ENDED LIFE WHILE TEMPORARILY INSANE
Barbara Schaf Randolph Hanged Self in Woodshed at home of Parents
Brooded at Separation
Sadness has enwrapped the entire community over the tragic death of Mrs. Barbara Schaf Randolph, 34 years old, who committed suicide Sunday morning by hanging herself at the home of parents, Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Schaf in Prescott. She was the wife of Dr. Bernard Randolph a dentist in Indianapolis and of Dr. D. F. Randolph of Waldron but the couple had been estranged since last February and worry over the separation and impending divorce caused her to take her life.
Mrs. Randolph had spent the last two weeks in Indianapolis visiting her sister and returned several days ago to the home of her parents where she had been living since the separation from her husband. She had brooded considerably over the family trouble but after returning from Indianapolis last week her state of mind seemed to be more cheerful. She had not mentioned suicide at any time and it is thought that the despondency of her mind caused sudden insanity that prompted the act. Dr. G. I. Inlow, coroner for Shelby county, made an investigation of the case Sunday and his verdict in that death was caused from suicide committed while temporarily insane.
The body of the young woman was found hanging in the woodshed at the rear of the home about 9 o'clock Sunday morning, by her aged mother who had just returned from attending the first mass at the St. Vincent Catholic church east of here. Mrs. Schaf and her son, John had talked to Mrs. Randolph before they left for church and she had told them she would not go to the services but would wait and attend the second mass at the church where she was a member. Mr. Schaf, her aged father, is an invalid and he arose at the time her wife and son left for church. Mr. Schaf informed the coroner that he looked into the room occupied by his daughter about 8 o'clock Monday morning and that she was in bed then apparently asleep. It is believed that she left the house a few minutes later, clad only in her nightwear and going to the woodshed took a rope which she threw over the rafters, made a noose and mounted a stepladder from which she jumped.
Mrs. Schaf collapsed when she entered the woodshed and found the body of her daughter. John Schaf was nearby and he hurriedly released the body of his sister which was yet warm although life was extinct. Dr. L. C. Sammons of this city was called but he announced that death had followed immediately when Mrs. Randolph had jumped from the ladder.
There saw no note left by Mrs. Randolph or any parting message to explain her action. A search was made in the home but she had left nothing. An effort was made Sunday to reach Dr. D. F. Randolph of Waldron, but he was not at his home. The sad news of her death was also sent to her estranged husband.
..... a blow to hundreds of friends in this community as she was popular and loved by everyone that knew her. Added to her natural beauty was a charm of personality and naive mannerism that made her attractive in every circle. She was the very exemplification of sweetness, the essence of purity and the fullness of highest type womanhood, virtues that set her as an ideal to friends who will miss her ready smile and clever comradeship.
Mrs. Randolph was born in Prescott, June 5, 1890 and the greater part of her life was spent in that community. Her marriage to Dr. Randolph took place five years ago and the couple resided in Indianapolis at 340 north Capitol Ave. Following the separation the home was closed and the property was sold recently.
She had been a member of the St. Vincent Catholic church since childhood and her character was based on the principle of christianity that followed in her every day contact.
Besides the parents and the husband she leaves four sisters, Mrs. Harry C. VanWay, of this city, Mrs. Louis Huffamn, of Indianapolis, Mrs. Henry Rehme, of Dayton, O., and Mrs. Lawrence Miller, of Prescott; two brothers, John Schaf of Prescott and Frank Schaf, of Springfield, O.
The death of Mrs. Randolph is the second tragedy in the family, her sister, Miss Katie Schaf, being one of the three girls killed when a Big Four passenger train struck a buggy in which they were riding.
