Cleburne County AlArchives News.....Newspaper Abstracts for JANUARY 1927 January 1927 ************************************************ 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 16, 2005, 5:46 pm The Cleburne News January 1927 NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE CLEBURNE NEWS", Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama for JANUARY 1927 NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, January 6, 1927 FAMILY REUNION OF CRUMPTONS Christmas Day, Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Crumpton had the very great pleasure of having their children gather at the old home to enjoy a family reunion, there being thirty-six to partake of the many good things prepared for the occasion. It is learned that there has never been a death in this immediate family, a record that can hardly be equaled. The children and their families who were present to spend the day with "pa and ma" were as follows: Col. and Mrs. A.L. Crumpton and two children of Ashland Mr. and Mrs. R.L. Crumpton and four children of Macon, GA Mr. and Mrs. J.M. Crumpton and three children of Heflin Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Lambert and three children of Heflin Mr. and Mrs. B.L. Steadham and three children of Anniston Mr. and Mrs. Milton Crumpton of Birmingham Miss Verda Crumpton, a teacher in the Hightower school and at home for the holidays and those at home. It was a fine feast and all felt thankful and happy. ___ MARRIAGE LICENSES ISSUED The following marriage licences were issued recently from the probate office: Alonzo H. Cain and Rosa Conner Noah Laminack and Rena Buttram Roy Harper and Tera Moore John Lee Bain and Linda Beason Roy P. Phillips and Grace Pesnell Forest S. Gibbs and Nancy Inez Green Milton Grubbs and Mary Ann Lyons Jasper Williams and Virtie Smith S.B. Brewster and Blance Williams of Cedartown, GA J.T. Alewine and Lizzie Hand of Haralson Co. GA W.A. Walker and Miss Ida Warren of Heflin Roy Holland and Esther Mosley ___ LETTERS SWAMP "UNCLE BILL" Two or three weeks ago, hearing of the illness of "Uncle Bill" Harper at the home of his son, C.K. Harper, the Cleburne News requested its readers to let's give "Uncle Bill" a post card and letter "shower" and from what he writes this paper the request struck a responsive chord, but we will just let him tell this and here is his letter: Fruithurst, Alabama December 28, 1926 Mr. Editor, Dear Sir, Through your paper you requested my friends to remember me with cards and letters and I must say they have swamped me from four states, Alabama, Florida, Georgia and Texas, some of them from people I do not know, or do not now remember, but feel grateful just the same. May the good lord bless all of them for remembering me, the old helpless "Uncle Bill". I would love to answer each one of them personally but I am not well enough. I am so ill can hardly write; so I am acknowledging receipt of the many letters and cards through the columns of the Cleburne News, that have brought me so much joy and pleasure. I wish I could furnish a list of all the names but am too feeble. If I live until February 28th I will be 76 years old and if I live to see April 12th next, it will be 38 years since I walked. I remember many of you with pleasure, however. I will close, hoping for each a long and happy life. Your, Uncle Bill Harper. ___ Ai News Mrs. Hanna Champion is visiting her daughter Mrs. Jasper N. Chaffin. __ UNCLE JIM GLASGOW HAS FAMILY REUNION One of the most enjoyable occasions that took place during the christmas holidays was that of the 26th of December, the event being a family reunion at the home of "Uncle Jim" Glasgow, it also being his 79th birthday. In the early morning his children, grand and great grand children, neighbors and friends began to gather at the old home, bringing with them nice presents of different kinds and baskets filled with the best of eatables. By the noon hour the ladies had arranged the big family table which was loaded down with well prepared tempting food. After each had partaken of the splendid dinner, all declared the day one of the most pleasant they ever enjoyed. Those present were: Judge and Mrs. A.H. Glasgow Mrs. Joe B. Harlan Mr. and Mrs. Jas. A. Prater Misses India, Clarece and Cathrene Glasgow and Y.Z. Harlan Orlando Glasgow Thos. Prater Hoyt Harlan Raymond and Wyatt