The Weekly Star and Kansan
Independence, Kansas
Friday, November 16, 1900
page 8
Suicides.
James Jackson Dies from Drinking Chloroform.
At about half past eight o'clock Friday night James Jackson, son of the late Joseph Jackson, committed suicide by drinking about a half a pint of chloroform. Dr. Masterman was called as soon as the seriousness of the case was learned but could do nothing to counteract the effects of the poison, and his death occurred this morning at 10:30 o'clock. Twice before this he had made the same attempt and his rash act did not come as much of a surprise to those who knew him. His wife died about two months ago and it is thought he became despondent and sought to take his life on that account. He had a family of five children, one of whom died but a few days ago. Of the four living children the oldest is, perhaps, nine or ten years old. This is a sad bereavement and much sympathy is expressed in behalf of the orphaned ones. The burial will not take place until Sunday as some of his relatives can not reach here before that time. The remains will be taken to Jefferson bur burial, leaving the house about ten o'clock.
(transcribed by Judy Mayfield)
Independence, Kansas
Friday, November 16, 1900
page 8
Suicides.
James Jackson Dies from Drinking Chloroform.
At about half past eight o'clock Friday night James Jackson, son of the late Joseph Jackson, committed suicide by drinking about a half a pint of chloroform. Dr. Masterman was called as soon as the seriousness of the case was learned but could do nothing to counteract the effects of the poison, and his death occurred this morning at 10:30 o'clock. Twice before this he had made the same attempt and his rash act did not come as much of a surprise to those who knew him. His wife died about two months ago and it is thought he became despondent and sought to take his life on that account. He had a family of five children, one of whom died but a few days ago. Of the four living children the oldest is, perhaps, nine or ten years old. This is a sad bereavement and much sympathy is expressed in behalf of the orphaned ones. The burial will not take place until Sunday as some of his relatives can not reach here before that time. The remains will be taken to Jefferson bur burial, leaving the house about ten o'clock.
(transcribed by Judy Mayfield)
The Weekly Star and Kansan
Independence, Kansas
Friday, November 16, 1900
page 8
Suicides.
James Jackson Dies from Drinking Chloroform.
At about half past eight o'clock Friday night James Jackson, son of the late Joseph Jackson, committed suicide by drinking about a half a pint of chloroform. Dr. Masterman was called as soon as the seriousness of the case was learned but could do nothing to counteract the effects of the poison, and his death occurred this morning at 10:30 o'clock. Twice before this he had made the same attempt and his rash act did not come as much of a surprise to those who knew him. His wife died about two months ago and it is thought he became despondent and sought to take his life on that account. He had a family of five children, one of whom died but a few days ago. Of the four living children the oldest is, perhaps, nine or ten years old. This is a sad bereavement and much sympathy is expressed in behalf of the orphaned ones. The burial will not take place until Sunday as some of his relatives can not reach here before that time. The remains will be taken to Jefferson bur burial, leaving the house about ten o'clock.
(transcribed by Judy Mayfield)
Independence, Kansas
Friday, November 16, 1900
page 8
Suicides.
James Jackson Dies from Drinking Chloroform.
At about half past eight o'clock Friday night James Jackson, son of the late Joseph Jackson, committed suicide by drinking about a half a pint of chloroform. Dr. Masterman was called as soon as the seriousness of the case was learned but could do nothing to counteract the effects of the poison, and his death occurred this morning at 10:30 o'clock. Twice before this he had made the same attempt and his rash act did not come as much of a surprise to those who knew him. His wife died about two months ago and it is thought he became despondent and sought to take his life on that account. He had a family of five children, one of whom died but a few days ago. Of the four living children the oldest is, perhaps, nine or ten years old. This is a sad bereavement and much sympathy is expressed in behalf of the orphaned ones. The burial will not take place until Sunday as some of his relatives can not reach here before that time. The remains will be taken to Jefferson bur burial, leaving the house about ten o'clock.
(transcribed by Judy Mayfield)
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