BEDFORD WEEKLY MAIL BEDFORD, INDIANA FRIDAY, APRIL 4, 1902 TOOK STRYCHNINE Mrs. Robert Overton Kills Herself Because Of Quarrel With Husband. Mrs. Robert Overton committed suicide Saturday about 7 o'clock. by taking strychnine. Mrs. Overton and her husband had quarreled and separated within the last few days. A sister younger than herself remained with Mrs. Overton at the residence on North I street, near 14th. That morning a little before 7 o'clock this sister went down in town to buy some meat for breakfast, and when she returned found Mrs. Overton staggering around the house. When asked what the matter the latter replied: "I have taken strychnine! For God's sake do something for me quick!" The frightened girl summoned help, and a physician was sent for; but Mrs. Overton died a short time. Her husband was formerly a bartender, and recently has been driving a beer wagon for John L. Baker, the brewery agent. When informed that his wife was dying Overton is said to have feigned unconcern, if he felt any emotion. His drinking habits are thought by Mrs. Overton's relatives to have caused the trouble between the husband and wife. Mrs. Overton was formerly Miss Ida Teague, a daughter of James Teague, who lives east of the city. The funeral took place Sunday. Burial at Leatherwood. ************** CORONER'S REPORT Description of Ida Overton who died from an overdose of strychnine taken March 29, 1902. Age 36 years, height 5 ft. and 7 in., weight 145 lbs., light hair, gray eyes, natural teeth and gone from upper jaw, band ring on middle finger of left hand. As the clothes were all removed from body when I saw her, I did not find any money or valuables on her person. There was a note found addressed to her husband expressing her affections she had for him, etc. After taking testimony and viewing the remains my verdict is that the deceased Ida Overton's death was suicidal by taking strychnine intentionally. HARVEY VOYLES, Coroner. NOTE: Ida Teague Overton: Died March 1902. Wife of Robert. Burial at Leatherwood Cemetery, Shawswick Twp.