Cleburne County AlArchives News.....newspaper abstracts for JULY 1921 July 1921 ************************************************ 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 7, 2005, 3:05 pm The Cleburne News July 1921 NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE CLEBURNE NEWS", Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama for JULY 1921 NEWSPAPER issue of Thursday, July 7, 1921 DEATH OF COLUMBUS GARNER Columbus Garner, 57 years old, died at the home of his daughter in Talladega County on the 26th of June and was buried at Ai church near the scene of his boyhood days. His brother Robert passed away at his home in Anniston five weeks ago. These two boys were the sons of the late Rev. Thomas Garner who will be remembered by hundreds of our older citizens. The burial services over the remains of Columbus were conducted by Rev. G.B. Boman. ___ BELL MILLS News Noah Beason's little son has typhoid fever. __ Mr. and Mrs. Arlin White have been visitng the latter's parents Mr. and Mrs. E.W. Beason Jr. __ DR. J.P. HOUSTON PASSES AWAY Dr. John P. Houston, well known and respected citizen, died at the home of his son, Allison, in Heflin, on Friday, July 1st, after an illness of long duration. Dr. Houston was born in Cherokee county, North Carolina in the year 1846 and was therefore, seventy five years old at the time of his death. Several months ago he suffered a serious stroke of paralysis which rendered him entirely helpless. Every attention possible was given him from the day he was stricken until his death. Dr. Houston was a member of the Baptist church and was an ordained minister. Besides his wife, he is survived by six children, four sons and two daughters: Messrs. J.M.; A.C.; H.F.; and W.A. Houston; Mrs. Daisy Teague and Mrs. Nora Harris, besides many relatives and friends. Dr. Houston was a Mason many years ago and with honors of that order, was laid to rest in the Heflin cemetery on Saturday morning. The News extends condolence to the family and relatives. ___ IN MEMORY OF MRS. TURNER On the night of the 26th of last April the Death Angel took with him to his home in heaven, Mrs. Lula L. Turner, wife of Mr. J.J. Turner. She leaves a husband and three children, Ruth, Ruby and A.M., and a large number of relatives to mourn her death. Sister Turner made a wonderful record in this life. She was a woman such as we seldom find; kind and lovable to all and always gave good advice to her family and friends; kind and good to every one. Many knew and honored her. She was born May 21, 1877 therefore was in her 44th year at the time of her death. Sister Turner joined the church at the age of 15 and at the time of her death her church membership was at Hopewell Missionary Baptist church. She lived all of her life for her lord. Oh how she is missed in the home, and in every church in east Cleburne. Bro. Turner's home is so desolate with this bright light gone. It was a place of comfort, a happy family trying to serve the lord. Just before she passed away she called to her husband and children and said "I want to tell you and the children and all of my friends goodbye, I am going home now where I can rest." Her remains were laid to rest at Concord, Rev. A.T. Warmack conducting the funeral services. A friend. ____ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, July 14, 1921 PRISONER MAKES ESCAPE; Drops From Moving Train and Eludes Haralson Sheriff and Posse; TRACK DOG TRAILS FUGITIVE, TRACK LOST IN HEFLIN Sheriff Bob Richards of Haralson County, Georgia left his home in the Georgia town for Enid, Oklahoma to bring back to that county, Phil Reaves, a white man, charged with the murder of a negro at Bremen about two years ago. Immediately following the killing, which is said to have taken place when Reaves commanded the negro "to dance" and when he failed to do so, was shot dead on the spot. Reaves, after committing the crime, deliberately walked off, defying the policeman to molest him. Sheriff Richards was scheduled to rech home last Monday night at about nine o'clock, but his hopes were blasted a short time before Heflin was reached, his bird flew the coop. Reaves, who has often passed over the Southern either as a brakeman or hobo, knew of the terrible grade of the Iron City mountain and asked the sheriff for permission