Grady County GaArchives Obituaries.....Lott, W. H.  December 16, 1920
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The Cairo Messenger, Friday, December 17, 1920
Mr. W. H. Lott Commits Suicide

Mr. W. H. Lott, a Grady County farmer residing about eight miles northeast of 
town, committed suicide at his home about one o'clock Thursday afternoon, by 
shooting himself with a double barrel breech-loading shot gun.  The shooting 
was witnessed by his 18 year old son, who attempted to stop his father from 
carrying out his threat.  The son stated that Mr. Lott placed the gun to his 
breast, turning the stock a little to the right in order that he could reach 
the trigger and before he could be stopped, carried out his threat.  The load 
lodged in the left side of his back.  Before committing the deed, he stated to 
his son with an epithet that he was going to kill himself, the boy pleading 
with him not to do so.  The son grabbed for the gun, but was too late, as the 
father had already carried out the threat.

It is said that the old man, who was about 65 years of age, had been 
dissipating for the past week and was very despondent, which is the cause 
generally believed for his rash act.  He was a widower, his wife died four 
years ago, and he and his four small children were keeping house together.  He 
is survived by eight children.  The funeral services are to be held today.   


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