Mrs. Louisa Caldwell, widow of the late John C. Caldwell, died at her home, 931 South East street this morning about 3 o'clock after a long illness. For many years she had been afflicted with cancer and this, with old age was the immediate cause of her death. She was about 90 years of age and had lived in this county most of her life, a very large portion of this time being in the vicinity of Franklin. She was, perhaps, the oldest living member of the Franklin M.E. church and was a conscientious Christian woman, a good mother and kind neighbor. She was one of the pioneers of western civilization and helped make this county what it is to-day. When she came to Morgan county all that section was a howling wilderness, but she lived to see the desert bloom and blossom as the rose and the old log cabin give way to the onward march of civilization and in its stead see the many beautiful farm residences that now dit the plain. Deceased was remarkable for gentleness and purity of character and the many relatives who mourn their loss can rise up and call her blessed for the good that she did while on earth. She is survived by four sons and one daughter, Hon. Newton Caldwell, of Wellington, Kans.; Dr. G. W. Caldwell, of Waggoner, Ill.; Lee and Andrew Caldwell, of Franklin, and Miss Mary Jane Caldwell, who resides at home.

Time of funeral will be announced later.