>From "The Cleburne News", Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, FEBRUARY 14, 1935 J. G. CHEATWOOD DIED AT DELTA John G. Cheatwood, 40 years old World War veteran, died at his home in Delta at 1 o'clock Thursday morning after an illness of six weeks. Funeral services were conducted at 10 o'clock last Friday from the Bethel Church near Delta with the Rev. Mr. Jones officiating. Interment was in the Bethel cemetery. Surviving Mr. Cheatwood are his widow, three sons, Melvin, Johnnie Ray and Billie Cheatwood; a daughter Edna Earl Cheatwood; his father James Cheatwood; a brother Lonnie Cheatwood and a sister Mrs. H.L. Merrer all living in Delta. Mr. Cheatwood served overseas during the war. The Anniston Star ----- CARSON LOVEJOY KILLED IN BRAWL SATURDAY NIGHT Ss the result of a brawl on Saturday night in and near the home of Tom Phillips, 45, about one mile east of Heflin, Carson Lovejoy, 26 is dead and Phillips and "Little" Bill Brimer are languishing in jail, the former charged with murder and the latter with felonious assault with attempt to kill. From information derived from officers and others, the killing of Lovejoy and the maiming of Phillps was the direct result of a drinking party that had been going on in Phillips' home and in those surroundings for several hours prior to the tragedy. Officers were summoned from Heflin, chief of police B.L. Adams responding. Upon reaching the scene, "Little" Bill Brimer ran directly into the arms of the chief and in close pursuit came Tom Phillips, gun in arm setting forth that he was going to kill Brimer, and that if the chief did not get out of his way he would share the same fate. Chief Adams then paid his attention to Phillips, reprimanding him for his unwanted conduct and advising him to become peaceful and quiet. All seemed serene for the moment when Carson Lovejoy entered the scene and the disturbance between the two was renewed, Lovejoy hastily running away and Phillips opened fire with his shot gun. The shooting occurred about 10:30 Saturday evening and Lovejoy died Sunday morning at 6 o'clock it is said, from the result of the injuries received from the gun in the hands of Tom Phillips. "Little" Bill Brimer is held for attempted murder on account of his wielding a large knife and cutting Phillips severely on the head, face and arm. Chief Adams told the reporter that Lovejoy was endeavoring to get away from the scene when Phillips raised his gun and fired. He had succeeded in getting some fifteen paces off when the gun which took all that was mortal, boomed forth and Lovejoy fell to the ground mortally wounded. ------- LOCAL News The attempted murder last week of Mrs. Fannie E. Anderson has, as yet, not terminated in her death, though we are informed, she is still in a critical condition. Her son-in-law is held in jail charged with the attempt to take her life, and Louis Anderson, a grandson, is held as an accomplice or material witness. ------ OUR SIGHTLESS MERCHANT; BERT ARCHIE VANQUIT HARRIS; Native of Cherokee County but a Resident Here from Time to Time since he was Three Years of Age The life and habits of Bert Harris, our blind merchant, should be a lesson to all, and thus strengthen us in the fact that while we possess all our senses and faculities, life remains sweet and fully worthwhile. For years our subject enjoyed his vision, but being adept in the inspection of mica, ever applying himself, his eyes under the strain gave way and in the fall of 1921 he suffered the complete loss of both eyes. During is life while he was still able to visualize, Bert was a man who never feared work, and during the time when his eyes were failing fast, he insisted on working, though his condition made it hazardous. However for more than two years, while in this state, he "pulled" the pumps that gave water to the courthouse and to the business sections of Heflin, never murmuring, never faultering, never grumbling, although many a days his wended his way home with shirt wet with perspiration, after pumping as many as four wells dry in a single day. On March 23, 1928 at high noon, Bert opened his fruit, confection and drink stand on Ross street, and since has catered to the public with marked success. He acacepts his affliction with meek fortitude, and this, together with his desire to please, makes him a favorite with the public. In September 1914 he married Miss Eunice Bishop, of Lineville, Clay county. Both he and Mrs. Harris are members of the Missionary Baptist church, Mrs. Harris at all times taking a decided interest in all church activities. Unconcerned, listless, languid boys, take a lesson from the life of Bert Harris. His activities and useful life, even though blind, ought to cause an awakening to your sense of duty. ----- MRS. S.M. THROWER PASSES Funeral services for Mrs. S. M. Thrower, aged 89 years, who died at the home of her daughter Mrs. Ed Beason in Heflin, Wednesday night, Feb. 6th, were held Friday, Feb. 8th at Bethlehem church with Revs. Barr, Skinner, Grubbs and Jones officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery with Owens in charge. Mrs. Thrower is survived by eleven children, five daughters and six sons and several grandchildren. Mrs. Thrower was the mother of A.B. Thrower; Forney Thrower of Heflin; George and Jim of near