NOV. 25, 1943
The Camden Baptist Church in conference last Sunday morning extended a unanimous call to Dr. W.W. Horner of Selma, Ala. to supply the church as pastor until the return of Rev. E.W. Roark, on leave of absence while serving in the U.S. Army as chaplain. Dr. Horner is a widower living in Selma with a daughter and comes very highly recommended. He is a highly cultured man of splendid education and has had years of experience, at one time being pastor of one of the larger Baptist churches in Louisville, Ky. The local church feels very fortunate in securing the services of this fine minister of the gospel who plans to be very active. He cannot be here until the third Sunday in December but will preach both morning and evening on that date. He expects to move to Camden early in January.
Mr. Earl McNeill has accepted a position with a construction company in Anniston.
Julius Goodwin of Maxwell Field spent the weekend here with Mrs. Goodwin and other relatives.
Chaplain R.C. Kennedy of the U.S. Army stationed in California is visiting his family in Camden and is receiving a most cordial welcome from his many friends in this section.
Claud Bryant of the U.S. Navy was a recent visitor to Canton relatives.
Charles Bicham of the U.S. Navy is visiting Camden relatives.
Sgt. Charles Tait of the U.S. Army is visiting his family in Camden.
90 YEARS AGO
NOV. 26, 1931
Pine Apple Downs Camden 19-6: One of the most interesting
games of the season was played between Pine Apple and Camden on the Pine Apple
field last Friday.
A splendid spirit of sportsmanship was shown by both sides throughout
the game. Pine Apple’s three touchdowns were mostly accounted for by passes
which they had no trouble completing over the Camden backfield.
Good playing was shown on both sides. The entire Pine Apple
team played unusually well: Rowell, Hale and E. Norred playing star games. Jack
Cammack was the star player on the Camden team.
PAT M. DANNELLY: Wilcox County was stricken with sorrow and an immeasurable sense of loss when the news came that Judge Patrick McArthur Dannelly had passed away Sunday night in a Montgomery hospital of injuries received in an automobile accident Thursday night. The body was brought to Camden Monday morning, and funeral services were held from the home at 3 p.m. Monday. The impressive yet simple funeral services were conducted with Masonic rites and attended by hundreds of grief-stricken friends and relatives, among the number being Gov. B.M. Miller, other state officials and probate judges and officers from other counties.
Dr. J. Heustis Jones has returned from a meeting of the Southern Medical Association that convened in New Orleans, La. Dr. Jones reports of the finest meetings that he ever attended. The addresses by some of the greatest doctors in the world and the many entertainments and items of interest to those who attend.
103 YEARS AGO
NOV. 28, 1918
The unusual bad weather of the past few days make it extremely necessary that everyone who has suffered from the influenza take extra precautions. There are still many cases in Camden and vicinity and the only way to prevent a continued spread is for everyone to exercise those ordinary precautions which all know are necessary.
Lt. Irby Savage is in a base hospital where he has been under treatment for wounds received in battle. His wounds were slight, but he was gassed and is now recovering from the latter.
Thanksgiving and services scheduled for Sunday are called off on account of the influenza quarantine.
Rev. H.T. Strout and Mr. J.W. Turnipseed left Tuesday for Mobile where they will attend the Methodist Annual Conference.
Messrs. J.M. Bonner, G.T. Dannelly and Judge P.M. Dannelly attended the meeting of the State Executive Committee.
Judge B.M. Miller and Mr. D.H. Turner left Monday for Selma where Judge Miller will hold court this week.
Judge Wm. Henderson of Millers Ferry suffered a dislocated hip when kicked by a horse Saturday afternoon. Judge Henderson is one of our most esteemed citizens and his misfortune is regretted by his many friends.
116 YEARS AGO
NOV. 23, 1905
Our assistant postmaster Mr. W.B. Dale returned home last Thursday from the Synod in Due West, S.C. Mrs. Dale returned home yesterday from Dallas County.
Mr. Wade, contractor and builder for the Camden Hardware Co., has now in course of construction a handsome modern cottage for Mr. D.A.K. McDowell. Mr. Wade has built several houses in Camden, and not only does good work, but knows how to make them look attractive and comfortable.
Mr. H.F. Cook of Camden, an old Confederate soldier without a family, left last week for the Mountain Creek Home for Old Soldiers. Mr. Cook has many friends in Alabama, and they hope that his stay among the Old Confederates will enable him to overlook and forget the years that he and they have to their credit in Times year book.
Mr. W.W. Boykin, a successful farmer of Wilcox County, sent to our office last week a pumpkin, very large in size. It weighs eighty odd pounds. Ours was among the smallest that he brought to town as the larger ones could not be handled without calling in more help – besides, he knew we were too modest to accept a larger one.
Quite a lot of the youngbloods of Camden left on Monday evening’s train for Selma to attend the Ringling Brothers Circus. Among those who left were Harry Bruce, Paul Everett Jones, Frank Boykin, Col. J.N. Miller, R.D. Hunter, L.J. Hays and several other high-flyers intent on a big time. Soda water and sermons will be in order after “the ball is over.”
133 YEARS AGO
NOV. 28, 1888
Tomorrow is Thanksgiving Day. We have much to be thankful for. First, health, then happiness, a considerable sprinkling of wealth, peace, comfort and good fellowship. The Lord is always good to us, and it would be appropriate to have a union service, at one of the churches tomorrow, and praise the Lord. He is merciful and his blessings endure forever.
The new jail is assuming beautiful proportions. Every portion of the work receives the personal superintendence of Mr. Ewing and County Engineer Pattison. The work is examined by numerous jurors and witnesses who find in its symmetrical proportions much to praise. With fair weather, it is expected to finish the work in about six weeks.
Trade in Camden last Saturday was quite lively. Cotton rolled in freely and sold for a good price. Our farmers are all preparing to pay their accounts, and gladden the merchant’s hearts. They in turn will gladded other hearts, and a merry go round and wind up of the old year’s business will soon be the order of the day.
The Rifles’ Ball promises to be the grandest social event that we have had in Camden for years. The Cavalrymen will all don their new uniforms and a more gallant company ne’er appeared in uniform than out Mounted Riflemen. The date will shortly be announced.
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