NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE CLEBURNE NEWS", Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama for JULY NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, JULY 7, 1932 MR. CHANDLER PASSES The News learned of the death of James L. Chandler which occurred at the home of his son, C.L. Chandler at Tallapoosa. No details of his death was learned. Funeral and interment was at Harmony Primitive Baptist church near Abernathy last Friday. ---- OLD VETERANS Probate Judge Glasgow has been busy the last few days paying out pension warrants to Confederate Veterans and their widows. The Veterans of the War Between the States to receive $150. were: J.W. Farrell W.H. Gentry H.N. Gable J.A. Henry J.L. Roberts J.H. Scott S.F. Skinner W.H. Vaughan Widows who received $75. were: Mrs. N.E. Baughn Mrs. C.A. Brown Mrs. E.J. Bennett Mrs. M.E. Cain Mrs. V.C. Evans Mrs. W.R. Hunnicutt Mrs. N.E. Johns Mrs. W.J. Lovvorn Mrs. M.J. Payne Mrs. M.M. Porter Mrs. N.A.E. Robertson Mrs. E.D. Turner Mrs. S.M. Thrower Mrs. B.C. Vaughan Mrs. C.A. Whitehead Widows paid $45. were: Mrs. W.U. Almon Mrs. N.J. Carlton Mrs. S.J. Edwards Mrs. R.V. Hughey Mrs. F.F. Snow Mrs. N. Turner Mrs. A.A. Willingham Widows who drew $30. included: Mrs. S.J. Buchanan Mrs. W.H. Bryant Mrs. E.S. Bibbs Mrs. E. Haywood Mrs. E.F. Johnson Mrs. M.E. Mullalley Mrs. V. Owen Mrs. M. Riddle ------ SOUTH GEORGIA VISITORS HERE FOR THE FOURTH Mr. Asbury M. Jones and son John C., and daughter Miss Jeshurun Jones of Columbus, Ga., were the visitors of Mrs. John G. Jones of Heflin over the weekend and Mrs. Mollie Brannon of Iron City. Asbury, a boyhood friend of the editor, is employed by the Seaboard Air Line railroad in the Georgia city, with which company he has worked for the past 15 years. This editor and Asbury were school boys together at Bell Mills where he grew up on a farm, the son of Dr. and Mrs. A.C. Jones. Hope we'll meet again, Asbury. ---- TEXAS VISITORS HERE, MEETING OLD FRIENDS James H. Perkins and two sons Sylvan and Willie Perkins of Cass County, Texas and Harrison Armstrong of the same county and J.W. Armstrong of Hildalgo county, Texas, arrived in Heflin on Monday morning and will visit with relatives and friends for ten days or two weeks. J.W. who lives down on the border, reports corn selling at nine cents per bushel. Asked if they came through without any mishaps, J.W. replied, "yes, well, we had a little accident down in Texas when our car took a plunge through a "Bull Durham" sign." ----- LOCAL News According to late reports from the bedside of Mr. W.M. Striplin, prominent Beat 12 citizen, was to the effect that his condition is serious. Mr. Striplin, for the past two months, has been a great sufferer. We all hope and trust that his life may be spared. ---- IN MEMORY OF MISS EASTER BIBLE Easter, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bible, was born April 7, 1912, and died at the age of 20 years, two months and six days. She joined the Baptist church at Micaville in August 1928 and had lived a quiet, model, christian life, worthy of imitation. Easter was a kind, obedient daughter, a loving sister and affectionate friend, admired by all who knew her. Although she greatly enoyed the association of young people, she had been deprived of mingling in their society for almost a year, being confined at home upon her sick bed. During those weary months, she was never heard to murmur or complain but was always patient and kind, bearing her affliction like a brave soldier. We cannot understand why God saw fit to take from our midst this sweet young life, just budding into young womanhood. However, we feel her short stay with us has strengthened our lives and caused us to live more consecratedly and determined to meet her in the sweet beyond, where sorrow and sad partings are no more. On Tuesday, June 14, Rev. J.P. Bean conducted her funeral in Micaville in the presence of a large concourse of sorrowing relatives and friends, after which the body was laid to rest in the cemetery at that place, to await the resurrection. A Friend. ----- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, JULY 14, 1932 FRUITHURST News Mrs. A.E. Owens died at her home here last Tuesday. The children have the community's sympathy. ---- LOUISIANA VISITORS HERE THIS WEEK Mr. and Mrs. J.E. DeFreese, Mr. Edwin DeFreese and Misses Mae and Lena DeFreese of Ruston, La., were visitors here this week, guests of Rev. G.W. Vaughan, W.H. Vaughan and other relatives. The party gave the Cleburne News a pleasant call in passing through. ---- LOCAL News Mr. and Mrs. Acy Norton (nee Opal Ledbetter) of Heflin, Ala., announce the birth of a daughter whom they have named Barbara Joan. Mrs. Norton and baby are at the home of Mrs. Norton's mother Mrs. Ida Ledbetter on west Clinton street in Huntsville. ---- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, JULY 28, 1932 PIONEER CITIZEN CALLED BY DEATH Funeral services for Mr. J.M. Reid, 83, widely known and beloved citizen of Cleburne county, who died at his home north of Edwardsville on Friday after an illness of three weeks, were held at Cane Creek Congregational church at 11 a.m. Saturday, the Rev. Theopolis Price and Rev. J.W. Patty officiating with interment in the Cane Creek cemetery. Surviving