journal representative seems to be aroused to a marked degree, and determined that the offender shall be brought to justice. __________ LELAND McELROY IN COUNTY JAIL Sheriff Adams and Deputy Tom Black made a trip to Trickem Valley on Sunday and arrested Leland McElroy who is charged with bigamy. He was placed in county jail in default of bond. ____ NEWSPAPER issue of Thursday, October 27, 1921 MACEDONIA News Mr. Grady Pollard and Miss Clio Harris were happily married last Sunday. The people wish them much success. __ HIGHTOWER News Mr. and Mrs. J.B. Fowler and Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Burson of Bowdon spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. J.E. Bradbery. __ Mrs. Austin Martin is real sick at this writing. ___ LOCAL News Just before going to press, The News learned that Mr. L.G. Pettyjohn had passed away at a hospital in Atlanta where he had been carried a few days ago for treatment. Mr. Pettyjohn was a prominent business man of Birmingham, his former home, and the interment will be in that city. The News extends sympathy to the bereaved. ___ Rev. Edwin R. Stephenson, Methodist minister, was declared not guilty of the murder of Father Coyle, a Catholic priest, by the jury, the verdict being brought into court four hours after the case had been given to the jury. When the verdict was read there was a shout of triumph by a spectator who ran from the courtroom. Judge Fort instructed an officer to find the man and arrest him but he was not to be found. Mrs. Stephenson was present by the side of her husband when the verdict of not guilty was read and the two were driven to their home in an automobile by a deputy sheriff after the defendant had shaken hands with the jury and thanked them. ____ DOUBLE WEDDING Two weddings that are of much interest to their many friends was that of Mr. Houston Morris and Miss Pearle Boman and Mr. Herschel Hollis and Miss Grace Boman. The double wedding occurred at Fruithurst last Thursday, Rev. G.B. Boman, father of the brides, performing the ceremony. ____ HILL - HOWLE Wedding Married, on Wednesday morning at the home of the groom in Heflin, Mr. G.F. Hill and Mrs. Fannie Howle, REv. W.M. Wade, pastor of the Methodist Church, South, officiating. The bride, who is a sister of Mr. J.R. Tolleson of Hartselle and Mr. A.L. Tolleson of Heflin, came to Heflin Tuesday night from Johnson county, Texas where she has lived for several years. ____ -- No virus found in this outgoing message. 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NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE CLEBURNE NEWS", Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama for SEPTEMBER 1921 NEWSPAPER issue of Thursday, September 8, 1921 FRUITHURST News Mr. Isaac Holder and children of Douglasville, Georgia have been visting Mr. and Mrs. J.P. Carnes, Mrs. Holder's parents. ___ Mrs. S.E. Moore has returned from Cullman where she spent some time with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Laminack. __ Mr. Brooks of Atlanta is visiting Mrs. Hardy this week. He is Mrs. Hardy's son-in-law. __ LOCAL News Neal Sutton and wife of Rome, Georgia are the guests of Mrs. Sutton's sister Mrs. D.D. Perryman. __ The News is in receipt of a letter from Sylvester Hall who is stationed at Alexandria, LA with the American Red Cross. Hot over there, Sylvester writes. ___ IN MEMORY OF MRS. LAURENE MCCAGHREN The Great Jehovah, who doeth all things well, on August 19, 1921, looked down from his throne and saw the suffering body of Mrs. Laurene McCaghren, beloved wife of Mr. J.H. McCaghren and said "it is enough" and with his great power called the life from the body to come higher wherer it would be free from all pain and sorrow and where all tears are wiped away, there to take up its abode in that mansion her lord said he had prepared for his own, and to be with that great heavenly host on through eternal ages. Mrs. McCaghren professed her faith in the lord about the age of 18 and joined the Methodist church and lived a consecrated christian until her death. She leaves a devoted husband and seven sweet little children and a host of friends to mourn her death. She told her neighbors that she was ready to go and meet her lord. Dear husband and children, weep not as those who have no hope; we shall meet again in the bye and bye, some sweet day. "It was hard to see her suffer, broke our hearts to see her die, But she's now around the angels, in that home beyond the sky. Good bye our dearest mother, but we cannot say farewell, For we trust our loving saviour who we k now doeth all things well." Her body was laid to rest in the Harmony cemetery on August 20th, the funeral services being conducted by Revs. R.L. Skinner and W.M. Barr. Mrs. McCaghren was 42 years of age. R.L. Skinner ______ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, September 22, 1921 JOHN LAMINACK KILLED BY MCCOY John Laminack, about nineteen years old, was shot and instantly killed