Cleburne County AlArchives News.....Newspaper Abstracts for DEC 1919 December 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 28, 2005, 10:25 pm The Cleburne News December 1919 NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE CLEBURNE NEWS", Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama for DECEMBER 1919 NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, December 4, 1919 LOCAL News J.C. McLendon of Bowdon spent Thanksgiving with his daughter Mrs. W.J. Bell. __ W.A. PORTER'S BROTHER KILLED Thursday afternoon of last week, Hon. W.A. Porter received a telegram stating that his brother Judge G.K. Porter of Moultrie, GA had fell from a moving train and had died as a result of the fall. Judge Porter had boarded the train it is said with his granddaughter, and was conversing with her when the train started and he hurried to get off, and in stepping to the ground was unable to hold to his feet and was thrown violently to one side, his head evidentally striking a rail. Death came early Thursday morning. Judge Porter was 81 years old and served during the entire Confederate war as color bearer. He went through the hardest fighting, receiving three wounds. He is survived by three daughters, two sisters and three brothers. ___ NEWSPAPER issue of Thursday, December 11, 1919 W.J. FOWLER DIED LAST FRIDAY NIGHT Mr. W.J. Fowler, one of Cleburne's most prominent citizens, died at his home at Hightower, last Friday night after an extended illness of several years. His remains were laid to rest at Ranburne. Mr. Fowler was one of the pioneer citizens of Cleburne, coming to Hightower about forty years ago, there settling and beginning a career in a practically unsettled country, that made him the leading man of his section and through his indomitable energy he built up his section and a substantial fortune for himself and helped many another man get a start in life. It has been hoped for several years that he would sufficiently recover to again take an active interest in the affairs of his community and enjoy some of the fruits of his long labors, but it has been willed otherwise. He was a man of the highest ideals and aspirations and was one of the most pleasant and versatile entertainers in his home we have ever had the pleasure of knowing. His community and his family have lost, in his death, one who was a genius as a builder for the good of mankind. Bowdon Bulletin _____ LOCAL News W.J. Henry returned Monday from Bremen where he visited his daughters, Mrs. Entrekin and Mrs. Jones. On the trip, Uncle Jeff sold his house and lot in Heflin to Smith Jones, who will improve the property. __ Miss Lou Allen Anderson of Borden Springs and Mr. Luther Pointer of Vigo, were married last Sunday afternoon at the home of Judge C.B. Clark. They were accompanied by Mr. William Forrester, Miss Estella Lorren and Miss Lovella Loren. Piedmont Journal __ Mr. and Mrs. J.L. Groover and sons left Saturday morning for Hartselle where they go to make their future home. Mr. Groover will be associated with Mr. J.R. Tolleson in the mercantile business at Hartselle and The News wishes them success. __ NEWSPAPER issue of Thursday, December 18, 1919 LOCAL News E.R. Reid of Dossville, Mississippi arrived in Heflin on Wednesday and will spend some time with Cleburne relatives and friends. It has been several years since Mr. Reid visited here and he has many old friends who are glad to see him again. __ IN MEMORY OF MRS LULA DOSTER She was born the 4th day of December 1882 and died December 12, 1919 at the county alms house, after an extended illness of 12 months. She was the daughter of W.H. Adair. She was a member of the Missionary Baptist church for 24 years and was a faithful member. A precious one from among us has gone; a place is vacant where never can be filled. Through the body slumbers here, the soul is safe in heaven. Gone but not forgotten. Written by A.V. Dewberry. ____ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, December 25, 1919 CARD OF THANKS Please allow us space to extend our heartfelt thanks to our neighbors and friends for their many deeds of kindness shown us during the death of our wife and mother. May god's richest blessings be bestowed upon each and every one of you. J.W. Roberts and children ____ NEGRO IS KILLED IN SUNDAY NIGHT BATTLE Chief of Police Ike Wheeler of Heflin is nursing a bullet wound on a finger, from a battle with Jim Stevens, a negro who died Monday afternoon as a result of pistol wounds inflicted by the officer; the battle occurring at about 9 o'clock Saturday night, when Stevens, who was under arrest, made a break for freedom, firing as he ran. Stevens had been arrested on a charge of disorderly conduct, it is said and had been searched by Policeman W.C. Gentry who took a flashlight and two bottles from his person, overlooking the pistol in the negro's pocket, however, when Chief Wheeler, Gentry and the negro had reached an alleyway on their way to the jail, when Stevens leaped to one side, pulled his pistol and began firing. Gentry who was in the rear did not fire, fearing he would shoot Wheeler. The chief shot at Stevens five times but the negro escaped. Early Monday morning however, the night operator at the Southern Railway it is said hear loud growning and upon investigation found Stevens who was shot through the back and chest. Stevens was said to be an escaped prisoner, having been convicted of robbery several months ago. Chief Wheeler narrowly escaped the full force of the bullett in the battle, one grazing his hand and burning him. ___ LOCAL News E.P. McMahan was in town on Tuesday arranging his affairs to move to Hattiesburg, Mississippi and will leave for his new home Wednesday of next week. W.C. McMahan and son Comer are going to make the trip through the country to Hattiesburg with Ed's mules and wagon. ___ Elijah Hogan of Choudrant, Louisiana, after a visit of two weeks with Cleburne relatives and friends, left for home Tuesday afternoon. This was Elijah's first trip back to Cleburne in nearly thirty years and says he never enjoyed a visit more than this one. __ IN MEMORY OF MRS. BLAKE On Friday, December 5th, our entire community was saddened in gloom when the sad news was learned of the death of Mrs. Kate Blake. While her death was not expected, it came as a shock to all. We had hoped against hope from the beginning of her illness that she would recover but alas, our hopes were in vain. She was confinied to bed only four days and bore her suffering with patience and fortitude. Mrs. Blake was laid to rest at Lost Creek church, Bro. Kite conducting the funeral services. She is survived by her husband and 4 children, some of whom are small and will sadly miss the good mother's care; also an aged father, one brother and two sisters, all of whom are now heartbroken over their irreparable loss, to whom we extend our deepest sympathy in their hour of sorrow and distress. And say to them to take comfort in the promise of our heavenly father and bow in humble submission to his will, who doeth all things for the best. Mrs. Blake had hardly attained the prime of her usefulness, being only 36 years old at the time of her death. The family had a faithful wife and devoted mother. Everything possible was done for her during her illness by loving and willing hands. She was loved by all who knew her and will be greatly missed in the community. A Friend. ____ File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/al/cleburne/newspapers/newspape451gnw.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/alfiles/ File size: 7.9 Kb