Cleburne County AlArchives News.....Newspaper abstracts for APRIL 1935 April 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 25, 2007, 9:15 pm The Cleburne News April 1935 NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE CLEBURNE NEWS", Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama for APRIL 1935 NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, APRIL 4, 1935 TOM PHILLIPS GETS 50 YEARS IN PEN The jury in the case of Tom Phillips, for the slaying of Carson Lovejoy some four weeks ago in a brawl at the home of Phillps, "writ" the handwriting on the wall for this 45 year old defendant, when, on Tuesday morning, they returned a verdict of guilty of murder in the second degree and recommended a sentence of fifty years in the state penitentiary. Phillips is now in his 45th years, hence he will be aged 95 when his term in the penitentiary expires in accordance with the verdict and recommendation of the jury as rendered on Tuesday. Lovejoy, it is alleged, was running from Phillips when he was shot. In the melee. Phillps was also cut by "Little" Bill Brimer who was present at the time and who was also engaged in some altercation with Phillips. Phillips has served time before at Kilby, it is said, hence he will be no stranger when he again enters those gates. ------ PIONEER RESIDENT PASSES IN TEXAS Mrs. Ann Gaines, wife of the late Henry F. Gaines, late of this county, died at the home of a relative near Dublin, Texas on the 11th of last month. Her husband died several years ago. Mrs. Gaines before her marriage to Mr. Gaines was Miss Ann Bedwell. She was the mother of Mrs. J.W. Barnes. Several children survive. ------ IN MEMORY OF MRS. BESSIE HALEY In memory of Mrs. Bessie (Coggin) Haley, who departed this life March 20, 1934. She leaves her husband, Duke Haley and two sons, Robert and Edward Haley and three brothers C.H. Coggin of Birmingham; Bob and Russell Coggin of Jacksonville, Florida and a host of relatives and friends to mourn her passing. She lead a consistent life; she was devoted to her family and especially to her two boys. She had worked hard to see them grown and through high school. She was a great sufferer for a long time but she bore it with patience. It was hard to give up wife and mother, but God said come up higher; weep not dear ones; and boys, take her advice and try to make a mark in the world for she sure did dote on you while here. We miss her love and care here; she is happy in eternal bliss. She is not dead, but sleeping. She will awake in the sweet by and by. We will not say farewell dear mother, but will say good by sweet mother for a little while until our life work is done, then we want to meet you where there will be no more splintered hearts nor bitter tears to shed. A.J.H. ------ CIRCUIT COURT News Early Wednesday The News learned that John Spurlin was found guilty in the shooting of his mother-in-law and will be sentenced this week. Lit White was freed in the death of Gus Tolleson, it was learned Wednesday. ----- TRITT RITES HELD AT BETHEL CHURCH Delta, Ala., March 28 Funeral services were conducted for Mrs. D.C. Tritt, age 32, at Bethel church near here at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon. The Rev. Mr. Jones officiated. Interment was in the church cemetery with White of Anniston in charge. Mrs. Tritt is survived by her husband and two daughters, Mary and Bobby Jean of Delta; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.F. Pruett of Delta; two brothers, Charles Pruett of Chattanooga and Howard Pruett of Delta; and eight sisters, Rs. A.V. Whatley of Tallapoosa; Mrs. J.L. Phillips of Heflin; Mrs. W.L. McKibbon of Chattanooga; and Mrs. B.F. Cheatwood, Mrs. A.P. Cheatwood, Mrs. Delma Morrison, Mrs. W.O. Lindsay and Mrs. Parker Gray of Delta. ----- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, APRIL 11, 1935 M.P. DUNN IS LAID TO REST Marshall P. (Uncle Mark) Dunn, age 85 pioneer resident of Edwardsville community, died at his home last Thursday afternoon, after being in declining health for more than a year. Funeral services were conducted at Upper Cane Creek Methodist church Friday afternoon, April 5, Rev. J.W. Grubbs of Chulafinnee officiating. Burial was made in the church cemetery, Owens