Funeral services will be held at 9 o'clock Wednesday morning at the St. Vincent church, the Rev. F. W. Wolf officiating and burial will be in the church cemetery. R. T. Stewart funeral director is in charge of the arrangements. (Obit: The Shelbyville Democrat, July 21, 1924)
Barbara Schaf Randolph Hanged Self in Woodshed at home of Parents
Brooded at Separation
Sadness has enwrapped the entire community over the tragic death of Mrs. Barbara Schaf Randolph, 34 years old, who committed suicide Sunday morning by hanging herself at the home of parents, Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Schaf in Prescott. She was the wife of Dr. Bernard Randolph a dentist in Indianapolis and of Dr. D. F. Randolph of Waldron but the couple had been estranged since last February and worry over the separation and impending divorce caused her to take her life.
Mrs. Randolph had spent the last two weeks in Indianapolis visiting her sister and returned several days ago to the home of her parents where she had been living since the separation from her husband. She had brooded considerably over the family trouble but after returning from Indianapolis last week her state of mind seemed to be more cheerful. She had not mentioned suicide at any time and it is thought that the despondency of her mind caused sudden insanity that prompted the act. Dr. G. I. Inlow, coroner for Shelby county, made an investigation of the case Sunday and his verdict in that death was caused from suicide committed while temporarily insane.
The body of the young woman was found hanging in the woodshed at the rear of the home about 9 o'clock Sunday morning, by her aged mother who had just returned from attending the first mass at the St. Vincent Catholic church east of here. Mrs. Schaf and her son, John had talked to Mrs. Randolph before they left for church and she had told them she would not go to the services but would wait and attend the second mass at the church where she was a member. Mr. Schaf, her aged father, is an invalid and he arose at the time her wife and son left for church. Mr. Schaf informed the coroner that he looked into the room occupied by his daughter about 8 o'clock Monday morning and that she was in bed then apparently asleep. It is believed that she left the house a few minutes later, clad only in her nightwear and going to the woodshed took a rope which she threw over the rafters, made a noose and mounted a stepladder from which she jumped.
Mrs. Schaf collapsed when she entered the woodshed and found the body of her daughter. John Schaf was nearby and he hurriedly released the body of his sister which was yet warm although life was extinct. Dr. L. C. Sammons of this city was called but he announced that death had followed immediately when Mrs. Randolph had jumped from the ladder.
There saw no note left by Mrs. Randolph or any parting message to explain her action. A search was made in the home but she had left nothing. An effort was made Sunday to reach Dr. D. F. Randolph of Waldron, but he was not at his home. The sad news of her death was also sent to her estranged husband.
..... a blow to hundreds of friends in this community as she was popular and loved by everyone that knew her. Added to her natural beauty was a charm of personality and naive mannerism that made her attractive in every circle. She was the very exemplification of sweetness, the essence of purity and the fullness of highest type womanhood, virtues that set her as an ideal to friends who will miss her ready smile and clever comradeship.
Mrs. Randolph was born in Prescott, June 5, 1890 and the greater part of her life was spent in that community. Her marriage to Dr. Randolph took place five years ago and the couple resided in Indianapolis at 340 north Capitol Ave. Following the separation the home was closed and the property was sold recently.
She had been a member of the St. Vincent Catholic church since childhood and her character was based on the principle of christianity that followed in her every day contact.
Besides the parents and the husband she leaves four sisters, Mrs. Harry C. VanWay, of this city, Mrs. Louis Huffamn, of Indianapolis, Mrs. Henry Rehme, of Dayton, O., and Mrs. Lawrence Miller, of Prescott; two brothers, John Schaf of Prescott and Frank Schaf, of Springfield, O.
The death of Mrs. Randolph is the second tragedy in the family, her sister, Miss Katie Schaf, being one of the three girls killed when a Big Four passenger train struck a buggy in which they were riding.
