Cleburne County AlArchives News.....Newspaper Abstracts for FEB 1923 February 1923 ************************************************ 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 February 8, 2005, 4:38 pm The Cleburne News NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE CLEBURNE NEWS", Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama for FEBRUARY 1923 NEWSPAPER issue of Thursday, February 1, 1923 MR. JESSE M. MOBLEY, 78, KILLED BY AUTO Mr. Jesse M. Mobley, 78 years old, father of Mrs. C.W. Stephens of Heflin, died at the home of his son, W.H. Mobley, near Miami, Fla., on Sunday, according to information received here early Monday morning. According to information to Mr. and Mrs. Stephens, Mr. Mobley was spending the winter with his son in Florida, and was struck by an automobile on the 19th of January which resulted in his death on Sunday. Just how the accident occurred in the old gentleman's death has not been learned. Mr. Mobley, who for many years lived in Carroll County, Georgia near Mt. Zion, is survived by the following children: Mrs. Sam Harris of Carrollton, GA Mrs. Jim Reaves of Miami, Fla Mrs. Ashmore of Mt. Zion, GA Mrs. Lewis Johnson residing in Tennessee W.H. Mobley of Miama, Fla. Mrs. Missouri Brazeal of Burwell, GA Mrs. John Smith of Burwell, GA O.A. Mobley of Trickem Valley, Ala. Mrs. C.W. Stephens of Heflin, Ala The funeral and interment were held at Carrollton yesterday afternoon. The News offers sympathy to the bereaved family in the death of their loved one. ___ FOUND DEAD BY ROADSIDE Alfred Karlson, about 70 years old, was found dead by the roadside, a short distance north of Fruithurst early Wednesday morning of last week. Justice of the Peace M.L. Walker was notified and a jury was empaneled to investigate the case. The following witnesses were examined: M. Dahl, brother-in-law of the deceased; Grady Cheatwood and J.T. Brooks. It was Mr. Brooks who first discovered the body. It was brought out that the old gentleman left the home of his sister Mrs. Dahl early Monday morning and no further trace of him until his body was found, and just how long he had lain there is not known, but for a considerable time. There were no marks of violence on his body to show that he was murdered. A check on the Banks of Tallapoosa and twenty dollars in cash were found on Mr. Karlson's person and a bottle, partly filled with whiskey was also found and it is thought that his death might have resulted from poisoned liquor, but the jury's verdict does not allege it. Sheriff Johnson had the whiskey in his possession and speaks of having it analyzed. The jury's verdict is that the deceased's death was from some cause unknown. Mr. Karlson was making his home with his sister Mrs. Dahl and her husband and had never been married. ____ DEATH OF MR. O.O. HICKS Mr. O.O. Hicks died at the home of his mother, Mrs. M.E. Hicks, in Oxford last Friday night and was buried in Pine Grove near Bell Mills on Saturday afternoon, the services at the grave being conducted by Mr. John A. Brown in the absence of a preacher. Mr. Hicks was 38 years old and resided in Chulafinnee beat and is survived by his mother Mrs. M.E. Hicks of Oxford; one brother I.I. Hicks of Beat 12 and two sisters, Mrs. Dosie Shadix of Oxford and Mrs. Josie Holley of Old Davistown. The News extends sympathy to the bereaved relatives. __ DEATH OF MISS ANNIE B. TEAGUE Miss Annie Bell, twenty one year old daughter of Mr. Henry J. Teague, died at the home of her father in Trickem Valley on Wednesday night of last week, after a lingering illness. The funeral and burial services occurred Friday at Wise Chapel and were in charge of Rev. W.N. Boman of near Hightower. Miss Annie is survived by her father, brothers and sister, her mother preceding her to the grave about two months ago. It is hard to give up one so young but god in his wisdom saw fit to call her home. The News deeply sympathizes with the bereaved father and other relatives in this their hour of bereavement. ___ LOCAL News J.P. Anderson and daughter Mrs. C.W. Jackson of Bowdon were pleasant callers at The News Office on Tuesday. __ The many friends of Mrs. C.W. Griffith will be glad to learn that she is able to be out again, after undergoing a serious operation in an Atlanta hospital several weeks ago. __ Mr. John Potts, brother of Mrs. J.S. Bolt, was here from Lauderdale County part of last week and the first of this week. His sister returned with him and will make her home with her brother there. __ Floyd Coggin expects to leave the 11th for New Orleans to attend Mardi Gras. __ WILL BURTON BADLY HURT W.B. Burton of Edwardsville had a narrow escape from death Monday afternoon when his clothing was caught in a revolving shaft where he was at work. Fortunately the machinery was moving slowly else he would have met instant death. Dr. Wright was called to dress his wounds. __ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, February 8, 1923 MASODONIA News S.H. Otwell has a new Ford and says he is not going to let it jump a ditch as did