Cleburne County AlArchives News.....Newspaper abstracts for OCT 1929 October 1929 ************************************************ 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 30, 2005, 10:33 pm The Cleburne News October 1929 NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE CLEBURNE NEWS", Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama for OCTOBER 1929 NEWSPAPER issue of Thursday, October 3, 1929 IDA DENSON MCCOY WRITES OF VISIT TO OLD HOME Written for the Cleburne News; A Visit to my Childhood Home, by Ida Denson McCoy (Photo of her included with article) For the benefit of my friends and loved ones I failed to see, I write these lines. Leaving Cullman City July 27th I spent the night with a cousin , Lasser Pain Denson and wife of Birmingham and on the following day had the pleasure of meeting with the Sacred Harp singers from all over the state in their annual convention. There I met the friends of father and mother and sang with them the good old hymns that never grow old. "Caanon Land" and "Journey Home" and so many others. Our eyes were filled with tears for dear ones had met with this convention in the past and had sang these same songs and now their memorial lesson was led by one of their oldest members. Never more will they sing these good old inspiring hymns on earth. But think of the glad meeting over on the golden shore where all can sing the song of Moses and the lamb. We parted to never meet some of those old singers this side of eternity again. Boarding the train at 2 o'clock we reached Heflin at or near 5 in the afternoon. Our brother-in-law W.M. Blake met us at the station and soon we were speeding over the nicest highway. What a striking contrast of 35 years ago. In place of going over the river on a flat boat with Mrs. Will and John Evans at the oars, we crossed on a nice concrete bridge at Bells Mill. Our hearts swell as we gaze at the mountains. There they stand like silent watchmen over the valleys and plains below; how familiar they seem and how we love to think of the past as children, we gathered huckleberries on them. We noticed a gas pipe line coming through the county from Monroe, La. and going to Atlanta. This is something to think about for all these wonderful achievements are the index finger pointing to the last days. We visited old Arbacoochee, the little town of 40 years ago, now there are only a few dilapidated houses which speaks of other days. As we gazed on the scenes of other days we commenced singing "Look How This World Has made a Change". Next we visited grandfather Denson's old place where we first had our existence in this world. Oh, what a change; houses all gone, gold diggings grown up in the fine trees almost large enough for saw logs. We found the walnut tree that mother planted nearly 50 years ago. It is still living. Next we went to the grave yard where rest so many of our kinfolks, a brother and dear old grandpappy, as we called him. There was the tomb stone bearing this inscription, "Rev. L.P. Denson". We put our arms over the tomb and kneeled and prayed. Oh, we look back over the past and we are reminded of the scripture. They are like grass which groweth up in the morning, it flouisheth and groweth up in the evening, it is cut down and witherith, for all of our days are passed in thy wrath. We spend our days as a tale that is told, the days of our years are three score years and ten and by reason of strength, four score years, yet is their strength labor and sorrow, for it is soon cut off and we fly away. Psalms 90, 5-6, 9-10. Where are the boys and girls who once played on the old school ground? Gone, forever gone. Where are our girlhood loved friends. The York girls, Lizzie, Marle, Ella and the Loveless girls; where are the Birchfields, Windhams, Owens? Scattered and gone; some sleep beneath the sod, others have gone west and only a short time until we too will be cut down and be no more, for the change is coming, dropping out one by one. For death is silently wielding his sword. Just a few days ago we noticed an account of Uncle General Bowman's wife, Aunt Sis, as we used to call her, passing away. It was with great grief I read the account. Rev. G.B. Boman was my school teacher for several years and his advice and ecample together with a book given as a prize spellling "The Story of the Gospel" has helped me so much in this life. God bless and comfort him in his old age and his last days be his brightest but as the scripture given we are passing away. Now we have visited the old grave yard and home place we go and hold service in the school house at Arbacoochee and sing "Look how this World had made a Change" and "Never Grow Old" and "Where the Soul of Man Never Dies." We had an interesting time. We visited several homes and places. Roanoke and Wedowee and several churches, for we were working in revivals. Crumbleys Chapel, Potash, Zion, Hurricane were the meetings we worked in, and eternity alone will tell the good accomplishment. Our