Cleburne County AlArchives News.....Newspaper abstracts for NOVEMBER 1928 November 1928 ************************************************ 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 25, 2005, 12:07 am The Cleburne News November 1928 NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE CLEBURNE NEWS", Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama for NOVEMBER 1928 NEWSPAPER issue of Thursday, November 8, 1928 CLEBURNE MAN ANSWERS CALL (Bowdon Bulletin) Mr. G.W. Fowler, age 76 years, 8 months and 10 days, departed this life at his home near Hightower, Ala., on last Wednesday night about midnight. He suffered a stroke of paralysis about six weeks ago from which he never fully recovered. Funeral services were conducted Friday morning by Rev. G.L. Hicks, and interment made in the Lost Creek Cemetery. Rev. Hicks delivered a most beautiful tribute to the deceased, and contributed impressed sentiments in regard to death. Mr. Fowler is survived by his wife, one son, Mr. J.W. Fowler and two daughters, Mrs. C.E. Mitchell and Mrs. J.J. Howle and one brother Mr. J.B. Fowler. Mr. Fowler was born and reared in Gwinnett, Ga and had resided in Cleburne Co. Ala for 51 years, where he had engaged in the mercantile business, farming and ginning. He, however, at the time of his death was confining his activities to looking after his store. He had long been a consistent member of the Missionary Baptist church and was highly regarded as a man and a citizen by everyone who knew and loved him. Many friends and relatives mourn the passing of Mr. Fowler. ____ CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank many friends and neighbors for their kindness and help in the death of our dear husband and father. For the beautiful flowers we thank you. And pray that god's blessing be ever with you. Mrs. G.W. Fowler J.W. Fowler and family Mrs. C.E. Mitchell and family E.L. Blake and family Mr. and Mrs. J.J. Fowler _____ (NOTE: See next week's correction of this card of thanks for the names of the people) EDWARDSVILLE News Leamon Burgess is real sick and his many friends wish him speedy recovery. __ PINHOOK News Tom Duncan and family of Jacksonville spent the weekend with John Coppock and family. _ Mrs. Minnie Pesnell and children spent Sunday with Mrs. Rosa Parker and children. __ PORTER THROWER DEAD Porter Thrower was found dead in bed by his wife at their home at Guntersville about 10 o'clock last Tuesday night. Mr. Thrower was a jovial, good fellow and had many friends over the county who will learn of his death with sorrow. He is survived by his wife and several children, Mr. and Mrs. T.C. Thrower of Guntersville; two sisters, Mrs. Jessie Windham of Union Grove, and Miss Pearl Thrower of Attalla. Several relatives and friends from Heflin and Cleburne county attended the funeral on Wednesday. ___ MR. JOHNSON PASSES Johnny Johnson, age 47, died Tuesday at his home at Blue Mountain and was buried Wednesday morning at Upper Cane Creek. Mr. Johnson, formerly lived in Cleburne county and was favorably and well known. __ MISS JENKINS DEAD Miss Mary E. Jenkins, 55 years old, sister of E.O. and Elisah Jenkins died at Bryce hospital, Tuscaloosa and was buried in the Heflin cemetery on Tuesday. She had been an inmate of the hospital for more than 25 years. __ IN MEMORY OF MRS. RUBY TURNER In memory of Mrs. Ruby Turner, beloved wife of Arvil Turner, and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Newell, was born May 24, 1902 and went to her heavenly home Oct. 17, 1928. Revs. T.A. Warmack, R.S. Skinner and Hubert Miller were in charge of the funeral services. Miss Ruby was married to Mr. Turner Oct. 5, 1924. She was a devoted companion. She joined the Missionary Baptist church at New Hopewell in Aug. 1917. Their home was a happy one. I have no friend I enjoyed visiting more than I did her or had more pleasure at my home with. She had the best of medical skill and trained nurse but the death angel had come for her, her suffering was so great, but god said, come. Her home on earth is broken, her vacant place at church and home can never be filled; but to her husband I would say, look to jesus; he is your friend; he will be a companion to you; case your cares upon him. To the relatives and friends you can say in the language of David of