Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-27

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him thus. but was horror-stricken when
she found that he was cold in death.
she hastily summoned the members
of the family, and physicians were sent
for. but the soul had long since taken us
departure. and medical skill could 90
| naught The Coroner was sent for. ana,
! after viewing the remains, gave IL as ms
| opinion that apoplexy was the direct
| cause of death, and the remains were
| turned over TO the family for interment.
SKETCH OF HIS LIFE.
Mr.. Phillips was in his 10th year, but
Notwithstanding his advanced age, was an
active. vigorous man, and took a Keen
interest in the affairs Of the city gene
rally He was born in Henrico county
April 12 1923, and bore the distinction az
the time OF his death of being the ohiy
resident of this city who was the son Oh
Revolutionary father. His father was
Mr.. Mourning Phillips, who fought
through the war Of the Revolution as wen
as through that of 1872, leaving to MS
son a name for honesty. uprightness, ana
gentIeness which the latter kept unfair
nished for three-quarte9s OF a century.
Deceased spent his boyhood days on his
fathers farm in Henrico, but when
about Is years of age came TO this city,
and since that time had lived here and
Shortly after taking up his residence here
Mr.. Phillips entered the wallpaper bust
ness and remained In 1t until his death.
He learned the trade of a paper-hanger
at the establishment of Mr.. Booth, ana
subsequently connected himself with the
firm of George w. Anderson e. Sons.
BUSINESS ON HIS OWN NAME.
He remained with this firm some years
and then. embarking for himself, formed
a copartnership with Mr.. Jennings under
the firm-name of Phillips & Jennings.
This firm dssolving some years ago, Mr.
Phillips conducted the business under MS
own name until some little time ago
he was forced TO make an assignment.
Since that time he had been connected
with the firm of =. A. Arthur u co.
Notwithstanding the fact that mlsfor-
tune overlook him in the last days of his
business career, Mr.. Phillips had the es-
TEEN and confidence Of the entire business
community, and his word was always
considered to be as good as his bond.
He was a man in whom the love for
others was a crowning virtue. He was
gentle and considerable at all times, and
no matter what the provocation. he rare
lv. if ever. had a harsh word TO say OF
others.
IN THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.
Mr.. Phillips was as brave as lion,
though gentle as woman, and knew not
fear. AS young man he enlisted IN the
Volunteer Fire Association, and In the
performance of his duties never thought
of danger TO himself. He time and again
risked his life to save others, and mad
several exceedingly narrow escapes from
violent death, notably, when the Gal
lego Mills were destroyed by fire. he
loved the excitement incident TO a hre,
and remained with the department even
after the volunteers were mustered out |
of service, being promoted to the position |
of captain OF one OF the engine companies. |
When the war broke out he surrendered |
his position in the Fire Department and |
offered his services to the Confederacy. |
being one Of the first 10 do so. He en- |
listed with the Richmond Grays. and re-
NAMED throughout the four years with |
this command, being in all the noted en-
in which 1t participated. He |
was a fearless, faithful, and gallant sol
der.
LOVED THE CONFEDERACy.
After the war he united with others in
the formation of the Grays Veteran AS
ISOLATION, and of this he was president
az the time of his death. He was also one
OF the charater members OF X. f.. Lee
Camp, and as one of the members of the
committee In charge of the camps new
home. rendered valuable service. He was
rarely absent from the camps meetings.
and took an active interest In all mat
ters pertaining to the Confederacy. Mr..
Phillips also held membership in the Cen.
rial Beneficial and Social Society, and the
Ancient order of Druids.
Deceased early In life married Miss
Elizabeth Boggs. of this city. The cere-
nony was performed In this city July Sd
ifty-four years ago-and Mrs. Phillip
still survives The union was blessed
With six children, but only four are now
living. They are: Mrs. Fannie Mason,
II Brooklyn; Mrs. W. A. Snyder. Mrs
da Arthur, and Mr.. James w. Phillips,
I'll OF this city.
THE FUNERAL.
Mr.. Phillips was a consistent member
II Seventh-Street Christian church. from
which his funeral will take place to-mor-
ow afternoon at o'clock. The follow
ng detail has been selected from his old
omrades of Lee Camp, which Is request
d TO meet at Lee Camp Hall: Messrs.
oseph c. Dickerson. L. J.. Lacy. James
:. Phillips, George T. Deane, Isaac Cod
ard. ID. Hardy Pyle, Arthur G. Evans,
nd James 7. Gray.
The active pall-bearers will be: From
zee Camp-L. l.. Lacy and ID. Hardy Pyle;
rom Central Beneficial and Social So
iety-D. Smith Redford and Z. Eugene
)avis: from United Ancient Order OF
,ruids-James A. Lpscomb and Andrew
Krouse; from Richmond Grays Asso-
Il. Phillips and Isaac God
ard.
Honorary--W. G. Fuller. James T. Gray,