of Heflin in charge. Surviving are the widow Mrs. Zanie Dunn; four sons, J.M. of Edwardsville; George of White Plains; Robert of Fruithurst and Sollie of near Grantley; four daughters, Mrs. Alexander Allen of White Plains; Mrs. Bob Hogan of Fruithurst; Mrs. Jim Pesnell of Edwardsville; and Mrs. Melvin Brown of Piedmont; 26 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. Pallbearers were Herman Green, J.S. Pesnell, S.D. Dunn, R.L. Dunn, Melvin Brown and Ed Roach. ----- FORMER CITIZEN PASSES IN LA. (From a Ruston, Louisiana newspaper) Charles M. Gaines, age 56, died about one o'clock this morning in the Ruston- Lincoln Sanitarium. Mr. Gaines was born in Alabama but moved here in 1888 with is parents from Cleburne county and has been living in the Cooktown community since. He is survived by two brothers, W.T. Gaines and John Gaines and he was living with his brother John at the time of his death. Funeral services were held Sunday morning, March 31, at ten o'clock at the Wilder Cemetery, Rev. H.M. Michael officiating. Active pallbearers were S.E. Neilson, J.A. Neilson, Russ Hilton, Mack Cook, Robert Wilder and Robert Richardson. - - - - - Charles Gaines was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gaines and has many relatives in Cleburne county, who will be pained to learn of his death. His mother was a sister of the late Elijah Pesnell. ------------ COURT SENTENCES PASSED BY JUDGE CARR Cecil Dennis, alias Cecil Denney, murder in the second degree; term of sentence six months and 102 days. J.T. Jones, assault with intent to murder, hard labor for use in Cleburne county; 30 days in lieu of $100. fine, 167 days in lieu of costs of $80.30. Thomas Chandler, plead guilty of distilling and possessing a still; sentence 2 years minimum, 3 years maximum. Allen Chandler, plead guilty of distilling and possessing a still; sentence 1 year and 1 day minimum and 18 months maximum. Willis McCord, distilling and possessing a still; sentence 2 years minimum, 3 years maximum. Johnny Spurlin, assault with intent to murder, sentence 15 years to 18 years. Dan Turner, manslaughter in the first degree, sentence 10 years in penitentiary; Appealed. Brim Brimer, assault with weapon, 6 months hard labor for county and 120 days labor for costs. Appealed. ------ FINAL RITES FOR A.P. GAINES, 43, HELD ON MONDAY When the sun went down last Saturday evening, April 6, there was not a happier family in Cleburne county than that of Adolphus P. Gaines, 43 year old World War veteran of Ai. Shortly before noon last Sunday while sitting out on the front porch, "Dauf" was said to have suddenly complained of being sick and in only a few minutes fell out of his chair, dead. When news of his passing was learned, that the Death Angel had visited the happy home, friends were shocked and relatives' hearts saddened, for just a few minutes before, he was happy, full of life and seemingly, the very picture of health. We cannot understand why God should take Dauf in the prime of life, but we do not that He doeth all things well and His doings cannot be questioned. Dauf was a son of the late Columbus C. Gaines, widely known farmer of the Ai community. Dauf was born at Ai, Aug. 4, 1892. Funeral services for the deceased were conducted from Ai Baptist church last Monday afternoon, Rev. W.M. Barr officiating. Burial was made in the church cemetery, Owens of Heflin directing. More than 500 people were present to pay their last respects to Dauf. Surviving are the widow Mrs. Ophelia Gaines, five children, Bernice, James, Pauline, Thelma and Willie Jean of Ai; his mother Mrs. Alice Gaines of Heflin; brothers E.A. of Heflin; Matt, Grady and Columbus of Ai; sisters, Mrs. Ida Thompson of Phil Campbell; Mrs. Ada Champion of Bell Mills; Mrs. Lena Garner of Anniston. Pallbearers were Ed Gaines, Melvin Gaines, Clarence Gaines, Ernest Lambert, Sherman Gaines and William Gaines, all nephews of the deceased. May his sleep in death be peaceful and happy. ------ OLD RESIDENT WRITES (Letter from W.D. Ray of Mississippi) Dear Editor, The News, which comes on Friday, is always a welcome visitor and a week passing without it, seems impossible. The health of our family is excellent and hope it remains so, for sickness is always a