are the widow, a daughter Mrs. L.O. Barker of Fruithurst, and two sons, W.A. Reid of Chocolocco and T.J. Reid of Fruithurst, and a brother Rev. Geo. W. Reid of Naples, Texas. When we have been accustomed to fifty years to turn to those who saw the Southern boys march off to join the Army of the Confederacy in the fateful sixties, and glean from them of the valor and patriotism famed throughout the world, and realize that the book is closed and the pages sealed, we are filled with regret and sadness. We wonder why we never learned more when the opportunity was ours. Born and reared in Cleburne county, living here all his life, Mr. Reid was perhaps the most widely known citizen in the county, loved and honored by all. He will be missed. ------ MRS. JULIA BEASON PASSES AT SON'S HOME Mrs. Julia Beason passed away at the home of her son Dock Beason near Choccolocco, July 20th and was laid to rest in the Beason grave yard the following day, Owens & Co. in charge. Three daughters and one son survive. ----- MOVES TO ASHLAND Mr. and Mrs. R.L. Crumpton and family have moved to Ashland where they will make their future home. ---- FINAL RITES FOR W.M. STRIPLIN Widely Known Chulafinnee Citizen Passes Away After Long Illness "Time, in its never ceasing movement, is rapidly removing from among us those whose minds are clear on the events of the latter half of the century. When such a one has passed we are brought to know that another page has been removed from the history that carries us back to the glories that were of the Old South. When we have neglected to use and conserve from these wonderful sources of information that link up that history with the present, we have failed in our duty to ourselves and to those who follow." After an illness since May 3, Mr. William M. Striplin, 67 years old, died at his home in Beat 12, Friday night. In the passing of this splendid citizen, not only his family but the community in which he had lived all his life, the county sustained a serious loss. The funeral services were conducted at 4 o'clock Saturday afternoon at the Chulafinnee Methodist church by the Rev. L.D. Tyson, pastor, and Rev. J.W. Grubbs, a long time friend and neighbor, both speaking words of praise to the memory of the deceased. Mr. Striplin had spoke to friends during his illness and great suffering, saying that he felt that he would not get well, but assured those about him that "all was well" with him. Mr. Striplin had served two years as tax collector and made a splendid record and at the time of his death was a member of the county board of jury commissioners. Besides the devoted wife, Mr. Striplin is survived by two brothers, John Striplin of Hico, Texas and Mark R. Striplin of Heflin; the daughters are, Mrs. E.W. Taylor and Miss Leta Striplin of Chulafinnee; sone son, Guida Striplin; four sisters, Mrs. Sue Holley of Seguine, Texas; Mrs. Mollie Stewart and Nannie Stewart both of Munford and Mrs. Esther Adams of Heflin. During his long illness he never lacked for attention on the part of his family and friends. As a token of his popularity some 800 to 1000 friends assembed at the church to pay their last tribute of respect to friend and neighbor. Peace to his memory. ----- CARD OF THANKS We take this method of thanking each and every one for the kindness and cheering words during the illness and death of our father and husband. The beautiful floral offering was a great aid in helping us bear our grief. We highly appreciate the sympathy shown us. May God's richest and fullest blessings be with each and every one. Mrs. W.M. Striplin and family ------ IN MEMORY OF W.T. HOWLE On the morning of July 17th, 1932, there came a gentle voice from Heaven, and the spirit of W.T. Howle answered the call at about 1 o'clock Sunday morning. A good christian man is with us no more; a kind husband and loving father has fallen asleep. To the gentle companion who is an invalid, and four sons and five daughters, we offer our deepest sympathy in this hour of sorrow, and point them to Jesus, our Redeemer, who became the "first fruits of them that slept." Now, to the family, we would say, "God moves in a mysterious way, his wonders to perform. He plants His footsteps on the sea and rides upon the storm." May God bless each member of the family and help them to say "Thy will be done, Heavenly Father." It won't be long before the parting will be over and God's Saints shall meet again...Oh, how sweet it will be, in that beautiful land, so free from all sorrow and pain; with songs on our lips and harps in our hands, to meet one another again. Mrs. E.S. Howell ----- BOY DROWNS IN TALLAPOOSA RIVER Newell, Ala., July 26th Roscoe B. New, age 16, attempting a Sinbad the Sailor act with his younger brother Curtis, taking the place of the old man of the seas, was drowned in the Tallapoosa River near here Monday afternoon. Curtis was rescued by a man named Swope who was nearly in a boat. The youth was attempting to swim across the river with the younger brother on his back. When he was exhausted, both were left helpless in midstream. As soon as the boy's body was recovered, efforts were made to rescusitate him by the prone system and a physican was called on the scene. Funeral services were held here Wednesday morning at 11 o'clock. -----