NEWSPAPER Abstracts from The Cleburne News, Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama for August 4th thru August 11th, 1932 NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, AUGUST 4, 1932 LAST RITES HELD FOR MRS. WAGER Citizen of Heflin were shocked Saturday morning at the sudden death of Mrs. Irene Wager, 58, which occurred in an Anniston hospital early Saturday. She was carried to Anniston Friday night following an attack of illness. She had been in declining health for the last six years and while her death was not wholly unexpected, her passing caused much sorrow to her loved ones. Funeral services were conducted Monday morning at the Baptist church here, Rev. G.B. Boman of Bowdon, Ga., officiating. Burial rites were in charge of Heflin Eastern Star, with impressive ceremonies. F.P. Owens & Co. was in charge of funeral arrangments. Mrs. Wager was the daughter of the late Dr. W.L. Pounds. She was born Feb. 22, 1873 and was married on Dec. 25, 1889. She joined the church at Lebanon and upon moving to Heflin 30 years ago, moved her letter here. Sometimes the secrets of the mystery called death we may know; and when our departed friend turned to the silent an unknown future, let us believe that she could rely with unfaulting faith upon that most impressive and momentous assurance ever delivered to the sons of men, "he that believeth on Me, though he were dead, yet shall he live; and he whosoever liveth and believeth in Me shall never die." Owing to the great distance, Marcus, Mrs. Johnson and Evelyn were unable to attend their mother's funeral. Pallbearers were Luther Denman, C.W. Wager, C.L. Wager, Earl Wager, Leo Humphreys, and Wm. Wood. Mrs. Wager is survived by the husband Dr. G.W. Wager; three sons, Marcus of New Jersey; Charles of Kansas City and Dudley of Atlanta; daughters, Mrs. Robert Coggin of Jacksonville, Fla.; Mrs. J.W. Vaughan of Cornersville, Tenn.; Mrs. Leo Humphreys of Atlanta and Mrs. Robert M. Johnson of San Francisco. The Cleburne News extends sympathy to the bereaved ones. ----- CARD OF THANKS Death, which knocks with equal force at the cottage door and the palace gate, has recently come into our midst and summoned the queen of our hearts to her mansion in the skies. In our deep sorrow, the unselfish thoughtfulness of friends had been demonstrated in every way possible. To them, to the physician faithfully attending her in her late and last illness; to the minister who officiated and to the others who participated at the last sacred rites and to those who dropped a beautiful flower upon her final earthly resting place, we are and will be indebted the rest of our days. May God forever be with you, one and all, is our fervent prayer. G.W. Wager and Children ----- IN MEMORY OF J.L. CHANDLER On May 3, 1932, the death angel came and called from us our dear husband and father, J.L. Chandler of Carroll county, Georgia. How sad it is here without you, dear one. He was 79 years old. He was sick only three weeks and how he suffered, no one knows. Why God saw fit to take him from us, we do not know. But some glad day we shall meet you in the land where pain and sorrow cannot enter and where there will always be peace and love. He was laid to rest at Salem church, eight miles north of Tallapoosa. Revs. Patty and Robinson officiated. He leaves to mourn his passing his wife and four sons, J.R. Chandler of College Park, Ga.; E. Chandler of Lebanon; J.T. Chandler of Arp, Texas and Ivan Chandler of Heflin. Pall bearers were H.C. Clackum, W.A. Moon, Asa Moon, Grady Wright, Clifford Smith and W.B. Johnson. Mrs. Maud Chandler, Waco, Georgia, Route 2 ----- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, AUGUST 11, 1932 LOUISIANA KIN VISIT ALABAMA Messrs. W.E. Hogan and Peter J. Edwards of Choudrant, La., after a pleasant visit with kin folks and friends in Cleburne, left Sunday afternoon for home, declaring their stay had been one of great pleasure. They were accompanied by Mrs. G.F. Hill, who , after stopping over in Louisiana for a few days, will go on to Texas where she will spend some time with children in her former home. Saturday in Heflin, W.A. Brown, W.I. Edwards, S.B. Edwards, B.T. Edwards and P.J. Edwards and W.E. Hogan, cousins, are grandsons of the following Edwards': Billie Edwards, Stephen Edwards, Peter Edwards, Lemuel Edwards and Joe Edwards with the exception of W.E. Hogan, a nephew. These old pioneers came to this county away back in the thirties when the Red man was