Cleburne County AlArchives News.....Newspaper abstracts for FEB. 1935 February 1935 ************************************************ 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: C Gravelle tealtree@comcast.net January 24, 2007, 5:42 pm The Cleburne News February 1935 NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE CLEBURNE NEWS", Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama for FEBRUARY 1935 NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, FEBRUARY 7, 1935 B.F. SNOW DROPS DEAD AT HOME Tift County, Ga. B.F. Snow, well known Tift county farmer, dropped dead at his home in west Tift county, Ga., on the G.W. Peters place, about 2:20 Monday afternoon. Mr. Snow had been chopping wood and stopped to grind his axe and dropped dead. The sudden death of Mr. Snow was a great shock to his family and a large number of friends throughout this section. It is said that he ate a hearty dinner Monday and apparently was in his usual health until he was stricken and fell, dying before medical aid could reach him. Funeral services were held at three o'clock Tuesday afternoon at the Ty Ty Baptist church of which he was a faithful and loyal member, conducted by Rev. D.C. Rainey. Interment was in the Ty Ty cemetery with Bowen's Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Benjamin Franklin Snow was born in Cleburne county, Alabama on June 10, 1865 and was in his seventieth year. He married Miss Lou Overton of Alabama and she survives him with 10 children, E.C. and W.B. Snow of Tifton; Mrs. L.C. Whitten of Tampa, Fla.; Mrs. C.H. Hand of Atlanta; Mrs. L. Pearman of Tifton; Mrs. George Fowler of Alabama; Mrs. Tom Stephenson, Miss Myrl Snow, Mrs. W.M. Bryan, MIss Bertie Lou Snow, of Tifton. One child, Delbert, died at the age of four in Alabama. Two brothers and three sisters also survive; Tom Snow of Fort Worth, Texas; W.T. Snow of Hopewell, Ala.; Mrs. C.G. Farmer, Mrs. L.D. Walker of Bowdon, Ga., and Mrs. Mollie Abercrombie of Alabama. Mr. Snow was a good farmer and moved to this section 16 years ago from Alabama. He was an honorable and upright man, a good citizen, and a host of friends join in extending sympathy to the family in their great bereavement. ------ ATTEMPTED MURDER IN CLEBURNE COUNTY A twenty-two calibre rifle bullet penetrated the window of Mrs. Fannie E. Anderson, a resident of the east section of Cleburne county, and striking her just back of the right eye and wending its way through the head, leaving her in a precarious condition, was the cause of the arrest of her son-in-law Johnnie Spurlin, 22 year old farm boy, living on the same acreage along with Mrs. Anderson. The shooting is said to have occurred about 7:30 Monday evening. Tuesday morning, Sheriff Prestridge, accompanied by a deputy, went to the Macedonia section, as it is familiarly known, and took into custody the son-in-law, Johnnie Spurlin and a grandson of the injured woman, Louis Anderson. Upon interviewing young Spurlin, he maintains that he knows absolutely nothing concerning the shooting of his mother-in-law. He admits however, that he had told neighbors that he would have the farm to rent soon. It seems that at present, according to Spurlin's version of the circumstances leading up to and surrounding the shooting, the deed to the property on which the shooting occurred is now in his wife's (Spurlin's) Name and that Mrs. Anderson was in the act of entering a civil suit to recover possession, and in making the remark that "he would have the property for rent soon", was based on the assumption that he and his wife would win the contention. But, there is another side to the case which bears strong evidence of the fact that he was the perpetrator of the deed. The circumstances surrounding the case warrant strong suspicions that he is guilty or knows all about the shooting, at least. Mrs. Anderson was shot with a 22 calibre rifle. Ostentatiously, Spurlin, together with Louis Anderson, grandson of the victim, took a 22 calibre rigle and started "possum hunting." Upon reaching the woods, according to young Anderson's story, Spurlin took the rifle and started homeward. In the meantime he treed a coon but upon Spurlin's return with the gun, his first thought was that they should go home and forget about the possum hunt, which they did. Upon reaching the house and on entering, Spurlin acted surprised at the fact that his mother-in-law had been seriously wounded. Tuesday morning upon hearing of the shooting, Sheriff Prestridge arrested Spurlin and Louis Anderson and brought with them to Heflin a 22 calibre rifle. Both are being held in the Cleburne county jail awaiting a hearing and the results of the injuries sustained by