NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE CLEBURNE NEWS", Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama for SEPT. 15th thru SEPT. 29th, 1932 NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, SEPTEMBER 15, 1932 FRUITHURST News Mrs. Henry Sides who has been in St. Louis during the illness and death of her mother, returned home Sunday. ---- IN MEMORY OF MRS. KATHERINE GABLE Mrs. Katherine Gable was born August 16, 1847 and died February 24, 1932, being at the time of her death, 84 years of age. She was the wife of Mr. H.N. Gable, who served through the four years War Between the States, and is one of the oldest and most beloved citizens of this part of the county. To this happy union were born 8 children, Messrs. Sam and Tug Gable of Haralson county, Ga., Mr. Thos. Gable of Marshall county; Mrs. Emma and Mrs. Annie Walker of Cullman; Mrs. Carrie Kerr of Cleburne county and Messrs. Jas. and Virgil Gable who departed this life a number of years ago. Mrs. Gable was a kind mother, a loyal wife and a devoted christian; her life is an example and a standard that all people would profit in living up to. Her presence is sadly missed by her bereaved husband and children and many friends; yes, we bow in humble submission to the will of God, whose pleasure it is to call her from this vale of sorrow to that world above where all is peace and joy. It is our hope that by the goodness and mercy of the Lord, it will be our happy lot to gain the prize she has won, and that when the sun of this life is setting and the shadow of death is drawing near that we can say as she said, "I am now ready to be offered; the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have kept the faith. I have finished my course; henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day, and not to me only but unto all them that love Him." A friend. ------ WILL CELEBRATE HIS 79th BIRTHDAY THE 28th Bro. D.W. Gray, living just outside the corporate limits of Heflin, will celebrate his 79th birthday on Wednesday, September the 28th. Mr. Gray is a Mason of many years standing and is a regular attendant at every opportunity. May he see many more birthdays, is the wish of his host of friends. ------ CELEBRATES 81st BIRTHDAY the 16th Uncle Jonathan Haley, pioneer and well known Heflin citizen, will celebrate his 81st birthday on Friday the 16th, with a number of his children present. Mr. Haley has been a resident of Heflin for about 40 years; has served as Mayor of Heflin and tax assessor of Cleburne county. Good wishes are extended by friends. ---- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, SEPTEMBER 22, 1932 LOCAL News Mrs. Toliver Thrower has as her guest this week her sister Miss Morrison of Newell. --- Messrs. S.C. Beason and Toliver Thrower and families had a picnic down on Tallapoosa River last week. --- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, SEPTEMBER 29, 1932 TALLAPOOSA MAN IS SHOT IN ARGUMENT Melvin B. Sewell, age 40, Tallapoosa, Ga. merchant and extensive land owner, on Sunday was in serious condition at Garner Hospital suffering from nine bullet wounds which he said were inflicted by Paul Moody, age 22, at Arthur Lee Bentley's stand on the outskirts of the Georgia city about noon on Sunday. One bullet struck the scalp in the top of Sewell's head and two struck him in the abdomen. The latter two were said to be the more serious wounds. He was struck in the arms and legs several times. Sewell said that he and Moody engaged in an argument and that Moody left the scene and returned with a pistol. He said he was helpless after Moody fired the first shot. The injured man was brought to the local hospital in a Tallapoosa ambulance. Officers from Tallapoosa and a physican accompanied Sewell. The officers said they had information that Moody had fled in the direction of Anniston but were unable to locate him here. The Anniston Star Ernest Chandler of Fruithurst is in jail at Buchanan in connection with the shooting of Sewell, his bond being set at $1000. ----- FABLED GOLD ROOM OF AN 1840 MINER FOUND AND IS LAID OPEN TO VIEW The Anniston Times, Sept. 23 Progress in uncovering the second room of the "Smoke House" rich underground passage at King's Mine near Chulafinnee in Cleburne county was retarded the past week by a landslide of sixty tons of dirt and rock. Operators of the mine stated that the cave-in was due to the rotting of old timber formerly used as re-enforcement in the "Smoke House". Work on clearing out the excess dirt was begun at once. It is expected to be completed within the next few days. The "Smoke House" is said to be the underground workshop of Mr. Tillery, original prospector of King's Mine. For a long time the exact location of this treasure spot was unknown. Old residents of Chulafinnee say that Mr. Tillery kept secret the source of a large amount of gold. Several attempts have been made to locate the "Smoke House" since Mr. Tillery carefully hauled dirt and rock and covered it up. Present operators of King's Mine feel certain that these underground chambers have been found at last. Recent excavations have disclosed a subterranean passage re-enforced with heavy timbers. An iron ladder by which Mr. Tillery is supposed to have let himself