JULY 9, 1959
Fall From Truck Kills Boy: Wilcox Sheriff P.C. Jenkins said
Rufus George Jr., a teenager, was driving when his 11-year-old brother, John
Henry George, fell from the rear of his father’s truck and his head was crushed
under the wheels.
Death was almost instantaneous.
Sheriff Jenkins said Rufus Jr. drove the truck away from
home to a spring about one-half mile away for water without the consent of his
father. As he left home, several of his littler brothers jumped on the truck to
go along for the ride, John Henry fell off on the return trip and was killed.
McIntosh Training At Fort Jackson: Pvt. Barney R. McIntosh, son of Mr. and Mrs. Barney E. McIntosh of Route 2, Camden, has been assigned to Co. A, 4th Battalion, 1st Training Regiment at Fort Jackson, S.C. for eight weeks of basic combat training.
Lt. Ausley In Mock Assault: Scheduled to participate in
Operation Inland Seas as a pilot with Marine Attack Squadron 224 is Marine 1st
Lt. Wilbur H. Ausley, son of Mr. and Mrs. L.H. Ausley of Samson, Ala., and
husband of the former Miss Margaret R. Kennedy of Camden.
Before entering the service in August 1954, he attended the
University of Alabama.
His squadron is a unit of the second Marine Aircraft Wing
based at the Marine Corps Air Station, Cherry Point, N.C.
It will provide air support for ground troops in mock
assault landings, starting July 4, on five Great Lake cities, including Chicago,
Ill.; Milwaukee, Wis.; Cleveland, Ohio; Erie, Pa. and Rochester, N.Y.
75 YEARS AGO
JULY 11, 1946
J.I. DAVIS: Mr. J.I. Davis, 73, a well known Wilcox citizen,
died in King’s Memorial Hospital, Wednesday, June 26, at 9 p.m. He had been
confined to his bed at his home in Fatama since suffering a cerebral hemorrhage
in late March.
He was born near Monroeville but in early boyhood his
parents moved to Wilcox. In 1894, he was wed to Miss Ella Majors, daughter of
Rev. and Mrs. Platt Majors, and came to Fatama to make that his home. Five
children blessed this union, four of whom survive him.
Mr. Davis was a loyal member of the Enon Baptist Church and
served as a deacon of that church for nearly a quarter of a century. He was
known in his community as a firm supporter of those things component to a
Christian home, life and community.
Mrs. L.P. Andrews and children, Hays, Bettye Lou and Henri, have returned home after a trip to Indiana, Kentucky and Tennessee, they spent a few days at Camp Campbell, Ky., with Lt. Parker Andrews and Mrs. Andrews, then at Fort Knox with Pvt. Jim Andrews, while in Kentucky they visited the Mammoth Cave, also the famous race track at Churchill Downs.
CARD OF THANKS: We wish to thank our many friends for their efforts in trying to save our home when it was destroyed by fire. We also wish to express our appreciation for the many gifts and donations given to us. – Mr. and Mrs. Robert McCants and Children.
88 YEARS AGO
JULY 13, 1933
Prof. Wm. M. Bryant of Canton dined with Prof. Emmett Kilpatrick Tuesday.
Mr. B.H. Matthews is attending the Hardware Convention in Atlanta this week. Mr. Matthews is Vice President of this organization.
Dr. J.A. Powers, registered optometrist, of Birmingham will be at Dr. W.W. Moore’s Drug Store Tuesday, July 18. Glasses fitted and free advice.
HOMECOMING DAY to be observed at Reaves Chapel on the third Sunday in July. Rev. F.L. Aldridge, Supt. of the Alabama Methodist Orphanage at Selma, Ala, will preach the Home-Coming sermon at 11 a.m. There will be dinner on the grounds. The Presiding Elder will hold the Third Quarterly Conference after dinner. Everybody cordially invited. – J. Thos. Eckford, Pastor.
Lower Peach Tree News: Mrs. Martha Thompson, Mrs. Margaret Thompson and Miss Lucy Stabler have returned from a visit with relatives and friends in Birmingham. While absent, Miss Thompson attended the fair in Chicago.
Arlington News: Those from here who attended the fox hunters barbecue at Orrville Tuesday were Mrs. S.C. Nettles and son Bill, Dumas Raines and Gilmer Agee.
NOTICE: I have in my possession one large black and tan hound, name on collar M. Lillis, Union City. Owner may get dog by paying expenses. – Geo. Alford, Camden, Ala.
101 YEARS AGO
JULY 8, 1920
Mr. B.H. Matthews returned Tuesday from an extended trip to New York, where he attended a hardware convention, later visiting points of interest in other sections.
Primm Residence Burned: The home of Mr. Jack Primm of Canton Bend was destroyed by fire on Wednesday afternoon. The fire originated from a defective flue. Practically all the household goods were destroyed.
Progress is being made on the building projects of Camden. The residence of Dr. Bonner recently destroyed by fire is rapidly proceeding. The new brick garage building being erected by Mr. Laughlin of Monroeville is being pushed. A new building for a movie picture auditorium is being erected by Mr. T.N. Baggett.
The construction of the Arlington school building, under the supervision of D.W. Godwin, has been completed and presents a good appearance. The cost was in the neighborhood of $10,000 and will accommodate six classes. The building is now ready for inspection and acceptance by the building committee.
CAMDEN 4, SELMA 0: In the cleanest and best game of the season,
Camden defeated the fast team from Selma by the score of 4 to 0. The visitors
played a good fast game and never once questioned a decision of the umpire.
Such teams as this will help baseball to grow and be popular.
Casey for Camden pitched a good game and allowed only three
safe hits. Berry featured at second base with a good catch and also hit good in
the pinches.
114 YEARS AGO
JULY 11, 1907
SNOW HILL: Mr. Jay McCondicher, one of Furman’s oldest and
most highly respected citizens, was circulating among his many Snow Hill
friends today. Mr. McCondicher is a descendant of one of the pioneer settlers
of East Wilcox.
Dr. Leatherwood of Braggs, Lowndes County, has located at Snow
Hill and will occupy the office built by R.O. Simpson & Son several years
ago, for Dr. Huestis, Jones. We welcome the doctor to our town.
Prof. Claude Hardy, who has been selected as principal of the Camden public school, was in town a few days ago, and announced the following assistant teachers selected by him for the next session, viz: Miss Lillian Young of Selma, Miss Annie O’Hara of Auburn and Miss Ella May Moor of Selma. One more assistant teacher is yet to be supplied before the before the faculty is complete.
Mr. W.F. Spurlin left Monday for Demopolis, where he will spend several weeks visiting his son and other relatives. Mr. Spurlin is in his 83rd year, but is about as spry as any man in Camden. He has recently returned from a visit to the northwest, taking in the Jamestown exposition on his return.
The Board of Pension Commissioners for Wilcox County, which consists of Col. W.W. McConico and Dr. J.C. Benson, met in Camden Monday and will remain in session 10 days.
Mr. W.E. Ward, the well known contractor, of Pine Apple was here this week. He has just completed several large buildings at Repton.
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