Allen, Chris (died 1895)

ALLEN

Posted By: Linda Ziemann, Volunteer (email)
Date: 6/21/2011 at 16:15:07

Alton Democrat
March 16, 1895

SHORT AND SWEET.
Chris Allen of Struble committed suicide by hanging last Thursday. He had
injured one of his eyes during the winter and it seemed incurable. This is
supposed to have been the cause of the rash act. He was 22 years of age and
unmarried.