Wichita eagle., 1889-01-08
MURDER AND SUICIDE.

HAZELTON, Pa, Jan. DIR. John Nyer,
the oldest dentist of the town, shot and
killed his wife this morning and then
committed suicide by placing the muzzle
of the revolver at his temple and sending
bullet into his brain. The death of both
was instantaneous.
The deed was evidently premeditated
double suicide by the doctor and his wife.
The latter was an invalid for a number of
years and suffered considerably from an
incorable disease. The doctor had large
practice and all the money he made was
spent in attempts to obtain relief for his
wife from her malady. They had no chill
dren. The affection of the couple was
strong and nothing was spared by the hus-
band to add to the comfort OF the wife.
Last winter was spent in Florida with the
hope of helping the wife's health and re-
peated visits have been made to physicians
in nearly every part of the country to Sc
cure relief for her Last Saturday they
returned from one of their trips and Mrs.
Nver had been confined to her bed since
that time Every circumstance points to
a mutual understanding between the two
that death could only end their trouble
and her suffering.
The doctor went to his Office this morn
ing and spent a few hours, then returned
to his residence went to his bedroom
where his wife still laid in bed, locked the
door and shot her in the head. He then
took a position before mirror and killed
himself with the same weapon. A letter
was found in the doctors office addressed
to friend, in which he said his wife's
health and trouble with relatives had
prompted them to end their existence, and
that the wife was perfectly willing to die.
Both of the victims were attendants of the
English Lutheran church and Mrs. Nyer
was prominent in church work. They
have resided here for about sixteen years
and had numerous friends.
Following is the letter found in the
coat pocket of Doctor Nyer:
HAzELToN. Pa, January :.
Mr.. William Olewine:
Enclosed please find my last will and
testament. My nervous system has been
undergoing more or less of strain for the
past three or four years and of late 1t has
entiIely broken down by some OF Mrs.
Myers brothers and sisters charging me
with trying to cheat their fathers estate,
and taking all in all we have come TO the
conclusion that life is not worth living. |
ask you to take charge of our bodies and
see that they are properly buried in one
grave in Wiffiinville cemetery Have
monument put up not to cost over Sl,00p.
You will find 500 deposited with Mr..
Pardee, which is 10 pay for the last two
lots, as soon as the 5. y. company makes
out the deed. The other valuable papers
you will find in trunk. Sell all
the real estate and divide the money &C
cordiug to inclosed Will. / bid all fare
well forever. j. H. NYER
p. Shave but few debts. ] bid all our
friends and enemies farewell forever more
Ny claim against Jno, Smith. deceased, is
an honest claim. J. II. y.
This letter was written at the office this
morning just previous TO his committing
the awful deed and when near his home he
opened the envelope, read over carefully
the contents Of the letter. then folded Ii,
sealed il and placed it in the socket where
il was found. The measure of elaboration
which characterized the Ell tire affair is as
tonishing and has added a great deal 70
the horror of the awful tragedy.