Mrs. Anderson. ------- MR. J.A. THOMPSON PASSES AWAY Funeral services for Mr. J.A. Thompson, 65, who died at his home north of Edwardsville on Friday evening, Feb. 1, were held Sunday Feb. 3 at 11 o'clock at Upper Cane Creek church. The Rev. Carl Carnell officiated. Interment was in the church cemetery with Owens of Heflin in charge. Surviving are the widow Mrs. Nerve Thompson; ten children; 7 boys, Earl, Ellis, Bob, Jim, Ewell, Norman and Noel Thompson; three daughters, Mrs. Ethel Bannister; Mrs. Ellen Charles and Miss Elzie Thompson, all living near Edwardsville. ----- JAMES AUSTIN WILSON; Agriculturalist by Choice; Educator for Years; A Man Fully Worthwhile and One Held in High Esteem by a Large Circle of Friends An individual possessed of a versatile mind, capable and willing, is one who can be of vast service to any community and its people. A man who can fit into almost any position in life is to be envied, yet such a man is our esteemed friend and good citizen, James Austin Wilson, tax collector for the county of Cleburne. Mr. Wilson is a native of the county, being born in what is known as the Hopewell section. Like most other boys he attended the public schools, while in the interim he helped his father on the farm. After finishing his studies he began teaching school and for a period of ten years he followed this profession, most of the time teaching in and about his native section. As a teacher it is truthfully said he was a master of the situation. In 1920 Mr. Wilson came to Heflin and engaged himself with Atkins & Owens, of whom he acted in the capacity as clerk for some time, or until 1927, when he embarked in the mercantile business for himself, which vocation he continued for exactly a year, selling out and again pursuing farming, his hobby in life, until 1930 when he was elected to the office of county tax collector. Mr. Wilson married Miss Emma McMahan, daughter of Henry and Katie (Wiggonton) McMahan and to them five children have come to make the home happier and brighter, namely: Henry Luther, Grace, Lucille, Natye and Lelia Belle. Mr. Wilson is a member of the I.O.O.F. and the Woodman of the World. Mr. Wilson is a member of the Methodist church, while Grace, Lucille and Natye are members of the Baptist church. Mr. Wilson, since assuming the duties of tax collector almost four years ago, has earned for himself a fine record, and one that will stand out in bold relief as a symbol of honesty, faithfulness and strict attention to the public who had business with his office during his term. As a citizen he is recognized by his worth; ever aggressive; always having the various interests of his neighbors and friends uppermost in mind, and willing at all times to serve in any capacity what will help us onward and upward. The principal hobby of our townsman is farming. He is vastly interested in farm work in and throughout the county, being the owner of two large tracts, one of two hundred and sixty acres upon which he now resides, and another of two hundred acres which is being tilled by his son and eldest child, Henry Luther Wilson. His new home is situated about four miles east of Heflin. James Austin Wilson, as a citizen, posseses many capabilities, and as an officer, teacher and agriculturalist, he has transplanted in the minds of others many thoughts that have gone far toward making Cleburne county and its inhabitants better, much better, indeed, by and through his assistance and willingness to share with others the fruits of his labors. The Cleburne News feels that our subject is most worthy of commendable mention in these columns and trusts that he will live to help and advance our several interests for many years to come. ----- MRS. PHOEBE (BROWN) HUNNICUTT; Born October 26, 1841; The Grand Old Lady of Cleburne; A Native Daughter, Still Enjoying Good Health and Exceedingly Active The writer could readily utilize columns in dwelling on the life, habits and demeanor of the "grand old lady of Cleburne county", Mrs. Phoebe Hunnicutt, wife of the late William Randolph Hunnicutt who passed to the great beyond on October 19, 1900. This most excellent lady, still filled with the spirit of grandeur in all its phases, greeted the writer as he entered the parlor of her cozy home here in Heflin, with grace, congeniality and with a buoyancy that would add much to one forty years her junior. The hour spent with this superlative and aged individual was not only entertaining, but it was interesting and instructive. It was food for deep and concentrating thought; it was to hear and to know many of the secrets of longevity, for it has been a life study with him, hence he longed for the opportunity to be with and converse with