source of uncertainty and of times of regret. In reading through the paper of March 28th, I read the obituary of Mrs. S.M. Thrower who died Feb. 6th and reading same, I came to where the writer, J.W. Grubbs says " she lived in the days when men and women shouted their praises to God, most of which now is all gone" , which assertion takes me back to my boyhood in north Georgia, Haralson county, when we, or they, had old time protracted meetings (now it is a "series of meetings") in which people shouted, prayed and seemed to really enjoy their religion and it is quite in contrast to the dry amen meetings we have down here in this part of the state of Mississippi, and by what Bro. Grubbs says, it is like that part of the state of Alabama I would love to really visit a church again where the hand clasp is warm and sincere and the brotherly salvation and greeting is from the heart. But we are daily coming to the time when one of the writers of the New Testament says " And they shall preach the doctrines of men". Another place "The time will come when they shall not endure sound doctrine." And it is an oasis in a desert to know there is some, even though they are rapidly passing to their last rest, that partook of the "old time religious blessings of shouting and washing feet". The two used to go hand in hand. I would love to go back over the roads and roam the hills of old Cleburne county and Haralson county, Georgia that I used to play over when a barefoot boy, but those times are forever in the past. I also read in the late issue of The News of the "crime wave" that has hit Cleburne, with the different murders and killings taking place up there. Especially was I surprised to read of John Spurlin being accused of the "attempted murder of Mrs. Fanny Anderson". His father is a very dear friend of years ago and it really is hard to believe him guilty of such a dastardly crime. May justice prevail, however. School in our district will come to a close April 19th with one of my girls, Freddie Mae, graduating from grammar school, 8th grade. I see the different communities are organizing their singing societies, which are very scarce down here and are called "sings". Some time I want to visit Macedonia and hear Arthur Preston, John Cook, Jim Banks and R.E. Moore sing again, as well as others. Speaking of "shouting", I will tell you this, and quit. In 1905, a Mr. Willie or Willis Fincher's wife was buried at a church named Oak Grove (I think) out from Tallapoosa and of course the usual mourners were weeping, and she left some small children and it was really pitiful to see those little children crying for mother. So in August or whenver they had their protracted meetings, my father and mother took all us children to the meeting and as usual in those days, shouting broke out, mamma being the first to start and papa not far behind. It scared me and my brother Fred (who was killed in France) and we ran out of the house and got behind a large oak tree that was in the church yard and hid, we thinking they were dying and the thoughts of those little Fincher children still fresh in our minds, we really boo-hooed. That was my first shouting to see. But here is hoping it breaks out a fresh all over God's green earth. I've near done any, but love to see the good working going so. With best regards to The News family, I am, sincerely yours, W.D. Ray, Moselle, Miss. Rt. 2, March 31, 1935 ------ MRS. BALLARD PASSES APRIL 1 Mary Elizabeth Ballard was born April 26, 1857. She was the devoted wife of W.M. Ballard and a christian mother of nine children, 32 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. Four of her children and two of her grandchildren and three of her great grandchildren have preceded her to their eternal destination. Surviving are W.M. Ballard her husband and five children, Mrs. Willie Thompson of Lebanon; Mrs. Geo. Brown of Ranburne; Mrs. Ida Lee of Sheffield; John Ballard of Bell Mills and Frank Ballard of Carrollton, Ga.; 30 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Mrs. Ballard was married to W.M. Ballard, Sept. 3, 1873. They lived together 61 years, 6 months, 29 days when death visited the home and took the mother, who was 77 years, 11 months, 4 days of age. She