his child, "I cannot bring him back but I can go to it." We cannot bring Ruby back but we can go to her. The summons will come to us one of these days; lets all be ready to meet her in that sweet home. She is survived by her husband and babe; parents, two sisters, four brothers and a host of friends. Watch and pray, be ready to go. Written by Lennie Chandler ___ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, November 15, 1928 MR. WALKER BURIED SUNDAY W.T. Walker, age 72, well known citizen living near Fruithurst died suddenly at his home early Saturday morning and was buried at Bethsadia on Sunday, Rev. W.M. Barr conducting the burial services. Surviving are one son and a daughter. __ BUYS STOCK OF GOODS J. Wilson Fowler of near Hightower recently bought the stock of goods from the G.W. Fowler estate. Wilson gave The News a nice order for printed stationery for which he has our thanks. ___ A CORRECTION In the "Card of Thanks" of Mrs. G.W. Fowler, published in these columns last week, The News made one of the names read "Mr. and Mrs. J.J. Fowler" when the names should have been "Mr. and Mrs. J.J. Howle". Mrs. Howle is one of the daughters of the late G.W. Fowler. ____ MR. DAVID McCOMBS DIED Mr. David McCombs, age 81, died at his home here Thursday morning of last week following an illness of several weeks. Funeral services were conducted Friday morning by Rev. A.T. Warmack, and interment was made at Fruithurst cemetery. Mr. McCombs leaves to mourn his death his widow and one daughter and many friends in Fruithurst and elsewhere. He was born and reared in Ohio, moving to Alabama about 30 years ago. He was a devoted member of the Missionary Baptist church for 28 years. The community deeply sympathizes with the bereaved ones. ___ FRUITHURST News The community was shocked to hear of the death of Mr. Waits, a foreman of the planing mill now under construction here. He sustained a serious fall last week and was rushed to the Birmingham hospital wher ehe died from his injuries. ___ HOME IS BURNED The home and all of its contents of G.W. Parker near Piney Woods church, was destroyed by fire last Sunday night, members of the family barely escaping with their lives. Those who are inclined towards helping a neighbor should lend Mr. Parker a helping hand. __ NEWSPAPER issue of Thursday, November 22, 1928 CHULAFINNEE News Rector Price and John Gay of Lecta were guests of J.W. Crosson and family on Sunday. __ Mr. and Mrs. Ertis McElroy and Kerron Thrower and family were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. P.D. Taylor on Sunday. __ ALLEGED SLAYER CAUGHT, RETURNED TO CLEBURNE JAIL Monroe Franklin, wanted in this county for the murder of Charlie Rusk last March, was captured in Jefferson county and returned to the Cleburne county jail late Friday by Cecil Harris, special deputy from Sheriff Rowell's office and a special deputy from Leeds in Jefferson County. Franklin is alleged to have killed Rusk in a corn field near Riddle Bridge, following an argument. The men were said to have been cutting corn stalks when the row started. ___ ARTHUR GAINES WEDS MRS. ZETHA HARPER Arlan Gaines of the New Hope section and Mrs. Zetha Harper of Tallapoosa, were quietly married at Anniston last week, the ceremony being performed by Probate Judge Thos. W. Coleman at his office in the courthouse. Mr. and Mrs. Gaines will make their home in Tallapoosa, Mr. Gaines having leased his big farm in Cleburne County, where he has lived a number of years. ___ LOCAL News Mrs. Lulindy May, wife of W.F. May, died at their home near Micaville Friday afternoon, Nov. 9th at 5 o'clock, after an illness of long duration. The funeral was conducted at Micaville with interment in the cemetery at that place. She is survived by her husband and her son John May. ___ NEWSPAPER issue of Thursday, November 29, 1928 MRS. McDONALD PASSES AWAY (Anniston Star) Funeral services for Mrs. M.E. McDonald, age 74, who died late Saturday night at the home of her daughter Mrs. Pearl Tapley were held Sunday afternoon from Pilgrim's Rest church. Rev. Marion Smith officiated. Interment was made in Pilgrim's Rest cemetery. Tom Moonsy was in charge. Mrs. McDonald is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Pearl Tapley and Mrs. Ida Glass; seven sons, W.O. McDonald of Anniston; Elijah