Parker County, Texas - Obituaries - Elijah O'Kelly

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FARMER SUICIDES IN BAKER COMMUNITY

ELIJAH O'KELLY SHUFFLES OFF MORTAL COIL VIA ACID ROUTE

For no known reason, Elija O'Kelly, 35, ended his life by drinking a one
ounce vial of carbolic acid Tuesday at the home of his father-in-law, 
D.N. Arnold, near the Baker school house. When the household awakened he was
still alive, death coming four hours after he swallowed the poison.
	He lived with his father-in-law, D.N. Arnold.
	Funeral held at the family home burial taking place in the Baker Cemetery.
	Deceased leaves a wife only, the couple having no children.


The Weekly Herald
Weatherford, Texas
Thursday evening - June 15, 1911