Mrs. Hunnicutt today. At the age of ninety-three, she still enjoys all her senses and is also endowed with good health, relatively speaking. Mrs. Hunnicutt is a native of that section known as Cleburne county and was born in the Muscadine region, the daughter of William and Elizabeth (Hooper) Brown, on October 26, 1841. She resided with her parents until the age of twenty years when she was wooed and won by William Randolph Hunnicutt, a scholarly young school teacher in the neighborhood. To this marriage nine children were born, three boys and six girls. The three boys have since died, the last one, John, passing away in the year 1920. One girl is also dead, the remaining five living today, one married and four with the aged mother, all deeply devoted to her and are constant in their care of this sainted soul, whose star-lit and sunny disposition is yet the realm of real happiness in and about this pleasant home. After marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Hunnicutt resided for about three years in the Muscadine section or until directly after the close of the War between the States, thence moved to Edwardsville, at that time, the county seat of Cleburne county. Mr. Hunnicutt was later elected to the office of Probate Judge, which office he filled with credit to himself and his constituency. He was re- elected and served in this capacity for a period of twelve years. When the county seat was later moved to Heflin, Mr. Hunnicutt, together with his family returned to farm life on lands owned by him and situated about four miles south of Heflin. In the nineties they moved to Heflin and Mr. Hunnicutt had much to do with the plating of the city. Here he entered upon mercantile pursuits which he continued until his death, Oct. 19, 1900. Throughout his life he was ever active in community building. He was elected Mayor of Heflin when this little progressive city was in its infancy. Ever he took a decided interest in anything that would help this community on to the better things in life. Mr. Hunnicutt was active in Masonic work. He was and she is a consistent member of the Methodist Episcopal church and today at her ripe age, Mrs. Hunnicutt seldom misses a service, unfavorable weather being the only obstacle she allows in her way. Since coming to Heflin more than forty years ago the Hunnicutt family have occupied the home where they now reside, and where this noble creature still lives in comfort, ease and luxury, surrounded by the four daughters who are spared by the grace of God to comfort her in her declining years. The Hunnicutt home is situated on a three acre plot standing almost in the center of Heflin proper. Everything 'round and about this home bespeaks the fact that these faithful daughters are inbued with a single thought, that of making life pleasant and serene for their sainted mother, the only real and true friend that man here on earth possesses. In this issue of the Cleburne News, Mr. C.F. Dodson, now seventy-three years old, for twenty years an editor, and all others connected with the force of the paper, together with the writer, join in extending congratulations to this most estimable lady, whom the writer feels fully deserves the title of "the grand old lady of Cleburne county", and we sincerely trust she will live and enjoy health and the stamina to do for many years to come, for unquestionably she is a marvelous lady whom everybody loves and holds in the highest regard. Fact is she is a wonderful asset to the community and a criterion from which the coming generations can profit, if they will, by observing her rule for life and health, cheerfulness and obedience to God and your fellow man, truth and honesty. ------- BORDEN SPRINGS News Feb. 4 Mrs. Shoemake died at her home here last Monday night. Funeral and burial services were conducted at the church of Christ on Wednesday afternoon. She is survived by her husband and five small children. ---- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, FEBRUARY 14, 1935 J. G. CHEATWOOD DIED AT DELTA John G. Cheatwood, 40 years old World War veteran, died at his home in Delta at 1 o'clock Thursday morning after an illness of six weeks. Funeral services were conducted at 10 o'clock last Friday from the Bethel Church near Delta with the Rev. Mr. Jones officiating. Interment was in the Bethel cemetery. Surviving Mr. Cheatwood are his widow, three sons, Melvin, Johnnie Ray and Billie Cheatwood; a daughter Edna Earl Cheatwood; his father James Cheatwood; a brother Lonnie Cheatwood and a sister Mrs. H.L. Merrer all living in Delta. Mr. Cheatwood served overseas during the war. The Anniston Star ----- CARSON LOVEJOY KILLED IN BRAWL SATURDAY NIGHT Ss the