to enter the toilet. When his prisoner failed to return in a reasonable time, the sheriff proceeded to investigate and upon opening the toilet door, to his great amazement, Reaves was no where to be found, he had escaped by raising or smashing a window and dropping to the ground, and there was nothing to be done except come on to Heflin, the first stop, and give the alarm. Upon reaching Heflin, with the cooperation of Sheriff Adams, Chief Wheeler and others, organized a searching party to look for Reaves. Mr. Richards returned to Iron City on No. 39, the others making the trip in cars, and after an all night search no clue was found as to the escape. A track dog was brought from Gadsden and took up the track and trailed Reaves to Heflin but lost the scent just south of the depot where it is thought the escapee boarded an eastbound freight train. The state of Georgia and citizens of Bremen had posted a reward for Reaves apprehension, which sum Mr. Richards had paid over to the Oklahoma sheriff when the prisoner was delivered to him. The amount of the reward was $700. Reaves is considered a tough customer. His father, who lives at Bremen, shot and killed a man by the name of Bush near that place several years ago, was convicted of murder and sentenced to the penitentiary for a term of years, but within a few months he "got" religion and upon a "profusely" signed petition, was pardoned by the Governor of Georgia. Bush is still dead and his old father bowed in grief. Mr. Richards is serving his fifth or sixth term as Sheriff of Haralson County and is given up to be one of the best, coolest and bravest officers in that state. _______ J.F. FORDHAM DIED SATURDAY Johnny F. Fordham Jr., died at his home in Trickem Valley last Saturday night after an illness of two weeks and was buried at Hurricane church on Sunday, Rev. Johnny Harris conducting the burial services. Mr. Fordham was about thirty-three years old at the time of his death and well liked by all who knew him. He was a good, inoffensive citizen. The deceased is survived by his wife and two small children, Fletcher, 3 yrs, and Luther, 11 months old and brothers and sisters. The News extends sympathy to the bereaved family. ____ CARD OF THANKS To the good people who so liberally administered aid during the illness and until the death of our dear brother, Johnny Fordham, we wish to extend our most profound thanks. May god's richest blessings rest upon you and yours, is our sincere prayer. Messrs. J.M., L.W., G.C., and W.D. Fordham Mrs. D.H. McEachern Mrs. A.D. Vaughan Mrs. W.A. Wilson Mrs. A.L. Crumpton ____ LOCAL News Mr. and Mrs. Frank Norton returned Saturday from a visit with relatives at Bremen. __ NEWSPAPER issue of Thursday, July 21, 1921 BEAUTIFUL HOME IS DESTROYED The beautiful country home of Mr. and Mrs. Welcome Brown, four and a half miles east of Heflin, with all of its furnishings, except one trunk and chair, was destroyed by fire last Thursday afternoon at about three- thirty o'clock, entailing a loss of four to five thousand dollars. At the time the fire was discovered only Mrs. Brown and two or three of the children were at home, Mr. Brown having gone to Bell Mills on business. The fire originated in the rear of the building and when discovered the roof of the cook room was in a solid mass of flames which spread over the building at a terrific rate making it impossible to remove any of the contents from the doomed building. The loss falls heavily on Mr. and Mrs. Brown, as all of the clothing of the family was destroyed, besides the household goods consisting of five feather beds, mattresses, quilts, bedsteads, pictures and many articles that can't be duplicated. A large quantity of lard, flour and canned berries and other valuable articles were lost. A Delco lighting plant that had been installed a few years ago was destroyed. There was only one thousand dollars insurance carried by Mr. Brown which was taken on the dwelling, barn and other outbuildings. Eighty odd dollars in money was also burned. Mr. and Mrs. Brown have the sympathy of their neighbors and friends in their misfortune. (It has been since learned that that there was $2000. insurance on the dwelling but the contents was uninsured.) _____ FRUITHURST News Roy Holder was a Fruithurst visitor on Monday. He was