Evening Republican, Volume 16, Number 86, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 8 April 1912 — GRIEF AT WIFE’S DEATH CONTRIBUTED TO HUSBAND’S. [ARTICLE]

GRIEF AT WIFE’S DEATH CONTRIBUTED TO HUSBAND’S.

W. W. Matheny Died Suddenly Monday —Grief Thought to Have Superinduced Heart Trouble. William W. Matheny, whose wife died two weeks ago as a result of a stroke of paralysis, died this Monday noon at the home of his son, Emerson Matheny, northeast of this city. The cause of his death is given as angina pectoris, which is a suffocating contraction of the lower part of the chest and which affects the heart. Both he and Mrs. Matheny were enjoying excellent health prior to the time when she suffered a stroke of paralysis two weeks ago today. They were rugged people and looked as though they would live for many years. Her deqth was very sudden and he was greatly borne down by grief. He seemed in a cloud of despondency and so grief stricken that nothing could be done to even momentarily cause him to take his mind from his sorrow. He wept to the home of his two sons, northeast of town, avowing his intention to remain with them for only a short time and then to return and reopen his home. Sunday he was in great pain, suffering intensely from the shortness of breath. Dr. Kresler was called and by use of morphine secured temporary relief. This Monday morning he was but little improved but was able to get up and be about the house. Finally it was noticed that he had not been with the family for a little time and a search was made for him and he was found in one of the bedrooms of the house in a dying condition. Drs. Kresler and Gwin were both called but life had passed away before either arrived. Mr. Matheny was a veteran of the civil war and* lived a retired life. He was highly respected by all who knew him. The funeral arrangements have not yet been completed.