***PLEASE do not request more info for this man. I feel like I have TMI at this time.

COMMITTED TO ASYLUM - ATTEMPTED SUICIDE
John Walesh of this city was committed to the Northern Hospital for the insane
Saturday after he had tried to kill himself by slashing his wrists with a pocket
knife here the previous Thursday night. From reports, the man made the attempt
to end his life while enroute to the home of his brother and upon arrival there
was almost in collapse from loss of blood. A brother summoned medical aid and
timely care probably saved Walesh's life. After his injuries had been cared for
he was taken to the jail at Manitowoc and locked in. The police failed to find
the knife or other weapon used by Walesh in his attempt and it is believed that
the man discarded whatever implement he used. He was unable to give a coherent
account of his actions or where the was at the time he slashed his wrists. At
the time he was taken into custody by the police, Walesh is said to have deplored
his failure to secure a new supply of liquor and it is believed that his trouble
was due to effects of liquor he had consumed the past week, his nerves having
been shattered.
The Reporter, Fri., Jan. 12, 1923
Contributor: Shari

JOHN WALESH

Loses All, Paroled Man Ends All, Suicide
JOHN WALESH OF TWO RIVERS ENDS LIFE
Says he was robbed by girl at Kohl's place here.
An incident which is said to have occurred a week ago at the Jack Kohl's place
on the Two Rivers road when John Walesh, a Two Rivers man, reported having been
"rolled' with the loss of over $100 found its aftermath today with the suicide
of Walesh at Two Rivers at 9 o'clock this morning. A note found in the clothing
of the suicide ascribed the motive for the act. The loss of his money and the
method that had been pursued no doubt preyed upon the mind of the man to such an
extent that he committed the brash act.
Aside from the above which denotes the state of the man's mind, it appears from
the police records that on December 9 Walesh had been sentenced to a term of two
years at Waupun at hard labor for non-support, his wife being the complainant.
Since then he had been working on parole, his wages being taken for support of
the wife and family.
Robbed Own Home
Police here affirm that on Tuesday of last week while his wife was away at work,
Walesh broke his parole, entered his own home and took a support check for $70
that had been given Mrs. Walesh, cashed the same and with about $30 to $40 more
that was in the house made his way to parts unknown. Since then up till the time
he was reported to have lost his money at Kohl's, he has been in hiding. According
to his own story and a report that the police have, he lost the money through the
operation of a girl who has been at Kohl's. He had been told that the sheriff was
looking for him and that feature also added to discomfiture so that he thought of
suicide as the best way out.
Discovery of the suicide act was made by Albert Streu, a truck driver at Two Rivers
at 9 this morning when in driving his truck on Jefferson street in that city he
noticed a man lying in the doorway of the Waverly barn and bleeding profusely.
Streu stopped his truck and called to Ernest Herman, who operates a meat market at
the corner of Jefferson and Sixteenth streets. They ran over to the barn and found
the man dying and he asked them for a drink of water which Mr. Herman immediately
got for him and which he drank. A doctor was summoned who worked over the man. His
left wrist and right elbow were slashed. By removing his vest, they noticed the
name of John Walesh printed on the inside.
His brothers were immediately notified but Walesh died before they arrived. The
body was taken to the Beduhn and Goetz Mortuary where it will await the coroner's
inquest.
Survived by Family
Mr. Walesh is survived by his wife and seven children, three boys and four girls,
two brothers, Wenzel and Albert of this city, and three sisters, Anna , Mary of
this city and Carrie whose place of residence is not known, and also his father.
Further announcements in regard to the funeral will be made later.
"Rollings" Frequent of Late
Incident to the Walesh suicide, "rollings" of victims are said to have been many in
the city and nearabouts for several weeks past. Two women, one of whom was described
as "red-headed," have been here plying their art and it is said were habitutes at
the Kohl place which is said to have had a shady reputation for some time past.
Both Mr. and Mrs. Kohl and his bartender have been in court on charges of selling
moonshine at the place and other charges are said to have been in contemplation.
Police stated that it was generally known that the Kohl's place harbored women of
unsavory character and that several local men have been victimized by pickpockets.
Other local men reported losses there. Only two days ago two other local men
reported losses of their wallets in each case the sums having been an even $44.
The "red-headed" girl, referred to in Walesh's suicide note is said to have been
on the streets here yesterday in company with another woman but today it is reported
that she had taken French?? leave.
Manitowoc Herald News, July 13, 1926 P. 1
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COMMITTS SUICIDE
John Walesh, who a few years ago was committed to the state prison at Waupun
for burglary and who was serving a sentence for non-support in the county jail,
committed suicide by cutting the arteries in his right arm. He was found in the
barn at the Waverly Hotel yesterday morning by a young man who had his car
stored in the barn. It is thought that Walesh made the gashes that caused his
death several hours before, as his coat and a blanket which were found in a
manger were soaked with blood. Walesh called for a drink and fell to the floor
before it could be brought to him. Dr. Gates was summoned and while there was
still life in the body when he arrived, he could not be revived. Coroner Kemper
was notified and an investigation was made.
From indications Walesh had been sleeping in the Waverly barn since July 4th when
he last reported at the jail. While he was serving a sentence for non-support, he
was allowed to come to this city to work but was required to sleep in jail. He
was employed as a carpenter. The local police were looking for Walesh and it is
evident that he did not appear on the streets during the daytime. Walesh is about
forty years of age and is survived by his widow and seven children, two of the
children are inmates of a home for deformed children at Chippewa Falls. - Two Rivers Chronicle
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., July 15, 1926