Funeral services will be held at 9 o'clock Wednesday morning at the St. Vincent church, the Rev. F. W. Wolf officiating and burial will be in the church cemetery. R. T. Stewart funeral director is in charge of the arrangements. (Obit: The Shelbyville Democrat, July 21, 1924)
ENDED LIFE WHILE TEMPORARILY INSANE
Barbara Schaf Randolph Hanged Self in Woodshed at home of Parents
Brooded at Separation
Sadness has enwrapped the entire community over the tragic death of Mrs. Barbara Schaf Randolph, 34 years old, who committed suicide Sunday morning by hanging herself at the home of parents, Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Schaf in Prescott. She was the wife of Dr. Bernard Randolph a dentist in Indianapolis and of Dr. D. F. Randolph of Waldron but the couple had been estranged since last February and worry over the separation and impending divorce caused her to take her life.
Mrs. Randolph had spent the last two weeks in Indianapolis visiting her sister and returned several days ago to the home of her parents where she had been living since the separation from her husband. She had brooded considerably over the family trouble but after returning from Indianapolis last week her state of mind seemed to be more cheerful. She had not mentioned suicide at any time and it is thought that the despondency of her mind caused sudden insanity that prompted the act. Dr. G. I. Inlow, coroner for Shelby county, made an investigation of the case Sunday and his verdict in that death was caused from suicide committed while temporarily insane.
The body of the young woman was found hanging in the woodshed at the rear of the home about 9 o'clock Sunday morning, by her aged mother who had just returned from attending the first mass at the St. Vincent Catholic church east of here. Mrs. Schaf and her son, John had talked to Mrs. Randolph before they left for church and she had told them she would not go to the services but would wait and attend the second mass at the church where she was a member. Mr. Schaf, her aged father, is an invalid and he arose at the time her wife and son left for church. Mr. Schaf informed the coroner that he looked into the room occupied by his daughter about 8 o'clock Monday morning and that she was in bed then apparently asleep. It is believed that she left the house a few minutes later, clad only in her nightwear and going to the woodshed took a rope which she threw over the rafters, made a noose and mounted a stepladder from which she jumped.
Mrs. Schaf collapsed when she entered the woodshed and found the body of her daughter. John Schaf was nearby and he hurriedly released the body of his sister which was yet warm although life was extinct. Dr. L. C. Sammons of this city was called but he announced that death had followed immediately when Mrs. Randolph had jumped from the ladder.
There saw no note left by Mrs. Randolph or any parting message to explain her action. A search was made in the home but she had left nothing. An effort was made Sunday to reach Dr. D. F. Randolph of Waldron, but he was not at his home. The sad news of her death was also sent to her estranged husband.
..... a blow to hundreds of friends in this community as she was popular and loved by everyone that knew her. Added to her natural beauty was a charm of personality and naive mannerism that made her attractive in every circle. She was the very exemplification of sweetness, the essence of purity and the fullness of highest type womanhood, virtues that set her as an ideal to friends who will miss her ready smile and clever comradeship.
Mrs. Randolph was born in Prescott, June 5, 1890 and the greater part of her life was spent in that community. Her marriage to Dr. Randolph took place five years ago and the couple resided in Indianapolis at 340 north Capitol Ave. Following the separation the home was closed and the property was sold recently.
She had been a member of the St. Vincent Catholic church since childhood and her character was based on the principle of christianity that followed in her every day contact.
Besides the parents and the husband she leaves four sisters, Mrs. Harry C. VanWay, of this city, Mrs. Louis Huffamn, of Indianapolis, Mrs. Henry Rehme, of Dayton, O., and Mrs. Lawrence Miller, of Prescott; two brothers, John Schaf of Prescott and Frank Schaf, of Springfield, O.
The death of Mrs. Randolph is the second tragedy in the family, her sister, Miss Katie Schaf, being one of the three girls killed when a Big Four passenger train struck a buggy in which they were riding.