Prater Erba and Emmett Harlan Wilmer Glasgow G.E. Jones Raymond Glasgow Mr.and Mrs. W.E. Moore and family of Piedmont Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Hollon and daughter of Birmingham Miss Mae Glasgow of Magnolia, Ala J.D. Pettus, Sam Harlan and Howard Pettus of Anniston. __ LOCAL News Mr. and Mrs. Roy Lambert of the Ai community left Monday night for Arp, Texas where they will make their future home. __ AGED WOMAN PASSES AWAY AT HOME NEAR FRUITHURST Mrs. Bondurant, aged 86, died at her home near Fruithurst on Monday after a short illness. She was the widow of the late I.H. Bondurant and is survived by two children, a daughter and son. The interment was at Upper Cane Creek church cemetery. ___ NEWSPAPER issue of Thursday, January 13, 1927 JONES FAMILY HAVE REUNION The family reunion of Rev. and Mrs. J.W. Jones of Jones Mill the 23rd of December will be remembered as a most happy day. On that date the entire family with the exception of one son-in-law, assembled at the old home and made merry in honor of the Golden Wedding Anniversary of their father and mother. Both Mr. and Mrs. Jones have reached the 50th anniversary in splendid health and they seemed scarcely older than their sons and daughters who had returned to pay respects to their beloved parents on this occasion. Of the nine children who were born to this dear couple, all are living and married. They and their husbands, wives and children were present to wish the father and mother many happy returns of the day. When the noon hour came, the entire group assembled around a long table in the back yard and partook of a dinner which was in every respect worthy of the occasion. During the hour speeches, toasts and stories of childhood days added to the pleasure of the feasting on every kind of delicacy. The following were present on this happy occasion: Rev. and Mrs. J.W. Jones of Jones Mill Mr. and MRs. Jas. H. Jones and seven children of Century, Florida Mr.a nd Mrs. J.R. Griffin of Excell, Ala Mr. and Mrs. W.B. Merrill and six children of Heflin, Ala Prof. and Mrs. J.A. York and five children of Monroeville Mr. and Mrs. B.E. Jones of Evergreen Mrs. S.E. Driskell of Jacksonville, Florida Mr. and Mrs. R.E. Jones and two children of Heflin, Ala Dr. and Mrs. H.T. Jones and baby of Tallassee Mr. and Mrs. R.L. Jones and baby of Monroeville Mr. and Mrs. Dowling Bowman and two children of Mobile Mrs. Bowman is a daughter of Mr. L.H. Jones and her two children are the great grandchildren of Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Jones. So there was present four generations without missing a link. Dr. S.E. Driskell of Jacksonville, Florida, son-in-law, was detained by professional duties from reaching the reunion. As souvenirs of the happy anniversary, the father presented each of the nine children and his wife with ten dollar gold pieces. The children presented their father and mother with a lovely radio outfit and numerous other gifts. Monroeville Journal, Dec. 30, 1926. ____ CARD OF THANKS To the Cleburne News, We wish to express our most sincere thanks to our friends and neighbors for their kindness and sympathy shown us at the death of our dear grandmother who passed to her rest on January 3, 1927. Mr. and Mrs. William Bondurant, Miss Samatha Bondurant ___ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, January 20, 1927 VETERAN, AGE 100, DIES Gadsden, Ala Richard Gann, who was 100 years old Nov. 2nd, was buried at Morton's Chapel on Friday, following funeral services at 10 a.m. He was a Confederate veteran, having enlisted at the beginning of the war at Riddle's Bridge in Cleburne County. ___ NEAL NORTON ANSWERS CALL The funeral servicesfor A.N. Norton, age 36, who died Monday at his home here, were held at Cane Creek Primitive Baptist church on Tuesday. Burial followed in t e church cemetery. Mr. Norton had been in declining health for the past 12 months. Surviving are his widow, four children, six brothers, J.A. Norton, J.C. Norton, H.L. Norton, H.G. Norton of Heflin and Homer Norton of Boyles, Ala; five sisters, Mrs. Rosa Thrasher of Anniston, Mrs. W.C. Holland of Bowdon, GA, Mrs. Annie Edwards of Louisville, Miss., Mrs. Emma Edwards and Mrs. Lizzie Weathers of Cleburne county. ____ LIKES CLEBURNE NEWS In mailing in her recent renewal to The News, Mrs. M.E. Cantrell of east Cleburne says, " I am at a loss