Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-11-17
MRS. vIoLer JAcksoNs DEATH.
The End Comes Unexpectediy-tamhy
Connections Beautiful Character.


Mrs. Violet Pace Jackson, wife OF
Bishop H. 81. Jackson. OF Alabama, ana
the oldest child OF Mr.. James u. Pace
died suddenly al the residence OF her
father, No. 100 west Franklin street. yes
terday afternoon at 3:i5 o'clock.
Mrs. Jackson had been In bad health
for several months past. but her Illness
was not considered serious and when the
end came yesterday her death was
profound shock 10 her relatives ana
friends. In the morning she appeared 70
DC much better than usual and was most
cheerful but Just before her demise she
began 20 sink rapidly. and the best medi-
cal attention could not save her.
Her death was particularly distressing
as nearly all the members OF her imfne-
date family were away from the city
when she breathed her last. Bishop JACK
son was I'm Alabama, but expected 10
reach here shortly, while Mr. Pace had
just left for the Warm Springs, as ais
health has not been very good OF late.
Misses Bessie and Mary Pace, her sisters.
were in New York.
The sad news was Immediately tele-
graphed to the absentecs. and Blshop
Jackson will reach here this morning on
the o'clock train OF the Richmond ana
Danyille railroad. Mr. Pace VIII arrive an
hour later, while the Misses Pace WIN
reach the city I'm the afternoon. Inc
arrangements for the funeral VIII not be
completed until her husband arrives.
Mrs. jackson was % years OF age, and
VI 10 the time that her husband was
elected assistant bishop Of Alabama, she
resided IN Richmond Since then she had
lived in Admission, Ala. but spent a great
deal of time In Virginia, and had been
here for several months The deceased
was married In 1880 and two small chill
dren survive her.
Mrs. Jackson was a model preacher
wife. and her union with Bishop jackson
was a most happy one. she aided HIM IN
every way and his success as minister
Is largely due to her jealous help. she
visited the members Of her husband
flock without regard to thfir condition
and was very active In church work,
She was q woman Of strong nina anu
fine character and combined these none
qualities with an affecuonato and loving
disposition
Funeral Of General Mcdonald.
The funeral Of Acknowledged James
Mcdonald took place from 81 fhln
church Yesterday at noon and teere wa.
a large attendance, representing AL classs'
in the community. The floral oHer1ns.
were condncted by Rev. McWilllams, as
sistant rector OF 81. Paurs. and the IN
torment was at Shockoe cemetery.
INSTITUTE FLAGS At HALF-hAST
Especial telegram 10 the Dispaich)
LEXINGTON. VA. November l6.-Out
Of respect TO the memory or Adtutant
General Mcdonald. the national and stat
flags were placed at half-mast al moor
to-day at the Virginia Military Institute
and salute OF eleven guns was hreo
by the corporal Of the guard. one every
half hour, beginning at noon.
other Deaths and Funerals.
Mrs. ". $. Lockett died OF consumption
Yesterday morning at i015 o'clock at the
residence of her husband, after hong ahu
painful Illness She had been confined I,
her bed for the past nine months, bu'
bore her sickness with patience ana re-
sigDation. The deceased. whose maiden
name was Tessie Clutter. vvas former
resident Of Danvlle. and was thughtei
Of Mrs T.. v Clutter. Sh0 married Mr
Lockett on the 18th Of last December
Mrs. Tockett was a consistent member
Of the Christian Church. and she pos
scssed sweet. loveable disposition Whicf
enGsared her 10 her friends. She leaves
a mother two sisters and three brothers
The funeral Will take place from th'
residence No. sos north sixth street
tomorrow morning. at II o'clock.
The funeral Of Mrs. Margaret ] Owens
who died Tuesday. took place from M
residence If her son-in-law. Mr.. y. X
Garrett. No 3l2 south Cherry street. yes
ter1ay morning at IL O'Clock
The deceased was one Of tho Oldest resi-
dents Of the city. as h. was In her ~
year She WAS the widow OF Thomas II
owens. and leaves four cbndrcn-airs
r. Y. Larmand and Airs. y. X. Garrett
Of this city. and Nessrs. Thomas 7. am
J. 4. owens. 81 CleVeland. Ohio.
Mr.. j. II. Southward died " apopleXl
"Wednesday night AZ 10 o'clock. ~ his resi-
dence. 40. 81 south Pine street. after q
long Illness The deceased was ~ year.
Of acp During ne war he was gallan
soldier Of the ConfederacY and was badly
wounded at Gettysburg. The remains
were buried yesterday afternoon In Han
over county.