The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1919-08-13
CALEDONIA.

On the morning Of August the
fifth, the pure spirit of Mrs. Fannie
Wells slipped out Of its frail home
Of clay and went back to the God
who gave il, after spending seventy
seven years here on earth.
Grandma. as she was commonly
called, had a lovely disposition,
beautiful Christian character and a
gentle, sympathetic nature. She was
charitable in her judgement, gener-
Gus in her love. She cherished no
bitter animosities, She spoke no burn
ing words os sarcasm. Every one
loved her who knew her. She was a
patient sufferer, and during all the
long dark days of her last Illness
she never murmured, but always
wore sweet smile. Such a character
makes the world richer, makes life
better and her going leaves her
friends and loved ones all the sadier.
The community feels great sympa-
thy for the surviving children. who
lost so much in a mother. She was
tenderly laid to rest Wednesday
afternoon in the Rowan cemetery.
On last Sunday Rev. B. f. Law
renee filled the pulpit in the Presby
terrain church in Caledonia. He is 4
most eloquent speaker, holding his
hearers spell-bonnd. He is possessed
Of that pure and lofty spirit and Sc
ductive power of persuasion, that de-
lights. instructs and eventually will
triumph in the end Rev Lawrence
has recently returned to his child
hood home, after spending severa
years preaching in Illinois and
also in the far-away East.
Mr.. and Mrs Q. Morris, of West
Point were called to Caledonia last
week by the illness and death of Mr..
Morris mother, Mrs. Fannie Wells.
The writer made a delightful
motor trip from Caledonia to Artesia
by the way of Columbus last Friday.
We found the crops parching up by
the hot north winds. The hay crop
is extra fine. Saw hundreds of tons
cut and stacked, ready for the bail
ing. The fine southern hospitality
of the people in this section cannot
be excelled anywhere in the state.
Mr.. ]. W. Vaughn sold his farm
for thirty dollars per acre to a gen.
tleman from Tennessee. We have
not learned whsre Mr.. Vaughn eX-
poets to go. There are other parties
here from Tennessee wanting to buy
land in the Caledonia section.
Mr. James Stillman is welcomed
home from an extended trip in the
west, spending part of his time in
New Mexico.
Mr.. A. B. Lawrence, popular bust
ness man of Columbus, spent last
week visiting relatives in Caledonia,
spending sometime in the home of
his uncle, Mr. S. l.. Darnell.
Mr.. Tom Hanengton, a successful
business man of Memphis, Tenn, is
and relatives in and around Gale
that are giving him a cordial well
come.
Messrs. L. D. Barrentine and j. B.
Egger transacted business in Bir-
mingham, Ala, last week.
Mr. F. ]. Lundin, a prominent
business man of Chicago, was an
honored business visitor in Gale
donia Monday of last week.
Hon. .. F Johnson, of the Colum-
bus bar was shaking hands with his
friends on the streets of Caledonia
Monday, having come out on legal
business
Mr.. and Mrs L. ID. Barrentine and
Mrs H. B. Eeger motored to Vernon
Ala. last Friday
Mr.. G. w. Jernigan TRANSACTED
business in West Point last week.
Miss Delpha Andrews. Mrs. Flor
ence Hannell and daughter s1ant
last week visiting relatives in Ensley
Ala