time is limited. We must leave our native home and on the 10th of Sept. we turn our feet homeward to Winston County, Alabama and we bid our friends and loved ones goodbye. We thought of the home where there'll be no more good byes. After we boarded the train we looked out at the beautiful mountains and thought of the song of the "West Virginia Hills" so we change it to "Alabama Hills" and give it here. " Oh, ye Alabama hills, how majestic and how grand, with their summit bathed in glory, like our Prince Immanuel's land. It it any wonder then that my heart with rapture thrills, As I stand once more with loved ones on those Alabama hills. Oh, ye hill, beautiful hills, how I love those Alabama hills. If o're sea or land I roam, still I'll think of happy home and the friends among those alabama hills. Oh, ye Alabama hills where my girlhood hours were passed, Where I've wandered lonely and the future tried to cast, Many were my visions bright which the future never fulfilled, But how happy were my daydreams on those Alabama hills. Oh, ye Alabama hills I must bid you now adieu, In my home beyond the mountains I shall ever dream of you. In the evening tide of life if my father only wills, I shall still behold the visions of those Alabama hills. Lovingly and tenderly one and all, adieu. Ida Denson McCoy ______ LOCAL News Arthur Harper was back at his place of business on Monday, after a severe attack of Malaria, lasting about four weeks. __ IN MEMORY OF W.H. ADAIR Funeral and burial services for Mr. Wm. H. Adair, age 86, Confederate veteran, who passed away at his home in Fruithurst at 10 o'clock last Wednesday morning, were held at Upper Cane Creek, Thursday afternoon, the Rev. A.T. Warmack officiating. Mr. Adair was a native of Fayette County, Georgia where in August 1861 he joined the Missionary Baptist church, leaving the same day to take up arms in defense of the South. He is said to have made a good soldier. Mr. Adair is survived by his wife, one daughter and four sons. Only 14 Confederate veterans are left in Cleburne County. Widows of civil war veterans out number the men about two to one. There are now 35 women on the pension roll in Cleburne and 14 men. The average death rate for the entire state is three a day. ____ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, October 10, 1929 DR. KAYLOR DIES AT HIS HOME IN COLORADO (Bowdon Bulletin, Sept. 6th) The M.E. Church was filled to capacity Tuesday afternoon when friends gathered to pay their last respect to one who will be greatly missed throughout the country, Dr. J.W. Kaylor. Dr. Kaylor had made Akron his home for 24 years, coming here in 1905. He had seen many changes here, good fortune and bad, all of which he shared in common with the many friends he made and kept, friends whom he cared for in sickness, or when sickness came upon any member of the family. The services were held by Rev. A.M. Chippin who used the first verse of the seventh chapter of Job. "Is there not an appointed time for man on earth?" for the topic of his comforting sermon. The body was taken to Denver on Tuesday evening where it will be laid to rest in the family lot. James William Kaylor was born in Randolph County, Alabama Jan. 2, 1877 and departed this life in Denver, Aug. 18, 1929, aged 52 years, 7 months and 16 days. His death followed an operation which was performed two weeks ago, and from which he had not the strength to recover. He grew to manhood in his native state, Alabama, graduating from the Southern Medical College in Atlanta, Ga at the age of 21 years. He followed the medical profession the rest of his life. He practiced medicine about nine years in Alabma moving to Durango in 1902. After three years there is moved to Akron which place since had been his home. He was married to Elizabeth Bessie White of Birmingham, Ala., in 1902. They were blessed with three children, one son, John W., living near Akron and two daughters, Elizabeth Bessie and Margaret Mary who passed away during infancy. Mrs. Kaylor passed away June 29, 1920. He was married to Mrs. Gertie Rayboun on May 10, 1926. Dr. Kaylor was converted and united with the Baptist church when a young man. He was also a member of the Masonic fraternity. Besides his wife and son Dr. Kaylor is survived by his father Judge J.M. Kaylor of Graham, Ala., and a brother John who also lives there. The latter has spent the last three weeks with his brother. Akron, Colorado Daily News ____ CARD OF THANKS I wish to thank each and everyone for their kindness and aid they rendered me during the sickness and death of my dear wife. May god bless all of you. Thos. Stamps, Mr. and Mrs. W.A. Buchanan ___ HEFLIN COUPLE GIVEN SURPRISE The fortieth aniversary of the marriage of Judge and Mrs. John H. Crumpton of Heflin was celebrated here Sunday by their children and grandchildren who dropped in without previous notice and spread a dinner fit for the gods. Present were 11 children, 17 grandchildren, four daughters-in-law, besides