SEPT. 27, 1945
MASONIC MEETING: Regular meeting of Dale Lodge No. 25, Monday night, Oct. 1, 1945. – Will Albritton, Secretary.
Robert Smith: Word was received here last week by friends of the Robert Smith family (former residents of Camden) that Mr. Smith died early Sunday morning, Sept. 16, at his home, 7112 No. 2nd St., Birmingham, Ala. Mr. Smith was sick only 48 hours with pneumonia. He leaves his widow, Mr. Smith, and only daughter, Laura, who graduated from Wilcox County High School several years ago. Laura also attended Huntingdon College, Montgomery, and graduated with honor a few years ago. She has since taught History in Junior High Schools in Georgia and in Jefferson County, Ala. The Smith family were well known in Camden and were active members of the Camden Baptist Church. Mr. Smith was in the jewelry business and gave most of his time to watch repair work having a shop in Mr. Clarke Jones’ Drug Store. He was a World War I veteran.
Boykin Hollinger of the U.S. Army was recently discharged from the U.S. Army and reached here on Monday. Boykin was in a number of engagements in France and Germany.
Mr. and Mrs. Kittrell Agee of Monroeville announce the arrival of a baby boy, whom they have named Kittrell Jr. Mrs. Agee will be remembered in Camden as the former Dot Dunn.
Roy Lee Farish, U.S. Navy, stationed at Pearl Harbor, son of Mr. and Mrs. Rip Farish, has been promoted to Yeoman Third Class.
87 YEARS AGO
SEPT. 26, 1935
PARDON OR PAROLE NOTICE: Notice is hereby given that Dave Garner, who was convicted for distilling in the Wilcox County Circuit Court at the Spring Term 1934, and given a sentence of one year and one day as a minimum and 20 months as a maximum, will make application for a pardon or parole.
Mr. Clarence L.G. Kelly left Tuesday for St. Louis where he will see the big games between Chicago and St. Louis.
The regular meeting of Dale Lodge No. 25 will be held on Monday night, Oct. 7. All members are urged to be present.
MOORE ACADEMY SCHOOL NEWS: The football team of Moore
Academy is practicing hard. The boys are already displaying a fine spirit of
cooperation and school loyalty. They are looking forward to a great year.
The first home game of the season will be played with
Monroeville Friday, Sept. 27, on the local field.
Mr. and Mrs. Earl McNeill are being congratulated upon the arrival of a daughter whom they have named Evelyn Elise. Mrs. McNeill was the popular Merle Cobb, daughter of our Circuit Clerk, S.M. Cobb.
By last Sunday’s Advertiser we see a photo and the announcement of the approaching marriage of Miss Gasque Lee Byrne, lovely daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R.G. Byrne of Pine Hill and Mr. William Bibb Irby of Peach Tree, but now located at Mobile.
96 YEARS AGO
SEPT. 23, 1926
Miss Helen Burford left Saturday to attend Northwestern University at Chicago this winter where she will take a Masters degree. She was accompanied as far as Montgomery by her brother, Peyton Burford.
The storm Monday and Monday night blew down many of the pretty shade trees in Camden and several of these trees fell on the wires of the Power Company and it seemed as if Camden was to be in darkness that night. Fearing that some of the people might not know the danger of coming in contact with the high power wires, the company even during the store, were out on the wires and at 6 p.m. had the wires up and light restored.
W.F. HOPKINS PASSES AWAY: W.F. Hopkins of Caledonia died at
his home on Wednesday night, Sept. 15, after a lingering illness of several
months.
He united with the Methodist church during his boyhood days
and was an active worker in all the different branches, being Superintendent of
the Sunday School at the time of his death.
The funeral services were conducted by his pastor, Rev.
Walker Bancroft of Pine Apple, assisted by Rev. Childs of Camden.
His remains were laid to rest in the Caledonia cemetery. His
resting place was literally a mound of flowers, speaking mutely of the love of
all who had known him.
106 YEARS AGO
SEPT. 28, 1916
Mr. J. Paul Jones left this week for New Orleans, where he will resume his course in medicine.
Dr. J.C. Benson is located for the present in Vredenburgh, where he takes the practice of Dr. Cannon, who has gone north for medical treatment.
Mr. J.W. Peters, President of the Selma Marble and Granite works, was a visitor to Camden this week. This firm has erected many monuments and tombstones in our county and their work gives general satisfaction.
On Friday of last week Miss Icie McGraw and Mr. Joe Pritchett of Burl were married, Rev. Kimbrough officiating. The couple drove to Camden, where they secured license and returned home immediately after the ceremony. Miss McGraw was a student in the High School last session and both parties have many friends to congratulate them.
Gus Watts lost his house on last Friday night by fire. Practically all his household goods were lost. The origin of the fire is unknown. It was partially covered by insurance.
FOR RENT 1917: The Leppert plantation, four miles south of Camden, Ala. 1,000 acres, nearly all fenced and crossed fenced with hog wire. Ample water, large cattle barns, silo, dwelling house. This place ideal for cattle, hogs and farming. Write Mr. S. Rowan, Benton, Ala.
FOR SALE: One 18-horse power Buick Roadster in good condition, new tires, $125. One two-year-old horse mule, 14 hands high, well grown for age and works kindly, $75. Box 152.
116 YEARS AGO
SEPT. 27, 1906
Mr. W.J. Stanford of Pine Apple, the hustling agent of the Jesse French Piano and Organ Co., was in Camden on Friday last.
NOTICE: All persons having property in their possession belonging to Troop B, such as saddles, bridles, blankets or leggings, are hereby notified to have them in the armory by Oct. 20, as they will be prosecuted for using them. By order of J.D. Jenkins, Capt.
Hardy-Bowden: On Wednesday morning, Sept. 19, 1906, Mr. L.W. Hardy of Schuster was happily married to Miss Cora Bowden of Gordon, Ala. Mr. Hardy is a planter, has a saw mill and brick yard at Schuster, is a man well known and liked in the county, who wish for him and his bride all the joys that a happy future can bring.
Pupils entered in the boarding department of Camden Public School: Miss Starr of Rock West, Miss Watson of Neenah, Miss Gray of Caledonia and Miss Sharp of Shawnee. Others are arriving daily.
Mr. A.V. McMillan, who has been in Knoxville for the past three weeks, returned to Camden last Friday and was called back to Knoxville on Saturday on account of the death of his father, Mr. T.B. McMillan.
Miss Marcie B. Davis, daughter of Mr. John S. Davis, formerly of Fatama, Wilcox County, was recently married in Mobile to Mr. John S. Blalack. Our best wishes for the bridge and groom.
Mr. Robert H. Neville has been appointed Rural Route Carrier for Camden with Mr. T.F. Neville as substitute.
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