Copyright USGenNet Inc., 2026 All Rights Reserved USGenNet Data Repository Please read USGenNet Copyright Statement on this page: Transcribed and submitted by Linda Talbott for the USGenNet Data Repository http://www.us-data.org/ =========================================================================== USGenNet Data Repository Notice: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization. Non-commercial organizations desiring to use this material must obtain the consent of the transcriber prior to use. Individuals desiring to use this material in their own research may do so. ============================================================================= Formatted by USGenNet Data Repository Chief Archivist, Linda Talbott All of the above information must remain when copied or downloaded. ============================================================================= The Grand Rapids Eagle Tuesday, 20 February, 1877 Saturday morning last, while PERRY RUSSELL, of Manistee, was engaged in shooting at a target in the rear of his grocery store, the pistol was accidentally fired, and killed almost instantly WILLIE RUSSELL, a son of ANDREW RUSSELL, and nephew of PERRY RUSSELL. Deceased was about 19 years of age, a young man of great promise, and uni- versally beloved by all who knew him. The accident cast a gloom over the entire community. ===============================================================================