Cleburne County AlArchives News.....Newspaper abstracts for JUNE 1920 June 1920 ************************************************ 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 May 1, 2005, 1:10 am The Cleburne News June 1920 NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM " THE CLEBURNE NEWS", Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama for JUNE 1920 NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, June 3, 1920 BETHSADIA News Mrs. Casie Smith of Georgia is visiting Bill and John Brand this week. __ Mrs. Lenorah Junior spent Sunday with her father, W.W. Kessler, it being his 64th birthday. __ Essie Newborn spent Monday night with her sister, Mrs. M.E. Kesler. __ LOCAL News J.C. Campbell of Kanawa, Oklahoma, an old Cleburne boy, is a new recruit to The News large list of readers. __ Austin Stricklin of Reform in Pickens County visited this parents Mr. and Mrs. Simon Stricklin this week. __ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, June 10, 1920 R.E. FORD SHOT AND SERIOUSLY WOUNDED Late Saturday afternoon, R.A. Overton shot and seriously wounded R.E. Ford, a renter on the former's farm. Both men reside near Muscadine ten miles northeast of Heflin. The trouble is said to have been caused by a dispute over crops. Overton came to Heflin on Saturday and swore out a warrant for the arrest of Ford. In swearing out the warrant he told Sheriff McWhorter he only wished to get Ford quieted and did not intend to prosecute him. It is said that late Saturday afternoon Ford went to Muscadine where he had a long talk with R.F. Hooper and his son Otis. When he left it is said that young Hooper told his father that he thought Ford was up to some trouble as he had a shot gun with him. The Hoopers overtook Ford who had sat down on the side of the road. In a short time Overton drove by in a buggy. It is said that Ford stopped him and went out to the buggy, leaving the gun nearby. From eye witnesses it is alleged that Overton was pulled from the buggy to the ground when he pulled his pistol and fired five times, four shots taking effect in Ford's body, one bullet passing entirely through the right breast. ___ LOCAL News John and Ed Caldwell of Carroll county visited their parents Saturday night and Sunday. __ MARS HILL News John Kerr and family of Piedmont are visiting their mother Mrs. Arbonzine Kerr this week. __ Mrs. Vise Tanner who has been very sick for some time now is improving. __ Mrs. Ada McElroy visited Miss Bulah Lipham on Saturday. __ MUSCADINE News Mr. adn Mrs. M.Z. Liner of Birmingham and Mrs. S.D. Copeland of Boaz were Sunday guests of their sister, Mrs. V.E. Scott. __ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, June 17, 1920 HIGHTOWER News Mr. and Mrs. F. Hanson visited their daughter Mrs. Julia White on Saturday. __ Mrs. O.U. Allen and children visited her mother Mrs. Eli Smith on Bowdon route 5 on Sunday. __ DEATH OF S.A. PARKER Mr. S.A. Parker, one of the best known and highly respected citizens of Beat 2, died suddenly at the home of his grandson, F.A. Parker near Grantley on Tuesday afternoon, June 8th. He was laid to rest Thursday in Oak Level cemetery, funeral services being conducted by Rev. McDaniel of Piedmont. He was 82 years of age and had spent the greater part of his long and useful life in the Grantley section. He was a kind and accomodating neighbor, a devoted husband and father and was loved by all who knew him. He is survived by three children, Mrs. J.H. Grimes of Red Star, M.C. Parker of Albertville and Mrs. J.M. Noblet of Boaz; also by forth one grandchildren and eighteen great grandchildren, who have the sympathy of the entire community in their sad hour of bereavement. ___ LOCAL News "Uncle" Richard Smith, about 73 years old, died at his home, eight miles east of Heflin on Friday last. About four weeks ago, Mr. Smith, while enroute to an all day singing at Bethsadia, had a narrow escape when his wagon and team were narrowly missed by a young man operating a Ford. The old man, it is said, was so badly frightened that he was rendered unconscious, besides suffering a stroke or paralysis, from which he never recovered. His body was carried to Poplar Springs in Carroll county for burial. ___ TEAGUE'S MILL News We are sorry to learn of the death of the fair young girl Miss Griffin, who was drowned so near to us last Saturday afternoon. We sympathize with the mother and sisters. __ Mrs. A. Copeland of Texas is visiting here and will spend some time before returning home. __ LOCAL News A card from Henry W. Howle of Venus, Texas says "We're leaving for Anniston and Heflin and will be in attendance at the annual all day singing at Heflin on July 4th and hope to meet many of my old friends and acquaintances on that occasion." Mr. and Mrs. Howle formerly lived in Cleburne and have many relatives and friends in the county who will be glad to see them. ___ MISS GRIFFIN'S TRAGIC DEATH All Heflin and surrounding territory were shocked beyond expression Saturday afternoon June 12th, when news was received that Miss Helen, daughter of Mrs. C.W. Griffin, had drowned in the Tallapoosa river while swimming with a party of young people from Heflin. The body was recovered after an 1 1/2 hours search, in which many people from Heflin and surounding territory took part. In the swimming party with Miss