Lawrence Richey 1885-1917

RICHEY, BRAUER

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Date: 5/23/2021 at 17:43:29

12 April 1917 - The Clinton Advertiser page 1

(Special to the ADVERTISER)
Toronto, Ia., April 12--Lawrence Richey, aged 28, employed as an automobile mechanic at the Willard Cavey garage at this place, ended his life at 3:30 o'clock this morning by shooting himself through the brain. Death followed instantly. Friends and relatives are at a loss to account for his rash act, unless it be that worry over financial matters led him to the act.

Richey was at home when he committed suicide, and using a 32 caliber revolver, stood in front of a looking glass and sent a bullet into his brain. His wife and two year old boy were in the house with him at the time. Mrs. Richey had been ill for three or four months, but of late had been better.

Besides his wife and child, there are surviving him, his mother, Mrs. Lucy Richey of Toronto, and his father, Nathan Richey, living in Minnesota. He was their only child.

The funeral arrangements had not been made this morning. Dr. M. E. Anderson of Clinton, the coroner, was notified of the suicide but decided that as the circumstances surrounding the case were clear, no inquest was necessary.

13 April 1917 - The Clinton Advertiser page 5

The coroner Dr. M. E. Anderson, went to Toronto, Ia., last evening to examine the body of Lawrence Richey, the young man who committed suicide by shooting and investigate the case. Dr. Anderson found the circumstances clear and decided that no inquest was necessary.

Relatives and friends of Richey said that he had made threats to take his life at various times, and one of his friends relieved him of a Savage automatic revolver which he had in his possession to prevent any such rash deed. In shooting himself he used a Colt revolver, standing in front of a mirror when he shot himself. The bullet entered the right temple and passing through the brain, came out back of the left ear.

19 April 1917 - The Clinton Advertiser page 5

Toronto, Ia., April 18--Lawrence Clyde Richey was born near Toronto on November the 13th, 1885, died at his home in Toronto on April the 12th, 1917, aged 31 years, 4 months and 20 days. He was married to Miss Anna Brauer on May the 5th, 1915, and to this union was born one son Lowell. He leaves to mourn a loving wife, son, Lowell L., mother, Mrs. Lucy Richey of Toronto and father, Nathan Richey of Minnesota, besides a number of relatives and a host of friends. The funeral services was conducted by Rev. Turner, of Anamosa, who spoke encouraging words to the family and friends. The funeral was held from the home at two o'clock Saturday afternoon, after which the remains were laid at rest in the family lot in Rose Hill cemetery, followed by a large concourse of friends and neighbors. The pall bearers were all old chums of "Jack" as follows: M. B. Cavey, Earl Edwards, Mayor Endorf, A. W. Hunter, Martin Welch and Ed. Muhl. The home choir with the assistance of Mrs. Dinkle furnished the music. "Jack" Richey as he was better known by all, was born and raised to manhood here, and had a host of warm friends. The news of his sudden, untimely death Thursday morning brought a wave of sorrow over the town and the entire community. "Jack" was of a happy, sunny disposition, and by his accommodating and friendly way made friends with everyone. The large funeral showed the esteem in which he was held in the community. The bereaved wife, son and mother have the sympathy of all.