The Chariton Leader, Chariton, Iowa December 14, 1905 The community was greatly shocked on Monday to learn that JOHN FARRELL, a well known resident of the city, had committed suicide by cutting his throat with a razor. He left home about five o'clock in the morning to go to the pasture to look after some stock. About eight o'clock he was found by County Attorney Wells, Chas. Noble and Jack Baker, who had started out on a hunting trip. They found him lying in the pasture west of C.W. Callahan's house, and on the north side of the road, about thirty feet from the street. Paul Milnes, who was driving to town with the milk wagon, appeared on the scene a few minutes after the arrival of the hunters. MR. FARRELL was lying face downward, and was still alive. When asked if he had cut his own throat he murmured that he did. A convveyance was secured and he was removed to Dr. Yocom's sanitarium. He expired at that place about an hour afterward while the doctor was dressing his wounds. The remains were removed to Melville's under! taking establishment where they were prepared for burial and were then taken to his late home. MR. FARRELL had been slightly deranged for the past two years and most of the time he had been carefully watched by the members of his family. A daughter, MRS. VAN NOTE of Des Moines, has been seriously ill for some time with consumption and has been at the home of her parents here. For several days her condition has been critical and this fact had made MR. FARRELL unusually despondent. This, coupled with his diseased mind, led him to take his own life. His throat was cut on both sides but the jugular vein had not been severed. When he was discovered the loss of blood had been great, otherwise his life might have been saved. With his family he came to Chariton from Lucas about five years ago. He was quiet and unassuming in his disposition but pleasant and agreeable and made warm friends of all with whom he came in contact. The news of his untimely death came as a great surprise to all and is deeply lamented. Largely attended funeral services conducted by Rev. Father Aid were held at the Roman Catholic Church yesterday morning at 9:30 o'clock after which interment took place in Calvary Cemetery. MR. FARRELL was about 60 years of age and is survived by his wife and nine children. These bereaved ones in their overwhelming affliction have the sympathy of the entire community. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert September 20, 2004 [email protected]