100-year-old news highlights from The Wilcox Progressive Era

What follows are 100-year-old news excerpts from the Oct. 4, 1917 edition of The Wilcox Progressive Era newspaper in Camden, Ala.

Capt. John Y. Kilpatrick: It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of this venerable and highly-honored citizen of our town.

Capt. Kilpatrick died Wednesday evening at his home in the 83^rd year of his age. He had been in failing health for several months and his demise was not unexpected.

He was a loyal Democrat, a devout Christian, a true friend, a devoted father. All in all, there were few better men. We mourn his death, together with all our citizens.

The funeral services were held from his residence Thursday morning. A large number of sorrowing relatives and friends were present. The burial was in the rites of the Presbyterian Church, of which for years he was an elder. Rev. H.W. Wallace officiated, assisted by Rev. B.H. Grier.

There are 18 prisoners in jail.

Judge Dannelly held a regular term of the County Court last Monday.

A special term of the County Commissioners Court will be held next Friday, the 5^th.

Mr. Peter Vredenburgh Jr., Mr. Sellers Vredenburgh and Mr. Landrum of Vredenburgh visited Camden this week, the guests of the Bloch Wilcox Hotel.

The people of Camden thank Mrs. W.J. Sessions for her disinterested labor of love for our Camden dead in having the Camden Cemetery property cleaned last week. Keeping the cemetery in order should be the work of the town and not of individuals.

Mr. W.M. Cook, who for a number of years has been County Superintendent of Education, last week concluded the affairs of his office. He and Mrs. Cook new reside in Selma.

Recall Examination: Sheriff McDowell informs us that there will be a recall of all that were physically examined and rejected heretofore. There will be about 200 to be examined at the courthouse next Monday and Tuesday.

Mr. Dick Dees is again in Camden and is clerking for Mr. E.O. Rentz.

Miss Annie Hicks of Arlington is attending the First District Agricultural School at Jackson.

Mr. Dan Moore of Hampden, son of Corporal N.F. Moore, formerly of Camden, visited here this week.

Misses Esther Parker of Nadawah and Louise Skinner of Lamison are attending Downing Industrial School at Brewton.

Senator John R. Dell of Gordo, Pickens County, visited Camden a few days ago. The Senator has made large investments in timber lands in this county.

Mr. W.A. Dale has purchased the stock of the Camden Grocery Co. of Camden and is filling his store with a brand new stock of general merchandise. Mr. Dale is a successful businessman and no doubt will receive a large share of the public patronage to which he is entitled.

Mobile: Mr. R.J. Goode, a prominent planter of Gastonburg, is visiting in Mobile, and a guest of the Battle House.