result of a brawl on Saturday night in and near the home of Tom Phillips, 45, about one mile east of Heflin, Carson Lovejoy, 26 is dead and Phillips and "Little" Bill Brimer are languishing in jail, the former charged with murder and the latter with felonious assault with attempt to kill. From information derived from officers and others, the killing of Lovejoy and the maiming of Phillps was the direct result of a drinking party that had been going on in Phillips' home and in those surroundings for several hours prior to the tragedy. Officers were summoned from Heflin, chief of police B.L. Adams responding. Upon reaching the scene, "Little" Bill Brimer ran directly into the arms of the chief and in close pursuit came Tom Phillips, gun in arm setting forth that he was going to kill Brimer, and that if the chief did not get out of his way he would share the same fate. Chief Adams then paid his attention to Phillips, reprimanding him for his unwanted conduct and advising him to become peaceful and quiet. All seemed serene for the moment when Carson Lovejoy entered the scene and the disturbance between the two was renewed, Lovejoy hastily running away and Phillips opened fire with his shot gun. The shooting occurred about 10:30 Saturday evening and Lovejoy died Sunday morning at 6 o'clock it is said, from the result of the injuries received from the gun in the hands of Tom Phillips. "Little" Bill Brimer is held for attempted murder on account of his wielding a large knife and cutting Phillips severely on the head, face and arm. Chief Adams told the reporter that Lovejoy was endeavoring to get away from the scene when Phillips raised his gun and fired. He had succeeded in getting some fifteen paces off when the gun which took all that was mortal, boomed forth and Lovejoy fell to the ground mortally wounded. ------- LOCAL News The attempted murder last week of Mrs. Fannie E. Anderson has, as yet, not terminated in her death, though we are informed, she is still in a critical condition. Her son-in-law is held in jail charged with the attempt to take her life, and Louis Anderson, a grandson, is held as an accomplice or material witness. ------ OUR SIGHTLESS MERCHANT; BERT ARCHIE VANQUIT HARRIS; Native of Cherokee County but a Resident Here from Time to Time since he was Three Years of Age The life and habits of Bert Harris, our blind merchant, should be a lesson to all, and thus strengthen us in the fact that while we possess all our senses and faculities, life remains sweet and fully worthwhile. For years our subject enjoyed his vision, but being adept in the inspection of mica, ever applying himself, his eyes under the strain gave way and in the fall of 1921 he suffered the complete loss of both eyes. During is life while he was still able to visualize, Bert was a man who never feared work, and during the time when his eyes were failing fast, he insisted on working, though his condition made it hazardous. However for more than two years, while in this state, he "pulled" the pumps that gave water to the courthouse and to the business sections of Heflin, never murmuring, never faultering, never grumbling, although many a days his wended his way home with shirt wet with perspiration, after pumping as many as four wells dry in a single day. On March 23, 1928 at high noon, Bert opened his fruit, confection and drink stand on Ross street, and since has catered to the public with marked success. He acacepts his affliction with meek fortitude, and this, together with his desire to please, makes him a favorite with the public. In September 1914 he married Miss Eunice Bishop, of Lineville, Clay county. Both he and Mrs. Harris are members of the Missionary Baptist church, Mrs. Harris at all times taking a decided interest in all church activities. Unconcerned, listless, languid boys, take a lesson from the life of Bert Harris. His activities and useful life, even though blind, ought to cause an awakening to your sense of duty. ----- MRS. S.M. THROWER PASSES Funeral services for Mrs. S. M. Thrower, aged 89 years, who died at the home of her daughter Mrs. Ed Beason in Heflin, Wednesday night, Feb. 6th, were held Friday, Feb. 8th at Bethlehem church with Revs. Barr, Skinner, Grubbs and Jones officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery with Owens in charge. Mrs. Thrower is survived by eleven children, five daughters and six sons and several grandchildren. Mrs. Thrower was the mother of A.B. Thrower; Forney Thrower of Heflin; George and Jim of near Heflin and two sons of near Boaz. She also has three daughter living in and near Heflin; Mrs. Ed Beason, Mrs. Zaner and Mrs. Bell and one daughter at Sylacauga and one in