roaming the hills of Alabama. ------ ALBERT CASWELL, 20, STABBED IN AFFRAY Albert Caswell, 20 years old, son of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. W. Caswell, living two miles south of Edwardsville, was stabbed in the neck and slashed across the left arm on Saturday in an affray with Albert Greer of Edwardsville. Caswell was brought to Heflin and given medical attention by Dr. Wright. The wounds, while painful, are not thought to be dangerous. What brought on the row could not be learned. Both young men are well known in the Edwardsville community. A warrant sworn out against Greer by J.W. Caswell, an uncle of Albert Caswell, charging assault with intent to murder, was filed, and his bond set at $750. which was readily furnished. ----- MRS. ELIZA BENNETT, PIONEER, PASSES AT FRUITHURST Mrs. Eliza Bennett, 81, passed away at the home of her sons Jack and Frank Bennett at Fruithurst on Friday night and was laid to rest in the cemetery at Upper Cane Creek on Saturday. She was the widow of Green Bennett who preceeded her to the grave several years ago. She was a sister of the late R.F. and Dr. W.L. Pounds. ----- LOCAL News Rufus O. Hughes of San Francisco, Calif. who has been visiting his sister Mrs. Carl Dryden for the past two weeks, has returned home. --- BIRTHDAY DINNER IN HONOR OF GRANDMA BOBO On July 8th a surprise birthday dinner was given by Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Thompson to celebrate the 97th birthday of Grandma Bobo. By a misunderstanding there was not any of grandma's children present except Mrs. Thompson. But early in the morning grandchildren and people of the surrounding community began to arrive, bringing with them baskets, boxes and trunks filled with food of almost any kind you might mention, suitable for a king or queen. The morning hours were taken up bo social talk by all present. Everybody seemed to enjoy themselves to the fullest extent. Grandma has been blind for the last few years but you never hear her complain about her condition. She is still jovial as ever in disposition Nothing seems to give her more pleasure than to converse with friends and relatives of old times and the happenings of the country of the present day. About 11:30 it seemd that everybody began to study or talk about those baskets and boxes and in a few minutes the men and boys began carrying them down the hill to a long table prepared in a cool shade by the boys the week before for the occasion. When the food was all delivered the ladies began to spread it on the table while the men looked on, and by the time it was all spread you can imagine how we all were feeling. When dinner was announced everyone seemed to be ready and I think the meal time was the most enjoyable of the day. After dinner we all returned back to the house feeling very much refreshed by the delicious foods we had consumed and after a few social chats, the guests began to depart, wishing Grandma many more such birthdays. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Thompson and family Mr. and Mrs. J.B. F. Cheatwood and family Mr. and Mrs. Earl Thompson and family Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Thompson and family Mr. and Mrs. Houston Charles and family Mr. and Mrs. M.A. Banister and family Mr. and Mrs. Ed Day and family Mr. and Mrs. L.B. Edwards Mr. and Mrs. S.F. Blackstock C.J. Easterwood Mr. and Mrs. W.N. Easterwood Mrs. Ellis Williams and children Mrs. Gabrilla Owen and daughter Carrie Ruthie and Ruby Johnson Myrtis and Rheba Robinson There were 50 in all present. M.A. Banister ------ AGED CONCORD WOMAN LAID TO FINAL REST (Mrs. W.H. Gentry) Mrs. W.H. Gentry, 87, died at the home last Saturday night after being in ill health the last four months. The funeral was conducted at Concord Baptist church on Sunday afternoon, Rev. P.P. Johnson and Rev. Mr. Caldwell officiating. Burial was made in the church cemetery, a large crowd of sorrowing relatives and friends being present. She joined the Baptist church some 60 years ago and was a member at Lebanon church 40 years and she will be missed in church affairs and in the community where she resided for years. Surviving are the good husband W.H. Gentry, two sons, Will and Luster; six daughters, Mrs. E.E. Grizzard, Mrs. J.C. Lanier, Mrs. Jonah Williams, Mrs. Will Grizzard, Mrs. J.C. Pounds and Mrs. Eber Thrasher and a large number of great-grandchildren and grandchildren. The Cleburne News extends sympathy to the bereaved ones. -----