Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1907-06-08


life with the means of 80 calibre
revolver Wednesday afternoon
about two o'clock, near the resi-
dence of Henry Belz on the road to
the fair grounds. His death was
instantaneous and the rash deed
was witnessed by several people.
Domestic troubles Is said to be
the primary cause and then Andy
endeavored to drown his sorrow IN
the flowing bowl.
A few months ago his appetite
for LIQUOR became so great detri-
ment to his existence that his wife
had his name placed on the ''black
list" Then the storm broke worse
than ever Her act enraged him so
that he lost all scruples and sacri-
feed his time and earnings In con-
tinual Jag. Not being able to Sc
cure the liquor here he would go
to surrounding towns-Stitzer was
the most accessable-and would
return home in an intoxicated con-
dition, decidedly ugly. Matters
went from bad to worse. His wife
and daughter-a bright child Of a
dozen summers-feared his home
coming from every one OF these
booze pilgrimages, for he threatened
their very lives on several occasions.
Through this fear they at last, upon
advice of friends and neighbors;
left him at the fair grounds resi-
dence where they had been living,
AID went to the home OF Leroy
Oates a few week ago where quar-
ters were engaged. Many an al
tercation had ensued previous TO
the dissolution, in one instance the
husband even going so far as to
smash up the furniture.
This much for the domestic in
felicties.
Monday morning Kitelinger made
his usual trip to Sitter, where he
imblbed quite freely and returned
n the evening. His wife learned
of it and a premonition of danger
prompted her to notify Marshal
Pierce. The officer was at the train
upon its arrival, apprehended Kite
Enger and searched him. He found
two bottles of Sitter whiskey and
q revolver, all of which was taken
charge of. and Andy was warned
that trouble was in store for him II
he did not mend his ways.
Tuesday morning he made an ef-
fort to intercept his wife, who was
on her way down town to do a
washing. but she cut across lots
upon seeing him and escaped what
might have been her death. She
notified Marshal Pierce of the oc-
c11rrence and it was deemed best by
the authorities to ar 'est Kitel1nger,
give him a severe reprimand and
Mace him under bonds to keep the
peace. Wednesday afternoon Mar
shall Pierce and Night Waterman
POsey, with warrant, started for
the fair grounds to secure their
man. Kitelinger in the meantime
had started down town. The parties
recognized each other near Henry
Relz' residence, and when the Of
ficers were within about 100 feet of
him. Kitelinger believing they were
after him, pulled revolver from
his pocket and without a moments
hesitation placed the barrel OF the
weapon closely to his head and
fired, falling to the sidewalk dead.
The officers fastened to his side
and summoned physician hurried
IL. DR.. Kinney responding. Life
was extinct however before a NOM
ent had elapsed, the bullet having
executed it's deadly work most eff
fectively.
Justice Burrows summoned
Jury, composed of Nj. Burris, Jr.,
VIM. Miller, Chas. Graney, David
Eastman. Abel Voelz and Geo.
HYDE, who viewed the remains
and at the inquest held later
brought in verdict that deceased
came to his death by gun shot
wound inflicted by his own mana.
The body was taken to Goble &
Overs undertaking establishment
and prepared for burial, later re-
moved to the home of his brother
Thomas. Funeral services were
conducted by Rev. Morgans at 2
p. m. yesterday.
Deceased was twice married, his
first wife being Miss Hood, who
died several years ago. Three chill
dren were born to them, two daugh-
ters and a son, the first named
surviving. His second wife was
Miss Fitzgerald, who with the one
daughter previously mentioned sur
vive him.
note f0und uDOn the suicides