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Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-12-18
A Costly Mistake.

Blunders are sometimes very expensive.
Occasionally life itself is the price OF mis-
take, but you'll never be wrong IL you take
Dr.. Kings New Life Pills for Dyspepsia, Dizzi-
ness, Headache. Liver or Bowel troubles.
They are gentle yet thorough.
Only 25c. at Ellis @. Richardson's, Kflmar-
mock, and 7. j. Hayden Il Sons, lrvington.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-12-18

NoFO~'s*I 70 e1'O 4 fnies- lSIopdtcuJ
BALTIMORE, Nd, Dec. 4.-Rich-
ard f. Brooks, of Emmerton, Va, is
in Jail at Westminster, Md, on q
charge of passing a bogus check on
q merchant at Mt. Airy, Md.
Brooks is genteel looking young
man. He registered under the name
OF Blackman. Eight bogus checks
were found in his pockets.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-12-18

Why walt until the season is so far ad-
vanced before You get your millinery and
pretty summer dresses? Take trip on one
OF the river steamers to Fredericksburg and
visit c. w. Jones' Dry Goods and Millinery
Store, the most modern and up-te-date store
In this section.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-12-18

Save travelling expenses and have
your shopping done by Mrs. j. p.
Meanley. 2204 Oak st., Baltimore.
She 10 in close touch with the best sto, es
and can save our ladies money on their
purchases in all lines. 1t costs them
nothing extra. Samples sent upon re-
quest.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-12-18

glass or two of watcr taken half an hour
before breakfast will usually keep the bowels
regular Harsh cathartics should be avoided.
When purgative is needed, take Chamber
iains stomach and Liver Tablets. They are
mild and gentle In their action.
For sale by Messick. Long & Co.. Irvington;
w. A. Cameron s. Bro. weems: @. w. San
ders \ Son, White Stone.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-12-18
OBITUARY.

In remembrance of our dear daughter,
Mamie. who died December 10, three
years ago today;
Gone but not forgotten,
Nor wiz She ever be.
Death has robbed us of our Mamie,
OF the one we loved SO well;
Home is sad, o God, how dreary;
Lonesome, lonesome every spot:
God of Love send us some token
That our hearts, all crushed and broken,
May be healed by heavenly love.
Mn. and Mrs. j. o. WALKER.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-12-18
A WISE BUSINESS DEAL.

Mr.. James Brinkley a prominent farmer
living near Drivers In Nancsmond county
died recently while In the prime OF life. aud
his death illustrates forcibly the Importance
OF certain precautions in business matter
that men are often likely TO overlook.
Nearly all business men. and particularly
men in the busir ess OF farming. have plans In
hand at all times that others cannot take up
on the instant and mature successfully. They
must have time 10 become familiar with
details, and have ready money to cover delays
involved, as we'll as to continue operations.
Mr.. Brinkley could always command money
needed to tide him over emergencies; but for
his estate to do such a thing is entirely a diff
ferent proposition
Mr.. Brinkley was always active In business
and seldom had a large balance In bank. He
kept his money at work. As a consequence,
when stricken down by death. business losses
would almost certainly have ensucd had he
not forseen such difficulties and as q prudent
business man prepared for them several years
ago by taking out a policy Of life insurance In
the Phoenix Mutual of Hartford. The money
received from The Phoenix In payment OF this
policy was. rs MI. Brinkley foresaw, worth
several times the amount TO his family Ia the
protection which It afforded its various
interests.
Upon receipt OF request we viii seLd PAM
phlet describing Phoenix policies.
BEN. III. RAWLINGS, State Manager.
Richmond. Va.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-12-18
Church Notice.

The Stewards of Lancaster circuit will
meet at the parsonage on court day. De-
cember ri. ate o'clock p. m. 1t is impor-
tant that we have full attendance of
the board.
X. +. BENTLEY. Pastor.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-12-18

METHODIST.

