NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE CLEBURNE NEWS", Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama for SEPT. 1st thru SEPT. 8th, 1932 NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, SEPTEMBER 1, 1932 THREE IN JAIL ON MURDER CHARGE Sylvan Perkins, Chester Perkins and Pete Brady are in the county jail charged with murder in connection with the shooting to death of Jesse Price of Hubbardville on Sunday night, near Beason Mills, in the southern part of the county. According to Sheriff Owen, the fatal shooting climaxed a quarrel that had existed nearly all day Sunday, and when a crowd of young men met at the home of Walter Vise shortly after dark on Sunday, the fatal row occurred between the Perkins' and Price and "Tab" Price, a brother of the dead man, it is said. Price is said to have attacked Sylvan Perkins with a pair of steel knuckles, backing him into a well curbing and beating him in the face, when Perkins drew a pistol and fired one shot, the ball entering under the heart and passing through the body, lodging in the right arm. The prisoners will be arraigned in county court here Saturday, it is understood. Price is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Price, and brothers and sisters. Funeral and burial services were conducted at 11 a.m. Monday at Hurricane with Owens Co. in charge. The three, were apprehended early Monday morning by Sheriff Prestridge, who with county solicitor Parker, went immediately to the scene of the killing early Sunday night, making a thorough investigation which resulted in the issurance of warrants for the three men, who will be given a preliminary hearing before Judge A.H. Glasgow on Saturday, September third. Women and whiskey are said to be at the bottom of the killing in which men and boys of various ages were near or on the scene. Pallbearers were John Bell, Frank Williamson, Martis Howle, Ewell HOwle, Ira McElroy and Murphy Woodard. Funeral and burial services for young Price were held at Hurricane church Monday, the Rev. Zanda Riddle officiating. ----- J.A. HARRIS, 71, LAID TO REST Funeral services for Mr. A.J. Harris of Muscadine were held at Antioch church Friday afternoon, with Owen Co. in charge. Besides his wife, Mr. Harris is survived by three sons, Dow Harris of Birmingham, Crandell and Hoyt Harris of Muscadine, and ?? Harris of Beat 8. The daughters are Mrs. Lillie Dodd of Muscadine and Mrs. Ruby Cook of Birmingham; three brothers, J.M. and Otto Harris of Abernathy and S.W. Harris of Tallapoosa. The three brothers and sons acted as pall bearers. The Rev. Mr. Wiggins officiated at the funeral. Mr. Harris was one of the county's best known and most highly esteemed citizens and will be missed in the community where his upright life has made that section a better place by his having lived in it. ----- JOHN A. AMOS John A. Amos who died in Anniston, a former councilman of that city, was known to many Cleburne county citizens, and his death is deeply regretted by those who knew him. He was born in Cleburne and moved to Anniston 30 years ago. ---- DEATH COMES TO CARL GROOVER SUDDENLY Funeral services for Carl Groover who died suddenly Friday night were conducted Monday at the Baptist church. The untimely death of this splendid young man cast a gloom of profound sorrow and grief over the entire community. Carl, who as a son of Mr. and Mrs. C.E. Groover, was 39 years old and had lived here in Heflin practically all his life and his passing is a source of genuine sorrow to his large circle of friends. Carl was never known to harm anyone and his passing is a calamity not only to the immediate family, but to all who knew and appreciated his friendship. Besides his father and stepmother, Carl is survived by one brother, Hugh Groover of Detroit, Mich., three sisters, Mrs. J.M. Crumpton, Misses Vera and Lillie Groover of Heflin and a large circle of relatives. Active pallbearers were Cephus Evans, W.H. Mullins, Fred McMurray, Jim McGriff, Teddy Edwards and Jackson Weaver. Rev. F.J. Ingram, pastor of the local Baptist church and Rev. G.B. Boman of Bowdon conducted the funeral services in the Baptist church at 2:30 p.m. Monday, with interment in the Heflin Cemetery, Owens Co. in charge. ------ DEATH CLAIMS AGED CITIZEN On August 26th, God in his infinite wisdom saw fit to claim the spirit of Mr. Joseph L. York, 84 years old and a resident of this county for many years until he went to live with a daughter Mrs. W.J. Jones at Pratt City. He breathed his last at Hillman hospital where he was removed two weeks ago. The last rites were conducted by his beloved friends, Rev. W.M. Barr and Rev. C.E. Garner at Hurricane church on Sunday at 11 o'clock, his body being laid to its final resting place by the side of his devoted wife who preceded him to the grave 32 years ago. The wealth of beautiful flowers and the large