Idaho Springs siftings., 1902-08-02
Death By Own Hand
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4 mouse ne Called TO ner lndl he Was SoiHS
to make the journey. Shortly after she
shot herself.
1t is stated that the young lady had on
several occasions announced that she was
desirous of becoming a nurse, but that
her relatives and friends strenuously OBJ
jected to her taking up this line of work.
Again, it is said she was fond of society
and liked to dance. This too, people who
claim to know, was also objected to- and
it is evident that Miss Chrisler decided
that with all her disappointments, that
she was deriving no pleasure in life.
AS near as can be learned concerning
her love affair, people say she had an in
sane idea that Chas. Straub was in love
with her and because he did not recipro-
cate in the attentions which she lavished
upon him, she decided to end it all. No
one for moment believes that Mr.. Straub
ever led the girl to believe that he had any
more than a friendly feeling for her. He
had known her for some time and had al
ways done his best to make her life a
happy one. Mr.. Straub is highly re-
spected citizen of this community and
has a family which occupies his thoughts
above all others.
The girl had been talking suicide for
some time Her brother Chas Christler,
says that on several occasions of late she
had mentioned the subject, but he always
endeavored to cheer her up. This he had
frequently succeeded in doing, but ON the
evening previous to the fatal morning, she
again told him she was surely going to
kill herself He paid little attention to
her threats thinking it was the same old
story. Shortly after she made this remark
she asked her brother if he would go to
Denver with her in the morning, but he
told her it would be impossible to make
the journey as he had business to look
after.
The letters written by the unfortunate
girl were short. She said in the one to
her sister, Mrs. Dodgeson, that she desired
to have a decent funeral and would like
to be buried in white robe. She also
stated that she had $40 in money besides
her personal effects, all of which she
wished her sister to have. She gave the
reason, stating it was on account of a dis
appointment in love.
What was said in the letter to Straub is
not known definitely, but it is stated that
it was written in a very friendly manner
and in it she asked for forgiveness. She
evidently realized that it was impossible
for Mr.. Straub to be other than friend,
but nevertheless she ended the letter in a
very friendly manner.
The suicide was the sole topic of con-
versation on the streets during the day
The entire community was shocked when
they heard of the sad ending of this beau
tiful girls life. Many people in this city
who met her during her sojourn here,
could only utter words of praise when
asked concerning her. She always car
ried herself in lady-like manner, and her
actions were above reproach. The sisters
of the dead girl, Mrs. Bessie DodgesoH and
Mrs. Maud Smith, did not receive any de-
tails until Thursday morning, other than
telegram announcing her death. Mrs.
Dodgeson said she believed that love
affair was involved in her sisters suicide,
although she processes to know nothing
about such an affair. She explained her
self by saying that when young girls kill
themselves it is usually because they meet
with disappointment in love.
Coroner Trathen empaneled a jury
which was composed of J. c. ROBBERS, R.
H. Price, Fred Blight, William Juels,
William Broad and F. A Moss. The in
quest was finished at twelve O'Clock, and
the jury brought in verdict that deceas-
ed came to her death by self-inficted
gun-shot wound.
The remains were taken to Denver
Thursday morning, by Chas. Chrisler and
Chas. Straub. The funeral was held on
Friday afternoon and interment took place
in Riverside.
Thus ended the career of a young and
beautiful girl, who, with the proper in
vironments, would have developed into
lovely woman.
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