J. Swank

SWANK

Posted By: Beverly Gerdts (email)
Date: 3/1/2024 at 07:02:31

The Wapello Republic, Wapello, Iowa
Thursday, January 1, 1891
Page 1

Oakville, Dec 29 - J. Swank the man that was sent to the asylum some time ago from this neighborhood committed suicide Friday evening by jumping under a moving train while walking with his attendant at the depot at Mt. Pleasant, cutting both legs off just above the knees. He lived only a few hours. The funeral was held Monday at the Hawkeye church conducted by Rev. Cooper of the M. E. church and was largely attended. He was a man respected and esteemed by all who knew him