REV. J. NJ. ANDERSON. Pastor.
Irvington. First and Third Sundays. II A. NJ:
Second ard Fourth Sunday nights;
Prayer Meeting "Wednesday nights
White Stone. First and Third sundays. T.. NJ.
Second aud Fourth Sundays, IL A. NJ.
Sleets Island. Second Sunday. p. NJ; Third
Sunday night.
Poplar Neck. Fourth Sunday, SIP. NJ.
Rev. X. E. BENTLEY. Pastor.
Sunday. 3 =. ~.
Rehoboth. First Sunday, p. NJ; Third Sun
day, III A. NJ.
Blur Point. First Sunday. 7:so P. NJ; Fifth
Sunday, IL A NJ.
Edsely, Second Sunday, II A. NJ; Fourth Sun
day, z. 81.
Bethel. Second Sunday p. NJ: Fourth sum
dsy. IL A. NJ.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-12-18

Mr. and Mrs. Frank wiltshire are now
happy over the arrivals second son in
their family.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-12-18

Mr.. and Mrs. Jas. White left last week
for Somerset county, Md, where they
will spend the winter.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-12-18

Social Circle will meet Monday night
next at the home of Mrs. R NJ. Ashburn.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-12-18

Capt. John Hundley has been indi'-
posed for several days. His little son,
Andrew, has the mumps.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-12-18

Fresh Pork and Beef will be found at Mes
sick. Long Co.'s every Saturday.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-12-18

Capt. Z. Marsh and G. NJ McFar' and
OF keedvill e, dropped in on us Monday
afternoon. captain Jim" was en- route
to Urbanna to attend District Stewards
meeting aud Mr.. McFarlaud was bound
for Norfolk.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-12-18

w. Med. Lee Is In Norfolk, Richmond
and Baltimore on business this week
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-12-18

REV. L. X. COMBS. Rector.
White Chapel. First and Third Sunday IL M.
TriHity, First snd Third Sundays. 7:SD z. NJ.
Grace. Second Sunday. ii A. NJ; Fourth Sum
day. z. M
wicomico. second Sunday, P. b.; Fourth
Sunday. IL A. NJ.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-12-18

Capt. G.. w. Hoffman and j. Wesley
Pitman are still critically Ill with pneu-
m 'nia, Randolph Haynie, of the Acad-
envy, went home last week, being threat
ened with pneumonia.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-12-18

Go to Smith, the old reliable Registered
Druggist, Irvington, Va.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-12-18

Il. F. Meekins had valuable horse
10 die Monday last.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-12-18

YOU KNOW WHAT YOU ARE TAKING
When you take Groves Tasteless Chill Tonic
ever bottle showing that it is simply Iron
and Quinine In tasteless form. No Cure,
No Pay. 5Oc.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-12-18

Don't forget the entertainment at the
Academy tonight (Friday) An enjoy
able evening in store for all who come.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-12-18

on'tforHet about our fine line of Mattinss.
Rugs. Oilcloth, Iaces, Ribbons and Dry Goods.
MEssIcK. LONG 4 Co., Irvington. Va
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-12-18

Mrs. Julia Ingram and Mrs. Ellie
Meekins, both of the Island, were visiting
Mrs. Jas. Wise several days this week.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-12-18

Miss Annie L. Long left on Monday
night for a weeks trip to her sister. Mrs
Frank wiltshire, Ia Atlantic City, Va
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-12-18

Mrs. Geo. st. C. Smith is spending the
week Ia Baltimore.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-12-18

f. w. Alexa nder has organized camps
of the P. o. 8. A. at Weems, White
Stone and Anti-Rapp. He hopes 10 or
ganize acamp at that place
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-12-18

Next Monday is Lancaster Court-the
iastlof our old county court system. Our
editor expects to be on hand in the in
tcrest Of his paper and other enterprises.
Judge Wright will convene district court
on the third Monday in January.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-12-18

Meeting OF the District Anti Saloon
League will be held at Irving,on Metho-
dist church on Tuesday afternoon next.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-12-18