was a devoted member of the Methodist church for 67 years until her death on April 1, 1935. ----- IN MEMORY OF MRS. ANNIE WALLS BOYD Mrs. Annie Boyd, who departed this life Feb. 18, 1935 was sick only a short while; she was so kind and patient during her sickness. She was laid to rest in Antioch cemetery Feb. 19, her last resting place, having pointed it out to her family several years ago. She leaves to mourn her death, a kind and loving husband; two children, Carl Boyd of Los Angeles, Calif.; Mrs. J.H. Henson of Plainview; three grandchildren; one brother and two sisters; one daughter Mrs. Dale Edwards preceded her to the grave three days. She was a kind and loving companion; she was a darling mother; a kind and dear friend to all. To know her was to love her, she met everyone with a smile. Oh, dear Mrs. Boyd how we all miss you; we know we shall never again see your dear face here on earth, but we hope to meet you on that beautiful shore where pain and sorrow comes no more. She called her husband and daughter Renie Mae to her bedside and kissed them goodbye. We know she is basking in the sunshine of God's great love today. Her work on earth is done; her life crown is now won. We hope to live as Mrs. Boyd lived and when we have finished here on earth, go home to meet her; she's waiting and watching for her loved ones. Dear Renie Mae, weep not as those who have no hope. Mother can't come to you, 'tis true, but you have the sweet assurance of going to her, Dale and Marshall some sweet day. A Friend. - - - - - IN MEMORY OF MARSHALL BOYD On March 4, 1935, the death angel visitd an Anniston hospital and took for its victim, Marshall, the son of W.L. Boyd of Plainview. Marshall was laid to rest in Antioch cemetery, Rev. A.T. Warmack and Rev. W.M. Barr officiating. He is survived by his father, Mrs. Rena Mae Henson of Plainview and Earl Boyd of Los Angeles, Calif. Pallbearers were six of his close friends, A.M. Turner, Lindsey Clayton, Millard Hicks, Efford Albright, Willis Scott and Jude Wheeler. Dear Marshall, our hearts are sad and lonely since you were taken to the Great Beyond, and we miss you more and more each day; we miss your kind, smiling face; the friendly smile you had for everyone and your jolly, cheerful ways made everyone love you that knew you. There will always be a vacant place in the home and among his many friends that can never be filled. But why should our hearts feel sad for another gem in the Savior's Crown and another soul in heaven. Marshall said he had to die and was ready to go. Now he is resting in the arms of Jesus and has found the glory of Heaven where no breaking hearts are; no keen and thrilling pain. He is one of the saintly band; to his head a crown of gold has been given. He is waiting to welcome us again; to walk those streets paved with gold, where sad partings come no more. Marshall was a lover of singing; he went about his daily work with a song ringing from his lips. They took Marshall away because they needed another song bird in heaven and now heaven is ringing with his new born melody. A friend. --------- IN MEMORY OF JIM HOGAN On June 24, 1866 Jim Hogan was born in Cleburne county and lived there for a number of years, later moving to Cullman county which he made his home until March 20 when God called him home to sleep at His sweet feet and rejoice with his loved ones who have gone on before him. He was a quiet and peaceable man and a lover of God. He has been a member of the Missionary Baptist church for a number of years. He was an upright citizen and a loyal Christian. He was in ill health and bed-fast for two months and two days. He has left to mourn his death, a wife, Mrs. Fannie Hogan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T.B. Holley; three daughters, Mrs. Leva Coleman, Mrs. Lovie Parker of Calhoun county, Mrs. Grace Evans of Morgan county; three sons, S.P. Hogan of Decatur, O.W. Hogan and J.M. Hogan of Cullman county; 16 grandchildren and other relatives and a number of friends. On March 21, his body was laid to rest at Corinth Church. A friend, Vinemont, Ala. ----- FORMER RESIDENT PASSES Mrs. Alf M. Turner, son and daughter Millard and Virginia, attended the funeral and burial for Mrs. W.D. Nunnelly, an aunt