Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1888-07-24
ELEoroa R W. HENRY's SUI,
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In a Fit Of Rsmorss he Sheets
Himself Through the Heart.

Sunday afternoon about 3 O'Clock
in his bed room at his home on Soutl
Main street, Il. w. Henry shot him
self through the heart, death ensuing
instantly. The weapon was a 81
Smith & Wesson double action, arC
the involuntary muscular actor
caused two more shots to be dlscharg
ed, both of which penetrated hi'
right side. His wife and mother
were on the front porch, and at The
pistols report rushed to his room &c
find him in the throes of death. lie
was in a reclining attitude on the
bed, aud the convulsions almost threw
him to the floor. Both the ladies
were covered with blood in their
efforts TO hold him when Capt A. V
Townes arrived to render assistance.
The first shot passed through his
body and lodged in the bed clothing.
lie had not removed his clothes, and
died as he was dressed on the street.
The sole cause of the catastrophe
was the remorse from inebrlatism
lie had been drinking for several
days. Saturday afternoon he went
to the chalybeate spring north of the
city with a companion and there be-
came intoxicated He spent the night
on the street and Sunday morning
was still under the influence ofliquor.
About | o'clock his mother came to
his office and found him there with
several companions. At her request
he went home walking rapidly in
front of her He went Immediately
to his room and almost in an instant
the dreadful catastrophe was enacted.
Sad, sad, oh how sad, is the death
of Bill Henry. Nine years ago he
came 10 this city and entered
upon the practice of law. His sue
!ss at the bar was phenomenal. He
rapidly advanced in popular favor,
and lucrative practice was fast rails
ing him into prominence and opu-
lence. II seemed as if he was one of
Fortunes favorites. Two years ago
he welded Miss Maude Johnson, and
with his widowed mother the three
formed a family circle peculiarly
equipped for the highest social and
intellectual enjoyments. There was
but one shadow on his life, that one
which has so often chilled the Joy of
many home circle, and that shadow
finally merged him into gloom too
thick for life to bear. He was com
panionable, entertaining, free hearted,
three virtues that, while they bless
his memory, cursed his life. He had
friendships. His domestic
relations were most beautiful and
sincere. In public he was accorded
honors beyond his years. Only re-
Gently he was appointed Democratic
elector for this district and his path
to scat in Congress was plainly
marked out.
A sacrifice TO the demon that is APP
peased only with the noble and the
true, with unutterable woe we place
this tribute on his tomb. May heav-
ems benediction rest upon his wife,
sister and mother. May there come
into their sadness the sweetness of
faith. May Mercy's wing be everabove
be them. May their browning sorrow
as light as heaven alone can make IT.
Monday afternoon at two o'clock
the local barheld memorial meeting
The speeches were full of sadness and
sympathy betokeningthe high es;ima-
ton in which he was held by his
professional bretheren, AT 4 o'clock
the funeral services took place at the
residence, Mr.. Clarence Anderson Of
fciating at the request of the family.
TIE inlerment took place at the city
the Masons and Knights of
Pythias participating. The pail
bearers were appointees of the bar
Aud thus at 30 years of age is he laid
to rest. As the shadows brighten the
light, may his good deeds and noble
qualities remain in the memory of
his friends yet more beautiful and
exemplary.