The Tupelo journal., 1904-09-30
Ia Honor Of J. ". Barron.

- ~ AASAN
the memory Of the beloved and
lamented James w. Barron, late
District Attorney, with Hon. E.
O. Sykes, presiding.
Touching and eloquent tributes
were paid by Messrs H. s. Giley-
len, Geo. G. Paine, G. j. Left
witch, E. 0. Sykes, Jr., D. w.
Houston, Geo. T. Mitchell and
Judge Sykes.
The following resolutions were
reported and unanimously adop-
ted:
James w. Barron. late District
Attorney of the First Judicial, Dis
trict, was a native of Mississippi,
born in Choctaw county in 1859.
He was State Senator of his dis
trict for one term, being elected
thereto when but 81 years of age.
In 1896 he removed to Aberdeen
and formed a partnership for the
practice of law with Capt. Il.
E.. Houston. The partnership of
Houston & Barron lasted until
the latter was appointed District
Attorney by Gov. McLaurin to fill
the unexpired term of Gen. Fin
ley. TO this office he was twice
reelected by the popular vote OF
the people of the district.
He was a most affable and courte-
GUS gentleman. His attractive
personal qualities all of his life
drew about him many companions
and admirers. The Irish blood
in his veins contributed spice and
joviaIty to his disposition; he was
loyal to his friends, and his graft
tude for a kindly act or friendly
word was instant and lasting.
In 1898 he married Miss Maud
Stoddard, the step daughter of his
late law partner, Capt. Houston, a
most beautiful young lady, who,
with two attractive children, sur
vive him.
The fathers frequently express
ed regret was that his onerous
official duties kept him so constant
ly from the presence and compan-
ionship of his family.
Only a few months before his
death, Mr.. Barron was apprised
by his physician of the presence
of acute kidney trouble. Its en-
croachments were rapid and dead
ly and in spite of the best medi-
cal attention, it soon swept him
away.
James w. Barron was a gradu-
ate of the law department OF the
University of Mississippi. He
was IL most eloquent advocate and
faithful advisor; but his fame
must rest on his conspicuous Off
cial career as District Attorney.
His zeal for the enforcement OF
the law and the punishment of
crime, all looking to the better
ment of society, was intense and
una bated. He was absolutely fear
less and impartial in the discharge
of official duty. Neither the adula-
ton of the rich, nor the pity OF
the poor and humble, o the in
huence of the great could blind
him to the demands of public duty.
To him public office was truly a
public trust; he vas at all times
merciful. He was always flair
and tolerant and just. His strong,
clean appeals for the observance
of the criminal law will long re-
main a greatful memory among
his fellow citizens, Be it therefore
Resolved, by the Bar OF Mon
roe county and the district, that IN
the death of James W. Barron,
our profession has lost an orna-
ment, and as an official, an ex.
smplar, his elientage and eloquent
advocate and faithful advisor.
Resolved second, that his indy
ing devotion to his duty as he
saw it that want of display and
self glorification In his demeanor,
his enlightenment in the face OF
the demands of public duty or the
execution of a private trust, should
be to us all examples to be emulat-
ed.
Resolved third, that his manner
of discharging a public office, his
want of all ostentation or self
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT, his single eye to
the public good, his impartial
treatment of the poor and the rich,
his ~fearlessness at all times, alto
gether constitute him a shining
example to occupants Of public
Office.
Resolved fourth, that the gener-
GUS heart, the amiable disposition,
the open countenance, the cheerful
demeanor and the honorable life
of our deceased brother lawyer,
James w. Barron, all should en-
shrine him in memory and leave
his life a heritage to his country
and his family.
Resolved fifth, that the judge OF
court be requested to spread these
reolutions on it's minutes as a
cl;rbt tokan If onr regard for a