"Son of Louis and Charlotte LaFontaine"
"Aged 32 yrs. 10 mo."
Also small marker.
Frank was named after his grandfather Francis LaFontaine.(History of Monroe Co, Michigan by Wing mistakenly names Louis LaFountain as his grandfather when atually he was his grand-uncle). Frank worked in the same bank that his father co-owned with Joseph Loranger,
MONROE COMMERCIAL, Sept. 30, 1875:
" FRANK LAFOUNTAIN FOUND
The mystery which has surrounded the disappearance of Frank Lafountain for nearly three weeks, was solved night before last by the finding of his remains in a corn field on the farm of Mr. Sickles, a short distance north of the F. &. P.M. Railroad track, and just about a mile directly north of the point where he left young Ilgenfritz, on the day of his strange disappearance. He was found lying on his back, both feet doubled under him, his revolver clutched in his right hand and lying on his breast. He was discovered by Mr. Sickles, about 4 o'clock Tuesday, the stench in the locality causing him to make a search. He immediately made known the discovery in town, and Coroner Darrah summoned a jury and visited the spot without delay. A large number of citizens were also very soon on the ground, as when he left the bank, with a few dollars in money. Two chambers of the pistol were empty. Dr. Brown made an examination, and found the effect of only one pistal short, which took effect in the mouth, knocking out two or three teeth, and passing out at the back of the head. judging by the course the ball took, Dr. B. thought it must have caused instant death.
After the examination, the remains were placed in a coffin and taken to the residence of his bereaved father, who, together with his brothers and misters (sic) and other relatives, have the hearty sympathy of this entire community, in this hour of their great afflication and bereavement.
The funeral was attended at 10 o'clock yesterday morning, from the residence; Rev. Dr. Matton officiating."
MONROE COMMERCIAL, September 16, 1875:
"The ringing of the bells Saturday morning, caused by the disappearance of Frank Lafountain, frightened numbers into the belief that the steamer Roverside was lost, and many a German lady was seen on the streets bemoaning the loss of 'Mine boo! mine boo!'"
"Aged 32 yrs. 10 mo."
Also small marker.
Frank was named after his grandfather Francis LaFontaine.(History of Monroe Co, Michigan by Wing mistakenly names Louis LaFountain as his grandfather when atually he was his grand-uncle). Frank worked in the same bank that his father co-owned with Joseph Loranger,
MONROE COMMERCIAL, Sept. 30, 1875:
" FRANK LAFOUNTAIN FOUND
The mystery which has surrounded the disappearance of Frank Lafountain for nearly three weeks, was solved night before last by the finding of his remains in a corn field on the farm of Mr. Sickles, a short distance north of the F. &. P.M. Railroad track, and just about a mile directly north of the point where he left young Ilgenfritz, on the day of his strange disappearance. He was found lying on his back, both feet doubled under him, his revolver clutched in his right hand and lying on his breast. He was discovered by Mr. Sickles, about 4 o'clock Tuesday, the stench in the locality causing him to make a search. He immediately made known the discovery in town, and Coroner Darrah summoned a jury and visited the spot without delay. A large number of citizens were also very soon on the ground, as when he left the bank, with a few dollars in money. Two chambers of the pistol were empty. Dr. Brown made an examination, and found the effect of only one pistal short, which took effect in the mouth, knocking out two or three teeth, and passing out at the back of the head. judging by the course the ball took, Dr. B. thought it must have caused instant death.
After the examination, the remains were placed in a coffin and taken to the residence of his bereaved father, who, together with his brothers and misters (sic) and other relatives, have the hearty sympathy of this entire community, in this hour of their great afflication and bereavement.
The funeral was attended at 10 o'clock yesterday morning, from the residence; Rev. Dr. Matton officiating."
MONROE COMMERCIAL, September 16, 1875:
"The ringing of the bells Saturday morning, caused by the disappearance of Frank Lafountain, frightened numbers into the belief that the steamer Roverside was lost, and many a German lady was seen on the streets bemoaning the loss of 'Mine boo! mine boo!'"
