Cleburne County AlArchives News.....Newspaper abstracts for DEC 1928 December 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, 2:54 pm The Cleburne News December 1928 NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE CLEBURNE NEWS", Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama for DECEMBER 1928 NEWSPAPER issue of Thursday, December 6, 1928 C.J. JOHNSON DIED TUESDAY after BRIEF ILLNESS C.J. (Cap) Johnson, about 40 years old, died at the home of his father-in-law, Mr. M.R. Striplin, at 11 o'clock Tuesday night of tomaine poison, following a serious attack after eating of fresh cooked hogshead the night of Nov. 28th. Mr. Johnson who recently purchased a home in Heflin and had moved his family here, was in the country with a party of neighbors and friends arranging a camp hunt on Thanksgiving, when stricken and was removed to the home of his father-in-law where he died after intense suffering. Mr. Johnson is survived by his wife and two sons, Louis, 10, and Norris, 5, and two brothers, Melvin and Lonie Johnson of Fyffe, Ala., and his aged mother, Mrs. Dave Johnson. Mr. Johnson's death removes one of the county's best known and most highly esteemed citizens, and the Cleburne News joins the hundreds of friends and acquaintances in extending sympathy to the bereaved wife, children and other relatives in the passing of this good citizen. Mr. Johnson was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, south, and a nephew of Chief of Police Benton Adams and Lovic E. Adams of Birmingham. Funeral and burial had not been announced Wednesday morning, pending word from Oklahoma and north Alabama relatives, however, later, was announced interment would be in the Chulafinnee cemetery on Thursday, today at 11:30 a.m. ____ CALLED TO BEDSIDE OF MOTHER Clint C. Thompson of Atlanta, Texas arrived in Heflin on Saturday night, coming to the bedside of his sick mother, Mrs. J.W. Thompson, who has been quite ill at her home in Gooseneck. ___ O'HARROW HURT WEDNESDAY Just before going to press at 12:30 p.m, Wednesday it was learned that Elbert O'Harrow, lineman working with T.B. Ogletree, had been at hurt at DeArmanville Wednesday morning. It was reported that O'Harrow had climbed a pole with a slack wire fastened to his belt when a car passed, running into the wire and jerking him to the ground several hundred feet below and rendered him unconscious. He was rushed to an Anniston hospital and just how badly Elbert is hurt, was not learned but it is hoped that his injuries are not serious. ____ LOCAL News Mr. Sam Gibbs of Ranburne is moving to Holly Pond, Ala. Cleburne is losing one of her best citizens. __ Mr. Sam Gibbs and his mother Mrs. M.E. Gibbs, spent from Sunday to Tuesday last week on a visit to Cullman County, Ala., visiting Mrs. Gibbs' sister, Mrs. Wm. Pate and Mr. Will Gibbs. It has been a long time since Mrs. Gibbs had been so far away from home for such a length of time and she says that she thoroughly enjoyed every minutes of the visit and trip. Bowdon Bulletin __ Mrs. H.E. Warren of Atlanta is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.E. Bradbury at Hightower. Mr. H.E. Warren is employed by the American Telegraph Co. and is being transferred to a district managership, including 7 states and a district in Canada with headquarters at Worchester, Mass., where Mrs. Warren expects to join her husband following her visit to home folks. Their many friends wish them well in their new home. Bowdon Bulletin ___ Mrs.L.T. Beason of Snyder, Oklahoma will arrive today to attend the burial of her brother-in-law, Mr. C.J. Johnson which occurs at Chulafinnee at 11:30 on Thursday. __ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, December 13, 1928 O'HARROW MEETS TRAGIC DEATH Funeral services for Elbert O'Harrow, Alabama Power lineman who died in an Anniston hospital on Wednesday of injuries sustained in a fall from a pole at DeArmanville, were conducted at the First Baptist Church here at 2:30 o'clock on Friday by Rev. S.A. Taylor. Interment was made in the Heflin Cemetery. Mr. O'Harrow is survived by his widow, one son, Alonzo, three daughters, Misses Jessie Lee, Lillie Belle, Marie O'Harrow of Heflin; three sisters, Mrs. Wannis Morgan of Hogansville, Ga; Mrs. Ara Skinner of Heflin and Mrs. Polly Hightower of Fruithurst. Mr. O'Harrow sustained fatal injuries when he was jerked from a pole Wednesday morning. A