Miami Union

January 12, 1911 

HEATON, CHARLES WALLACE - Brush--Returning to the home of his parents to carry out the fatal deed Charles Wallace Heaton died shortly after midnight last Friday night as a result of having drunk nearly an ounce and a half of carbolic acid.  The only cause assigned for the act is despondency.  Mr. Heaton was born May 22, 1884, and was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Heaton.  He was a carpenter by trade and had been employed as a railroad carpenter in Columbus for some time before his death.  About 12:30 o'clock Saturday morning the members of the Heaton family were awakened by a noise outside the house.  An inquiry as to who was there brought the brief sentence.  "Father, I have taken poison."  The dying man was brought into the house at once but before aid could be secured passed away.  Coroner Ullery was called and viewed the remains and gave permission for burial.  The inquest will be held later.  The young man never married.  He is survived by his parents, three brothers and a large circle of friends.  He was a member of the Christian church and of the I. O. O. F. lodge of Rosewood.  The funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Monday from the Springcreek Christian church and were conducted by Rev. L. W. Ryan, assisted by Rev. McDaniel of Christiansburg.  Representatives of the Rosewood, Lena and Fletcher I. O. O. F. lodges had charge of the funeral.  The church was filled with neighbors and friends who met to pay the last sad tribute.  Interment was made in Fletcher cemetery.

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