of Mrs. Turner's, who passed away at the home in Cullman county last Friday morning. Mrs. John Nunnelly of the Lecta community, sister-in-law of the deceased, accompanied the Heflin people on the above sad mission, The News has learned. ----- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, APRIL 18, 1935 MRS. JOHNSON DIED FRIDAY Funeral services for Mrs. Flora Johnson, widow of the late J.H. Johnson, age 74, who died at her home in Edwardsville early Friday morning, were held Saturday a.m. at 11 o'clock, Rev. Mr. Spear conducting the services, Owens of Heflin in charge. Mrs. Johnson is survived by one brother, J.J. Swope of Delta and one sister and several other relatives. ----- IN MEMORY OF CARL GRIZZARD At 8 o'clock Thursday night, April 4, God called Carl home. He had been in declining health for about one year. He was born Sept. 27, 1891. He suffered so much but he bore it patiently without complaining. He realized a short time before his death that his stay here on this earth was short, but he said he was ready. It was so hard to give him up, but God said, come higher. If we love and trust Him and do His will, we too can go to Him. Dear brother, how we do miss you, but we know that you are not suffering now. He leaves six children, Gladys, Hulan, Hubert, Gleason, Hazel and Jarrell Grizzard; a mother, father, six brothers: Vester, Tom Earl, Euel, Alton, Buren and Neal Grizzard; six sisters: Mrs. Duff Cunningham, Mrs. Carl Clayton, Mrs. Bill McCray, Madlene, Era and Adlue Grizzard and a host of relatives. We will not say farewell, dear brother, but will say goodbye for a little while until our life's work is done, then we want to meet you where there is no more suffering, no more pain and no more bitter tears shed. A sister, Madeline Grizzard, Waco, Ga. ----- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, APRIL 25, 1935 FUNERAL RITES FOR FORMER CLEBURNE CITIZEN Anniston, Ala., April 22 Funeral services for J.A. Rhodes, age 72, who died at his home at Blue Mountain on Saturday following an illness of three months, were conducted at 2:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon at the Congregational Methodist church at Blue Mountain by the Rev. J. Rhodes and the Rev. J. Barron. Interment was in Pine Grove cemetery. Mr. Rhodes had been a resident of Blue Mountain for 35 years. He moved there from Cleburne county where he was a member of the Liberty Grove Baptist church. He is survived by his widow, a son, two daughters and several brothers and sisters. The Anniston Star Mr. Rhodes was a son of the late William Rhodes of Cleburne county and was well known in this section. ----- FINAL RITES FOR A.J. EDMONDSON Funeral services for A.J. Edmondson, age 69 of Heflin, were conducted at Chulafinnee Methodist church at 2:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon by the Rev. J.T. Spear. Burial was in Chulafinnee cemetery in charge of Usrey of Anniston. Mr. Edmondson was born and spent his entire life in Alabama. He lived for 22 years at Chulafinnee. He died suddenly at his residence at 9:45 Saturday morning. Surviving are a son Douglas Edmondson of Heflin; five daughters, Mrs. C.E. Gardner of Birmingham; Mrs. Orris Howell of Heflin; Miss Lucille Edmondson of Birmingham; Miss Jessie Edmondson of Heflin and Miss Anne Edmondson of Boaz; four brothers, David, Grant, John and William Edmondson of Wedowee, and two sisters, Mrs. John Gay and Mrs. Mollie Willis of Wedowee. ----- LOCAL News L.D. Walker of Ranburne was a caller at The News office on Monday. He said that his father H.C. Walker, in his ninety-fourth year, was quite active for one of his advanced age and was busy Monday making preparations for a watermelon patch. ---- Mrs. W.T. Crockett of Carrollton has returned to her home after spending several days with Sheriff and Mrs. W.T. Prestridge and family. ---- FRUITHURST News April 22 Mrs. W.C. Gentry spent part of last week with her daughter Mrs. J.N. Edgerton in Rome, Ga. ---- Uncle Jonathan Haley returned Monday from a pleasant trip with Randolph county relatives. ---- File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/al/cleburne/newspapers/newspape1291gnw.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/alfiles/ File size: 21.8 Kb