down into his work rooms has been unearthed. Several old candles, somewhat shrunken by their long interment, but otherwise in good condition, have been found. Some of them have been partially burned, showing that they did their duty nearly a century ago. A test of gold ore taken from one vein in the "Smoke House" runs as high as $200. per ton. Mining experts state that this site shows a network of veins of profitable average. It should be borne in mind that gold mining property in Cleburne county is privately owned, residents point out. It is not a field for prospectors of the old method. Engineers state that this field can be mined profitably only by the installation of modern machinery. It is the opinion of experts that richer deposits of gold ore will be revealed by sinking deeper shafts than those hitherto worked. A mine operator on the Riddle property owned by Mr. J.B. Adams and his sons is said to have disclosed rich new veins of ore in recent excavations. Mr. Adams, a man of wide experience in gold mining, declared that these fields will prove to be outstanding producers. "It is my opinion", Mr. Adams stated to a representative of The Anniston Times this week, "that Alabama will soon be known as the leading gold producing state". Tests of gold ore from the Adams mine shows an average of $28. per ton. Financiers and engineers from Chicago and California made an inspection of the gold field at Arbacoochee and Chulafinnee two weeks ago. It is said that one large mining company purchased a tract of land in that vicinity. Mr. R.O. Wheeler of Borden Springs told a representative of The Times this week that a rich vein of ore had been found on his property recently. Mr. Wheeler stated that a group of men from Memphis, Tenn. have investigated ore deposits in that section also and have secured options on approximately 20,000 acres of land. ------ IN MEMORY OF J.M. REID On Friday, July 22, 1932, the Death Angel crept softly into the home of Granny Reid and carried away her beloved husband and companion, Mr. J.M. Reid. He had been ill three weeks and suffered much. His loved ones did all in their power for him, but after waging a brave but futile battle for his life, he calmly entered Home. He was 84 years of age and had been a true husband and companion of Granny Reid for 61 years. He was born and reared in Cleburne county and has lived in Cleburne practically all his life. His splendid traits of character and his pleasing personality has won for him the friendship of many life-long friends. He had been a faithful member of the Congregational Methodist church at Cane Creek about 50 years or more. He will be greatly missed at home, at church and in the neighborhood where he had so long lived. Our hearts go out in deepest sympathy to his loved ones. We know his passing is heart breaking to each one of you, but isn't it sweet to know that he is now free from all pain and suffering and is enjoying the glory and pleasures of the kingdom of God. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Price who had as his assistant Rev. J.W. Patty at Cane Creek on Sunday, July 24. He is survived by his wife Mrs. J.M. Reid; his daughter Mrs. L.O. Barker of Fruithurst, and two sons, Mr. T.G. Reid of Fruithurst and Mr. W.A. Reid of Choccolocco and one brother, Rev. G.W. Reid of Naples, Texas; sixteen grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren and a host of friends. His remains were laid to rest in Cane Creek cemetery. "He is gone, but not forgotton; never will his memory fade, Sweetest thoughts will 'ever linger, Around the grave where he was laid. " A Friend ----- IN MEMORY OF THOMAS M. HAYWOOD by Hall of Dallas Lodge No. 228, A.F. & A.M. On the 7th day of May 1932, the invisible hand of death removed from our midst our beloved Brother, Thomas M. Haywood. He was a true and faithful brother, an upright christian, a highly esteemed citizen, a man, who to know him was to love him. As we have lost our brother from our midst, we have the assurance that it was his eternal gain. Therefore in affectionate memory of him, be it resolved; First, after Masonic procession, escorting his remains to the Liberty Hill cemetery, there entering them with Masonic ceremony; Resolved, second, that we sincerely offer our condolence to his wife and their children. Resolved, third, that a copy of these resolutions be spread upon our memorial record, and a copy mailed to The Cleburne News for publication. Fraternally submitted, J.W. Grubbs A.A. Parnell S.D. Moore, Committee ------ LOCAL News Mrs. W.B. Shockley visited her sister Mrs. A.A. Wright in Anniston last week. --- BIRTHDAY PARTY GIVEN MRS. HARRIS Mrs. J.M. Harris of near Heflin celebrated her 71 birthday on Sunday and a group of friends and relatives prepared a surprise party for her. Among those present were Lou McKleroy, Mr. and Mrs. E.L. Williamson, Mrs. Tom Cantrell, Mrs. Sidney White, Mrs. R.D. Williamson, Mrs. J.A. White, Johnnie Harris of Heflin, Mr. and Mrs. W.D. Fordham of Anniston, Mrs. J.W. Batchelor, Mr. and Mrs. Grady Rollins, Alma, Mildred, Johnnie and Lige Harris, Christine, Montez Harris and Recy Williamson Jr., Gwendlyn, Radisa, Marcell and Frank White, Vernell and Evelyn Fordham, Sybil and Baby Ruth Batchelor. -----