OBIT: Leo MILLER, 1913, Jerome, Somerset County, PA

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Miller, Leo

SUICIDE AT JEROME - Coroner Kimmel, of Ralphton, visited Jerome on Monday and 
conducted an investigation into the death of Leo Miller, who committed suicide 
Sunday night by drinking a vial of carbolic acid. He found that no inquest was 
necessary and the funeral took place on Tuesday. Miller was married a year ago, 
but had not been living with his wife for some months. He had been absent from 
Jerome and had written to Mrs. Miller at intervals asking her to go to various 
places and live with him, but she refused, probably on account of her husband's 
habits. Sunday afternoon Miller went to Jerome and renewed his plea, but again 
was spurned. Miller left the house uttering threats, but late in the evening 
returned with the acid, drank it and showed his wife the empty bottle. Death 
occurred within a short time.

Meyersdale Commercial, Aug. 14, 1913