Mississippi. ----- WEDDING BELLS RING JOYOUSLY IN HEFLIN Monday afternoon as the courthouse clock was striking the hour of three, Stephen N. Noble and Mrs. Minnie C. Beason, in the presence of near friends, stood in the parlor of her home in the city of Heflin, and were bound in the holy bonds of wedlock by the Rev. C.P. Hamby, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South. The bride is one of Heflin's much respected citizens and a church worker of note. The groom is connected with administration relief work here in Cleburne county and at present is establishing a broiling plant for the propagation of a better eating fowl. Attending the wedding and among those present at the ceremony were Mrs. Noble's two sons of a former marriage, Fred Beason of Atlanta and Frank Beason of Heflin. The Cleburne News extends hearty congratulations to both Mr. and Mrs. Noble and predicts for them a happy and prosperous life together. ----- IN MEMORY OF HOYT M. TOWNLEY On January 1, 1935, the life of Hoyt M. Townley was taken. Hoyt was 27 years, 10 months and five days old. He was a member of the M.E. Church, South. Hoyt was always a quiet, home loving boy. His death was one of the greatest shocks to the people of Randolph and Cleburne counties that ever happened. Hoyt had a sweet, gentle spirit, his heart overflowed with kindness; no appeal for help from the needy passed him unheeded. He was ever cheerful and loving; he loved the society of both old and young. He was a devoted son to his mother. He loved the upbuilding of the churches and schools. He has been manager of the Gold Ridge Mining Co. since 1927. We know no one will be missed in our community any more than Hoyt. It was never too hot or too cold for him to do someone a favor. He was a musician, well known over Randolph and Cleburne. We know there is a vacant place by his mother's bedside where he knelt with his mother every night in prayer. HIs instruments are silent which he loved so well. We cannot understand why a flower just in its bloom of youth had to be taken, but we know all things worketh well to them that love the Lord. Hoyt leaves a mother; two brothers, D.H. Townley of Morgan, Texas; D.R. Townley of Austin, Texas; three sisters, Mrs. J.C. Venable of Minor Hill, Tennessee; Mrs. J.H. Nipp of Timpson, Texas; and Mrs. J.M. Bowen of Graham, Alabama; a host of relatives and friends to mourn his death. ----- AGED NEGRO PASSES TO THE UNKNOWN Alex. Garrett, an ex-slave, 96 years old, 50 years of which was spent in Cleburne county, died January 31st, last. (1935). His death was somewhat a shock to his many friends, though he had been in declining health for the past two years or more. Three sons and one daughter survive him; Spurgeon and Joe of Heflin; George of Attalla and Pearl Nolan of Tuscaloosa. Sixteen grandchildren, 32 great grandchildren and seven great-great grandchildren. For years he made his home with his son Spurgeon, here in Heflin. His wife preceded him to the grave by ten years. Funeral services were held at Mt. Zion Baptist church, interment following in Heflin cemetery. Owens of Heflin was in charge. ----- FUNERAL SERVICES AND CARD OF THANKS Funeral services for Carson Lovejoy, aged 26 years, were held from his late home Monday afternoon, Rev. Hobart Murphree of Wedowee officiating, with Owens in charge. He is survived by his mother, four brothers, Henry, Lem, Crawford and Milford and two sisters, Mrs. Chas. Prichard and Mrs. Floyd Murray, all of Heflin. Mrs. Lovejoy, mother of the slain youth, wishes to extend her sincere thanks to neighbors and friends who so kindly lent aid and sympathy in her hours of sadness and bereavement. Mrs. Mattie Lovejoy ----- MRS. MARY IDA RAGSDALE PASSES Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Ida Ragsdale, aged 52 years, wife of William Ragsdale, who died at her home Sunday night, Feb. 10 at Ranburne, were held Monday evening, Feb. 11 at Pine Hill church in Randolph county, Rev. Webb of Villa Rica, Ga., officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery, with Owens in charge. Mrs. Ragsdale is survived by her husband, three sons, Garfield of Newell; William and Marvin of Ranburne; two daughters, Mrs. Emma Lou Hand and Mamie Ragsdale also of Ranburne; and six brothers and two sisters, all of Randolph county. ----- MACEDONIA News Feb. 11 Mrs. Fannie E. Anderson who was shot and seriously wounded at her home near Macedonia on Monday night is slowly improving. --- Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Gay and Miss Cordie Langley visited their parents, Mr. and Mrs. L.B. Langley on Sunday. ---- Albert Fletcher of the C.C.C. Camp at Fort Payne visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.S. Fletcher