This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Ray Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/6748 Message Board Post: Word reached town a few days ago of the suicide of Martin Ray who resided on East Croton. Mr. Ray met his fate via the laudanum route. He had been taking a little laudanum to ease an attack of rheumatism but at the time of his death he had taken an overdose of the drugs with suicidal intentions and had told his family of his intentions. Medical aid was summoned but arrived too late to save the man's life. A wife and 5 children survivve Mr. Ray. Cheyenne Star, Cheyenne, OK 19-Apr-1906