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At his home, in Humboldt, Tenn., on the 10th of July 1919, Col. William M. McCall, splendid citizen, able lawyer, and polished, courtly gentleman, passed to his reward. He was in his eightieth year and had long been in feeble health.

Colonel McCall went to Humboldt from Milan, Tenn., some thirty-five years ago and began the practice of his profession.

Colonel McCall was born and reared in Smith County, Tenn., and from that county went into the army of the Confederacy, serving as a member of the 7th Tennessee Regiment, Hatton's Regiment, of Archer's Brigade, Army of Northern Virginia. He was a brave and faithful solder to the end.

After the war closed he went to Gibson County and began the practice of law at Milan, but some thirty-five years ago he removed to Humboldt, where he built up a large practice in his profession and ranked as one of the leading lawyers of West Tennessee and as a citizen was interested and active in promoting the general good of his community.

Colonel McCall was married twice, his first wife being Miss Harrison, of Milan. Some years after her death he was married to Miss Lillie Dance, who survives him. His death marks the passing of one of the most interesting and beloved characters of Humboldt and Gibson County, and he will long be remembered and sincerely mourned. He was a man of genial disposition and had many friends.