Evening Republican, Volume 16, Number 117, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 15 May 1912 — WOMAN DANK CARBOLIC ACID; DIED INSTANTLY. [ARTICLE]

WOMAN DANK CARBOLIC ACID; DIED INSTANTLY.

Cause of Rash Act of Mrs. Loehrke Hot Known; Left No Explanation For Suicide. Mrs. John Loehrke, who with her husband, lived 6% miles south and two miles east on the former Henry Hildebrand farm, took her own life Tuesday afternoon by swallowing carbolic acid. The fatal event occurred a short time after three o’clock In the afternoon. Mr. Loehrke was In Remington at the time the suicide Occurred and Mrs. Loehrke was left alone. No motive could be unearthed for the rash act, as to whether she was despondent or in ill health, and she left no note or explanation. She was only 25 years old. Mr. Loehrke was formerly a resident of Gilman, 111., where he was engaged in the drayage business. He worked hard for many years, and by his industry was enabled to purchase the farm about 18 months ago, which he now lives on. Mr. and Mrs. Loehrke have been married only a few months, having come here immediately after the wedding to the new home that the. groom had established. Coroner Wright held an inquest Tuesday afternoon and gave a verdict of suicide. The body will be taken to Gilman, 111., where funeral arrangements have been made and burial will take place.