The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1896-02-23


the I. o. o. +, Of Caledonia, was In
stituted and christenedi "Amacitia," /"
meaning friendship. Mr. W. l.
Kemp, Of Columbus, was IN charge
and everything was conducted With
the usual business like and fraternal
spirit. Dr.. H. M. hanier, Of C0lum-
bus, had charge Of the initiation Of
new members, which he conducted
ia such g manner as bespoke knowl-
edge Of the mysteries Of the order
attained by few. The initiation was
very impressive as given By the
team composed OF the best material
IN Columbus and Aberdeen lodges.
A bright future awaits the new lodge
If we are to predict from its parent
age, Columbus and Aberdeen, two
Of the best In the State. The cleo
tive offices were -dllsdas f01ows:
y =. Hood, Noble Grand; R. NJ
lNickles, Vice Grand; Perry Werner,
..lSecretary; Chas. West, Treasurer
eAt the close Of the work appropriate
+ and instructive talks were made by
several members Of both lodges.
among whom was DR.. Hutchinson,
who very touchingly referred to his
membership during his young man
GOOD with the Aberdeen lodge and
now his declining years at COlum-
bus, and then the consumation Of
his life's desire in seeing the lodge
at Caledonia. Our lodge owes its
existence mainly to the efforts Of
DR.. Hutchinson, seconded by the
untirlng work OF Mr.. r. M. Nickles
Of this place. The new lodge feels
under manv obligations to the
brethren Of Union and Wildly lodges
for the courtesy extended in thus
organizing it. The visit of the
staunch business men of both places
gave Odd Fellowism an impetus
long to be felt in this community.
Such true and noble men pledged to
their fellow-man's welfare can but
be blessing to any community.
Brethren, come again. In humanI-
ty's name we welcome you.
The local lodge extends thanks to
the friends here for helping to en-
tertain the visiting brethren.
DR.. Murphy, our clever and ae-
commodating physician was in re-
ceipt Of letter last week from an
honest man in Texas. We say hon
est because he is a man who pays
his debts regardless Of time. The
letter contained 81 In payment for
services rendered by DR.. Murphy in
lS6T-6s Should we give the name,
many IN this community would re-
cognize the gentleman who removed
from here to Texas In 1859. Let
those who are owing their physician
who, perhaps, rode In storm or at
midnight rescuing them from prop
able death, pay their honest debts.
Anyone can see the letter by calling
on Dr. Murphy.
Major J. T. Senter was with us
during the institution Of the new
lodge, and made the good record Of
getting every man to subscribe for
his paper whom he met, excepting
one They all want The CoMMER-
oIAL. Mr.. George McCown is the
Caledonia agent, authorized to re-
ceive subscriptions now. Mr.. Nc
Gown is hustler and we are glad
to add him TO our force.
The Sunday school institute for
this beat has been postponed until
the last day of this month, which is
the last Saturday. Let every one
turn out and make IL q success.
Brother E. D. MInter, the faithful
superintendent Of New Salem, was
the only man who braved the rain
on the last time to come out If we
had more men like Brother Minter
in this world we would have fewer
failures.
Miss Lucy Murphy has returned
from Greenville, Miss, where she
has been visiting relatives since
Christmas. Miss Laura shull,
daughter Of Capt shun, of CoIum-
bus, returned with her, and is visit
ing her host Of friends and admirers
here.
Messrs. R. NJ. Nlckles and John
Golightly are In Birmingham at
tending Mardi Gras this week.
DR.. HUFF, Of Arkansas. who has
J been visiting his brother near here
l for a few weeks past, returned home
last week.
Capt Fred shull anu Major Ken
meth Harrison. Of Columbus, paid US
a nocturnal visit last week.
There was a dance and Valentine
drawing at Mr.. Dolph Barrentine's
Friday night, which was largely at
l tended and enjoyed by all. Some Of
, the boys mistook the spirits for the
C real Valentine and failed TO- turn
9 square corners in the dance. Christ.
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