NOV. 8, 1945
D.T. Stuart: All Wilcox County citizens were shocked to
learn of the death on Sunday, Nov. 4, of Mr. D.T. Stuart of Pine Apple.
Mr. Stuart was a fine citizen, a successful farmer and
cattle grower. He is survived by his widow, Julia Melton Stuart, two sons and
two daughters and a number of other relatives.
Camden Defeats Greensboro 40-13: On Friday night, Nov. 2, in
Greensboro, the Camden football team defeated the strong Greensboro team by a
score of 40-13.
The running and passing of Farish, the all-state fullback,
was a deciding factor in defeating the Greensboro team. Hall, Overstreet and
Reeves played outstanding ball. Capt. Strickland, the fleet back of Camden, was
out of the entire game with a broken hand.
Legion Oyster Fry: Near two hundred Legionnaires and their guests assembled at the Masonic Lodge in Camden Friday night to attend the Legion’s first Oyster Fry of the season. Commander Lewis Hybart, in a few chosen words, welcomed the guests and introduced the speakers. State Service Commissioner for Veterans, Clarence Horton of Montgomery, the main speaker, gave a most interesting talk on what the veterans could expect to obtain under the G.I. Bill of Rights and how to obtain the same. Commissioner Horton placed special emphasis on the educational features and advantages offered to all veterans of World War II. He advised all veterans to consult with the County Veterans Representative Hollinger or with officers of the Irby-Savage-Sam McNeil Post of the American Legion for assistance in obtaining benefits under the bill.
88 YEARS AGO
NOV. 9, 1933
Rev. H.M. Henry, D.D.: The Rev. H.M. Henry, D.D., for many
years a citizen of Wilcox County, died in a Selma hospital Thursday night, Nov.
2, and was buried at Oak Hill on Friday afternoon, Nov. 3.
Dr. Henry was for 54 years the beloved pastor of the Oak
Hill Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church. A great crowd of friends gathered
for his funeral at the church where he had preached for over half a century.
Dr. Henry was a native of Chester, S.C. He came to the Oak
Hill Church as a young man in 1879. For 54 years, he went in and out among his
people at Oak Hill fulfilling his office of preacher and pastor. His people
respected and loved him through all those years and his influence upon them has
been incalculable. He was a student of the Bible, a close observer of life and
an interesting personality. Our county has lost one of its finest characters.
The (Camden) football team went to Georgiana last Friday and played the Georgiana High team. The team played a good game and held the Georgians to a three-touchdown victory. One of our most valuable players, Oliver Powell, was hurt in the game and will probably be out the rest of the season. Heustis Williams, also, suffered a severe accident in getting two teeth broken in the game. Despite the fact that two of our players were hurt, the team reported that the Georgiana fellows were good, clean sports and that they enjoyed playing against them.
101 YEARS AGO
NOV. 11, 1920
Body of Lt. Irby Savage Enroute Home: Mr. F.H. Savage has received word from New York that the body of his son, Lt. Irby Savage, had arrived at that port and would be sent to Camden. The body is expected to reach here at any day now. Lt. Savage served in the A.E.F., being a member of the 42nd Regiment of the Rainbow Division, which played such a conspicuous part in the war. He received wounds during battle and later died at a base hospital after the Armistice was signed.
At the Methodist Church next Sunday there will be a Union Memorial service in honor of those who gave their service and, in some cases, their lives for their country in the great war. The remains of Lt. Irby Savage will be here and his final interment will be in connection with these services. The hour is 11 a.m.
Camden Theatre: Tues., Nov. 16 – Tom Mix in “Cyclone” and FOX NEWS – Thurs., Nov. 18 – Dorothy Gish in “The Hope Chest” and FOX NEWS – Friday and Saturday, Nov. 19 and Nov. 20 – William S. Hart in “Hell’s Hinges” and Fatty Arbuckle Comedy – Watch for Advertising and Big Picture THANKSGIVING.
FOR SALE: My place near Camden. Nearly 400 acres of land about 3-1/2 miles from Camden courthouse. One of finest residences in county. Eight tenant houses now occupied. Place well-watered and well fenced. Can give immediate possession. Will also sell following personal property: nine mules and horses, four colts, about 30 head of cattle. – Madeline S. McDowell.
114 YEARS AGO
NOV. 14, 1907
Mr. W.J. Leppert, our genial postmaster, spent a few days in Mobile the past week.
Hon. S.D. Bloch, Representative in the Legislature, returned from the State Capitol yesterday on leave of absence to attend the Knights of Pythias convention in session here.
The board of county commissioners, consisting of Probate Judge J.N. Stanford, S.M. Cathcart, Percy Wallace, A.C. McNeil and T.B. Farish, convened in regular session Monday, all of the members being present.
The district Pythian Convention, composed of the lodges in Wilcox, Monroe, Clarke, Choctaw and part of Conecuh counties, convened here yesterday and will remain in session until tonight when it will close with a grand banquet. Grand Chancellor Jacob D. Bloch and other officers of the Grand Lodge are present.
The New Light: The Hydro-Carbon light is quite a fad. Rev. Mr. Huckabee of Pine Apple said it is the greatest luminant he ever saw, the sun excepted. J.H. Mixon from Des Moines, Iowa is in Camden putting up street lights and lighting up some of the big stores.
The entertainment at the Institute Friday night, Nov. 15, for the benefit of the Baptist Church, will consist of Stereoscopic views and appropriate music. The advance to 25 cent entrance fee is owing to the costly films ordered, each being rented for $24 per night. One of these films is “The Holy City” and Mrs. Hardy will sing the beautiful anthem.
132 YEARS AGO
NOV. 13, 1893
THE CONFEDERATE VETERANS ASSOCIATION: Last Friday was
Ex-Confederate soldiers day at the fair and mingled with the crowd here and
there could be seen old veterans who had battled for four long and weary years.
At dusk, the drum sounded the call for gathering and soon a
goodly number assembled at the courthouse, when the county association was
called to order by Gen. R.C. Jones, chairman. Hon. John T. Cook, secretary, was
at his post.
An elegant address of welcome was delivered by Col. R.
Gailliard of Camden, which was elegantly responded to by Hon. W.W. McConnico of
Allenton.
THE BALL: The ball on Friday night was a grand success. A large crowd assembled many dances and many spectators. The occasion passed off most happily. All were pleased. Many engaged in the merry dance, and “chased with winged feet the flying hours” until past the stroke of one.
Our estimable sheriff, J.J. Hawthorne returned from Montgomery, where he has been attending the Sheriff’s association of Alabama, of which he has the honor of being president.
THE RAINBOW PARTY: A delightful event of last week was the Rainbow party given by the ladies of the Presbyterian Church. The proceeds were devoted to the purchase of a new bell. It was a delightful occasion and was delightfully enjoyed.
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