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| Grave of Virginia E. Sills |
MARCH 29, 1934
GINNERS REPORT: There were 5,714 bales of cotton, counting round as half bales, ginned and to be ginned in Wilcox County from the crop of 1933, as compared with 9,200 bales from the crop of 1932. – Anne Laurie Purefoy, Special Agent.
BARBECUE – There will be a barbecue for former students of Erskine College and their friends at Oak Hill on Sat., April 14, at 12 o’clock noon.
PAROLE NOTICE: Notice is hereby given that Albert Moten, who was convicted in the Circuit Court of Wilcox County on the 17th of September 1934 for murder and given a term of 25 years, will make application for pardon or parole.
On last Thursday evening the spacious and beautiful antebellum home of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Starr at Rock West was thrown open to the elite of Camden, Canton and Rock West, honoring their lovely daughter, Miss Evelyn, who in her gracious manner received her young guests. Dancing was indulged in until a late hour. Fruit punch, sandwiches and later and ice course was enjoyed. About 20 couples enjoyed this beautiful affair and were reluctant to bid adieu to this genial host and hostess and honoree.
L.P. Stuart, who announced for Tax Collector of Wilcox County, unfortunately had to come out of the race on account of ill health – he was rushed to hospital and operated on the 24th and is doing nicely. He wishes to express his deep appreciation to any who may have intended to vote for him, or who has spoken a good word for him.
99 YEARS AGO
MARCH 27, 1924
Drug Store Purchased At Pine Hill: Messrs. Edgar Sheffield, Oscar Sheffield and Fred Vaughn of Pine Hill recently purchased the drug store of that place owned by Mr. Rush, the business will be under the management of Mr. Vaughn, who has had some experience in this line of business, the many friends of the above parties wish them much success in this business.
LOST, Strayed or Stolen – one mare mule, age about three years, strayed from my place March 7. Color light red, a little cross eyed, weight 700 pounds. Also has line halter with end very short. Finder please return to or notify FELIX TAIT and receive reward.
Mr. W.S. Irby and sons of Lower Peach Tree have met with much success with the well which they have had driven, and the supply of water is ample for the three homes, store and gin. They are going to install a light system for the three houses, store, gin and warehouse at an early date.
CAMDEN JUNIORS EVEN COUNT WITH COY: On last Friday the
Camden Juniors won the second game of a series from Coy by the score of 8 to 2.
Both teams played stellar ball for youngsters, the Coy
infield going to pieces in the second when the Camden team pushed over five
runs, after this inning the game was close an interesting. For Camden, Earl
McNeil, Lucian McLeod and Edwin Riggs played the leading role, the Lambrecht
brothers hit two baggers for Coy and Bill Dannelly made a nice catch of a long
fly to left field.
109 YEARS AGO
MARCH. 26, 1914
DEATH OF HON. J. ROBT. PHARR: Hon. J.R. Pharr, one of our county’s present representatives in the legislature, died at his home in Catherine last week. He was a successful merchant and planter, was a devoted father and good citizen, and in his death, his bereaved daughters and relatives have the sympathies of their father’s many friends.
Mrs. Chas. C. Washburn of Nashville is here with home folks. Her father, Mr. A.L. Morgan, celebrated his 80th birthday on Saturday.
Lower Peach Tree: The ladies of the Presbyterian church served a luncheon at the Masonic Hall Friday night, the 13th.
Judge B.M. Miller and Court stenographer Howell Turner are at Marion this week. Mrs. Howell Turner accompanied Mr. Turner.
“The Boston Lyrics” of the Alkahest Lyceum Course will give an entertainment at the auditorium tonight at 7:30 o’clock.
The ladies of the St. Mary’s Guild will have an Easter Egg hunt on the Mesdames Beck’s lawn Saturday afternoon from three until six April 11.
Rev. Jas. G. Dale, missionary to Mexico, will lecture in the ARP Church next Sabbath at 11 a.m. on the Mexican Revolution. Come out to hear him.
As we go to press, news has been received of the death of Mrs. V.E. Sills, which took place at the home of her son, Mr. John Sills, last night.
120 YEARS AGO
MARCH 26, 1903
FOR SALE: Two collie puppies – bred in Ohio, from the best strains, price ten dollars each. For particulars, call or write to this office.
Spring has opened up in fine shape. Vegetation is showing itself in all the beautiful colors belonging to that season, but nowhere will you find spring so pronounced in its glory, than in Miss Bettie McCaskey’s Emporium for the ladies. Her complete line of hats for the fair sex, in all the various colors, shapes, trimmings, etc. are simply grand and we are told that visitors from a distance, who are in position to know, say that her assortment does credit to the town and her prices are reasonable.
FOR RENT: The Bell place on Bridgeport Road, two miles from Camden, a most desirable home. Good dwelling, four large rooms, two small ones, and dining room, a good well of water and land enough for small farm. Anyone wishing a healthy home like place to live, cannot do better. See or write at once to W.W. Moore, Camden, Ala.
Hon. Sol. D. Bloch has returned from a trip to North Alabama, where he has been in the interest of the School lands of the Industrial School for Girls at Montevallo. From the way he talks, looks and reports himself generally, we are sure that he has at last met his fate in the form of a dainty package, wrapped in calico, with dreamy brown eyes and several dimples.
FOR SALE – One good saddle horse, has all the gaits, and goes them well and easy, works anywhere, not over eight years old. Anyone needing such a horse can get him cheap.
129 YEARS AGO
MARCH 28, 1894
Thermometer down to 25 Sunday night. Peaches nearly all killed, so close observers tell us.
Turkey hunting is the order of the day among the local nimrods. Messrs. Pat Dannelly and Ernie Gordon has each killed one during the past week.
Mr. M. Thompson of New Mexico is at the Wilcox Hotel. Mr. Thompson talks very entertainingly of the scenes and incidents that go to make up the lives of the miners in the silver mines of New Mexico, and of the peons in old Mexico. He says that the recent silver legislation in Congress has killed the silver mining industry in New Mexico, that men owning rich silver mines actually have not enough ready money to buy a dinner with and are the recipients of the bread (or the soup) of charity in soup houses.
The Tanyard will buy hides on Wednesdays and Saturdays only until further notice.
The farmers are working manfully when they have a chance, but the weather is interfering sadly with their plans, and they are very much behind, especially in the Prairies.
Mr. and Mrs. Leonard L. Godbold of Bethel were made happy on the 20th inst. by the arrival of a fine boy. Our best wishes are extended to the young Democrat, and our congratulations to the young parents on his advent.
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