Cleburne County AlArchives News.....Newspaper Abstracts for JANUARY 1924 January 1924 ************************************************ 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 February 13, 2005, 4:49 pm The Cleburne News NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE CLEBURNE NEWS", Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama for JANUARY 1924 NEWSPAPER issue of Thursday, January 3, 1924 THE PASSING OF A NOBLE CITIZEN, M.L. GAINES Mr. M.L. Gaines, "Uncle Fate", as he was lovingly called, passed peacefully away at his home at Ai last Saturday night at 10:30 o'clock after an illness extending through several months, living to the age of nearly seventy-seven years, having lived his life within a few miles from where he first saw the light. His going removes another name of ever lessening number of the county's oldest citizens, and the last of a family of eleven children, eight boys and three girls. As a husband and father, "Uncle Fate" was affectionate, kind and ever mindful of the welfare of those of his household. To know this good man was to love and honor him, and his friends were bound to him with a love immovable. Life, at the best is one great struggle and that character so strong and ennobling which not only achieves success, but blesses us all with kindness and consideration with whom it comes in contact is rare indeed, but such was the character of "Uncle Fate" Gaines. His personality was grand, and the influence of that personality gave confidence, hope and courage to go forward. Married to Miss Sarah Jane Pesnell more than fifty years ago, nine children came to bless their home, eight of whom survive their father, and mother who departed this life about five years ago; one little boy died in young childhood; the surviving children being Thomas and Augustus Gaines of Boaz, Ala.; Leonard L.; Arthur and Arlan Gaines of this county, all splendid and worthy citizens; three faithful, loving and devoted daughters, Mrs. Enoch E. Myers Jr.; Mrs. Wm. Pritchard and Mrs. Jas. T. Daugherty, who with Mrs. Leonard Gaines, ministered faithfully to every want of father to the end. It would be truthfully said that "Uncle Fate" loved god and little children. In conducting the funeral services at the Ai Baptist church, of which the deceased had been a faithful member for many years, the ministers Rev. W.M. Barr and A.T. Warmack spoke feelingly of life and character of "Uncle Fate", pleading to the large audience to strive to emulate this good man. After services in the church, all that was mortal of "Uncle Fate", was tenderly deposited in its last resting place. (NOTE: An error was noted in the next week's issue for the wife's name in the above obituary, viz: AN ERROR IN OBITUARY OF "UNCLE FATE" GAINES (newspaper issue of Jan. 10th 1924) In the notice of the death of "Uncle Fate" Gaines last week an error occurred when it was stated that he was married to Miss Sarah Jane Pesnell when it should have read Miss Sarah Jane Garner, a daughter of Rev. Thomas Garner, a pioneer Baptist preacher. __________ VICTORY News Leonard Champion visited his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. W.J. Davis at Gadsden last week. __ LOCAL News Tom Gaines and family of Boaz and Gus Gaines of that place attended the burial of their father, Mr. M.L. Gaines on Monday. ___ Mrs. Ben Dorman and children of DeArmanville spent the weekend with Mrs. Ella Moore. __ DEATH OF MRS. JACK FAULKNER Mrs. Jack Faulkner, after a lingering illness, died at a hospital in Anniston on Wednesday morning of last week. The remains were carried Thursday to east Gadsden and interment followed in the city cemetery at that city. Mrs. Faulkner is survived by her husband and little babe, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H.O. McDonald and one sister. The Cleburne News extends sincere sympathy to the bereaved ones. ___ Mr. Fred B. Vaughan and Miss Mattie Era Pritchard of Talladega were happily married at the court house on Monday with Judge A.H. Glasgow officiating. ___ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, January 10, 1924 AN OLD APRON Mrs. J.F. Snow has in her possession a Masonic apron worn by her father when master of Zebulon, GA lodge in 1869. The apron is of silk and the square and compass shows that this old relic has been carefully preserved. The apron, which must be more than seventy years old, was sent to Mrs. Snow by her mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Jones of Tennessee this week. ____ DEATH OF MR. FLOYD JUNIOR AT MUSCADINE Mr. Floyd Junior, a former resident of Haralson County, died at the home of his daughter Mrs. G.H. McDonald at Muscadine on Christmas day. Mr. Junior was 77 years old at the time of his death. He had many friends in Haralson County who extend sympathy to the bereaved members of his family. He was a farmer by occupation and lived in the Little Creek district for a number of years, later moving to Muscadine and taking up his residence with his daughter. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, December 26th, with Rev. N.R. Williamson of Buchanan officiating. Interment was at New Canaan under the direction of R.J. Miller of Tallapoosa. Mr. Junior is survived by his widow and two sons, R. Junior of Muscadine and J.J. Junior of Winnsboro, Tex.; and two daughters, Mrs. Marion Roberts of Winnsboro, Texas and Mrs. G.H. McDonald of Muscadine. Tallapoosa Journal, January 4th. ____ TRICKUM News Essie Woodard spent Friday night with Minnie and Viola Wise. __ Mr. and Mrs. L.J. Baughn had as their guests last Tuesday the following: Rev. Rude Skinner and two daughters, Mr. and Mrs. J.M. Watson, Mrs. Gete Lott and son Dewey, Alburn Baughn and wife and Mrs. Dora Jones. ___ AN ERROR IN OBITUARY OF "UNCLE FATE" GAINES In the notice of the death of "Uncle Fate" Gaines last week an error occurred when it was stated that he was married to Miss Sarah Jane Pesnell when it should have read Sarah Jane Garner, a daughter of Rev. Thomas Garner, a pioneer Baptist preacher. _____ IN MEMORY OF MRS. EUDOR AMELINE BARKER VAUGHAN Dora, as she was better known, was born in Cleburne county in 1873, and died at Wauchula, Fla., November 2, 1923 in her 51st year. She was left motherless at the age of nine years and was a mother to her three brothers younger than she, at that time, Green, 7; Austin, 5; Henry, 2. She was industrious and studious and early became a christian and joined the Baptist church at an early age, living a consistent christian life for about forty years. She became Mrs. J. Clinton Vaughan when she was about 22, and lived happily with him until her death. She had no children of her own but took in with her husband, Fred Vaughan, a motherless boy, and had loved and cared for him as if he were her own child. To know her was to love her. She was cheerful and sympathetic and delighted to see people live righteous lives. The deceased was the daughter of the late E.G. Barker. Dear Dora has gone to a better world and leaves her husband and little Fred and many relatives and friends who would do well to read the bible daily like she and scatter sunshine along life's pathways. Her brother, Henry A. Barker, Haleyville, Ala. ____ LOCAL News N.J. Pesnell of Edwardsville was in to see us on Friday. He recently moved from Bowdon, GA to route 1 where he will farm this year. Glad to have him back with us again. ___ Fred Wright of Tallapoosa visited Hamil Dewberry the first of the week. __ Roy Lott of Monroe, GA spent Christmas with relatives here. __ Mr. and Mrs. Dwight L. Evans of Anniston spent Christmas with relatives here. __ Mr. and Mrs. L.S. Fryerson and baby spent Christmas with relatives at Fairburn, GA. __ C.E. Laminack and R. Junior of near Fruithurst were in to see us Friday. __ Mr. and Mrs. H.G. Morgan of Dallas, Texas spent the holidays with Heflin relatives. __ J.C. Crews spent Christmas at Newell. __ Elbert O'Harrow is the only fellow that it is safe to ask about lights. He's rheumatic and one can out-run Elbert! ___ W.C. McMahan had a letter from his son John on Monday, that another son, Ellis, was operated on for appendicitis at the Military Camp in Denver, Colorado on the night of January 3rd. The letter stated that Ellis remained wide awake throughout the operation and that he was resting fine. ___ CARD OF THANKS To those of my dear neighbors and friends who were so kind and good to me during the illness and death of my dear wife, I have not the words to express to you, dear friends, my appreciation and love to you for your thoughtfulness in my hour of sadness and ask the good lord to bless each and every one in his own righteous way. G.W. Bragg, Edwardsville. ___ RANBURNE News Roy Moon has returned from Detroit and Tom Moon has gone to that city. __ FRUITHURST News Mrs. Harry Hale, a resident of Fruithurst, died last week. __ Mrs. Oley Olson, a former resident of Fruithurst, died December 12, 1923 at Santiago, California. Our people were sorry to learn of Mrs. Olson's death. ___ CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank our neighbors and friends for their kindness at the death and burial of our beloved husband and father. May god's richest blessings rest upon each of you. Mrs. S.M. Thrower and children ____ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, January 17, 1924 DEATH OF MRS. D.J. TERRELL The angel of death visited the home of Mr. D.J. Terrell and took away the spirit of his aged wife, favorably known as "Aunt Sis" on December 24, 1923. Aunt Sis had been sick for two years and bore her suffering patiently. She joined the Missionary Baptist church about 45 years ago at Mt. Bethel. Mrs. Terrell lacked only a few days of being 76 years old. Aunt Sis leaves a husband, five sons and two daughters to mourn her death. Thre is a vacant chair in the home that never more can be filled; a devoted mother who can never be called from the home above. Aunt Sis lived a true, christian life as everyone who knew her will testify and today is basking in the sunlight of him who said, "it is enough, come up higher, faithful one." The remains of the deceased were laid to rest in the cemetery