Jasper County Democrat, Volume 22, Number 21, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 11 June 1919 — ANOTHER SUICIDE AT MONON [ARTICLE]

ANOTHER SUICIDE AT MONON

Robert Meadow*, Agni Hi, Ends Life With Carbolic Add. Monon, June 9.—With a twoounce empty acid bottle lying near by, the lifeless body of Robert Meadows, an old resident of this place, was found Sunday morning in the summer kitchen at the home of his son, Arthur Meadows, wit,h whom the father had made bis home for several years. An hour before the man committed the rash act the family physician had called on him and had prescribed for him. Mr. Meadows left a note reading as follows: "I am doing this to get rid of my misery, which is more than I can bear. I know Dr. Reagan is wrong, for I have only one more hour. If God does not bless me, I hope he will bless you. Do the best you can by me. Goodbye.” He was 81 years old, a civil war veteran, and a member of the Girard G. A. R. Mr. Meadows had been in poor health for some time, but his condition was not considered serious. Surviving, are five children. The funeral will be held tomorrow.