and his grandmother Mrs. F.E. Anderson last week. ----- IN SERIOUS CONDITION J.M. Beggs, an aged and highly respected citizen of east Cleburne section is now confined to the home of his son near Lecta, it is said, in a most serious condition, from a general breakdown. Mr. Beggs in in his eighty-fourth year and was in his prime a stout, robust man who by his prowess won the admiration of our stalwart citizenship. ----- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, FEBRUARY 21, 1935 LOCAL News Mrs. S.S. Henry has returned to her home in Mississippi after attending the funeral and burial of her mother Mrs. S.M. Thrower. ----- RECENT DEATHS James M. Beggs, 84, of Lecta, died Feb. 14 and was laid to final rest Friday in Antioch cemetery, the Rev. Mr. Morton officiating. Owens of Heflin were in charge of the funeral arrangements. ---- Mrs. W.L. Boyd, 60, died at the home near New Hope on Sunday night and was laid to rest Tueday in Antioch cemetery, Rev. A.T Warmack conducting the rites, assisted by Rev. W.M. Barr and Rev. Mr. Morton. Owens was in charge. A daughter of Mrs. Boyd, Mrs. H.C. Edwards, died at the home near Newell on Feb. 14th and was laid to rest in Old Harmony Cemetery on last Friday, Elder Patty officiating, with Yates of Bowdon in charge of arrangements. More extensive accounts of the deaths of these good people will appear in The News columns in the next weeks. We deeply sympathize with the bereaved ones, and to W.L. Boyd, the Death Angel having removed his beloved companion and dear daughter within three days apart. Marshall, a son of Mr. Boyd, is in a serious condition from bronchial pneumonia, the dread disease that removed his mother and sister. ----- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, FEBRUARY 28, 1935 JAMES M. BEGGS LAID TO REST James M. Beggs, 84, native Cleburne countian, died at the home of his son at Lecta on Feb. 14, after being in declining health for about twelve months, but more especially the last four months. He was widely known over the eastern part of the county, having lived near Hopewell and Abernathy for a long number of years. He was born at Arbacoochee in 1850 and was a member of Antioch Methodist church. He was a Mason for more than 50 years, being a member of Hopewell Lodge. Funeral services were conducted at Antioch church Feb. 15, Rev. C.T. Morton and Rev. G.B. Boman officiating. Interment was made in the church cemetery, with rites by the Masons of Heflin and Hopewell Lodges. Owens of Heflin was in charge of funeral arrangements. Surviving are the widow, Mrs. Susan Beggs, and children, Grady of Lecta, Ruben of Chula, Ga., Gaston of Alabama City; Mrs. R.A. Farlow, and George of Birmingham and Mrs. Julia Bell McGriff of Lebanon; two sisters, Mrs. Lucy Jarrells of Louisville, Ky., and Miss L.M. Beggs of Lecta. Pallbearers were Masons, D.H. McEachern, G.W. Cook, W.I. Owen, Otto Harris, T.A. McEachern and Elzie Benefield. Deepest sympathy is extended the bereaved family by The Cleburne News CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank our friends and neighbors for the kindness shown us during the sickness and death of our beloved husband and father; may God richly bless each one is our sincere prayer. Mrs. S.T. Beggs Mr. and Mrs Grady Beggs and family Mr. and Mrs. George Beggs and family Mr. and Mrs. Ruben Beggs and family Mr. and Mrs. Gaston Beggs and family Mr. and Mrs. R.A. Farlow and family Mr. and Mrs. John McGriff ------- DEATH CLAIMS TWO IN FAMILY The entire Plainview community was shocked when the news of the deaths Sunday night, Feb. 17 of Mrs. Annie Walls Boyd was made known, following a brief illness of pneumonia. She was a faithful member of Antioch Methodist church having joined at the age of 16 years and living true to its teachings. She was born May 24, 1875 and was married to Lawrence Boyd on Oct. 18, 1899. To this union four children were born, two sons and two daughters, one daughter Mrs. H.C. Edwards of Newell preceeding her to the grave three days. Surviving are the husband, W. Lawrence Boyd, Earl and Marshall Boyd and Mrs. Rena Mae Hinson. Funeral services were conducted following her death, on Tuesday, Feb. 19 at Antioch, Rev. A.T. Warmack officiating, assisted by Revs. C.T. Morton and W.M. Barr. Burial was in the church cemetery, Owens in charge. Pallbearers were Johnnie Dryden, Robert Hicks, E. McGuire, Johnnie Kerr, Leonard Kerr and Judge Wheeler. The Cleburne News extends heartfelt sympathy to Mr. Boyd in the double bereavement, the death of a beloved companion and his dear daughter. ----- MRS. DALE EDWARDS Mrs. Dale Edwards, 32, died at her home near Newell Feb. 14 and was laid to final rest in the cemetery at Old