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| Franklin K. Beck of Wilcox County |
APRIL 26, 1945
WITH THE 81ST “WILDCAT” DIVISION IN THE PACIFIC:
Pvt. Conrad H. Brantley, son of Mrs. Amanda W. Brantley, Pine Apple, Ala., has
been awarded the Bronze Star by Maj. General Paul J. Mueller, Commanding
General, 81st “Wildcat” Infantry Division, for meritorious
achievement in connection with military operations against the Japanese in the
Palau Islands.
The ”Wildcat” Division invaded the Southern Islands of the
Japanese held Palau Group, 500 miles east of the Philippines, on Sept. 17,
1944.
Pvt. Brantley was employed at the Maritime Shipyards,
Mobile, Ala., prior to his entry into the service in June 1942.
Josiah Robins Bonner has returned from Washington, D.C. and will begin the practice of law in Camden. We wish for this fine young man a successful career. We are glad to have “Jo” with us again, and wish to welcome his pretty bride to our town.
KIMBROUGH: We continue to have heavy spring rains which is getting the farmers behind with their work, as most of the upland has been plowed and planted.
Mr. and Mrs. Corlis Coursey announce the arrival of a baby girl – weight, 8-1/2 pounds, whom they have named Leola Paulette.
BRITTON-HOOPER: The marriage of Margaret Strother Britton to W.A. Hooper of Danville, Kentucky was solemnized in Camden, April 20. Mr. and Mrs. Hooper left immediately for their home in Kentucky.
89 YEARS AGO
APRIL 27, 1933
Arlington: The funeral of Miss Marietta Bolen who died Saturday afternoon at a local hospital in Selma was held Monday morning at 11 o’clock at the County Line Baptist Church and the interment was made in County Line cemetery, Rev. White of the Baptist church conducted the services. Arlington joins with friends of the bereaved family in offering sympathy and condolence.
Confederate Memorial Exercises were most fittingly observed late Sunday afternoon. Prof. Fred Simmons of Bay Minette delivered a very beautiful and interesting address to a very appreciative audience. Bill Cook gave a splendid reading, the “Veterans Parade,” in fine style.
At a recent art exhibit at the Fine Arts Museum in Montgomery our own Miss Katherine Young Neville had a beautiful painting “Roses” on exposition and had honorable mention.
CHILDHOOD MEMORIES OF PROMINENT CITIZENS OF HALF A CENTURY AND MORE AGO – F.P.M. Gilbert: Mr. Gilbert was an editor of a country newspaper of the olden times. He was rather a tall man of good size and slightly stooped in his shoulders. He had his printing shop on the lot that is now the front yard of Mr. Spencer Springer and had several rooms back of the shop in which he and his wife lived. His wife used to be his able assistant in setting type but I hardly reckon that she could be called the “Printer’s Devel” as she was a kindly disposed and useful woman. We think that Mr. Gilbert’s paper was called “The News and Pacificator.” We rather think that the old man left here in his old age and died elsewhere. – “SIXTY”
100 YEARS AGO
APRIL 27, 1922
The county board of education met in Camden last Wednesday and postponed the election of High School Principal.
The livery stable of Mr. B.M. Miller Jr., the barn of Dr. Hustis Jones and the shop of Mr. R.T. Dunn were destroyed by fire Saturday night. The 25 mules of Mr. S.F. Stuckey were saved, but mules were lost by Mr. Miller. All shop tools were destroyed, also two automobiles. The loss is estimated at about six to eight thousand dollars. It was only by heroic efforts that saved the home of Mr. Joe Dunn and the house owned by Dr. Hustis Jones. There is no clue as to the origin of the fire.
Camden High School boys played the Fulton High School boys two games of ball in Camden last week. The game was won by Camden, the score being 21 to 9. The game Saturday was in favor of Fulton, the score being 11 to 8.
It is with regret that we give up our efficient town marshal, Mr. Ed McWilliams, who has resigned to accept a position in Mobile with the railroad.
The fire alarm was given again Tuesday about noon when the plainer mill of Mr. Mobley caught on fire. They were not long in getting the fire under control and the damage was very small.
Mr. Tom Jenkins, one of our favorite ball players, and a Camden boy is at home this week.
\114 YEARS AGO
APRIL 30, 1908
Shawnee: Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Tait and baby, while returning from Ackerville Sunday, had quite a serious runaway. Mrs. Tait and baby were thrown from the buggy. The child was unhurt, but Mrs. Tait was considerably, though not seriously bruised. Mr. Tait escaped unharmed by finally jumping out. His buggy was considerably torn up, and the horse very much injured.
For Sale: One lady’s bicycle. High grade Waverly, and good as new. Cost $75. Will sell for $15 as owner has no use for it. Address “Bicycle,” care ERA office.
The Rain and Storm: One of the most severe rain storms that has ever fallen in this county occurred last Friday afternoon and night. About 4 p.m., the rain fell in torrents and again from 7 p.m. until about 10 at night it fell, fast and furious. While no one about here gauged the down pour, it is estimated that at least six inches of rain fell in that time. Pursley Creek rose to a tremendous height and people who have lived near the creek for more than 40 years say that it was from six to eight feet higher than ever known. Its bed could be seen from Broad Street in Camden and its rushing waters as it swept through the forest-lined banks were heard for several miles. The rain seemed to be general and from every portion of the county comes the news of destruction of crops and the washing of lands.
127 YEARS AGO
APRIL 24, 1895
During my absence from Camden, Mr. N. McArthur is my authorized agent and will be in my office every Wednesday and Saturday and will attend to all business affairs pertaining to myself or to the Wilcox Progress. – S.D. Bloch
The meeting of the United Confederate Veterans of Franklin K. Beck Camp No. 224 will be held in the courthouse at half past 2 p.m. on Fri., 26th inst. The election of officers and of delegates to the Reunion to be held in Houston, Texas on May 23 to May 25 with other important matters are to be attended to, at said meeting.
NOTICE TROOP B: There will be a Mounted drill of Troop B every Wednesday evening at four o’clock and every Tuesday and Friday nights at Masonic Park. Each member will be expected to be present in uniform. By order of J.T. Beck, Capt.
PRAIRIE BLUFF: A terrific cyclone between three and four hundred yards wide visited this place on the night of 16th inst., at about eight o’clock, coming from the direction of Southwest and traveling in a northeastern direction. Houses, trees and fences were completely demolished. On the Mathews plantation there were nine houses with their contents completely wrecked and blown away. The following day there was shattered furniture, bedding and shreds of clothing picked up a half mile away. A greater portion of the furniture and clothing has never been found. There were fifty or a hundred chickens killed. Some of them picked as clean of feathers as if they had been scalded in hot water. Some turkeys were stripped clear of feathers. Some people were badly bruised, but none were killed which was a miraculous escape.
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