Bayless, Frank H. 1876 – 1904

BAYLESS, HARRIS

Posted By: Joy Moore (email)
Date: 8/5/2021 at 20:31:23

Source: Decorah Republican June 30, 1904 Page 6

Suicide at Elkader.
Elkader Argus: — Monday evening about nine o’clock, Frank H. Bayless, at the home of his mother, undertook to end his earthly troubles by taking strychnine. After taking the dose he informed his mother of what he had done and himself went in search of a physician for relief. Drs. While and Miller worked over him nearly all night but about 6:30 the next morning his suffering was ended by death. Frank H. Bayless, son of F. D. Bayless and wife, was born April 6, 1876, and has been a resident of Elkader nearly all his life. He was married to Ella Harris October 25, 1900. Her death occurred Dec. 31, 1902. Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at two o’clock from the Congregational church. Interment in the East Side cemetery.

Transcriber’s Note: Find a Grave shows he is buried in the Elkader Cemetery.