The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1898-07-15
We are Agents for the Champion Wagon.
BIGBYVILLE.

old, old fashion; the fashion that came
in with our first parents, and will last
unchanged until our race has run it's
course, and the wide armament is
rolled up like a scroll. The old, old
fashion-Death."
Within the past week, two more good
women have responded to their Mas
ter's call and quietly and calmly passed
from our, midst into the bright world
beyond. Both had reached a ripe old
age. They had fought a good fight;
they had run their course; and, each
could say:
"My soul is ready to depart,
No thought rebels, the obedient heart
Breathes forth no sigh;
The wish on earth TO linger still
Were vain, when tits Gods sovereign
will
That we shall die"
Mrs. Alexander died Wednesday
night, July 6, 1898. She was well-known
in Maury County, and was held in high
esteem by all who knew her. Hers
was bright, happy life. She was
noted for her Jolly, jovial disposition,
and she always carried sunshine and
gladness wherever she went. She was
a woman who possessed great energy
and strong force of character. She i'm
pressed YOU with the idea that "Life is
not an empty Dream" but, Life is real |!
Life is earnest;" and, thatwe must be up
and doing, with heart for any fate"
Cheerfulness and hospitality were
two of her chief characteristics, and
all through life she delighted to enter
into the innocent amusements and
pleasures of the young people. She
loved company, and did all in her
power to make it pleasant for those
who visited her home. Mrs. Alexander
was the mother of nine children, all
of whom are now living. They will
miss her-oh so much-for none can
fill the place of Mother. Mother (;
what sweet memories cluster around
that name! What tender, loving,
sacred associations are connected with
it! To the bereaved ones we offer our
sympathy. AT such times, we know
that human sympathy is poor consola-
ton, but remember, dear friends, that
earth hath no sorrow that
Heaven can not heal"
During the last two or three months
Mrs. Alexander was sorely afflicted
and suffered great deal, but she bore
it patiently and murmured not She
was surrounded by devoted children,
loving relatives and faithful friends.
Everything that could be done by hu-
man hands was done for her comfort
but, day by day, her form became more
emaciated. Finally, her body became
10 fit temple for her soul, and Death
gently unbarred the door and set it
free. And in our imagination we can
almost hear her sweetly exclaim-
"Joy! joy, forever; my task is done!
The gates are passed and Heaven is
won."
The other, who is dead, is Miss Mary
Perry. No, not dead-for "To live in
the hearts we leave behind is not to
die" OF Miss Mary we can truly say
'none knew her but to love her" Hers
was life that God himself delights to
look upon. Her disposition was kind,
gentle and tender; and while she lived
quiet, unassuming life, she welded a
silent influence that will be felt as long
as memory lives, by those who knew
and loved her Miss Marys mission on
earth ssemed to be that OF Guardian
Angel-watching oyer aud caring for
the orphans; and willingly devOting
her time and thoughts to those. who
needed her most. She loved God and
she loved humanity. All through life
she went about in her own quiet, happy,
peaceful way doing good, and giving
comfort and consolation to those i'll
| trouble. Life to this dear woman meant
something more than just merely
I existing. She felt that each individual
has a mission on earth, and to do her
! life-work in way 10 reflect honor and
glory upon her Maker, was her chief
aim. She fully realized that
"Religion never was designed
To make our pleasures less"
Early in life she connected herself
with the Methodist Church, and for
more than sixty years she was faith
| ful. consistent member. Her devotion
| TO her church was beautiful. Her pew
was never vacant when she was
| physically able to attend church. She
/ was so willing and ready to do her part
and always contributed literally TO the
! church
Miss Mary lived to be nearly ~ years
old. vet her mind remained active to
the last. She always kept abreast with
the times and could talk intelligently
on any current topic of Importance
She frequently talked of dying, and
seemed TO have no fears of death at all
for hers was well spent life.
During her last illness she realized
her condition and spoke of her de
parture as though she were about To
start off on a pleasant journey Anu
oftentimes when she did not feel like
talking, cher eyes were silent homes OF
PRAYER She was lovingly and tender
iy cared for, and carefully nursedi put
pneumonia pr wed too much for hertra
body; and on saturday, July 3, 1895
with quiet mind, she faded like the
light upon a summers evening.
Funeral services were held Sunday
afternoon at the Methodist Church by
Bro. Powers, Of Bigbyyille, and Bro
White, of Hopewell, We thenfollowec
her remains TO the family ourla
ground. We saw the grave covered
and beautiful flowers carefully placed
upon it. Then, in that calm time, wher
ali outward things and inward Thoughts
TEEN with assurance of Immortality
with tranquil and submissive hearts
we turned away, and left this christian
woman with God. Il FRIEND