The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-07-02
DIR. JAMES BEALE DEAD.
For sixty Years lie was successfui
Practitioner In This City.

Practitioner In This city.
Al II O'Clock Yesterday telegram was
received from Philadelphia by Mr.. Henry
NJ. Moses announcing the death of Dr.
James Beale, who was for sixty years a
successful practitioner OF TINS city: Last
week letters were received that told that
the venerable physician was fast approach
ing his earthly end, and his death be-
came only question OF time. lie
died at the residence Of his daugh-
Ter. Mrs. Erastus Branerd, who was wen
known in this city as Miss Mary Bella
Beale. His last moments were peaceful, ana
with his face beaming with Christian light,
he fell asleep, only to wake up at the pOr-
fails of heaven, and 10 hear the plaudits OF
angels. when it was said "Well done,
thou good and faithful servant, enter thou
into the joys Of the Lord
DR.. Beale was eighty-seyen years OF age,
and for fully three score of years practiced
medicine. In consequence OF advancing
ace and increasing intirmity, he retired
from practice ten years ago, ana IN feDru,
ary. 1887. removed to Philadelphia, ana
made his home with his daughter. Al
though living in the City of Brotherly Love,
his thoughts of his ideal home would ever
revert 20 Richmond, and he was constantly
sending messages Of love to friends that he
had left behind.
DIR. Beale came - Richmond when he
was about twtnty-tour years OF age. ne
lived for the greater part OF this time IN his
well-knoWn residence on Ninth street, be-
tween Grace and Franklin streets.
This house was furnished elegantly IN
every particular, and during tne
! life of DIR. Beale was kept constantly
omen TO his friends and TO those whom ne
1000 INIT IA "A .
"A guest at this house during the memorable
convention Of that year, and later ON, during
DR.. Beale's residence, many distinguished
men were entertained under its hOspitable
roof. All during the four years of the
war DR.. Beale and his wife kept what may
be called a hospital in the "Beale House"
Wounded and sick soldiers ever found a
resting place within its hall; and DIR. Bealc
was ever ready TO render the aid possible t.
the men who wore the grey.
As a scholar DIR. Beale held eminent
rank. Music, drama and the arts were
alike familiar to him, and his mind was
well stored with classic and modern ltera'
ture. As physician his name was q
SYNONYM Of ali that word implies, and with
ever increasing popularity, he was held In
| true reverence by the citizens OF Richmond
lie was for many years physician at the
| city Jail, and was always prominent
| Democrat, at one time being a member Of
the well remembered spartan Band.' Dr.
] Beale was also an active member OF the
Richmond Light Infantry Blues. and was a
member of the Blues Association at the
time Of his death.
During his residence here Dr. Beale wa
grand master Of Dove Lodge, No. 81, y. +,
and 4. NJ, and was for years member Of
the Presbyterian church.
Though not unexpected, the intelligence
of DR.. Beae's demise will be heard with
deep regret by many His death breaks an
other link that binds Richmond of to-day
with Richmond Of the past. DR.. Beale was
a true representative of the men who lived
in this city i'm the middle Of the century
and with gallantry, chiyalry and christian
bearing he endeared himself to many who
never had the honor Of his acquaintance.
Dr. Beales remains, accompanied by his
daughter, will arrive in the city this morn
ing. The funeral services will take place at
st. Johns burying ground at O'Clock this
afternoon. The interment viii be made in
the same cemetery.
The following friends. selected by himself
have been requested TO act as pallbearers
Mr.. j. j. Montague, DR.. r. q. Cabell
Messrs. Harry Al. Moses, Hugh Blair, Al
fred Moses, DR.. William II. Scott, Captain
James b. Angle, Major \. X. Courtney
and Alessrs. NJ. ;. Quarles and Alfred
/ Shield. His friends are requested to attend
the services a. above stated.
Dove Lodge will meet the remains at the
depot and conduct them to the burying-
| ground.