rope attached to his safety belt was also attached to the end of a wire which was being swung from one pole to another. The wire became entangled in the wheels of a passing auto and the lineman was pulled off the pole backwards, landing on his head and shoulders. The driver of the car did not stop and his identity has not been established. From the Anniston Star, December 5th: Elbert O'Harrow, of Heflin, employee of the Alabama Power Company, suffered serious injuries when he was jerked from a pole at DeArmanville shortly before noon today when a piece of wire attached to his belt became entangled in the wheel of a passing automobile. At St Luke's Hospital where the injured man was taken, it was reported that he was still unconscious. Attending physicians were of that the belief that the skull had not been fractured but that the brain had sustained a serious injury. Physicians termed Mr. O'Harrow's condition as critical. Officials of the Alabama Power Co. who investigated the accident reported that Mr. O'Harrow and T.B. Ogletree, manager at Heflin, were doing linework at DeArmanville. A new line was being installed and a portion of the wire was on the ground near the road. A rope was tied to the end of the wire and the other end of the rope was attached to O'Harrow's safety belt. O'Harrow was about 15 feet from the ground and still climbing when the automobile came by and became entangled in the wire, and jerked him off. The lineman landed on the back of his head and shoulders. Mr. Ogletree stated to investigating officials that the automobile was headed toward Anniston and that the driver failed to stop when hailed. Authorities are searching for the driver of the automobile it is said. The car that figured in the accident was headed toward Oxford and passed another car at the scene of the accident, going in the opposite direction. The injured man was rushed to St Luke's hospital in an Usrey ambulance. ___ CARD OF APPRECIATION We take this method of thanking everyone for their kindness and the service rendered at the death of our dear husband and father. May god bless each of you, is our prayer. Mrs. Ada O'Harrow and children ____ LAST RITES FOR "CAP" JOHNSON Relatives who attended the funeral and burial services of C.J. (Cap) Johnson, who died at the home of his father-in-law, M. R. Striplin, following a short illness, have returned to their home in various parts of the state. Last rites for the Heflin man were conducted Friday at Chulafinnee Methodist Episcopal Church, South, the Rev. Mr. Peek being in charge, assisted by Rev. L.S. Wessinger of Heflin and the Rev. J.W. Grubbs of Chulafinnee. Burial was made in the church cemetery. Mr. Johnson was a member of the church at that place and also was a steward at the time of his untimely death, and was held in high esteem by a host of friends in Heflin and surrounding community. He and his family had been living in Heflin only a short time, moving here from Chulafinnee beat. Mr. Johnson is survived by his widow and two sons, Louis and Norris, mother Mrs. D.A. Johnson, two brothers Melvin and Lonnie Johnson of Fyffe, Ala., and a large number of other relatives. Among out of town relatives who attended the funeral were Mrs. Jimmie Johnson and children of Fyffe; Mrs. Lavens Beason of Snyder, Oklahoma; George Johnson of Sand Mountain; L.E. and Pace Adams, Mrs. V.L. Adams, Miss Sam Adams, Bryant, Joe and Horace Johnson of Birmingham; Melvin and Lonnie Johnson of Fyffe and Mr. and Mrs. Teman Thrash and little son of Bowdon, Ga. ___ CARD OF APPRECIATION We take this method of thanking each and every one for the kindness shown and the words of cheer and good hope offered during the sickness and death of our beloved husband, father and son. May god in his mansion on high bless you, is our earnest prayer. Mrs. C.J. Johnson and children Mrs. D.A. Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Mark Striplin and family ____ "UNCLE GUSH" WILLIAMS DIES S.J. Waits of Borden Springs was a caller at The News office on Tuesday, who reported that death of Mr. Gush Williams, age 84, which occurred Monday afternoon. He was a pioneer citizen and widely known. Burial was made at the Cherry Grove church on Tuesday. Surviving are two sons, Will and Cal, one daughter, Mrs. Lizzie Medders. His dear companion departed this life 40 years ago. ___ PLAINVIEW News Mr. Oliver Stamps and new bride of Winfield visited his grandfather Mr. W.F. Jacobs on Saturday. __ Mr. and Mrs. Enoch Benefield spent Sunday with R.W. Benefield and family. __ Spencer Pounds who was shot in the leg last Friday is said to be doing nicely. __ J.T. BARNWELL DIED TUESDAY J.T. Barnwell, age 62, died at 2 p.m. on Tuesday at his residence near Riddle Bridge, following an illness of only a few days. He was stricken with paralysis last Wednesday, suffering intensely until death came. Mr. Barnwell was born and reared in Cleburne county and was well known in Heflin and the southern part of the county. Funeral and burial occurred Wednesday at Hepzibah. The deceased is survived by his widow, two sons and several daughters; brother, M.D. Barnwell of Dawson; W.B. Barnwell of Choccolocco; O.N. Barnwell of Albertville; John T. Barnwell of Hackleburg and R.M. Barnwell of Tampa, Fla; one sister, Mrs. W.M. Brooks of Old Davistown. The News extends sympathy to the bereaved realtives. ___ FUNERAL HELD FOR S. STRICKLEN The funeral of Simon Stricklen, age 89, who died at the home of son in Umatilla, Florida, was held from the Methodist Episcopal church, south, here at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, with the Rev. L.S. Wessinger officiating. Interment was made in the church cemetery. Surviving are the widow, two sons, W.A. Stricklen of Reform and S.A. Stricklen of Umatilla, Fla., two daughters, Mrs. R.E. Sessions of Birmingham and Mrs. Stella Blake of Sheffield. ___ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, December 20, 1928 SEAB ECHOLS DEAD Seab Echols, age 36, farmer of south Cleburne, was found shot to death at the home of his mother-in-law, Mrs. Susan Parrish, 12 miles south of Heflin on Friday afternoon. After an investigation, Sheriff A. Rowell said he believed Echols had shot himself. A shotgun was found lying beside the body with one shell exploded. The charge had taken effect in Echols head. Members of the family told the sheriff that Echols had been greatly worried for the past few weeks. Interment was made Saturday in the Heflin cemetery. ___ PIONEER CITIZEN ANSWERS CALL Funeral and burial services for W.E. (Uncle Lige) Edwards who died at the home of his son near Newell, were held at Lower Cane Creek on Friday afternoon of last week, a host of relatives and friends being present to pay tribute to this good citizen. Mr. Edwards had been in declining health for the last year and his death was not wholly unexpected. He was born and reared in Cleburne county, residing on Cane Creek, east of Heflin, all his life. He was in his 76th year, having been born April 16, 1852. He was well known in Heflin and surrounding territory and was an honest and upright citizen, a kind and loyal husband and father. Surviving Mr. Edwards are his aged widow, 75 years old, sons John of Louisville, Miss.; W.I. of Newell and L.J. of Heflin; daughters, Mrs. Virgie Norton of Heflin; Mrs. Hester McCord of Newell; Mrs. Elize White of near Newll; Mrs. Pearl Kennedy of Edwardsville; one sister, Aunt Mandy Tolleson of Heflin. Mr. and Mrs. Edwards have 57 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren. ___ NEWSPAPER issue of Thursday, December 27, 1928 CARD OF APPRECIATION On the eleventh of December we carried the remains of our father, Simon Stricklen back to Heflin for burial. Like the old patriarchs of old, he had requested that when the end came, no matter where he was when he answered the summons, he wanted to be laid to rest in the cemetery where he had labored and loved. The sympathy of the minister, our friends and relatives expressed by both deeds and words is greatly treasured by our mother and ourselves. May I take this method of expressing this appreciation through the columns of your paper. Cordially, W.A. Stricklen ___ LAST RITES HELD FOR MRS. LONG Funeral and burial services for Mrs. H.W. Long, age 49, were held at Camp Ground on Friday of last week with the Rev. J.D. Kitchens in charge. She had been sick about four months but bore her sufferings bravely. Surviving this good woman are the heart broken husband, five sons and five daughters, two sisters, four brothers and a host of other relatives. The Cleburne News extends sympathy to the bereaved ones. ____ File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/al/cleburne/newspapers/newspape518gnw.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/alfiles/ File size: 13.5 Kb