at Muscadine between nine and nine thirty o'clock on Wednesday night by Jim McCoy, age about sixty-five years old. The killing occurred in a store where McCoy and a daughter were doing some shopping. It is said that Laminack and a daughter of Mr. McCoy were engaged and were to be married today, Thursday. McCoy was detained by the citizens at Muscadine until Sheriff Adams could be notified and come fo rthe accused who was brought to Heflin and placed in jail. ____ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, September 29, 1921 ARGONNE HERO BURIED SUNDAY The remains of Joseph Irvin Ayres, who was killed in action in France, in the battle of the Argonne Forest, October 15, 1918, arrived in Heflin last Friday night and was carried to the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Pat J. Ayres near Dothard's Mill. The burial occurred on Sunday, September 25, 1921 at Hepsabah, the funeral services being in charge of Rev. J.W. Grubbs, who made a splendid talk. Hymns were rendered by Misses Mollie and Delia Morris, Pearl Boman, Messrs. H.F. Morris, H.D. Landers and others. Cleburne Post, American Legion and Chulafinnee Woodmen of the World (W.O.W.) conducted the burial services. Capt. Earl Jones made an impressive talk at the grave after which the Woodman took care of and conducted the burial service. " Live nobly as they died, Toiling for truth denied, Loyal to something bigger than we are, Something that swings the spirit to a star." Irvin was a member of Co. B, 326th Infantry, 82nd Division and fell near the Aire River, October 15, 1918 during the fiercest fighting in the Argonne offensive, in which more than 1,200,000 American soldiers, the flower of the army, were hurled Kaiser ward, with a determination that nothing but death could stop, and did not stop until the Germans were defeated and the Armistice signed. Men of the 326th infantry and other units of the 82nd division fell at times as rapidly as the watch ticked off the seconds. Offensives were waged often in the black of night when it seemed as though they were plunging forward in the teeth of a terrific electric tornado, the streaks of fire, and flying shrapnel as a vertiable spray of molten lava thrown from the bowels of a maddened volcano, puncturing the blackness with a rain of red that was as merciless as the fire of hell; but the men of the 82nd kept going, their blood reddening the valley streams but killing and capturing the enemy as they plunged forward to victory or death, Irvin to the latter. "They sleep, they took the chance, in Italy, in Belgium, in France. For us they gave their youth to the last breath, For us they plunged on into the gulf of death." _______ HIGHTOWER News J.E. Walker, who has been suffering with typhoid fever, is much better. __ Mrs. W.J. Fowler spent the weekend with her son Fred at Mt. Zion. __ LOCAL News The body of Adair Harper has arrived in Heflin from France and is in charge of the local Post, American Legion. Burial services will be held at Chulafinnee on Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. All ex-service men are urged to wear full uniform, including helmet. E.P. Dodson, Post Commander, C.L. Wager, Post Adjutant ____ ARBACOOCHEE News F.M. Price has been on the sick list for several months. __ Mr. John Henry Craft and MIss Marietta Dennis were joined together in matrimony on Sunday, J.A. Loveless, Esq. performing the ceremony. ___ MCCOY TO BE GIVEN PRELIMINARY HEARING J.H.McCoy, 72, alleged to have shot and killed John Laminack at Muscadine last week, will be given a preliminary hearing before Judge D.S. Baber today and his bond will be fixed at from five to ten thousand dollars, it is rumored. Solicitor Joe C. Nichols will represent the state and Merrill & Jones will represent the defendant. Mr. McCoy who is 72 years old has been quite sick since being in jail. ____ FRUITHURST News Cicero and Robert King of Texas are visiting their father, Mr. T.C. 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NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE CLEBURNE NEWS", Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama for AUGUST 1921 NEWSPAPER issue of Thursday, August 4, 1921 A GOOD WOMAN PASSES Mrs. D.W. Kight passed away Monday after a protracted illness of some months. She was buried at Ranburne on Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Kight are well known in this section and have a host of friends. The Bowdon Bulletin. ___ TILLMAN GIBBS PASSES Tillman, the 12 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. D.G.W. Gibbs of near Hightower, was buried Tuesday at Lost Creek. He died in a Carrollton hospital as a result of a ruptured appendix followed by peritonitis. The Bowdon Bulletin. ___ BIG FAMILY REUNION AT A.J. NORTON'S ON JULY 31st One of the most enjoyable occasions of the year was the family reunion given by A.J. Norton on last Sunday, July 31st, at his home near town. There are 12 children but only 11 were present on this happy