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| Gov. Braxton Bragg Comer |
NOV. 17, 1938
FOOTBALL: Camden fell under the forward march of the Greenville eleven last Friday night by the score of 39-0. Although Camden put on a spectacular aerial show, but liked the scoring punch. Camden plays Perry County High Friday on the home field.
COTTON GINNING REPORT: Census report shows that 10,572 bales of cotton were ginned in Wilcox County from the crop of 1938 prior to Nov. 1 as compared with 15,169 bales for the crop of 1937. – W.H. Speir, Special Agent.
Armistice Day was observed in Camden by the Legionnaires with a circus, a fine and enjoyable horse show, a barbecue and an evening dance. The stores closed in remembrance and honor of the occasion.
Mrs. Evelyn McNeill, Mrs. Maud Shook, Miss Julia Jones, Mrs. J.A. Cook accompanied by Mr. Bonner Hines were Selma visitors Monday evening to see Tallulah Bankhead in her play, “I Am Different.”
Prominent Wilcox Citizen Claimed By Death: C.M. McLean of
McWilliams passed away in the early morning of Nov. 11, 1938. Born and reared
in this section, “he was every angle an intimate and integral part of the county
he loved so well.”
He was a member of the McWilliams Methodist Church and when
his health permitted was a regular and consecrated member, being ever ready to
help with his time and means for the upbuilding of the church, school and all
community activities.
Mr. McLean was a successful merchant and farmer.
94 YEARS AGO
NOV. 15, 1928
LINDEN vs. CAMDEN: Wilcox County High School took Marengo County High School’s measure in a fast football game Friday afternoon. The score was 25 to 0, two touchdowns being made in each half. The Camden team outcharged the heavier Linden team and smothered their offense before it could get underway. The Camden team prevented a running and passing attack which completely bewildered the visitors. Up to date, Camden has won six out of seven games played.
DEATH OF M.W. SMITH SR. – Mr. Malcolm W. Smith Sr., a much
loved and respected citizen, died at his home in Canton Bend Sunday night, Nov.
11, 1928.
He spent his life in this section where he was a successful
farmer and businessman. He was a consistent member of the Methodist church. He was
a true and loyal friend and a devoted father and husband. His place in the community
was such that makes his going a keen loss. His remains were laid to rest in the
Canton Bend cemetery on Monday with Rev. H.P. Childs officiating.
A large number attended Home Coming Day at the Wilcox County High School last Friday. The football game between Camden and Linden was the main attraction of the day, but a number of stunts were greatly enjoyed.
REV. E.A. DANNELLY: The sad news reached here on Wednesday of the death of Rev. E.A. Dannelly of Eufaula, Ala. Rev. Dannelly spent his boyhood days in Camden and his many friends are grieved to know of his untimely end.
103 YEARS AGO
NOV. 20, 1919
Lt. Judson Hawthorne returned the past week from overseas service having received his honorable discharge. He expects to be in Camden until next spring when he will look after business interests in Idaho.
Judge A.S. VanDeGraf of Tuscaloosa is looking after business interests in Wilcox. He owns extensive farm lands in Gees Bend and expects to make headquarters at Primrose for some time.
Mr. Hunter Rayburn arrived home on Friday night, having received his honorable discharge from the army at Camp Gordon. He recently arrived from overseas duty and is looking well, but says he has enough of army life for the present.
Mr. D.H. Turner and Judge B.M. Miller are attending court in Selma this week.
Prof. Washburn will sing at the ARP Church at 11 o’clock service next Sabbath morning.
Mr. Kenneth Morris of Tuscaloosa will conduct lay service at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church every Sunday morning at 11 o’clock, church school at 10. All are cordially invited to attend.
Misses Emily Williams, Nellie Nall Matthews, Louise Matthews, Marcella Moore and Addie Lee Farish, who were attendants at the Wills-McDowell wedding, have returned to the Women’s College.
113 YEARS AGO
NOV. 18, 1909
Governor Comer delivered an address at the Court House last Thursday night to a large audience, estimated to have been about equally divided between the anti-amenders and amenders. While we differ with the Governor on his present position on the amendment, yet our people generally are always glad to have any Governor of the state visit us, and we trust some other nice day, after the amendment is defeated, Governor Comer will visit Camden again.
Rev. A.P. Majors resigned his position as pastor of Enon church, and Rev. Redmon of Farmersville will fill his place.
Sheriff Moore informs us that six prisoners are in jail.
Mr. H.H. Stewart of Selma was a visitor to Camden the first of the week. Mr. Stewart has been mayor of Selma, is an earnest church member and is against the amendment.
FURMAN: Dr. W.B. Palmer has bought a home and is painting and refurnishing it in a modern way. He has had a gasoline lighting system installed.
O’possums are plentiful this year.
Mrs. Pattie E. Grantham has been appointed post mistress at Sunny South.
The arrival of little Misses VanWert and Olensky have made happy the homes of their fond parents.
The hazy mornings, warm days and cool nights indicate the beautiful Indian Summer is with us, but will soon be succeeded by rain and cold weather.
123 YEARS AGO
NOV. 15, 1899
Mr. C.J. Rhodes, who has been clerking for Mr. W.R. Alford of Canton Bend for the past two years, left last week for Repton, where he has accepted a position with Mr. Stephen Wiggins. Mr. Rhodes is a fine business man, and we are sorry to note his departure from our neighboring town.
Oysters! Oysters and Hot Coffee at the Masonic Hall on Wednesday evening, 22nd inst., by Ladies of the Aid Society M.E. Church. Come all.
The County Board of Revenue was in session Monday and Tuesday. The full membership, consisting of Messrs. G.L. Watson, W.A.J. Albritton, K.A. Mayer, S.M. Cathcart, were present. The regular routine of business was transacted.
Mr. S.J. Walling made a business trip through Monroe County last week. He purchased him a lot in Beatrice on the corner of Main and Wheeler Street.
Mrs. F.L. Moore of Pine Hill is in Birmingham to attend the marriage of her sister, Miss Kate Cumming, which occurs tonight.
Dr. J.P. Jones is having his store building on Claiborne Street improved and ornamented. Thus our street continues to grow in attractiveness.
When Broad and Clifton streets are as finely improved as is Claiborne. Camden will have no further need of blushing for them.
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