his other Ford. __ Mrs. Dollie Pitts of South Georgia passed through here this week to visit her brother Monroe Stewart who is sick. __ R.E. Moore has been real sick but says he feels fine, is improving. __ Stephen Martin has gone to Blue Mountain. __ LOCAL News C.M. Williamson of Hopewell spent part of last week with W.M. Harris and family at Blue Mountain. __ CIRCUIT COURT CASES The following cases are set for Monday February 19th Term of the Cleburne Circuit Court: State vs.: Marion Roberson, Obe Roberson, M. Mattox and Monroe Thompson, charged with violating prohibition law. Ed Deese, charged with violating prohibition law. Oliver Farlow, Homer Monroe, T.F. Farlow and W.J. Robinson, charged with distilling. ____ OAK GROVE News The condition of J.P. Wingo has not improved. __ LOCAL News 50 CENT PIECE 114 YEARS OLD What is perhaps the oldest piece of money in this section is in the possession of Freemon Groover, a 50 cent piece coined in 1809, one hundred and fourteen years ago and is larger than the average half dollar. The figures are distinct and clear. This half dollar and penny that was coined 103 years ago, were carried through the Confederate War by Mrs. Groover's father, the Rev. J.N. Rampey, a well known and beloved minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church, now dead. Mr. Groover has a number of other rare coins but the half dollar has them all beat. __ LOCAL News Elbert O'Harro has returned to his home after about four weeks stay at Hot Springs where he was treated for rheumatism. Glad to report that he was considerably benefitted at the springs and has discarded his crutches. ___ "Aunt Desty" Johns, known by many of our older citizens, died at the home of her daughter in Tennessee on January 29th, in her 84th year. The News has been furnished with a short sketch of this good woman which will be printed next week. __ Mrs. Oscar Crumpton of Birmingham has been visiting Mrs. Fanny Rooks and other relatives near Beason Mills. __ DEATH CLAIMS MRS. BLANTON On February 1, 1923, the death angel entered the home of Mr. W.B. Blanton and carried back with him the devoted wife and mother of the family. Mrs. Blanton was a long and patient sufferer. She followed two of her children and left two to follow her, also a kind husband. She was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D.I. Story and is survived by her mother who was at her bedside, four sisters and three brothers and a host of friends and relatives. Mrs. Blanton was born September 10, 1896, therefore was 26 years, 4 months and 20 days old. The News extends sympathy to the bereaved family in the death of one they loved so dearly. ___ CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank the good people of Heflin for their kindness shown us during the sickness and death of our beloved daughter and wife. Mrs. M.A. Story, Mr. W.B. Blanton. ___ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, February 15, 1923 LOCAL News "Uncle" Ben Owens was taken seriously ill last Friday night and was rushed to an Atlanta hospital early Saturday. An operation was performed Tuesday and at last account Uncle Ben was resting nicely it is said. The News hopes this good man will soon be restored to his family and back mingling with his friends. __ N.G.W. (Doc) Barker, formerly of this county, died at his home near Honey Pond, Cullman County a few days ago, accordng to word received in Heflin. Mr. Barker was a brother of the late W.R. Barker, formerly Treasurer of Cleburne County. ___ Just as we go to press we learn of the marriage of Mr. Harold McCraven and Miss Essie Evans, both of Heflin. __ Homer Baber, 19 years old, a nephew of Jas W. Baber and a grandson of "Uncle" Jack Baber, passed away at the home of his mother last Friday night at nine o'clock and was laid to rest Saturday in the Edwardsville cemetery. The young man had been declining in health for several months. His father died a little more than a year ago. He leaves besides his mother, four small sisters and two little brothers. The News sympathizes with the bereaved ones. ___ NEW HOPEWELL News Mr. and Mrs. John R. Turner are the proud parents of a baby girl. __ Mr. Leroy Teague and Miss Ruby Merrell were happily married last Sunday afternoon. __ OLD RESIDENT PASSES AWAY Mr. Wm. Mc. Tolleson, old and honored citizen, died at his home in Heflin last Friday night at nine o'clock after an illness of about ten or twelve days. Mr. Tolleson is the last of a large and prominent family that have lived in this county since it's organization and had been a resident of Heflin for several years. Besides his wife he leaves several children and grandchildren. The burial took place at Cane Creek Primitive Baptist church on Monday, Rev. G.B. Boman officiating, a large number of friends and relatives being present. The News extends sympathy to the bereaved family. ___ LOCAL News Mother Stricklen, who has been sick, is slowly improving. Her daughter from Roanoke is with her. __ Mrs. John Kitchens is on the sick