concourse of friends who came to pay their last tribute of respect, indicated the love and esteem in which he was held. He was born February 4, 1848. In passing, the church and community has lost an able counselor, a cheerful and loyal advocate of all that was good and uplifting, as well as true and constance to the unfortunate. The Rev. Mr. Barr who had known Mr. York so long, spoke of his high character and as an advocate of right, so did Rev. C.E. Garner who also feelingly spoke of the life of his one time teacher. The pall bearers were A.L. Black, C.J. McCraven, W.T. Prestridge, T.R. Story, M.A. Richardson and Jeff Cox. Owens Co. was in charge. CARD OF THANKS To one and all who were so sympathetic and helpful in our day of loss in the death of a devoted father and cherished loved one, we offer these simple lines of thanks. We hope that the written words may be easily interpreted by those who with kind words, willing deeds, a meaningful glance, a lovely flower, song or sermon have made our cross easier to bear. May the keen sorrow of separation be spared you and may God be with you in every sadness, is the prayer of his children. H.D. York J.E. York Mrs. C.F. Dodson Mrs. J.M. LaRue Mrs. Ella Winham Mrs. Floyd Pirkle Mrs. W.J. Jones Mrs. Mary Short ------ CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank each and every one for their kindness shown during the death of our dear husband, father and son; and also thank you for the many beautiful flowers. May God's richest blessings be with you is our earnest prayer. Mrs. Luther Owen and children Mr. and Mrs. T.J. Owen and children ----- SURPRISE BIRTHDAY DINNER On Sunday, August 21st, I had the privilege of attending a surprise birthday dinner given in honor of Mr. J.M. Cheatwood and wife. The surprise was given by their children and friends. Early in the morning, children, grandchildren and friends began to arrive, bringing with them baskets and boxes filled with food of almost every kind you might mention, suitable for everyone. The morning hours were taken up in social talk by all present, and everyone seemed to enjoy themselves to the fullest extent. Grandpa Cheatwood has been almost blind, but can see well enough now to get about. About 11:30 they began to prepare a long table in a cool shade. My, you should have seen the food that was put on that table. Everyone seemed to enjoy it. After dinner was over the people talked and ate watermelons; it seemed that everyone enjoyed themselves, even Grandpa and Grandma seemed to be delighted. Those present were: W.C. Cheatwood and family Mr. and Mrs. R.L. Johnson and little daughter Mr. and Mrs. W.W. Thompson and little son Mr. and Mrs. Asa Thompson and baby Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Robinson Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Cheatwood Mr. and Mrs. M.A. Banister and children Mr. and Mrs. J.B.F. Cheatwood and family Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Thompson and family Mr. and Mrs. E.L. Thompson and children Mr. and Mrs. Houston Charles and children Mr. and Mrs. Ed Day and children Mr. and Mrs. C.L. Johnson and family Mr. and Mrs. Everette Charles and little son Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Parker and children Mr. and Mrs. Ed Smith and little son J.E. Johnson About 3:30 people began to depart for home, feeling that it had been a day well spent, hoping that they might be permitted to spend another day like that in 1933. Written by One Present ----- LOCAL News Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Ross attended the funeral and burial of their uncle Mr. Amos in Anniston on Sunday. ---- Mr. and Mrs. Henry Kennedy of Pratt City came up Sunday with Mrs. Floyd Pirkle and son Jim of Nauvoo, to attend the funeral of Mr. J.L. York, Mrs. Pirkle's father. --- Mrs. Ella Winham and daughter Mrs. Willie Tucker of Birmingham attended the funeral of Mr. J.L. York, the former's father, here Sunday. ---- Mr. and Mrs. Jas. R. Cook of Atlanta attended the funeral of their uncle, Mr. J.L. York on Sunday. ---- Mr. and Mrs. J.E. York and daughter Miss Maxine of Montevallo, Mrs. William Winham and Mr. H.D. York of Birmingham attended the funeral of their father here on Sunday. ---- Mr. and Mrs. W.J. Jones, three sons, Buster, Glynn and Howeard and daughter Miss Lucile Jones of Pratt City, attended the funeral of Mr. J.L. York, Mrs. Jones' father, here Sunday. ---- Mr. R.L. Garrett of Bowdon and Miss Nell Fowler, popular and accomplished daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Fowler of Hightower, were married on Monday, Judge A.H. Glasgow officiating. ---- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, SEPTEMBER 8, 1932 DEATH OF A POPULAR YOUNG WOMAN Our fellow townsman, Mr. W.S. Hincey, has the sincere sympathy of all our people in the death of his beloved sister, Miss Beulah Hincey of