NEWSPAPER: The Carlisle County News - 1934 Murder or Suicide
One week after he made an attempt to kill himself, slashing his throat with a razor, J. Harlan Chenault died in a Paducah hospital last Friday morning. Immediately following the tragedy in the yard of his home he was hurried to the hospital where he lingered between life and death for a week. His rash act was entirely unexpected by his friends.In meeting Mr. Chenault on the streets or elsewhere his cheery greeting and pleasant countenance did not in the least reveal that he even contemplated his tragic end and the news of his death has created a genuine sorrow. But, none of us can know how or when the burdens of life become so heavy that death will be a welcome visitor. The worries over finances is presumed to be the cause of Mr. Chenault's act. No one ever knew a man who was more courteous and kind toward his fellowman than was Harlan Chanault, but deep down in his being evidently reposed something that brought to his disturbed mind a determination to end it all. Those who knew him can only extend to his family our sincere sympathy. His remains were brought back home Saturday and carried to the home of his son, Curtis Chenault,on the Milburn road. Funeral services were conducted at the Church of Christ Sunday and burial occurred in the Bardwell cemetery. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Belle Chenault, and two sons, Curtis, who resides in the county and Artelle Chenault, of St. Louis. [Submitted by Find A Grave contributor Mrs Fenton. THANKS!]
One week after he made an attempt to kill himself, slashing his throat with a razor, J. Harlan Chenault died in a Paducah hospital last Friday morning. Immediately following the tragedy in the yard of his home he was hurried to the hospital where he lingered between life and death for a week. His rash act was entirely unexpected by his friends.In meeting Mr. Chenault on the streets or elsewhere his cheery greeting and pleasant countenance did not in the least reveal that he even contemplated his tragic end and the news of his death has created a genuine sorrow. But, none of us can know how or when the burdens of life become so heavy that death will be a welcome visitor. The worries over finances is presumed to be the cause of Mr. Chenault's act. No one ever knew a man who was more courteous and kind toward his fellowman than was Harlan Chanault, but deep down in his being evidently reposed something that brought to his disturbed mind a determination to end it all. Those who knew him can only extend to his family our sincere sympathy. His remains were brought back home Saturday and carried to the home of his son, Curtis Chenault,on the Milburn road. Funeral services were conducted at the Church of Christ Sunday and burial occurred in the Bardwell cemetery. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Belle Chenault, and two sons, Curtis, who resides in the county and Artelle Chenault, of St. Louis. [Submitted by Find A Grave contributor Mrs Fenton. THANKS!]
NEWSPAPER: The Carlisle County News - 1934 Murder or Suicide
One week after he made an attempt to kill himself, slashing his throat with a razor, J. Harlan Chenault died in a Paducah hospital last Friday morning. Immediately following the tragedy in the yard of his home he was hurried to the hospital where he lingered between life and death for a week. His rash act was entirely unexpected by his friends.In meeting Mr. Chenault on the streets or elsewhere his cheery greeting and pleasant countenance did not in the least reveal that he even contemplated his tragic end and the news of his death has created a genuine sorrow. But, none of us can know how or when the burdens of life become so heavy that death will be a welcome visitor. The worries over finances is presumed to be the cause of Mr. Chenault's act. No one ever knew a man who was more courteous and kind toward his fellowman than was Harlan Chanault, but deep down in his being evidently reposed something that brought to his disturbed mind a determination to end it all. Those who knew him can only extend to his family our sincere sympathy. His remains were brought back home Saturday and carried to the home of his son, Curtis Chenault,on the Milburn road. Funeral services were conducted at the Church of Christ Sunday and burial occurred in the Bardwell cemetery. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Belle Chenault, and two sons, Curtis, who resides in the county and Artelle Chenault, of St. Louis. [Submitted by Find A Grave contributor Mrs Fenton. THANKS!]
One week after he made an attempt to kill himself, slashing his throat with a razor, J. Harlan Chenault died in a Paducah hospital last Friday morning. Immediately following the tragedy in the yard of his home he was hurried to the hospital where he lingered between life and death for a week. His rash act was entirely unexpected by his friends.In meeting Mr. Chenault on the streets or elsewhere his cheery greeting and pleasant countenance did not in the least reveal that he even contemplated his tragic end and the news of his death has created a genuine sorrow. But, none of us can know how or when the burdens of life become so heavy that death will be a welcome visitor. The worries over finances is presumed to be the cause of Mr. Chenault's act. No one ever knew a man who was more courteous and kind toward his fellowman than was Harlan Chanault, but deep down in his being evidently reposed something that brought to his disturbed mind a determination to end it all. Those who knew him can only extend to his family our sincere sympathy. His remains were brought back home Saturday and carried to the home of his son, Curtis Chenault,on the Milburn road. Funeral services were conducted at the Church of Christ Sunday and burial occurred in the Bardwell cemetery. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Belle Chenault, and two sons, Curtis, who resides in the county and Artelle Chenault, of St. Louis. [Submitted by Find A Grave contributor Mrs Fenton. THANKS!]
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