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Gladys Smith, 24, Kills Himself at Neighbor's Home, June 26, 1925

Gladys Smith Kills Himself. . . Young Man of Meadows Township Used Shot Gun to End His Life Saturday While Visiting Home of Neighbor

Gladys Smith, young son of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Smith, who reside near Ross’ store in Meadows township, shot himself Saturday afternoon, living only a few minutes after sending a load of shot into his chest right near his heart.

Young Smith, in company with his father, had dropped into visit a neighbor when the young man went back into the kitchen for a drink of water. As he passed through the hall on the way to the kitchen he picked up a shotgun, and placing it against his chest, fired. When Mr. Smith reached the kitchen he was told by his son that he shot himself intentionally, but that no one was to blame for the deed except himself.

For several months it has been known that the young man’s mind was slightly affected, but there was no suspicion that he might take his own life.

The Deceased was 24 years of age and was a model young man, having no bad habits and being respected and liked by all who knew him. His sudden death came as a great shock to his relatives and friends.

The funeral and burial took place on Sunday afternoon at Palmyra Methodist church and a large number of sorrowing relatives and friends were in attendance.

From the front page of the Danbury Reporter, Wednesday, July 1, 1925

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