Cleburne County AlArchives News.....Newspaper articles for MAY 7th to MAY 14th 1925 May 1925 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/al/alfiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Candace Gravelle tealtree@comcast.net October 20, 2004, 3:09 pm The Cleburne News (name changed from the Cleburne New Era) NEWSPAPER NOTICES FROM "THE CLEBURNE NEWS" for MAY 7th 1925 to May 14th 1925 NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, May 7, 1925 MRS. JOHNSON HERE FROM OKLAHOMA Mrs. Mattie Johnson, of Hugo, Oklahoma, wife of the late Judge T.A. Johnson, arrived in Heflin on Friday and will visit with Dr.and Mrs. J.D. Duke for some time. ____ BELL's HOME DESTROYED BY FIRE The home of John Bell, near the Riddle Bridge, was destroyed by fire on Friday afternoon. Mr. Bell was painfully burned about his face and hands when fighting the fire. No insurance was carried on the building or its contents. Much of the household goods were saved. ____ Mr. and Mrs. R.A. Lott of Monroe, GA were visiting their daughter, Mrs. J.L. Finley and family the first of the week. ____ Mrs. J.C. Francis is visiting her children in Chattanooga and Atlanta. ___ Mr. and Mrs. Walter Bell of Atlanta were visiting relatives at Bowdon and Bell Mills last week. ___ LEGAL NOTICE Application for praole will be made by undersigned two persons, to the honorable board of pardons at the regular meeting thereof on May 15th 1925. The two were convicted in the circuit court of Cleburne County, Alabama on August 27, 1924 for distilling and each sentenced to the penitentiary from one year one day to 1 year and 5 days. George Coley, Len Allen. _______ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, May 14, 1925 WILLIAM TEAGUE CALLED AWAY Another time the death angel came and knocked at the door of Mr. H.J. Teague and carried away the beloved nineteen year old son, William Bruar Teague on Tuesday, May 5th, 1925. William had been sick about five weeks and had borne his illness cheerfully. During his dying hour he waved a farewell to the loved ones around his bedside. HIs life had been a blessing to all who knew him and his parting smile will be remembered throughout the years that are to come, even as his deeds of kindness will live and grow in the hearts of his many friends. We know that William is happy on the other shore, for as the gates of Heaven swing open to welcome his coming, he has a mother, sister and brother there to offer a welcoming hand. While he rests in peace we live and fashion our lives after the examples of those, like him, who have gone on to await our coming. Each day back home, a father, brother and sister will find hope and confort in living as William lived....A friend. _________ B.H. CRUMPTON REPLIES TO MR. ALEWINE's ARTICLE Anniston, Ala; May 6th Editor of the Cleburne News, Please allow me a few words in your valuable paper in reply to E.F. Alewine's remarks of a week or so ago. Will say that I did not allege these depredations were commited in Beat 2, such as shooting up Mr. Donaldson's home and dynamiting Mr. Cain's residence. I said I did not have any ill feeling toward the people of Beat 2. If Mr. Alewine wants me to confine my remarks strictly to Beat 2, and more closely to his home, I will not get more than half mile away. You said that you did not hear of Sheriff Jackson's car being so nearly destroyed by fire: this was west of your home only about half mile; I am sure that you have not heard of the casing being cut off the sheriff's car which occured about two or three months ago, some half mile south of your home, and of course you do not know of the still that was cut down only about 300 yards of your home, and of course you do not know that the officers found a still "worm" 100 yards away, covered up with leaves, and of course you are perfectly ignorant of the fact that we destroyed three stills just west of your saw mill, only about 300 yards and this is the place where the woods caught on fire; and of course you don't know that just east of your saw mill only 300 yards away, only about six stills have been destroyed. Then I am confident that you did not know that the officers found 15 gallons of whiskey hid away about 30 yards from the church near your home. And further I am sure that you did not know of the still north of your home only about 300 yards away. I guess this is all news to you. You say that you are a prohibitionist and want the laws enforced, and of course you did not know of all this, else you would have made some effort to hae put it down, wouldn't you. Now, Mr. Alewine, you say that you want the laws enforced, I hope you will line up on the right side of law enforcement, Let's go! Will say in regard to the shooting in the back, etc., there is no other place that you could shoot a wild-catter, for being law breakers, they all take to their heels upon the approach of the officers. It is as much our duty to cut down and destroy an illicit outfit and the party or parties who are operating these illegal stills and attempt to make their escape by running