NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE CLEBURNE NEWS", Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama for OCTOBER 20th thru OCTOBER 27th, 1927 NEWSPAPER issue of Thursday, October 20, 1927 The following couples were married in the past week by Judge A.H. Glasgow: Chester Cash and Arilla Smith Ernest Stone and Carrie Adair Albert F. Dobbs and Emma Mae Harden Eyron Pope and Anna Mae Brand Eston Lovejoy and Ora Lee Armstrong Ralf S. Glasgow and Eva Johnson Mitchell McCord and Anna Cheatwood The following were issued marriage licenses up to Oct. 13th: Homer F. Brown and Jether Reaves Idus Thrash and Rose Sellers J.G. Thompson and Clarice Gribble Irvin Morris and Ruth Larken L.R. Parker and Rochell Grizzard ____ FRUITHURST News Mrs.S.N. Noble went to Birmingham on Saturday. __ The residence of Jim McCoy was destroyed by fire late Sunday night, together with most of the furnishings. The family has the community's sympathy. __ EDWARDSVILLE News William Greer of Atlanta is visiting his parents here. __ Miss Minnie Lee Coleman is spending the week with her Aunt, Mrs. Pesnell. __ Mrs. Gordon Erdel from Ohio is visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. W.A. Owen. __ Mrs. Chas. A. Kennedy who has been on the sick list is improving. __ NEWSPAPER issue of Thursday, October 27, 1927 FORMER CITIZEN DIES IN TEXAS W.J. Beverly, a former well known and highly respected citizen of this county, after a long and patient suffering, passed away at his home at Buffalo Gap, Texas the 10th of October. Mr. Beverly was born in Cleburne county on December 30, 1849, and departed this life in the advanced age of 77 years, 9 months and 11 days. He became a member of the Baptist church when quite a young man and ever continued to live up to the tenets of the church. His remains were laid to rest in the cemetery at Buffalo Gap, the services being very impressive because of the good character and noble life of this splendid father. He taught school for several years and was past Master of Rosewood for a long time. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. F.O. Roberts of Iron City, Alabama; and Mrs. J.M. Lindsey of Ranburne, Alabama and a son, J.C. Beverly of Buffalo Gap, Texas, 24 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. ___ MAKING HIS LAST LOSING FIGHT Last Sunday following the singing at Piney Woods, visitors and friends stopped by and sang quite a number of selections for "Uncle" George Bright, a fine old Confederate veteran in his 82nd year and in declining health. Uncle George let it be known how grateful he felt over the thoughtfulness of his friends to thus remember him in his feeble condition and enjoyed the sweet songs, some of them he had heard at his mother's knee when a little boy. People everywhere are too apt to pass up instances such as "Uncle" George in the rush of life and those who have never scattered flowers in the paths of these unfortunates should make the start. Among those who called at the home of "Uncle" George were Lee Haywood, Homer Jones, Mr. R.M. Hogan and daughter Miss Lola, Mr. and Mrs. Chester Bennett, with Homer Merrill as organist. A short talk and prayer was given by Rev. Mr. Crews. "Uncle" George is fighting his last battle. ____ HOWLE - THROWER Marriage At the home of Judge D.W. Gray here last Sunday morning a marriage of wide interest was solemnized between Mr. Theran Thrower and Miss Essie Howle. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ab Thrower of Heflin and the bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. Tom Howle of near Cedar Creek. ___ BAGGETT - KNIGHT Marriage Mrs. Nanny Baggett of Ranburne and Mr. Gus Knight of Heard County were united in marriage by Rev. Kemp on Oct. 13th. They have many friends who wish them happiness. Bowdon Bulletin. ___ DEATH OF MRS. THRASH Anniston, Ala., Oct. 22nd. H. G. Noell and his oldest daughter Miss Mary left here at one o'clock this afternoon to attend the funeral of a sister-in-law of the former, Mrs. John Thrash who died at her home near Delta last night following a sudden attack of sickness a few days ago. The funeral services will be held in Delta tomorrrow afternoon. Mrs. Thrash's husband has been dead only a few months. ___ TRICKEM News Newt Stephens has returned from Memphis, Tennessee where he spent several weeks in a government hospital. __ ATTENDS FUNERAL OF MRS. BRADLEY G.J. Moore and G.W. Wager of Heflin attended the burial of Mrs. Thomas Bradley in Whitesburg, Georgia last Tuesday of last week. She died at her home in Pratt City on Monday following an operation. Mrs. Bradley was a niece of Mr. and Mrs. G.J. Moore of this place. Surviving are the husband and her father T.L. Moore of Whitesburg. ___ EDWARDSVILLE News Miss Lois Casey is home after visiting her sister Mrs. Zetha Harper. __ OAK GROVE News Austin Pesnell of Blue Mountain is visiting home folks here. __ CAMP GROUND News Mr. and Mrs. Luther Allen Jr. of Berea spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. A.A. Roberds. __ Azel Kilgore, age 5, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dock Kilgore, died suddenly Friday afternoon. The bereaved ones have the sympathy of the entire community. __ -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266.11.13 - Release Date: 5/19/2005