at Mt. Bethel on Dec. 26, 1923. ____ IN MEMORY OF JOHN T. THROWER On Friday, January 4, 1924, the invisible hand of death reached forth from the mysterious realms of the Great Unknown and removed from our midst our greatly beloved brother, John T. Thrower of Chulafinnee, Ala. Bro. Thrower was about 83 years old. He was initiated on March 16, 1912, passed to the degree of Fellowship May 12, 1912 and raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason June 15, 1912 in Dalla Lodge No. 228, Ancient Free & Accepted Masons in which he was a true and faithful member, loyal to his obligations, and ever ready to contribute to the needs of the needy, and he always contributed cheerfully and he seemed to love the brotherhood of the fraternity and he lived a life worthy of emulation. Having lost a faithful brother from our lodge, be it resolved: First, whereas after forming procession at the home of our deceased brother and escorting his remains to the Bethlehem Cemetery where we consigned his body to the earth from whence it came, in due and ancient form of our fraternity, be it resolved; Second, that we bow in humble submission to him that doeth all things well, resolved; Third, that his dear companion and children have our condolence in their sad hour of bereavement as we cherish his memory here. May we emulate the good deeds done by him. Furthermore, we are glad to say he was a faithful member of the Baptist church and he lived a consistent christian life; further more he was a true southerner, and went through the terrible war between the states, and he proved himself faithful to the "lost cause" of which he often spoke. " Mourn not for him whose star has set, While its life is with us yet, While remembered words are dear, While his spirit meets us here, Nothing done is done in vain, Words and deeds alike remain, memories soft and sad become, Angels beckoning us home. " Fraternally submitted, W.B. Thrash J.W. Grubbs C.J. Payne Committee ----------- IN MEMORY OF GRANDPA THROWER Dear Editor, please give space in your paper this week for the following on the death of Grandpa Thrower: Grandpa was born Oct. the 27th 1841. He was a soldier in the civil war and fought bravely for his country throughout the terrible struggle, and he often spoke of the fearful hardships endured by the southern soldiers. He received a wound in the right knee. He came home on furlough in the year 1863 and was married to Miss S.M. Tennison July 26, 1863. He returned to his command and served through to the close of the war. Grandpa was converted and joined the Baptist church and was baptized in 1866 and lived a consistent member, always ready to help in the church and other affairs when called on and his business never kept him away from his church on meeting days. There was born into the family seven boys and five girls, namely: J.W. Thrower T.C. Thrower G.W. Thrower A.B. Thrower J.F. Thrower F.R. Thrower Mrs. S.S. Henry Mrs. M.M. Zaner Mrs. L.S. Beason Mrs. E.N. Chatman Mrs. S.L. Cochran; all of whom are living; one little boy died in infancy. Grandpa had seventy-eight grandchildren, eighty- five great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren. He was born and reared within one mile from where he died on January 4, 1924, near Chulafinnee. He rests in Bethlehem Cemetery until the resurrection morn. Written by one who loved him dearly. Roxie B. Beason ________ IN MEMORY OF DEAR FATHER, GEO. W. ROBERTS Geo. W. Roberts died December 11, 1923 at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Elma Garner, near Oak Level, close to his home. He was stricken with paralysis while attending to a horse at the lot. He was heard to call for help and was rushed to the house and while he remained conscious and knew was going on around him, he could not speak and could not use his limbs and soon lapsed into unconsciousness, living five or six hours after being stricken, dying at 11 o'clock p.m. at the age of sixty-four years. He was a member of Camp Creek Missionary Baptist church. The funeral and interment took place the 13th at 2 o'clock the service being conducted by Rev. A.T. Warmack in the presence of many relatives and friends. He is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Ola Rogers, Elma Garner and Mrs. Iva Howell; three brothers, J.C. Roberts, C.P. Roberts and R.H. Roberts and one sister, Mrs. S.A. Cheatwood. We are so lonely here, no father or mother either to cheer us, while nature seems to sigh and say "our dearest loved ones have passed away." It is sweet to die in jesus name; the battle is fought, the victory is won; father and mother's work on earth is done; they had always taught us right from wrong and by the help of god, I expect to press on to a better home where we shall meet again to part no more with our loved ones gone before. There is a friend who will comfort our hearts when we call. At Camp Creek Church we will miss our father so much, for it was there he loved so well to go and hear the word of god proclaimed. "One by one earth's ties are broken, As we near the shining