"Son of Louis and Charlotte LaFontaine"
"Aged 32 yrs. 10 mo."
Also small marker.
Frank was named after his grandfather Francis LaFontaine.(History of Monroe Co, Michigan by Wing mistakenly names Louis LaFountain as his grandfather when atually he was his grand-uncle). Frank worked in the same bank that his father co-owned with Joseph Loranger,
MONROE COMMERCIAL, Sept. 30, 1875:
" FRANK LAFOUNTAIN FOUND
The mystery which has surrounded the disappearance of Frank Lafountain for nearly three weeks, was solved night before last by the finding of his remains in a corn field on the farm of Mr. Sickles, a short distance north of the F. &. P.M. Railroad track, and just about a mile directly north of the point where he left young Ilgenfritz, on the day of his strange disappearance. He was found lying on his back, both feet doubled under him, his revolver clutched in his right hand and lying on his breast. He was discovered by Mr. Sickles, about 4 o'clock Tuesday, the stench in the locality causing him to make a search. He immediately made known the discovery in town, and Coroner Darrah summoned a jury and visited the spot without delay. A large number of citizens were also very soon on the ground, as when he left the bank, with a few dollars in money. Two chambers of the pistol were empty. Dr. Brown made an examination, and found the effect of only one pistal short, which took effect in the mouth, knocking out two or three teeth, and passing out at the back of the head. judging by the course the ball took, Dr. B. thought it must have caused instant death.
After the examination, the remains were placed in a coffin and taken to the residence of his bereaved father, who, together with his brothers and misters (sic) and other relatives, have the hearty sympathy of this entire community, in this hour of their great afflication and bereavement.
The funeral was attended at 10 o'clock yesterday morning, from the residence; Rev. Dr. Matton officiating."
MONROE COMMERCIAL, September 16, 1875:
"The ringing of the bells Saturday morning, caused by the disappearance of Frank Lafountain, frightened numbers into the belief that the steamer Roverside was lost, and many a German lady was seen on the streets bemoaning the loss of 'Mine boo! mine boo!'"
"Aged 32 yrs. 10 mo."
Also small marker.
Frank was named after his grandfather Francis LaFontaine.(History of Monroe Co, Michigan by Wing mistakenly names Louis LaFountain as his grandfather when atually he was his grand-uncle). Frank worked in the same bank that his father co-owned with Joseph Loranger,
MONROE COMMERCIAL, Sept. 30, 1875:
" FRANK LAFOUNTAIN FOUND
The mystery which has surrounded the disappearance of Frank Lafountain for nearly three weeks, was solved night before last by the finding of his remains in a corn field on the farm of Mr. Sickles, a short distance north of the F. &. P.M. Railroad track, and just about a mile directly north of the point where he left young Ilgenfritz, on the day of his strange disappearance. He was found lying on his back, both feet doubled under him, his revolver clutched in his right hand and lying on his breast. He was discovered by Mr. Sickles, about 4 o'clock Tuesday, the stench in the locality causing him to make a search. He immediately made known the discovery in town, and Coroner Darrah summoned a jury and visited the spot without delay. A large number of citizens were also very soon on the ground, as when he left the bank, with a few dollars in money. Two chambers of the pistol were empty. Dr. Brown made an examination, and found the effect of only one pistal short, which took effect in the mouth, knocking out two or three teeth, and passing out at the back of the head. judging by the course the ball took, Dr. B. thought it must have caused instant death.
After the examination, the remains were placed in a coffin and taken to the residence of his bereaved father, who, together with his brothers and misters (sic) and other relatives, have the hearty sympathy of this entire community, in this hour of their great afflication and bereavement.
The funeral was attended at 10 o'clock yesterday morning, from the residence; Rev. Dr. Matton officiating."
MONROE COMMERCIAL, September 16, 1875:
"The ringing of the bells Saturday morning, caused by the disappearance of Frank Lafountain, frightened numbers into the belief that the steamer Roverside was lost, and many a German lady was seen on the streets bemoaning the loss of 'Mine boo! mine boo!'"
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