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