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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Floyd Coggin expects to leave the 11th for New Orleans to attend Mardi Gras.
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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.
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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.
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Mrs. Dollie Pitts of South Georgia passed through here this week to visit her
brother Monroe Stewart who is sick.
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R.E. Moore has been real sick but says he feels fine, is improving.
__

Stephen Martin has gone to Blue Mountain.
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LOCAL News

C.M. Williamson of Hopewell spent part of last week with W.M. Harris and
family at Blue Mountain.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Mrs. Oscar Crumpton of Birmingham has been visiting Mrs. Fanny Rooks and other
relatives near Beason Mills.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Mr. Leroy Teague and Miss Ruby Merrell were happily married last Sunday
afternoon.
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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.
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Mrs. John Kitchens is on the sick list.
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Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Cooper of Oxford were the Sunday guests of the latter's
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. T.M. Reeves.
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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.
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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.
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Mrs. H.V. Roberds from Anniston spent Sunday with her mother Mrs. W.P. Brown.
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Mrs. J.H. Thompson and her parents Mr. and Mrs. Jim Martin are visiting sick
relatives at Anniston.
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Ralph Watson from the Army is visiting homefolks.
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HIGHTOWER News

Mrs. Oliver Baughn visited her sister Mrs. Oscar Winn on Friday.
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Mrs. Earl Lindsay visited Mrs. Julia White on Thursday.
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