Cleburne County AlArchives News.....Newspaper abstracts for SEPT 1916 September 1916 ************************************************ 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 April 18, 2005, 9:16 pm The Cleburne News September 1916 NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE CLEBURNE NEWS", Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama for SEPTEMBER 1916 NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, September 7, 1916 DEATH OF MRS. W.J. HENRY After an illness of long duration, Mrs. W.J Henry, one of Heflin's most highly beloved ladies, departed this life Saturday last at the age of 66 years. Mrs. Henry was stricken about three years ago while visiting in Bremen, GA and since which time she gradually grew worse until death came to relieve her of her suffering. She was a member of the Baptist church, having joined more than 30 years ago. On May 20th of this year she was taken seriously ill and since that time she was confined to her bed. She bore her afflictions with the fortitude of a true christian, and when the end came she gently passed into the great beyond. Besides the husband, Mrs. Henry is survived by six children; Mrs. W.T. Chappell, Mrs. H.G. Entrekin of Bremen, GA, Mrs. J.S. Carruth of Coral, Mississippi, Mrs. W.S. Jones of Bremen, GA, W.A. Henry of Galveston, Texas, Guy Henry of Dallas, Texas. The funeral services were conducted by Revs. W.A. Mays and John S. Edwards on Sunday morning at the residence in the presence of a large number of sorrowing relatives and friends, after which the interment was in the Heflin cemetery. ______ CARD OF THANKS To those who were so good and kind to us during the long illness and burial of our dear wife and mother, we sincerely thank you all. The many acts of kindness and the beautiful floral offerings are appreciated by us more than we have language to express. May gods richest blessings abide with each and every one of you, is our earnest and sincere prayer. W.J. Henry Mrs. W.T. Chappell Mrs. W.S. Jones Mrs. H.G. Entrekin Mrs. J.S. Carruth _______ MUSCADINE News Mr. Jim Reese who has been working for some time in North Carolina is home again and his many friends are giving him a hearty welcome. __ The condition of Mrs. Eliz. Chandler who has been quite ill for several days has improved some. __ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, September 14, 1916 OAK LEVEL News There was a church wedding at this place on Sunday, the contracting parties being Mr. Herman Buttram and Miss Mae Roberts, with Esqr. T.B. Gray officiating. The happy couple left for Anniston adn Jacksonville immediately after the ceremony on their honeymoon. We wish them a long and happy life. ___ CAMPGROUND News Huburn Roberts who is in a serious condition with poison, is improving slowly. __ T.D. McLarty and family visited his sister, Mrs. A.J. Buttram near Ai on Saturday and Sunday. __ DEATH OF BENJ. EASLEY A message came last Thursday to Mrs. D.D. Perryman announcing the death of her young nephew, Benjamin Easley, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Easley, who until a year ago, made their home in Anniston. Young Ben was a bright, energetic boy with all the fine traits that go into making of a splendid, useful man. He was from early childhood a regular attendant at both sunday school and church. In his own, frank, boyish manner, with true democratic spirit, he worked his way into the hearts of people in every walk of life, attracting alike the admiration and respect of his father's business friends and his employees. Mr. Easley has many friends in our town, in fact there has never been a man in this part of the country more loved and respected by all who know him than he, and there is so much sympathy felt for him in this great sorrow. There was that deep and sympathetic understanding between father and son where they worked and played together, they sharing each other's confidence to a marked degree. A ball game was rarely ever seen by one alone. They woudl invariably be seen side by side, watching points, joyously conversing as intimately and freely as two brothers. This is always pleasing to witness, this intimate comradeship between father and son, each fully understanding the view point of the other, and in this instance the relationship was so perfect as to be unusual and was often the pleasant comment of friends. Young Ben was among us here only a few months ago, tall and strong, good to look upon, the very picture of the finest type of American boyhood. In March he went to Greenwood, entering right into his father's business; putting his splendid strength and active young mind to work to reduce the expense of the business, taking the intiative here and there but always obedient and respectful, he skillfully worked himself in and shared the burdens and responsibilities that would have been a credit to a man many years his senior. On last month Mrs. Ensley was here on an annual visit and much of her conversation was of her plans for her son, his education and his life work. These sorrows occasioned by such an overwhelming loss are beyond the comprehension of imperfect beings like ourselves but there is a beautiful promise that we are not left alone either or comfortless; that he will come to us, then, too, we are told, and must accept, even though we do it unwillingly or without understanding, but do it we must, always groping, groping feebly in the dark, clinging to the faith that has come down to us throughout the ages" he doeth all things well." ____ LOCAL News Mrs. Floyd Pirkle and little son James of Nauvoo, are visiting relatives and friends in Heflin and Cleburne. __ Mr. Silas Putnam, one of the county's oldest citizens, died at his home at Borden Springs on Tuesday, in his 70th year and was buried Wednesday at New Bethel. Mr. Putnam was a good citizen and leaves a large number of relatives and friends. ___ Clarke McMahan, son of Col. W.C. McMahan, has joined