Heflin and two sons of near Boaz. She also has three daughter living in and near Heflin; Mrs. Ed Beason, Mrs. Zaner and Mrs. Bell and one daughter at Sylacauga and one in Mississippi. ----- WEDDING BELLS RING JOYOUSLY IN HEFLIN Monday afternoon as the courthouse clock was striking the hour of three, Stephen N. Noble and Mrs. Minnie C. Beason, in the presence of near friends, stood in the parlor of her home in the city of Heflin, and were bound in the holy bonds of wedlock by the Rev. C.P. Hamby, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South. The bride is one of Heflin's much respected citizens and a church worker of note. The groom is connected with administration relief work here in Cleburne county and at present is establishing a broiling plant for the propagation of a better eating fowl. Attending the wedding and among those present at the ceremony were Mrs. Noble's two sons of a former marriage, Fred Beason of Atlanta and Frank Beason of Heflin. The Cleburne News extends hearty congratulations to both Mr. and Mrs. Noble and predicts for them a happy and prosperous life together. ----- IN MEMORY OF HOYT M. TOWNLEY On January 1, 1935, the life of Hoyt M. Townley was taken. Hoyt was 27 years, 10 months and five days old. He was a member of the M.E. Church, South. Hoyt was always a quiet, home loving boy. His death was one of the greatest shocks to the people of Randolph and Cleburne counties that ever happened. Hoyt had a sweet, gentle spirit, his heart overflowed with kindness; no appeal for help from the needy passed him unheeded. He was ever cheerful and loving; he loved the society of both old and young. He was a devoted son to his mother. He loved the upbuilding of the churches and schools. He has been manager of the Gold Ridge Mining Co. since 1927. We know no one will be missed in our community any more than Hoyt. It was never too hot or too cold for him to do someone a favor. He was a musician, well known over Randolph and Cleburne. We know there is a vacant place by his mother's bedside where he knelt with his mother every night in prayer. HIs instruments are silent which he loved so well. We cannot understand why a flower just in its bloom of youth had to be taken, but we know all things worketh well to them that love the Lord. Hoyt leaves a mother; two brothers, D.H. Townley of Morgan, Texas; D.R. Townley of Austin, Texas; three sisters, Mrs. J.C. Venable of Minor Hill, Tennessee; Mrs. J.H. Nipp of Timpson, Texas; and Mrs. J.M. Bowen of Graham, Alabama; a host of relatives and friends to mourn his death. ----- AGED NEGRO PASSES TO THE UNKNOWN Alex. Garrett, an ex-slave, 96 years old, 50 years of which was spent in Cleburne county, died January 31st, last. (1935). His death was somewhat a shock to his many friends, though he had been in declining health for the past two years or more. Three sons and one daughter survive him; Spurgeon and Joe of Heflin; George of Attalla and Pearl Nolan of Tuscaloosa. Sixteen grandchildren, 32 great grandchildren and seven great-great grandchildren. For years he made his home with his son Spurgeon, here in Heflin. His wife preceded him to the grave by ten years. Funeral services were held at Mt. Zion Baptist church, interment following in Heflin cemetery. Owens of Heflin was in charge. ----- FUNERAL SERVICES AND CARD OF THANKS Funeral services for Carson Lovejoy, aged 26 years, were held from his late home Monday afternoon, Rev. Hobart Murphree of Wedowee officiating, with Owens in charge. He is survived by his mother, four brothers, Henry, Lem, Crawford and Milford and two sisters, Mrs. Chas. Prichard and Mrs. Floyd Murray, all of Heflin. Mrs. Lovejoy, mother of the slain youth, wishes to extend her sincere thanks to neighbors and friends who so kindly lent aid and sympathy in her hours of sadness and bereavement. Mrs. Mattie Lovejoy ----- MRS. MARY IDA RAGSDALE PASSES Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Ida Ragsdale, aged 52 years, wife of William Ragsdale, who died at her home Sunday night, Feb. 10 at Ranburne, were held Monday evening, Feb. 11 at Pine Hill church in Randolph county, Rev. Webb of Villa Rica, Ga., officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery, with Owens in charge. Mrs. Ragsdale is survived by her husband, three sons, Garfield of Newell; William and Marvin of Ranburne; two daughters, Mrs. Emma Lou Hand and Mamie Ragsdale also of Ranburne; and six brothers and two sisters, all of Randolph county. ----- MACEDONIA News Feb. 11 Mrs. Fannie E. Anderson who was shot and seriously wounded at her home near Macedonia on Monday night is slowly improving. --- Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Gay and Miss Cordie Langley visited their parents, Mr. and Mrs. L.B. Langley on Sunday. ---- Albert Fletcher of the C.C.C. Camp at Fort Payne visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.S. Fletcher and his grandmother Mrs. F.E. Anderson last week. ----- IN SERIOUS CONDITION J.M. Beggs, an aged and highly respected citizen of east Cleburne section is now confined to the home of his son near Lecta, it is said, in a most serious condition, from a general breakdown. Mr. Beggs in in his eighty-fourth year and was in his prime a stout, robust man who by his prowess won the admiration of our stalwart citizenship. -----