shore, For across the river waits, The loved ones gone before." Written by a sad hearted child, Mrs. Ola Rogers ________ MASADONIA News Mr. and Mrs. William Nunnelley and family spent Monday and Tuesday night with the latter's parents, Sheriff and Mrs. Jackson. __ Mr. and Mrs. Otis Ballenger visited F.M. Adams and family Sunday night. __ We were sorry to hear of the death of Mrs. Neil Foster last week. She is survived by her husband, two children and five step-children, three brothers and three sisters. The remains were laid to rest in Campground Cemetery. __ Mr. Lum Deese and Miss Nettie Benefield of near Hopewell were married last Sunday. __ Master Spencer Lovvorn spent the latter part of last week with his sister, Mrs. Otis Ballenger. __ Mr. and Mrs. N.N. Smith and little son Buren spent Sunday with J.A. Langley. __ Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Benefield returned to their home in Tennessee after spending several days with relatives and friends here. ___ Virgil Langley visited his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Richardson on Monday. __ IN MEMORY OF CAROLINE HALEY Caroline Haley was born in DeKalb County, Georgia in 1853, and departed this life in Birmingham on January 10, 1924, age 70 years. She was never married and lived with her father and mother until their death many years ago, after which she made her home with her brother J.H. Haley at Boaz, Ala., and helped to train his boys. After her brother's wife's death she went to live with her nephew, A.W. Haley at Boaz and when he moved to Birmingham she went with the family to that city. Sister was always attentive to the household affairs, kind and unassuming, never visited a great deal. She never enjoyed good health but she never complained. She was a consistent and faithful member of the Missionary Baptist Church. Weep not, dear ones, for we believe though we are sad, today our precious sister is enjoying that reward that is promised to those who hold out faithful to the end and is with the redeemed, and has joined father and mother and brothers and sisters who have long since gone. She leaves two brothers, one half sister and a host of nephews and nieces to mourn her death. So farewell dear sister, for a little while. A.J. Haley, Heflin, Ala. ____ NOTICE OF PUBLICATION Notice is hereby given that application will be made for the parson of Sarah Beason, who was convicted in the circuit court of Cleburne county, Alabama on March 24, 1905 of murder in the first degree and sentenced to the penitentiary for life to the Governor of the State of Alabama. Sarah Beason _____ RANBURNE News Mr. and Mrs. G.W. Jones were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. W.T. Garner. __ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, January 24, 1924 LOCAL News CARD OF THANKS To the many friends and kind neighbors who were so good to us during the illness and death of our dear husband and father, we desire to thank each of you praying god's richest blessings upon you. Sincerely, Mrs. M.W. Dodd Wiley Dodd and family Wm. Dodd and family Mrs. Dow Harris and family Mrs. R. Pounds and family Whit Vaughan and family _____ Mr. George Fordham Jr. died at his home a few miles from Bell Mills Sunday after an illness of only a few days and was laid to rest in the cemetery at Wise Chapel. Besides his wife, five or six small children survive husband and father. ____ FERGUSON FOUND NOT GUILTY R.P. Ferguson, a former federal prohibition officer, who went on trial Tuesday at Anniston before Judge Wm. Grubbs, under a charge of having killed Chalmers McAlpine in a raid in this county about eighteen months ago, was acquitted Wednesday afternoon. _____ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, January 31, 1924 ABERNATHY News Mrs. L.M. Owens spent the weekend with her father, O.A. Harris. ___ Miss Rosie Mayfield is visiting her sister, Mrs. M.O. Freeman in Atlanta. __ Mrs. Jack Thompson is on the sick list. ___ LOCAL News Mr. Wallace from Texas spent the weekend with his sister, Mrs. J.A. Laminack. __ In a letter renewing his subscription, Mr. Amos Howle of Oklahoma City, Okla., says he notes with sadness the accounts of many deaths among those he once knew here in Cleburne county. Yes, Amos, many, many that you knew back yonder have passed on to the great unknown, until but a scattering few of the old land marks remains on this side. Mr. Howle holds a responsible position with the Acme Milling Company, one of the largest concerns of the kind in the south. Amos is a cousin of our Tom Howle here in Cleburne and a brother of "Uncle" Henry Howle of Venus, Texas, who celebrated his 75th birthday last Friday, so says Tom Howle. ____ KILLING AT ABEL ON TUESDAY In a shooting scrape at Abel, in the southwest part of Cleburne county, Tuesday afternoon, Columbus Gann, about 20 years old is alleged to have shot and instantly killed Larkin Allen, 28 years old, the trouble it is said, growing out of Allen's activity in assisting the authorities in putting down wild-catting in that section of the county. Allen was