Harmony near Abernathy on Friday, Feb. 15, Elder Ira Patty officiating at the funeral services. Yates of Bowdon was in charge of funeral arrangements. She had been visiting her mother Mrs. W. Lawrence Boyd when she went home and contracted bronchial pneumonia. Mrs. Boyd passed away Sunday night, Feb. 17 and a son, Marshall Boyd, age 21, was in serious condition at the time of his mother and sister's death. Surviving Mrs. Edwards are the devoted husband, H.C. Edwards, three children, her father Lawrence Boyd, two brothers Earl and Marshall and one sister Mrs. Rena Mae Hinson. Mrs. Edwards was a faithful member of the Primitive Baptist church, having joined several years ago. To the bereaved husband, children and other relatives, The Cleburne News offers its heartfelt sympathy. ----- MARVIN B. COX DIED AT CHATTANOOGA HOSPITAL Marvin B. Cox, a native of Cleburne county, died of pneumonia at the Erlanger hospital at Chattanooga on Wednesday of last week. The deceased was 33 years of age. He leaves three brothers in this immediate neighborhood and five sisters. He is also survived by his aged father living about ten miles southeast of Heflin. Surviving him are his wife and two children, aside from the above mentioned. All during his mature years Mr. Cox was engaged as an iron foundry and pipe worker and left Cleburne county some seven years ago to follow his trade in various other sections, including Anniston, Gadsden and finally at Chattanooga. Funeral services were held Thursday following, and interment was made in the cemetery situated near Centre, in Cherokee county, from which section he married a Miss Vada Odem. ---- IN MEMORY OF MRS. ANN VISE On Jan. 4, 1935, the death angel visited the home of Bert Vise and claimed his precious mother, Mrs. Ann Vise. She was 78 years, nine months and 14 days old. She leaves five children to mourn her death; one sister, one brother and many relatives. It was sad for her to suffer, it was sad for her to die, but we must strive to meet her in the home beyond the sky. She joined the Missionary Baptist church in 1906 and lived a faithful christian life till the time of her death. She was a kind and generous mother. We would not say to the children and relations to weep not, for it would be impossible with them, when they look around the see the work of mother's hands. Yet with the thought of meeting dear mother on the banks of sweet deliverance, for we truly believe since that earthly tabernacle of dear mother has dissolved, she has a building of God, a house not made with hands, eternally in the Heavens. If we will only strive to live such a sweet, christian life as dear mother did, we will meet her in that home where all will be peace and happiness together forever. Still, we can hardly bear to think of never seeing her sweet face and bright smiles in this world again, for she always had a smile for all, but we know she is smiling in the arms of Jesus now. Yet she left us broken hearted but we had to give her up, as it was God's will, not ours. We know that our loss is heaven's gain; mother's going will make heaven brighter for all. At times when I am thinking it seems as I can see her standing at the pearly gates, waiting to welcome us and seems as if I can hear her sweet voice. I can never forget the last time I was in her home last summer, she did everything to make my visit pleasant just as she always did; she could never do as much as she wanted to do, to make each visit for all as happy as possible. I can only say dear children, trust in Jesus as faithful as mother did and you will live with her again in a home where there will be no suffering and sad partings, and it is a great consolation to know that there is where mother is. The thought of never coming back is so sad, but she if far better off than we are today and it is sweet to know there is a way for us to go to her. Alma Rollins ------ FUNERAL OF MRS. J.W. VAUGHAN Atlanta, Ga., Feb. 15 Mrs. J.W. Vaughn, 36, of Hickory St., Decatur, who died Thursday, was paid tribute Friday morning at the Decatur Heights Baptist church, Rev. James L. King officiating and burial was in Cane Creek Cemetery in Edwardsville, Ala., with A.S. Turner Funeral Home in charge. Mrs. Vaughn is survived by her husband, three sons, Wilmer, Hoyt and Celesta Vaughan; two daughters, Marie and Aletha Vaughan; parents, Mr. and Mrs. C.L. Messer; three brothers, Jesse, Felton and Millard Messer; four sisters, Mrs. O.D. Walker, Mrs. John Price, Mrs. D.D. Price and Mrs. Manfon Morris. ----- File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/al/cleburne/newspapers/newspape1289gnw.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/alfiles/ File size: 33.3 Kb