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DEATH OF CAPT. L. C. MAXWELL.This estimable Christian gentleman, soldier and citizen passed from the scenes of earth yesterday morning at about 0 o’clock, at the residence of his son-in-law, L. P. Kees. Capt. Maxwell was suddenly stricken with illness on the last day of May and never rallied. lie fully realized his condition and expressed a desire to remain longer with his beloved children, to whom he was ever a devoted and tender father.L. C. Maxwell was born in Attala county, Miss., March 11, 1837, and moved to this part of the State when he was fifteen years old. He was assessor of Lawrence county be fore Lincoln was formed. For moro than fifty years he was a member, aud a faithful one, of the Baptist church, having united with that denomination under the ministrations of Elder Norvel Robertson, and was baptized in Fair River. For forty three years Mr. Maxwell was a Mason, having united himself with that order at Monticello in 1859. On Nov. 8,1855, Capt. Maxwell married Miss S. V. Stamps, who died after thirty years of a happy domestic life. On April 1, 18G2, Mr. Maxwell was mustered into the army by the lamented H. F. Johnson and was made a Lieutenant in Company C, 33rd Regiment, Mississippi Voludteers, with R. O. Byrne as Captain. In 18G3, Lieutenant Maxwell was promoted to the office of Captain. In May, 1SG5, Capt. Maxwell returned homo bearing the record of a brave and honorable soldier and proudly maintaining the justice of the cause he had bravely served on many a bloody field.Capt. Maxwell was one of the most popular as well as prominent, residents of this county and by his uprightness of character, his geniality of disposition, and his loyalty to his friends bound them to him as with hooks of steel. In the family circle he was the central figure; and his devotion to his children and interest in their welfare were beautiful to behold, aud shed a radiance throughout their homes across whose thresholds he was ever glad ly welcomed.As one who wraps the drapery of his couch about him aud lies down to pleasant dreams, so the spirit of the honored and beloved dead gently took its flight yesterday morning. Today his restless body, that could find no comfort in his last illness, lies peacefully, with folded hands across thepulseless breast, while the redeemed soul revels in eternal joy, with no need of earthly aid or care. The children left behind are William, Wiley, La Pearl Maxwell Kees and Fannie Maxwell.The funeral took place at the Union Hall Baptist Church at 10 o’clock this morning, and was attended by a large concourse of people. Music was furnished by a choir from this city aud the services were conducted by the pastor of Union Hall church, Rev. R. H. Purser, and a former undershep-herd, Rev. J. E. Thigpen, to whom Mr. Maxwell was much attached. Fitting eulogies were paid the departed by both these consecrated men of God, after which the Masons took charge of the body aud the ceremonies were concluded at the grave. Beneath thefragrant floral tributes of friends who loved him, Mr. Maxwell was left to sleep until the resurrection morn, forWe shall sleep, but not forever:There will he a glorious dawn'*.
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Brookhaven Leader
Brookhaven, Mississippi, US
Wed, Jun 11, 1902
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