Philips. At his residence, with his son, John R. Philips, in the northeastern part of the town of Mineral Point, on the 16th of July, 1890, Joseph Philips, Esq., in the 87th year of his age. Mr. Philips was born Dec. 17, 1803, in the Parish of St. Domonie, in the county of Cornwall, England, and removed with his parents when very young to the Parish of Stokeclinshire. His father died when he was ten years old. In the latter part of 1843, Mr. Philips came to America, settling on the farm where he died. He was one of the best citizens of this or any other county. His life was peaceful, calm, neighborly, and that of a true Christian at all times. He leaves three sons, fourteen grandchildren and five great-grandchildren to mourn his loss. Mineral Point Tribune, July 24, 1890