Israel Pierce, Obituary/Death NoticePorter County obituaries and death notices . . . .
Israel Pierce
FRIDAY.
Further information of the death of Israel Pierce who hanged himself at his home near Merrillville, is to the effect that the cause of the suicide is supposed to have resulted from religious mania. The father, James Pierce, and family left this morning to attend the funeral which takes place this afternoon.
Newspaper: Porter County Vidette
Date of Publication: April 30, 1885
Volume Number: 29
Issue Number: 18
Page: 5
Column(s): 2
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Newspapers Published in Chesterton, Porter County, Indiana
Chesterton Tribune
The Tribune
Westchester Tribune
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Porter County Vidette
Practical Observer
Valparaiso Practical Observer
Vidette and Republic
Western Ranger
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