The Democratic advocate., 1907-06-21
KILLS HIMSELF.
Thomas &. Reese Fatally Shoots
Himself.

Thomas E. Reese, secretary and treasurer
of the Westminster Savings Bank, West Nam
street, killed himself in the bank "Wednesday
morning. He shot himself in the temple
about 80 O'Clock and died soon after l
o'clock. Mr.. Reese left his home, adjoining
the bank. at 7.3O O'Clock, and about 7.45
O'Clock was found by the assistant secretary.
Jacob h. Handley, lying on the floor IN the
directors room with bullet wound IN ms
temple. His head lay in a pool of blood;
which had poured from the wound. Severai
physicians were summoned, but could do noth,
ing. The bullet had penetrated the brain ana
lodged under the parietal bone. The fatal shot
was fired from a large revolver, one OF the
weapons kept in the bank. Mr.. Reese was
living on his back when found and the cireum-
stances indicate that he stood before mirror
TO see that he shot straight.
Mr.. Reese was son of Mr.. A. }. Reese, a
retired farmer of this city. he was IN his AIS.
wear. He was graduated at Western Maryland
College in 1889 and soon afterward entered
the bank as a clerk. Twelve years ago his
health failed and he expressed desire to re-
tire permanently from the institution, but ne
was very efficient officer and was induced TO
take leave of absence for six months he
returned at the expiration OF that time restored
in health and resumed his duties.
Upon the death of William b. Starr, the
secretary and treasurer, several years later,
Mr.. Reese was promoted to that position, and
with the aid of single assistant has since
conducted the affairs of the bank, which is one
of the most important institutions OF its kind
in this part of the State and among the most
successful. Its capital stock is only $lO, 900,
but it has surplus fund of $50, 900, splendid
banking house and more than million dol
lars deposits.
The burden and responsibility of managing
the affairs of the bank, which required con
slant attention, impaired Mr.. Reeses healtn
again and for several years he had been sut-
feriug with neurasthenia Recently, accom-.
panied by his wife, he sailed for England and
was absent for several weeks.
Ten days ago he retured and resumed his
duties in a somewhat improved condition, but
soon grew worse and became much depressed
He said to his wife number OF times that he
was apprehensive of mental Alienation anu
would rather die than lose his mind.
His widow, who survives him with one little
daughter, was Miss Virginia Reese, a daugh
ter of the late David Reese. She is also d
graduate of Western Maryland College, class
of 1898, and is a sister of Horace G. Reese,
who is connected with the Postotfice depart.
ment. She is prostrated by the tragic death
of her husband.
Mr.. Reese was connected with some of the
most prominent families of this county, and
leaves many relatives, among whom are his
two brothers-Jesse C. and j. Wesley Reese,
both of Baltimore.
Funeral services were held at his late home
this afternoon at 2 p. M, Rev. P. II. Miller
conducting the services. Interment was
made in Krider's cemetery. Charity Lodge,
Knights of Pythias, had charge of the services
at the grave. The pallbearers were ). {.
Stoner, P. c.; John B. Saylor, P. c.; Walter
II. Davis, K; George A. Bixler, K; William
r. Anders, P. G., and James d. Mitchell, T.
C. f. G. Sharrer was funeral director.