A large multitude tbronged the little
Odd Fellows hall, of huntsville, on Fri
day night, the Ash inst, to hear the sermon
of Rev. c. Nelson, who preached elo-
quently from the words, II say unto one,
say unto all, watch"
A large crowd was at Beu'ah Baptist
church Sunday before last to attend the
funerals of Mrs. Lizzie Wearing and
Beverly Wearing, conducted by Rev.
%. Nelson. His text was taken from
III. Timothy, l: 12: 81 know in whom i
have believed, and am persuaded that he
is able to keep that which have com.
mitted unto him against that day." from
which he preached a fine sermon. After
this a collection of 1904 for the church
and $l250 for Mr.. Nelson was taken up.
Mr.. Nelson left the 7th instant, Monday,
for his residence In Baltimore The
ladies of huntsville gave him barrel of
vegetables, fruits, and other things.
Mrs. Lucy Redmond left for Baltimore
Tuesday before last TO visit her daughters
and relatives in that city.
Mrs Catherine Williams arrived home
recently from weeks stay in Baltimore.
John Jordan has moved to the place
he purchased from w. A. Weaver. Eppy
Kelley has moved to Mr.. Jordan's place.
HENRY Roam.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-12-18
Late arrivals a, Irvingtsn Beach Hotel

Late arrivals al Irvingten Beach Hotel:
Jerome Cox, G. NJ. McFsrisnd. A. B.
Hammeil. @ Stewart, s. H. Aspsugb.
Jerome Shipley. J. II. wheaton, J. II
Smith, Martin Stribgfellow and little
daughter, Francis, Mr.. and Mrs. IL.
Holbrook, Mr. aud Mrs. Goldsborough
Hall, K Lagcnby.
b. s. Hsmmonds, secretary aud other
members of Station No. o, D. p. u,
organized fine station (colosed) at
White Stone Friday night. the 1Itb, with
~ members. Travis Coleman, president;
ii. Warrington, secretary; Austin Morris.
treasurer. There are now over 300
members in this section
Some visitors seen here recently: J. II.
Gresham, w. T. Barnett, Capt. ]. r.
Bellows, +. G.. Hall, o w. Hughlett,
Luther Foster, E N Mercer, Judge
Ewell, t. l Radcliffe, Rev. G.. Y. Brady.
Il. NJ. Davis. Geo Gresham, w. ID. GUIDE,
Mr.. Nswbert, DR. B. II. B Hubbard, G.
r. Packet, j. II. Sherman, Andrew
Mercey, Jno. Mercer.
Why not take advantage OF the cheap rates
on the river steamers and visit Fredericks-
pure. Combine business and pleasure and see
tie great stock OF Dry Goods aud Millinery at
G. W. Jones' Store.
We return thanks to the Messrs Lewis
for reserved seat tickets 90 the hand
some entertainments 1t is proposed to
hold at Village on the Goth, the night
after Christmas. The sketches for the
occasion were written by the trio E. T.,
j. E.. aud Herman Lewis, and will be
something entirely new. Supper will be
served by the ladies Of the churches
The entertainment will consist of char
scter sketches, music, burnt cork oddi.
ties, gymnastics, legerdemsin, etc
MUS1c-Both vocal and instrumental
taught. j also repair and tune pianos and
organs. Satisfaction guaranteed, or no pay.
Another branch of my business is running
singing schools in churches and schools any
where in reach of lrvington. graduated at
the Blind Institute st staunton fifteen years
ago and have been teaching ever since. Ad-
dress me at Irvington, or the CITIZEN Office.
PROF. s. A. ODEN.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-12-18

The w. L. Douglass 80. $3.50 and "a shoes
are acknowledged 70 be the best on the
market. Messick. Long s. Co. have just laid in
FULL line of this famous dress shoe.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-12-18

Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene P. George aud
Ed. T. George arrived Tuesday to spend
some time with their sister, Mrs. Agnes
Rilee.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-12-18

Mrs. A. N. Tribble, who has been sick,
is able TO be out again. Willie Mason
has also recovered fromr ecens iLdispo-
sition.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-12-18
BAPTIST.
REV. r. W. cLAYBRoox. Pastor.