a number of neighbors. The children are: Col. A.L. Crumpton of Ashland R.L. Crumpton of Macon J.M. Crumpton of Heflin Mrs. John Lambert of Heflin Miss Lessie Crumpton of Heflin Mrs. B.L. Steadman of Anniston E.M. Crumpton of Birmingham Verda, Nell, Winnie and Owen Crumpton of Heflin As a memorial gift to the parents the children presented them with a nice Seth Thomas clock and a photograph of each of the children corresponding to the numerals on the clock's face. The oldest child, Col. A.L. Crumpton is 38, and Owen Crumpton is age 16. The father is age 69 and the mother 57 years old. Judge Crumpton has been prominent in the business affairs of Heflin and Cleburne county ever since it became a separte unit by division of Calhoun and Randolph counties. He was born in that part of Randolph county which was absorbed by Cleburne county. He served one term as tax collector. ___ EDWARDSVILLE News Mrs. Rosie Wilson has returned to her home after spending several days as the guest of her daughter Mrs. Jim Brown. __ Mrs. Maggie Burgess has returned home after visiting her daughter Mrs. Elberta Tisdale at Winder, Ga. __ Mrs. Ethel Dupree of Talladega visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. Arron Barker last week. __ Mrs. Willie Wycoff and son of Birmingham visited her mother Mrs. Dora Burton here last week. __ MARVIN FULLER DIED Marvin Fuller died at a local hospital Friday night about midnight after a brief illness. He was 22 years of age, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Willie Fuller, by whom he is survived. He is also survived by the following brothers and sisters: Grady, Clifton and S.A. Fuller Mrs. J.F. Garrett of Brundidge Mrs. C.D. Harrison Misses Nealie, Cleta, Nellie, Mattie and Marjorie Frances Fuller; and many other relatives who mourn his untimely death. The funeral services will be conducted by Rev. Walker this afternoon at 3 o'clock at Enon church. Interment will take place at Enon cemetery, Rhodes Funeral Home in charge. Active pallbearers: J.H. Butts, N.J. Butts, Frank Garrett, C.D. Harden, Willie MInshew and Fred Butts. Saturday's Troy, Ala, Messenger ____ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, October 17, 1929 PARKER FAMILY Mr. and Mrs. J.J. Parker celebrated their 40th marriage anniversary on the 8th of August. Mr. Parker is 60 and his wife 57. They have 10 children born to them and all are living except a son who died in camp in 1917; four sons and six daughters composed the family; the oldest age 37 and the youngest age 16. Mr. and Mrs. Parker, as were the children were born in Cleburne county and reside in Edwardsville. __ EDWARDSVILLE News Mrs. J.J. Greer spent Friday in Heflin as the guest of her niece Mrs. Ida Walker. __ Ruth Burgess went to Bowdon Springs where she will teach school. __ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, October 24, 1929 J.W. ROLLINS IS KNIFED FATALLY A warrant charging first degree murder was sworn out before Judge A.H. Glasgow Monday morning, charging Earl Johnson, age 28, with the slaying of Jim Rollins, age 36, early Sunday night at the home of the latter in Beat 10. Johnson, a tenant of the slain man, is said to have left the scene immediately following the trouble telling his wife that "you will never see me again." It seems that Mr. Rollins had gone out to lock his garage door and as the story goes, was assaulted, Johnson inflicting several knife wounds, the blade entering the cavity in one or more places. Mr. Rollins is said to have called his wife, informing her that he was "being murdered by Earl Johnson". The motive could not positively be learned that brought on the trouble but is said to have come up over the purchase of an automobile. The tragedy has cast a gloom of sadness over the two homes and community, both men standing well in the settlement, Johnson being a prominent member of the Holiness church and has a wife and two small children. Funeral and burial services were held Monday afternoon at Micaville for Mr. Rollins, interment being in the cemetery at that place. Besides his wife, Mr. Rollins is survived by five children. ____ ROOKS - MATTOX MARRIAGE Miss Enis Rooks, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Rooks, and Mr. Johnnie Mattox of Hightower were quietly married Sunday, Oct 13th. Best wishes for a long and happy married life is extended this couple. The Bowdon Bulletin. ___ LOCAL News G.C. Jordan was a pleasant caller at The News office Saturday. He has been employed by the White Dairy near Birmingham for the last several years. __ Mrs. Ninnie McElroy and daughter Miss Grace were visitors at The News office on Tuesday. __ NEWSPAPER issue of Thursday, October 31, 1929 PLAINVIEW News Mr. and Mrs. Herman Vance of High Point visited her mother Mrs. R.W. Bennefield Saturday night and Sunday. ___ File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/al/cleburne/newspapers/newspape528gnw.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/alfiles/ File size: 15.3 Kb