off and the arrest cannot be made otherwise, then means of capture, though it produces death, can be resorted to, no matter how regrettable it may be. This is the law and as you say you want the laws enforced, and if you mean what you say, this is exactly what you want done. As to the cursing and abusing of prisoners, I know nothing of this and same has not been done in my presence, and I would not stand for such. Now, Mr. Alewine, you say that the officers have not tried to apprehend the ones who destroyed the school house. It might be news to you to know that this is a state law and is not in my line of work, and I have nothing to do with such violations but I am sure that if you will furnish a clue as to the guilty party or parties, that arrests will be made. The next grand jury should send for you to seek your aid in the matter, and I am sure that the state officers will glady cooperate with you. Now fall in line, Mr. Alewine and lend your help to the proper authorities that such law violations may be checked. Now, Mr. Alewine, as you are such a staunch prohibitionist, I am looking and expecting great results from your community, as it has been hard to convince some of the residents up there that it is wrong to violate the law. Let your light shine, there is no such thing as a silent religion, let your light shine and do not put it under a bushel. Yours with a hoop and loud yell for Mr. Alewine. Very respectfully, B.H. Crumpton ___________ VISITING HIS OLD BUDDY M.B. McKelvey of Detrout, Mich., formerly a member of the 415 Motor Supply Train, is visiting his friend and buddy and former comrade, Clellan L. Wager of this county. The two young men were with the same company on the day of the formation of that organization until it was mustered out of service on August 3, 1919. These boys saw service in France, Luxenburg and Germany with the Army of Occupation. Mr. McKelvey is favorably impressed with the south. _____ SUNDAY ARRESTS Sunday, Chief Ed Burrow arrested Jim Ponder of Calhoun County. Jim was loaded to the gourds and had about five gallons in his buggy and was said to be pretty well stewed when taken in charge by the officer. Monday Jim was fined $126. in Mayor's Court. Frank Stephens who lives a mile out on the highway had too much Sunday and is said to have attempted to detour all passing automobiles. On Monday Frank contributed $11. to the city coffers. ____ CONDEMNATION SALE Under and by virtue of a decree rendered by the circuit court of Cleburne County, Alabama in Equity, in a cause therein pending by the State of Alabama, as complaintant, against Durwood Jett and W.A. Driver as respondents, and N.J. Driver as claimant or petitioner, and as directed by said decree, I, H.A. Jackson, sheriff of said county, will sell to the highest bidder for cash, at the court house door of said county within the legal hours of sale on Monday the 25th day of May 1925, the following described property ordered sold and condemned by said decree: One Cadillac Touring Car, Model 1923, Motor Number PP-57-583, all the interest of the said partieis and all of the other parties who had knowledge or notice or could by reasonable dilligence have obtained knowledge or notice of the use of said car in the illegal transportation of prohibited liquors, will be sold at said sale. H.A. Jackson, Sheriff _________ LOCAL NEWS Mrs. Mary Brannon of Los Angeles, California, visited Mr. and Mrs. J.D. Vaughan last week. ____ Mr. M.M. Vaughan of Cullman, Ala., was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. W.T. Chappell on Sunday. ___ F.M. Vickers of Jay, Florida, who has been visiting his son, M.A. Vickers, left Tuesday for Selma, Ala. ___ The annual decoration of Wise's Chapel will be the fourth Sunday in May. Everybody welcome to attend. ___ Ellis McMahan and his friend Dan Cohela drove through from Denver, Colorado in a tin lizzy last week, making the trip in five days, not a puncture they say. ____ "Uncle" W.T. Howle will leave today for Dallas, Texas to attend the Veteran's Reunion. He will visit Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Howle at Venus, Texas, also a son at that place. ____ Judge and Mrs. D.S. Baber will leave this week to attend the Veteran's Reunion at Dallas, Texas and will go on to Oklahoma to visit relatives. Mrs. Mollie Burgess will accompany Judge and Mrs. Baber. ____ Carl Adams of Knoxville, Tennessee was visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. L.E. Adams, the latter part of last week. Carl is a traveling representative for the Phoenix Portland Cement Co. of Birmingham. ____ Mr. F.L. Blake of Heflin, R 6, came to Lineville Thursday for his daughter Katie who has been in the Agricultural School here. Mr. Blake is one of the most successful farmers of Cleburne. he made 73 bales of cotton last year on 90 acres and 2500 bushels of corn on 100 acres. The Lineville Headlight. ____ File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/al/cleburne/newspapers/gnw207newspape.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/alfiles/ File size: 10.3 Kb