REV. r.. w. CLAyBRooK, Pastor.
nvtogton, Second and Fourth Sundays, $3.50
T. NJ; First Sunday, & p. NJ.
Wtcomtco, First and Third Sundays, IL A. NJ.
kilmsrnock, Second aud Fourth Sundays.
IL A. NJ.
Bluff Point Chapel. Third Sunday. 800 p. NJ.
Brents Hall Skilmsrnockl. Second, Fourth
and Fifth Sundays, $50 7. M.
weems, Third sunday, 100 p. NJ; Fifth Sun
day, IL A. NJ.
REV. q. n. BRADLEY. Pastor.
White stone, First and Third Sundays. IL A.
M.:Second and Fourth Sundays, p. NJ.
Fleets Island, Second and Fourth Sundays.
EA.M.:First and Third Sundays p. NJ.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-12-18

Elegant assortment OF Toilet Soaps
just received at Smiths Drug Store,
Irvington, Va.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-12-18
ArRo-AnERICAN NOTES.

Nathan Taylor, of Tombs, and Mrs.
Hannah Ball, OF Baltimore, were married
on the evening of the 10th inst, at Sha-
ron Baptist church, Rev. ID. Tucker off,
eating. A reception was given at the
home of the groom after the marriage,
quite number of friends being present.
+. Il. johnson, OF Kilmarnock, was in
Baltimore last week on business.
NJ. +. Beane. OF Tombs, went on a bust
ness trip to Norfolk and Hampton last
week.
James Taylor, of Hampton, visited
friends at Tombs recently.
Mrs Danish Parker, of Lively, who has
been very i'll, we are glad to report as
improved.
Rhoda Kennor, OF White Stone, was
sent to Baltimore last week for medical
treatment.
Milton Gaskins, upon whom DR.. Hub
bard recently performed an operation, is
able to be out again.
Presiding Elder Key, Of Baltimore,
held quarterly meeting al Wsddie's
chapel, near Tombs last week.
The home OF Mr.. aud Mrs. n. II. wad.
die has been made glad by the appear.
ance of new baby girl.
RHH
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-12-18
SHINGLES.

Keep on hand cedar shingles, 4, 5 aud
inches wide. Will 1nde1sell any other
dealer. Have two boats running and will
deliver any kind of single IL wanted In
sufficient quantity. Also plastering
laths. q. HACKNEY, Eubanks, Va.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-12-18

Captain and Mrs. A Hamilton aud
Mrs. l.. Il. Irving have returned, after
several weeks absence in Baltimore and
her cities.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-12-18
TO The PUBLIC:

1t is with pleasure / an nounce
to you all that Christmas will
so0n be here--a season when all
hearts should be filled with JOY
and when we should show our
good will to our loved ones. We
will want some little token to
express our love In the shape of
present. Well, old Richard
son, the hustling Druggist, has
been studying for you, hence
has selected grand assortment
of Xmas goods for you to select
from that will suit the old and
young. All j ask is for You to
come and see for yourselves be-
fore purchasing elsewhere. /
will name q few of the articles
l carry japanese Vases and
Figures, Oriental Placques, Busts
and Stationery, Chocolate Sets,
Beautiful Parlor Lamps differ
ent. styles, Mother Of Pearl
Clocks and Ornaments. lovely
Souvenir Goods, Bibles, Testa-
ments, Paper Knives, Fountain
Pens, Candlelabra's, Manicure
Sets, Dressing Cases. Photo Al
buns, Collar and Cuff Boxes,
Glove Boxes, Sterling Silver
Sets, Butter Dishes, large and
small French Plate Mirrors, Me-
dallions, Pictures and Frames,
and many other things too num-
erous to mention. Come and see.
Yours for happiness,
ELLIS c. RICHARDSON,
ALL Broadway,
KILMARMOCK, VA.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-12-18

Only one more issue of your local
paper before Christmas. II you do not
sell your goods, lay 1t to neglect to ad-
vdrtise.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-12-18

Information has been received Tom 9
s. kimes, now at King & Queen G. H.,
that he will finish his work ON Business
Directory of the Northern Neck and
Southside in about six weeks.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-12-18

Why not take advantage OF the cheap rates
on the river steamers and visit Fredericks-
oure. Combine business and pleasure and see
tie great stock OF Dry Goods aud Millinery at
@. W. Jones' Store.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-12-18
LOCAL MENTION

All communications should be addressed to
the VIRGINIA CITIZEN. Irvington. Va
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-12-18
REV. q. y. BRADLEY. Pastor.
PRESBYTERIAN.

