The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1881-05-13

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Mrs. Mary White, widow Of Mr.. John
White, and daughter Of Prof. j. II. McBIair.
died at her residence near Kedron. on
Thursday, the 9TH inst, after long aud
painful illness, which she bore wifb ehris-
tian fortitude and resignation. As soon rs
she became satisfied that the fell DESTROYER.
consumption. was settling down upon her
iraii and delicate system, she began to set
her house IN orderi5not somnch with refer
enee 10 her spiritual condition. for early in
life she had "chosen that better part. . that
! incompatible inheritance reserved in heav-
en- for Gods faithful followers. but feeling
that she could not slsr long with her dear
children, she pushed fhen f0rnAri in their
education as rapidly % possible, so as to Cd
and qualify them for the active suites Of
| life. This, to her, wash labosiof love, for
like her honored father she net only knew
the advantages Of liberal Aeiizcafion, but
she loved to wander oyer Vie fields 81
science and literature, and to dill the sweet
flowers which in rich pr0fusfof are scatter
ed aboad for the benefit and pleasure Of
any who may desire to gather them. Hers
vas gentle, quiet, pure and peaceful life.
Retiring in her disposition she found her
chief pleasure, during her nioaIhs Of widow
hood, in teaching her childr,d and having
them nesting closely aroutd her in her
own pleasant home, and near enough to en-
Joy the pleasant associations 81 Tie paterna1
family circle. Her death wa& fit sequel
to such life. For months sAe had been
expecting Il, and when the lasDtpur came
she was ready. Surrounded 81 weeping
relatives, children and FRIENDS, ske asked
to be placed on her knees in ,lie BED that
she might offer one more prayer. This done,
in soft and plaintive accents she whispered,
"come, sweet Jesus, come quickl ? and AZ
they laid her down her pure Sfirff passed
away. She sweetIy fell asleep "a ha arms
of her loving Savior, and Joined lie, A'-'ys =
mother in the home Of the blessed -.
RELIGIOUS INTELEEe ES i,,' -; s I'm
Services were held at all the q visitfhg
town on last Sabbath, EXCEPT ff7fbusI nd s
rian, whose pastor. was absent 81 both
meeting in Franklin. ,<IIioref
The new organ for1iile X a kfff6S <<aick
In this place il 20 be br0ug tndine ssvefal,
mp In time for the concert otT. p. Iarrl g
ing, the 18th inst. It is to b Htsdep. <ut|
the pulpit now stands, and II Ia -
be moved forward nearer &c 4oIf 1[ 3 /
We viii place under the head OF & rs N.
intelligence, the eonvocatiQn Of tao ||ered
people OF the Old Baptist persuasion h;oh
met at the colored church In this liISne->n
lszt Saturday and Sabbath, though - sonic
respects it looked more like ptiitital
gathering. They came in ali diftEtitne
far and near, and in all sorts oil WA. from
handsome carriages and bugsles 1}41l to
expresses, wagons, horseback and fe9f1ack
While preaching was going gu inside the
church, there was, part of the flnld ct least
a good deal Of loud talk, noise am 4.
sion, and a smart sprinkle OF blssphs1ly Oh
side, SO lis said by some who were flt<enf.
AS usual, these May meetings neresIail to
bring rain. sal
TILE MALE ACADEMY -.
embracing the Masonic Lodge, & iiI renal ms
in damaging condition, and nov Aiat a
decree in the Chancery Court has defined
the title Of the property and there IS no
longer a necessity for delay in snakirE the
necessary repairs, would It not be va Tor
the Masons and trustees to COT or. together
and adopt some plan for raiSias 'hffnnds
necessary for putting new fpf n fhs1
house. and for other needed ind t<t |3l,i
Let joint COMMITTEES OF Maso4s - +.i,s !
tees be appointed without delays take /
this matter in hand, and, they WI fnsfsls(
in getting liberal and spbsiah8|
tial subscription from the genefous people
Of this community. 4
ERRATA.-The two first lines Or or. IA ~
iation from Milton, got little = sakosl, md
should read,
so much the rather, thou Celestial Light.
shine inward. and the mind through ali her 1
powers irradfate -
PERSONAL.
Miss Mollie c., oae Of our 1nost ,ssfrrrinc
md beautiful young ladies', was escorted IS |
/ buggy ride by handsome beau, On Sun /
lay evening If that young man slnavs |
lrives as be did then, he is safe hakd to i
rust with livery turnolfs. There Nasast 1
alking, but slow driving behind that Bone
letter gelding.
Miss Sallhe AeLeniore, Of Nashtzh a I
brunette of great elegance Of persosl and Of 4
triking resemblance to the pfettiest young
ady in Maury county, after months visit
o her aunt, Mrs. J. T. Alexander IS about
to the city Of Rocks. ~ Il
Little Pearl, the sweet little suaefkx{ ~
till quite sick. II is four weeks siheeI She.if
Tas taken sick.