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| General Joseph E. Johnston |
FEB. 14, 1935
THE PASSING OF JOHN T. DALE: On last Monday evening, Jan.
28, our community was saddened as the death angel visited and took from our
midst this greatly loved and respected man of God.
Mr. Dale lived an interesting and eventful life. He was born
near Oak Hill in the year 1842. With the exception of four years, he lived in
Wilcox County all his life. He was a sophomore at Erskine College when he
enlisted in the cause of the Confederacy. During the bloody days of that
struggle, he was present at such famous battles as Shiloh, Chickamauga and
Chattanooga. He surrendered under Gen. Joseph E. Johnston in 1865.
He returned to his home to engage in farming, to become a
success in that as he was in everything he undertook. Until he took his bed in
September, he was very active, riding over his broad acres daily. He was a
typical gentleman of the Old South. At the time of his death, he possessed many
acres of land, much cattle and a most beautiful home, besides many other
possession. In the early part of this century he served the people of this
state in the Alabama legislature.
Camden Girls Win From Selma Hi: Miss Reynolds’ Wilcohi lasses won from the Selma Hi team last Friday on the local court by a score of 32-13. Lambrecht and Harris, Camden forwards, were hitting the basket consistently and the other members of the team were playing outstanding games. Lambrecht led in scoring with 21 points and Harris made 11. Roberts played an outstanding game at guard in holding Berry, Selma’s star forward, to five points.
98 YEARS AGO
FEB. 12, 1925
VREDENBURGH GIRLS DEFEAT CAMDEN MISSES: On last Friday afternoon, the Vredenburgh girls defeated Camden in a game of basketball to the tune of 10 to 5. The game was fast and interesting all the way for Vredenburgh. Miss Kelly at guard and Miss McCants at center played consistent basketball being in every play in their territory for Camden. The entire team played a good passing game, but could not locate the baskets. Miss Myrtle Odom at guard showed the best defensive work.
FOR SALE: A carload of Tennessee mules, both farm and log mules, at McCowan Cooks, Rock West. – F.M. Phillippi.
Mrs. Maggie McArthur and her daughter, Miss Olivia McArthur, who are teaching school at McWilliams, spent the weekend in Camden with the family of her brother, Judge P.M. Dannelly.
The Camden Motor Co. invites you to come down to their place of business and enjoy a radio concert program every night 8 to 11. Special program tonight.
Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Harper of Chicago are spending several months at the Wilcox Hotel while Mr. Harper is engaged in buying hardwood timber.
Mr. and Mrs. James Dale of Oak Hill are receiving the congratulations of their friends upon the arrival of a beautiful little daughter, who arrived on Feb. 5.
LOST: One pair of tortoise shell spectacles in a grey leather case. – Mrs. Felix Tait.
108 YEARS AGO
FEB. 11, 1915
Rock West: On the Sunday before last, Masters R.C. and Monette Curtis gave a possum dinner to their friends, who enjoyed it very much indeed. The guests were Masters James and Tom Fairley, S.J. Ervin and R. Edward McWilliams Jr.
Messrs. A.L. Slaughter, J.W. Brewer, J.W. Gibson, W.S. Irby
Jr. and Dr. K.A. Mayer, a committee representing Lower Peach Tree beat, were in
Camden last Monday and appeared before the commissioners court and asked that
body for a free ferry at Lower Peach Tree. The Gulf, Florida & Alabama
Railroad is soon to be completed and by having this free ferry, the good people
of that beat can carry to the railroad, which is only five miles distant from
Lower Peach Tree, their produce for railroad shipment.
Later, the county commissioners court in session this week
has granted the petition of the Lower Peach Tree people for a free ferry at
Lower Peach Tree. It was granted as an experiment for one year, under
conditions that will be printed with the proceedings of the court next week.
Next Monday and Tuesday will be Mardi Gras in Mobile. The L&N Railroad will sell round trip tickets from Camden and all intermediate points beginning the 9th and continuing until the 26th at a rate of $4.50 for a round trip. A good many of our county people will attend.
It is said the sun shone last Sunday for the first time on Sunday in two months.
Mrs. Pittman, the wife of Mr. Pittman, a timberman of Mt. Hope, died last week.
119 YEARS AGO
FEB. 11, 1904
Great Improvements In Camden: The Camden Bank Building is nearing completion, the plasters and painters are putting the finishing touches on, and when the new finishing, railing and furniture is put in, and the paving done in front, it will be a beauty and one that would ornament a much larger town. There will be an up to date pavement laid on Broad Street, commencing at W.F. Spurlin’s corner and extending along in front of Camden Bank, building beyond Spurlin Brothers’ store. It will give that part of the town a city like appearance and others seeing this good work are bound to follow.
The addition to the Boltz Stables make a decided improvement in that end of town, besides making his place more attractive in appearance. It makes it commodious and convenient.
The Jones & Godbold office recently finished is another addition to Claiborne Street and an ornament that our town is justly proud of.
Mr. Henry Miller’s new residence looms up on Clifton Street and in a few days work will begin on a two-story parsonage for the ARP Church.
David P. Hicks Sr. of Lower Peach Tree died last week. He was an old and well known citizen of Wilcox and Clarke counties. He was buried with Masonic honors.
To the Public: I have settled in your midst to practice medicine and solicit a share of your patronage. I can be found at the offices of Drs. Jones & Jones. At night, I can be found at the home of Dr. T.W. Jones. – Henry N. Stilphen, M.D.
128 YEARS AGO
FEB. 13, 1895
The thermometer reached nine degrees in our town last Thursday morning.
During the recent freeze, milk, ink, vinegar and in some cases whiskey froze solid.
A train load of emigrants from Pennsylvania passed Gastonburg on the M&B Railroad last Saturday morning on their way to Citronelle, where they will locate.
The big ox passed down on the M&B Railroad last week. He was a Devon and from Greene County, Illinois and is said to have weighed 4,700 pounds. He was about 16 feet long and measured 11-feet, six inches around the girth.
The Wilcox County Masonic Conference met in Pine Apple last week. We are informed by Col. Pinkney Giddens, who was in town, that there was a good attendance of the brethren from this county and Monroe County. The next conference will be held in Camden in August next.
Mr. West Dunn of Camden Beat was in our city Saturday. He has killed five more hogs and has enough to make his crop. He says he will have homemade sausage and lard on his table as late as September. Farmers are all waiting on the lands to dry so they can go to work.
Hon. K.A. Mayer of Lower Peach Tree is in our city this week attending the regular session of the Commissioners court.
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