Piedmont, whose death occurred in a Rome hospital on August 27th. The interment was in the cemetery at Piedmont. ----- UNCLE WILL EVANS PAINFULLY HURT Uncle Will Evans, 84, one of the county's best beloved and highly respected citizens, was painfully hurt Friday afternoon when knocked from a load of hay, near his home, three miles out on the Heflin-Bowdon highway, when an auto crashed into his wagon, throwing him violently to the ground. Besides a wound in the head, he suffered a fractured left arm. He was treated by Dr. Duke and at last report, was on the road to recovery. ----- THE BUTLER REUNION A very pleasant family reunion and surprise party was pulled off on Mr. W.H. Butler on Sunday last by his children, grandchildren and some of his friends. Early Sunday they began to arrive in cars and trunks and baskets of good things to eat in abundance. Some of the boys brought up lumber and a substantial table was erected in the shade of a large oak tree, when the ladies spread the contents of the trunks and bskets, when the crowd assembled, and following divine blessing, each one helped himself, and after each one had satisfied their appetite, there being much left untouched. Mr. Butler started to express his gratitude but his cup of joy was too full and he had to stop. Those present were as follows: Mr. and Mrs. W.E. Butler and sons Harshal Herman, Hood and Ralph and daughters Anna Mae, Ethel, June and Ina Fay of Bowdon Mr. H.M. Baggett and son Bromley and daughters Dauphter, Nellie of Bowdon Mrs. Hershel Butler and son Jack of Bowdon Mr. and Mrs. O.E. Butler and daughters Bessie and Allene of Bell Mills Mr. George Harris and daughters Georgia and Thelma of Lecta Mr. B.N. Daniel and son Murphree of Bell Mills Mr. and Mrs. J.O. Butler and daughter Nell of Elko, Ga. Mr. and Mrs. R.J. Butler and daughters Kathleen, Florence, Minnie Pearl and Jimmie Lou, Bettie Sue and son Jack Mr. and Mrs. F.L. Butler, daughters Thelma and Patsy Ruth of Portia, Ark. Mr. and Mrs. W.A. Brown of Heflin Mr. and Mrs. Jack Norton of Heflin Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Deese and daughter Margaret Nell of Heflin Miss Minnie Fordham of Bell Mills Miss Emma Fordham of Bell Mills All enjoyed the day to the fullest extent and Mr. Butler stated that he was 75 years old and wanted to live long enough to repay in some measure for the day's joy he had spent. One present. ----- SERIOUS CUTTING AFFRAY A serious cutting affray is said to have occurred near Ranburne on Saturday night when Lester Richardson, about age 25, is said to have been fearfully slashed by Clarence Estes of about the same age, it requiring a hundred stitches to close the knife wounds. What brought on the affray is not known here. ----- IN MEMORY OF WILLIAM THOMAS HOWLE On the 17th day of July 1932, there passed from earth to the better world, the spirit of William Thomas Howle. Bro. Howle was born in Cleburne or Randolph county at that time, in the year 1854. He was therefore approximately 78 years of age at the time of his death. In early manhood he was married to Miss Lizzie Harlan, daughter of the late Sam Harlan. To this union were born ten children all of whom survive him except one who died in infancy. Of the nine children who survive him, are four boys and five girls. All of these children were tenderly devoted to him and mourn his passing as I never have seen children mourn the passing of a father. To his dear children, I would say "weep not for him, as he is gone to a better world than this." He had one of the best homes in the country, but he has gone to the Father's house, a far better home than the one occupied here. Brother Howle professed religion and joined the Missionary Baptist church in early life. He first united with the old church at Dine Creek. He united with the Cedar Creek church more than twenty five years ago. It seemed the longer he lived the more religious he became. Till when the time came for his depature, he was ready to go and meet his Savior. Bro. Howle had a great many friends. Even the negroes on the place were grieved beyond measure. Oh, how sad was the parting. His friends mourn his death. I doubt if anyone had more friends to mourn his passing than he. Brother Howle was a man who looked after his own business affairs and let other people's business alone. He grew to be a very prosperous man in the line of farming and merchandising. He is missed and will be by all his friends who were as numerous as his acquaintances. May the Lord's richest blessings be on his children and his dear wife who has mourned his going so much. The Lord bless everyone and prepare everyone for life and for the great beyond by and by. May it be that after a while you each and all shall see him again int hat land were parting never comes, and, "where those who meet shall part no more, and those long parted, meet again." G.B. Boman ------ IN MEMORY OF JESSE PRICE On August 28, 1932 the death angel visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. J.E. Price and took their beloved son Jesse. Jesse was known and loved by many; when he saw anyone in need, he would lend a helping hand. He numbered his friends almost by his acquaintances, big hearted and generous as he was, he had won a place in many hearts. His many friends evidenced their love by the many floral offerings sent. They paid their last tribute of respect when they crowded the church to its fullest capacity. There is a place left vacant in our hearts that Jesse alone can fill. Day by day he has worked his way into our hearts and lives and we cannot say how much we miss him. The loneliness of our hearts could be but see would show him how much we loved and appreciated him. To the loved ones left behind, we would like to offer our sympathy. Be strong; Jesse has faced what we all must face sooner or later. He has gone on to receive his reward. His suffering is over; God called him unto Himself to plant another rose in his kingdom. Be brave, parents, your loss is his gain. A Friend. ----- DEATH OF JESSE PRICE The funeral services for William Jesse Price, son of Mr. and Mrs. J.E. Price was held at Hurricane Methodist church, Monday morning at 11 o'clock, August 29. In charge of the service were Rev. E.A. Riddle, Rev. H.A. Padgett and Rev. Z.W. Morris. Funeral arrangements were in charge of F.P. Owens and Son. The active pallbearers were Martis Howle, Arris Howle, Van Williamson, Ira McLeroy, John Bell and Frank Williamson. Jesse was born May 2, 1907 and departed this life August 28, 1932. Surviving are his parents Mr. and Mrs. J.E. Price; four brothers, Grady, Henry, Talmadge and Hoyt and two sisters Vera and Cora. ---- CARD OF THANKS We wish to express our thanks to all those who extended us their sympathy in the death of our dear son and brother. May God's richest blessings rest upon each and every one of you. Mr. and Mrs. J.E. Price and family. ----- LOCAL News Miss Winnie Crumpton is visiting her sister Mrs. Grady Price in Gadsden. --- Elbert Vise of Los Angeles, Calif. is here to spend some time with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Vise. ---- James O. Stephens and son Harold of San Antonio, Texas left here Sunday after a brief visit with relatives and friends. ---- FRUITHURST News Mrs. Henry Sides was called to her mother's bedside in St. Louis last week. ---- WOMAN BURIED AT CEDAR CREEK The funeral for Mrs. C.H. Hall, 60, of Cedar Creek community, who died at her home August 30 following an illness of two weeks, was conducted at the family residence at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, the Rev. J.E. Carter officiating. Burial was in Cedar Creek cemetery. Surviving are two sons, J.L. and W.H. Hall of Birmingham; daughters, Mrs. Henry Boozer of Sulphur Spring and Mrs. E.B. Clark of Anniston; one brother, C.A. Winham and one sister Miss Annie Winham, both of Cedar Creek. ----- EDWARDSVILLE News Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Perrin and children of Clarkston, Ga., spent the week with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. G.F. Bennett. ---- Mrs. J.H. Anderson and little daughters Doris and Delma have returned to their home in Atlanta after a few weeks visit here with her mother, Mrs. M.J. Walker. --- Mrs. Willie Wycoff and little son Billie have returned home after a few days visit with her mother Mrs. Dora Burton. ---- Mrs. Ralph Burgess who has been visiting her mother in Chattanooga, Tenn., returned home on Sunday. --- RATTLESNAKE INVADES HOME OF MR. and MRS. KENT Friday morning when Mrs. T.J. Kent went into the pantry to get flour for the morning meal, she felt something strike her apron and immediately began to "sting" and upon investigating found a rattlesnake. Soon Mr. Kent was on the scene and made away with the reptile, when the second rattler showed up, which was promptly put out of commission. It was a close call for Mrs. Kent and the "old man" declares he does not wish any such "pets". ----- MRS. HIGHTOWER DIED TUESDAY A sixty year old resident of Oak Level, Mrs. Polly Hightower, died at her residence at 7 o'clock Tuesday morning. Funeral services were held at the Camp Creek Baptist church of which she was a member, at 2:30 o'clock Wednesday afternoon and interment was in Camp Creek cemetery. Mrs. Hightower had lived at Oak Level all her life. Death came after an illness of a week. Surviving are the husband, M.C. Hightower; three sons, George, Clint and Grady of Oak Level; three daughters, Mrs. Pearl Crews and Mrs. Arah Upchurch of Oak Level and Mrs. Loretta Parker of Piedmont; three stepsons, W.R. of Kymulga, J.W. of Eastaboga and Asa of Lincoln; three stepdaughters, Mrs. Nancy Mahan of Borden Springs and Mrs. Fannie Cash and Mrs. Noah Cole of Oak Level. ------