Funeral services will be held at 9 o'clock Wednesday morning at the St. Vincent church, the Rev. F. W. Wolf officiating and burial will be in the church cemetery. R. T. Stewart funeral director is in charge of the arrangements. (Obit: The Shelbyville Democrat, July 21, 1924)
Barbara Schaf Randolph Hanged Self in Woodshed at home of Parents
Brooded at Separation
Sadness has enwrapped the entire community over the tragic death of Mrs. Barbara Schaf Randolph, 34 years old, who committed suicide Sunday morning by hanging herself at the home of parents, Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Schaf in Prescott. She was the wife of Dr. Bernard Randolph a dentist in Indianapolis and of Dr. D. F. Randolph of Waldron but the couple had been estranged since last February and worry over the separation and impending divorce caused her to take her life.
Mrs. Randolph had spent the last two weeks in Indianapolis visiting her sister and returned several days ago to the home of her parents where she had been living since the separation from her husband. She had brooded considerably over the family trouble but after returning from Indianapolis last week her state of mind seemed to be more cheerful. She had not mentioned suicide at any time and it is thought that the despondency of her mind caused sudden insanity that prompted the act. Dr. G. I. Inlow, coroner for Shelby county, made an investigation of the case Sunday and his verdict in that death was caused from suicide committed while temporarily insane.
The body of the young woman was found hanging in the woodshed at the rear of the home about 9 o'clock Sunday morning, by her aged mother who had just returned from attending the first mass at the St. Vincent Catholic church east of here. Mrs. Schaf and her son, John had talked to Mrs. Randolph before they left for church and she had told them she would not go to the services but would wait and attend the second mass at the church where she was a member. Mr. Schaf, her aged father, is an invalid and he arose at the time her wife and son left for church. Mr. Schaf informed the coroner that he looked into the room occupied by his daughter about 8 o'clock Monday morning and that she was in bed then apparently asleep. It is believed that she left the house a few minutes later, clad only in her nightwear and going to the woodshed took a rope which she threw over the rafters, made a noose and mounted a stepladder from which she jumped.
Mrs. Schaf collapsed when she entered the woodshed and found the body of her daughter. John Schaf was nearby and he hurriedly released the body of his sister which was yet warm although life was extinct. Dr. L. C. Sammons of this city was called but he announced that death had followed immediately when Mrs. Randolph had jumped from the ladder.
There saw no note left by Mrs. Randolph or any parting message to explain her action. A search was made in the home but she had left nothing. An effort was made Sunday to reach Dr. D. F. Randolph of Waldron, but he was not at his home. The sad news of her death was also sent to her estranged husband.
..... a blow to hundreds of friends in this community as she was popular and loved by everyone that knew her. Added to her natural beauty was a charm of personality and naive mannerism that made her attractive in every circle. She was the very exemplification of sweetness, the essence of purity and the fullness of highest type womanhood, virtues that set her as an ideal to friends who will miss her ready smile and clever comradeship.
Mrs. Randolph was born in Prescott, June 5, 1890 and the greater part of her life was spent in that community. Her marriage to Dr. Randolph took place five years ago and the couple resided in Indianapolis at 340 north Capitol Ave. Following the separation the home was closed and the property was sold recently.
She had been a member of the St. Vincent Catholic church since childhood and her character was based on the principle of christianity that followed in her every day contact.
Besides the parents and the husband she leaves four sisters, Mrs. Harry C. VanWay, of this city, Mrs. Louis Huffamn, of Indianapolis, Mrs. Henry Rehme, of Dayton, O., and Mrs. Lawrence Miller, of Prescott; two brothers, John Schaf of Prescott and Frank Schaf, of Springfield, O.
The death of Mrs. Randolph is the second tragedy in the family, her sister, Miss Katie Schaf, being one of the three girls killed when a Big Four passenger train struck a buggy in which they were riding.
Funeral services will be held at 9 o'clock Wednesday morning at the St. Vincent church, the Rev. F. W. Wolf officiating and burial will be in the church cemetery. R. T. Stewart funeral director is in charge of the arrangements. (Obit: The Shelbyville Democrat, July 21, 1924)
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