occasion. Fifty-four grand and great grandchildren were at their granddad's on Sunday. There were 23 invited guests and their families making a total of 88 people present to partake of the bountiful dinner which was spread under the shade trees near the house. The occasion ws in honor of one of Cleburne's oldest citizens, A.J. Norton, who has been a resident of this county for a number of years and has hundreds of friends who congratulate him for having attained his 81st birthday and wish for him many more happy occasions, such as that of last Sunday. ___ FRUITHURST News Mrs. Owens passed away suddenly on Monday morning at the home of her son, B.V. Owens. She is survived by four children: Mrs. Sallie McCrary, Sherman, Theodore and Buen Owens. Mrs. Owens was one of our oldest residents and will be missed in her large circle of friends. ___ COUNTY COURT News The following cases were heard at county court on Monday: Walter Smith charged with using abusive language, fined $50., appealed. William Ivey, charged with failing to work the public road, fined $9. James Triplett, charged with failing to work the public road; lectured by the court and allowed to return home to his old mother who is a widow. Gordon and Bill Haynes, charged with assault to murder. Waived grand jury. Larkin Dewberry, charged with assault with gun; acquitted. Lucious Anderson charge of operating a still, waived to grand jury. Levie Thompson, acquitted of violating prohibition law. Jabe Breedwell, charged with operating a still, waived to grand jury. G.F. Thompson, charged with violating prohibition law, acquitted. Thos. L. Laminack, charged with violating prohibition law, acquitted. _____ CARD OF THANKS We take this method of thanking the kind people of Heflin who came to our assistance during the illness and death of our dear mother. We thank every one of them and pray god's richest blessings upon them. Mr. and Mrs. G.W. Bragg Mr. and Mrs. C.J. Bragg, Edwardsville, Alabama ____ LOCAL News Mrs. Susie B. Williams of Calera and Mrs. Dan Mitchell of Bowdon have been the guests of Mr. and Mrs. C.L. Wager. __ Mrs. McMurray of Randolph county is the guest of her son H.A. McMurray. __ Mrs. Bachus of Tallapoosa is visting her daughter, Grandma Davies, who is quite sick at the home of her daughter Mrs. C.E. Groover. Mrs. Bachus says she is a hundred years old but refuses to say how many years over 100. Grandma Davis is 80 odd years. Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Norton's children are Mrs. Bachus' great grandchildren. __ Circuit court convenes at Heflin on Monday, august 15th. A heavy docket awaits Judge Agree. More than one hundred and twenty witnesses have been sumoned in the Smith - Jackson litigation which grew out of a Sunday disturbance. __ Dr. J.T. Gibson, a prominent Baptist minister, died at his home in Roopville, Georgia last Thursday. Dr. Gibson, several years ago, was the pastor of the Edwardsville Baptist church. __ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, August 11, 1921 STRICKLEN FAMILY HAVE REUNION There was a family reunion of the Stricklen family in Heflin on Monday at the hospitable home of Uncle Simon Stricklen and his good wife. Present were: Mr. Elsey Stricklen of Juno, Tedxas Mr. W.A. Stricklen of Reform, Alabama Judge Stell Blake and wife of Roanoke, Alabama Mr. S.A. Stricklen and litlle daughter Mary Martha of Villa Rica, Georgia Mrs. R.A. Sessions and family of Birmingham No more pleasant and happy day was ever spent in our little city than that of Monday when Mr. and Mrs. Stricklen were again surrounded by their children in a family reunion. Hope you and yours will have many such happy occasions, Uncle Simon. ____ MRS. CHEATWOOD DIES SUDDENLY Mrs. Cheatwood, beloved wife of Mr. James M. Cheatwood, died at the home of her husband last Friday afternoon of heart trouble, lving but a short time after being stricken. The funeral and burial took place at Bethel church on Sunday. Mrs. Cheatwood was a good woman and splendid neighbor and she will be greatly missed in the community. Sheriff Adams and family, before moving to Heflin were the neighbors of the Cheatwoods and they speak of Mrs. Cheatwood in the highest terms as a neighbor and friend. The News deeply sympathizes with Mr. Cheatwood and children in their irreparable loss. ____ LOCAL News W.Z.T. Chapman who has been in Arkansas for some time, has returned to Heflin and will open up a repair shop in town. He wants your shoe and harness repair work. __ Mr. J.M. Hendrix of Atlanta and Miss Dora Teague, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S.M. Teague of south Cleburne, were happily married at the probate judge's office last Thursday, Hon. A.H. GLasgow officiating. __ Elmer Stricklen of Juno, Texas arrived last week to visit his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Simon Stricklen. Mr. Stricklen is in the stock raising section of Texas and says the cattle and sheep market is down. ___ Word was received