[Published in The Cynthiana Democrat on Mary 9, 1911]
Henry F. Linley committed suicide last Friday shortly after noon by shooting himself in the head. The deed was committed at his home, in Claysville, this county, a home he had recently bought, the former Curran homestead, and into which he had moved with his family only the day before. Mr. Linley appeared to be in his usual good spirits and seemed to enjoy his dinner, the excellence of which he commented on. His wife and sister, Mrs. Mary Haley, were at the table with him. Leaving the table, he walked into another room, and immediately there was the sound of a shot.
His wife and sister, terrified and fearful of they knew not what, screamed for assistance, and several neighbors ran to the scene. They found the body of Mr. Linley on the floor, a gaping wound in his head, just behind the right ear. The bullet, from an old-fashioned Colt’s Frontier revolver, 45-caliber, had torn through the skull, producing instant death. He had held the muzzle close to his head. Doctors came, but their services were not needed. With the crack of the revolver, the unfortunate man had ended all.
Naturally, people will ask why he did it; some cause for so rash an act will be sought, but there is no answer. Nobody knows. The cause will remain a mystery. He left not the scratch of a pen, nor intimated that the deed was contemplated. For the past year, Mr. Linley had lived in Cynthiana. He returned to Claysville but a short time ago to make that town, which he loved so well, his home.
Mr. Linley was 49 years old on December 4, 1910. He was the son of S.T. Linley, who survives him. His wife, who he married on December 19, 1889, was formerly Miss Hattie Moore. She, with two sons, Harry and Clarence, aged 20 and 18 years respectively, is left to mourn a devoted husband. He was passionately fond of his family and often said he would never be separated from his boys, even for a night.
The deceased was a Mason of 29 years standing. He was a member of the order of Red Men and a member of the Pleasant Valley Christian Church. He was a man held in high esteem and had the confidence and respect of the community.
Coroner Swinford held an inquest Friday, and a verdict was rendered in accordance with the facts of the death. The funeral and burial took place Sunday and is described elsewhere in the Claysville items.
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Henry F. Linley committed suicide last Friday shortly after noon by shooting himself in the head. The deed was committed at his home, in Claysville, this county, a home he had recently bought, the former Curran homestead, and into which he had moved with his family only the day before. Mr. Linley appeared to be in his usual good spirits and seemed to enjoy his dinner, the excellence of which he commented on. His wife and sister, Mrs. Mary Haley, were at the table with him. Leaving the table, he walked into another room, and immediately there was the sound of a shot.
His wife and sister, terrified and fearful of they knew not what, screamed for assistance, and several neighbors ran to the scene. They found the body of Mr. Linley on the floor, a gaping wound in his head, just behind the right ear. The bullet, from an old-fashioned Colt’s Frontier revolver, 45-caliber, had torn through the skull, producing instant death. He had held the muzzle close to his head. Doctors came, but their services were not needed. With the crack of the revolver, the unfortunate man had ended all.
Naturally, people will ask why he did it; some cause for so rash an act will be sought, but there is no answer. Nobody knows. The cause will remain a mystery. He left not the scratch of a pen, nor intimated that the deed was contemplated. For the past year, Mr. Linley had lived in Cynthiana. He returned to Claysville but a short time ago to make that town, which he loved so well, his home.
Mr. Linley was 49 years old on December 4, 1910. He was the son of S.T. Linley, who survives him. His wife, who he married on December 19, 1889, was formerly Miss Hattie Moore. She, with two sons, Harry and Clarence, aged 20 and 18 years respectively, is left to mourn a devoted husband. He was passionately fond of his family and often said he would never be separated from his boys, even for a night.
The deceased was a Mason of 29 years standing. He was a member of the order of Red Men and a member of the Pleasant Valley Christian Church. He was a man held in high esteem and had the confidence and respect of the community.
Coroner Swinford held an inquest Friday, and a verdict was rendered in accordance with the facts of the death. The funeral and burial took place Sunday and is described elsewhere in the Claysville items.