PRESBYTERIAN.
REV. II. l. WALTON. Pastor.
weems. Second and Fourth Sundays II A. NJ.
and 1850 Z. M.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1903-12-18

John Mason, while oystering in the
Rappahannock last week. caught n soft
crab already shed, a thing very unusual
at this season.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-11-19


OF November will be right in town.
not out at the fair grounds as some
have supposed. 297
W. II. Cavitt is perfecting plans TO
secure emigrants for Brazos county.
Parties who have lands for sale
would do well 10 confer with him at
once.
IL you will try pair OF Queen
Quality shoes you will wear no
others. Wilson q Edge. 29S
II you want n Golf jacket call early
and make selections they are going.
Wilson a Edge. 29S
&. r. Drake was called 90 Dublin
yesterday by the dangerous illness
Of his father.
Found-A gold pin. owner can
get same upon application to the
Eagle office. 2g7
ID. F. Holland, W. ~ Glaze and
r. p. Simpson Of Reliance were IN
town yesterday.
DR.. r. Il. Barrow and r. &. Mason
Of Pennington, Mo, were in the city
yesterday.
Pretty display of drawn work
scarf and table covers at Wilson *
Edges. 29s
Fresh shipment OF bananas. G. A.
Harris is selling them az 20 cents per
dozen. 29s
Or. Julius Zulch OF Willow Hole
was Ia the city yesterday.
Fresh smyrna figs 30 cents per
pound at G. a. Harris 2gs
John Sabo aud VIII Kurten were
In from Kurteu yesterday.
x. 7. Flewellen of Waco was a
visitor to Bryan yesterday.
w. l.. Zulch Of Willow Hole was a
visitor 10 Bryan yesterday.
California grapes all varieties, 6Oc
per box. &. a. Harris. 100
Street sprinkling should be made
an all-the-year-around affair.
Everybody wants it-Honeycomb.
sold only by Howell Bros. 29a
Marriage license has been issued
70 VIII Bell and Ada Cawthon.
Miss Pearl Kurton Of Kurten was
In the city shopping yesterday.
Pretty line Of Golf gloves poe per
pair. wilson d Edge. 2gs
Rev. w n. Miller 81 Grimcs
county was IN the city yesterday.
Mrs. w. l.. Houston is visiting
Marlin Tor the benefit Of her health.
Juliet Melton fur trimmed slippers
for ladies Mt Wilson a Edges. as
Latest styles Ia ladies ties now on
display at Wilson 4 Edges. 2gS
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-11-19

Mr.. and Mrs J NJ. Collier Of
Houston spent Monday in Bryan and
purchased from Mr.. Chas. Knob
LAUGH his stock farm west of Bryan.
They will probably move TO Bryan
next year. Mr.. Collier has been an
employee la the Houston offices Of
the n. X r. G. for fifteen years. He
and his wife are much pleased Nith
Bryan.
The Bryan Grocery Company is
keeping up It's lick In the turkey
business this week making some
large purchases as well as big ship
ments. Yesterday they bought from
Mr.. r. G. Nash of Wheelock III
turkeys In one lot. paying ! cents per
pound for them, the lot bringing the
neat sum Of t7l.go.
]. u. Russell, Dave aud Powell
shannon, Bob and T.. Mosley, Bob
Chatham, Bose Denman, &. NJ.
smith, Frank Mathis, J. &. McNair,
ID. W, b. A., J. l.. aud w. Z. Mag
ness and others were here from Mad
ison county yesterday.
Mrs. sam Rhodes aud daughter,
W. r. Worsham, Josh Flint aud
wife, Henry Moon and wife, Miss
Rice and others were here from
Grimes county yesterday.
Rev. q. A. Foster aud family will
leave today for Montgomery, where
they will reside, and where Rev.
Foster has been called to the care Of
the Baptist church.
Others say theirs is just as good as
Queen Quality" but the original
leads them all Queen Quality shoes
are sold only by Wilson a Edge. ~
The melancholy days have come,
The saddest Of the year
When wife az evening softly says
Bring In those pot plants, dear
A man with any one Of his five
senses left WAS made miserable yes
terday by the dust. Don't We miss
that street sprinkler?
The bulletins yesterday predicted
mighty cold weather this morning
q degrees for the sugar belt aud 10
for the coast.
Mrs. q. d. Price and children left
yesterday for Abbott, Hin county,
To Join Mr. Price and make their
future home.
Bishop w w. Duncan Of south
Carolina will preside at the APP
preaching Methodist conference in
Bryan.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-11-19

