Jasper County Democrat, Volume 5, Number 52, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 4 April 1903 — TWO MORE INSANITY CASES. [ARTICLE]

TWO MORE INSANITY CASES.

Mrs. Mary E. Ramey, widow of John Ramey, residing in the east part of the city, was declared insane last Thursday and was taken to the asylum at Long Cliff Wednesday. The woman is 55 years of age, and was married 35 years ago, having had 7 children, the youngest now being about 15 years of age. Her delusion was first noticed last December, and she has been gradually growing worse until it was deemed necessary to take her to the asylum. On Tuesday of this week Mrs. James A. Keis[?]er of Jordan tp., wus pronounced insane and application was made for her incarceration at Long Cliff. The unfortunate woman first showed signs of insanity fifteen years ago when she attempted to cut her throat, and three years ago again made the attempt, and did cut it from ear to ear. For the past two years she has grown worse. She has suffered from epilepsy since the age of 14. Her age is 40 years; she has been married 22 years and has 4 children, the youngest being 2 years of age. She shows a violent and destructive temper and at times used very intemperate language.