NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE CLEBURNE NEWS", Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama for FEBRUARY 1932 NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, FEBRUARY 4, 1932 DEATH TAKES W.M. EDWARDS MONDAY MORNING W.M. Edwards, 75, well known citizen, who had made his home with Mr. and Mrs. Leo R. Jones, died early Monday morning of a heart attack. He was a brother-in-law of Geo. O. Jones and is survived by a large circle of friends and relatives. Interment was in the cemetery at Cane Creek on Wednesday. ---- FRANK GARNER IS CLAIMED BY DEATH MONDAY Frank Garner, 55, died at his home near Ai on Monday morning, following a short illness and was laid to rest in the cemetery at Pine Grove on Tuesday. Mr. Garner was a splendid citizen and neighbor and will be missed in the community. The Cleburne News extends sympathy to the bereaved family. ----- LOCAL News T.J. Baughn and Mrs. Lemma Creamer were issued a marriage license by Probate Judge Glasgow in January. ---- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, FEBRUARY 11, 1932 WYATT W. WOOD DIED ON FEBRUARY SECOND Roanoke, Ala., Feb. 2 The death at 10:30 Tuesday night of Mr. Wyatt W. Wood removed one of the pioneer citizens of Roanoke. He was born at Chulafinnee in 1857, moved to Georgia in early life and came to Roanoke in 1890 when the town had a population of only a few hundred people. He entered the hardware business here and during the days of his activity he was not only a very successful business man, but was active in church and community work, having been an official of the Methodist church and a member of the city council. On account of failing health, he retired from active business about ten years ago. Of his immediate family, his wife and five children survive him: Mrs. W.T.A. Huey W.T. Wood W. Blake Wood of Roanoke Mrs. H.D. Cowden of Cordova Mrs. C.G. Rodgers of Baltimore Also, there are three brothers and three sisters: T.B. Wood of Monroeville Mrs. Dicie Sappington of Ozark Mrs. J.M. Zachry of Roanoke Byrd Wood of Frolona, Ga. Mrs. J.M. Bartlett of Bowdon, Ga. Dr. F.R. Wood of Heflin There are five grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at the residence at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon with interment following in the city cemetery. ------ OTWELL REUNION The children and grandchildren of Mrs. S.H. Otwell of east Cleburne were called to her bedside last Wednesday because of her serious illness. The gathering was in the form of a family reunion. The mother, although seriously ill, seemed to improve by the joy and happiness that the coming of her children brought all the children gathered around the table for the first time in sixteen years with their mother and father, the table being filled with lots of eats. The second table being filled with the in-laws. The third table was filled with the grandchildren. Mrs. Otwell has 61 grandchildren living and three great- grandchildren. 49 of the grandchildren ate dinner with her. All of the children have returned to their homes: Mr. and Mrs. W.F. Otwell of Tifton, Ga Mr. and Mrs. C.A. Mize of Sparks, Ga. Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Smith of Adel, Ga. Mr. and Mrs. W.D. Ray of Purvis, Miss. Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Otelll of Heflin Mr. and Mrs. J.M. Otwell of Bowdon, Ga. Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Otwell of Bowdon, Ga. Mr. and Mrs. M.L. Otwell of Bowdon, Ga. Mr. and Mrs. L.W. Otwell of Bowdon, Ga. Mr. and Mrs. P.L. Otwell of Bowdon, Ga. Mr. and Mrs. S.B. Otwell of Heflin ------ OVERTURNING TRUCK KILLS HOMER COLE Homer Cole, 35, was instantly killed at 3 p.m. Wednesday on the road between Oak Level and Borden Springs when the truck loaded with cross ties turned over. On the truck with Cole were John Gilmer who was also slightly hurt and Russ Buttram, who escaped injury by jumping. Cole leaves a wife, a three day old baby and seven other children. Cole is said to have been a hard working man and now that he is dead, his family is left in destitute circumstances and are in need of immediate assistance. ----- DEATH CLAIMS AGED WOMAN Anniston, Ala., Feb. 3 Mrs. J.W. Thompson, 72, a native of Cleburne county, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J.H. Howell at Eastaboga, early