Miami Union
9 Aug 1900
George Schutte, for the past six years night watchman at Troy Buggy Works, committed suicide, Tuesday afternoon, about 2 o'clock by putting a bullet from a 38 caliber revolver through his right temple.
Mr. Schutte, who was a man of sixty five years, lived with his wife on South Crawford Street between the C. H. & D. and Big Four R.R. tracks. The couple lived alone as their children have all married and made homes for themselves. They were in fairly easy circumstances, owning several pieces of residence property which brought in a steady income in addition to his salary at the Buggy Works. Nevertheless, both Mr. Schutte and his wife had a fear that might eventually die in the poor house and, with this thought preying on his mind and the additional burden of poor health it is thought that he came to the conclusion that taking his own life was he only solution.
Working during the night he was compelled to get his rest during the daytime, and on Tuesday he seemed unable to obtain much rest. He came downstairs for awhile and then went back awhile. Mrs. Schutte went out to do some errands and make a few calls. About two o'clock Mrs. Stoutenbrough, who lives in the other house heard a report and alarmed called Mrs. Schutte. She then went into the room adjoining the one in which the suicide was lying but failed to hear any groans. Others of the neighbors made inquiries but nothing was done and the incident was almost forgotten when Mrs. Schutte returned at four o'clock. For some time she was busy in preparing her husband's supper and when it was ready called him. Receiving no answer she went up stairs and found him setting in a rocking chair in his night clothes.
Her screams brought assistance to the scene and the unfortunate man was laid on a couch and Dr. Means, who was in the neighborhood was summoned. A probe failed to locate the bullet, but the issue was never in doubt and a little after twelve that night he passed away without regaining consciousness.
The funeral services will be held tomorrow in charge of Troy Lodge of I. O. O. F., of which the deceased was for many years a member.
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