Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1902-06-05
SUDDEN
DEATH.
a. j. Russell, OF
Meridian. is Dead.
was the orator this Year at the Uniyer-
ity. Delivered His Address Tuesday.
and Pound Dead in His Room Yes
teraay~ morning.


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a deep gloom was cast over
the closing exercises of the Uni,
versity Commencement, by the
sad and sudden death OF Hon. a.
j. Russell. the chosen orator OF
Tuesday last. Mr.. Russell was
the guest of DR.. r. NJ. Leavell
upon his arrival in Oxford, and
seemed to be in usual health un-
til after delivering his Grafton
Tuesday morning. Mr.. Russell
complained of feeling i'll, Tuesday
afternoon, and as he grew worse
in the evening, DR.. Young was
summoned. At 9 o'clock, We'd
nesday morning, he seemed tie be
resting quietly, and DR.. Leavell
and the physician left him to re
pose. At 3 O'Clock, DR.. Leaveil
went to Mr.. RusselI's room, and
believing him to be asleep, did
not attempt to arouse MIN. Al
6 O'Clock, DR.. Leavell returned to
his guests room and found him
dead. The remains were embalm.
ed and sent to Meridian, the home
Of the deceased. Wednesday after
noon, on a special train. Mr..
Russell was about 46 years OF
age. aud was one of the most
promising and prominent public
men of the state. He was Speak.
er of the Lower House of Repre-
sentatives, Attorney for the Mo
bile & Ohio Railroad, an able
lawyer, and courteous gentleman
He married Miss Givhan, OF this
place, about twenty years ago.
The beautiful residence of Col.
and Mrs. j. ". T. Falkncr was the
scene of a charming entertain
ment Friday evening, in honor OF
their neice. Miss Patty Ella Muir,
ray, of Ripley. Lovely decora-
lions and sweet music added to
the enjoyment of the occasion.
About sixty guests were present.
Refreshing ices and cream was
served during the evening.
A very excellent and interest
ing Piano Recital was given by
the pupils of Miss Lottie Pegues'
music class at the Episcopal Rec
tory Friday night. The well Sc
lected program was rendered en-
tirely from memory, and much
credit is reflected upon5 Miss
hottie by the care and skill with
which each number vas rendered
by her pupils.
Hons. w. B. Walker, Aberdeen:
w. II. Belk, Holly Springs; L. Nj
Southworth, CarrolltoD; w. E
Baskin, j. Fl. Jones, Woodville:
R. H. Thompson, Jaceson; E. w
Smith, fernando; M. NJ. Evans
Mt. Olive;J. T. Senter, Columbus
Judge J.. A. Orr, Columbus; and
Judge A. IL. Whitfield, Jackson
trustees of the University have
been in attendance of commence
ment and official duties.
Mr.. Joe E. West and Miss Anna
Lee Ragland, both of Taylor, were
married last Thursday at 8 P. NJ.
in the Baptist church at Taylor
w. |. Hargis, officiating. Attend
ants: Mr.. Sid Williams and Miss
Jackie Webster, Mr.. Mac Webster
and Miss Lila Ragland. Mr.. and
Mrs. West left Immediately on a
bridal trip to New Orleans. May
joy go with the happy couple.
The Citizens Band which has
furnished music for the University
commencement exercises for the
past several years, also filed the
position this year, and delighted
all in attendance by ther excellent
selections of up-to-date music,
splendidly rendered. Oxford has
reason to be justly proud Of this
band of musicians, who are fast
gaining an enviable reputation OF
being the best trained band in the
State.
The sudden death of Mrs. j. L.
Strawn of congestion. last Friday
night, was a great shock to her
family and many friends. She was
in usual health until two days be
fore her death, and was not con-
sidered dangerously ill until Fri
day afternoon. Mrs. Strawn was
raised in this county and for the
past fifteen years has been a resi-,
dent of the town. She was a con-
sistent member of the Me1a,dist
church and much beloved by a
vide circle offriends. She leaves
a husband, two sons and an aged
foster mother, Mrs. Sarah Brian.
who for a number Of years made
her home with Mrs. Strawn. We
extend sympathy to the bereaved
family.
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