Cleburne County AlArchives News.....Newspaper abstracts for MAY 1919 May 1919 ************************************************ 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 27, 2005, 3:34 pm The Cleburne News May 1919 NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE CLEBURNE NEWS", Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama for MAY 1919 NEWSPAPER issue of Thursday, May 1, 1919 LOCAL News Mr. P.A. Howle of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma is visiting relatives and friends in Heflin and vicinity. Amos is looking fat and hearty and says he likes the west fine. He represents Acme Milling Co. in that city. __ Mr. and Mrs. Jack Poarch have returned from an extended visit to the former's mother, Mrs. Mary Poarch at Johnson City, Tennessee. __ Mr. G.P. Hughey, a good old Confederate veteran, called in on Wednesday and renewed his subscription to The News. __ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, May 8, 1919 Mr. E.J. Stephens of Fairburn, Georgia, brother of Mr. W.A. Stephens, was here this week visiting his brother and family. He left Tuesday morning to visit another brother at Wellington, Calhoun County, accompanied by W.A. Stephens. ____ Mr. H.W. Butler was in to see us and says that although 63 years old, he walked 12 miles Monday and dipped three head of cattle by noon and in the afternoon went out and plowed till sundown. ___ Mr. John Taylor, 29 years old, died at his home in Gadsden on Sunday and his body was brought to Heflin on Monday night and carried to Hurricane on Tuesday and laid to rest there beside his mother who died in December. Among those who accompanied the remains to Heflin were Messrs. McNarah, Thompson, Waddell, Grambling, Cheatwood and Henry. The burial service was conducted by Rev. J.W. Cox. ___ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, May 15, 1919 CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank our many friends for their kindnesses shown us during the sickness and death of our dear husband and father. May god's richest blessings rest upon you one and all is our sincere prayer. Mrs. C.T. Vise and children ___ SEBORN ECHOLS SHOT BY MERRILL Seborn Echols was brought to Heflin Saturday night for medical attention with two gun-shot wounds. It is said that Echols and Paul Merrill met at Beason's Mill Saturday afternoon where the shooting occurred and soon a difficulty arose with the above result. The two men, it is said, have been at outs for a year or more and when they met the old feud was soon revived. One of the shots passed through the right arm below the elbow, the other taking effect in the abdomen inflicting only a flesh wound. Echols mother has sworn out a warrant for Merrill's arrest. ___ LOCAL News Leonard Gaines stole a march on his friends by getting married recently to one of Cleburne's most popular young women, Miss Nannie Boyd. The News extends best wishes to them. __ Cecil Vaughan who has been in France for almost a year has returned to Heflin to the delight of his many friends. __ IN MEMORY OF J.C. HILTON On February 12, 1919, just as the evening shadows were falling, J.C. Hilton departed from this world of sorrow to a better land beyond. Mr. Hilton was born in Decatur, Meggs County, Tennessee on Jan. 2, 1832. His father moved to Calhoun county, Ala., when he was six years old and from there to Randolph county where he was raised within one and a half miles from Cedar Creek church. He was married to Miss Martha Copeland and to them were born ten children, four of whom departed this life several years before his death. He professed a hope in christ when only a boy at Cedar Creek church under the influence of Rev. W.R. Harris, first pastor of that church after it's organization. After his marriage he and his wife joined the Baptist church at old Liberty on Aug 19, 1871 and were baptized by Rev. J.W. Scott. They moved their membership to Cedar Creek where he lived a faithful till his death. He joined the Free Masons in 1855. In 1914 he made all the necessary arrangements for his funeral; he selected the text from which to preach his funeral. He often spoke of his hope in christ. He was 87 years, one month and ten days old. Mr. Hilton grew more feeble each day and would have to have help when he was so exhausted; but when he grew stronger he would praise god and beg those around him to meet him. He was ready at all times to assist in any good work. Let us remember his counsel and walk in the way he taught, for over the portals his spirit beckons, "come up higher." We know that we shall see him again, more beautifully clothed in the white robe that god hath given. "Asleep in jesus, blessed sleep." One who loved him. ____ BILLY FOSTER DIED WEDNESDAY On Wednesday morning, the Angel of Eternal Rest touched the great heart of W.B. Foster and the mortal part of him ceased to live and his spirit winged its way to rest forever in the bosom of our heavenly father. The approach of death is ever viewed with apprehension whether it touches a child just entering upon alife of promised nobility of purpose and usefulness to mankind, or the mature man using his opportunities for the benefit of his fellowmen or even the aged who had fought a good fight and have behind them a life teeming with glorious deeds and virtuous ambitions fully gratified. There is the thought of a final severing of earthly ties, a sadness and sorrow that our common humanity shrinks from and dreads. Counting by mere years, Billy Foster, our friend, was only at the meridian of his existance. In the ordinary course of life he might have hoped for many more years of achievement. But looked at in the light of his accomplishments he had crowded into each year he lived more of love for others, more of good for his community than can be measured by any ordinary standard. As a friend, he was ever steadfast and loyal; as a husband and father and as a son, he was loving, kind and obedient. Greater praise than this can never be bestowed on anyone. He wa a son of Mr. and Mrs. B.T. Foster of Heflin. His death occurred at Douglasville, Georgia, his home where he held a position with the Southern Railway Co. To his companion and precious little children, father, mother, brother and sisters, The News extends sincere sympathy. The funeral and interment will take place at Douglasville on Friday. ______ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, May 22, 1919 LOCAL News On the first Sunday in June there will be an all day singing at Cross Roads, four miles southeast of Edwardsville. There will be a memorial lesson at two o'clock in memory of Mrs. P.T. Pritchard. Every lover of music come and bring your sacred harp music and books. Remember to bring well filled baskets. __ "Uncle" Stricklen and wife left this week for Juno, Texas for a five months stay with their son. Mr. Stricklen will put in most of his stay fishing and having a good time with his son's family. __ IN MEMORY OF DALLAS JONES EVANS Bro. Dallas Jones Evans was born May 17, 1884 near Heflin, Alabama and died at Cessadaga, Florida where he had gone to regain his health. He was buried in Heflin cemetery by the Masonic Lodge. At the age of fourteen he became a member of the Methodist church. He loved his church and always found pleasure in supporting the gospel and in aiding the poor and needy. Bro. Evans last illness was long and painful. He endured his suffering quietly, at first hoping to get well, but when he realized this was impossible he was ready and willing to go. He is survived by a wife, daughter and two small sons, an aged mother and father, two sisters and one brother. It was sad to give him up but we feel like the writer of old " blessed are the dead who die in the lord." His Pastor, north Birmingham, Alabama __ NEWSPAPER issue of Thursday, May 29, 1919 CARD OF THANKS We desire to extend our most profound thanks for the many kindnesses shown us in the recent illness and loss of our mother, Mrs. R.A. Waldrop. We pray the rich blessings of our savior guide each one through life. S.A. Waldrop Mrs. M.E. Trimble, For the family ___ CARD OF THANKS The children of Mrs. P.T. Pritchard sincerely desire to thank all those who were so attentive to her wants in her last days, whose death occurred at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C.E. Garner recently. Mrs. Pritchard was 74 years old and was loved and esteemed by all who knew her. ___ After an illness of twelve years, Mrs. Nanie Ingram died at the home of her sister, Mrs. Ida Jordan, on May 21st near Bell Mills. The funeral occurred at New Harmony, funeral services being conducted by Rev. W.J. Campbell. The family is thankful to those who were so kind to them in the midst of the sorrow and great loss sustained. ____ Mr. Sam Wallace left Wednesday morning for San Diego, California to be at the bedside of his son in law, Mr. Fred York who is reported seriously ill. ___ Grady Boyd, who returned from Germany recently, having been with the Rainbow Division while facing Germany's best, was in town on Tuesday. __ Mrs. H.E. Herrin, who spent the winter in California, is in Heflin with her son Mr. W.M. Herrin Sr. for the summer. Mrs. Herrin is making a short visit now with relatives in Marietta and Atlanta. __ File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/al/cleburne/newspapers/newspape440gnw.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/alfiles/ File size: 9.6 Kb