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MAY 22, 1941
THOMAS A. STEED: Thomas A. Steed of Sunny South, well-known citizen of Wilcox and a friend to many, died in a Selma hospital on Wed., May 14, 1941 after a long illness. Mr. Steed was born at Sunny South Dec. 30, 1857 and in 1892 he was happily married to Miss Emma Connerly of Choctaw Corner, the daughter of a Methodist preacher. She preceded him to the Great Beyond several years ago.
DR. EMMETT KILPATRICK: The address of Dr. Emmett Kilpatrick Tuesday evening to the Wilcox County graduating class of 1941 was brilliant, eloquent and inspirational. His tribute to the beloved Woodrow Wilson of the “long ago” brought a thrill to at least one heart in the vast audience, who also called him her hero, and on any and all occasions, never failed to sing his praises as is known to members of a certain club in Camden.
CAMDEN APARTMENT HOUSE DESTROYED BY FIRE: The apartment
house in Camden, owned by Mr. H.B. Hawthorne, was destroyed by fire on
Wednesday afternoon. Good work of the volunteer fire department kept the blaze
from reaching adjoining buildings.
Mr. Hawthorne and the occupants of the house wish to thank
everyone for their help and to especially thank the good people of our
community.
The citizens of Camden appreciate the City of Selma sending
a number of men and a fire truck to assist in curbing this fire.
Dr. K.A. Mayer of Peach Tree was a Camden visitor Wednesday.
93 YEARS AGO
MAY 23, 1929
Wilcox County High School Closes Successful Year: The
commencement exercises of the Wilcox County High School were held, beginning
Fri., May 17, and ending Tues., May 21.
The graduating exercises were held on Tuesday at 8 p.m. Miss
Sallie Lyles was Salutatorian, and Miss Mattie Frances Dunn, Valedictorian, of
the class.
Members of the class were Sam Bigger, Sarah Bonner, James
Bonner, Josiah Bonner, Edna Campbell, Mattie Frances Dunn, Lila Bell Dunn,
Gordon Dannelly, William Dannelly, Leonard Gavin, Wilbur Gray, Clarence Jones,
Clem Jones, Sallie Lyles, James Lawler, Blanchard McLeod, Hattie Ratcliffe,
Edwin Riggs, Bertha Rogers, William Reed, Evelyn Starr, Edgar Skinner and
Robert Stuart.
Large Black Bass: Jack Hunt of Camden caught a Black Bass (trout) in Rock West Creek yesterday that weighed 7-3/4 pounds. The trout was said by many to be the largest ever seen in this section. Let’s hear from you Isaak Waltons’ about large fish.
Mr. P.E. Jones Jr. is at home for the summer vacation. He was principal at the Peach Tree school during the past session.
In Sunday’s Birmingham News, we see a lovely picture of Miss Eleanor Ervin, daughter of Judge Robert Tait Ervin of Mobile. Judge Ervin was born and reared near Camden and is one of our citizens of whom we are justly proud. He holds the position of Federal Judge, the same that his great-grandfather, Charles Tait, held.
104 YEARS AGO
MAY 23, 1918
The people of Camden will be asked to observe Memorial day the 30th day of this month and to unite with the Christian people of the county in keeping a day of fasting and prayer for the success of our arms in France. This is in obedience to the President’s proclamation.
Mr. F.H. Savage has received a card from his son, Fred, stating that he has been transferred to the Officers Training School at Camp Jackson. Fred left Camden in the last quota and his selection to the Officers Training school is quite a compliment to him. We doubt not but he will make good in every way.
Young Jake Marcus showed great self possession in his declamation on Monday evening when the lights went out. He went through his speech without hesitation and did himself credit. He came second in the contest. The committee had difficulty in deciding between Alford, Marcus and Lawler. Alford came first, Marcus second and Lawler third in the decision of the committee.
Miss L.A. Hill of San Marcus, Texas was a visitor to Camden this week. Miss Hill is a very talented woman, being a contributor to magazines and other periodicals. She is also a composer of music and songs. Her father, a corporal in the war that freed Texas from the yoke of Mexico, was one of the three men who captured Santa Anna at San Jacinto. Her mother was a member of one of Alabama’s most prominent families. Miss Hill is a niece of Ben H. Hill of Georgia.
118 YEARS AGO
MAY 26, 1904
Meeting of Dale Lodge Friday night, members are requested to come promptly at 7:30 o’clock.
Our School Closes: Our school closes with exercises on Thursday and Friday nights, May 27th and 28th. Public invited. We hope there will be a general turn out in good order and a feast of good things for our children. What about school for next year? Our active trustees will work after this at once.
Mr. W.L. Hayes Dead: We have just learned of the death of County Superintendent of Education, W.L. Hayes. He died at his home in Boiling Springs on yesterday (Wednesday) morning at four o’clock. This is a deep source of regret and sorrow to his many friends.
Mrs. Richebourg Gaillard of Mobile has issued invitations to the marriage of her daughter, Miss Anita Augusta, to Mr. William Whitfield Croom on the evening of Tues., June 7, 1904 at seven o’clock in the Christ Church, Mobile, Alabama.
A calf in vigorous health got out of the enclosure at Mrs. Hunter’s, ran down town and fell dead. This animal was the picture of health, finest specimen of Jersey heifer to be seen and nothing to indicate other than vigorous health. Its mother since has made life unbearable by its continuous weeping and lowing for its young. We can perhaps guess the meaning of the troubled heart of an old cow, but none can guess the amount of anguish of the troubled of an old heart.
Misses Macey and Mattie Lou Fuller of Nadawah attended the recitation of the elocutionist, Miss Georgia Ray MacMillan, Monday night at the Court House.
135 YEARS AGO
MAY 25, 1887
Mr. W.L. Fluker of Boiling Springs was in town last Tuesday. His store was entirely destroyed by fire about a month ago. Since then he has erected a larger and more convenient building. Success to all such enterprising men.
Mr. Sterling Brown brought in a cotton stalk about 16 inches high of luxuriant growth with five or six squares. He is a young farmer who leads his hands with the hoe or between the plow shares, and all he requires of a hand is to do as much work in a day as he does. Sterling is made of the right stuff.
Rev. R.W. Barnwell of Selma will deliver the Baccalauriate
sermon for the Camden Male and Female Academy at the Presbyterian Church
Sunday, June 12, at 11 o’clock. The school children will assemble at the
Institute and march to the church in a body.
Col. S.W. John of Selma will deliver the anniversary address
at the Institute during the commencement exercises Friday night, June 17.
Both of these gentlemen are able and talented, therefore the
people can expect something rich and brilliant.
The picnic given at Farmers Landing near Black’s Bluff last Saturday was a grand success. Over three hundred people were present. The table was bountifully supplied with all that an epicurean could wish.
The Spring Term of the Circuit Court was organized Monday at 12 p.m. Judge Moore in his usually explicit, forcible and able manner delivered his charge to the Grand Jury. Mr. Sol. D. Bloch of Camden was made foreman.
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