Detlef H. Lauson [1837 – 1891] Chilton Times --- November 7, 1891
D. H. Lauson of New Holstein Commits Suicide by Hanging Himself
The thriving community of New Holstein was somewhat startled on Sunday morning upon learning that their fellow townsman, Detlef H Lauson, had taken his own life by hanging himself with a strap. This is the second time that Mr. Lauson attempted to take his life. The first time was last spring when he cut his throat with a cheese knife, but failed to sever the artery, Since his first attempt at suicide he has led a somewhat secluded life, seldom appearing in public unless business necessitated him to do so.
The cause of his first attempt was financial troubles with the Esterly Machine Company for which he acted as agent. The difficulty was satisfactorily settled however and everything was once more
running smoothly until last Saturday when Mr. L. took a trip to Green Bay to collect a few outstanding debts. At Green Bay he met with disappointment, his creditors failing to produce the money with which he was to meet his obligations. This so discouraged him that he began to brood over his past troubles and while in that city gave a review of his past life to one of his most intimate friends, showing that he keenly felt the situation in which he was placed. He stayed in Green Bay until evening when he took the train for his home and reached New Holstein shortly after midnight. From the train he went directly to his shed about forty rods from the depot, procured a strap and deliberately hanged himself.
D. H. Lauson was born in Schleswig, Germany in 1837, and came to New Holstein in 1864. He leaves a wife and five grown children to mourn for him. He was always considered one of New Holstein's best citizens and up to a short time ago held the respect of nearly every citizen in the county. His career through life until recently had been marked with success and had it not been for some of his questionable transactions during the past few years he would still be alive and enjoying the confidence of a large circle of friends. The funeral occurred on Tuesday at the New Holstein cemetery.
D. H. Lauson of New Holstein Commits Suicide by Hanging Himself
The thriving community of New Holstein was somewhat startled on Sunday morning upon learning that their fellow townsman, Detlef H Lauson, had taken his own life by hanging himself with a strap. This is the second time that Mr. Lauson attempted to take his life. The first time was last spring when he cut his throat with a cheese knife, but failed to sever the artery, Since his first attempt at suicide he has led a somewhat secluded life, seldom appearing in public unless business necessitated him to do so.
The cause of his first attempt was financial troubles with the Esterly Machine Company for which he acted as agent. The difficulty was satisfactorily settled however and everything was once more
running smoothly until last Saturday when Mr. L. took a trip to Green Bay to collect a few outstanding debts. At Green Bay he met with disappointment, his creditors failing to produce the money with which he was to meet his obligations. This so discouraged him that he began to brood over his past troubles and while in that city gave a review of his past life to one of his most intimate friends, showing that he keenly felt the situation in which he was placed. He stayed in Green Bay until evening when he took the train for his home and reached New Holstein shortly after midnight. From the train he went directly to his shed about forty rods from the depot, procured a strap and deliberately hanged himself.
D. H. Lauson was born in Schleswig, Germany in 1837, and came to New Holstein in 1864. He leaves a wife and five grown children to mourn for him. He was always considered one of New Holstein's best citizens and up to a short time ago held the respect of nearly every citizen in the county. His career through life until recently had been marked with success and had it not been for some of his questionable transactions during the past few years he would still be alive and enjoying the confidence of a large circle of friends. The funeral occurred on Tuesday at the New Holstein cemetery.
Detlef H. Lauson [1837 – 1891] Chilton Times --- November 7, 1891
D. H. Lauson of New Holstein Commits Suicide by Hanging Himself
The thriving community of New Holstein was somewhat startled on Sunday morning upon learning that their fellow townsman, Detlef H Lauson, had taken his own life by hanging himself with a strap. This is the second time that Mr. Lauson attempted to take his life. The first time was last spring when he cut his throat with a cheese knife, but failed to sever the artery, Since his first attempt at suicide he has led a somewhat secluded life, seldom appearing in public unless business necessitated him to do so.
The cause of his first attempt was financial troubles with the Esterly Machine Company for which he acted as agent. The difficulty was satisfactorily settled however and everything was once more
running smoothly until last Saturday when Mr. L. took a trip to Green Bay to collect a few outstanding debts. At Green Bay he met with disappointment, his creditors failing to produce the money with which he was to meet his obligations. This so discouraged him that he began to brood over his past troubles and while in that city gave a review of his past life to one of his most intimate friends, showing that he keenly felt the situation in which he was placed. He stayed in Green Bay until evening when he took the train for his home and reached New Holstein shortly after midnight. From the train he went directly to his shed about forty rods from the depot, procured a strap and deliberately hanged himself.
D. H. Lauson was born in Schleswig, Germany in 1837, and came to New Holstein in 1864. He leaves a wife and five grown children to mourn for him. He was always considered one of New Holstein's best citizens and up to a short time ago held the respect of nearly every citizen in the county. His career through life until recently had been marked with success and had it not been for some of his questionable transactions during the past few years he would still be alive and enjoying the confidence of a large circle of friends. The funeral occurred on Tuesday at the New Holstein cemetery.
D. H. Lauson of New Holstein Commits Suicide by Hanging Himself
The thriving community of New Holstein was somewhat startled on Sunday morning upon learning that their fellow townsman, Detlef H Lauson, had taken his own life by hanging himself with a strap. This is the second time that Mr. Lauson attempted to take his life. The first time was last spring when he cut his throat with a cheese knife, but failed to sever the artery, Since his first attempt at suicide he has led a somewhat secluded life, seldom appearing in public unless business necessitated him to do so.
The cause of his first attempt was financial troubles with the Esterly Machine Company for which he acted as agent. The difficulty was satisfactorily settled however and everything was once more
running smoothly until last Saturday when Mr. L. took a trip to Green Bay to collect a few outstanding debts. At Green Bay he met with disappointment, his creditors failing to produce the money with which he was to meet his obligations. This so discouraged him that he began to brood over his past troubles and while in that city gave a review of his past life to one of his most intimate friends, showing that he keenly felt the situation in which he was placed. He stayed in Green Bay until evening when he took the train for his home and reached New Holstein shortly after midnight. From the train he went directly to his shed about forty rods from the depot, procured a strap and deliberately hanged himself.
D. H. Lauson was born in Schleswig, Germany in 1837, and came to New Holstein in 1864. He leaves a wife and five grown children to mourn for him. He was always considered one of New Holstein's best citizens and up to a short time ago held the respect of nearly every citizen in the county. His career through life until recently had been marked with success and had it not been for some of his questionable transactions during the past few years he would still be alive and enjoying the confidence of a large circle of friends. The funeral occurred on Tuesday at the New Holstein cemetery.
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