list. __ Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Cooper of Oxford were the Sunday guests of the latter's grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. T.M. Reeves. __ J.M. English and J.E. Whitman of near Ranburne attended the Masonic meeting here Thursday night of last week. __ Mrs. E.S. Willingham who has been quite sick in an Anniston hospital, was able to return to her home near Beason Mills the latter part of last week. __ E.T. Howell has in his possession several coins that are real old and very valuable and not for sale, said Mr. Howell while in this office on Friday. One of the coins, a penny as big as a half dollar, was made in 1798 and another penny made in 1819. A note Mr. Howell values very highly is from his old home state, South Carolina, and is a 5 cent bank note on the State Bank of S.C., issued during the civil war and is signed by R.H. Wardlow. ___ DEATH OF P.G. McCAUGHREN On the night of January 23rd, god in his wisdom saw fit to take home to himself, Mr. P.G. McCaghren or "Grandpa" McCaghren, as everybody called him. He was born Aug. 22, 1831, having lived to the ripe old age of 91 years, five months and one day, and had been a member of the Masonic order for nearly thirty-eight years, and a member of the Missionary Baptist church for a number of years and had lived a devoted christian life. He had been in declining health for five years, but he was always happy and cheerful and often remarked that he was not tired of living, but was ready and willing to go at any time and was only waiting the master's call. A devoted wife, two daughters and one son have preceded him to the Great Beyond; 8 children, 44 grandchildre and 33 great grandchildren and a large circle of friends are left behind to mourn his death. He was laid to rest by the side of his wife at Enon church. "Sweet be their sleep, happy be their waking". His loving son and daughter, Franklin McCaughren, Martha McCaghren, Danville, Ala. Mr. McCaghren was a brother of "Uncle" Bob McCaghren, long of this county and one of our best beloved citizens in his day. Editor. ___ DEATH OF "AUNT" DESTA JOHNS "Aunt Desta" Johns lived in this county most of her life except a short time in Tennessee, dying at the home of a daughter. She was born December 29, 1839 and died January 29, 1923, aged 84 years, one month. She was the mother of four children, three girls and one boy, two of whom are now living and a large number of grand and great grand children. "Aunt Desta" joined the Missionary Baptist church at Pine Grove many years ago, and lived a faithful member to the day that her master said "it is enough." Her life was such as that which is pleasing to the sight of God and at the Judgment. Her influence will exist for years to come. No one can measure the good effect of such a noble life as hers. She had visited hundreds of homes in this county during sicknesses and other misfortunes. "Aunt Desta" was so kind hearted to everyone that she will never be forgotten by the hundreds who loved her. __ Lieutenant A.C. Morgan and J. Marbury spent Tuesday in Anniston. Lieutenant Morgan will be stationed at Ft. McPherson upon his return to the Army. __ LEBANON News The birthday dinner given in honor of Johnnie Chandler on Sunday was attended by a large crowd. __ STATE COURT CASES SET FOR FEB. 27th State vs: Joe Sanford and Jesse Beacham; distilling John Clayton and Jeff Clayton; distilling Wm. Albright and Carl Roberts; distilling Jabe Breedwell; distilling Jim Bentley; distilling STATE COURT CASES SET FOR MAR. 1st Major Day; distilling; in court of appeals Homer Price; distilling; in court of appeals Isaac Price; distilling J.A. McCoy; murder in second degree Chaunce Armstrong; distilling Mack Perkins; distilling Rufus Martin; distilling Jim Godwin; distilling Jabe Breedwell; broke jail Murdock Kilgore and Earl Brown; distilling Ben Hicks; distilling Archie McCalin; distilling Elbert Butler; distilling Jess Beacham, William Hines and Arthur Hines; distilling Mack Harris; distilling Posey Abner; distilling Homer Moore and Oliver Farlow; distilling CASES SET FOR March 5th Shep Alred, Albert Alred and J. Tholey Jones; distilling Louis Watts and Teeman Peoples; distilling Frank Thompson; distilling Cleve L. Long; violating prohibition law; appeal from county court Leola Skinner; adultry Alvin Turner; carrying concealed weapon; broke jail _______ NEWSPAPER issue of Thursday, February 22, 1923 MUSCADINE News Mrs. Drucilla Jackson was the guest of Mrs. Arthur Laminack on Monday. __ Mrs. H.V. Roberds from Anniston spent Sunday with her mother Mrs. W.P. Brown. __ Mrs. J.H. Thompson and her parents Mr. and Mrs. Jim Martin are visiting sick relatives at Anniston. __ Ralph Watson from the Army is visiting homefolks. __ HIGHTOWER News Mrs. Oliver Baughn visited her sister Mrs. Oscar Winn on Friday. __ Mrs. Earl Lindsay visited Mrs. Julia White on Thursday. __ File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/al/cleburne/newspapers/gnw298newspape.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/alfiles/ File size: 15.5 Kb