Wednesday morning following an illness of a week. Mrs. Thompson lived in Cleburne county for many years, but had been making her home with Mrs. Howell for the last two years. Funeral services were held at Cedar Creek at 12 o'clock Thursday, Rev. J.W. Grubbs of Chulafinnee officiating and interment was in the church cemetery. Surviving are the husband, six sons: C.C. of Atlanta, Texas A.W., O.W., P.P., B.T. and Homer of Cleburne county five daughters; Mrs. Howell and Mrs. Effie Martin of Eastboga Mrs. G.T. Wade of Cleburne county Mrs. H.M. Morrow of Clay county Mrs. J. Kline of Dallas, Texas ----- AGED CLEBURNE WOMAN IS DEAD Anniston, Feb. 8th Funeral services for Mrs. J.T. Skinner, age 85, who died at the home in Cleburne county following an illness of about two years will be held at Macedonia church at 1 o'clock Tuesday afternoon. Rev. A.T. Warmack and Rev. Ira Patty will officiate and interment will be in Madedonia Cemetery with Usrey in charge. Surviving are two sons, T.L. Skinner of Cleburne county, C.C. Skinner of Whitesburg, Ga. and two sisters, Mrs. Mary Benefield of Cleburne county and Mrs. Elizabeth Bennefield of Kentucky. (NOTE from transcriber: The person who died was Mr. James Thomas Skinner and not a woman. Reference death certificate: Death Certificate of J. T. Skinner Certificate of Death, State of Alabama, Bureau of Vital Statistics, State Board of Health Name: J. T. Skinner Place of Death: Hopewell, Cleburne County, Alabama Date of Death: Feb 7, 1932 Personal and Statistical Particulars: Male, White, Widowed Date of Birth: Dec 28, 1846 Birthplace: Coweta County, GA Age at Death: 85 years Occupation: Retired Farmer Father's Name: Isaac Skinner Father's Birthplace: Georgia Mother's Name: Mary ___ (surname not given) Cause of Death: Debility Place of Burial: Macedonia Undertaker: Usery Funeral Home, Anniston, Ala Informant: C.C. Skinner, Whitesburg, GA ***************** NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, FEBRUARY 18, 1932 LAST RITES FOR OLD CITIZEN The funeral for G.W. Willingham, 74, who died Friday at his home at Hubbardville was conducted at Pleasant Hill Baptist church Sunday afternoon, Rev. W.M. Barr of Bells, Rev. J.D. Eason of Bowdon, Ga. and Rev. J.W. Grubbs of Chulafinnee, officiating. Burial was made in the church cemetery. He was a member of the church there and was a deacon for several years. He had been a resident of Cleburne county for some 40 years and was born and reared in Gwinnett county, Georgia. The deceased had been in ill health for nearly 15 years and about two years ago he fractured his hip and arm in falls at different times. He was a true citizen, a faithful husband and father and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Surviving are the widow; four sons, Kyle of Fyffe; Frank of Alabama City; Paul and Luther of Hubbardville; six daughters, Mrs. Fannie Key of Jay, Fla; Mrs. Tom Myers of Ai; Mrs. Delia Price of Oxford; Mrs. Lizzie Morris, Mrs. Annie White and Miss Effie Willingham of Hubbardville. The Cleburne News extends sympathy to the bereaved ones. ----- LOCAL News Mrs. W.J. Payne who was called to the bedside of her father Mr. Love several days ago, returned home Saturday. --- IN MEMORY OF JOSEPH P. DAY By the Lebanon Lodge No. 484, A.F. and A.M. Your committee, appointed to draft resolutions ofn the death of Bro. Joseph P. Day, submit the following: Whereas, on the 22nd day of November 1931, at the home of his son J.M. Day in Irwin county, Ga., it pleased the Grand Master of the Universe to call our esteemed and beloved brother (Joseph P. Day) from labor to refreshment and transplant him from this earthly to that celestial lodge above, there to receive his blessed reward and hear the welcome plaudit, "well done, good and faithful servant." Bro. Day was born in Newton county, Ga., on Oct. 20, 1849; he came to Cleburne county where he made his home until about seven years ago; he was making his home with his daughter Mrs. Fannie Adamson in Tift county, Ga., but was visiting his son in Irwin, Ga., at the time of his death. He is survived by five sons and three daughters: R.N., J.M., and D.J. Day of Chula, Ga.; B.F. and M.W. of Hopewell, Ala; Mrs. Fannie Adamson of Tift county; Mrs. Mollie Pressley of Rome; Mrs. Perry Lee Day of Walnut Grove, Ga. His wife and four children preceded