in Heflin a few days ago that Mrs. W.W. Little, mother of Mrs. J.B. Robertson had sustained a painful hurt when she fell from a chair. ___ Mrs. J.O. Butler and children Fred and Robert of Dakota, Georgia are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. H.W. Butler of route 2. __ Messrs. G.F. Hill, Duston Reid and Frank Owens made a trip to west Alabama this week. Mr. Hill will visit his mother Mrs. Cowart of Vinemount before returning. They will also visit J.R. Tolleson and Joe L. Groover at Hartselle. ___ SAD DEATH OF MRS. BRADLEY On Friday, July 29th, the angel of death entered the home of Mr. R.N. Bradley and took his beloved wife to that home on high. She had been sick several days but now her pains are over. She has gone on to await the coming of the judgment morn when she shall meet her loved ones. She leaves a husband, two children, father, mother and other relatives to mourn her early death. She was only 23 years old at the time of her death and was before her marriage, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R.J. Boman of Lebanon. The remains were tenderly laid away in the cemetery at Friendship church on Sunday, July 31st, Rev. A.T. Warmack conducting the funeral services. The News extends sympathy to the bereaved ones. ___ The memorial exercises at Cane Creek near Edwardsville Monday, in memory of the late Rev. J.R. Barker, brought together a large crowd of those who loved and honored him in life. Many beautiful words were spoken in praise of Mr. Barker by those who had known him from childhood on down to the day of his death. Those who made talks were Rev. C.D. Knight, Col. Shackleford, N.A. Sox, A.J. McEachern, Rv. J. Alta Brown and others. ___ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, August 18, 1921 BELL MILLS News Mr. and Mrs. Albert Weaver visited the latter's sister, Mrs. W.R. Bell on Saturday and Sunday. __ We are glad to hear that Mrs. Roy Bell is recovering from an illness of typhoid fever. __ STEPHENSON REARED HERE The friends here in Heflin and this community of Rev. E.R. Stephenson, brother of Mrs. W.M. Harris, learned with sincere regret of his trouble in Birmingham when he shot and killed a Catholic priest by the name of Coyle. What led up to the shooting is not known to the public as Mr. Stephenson has not given out any statement whatever. Mr. Stephenson was born and reared in Heflin, moving to Birmingham about ten years ago. He is the son of the late W.F. Stephenson who was a gallant Confederate veteran. Rev. Stephenson was brought up by as pious a father and mother the county ever produced and their son's record here in his old home is without a blot or blemish and it is well to withhold passing judgment until the facts in the case are made known. ___ KILLED BY LONG FALL FROM TRAIN D.C. Kinney, of Bremen, Georgia, a brakeman on a Southern railway freight train, was accidentally jolted from the train and instantly killed at Cook's Springs at noon on Monday. Kinney was riding the cars over the trestle beyond Cook's Springs when a jolt of the train caused him to lose his balance precipitating him to the ground, 75 feet below the trestle. Kinney belonged to a prominent family at Bremen. ___ A PLEASANT DAY Wednesday, August 10th will be remembered long by the relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Norton Jr.. Among the number that were present at this splendid country home were the following: Rev. J. Alta Brown and family of Boaz Herbert Brown and family of Anniston Mrs. W. Allen Brown and daughter Alline of Edwardsville Mr. and Mrs. J.T. Gibbs of Edwardsville Mrs. J.O. Butler and two chyildren of Cordele, Georgia. The total number including Mr. and Mrs. Norton's children and grandchildren was 29. There was no program arrangement but soon after the arrival of the party from Hefln to which place they came by train, a load of "Kleckly Sweet" watermelons was brought from a barn and cut. Among this lot of watermelons was one that measured thirty-one inches and weighed 55 pounds. Surely better melons were never grown on Tallapoosa river bottoms. At about 12 o'clock two good sized tables were placed out in the yard under the oaks; the two tables were needed, took, for every inch was taken up with such dishes and catfish, fried and boiled chicken, beef, beans, corn, cakes and many other things too numerous to mention. At about 3 o'clock melons were cut again and at 4:30 supper was spread and at 5 o'clock most of the crowd began to disperse for their homes. This hospitality of Jack and Volumnia Norton will be remembered as long as we live. May the lord bless us all and prepare all for that great reunion in heaven some day. One who was there. _____ FRUITHURST News Mr. and Mrs. William Sutherland of Chattanooga have been in Fruithurst visiting relatives. Mrs. Sutherland was the fomer Vernie Burchfield. __ Mr. and Mrs. Wilburn have moved to Fruithurst to be near Mr. Wilburn's daughter Mrs. T.J. Giles. __ Mrs. E.A. Hardy and son of