Griffin were Miss Etta Mae Weathers, Arrel Reaves and Harold McCraven, chaperoned by Mrs. Ross Moore. From reports it appears that Miss Griffin and Miss Weathers were swimming near each other when they were caught in a swift current and suddenly pulled under and coming to the surface badly strangled. Mrs. Moore, realizing their danger, called to the young man and McCraven, being nearer, went to the aid of the struggling young girls. Miss Weathers managed to grasp some vines while Miss Griffin was not as fortunate as her companion. Mrs. Moore and Miss Annie Lena Rowell were sitting on an island near the swimming party when Mrs. Moore screamed, "my god, you all come back". About that time Miss Weathers was pulled into the swift current and soon the entire party of four were struggling in the deep water.The two young men grabbed Miss Griffin by the hands in a heroic endeavor to save her but she broke their grasp and caught McCraven around his neck pulling him under several times. He managed to free himself then the two young men who were almost drowned after going down so many times, made a last superhuman effort to save her. Mrs. Moore's screams were heard over two miles and soon several farmers were on the scene. Mrs. Moore then ran over one half mile and phoned for the doctors. The sad news spread rapidly and soon about 35 cars were at the tragic scene. Harvey Casey and Dr. Duke found the body after a short search. Helen was born in Temple, Georgia on February 4, 1905 and came to Heflin with her mother during 1918. Her father died in Temple in 1915. She was a member of the M.E. Church and was a regular attendant at sunday school. She is survived by her mother Mrs. C.W. Griffin, three sisters, Mrs. Paul Picher, Blythe, GA; Mrs. Frank Reid, Heflin and Miss Annie Griffin, Atlanta, GA and one brother Mr. Glenn Griffin, Bremen, GA. The remains were carried to Temple on Monday morning and laid to rest in the cemetery at that place, a short service being conducted at the grave by her pastor, Rev. W.M. Wade of Heflin. The News extends sympathy to the bereaved relatives. _____ CARD OF THANKS We take this method of thanking our friends for the many kind acts shown us at the death of our devoted father. We fail to find words thanking you for your sympathy in our hour of sorrow. May god's richest blessings ever be with you. J.N. Willingham and family ____ NEWSPAPER issue of Thursday, June 24, 1920 MRS. BIS. EVANS DIED TUESDAY Heflin and Cleburne county lost one of their best and most highly esteemed women in the death of Mrs. Bis. Evans who died at an Anniston hospital early Tuesday night. Mrs. Evans had been in a serious condition and under the care of hospital physicians at Anniston for some time. Mrs. Evans was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.T. Black and is survived by her parents, husband and little son, sister and brother besides other relatives who have the sincere sympathy of the entire community in their sad loss. The funeral services will be held today, Thursday, and itnerment will be in the town cemetery. The News joins the many friends of the family in heartfelt expressions of sympathy upon this good woman's death. ___ A LOVING COMPANION AND FATHER GONE Mr. Robert Shelton was born September 9, 1867 and was married to Miss Mollie Cummings February 6, 1891. Of this union nine children were born. He departed this life May 13, 1920 and was laid to rest in Macedonia Cemetery. Just a few minutes before he passed away he said everything was all right with him, and that he was pure and perfect in jesus and would be ready when the trumphet sounded on the resurrection morn. He told his little boys to be good boys and live so as to meet him in heaven. He was sick three months and four days and may god bless each and everyone who were so faithful to visit him until the end. He leaves besides his children and loving companion, a host of relatives and friends to mourn his departure. Weep not, dear ones for god doeth all things well and be submissive to his will, for father and husband is only asleep till the sounding of the trumphet. A Loving Friend. ____ LOCAL News Ed Kerr, who had his left leg cut off by a train at Fruithurst several weeks ago is able to be out again. __ T.F. Mills of Bartow County, Georgia, was in Heflin the latter part of last week. Mr. Mills, who moved to Georgia from this county four years ago, will move back to Cleburne in early Fall, having bought a farm near Borden Springs. __ Lightning struck the telephone wire and ran into the hone of F. Hanson, tearing it up and also tore up four bedsteads. Eight of the family were in the house but no one was hurt except Mrs. Hanson who was badly shocked. ___ Whit Lindsey, who is with the Red Cross at Greenville, South Carolina, is visiting his parents. __ There will be a memorial singing at Hepsabah church the second Sunday in July in memory of F.M. Barnwell. Hope the Sacred Harp singers will come. J.T. Barnwell ___ PINEY WOODS News Will Laminack and family of Tennessee are visiting relatives and friends in this community. __ T.W. Moon, son and daughter of Dallas, Georgia visited Mrs. E. Horton last week. ___ File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/al/cleburne/newspapers/newspape457gnw.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/alfiles/ File size: 10.9 Kb