The Hood River Glacier, July 27, 1905, page 9
Despondent, He Takes His Own Life
Walter, the 23-year-old son of B. F. Gerking, residing on the Disbrow place near the Valley Christian church, was found dead Monday morning in his tent near Camp Overall, on the west fork of Hood River.
The young man suffered a partial sunstroke when at work two years ago in the harvest fields of Eastern Oregon, and since then has never been the strong man he formerly was. Within the last few months, his mind became weak and he would brood over an unknown trouble. His friends believe the young man broke down from overwork.
Besides his parents, the young man leaves two sisters, Mrs. E. H. Dreske of White Salmon, and Miss Mary; two brothers, Benjamin and Joseph. His mother is a sister to M. Willis of Frankton.
Coronor Burget being unable to be present, Justice Nickelsen empaneled the following jury Monday evening ans went to the scene of the young man's death: Frank Chandler, Leon M. Bentley, S. D. Bartmess, M. F. McCarty, E. S. Olinger and Lou Morse. The body of the young man had been undisturbed. He lay there with a revolver in his hand pressed close to the side of his head. That he came to his death by a gunshot wound inflicted by his own hand, was the verdict of the jury.
People about Camp Overall state that the poor fellow showed evidence of an unbalanced mind during his stay there. Early in the week he purchased a handsome buggy from Nickelsen the implement dealer and Thursday morning went alone to the mountains. Saturday he want to Lost Lake on a fishing trip.
Funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon at the United Brethren church, Rev. W. A. Elkins of the Valley Christian church, having charge of the services.
Despondent, He Takes His Own Life
Walter, the 23-year-old son of B. F. Gerking, residing on the Disbrow place near the Valley Christian church, was found dead Monday morning in his tent near Camp Overall, on the west fork of Hood River.
The young man suffered a partial sunstroke when at work two years ago in the harvest fields of Eastern Oregon, and since then has never been the strong man he formerly was. Within the last few months, his mind became weak and he would brood over an unknown trouble. His friends believe the young man broke down from overwork.
Besides his parents, the young man leaves two sisters, Mrs. E. H. Dreske of White Salmon, and Miss Mary; two brothers, Benjamin and Joseph. His mother is a sister to M. Willis of Frankton.
Coronor Burget being unable to be present, Justice Nickelsen empaneled the following jury Monday evening ans went to the scene of the young man's death: Frank Chandler, Leon M. Bentley, S. D. Bartmess, M. F. McCarty, E. S. Olinger and Lou Morse. The body of the young man had been undisturbed. He lay there with a revolver in his hand pressed close to the side of his head. That he came to his death by a gunshot wound inflicted by his own hand, was the verdict of the jury.
People about Camp Overall state that the poor fellow showed evidence of an unbalanced mind during his stay there. Early in the week he purchased a handsome buggy from Nickelsen the implement dealer and Thursday morning went alone to the mountains. Saturday he want to Lost Lake on a fishing trip.
Funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon at the United Brethren church, Rev. W. A. Elkins of the Valley Christian church, having charge of the services.
The Hood River Glacier, July 27, 1905, page 9
Despondent, He Takes His Own Life
Walter, the 23-year-old son of B. F. Gerking, residing on the Disbrow place near the Valley Christian church, was found dead Monday morning in his tent near Camp Overall, on the west fork of Hood River.
The young man suffered a partial sunstroke when at work two years ago in the harvest fields of Eastern Oregon, and since then has never been the strong man he formerly was. Within the last few months, his mind became weak and he would brood over an unknown trouble. His friends believe the young man broke down from overwork.
Besides his parents, the young man leaves two sisters, Mrs. E. H. Dreske of White Salmon, and Miss Mary; two brothers, Benjamin and Joseph. His mother is a sister to M. Willis of Frankton.
Coronor Burget being unable to be present, Justice Nickelsen empaneled the following jury Monday evening ans went to the scene of the young man's death: Frank Chandler, Leon M. Bentley, S. D. Bartmess, M. F. McCarty, E. S. Olinger and Lou Morse. The body of the young man had been undisturbed. He lay there with a revolver in his hand pressed close to the side of his head. That he came to his death by a gunshot wound inflicted by his own hand, was the verdict of the jury.
People about Camp Overall state that the poor fellow showed evidence of an unbalanced mind during his stay there. Early in the week he purchased a handsome buggy from Nickelsen the implement dealer and Thursday morning went alone to the mountains. Saturday he want to Lost Lake on a fishing trip.
Funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon at the United Brethren church, Rev. W. A. Elkins of the Valley Christian church, having charge of the services.
Despondent, He Takes His Own Life
Walter, the 23-year-old son of B. F. Gerking, residing on the Disbrow place near the Valley Christian church, was found dead Monday morning in his tent near Camp Overall, on the west fork of Hood River.
The young man suffered a partial sunstroke when at work two years ago in the harvest fields of Eastern Oregon, and since then has never been the strong man he formerly was. Within the last few months, his mind became weak and he would brood over an unknown trouble. His friends believe the young man broke down from overwork.
Besides his parents, the young man leaves two sisters, Mrs. E. H. Dreske of White Salmon, and Miss Mary; two brothers, Benjamin and Joseph. His mother is a sister to M. Willis of Frankton.
Coronor Burget being unable to be present, Justice Nickelsen empaneled the following jury Monday evening ans went to the scene of the young man's death: Frank Chandler, Leon M. Bentley, S. D. Bartmess, M. F. McCarty, E. S. Olinger and Lou Morse. The body of the young man had been undisturbed. He lay there with a revolver in his hand pressed close to the side of his head. That he came to his death by a gunshot wound inflicted by his own hand, was the verdict of the jury.
People about Camp Overall state that the poor fellow showed evidence of an unbalanced mind during his stay there. Early in the week he purchased a handsome buggy from Nickelsen the implement dealer and Thursday morning went alone to the mountains. Saturday he want to Lost Lake on a fishing trip.
Funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon at the United Brethren church, Rev. W. A. Elkins of the Valley Christian church, having charge of the services.
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