KOHBARGER TAKES LIFE
Gottlieb Kohbarger, one of the best known German citizens in this city, died at the home of his son, H.G. Kohbarger, of No 747 Davids Street at 5:40 o'clock this morning, as the result of arsenic poisoning, administered by himself. Despondency over the separation from his wife is attributed to the cause of the act.
Mr. Kohbarger was a native of Germany, and came to America about thirty two years ago. He was sixty five years, four months, and twenty days, being born October 15, 1848. When he came to this country, he settled on a farm in Big Island, where he lived until about twelve years ago, when he moved to this city. He went top work in the Marion Steam Shovel Company until about two years ago when age and illness caused him to give up his position. For the past four weeks he had made his home with his son, where he died.
About six weeks ago the wife of Kohbarger secured a divorce decree, and since that time he had worried considerably and hinted that he would not live long. Wednesday morning he was awake earlier than normal, and when the son went into the kitchen, he noticed his father drinking from a cup. When asked what he was doing he responded only that he was thirsty. During breakfast the victim became quite ill, and vomited. He did not reveal what he had done at that time.
At noon Wednesday, Mr. Kohbarger summoned his son home, requesting he call Dr. J.G. Seiter. It was then revealed what he had done and Dr. H.J. Lower was also summoned. An effort was made to save the man, but the poison had already worked its way through his system. He lived twenty four hours, remaining conscious until only seven minutes before death.
The deceased is survived by three sons and two daughters. They are H.G and Gustave Kohbarger, of this city, William Kohbarger, and Mrs. Kate Rank of Columbus and Mrs. Callie Wasser beck of LaRue. One son preceded him in death. He also leaves one brother, Otto Kohbarger, of Kansas.
The funeral will be held from the residence of the son on Davids Street Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Interment will be in Marion Cemetery.
The Marion Star, Marion Ohio, Thursday, Feb. 5, 1914
Gottlieb Kohbarger, one of the best known German citizens in this city, died at the home of his son, H.G. Kohbarger, of No 747 Davids Street at 5:40 o'clock this morning, as the result of arsenic poisoning, administered by himself. Despondency over the separation from his wife is attributed to the cause of the act.
Mr. Kohbarger was a native of Germany, and came to America about thirty two years ago. He was sixty five years, four months, and twenty days, being born October 15, 1848. When he came to this country, he settled on a farm in Big Island, where he lived until about twelve years ago, when he moved to this city. He went top work in the Marion Steam Shovel Company until about two years ago when age and illness caused him to give up his position. For the past four weeks he had made his home with his son, where he died.
About six weeks ago the wife of Kohbarger secured a divorce decree, and since that time he had worried considerably and hinted that he would not live long. Wednesday morning he was awake earlier than normal, and when the son went into the kitchen, he noticed his father drinking from a cup. When asked what he was doing he responded only that he was thirsty. During breakfast the victim became quite ill, and vomited. He did not reveal what he had done at that time.
At noon Wednesday, Mr. Kohbarger summoned his son home, requesting he call Dr. J.G. Seiter. It was then revealed what he had done and Dr. H.J. Lower was also summoned. An effort was made to save the man, but the poison had already worked its way through his system. He lived twenty four hours, remaining conscious until only seven minutes before death.
The deceased is survived by three sons and two daughters. They are H.G and Gustave Kohbarger, of this city, William Kohbarger, and Mrs. Kate Rank of Columbus and Mrs. Callie Wasser beck of LaRue. One son preceded him in death. He also leaves one brother, Otto Kohbarger, of Kansas.
The funeral will be held from the residence of the son on Davids Street Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Interment will be in Marion Cemetery.
The Marion Star, Marion Ohio, Thursday, Feb. 5, 1914
KOHBARGER TAKES LIFE
Gottlieb Kohbarger, one of the best known German citizens in this city, died at the home of his son, H.G. Kohbarger, of No 747 Davids Street at 5:40 o'clock this morning, as the result of arsenic poisoning, administered by himself. Despondency over the separation from his wife is attributed to the cause of the act.
Mr. Kohbarger was a native of Germany, and came to America about thirty two years ago. He was sixty five years, four months, and twenty days, being born October 15, 1848. When he came to this country, he settled on a farm in Big Island, where he lived until about twelve years ago, when he moved to this city. He went top work in the Marion Steam Shovel Company until about two years ago when age and illness caused him to give up his position. For the past four weeks he had made his home with his son, where he died.
About six weeks ago the wife of Kohbarger secured a divorce decree, and since that time he had worried considerably and hinted that he would not live long. Wednesday morning he was awake earlier than normal, and when the son went into the kitchen, he noticed his father drinking from a cup. When asked what he was doing he responded only that he was thirsty. During breakfast the victim became quite ill, and vomited. He did not reveal what he had done at that time.
At noon Wednesday, Mr. Kohbarger summoned his son home, requesting he call Dr. J.G. Seiter. It was then revealed what he had done and Dr. H.J. Lower was also summoned. An effort was made to save the man, but the poison had already worked its way through his system. He lived twenty four hours, remaining conscious until only seven minutes before death.
The deceased is survived by three sons and two daughters. They are H.G and Gustave Kohbarger, of this city, William Kohbarger, and Mrs. Kate Rank of Columbus and Mrs. Callie Wasser beck of LaRue. One son preceded him in death. He also leaves one brother, Otto Kohbarger, of Kansas.
The funeral will be held from the residence of the son on Davids Street Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Interment will be in Marion Cemetery.
The Marion Star, Marion Ohio, Thursday, Feb. 5, 1914
Gottlieb Kohbarger, one of the best known German citizens in this city, died at the home of his son, H.G. Kohbarger, of No 747 Davids Street at 5:40 o'clock this morning, as the result of arsenic poisoning, administered by himself. Despondency over the separation from his wife is attributed to the cause of the act.
Mr. Kohbarger was a native of Germany, and came to America about thirty two years ago. He was sixty five years, four months, and twenty days, being born October 15, 1848. When he came to this country, he settled on a farm in Big Island, where he lived until about twelve years ago, when he moved to this city. He went top work in the Marion Steam Shovel Company until about two years ago when age and illness caused him to give up his position. For the past four weeks he had made his home with his son, where he died.
About six weeks ago the wife of Kohbarger secured a divorce decree, and since that time he had worried considerably and hinted that he would not live long. Wednesday morning he was awake earlier than normal, and when the son went into the kitchen, he noticed his father drinking from a cup. When asked what he was doing he responded only that he was thirsty. During breakfast the victim became quite ill, and vomited. He did not reveal what he had done at that time.
At noon Wednesday, Mr. Kohbarger summoned his son home, requesting he call Dr. J.G. Seiter. It was then revealed what he had done and Dr. H.J. Lower was also summoned. An effort was made to save the man, but the poison had already worked its way through his system. He lived twenty four hours, remaining conscious until only seven minutes before death.
The deceased is survived by three sons and two daughters. They are H.G and Gustave Kohbarger, of this city, William Kohbarger, and Mrs. Kate Rank of Columbus and Mrs. Callie Wasser beck of LaRue. One son preceded him in death. He also leaves one brother, Otto Kohbarger, of Kansas.
The funeral will be held from the residence of the son on Davids Street Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Interment will be in Marion Cemetery.
The Marion Star, Marion Ohio, Thursday, Feb. 5, 1914
Gravesite Details
Listed in cemetery records in two places:
Old Singles Grave 462 [no stone]
Lotus Section, Lot 51
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