Clay County AlArchives Obituaries.....Murphy, John H.  May 19, 1928
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Ashland Progress
About 11:00 o'clock Saturday night the life of. J. H. Murphy, a farmer who sided 
about two miles east of Ashland, was snuffed out by a gunshot wound, the load 
passing through his body and entering the wall of his home, it is said. While it 
appears from investigation that there was no eyewitness to the tragedy, it is 
generally thought to be a case of suicide. The shooting occurred a room of his 
home in which it seems he was alone, other members of the family his wife, 
daughter and son-in-law, occupying other rooms of the house. His gun was lying 
near him, also a note stating in substance that he was tired of living as he did 
and was killing himself. The note gave instructions as to how he was to be 
buried and also advising his wife as to the care of her money and requesting 
that his mother's picture be placed in his coffin. Members of the family said he 
had been acting strangely for several days. Others who knew him well have 
remarked that his demeanor recently indicated that he was not normal Mr. Murphy 
came here from the West some years ago and had lived a quiet life on the farm.
He was considered a very thrifty farmer. He is survived by his wife and one 
daughter. His remains were buried in Shiloh cemetery Sunday afternoon.

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