Dallas Co., TX - Thomas Garitty ***************************************************** This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb by: Sadie Kennedy USGenWeb Archives. Copyright. All rights reserved http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ***************************************************** Dallas Morning News 26 Dec 1885 DEAD ON THE BEACH Sad Ending of Christmas Eve Hilarity - Buried in the Sand Special to the News GALVESTON, Dec. 25 - - Christmas has passed with unusual quiet, and but one incident has occurred to mar or disturb the unusually quiet observance of the day. This morning about 7 o'clock the dead body of a man was found on the beach front, near Nineteenth street. Naturalization papers found on the body of deceased evinced his identity as that of Thomas Garitty, aged 45 years. He was a single man, employed by the Levys as helper in the stable, and at times drove a hack for them. Recorder Fontaine empaneled a jury, who returned a verdict of accidental drowning. Deceased has been a resident of the city several years, and at onetime had considerable money on deposit at one of the banks. He was very dissipated and was frequently brought before the Recorder, but always gave a check for his fine. It is presumed that he wandered out on the beach and laid down and went to his death. At the time of his discovery he was imbedded in the sand, and had probably been dead only a few hours. He was seen on the street at night about 9 o'clock and was then very much inebriated. He leaves no family. Title Dead on the Beach Date 1885-12-28 Page 1