just mustered out of the Army at Camp Jackson and was on his way to visit his sister, Mrs. Walker. He reports army life as enjoyable. __ BELL MILLS News Mrs. John Howle who has been sick is improving. __ Mrs. Mattie Adamson who has been at work in Atlanta, returned home Saturday. __ Ruby Newell of Tallapoosa is visiting her grandmother Mrs. J.A. Howle. __ CUTTING AFFRAY During an afternoon singing at Prospect school house near the home of Pete Teague, in the southeast part of the county on Sunday, in a difficulty between Marvin Cox, about 21 years old, a son of Howard Cox, and Gordon Haynes, the former was seriously slashed with a knife and is reported to be in a dangerous condition. Another of the Haynes boys during the fracas was hit in the head with a pair of knucks. Haynes, who is alleged to have done the cutting could not be located when Sheriff Adams arrived on the scene of the battle. Wm. Haynes was placed under bond. ____ LOCAL News Miss Shackleford of Hogansville, Georgia is visiting her uncle, Col. Tom Shackleford. Also there is another niece, a Miss Shackleford of Fairburn, Georgia who is the guest of her aunt and uncle. ___ Luther Skinner, who escaped from Sheriff Adams some time ago, has been captured in Waynesboro, Tennessee. He is wanted in this county for alleged forgery. Skinner is said to be wanted in Wayne County, Tennessee for "jumping" a board bill and forgery and must stand trial in that state before Cleburne county authorities go for him. ____ J. Rich McElroy and daughter Miss Ollie were in Heflin on Monday. __ "Uncle" Simon Stricklin and good wife had as their guest last week their son Austin from Reform, Alabama. __ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, July 28, 1921 FRUITHURST News Mrs. Otis Hooper is enjoying a visit with her mother Mrs. Rhodes and small sister Margaret from Oxford. __ LOCAL News We are grieved for the family of Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Garner to whom the lord has seen fit to send his death angel into their home and call away their bright son Albert, aged about 14 years. He was kind to his playmantes and they will miss him, but we say as in the bible that god does all things right and has good reason for calling his precious children home. To Albert's parents we can say "put your faith in god and do your part and some bright morning you will see your dear boy again." Not only to Albert's friends but to the world, will say "fight on, till some sweet day, after awhile, when god will say come ye blessed up here, I have a mansion for you." Yes, Albert has heard and answered the call. A friend ___ Mr. and Mrs. George Phillips of near Bell Mills are visiting relatives in Cullman county. __ Mr. and Mrs. E.J. Stephens of Campbell County, Georgia, accompanied by their grandson and wife Mr. and Mrs. Granvill Trammell were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. W.A. Stephens last week. __ Mr. Ollie Bishop and Miss Katherine Lunford were united in marriage at the home of J.H. Fishter in Fruithurst on the 10th, Rev. H.W. McDonald officiating. __ Marvin Cox, who was badly slashed with a knife at Prospect school house on Sunday the 17th, is said to be recovering from his wounds. His father who was in Heflin on Monday says this paper was in error when it stated that Marvin was 21 years old, declaring his son to be only about 18. ___ Chas. Smith of Birmingham has been visiting his aunt, Mrs. Sam White. __ The body of comrade Adair Harper, who was killed in France, is expected within a month. The American Legion expects to give him a military funeral. __ Born, on Sunday the 24th, to Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Norton, a fine boy. __ CARD OF THANKS We take this method of thanking the kind people who came to our assistance during the illness and death of our sister and aunt. We thank each and every one and may their path be strewn with flowers and may god's blessings rest upon each one, is our prayer. Mr. and Mrs. E.M. Gerring Mr. and Mrs. Roy Starr Mr. and Mrs. L.C. Morris ____ BELL MILLS Community News Harvey Ralston left last week for Moultrie, Georgia. __ File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/al/cleburne/newspapers/newspape469gnw.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/alfiles/ File size: 13.2 Kb