him to the grave. Bro. Day joined the Missionary Baptist church at Lost Creek in Cleburne county about 58 years ago; he was a deacon and holding his letter from Central Church at the time of his death. He joined the Masonic fraternity some 40 or 45 years ago; he was a member of Lebanon Lodge No. 484, A.F. and A.M. Therefore, be it resolved first; that while we bow our heads in humble submission to Almighy God, we see consolation in the promise that all things work together for good to those who love the Lord and our Lodge has lost one of its useful members, the county and state a patriotic citizen and his children a devoted father. Be it further resolved that we extend our heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family; that we mingle with their tears of grief and commend them to the mercy of One who doeth all things well. Be it further resolved that we drape the Jewels of the Lodge, wear the usual badge of mourning for thirty days, and that a page in our minute book be left blank to his memory and a copy be sent to The Cleburne News for publication. William L. Hewitt, Secretary, Lebanon Lodge No. 484, A.F. and A.M. ------ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, FEBRUARY 25, 1932 BORDEN SPRINGS News Funeral and burial services were held here Friday for Alex Lorren, 23, who died at a Rome hospital last Tuesday night. He is survived by his wife, two small children, his mother and several brothers and sisters. ---- MRS. BROWN IS FREE ON BOND Heflin, Ala., Feb. 18th The welfare of her three small children was the chief concern today of Mrs. Bellar Brown, in the county jail here, charged with the death of her husband near Oak Level the day before. When Robert Brown, separated from his wife for a year, went to her home late the day before, the woman is alleged to have fired three bullets into his body. She claimed he was intoxicated and advanced on her with threats and with an iron poker in his hands. Mrs. Brown made the statement to Sheriff W.I. Owens after her arrest and incarceration Wednesday, that she fired on her husband in self defense, giving the officer a full description of her marital troubles. According to Sheriff Owen she said the manufacture and consumption of moonshine liquor on the part of her husband had broken up their home. The woman told the officer that abuse had been constant until the separation about a year ago. Funeral services for the slain man were held at the church and cemetery near his home Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Brown is free on a bond of $500. ----- IN MEMORY OF MRS. CARRIE EVANS CHAMBERS The subject of this sketch, Mrs. Carrie Evans Chambers, was born in Gwinnett county, Ga., on July 19, 1862. She was married to John B. Chambers on Jan. 25, 1891. She lived happily with her husband til the year 1904, when he died and left her a widow with three small children to rear. God fulfilled his promise to her and was a "husband to the widow." She was enabled by the grace of God to bring up her children to maturity in honor and credit in a christian way. In her girlhood she united with the Methodist Episcopal church and lived a consecrated christian life til the time of her death. Her life was one of inspiration to all with whom she came in contact. It was a life of gentleness, patience, faith and love. Her life was one in which you could see the life of Jesus reflected, for she walked in His ways. Now, another home is broken and hearts are made inexpressibly sad, but they know where she is and have the assurance that they can go to her and meet her again in the "land beyond the river." She died on the 2nd day of February 1932 and was gently laid to rest in the cemetery at Bethel, near Hartselle, Ala. to await the resurrection morn. She leaves behind her three children, Mrs. L.B .Norton of Somerville, Ala.; Mrs. W.L. Groover of Hartsella, Ala.; and R.T. Chambers of Chavies, Ala.; three grandchildren of Somerville, Ala. and a host of relatives and friends in Cleburne and Calhoun counties, Alabama. Dear christian Mother, your work is done, your crown is won and you are safe with the Lord whom you loved. Farewell, to you, till Jesus comes again and all HIs saints will rise to meet the Lord. Then, we shall see you again. A Baptist pastor and former neighbor, G.B. Boman, Bowdon, Ga. -----