Miami Union

March 30, 1911 

NEFF, FRANK M. JR. - Sharps Corner--Frank M. Neff, Jr., died at his home at Medway, March 19, having shot himself through the heart.  He had been in good health and spirits and was apparently very happy and his friends cannot believe that he intended to kill himself.  His wife found him in his room upstairs when she went to call him to dinner.  He was lying across the bed, his clothing stained with blood and the weapon was lying on the floor.  His 18 months old son was playing in the room.  He was born at Medway in 1885 and was the son of Frank Neff, Sr.  He was married to Maud Snyder who with their son survives him.  Funeral services were held at the home March 22 and were conducted by Rev. Echels.  Interment in Mennonite cemetery.

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