THE
BURNET COUNTY TRAGEDY Marble
Falls, Tex., June 5. -- George
Lacy came to town yesterday and said that he had
shot and killed his brother-in-law, Code
Phillips, a few hours before, near his (Lacy's)
residence, and gave directions by which the officers could
find the body of Phillips. Justice
Tucker, with Officer
Miller and a jury repaired to the place of the
killing last night and an inquest was held. The jury
have not brought in a verdict yet, but the facts as brought
to light indicate that family trouble was the cause of the
killing. Both men are old and wealthy citizens of
Burnet county and have numerous friends and relatives.
They own a great deal of land in this county and heretofore
have always been on friendly terms. =========== Killing
in Burnet County Burnet,
Tex. June 5. -- The killing of Code
Phillips by George
Lacy, near Granite mountain, this county, yesterday
evening has caused considerable excitement and universal
regret. Both parties are wealthy and popular
citizens. The cause is said to be family
troubles. Lacey came in last night and surrendered.
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