[Article provided by F-A-G contributor Cathy Case Muntz # 47485223]
[Published in The Cynthiana Democrat on Mary 9, 1911]
Henry F. Linley committed suicide last Friday shortly after noon by shooting himself in the head. The deed was committed at his home, in Claysville, this county, a home he had recently bought, the former Curran homestead, and into which he had moved with his family only the day before. Mr. Linley appeared to be in his usual good spirits and seemed to enjoy his dinner, the excellence of which he commented on. His wife and sister, Mrs. Mary Haley, were at the table with him. Leaving the table, he walked into another room, and immediately there was the sound of a shot.
His wife and sister, terrified and fearful of they knew not what, screamed for assistance, and several neighbors ran to the scene. They found the body of Mr. Linley on the floor, a gaping wound in his head, just behind the right ear. The bullet, from an old-fashioned Colt’s Frontier revolver, 45-caliber, had torn through the skull, producing instant death. He had held the muzzle close to his head. Doctors came, but their services were not needed. With the crack of the revolver, the unfortunate man had ended all.
Naturally, people will ask why he did it; some cause for so rash an act will be sought, but there is no answer. Nobody knows. The cause will remain a mystery. He left not the scratch of a pen, nor intimated that the deed was contemplated. For the past year, Mr. Linley had lived in Cynthiana. He returned to Claysville but a short time ago to make that town, which he loved so well, his home.
Mr. Linley was 49 years old on December 4, 1910. He was the son of S.T. Linley, who survives him. His wife, who he married on December 19, 1889, was formerly Miss Hattie Moore. She, with two sons, Harry and Clarence, aged 20 and 18 years respectively, is left to mourn a devoted husband. He was passionately fond of his family and often said he would never be separated from his boys, even for a night.
The deceased was a Mason of 29 years standing. He was a member of the order of Red Men and a member of the Pleasant Valley Christian Church. He was a man held in high esteem and had the confidence and respect of the community.
Coroner Swinford held an inquest Friday, and a verdict was rendered in accordance with the facts of the death. The funeral and burial took place Sunday and is described elsewhere in the Claysville items.
[Article provided by F-A-G contributor Cathy Case Muntz # 47485223]
Henry F. Linley committed suicide last Friday shortly after noon by shooting himself in the head. The deed was committed at his home, in Claysville, this county, a home he had recently bought, the former Curran homestead, and into which he had moved with his family only the day before. Mr. Linley appeared to be in his usual good spirits and seemed to enjoy his dinner, the excellence of which he commented on. His wife and sister, Mrs. Mary Haley, were at the table with him. Leaving the table, he walked into another room, and immediately there was the sound of a shot.
His wife and sister, terrified and fearful of they knew not what, screamed for assistance, and several neighbors ran to the scene. They found the body of Mr. Linley on the floor, a gaping wound in his head, just behind the right ear. The bullet, from an old-fashioned Colt’s Frontier revolver, 45-caliber, had torn through the skull, producing instant death. He had held the muzzle close to his head. Doctors came, but their services were not needed. With the crack of the revolver, the unfortunate man had ended all.
Naturally, people will ask why he did it; some cause for so rash an act will be sought, but there is no answer. Nobody knows. The cause will remain a mystery. He left not the scratch of a pen, nor intimated that the deed was contemplated. For the past year, Mr. Linley had lived in Cynthiana. He returned to Claysville but a short time ago to make that town, which he loved so well, his home.
Mr. Linley was 49 years old on December 4, 1910. He was the son of S.T. Linley, who survives him. His wife, who he married on December 19, 1889, was formerly Miss Hattie Moore. She, with two sons, Harry and Clarence, aged 20 and 18 years respectively, is left to mourn a devoted husband. He was passionately fond of his family and often said he would never be separated from his boys, even for a night.
The deceased was a Mason of 29 years standing. He was a member of the order of Red Men and a member of the Pleasant Valley Christian Church. He was a man held in high esteem and had the confidence and respect of the community.
Coroner Swinford held an inquest Friday, and a verdict was rendered in accordance with the facts of the death. The funeral and burial took place Sunday and is described elsewhere in the Claysville items.
[Article provided by F-A-G contributor Cathy Case Muntz # 47485223]
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