Evening Republican, Volume 16, Number 271, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 12 November 1912 — DISSIPATION CAUSES DEATH OF POSTMASTER [ARTICLE]

DISSIPATION CAUSES DEATH OF POSTMASTER

Disappointed Over Election Returns He Takes to Drink, Which Causes His Death. Harry Linkhart, postmaster at Hobart, was found dead at his home Saturday afternoon at 3 o’clock. Death is said to be due to dissipation following the news of the election fesults. The man was alone when he died, as his wife and four children had gone away during the time he was endeavoring to drown his disappointment in drink. Linkhart came from the ranks o the rural carriers to the position of postmaster about six years ago. He was the first carrier out of Hobart and did efficient service. He made many friends on his route, as well as in the town, and this was the means of landing him in the better paying position.