It's simply delieious-H oneycomb.
299
Miss Marie Adams is visiting In
Mexia.
Mrs. G. h. Winter Is visiting in
renham.
Worlds Fair Souvenir Sofa Pillows
ut Norwood's. 30
The chickens had better begin to
toost high.
Just received ladies Golf jackets.
Wilson a Edge 2as
wv. skains Of Edge was in the
city yesterday.
Fine Cocoanuts at G. A. Harris
fopr for "a cents. 2gs
Clean up your premises before the
preachers come.
Rev. 4. II. McClung Of Harvey was
In town yesterday.
Mrs. Franks Of Marlin is the guest
OF Mrs. Ed Wickes.
Mrs. $. G. Williams left yesterday
10 visit at Millican.
Rig reduction ON wood aud coal
heaters at Levy Brcs. 3Ol
Everything In the stove line prices
reduced at Levy Bros. @l
Mrs. +. Marion Law and little son
.re visiting in Galveston.
stamped lines and embroidery
silks Wilson 4 Edge. 29S
DR.. George +. Lee was here from
Wollborn yesterday.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1903-11-19

when the cN kson gave way to a
modern structure the old chair was
Transferred TO the new prison. Among
the FIRST 10 make additional history Tor
the death chair In the new jail was
Three Fingered Jack" who was ar
rested FOR murder While he was be-
ing shaved In the death chair a mob
broke into the Jail and pulled him from
the chair while his face was still GOV.
cred with lather and killed him
The stellar role which the death
chair was 10 play was still to come.
however. During the war there was
received al the Jail on the trivial charge
an old man who seemed suffering from
the last stages OF consumption The
jail was without a barber az the time.
and the old man was assigned 20 -
Jail barber.
He had little to say either to prison.
ers or the Jail officials, and he seemed
bent with the weight Of woe and
years lie was registered oE the prison
slate as Philip worrell One OF the
'dandlcs" OF the Queen City az that
time was Handsome Billy" or BILLY
the Handsome" rs be was varlously
called lie was a professional lady
killer and n libcrtine and bctrnyer as
well one day Handsome BILLY" es-
corted a party % his lady friends 10
the Jail. and they were shown through
the barber shop. In spirit Of banter
one Of the ladies dared Handsome
Billy" 10 submit 20 shave by the
prison barber. Accepting the challenge.
Billy vaultcd into the chair. saying
Come on. old man. and give Ms the
best you've got" The prison barber
had been seated h. the corner ~ his
shop. and IL was only mechanically
that be ohcyed the command OF the
stranger. However. while worrcll was
rubbing the lather on the stranger he
was seen 20 start
The old man continued 10 rub In the
lather until the strangers beard was
ready Tor the razor This tho barber
stroppcd with particular care. after
which be gave Billy fairly good
shave. Just as the barber removed the
last dab OF lather he placed his hand
on Handsome Billy's" head and pull.
Inc Il back. drew his rnzor across the
strangers neck. almost severlng bis
head Not sound escaped Vol -ell
but bis eyes seemed like balls Of ire
Ms he gazed on Handsome Billy's"
llfeblood squirting 10 the air when
the excitement was over and BILLY had
been removed from the death chair a
corpse, Worrell was condemned TO soil.
tary confinement pending bis trial FOR
murder Then Il was that he con.
fessed 10 one Of the Jail guards that
he recognized IN Handsome BILLY" the
betrayer OF his daughter. worrell fol.
lowed the man all over the country.
but lost track OF him and had not seen
him for years when fate brought the
men together.