Miss Dora Kerr d. 1889

KERR

Posted By: Volunteer - Rich Lowe
Date: 12/1/2001 at 11:23:20

ANOTHER SUICIDE.

On last Sunday morning, July 7, 1889, Miss Dora Kerr, a young lady living in Clark county Mo., a few miles south of Mt. Sterling, ended her earthly career by taking a dose of "Rough on Rats."

Rumor has it that disappointment on the Fourth was the cause of the rash act.

The young lady was esteemed and respected by many friends. She attended the Fourth of July celebration at Mt. Sterling and also a dance at that place on the same evening, and to all appearances was full of life, contented and happy.

Source: Entler Scrapbook, vol. 1, Iowa Historical Library, Iowa City, IA

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I am not related to this individual but post this obit. for those who may find it of interest.