shot while standing in the door-way of the store, the full charge from the shotgun taking effect in the breast, the victim expiring instantly. In the shooting that followed, Gann is said to have received a load of small shot in the face and arm and is thought to be painfully wounded. The victim's father, Mr. Lee Allen, came to Heflin on Wednesday and swore out a warrant for Gann's arrest and officers have been on the lookout for the alleged slayer. ____ JOE GARNER DIED SUDDENLY AT NEIGHBOR'S Mr. Joe Garner, well known to many of our older citizens, died suddenly at the home of a neighbor in Carroll County, Georgia early Monday morning of last week where he had gone on business. The deceased was about seventy years old and leaves a family; one brother, J.C. (Bud) Garner of Chatham, LA; one sister, Mrs. Elijah Pesnell of this county, also several half brothers and sisters. Joe was a good, honest citizen and if he ever harmed anyone it was unintentional. The Cleburne News extends sincere sympathy to the bereaved family in the death of their loved one. _____ FATHER TIME TAKES VETERAN'S COMPANION Grandma Smith, beloved companion of "Uncle" Joe W. Smith, 82 years old, died at the home of her husband, her death removing one of the county's oldest citizens, there being just twenty days difference in the wife's and husband's ages, Uncle Joe being the older. The burial of Grandma Smith occurred Wednesday in the family graveyard. To Uncle Joe we extend sincere sympathy. Father Time is relentlessly moving among the last remnants of the old Confederates and their companions. Depletion in the ranks of the southern heroes and their widows of the 1860's has been severely felt the past few years and but a handful of the number of the past years remain on this side of the Great Beyond. It is but an impressive realization that the "Daughters of the Confederacy" from the '60's are growing fast extinct and historians and poets today are pointed out as the sole singers of their praise to whom their total glory in the future will shortly rest. _____ MASADONIA News S.J. Jackson and family visited L.B. Langley and family on Sunday. ___ R.E. Baker and wife spent Sunday with Tom Cantrell and family near Pleasant Grove. __ Miss Lera Langley spent Sunday with Miss Gwindolyn Skinner. __ Miss Ima Langley spent Friday with her sister, Mrs. Alice Preston. __ NOTICE OF PUBLICATION Notice is hereby given that application will be made for the parole of Arthur Hines convicted in circuit court of Cleburne County on the 28th day of August 1923 on the charge of distilling and sentenced to the penitentiary for a minumum of fifteen months and a maximum of eighteen months, will be made to the Governor of the State of Alabama. W.H. Hines ____ LOCAL News Mr. and Mrs. W.N. Crumpton of Haleyville spent Wednesday night with Mr. and Mrs. John H. Crumpton. They were enroute to Trickum Valley. __ Mr. W.T. Howle received word a few days ago telling of the serious accident that befell his son Arris, of Venus, Texas when he became mixed up in an automobile accident. Besides having received a broken jaw, Arris is said to be otherwise shaken up. It is hoped that he will soon be fully recovered. ___ Mrs. J.H. Crumpton was called to Anniston the first of the week on account of the serious illness of a grandchild, a little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Beecher Steadham. The child was a little improved on Thursday it is said. ____ MRS. JOSEPHINE OLSON PASSED AWAY IN CALIFORNIA To many residents of Fruithurst it will no doubt come as a surprise and shock to learn that Mrs. Ole Olson has passed away at Ocean Beach, California, thus one more of the oldest residents of this once populous colony has gone on the last long journey. Mrs. Olson, whose maiden name was Josephine Olson, was born in Sweden and came to the United States when quite young. Living for a number of years in Connecticut, she came to Fruithurst in the early days of the "grape colony", and resided here ever since, until the latter part of last summer when she left for California together with her niece, Miss Helen Olson. She had been quite ill for some time and no doubt thought a trip to California would do her good. After only a weeks' illness she died on Dec. 12th. Her survivors are her sister in Sweden and one brother in Minnesota. In her last letter to a friend in Fruithurst she expressed her joy over the beauties of California and its wonderful vegetables and fruits. Her friends gave her a birthday party on Nov. 27th when she was sixty-nine years old. Two weeks later she was placed in her last resting place. The funeral service was conducted by the Rev. Mr. Alpeter of the English Lutheran church in Ocean Beach. Miss Helen Olson, her niece, sends Mrs. Olson's last greeting to friends here. On behalf of Miss Helen Olson, Wilhem Petterson, Pastor, Lutheran Church, Fruithurst, Ala. ____ File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/al/cleburne/newspapers/gnw309newspape.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/alfiles/ File size: 25.7 Kb