Atlanta are visiting Mrs. Hardy's brother M.C. Barry. Mr. Barry came in Thursday night for a vacation with his relatives. ___ NEWSPAPER issue of Thursday, August 25, 1921 MOTHER HORTON'S BIRTHDAY (Article from a Texas newspaper) For years past when the 24th of July comes there is a general reunion of the Horton families in honor of Mother Horton's birthday. Last Sunday being the 24th, the celebration was deferred until Monday the 25th and the celebration was held at Alewyne Lake or rather on the beautiful lawn of the home of County Clerk Ferguson. The event was a memorable one that will be long remembered by all those whose good fortune it was to attend. Sickness prevented the writer and his family of this pleasure, a fact that we very much regret, for one only has to know the Horton family to know who they entertain and how pleasant they make everyone about them feel that they are appreciated. The writer speaks from experience for it has been his good pleasure to attend several of these annual events and while he always enjoys the good things prepared for the occasion, it is a greater pleasure, if possible, to witness the homage paid this grand and good woman who has lived to see her 74th birthday anniversary, surrounded by her children, each vieing with the other in their efforts to show how much they appreciate her. On last Monday there will six of her children present, four boys and two girls. There was also present 43 grandchildren. This is not all of the immediate descendants of this good woman, for in Alabama there are two girls; in far away Canada there is one boy and in Georgia there is another girl. All told there are ten children, 69 grandchildren and 51 great grandchildren living. Of the children, all are living, a most remarkable family indeed. The dinner last Monday consisted of the famous stew as only Asa Horton knows how to make. To this was added about 40 pounds of fish caught from the Alewyne "just in time for dinner". And then the other good things that the good wives of these boys and the good girls and wives of the men who have labored by their sides for these many years. All these good things and then the pleasure of "mother" being with them, made it indeed an enjoyable occasion. Few families are thus blessed and we sincerely believe that no family could be more devoted to a mother than are these stalwart men and these good women who have been so singly blessed. To the above mentioned number of children, grandchildren and great grandchildren are to be added no ends of grand sons-in-law, granddaughters in law and hosts of other kin who were present and then the many friends, made this the largest of the kind ever held, and from all reports, most enjoyable. May this grandmother be spared to her children and loved ones and be permitted to enjoy many more occasions as the one last Monday, July 24th, is the sincere wish of The Democrat. ----- Mrs. Horton formerly lived in Cleburne county and with her husband Art Horton, moved to Texas many years ago. The three daughters back here are Mrs. N.R. Williamson of Buchanan, Georgia; Mrs. A.D. Harper and Mrs. J.R. Barker of Heflin, Alabama. Many people in Cleburne will be delighted to learn that Mrs. Horton has been spared to celebrate her 74th birthday and wish for her many more happy occasions as the above. _____ LOCAL News Mr. and Mrs. N.J. Pesnell and children of Carroll county, Georgia have been visiting relatives in Cleburne. __ MRS. D.F. COOK DIED THURSDAY Mrs. Annie Lee Cook, wife of Mr. Dan F. Cook, died at the home of her husband in Atlanta at 167 Pearl Street, on Thursday of last week after an illness of short duration. The remains were brought to Bremen and laid to rest in the city cemetery where the bodies of her only four children sleep. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. G.B. Boman, pastor of the Bremen Baptist church of which Mrs. Cook had been a member for many years. Mrs. Cook had been living in Atlanta for a number of years. Her husband is a well known member of the Atlanta police force. Mrs. Cook is survived by her husband; three brothers, Roy Starr of Heflin and Price and Lindsey Starr of Choccolocco and two sisters, Mrs. Zeola Chastain of Fruithurst and Mrs. Willie Weaver of East Point, Georgia. The News extends sympathy to the bereaved husband, brothers and sisters. _____ MRS. MCCAGHREN DIED FRIDAY LAST Sad news of the death of Mrs. H.J.L. McCaghren of Hopewell was received in Heflin last Friday morning. Mrs. McCaghren was a good, kind neighbor and affectionate mother and devoted companion and her death has removed from the community one of its most highly respected women. The funeral and interment occurred at Harmony church near Abernathy on Saturday, Revs. Barr and Skinner conducting the services. The News joins the many friends in extending sympathy to the bereaved husband and children in their great loss. ___ -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266.11.6 - Release Date: 5/6/2005