The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1906-06-13
10 RUSSELL,
After a Long Illness Sucumbs to
the Inevitable and Passes Over
the River.
A GOOD MAN GONE TO HIS REWARD.

The citizens of Columbia were great
ly shocked last Saturday morning when
the announcement spread over the COM
munity that 10 Russell was dead. Ev-
erybody in Columbia knew that he was
in very critical condition, but his
death was not expected at the time it
occurred. In fact those who frequent
ly visited his bedside were of the opin-
ion that he might possibly live several
months. The evening of his demise he
arose from his bed, walked to the din
ing room and ate his supper with the
family, convincing his wife and sons
that his condition was much better.
After tea he returned to his bed
room and laid down, feeling more COM
Portable than usual. A few minutes
before 10 o'clock, his wife, who was ly-
ing upon the bed with him, Mr.. Russell
flaming her, the night being very warm,
suddenly noticed the heavy breathing
of her husband, and by the time the
family was summoned death had
come.
10 Russell was born in Columbia,
KY, May LIST, 1910, making him &c
years, l month and days old.
When the war between the States
broke out he enlisted in the Third Ken
lucky infantry, Bramlette's regiment,
and served until peace was declared.
During that bloody strife he was twice
wounded, and for galantry he was pro-
NOTED from private to that of first
Lieutenant in Captain B. F. Powell's
company Soon after the close of the
war he accepted a position as travelling
salesman out of Louisville and contin-
ued that vocation until about two years
before his death. He was with Bam-
berger, Bloom & Co. during the reign
of that firm and later with j. Bacon
& Son, and for many years was one of
Louisville's most popular statesmen,
commanding large salary.
Forty years ago he was married to
Miss Sue Frisby, of Wayne county,
who survives him, together with two
sons, DR.. C. M. Russell and 10 o. Rus
sell. He also leaves two brothers, j.
M. and j. o. Russell, and one sister,
Miss Kate Russell.
The deceased was man of retiring
disposition. yet he had his convictions,
but he spoke them in most respectful
manner. He was man of the strict
est honor, his even dealings with his
fellow men endearing him to all with
whom he transacted business.
He was never known to decry the un-
fortunate, but with willing hands and
lovable disposition he was ever ready
to do what he could to alleviate want
and calm distress. In fact were we to
write book Of eulogies on his life and
character we could not say more than
this: He was a true Kentucky Ngentle-
man, friend to everybody and ,~severy-
body was his friend.
When quite young man he made a
profession of his faith in Christ, united
with the Presbyterian church, and lived
consistently until the end came. A
short time before he died he said to
Rev. w. C. Clemens, his pastor, that
he was only flesh and blood, and that
during his long service in the church
that he had done some things not alto
gether pleasing, but he communed |
with his God and was perfectly willing |
to go when the Master called.
The funeral services were heldlat the !
residence Sunday forenoon, conducted
by Rev. Clemens, assisted by Rev. A.
R. Kasey and Ed. 2. T. Williams.
The interment was in the city cem-
etery. To those who have been so
sorely bereft, our sympathy is extend
ed. !