Uncle Sam's Army. His many friends in Heflin believe that Clarke will make good. __ Married, on September 2nd at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. Davis Phillips of Beat 9 and Miss Mertice Johnson of Carroll County, Georgia, Rev. Thos. Bonner officating. Mrs. Phillips is one of Carroll county's most popular young ladies and Mr. Phillips is to be congratulated upon winning the heart and hand of this lady. ___ HEFLIN Route 3 News Gaston Hollis fell from a wagon on Saturday and dislocated his elbow but is some better at this writing. __ Lena Campbell who has been on the sick list for some time is improving. __ Misses Inus and Cornelia Williamson visited their grandparents Mr. and Mrs. W.J. Haywood recently. __ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, September 21, 1916 CAMPGROUND News A.D. McLarty is quite sick at this writing. __ A.J. Buttram and wife are visiting the latter's parents, A.D. McLarty. __ LOCAL News S.S. Grizzard died at his home in the eastern part of the county Tuesday of last week, after an illness of long duration. Mr. Grizzard was known to most everyone in Cleburne, being one of the oldest citizens of the county. The interment was at Lebanon church. The News sympathizes with the bereaved relatives. __ Dewey Walton was tried in the circuit court here last week, charged with murdering his father, and was given four and a half years. The boy shot his father during a family row, two shots taking effect, from which he died several hours later in an Anniston hospital. __ Mr. J.A. Cox and Miss Grace Hilton were married at the court house Monday by Judge A.H. Glasgow. __ The following prisoners were carried to Flat Top mines on Tuesday to serve sentences: Joe Crow, three years Dutch Wheeler, 11 months Dewey Walton, four and a half years a negro boy, name not obtained, three years Hop Garrison, seven months ___ GOVERNOR HENDERSON REVOKES PAROLE FOR DUTCH WHEELER Governor Henderson on Saturday afternoon revoked the parole of Dutch Wheeler of this county, and has ordered him to return to the state penitentiary to complete a two year sentence for assault with intent to murder. Wheeler was paroled by the Governor April 4th of this year but recently it was shown that he had not met the conditions of his parole, and that his behavior had not been good. ___ HEFLIN Route 1 News Walter Smith is quite sick with fever. __ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, September 28, 1916 DEATH OF NOBLE MAN On August 15, 1916 the lord saw fit to call from our midst John L. Stephens who was born July 1, 1852. He joined the Episcopal church at the age of 20 and had been a member for 44 years. He was an able sunday school worker and no man ever set a nobler example than Bro. Stephens. He was loved and respected by all. We miss his presence in our churches, in sunday schools, in our prayer meetings and in our schools. We have never heard any one say a word against him; he was someone everyone loved and respected. In his afflictions he never complained; he was cheerful to the last. He said near the last that he was ready to meet god and said he would love to stay with his family but was submissive to his master's call. We, his friends, will say to the family, grieve not as those who have no hope. While it is your loss to give up such an affectionate husband and father, it is heaven's gain. C.H. Durham J.R. Pounds J.J. Turner, Committee ____ LOCAL News There will be a singing at New Hope church the third Sunday in October. The blind Timmons boys from Temple, Georgia and other singers of note will be there. Everybody invited. __ There will be a memorial singing at Pounds' school house the 4th Sunday in October in memory of the late John L. Stephens. The old Sacred Harp will be used and all lovers of good music are cordially invited. ___ IN MEMORIAM OF MRS. EPSIE ANN MOORE HENRY Mrs. Epsie Ann Moore Henry was born April 13, 1851 in Henry County, Georgia. In 1869 she moved to Cleburne county, Alabama. On December 7, 1871 she was married to W.J. Henry and to this union six children were born, four girls and two boys. In 1877 she professed faith in christ and joined the Missionary Baptist church at Bethlehem in Calhoun County, Rev. Asa Allen was pastor. Nine years of her christian life were spent in the Bethlehem community when she moved to Heflin. In her early christian life and until affliction claimed her, she was faithful in ministering to the sick and needy. Owing to her affliction for a number of years before the summons, she was unable to attend church but she delighted in reading her bible, having read it through a number of times, searching the scriptures, endeavoring to shape her life after its teachings, that when the end was reached she might be ready for the call to the father's house on high. She was an affectionate mother, a devoted companion and a good neighbor and many will rise up and call her blessed. The writer first met her in her home in Heflin in 1913 and always when visiting in her home, she manifested a sweet christian disposition, and not a single time do I remember of visiting her, if it was only for a few minutes, but that she would ask me to read the bible and offer prayer. On the 2nd day of September 1916, god said, "it is enough" and called her home and on the afternoon of the 3rd, in her home int he presence of a large audience, assisted by Rev. John S. Edwards, pastor of the Baptist church, we conducted the funeral service. She leaves her husband, the six children and many friends. Her place as a wife and mother cannot be filled. It is sad and lonely without her but on the other bright shore are the beconing hand and we thank god that beyond this land of sunset we expect to meet her where parting will be no more.. W.A. Mays ____ File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/al/cleburne/newspapers/newspape408gnw.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/alfiles/ File size: 12.2 Kb