The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1882-12-06
LETTER From RINooEs.

Z SeCNtN
noon, the people of our village were
startled by the report that Henry Hol-
combe, son of Peter Ogden Holcombe of
this place, had taken his life by shooting
we have been able to gather them, are as
follows: Henry had not been enjoying
good health for some two years past aud
at times was dependent and melancholy.
OF late these periods Of despondeucy visit
ed him frequently, until his mind became
so affected by them, as to cause him to
Commit the sad act of Saturday. In COM
pany with his lady friend, he visited Flem-
ington. last Friday. At This place he APP
peared lively and cheerful aud showed no
signs Of an affected mind. While there
he purchased a ,evolver--the Que after
wards used to commit the sad act.
Nothing unusual In his ways or manner
was noticed by any one. Saturday MORN
ing he did mt arise from b ID, hut as he
had habit of .emaining in bed when not
feeling well, his folks Thought nathing of
IL. However his mother visited his bed
raam during the morning and fund HIN
in u very despandeni m,Md. al times giv-
ing vent 10 his feelings by continued weep.
ing. She endeavuresi To cnmfur, him aud
to snothe his soirows. bat he seemed SO
depressed that her kind and gentle words,
failed To administer much c,iD fuii. Visit
ing his room o ten, she at last persuaded
him 10 dress himsel II and 90 down stairs
This he did about o'clock in tho after
noon. She asked him TO eat something
but he refused, saying that he had M
appetite. Hs sat around the house for
while appearing very melancholy and
weeping at times. Directly he took up
his hat and STARTED toward the barn. An
hour passed and he did not return. His
mother ard youngest sister we're the only
ones at home. Soon Mr.. Holcombe re-
turned and being informed by his wife
that Henry had gone to the barn some
time ago, he visited the barn 70 discover
the cause of his long absence. He went
into each apartment of the first floor aud
into the hay -mow on the second door aud
not finding any traces Of his sou, he called
him by name several times, but failed to
receive any answer. Thinking that pos
sibly he had gone out into the village, he
returned to the house aud informed his
wife that he could not find him. A half
hour passed aud Henry did not return
His parents now began to think that per-
haps something unusual and serious had
befallen him. MIR. Holcombe decided to
again visit the barn and make closer
search. He proceeded directly to the up.
per NOV and there discovered his son ly-
ing on the hay Thinking him merely
asleep he called loudly to him and receiv-
ing no reply FASTENED to his side whore ho
saw tho revolver lying beside him, which
disclosed the fact that he had shot him-
self. Fastening from the NOW and barn
to the house, he told the sad and sorrow
FIJI news to his wife, who hurryiug from
the house saw Mr. Levi Holcombe passing
| up the street and shouted to him 10 come
in. Mr.. Eolcombe (LevD hastened in the
house and Immediately discovered that
something unusual had taken place. Mr..
and Mrs. holcombe were so overcome
with excitement and sorrow that several
minutes elapsed before they could recover
sufficiently TO inform Justice Holcombe Of
the sad news. Thereup"n he hurried to
the barn aud apon Visiting the mow saw
the body lying on the hay. Upon exam
| nation be found life extinct. Rushing
from the barn he spread the news I"
others and soon a crnwd gathered ia the
muw. Justice Helc"mba having auih0ri-
| ~ to take charge OF the body In the ab.
sence of Coroner, allowed tho body tn
be removed To the house. He ,heu asked
the family few questions rela,ive 10 the
deceased and upon their tesiimnny decid-
ed further inquest unnecessary. No
cause other than dependency aud ,nelan-
choly could be attributed To the act. The
louise soon filed with inquiring and sym.
paihizing friends, who offered every as-
sisisnce possible to the sadly bereaved
f.mily.
The deceased was single man, of about
90 years Of age. He was greatly respect
ed by the people Of his village and beloved
by his many friends and acquainiances
This sudden end of his bright life, has
sent shock through the community that
has thrilled every heart and home W ith
sadness. A peaceful and lovely home per.
vaded with the sunshine of joy aud happi-
ness, in the twinkling of An eye, is turned
into one Of mourning and sadness. Many
hearts are bleeding with sorrow. Especi-
ally has this sudden act, affected the circle
Of young people, Of whom the deceased
was an ever cherished member. This
circle but few months ago bereft of a
lovely lady and member, Is again called
upon to mourn the sad departure Of an
other beloved one. His presence reuder-
ed joy and gladness to the gatherings q
of the young people and the place he
leaves vacant will ever recall to the mem
cries of his companions and friends, the
face of a cheerful and loving member
The deepest and sincerest sympathies of
the people, are extended to the members
of that home bereft of one of its joys and
comforts and to the near and dear friends
Of the deceased. May the mercy ard
blessing Of God abide with them in their
sad hour Of bereavement. Pop.
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