Last Sunday night at eleven o'clock, Mr. John M. Lott died at his home in Douglas. He was near seventy seven years old and had been closely identified with the growth and prosperity of Coffee county since its formation in 1854. The Lott family has always been one of the leading families of the county and this one had always been one of the leaders of the large and prosperous family. He represented the county in the legislature several years ago and made himself recognized and appreciated by his colleagues. He was the oldest Master Mason in the country, having been a Mason for more than fifty years, always faithful to his lodge and beloved by his brethern. He was a member of the Methodist church and was always faithful in the performance of his duties. More than fifty years ago he married Miss Mary Jane Wilcox; who survives him; and who has been his main streght and support throughout life, always standing by him in his sorrows, misfortunes, successes, and joys. They have lived a long, eventful, and happy life together, and her heart is bourne down with grief at the parting of the two lives that have been so long together. They have a number of children, grand children, and great grand children to grieve the loss of this good and faithful man, who has ever lived a good, true, and consistent life.

Several months ago, we had a talk with him and he had promised to give us some old time Coffee county history, his connection with the Masonary and other things that would have been of interest to our readers, but his health and circumstances prevented us getting together, and we feel that we have missed, possibly, some matter of great interest that no other man in the county could give. The first ever held in Coffee county was at his father's house near Fillingims's still six miles from Douglas.

He was buried by the Masons at the Douglas cemetery at three o'clock Monday, Oct. 7th.

We extend our sympathy to his bereaved wife and many relatives and friends.