without my paper. I am 80 years old and I still like to read the dear old Cleburne News, as I have lived in the county 76 years and I would like to stay here 76 more." We thank you for your kind words, Grandma. ___ DEATH CLAIMS J.P. ANDERSON John P. Anderson, 61, who died at his home near Ranburne on Thursday, Jan. 6th, following two or three hours of sickness, was one of the best known citizens in the county. He was stricken suddenly while at work about the house. Funeral and burial services took place the next day at Ranburne, the Rev. G.B. Boman of Bowdon, GA and the Masons officiating. Besides his widow he is survived by two sons, J.M. Anderson, Carroll Anderson, daughter Mrs. Cedora Jackson; brothers, J.M. Anderson and Z.H. Anderson; three sisters, Mrs. J.R. Noles, Mrs. E.M. Richardson and Mrs. J.H. Daniel. ___ LOCAL News The family of O.J. Dewberry have returned to Heflin from Tallapoosa where they spent part of last year and all our people extend to these good people a hearty welcome back. __ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, January 27, 1927 DEATH OF AN OLD SOLDIER Bro. Larkin Busby departed this life January 14, 1927 at the advanced age of 84 years, being a Confederate veteran. Bodily wounds in the service rendered him a cripple all through life. He was a member and deacon of the Baptist church and lived a devoted christian life until death. The funeral and burial services took place at Pleasant Hill, Rev. W.J. Campbell officiating. Surviving is one daughter and eight grandchildren. A friend and brother ___ RESOLUTIONS ON THE DEATH OF MRS. LENA L. ROBERTSON Whereas, almighty god in his wisdom has seen fit to remove from our midst Sister Lena L. Robertson, our esteemed Conductress; therefore, be it resolved: That while we keenly feel the loss of our loyal, capable and efficient member, we submit to his will who doeth all things well. Be it further resolved that Sister Robertson was a strong pillar, which has fallen, a pillar of good deeds, of humanity of brain and leadership; therefore we commend her work to all members of the Order of the Eastern Star. Be it further resolved, that these resolutions be spread on our minutes, a copy sent to her family and a copy furnished The Cleburne News for publication. Mrs. Jennie Glasgow Mrs. Zelma Barnes Fred Osborn, Committee ____ COLORED WOMAN KILLED BY TRAIN "Aunt" Charlotte Ross, said to be more than 100 years old, was instantly killed Sunday afternoon when struck by passenger train No. 29, due here a few minutes after 12 o'clock. The old woman, in an attempt to cross the track, was struck by the pilot, her body being thrown more than 90 feet. "Aunt" Charlotte, who being an old time darkey, was well liked by all the people. The train was in charge of Conductor Waits and Engineer Newt Day. ___ FOR SALE - - Two acres of land in west Heflin, suitable for building lots, near the Southern Railroad; See or write H.M. Spivey, Oxford, Ala., Rt. 4 ____ BURROWS TRIAL HERE SATURDAY Ed Burrow, charged with the killing of W.B. Burton of Edwardsville on the night of January 15th, will be given a preliminary hearing here Saturday. Burrows was brought to Heflin by his brother, H.M. Burrows, chief of police of Oxford, where he has been recovering from wounds on the head and body, alleged to have been received during the row with the dead man and his son Paul. The crowd that will be here on Saturday is expected to be one of the largest ever seen in Heflin and a hard fought battle between opposing counsel is predicted. Burrows, who was placed in the county jail here Tuesday upon his arrival in town, has secured the services of Merrill & Allen of Anniston and W.C. McMahan of Heflin while Merrill & Jones of Heflin and Circuit Solicitor J.B. Sanford of Talladega will look after the state's interests. A score of witnesses will be used for and against the accused, it is thought, the hearing to be held in the circuit court room before Justice of the Peace Prestridge. ___ CARD OF THANKS I take this method of thanking my friends and neighbors for their kind sympathy shown me in the sudden death of my dear father. May god bless each one is my sincere prayer. Martha Busby ___ File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/al/cleburne/newspapers/newspape496gnw.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/alfiles/ File size: 13.3 Kb