Jack County, TX - Obituaries - Ben McComb ************************************************************************************* This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Dorman Holub Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ************************************************************************************* The Jacksboro Gazette Thursday, December 21, 1899 A Sad Affair The town was shocked over the murder of Ben McComb of Van Alstyne, and who was at one time a citizen of Jacksboro. The investigation has been carried on all night by the local officers assisted by Deputy Sheriffs Russell and Etchison. Pending an investigation a complaint was made charging Joe McComb with the murder of his brother. He was immediately placed under arrest and taken before Justice McDonald. Bond was placed at $1,000. The dead man and the brother charged with having inflicted the death wounds are twins. They have been inseparable companions all their lives. Their affection for each other has often been the case of remark. The news has been received in Jacksboro with many expressions of regret and sorrow, and sympathy is extended from the many friends of the family, especially the two brothers in Jacksboro, Dr. J.W. and Judge McComb.