Butts-Baldwin County GaArchives Obituaries.....McKibben, Frank March 27, 1899
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Jackson Argus - Wk of March 31, 1899
Frank McKibben – Suicides

Milledgeville, Ga. – March 28

Mr. J. F. McKibben, a patient at the sanitarium of Dr. H. D. Allen, about two 
miles from the city, committed suicide yesterday about 11 o’clock by hanging 
himself in a small cabin some one-half or three quarters of a mile from the 
sanitarium.  He had for some time past been under the care of a special 
attendant, but being considered much better, and at the request of relatives 
the attendant was dismissed yesterday.  He ate a very hearty breakfast and soon 
after left for a stroll in the pretty grove near by.  Some time near 12 o’clock 
he was found dead in a small unoccupied cabin, having hanged himself with a 
small cord that had probably been used about the sanitarium stable as a bridle 
rein.  It seemed that he had tied the cord to the rafter and then thrust a 
stick through a crack in the cabin; then got upon the stick and jumped off.
 
There was a note in pencil pinned to the lapel of his coat stating that he 
wished to be buried just as he was found; that is, in the same clothes he had 
on, and did not want to be shaved or anything of that sort; just to bury him as 
they found him.  He was tired of living in his present condition, as he 
despaired of recovery.  He said God bless and care for his wife and child and 
thanked his brother for his kindness to him, and said his was a sad ending to 
what was once a bright and happy life.  He thanked his special attendant, Mr. 
Jones, and requested that he take his body to McDonough, Ga.

Coroner Scott summoned a jury and a verdict was rendered according to the above 
facts.

The above is the account of the unfortunate tragedy as sent out from 
Milledgeville that Monday.

The deceased was for many years furniture dealer in Jackson and was a very 
popular young man.  For several months past he has been in bad health and his 
mind was very perceptible affected.

About ten years ago he was married to Miss Dixie Jones and the immediate family 
now consist of the wife and three children to whom all our people extend 
sincerest sympathy.

Jackson Argus – Butts County
Week of  March 31, 1899


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