of Ohatchee; C.C. of Pell City; H.O. of Heflin; J.E. of Chattanooga; L.A. and E.C. of Wellington. Mrs. McDonald had been living in Calhoun county only a few years and had been in ill health several weeks before her death. ___ W.P. RIPLEY PASSES AWAY (Piedmont Journal, Nov. 23rd) Mr. Pink Ripley, age 67 years and one month, died suddenly at his home Wednesday evening at 6 o'clock. After being up and about the house as usual all day Wednesday, Mr. Ripley suffered an attack and died in a few minutes. While not having been confined to his room he had been in failing health for some time. Besides his widow, Mr. Ripley is survived by one son, Douglas of Borden Springs and ten daughters, Mrs. Jimmie Lucas of Jacksonville; Mrs. Gray of Chattanooga, Tenn., Mrs. Bales of Jacksonville; Mrs. V.W. Elberry of Hamilton, Ala.; Mrs. Ollie Gray of Birmingham; Mrs. Lorren of Piedmont; Mrs. Charles Fagan of Bethel; Mrs. Ed Hackney; Mrs. Ruby Hulsey of Borden Springs and Mrs. W.E. Johnson of Atlanta. Interment took place Thursday afternoon at Borden Springs, the funeral services being conducted by Rev. Revisa, pastor of the New Bethel Christian church. Mr. H.T. Little was the undertaker in charge. Mr. Ripley, who had resided in Borden Springs community all his life was one of the best known citizens in that section. __ CELEBRATES 79th BIRTHDAY On Sunday, November 25th, about 100 people gathered at the home of F.M. Coleman's near White Plains, as a surprise, to celebrate his 79th birthday. His children had planned this surprise for him. They had invited many friends of the family to be present. There were five of the children present. Mrs. H.O. McDonald of Heflin was absent on the account of the illness of her mother- in-law. There were 34 of the grandchildren, and 14 great grandchildren present. After an hour of greetings and handshaking the guests were all invited out in the yard where a long table had been placed and everything that a heart could wish for to eat was placed on it. Everybody ate to their heart's content and enjoyed the hour but I really do not believe that anyone enjoyed it as much as Mr. and Mrs. Coleman did. They were so overjoyed that they could not express themselves. About 2 o'clock p.m, the guests began to depart for their homes and to gather around the old couple and tell them how they enjoyed the day. You could see sad regret in the old couples' eyes of the parting, but still the happiness could beseen of the reunion of this family. We hope that they will have many more happy birthdays and reunions like this. By one present. ____ IN MEMORIAM OF MINNIE LEE DAY To the Worthy Matron, Worthy Patron and Members of the Heflin Chapter No. 33 Order of Eastern Star We, the committee on resolutions, wish to present the following: Whereas, god in his infinite wisdom saw fit to remove from our chapter one of our beloved members and that our hearts are made sad that the sacred ties have been severed and the golden chain thus broken by the death of Sister Minnie Lee Day. Whereas she carried out in her life the virtues exemplified by the heroines of our order, we cannot let her many virtues go unrecorded. That while we deplore the death of our dear friend and member, we humbly bow to god's will, believing that "he doeth all things well." Therefore, be it resolved, that to the sorrowing loved ones we extend our heartfelt sympathy and commend them to our heavenly father for comfort which he alone can give, and as further proof, send a copy of these resolutions to them; also spread them on the minutes of our chapter and furnish a copy to the Cleburne News. Respectfully submitted, Amelia Osborn Zelma Barnes A.L. Black ____ LOCAL News G.P. O'Hara, wanted for assault and attempt to murder, was captured in south Anniston by Special Deputy Cecil Harris and Officers Gilpin and Dill Friday. ___ CEDAR CREEK News Mr. and Mrs. Thomas McLeroy have moved to Georgia. We wish them much success. __ Wilson Cavender was the guest of John Bell on Tuesday. __ LOCAL News Mrs. S.J. Prestridge left last week to spend the winter with her daughter, Mrs. Reuben Beggs, at Tifton, Ga. ___ File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/al/cleburne/newspapers/newspape517gnw.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/alfiles/ File size: 13.3 Kb